Cortex 115: A Streaming Intervention
Apr 29, 2021
Discover the intriguing concept of 'work hangovers' and how they affect mental health. The hosts share personal fitness journeys, emphasizing gratitude amidst overload. Dive into the world of live streaming with insights on audience engagement and the pros and cons of real-time interaction. They also tackle the challenges of managing notifications from Slack and discuss the balance of aesthetics in office design. Lastly, hear about the evolution of creative support methods across platforms like YouTube and Twitch.
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Work Hangover
- Grey and Myke discuss work hangovers, a feeling similar to a regular hangover but induced by excessive work.
- Myke experienced his first work hangover after working late into the night covering an Apple event.
Feature Creep and Complexity
- Adding new features to products often increases complexity exponentially, as seen with Slack's notification system.
- Nadina's experience with Instagram shopping, requiring a Facebook page, exemplifies this issue.
Live Streaming Habits
- Myke has been live streaming weekly keyboard content for six months and enjoys it.
- Grey streams director's commentaries and occasional game streams, recently playing more Minecraft.