The Other Stuff with internetVin

Greg Isenberg is the CEO of Late Checkout and an advisor for TikTok and Reddit.He's a serial entrepreneur who came up in Montreal, and a prominent voice on how to build successful businesses in the modern world.The Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—Timestamps(00:00:00) Monologue(00:03:07) Growing up in Montreal(00:13:00) Winter Activities in Montreal(00:22:24) House Hunting in Laval(00:35:19) The Crime Syndicates of Montreal(00:48:57) Restaurant Cabotins: A Quirky Dining Experience(00:59:22) The Tim Horton's Farmer's Wrap Gauntlet(01:08:04) Debating the Sausage and Bacon Farmer's Wrap(01:09:12) The Farmer's Box(01:12:15) Tim Horton's Pepperoni Pizza(01:15:38) The Farmer's Pizza World Premiere(01:18:06) The Farmer's Capp(01:25:16) Discussing Quebec's Unique Identity(01:32:50) The Quiet Revolution and Quebec's Struggle(01:40:46) Quebec Referendums and Political Turmoil(02:00:30) Molson Canadian and the "I am Canadian" Ad(02:31:18) Canada's Identity Crisis and the Need for Inspiration(02:50:40) How to Create a New City—The Other Stuff Podcast: otherstuffpod.com YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_

Michelle Jia (pronounced GEE-ah) is a Lecturer at the Stanford d .school and has worked with Prof. Michael Barry in ethnographic research and teaching for almost ten years, with a special focus on complex systems problems like Ocean Conservancy and Education Policy.Today she’s based in Toronto, Canada where she’s helping to co-create a design school focused on systems thinking and design for the whole.The Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—Timestamps(00:00:00) Opening: Twitter, Social Media, and Finding Your People (00:02:45) Soylent, Sweet Green, and San Francisco Food Culture (00:06:15) Plazas and Korean Fried Chicken (00:33:16) Needfinding: "Getting on the Roof" (00:44:49) Evicted, Grizzly Man, and the Art of Deep Immersion (00:55:59) Nausea, Existentialism, and Jumping Over the Abyss (01:33:39) Toronto's Privacy Culture and the Challenge of Connection (02:02:38) Secret Subculture Spaces in the City (02:36:44) The Five P's of Toronto's Cultural Code (02:48:22) Building IRID: A Design School for Complex Problems—The Other Stuff PodcastYouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_

A wide-ranging chat about anonymous imageboard culture and how it shaped internet norms. They dive into early gaming memories, anime discoveries, and RuneScape as a proto social network. The conversation explores Unix-style tool design, lowering friction in software, and using LLMs in the CLI. They also discuss the homebrew robotics renaissance, 3D printing, cheap sensors, and the democratization of hardware.

Benjamin Parry (https://x.com/_benjaminparry)is currently building The Toronto Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.A conversation that moves from Mark Carney's small modular reactor announcements to the fragmentary nature of social media discourse, exploring how different mediums shape our capacity for understanding complex realities. The discussion weaves between technical policy details and deeper questions about direct experience versus mediated knowledge, ultimately asking whether we've lost the ability to engage with ideas without being "charged" by them.The Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—Timestamps(00:00:00) Opening: Fall Reflections and GT Snow Racers (00:09:18) Mark Carney's Major Infrastructure Projects (00:19:32) Small Modular Reactors: Canada's Nuclear Future (00:26:03) The Physics and Engineering of Nuclear Power (00:44:28) Manufacturing Challenges and Global SMR Development (01:03:45) The St. Lawrence River and Montreal's Strategic Port (01:18:17) Halifax and Nova Scotia (01:41:58) Social Media, McLuhan, and the "Medium is the Message" (02:04:07) Direct Experience vs. Mediated Reality (02:14:34) Political Violence and the Need for Curiosity—The Other Stuff PodcastYouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_

Tommy Trinh (https://x.com/tommytrxnh) is a co-founder of New and is known to go on long distance runs dressed like a Minion for charitable purposes.This episode does a deep dive into gaming progression from Dance Dance Revolution and rhythm games to MMORPGs like RuneScape and MapleStory, exploring virtual economies and online relationships. The conversation moves through the appeal of extreme endurance content creators, the psychology behind stunts from Criss Angel to Philippe Petit's World Trade Center wire walk, and how digital worlds shaped understanding of community, consistency, and pushing human limits.The Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—Timestamps(00:00:00) Opening Banter(00:04:25) Parking, Driving, and Ontario's Licensing Process(00:09:51) The Freedom of Cars as a Teenager(00:15:25) Car Nostalgia and Tech Evolution(00:24:14) Rhythm Games and Early Computers(00:29:22) RuneScape, MapleStory, and Virtual Economies(00:42:20) Virtual Worlds and Online Community(00:47:50) Competitive Gaming: League, CS, Starcraft, and Valorant(01:08:53) Gaming Content, YouTube, and Influencers(01:16:52) Motivation, Accountability, and Digital Lifestyles(01:34:41) Pop Culture Inspirations: Rocky, 8 Mile, and Motivation(01:58:16) YouTube Eras, Food Challenges, and Stunt Content(02:12:18) Building Worlds and Consistency in Online Content(02:15:04) Stunts, Magic, and the Era of Mindfreak—The Other Stuff PodcastYouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_

Gabriel O'Flaherty-Chan (https://gabrieloc.com/) is a game developer who is currently working on "Interchange"; a game about urban transportation.This episode moves from ancient Mesopotamian trade networks to Ridgeway Plaza - a massive Mississauga food destination drawing visitors from across North America. internetVin and Gabriel connect modern suburban gathering spaces to ancient oasis trading hubs like Bahrain, exploring how certain locations naturally evolve into cultural centers regardless of era.The Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—Timestamps(00:00:00) Barbers, Haircuts, and Personal Style (00:04:58) The Sausage (00:10:00) Greek Islands, Ancient Civilizations, and Mythology (00:18:20) Interpretation of Myths and Storytelling (00:21:40) Film, Pop Culture, and the Lasting Impact of Dune (00:26:40) Frank Herbert, Politics, and the Watergate Scandal (00:31:40) Salaries, Housing, and Societal Challenges (00:41:40) Urban Geography, Ancient Trade, and Bahrain (01:05:00) Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Foundations of Civilization (01:16:40) The Rise and Fall of Empires (01:26:40) Hardcore History, Travel, and Personal Curiosity (01:28:40) The History and Culture of Shawarma (01:33:20) The Ridgeway Plaza Phenomenon (01:50:00) Urban Design, Discovery, and Foodie Culture (02:10:20) Creative Projects and Digital Visualization (02:21:50) The Value of Ancient Texts and Storytelling (02:32:40) Continuous Learning and Staying Curious—The Other Stuff PodcastYouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_

Sid Kamalakara is a machine learning engineer and runs The Toronto School Of Foundation Modelling.x.com/sid_srktsfm.caThe Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—Timestamps(00:03:12) Toronto School of Foundation Modeling: Origins and Philosophy(00:04:33) The Joy of Software Craftsmanship: TunnelBear and Beyond(00:11:27) Study Mode in ChatGPT and Reflections on AI in Learning(00:21:26) The Value of Struggle and the Process of Learning(00:32:08) Talent, Brain Drain, and Toronto's Tech Culture(00:42:55) Canadian Winters and the Influence of Environment(01:00:22) Exploring 100 Rabbits: Philosophy, Software, and Life at Sea(01:10:48) Culture, Conviction, and Vision in AI(01:19:21) Building the Toronto School of Foundation Modeling(01:22:02) Systems Thinking and the Foundation Model Pipeline(01:27:36) Understanding Foundation Model Architecture(01:47:22) Foundations, Emergence, and the Limits of Understanding(01:56:32) Cultural Shifts, QWERTY, and the Legacy of Technology—The Other Stuff PodcastYouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_

Using Canadian's growing defense spend to to save its technology ecosystemFabrice Blais-Savoiehttps://x.com/FabriceBSThe Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—Timestamps(00:01:46) Framing the Canadian Innovation and Defense Challenge(00:04:25) Exploring the IDEaS Program and Government Innovation(00:13:23) Comparing Government and Private Sector Approaches(00:26:01) Canadian Geography, Population, and Strategic Challenges(00:33:44) Northern Canada: Life, Logistics, and Defense(00:49:13) Defending the Arctic and Strategic Shifts(00:55:46) Procurement Challenges: The F-35 and Avro Arrow Stories(01:16:50) Innovation, Brain Drain, and Canada's Role in Defense Tech(01:29:12) Dual Use Technology and Its Moral Implications(01:34:42) Emerging Disruptive Technologies and the Future of Defense(01:50:02) Drones, AI, and Changing Warfare Dynamics(02:09:02) Canadian Defense Innovation Programs: A Closer Look(02:28:11) Computational Social Science and Closing Thoughts—The Other Stuff PodcastYouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_

Chris Spoke is a real estate developer and partner at Toronto Standard, discusses the complexities of Toronto's housing crisis, including zoning laws, the challenges of urban redevelopment, and the cultural factors influencing housing policy.chrisspoke.com / x.com/chrisspokeThe Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—Timestamps(00:00:37) Toronto Housing: The Startup Connection(00:02:01) Founding Toronto Standard and Entry into Housing(00:03:37) Toronto's Housing Crisis Explained(00:04:55) Zoning, YIMBY vs. NIMBY, and Urban Growth(00:15:43) The Multiplex By-Law and Policy Shifts(00:17:40) Supply, Demand, and the Case for More Housing(00:20:19) Global Comparisons: Lessons from Abroad(00:22:09) Culture, Political Will, and Barriers to Change(00:27:26) The Power of Political Leadership(00:29:23) Strong Mayor Powers and the Politics of Reform(00:34:06) NIMBYism, Risk, and the Psychology of Change(00:48:22) Singapore, Urban Order, and Food Culture(00:58:26) Toronto’s Food Diversity and Cultural Strengths(01:40:30) Unrealized Potential and the Talent Pipeline(01:47:01) Systemic Barriers and Land Use Planning(01:51:32) Steps Forward: Multiplexes and New Developments(01:52:40) Outlook: Trends, Advocacy, and the Path Ahead(02:00:20) Closing Thoughts and Food Recommendations—The Other Stuff PodcastYouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_

Matthew Jordanmatthewjordan.caThe Other Stuff podcast is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—Timestamps(00:02:08) Health, Coffee, and Daily Routines(00:05:33) Candy, Childhood Vices, and Canadian Treats(00:10:02) Toronto's Sweet History: Factories and Landmarks(00:16:15) Ireland Park and Toronto’s Parks(00:23:01) Toronto Islands and Waterfront Evolution(00:34:12) Tommy Thompson Park and Urban Nature(00:37:53) Comparing Urban Parks: High Park, Central Park, and Beyond(00:41:01) Mathematical Perception and Cognitive Science(00:52:18) The Value of Inefficiency and Learning(00:55:42) AI Tools and Technological Somnambulism(01:12:21) Snack Break and Intermission(01:21:02) History of Artificial Intelligence(01:26:54) AI Research, Military, and Quantification(01:46:32) Waves of AI: Winters, Summers, and Key Debates(02:04:44) AI Milestones: Deep Blue, AlphaGo, and Deep Learning(02:28:38) Identity, Avatars, and Storytelling Online(02:59:14) Toronto’s Food, Plazas, and Cultural Integration(03:17:45) City Identity, Immigration, and Social Cohesion(03:44:01) Political Priorities and Public Space: The Spadina Expressway Story—The Other Stuff PodcastYouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_