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129: George Mack on Ignored Ideas, Creativity Hacks, Game Psychology, US vs. UK & Finding The Right Metrics
George Mack joins the NIA boys to discuss Ignored Ideas, Creativity Hacks, Game Psychology, US vs. UK & Finding The Right Metrics
Timestamps:
- (00:00:00) - Intro
- (00:03:27) - Ricky Gervais and the Power of Comedy
- (00:09:04) - George’s Background
- (00:13:01) - The Midwit Meme: Guide To Life
- (00:20:09) - The Rise of Voice Training
- (00:28:54) - Ideas that sound crazy today -- but will be obvious in 10-20 years
- (00:40:17) - Kids and Technology
- (00:51:39) - Video Game Psychology
- (01:05:32) - US vs. UK
- (01:17:20) - Ignored Ideas that will be studied by historians
- (01:24:54) - The Future of Digital Ads
- (01:36:04) - The Swedish House Mafia Machine
- (01:47:31) - Smartphone Paradox
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Louie CK on Theo Von’s Podcast
The Midwit Meme: Guide To Life
Ignored Ideas that will be studied by historians
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