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The Idea Roastery

Herman Martinus and Jason Forte
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    The AI bubble

    07/12/2025 | 29 min

    In this episode, Herman and Jason dive into the question of whether we're witnessing an AI bubble. We explore the massive data centre build out happening around the world & whether the massive investment in AI is actually going to benefit anyone.Feedback, comments and questions: Feedback FormSome of the topics discussed in this episode of the Idea Roastery:AI bubble speculation and comparison to historical tech bubblesEconomic forces driving AI investment and their impact on employmentWorker adoption and resistance to AI tools across different industriesThanks for listening, we're available on the following platforms:The Idea RoasteryApple Podcasts: The Idea RoasterySpotify: The Idea Roastery YouTube: @theidearoasteryFor more from us:Herman: https://herman.bearblog.devJason: https://www.jforte.me

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    Empty calorie news

    20/11/2025 | 33 min

    Jason and Herman dive into the complex world of modern news consumption and information overload. They explore how traditional media has evolved in the digital age, examining the challenges of finding reliable sources and the psychological effects of constant news exposure.Share your feedback, questions & comments here: ⁠⁠Feedback Form⁠⁠Some of the topics discussed in this episode of the Idea Roastery:Information consumption habits and the psychological impact of modern news mediaTruth verification and journalistic integrity in the digital ageSelective engagement with global issues and actionable responses to world eventsThanks for listening, we're available on the following platforms:The Idea RoasteryApple Podcasts: The Idea RoasterySpotify: The Idea RoasteryYouTube: @theidearoasteryFor more from us:Herman: https://herman.bearblog.devJason: https://www.jforte.me

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    Book club: Slow Productivity

    06/11/2025 | 39 min

    In this episode we discuss Cal Newport's book Slow Productivity. We share how our views on "being productive" have changed from reading the book and talk about the general best practices we have to maintain momentum while working solo.Share your feedback and questions here: Feedback FormSome of the topics discussed in this episode of the Idea Roastery:Balancing focused work with rest and relaxationCreating effective work environments and routinesManaging digital distractions and email overloadThanks for listening, we're available on the following platforms:The Idea RoasteryApple Podcasts: The Idea RoasterySpotify: The Idea RoasteryYouTube: @theidearoasteryFor more from us:Herman: https://herman.bearblog.devJason: https://www.jforte.me

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    Nuclear powered data centres

    23/10/2025 | 31 min

    We talk about the state of South Africa's power grid, how we feel about nuclear being re-introduced and whether the global thirst for data centres can ever be quenched.Some of the topics discussed in this episode of the Idea Roastery:South Africa's improving energy landscape and potential solutionsThe revival of nuclear energy research and its implicationsThe global AI race and its effects on energy demand and infrastructureFeedback, comments & questions: https://tally.so/r/3lppWBThanks for listening, we're available on the following platforms:The Idea RoasteryApple Podcasts: The Idea RoasterySpotify: The Idea RoasteryYouTube: @theidearoasteryFor more from us:Herman: https://herman.bearblog.devJason: https://www.jforte.me

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    Privacy & digital identities

    14/10/2025 | 34 min

    We dip our toes in the complicated world of privacy and digital identities. We try to tease out the risks and benefits of detailed collection of information on citizens and companies.Some of the topics discussed in this episode of the Idea Roastery:- Data privacy and collection by private companies vs. governments- Digital identity systems and their potential impact on society- Balancing efficiency and privacy in government servicesFeedback, comments and questions: https://tally.so/r/3lppWBThanks for listening, we're available on the following platforms:- The Idea Roastery - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herman-jason- Apple Podcasts: The Idea Roastery - https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-idea-roastery/id1566662429- Spotify: The Idea Roastery - https://open.spotify.com/show/5R4tKNUYdD3OfF1bU40aVR- YouTube: @theidearoastery - https://www.youtube.com/@theidearoasteryFor more from us:Herman: https://herman.bearblog.devJason: https://www.jforte.me

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Our podcast is about two friends separated by distance but joined by a curiosity about the world and how technology & society are evolving. From the latest in sustainable technologies to how society operates and governs itself to personal growth we bring a mixture of information and entertaining banter to your ears. Herman is a solopreneur based in Cape Town and the founder of bearblog.dev. Jason has just started his journey of entrepreneurship after many years in tech. Topics we've covered: Business, Technology, ClimateTech, Cape Town Lifestyle, Travel & Geography & Personal Development
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