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• Book club: Slow Productivity

  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

  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

  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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• How to tackle big goals

  In this, our 100th, episode we talk about our podcast journey and on what we see in the future. We then pivot to talking about our individual processes and practices for setting and achieving big goals.Some of the topics discussed in this episode of the Idea Roastery:Reflections on reaching 100 podcast episodesGoal-setting strategies and motivationsFeedback: 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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• Third spaces & social isolation

  We discuss the evolution of traditional third spaces like pubs and the challenges of creating new ones in modern cities. We talk about the potential for individuals and communities to cultivate these vital social hubs to combat isolation.Some of the topics discussed in this episode of the Idea Roastery:- The definition and importance of third spaces in communities- Challenges and opportunities in creating modern third spaces- The role of technology and phones in social gatherings- 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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