Episode 295: I’m Not Talkin’ for Clapping

Oct. 25, 2016

Dan's still a little under the weather
What home automation is good at right now (and what it mostly isn't)
Updates on Hiya and call-blocking apps not working so much
Merlin is getting pretty good at making Trump hands
Hey! Follow-up and listener questions!
Listener Greg wisely reframes the communication problem
If you want to help people: offer something specific
John Siracusa just wants toast in a reasonable amount of time
Listener Johnathan has trouble getting timely responses from his busy manager
- Tip: It pays to ask around and maybe escalate
Everybody feels vulnerable about something
Listener Brian doesn't want to pester people about his side project
- Tip: Scale up and act like a magazine editor
Ooooo…The Monty Hall Problem!
Listener Matt needs tips on being a new dad
- Tip: You're not as bad at this as you think (or fear)

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