The Randumb Thoughts archive
/ Episode #6
This episode talks about value. What kinds of things do we value? How do we figure out the appropriate amount to put on items that we value? How can the value we put on something change over time? I talk about how a couple of my favorite podcasts…
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This episode deals with negotiation. Most people don't realize they negotiate multiple times a day whether they know it or not. It's not just negotiating for the best price on an item or getting your boss to give you a raise, sometimes negotiations are non-verbal and largely ignored…
Read & listen →/ Episode #4
In this episode we reflect on the life of chef, author, and world traveler Anthony Bourdain and what it means to be a fan of a person. We delve into what it is that makes us feel so close to people that we have never met and how…
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This episode is all about privacy. We all know that our electronic devices are always listening to us, but do we know what happens with that data even if it doesn't wake our devices? Did you know that there's a good chance that every picture you upload to…
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On this episode I talk about assumptions. Is Roseanne Barr racist? Is Donald Trump? Why do we allow ourselves to believe things without making sure we have some actual facts or proof behind our assumptions?
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Welcome to the launch of the Randumb Thoughts podcast, the first solo podcast I've ever decided to do. It will tackle whatever is on my mind on any given day, which could be anything under the sun. For episode one, the topic is perspective. Thanks to Larry over…
Read & listen →I recently started getting the dreaded 8002AD36 error on my PS3 any time I was powered up and watching YouTube, MLB.TV or Hulu. It is one of the most annoying errors I've come across as it seems to pop up every 15 minutes or so and it pauses…
Read & listen →I've been using a Synology DS411J for a little over 5 and a half years and overall am quite pleased with the performance for a low-power device. I didn't need a NAS with a lot of bells and whistles, I just wanted something that was reliable and could…
Read & listen →https://youtu.be/hJCc3qpAGo0 This is a simple but effective soundbar and subwoofer set that even the least techie person in the world will be able to easily set up. Both the soundbar and the subwoofer come with a power cable that needs to be plugged into a power source and…
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