This episode offers an informal conversation between Andrew and Nathan, revealing their perspectives on the tech industry and their individual projects. They critique the overemphasis on engagement metrics, arguing that capturing attention shouldn’t be the primary goal of a product. They also discuss the complexities of addressing societal problems like climate change and the challenges of personal responsibility. The episode further delves into their current projects, with Andrew struggling to release his contextual audio search app due to dependency hell and Apple’s strict policies. Nathan shares his learnings from a neuromodulation conference and his progress on developing a non-invasive brain stimulation helmet. Their conversation emphasizes the importance of transparency, owning infrastructure for AI development, and staying focused on delivering real value.
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