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Cortex is a show that explores how creative people think about their work — and how they get it done. Each episode dives into the workflows they follow, the apps and devices they depend on, and the habits that keep projects moving. Hosted by CGP Grey and Myke Hurley.

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181 episodes
Updated July 22

Episodes181

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Nov 19, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
161: I Fight Prime Numbers
Grey discusses why Apple Intelligence message suggestions feel ‘anti-human’. Myke shares his current iPad Home Screens. Also, Ask Cortex questions on breaking free from the 7-day week, productivity music, and finding balance on text-based social media.
Oct 28, 2024 · 2 hr 20 min
160: State of the Apps 2025
Grey and Myke discuss the tools they use to get work done, highlighting new additions and workflow changes. They also showcase their current home screens and reflect on how their work has evolved over the past year.
Sep 16, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
159: The Magnetic Pull of September
Grey and Myke talk about how they take breaks during their workdays, share some fiction books they’ve enjoyed, discuss a major change Myke is making to his tech setup, and express their sympathy for phone case makers.
Aug 23, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
158: Is AI Still Doom? (Humans Need Not Apply – 10 Years Later)
Grey and Myke mark the 10-year anniversary of 'Humans Need Not Apply,' taking the opportunity to share their current thoughts on AI.
Jul 19, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
157: Being Better
Grey and Myke contemplate the conundrum of always striving to improve in creative work, evaluate technology that significantly impacts their productivity, discuss how they handle failure, and assess the success of a viral Instagram Reel.
Jun 17, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
156: Average Content
Grey and Myke discuss some of the features from WWDC that excited them, and consider the impact of Apple integrating AI tools directly into iOS. Myke also provides an update on his email and notification experiments.
May 23, 2024 · 2 hr 34 min
155: State of the Hardware 2024
It's time for Grey and Myke to talk about the devices they've chosen to use in their lives. From the computers they use to the offices where they use them, as well as the devices they choose for entertainment, travel, smart home, and fitness.
Apr 25, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
154: Workplace Therapy With Grey
Myke has new frustrations with his email, notifications, and calendar, but fortunately, therapist Grey is on hand to offer advice.
Mar 22, 2024 · 1 hr 18 min
153: What Even Is an Office?
Can the Vision Pro deceive Grey's perception of temperature? Does Myke truly need an office separate from his home? And how quickly after waking do Myke and Grey check their phones?
Feb 8, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
152: Apple Vision Pro: The Future is Here
Grey and Myke each have an Apple Vision Pro. Can they get their work done with it? What does the future look like? And more importantly, how do you even begin to describe the experience?
Jan 16, 2024 · 1 hr 41 min
151: The Second Best Time is Now
Grey is eager to learn about Myke's experience at school. Myke reviews his annual time tracking data to observe changes and trends. They also settle a wager, and surprisingly, discuss the new Tinder-like feature in Slack.
Dec 15, 2023 · 2 hr 17 min
150: 2024 Yearly Themes
Each year, Grey and Myke establish a Yearly Theme to guide their personal and professional lives. In this episode, they review their Yearly Themes for 2023 and look ahead to 2024.
Nov 20, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min
149: Rock, Paper, Scissors
Grey and Myke explore the 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' video: delving into the reaction, the post-release analytics, Obsidian's crucial role in making the obscenely complex pathways, and what a 'draw' means.
Oct 27, 2023 · 3 hr 12 min
148: State of the Apps 2024
Grey and Myke discuss the apps essential to their workflow over the past year. They showcase the tools that are pivotal for their productivity. They offer insights, share their favorites, and grant listeners an exclusive view of their varied home screens.
Sep 19, 2023 · 1 hr 44 min
147: Stacked September
Grey has found a fellow Greycation enthusiast. Also, there are new iPhones and Apple Watches, offering more discussion topics than anticipated. A conversation about browser tabs takes place, and Myke is grappling with 'The Fear'.
Sep 5, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
146: Unusually Spiky
Grey reflects on his recent Greycation while grappling with chaos. Myke is keen to explore a major update to Grey's mailing list. Additionally, they discuss how to determine if a change in business is critical.
Aug 22, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
145: Problems Are Meant To Be Solved
Grey is in conflict with a thermostat, while Myke has finished his assignment on Mood Tracking. Myke discusses the challenge of juggling the workloads of two businesses, and your hosts take you behind the scenes of a Cortex Brand meeting
Jul 22, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min
144: Absurd Temperature Management
Grey has had to vacate his garage office, Myke wants to thank Cortexans, Cortex joins the Notion Nation, and Myke has hired a personal assistant. Also, a lightning round of exciting Beta features.
Jun 8, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
143: Apple Vision Pro: Experiencing the Future
Myke got to try out the Apple Vision Pro – in an exclusive hands-on experience at Apple Park. On this episode, he recounts his entire experience to Grey and talks about what it could mean for the future of computing.
May 29, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
142: Scrying Your List
Grey gets a promotion, and is trying to tame chaos. Myke gets some important news during the recording. They also cannot resist more discussion on backpacks, as well as answering some Ask Cortex questions