Cortex

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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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May 15, 2023 · 2 hr 32 min
141: State of the Hardware 2023
Myke and Grey talk about the devices they've chosen to get things done in their lives. From their office set ups, to their everyday carry items, to their entertainment devices, fitness products, and more.
Mar 30, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
140: Cortex: In the Metaverse
Myke and Grey bought Meta Quest Pro headsets and have been using them for their Cortex Brand meetings. They talk about their experiences with the hardware, the software they used, and their feelings on VR as a tool for work.
Mar 16, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
139: The Perils of Being Left-Handed
Grey has a new 'office', Myke is using Obsidian, and they both reflect on how 'work' and 'weekend' are treating them.
Feb 23, 2023 · 2 hr 7 min
138: The Story of the Last 18 Months
Grey wants to get serious, Myke has been struggling with a project, and they both tell the story of the Sidekick Notepad.
Jan 19, 2023 · 2 hr 7 min
137: A Barometer of Twitter
Grey is focusing on health, Myke has left Twitter, and they've both used ChatGPT.
Dec 9, 2022 · 2 hr 19 min
136: 2023 Yearly Themes
Grey had an unexpected year, Myke has been making progress, and they both share their Yearly Themes for 2023.
Nov 15, 2022 · 3 hr 22 min
135: State of the Apps 2023
Grey is going deep on Focus Modes, Myke will not switch, and they both share the apps and services they have been using most over the past year.
Oct 19, 2022 · 1 hr 55 min
134: AI Art Will Make Marionettes Of Us All Before It Destroys The World
Grey has seen some things he wished he hadn't, Myke tries to work out his alignment, and they both have a lot more to say on AI Art.
Sep 5, 2022 · 1 hr 41 min
133: The Ethics of AI Art
Grey explores collaboration again, Myke is getting ready for the Podcastathon. and they both discuss the ethics of AI art.
Aug 18, 2022 · 1 hr 37 min
132: The Actual Mind of the Algorithm
Grey released his new video, Myke has collaboration questions, and they both dig in to what upload gaps can mean for content creators.
Jul 31, 2022 · 1 hr 18 min
131: A Truly Epic Sense of Denial
Grey had COVID, Myke had COVID, and they both share how this has changed their plans for the year.
Jun 13, 2022 · 1 hr 42 min
130: The Crushing Unfairness
Grey has requests, Myke has COVID, and they both talk about their favourite things from WWDC 2022.
May 24, 2022 · 1 hr 30 min
129: The Wrong Kind of Munching
Grey is obsessed with City Stuff, Myke is struggling with 'Corporate Speak', and they both consider switching jobs.
Apr 27, 2022 · 1 hr 24 min
128: Turn Left at the Big Tree!
Grey is struggling with mail, Myke is struggling to understand the top 1000, and they both discuss the 'YouTube Shorts' format.
Mar 30, 2022 · 1 hr 27 min
127: Why Don’t You Love Hawaii?
Grey is back in Hawaii, Myke had a run-in with the universe, and they both are failing to get their inboxes under control.
Mar 8, 2022 · 1 hr 54 min
126: Tempting the Universe
Grey is being normal, Myke has been tinkering with titles, and they both talk about their travel bag setups.
Feb 21, 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
125: Making 'The Interstate’s Forgotten Code'
Grey published a new video, Myke has thoughts on categories, and they both share some feelings about pressure.
Jan 25, 2022 · 1 hr 38 min
124: Titles Are Hard
Grey is finding the formula, Myke reflects on time, and they both finally make some comparisons.
Dec 16, 2021 · 1 hr 58 min
123: 2022 Yearly Themes
Grey is wondering about season breaks, Myke was feeling apprehensive, and they both share their Yearly Themes for 2022.
Nov 18, 2021 · 2 hr 46 min
122: State of the Apps 2022
Grey wants to talk about Focus, Myke is unhappy with communication, and they both discuss the tools and services they use for 'State of the Apps 2022'.