This is the second part of a two-part conversation with Merlin Mann.
Join Jeff Severns Gunzel and Merlin Mann on a whimsical journey through AI antics, creative teamwork, and nostalgic rabbit holes. Get insights on ChatGPT’s quirks, AI integration in daily tasks, and practical wisdom from the Wisdom Project. Expect pop culture musings, heartfelt chats on personal growth, and humorous tales—from DIY hacks. Dive in for tech talk, life lessons, and a pinch of philosophical reflection.
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Show Links
Part 1 of this conversation:

* S-Tier Face (Merlin Mann Part 1)
* The Spotify playlist for episode 418
* The GitHub repo for the episode, containing a chatGPT-generated episode glossary and other fun stuff

The work of Merlin Mann:

* Merlin’s website
* Merlin’s Wisdom Project (Referred to repeatedly as “The Document”)
* Do by Friday (Podcast with Alex Cox. Hi Alex!)
* Roderick on the Line (Podcast with John Roderick)
* Reconcilable Differences (Podcast with John Siracusa)

Odds + Ends:

* Overtired #402: Emotional Sweep with Merlin Mann is Part 0 of this conversation
* Developmental Evaluation
* Kai Scissors
* Grand Royal (magazine)
* The XY Problem

Apps:

* MacWhisper
* Descript
* TableFlip

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Transcript
Beauty of the Lonely Boys (Merlin Mann Part 2)

[00:00:00] Jeff: Hey everybody.