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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.

Copyright: Copyright © 2024 Relay FM

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33: Cortek Jul 11, 2016

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Grey has finished conferencing, Myke's ready to give advice, and they both are upset with Evernote.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

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Grey sneaks in to WWDC

Lisp (programming language) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

What's New in ResearchKit - WWDC 2016 - Videos - Apple Developer

Game Technologies for Apple Watch - WWDC 2016 - Videos - Apple Developer

Lifeline... on the App Store

Swift Playgrounds - Preview - Apple

iOS 10 Preview

VidCon - For People Who Love Online Video

VidCon 2016 Early Morning Exploration 4x Hyperlapse - YouTube

Amazon takes on YouTube with launch of Amazon Video Direct | TechCrunch

Faceless Voices — CGP Grey

Thoughts on the BrainSTEM Unconference — CGP Grey

Science YouTubers Unite! ft. Vsauce, ViHart, John Green, MinutePhysics, CGPGrey, SixtySymbols, SED - YouTube

Random Acts of Intelligence

Evernote

Changes to Evernote’s Pricing Plans - Evernote Blog

Evernote laying off 13 percent of staff two months after CEO change | The Verge

An Example of Grey's Evernote-Book-Highlighting System

Microsoft OneNote

Import content from Evernote to OneNote

How-To: Migrate notes from Evernote to Apple Notes | 9to5Mac

Airmail - on the App Store

32: Dropping Acid Jun 23, 2016

Show notes

Myke holds an event, Grey experiences open offices, and they both had a VR experience.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

PDFpen, from Smile: The ultimate tool for editing PDFs.
Hover: Simplified domain management. Use code TRAVEL to get 10% off your first purchase.
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.

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Connected #95: RelayCon WWDC 2016 - Relay FM

Myke wearing his wooden bow tie

A (less angry) photo of Myke in his bowtie

Relay FM on the App Store

Myke and Grey on stage at RelayCon

No 'Grey face spoilers'

Cortex #25: Creativity, inc. - Relay FM

Visit to 1 Infinite Loop

Grey at Facebook

(Still) No 'Grey face spoilers'

The Prisoner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Facebook HQ - Google Maps

Google employee lives in a truck in the parking lot - Business Insider

Oculus Rift | Oculus

Touch by Oculus | Oculus

VR Grey Scares Myke - YouTube

31: Later Comes Eventually Jun 12, 2016

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Grey buys a travel computer, Myke keeps making new podcasts, and they both discuss collaborating with others.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘CORTEX’
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Igloo: An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people.

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Video Submissions #1

Video Submissions #2

Ungeniused - Relay FM

Myke's new podcast on weird and wonderful Wikipedia articles.

All of Myke's current (and retired) podcasts on Relay FM

Grey's Travel Devices

Grey's Portable Recording Studio

MacBook - Apple

Mistake One – Marco.org

2016 MacBook review: A laptop with a point of view - Six Colors

The Sunk Cost Fallacy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cortex #19: Brick of Obligation - Relay FM

You Are Two - YouTube

What Are You? - YouTube

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell - YouTube

The Truth About Toilet Swirl - Smarter Every Day & Veritasium

Unibox – Unibox featured on Cortex

Wunderlist | To-do list, Reminders, Errands - App of the Year!

OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group

Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad

2Do

IFTTT

Instapaper

Reeder

Overcast

Feed Wrangler

Unread – An RSS Reader

Futura (typeface) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Proxima Nova

Avenir (typeface) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Monospaced/Fixed-width font - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Inconsolata - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

AnyFont on the App Store

Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones - Amazon

Jaybird X2 Sport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones - Amazon

Trekz Titanium - AfterShokz

Sennheiser MM 400 Stereo Bluetooth Headset - Amazon

Beyerdynamic DT-770-PRO-32 Closed Dynamic Headphone - Amazon

B&O H6 2nd Generation - Amazon

30: Cortexaversary May 30, 2016

Show notes

Grey got through the video submissions, Myke keeps the wheel turning, and they both celebrate a special occasion.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

TextExpander, from Smile: Simply indispensable.
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
Blue Apron: A better way to cook.

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Cortex Touch Typing Questionnaire Sample Data - Google Sheets

Underscore David Smith's interpretation of the data.

Chuck's interpretation of the data.

Jeff's interpretation of the data.

Colemak Keyboard layout - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Unibox on the App Store

Airmail - Your Mail With You on the App Store

Canvas #10: Third Party Email Clients - Relay FM

29: Dvorak May 16, 2016

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Grey has opened up job applications, Myke is intrigued by Dvorak keyboards and they both get sucked in to yet another new email app.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
Hover: Simplified domain management. Use code DVORAK to get 10% off your first purchase.
Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer CORTEX for 20% off.

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Looking for Freelance Help with CGPGrey Animations — CGP Grey

A New Look for Instagram - Instagram Blog

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory - Wikipedia

Dvorak Keyboard Layout - Wikipedia

QWERTY - Wikipedia

The Cortex Touch-Typing Questionnaire

TapTyping - typing trainer on the App Store

Unibox on the App Store

H.I. #62: Cheer Pressure — Hello Internet

Quest Protein Bars

28: Formalizing and Systematizing May 02, 2016

Show notes

Myke fixes problems, Grey automates his to-do list, and they both discuss hiring people.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
Igloo: An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people.

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The Pen Addict #200: Episode 200, Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2016 - Relay FM

Who: The A Method for Hiring | Geoff Smart, Randy Street | Audible.com

Who: The A Method for Hiring - Geoff Smart, Randy Street: Amazon.com

A Section of the Grey Industries Org Chart

Saga | Define Saga at Dictionary.com

OmniFocus for iOS Now Automation-Ready - The Omni Group

Myke and Grey — 27: Danger Inches Away Apr 18, 2016
Show notes

Grey suffers with RSI problems, Myke bought an iPad, and they both go trucking across America.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

PDFpenPro, from Smile: The All-Purpose PDF Editing Tool

Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.

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Artwork by Cody Williams

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Should all locks have keys? Phones, Castles, Encryption, and You. - YouTube

The Trouble with Transporters - YouTube

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell - YouTube

Cortex #21: The E-Myth Revisited - Relay FM

Multi-iPad Homework

Cody's artwork

Mechanical iPad — CGP Grey

#MykeWasRight — Apple Pencil Hacks

Picard and his PADDs

American Truck Simulator

Trying to Twitch - CGPPlay - YouTube

Ken Case's Tweet

Automation in OmniFocus 2.14 (now in TestFlight) - OmniFocus - The Omni Group Forums

TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac

26: Pick your Poison Apr 05, 2016

Show notes

Grey is frustrated with to-do apps, Myke is frustrated by passport control, and they both take another look at their homescreens.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘CORTEX’
Squarespace: Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.

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Q&A With Grey #3: Millenia of Human Attention - YouTube

Why London Mayor Boris Johnson Is Renouncing His American Citizenship (the IRS) - The Atlantic

LTE Speeds in Romania

Cortex #1: I Don't Really Like Work - Relay FM

Myke's Original iPhone 6 Plus Homescreen

Myke's Current iPhone 6S Plus Homescreen

Myke's Current iPhone 6S Plus Second Screen

Upgradian Wallpaper | grafiksyndikat

Myke's wallpaper

Myke's Current iPad Pro 12.9-inch Homescreen

Myke's Current iPad Pro 12.9-inch Second Screen

Cortex #3: Good for Brain Health - Relay FM

Grey's Original iPad Air 2 Homescreen

Grey's Current iPad Pro 9.7-inch Homescreen

Grey's iPad Wallpaper

Grey's Original iPhone 6 Plus Homescreen

Grey's Current iPhone 6S Plus Homescreen

FLATzero by articted | dsktps

Grey's iPhone Wallpaper

Grey's Current iPad Mini Homescreen

Grey's Current iPad Pro 12.9-inch Homescreen

Apple 9.7-Inch iPad Pro Review: Tablet vs. Laptop Showdown - WSJ

OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group

Remember The Milk: Online to-do list and task management

Project Templates in 2Do with Workflow — CGP Grey

2Do

Why 2Do Is My New Favorite iOS Task Manager – MacStories

Clear — Award-Winning Super-Simple, Clutter-Free To-Do App · Realmac Software

Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad

Microsoft Outlook - email and calendar on the App Store

Spark by Readdle

Cortex #19: Brick of Obligation - Relay FM

Describe Image Link Destination — 25: Creativity, inc. Mar 21, 2016
Show notes

Myke is ruined, Grey (maybe) gets an office, and they both read Creativity Inc.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

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The Official Grey/Hurley 2016 T-shirt

Only available until April 1, 2016.

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Myke's Seat on the Plane

What It’s like to Fly the $23,000 Singapore Airlines Suites Class

Buy a Grey/Hurley 2016 Campaign T-Shirt!

The 'Before' Office Photo

The 'After' Office Photo

Thunderspace 5k on the App Store

Facebook's new headquarters where open-plan is king and 'frictionless working' is the aim | The Independent

Zebra vs Horses (Americapox Part 2) - YouTube

Holland vs the Netherlands - YouTube

The Lord of the Rings Mythology Explained (Part 1) - YouTube

Politics in the Animal Kingdom: Single Transferable Vote - YouTube

The Trouble with Transporters - YouTube

Final Cut Project Screenshot

Creativity, Inc. - Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace | Amazon.com

Creativity, Inc. Audiobook - Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace | Audible.com

Book Notes: Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull — CGP Grey

List of Pixar films - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Grey-Hurley-2016 — 24: Open Field In Every Direction Mar 08, 2016
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Myke stayed up too late, Grey shares his calendaring philosophy, and they are both relieved about a change of course.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

Ministry of Supply: Menswear made smarter. Use ‘cortex’ for 15% off your first purchase.

Squarespace: Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

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Myke's Current Business Cards

Apple isn't taking features away from the iPad Pro's Pencil | The Verge

Apple, don't cripple the Pencil's navigation in iOS 9.3 | iMore

Inability to Use Apple Pencil for Navigation in iOS 9.3 Appears to be Intentional - Mac Rumors

Daring Fireball: iOS 9.3 Betas Remove the Ability to Navigate iPad UI With Apple Pencil

Clockwise #125: You're a Four Right Now - Relay FM

The 'Grey/Hurley 2016' Campaign Logo

The 'Grey/Hurley 2016' Billboard

Fantastical 2 for iPhone

Fantastical 2 for Mac

Grey's Ideal Two-Week Calendar

Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad

Philips Hue

Philips Sunrise Alarm Clock

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