About the show
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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Stacked September
1 hr 44 min
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Unusually Spiky
1 hr 27 min
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.
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1 hr 43 min
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, revealing their concerns about a significant bet they are about to undertake.
Absurd Temperature Management
1 hr 26 min
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.
Apple Vision Pro: Experiencing the Future
1 hr 16 min
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.
Scrying Your List
1 hr 25 min
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 on 'why you should always have tasks left over at the end of the day', and 'why they do not want to build an app'.
State of the Hardware 2023
2 hr 32 min
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.
Cortex: In the Metaverse
1 hr 14 min
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.
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1 hr 38 min
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2 hr 7 min
Grey wants to get serious, Myke has been struggling with a project, and they both tell the story of the Sidekick Notepad.
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2 hr 7 min
Grey is focusing on health, Myke has left Twitter, and they've both used ChatGPT.
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2 hr 19 min
Grey had an unexpected year, Myke has been making progress, and they both share their Yearly Themes for 2023.
State of the Apps 2023
3 hr 22 min
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.
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