RE:Productivity

Christine Corbett and Casey Handmer
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RE:Productivity

Casey Handmer and Christine Corbett Moran are Ph.D. physicists working and co-parenting together. Re:Productivity is about making progress on life and children and life with children.

  1. APR 18

    2025-W16 Bronze Age Ambitions: Swordcasting, Biohacking, and Family Adventures

    Bronze Sword Replication Project - Inspired by a 3,400-year-old bronze sword found in South Central Germany in 2023 Lost PLA Method - Similar to the lost wax method for metal casting Cybertruck Experience - Family rented and drove Tesla's Cybertruck Glowing yeast experiment CRISPR experiment DNA athleticism gene testing Voyage of the Southern Sun - Book by Michael Smith about flying around the world in an ultralight aircraft Like War - Book about social media's impact on global politics and warfare Abundance by Ezra Klein - Audiobook being listened to by hosts Acquired Podcast - Episode on Meituan Radiohead - Music being enjoyed in the biology lab Heracles and the Trojan War - Historical/mythological reference point for the bronze sword era Non-alcoholic beers - Athletic Brewing, Partake, and Sober Carpenter brands mentioned

    1h 36m

  2. APR 6

    2025-W14 From Thruster Failures to Glowing Yeast

    Show Notes Terraform's new blog post - Casey's Terraform 2.0 announcement and job postings Palladium Magazine - Why Starship Matters - Casey's article on what Starship means Beast Academy - Math enrichment program UNSW Math Enrichment - University math problems Modern Relationships Podcast - Agnes and Arnold - Episode with Agnes and Arnold discussed Your Undivided Attention - Cult deprogramming - Podcast on cult deprogramming Dwarkesh Podcast - Scott Alexander - Scott Alexander's first podcast appearance Situational Awareness blog - Leopold's blog on AI safety Christine’s create a home biolab blogpost update Chopin Nocture in C-sharp minor, Op. Posthum.

    1h 52m

  3. MAR 31

    2025-W13 Woolly Mammoths to Watch Faces: Exploring Mars, Education, and Everything Between

    In this week's episode, Christine and Casey dive into their recent adventures and intellectual pursuits. Christine shares highlights from Jeff Bezos' exclusive MARS conference (Machine learning, Automation, Robotics, and Space), including fascinating encounters with colossal mammoth revival efforts, fusion energy breakthroughs, and quantum consciousness theories. Casey discusses his explorations in creating custom watch faces for his new Garmin device. The conversation expands into thoughtful discussions on education systems around the world, examining Finland, South Korea, and America's approaches to gifted education, teacher quality, and standardized testing. They debate college admissions philosophies, curriculum rigor, and the value of challenging young minds with unsolved problems. The episode concludes with reflections on media consumption, journalism ethics, and the importance of truth-seeking in reporting. MARS Conference - Jeff Bezos' invite-only event focusing on Machine learning, Automation, Robotics, and Space Colossal - Company working on woolly mammoth de-extinction through genetic engineering ZAP Energy - Fusion energy company using Z-pinch technology Signal Messaging - Mentioned in context of recent news coverage The Smartest Kids in the World by Amanda Ripley - Examining education systems in Finland, South Korea, and Poland Genius Denied by Jan and Bob Davidson - About education for gifted students The Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller (not recommended by hosts) Longitude by Dava Sobel - Historical account of the longitude problem Sharing Space by Cady Coleman - Autobiography of NASA astronaut The Voyage of the Southern Sun by Michael Smith - Account of recreating the historic flying boat route from Australia to England The Tech God Complex: Why We Need to Be Skeptics - Podcast Acquired Rolex Episode - Episode on Rolex  No, poor people aren’t funding your credit card rewards (Complex Systems Podcast) - Patrick Mackenzie's podcast on payment systems and complex systems Off-Nominal and Main Engine Cut Off - Space industry podcasts Tilt Parenting- TPP 178: The Davidson Institute on Supporting & Educating Profoundly Gifted Children - Podcast about raising neurodivergent kids The Davidson Institute - Resources for gifted education Magnus Carlsen Interview on Lex Fridman Customizing Monkey C SDK for wearable devices Beast Academy (from Art of Problem Solving) - Math curriculum for advanced students The Collatz Conjecture - An unsolved mathematical problem discussed when talking about challenging gifted students

    2h 1m

  4. MAR 22

    2025-W12 Road Trips and Research: Reproductivity heads to Vegas

    Note-Our audio was challenging this week! We did our best to postprocess to improve, and we promise the backlog is higher quality listening. This week, hosts Casey Handmer and Christine Corbett Moran share stories from their recent family road trip to Las Vegas for a cousin's wedding. They discuss the efficiency of Vegas weddings, touring the Hoover Dam and its impressive Art Deco design, and experiencing the technological marvel of The Sphere. The conversation explores engineering history through the lens of Henry Kaiser's accomplishments, biohacking experiments, professional achievements, and Casey's ongoing Mars terraforming project.  Sure Thing Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas Touring the Hoover Dam and learning about its Art Deco architecture Visiting the Great Unconformity geological formation Exploring the National Atomic Testing Museum Experiencing The Sphere and its "Postcard from Earth" show by Darren Aronofsky Discussion of Western Colossus (Kaiser biography) Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (book club selection; Christine does not recommend though) Bayesian Conspiracy podcast - "Super Babies" episode Founders Podcast - Henry Kaiser Episode Cost of Glory Podcast Modern Relationships podcast with Eric Weinstein

    1h 49m

  5. MAR 8

    2025-W10 Garage Scientists: From DNA Analysis to Radio Waves and Beyond

    Show notes: Bento Lab - Portable DNA analysis lab with centrifuge, gel electrophoresis, and PCR machine Bio Bits - Kits for demonstrating protein synthesis with fluorescent indicators Shannon-Hartley theorem - Information theory concept discussed related to signal transmission Rock climbing for kids - REI resource about climbing with children The Martian - Book referenced during discussion of radio communications from Mars Joule-Thomson effect - Physics concept mentioned regarding gas expansion Blue Ghost lunar lander - Recent moon landing discussed Starship test flights - SpaceX's Starship development program Erica DeBenedictis' work - Research on microbial tolerance to Martian environments Moving Mars - Science fiction book by Greg Bear Habit Chaining - Productivity concept mentioned IKEA Poäng chairs - Mentioned as ideal reading chairs Street Parking - Modified CrossFit workout program Christine uses The French Laundry Cookbook - High-end cookbook Christine purchased After Meat - Book about bioreactor technology Acquired Podcast: Lockheed Martin episode - Podcast Christine is listening to Banff Mountain Film Festival - Film festival they attended with their children The Weirdest People in the World - Book by Joseph Henrich Guns, Germs, and Steel - Book by Jared Diamond The Machiavellians - Book by James Burnham His Majesty's Dragon - Historical fantasy novel with dragons Red Mars - Book by Kim Stanley Robinson about Mars colonization 28C3 Cellular protocol stacks for Internet (Harald Walte) - (Video) How to Set Up a Home Biohacking Lab for Education - Christine’s blogpost

    2h 10m

  6. FEB 20

    2025-W8 Biology, Biohacking, and Building on Mars: A Journey from DNA to Starbase

    In this week's episode, we explore Christine's new adventures in biohacking and home biology experiments, including plans for a PCR machine and DNA analysis. Casey shares detailed insights from his recent visit to SpaceX's Starbase, discussing the facility's impressive growth and the technical challenges of Mars colonization. The conversation weaves through topics from DNA structure to educational approaches for children, while touching on historical figures and the evolution of dating technology. Links: Lost in Math by Sabine Hossenfelder Beast Academy - Math education program The Amoeba Sisters - Biology education resources Bento Lab - Portable DNA analysis laboratory Biotechnology 101 Bacterial CRISPR and Fluorescent Yeast Combo Kit  BioBits - Educational biology kits SpaceX Starbase - SpaceX's launch facility Everyday Astronaut's Starbase Tour Dwarkesh Podcast with Jeff Dean TSMC Founder Interview on Acquired Valentine's Day reflections: single women in STEM into single men in STEM Henry Parkes Scientific Concepts: Histones - Proteins that help organize DNA Karyotype - Chromosomal display PCR Machine - DNA/RNA amplification technology Gel Electrophoresis - DNA/RNA separation technique

    1h 23m

  7. FEB 11

    2025-W6 Nuclear Reactors for Mars and Career Management

    Nuclear Reactors for Mars and Career Management (W6 2025) In this rain-soaked LA episode, Casey and Christine explore diverse topics from nuclear reactor design for Mars bases to the evolution of AI capabilities and career advice. The conversation weaves through Finland's unique energy landscape, the challenges of seasonal power storage, and innovative solutions using sand for thermal storage. They discuss the intersection of AI and professional development, share insights on productivity consulting, and debate the optimal size for growing engineering teams. The episode wraps with reflections on personal productivity systems and recent media consumption. Energy & Infrastructure [00:05:00]AI & Technology [00:35:00]Career Development & Management [00:55:00]Productivity & Business Growth [01:15:00]Links  https://liberationlabs.comIndustrial Biotechnology Commercialization Handbook, How to make proteins without animals and fuels or chemicals without crude oilAcquired, Microsoft Volume IIhttps://modernrelationships.fmFirst Landing Master and Commander seriesStuff you should have been taught in college but weren’t (Casey Blog)Productivity Consultation (Christine)

    1h 26m

  8. JAN 28

    2025-W5 Brewing the Future: Space, Scale, and Synthetic Food

    In this wide-ranging discussion, Casey and Christine explore recent projects and interests, from Mars launch window calculations to precision fermentation technology. The conversation covers space exploration, particularly SpaceX's Starship development and its implications for Mars colonization. They discuss Christine's renewed newsletter project, language learning preparations, and her exploration of alternative protein technologies. The episode also touches on topics like personal productivity systems, piano practice, and reflections on hardware startups versus software development. Books: Clean MeatWriting Irresistible Kid LitIntermezzo by Sally RooneyFive Levels of GiftedThe Wild RobotPodcasts: 80,000 Hours - Alternative Proteins EpisodeAcquired - LVMHAcquired - NintendoAcquired - HermèsComplex Systems Podcast - 2024 Year in Review with Sammy CottrellMusic: Jan Lisiecki's Performance Chopin's Nocturne in C-sharp minorAbout Chopin's Nocturne in C-sharp minorCompanies & Organizations: Good Food InstituteSpaceXBYD (Build Your Dream)Y CombinatorBeehiivTechnical References: Liberty Ships & Richmond Shipyards Historical InfoPrecision Fermentation Technology Overview

    1h 42m
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Casey Handmer and Christine Corbett Moran are Ph.D. physicists working and co-parenting together. Re:Productivity is about making progress on life and children and life with children.

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  • Creator
    Christine Corbett and Casey Handmer
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christine Corbett and Casey Handmer
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    RE:Productivity

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