Experimental encounters

By Kenneth Aar

Sharing our journey towards less friction and more freedom. We explore the sweet spot between ancient wisdom, productivity, psychology and technology.... more

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The podcast currently has 5 episodes available.

Experimental encounters episodes:

January 19, 2024 GTD in Logseq - Experimental Encounters
In this episode we will talk about “Getting Things Done in Logseq”. We will also talk through our latest experimental encounters and share our tips for books or videos you should consider.
We are your hosts: Thorbjørn and Kenneth. Let the experimentation begin.
Encounters2
Thorbjørn - project handoff
Kenneth - Confirmation
Main topic
GTD in Logseq (With AHK script Logseq Quickadd https://github.com/kennethaar/LogseqQ... )

Book recommendation
Thorbjørn: When Daniel Pink and Influenser
Kenneth: "59 seconds" by Richard Wiseman and "You can change other people" by Peter Bregman
Future encounters
Next time Thorbjørn will show his GTD system in Obsidian
Thanks for listening, we would love to hear from you. Give us feedback in the comments if you have any ideas, tips, tricks, topics or other things you recommend us to look into and possibly discuss in a future episode.
Until next time, remember: Be curious, attentive and kind. Good bye.
#GTD #Logseq #autohotkey
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56min
October 02, 2023 Organizing Obsidian - Experimental Encounters
EXPERIMENTAL ENCOUNTERS episode 23
A journey towards less friction and more freedom. We explore the sweet spot between ancient wisdom, productivity, psychology and technology.
In this episode we will talk about “Structuring notes in Obsidian”. We will also talk through our latest experimental encounters and share our tips for books or videos you should consider.
We are your hosts: Thorbjørn and Kenneth. Let the experimentation begin.
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Thorbjørn - Daily log
Kenneth - Get window
Main topic
How I structure my notes in Obsidian
Book recommendation
Thorbjørn: Freedom
Kenneth: How to take smart notes
Video recommendation
Thorbjørn - Nick Milo - A.C.C.E.S.S
Kenneth -
Quote for reflection
Any quote we find interesting
Future encounters
Next time Kenneth will talk about GTD in Logseq
Thanks for listening, we would love to hear from you. Give us feedback in the comments if you have any ideas, tips, tricks, topics or other things you recommend us to look into and possibly discuss in a future episode.
Until next time, remember: Be curious, attentive and kind. Good bye.
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57min
August 13, 2023 Optimizing your calendar - Experimental Encounters
EXPERIMENTAL ENCOUNTERS episode 22
A journey towards less friction and more freedom. We explore the sweet spot between ancient wisdom, productivity, psychology and technology.
LATEST INSIGHTS TRIGGERED BY OUR EXPERIENCES
Thorbjørn: Chat GPT
Kenneth: A surprising way to cut down the time using your phone
MAIN TOPIC
“Optimizing your calendar” (Kenneth)
RECOMMENDATIONS (VIDEOS, PODCASTS, BOOKS)
Kenneth: How to avoid death By PowerPoint | David JP Phillips
Thorbjørn: 168 hours by Laura Vanderkam
QUOTE FOR REFLECTION
Parkinson's Law
"Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion."
– Cyril Northcote Parkinson
FUTURE ENCOUNTERS
Next time Thorbjørn will talk about Frankestein notes: Nick Milos ACCESS vs Johnny Decimal System
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38min
March 22, 2023 GTD on paper index cards - Experimental Encounters
EXPERIMENTAL ENCOUNTERS episode 21
A journey towards less friction and more freedom. We explore the sweet spot between ancient wisdom, productivity, psychology and technology.
LATEST INSIGHTS TRIGGERED BY OUR EXPERIENCES
Kenneth: DaVinci resolve shortcuts gallore, AHK: Transparent windows, Teams on top
Torbjørn: Re last episode: Switched CAPS lock and Backspace, removing kitchen door.
Encounter: Started a journey towards a new mechanical keyboard. Stock, mod or custom build? Entered the switch jungle.
Intro to gettings things done methodology (Kenneth)
Link to Vital learnings excellent intro to GTD: https://vitallearning.dk/podcast/ episodes 1-6
MAIN TOPIC
GTD on paper index cards (Thorbjørn)
Test mentioned by Thorbjørn:
Kairos cognition: https://www.kairoscognition.com/
Books mentioned by Thorbjørn:
How to take smart notes, by Sönke Ahrens
Brain Chains, by Theo Kompernolle
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Kenneth: Regenesis, by George Monbiot
Thorbjørn: Thanks for the feedback, by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone
QUOTE FOR REFLECTION
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”
–Albert Einstein.
FUTURE ENCOUNTERS
Next time Kenneth will talk about how to set up you calendar for less friction and stress
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52min
March 08, 2023 The Devil in the default
EXPERIMENTAL ENCOUNTERS
A journey towards less friction and more freedom. We explore the sweet spot between ancient wisdom, productivity, psychology and technology.

LATEST INSIGHTS TRIGGERED BY OUR EXPERIENCES:
T: The Fearless organization
K: Elgato Streamdeck

MAIN TOPIC: THE DEVIL IN THE DEFAULT (Kenneth)
Based on the books:
- Laurence Scott’s "The Four-Dimensional Human" from 2016
- Mireille Hildebrandt’s book, "Smart Technologies and the End(s) of Law" from 2016
My devils:
Too many options
Washing in the wrong order
Shopping wrong
Going empty handed
Making food all the time
Washing clothes in wrong order
Hotkeys
Textexpanders (AutoHotkey, Espanso, Fastkeys, Textexpander, PhraseExpress )
What can we learn from this?
What are your favorites?

BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Kenneth: The Tom Peters Seminar, recommended by Seth Godin

QUOTE FOR REFLECTION
If you’re wrong, admit it
If you’re confused, ask questions
If you’re stuck, seek for help
If you make a mistake, learn from it
If you learn something, teach others
– Richard Feynman
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36min

FAQs about Experimental encounters:

How many episodes does Experimental encounters have?

The podcast currently has 5 episodes available.