#ergonomics
27 episodes
#2749: The 16-Hour Day Behind an 8-Show Week
What a Broadway actor's day actually looks like: silent mornings, straw phonation, and two-show days.
#2725: How to Inspect a Home Like a Pro
A retired pediatrician shares his pro-level checklist for viewing rentals and homes without getting fooled by staging.
#2721: What Square Meterage Do You Actually Need?
Real numbers for singles, couples, roommates, families, and remote workers — not just vibes.
#2718: Small Apartment Storage Without Going Minimalist
How to organize a small apartment without throwing everything out — using vertical space, zone storage, and the container concept.
#2707: The Perfect Dictation Trigger: Foot Pedals vs USB Buttons
Foot pedals, USB buttons, and under-desk macro pads for voice dictation — a deep dive into the hardware that makes AI dictation work.
#2624: Sensory Reduction vs Deprivation: A Home Toolkit
Why you don't need a $80 flotation tank—just blackout curtains, earplugs, and a cool floor.
#2623: How Much Bed Space Do You Actually Need to Sleep Well?
140cm bed for two? Research shows a 62% reduction in sleep disturbances just from having adequate space.
#2592: Inside the Hidden World of Specialist Keyboards
From IBM terminals to Stream Decks — how macro keyboards evolved under the radar for decades.
#2480: Wartime Checklists for Daily Life
How checklists born in wartime shelters can fix everyday chaos — from keys to chores.
#2330: Peripheral Vision Signals: The Future of Ambient Notifications
How USB lights and DIY setups are rethinking notifications to reduce screen overload and tap into your peripheral vision.
#2247: Building the All-Whiteboard Room: What It Actually Costs
A deep dive into whiteboard paint, porcelain steel panels, glass boards, and the engineering reality of covering every wall—and ceiling—in a worksp...
#2245: Whiteboard Markers: The Tool Everyone Ignores
Why marker quality matters more than the board itself, and what separates a tool that sparks ideas from one that kills them mid-thought.
#1854: The Conductor Is a Human Metronome
A conductor isn't just a timekeeper; they're a CPU for the orchestra, using high-bandwidth non-verbal signals to unify 80 musicians.
#1707: How Police Drivers Train for Urban Pursuits
Officers use predictive modeling and cognitive tricks to handle high-speed chases without crashing.
#1692: The 60sqm Handoff: Parenting Without Childcare
How to survive a high-stakes work-from-home setup when your office is also the nursery.
#1174: Side-Sleeper Science: The Engineering of Sleep Earbuds
Stop waking up with ear pain. Discover the engineering behind sleep-specific earbuds and why your AirPods might be sabotaging your rest.
#1063: Blood, Glass, and Mercury: The Physics of Deathmatches
Beyond the "fake" label: Discover the science of how wrestlers survive glass panes, light tubes, and mercury exposure in the ring.
#940: The Mobile Command Center: Pro Ergonomics on the Go
Stop hunching over your laptop. Learn how to build a pro-grade, ergonomic workstation that fits in your backpack without breaking your back.
#896: The Gold Standard: High-End Bedside Power Delivery
Stop settling for slow charging. Learn how GaN 6 and high-wattage hubs are redefining bedside power and reliability for 2026.
#866: Screen Science: Why Your Blue Light Filter is Failing You
Is your 24/7 blue light filter doing more harm than good? Explore the biology of screen strain and why "Dark Mode" isn't always the healthiest choice.
#859: Beyond QWERTY: The High Cost of Keyboard Efficiency
Is your keyboard an ancient relic? Explore whether switching to Dvorak or Colemak is worth the "valley of despair" for better ergonomics.
#828: Light Discipline: Pro Lighting for Triple Monitor Desks
How do you light a massive triple-monitor desk in a tiny apartment without waking the baby? We dive into the physics of pro "light discipline."
#603: Beyond Standing: The Science of the Perfect Desk Height
Is your desk hurting your neck? Herman and Corn break down the physics of height-adjustable desks and why your setup might need a major upgrade.
#587: The Command Center: Mastering Triple Monitor Ergonomics
Upgrade your workspace from "desk sag" to NASA-level precision with the science of gas-spring monitor arms and ergonomic alignment.
#560: The Home Lab Survival Guide: Essential Tools for 2026
Stop building on the floor and ditch the zip ties. Herman and Corn break down the essential gear for a pain-free home server build in 2026.
#153: Designing the Voice-First Workspace: IKEA for AI Pros
Learn how to transform your home office into a high-performance voice-first workspace using acoustic hygiene and ergonomic IKEA furniture hacks.
#145: The War on the Screen: Voice Control and AI Agents
Tired of being tethered to your screen? Herman and Corn explore the future of voice-first productivity and the rise of autonomous AI agents.