From the challenges of raising curious kids to scaling Mars simulations and building hardware prototypes, hosts Christine Corbett Moran and Casey Handmer dive into a whirlwind of creativity, productivity, and life as parents on a mission. Whether it's simulating space elevators, exploring AI for kids, crafting non-alcoholic cocktails, or hiking with heavy weights at night, this podcast is a deep dive into the intersection of parenting and innovation. Featuring discussions on tech, philosophy, books, and the occasional digression into shipbuilding history or chess strategies, this episode is par for the course in the Corbett-Handmer household. Tune in for updates, insights, and plenty of laughs. Links and Resources Mentioned: Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson (Amazon ) Green Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson (Amazon) Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne (Amazon) Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology by Chris Miller (Amazon) Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger by Charles T. Munger (Amazon) Acquired Podcast (Website) Founders Podcast (Website) OpenAI (Website) Data Button (Website) Chess.com (Website) Henry J. Kaiser - Explore his life and contributions (Wikipedia)
Today I talk with Kara Linse Buckley https://www.karabuckley.com/about, Kara currently works with U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties, representing commercial rights for Team USA and LA 2028 where she develops innovative new commercial strategies to help athletes and sponsors. Kara is also a mom of 2. In this episode we chat how the arc of the pandemic and global climate has shaped our relationship to productivity, work, and our families while speculating about the changes the future may bring. Editing note: Kara's audio for the first 8 minutes is a little more challenging than the rest of the podcast. Stick with us, it gets better, and I'll get better at phone call recording next time!
The past few weeks I've focused on writing as a hobby, switching up my approach to creative writing to keep in a routine. With world events I've also been reflecting on what it means to focus on such minor-in-the-scheme of things activities. I've also coined a term "post-precedented times", to indicate unprecedented times, without hope of return to normalcy.
In this episode I review what has worked for me so far in 2022 in terms of bringing changes that meet me at where I am in my life, and take me to where I want to go. To do that I've had to increase reflection, find new catalysts, change the units on my habits, bundle them, unbundle them, track them, and sometimes change the intensity. I've come a long way even in a month or so, and you can join me for my journey and take inspiration (or lessons learned) to yours.
Re:Productivity is the parenting and productivity podcast for parents with goals
Christine talks media that energizes and relaxes with a focus on books. JP calls in with a question: how to fit in reading after the so called "witching hour"
Christine and Teagan chat parenting newborns in this unique pandemic environment, and transitioning back to professional work after a newborn.
Christine and Casey talk logistics of creating a family holiday letter, tradeoffs with childcare before and during the pandemic, and considerations regarding COVID and kids.
We talk about recent productivity reads, New Year's intentions, and self publishing. We talk about baby sleep and toddler playtime.
We talk electronic music and unicyling and parenting in the pandemic in our first podcast post parenting! Since we last talked we've had two children.
Christine and Dr. Shanying Cui talk parenting, exercise, research goals, and team management in the New Year.
In this episode we discuss Casey's recent book on Mars industrialization and Christine's progress learning Mandarin Chinese on a roadtrip to Sequoia National Forest --- Casey Handmer and Christine Corbett Moran are Ph.D. physicists working at NASA JPL who happen to be married to each other. In Skylab they discuss their hobbies outside of work while going on scenic drives in their electric car, a Tesla Model 3.
In this episode, we give an update on the mason bees we were raising, talk about custom built drones, and kung fu over a road trip to the hills of Sierra Madre. We don't get the chance to discuss it, but we also saw a bear! --- Casey Handmer and Christine Corbett Moran are Ph.D. physicists working at NASA JPL who happen to be married to each other. In Skylab they discuss their hobbies outside of work while going on scenic drives in their electric car, a Tesla Model 3.
In this episode we discuss geology and quantum computing while on the way back from our road trip to Horseshoe Meadow. --- Casey Handmer and Christine Corbett Moran are Ph.D. physicists working at NASA JPL who happen to be married to each other. In Skylab they discuss their hobbies outside of work while going on scenic drives in their electric car, a Tesla Model 3.
In this episode, we discuss geology and raising mason bees on a road trip to Fossil Falls. --- Casey Handmer and Christine Moran are Ph.D. physicists working at NASA JPL who happen to be married to each other. In Skylab they discuss their hobbies outside of work while going on scenic drives in their electric car, a Tesla Model 3.
Christine Corbett Moran and Casey Handmer discuss a fascinating blend of parenting, productivity, and ambitious projects in this episode of Re:productivity. They delve into Casey's involvement in decoding ancient scrolls, highlighting the painstaking process of using cutting-edge AI and imaging technology to uncover lost texts. The conversation transitions into ambitious visions for addressing water scarcity in the American West through large-scale desalination projects, with dreams of terraforming new lakes and cities.Christine shares her ongoing project to design an AI-powered hardware device for kids, blending interactive learning with innovative robotics. Reflecting on their parenting journey, they highlight the joys and surprises of raising three children, and the ways additional kids can enhance family dynamics.The duo also explores broader themes, including the inefficiencies of bureaucracies, lessons from historical urban design, and the potential for future AI applications in parenting and societal problem-solving.Books, blogs, podcasts, and websites discussed:Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charles T. Munger — A collection of speeches and talks by Charlie Munger, offering insights into his investment strategies and life philosophies. View on AmazonNever Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro — A dystopian novel exploring the lives of students at a mysterious boarding school, delving into themes of memory, identity, and the ethics of human cloning. View on AmazonHenry J. Kaiser: Western Colossus by Albert P. Heiner — A biography detailing the life of industrialist Henry J. Kaiser, known for his significant contributions to shipbuilding and construction during World War II. View on AmazonCadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water by Marc Reisner — An examination of water management in the American West, discussing the environmental and political challenges associated with water scarcity. View on AmazonAcquired Podcast — A show that delves into the stories behind companies, exploring how they were built and the lessons learned along the way. Visit Acquired.fm. Episodes: IKEA, Amazon, MARS, AWSCasey’s Blog Posts — Explore Casey’s WritingGalaxy Zoo (Crowdsourced Citizen Science) — A platform that enables the public to assist in classifying galaxies, contributing to scientific research in astronomy. Explore the Zooniverse and Galaxy Zoo