Cortex 172: David Pierce – State of the Workflow
Update: 2025-10-21
Description
Myke talks to The Verge’s David Pierce about the workflow behind his Humane AI Pin review, how he collaborates to make podcasts like The Vergecast, and how his Installer newsletter helps him highlight the positive side of the internet each week.
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