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I'd prefer a video podcast, even if there's just talking involved. I can't just listen to something anymore, because I'd have to do something else in the same t
by nextparadigms 15y ago
I'd prefer a video podcast, even if there's just talking involved. I can't just listen to something anymore, because I'd have to do something else in the same time, and then I won't be able to focus on listening. With video I can just watch it.
- rcfox 15y agoTry working on a spatial problem. I can't listen to podcasts while writing code, but I can while laying out a PCB. Drawing or doing a jigsaw puzzle might work too.
- AlexMuir 15y agoOr cleaning. On the rare occasion when I clean the house, I find a podcast lets me drift right off.
- MartinCron 15y agoPodcasts make cooking and cleaning and yardwork so much more bearable for me. Sometimes I get completely engrossed and wind up doing a far deeper clean than necessary just to have an excuse to continue listening. But I absolutely can't code while listening to people speaking, my brain is just too old for that.
- azundo 15y agoAgree especially on the drawing. I've been working on improving my drawing/design skills and find it works extremely well to listen to podcasts and sketch at the same time.
- saturdaysaint 15y agoTry speeding it up. For information-centric podcasts where comic timing isn't central, I find speeding up actually increases my retention, even when doing something else (I like to walk and do chores). Works like a charm for audiobooks too.
- Jayasimhan 15y agoAudiobooks & podcasts are my most used mode of learning. I generally take a walk while listening to the talk. Its a little exercise and learning at the same time. - Maintaining a regular route helps you focus. - make sure the entire route is safer