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Sketchplanations - The Podcast

Sketchplanations - The Podcast

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Big Ideas explored through Little Pictures. We offer up great conversations about ideas based on simple and insightful sketches in the Sketchplanations online collection, with the aim of giving listeners something fun and interesting to have their own conversations about.


This is an explainer podcast for the curious-minded. Topics covered include science, behavioural economics, wellbeing, nature, psychology frameworks, business models, cognitive biases, and even domestic life-hacks.


It's certainly not a self-help podcast, but you might take something away that helps you notice or even enjoy the world around you a little more.


Sketchplanations illustrator and author Jono Hey joins lifelong friends Tom Pellereau (2011 Apprentice Winner) and Rob Bell (Engineer & Broadcaster) to share ideas and stories catalysed by each week's sketch. The 3 of us have been friends for over 20 years and have always enjoyed delving into all sorts of conversation topics - usually with some silliness along the way.

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  • Continuous Partial Attention

    Continuous Partial Attention
    2025/12/16
    Coined in the 1990s by Linda Stone, Continuous Partial Attention describes the state of being constantly connected; trying to do multiple things at once, which often leads to an ever-present, low-level form of stress. We explore how this phenomenon affects modern life, compare it to multitasking, and discuss both its positive and negative aspects. The podcast also highlights how technology has exacerbated this issue and considers potential solutions, such as mindfulness and turning off notifications, to better manage one's attention.Links to stuff we discussed:Dan KahnemanMind Over TechVideo of Woman who Walks into Fountain Whilst TextingThe Film: Her, starring Joaquin Phoenix.Other Sketches and podcast episodes referenced:Phubbing episode and sketchPhone Zombie sketchHegel's Dialectic: Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis sketchYak Shaving episode and sketch5 Ways to Wellbeing episode and sketchEveryone's a Geek About Something episode and sketchHow to Instantly Feel Better episode and sketchPicking the Perfect Present episode and sketchBuy Jono's Book: Big Ideas, Little Pictures, for a loved one this Christmas - The Perfect Present and then some...Summary00:00 Introduction to Continuous Partial Attention01:31 Depicting Continuous Partial Attention in a Sketch04:25 Personal Experiences with Continuous Partial Attention05:54 The Impact of Technology on Attention08:49 Multitasking vs. Continuous Partial Attention11:15 The Challenge of Staying Focused17:05 The Role of Continuous Partial Attention in Different Professions20:38 The Dilemma of Turning Off Notifications21:15 Balancing Work and Family Life22:03 The Art of Multitasking22:59 The Pitfalls of Continuous Partial Attention23:49 Turning Cognition into Automation25:25 The Rise of Single Tasking27:54 The Productivity of Focused Work32:07 The Future of AI and Continuous Partial Attention34:20 Final Thoughts and RecommendationsAll music on this podcast is provided by the very talented Franc Cinelli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    39 分
  • Microlives & The Art of Uncertainty with Sir David Spiegelhalter

    Microlives & The Art of Uncertainty with Sir David Spiegelhalter
    2025/12/02

    What's your life expectancy trade-off for enjoying a crispy bacon sandwich? 🥓


    Sir David Spiegelhalter is a celebrated Professor of Statistics at the University of Cambridge; widely accepted as one of the UK's foremost statisticians. He explains the concepts of 'micromorts' and 'microlives', which quantify risk and the impact of lifestyle choices on life expectancy. The discussion delves into acute vs. chronic risks, with practical examples such as the dangers of skydiving or how regular smoking affects longevity of life. The conversation also covers the application of statistics in medicine, the importance of randomisation in clinical trials, and the philosophical underpinnings of uncertainty. Additionally, David highlights the human capacity to judge risks, the pitfalls of intuition, and offers practical advice on dealing with uncertainty in everyday life. Lively anecdotes, insightful explanations, and practical takeaways make this episode a compelling listen for anyone interested in the intersection of statistics, risk, and daily decision-making.


    David's latest book, The Art of Uncertainty is available in all good bookshops and online.


    Here are some useful links to further explore some topics raised:

    • The work of Ron Howard at Stanford University
    • Jono's sketch on Word Spectrums
    • David's many other books - including Sex by Numbers
    • Poisson Distribution explained
    • David tells the tale of Persi Diaconis - the Mathemagician.


    Episode Summary:

    00:00 Introduction, David's Background & Achievements

    01:43 The Wipeout Experience

    03:13 Understanding Micro-Morts

    04:27 Acute vs. Chronic Risks

    05:29 Micro-Morts in Everyday Activities

    12:05 Introduction to Micro-Lives

    18:03 Medical Applications of Data and Statistics

    21:27 The Role of Uncertainty in Life

    27:52 Building Resilience Over Robustness

    29:18 Embracing Uncertainty in Life

    33:35 Misuse of Statistics in Media and Politics

    40:30 The Gamblers Fallacy and Intuition

    42:29 The Uniqueness of Card Shuffles

    45:43 Common Misconceptions About Probability

    48:02 Practical Tips for Dealing with Uncertainty

    51:33 Final Thoughts and Reflections


    All music is provided by Franc Cinelli.

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    54 分
  • The Pomodoro Technique

    The Pomodoro Technique
    2025/11/18

    This genius time management hack was conceived by Francesco Cirillo. The technique involves working for 25 minutes followed by a mandatory 5-minute break, repeating this cycle three to four times before taking a longer break. We share our personal attempts at using the method, explore the psychology behind productive work cycles, the importance of taking breaks and reflect on its effectiveness in both office and home environments. We also discuss the broader context of productivity obsession and share insights from using related tools eg. online "focus buddies". The session concludes with a follow-up on how the Pomodoro Technique has worked for them a week after recording the episode, reenforcing a lot of the theory we originally set out.


    Could this be our favourite procrastination buster yet!?!


    External links

    In the episode we reference a number of items you can find out more on here:

    • Previous podcast episodes came up a lot (procrastination is a recurring theme for us): How to Instantly Feel Better; Yak Shaving; Goldilocks Tasks & The Fresh Start Effect
    • Remarkably, there's currently no sketch for it, but Jono talks about The Red Queen Effect or Hypothesis - the concept of having to run to stay still.
    • The Bear Focus Timer (used by Jono and now Tom as well). Available on Apple Store
    • Examples of Focus Buddy or Accountability Partner websites include Focus Mate and Flow Club.


    Episode Summary

    00:00 Introduction to Sketchplanations Podcast

    00:29 Exploring the Pomodoro Technique

    01:03 Origins and Basics of the Pomodoro Technique

    02:57 Implementing the Pomodoro Technique in the Office

    07:23 Challenges and Adaptations of the Pomodoro Technique

    17:10 Alternative Productivity Methods

    18:53 Accountability and Shame in Productivity

    19:40 Origins of the Pomodoro Technique

    20:17 Applying Pomodoro in Different Environments

    21:32 Psychological Benefits of Time Blocking

    22:38 Challenges and Adaptations in the Office

    23:01 Personal Admin and Procrastination

    23:22 Flow and Creative Tasks

    26:16 Post-pod Findings on Pomodoro Technique Usage

    28:44 Final Thoughts and Outro


    All music on this podcast series is kindly provided by the very talented Franc Cinelli.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    37 分
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