Herman Martinus and Jason Forte

The Idea Roastery

Technology EN ↓ 107 episodes

Our podcast is about two friends separated by distance but joined by a curiosity about the world and how technology & society are evolving. From the latest in sustainable technologies to how society operates and governs itself to personal growth we bring a mixture of information and entertaining banter to your ears. Herman is a solopreneur based in Cape Town and the founder of bearblog.dev. Jason has just started his journey of entrepreneurship after many years in tech. Topics we've covered: Business, Technology, ClimateTech, Cape Town Lifestyle, Travel & Geography & Personal Development

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Herman Martinus and Jason Forte

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What is minimalism? 14.08.2021 40:48

Essentialism and minimalism are topics that have made their way into the public zeitgeist recently. In this episode we explore what minimalism is and how it can increase one's life satisfaction while decreasing cognitive load caused by over-consumption.

How to create awesome cities 30.07.2021 45:09

What are some of the things that make a city worth living in? Are there things that could be done better? In this episode we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of being a city-slicker and if there is a hope at all of Cape Town becoming as people-centric as some renown gems like Amsterdam or Boulder.

Instant Messaging Shenanigans 15.07.2021 49:42

We use apps to chat as part of our daily life. WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, the list goes on. What happened to open protocols? Why is email the way it is? How can all of this be improved, and what is the communication vision of the future?

Async and remote work, or not? 18.06.2021 31:47

Whether up in the mountains, or on a beach somewhere nice; remote working has become ubiquitous during the pandemic. Is this good? Is it bad? How can we make sure we work effectively while traveling? Herman and Jason hash it out.

Are all ads bad? 04.06.2021 51:37

Are ads fundamentally bad? Here's our take on ads, social media, and other tangents. To Survive in a Wetter World, Raise Ducks, Not Chickens https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2019/07/bangladesh-climate-change-floods-ducks/59358 1/ CoinDesk - Networks vs. Governments – Could Crypto-Powered Digital Communities Challenge the Power of Cities and States? https://open.spotify.com/episode...

Come to Cape Town, we have great WiFi 21.05.2021 46:08

Cape Town is a great, creative space on the Southern tip of South Africa, boasting mountains, beaches, and is awesome space to start a company. In this episode we're joined by a small moving company and a 1/4 inch drill (making background noise). We discuss what makes Cape Town awesome, what makes it tough, and what needs improvement to turn it into the the global tech hub it deserves to be.

Herman & Jason start a podcast! 07.05.2021 51:58

What an exciting move!! But as with most things in life, this involves a big leap into an uncomfortable new world. These two buddies chat about what it means to start a podcast and some of the other things in their lives that have made them a little uncomfortable. Herman started his own small business; Jason is moving to London & both of them are sitting in a small phone booth somewhere in Cap...