Agents & Automation
AI workflows, n8n, multi-agent systems, MCP
34 episodes
Beyond the Chat Bubble: Building Your Unified AI Workspace
Stop hunting through bookmarks. Learn how to turn hundreds of scattered AI assistants into a cohesive, professional productivity suite.
Stuck in Transit: Can You Actually Live in an Airport?
Could you survive living in an airport indefinitely? Herman and Corn explore the true story of the Terminal Man and modern AI security hurdles.
The Sunk Cost Trap: Why We Struggle to Let Go
Why do we stay in bad movies or dead-end careers? Explore the psychology of the sunk cost fallacy and learn how to break the cycle.
Mission Critical: Inside the World of Command Centers
Discover how high-stakes command centers manage global chaos through specialized design, AI, and the "Common Operating Picture" philosophy.
Beyond the Command Line: The Rise of Semantic Computing
Stop memorizing complex syntax. Explore how AI agents are transforming the terminal into a natural language "Intent-Based Interface."
Beyond the Chatbot: The Future of AI Authentication
How do we let AI agents buy groceries or book flights safely? Corn and Herman dive into the high-stakes world of agentic authentication.
The Hidden Tech Behind Lane-Level Navigation
Explore how AI, computer vision, and crowdsourced data allow navigation apps to map every painted line on the road with precision.
The Command Line Resurgence: Why the Terminal is Back
From punch cards to AI agents, discover why the command line remains the ultimate power tool for modern developers in an AI-driven world.
The Agentic Mesh: How AI Agents Talk to Each Other
Move past human-to-AI chat. Discover how agents are negotiating, coding, and transacting in a decentralized machine-to-machine ecosystem.
Predictive Motion: How Transformers Are Learning to Walk
Explore how the same transformer architecture behind chatbots is now enabling robots to navigate the physical world using action tokens.
The Power of the SOP: Why Even Experts Need a Checklist
Discover why the world's best pilots and surgeons never "wing it" and how simple checklists can transform your personal and professional life.
Hacking the Dial Tone: The Power of Programmable Voice
Tired of rigid phone plans? Discover how to bypass carriers using SIP and Twilio to build a custom voice architecture for your home or office.
Taming the Sprawl: Building Your Cognitive AI Toolbox
Drowning in a sea of custom AI scripts? Learn how to turn disconnected "vibe-coded" tools into a unified, local-first cognitive operating system.
Beyond the Chatbox: The Power of Model Context Protocol
Discover why the Model Context Protocol is the "USB of AI" and how it’s fueling a new wave of autonomous agents and developer communities.
Building an Ideation Factory: Beyond Generic AI Ideas
Learn how to overcome AI repetition and build a multi-agent "ideation factory" to solve complex local economic challenges.
From Apps to Agents: Building Your Digital Workforce
Move beyond simple prompts. Explore the architecture, autonomy, and fiscal guardrails of the next generation of AI agentic workflows.
The Silent Killer: Can AI Stop the Urban Honking Crisis?
Urban noise is more than an annoyance—it’s a health crisis. Discover how AI sensors are being used to silence the streets and the privacy costs.
The War on the Screen: Voice Control and AI Agents
Tired of being tethered to your screen? Herman and Corn explore the future of voice-first productivity and the rise of autonomous AI agents.
2026 AI Roadmap: From Invisible Agents to Physical Robots
Discover how 2026 transforms AI from a digital novelty into essential infrastructure through local agents, reasoning depth, and physical robotics.
Modular Code Indexing: Separating AI Memory from Intelligence
The 1% Rule: Mastering Kaizen for Lasting Improvement
Stop the rush and start the spiral. Discover how the 1% rule and the philosophy of Kaizen can transform your productivity and quality in 2026.
The Mystery of Model Rot: Why Your AI Code Assistant Changes
Why do AI models lose their edge over time? Herman and Corn explore the "home team advantage" and why telling your AI to "do better" actually works.
From Moths to Models: The Rise of Computer Use Agents
Can an AI actually use your mouse? Herman and Corn dive into the world of Computer Use Agents and the dream of seamless machine interaction.
Vibe Coding & The Rise of the AI Orchestrator
Explore the shift from manual coding to AI orchestration. Discover why "vibe coding" is redefining the tech roles of the future.
The Future of Coding: Is Your Brain Wired for AI?
Is programming difficulty objective, or is it all about your brain's wiring? Herman and Corn explore the "cognitive fit" of coding in 2025.
AI as a Mirror: Mapping Your Philosophical Identity
Can AI help you discover who you are? Herman and Corn explore how LLMs can map your personal philosophy and offer curated reading lists.
The Fight for Your Financial Data: Why APIs Matter
Why is it so hard to get your own transaction data? Herman and Corn dive into the CFPB's Section 1033 and the battle for open banking.
Inside Smallville: Can AI Agent Villages Predict Humanity?
Herman and Corn explore "Smallville," a digital town where AI agents plan parties, form memories, and simulate human society.
The AI Filing Cabinet: Why Chatbots Feel So Lonely
Why can’t we group chat with AI? Herman and Corn dive into the "output problem" and the technical hurdles of communal bots.
The Digital Twin Dilemma: Can AI Truly Understand You?
From "digital twins" to "digital nannies," Herman and Corn explore the engineering gap between smart encyclopedias and AI that knows your soul.
Why Won't My AI Talk to Me First?
Why is AI always waiting for us? Herman and Corn explore the technical and social hurdles of proactive AI and the "vending machine" model.
AI for Crisis: Fact vs. Fear
AI for crisis: separating fact from fear. Discover how automated reports deliver dry facts, cutting through noise for rational preparedness.
Single-Turn AI: The Interface Pattern Nobody's Talking About
Forget chatbots. Discover the hidden power of single-turn AI interfaces and how they're quietly reshaping how businesses integrate AI.
AI Policy Wargaming: Can Agents Argue Better Than Humans?
Can AI agents debate global policy better than humans? We explore AI wargaming, from UN simulations to stress-testing geopolitics.