Ergonomics
88 episodes · Page 3 of 4
#3325: How to Move Heavy Furniture Without Hurting Yourself
Track-based dollies, sliders, and wheeled bases — the gear that pays for itself in two moves.
#3299: Two Hundred People Before You Board
What happens in the 72 hours before a transatlantic flight takes off? The answer involves 200 people and 5 fuel buckets.
#3190: Architects Are Actually Ergonomists
What architects actually do vs. what pop culture shows you — and why it matters for how spaces feel.
#3168: 30 BLE Tags for $60: DIY ADHD Object Tracking
Stop losing your stuff. Build a self-hosted BLE tracker system for 30 items at 1/8 the cost of commercial trackers.
#3055: Pegboards That Actually Work for Your Desk
How to size, mount, and accessorize a pegboard for cable management and small-item storage without buying the wrong gear.
#3050: Monitor Mounting: Consumer vs. Pro Rail Systems
From IKEA arms to 80/20 aluminum rails — the real tradeoffs in custom monitor layouts.
#3015: The IKEA Showroom Living Experiment
Can you nap in an IKEA bed or work from a display desk? The answer reveals a masterclass in retail psychology.
#2947: Monocles, Pocket Watches & the Science of Obsolete Tech
Why people still train their facial muscles to wear monocles in 2026 — and the precision engineering inside modern pocket watches.
#2905: How Your Brain Filters Noise (And Why It Fails)
Four layers of neural sound filtering — and why they break differently in ADHD, autism, and APD.
#2884: How to Pick Safety Glasses That Actually Protect You
ANSI Z87.1+ vs. Z87, anti-fog coatings, fit-over goggle seals, and why squinting means your protection failed.
#2794: Build the Perfect Electronics Workbench in a Small Space
Chair first, then bench, then lighting. How to build a frustration-free electronics workstation in 60 square meters.
#2727: Your Kitchen Air Is Worse Than a Smoggy Day
Gas stoves spike NO2 above EPA limits in minutes. Here’s how to fix your kitchen air.
#2718: Small Apartment Storage Without Going Minimalist
How to organize a small apartment without throwing everything out — using vertical space, zone storage, and the container concept.
#2707: Foot Pedals vs USB Buttons: The Ergonomics of Dictation
Foot pedals, USB buttons, and under-desk macro pads for voice dictation — a deep dive into the hardware that makes AI dictation work.
#2549: Jakob's Law: Why Users Think Your App Is Broken
Why broken keyboard shortcuts destroy user trust — and what Jakob's Law reveals about design expectations.
#2364: The $1000 Military Clock You Can Build for $30
Learn how to build a precise dual-timezone clock using an ESP32 microcontroller, LCD displays, and USB-C power.
#2294: The Side Sleeper’s Edge: Why Most of Us Sleep Curled Up
Why do 74% of people sleep on their side? Explore the science behind sleep positions and their impact on health and comfort.
#2152: A Baby's Mouth Is a Lab-Grade Sensor
Why crawling babies put everything in their mouths, and how to balance safety with exploration.
#1664: Why Your Face Leaks Before Your Brain Approves
Why do we cry at sad movies or laugh at bad jokes? New research reveals how facial expressions evolved as a two-way communication system.
#1299: The Secret World of Tip-Rolling
Tired of earbuds falling out? Explore the world of custom molds, memory foam tips, and the tech ending the "one-size-fits-all" era for good.
#1265: The Biology of Light: Designing for Your Internal Clock
Discover why natural light is a biological nutrient and how interior design can fix your productivity, mood, and sleep.
#1207: The Hidden Technical Debt in Your Wrist
Stop building technical debt in your joints. Discover why the "handshake" position is the key to pain-free productivity at your desk.
#1136: Beyond Hotel Wi-Fi: Building a Pro 5G Travel Rig
Stop gambling with hotel Wi-Fi. Learn how to build a professional-grade 5G cellular setup for reliable internet anywhere in the world.
#940: Ergonomics Under Fire: Building a Command Center in a War Zone
Stop hunching over your laptop. Learn how to build a pro-grade, ergonomic workstation that fits in your backpack without breaking your back.