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The Polymath PolyCast with Dustin PolyInnovator
Hosted by Dustin Miller - PolyInnovator · EN
The Polymath PolyCast is a show where Dustin Miller PolyInnovator interviews people from all over on their journey of polymathy. Discover unique approaches to learning and gain insights from polymaths and masters of diverse skills.
At The Polymath PolyCast, it is about the boundless pursuit of knowledge and interdisciplinary thinking. Join us to unleash your own polymathic potential and discover the beauty of versatile thinking.
Explore more about polymathy at https://polyinnovator.space and ignite your curiosity today!
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Farewell for Now and What does a Polymath Mean to me?
Feb 1, 202500:16:26Tap to summarizeThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolymathpolycast.substack.com
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A Conversation with a Creative Polymath - Eric Wallace aka "Mr. ReInvention" [R2 Interview]
Feb 1, 202500:55:52Tap to summarize►"Creative Careers in the Age of Technology"Today I'm welcoming onto the Round 2 PolyCast Eric Wallace who is The Polymathic Eric Wallace. Photographer, Big and Tall Model, Storyteller, Actor, Director, videographer, and founder of Verrocchio Studio.He was one of the first guests on the show, number 7 to be exact, and now he's number 141 capping off the 7th season of the show!Summary:In this engaging conversation, Dustin PolyInnovator and Eric Wallace explore the multifaceted nature of polymathy, discussing personal branding, the importance of adapting skills, and the impact of technology on creative careers. They delve into the significance of language learning, content creation challenges, and the role of mentorship in shaping a polymath's journey. Eric shares insights from his experiences in sports and creative fields, emphasizing the interconnectedness of various skills and the importance of networking when relocating. In this engaging conversation, Eric and Dustin explore various themes including the lessons learned from living on both coasts, the art of minimalist travel, the impact of AI and technology on creativity, the pursuit of creating a personal magnum opus, and the journey of self-reinvention. They discuss the importance of adaptability, the digital renaissance, and how personal experiences shape one's identity and creative output.Links:https://www.instagram.com/polymathicwallace/https://verrocchiostudio.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/walllaceeric/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9546255/https://x.com/polymathicewhttps://www.instagram.com/polymathplayground/Original Interview https://youtu.be/81EDXXtyyoM\Previous Conversation After https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVj0HNEIakc"I might be known as Mr. Reinvention.""I love New York. I'm a big foodie.""It's time for your next adventure."Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Polymathy and Personal Branding02:53 Navigating Phases of Polymathy06:06 The Impact of Technology on Creative Careers09:00 Exploring New Opportunities and Skillsets12:03 The Importance of Language Learning14:59 Content Creation Challenges and Strategies18:02 The Role of Mentorship in Polymathy21:08 The Intersection of Sports and Creative Skills24:05 Advice on Relocating and Networking33:26 Coastal Living: Lessons from Both Coasts35:04 The Art of Minimalist Travel39:31 The Digital Renaissance: Embracing AI and Technology47:02 Creating a Magnum Opus: The Pursuit of Mastery53:00 Reinvention: The Journey of Self-Discovery▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬►Affiliates:Videos Repurposed with Opus Clip:https://www.opus.pro/?via=729b77Podcast Hosted with Transistor:https://transistor.fm/?via=polyinnovatorSocial Posts Automated with Nuelink:http://nuelink.com/?via=dustin▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬►🟥Check out the website for all things POLYINNOVATOR🟥http://polyinnovator.space/► 📰BLOG:http://polyinnovator.space/blog/►📹VIDEOS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8CiDSb1peL5f8XD45ErmnQ?sub_confirmation=1► 🎙️POLYCASTS:https://pod.co/polycastKeywords:polymathy, personal branding, creative careers, technology, language learning, content creation, mentorship, sports, networking, travel, minimalist, AI, technology, digital renaissance, creativity, reinvention, polymath, content creation, personal growth This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolymathpolycast.substack.com
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The Current State of Knowledge Management Tools 2025 [Solocast]
Jan 31, 202500:05:21Tap to summarizehttps://polytools.blog/tag/knowledge-management/https://polyinnovator.space/tag/pios-polyinnovation-operating-system/https://www.obsidianstats.com/plugins This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolymathpolycast.substack.com
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Self Development Strategies [Solocast]
Jan 30, 202500:06:11Tap to summarizeThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolymathpolycast.substack.com
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My Biggest Regrets [Solocast]
Jan 28, 202500:06:55Tap to summarizehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLm8g1gdcPc&list=RDbeK6T_tt-pE&index=5 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolymathpolycast.substack.com
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Inner-vating - PIOS [Solocast]
Jan 27, 202500:08:01Tap to summarizeThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolymathpolycast.substack.com
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Exploring Polymathy: The Multidisciplinary Host Becomes the Guest with ChatGPT as Interviewer [Human AND AI Generated]
Jan 20, 202500:13:37Tap to summarizeI'm not sure but I think this is the FIRST AI interview where it interviews the host of the show! I wanted a cool way to wrap up the season, as well as share some of my thoughts on polymathy. I figured why not test out some AI tools while I was at it. I did try NotebookLM and Elevenlabs, but their conversational AI were too slow or in the NotebookLM's case too caught up in the inputted source files. Maybe if I inputted a pdf prompt of being a host interview, or something like that it will work.Note: I did cut out pauses while it was thinking, and the few times I had to prompt it. I'll try to include notes below on how I did it, and the prompts, etc. I also used Adobe Podcast to enhance the audio, as the recording was a bit loud and needed equalization. I left in a couple prompts cause it was funny, and since this is the first time. I felt that it would be useful for other people to see how it works.Some Prompts:“I want you to interview me for my Polymath Polycast show.”“Can you ask me about my POLYMATH integrated operating system?”“I would like to finish off this podcast episode exploring the ideas of polymathy, the multidisciplinary spectrum that I created, and being multidisciplinary in general.”AI Summary:**Introduction:** The Polymath PolyCast explores the lives of multidisciplinary individuals, celebrating their unique journeys. Today, the tables are turned as ChatGPT interviews the host to dive deeper into the show's mission, inspiration, and future direction.**Why the Polymath PolyCast Exists:** The podcast was created to showcase polymaths, highlight the beauty of being multidisciplinary, and validate those navigating such a lifestyle. Guests are selected based on their multidisciplinary qualities, often discovered through keywords like "polymath" or "multipotentialite" in their profiles.**Favorite Moments:** The recurring question, "What is a polymath to you?" reveals unique perspectives, even when answers share similarities. This moment resonates deeply, creating a sense of connection and understanding.**Podcast Evolution and the Mini-Series:** The host plans to take a break after this season, returning with a renewed focus and introducing a mini-series. Tentatively called "Triple Threat" or "Triple PolyCast," the series will feature multiple guests exploring overlapping skills and contrasting perspectives.**Definition of a Polymath:** A polymath has three or more areas of expertise and an insatiable curiosity. Polymathy is a journey, thriving in adaptation, and can be pursued either one interest at a time or by juggling multiple passions simultaneously.**The Polymath Integrated Operating System (PIOS):** Born from frustration with existing tools, PIOS is a six-layer knowledge management framework designed for polymaths and specialists alike. It emphasizes consistency and integrates personal systems like journaling, habit tracking, and content management. The system is adaptable, laying the groundwork for advanced tools like a personal AI assistant.**Closing Thoughts:** Polymathy thrives on individuality. No two polymaths are the same, even if they share mindsets or backgrounds. The spectrum of skills and experiences is what makes this journey so fascinating. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolymathpolycast.substack.com
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Future PolyInnovator Content - The End of this Season [Solocast]
Jan 19, 202500:04:52Tap to summarizeThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolymathpolycast.substack.com
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Our Lives are Futile, Or are they? [Solocast]
Jan 19, 202500:07:26Tap to summarizeThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolymathpolycast.substack.com
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Farewell Tiktok (after 7 years) [Solocast]
Jan 18, 202500:06:51Tap to summarizeI've been an avid and active user of TikTok, since it was Musically. I found a home there as a creator, and it taught me how to make short form videos. I probably have over 7000 short videos under my belt at this point, and I can't believe the progress I have made since I joined.From the beautiful couples I've seen get hitched on there, to the people growing their business, and the overall communal vibes the whole platform has. It is going to be a tough one to lose, its been real TikTok. <3Transcript:00:00goodbye TikTok and this is not normally the type of content I create on this particular podcast but considering the fact that I've been on TikTok for around the same time span that this podcast has been around in general too, I figured it was worth mentioning because I started creating content to document my journey through the modular degree. That was my motivation. I saw Gary Vee talking about document over creating so I was documenting my journey with this do-it-yourself education and then00:28I also was still really into Gary Vee at the time and he kept spouting off over and over and over again, go join Musically. Musically is a great video platform, right now it's all lip-singing and dancing but it's gonna be more than that, he kept saying that and every time he said something I would pay attention and I would try to watch it myself, like he said something about other platforms and I would see the change happen myself and so I knew what he was saying was right. And so I joined Musically and at the time I posted some cringey stuff like you know lip-singing and whatever kind of funny stuff I could make.00:58there was this trend where people would go into the bathroom saying, this is my voice one week in Germany. This is my voice one, two, two weeks in Germany and just kind of continue on. And the punchline was like at the end of it, like some kind of funny like punchline at the end. And this happened for multiple different cultures around the world. And I made like a dozen or 14 of those videos. And I moved, I grew, I grew from like 200 followers to 900 followers in a week. And I tried copying that same strategy again, but like, I think, honestly, I didn't do it nearly as well as that first campaign.01:27I tried doing it since then, like the berries and cream trend and stuff like that. And right now I just wanted to talk about my experience on TikTok, particularly as someone who's been on there for seven years now. And the fact that a lot of these OG TikTokers quote unquote started in 2020. And I joined like two years prior to that. I'm not saying I'm better than like that. I'm just saying I've seen more of the platform and I've seen so many beautiful things happen. I've seen people.01:56get hitched off the platform. They meet each other and flirt and duet. And back in the day, like prior to 2020, there would be this big rise in duets when people liked each other. It's kind of like the old Facebook hooking. And some people would duet when they had a crush on somebody and then the person would duet back and then they would start dating. And then I saw them get married and it was so beautiful. I got to see Call Me Chris and Shonda's Magic and Emily King, all these great TikTokers, blow up over the course of the platform. I saw the beginnings.02:23like less than 10K or even less than 8K in some of these cases. And I saw them blow up after that. I mean, call me Chris has like 15 million followers or I guess now had at the time of this recording, it's the last day. And it's like, I saw the evolution of this platform, every iteration, every wave of it. And now I'm seeing the end of it. And even if it comes back, even if it comes back, it's not going to be the same. It's just, it's just not. And we're seeing this farewell happening across the board.02:53And I think it's freaking hilarious that people call it a Chinese app when in actuality, like yes, technically by dance is Chinese, but TikTok itself is not Chinese. And like, I'm not even going to get into data privacy knowledge, because Facebook is way worse when it comes to that. But when it comes to TikTok is a platform people have been able to make their living off of it and share their ideas and all of the meta trends that have happening have started on TikTok. Like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts are months, if not multiple months late.03:22to the trends when it comes to the timeline of when things are popular. And so not having that meta trends mecha in a way is going to be something that's really interesting to see what happens as a content creator. And even just as a user of the platform, I mean, finding new music was kind of the biggest thing about that platform sometimes. And it sucks that we're not going to have that anymore. And I think it's hilarious how everyone moved over to red note, like literally even the UK after the US followed us.03:52new chance that Canada might also ban TikTok. So Canada might end up on Red Note. And it's funny how like, okay, well, if you're going to push 170 million users, which is over half of the US population off of this platform that we all love, then we're going to go somewhere else. It's even worse because we want to be somewhere. And just a little quick note on that, the fact that everybody on Red Note has been super sweet and welcoming, like welcoming in all these quote unquote TikTok refugees. And there's been this beautiful exchange of culture.04:21They're teaching us Mandarin. We're teaching them English. We're helping them out with their English homework. They're helping us out with our math homework. And I'm not making a like stereotype joke. That's literally like what people have been doing on there. And I went on there and found a whole bunch of techies and cool setups. And it's just one of those things where I was like, okay, well I'd rather, you know, stick it to the man, if you will, and go on there and see what happens. And I mean, even if, if they block it or red note separates the Chinese users from the international users, it's still funny to see.04:50this trend happening where everyone moved over there just to spite because there's no way in hell a lot of these TikTokers are going to go on to reels. It's just it's just not good. It's not a good interface, not a good platform. The algorithm is complete garbage compared to TikTok's pretty ingenious algorithm. And it's just one of those things where I saw a lot of beautiful things that happened over the years and people rising up over certain things and information being spread. Obviously on any platform, misinformation can be spread.05:20In comparison to like Facebook or Twitter, the misinformation on TikTok is so sparse and few and far between, versus like you can scroll one in three posts would be misinformation on Facebook. It's insane, the disparity there. And yet TikTok's the one that's getting yelled at and the folk eyes on. So it's just kind of interesting there. And the fact that TikTok popularized this vertical video ecosystem now, I don't think anything's going to replace it anytime soon. Lemonade is just not it. It's-05:48basically supposed to be like an Instagram alternative. And that's actually what Red Note is too. It's an Instagram Pinterest alternative, not a TikTok alternative, but you can do TikToks on there. And so it's just interesting. I had over 700 saved audios and I deleted some of my oldest ones because I think a year ago I was like, okay, I don't need any of these. I'm not gonna do them anytime soon. And so I think my oldest audio was saved from five years ago, not even seven, but I'm currently trying to go through them all. My phone was overheating how many videos I was making.06:16Because at this point, screw it, why not? And they're all saving to my phone so I can then ... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolymathpolycast.substack.com
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