Most Popular Interviews of 2015
Let’s face it: most of us don’t know what we’re doing. We come up with this along the way, and any guidance more experienced people provide can be precious. We will accept any help we can get. Therefore, every week we ask famous people how they work.
From company founders to writers and broadcasters, and occasionally chatting with software developers to learn about their applications, this year we spoke to an interesting group of people to learn wisdom from their habits. Here are some of our most popular interviews of 2015.
I’m Alton Brown and this is how I work
Alton Brown is a chef, television personality, storyteller and writer, as well as a witty interpreter of the basics of cooking. He is the embodiment of Lifehacker’s culinary aspirations, and it’s no surprise that we post his work regularly.
I’m Marquez Brownlee (MKBHD) and this is how I work
Six years ago, Marquez Brownlee was still a kid, talking about technology with his webcam and sharing his thoughts on Youtube. Now with 2.6 million subscribers, his well- crafted MKBHD videos are some of the most popular sources of gadget commentary on the Internet.
I’m Bill Nye and this is how I work
For many of us, Bill Nye is part of our childhood, playing an important role as a teacher and educator of science, while our impressionable minds may not have thought about asking why . On his TV show, he taught us why science is amazing by examining the details of how things work, and he continues to advocate for science education and research.
I’m Warren Ellis and this is how I work
Warren Ellis is a writer. You may know him from Transmetropolitan , his famous cyberpunk comic book series about the gonzo journalist, or his novels such as Gun Machine . And then there are TV shows, film projects, and magazine columns, many of which comment on our relationship with technology and the future.
I’m Mike Rowe, host of Somebody’s Gotta Do It, and this is how I work
Over the years, Mike Roe has traveled the country to meet people whose painstaking, often thankless work drives the world forward. And in different shows and in different TV channels, Mike’s sincere curiosity and his desire to learn remained unchanged.
I’m Veronica Belmont and this is how I work
Even if you just give a cursory attention to the tech culture on the Internet, Veronica Belmont will probably be familiar to you. For nearly a decade, Veronica has posted and produced podcasts and videos on CNET, Tekzilla Revision3, and now Engadget Dear Veronica, along with a dozen other projects.
Behind the app: the history of Notepad ++
A humble text editor is an indispensable tool for many developers, web designers, writers and people just looking for a quick way to take notes. But there are much better options than notepad.exe ; one of our favorites is Notepad ++ .
I’m Patrick Norton, host of TekThing, and this is how I work
For many years, Patrick Norton was familiar to computer nerds all over the world, providing hilarious commentary and advice on the latest tech news and equipment. Perhaps you know him best from his time at Texilla ; I personally first saw Patrick as the host of Screensavers back in the good old days of TechTV .
I’m Linus Sebastian from LinusTechTips and this is how I work
If you are the type of person who enjoys building a computer – when choosing a case, finding the best processor (and cooling system so you can overclock it), be careful about all the components to maximize your installation and bring it to perfection with LED lighting – then you should probably know Linus Sebastian .
Behind the app: the history of the HabitRPG
What if you approached your life like a video game, seeing your tasks as monsters to fight and your daily goals as quests? This is the idea behind the HabitRPG , site and community, to be a role-playing game for your to-do list.
Career overview: what I do as an airline pilot
We have gone from the advances in aviation technology and test flights of the last century, which made air travel a routine and safe part of life, but pilots retain a certain mystery. We still feel like Chuck Yeager might be ahead, adjusting his glasses as he climbs into the clouds.
I’m Marc Maron and this is how I work
By any measure, the year for Marc Maron has been an outstanding one. The comedian spoke to President Obama on his podcast , his TV show on IFC has wrapped up its third season and has been renewed for another one, and will have a new stand-up premiere in just a few days. Should be good, right?
I’m J. Kenji Lopez-Alt from Serious Eats and this is how I work
J. Kenji Lopez-Alt is the author of The Food Lab , a column on serious nutrition, and now a book that scientifically explores cooking. In fact, the New York Times simply called Kenji the “nerd king of internet cooking.”
I’m Jane McGonigal, game designer and author, and this is how I work
Jane McGonigal is a game designer, but she’s definitely not working on the next Mario. Rather, she brings an academic perspective to games and looks at how games can improve our lives and solve real-life problems.
I’m Tom Standage, Associate Editor at The Economist, and this is how I work.
The Economist is today one of the leading international newspapers with carefully prepared news and commentary on its weekly pages and websites. Tom Standage is the deputy editor of the newspaper, as well as the head of their digital strategy.