December 1, 2024 • 12 mins
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome back to the deep Dive. Today, we're diving into
something pretty cool. Actually, oh yeah, yeah. It's Backtrack two
point zero and it's this app. They can get this
retroactively record your max screen.
Speaker 2 (00:14):
Whoa.
Speaker 1 (00:15):
Yeah, So, like, imagine you're in a meeting, right and
someone says something brilliant, drops this amazing idea, but you're
totally zoned out, not taking notes. Yeah, in the backtrack,
lets you rewind and grab it like a DVR for
your computer.
Speaker 2 (00:27):
It's remarkable, isn't it. Like it really speaks to this
whole day for AI. Yeah, especially as work is just
meeting after meetings, so we're seeing all these AI note
takers popping up. But this retroactive thing, that's a game changer.
Speaker 1 (00:41):
Totally agree, And we went deep on product hunt. Oh nice,
read through every single comment and review to see how
people are actually using Backtrack two point zero.
Speaker 2 (00:49):
Real world use love it.
Speaker 1 (00:50):
Yeah, the good, the bad, and the insightful. Yeah, all
from real users. And by the way, if you want
to get your own product featured on a deep dot
like this one, reach out to our producer Usman Usef.
He's got a ton of experience working with sauce companies.
Oh wow, you market their products online. You can find
them on LinkedIn at usman nine nine nine nine awesome.
So back to Backtrack. What's really interesting from these reviews
(01:13):
is just how many different ways people are using it.
Speaker 2 (01:16):
It's always fascinating to see how people use a tool,
often in ways that developers didn't even think of.
Speaker 1 (01:21):
Absolutely, So let's dive into some of the specifics. Okay,
Backtrack two point zero has this always on, five hour
rolling buffer of audio and video.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
I see.
Speaker 1 (01:32):
But here's the thing. It all happens locally on your mac.
Speaker 2 (01:35):
Oh wow, that's huge for privacy, right, and it comes
up a lot in the reviews. People really value that
their data isn't going to the cloud.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Yeah, unless they choose to use those features right exactly,
And it gets even better. Backtrack two point zero can
even generate AI notes in summaries.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
Oh wow, helpful.
Speaker 1 (01:53):
But what surprised me is that it's not just for meetings.
It's like Stephen Shapiro.
Speaker 2 (01:58):
Oh I know him, the innovation.
Speaker 1 (02:00):
Yeah, he said in his review that it's a DVR
for your computer. Oh, hold on that you can capture
anything that happened on your screen, even if you weren't
in a meeting.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
Wild That opens up so many possibilities, right, So let's.
Speaker 1 (02:12):
Jump into some of these user reviews and see how
it's actually being used. Love it? Okay? So Sarah Evans,
she's a CEO, calls it a supercharged memory booster. Okay,
she loves that she never has to remember to hit
the record button.
Speaker 2 (02:26):
That peace of mind is so valuable, isn't that? Yeah.
Craig Patterson, he's an Apple and iOS advocate I know him,
uses it to catch details he missed while taking notes
and meetings. Oh. Interesting, He's a big fan of the
local transcript feature. Makes sense for that very reason.
Speaker 1 (02:41):
Gus Silber another user, he uses backtrack for way more
than meetings, okay, highlighting how it can capture past activity
on his Mac.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
Wow.
Speaker 1 (02:50):
But he did mention a problem with Apple TV plus
blacking out when backtrack is running.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Hmmm. Interesting. So not without its.
Speaker 1 (02:57):
Quirks, right, A good reminder that no tool is perfect.
Speaker 2 (03:00):
Got to consider your own needs and context before.
Speaker 1 (03:02):
Jumping in absolutely now. Ammadale Pilage, a startup founder, raves
about Backtrack two point zero for customer interviews, sales calls,
and even fundraising.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
WHOA, that's a lot.
Speaker 1 (03:14):
Yeah, and he's specifically mentioned the privacy and data deletion features.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
Which are huge for people dealing with sensitive info. Right,
It's interesting how those privacy features resonate with certain users.
Speaker 1 (03:25):
Absolutely, and Ivan ve Okay, a designer, mentioned something I
hadn't thought of.
Speaker 2 (03:29):
No.
Speaker 1 (03:30):
Using it to capture conversations that are usually unrecorded, like slack.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
Huddles makes you wonder what other creative uses people are finding.
Speaker 1 (03:37):
It really does speaks to the power of how users
can stretch a tool beyond what the developers envisioned.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (03:45):
Now, before we go any further, I want to quickly
mention something for any businesses out there who are looking
to spread the word about their product. If you're interested
in sponsoring the Deep Dive and reaching our awesome.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
Audience, great idea.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
This could be the perfect opportunity. It could. You can
with usban USAF directly on LinkedIn at it used on
nine nine nine nine to discuss sponsorship options.
Speaker 2 (04:06):
Sounds like a great resource.
Speaker 1 (04:07):
Now getting back to these reviews, we're seeing a lot
of recurring themes peace of mind, capturing crucial details, and
almost a sense of having a redo button for information.
Speaker 2 (04:20):
It's like Garret mkirk put it in his review. Yeah,
backtrack two point zero gives you a redo button for
capturing information.
Speaker 1 (04:26):
I love that. That sums it up perfectly, doesn't it.
But what I'm really curious about is how this might
change how we approach meetings and information in general.
Speaker 2 (04:35):
Ooh, that's a great question. That's where things get really interesting, right.
Speaker 1 (04:39):
Like, think about it. If we know we can always
go back and grab that key inside that brilliant idea? Yeah,
could backtrack actually make us more present and engaged in meetings?
Speaker 2 (04:50):
It could almost like it takes the pressure off of
having to perfectly capture everything in real time exactly.
Speaker 1 (04:55):
And as we said earlier, yeah, we're seeing this trend
towards AI helping us take now uh huh, backtrack takes
a step further with this whole time travel element.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
It's mind blowing, like a superpower, it is.
Speaker 1 (05:06):
But it makes you wonder there that if we have
this safety net, will we become less diligent in the moment?
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Ooh, good point.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Will we rely too much on that rewind button?
Speaker 2 (05:15):
It's like when voicemail first came out, people were worried
it would make us less likely to answer the phone. Right,
but it ended up giving us more flexibility.
Speaker 1 (05:24):
More control over how we communicate.
Speaker 2 (05:26):
Yeah, great analogy. It takes time to adapt to new
technologies and figure out how to integrate them into our
lives in a healthy way.
Speaker 1 (05:34):
And speaking of adapting, Backtrack two point zero is currently
only available for Mac okay, but they're working on a
Windows version.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
Good to now.
Speaker 1 (05:42):
It seems like they're really listening to user feedback, always
a good sign.
Speaker 2 (05:45):
It is crucial, especially for software development.
Speaker 1 (05:49):
All right, I think we've covered a lot of ground
here in part one, for sure. What are your initial
thoughts on backtrack two point zero.
Speaker 2 (05:56):
It's a truly fascinating concept with a lot of potent
It really is.
Speaker 1 (06:01):
It really is fascinating. But we've been focusing on the
good stuff, the benefits, Yeah, peace of mind, yeah, capturing
those details. But what about the downsides? Are there any
ethical things we should be thinking about with retroactive recording?
Speaker 2 (06:14):
That's a big question. I think one concern is misuse,
you know, Oh yeah, if someone knows they can always
go back and record a conversation, right, could create distrust
or even paranoia. True, it's really important for tools like
backtrack to be used responsibly. And ethically.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
Yeah, it's almost like having a hidden camera, except it's
recording your whole screen.
Speaker 2 (06:34):
Exactly, which brings up consent and transparency.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
Ooh, good point.
Speaker 2 (06:38):
Should people be told if their conversations might be recorded later?
Speaker 1 (06:41):
Right? These are tough issues we need to think about
as this tech becomes.
Speaker 2 (06:45):
More common, for sure, whole new frontier.
Speaker 1 (06:47):
We need to be mindful of what this could mean
good and bad.
Speaker 2 (06:50):
Absolutely, But let's not forget the potential benefits. Okay, imagine
backtrack in education? Oh wow, yeah, students could rewind lectures,
catch things they miss, review tough concepts, game changer for learning,
for accessibility too.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
And what about creative fields?
Speaker 2 (07:07):
Ooh, even better?
Speaker 1 (07:08):
A musician could capture a jam session they didn't plan
on recording, love it. A writer could grab that fleeting
thought they didn't write down.
Speaker 2 (07:17):
The possibilities are endless, like a second chance to capture inspiration.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
That would been lost otherwise exactly. And it's not just
about capturing what we miss, right, it's about shifting our focus. Okay,
if we know we have this safety net, yeah, maybe
we can be more present, moregage, less time frantically writing
everything down, more time listening and thinking.
Speaker 2 (07:39):
I love that perspective, using tech to improve our human experience,
not replace it exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:44):
And you know, we talked about the local recording thing,
but I'm still curious how backtrack constantly records five hours? Yeah,
without killing your battery.
Speaker 2 (07:53):
Great question. It's all about the buffer. Okay, it's always recording,
but only saves the data when you trigger. I see,
That's how it protects privacy and saves battery.
Speaker 1 (08:04):
Smart. So it's not saving the whole five hours unless
I tell it to.
Speaker 2 (08:06):
Nope, it's like a rolling window of time you can access,
you decide what to what to toss. You're in control.
Speaker 1 (08:13):
That makes a lot more sense. I was picturing my
hard drive overflowing.
Speaker 2 (08:16):
I get it. But Backtrack is designed to be efficient,
giving you the power to capture what.
Speaker 1 (08:21):
Matters without drowning in data exactly. So it sounds like
there's a bit of a learning curve.
Speaker 2 (08:26):
There is, But Backtrack has a really user friendly interface okay,
and helpful tutorials. It's meant to be intuitive even for
people who aren't tech experts.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
Awesome. Now we've focused a lot on Backtrack itself, huh,
But I think we should step back and think about
what this tech means in the big picture. Okay, what
does this rise of retroactive recording tell us about how
we deal with information and memory in this digital age?
Speaker 2 (08:53):
That's a deep one. I think it shows we really
want to capture and keep everything. We're constantly flooded with info.
It's easy to feel like we're missing something. Definitely, tools
like backtrack offer control and security in a world that
feels overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (09:06):
It's almost like we're outsourcing our memories to technology.
Speaker 2 (09:09):
In a way. Yes, but I also think it's about
enhancing our memories, not replacing.
Speaker 1 (09:15):
Them, having a safety net so we can actually be
more present.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
In the moment exactly, finding a balance between our human
abilities and the tools that help us.
Speaker 1 (09:23):
And that balance is always shifting as tech advances, it is,
for sure. Okay, let's change gears a bit.
Speaker 2 (09:29):
All right.
Speaker 1 (09:29):
We talked about some downsides, but what about some unexpected
good things that could come from this?
Speaker 2 (09:35):
Hmmm, good question. One could be accountability.
Speaker 1 (09:39):
Oh interesting, if people know.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
They could be recorded. Yeah, it might lead to better behavior,
especially at work.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
And it could also change legal stuff investigations. Oh right,
imagine having a recording of something that wasn't intentionally captured.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
It could change how we gather evidence.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
Totally like a time machine for information.
Speaker 2 (09:55):
It is, and that leads to another benefit history. Okay,
imagine capturing spontaneous historical moments. Wow, conversations that would been
lost to time.
Speaker 1 (10:06):
Think of all the amazing insights we could get.
Speaker 2 (10:08):
They could revolutionize how we understand the past.
Speaker 1 (10:11):
Before we wrap up this part, yeah, I want to
touch on something we mentioned earlier, user feedback. It seems
Backtrack is constantly evolving based on what users say.
Speaker 2 (10:21):
That's right. They already said a Windows version is coming cool,
and they're always making the app better based on suggestions.
Speaker 1 (10:27):
It shows they're dedicated to making a tool that really
works for people.
Speaker 2 (10:31):
Absolutely, that's crucial for any software company.
Speaker 1 (10:35):
Especially for something DISKC groundbreaking.
Speaker 2 (10:37):
I agree.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
All right, I think we've covered a ton in this part.
Speaker 2 (10:40):
We have.
Speaker 1 (10:40):
We've looked at the good and bad, the technical stuff,
and what all this means in the big picture.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
It's been a great conversation.
Speaker 1 (10:46):
What are your thoughts? Is Backtrack two point zero something
you could see yourself using.
Speaker 2 (10:52):
I'm leaning towards Yes.
Speaker 1 (10:55):
It's intriguing, right, Yeah. It really makes you think about
how we capture and remember things.
Speaker 2 (11:00):
It does so as we wrap up our deep dive
into backtrack two point oh.
Speaker 1 (11:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (11:04):
What are the key takeaways?
Speaker 1 (11:05):
Well, the big one is backtrack solves those I wish
I had written that down.
Speaker 2 (11:08):
So it's a safety net for our brains, which are,
let's face it, overloaded these days.
Speaker 1 (11:14):
And it does it all while keeping things private. Recording
locally on your Mac.
Speaker 2 (11:18):
Right, you control your data, which is so.
Speaker 1 (11:20):
Important, huge concern these days.
Speaker 2 (11:22):
But beyond just the practical stuff, backtrack makes us think
about what retroactive recording really means.
Speaker 1 (11:28):
You mean, like bigger picture stuff?
Speaker 2 (11:30):
Yeah? How does it change how we act in meetings
knowing they might be captured later?
Speaker 1 (11:35):
Right? Does it change how much we rely on our
own memory?
Speaker 2 (11:38):
It brings up questions about accountability, honesty, even how our
relationship with information is changing.
Speaker 1 (11:44):
It's powerful tech.
Speaker 2 (11:46):
It is, and we need to use it carefully, think.
Speaker 1 (11:48):
About both the good and the bad. Definitely, So to
our listeners, we really encourage you to check out backtrack
two point zero.
Speaker 2 (11:54):
Yeah. See how it might fit into your life?
Speaker 1 (11:56):
What do your needs, your challenges?
Speaker 2 (11:58):
How could backtrack help you deal with the flood of
information we all face.
Speaker 1 (12:03):
Think about those times when a rewind button would be amazing.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
Maybe it's a key detail in a meeting, a brainstorming session,
or even a chat with someone you love.
Speaker 1 (12:12):
And on that note, we want to leave you with
a question to think about. Oh I like this inspired
by Backtrack's time travel abilities. Okay, if you could capture
any moment from the past week? Yeah, what would it be?
Speaker 2 (12:24):
And why take a moment? What moments matter to you?
Speaker 1 (12:27):
What could you learn by revisiting them? We'd love to
hear your thoughts on social media. Great question and until
next time, keep diving deep.
Welcome back to the deep Dive. Today, we're diving into
something pretty cool. Actually, oh yeah, yeah. It's Backtrack two
point zero and it's this app. They can get this
retroactively record your max screen.
Speaker 2 (00:14):
Whoa.
Speaker 1 (00:15):
Yeah, So, like, imagine you're in a meeting, right and
someone says something brilliant, drops this amazing idea, but you're
totally zoned out, not taking notes. Yeah, in the backtrack,
lets you rewind and grab it like a DVR for
your computer.
Speaker 2 (00:27):
It's remarkable, isn't it. Like it really speaks to this
whole day for AI. Yeah, especially as work is just
meeting after meetings, so we're seeing all these AI note
takers popping up. But this retroactive thing, that's a game changer.
Speaker 1 (00:41):
Totally agree, And we went deep on product hunt. Oh nice,
read through every single comment and review to see how
people are actually using Backtrack two point zero.
Speaker 2 (00:49):
Real world use love it.
Speaker 1 (00:50):
Yeah, the good, the bad, and the insightful. Yeah, all
from real users. And by the way, if you want
to get your own product featured on a deep dot
like this one, reach out to our producer Usman Usef.
He's got a ton of experience working with sauce companies.
Oh wow, you market their products online. You can find
them on LinkedIn at usman nine nine nine nine awesome.
So back to Backtrack. What's really interesting from these reviews
(01:13):
is just how many different ways people are using it.
Speaker 2 (01:16):
It's always fascinating to see how people use a tool,
often in ways that developers didn't even think of.
Speaker 1 (01:21):
Absolutely, So let's dive into some of the specifics. Okay,
Backtrack two point zero has this always on, five hour
rolling buffer of audio and video.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
I see.
Speaker 1 (01:32):
But here's the thing. It all happens locally on your mac.
Speaker 2 (01:35):
Oh wow, that's huge for privacy, right, and it comes
up a lot in the reviews. People really value that
their data isn't going to the cloud.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Yeah, unless they choose to use those features right exactly,
And it gets even better. Backtrack two point zero can
even generate AI notes in summaries.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
Oh wow, helpful.
Speaker 1 (01:53):
But what surprised me is that it's not just for meetings.
It's like Stephen Shapiro.
Speaker 2 (01:58):
Oh I know him, the innovation.
Speaker 1 (02:00):
Yeah, he said in his review that it's a DVR
for your computer. Oh, hold on that you can capture
anything that happened on your screen, even if you weren't
in a meeting.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
Wild That opens up so many possibilities, right, So let's.
Speaker 1 (02:12):
Jump into some of these user reviews and see how
it's actually being used. Love it? Okay? So Sarah Evans,
she's a CEO, calls it a supercharged memory booster. Okay,
she loves that she never has to remember to hit
the record button.
Speaker 2 (02:26):
That peace of mind is so valuable, isn't that? Yeah.
Craig Patterson, he's an Apple and iOS advocate I know him,
uses it to catch details he missed while taking notes
and meetings. Oh. Interesting, He's a big fan of the
local transcript feature. Makes sense for that very reason.
Speaker 1 (02:41):
Gus Silber another user, he uses backtrack for way more
than meetings, okay, highlighting how it can capture past activity
on his Mac.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
Wow.
Speaker 1 (02:50):
But he did mention a problem with Apple TV plus
blacking out when backtrack is running.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Hmmm. Interesting. So not without its.
Speaker 1 (02:57):
Quirks, right, A good reminder that no tool is perfect.
Speaker 2 (03:00):
Got to consider your own needs and context before.
Speaker 1 (03:02):
Jumping in absolutely now. Ammadale Pilage, a startup founder, raves
about Backtrack two point zero for customer interviews, sales calls,
and even fundraising.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
WHOA, that's a lot.
Speaker 1 (03:14):
Yeah, and he's specifically mentioned the privacy and data deletion features.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
Which are huge for people dealing with sensitive info. Right,
It's interesting how those privacy features resonate with certain users.
Speaker 1 (03:25):
Absolutely, and Ivan ve Okay, a designer, mentioned something I
hadn't thought of.
Speaker 2 (03:29):
No.
Speaker 1 (03:30):
Using it to capture conversations that are usually unrecorded, like slack.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
Huddles makes you wonder what other creative uses people are finding.
Speaker 1 (03:37):
It really does speaks to the power of how users
can stretch a tool beyond what the developers envisioned.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (03:45):
Now, before we go any further, I want to quickly
mention something for any businesses out there who are looking
to spread the word about their product. If you're interested
in sponsoring the Deep Dive and reaching our awesome.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
Audience, great idea.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
This could be the perfect opportunity. It could. You can
with usban USAF directly on LinkedIn at it used on
nine nine nine nine to discuss sponsorship options.
Speaker 2 (04:06):
Sounds like a great resource.
Speaker 1 (04:07):
Now getting back to these reviews, we're seeing a lot
of recurring themes peace of mind, capturing crucial details, and
almost a sense of having a redo button for information.
Speaker 2 (04:20):
It's like Garret mkirk put it in his review. Yeah,
backtrack two point zero gives you a redo button for
capturing information.
Speaker 1 (04:26):
I love that. That sums it up perfectly, doesn't it.
But what I'm really curious about is how this might
change how we approach meetings and information in general.
Speaker 2 (04:35):
Ooh, that's a great question. That's where things get really interesting, right.
Speaker 1 (04:39):
Like, think about it. If we know we can always
go back and grab that key inside that brilliant idea? Yeah,
could backtrack actually make us more present and engaged in meetings?
Speaker 2 (04:50):
It could almost like it takes the pressure off of
having to perfectly capture everything in real time exactly.
Speaker 1 (04:55):
And as we said earlier, yeah, we're seeing this trend
towards AI helping us take now uh huh, backtrack takes
a step further with this whole time travel element.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
It's mind blowing, like a superpower, it is.
Speaker 1 (05:06):
But it makes you wonder there that if we have
this safety net, will we become less diligent in the moment?
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Ooh, good point.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Will we rely too much on that rewind button?
Speaker 2 (05:15):
It's like when voicemail first came out, people were worried
it would make us less likely to answer the phone. Right,
but it ended up giving us more flexibility.
Speaker 1 (05:24):
More control over how we communicate.
Speaker 2 (05:26):
Yeah, great analogy. It takes time to adapt to new
technologies and figure out how to integrate them into our
lives in a healthy way.
Speaker 1 (05:34):
And speaking of adapting, Backtrack two point zero is currently
only available for Mac okay, but they're working on a
Windows version.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
Good to now.
Speaker 1 (05:42):
It seems like they're really listening to user feedback, always
a good sign.
Speaker 2 (05:45):
It is crucial, especially for software development.
Speaker 1 (05:49):
All right, I think we've covered a lot of ground
here in part one, for sure. What are your initial
thoughts on backtrack two point zero.
Speaker 2 (05:56):
It's a truly fascinating concept with a lot of potent
It really is.
Speaker 1 (06:01):
It really is fascinating. But we've been focusing on the
good stuff, the benefits, Yeah, peace of mind, yeah, capturing
those details. But what about the downsides? Are there any
ethical things we should be thinking about with retroactive recording?
Speaker 2 (06:14):
That's a big question. I think one concern is misuse,
you know, Oh yeah, if someone knows they can always
go back and record a conversation, right, could create distrust
or even paranoia. True, it's really important for tools like
backtrack to be used responsibly. And ethically.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
Yeah, it's almost like having a hidden camera, except it's
recording your whole screen.
Speaker 2 (06:34):
Exactly, which brings up consent and transparency.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
Ooh, good point.
Speaker 2 (06:38):
Should people be told if their conversations might be recorded later?
Speaker 1 (06:41):
Right? These are tough issues we need to think about
as this tech becomes.
Speaker 2 (06:45):
More common, for sure, whole new frontier.
Speaker 1 (06:47):
We need to be mindful of what this could mean
good and bad.
Speaker 2 (06:50):
Absolutely, But let's not forget the potential benefits. Okay, imagine
backtrack in education? Oh wow, yeah, students could rewind lectures,
catch things they miss, review tough concepts, game changer for learning,
for accessibility too.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
And what about creative fields?
Speaker 2 (07:07):
Ooh, even better?
Speaker 1 (07:08):
A musician could capture a jam session they didn't plan
on recording, love it. A writer could grab that fleeting
thought they didn't write down.
Speaker 2 (07:17):
The possibilities are endless, like a second chance to capture inspiration.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
That would been lost otherwise exactly. And it's not just
about capturing what we miss, right, it's about shifting our focus. Okay,
if we know we have this safety net, yeah, maybe
we can be more present, moregage, less time frantically writing
everything down, more time listening and thinking.
Speaker 2 (07:39):
I love that perspective, using tech to improve our human experience,
not replace it exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:44):
And you know, we talked about the local recording thing,
but I'm still curious how backtrack constantly records five hours? Yeah,
without killing your battery.
Speaker 2 (07:53):
Great question. It's all about the buffer. Okay, it's always recording,
but only saves the data when you trigger. I see,
That's how it protects privacy and saves battery.
Speaker 1 (08:04):
Smart. So it's not saving the whole five hours unless
I tell it to.
Speaker 2 (08:06):
Nope, it's like a rolling window of time you can access,
you decide what to what to toss. You're in control.
Speaker 1 (08:13):
That makes a lot more sense. I was picturing my
hard drive overflowing.
Speaker 2 (08:16):
I get it. But Backtrack is designed to be efficient,
giving you the power to capture what.
Speaker 1 (08:21):
Matters without drowning in data exactly. So it sounds like
there's a bit of a learning curve.
Speaker 2 (08:26):
There is, But Backtrack has a really user friendly interface okay,
and helpful tutorials. It's meant to be intuitive even for
people who aren't tech experts.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
Awesome. Now we've focused a lot on Backtrack itself, huh,
But I think we should step back and think about
what this tech means in the big picture. Okay, what
does this rise of retroactive recording tell us about how
we deal with information and memory in this digital age?
Speaker 2 (08:53):
That's a deep one. I think it shows we really
want to capture and keep everything. We're constantly flooded with info.
It's easy to feel like we're missing something. Definitely, tools
like backtrack offer control and security in a world that
feels overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (09:06):
It's almost like we're outsourcing our memories to technology.
Speaker 2 (09:09):
In a way. Yes, but I also think it's about
enhancing our memories, not replacing.
Speaker 1 (09:15):
Them, having a safety net so we can actually be
more present.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
In the moment exactly, finding a balance between our human
abilities and the tools that help us.
Speaker 1 (09:23):
And that balance is always shifting as tech advances, it is,
for sure. Okay, let's change gears a bit.
Speaker 2 (09:29):
All right.
Speaker 1 (09:29):
We talked about some downsides, but what about some unexpected
good things that could come from this?
Speaker 2 (09:35):
Hmmm, good question. One could be accountability.
Speaker 1 (09:39):
Oh interesting, if people know.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
They could be recorded. Yeah, it might lead to better behavior,
especially at work.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
And it could also change legal stuff investigations. Oh right,
imagine having a recording of something that wasn't intentionally captured.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
It could change how we gather evidence.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
Totally like a time machine for information.
Speaker 2 (09:55):
It is, and that leads to another benefit history. Okay,
imagine capturing spontaneous historical moments. Wow, conversations that would been
lost to time.
Speaker 1 (10:06):
Think of all the amazing insights we could get.
Speaker 2 (10:08):
They could revolutionize how we understand the past.
Speaker 1 (10:11):
Before we wrap up this part, yeah, I want to
touch on something we mentioned earlier, user feedback. It seems
Backtrack is constantly evolving based on what users say.
Speaker 2 (10:21):
That's right. They already said a Windows version is coming cool,
and they're always making the app better based on suggestions.
Speaker 1 (10:27):
It shows they're dedicated to making a tool that really
works for people.
Speaker 2 (10:31):
Absolutely, that's crucial for any software company.
Speaker 1 (10:35):
Especially for something DISKC groundbreaking.
Speaker 2 (10:37):
I agree.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
All right, I think we've covered a ton in this part.
Speaker 2 (10:40):
We have.
Speaker 1 (10:40):
We've looked at the good and bad, the technical stuff,
and what all this means in the big picture.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
It's been a great conversation.
Speaker 1 (10:46):
What are your thoughts? Is Backtrack two point zero something
you could see yourself using.
Speaker 2 (10:52):
I'm leaning towards Yes.
Speaker 1 (10:55):
It's intriguing, right, Yeah. It really makes you think about
how we capture and remember things.
Speaker 2 (11:00):
It does so as we wrap up our deep dive
into backtrack two point oh.
Speaker 1 (11:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (11:04):
What are the key takeaways?
Speaker 1 (11:05):
Well, the big one is backtrack solves those I wish
I had written that down.
Speaker 2 (11:08):
So it's a safety net for our brains, which are,
let's face it, overloaded these days.
Speaker 1 (11:14):
And it does it all while keeping things private. Recording
locally on your Mac.
Speaker 2 (11:18):
Right, you control your data, which is so.
Speaker 1 (11:20):
Important, huge concern these days.
Speaker 2 (11:22):
But beyond just the practical stuff, backtrack makes us think
about what retroactive recording really means.
Speaker 1 (11:28):
You mean, like bigger picture stuff?
Speaker 2 (11:30):
Yeah? How does it change how we act in meetings
knowing they might be captured later?
Speaker 1 (11:35):
Right? Does it change how much we rely on our
own memory?
Speaker 2 (11:38):
It brings up questions about accountability, honesty, even how our
relationship with information is changing.
Speaker 1 (11:44):
It's powerful tech.
Speaker 2 (11:46):
It is, and we need to use it carefully, think.
Speaker 1 (11:48):
About both the good and the bad. Definitely, So to
our listeners, we really encourage you to check out backtrack
two point zero.
Speaker 2 (11:54):
Yeah. See how it might fit into your life?
Speaker 1 (11:56):
What do your needs, your challenges?
Speaker 2 (11:58):
How could backtrack help you deal with the flood of
information we all face.
Speaker 1 (12:03):
Think about those times when a rewind button would be amazing.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
Maybe it's a key detail in a meeting, a brainstorming session,
or even a chat with someone you love.
Speaker 1 (12:12):
And on that note, we want to leave you with
a question to think about. Oh I like this inspired
by Backtrack's time travel abilities. Okay, if you could capture
any moment from the past week? Yeah, what would it be?
Speaker 2 (12:24):
And why take a moment? What moments matter to you?
Speaker 1 (12:27):
What could you learn by revisiting them? We'd love to
hear your thoughts on social media. Great question and until
next time, keep diving deep.
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