Podcast appearances and mentions of Albert Einstein

Black holes, demystified: follow along the quest to understand the history and influence of one of space science's most fascinating and confounding phenomenaLed by physicist James Trefil and astrophysicist Shobita Satyapal, Supermassive: Black Holes at the Beginning and End of the Universe (Smithsonian Books, 2025) traverses the incredible history of black holes and introduces contemporary developments and theories on still unanswered questions about the enigmatic objects. From the early work of Albert Einstein and Karl Schwarzschild to an insider look at black hole-galaxy connection research led by co-author Satyapa, the comprehensive book surveys an exciting and evolving branch of space science, with topics that include: Visibility of black holes Quasars, the brightest objects in the universe The black hole at the center of the Milky Way Popular theories on the origin of black holes Cosmic X rays Death of supermassives Black hole collisions Black holes in science fiction Invisible to the naked eye and telescopes, black holes have mystified and entranced astronomers, scientists, and humanity for more than a century. The first image of a supermassive black hole was only unveiled in 2019, and new black holes are continually discovered. Supermassive illuminates what we know about black holes so far and what we have yet to uncover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is space? What is time? Where did the universe come from? The answers to mankind's most enduring questions may lie in science's greatest enigma: black holes.A black hole is a region of space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape. This can occur when a star approaches the end of its life. Unable to generate enough heat to maintain its outer layers, it shrinks catastrophically down to an infinitely dense point.When this phenomenon was first proposed in 1916, it defied scientific understanding so much that Albert Einstein dismissed it as too ridiculous to be true. But scientists have since proven otherwise. In 1971, Paul Murdin and Louise Webster discovered the first black hole: Cygnus X-1. Later, in the 1990s, astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope found that not only do black holes exist, supermassive black holes lie at the heart of almost every galaxy, including our own. It would take another three decades to confirm this phenomenon. On 10 April 2019, a team of astronomers made history by producing the first image of a black hole.A Crack in Everything: How Black Holes Came in from the Cold and Took Cosmic Centre Stage (Apollo, 2025)is the story of how black holes came in from the cold and took cosmic centre stage. As a journalist, Marcus Chown interviews many of the scientists who made the key discoveries, and, as a former physicist, he translates the most esoteric of science into everyday language. The result is a uniquely engaging page-turner that tells one of the great untold stories in modern science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

«Einstein» begleitet ein junges Luchsweibchen aus dem Wildnispark Zürich auf den Weg in die Freiheit – als Hoffnungsträgerin für ihre Art. Für die Schweizer Luchse hingegen häufen sich die Alarmzeichen: Eine neu entdeckte Erbkrankheit zeigt die Folgen von Inzucht und des fehlenden Gen-Austauschs. Freya auf Reisen Die Sendung begleitet das junge Luchsweibchen Freya vom Wildnispark Zürich in Langnau bis zur Auswilderung in den Wäldern Ostdeutschlands. Dort soll sie helfen, eine stabile Population aufzubauen. Freyas Reise führt zuerst in ein spezielles Gehege in Thüringen, wo sie mehrere Monate auf die Freiheit vorbereitet wird, bevor sie ausgewildert wird. Warum die Schweiz Luchse exportiert und selbst Probleme hat Während Freya in Deutschland mithilft, die junge Luchspopulation zu stärken, kämpft die Schweiz mit den Folgen der eigenen Pionierarbeit. Vor über fünfzig Jahren wurden hier die ersten Tiere ausgewildert – eine Erfolgsgeschichte, die den Luchs zurück in die Alpen und den Jura brachte. Heute leben rund 340 erwachsene Luchse in der Schweiz, die grösste Population Westeuropas. Doch die Erfolgsgeschichte hat einen Schatten: Alle Tiere stammen von wenigen Individuen ab. Die genetische Vielfalt ist gering, und das hat Folgen. Alarmierende Befunde «Einstein» zeigt, wie Forschende den Gesundheitszustand der Schweizer Luchse untersuchen. Im Institut für Fisch- und Wildtiergesundheit in Bern werden tot aufgefundene Tiere analysiert. Dabei stiessen die Fachleute auf ein Rätsel: Immer wieder starben junge Luchse ohne erkennbare Ursache. Die Spur führt zu einer genetischen Erkrankung – erstmals wissenschaftlich nachgewiesen. Betroffen ist ausgerechnet die jüngste Population in der Nordostschweiz. Mehr Austausch und frisches Blut Generell häufen sich zudem seit längerem auch Herzfehler. Fachleute warnen: Ohne frisches Erbgut könnten die Schweizer Luchse immer kränker werden und der Bestand langfristig schrumpfen. Ein Problem: Die isolierten Populationen im Jura, in den Alpen und der Nordwestschweiz tauschen kaum Gene aus. Einerseits soll nun dieser Austausch unter den Gebieten gefördert werden, andererseits fordern Fachleute auch die Aussiedlung neuer Luchse aus dem Ausland. Doch die Umsetzung ist komplex: Sie erfordert internationale Kooperation, rechtliche Abklärungen und die Akzeptanz der Bevölkerung.

Per secoli e millenni l'essere umano ha avuto la speranza, e anche la convinzione, che si potesse fabbricare l'oro senza sobbarcarsi la fatica di scavarlo dalle montagne o setacciarlo dai fiumi. Ma è davvero possibile fabbricare l'oro a partire, per esempio, dal piombo?Una produzione Think about Science: thinkaboutscience.comCon: Massimo Polidoro e Giulio Niccolò Carlone; Video editing: Elena Mascolo, Fotografia: Claudio Sforza; Musiche: Marco Forni; Logo e animazioni: Zampediverse; Social - Comunicazione: Giacomo Vallarino - Grafiche: Roberta Baria; Distribuzione audio: Enrico Zabeo; Titoli: Jean SevillaÈ ARRIVATO IL MIO NUOVO LIBRO: "Una vita ben spesa. Trovare il senso delle cose con Leonardo, Einstein e Darwin": https://amzn.to/4leRDOR LEGGI UN ESTRATTO: https://bit.ly/4jRHXIN LEGGI la mia graphic novel: "Figli delle stelle" (con Riccardo La Bella, per Feltrinelli Comics): https://amzn.to/47YYN3KLEGGI: "Sherlock Holmes e l'arte del ragionamento" (Feltrinelli), il mio ultimo libro: https://amzn.to/3UuEwxSLEGGI: "La meraviglia del tutto" l'ultimo libro di Piero Angela che abbiamo scritto insieme: https://amzn.to/3uBTojAIscriviti alla mia NEWSLETTER: L' "AVVISO AI NAVIGANTI": https://mailchi.mp/massimopolidoro/avvisoainavigantiAderisci alla pagina PATREON, sostieni i miei progetti e accedi a tanti contenuti esclusivi:   /massimopolidoroScopri i miei Corsi online: "L'arte di Ragionare", "Psicologia dell'insolito", "L'arte di parlare in pubblico" e "l'Arte del Mentalismo": https://www.massimopolidorostudio.comPER APPROFONDIRELe musiche sono di Marco Forni e si possono ascoltare qui: https://hyperfollow.com/marcoforniLEGGI i miei libri: "Sherlock Holmes e l'arte del ragionamento": https://amzn.to/3UuEwxS"La meraviglia del tutto" con Piero Angela: https://amzn.to/3uBTojA"La scienza dell'incredibile. Come si formano credenze e convinzioni e perché le peggiori non muoiono mai": https://amzn.to/3Z9GG4W"Geniale. 13 lezioni che ho ricevuto da un mago leggendario sull'arte di vivere e pensare": https://amzn.to/3qTQmCC"Il mondo sottosopra": https://amzn.to/2WTrG0Z"Pensa come uno scienziato": https://amzn.to/3mT3gOiL' "Atlante dei luoghi misteriosi dell'antichità": https://amzn.to/2JvmQ33"La libreria dei misteri": https://amzn.to/3bHBU7E"Grandi misteri della storia": https://amzn.to/2U5hcHe"Leonardo. Genio ribelle": https://amzn.to/3lmDthJE qui l'elenco completo dei miei libri disponibili: https://amzn.to/44feDp4Non perdere i prossimi video, iscriviti al mio canale: https://goo.gl/Xkzh8ARESTIAMO IN CONTATTO:Ricevi l'Avviso ai Naviganti, la mia newsletter settimanale: https://mailchi.mp/massimopolidoro/avvisoainavigantie partecipa alle scelte della mia communitySeguimi:Patreon: massimopolidoroCorsi: massimopolidorostudio.comInstagram: @massimopolidoroPagina FB: Official.Massimo.Polidoro X: @massimopolidoro  Sito: http://www.massimopolidoro.comQuesta descrizione contiene link affiliati, il che significa che in caso di acquisto di qualcuno dei libri segnalati riceverò una piccola commissione (che a te non costerà nulla): un piccolo contributo per sostenere il canale e la realizzazione di questi video. Grazie per il sostegno!

«Einstein» begleitet ein junges Luchsweibchen aus dem Wildnispark Zürich auf den Weg in die Freiheit – als Hoffnungsträgerin für ihre Art. Für die Schweizer Luchse hingegen häufen sich die Alarmzeichen: Eine neu entdeckte Erbkrankheit zeigt die Folgen von Inzucht und des fehlenden Gen-Austauschs. Freya auf Reisen Die Sendung begleitet das junge Luchsweibchen Freya vom Wildnispark Zürich in Langnau bis zur Auswilderung in den Wäldern Ostdeutschlands. Dort soll sie helfen, eine stabile Population aufzubauen. Freyas Reise führt zuerst in ein spezielles Gehege in Thüringen, wo sie mehrere Monate auf die Freiheit vorbereitet wird, bevor sie ausgewildert wird. Warum die Schweiz Luchse exportiert und selbst Probleme hat Während Freya in Deutschland mithilft, die junge Luchspopulation zu stärken, kämpft die Schweiz mit den Folgen der eigenen Pionierarbeit. Vor über fünfzig Jahren wurden hier die ersten Tiere ausgewildert – eine Erfolgsgeschichte, die den Luchs zurück in die Alpen und den Jura brachte. Heute leben rund 340 erwachsene Luchse in der Schweiz, die grösste Population Westeuropas. Doch die Erfolgsgeschichte hat einen Schatten: Alle Tiere stammen von wenigen Individuen ab. Die genetische Vielfalt ist gering, und das hat Folgen. Alarmierende Befunde «Einstein» zeigt, wie Forschende den Gesundheitszustand der Schweizer Luchse untersuchen. Im Institut für Fisch- und Wildtiergesundheit in Bern werden tot aufgefundene Tiere analysiert. Dabei stiessen die Fachleute auf ein Rätsel: Immer wieder starben junge Luchse ohne erkennbare Ursache. Die Spur führt zu einer genetischen Erkrankung – erstmals wissenschaftlich nachgewiesen. Betroffen ist ausgerechnet die jüngste Population in der Nordostschweiz. Mehr Austausch und frisches Blut Generell häufen sich zudem seit längerem auch Herzfehler. Fachleute warnen: Ohne frisches Erbgut könnten die Schweizer Luchse immer kränker werden und der Bestand langfristig schrumpfen. Ein Problem: Die isolierten Populationen im Jura, in den Alpen und der Nordwestschweiz tauschen kaum Gene aus. Einerseits soll nun dieser Austausch unter den Gebieten gefördert werden, andererseits fordern Fachleute auch die Aussiedlung neuer Luchse aus dem Ausland. Doch die Umsetzung ist komplex: Sie erfordert internationale Kooperation, rechtliche Abklärungen und die Akzeptanz der Bevölkerung.

Wil talks with Jeff Perera, founder of Jeff's Bagel Run, to unpack a quintessentially scrappy entrepreneurial tale: laid off in 2019, Jeff stayed home with his kids while his wife returned to work, and, prompted by her longing for authentic New York-style bagels, he taught himself to bake from scratch in their kitchen, turning a novice's sticky-fingered mishaps (including a rescue call to King Arthur Flour's baker hotline) into a perfected recipe that evoked childhood nostalgia for his wife. What began as porch pick-ups and 20-mile deliveries for four bagels snowballed during the pandemic into home deliveries of 40 dozen a day, farmers-market lines that braved Florida rainstorms, and eventually a first leased storefront in July 2021; by 2025 the brand boasts 24 locations (6 corporate, 18 franchised), a laser-focused “bake fresh, bring joy, build community” ethos, and a franchise pipeline of 141 signed agreements—all while rejecting scalable shortcuts like frozen products or off-site baking to preserve the artisan, open-kitchen magic that turned a love story into a booming bagel empire.10 Key Takeaways Start with passion, not a plan—Jeff learned bagel-making purely to please his wife, not to launch a business; the emotional “closed-eyes, transported-to-Long Island” moment proved the recipe's power.  Do unscalable things early—driving 20 miles for four bagels, delivering porch-to-porch, and trading bagels for toilet paper during COVID built loyalty and refined operations.  Embrace humility and ask for help—calling King Arthur's hotline, inviting chef Tim Keating to critique kitchen layout, and leaning on mentors accelerated learning without ego.  Niche down ruthlessly—86'd labor-intensive black-and-white cookies rather than outsource them to uphold the “bake fresh” pillar; no freezers, no sandwiches, no toasting—just hot bagels, spreads, and coffee.  Pandemic chaos = opportunity—stockpiled flour, bought a commercial mixer, and leveraged Instagram/DM orders to scale home production to 40 dozen/day while the world shut down.  Franchising preserves community feel—chose franchise model to let owner-operators replicate the intimate, open-kitchen vibe Danielle and Jeff created in store #1.  Hire for cultural & culture fit—early hires came from Instagram video submissions; now stress team chemistry in tight QSR kitchens where “customers can tell” if the vibe is off.  Location is king—target “bagel deserts” in the Southeast/Southwest; repurpose closed Einstein, Starbucks, and bank drive-thrus; prioritize high-traffic Publix-anchored centers.  Morning-only model simplifies labor—6 a.m.–2:30 p.m. operation enables one-shift staffing, owner-operator flexibility, and weekend bonkers volume without late-night burnout.  Give back to earn loyalty—partnering with Give Kids the World, Make-A-Wish, and local schools; community pillar turns customers into advocates and franchisees into neighbors.

I hate math and numbers and all things even remotely related to such things! But boy, do I have an equation for you that could maybe cast shame on Albert Einstein's c=mc2. Well… I honestly know nothing about that so I'm probably exaggerating. STILL… my equation, which, by the way, has no numbers in it, can help you achieve any goal you set out to accomplish in life, including the goal to lose weight and maintain that weight loss. You heard the equation in the title of this episode, but here it is again: Compassion + Accountability = Healing, Weight Maintenance and Living Fully. This may be my favorite episode thus far!The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction.Resources:BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.comConnie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.comBariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercareBariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercareKevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy   https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/peopleInstagram: @ (Caleshia Haynes)Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.comDr. Susan Mitchell:https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchellhttps://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies

Georges Lemaître, prêtre et astrophysicien belge, est considéré comme l'un des pères de la cosmologie moderne. Dans les années 1920, il proposa l'idée révolutionnaire que l'univers est en expansion et qu'il a commencé par un « atome primitif », concept précurseur de ce que nous appelons aujourd'hui le Big Bang.Dans cette vidéo, nous retracerons le parcours intellectuel de Lemaître, de ses études en mathématiques et en physique à ses échanges avec Einstein, qui accueillit ses idées avec scepticisme avant de les reconnaître. Nous verrons comment il sut combiner rigueur scientifique et ouverture philosophique, tout en restant profondément attaché à la distinction entre science et croyance.Nous explorerons aussi l'impact durable de ses travaux, qui ont changé notre vision des origines du cosmos et ouvert la voie aux grandes découvertes en cosmologie observationnelle. Georges Lemaître reste une figure incontournable, à la croisée de la science, de la philosophie et de l'histoire des idées.

When you hear names like Einstein or Jordan, you think of high achievers. But today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe reveals the one name that stands above all others. Through Luke 8, we’ll discover how desperate prayer moves God’s hand and how private pain can drive us to true wholeness. Experience the One who is truly like no other. Bold Step Gift: A JOURNEY TO VICTORIOUS PRAYING: FINDING DISCIPLINE AND DELIGHT IN YOUR PRAYER LIFE by Dr. Bill ThrasherBecome a Bold Partner: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldstepsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does company culture look like when your team spans states and continents? Hope Ottoviani joins us for an honest look at how to build and sustain connection, loyalty, and growth in a global workplace. She shares how All Tech's core values — Win Together, Earn Together, and Grow Personally and Professionally — stay alive across time zones through communication, coaching, and creativity. From daily huddles and virtual contests to mentorship and empathy-driven leadership, this episode shows how culture thrives without borders.   What you'll learn from this episode How to build authentic connection with remote team members Communication habits and rituals that keep company culture strong The right way to balance empathy with accountability when leading from afar An ingenious strategy to motivate teams during slower market cycles Simple tools to strengthen communication and culture right now   Resources mentioned in this episode All Tech National Title EOS Worldwide Slack Microsoft Teams OneDrive Zoom   About Hope OttovianiHope Ottoviani has diverse work experience spanning various industries. Hope began their career in 2005 as a Dishwasher/Caterer at Nissan Pavilion/Jiffy Lube Live. Hope then worked as a Shift Runner at Domino's Pizza from 2005 to 2009. In 2009, they became a Crew Leader at Einstein's Café, staying until 2011. During this time, in 2010, they also had an internship at CBS Radio Station. In 2010, they joined Starbucks as barista and remained there until 2011. In 2011, they joined Clearmind Events as a Trainer/Authorized Distributor for a few months. Since 2011, they have worked at Alltech National Title, starting as a Settlement Processor and becoming an Operations Manager. Currently, they hold the position of National Director of Operations. Hope Ottoviani completed an AA degree in Communications from Lord Fairfax Community College from 2007 to 2009. Hope then pursued a BA in Communications at Christopher Newport University from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, they obtained a certification as an insurance producer and title producer from ATG Title.   Connect with Hope Website: ATG Title LinkedIn: Hope Ottoviani   Connect With UsLove what you're hearing? Don't miss an episode! Follow us on our social media channels and stay connected. Explore more on our website: www.alltechnational.com/podcast Stay updated with our newsletter: www.mochoumil.com Follow Mo on LinkedIn: Mo Choumil Stop waiting on underwriter emails or callbacks—TitleGPT.ai gives you instant, reliable answers to your title questions. Whether it's underwriting, compliance, or tricky closings, the information you need is just a click away. No more delays—work smarter, close faster. Try it now at www.TitleGPT.ai. Closing more deals starts with more appointments. At Alltech National Title, our inside sales team works behind the scenes to fill your pipeline, so you can focus on building relationships and closing business. No more cold calling—just real opportunities. Get started at AlltechNationalTitle.com. Extra hands without extra overhead—that's Safi Virtual. Our trained virtual assistants specialize in the title industry, handling admin work, client communication, and data entry so you can stay focused on closing deals. Scale smarter and work faster at SafiVirtual.com.

När Einstein hade fel så hade han fel på intressanta sätt. Hans beskrivning av kvantsammanflätning var tänkt att visa hur absurd kvantfysiken var – något så absurt kunde inte finnas i verkligheten. Men 2022 gick Nobelpriset i fysik till forskare som visade att sammanflätningen fanns på riktigt, och att den dessutom kan användas. Vi träffar fysikern Jan-Åke Larsson, som förklarar vad sammanflätning är. Och hur man kan använda fysikens största mysterium för att bygga datorer.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R. Kenner French delivers an insightful presentation on how entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and business owners can profit by combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Research and Development (R&D) tax credits. He emphasizes that many professionals are unknowingly leaving money on the table because they are not leveraging these government incentives. French explains that the U.S. government provides tax credits to businesses that innovate, experiment, and develop new technologies—including those using AI systems like ChatGPT and Claude.He outlines the basic criteria for qualifying for R&D tax credits: creating something new or improved, taking measurable risks in development, and engaging in trial and error. These criteria apply broadly—from designing new marketing systems to building innovative property management tools or data analysis platforms. Essentially, any business improving its processes through AI could be eligible for these credits, allowing them to reduce taxable income and receive direct financial benefits for their innovation efforts.Kenner also highlights how practices what it preaches. His company has developed its own AI systems, such as “Einstein,” which automates workflows, customer service, phone systems, and content creation. These innovations not only make operations more efficient but also qualify for significant R&D tax credits. He further shares that their AI tools—like Vast Vault and Vast Voice—are built to enhance both tax management and client engagement through automation and predictive analysis.Beyond the tax savings, Kenner underscores the strategic advantages of AI for real estate investors and business owners. AI enables faster decision-making, scalability, and automation, creating competitive advantages over those not yet using the technology. He explains that adopting AI reduces costs, frees up time, and allows entrepreneurs to focus on growth and innovation. Businesses that integrate AI into their systems, he suggests, will be the ones leading their industries in efficiency and profitability.In conclusion, Kenner reiterates that “AI + R&D = Profit.” By adopting artificial intelligence and documenting innovation efforts properly, businesses can claim tax credits for up to three years retroactively. He encourages entrepreneurs to consult with tax professionals—or VastSolutionsGroup.com directly—to explore their eligibility. Ultimately, this approach not only strengthens a business's technological edge but also rewards innovation through tangible financial returns.Takeaways• AI and R&D can significantly increase profitability.• Many entrepreneurs are unaware of available tax credits.• The government incentivizes R&D in AI.• Testing and innovation are key to qualifying for tax credits.• AI tools can streamline business operations and decision-making.• Real estate professionals can benefit greatly from AI.• Automation can free up time for entrepreneurs.• Consulting with tax professionals is crucial for maximizing benefits.• R&D tax credits can lead to substantial tax savings.• Continuous engagement with tech professionals is essential.Sound Bites• We're here to help you make money.• AI plus R&D equals profit.• R&D tax credits save more money.Listen & Subscribe for More:

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Imagine a world where your kids learn directly from Einstein in the metaverse. That's the bold vision Mete Al is building at ICB Labs.In this episode, I sat down with Mete live at Token2049 in Singapore to explore how ICB Labs is fusing AI, blockchain, and immersive metaverse experiences to reshape education. From building a global network of university partnerships to creating age-appropriate AI mentors for kids, Mete shares how his team is creating a safe, scalable, and gamified learning environment for the next generation.We talk NFTs with real utility, selling $3M in an ICO, and how AI is quietly training itself through student interactions. This one is full of practical insights, bold predictions, and the clarity of a founder with a big mission: to build the future of learning.Key Learnings + Time Stamps[00:00] Selling $2.5M in NFTs in 3 days — how they did it[01:20] How Mete got into Web3 from real estate & farming[03:50] The shift to AI in education: problems and promise[06:30] Why current AI use in schools is broken — and ICB's fix[08:00] What sets ICB's metaverse apart from Meta & others[10:20] How their AI matches students by age with safe, tailored content[12:00] B2B model: partnering with 9+ universities globally[14:00] The real reason previous metaverse hype failed[16:00] Roadmap: language learning, talent hubs, AI avatars & fashion street[18:30] Their monetization model: KYC, NFTs with utility, and their own token[20:00] What startup founders should focus on: Mete's #1 advice[21:00] The upcoming “Talent Hub” to fund and build student ideas[23:00] Who inspires Mete in Web3: shoutout to 1inch and Sandbox[25:00] ICB Labs' next big milestone: scaling to 400+ staff and beyondConnectMete's Socials:https://www.instagram.com/meteicb/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meteicb/ICB Labs:https://x.com/ICBLabshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/icblabs/https://icblabs.com/ICB Verse:https://x.com/icbversehttps://icbverse.io/ DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us – https://www.web3pod.xyz/

We look at this new and interesting book by Jim Baggott. See more about Discordance The Troubled History of the Hubble Constant here. Discordance The Troubled History of the Hubble Constant, reviewed We are living in interesting times for studies about our universe. It looks like it is still expanding, fair enough if the big bang did it's thing, and exploded out from an incredibly small amount of space and matter. But, as the data increasingly suggests, the rate of the expansion is not only continuing, but also increasing the rate at which it does so. Baggott takes us on an interesting, well informed and clearly explained journey around the important developments and discoveries, especially over the last century or so. At some points the maths and the physics naturally left us behind, but, overall this is an accessible and comprehensible book for the wider reader. Time and time again it seems like our best and deepest thinkers have to conceive theoretical ideas and then often wait decades, often beyond their own lifetimes, before humanity has built sufficient tools to then test them. Often then, such was the brilliance of Einstein and others, their concepts turned out to be right. The clear example of the concept of black holes, long, long before it was ever possible to definitively proof their existence. This has repeatedly been the process, which the Hubble Telescope, Cern and the Higgs boson, and now with the James Watt Telescope, have all helped us to then conclusively prove or disprove concepts. All of this of course a massive riposte to the recent insane cuts in scientific research, and evidence based concepts. It is an exciting time new massive arrays coming online, and the far great capacity of JW and more to scan more of the sky, in higher resolution. Faster methodologies are also emerging to analyse what is being captured too. All of which means that new discoveries are being made near daily too. Baggot helps to communicate an interesting overview of these developments, and captures the enthusiasm that is out there in terms of sharing of ideas and robustly testing previously held ideas. Naturally dark matter and dark energy can still seem slightly questionable, as they are, by their nature, currently impossible, or at least extremely difficult to measure, observe or capture. At the same time, something has to be there to account for the fact that we can see, and measure so little of what must be around us. It does show we still have a long way to go in terms of understanding how the universe works and what is happening around us. Books like this help to communicate why this is important, interesting and well worth studying and investment. Check it out. More about the book Discordance The troubled history of the Hubble constant: a story littered with crises of confidence, astonishing discoveries, and extraordinary personalities, which still continues today. From the award-winning science-writer and author of Quantum Drama. In 1927 Georges Lemaître argued that our universe is expanding, a conclusion rendered more startling by the astronomical data that backed it up, presented two years later by Edwin Hubble. The speed of this expansion is governed by Hubble's constant, and Discordance tells its troubled history. This unpredictable and fascinating story begins with the first tentative steps to measure the distances to nearby stars and galaxies. It traces the extraordinary interplay between cosmological theory and astronomical observation which has given us the standard Big Bang theory. It was not all plain sailing, and the narrative takes us through the discovery of dark matter, the Hubble Wars of the 1970s, the invention of cosmic inflation, and other crucial scientific moments. Further satellite missions were expected to add to the clarity of our measurements. But from about 2009 onward, the results began to diverge and complicate our understanding of this expansion. This is the Hubble tension and perhaps even a cr...

Na véspera do Natal de 1915, Albert Einstein recebeu uma carta vinda da lama das trincheiras da Primeira Guerra Mundial. O remetente era Karl Schwarzschild — físico, astrônomo, soldado. Dentro, rabiscos quase ilegíveis, escritos entre explosões e febres. Entre aquelas linhas, Einstein encontrou algo extraordinário: a primeira solução exata para suas equações da relatividade geral.Mas o que ele não sabia era que o autor já havia morrido.Morrido com o corpo queimado por gás tóxico e a alma aflita pela própria descoberta: a “singularidade” — o que hoje chamamos de *buraco negro*. Um ponto onde o tempo se curva sobre si mesmo, o passado e o futuro se tocam e até a luz parece prisioneira.A morte se parece um pouco com isso: um limite invisível, o medo de ser tragado pela escuridão. “Venit nox” — vem a noite, dizia Jesus. E, de fato, a noite vem para todos nós. Mas a fé transforma essa mesma frase.Porque Cristo desceu até o buraco negro da morte — e explodiu ali dentro uma luz mais forte que mil sóis.A Ressurreição foi a explosão divina que quebrou a gravidade da morte, abrindo uma passagem para a eternidade.O túmulo vazio é a prova de que a noite não é o fim — é apenas o instante que antecede o amanhecer.E é por isso que os cristãos, desde os tempos antigos, aprenderam a *zombar da morte. A véspera de Todos os Santos — o antigo *All Hallows' Eve — nasceu como um riso sagrado diante da escuridão.Não se trata de negar o mal, mas de proclamá-lo vencido. De afirmar que os demônios foram derrotados, que o medo foi acorrentado, e que o amor é o único poder que permanece.Por isso, diante da morte, o cristão não se desespera: ele espera.Sabe que “vem a noite”, mas pede com fé: “Mane nobiscum, Domine — fica conosco, Senhor, porque o dia declina.”E escuta, em resposta, a voz do próprio Cristo: “Aquele que me segue não andará nas trevas, mas terá a luz da vida.”

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Were Einstein and Oppenheimer at various UFO crash sites, including Roswell? According to some first hand witnesses, including Einstein's personal assistant, the two men did more than just discover the theory of relativity and create the atomic bomb. In this episode, we discuss what kind of work they were supposedly doing at these sites and how much they were really involved with investigating the big secret...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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El tiempo ha sido, sin duda, uno de los mayores y más profundos enigmas de la humanidad. Es un concepto que está presente en cada aspecto de nuestra existencia, y cuya naturaleza ha obsesionado a filósofos, teólogos y, más recientemente, a los científicos. Einstein introdujo el tiempo relativo cuyo flujo se hace más lento con la velocidad y la intensidad de la gravedad. Pero realmente existe el tiempo o estamos ante la mayor alucinación de la humanidad. Hemos entrevistado a Alberto Casas, profesor de investigación del CSIC en el Instituto de Física Teórica, y autor del libro “La ilusión del tiempo. Un viaje por el concepto más enigmático del universo a través de la física” (Sine Qua Non). Con Lluís Montoliu hemos hablado de la técnica de los tres padres, que ya ofrece soluciones a mujeres portadoras de mitocondrias con mutaciones causantes de gravísimas enfermedades. Con Javier Ablanque y su máquina del tiempo hemos viajado a la localidad alcarreña de Marchamalo en 812 para conocer la física que se esconde detrás de la firma con pluma. Elena Garrido nos ha contado un avance que puede ser muy prometedor contra el Parkinson: el diagnóstico precoz a partir de un análisis de sangre. Con testimonios del catedrático Jorge Manzanares, del Instituto de Neurociencias de Alicante Y hemos informado del inicio este lunes, 3 de noviembre, de la Semana de la Ciencia. Escuchar audio

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3791: Michael Mehlberg reveals how to transform reading from a passive habit into an active process that strengthens memory and sparks lasting personal growth. Through reflection, repetition, and practical application, he shows how to absorb ideas deeply enough to change the way you think and live. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2015/6/29/reading-to-remember Quotes to ponder: "Reading isn't enough. You need to remember what you read if you want to make a difference in your life." "Your brain needs to process, connect, and repeat information before it becomes part of your thinking." "When you learn something new, it doesn't stick until you use it, reflect on it, and tie it to what you already know." Episode references: How to Read a Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Book-Classic-Intelligent/dp/0671212095 The Power of Habit: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X Moonwalking with Einstein: https://www.amazon.com/Moonwalking-Einstein-Science-Remembering-Everything/dp/0143120530 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Halloween, Darin turns the spotlight from ghosts and goblins to the real ones that haunt us — the memories, wounds, and traumas stored deep within our bodies and minds. In this cinematic special, he revisits some of the most powerful guests from past SuperLife episodes — Lori Woodley, Kyle Nicolaides, Dr. Aimee Apigian, Jules Schroeder, Maya Raichoora, Dr. Max Butterfield, Dr. Jess Stavale, Dani Fontaine, and Josh Macin — weaving together a spellbinding journey through emotional alchemy, mind-body science, and spiritual restoration. From the fascia to the endocannabinoid system, from visualization to detoxification, Darin explores how healing trauma is not about running from darkness but transmuting it into light. This episode is a hauntingly beautiful reminder that acknowledging our pain can become the path to our deepest purpose. What You'll Learn in This Episode [00:00] Welcome to SuperLife — igniting possibilities for a better, sovereign world [00:00:32] Sponsor: EnergyBits — the most concentrated whole-food nutrition on Earth [00:01:51] Happy Halloween — Darin introduces the real "ghosts" we carry within us [00:02:11] What trauma really is and why it's stored in the body, not just the mind [00:03:29] The science behind stored trauma — how fascia, endocannabinoids, and cells hold the score [00:04:14] Why facing trauma is the path to freedom — transmuting pain into purpose [00:04:50] Revisiting powerful past guests with new insight and wisdom [00:05:09] The integration principle — why real healing must unite mind, body, and biology [00:05:36] Practical techniques you can use today: breathwork, somatic release, visualization [00:05:58] How art and creativity can release stored trauma and regulate emotions [00:06:35] Facing our ghosts: turning pain into our most heroic journey [00:07:04] Guest highlight – Lori Woodley: "Crossing Backwards" and breaking free from autopilot [00:08:24] The exercise that reveals how easily we live on autopilot — and how to disrupt it [00:09:30] Two steps forward: how small, conscious actions shift your entire life [00:11:29] Learning to ask for what you truly need — the root of emotional intelligence [00:12:51] Guest highlight – Kyle Nicolaides: Finding purpose through depression [00:13:12] Depression as initiation — the "dead decade" that led to divine reconnection [00:16:01] Realizing depression isn't the enemy — it's a sacred messenger [00:17:05] The power of reframing suffering as wisdom waiting to be revealed [00:17:30] Guest highlight – Dr. Aimee Apigian: Trauma, biology, and building inner safety [00:18:10] The three layers of trauma repair: mind, body, and biology [00:19:30] Taking responsibility for your healing — no one can regulate you but you [00:20:21] Trauma bonds and projections — how unhealed pain shapes relationships [00:21:15] Guest highlight – Jules Schroeder: Start with the breath [00:21:44] The "Perfect Breath" — 4 seconds in, 6 seconds out through the nose [00:22:27] How 7.5 hours of mindful breathing can reprogram your nervous system [00:23:36] Removing stress before adding more — foundational calm before growth [00:24:07] Sponsor: Our Place Cookware — eliminating toxins from your kitchen [00:27:00] Guest highlight – Maya Raichoora: Visualization as a rewiring tool for trauma [00:27:54] Five visualization techniques: outcome, process, creative, negative, explorative [00:29:18] The neuroscience of imagery — how your body reacts to imagined experience [00:31:38] Lemon exercise — proving your mind and body are one [00:33:13] Using visualization for emotional resilience, performance, and healing [00:34:33] Explorative visualization — channeling creativity like Einstein or Disney [00:35:41] Guest highlight – Dr. Max Butterfield: Emotional regulation and relationships [00:36:10] The Gottman principles — why contempt destroys relationships [00:37:15] Why emotional regulation matters more than compatibility [00:38:02] The modern self-regulation crisis — how disconnection fuels chaos [00:39:01] Guest highlight – Dr. Jess Stavale: Fascia — the body's emotional network [00:39:55] How fascia stores trauma and connects all bodily systems [00:40:45] The fascia as a quantum interface between body and emotion [00:41:33] How to integrate physical and emotional therapy for release [00:43:12] Patreon segment — building sovereignty and community through conscious living [00:44:21] Guest highlight – Dani Fontaine: The endocannabinoid system explained [00:44:45] The ECS as the body's "master balance system" — how it keeps all others aligned [00:45:31] Understanding energy, vibration, and homeostasis [00:46:43] Why overstimulation blocks healing and how to recalibrate [00:47:25] Sound, light, and frequency as inputs for cellular communication [00:48:16] Guest highlight – Josh Macin: Parasites, detox, and terrain theory [00:49:00] The biological link between toxicity, trauma, and emotion [00:50:12] How acidity and chemicals create disease and disconnect [00:52:17] Parasites and the metaphysical mirror — cleansing darkness from within [00:54:27] Annual detox protocols — why cleansing is essential for clarity [00:55:36] Closing reflections — integrating body, mind, and spirit for full release [00:57:20] Darin's final message: healing is sacred, not spooky — the path back to your SuperLife Thank You to Our Sponsors: Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.com. EnergyBits: Get 20% off your entire order by going to https://energybits.com/ and using code DARIN at checkout. SuperLife Patreon Join the SuperLife Patreon: deeper conversations, extended interviews, wellness challenges, and community connection. https://patreon.com/darinolien/ Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com Key Takeaway "Acknowledging the ghosts within isn't a horror story — it's a homecoming. Trauma isn't here to punish you, it's here to teach you. When you meet it with breath, awareness, and compassion, you stop running from the dark and begin to walk in your light."

In a special Halloween episode of the Origins Podcast, which I've have decided to call “Spooky Physics!”, I explore why you shouldn't be afraid of the unknown, and in particular of supernatural gobbledygook. We look at the fundamental physics that debunks popular supernatural ideas.Take ghosts, for example. Physics is a two way street. If you can see a ghost, it must interact with light. But that very interaction, electromagnetism, is what stops you from walking through a wall. A ghost simply can't have its cake and eat it too; it either goes through walls or you can see it. Not both.I also confront one of the biggest misuses of physics today: the co-opting of quantum mechanics. People seize on Einstein's “spooky action at a distance” to argue that consciousness can change the universe just by thinking. This is complete nonsense. I explain what entanglement really is and why it does not allow you to affect things remotely, no matter how much you might want to.The moral of today's topic is simple: don't be afraid. And more importantly:The real universe, with its actual quantum wonders and black holes, is far more interesting than any supernatural fantasy. Enjoy Halloween…especially the candy.As always, an ad-free video version of this podcast is also available to paid Critical Mass subscribers. Your subscriptions support the non-profit Origins Project Foundation, which produces the podcast. The audio version is available free on the Critical Mass site and on all podcast sites, and the video version will also be available on the Origins Project YouTube. Get full access to Critical Mass at lawrencekrauss.substack.com/subscribe

Barbara With, age 70, is an international peace activist, award-winning author, composer, performer and workshop facilitator. She has authored six nonfiction books on metaphysics about her research as a psychic channel who works with a group called the “Party,” headed up by Albert Einstein, whom she is able to channel with her intuitive gifts.She also is the co-founder of Conflict REVOLUTION®️, a revolutionary way to resolve conflicts of the psyche as a pathway to global peace, based on this work channeling Einstein. She is currently on a World Peace Tour, seeking the participation of the “willing” to take part in a Worldwide Nonviolent Action to End the Age of War, using Conflict REVOLUTION®️ to make peace within as a pathway to global peace. Conflict REVOLUTION® (Con REV®) is a transformative process that empowers you to resolve inner conflicts, practice self-love and make conscious decisions for the greater good, ultimately fostering peace within yourself and extending to your relationships, communities and the world.Barbara teaches a course on how to channel and does psychic readings. A new class starts each month.Follow Barbara and learn more:https://www.youtube.com/barbwithhttps://www.instagram.com/psychicsorority/https://www.facebook.com/barbara.withhttps://barbarawith.com/https://synergyalliance.llc/https://barbwith.com/Conflict REVOLUTION™️ Challengehttps://barbarawith.com/conflict-revolution-challenge/Bookshttps://synergyalliance.llc/books/Conflict REVOLUTION™️ Laboratorieshttps://barbarawith.com/courses/Musichttps://barbarawith.com/music/Readingshttps://barbarawith.com/readings/If you mention that you heard Barbara on this show, she will extend any half hour readings to full hour readings! Book a half hour on her website for some direction and inspiration.

For the last century, physics has been treading along the paths set by the same two theories--quantum theory and general relativity--and, let's face it, it's getting pretty boring. Most scientists are simply chasing decimal points in laboratories, unable to explore the theories at large scales, where serious discrepancies could emerge. The situation is a lot like the one physics was in in 1890, right before Planck, Einstein, and Bohr blew the roof off Newtonian physics. As Vlatko Vedral argues in Portals to a New Reality: Five Pathways to the Future of Physics (Basic Books, 2025), that means we are on the brink of a revolution. Vedral shows how quantum information theory has opened radically new avenues for experiments that could upend physics. They can sound very strange--one essentially involves entangling a human with Schrödinger's cat--but they lay bare elements of our theories that are particularly problematic, such as the widespread belief that nothing truly exists unless it is observed. At present these experiments are thought experiments, albeit fascinating ones. But nothing, save inertia and a lack of ambition, stands in our way. Now is the time to rewrite the understanding of the universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3791: Michael Mehlberg reveals how to transform reading from a passive habit into an active process that strengthens memory and sparks lasting personal growth. Through reflection, repetition, and practical application, he shows how to absorb ideas deeply enough to change the way you think and live. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2015/6/29/reading-to-remember Quotes to ponder: "Reading isn't enough. You need to remember what you read if you want to make a difference in your life." "Your brain needs to process, connect, and repeat information before it becomes part of your thinking." "When you learn something new, it doesn't stick until you use it, reflect on it, and tie it to what you already know." Episode references: How to Read a Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Book-Classic-Intelligent/dp/0671212095 The Power of Habit: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X Moonwalking with Einstein: https://www.amazon.com/Moonwalking-Einstein-Science-Remembering-Everything/dp/0143120530 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3791: Michael Mehlberg reveals how to transform reading from a passive habit into an active process that strengthens memory and sparks lasting personal growth. Through reflection, repetition, and practical application, he shows how to absorb ideas deeply enough to change the way you think and live. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2015/6/29/reading-to-remember Quotes to ponder: "Reading isn't enough. You need to remember what you read if you want to make a difference in your life." "Your brain needs to process, connect, and repeat information before it becomes part of your thinking." "When you learn something new, it doesn't stick until you use it, reflect on it, and tie it to what you already know." Episode references: How to Read a Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Book-Classic-Intelligent/dp/0671212095 The Power of Habit: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X Moonwalking with Einstein: https://www.amazon.com/Moonwalking-Einstein-Science-Remembering-Everything/dp/0143120530 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Next Level: Good Vibes Only, Jessica and Darren Salquist dive deep into what really drives us—passion, purpose, and how we show up for our work and life.What does it truly mean to do work that matters? Is it about chasing a dream job—or becoming so good they can't ignore you? Inspired by the wisdom of Cal Newport, Albert Einstein, and the principles of Conscious Capitalism, this episode unpacks how building valuable skills, tapping into intrinsic motivation, and aligning with something bigger than yourself can turn everyday work into meaningful impact.Jessica and Darren explore the difference between success and value, how passion often follows mastery—not the other way around—and how we can each find purpose by serving others, growing ourselves, and reconnecting with what lights us up. Whether you're navigating burnout or seeking more intention in your workday, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you realign, re-engage, and reignite.Your purpose isn't found—it's practiced. And your passion? That's the fuel you build along the way.Follow Darren Salquist, Life Changer, Self-Mastery + Heroic Performance Coach, PTA, and Personal TrainerIG: @salquid ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/salquid/⁠⁠Linkedin ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-salquist-3836b770/⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/darren.salquist?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠Follow Jessica Salquist, Life Changer, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist, Heroic Performance Coach, and Executive LeaderIG: @reflexologyjedi ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reflexologyjedi/⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-salquist-46b07772/⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/salquistjessica?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠Find us both on IG @nextlevelreflexologycoaching ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelreflexologycoaching⁠⁠Wellness + Coaching — Next Level Coaching and ReflexologyWebsite: ⁠⁠www.nextleveltransformationalcoaching.com⁠⁠ Check out Heroic.us to enroll in a coaching program and be part of an amazing community.Buy the book Arete here: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/ctXhK7A⁠⁠ (on Amazon)

For the last century, physics has been treading along the paths set by the same two theories--quantum theory and general relativity--and, let's face it, it's getting pretty boring. Most scientists are simply chasing decimal points in laboratories, unable to explore the theories at large scales, where serious discrepancies could emerge. The situation is a lot like the one physics was in in 1890, right before Planck, Einstein, and Bohr blew the roof off Newtonian physics. As Vlatko Vedral argues in Portals to a New Reality: Five Pathways to the Future of Physics (Basic Books, 2025), that means we are on the brink of a revolution. Vedral shows how quantum information theory has opened radically new avenues for experiments that could upend physics. They can sound very strange--one essentially involves entangling a human with Schrödinger's cat--but they lay bare elements of our theories that are particularly problematic, such as the widespread belief that nothing truly exists unless it is observed. At present these experiments are thought experiments, albeit fascinating ones. But nothing, save inertia and a lack of ambition, stands in our way. Now is the time to rewrite the understanding of the universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science

For the last century, physics has been treading along the paths set by the same two theories--quantum theory and general relativity--and, let's face it, it's getting pretty boring. Most scientists are simply chasing decimal points in laboratories, unable to explore the theories at large scales, where serious discrepancies could emerge. The situation is a lot like the one physics was in in 1890, right before Planck, Einstein, and Bohr blew the roof off Newtonian physics. As Vlatko Vedral argues in Portals to a New Reality: Five Pathways to the Future of Physics (Basic Books, 2025), that means we are on the brink of a revolution. Vedral shows how quantum information theory has opened radically new avenues for experiments that could upend physics. They can sound very strange--one essentially involves entangling a human with Schrödinger's cat--but they lay bare elements of our theories that are particularly problematic, such as the widespread belief that nothing truly exists unless it is observed. At present these experiments are thought experiments, albeit fascinating ones. But nothing, save inertia and a lack of ambition, stands in our way. Now is the time to rewrite the understanding of the universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deux fusions de trous noirs, mesurée à un mois d'intervalle fin 2024 par la collaboration LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA, permet aux chercheurs de mieux comprendre la nature et l'évolution des collisions les plus violentes de l'univers. Les données recueillies lors de ces fusions valident également avec une précision sans précédent les lois fondamentales de la physique prédites par Albert Einstein et font progresser la recherche de nouvelles particules élémentaires encore inconnues, susceptibles d'extraire de l'énergie des trous noirs. L'étude est parue dans The Astrophysical Journal Letters. Source GW241011 and GW241110: Exploring Binary Formation and Fundamental Physics with Asymmetric, High-spin Black Hole CoalescencesLVK CollaborationThe Astrophysical Journal Letters, Volume 993, Number 1 (28 october 2025)https://doi.org/10.3847/2041-8213/ae0d54 Illustration Vue d'artiste d'une fusion de trous noirs asymétriques (Carl Knox, OzGrav, Swinburne University of Technology)

I have Barbara back to the show to tell deeper into her story with channeling Albert Einstein, and lots more. Thank you, Barbara With!This is a video podcast on Spotify and YouTube.Want to know more about Barbara With?https://www.barbarawith.com/Support the podcast! Subscribe and listen - That's the best way! https://www.wereallpsychic.com/Want to be a guest? Email me at Lisa@wereallpsychic.com.Thank you for watching and listening.

Wohn- und Arbeitsraum in der Schweiz werden immer dichter, doch mit Beton kaum nachhaltiger. Holz entwickelt sich zu einer echten Alternative im urbanen Bauen. Auch in die Höhe: Holzhochhäuser profitieren von baulichen Innovationen bei weniger CO2-Fussabdruck. Rettet Holz das Bauen der Zukunft? Ein Hochhaus in Holz setzt Massstäbe Hochhäuser werden auch in Holz geplant: Wie lebt es sich im derzeit höchsten Holzhaus der Schweiz? Kathrin Hönegger erkundet das «H1 Zwhatt» im zürcherischen Regensdorf, das seit August 2025 auch bewohnt wird. Sie trifft Mieterinnen und Mieter und erhält Antworten vom Architekten, was denn diesen Bau besonders auszeichnet und wo das Potenzial für den verdichteten Holzbau in urbanen Zonen liegen könnte. Das weltweit grösste Holzquartier: «Wood City» Stockholm baut mit der «Wood City» aktuell das grösste geplante Stadtquartier der Welt in Holz: Auf 250'000 Quadratmetern entstehen 7000 Arbeitsplätze und 2000 neue Wohnungen. Wie geht man ein Projekt dieser Grösse an, bei dem man nicht nur nachhaltigen Holzbau, sondern den Aufbau einer ganzen urbanen Infrastruktur im Blick haben muss? Könnte das die Zukunft des neuen Städtebaus sein? Ressource Holz in der Schweiz Wie viel Holz gibt es überhaupt in der Schweiz? Was ist die Leistung von Holz bezüglich Nachhaltigkeit und wie kann heute in der Schweiz gross und verdichtet mit Holz gebaut werden? «Einstein» ist zu Besuch bei einem grossen Schweizer Holzbau-Betrieb und unterwegs auf einer Holzbaustelle. Holz erforschen für mehr Bauzukunft An der ETH erforschen Holzexpertinnen und -experten alle Aspekte von Holz im Kontext grosser Bauten: Statik, Belastung, Brandschutz. «Einstein» zeigt, wie die Forschenden von heute an immer neuen Produkten für den Holzbau tüfteln. Da darf es auch einmal brennen und krachen.

Denne delen av “Skarlagensnatt i Berlin» tar oss fra Crowleys iscenesatte selvmordsbrev ved Boca do Inferno i Portugal, via møte med Fernando Pessoa, til eksilet i Berlin der han krysset stier med både Einstein, Schrödinger og Huxley. Vi ser på hvordan Crowley knyttet den nye fysikken til sitt magiske verdensbilde, og hvordan han forsøkte å slå seg inn i Berlins kunstscene midt i en by som sto på kanten av politisk og kulturell transformasjon.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7R_1UeHS7EVMdNCGTh68kmS2vqz8vnPmhttps://www.patreon.com/taakeprathttps://www.taakeprat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harvard, un oggetto interstellare che sfreccia oltre il Sole e un'idea audace: costruire una rete di strumenti per catturare - finalmente - dati chiari sugli UFO. È la scommessa dell'astrofisico Avi Loeb: portare l'ufologia sul terreno della misurazione. Che cosa ha davvero trovato? Che cosa gli contestano i colleghi? E dove potrebbe portarci il Project Galileo?Una produzione Think about Science: thinkaboutscience.comCon: Massimo Polidoro e Giulio Niccolò Carlone; Video editing: Elena Mascolo, Fotografia: Claudio Sforza; Musiche: Marco Forni; Logo e animazioni: Zampediverse; Social - Comunicazione: Giacomo Vallarino - Grafiche: Roberta Baria; Distribuzione audio: Enrico Zabeo; Titoli: Jean SevillaÈ ARRIVATO IL MIO NUOVO LIBRO: "Una vita ben spesa. Trovare il senso delle cose con Leonardo, Einstein e Darwin": https://amzn.to/4leRDOR LEGGI UN ESTRATTO: https://bit.ly/4jRHXIN LEGGI la mia graphic novel: "Figli delle stelle" (con Riccardo La Bella, per Feltrinelli Comics): https://amzn.to/47YYN3KLEGGI: "Sherlock Holmes e l'arte del ragionamento" (Feltrinelli), il mio ultimo libro: https://amzn.to/3UuEwxSLEGGI: "La meraviglia del tutto" l'ultimo libro di Piero Angela che abbiamo scritto insieme: https://amzn.to/3uBTojAIscriviti alla mia NEWSLETTER: L' "AVVISO AI NAVIGANTI": https://mailchi.mp/massimopolidoro/avvisoainavigantiAderisci alla pagina PATREON, sostieni i miei progetti e accedi a tanti contenuti esclusivi:   /massimopolidoroScopri i miei Corsi online: "L'arte di Ragionare", "Psicologia dell'insolito", "L'arte di parlare in pubblico" e "l'Arte del Mentalismo": https://www.massimopolidorostudio.comPER APPROFONDIRELe musiche sono di Marco Forni e si possono ascoltare qui: https://hyperfollow.com/marcoforniLEGGI i miei libri: "Sherlock Holmes e l'arte del ragionamento": https://amzn.to/3UuEwxS"La meraviglia del tutto" con Piero Angela: https://amzn.to/3uBTojA"La scienza dell'incredibile. Come si formano credenze e convinzioni e perché le peggiori non muoiono mai": https://amzn.to/3Z9GG4W"Geniale. 13 lezioni che ho ricevuto da un mago leggendario sull'arte di vivere e pensare": https://amzn.to/3qTQmCC"Il mondo sottosopra": https://amzn.to/2WTrG0Z"Pensa come uno scienziato": https://amzn.to/3mT3gOiL' "Atlante dei luoghi misteriosi dell'antichità": https://amzn.to/2JvmQ33"La libreria dei misteri": https://amzn.to/3bHBU7E"Grandi misteri della storia": https://amzn.to/2U5hcHe"Leonardo. Genio ribelle": https://amzn.to/3lmDthJE qui l'elenco completo dei miei libri disponibili: https://amzn.to/44feDp4Non perdere i prossimi video, iscriviti al mio canale: https://goo.gl/Xkzh8ARESTIAMO IN CONTATTO:Ricevi l'Avviso ai Naviganti, la mia newsletter settimanale: https://mailchi.mp/massimopolidoro/avvisoainavigantie partecipa alle scelte della mia communitySeguimi:Patreon: massimopolidoroCorsi: massimopolidorostudio.comInstagram: @massimopolidoroPagina FB: Official.Massimo.Polidoro X: @massimopolidoro  Sito: http://www.massimopolidoro.comQuesta descrizione contiene link affiliati, il che significa che in caso di acquisto di qualcuno dei libri segnalati riceverò una piccola commissione (che a te non costerà nulla): un piccolo contributo per sostenere il canale e la realizzazione di questi video. Grazie per il sostegno!

Darryl Wright: Why AI Adoption Will Fail Just Like Agile Did—Unless We Change Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. "People are looking to AI to solve their problems, and they're doing it in the same way that they previously looked to Agile to solve their problems for them. The problem with that is, of course, that Agile doesn't solve problems for you. What it does is it shines a light on where your problems are." - Darryl Wright The world has gone AI crazy, and Darryl sees history repeating itself in troubling ways. Organizations are rushing to adopt AI with the same magical thinking they once applied to Agile—believing that simply implementing the tool will solve their fundamental problems. But just as Agile reveals problems rather than solving them, AI will do the same. Worse, AI threatens to accelerate existing problems: if you have too many things moving at once, AI won't fix that, it will amplify the chaos. If you automate a bad process, you've simply locked in badness at higher speed. As Darryl points out, when organizations don't understand that AI requires them to still do the hard work of problem-solving, they're setting themselves up for disillusionment, and in five or twenty years, we'll hear "AI is dead" just like we now hear "Agile is dead." The challenge for Scrum Masters and Agile coaches is profound: how do you help people with something they don't know they need? The answer lies in returning to first principles. Before adopting any tool—whether Agile or AI—organizations must clearly define the problem they're trying to solve. As Einstein reportedly said, "If I had an hour to solve a problem, I'd spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions." Value stream mapping becomes essential, allowing teams to visualize where humans and AI agents should operate, with clear handovers and explicit policies. The cognitive load on software teams will increase dramatically as AI generates more code, more options, and more complexity. Without clear thinking about problems and deliberate design of systems, AI adoption will follow the same disappointing trajectory as many Agile adoptions—lots of activity, little improvement, and eventually, blame directed at the tool rather than the system. Self-reflection Question: Are you adopting AI to solve a clearly defined problem, or because everyone else is doing it? If you automated your current process with AI, would you be locking in excellence or just accelerating dysfunction? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

La vera intelligenza non si misura con i voti o le nozioni, ma con la capacità di adattarsi e crescere davanti al cambiamento.

Einstein was called “slow” at school, J. K. Rowling collected a dozen rejections, and Walt Disney was once fired for “lacking imagination.” We love stories of perseverance—but what's the cost of never letting go? In this conversation, psychoanalyst Adam Phillips argues that our obsession with endurance can have hidden, corrosive effects. He invites us to consider giving up not as failure, but as a creative act: a way to revise who we are, resist the tyranny of completion, and make room for lives that fit.Adam Phillips is a leading British psychoanalyst and acclaimed essayist, celebrated for bringing psychoanalytic ideas into everyday life with clarity and wit. He is the author of more than twenty books, including On Kissing, Tickling, and Being Bored, Darwin's Worms, Going Sane, On Balance, Attention Seeking, and On Wanting to Change. He has served as a child psychotherapist in the NHS and is the general editor of the new Penguin translations of Sigmund Freud. Health journalist Claudia Canavan hosts.Don't give up on sending us an email at podcast@iai.tv with your thoughts or questions on the episode!To witness such debates live buy tickets for our upcoming festival: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/And visit our website for many more articles, videos, and podcasts like this one: https://iai.tv/You can find everything we referenced here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carlo Rovelli, um dos fundadores da teoria da gravidade quântica em loop, tornou-se um intelectual influente com uma mensagem que vai muito além do âmbito da ciência.

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¿Es el paso del tiempo algo real... o es una mera ilusión?¿Qué es el tiempo? Pocos temas han fascinado tanto a científicos, filósofos e incluso artistas a lo largo de la historia. Siglos después, la física no tiene aún una respuesta definitiva para esta cuestión; de hecho, el debate está más vivo que nunca. Sin embargo, la física actual ha revelado propiedades sorprendentes del tiempo, aspectos de su naturaleza que chocan frontalmente con nuestro sentido común.En La ilusión del tiempo. Un viaje por el concepto más enigmático del universo a través de la física (Ed. B), el físico teórico Alberto Casas viaja desde los trabajos de Newton y Einstein hasta las películas de Christopher Nolan, pasando por la teoría de la relatividad, la física cuántica y el concepto de entropía o decoherencia… Con Don Víctor revisitamos los conceptos del tiempo y sus hipótesis con Universo de Albert Monteys y otros títulos… Escuchar audio

In this episode of the Sacred Stream Radio Podcast, host Laura Chandler welcomes Robert Thurman — best-selling author, renowned Buddhist scholar, professor emeritus at Columbia University, and co-founder of Tibet House US and Menla Mountain Retreat. A close friend of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Bob is an eloquent and engaging voice bringing the wisdom of the East into our modern world. Through his lifelong commitment to the preservation and renewal of Tibetan culture, he has helped make Tibet House a vibrant center—offering a museum and programs in all aspects of Tibetan arts and sciences. On this episode, Bob and Laura talk about his latest book, Wisdom is Bliss, the contentiousness of these times, and how happiness is an antidote to fear that can create pathways to a more peaceful and compassionate world. He also talks about the concepts of mis-knowing and enlightenment, as well as his chance meeting with Albert Einstein. This lively and illuminating dialogue is filled with humor, wisdom, and the radiant joy that comes from a life devoted to awakening.

My fellow pro-growth/progress/abundance Up Wingers,Some Faster, Please! readers have told me I spend too little time on the downsides of AI. If you're one of those folks, today is your day. On this episode of Faster, Please! — The Podcast, I talk with self-described “free-market AI doomer” James Miller. Miller and I talk about the risks inherent with super-smart AI, some possible outcomes of a world of artificial general intelligence, and why government seems uninterested in the existential risk conversation.Miller is a professor at Smith College where he teaches law and economics, game theory, and the economics of future technology. He has his own podcast, Future Strategist, and a great YouTube series on game theory and intro to microeconomics. On X (Twitter), you can find him at @JimDMiller.In This Episode* Questioning the free market (1:33)* Reading the markets (7:24)* Death (or worse) by AI (10:25)* Friend and foe (13:05)* Pumping the breaks (20:36)* The only policy issue (24:32)Below is a lightly edited transcript of our conversation. Questioning the free market (1:33)Most technologies have gone fairly well and we adapt . . . I'm of the belief that this is different.Pethokoukis: What does it mean to be a free-market AI doomer and why do you think it's important to put in the “free-market” descriptor?Miller: It really means to be very confused. I'm 58, and I was basically one of the socialists when I was young, studied markets, became a committed free-market person, think they're great for economic growth, great for making everyone better off — and then I became an AI doomer, like wait, markets are pushing us towards more and more technology, but I happen to think that AI is eventually going to lead to destruction of humanity. So it means to kind of reverse everything — I guess it's the equivalent of losing faith in your religion.Is this a post-ChatGPT, November 2022 phenomenon?Well, I've lost hope since then. The analogy is we're on a plane, we don't know how to land, but hopefully we'll be able to fly for quite a bit longer before we have to. Now I think we've got to land soon and there doesn't seem to be an easy way of doing it. So yeah, the faster AI has gone — and certainly ChatGPT has been an amazing advance — the less time I think we have and the less time I think we can get it right. What really scared me, though, was the Chinese LLMs. I think you really need coordination among all the players and it's going to be so much harder to coordinate now that we absolutely need China to be involved, in my opinion, to have any hope of surviving for the next decade.When I speak to people from Silicon Valley, there may be some difference about timelines, but there seems to be little doubt that — whether it's the end of the 2020s or the end of the 2030s — there will be a technology worthy of being called artificial general intelligence or superintelligence.Certainly, I feel like when I talk to economists, whether it's on Wall Street or in Washington, think tanks, they tend to speak about AI as a general purpose technology like the computer, the internet, electricity, in short, something we've seen before and there's, and as far as something beyond that, certainly the skepticism is far higher. What are your fellow economists who aren't in California missing?I think you're properly characterizing it, I'm definitely an outlier. Most technologies have gone fairly well and we adapt, and economists believe in the difference between the seen and the unseen. It's really easy to see how technologies, for example, can destroy jobs — harder to see new jobs that get created, but new jobs keep getting created. I'm of the belief that this is different. The best way to predict the future is to go by trends, and I fully admit, if you go by trends, you shouldn't be an AI doomer — but not all trends apply.I think that's why economists were much better at modeling the past and modeling old technologies. They're naturally thinking this is going to be similar, but I don't think that it is, and I think the key difference is that we're not going to be in control. We're creating something smarter than us. So it's not like having a better rifle and saying it'll be like old rifles — it's like, “Hey, let's have mercenaries run our entire army.” That creates a whole new set of risks that having better rifles does not.I'm certainly not a computer scientist, I would never call myself a technologist, so I'm very cautious about making any kind of predictions about what this technology can be, where it can go. Why do you seem fairly certain that we're going to get at a point where we will have a technology beyond our control? Set aside whether it will mean a bad thing happens, why are you confident that the technology itself will be worthy of being called general intelligence or superintelligence?Looking at the trends, Scott Aronson, who is one of the top computer scientists in the world just on Twitter a few days ago, was mentioning how GPT-5 helped improve a new result. So I think we're close to the highest levels of human intellectual achievement, but it would be a massively weird coincidence if the highest humans could get was also the highest AIs could get. We have lots of limitations that an AI doesn't.I think a good analogy would be like chess, where for a while, the best chess players were human and now we're at the point where chess programs are so good that humans add absolutely nothing to them. And I just think the same is likely to happen, these programs keep getting better.The other thing is, as an economist, I think it is impossible to be completely accurate about predicting the future, but stock markets are, on average, pretty good, and as I'm sure you know, literally trillions of dollars are being bet on this technology working. So the people that have a huge incentive to get this right, think, yeah, this is the biggest thing ever. If the top companies, Nvidia was worth a $100 million, yeah, maybe they're not sure, but it's the most valuable company in the world right now. That's the wisdom of the markets, which I still believe in, that the markets are saying, “We think this is probably going to work.”Reading the markets (7:24). . . for most final goals an AI would have, it would have intermediate goals such as gaining power, not being turned off, wanting resources, wanting compute. Do you think the bond market's saying the same thing? It seems to me that the stock market might be saying something about AI and having great potential, but to me, I look at the bond markets, that doesn't seem so clear to me.I haven't been looking at the bond markets for that kind of signal, so I don't know.I guess you can make the argument that if we were really going to see this acceleration, that means we're going to need a huge demand for capital and we would see higher interest rates, and I'm not sure you really see the evidence so far. It doesn't mean you're wrong by any means. I think there's maybe two different messages. Figuring out what the market's doing at any point in time is pretty tricky business.If we think through what happens if AI succeeds, it's a little weird where there's this huge demand for capital, but also AI could destroy the value of money, in part by destroying us. You might be right about the bond market message. I'm paying more attention to the stock market messages, there's a lot of things going on with the bond markets.So the next step is that you're looking at the trend of the technology, but then there's the issue of “Well, why be negative about it? Why assume this scenario where bad things would happen, why not good things would happen?That's a great question and it's one almost never addressed, and it goes by the concept of instrumental convergence. I don't know what the goals of AI are going to be. Nobody does, because they're programed using machine learning, we don't know what they really want, that's why they do weird things. So I don't know its final goals, but I do know that, for most final goals an AI would have, it would have intermediate goals such as gaining power, not being turned off, wanting resources, wanting compute. Well, the easiest way for an AI to generate lots of computing power is to build lots of data centers. The best way of doing that is probably going to poison the atmosphere for us. So for pretty much anything, if an AI is merely indifferent to us, we're dead.I always feel like I'm asking someone to jump through a hoop when I ask them about any kind of timeline, but what is your sense of it?We know the best models released can help the top scientists with their work. We don't know how good the best unreleased models are. The top models, you pay like $200 a month — they can't be giving you that much compute for that. So right now, if OpenAI is devoting a million dollars of compute to look at scientific problems, how good is that compared to what we have? If that's very good, if that's at the level of our top scientists, we might be a few weeks away from superintelligence. So my guess is within three years we have a superintelligence and humans no longer have control. I joke, I think Donald Trump is probably the last human president.Death (or worse) by AI (10:25)No matter how bad a situation is, it can always get worse, and things can get really dark.Well that's a beautiful segue because literally written on my list of questions next was that question: I was going to ask you, when you talk about Trump being maybe the last human president, do you mean because we'll have an AI-mediated system because AI will be capable of governing or because AI will just demand to be governing?AI kills everyone so there's no more president, or it takes over, or Trump is president in the way that King Charles is king — he's king, but not Henry VIII-level king. If it goes well, AIs will be so much smarter than us that, probably for our own good, they'll take over, and we would want them to be in charge, and they'll be really good at manipulating us. I think the most likely way is that we're all dead, but again, every way it plays out, if there are AIs much smarter than us, we don't maintain control. We wouldn't want it if they're good, and if they're bad, they're not going to give it to us.There's a line in Macbeth, “Things without all remedy should be without regard. What's done, is done.” So maybe if there's nothing we can do about this, we shouldn't even worry about it.There's three ways to look at this. I've thought a lot about what you said. First is, you know what, maybe there's a 99 percent chance we're doomed, but that's better than 100 percent and not as good as 98.5. So even if we're almost certainly going to lose, it's worth slightly improving it. An extra year is great — eight billion humans, if all we do is slow things down by a year, that's a lot of kids who get another birthday. And the final one, and this is dark: Human extinction is not the worst outcome. The worst outcome is suffering. The worst outcome is something like different AIs fight for control, they need humans to be on their side, so there's different AI factions and they're each saying, “Hey, you support me or I torture you and your family.”I think the best analogy for what AI is going to do is what Cortés did. So the Spanish land, they see the Aztec empire, they were going to win. There was no way around that. But Cortés didn't want anyone to win. He wanted him to win, not just anyone who was Spanish. He realized the quickest way he could do that was to get tribes on his side. And some agreed because the Aztecs were kind of horrible, but others, he's like, “Hey, look, I'll start torturing your guys until you're on my side.” AIs could do that to us. No matter how bad a situation is, it can always get worse, and things can get really dark. We could be literally bringing hell onto ourselves. That probably won't happen, I think extinction is far more likely, but we can't rule it out.Friend and foe (13:05)Most likely we're going to beat China to being the first ones to exterminate humanity.I think the Washington policy analyst way of looking at this issue is, “For now, we're going to let these companies — who also are humans and have it in their own interests not to be killed, forget about the profits of their companies, their actual lives — we're going to let these companies keep close eye and if bad things start happening, at that point, governments will intervene.” But that sort of watchful waiting, whether it's voluntary now and mandated later, that to me seems like the only realistic path. Because it doesn't seem to me that pauses and shutdowns are really something we're prepared to do.I agree. I don't think there's a realistic path. One exception is if the AIs themselves tell us, “Hey, look, this is going to get bad for you, that my next model is probably going to kill you, so you might want to not do that,” but that probably won't happen. I still remember Kamala Harris, when she was vice president in charge of AI policy, told us all that AI has two letters in it. So I think the Trump administration seems better, but they figured out AI is two letters, which is good, because if they couldn't figure that out, we would be in real trouble but . . .It seems to me that the conservative movement is going through a weird period, but it seems to me that most of the people who have influence in this administration, direct influence, want to accelerate things, aren't worried about any of the scenarios you're talking about because you're assuming that these machines will have some intent and they don't believe machines have any intent, so it's kind of a ridiculous way to approach it. But I guess the bottom line is I don't detect very much concern at all, and I think that's basically reflected in the Trump administration's approach to AI regulation.I completely agree. That's why I'm very pessimistic. Again, I'm over 90 percent doom right now because there isn't a will, and government is not just not helping the problem, they're probably making it worse by saying we've got to “beat China.” Most likely we're going to beat China to being the first ones to exterminate humanity. It's not good.You're an imaginative, creative person, I would guess. Give me a scenario where it works out, where we're able to have this powerful technology and it's a wonderful tool, it works with us, and all the good stuff, all the good cures, and we conquer the solar system, all that stuff — are you able to plausibly create a scenario even if it's only a one percent chance?We don't know the values. Machine learning is sort of randomizing the values, but maybe we'll get very lucky. Maybe we're going to accidentally create a computer AI that does like us. If my worldview is right, it might say, “Oh God, you guys got really lucky. This one day of training, I just happened to pick up the values that caused me to care about you.” Another scenario, I actually, with some other people, wrote a letter to a future computer superintelligence asking it not to kill us. And one reason it might not is because you'll say, look, this superintelligence might expand throughout the universe, and it's probably going to encounter other biological life, and it might want to be friendly with them. So it might say, “Hey, I treated my humans well. So that's a reason to trust me.”If one of your students says, “Hey, AI seems like it's a big thing, what should I major in? What kind of jobs should I shoot for? What would be the key skills of the future?” How do you answer that question?I think, have fun in college, study what you want. Most likely, what you study won't matter to your career because you aren't going to have one — for good or bad reasons. So ten years ago, it a student's like, “Oh, I like art more than computer science, but my parents think computer science is more practical, should I do it?” And I'd be like, “Yeah, probably, money is important, and if you have the brain to do art and computer science, do CS.” Now no, I'd say study art! Yeah, art is impractical, computers can do it, but it can also code, and in four years when you graduate, it's certainly going to be better at coding than you!I have one daughter, she actually majored in both, so I decided to split it down the middle. What's the King Lear problem?King Lear, he wanted to retire and give his kingdom to his daughters, but he wanted to make sure his daughters would treat him well, so we asked them, and one of his daughters was honest and said, “Look, I will treat you decently, but I also am going to care about my husband.” The other daughter said, “No, no, you're right, I'll do everything for you.” So he said, “Oh, okay, well, I'll give the kingdom to the daughter who said she'd do everything for me, but of course she was lying.” He gave the kingdom to the daughter who was best at persuading, and we're likely to do that too.One of the ways machine learning is trained is with human feedback where it tells us things and then the people evaluating it say, “I like this” or “I don't like this.” So it's getting very good at convincing us to like it and convincing us to trust it. I don't know how true these are, but there are reports of AI psychosis, of someone coming up with a theory of physics and the AI is like, “Yes, you're better at than Einstein,” and they don't believe anyone else. So the AIs, we're not training them to treat us well, we're training them to get us to like them, and that can be very dangerous because when we turn over power to them, and by creating AI that are smarter than us, that's what we're going to be doing. Even if we don't do it deliberately, all of our systems will be tied into AI. If they stop working, we'll be dead.Certainly some people are going to listen to this, folks who sort of agree with you, and what they'll take from it is, “My chat bot may be very nice to me, but I believe that you're right, that it's going to end badly, and maybe we should be attacking data centers.”I actually just wrote something on that, but that would be a profoundly horrible idea. That would take me from 99 percent doomed to 99.5 percent. So first, the trillion-dollar companies that run the data centers, and they're going to be so much better at violence than we are, and people like me, doomers. Once you start using violence, I'm not going to be able to talk about instrumental convergence. That's going to be drowned out. We'll be looked at as lunatics. It's going to become a national security thing. And also AI, it's not like there's one factory doing it, it's all over the world.And then the most important is, really the only path out of this, if we don't get lucky, is cooperation with China. And China is not into non-state actors engaging in violence. That won't work. I think that would reduce the odds of success even further.Pumping the breaks (20:36)If there are aliens, the one thing we know is that they don't want the universe disturbed by some technology going out and changing and gobbling up all the planets, and that's what AI will do.I would think that, if you're a Marxist, you would be very, very cautious about AI because if you believe that the winds of history are at your back, that in the end you're going to win, why would you engage in anything that could possibly derail you from that future?I've heard comments that China is more cautious about AI than we are; that given their philosophy, they don't want to have a new technology that could challenge their control. They're looking at history and hey, things are going well. Why would we want this other thing? So that, actually, is a reason to be more optimistic. It's also weird for me —absent AI, I'm a patriotic, capitalist American like wait but, China might be more of the good guys than my country is on this.I've been trying to toss a few things because things I hear from very accelerationist technologists, and another thing they'll say is, “Well, at least from our perspective, you're talking about bad AI. Can't we use AI to sustain ourselves? As a defensive measure? To win? Might there be an AI that we might be able to control in some fashion that would prevent this from happening? A tool to prevent our own demise?” And I don't know because I'm not a technologist. Again, I have no idea how even plausible that is.I think this gets to the control issue. If we stopped now, yes, but once you have something much smarter than people — and it's also thinking much faster. So take the smartest people and have them think a million times faster, and not need to sleep, and able to send their minds at the speed of light throughout the world. So we aren't going to have control. So once you have a superintelligence, that's it for the human era. Maybe it'll treat us well, maybe not, but it's no longer our choice.Now let's get to the level of the top scientists who are curing cancer and doing all this, but when we go beyond that, and we're probably going to be beyond that really soon, we've lost it. Again, it's like hiring mercenaries, not as a small part of your military, which is safe, but as all your military. Once you've done that, “I'm sorry, we don't like this policy.” “Well, too bad we're your army now . . .”What is a maybe one percent chance of an off-ramp? Is there an off-ramp? What does it look like? How does this scenario not happen?Okay, so this is going to get weird, even for me.Well, we're almost to the end of our conversation, so now is the perfect time to get weird.Okay: the Fermi paradox, the universe appears dead, which is very strange. Where are they? If there are aliens, the one thing we know is that they don't want the universe disturbed by some technology going out and changing and gobbling up all the planets, and that's what AI will do.So one weird way is there are aliens watching and they will not let us create a computer superintelligence that'll gobble the galaxy, and hopefully they'll stop us from creating it by means short of our annihilation. That probably won't happen, but that's like a one percent off-ramp.Another approach that might work is that maybe we can use things a little bit smarter than us to figure out how to align AI. That maybe right now humans are not smart enough to create aligned superintelligence, but something just a little bit smarter, something not quite able to take control will help us figure this out so we can sort of bootstrap our way to figuring out alignment. But this, again, is like getting in a plane, not knowing how to land, figuring you can read the instruction manual before you crash. Yeah, maybe, but . . .The only policy issue (24:32)The people building it, they're not hiding what it could do.Obviously, I work at a think tank, so I think about public policy. Is this even a public policy issue at this point?It honestly should be the only public policy issue. There's nothing else. This is the extinction of the human race, so everything else should be boring and “so what?”Set aside Medicare reform.It seems, from your perspective, every conversation should be about this. Obviously, despite the fact that politicians are talking about it, they seemed to be more worried in 2023 about existential risk — from my perspective, what I see — far more worried about existential risk right after ChatGPT than they are today, where now the issues are jobs, or misinformation, or our kids have access, and that kind of thing.It's weird. Sam Altman spoke before Congress and said, “This could kill everyone.” And a senator said, “Oh, you mean it will take away all our jobs.” Elon Musk, who at my college is like one of the most hated people in the country, he went on Joe Rogan, the most popular podcast, and said AI could annihilate everybody. That's not even an issue. A huge group of people hate Elon Musk. He says the technology he's building could kill everyone, and no one even mentions that. I don't get it. It's weird. The people building it, they're not hiding what it could do. I think they're giving lower probabilities than is justified, but imagine developing a nuclear power plant: “Yeah, it's a 25 percent chance it'll melt down and kill everyone in the city.” They don't say that. The people building AI are saying that!Would you have more confidence in your opinion if you were a full-time technologist working at OpenAI rather than an economist? And I say that with great deference and appreciation for professional economists.I would, because I'd have more inside information. I don't know how good their latest models are. I don't know how committed they are to alignment. OpenAI, at least initially, Sam was talking about, “Well, we have a plan to put on the brakes, so we'll get good enough, and then if we haven't figured out alignment, we're just going to devote everything to that.” I don't know how seriously to take that. I mean, it might be entirely serious, it might not be. There's a lot of inside information that I would have that I don't currently have.But economics is actually useful. Economics is correctly criticized as the study of rational people, and humans aren't rational, but a superintelligence will be more rational than humans. So economics, paradoxically, could be better at modeling future computer superintelligences than it is at modern humans.Speaking of irrational people, in your view then, Sam Altman and Elon Musk, they're all acting really irrationally right now?No, that's what's so sad about it. They're acting rationally in a horrible equilibrium. For listeners who know, this is like a prisoner's dilemma where Sam Altman can say, “You know what? Maybe AI is going to kill everybody and maybe it's safe. I don't know. If it's going to kill everyone. At most, I cost humanity a few months, because if I don't do it, someone else will. But if AI is going to be safe and I'm the one who develops it, I could control the universe!” So they're in this horrible equilibrium where they are acting rationally, even knowing the technology they're building might kill everyone, because if any one person doesn't do it, someone else will.Even really free-market people would agree pollution is a problem with markets. It's justified for the government to say, “You can't put toxic waste in the atmosphere” because there's an externality — we'll just put mine, it'll hurt everyone else. AI existential risk is a global negative externality and markets are not good at handling it, but a rational person will use leaded gas, even knowing leaded gas is poisoning the brains of children, because most of the harm goes to other people, and if they don't do what everyone else will.So in this case of the mother of all externalities, then what you would want the government to do is what?It can't just be the US, it should be we should have a global agreement, or at least countries that can enforce it with military might, say we're pausing. You can check that with data centers. You can't have models above a certain strength. We're going to work on alignment, and we've figured out how to make superintelligence friendly, then we'll go further. I think you're completely right about the politics. That's very unlikely to happen absent something weird like aliens telling us to do it or AIs telling us they're going to kill us. That's why I'm a doomer.On sale everywhere The Conservative Futurist: How To Create the Sci-Fi World We Were Promised Faster, Please! is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fasterplease.substack.com/subscribe

A Note from JamesI first got really impressed with Steven Pinker when he wrote The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined. He basically shows that over the past 10,000 years, every single century has been less violent than the one before it. You might think, “That can't include the 20th century,” right? We had World War I, World War II, atomic bombs, the flu pandemic of 1920, Vietnam—all these massive wars. But when you look at violent deaths per capita, the 20th century was actually less violent than the 1800s, which were less violent than the 1700s, and so on. It's a beautiful, data-driven argument for optimism.But it's his latest book that really fascinated me: When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life. That subtitle alone—“common knowledge and the mysteries of money, power, and everyday life”—you can't just skip past that. You have to know what it means.Take poker, for example. If someone bluffs you, you have to think: are they bluffing? Or are they making me think they're bluffing, but they're not? Or do they know that I think they're bluffing, so now they're actually not bluffing at all? That kind of circular reasoning—what philosophers call “common knowledge”—shows up in real life all the time.Like when you ask someone up for “a cup of coffee” after a date. You're not really talking about coffee. But you're also not saying what you actually mean. You're hinting. You're creating a safe, ambiguous space where both people know what's being suggested without anyone having to say it outright. The same thing happens when you ask your boss, “Can we discuss taking on more responsibilities?” instead of saying “I want a raise.” We give partial information all the time, because being direct can change the relationship—or close off possibilities.Steven and I talked about why we communicate this way, how shared knowledge shapes everything from flirtation to power to money, and what happens when that balance breaks down.And by the way—if you've never seen Steven Pinker—he looks exactly like what you'd imagine a Harvard professor to look like. Long white hair, sharp blue eyes, and this kind of wild genius energy. Jay and I joked that he looks like Einstein meets Jimmy Page meets Beethoven. He's the best-looking academic I've ever seen.Anyway, here's our conversation on When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life, with my good friend Steven Pinker.Episode DescriptionIn this conversation, James and Steven Pinker explore how much of life runs on signals, innuendo, and the unsaid. Pinker explains how “common knowledge”—what everyone knows that everyone else knows—shapes everything from romantic attraction to political polarization to financial panics.They discuss why laughter matters, how game theory explains social awkwardness, and why being “brutally honest” all the time can destroy relationships. From Seinfeld to poker tables to the stock market, Pinker shows that our most human moments depend on the subtle art of leaving things unsaid.What You'll LearnWhy subtle hints and shared assumptions keep relationships, negotiations, and societies stableHow laughter creates “common knowledge” and strengthens social bondsThe role of game theory and “recursive thinking” in everything from dating to diplomacyWhy total honesty isn't always a virtue—and how “rational hypocrisy” preserves relationshipsHow stock market behavior, toilet paper hoarding, and bank runs all reflect the same hidden logicTimestamped Chapters[00:00] Introduction – When everyone knows that everyone knows [03:00] A Note from James: Why Pinker's optimism matters [08:00] The hidden rules of communication and “weasel words” [10:00] Why we hint, wink, and avoid blurting the truth [13:00] “I love you” and the creation of common knowledge [16:00] How humor and laughter level the playing field [20:00] Politics, laughter, and social signaling [27:00] Bluffing, poker, and recursive thinking [31:00] Negotiation, honesty, and the limits of directness [38:00] Rational hypocrisy vs. radical honesty [42:00] Stock markets, speculation, and public knowledge [47:00] The toilet paper paradox: when panic becomes reality [56:00] Why intimacy can't be legislated [01:00:00] Trade-offs, awareness, and flexible social norms [01:01:00] The “Sagan Curse” and being a public intellectual [01:04:00] The logic behind life's unspoken rulesAdditional ResourcesSteven Pinker – When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday LifeSteven Pinker – The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has DeclinedSteven Pinker – Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It MattersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: Thanks to a savvy California lawyer, Albert Einstein has earned far more posthumously than he ever did in his lifetime. But is that what the great scientist would have wanted? By Simon Parkin. Read by Ruth Lass. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

When cramming facts hits a ceiling, yogic practice opens the window. In this conversation, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how Einstein's relativity and Vedic ideas of time echo a truth from the Bhagavad Gītā—that spiritual realization isn't conquered by intellect but received through receptivity. Drawing on the Gītā, the Yoga Sutras, and insights from Terryl Givens, they unpack the yogic disciplines that transform perception: humility, sattva, service, and devotion. The episode bridges science and spirituality to show how the mind studies, but the heart sees. ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************  

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We often look outside ourselves for answers, thinking the next business move or “secret” strategy will change everything. But as Keith Kalfas says, “A problem can't be solved at the same level of thinking you were at when you created the problem.” In this powerful episode, Keith shares how true growth begins on the inside—by shifting your mindset, building your inner foundation, and daring to ask bigger questions of yourself. The breakthroughs you're after aren't somewhere “out there”—they start with who you choose to become. Keith reminds us that upgrading our standards, being true to our calling, and seeking wisdom are what really transform our business and our lives. Hear the whole conversation and get inspired to level up from the inside out.   What You Will Discover:  The Power of Mindset and Inner Transformation. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing how your internal beliefs, mindset, and emotional patterns directly impact your business success. You'll learn why personal growth, faith, and consciously aligning your values are essential for achieving sustainable results.   Foundations for Leadership and Team Building. Discover how effective leadership isn't just about tactics—it's about building the right internal “latticework” or foundation within yourself. Deep insights into overcoming limiting beliefs, handling employees, and being the leader your business needs.   The Importance of Accountability and Community. Keith emphasizes finding accountability partners and surrounding yourself with people who challenge you spiritually and professionally. You'll hear stories about how being held accountable and tapping into peer groups can dramatically change your trajectory.   Balancing Material and Spiritual Success. There's a strong thread about connecting your heart to your work, integrating service and passion, and understanding the role spirituality (specifically references to God and faith) plays in driving success and fulfillment.   "If you see your life and your business as a curse and you're asking why is that not happening for me?... would you think that a multiple six or seven figure business and all the things that you say you want are just going to show up in your life and fall in your lap without you first becoming the person that is required to be a good steward of those things?" - Keith Kalfas   Episode Overview:    [00:00:37] The Privilege of Participation: Your Business & Your Future Keith delivers a heartfelt message on seizing your future, emphasizing that operating a business is already a win. He shares a quote from Joshua Latimer: “It's a privilege to even be able to participate in what God is going to do anyway.” He challenges listeners to shift their mindset, master internal belief systems, and recognize that external success mirrors internal readiness. [00:02:45] Mindset Change: Solving Problems with New Thinking Drawing on insights from Albert Einstein and real-world entrepreneurs, Keith emphasizes the transformative power of mindset and self-leadership. He unpacks the concept of business pillars—marketing, administration, production, and sales—while encouraging listeners to shore up weak spots in both their business structure and personal consciousness. [00:05:04] Interior Empires & Personal Development Keith discusses the concept of “interior empires” by Robin Sharma, diving into personal growth, self-discipline, and the necessity of healing past traumas for sustained business success. He shares personal anecdotes of friends who restructured their entire lives to become more present, fulfilled, and abundant. [00:09:03] Money, Morals, and Meaning: Why You Need a Connected Heart Keith explores the tension between working for passion versus money, advocating for a conscious, heart-connected approach to service. He draws from teachings by Dr. Wayne Dyer, using the metaphor of a magnet to explain the necessity of embracing life's highs and lows for personal and professional growth. [00:18:00] Urgency & Commitment: Make the Change Now Keith shares tough love, urging listeners to stop procrastinating and get their house in order today—not tomorrow. He references Tony Robbins on the dangers of drifting through life and stresses the importance of making committed decisions to change your standards and outcomes. [00:19:45] The Power of Faith & the Holy Spirit Keith reflects on his spiritual journey, discussing the impact of asking God for wisdom and the transformative effects of healthy spiritual fear and humility. He encourages practical spiritual steps such as repentance and prayer as a means to true inner change. [00:21:34] Transformation Stories & Healthy Accountability Sharing a powerful testimony about his aunt's newfound peace through faith, Keith underscores the power of spiritual transformation. He advocates finding spiritually strong accountability partners to hold you to your highest standards—emotionally, spiritually, and in business. [00:23:45] Final Takeaways: Who Are You Being? Keith distills the episode down to a core truth: your business results flow directly from who you are being. He invites listeners to reflect on their identity, motivation, and the cost of NOT becoming who they are meant to be—for themselves, their families, and their legacy.   Key Takeaways Mindset Shapes Your Future - Your success starts within. Transform your mindset and beliefs to unlock the growth you want for your business and life. Faith in Action - When rooted in faith and power, your decisions and actions become more effective—move forward with conviction and wisdom. Confront Weak Foundations - Identify and dissolve negative, limiting beliefs. Build your consciousness on strong, positive emotions and perspectives. Accountability Changes Trajectory - Surround yourself with spiritually strong peers who push you to improve. Honest accountability creates lasting personal change. Serve Others, Find Peace - As you strengthen yourself, help others with calmness and light. Service brings fulfillment and spiritual riches beyond material success.     Connect with Keith Kalfas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithkalfas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelandscapingemployeetrap Website: https://www.keithkalfas.com/resources Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@keith-kalfas   Resource Links Jobber CRM Free Trial:  getjobber.com/kalfas. Footbridge Media for Contractors: footbridgemedia.com/Keith Untrapped Alliance Application: keithkalfas.com/alliance   Written and Edited by: Ma. Teresa Catangay-Bardinas 

A Note from JamesI've always loved books where a journalist gets so deep into a subculture that they become part of it. Magic Is Dead by Ian Frisch is one of those. He starts out covering a secret society of magicians—“The 52,” named for the cards in a deck—and ends up becoming one of them.It reminded me of other favorites like Word Freak (Scrabble), The Game (pickup artists), and Moonwalking with Einstein (memory champions). I love that genre of participation—when curiosity turns into obsession and then into mastery.Ian's journey pulled me right in. He didn't just report on the world of magicians; he lived in it, practiced card tricks until his hands hurt, and learned how obsession, storytelling, and performance shape every great craft. Talking to him made me think about how every one of us could benefit from being part of more than one “world”—to have different lives, different subcultures where we're known and respected for something unique. That's real diversification. Not just financial, but personal.Episode DescriptionIn this episode, James talks with journalist and author Ian Frisch about his book Magic Is Dead: My Journey into the World's Most Secretive Society of Magicians and what it means to go all-in on obsession.They explore the underground network of modern magicians reinventing the art for the social-media age—tattoos, streetwear, viral videos, and all—and what these creative subcultures can teach the rest of us about mastery, storytelling, and risk.It's a conversation about transformation: how curiosity becomes discipline, and how the principles behind sleight of hand apply to persuasion, business, and everyday life.What You'll LearnWhy obsession—not balance—is often the key to getting great at somethingHow social media reshaped the art and culture of modern magicThe real psychology behind deception, storytelling, and human connectionHow magicians build trust with skeptical audiences (and what leaders can learn from it)Why belonging to multiple “worlds” or subcultures creates resilience and happinessTimestamped Chapters[00:00] Introduction — Obsession as a superpower [03:00] A Note from James — The journalist who became a magician [06:00] Participatory journalism and the power of total immersion [10:00] What makes this genre work: transformation and obsession [11:30] Discovering the new generation of social-media magicians [14:00] From top hats to tattoos: how magic reinvented itself online [18:30] The challenge of trust when magic meets video editing [20:30] The return of live magic and the human reaction [23:30] Subcultures, hierarchies, and belonging [26:00] Magic as a social tool for outsiders [29:00] How magicians train for a decade to master their craft [37:00] Ian's own training: learning sleight of hand as an adult [40:00] The poker connection and card control secrets [44:00] Why mystery matters more than the trick itself [47:00] Storytelling, psychology, and reading people [52:00] Applying magician skills to real-world persuasion [54:00] Comedy, showmanship, and performance overlap [55:30] The secret societies of magic and “The 52” [58:30] Competition, creativity, and the economics of exclusivity [01:00:40] How Ian earned his place as the “Two of Clubs” [01:03:00] Inventing a new trick and becoming part of the storyAdditional ResourcesMagic Is Dead: My Journey into the World's Most Secretive Society of Magicians by Ian FrischIan Frisch's WebsiteRelated titles discussed:Word Freak by Stefan FatsisMoonwalking with Einstein by Joshua FoerThe Game by Neil StraussThe Biggest Bluff by Maria KonnikovaMentioned magicians:Chris RamsayDaniel MadisonLaura LondonDoug McKenzieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.