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You may remember that we've talked about the Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index in the past on Do You Really Know, which assigns each of the world's countries a score from one to ten based on how democratic they are.   But have you ever heard of a kleptocracy? It's a phenomenon that can creep into democracies and drag down their scores. A kleptocracy is a political system where corruption and money laundering are rampant. Public funds are often syphoned off and hidden in tax havens, with the families and inner circles of those in power frequently benefiting from these large-scale thefts. Is the “klepto” part similar to kleptomania? Where does this happen? Are Western democracies immune to all this? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is healthwashing?⁠ ⁠Who are the Moonies, the church with ties to Japanese politicians?⁠ ⁠What are the benefits of No Nut November?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 27/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Western countries headed for civil wars? David Bates from King's College in London thinks they are inevitable. And hysterical legacy media meltdown at the election debate, with secret audio from Alex Zoltan. CBC fibs again, and scrums are cancelled. Also, big news for biological women out of Scotland. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com  Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop 

The gaming industry is changing rapidly, and the global landscape is shifting in ways many studios aren't prepared for. Are Western game studios becoming too complacent? What role will international development play in the future of game creation? In this episode, Joseph Kim, CEO of Lila Games, shares hard-earned lessons about building a game studio in India, the challenges of hiring and leading globally, and the realities of making tough business decisions in game development. Key Takeaways: The Complacency Problem – Many Western studios lack the urgency and work ethic to stay competitive in today's game industry. Why Small Teams Outperform Big Teams – Large studios often have unresolved issues that everyone knows about but no one addresses. The key to success is a strong culture of accountability. Experience as a Team Matters More Than Individual Talent – A well-coordinated team that has worked together for years will almost always outperform a group of "rockstar" hires. The Reality of Game Development in India – The country has talent, but cultural perception, technical challenges, and legal hurdles create unexpected difficulties for game studios. The Pre-Production Trap – Everyone knows pre-production is critical, yet studios repeatedly rush through it, leading to costly inefficiencies. People and Culture Define Success – A game studio doesn't fail because of a lack of ideas—it fails due to misaligned leadership, poor hiring decisions, and weak company culture. Hard Conversations Matter – Many studios suffer from unspoken problems. Addressing issues early is the difference between success and failure. Decision-Making Should Be a Science – Too many game studios rely on gut feelings rather than structured, first-principles thinking when making critical decisions. Connect with Joseph Kim GameMakers Newsletter: https://www.gamemakers.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jokim Website: https://lilagames.com/ Expert Profile: https://www.liquidandgrit.com/expert-directory/joseph-kim/ Check out this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjBIXbN6h_E YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lilagames Join the Community Our Discord community is live! Join the conversation with game developers, producers, and industry leaders committed to improving the future of game development: https://discord.gg/ySCPS5aMcQ Looking to level up your game production skills? Explore our online course designed to help you become a more effective game producer: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg/succeeding-in-game-production Stay ahead with game development insights delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg/newsletter Connect with Us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/building-better-games Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBG_Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbettergames Website: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BuildingBetterGames If you're a game developer, leader, or someone looking to start a game studio, this episode provides essential insights into the future of game development. Like, comment, and subscribe for more industry discussions.  

This is a replay of a preview of our sister podcast, Brave New World. Evgeny Lebedev joins Dr Gabor Maté, a renowned physician and best-selling author recognised for his ground-breaking work in the fields of addiction and mental health. They discuss:Trauma and resilience Self-limiting beliefs and how to overcome them Are Western children being raised in a ‘toxic culture'? To hear the full interview, just search Brave New World Evening Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we delve into South Korea, where President Yoon's declaration of martial law raises critical questions about the Western Bubble. Are Western factions quietly observing what to avoid—or adopt—when consolidating control? We also examine the shocking murder of a healthcare CEO and what it reveals about the growing disconnect between economic and political elites and the public they claim to serve. Tune in to uncover the deeper implications of these events and how they resonate beyond South Korea.This podcast is published with the help of RAIA NOW gUG but is an individual project between the Director of RAIA Dario Hasenstab and Balder Hageraats. If you would like to get in touch with us, write us an email at thewesternbubble@gmail.com.PS. We apologise for the audio of this episode, we experienced technical difficulties with this recording. Next week will be back to normal.

You may remember that we've talked about the Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index in the past on Do You Really Know, which assigns each of the world's countries a score from one to ten based on how democratic they are.   But have you ever heard of a kleptocracy? It's a phenomenon that can creep into democracies and drag down their scores. A kleptocracy is a political system where corruption and money laundering are rampant. Public funds are often syphoned off and hidden in tax havens, with the families and inner circles of those in power frequently benefiting from these large-scale thefts. Is the “klepto” part similar to kleptomania? Where does this happen? Are Western democracies immune to all this? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is healthwashing? Who are the Moonies, the church with ties to Japanese politicians? What are the benefits of No Nut November? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karmine Corp fans are having a terrible time at the moment because KCorp didn't make LEC playoffs. Meanwhile the LCS' Jensen and FlyQuest could be the best in the west right now ahead of LoL MSI 2024 after they destroyed Cloud9 and Jojopyun. League of Legends podcast The Jungle is back as Medic, Broxah, Cubby, and Giniro discuss everything LoL esports, from LEC, LCS, to MSI and Worlds 2024 and everything beyond. Chapters: 0:00 Cloud9 got BEAT DOWN 15:22 Are Western teams DOOMED at MSI? 28:35 Is the longer LCS break UNFAIR? 34:13 How do pros deal with patches before tournaments? 37:58 Community Question: Should teams stream scrims? 49:15 CQ: Should players get FINED for unprofessionalism? 1:00:44 Fixing the Karmine Corp and Rogue TRAIN WRECK 1:16:16 LEC Playoff PREDICTIONS 1:27:22 CQ: Is sexism in esports as bad as it seems? 1:30:43 POP POP #leagueoflegends #podcast #esports

We heard last week that some EU leaders, notably French president Macron, want to send Western armed forces into Ukraine in order to 'stop Russia from winning'. We know that their armed forces ARE already in Ukraine, but the implication of recent fighting-talk is that they're considering escalating the current 'proxy war' to 'the next level'. How serious ARE Western leaders about doing this? They sound convinced that there is no other way, but are they just 'posturing'? We may soon find out...

Are Western leaders sleepwalking into a disaster in the Middle East?As regional tensions surge amid Israel's devastating war in Gaza, its allies in the US and Europe have refused calls to de-escalate the conflict and prevent the staggering toll on human life from spiralling further. Western countries vowed to stand by Israel as it responds to the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, with many invoking the language of the ‘War on Terror' and a ‘Clash of Civilisations'. But unlike conflicts in the past, these countries have increasingly found themselves isolated on the world stage, at the United Nations and on the streets of major cities.This week on The Big Picture Podcast, we sit down with Palestinian thinker and political strategist Wadah Khanfar, the former director general of Al Jazeera.Khanfar says Israel and its allies are desperately trying to maintain Western hegemony in the Middle East and beyond, but they cannot see that the world has already moved on.We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, and any guests you'd like us to have on our show. Reach us by email at mh@middleeasteye.org or find us on instagram @BigPictureMee.You can also watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMyaP73Ho1ySj3cO0OSOHZAOgD1WTDixG

Are Western sanctions on Russia working? The Russian central bank raised interest rates by a dramatic 3.5 percent in the past week after the ruble dropped sharply—clear signs that the Russian economy is faltering. But in many ways, Moscow has defied expectations. Adam and Cameron explain how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stu and Rob look at what appears to be a military coup in Pakistan. Are Western tactics being copied? Why is this being ignored when Pakistan is a Nuclear Power? Is Imran Khan guilty or a victim? WE POST DAILY! If you don't see us, check our other socials. If you got a favorite, we are most likely on it! The AllmyLinks has all of our Socials! - https://allmylinks.com/robisright

Joanna Hitchins is the recent author of "Chinafy: How China is Leading In Innovation and How the Rest of the World Can Catch Up," now available on Amazon & Kinokuniya. In the book, Joanna explores 9 key catalysts that all businesses can effectively "Chinafy" their business. Joanna has over 25 years of experience leading B2B and B2C businesses globally, with over 20 years of experience in China. In addition to her many agency roles, Joanna spent over 9 years at Unilever, rising to a Global Brand Director based in Shanghai. 1. What's the reason for the book, and why are you writing it now? 2. What's the cultural lens of the 9 catalysts, and are these innovations just a question of circumstances? 3. Are Western companies becoming too topical in their strategic planning? Do we romanticize invention? 4. Does the size of China makes conditions for small players to compete with big ones? China remains the world's most competitive market 5. What are Big S and Small S? How can Western companies be more Small S? 6. How does China take advantage of Reverse Innovation, and why is it a big win for the masses? 7. China's Small S example: BYD: would America be ready for a $16,000 electric car? 8. Should global brands embrace the catalysts if they are doing business in China? 9. Embracing China Innovation: KFC 10. A/B: Small S, Data, Year 2023, KFC, BYD & Unilever!

A recent CGTN Think Tank study shows global youths spoke highly of China's development and its future path, proposed at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The findings of the study paint a very different picture from what has been portrayed by Western media in the coverage of the CPC National Congress. Are Western media biased regarding China's key Party meeting? Host Ge Anna is joined by Zoon Ahmed Khan, Research Fellow at Center for China and Globalization, Visiting Scholar at Tsinghua University; Josef Gregory Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University, Senior Research Fellow with the Institute for the Development of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics at Southeast University; Qu Bo, Professor from China Foreign Affairs University.

On today's show we discuss... who is the real threat to American democracy? Are Western countries really free societies? FBI abuses their power. Will there be a red wave in November? GUEST OVERVIEW: Nicholas Giordano is Professor of Political Science, Host of The P.A.S. Report Podcast / Political Analyst pasreport.com

Are Western leaders and Europe's former soviet states divided over how to end the conflict in Ukraine? President Emmanuel Macron says he does not want Russia ‘humiliated' in Ukraine. Whilst, Poland and Baltic states have solidified their anti-Putin stance.

You may ask: Are Western sanctions again Russia backfiring? Is China benefiting? How much did Australia and EU lose?Join me live as I decipher how China & Russia are Strengthening their bilateral trade in energy while by passing the swift system altogether.Link to our FREE Masterclass: How to THINK Like a Geopolitical Analyst Sign up here: https://masterclass.geopoliticsinconf...Linki to article:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...Join our Locals Page: https://geopolitics.locals.com/Subscribe to our Instagram: @GeopoliticsInConflictSubscribe to our Blog: https://www.globalperspectiveconsulti...Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/GeopoliticsInConflictFollow us on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@GeopoliticsInConf...Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/doualaalou#china #australia #European Union #coal #EU #geopolitics #putin #NATO #ukraine #russia #europe #worldwar3 #worldwariii #ww3 #biden #economy

Are Western democracies only 'by the West, of the West and for the West', because other than the Western democracies, they seem to be working to either subvert or own other democracies around the world through a web of institutions. Ruchir Sharma discusses with Vibhuti Jha and Sanjay Dixit.

The rise of kpop has brought Korean culture and its idols to new fans around the world. As Western fans adopt kpop into their hearts at a rapid pace, some say there's a sinister side to adoring an idol — fetishization. So what does fetishization really mean? Are Western fans engaging with kpop in healthy or toxic ways?  We're joined by cultural anthropologist Dr. Thomas Baudinette to take a closer look and understand how cultures expand and and what that means for the fans who love celebrities from countries other than their own. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal!  Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Follow Thomas on Twitter and get more Kpop with the Kpopcast Visit name3songs.com for more info on this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Western countries turning a blind eye and propping up dubious governments because they rely on their oil?

In this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the fallout from the first week of the Ukraine-Russian conflict. What is the impact on American politics? Are Western leaders capable of de-escalation? What will be the lasting impact on other geopolitical fronts? Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.

In this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the fallout from the first week of the Ukraine-Russian conflict. What is the impact on American politics? Are Western leaders capable of de-escalation? What will be the lasting impact on other geopolitical fronts? Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.

In this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the fallout from the first week of the Ukraine-Russian conflict. What is the impact on American politics? Are Western leaders capable of de-escalation? What will be the lasting impact on other geopolitical fronts? Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.

Eyad leads this episode's discussion as we finish up our examinations of Resnick's utopian story cycle Kirinyaga.  Does this book say anything about postcolonial African politics? (1:00) Why do readers feel upset when white writers write about black subject matter? (8:45) Are Western writers unable to represent other cultures in fiction? (22:15) For this series we will read and discuss Toni Morrison's Paradise Jan 14-28, Mike Resnick's Kirinyaga Feb 4-18, and Ursula Le Guin's The Dispossessed Feb 25 - Mar 11. You can join our book club discussion here: https://www.reddit.com/r/CanonicalPod where you can also find show notes, credits and extended discussions for every episode. You can support us by rating/liking/sharing our podcast! Subscribe to us here: Apple | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | Youtube You can also support us by buying Kirinyaga or another book from one of our curated lists:  https://bookshop.org/shop/CanonicalPod. We earn a commission on every purchase and your local indie bookstore gets a cut too! We are also on Twitter and Facebook @CanonicalPod. Follow us to get updates on upcoming episodes!

In this latest installment of the mining miniseries, Iris Energy cofounder and co-CEO Daniel Roberts joins us to talk through their approach to mining. In this episode:  How Dan came to work in mining Backgrounds of the Iris executive team Which thinkers influenced Dan in his Bitcoin journey Why Iris focuses on sustainable energy and on only entering energy markets where they will not drive prices up for households How Iris chooses geographies to operate How Iris found abundant underutilized power in British Columbia Why Iris' entry to British Columbia actually drives down energy prices for regular households Why Bitcoin mining has better location agnosticism than aluminum smelting or hydrogen production How Bitcoin miners are more flexible loads than other datacenters How Iris is geographically diversified in Canada, Texas, and Australia, and why geographic diversification is so important How flexibility from Bitcoin mining replaces peaker plants burning fossil fuels Why the oversupply of power is an issue for many power markets Are Western miners being sufficiently responsible in finding low carbon energy sources How Dan thinks about political risk at the state level Can the world accommodate Bitcoin's power consumption growth if the price goes up tenfold? What plateauing efficiency gains for ASICs means for Iris Why Iris doesn't see itself as a pseudo Bitcoin ETF and does not seek to hold Bitcoin on its balance sheet Sponsor notes: Compass Mining is the world's first and largest online marketplace for bitcoin mining hardware, hosting, and ASIC reselling. Start mining your own bitcoin by visiting compassmining.io

Are Western nations preparing to agree to a new nuclear deal with Iran? Plus: the former UK ambassador in Tokyo, David Warren, on Japan's national election; Bloomberg's Yuan Potts delivers the day's business news; and Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores Russia's pop charts.

The 25th Bond film is in cinemas now and in this episode of I've Been Thinking with Peter Frankopan he digs into the real life world of espionage, counter terrorism and the life of Bond creator Ian Flemming. First up Peter is in conversation with Sir David Omand. He was the first UK Security and Intelligence Coordinator, served on the Joint Intelligence Committee, Permanent Secretary of the Home Office, and before that Director of GCHQ. His recent book How Spies Think: Ten Lessons in Intelligence gives a real insight into information gathering. In part two we hear from Dr Robert Bartholomew about the mysteriousHavana Syndrome. Are Western embassies across the World being targeted by a new sonic weapon? He along with Dr Robert Baloh have written extensively on the subject. And to wrap this episode we speak to Andrew Lycett, author of an outstanding biography of Ian Flemming - the creator of the one and only 007. Should you wish, all of today's guests and there work can be found on the links below as well as the wider web... Sir David Omand - www.penguin.co.uk/authors/138288/david-omand.html Dr Robert Bartholomew - www.rebartholomew.com Andrew Lycett - www.andrewlycett.co.uk Peter can be found on Twitter via @peterfrankopan Produced, edited and mixed by @producerneil

Are Western alliances fraying? Anne McElvoy asks the retired four-star US General about the diplomatic fallout from the AUKUS deal. As Chinese jets menace Taiwan, would the US go to war to defend the island? The former commander of US and coalition troops in Afghanistan ponders whether the Taliban could become America's counter-terrorism allies. And could you follow the General's lead and exist on one meal a day? Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions:www.economist.com/podcastoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are Western alliances fraying? Anne McElvoy asks the retired four-star US General about the diplomatic fallout from the AUKUS deal. As Chinese jets menace Taiwan, would the US go to war to defend the island? The former commander of US and coalition troops in Afghanistan ponders whether the Taliban could become America's counter-terrorism allies. And could you follow the General's lead and exist on one meal a day? Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions:www.economist.com/podcastoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hallyu (a Chinese term that translates to ‘the Korean Wave') refers to the transcendence and increasing popularity of South Korean cultural exports such as South Korean TV dramas and pop music. Popular in Asian countries from the mid-1990s to the mid-2000s, the second wave or Hallyu 2.0 is now becoming popular in Western countries - and luxury brands are seeking out more collaborations with Korean celebrities as global brand ambassadors. Are Western consumers and Korean consumers different in terms of their expectations from the brands in which they invest? How is South Korea influencing global fashion, and is the luxury industry prepared to accurately understand consumer groups across different communities and cultures?

Its hard to believe that its been 20 years since the 9/11 attacks. As America and the West continue to grapple with the complexities of Middle Eastern policies, what lessons can we learn from 9/11? Are Western and Islamic cultures fundamentally the same, or are they diametrically opposite to each other? In this episode, Prashanth breaks down the intrinsic worldview differences between Western and Islamic culture, while showing us that it is not policies that dictate worldview, but rather worldview that dictates policies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prashanth-daniel/support

Moral relativismIn this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss moral relativism: the idea that other cultures may have their own values and moral rules that are different from ours. Do we have to respect them even if we disagree with them, or can we demand that all humans share some basic, common values? Join us for your weekly dose of Daily Philosophy!Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music: Nightlife by Michael Kobrin, from: https://pixabay.com/music.00:01:14 What is moral relativism?00:01:41 Parallel with language norms00:03:29 Societies and moral norms develop over time00:04:28 Do societies evolve to become better? GWF Hegel (1770-1831)00:09:23 Are we happier than societies in the past?00:12:30 Arguments in favour of moral relativism: Tolerance towards others00:13:31 The paradox in moral relativism00:14:45 The paradox of democracy00:17:55 Are there universal values?00:19:48 Are moral choices based on factual truths?00:22:06 Is all morality rational?00:28:57 Is all ethics ultimately about preferences?00:32:10 The moral complexities of incest00:38:18 Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274): the “offices” in love00:38:40 The dynamics of power in love relationships00:39:04 The dynamics of power in Ancient Greek eros00:45:07 Are Western-style human rights universal?00:46:30 Moral rights as Platonic forms?00:47:09 Moral absolutism and the colonial attitudeAccented Philosophy - Every Tuesday (or thereabouts)

Are Western health officials inflating daily COVID hospitalizations to justify more authoritarian lockdowns and mandates. Article Link: https://www.naturalnews.com/2021-07-30-are-western-health-officials-inflating-daily-covid-hospitalizations-authoritarian-lockdowns.html

The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed that governments matter again, that competent leadership is the difference between living and dying. A few governments proved adept at handling the crisis while many others failed. Are Western governments healthy and strong enough to keep their citizens safe from another virulent virus—and protect their economies from collapse? Is global leadership passing from the United States to Asia—and particularly China? The Wake-Up Call: Why the Pandemic Has Exposed the Weakness of the West, and How to Fix It (HarperVia, 2020) addresses these urgent questions. Journalists and longtime collaborators John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge identify the problems Western leaders face, and outline a detailed plan to help them become more vigilant, better prepared, and responsive to disruptive future events. The problems that face us are enormous; as The Wake-Up Call makes clear, governments around the world must re-engineer the way they operate to successfully meet the challenges ahead. Kirk Meighoo is a TV and podcast host, former university lecturer, author and former Senator in Trinidad and Tobago. He hosts his own podcast, Independent Thought & Freedom, where he interviews some of the most interesting people from around the world who are shaking up politics, economics, society and ideas. You can find it in the iTunes Store or any of your favorite podcast providers. You can also subscribe to his YouTube channel. If you are an academic who wants to get heard nationally, please check out his free training at becomeapublicintellectual.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed that governments matter again, that competent leadership is the difference between living and dying. A few governments proved adept at handling the crisis while many others failed. Are Western governments healthy and strong enough to keep their citizens safe from another virulent virus—and protect their economies from collapse? Is global leadership passing from the United States to Asia—and particularly China? The Wake-Up Call: Why the Pandemic Has Exposed the Weakness of the West, and How to Fix It (HarperVia, 2020) addresses these urgent questions. Journalists and longtime collaborators John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge identify the problems Western leaders face, and outline a detailed plan to help them become more vigilant, better prepared, and responsive to disruptive future events. The problems that face us are enormous; as The Wake-Up Call makes clear, governments around the world must re-engineer the way they operate to successfully meet the challenges ahead. Kirk Meighoo is a TV and podcast host, former university lecturer, author and former Senator in Trinidad and Tobago. He hosts his own podcast, Independent Thought & Freedom, where he interviews some of the most interesting people from around the world who are shaking up politics, economics, society and ideas. You can find it in the iTunes Store or any of your favorite podcast providers. You can also subscribe to his YouTube channel. If you are an academic who wants to get heard nationally, please check out his free training at becomeapublicintellectual.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day