Podcasts about asrs

Our guest this week is Angus Pacala, CEO and Co-founder of Ouster Lidar. In this conversation, Pacala, discusses the advancements in lidar technology, particularly the introduction of their new 3D zone monitoring feature. He explains the benefits of 3D lidar over traditional 2D systems, emphasizing safety and flexibility in industrial applications. The discussion also covers the evolution of Ouster's hardware, the importance of software-defined capabilities, and the future growth potential in various markets, including humanoid robotics. Pacala highlights the challenges of cost reduction and the need for innovation to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving landscape of lidar technology. ### Our sponsor this week is Enidine. Established in 1966, Enidine is a premier supplier of highly engineered products to extend equipment life, improve comfort, and increase safety and reliability throughout global industrial end markets. Enidine's engineering team has designed custom energy absorption, vibration isolation, and noise attenuation solutions for a wide variety of challenging applications, including automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and factory automation. Its wide array of innovative components has proven to be critical to our customers' success. Learn more by going to https://www.enidine.com/en-us

Die Diagnose ADHS – die Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-/Hyperaktivitätsstörung – wurde lange Zeit ausschließlich mit Kindern und Jugendlichen in Verbindung gebracht. Doch weit gefehlt: Mittlerweile werden die Praxen regelrecht überflutet von Erwachsenen mit der Verdachtsdiagnose adulte ADHS. Wurde die psychische Störung lange Zeit unterschätzt und unterdiagnostiziert? Dieser Frage gehen wir zusammen mit Herrn Dr. Frank Matthias Rudolph, Facharzt für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, auf den Grund. Er erklärt, wie sich die typischen Symptome der ADHS im Erwachsenenalter präsentieren und warum die Diagnose adulte ADHS fast immer als große Erleichterung empfunden wird. Dabei richten wir immer wieder den Blick auf die Rolle der Hausärztinnen und Hausärzte. Sie spielen eine Schlüsselrolle beim Erkennen der Erkrankung und können die Betroffenen auf ihrem Weg mit dem richtigen Know-how unterstützen. Weiterführende Links: - Bestellung Hausarzt-Leitfaden des Exper-tenrats ADHS: https://www.expertenrat-adhs.de/bestellung-adhs-hausarzt-leitfaden/ - ADHS-Screening-Test zur Selbstbeurtei-lung: https://www.adhs.info/fileadmin/redakteure/zentrales-adhs-netz/ASRS_1.1._ADHS.pdf - Homepage der größten ADHS-Selbsthilfegruppe: https://www.adhs-deutschland.de/ - Zentrales ADHS Netzwerk: https://www.zentrales-adhs-netz.de/ - ADHS Netzwerk mit Möglichkeit zum Download von Informationen und Lis-tung von Kolleg:innen, die ADHS-Patient:innen behandeln: https://adhs-netzwerk.de/ - Podcast „ADHS – kein Grund zur Panik“; Folge für Hausärzte: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Bpwy6GyixlPekPuc6FDhA - DiGAs bei ADHS: o ATTEXIS: https://www.attexis.de/ o ORIKO: https://www.oriko-adhs.de/ Zur Folgen-Übersicht: https://bit.ly/4hoYfbK

Featured interview this week: Rob Marshick, Enidine National Sales Manager The team also covers the news from the week, including the ABB Robotics spinout announcement; the Hugging Face/Pollen Robotics acquisition; and various autonomous trucking and mobile robotics product announcements. ### Our sponsor this week is Enidine. Established in 1966, Enidine is a premier supplier of highly engineered products to extend equipment life, improve comfort, and increase safety and reliability throughout global industrial end markets. Enidine's engineering team has designed custom energy absorption, vibration isolation, and noise attenuation solutions for a wide variety of challenging applications, including automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and factory automation. Its wide array of innovative components has proven to be critical to our customers' success. Learn more by going to https://www.enidine.com/en-us

Our guests this week are Nick Thompson, CEO and co-founder of BOW, and Daniel Camilleri, CTO and founder of BOW. BOW is a robotics platform that aims to simplify the development of robotic applications. They discuss the challenges in the robotics industry, the features of the BOW SDK, and the company's business model. The conversation also touches on partnerships, the integration with ROS, and the future of robotics, particularly in relation to AI and task-oriented development. Our sponsor this week is Enidine. Established in 1966, Enidine is a premier supplier of highly engineered products to extend equipment life, improve comfort, and increase safety and reliability throughout global industrial end markets. Enidine's engineering team has designed custom energy absorption, vibration isolation, and noise attenuation solutions for a wide variety of challenging applications, including automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and factory automation. Its wide array of innovative components has proven to be critical to our customers' success. Learn more by going to https://www.enidine.com/en-us

On the show this week, the entire editorial staff of The Robot Report discusses the 2025 winners of the RBR50 innovation awards. The editors talk about some of the standout solutions in this cohort of RBR50 winners, including Robot of the year: Waymo; Application of the year: TEPCO; Startup of the year: Mytra; Robots for good: Hello Robot. See the complete list on The Robot Report website: https://www.therobotreport.com/rbr50-2025/ ### This episode is sponsored by Enidine. Established in 1966, Enidine is a premier supplier of highly engineered products to extend equipment life, improve comfort, and increase safety and reliability throughout global industrial end markets. Enidine's engineering team has designed custom energy absorption, vibration isolation, and noise attenuation solutions for a wide variety of challenging applications, including automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and factory automation. Its wide array of innovative components has proven to be critical to our customers' success. Learn more by going to https://www.enidine.com/en-us

Send us a textIn this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, host Kevin Lawton is joined by Mark Hasler, Consulting Alliance Director for North America at AutoStore, and Nate Richter, Former President at Movu US. They delve into Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) and discuss the ASRS Industry Group under MHI. Learn about ASRS technologies, their evolving solutions, and how they benefit suppliers, OEMs, and end-users. Gain valuable insights into the future of ASRS, modularity, scalability, labor challenges, and the importance of software integration. Don't miss this comprehensive overview of ASRS systems and their growing significance within the warehouse industry.Learn more about the ASRS Industry Group here.Learn more about Zebra Robotics here. Learn more about Nucor Warehouse Systems here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to the first episode of The New Warehouse Podcast for 2025, hosted by Kevin Lawton. In this episode, Kevin reflects on the advancements and challenges in the warehousing industry from 2024, including the rise of high-tech solutions and automation. He discusses the upcoming port strike, the proposed total ban on automation  and its potential impact on the industry. Kevin also highlights niche solutions, ASRS systems, and the burgeoning field of automated inventory management. Tune in for insights on the latest trends and what to watch for in 2025 in the distribution, transportation, and logistics sectors.Sign up for Warehouse Wisdom Wednesdays right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the latest developments in wet age-related macular degeneration treatment. We're partnering with the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) to bring you an overview of current treatment options, the impact of the Avastin shortage, and alternative treatments. We will also explore advocacy efforts by ASRS and the American Academy of Ophthalmology to address these issues.

In this episode of the Manufacturing Hub, Derek and Sy from Seekers Technical discussed their career paths, experiences, and current work in the field of industrial automation and systems integration. Derek began his journey as an operator in manufacturing, driven by a curiosity about robotics and automation, which eventually led him to transition into recruiting. This shift was motivated by his desire to solve what he viewed as a critical industry challenge: finding the right talent. Sy, on the other hand, started in RF engineering before pivoting to automation due to job opportunities. His background in programming and troubleshooting, paired with an interest in controls engineering, has fueled his progress in industrial automation. Together, they represent a combination of technical expertise and industry insight.Seekers Technical originally focused on recruiting, but Derek and Sy have recently transitioned back to hands-on technical work, providing systems integration solutions for smaller businesses. They're passionate about filling a niche market by offering customized, cost-effective automation solutions that large integrators might overlook. This pivot allows them to focus on small to medium-sized businesses that don't have the budget for extensive automation systems. While recruiting helped them connect with top industry talent, their focus now lies in creating practical, efficient integration solutions that cater to the unique needs of smaller facilities.On the technology front, Derek and Sy shared their insights into some exciting developments in automation, particularly with robotics, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). They highlighted the potential of ASRS technology, which allows manufacturers to optimize limited space by utilizing vertical storage. The increasing application of AMRs in manufacturing and warehousing is another trend they noted, as these robots handle repetitive tasks, enhancing efficiency on the shop floor. Both Derek and Sy continue to work extensively with robotic arms, especially FANUC and five-axis models, which they believe are crucial to delivering flexible automation solutions.AI's role in industrial automation was another key topic. Derek and Sy view AI as a powerful tool for improving efficiency, especially in programming and repetitive tasks, but they caution against seeing it as a standalone solution. Sy described using AI to tackle complex calculations and SQL queries, while Derek shared how it has enhanced their recruiting processes by automating application screenings and interview preparations. They emphasized that while AI is useful, it's not a silver bullet; instead, it should be seen as a complement to technical expertise, capable of streamlining routine tasks but not replacing human insight in critical decision-making.Overall, Derek and Sy's approach combines practical technology solutions with a strong emphasis on the importance of hands-on experience, customization, and leveraging the right tools for each unique project. Their insights reveal a thoughtful, adaptable approach to systems integration, focusing on delivering value through both technological expertise and deep industry understanding.******Connect with UsDerrick HarrisonCy SprouseVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLCJoltek

As online retail flourishes, distribution centers are installing new and more advanced automated storage and retrieval systems (or ASRS). These systems are like enormous vending machines that store, organize, and move product around the facility. The systems save time and space but have also introduced several new fire risks into storage operations. Today on the podcast, we talk to a safety risk consultant and engineer who has worked on numerous ASRS projects. We discuss how these systems work, the safety challenges, and some of the new designs that are keeping fire protection engineers up at night (2:46).    Then, on a new Code Corner, engineer Shawn Mahoney discusses another concern for warehouses: making sure there is enough water supply for their massive fire sprinkler systems (28:52). LINKS Check out a blog that illustrates the various types of ASRS

Disclosure under this pillar is not just headline statements and overarching direction. These mandatory climate-related disclosures will mean that a company's “strategy” will need to include comprehensive disclosure of how climate considerations are integrated into decision-making.The ASRS strategy pillar requires companies to focus not just on its transition plan and overarching strategic pathway for the company, but also how climate-related risks and opportunities are expected to impact on business model, financial position/performance and value chain. In this episode, we talk about the ways in which climate impacts, risks and opportunities will inform your disclosed strategy and prospects, including their linkages to planning and decision-making.

Climate-related metrics and targets are already a key area of focus for stakeholders, but under the new regime there will be more granularity than has been disclosed in the past.The ASRS metrics & targets pillar requires companies to take the leap towards granular quantitative disclosures (including in relation to Scope 3 emissions). In this episode, we talk about the need for a deep understanding of the related metrics, assumptions, interim targets and contingencies and how they factor into a company's position and prospects.

Board and management oversight of climate issues is not a new concept, but deciphering and disclosing how this occurs in practice is often a challenge.The ASRS governance pillar requires quite granular disclosures of the board and management's role in overseeing climate-related risks and opportunities. In this episode, we talk about how to articulate accountabilities and reporting ‘flows' within the business, in a way that will support your disclosures longer term.

Board and management oversight of climate issues is not a new concept, but deciphering and disclosing how this occurs in practice is often a challenge.The ASRS governance pillar requires quite granular disclosures of the board and management's role in overseeing climate-related risks and opportunities. In this episode, we talk about how to articulate accountabilities and reporting ‘flows' within the business, in a way that will support your disclosures longer term.

Could inhibition of C1q effectively halt the progression of GA? Joel Pearlman, MD, sat down to discuss findings from the phase 2 ARCHER study, which evaluated ANX007 (Annexon) in patients with GA. He tells us what happened when patients were dosed with ANX007 for 1 year—and what occurred when patients stopped receiving treatment. And later, Dimitra Skondra, MD, fills us in on the latest research regarding potential interactions between metformin and AMD development in non-diabetic patients. Does the future of care include metformin as prophylaxis? Stick with us to find out. 

Drs. Avni Finn and Basil Williams join the program to talk about some of their personal highlights attending the 2024 American Society of Retinal Specialists Annual Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

The Port Delivery System with Ranibizumab (PDS; Susvimo, Genentech) was shown to be effective for wet AMD treatment. What did the PAVILION study find when it came to treating diabetic retinopathy out to 100 weeks? Margaret Chang, MD, summarized the PAVILION study's 2-year safety and efficacy findings regarding the PDS in patients with DR but no DME. Plus, Dr. Chang offers her opinions on what it will take for retina specialists to trust the PDS now that the next-generation model has been released. Hear what she has to say in this one-on-one interview. 

NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) can be used by pilots, mechanics, flight attendants, and others in the aviation safety community to report UAP or UFO encounters without revealing their identity or the identity of their employers. Todd Curtis discussed this in a June 2024 presentation at the Contact in the Desert Conference in Palm Springs, California. In this episode, he and John Goglia dig deeper into the issue of reporting of these encounters in the aviation community. While neither of them has seen an incident report that mentioned a UFO or UAP, that it does not mean that they have never happened.Based on his experience in both industry and academia, Curtis believes that if he had come across this kind of information, he would not have included that fact in any report because it would not have been well received by his colleagues. UAP and UFOs are legitimate risk concerns, but civilian organizations like the FAA have not formally started to collect this kind of data. Todd and John share the factors that they think are barriers to such data collection.NASA's ASRS database already has at least 13 UAP events, each involving an unidentified phenomenon, an aerospace vehicle with unconventional capabilities, or a conventional aerospace vehicle in an unconventional location or situation. Todd and John discuss the most unusual report, involving an aerospace vehicle that was too small to carry a pilot and that exhibited extraordinary speed and maneuverability.Anyone with an aviation-related UAP encounter should submit a report to the ASRS to help the aviation community better understand UAP risks.Don't miss what's to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. Don't miss what's to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8

On the show today, we have a conversation with Chris Walti, CEO and co-founder of Mytra AI. Mytra decloaked and unveiled its pallet-based ASRS-like storage array for warehousing last month. The solution is unique for the payload size (3000 lbs) that the Mytrabots move through the storage array. The company is beginning to deploy pilot projects with early access customers and Chris discusses the ideal applications for the system. To learn more, check out the story on therobotreport.com or at mytra.ai

Is avacincaptad pegol (Izervay, Astellas) effective in patients with major ellipsoid zone attenuation at baseline? Katherine Talcott, MD, stopped by our studio in Stockholm during ASRS with a top-line summary of her lecture at this year's meeting. And Sunir Garg, MD, joined us for a conversation about the GALE study, which assessed 36 months of continuous dosing of pegcetacoplan (Syfovre, Apellis Pharmaceuticals). What did microperimetry findings reveal about long-term dosing with C3 inhibition? Join us in this episode to find out. 

ABOUT THE GUEST(S)Jacob Tippie is a warehouse solutions expert with a focus on optimizing cubed space through turnkey solutions. As the Vice President of Sales at G&P Construction, he leads a team in delivering comprehensive services, including storage systems, automation, and lift equipment. With over seven years of experience in sales, project management, and business development, Jacob is dedicated to solving modern warehouse challenges and ensuring exceptional customer service. Tim Harrison is an automation engineer turned sales leader. He's designed assembly lines, industrial equipment, and even built a company that sold, implemented, and serviced ASRS in the Midwest. He's leveraged his strong software, mechanical, and electrical acumen on 100's of projects at SpaceX, Quest Labs, Zimmer, Geisinger Medical Center, and many more world class companies. Currently, Tim is the Chief Executive Officer at G&P Construction.HIGHLIGHTS[00:01:01] Jacob's Journey with G&P Construction[00:01:45] Tim's Background in Automation[00:02:43] The Story Behind Joining G&P Construction[00:06:15] Expanding into Automation[00:13:20] Consultative Approach to Client Needs[00:20:51] Market Trends and Future OutlookQUOTES[00:07:13] "If we're going to do it, we're going to do it right. We're going to put a lot of effort into it, a lot of investments on the cash side."[00:13:52] "The best time to get in on these projects is before somebody's come in there already and put a proposal in front of them."[00:15:49] "Let's try to find some value there and focus on your business."Find out more about Jacob Tippie and Tim Harrison in the links below.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-tippie-051ba8ab/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-harrison-3b31a55/This episode is sponsored by G&P Construction. If you're in need of top notch, all-inclusive Material handling solutions for logistics and commercial real estate, look no further than G&P Construction. Be sure to visit www.gandpconstruction.com to discover your one-stop shop for turnkey MHE integrations. 

Dr. Witkin from the American Society of Retina Specialists talks about our current knowledge of the incidence of retinal vasculitis following intravitreal injection of Pegcetacoplan for treatment of geographic atrophy. Discussed article: Witkin AJ, Jaffe GJ, Srivastava SK, Davis JL, Kim JE. Retinal Vasculitis After Intravitreal Pegcetacoplan: Report From the ASRS Research and Safety in Therapeutics (ReST) Committee. J Vitreoretin Dis. 2023 Dec 21;8(1):9-20. doi: 10.1177/24741264231220224. Erratum in: J Vitreoretin Dis. 2024 Feb 29;8(3):363. doi: 10.1177/24741264241238212. PMID: 38223782; PMCID: PMC10786078.

Send us a Text Message.Today's episode of The New Warehouse Podcast features Christian Rognes, the Chief Product Officer at Element Logic. Element Logic is the first and largest AutoStore partner, specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). In this episode, we delve into the evolution of ASRS, Element Logic's journey, and its innovative approach to warehouse automation.Trade in your forklift for a $2,500 rebate here. Get your free demo of CartonCloud's WMS right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the Show.

ABOUT THE GUEST(S)  Jon Schechter started with AutoStore in July 2020 and is responsible for driving market awareness focused on retail in North America. As a Business Development Manager, he partners with customers in their fulfillment journey to identify whether AutoStore is the right fit for them. Jon has been designing robotic-based fulfillment centers since 2008 with prior experience at Kiva Systems, Amazon, and RightHand Robotics. Jon studied Mechanical Engineering at MIT and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.   HIGHLIGHTS[00:01:06] Jon's Journey in Warehouse Robotics[00:02:56] Early Stages of Automation[00:07:55] 3PLs and Automation Investments[00:14:28] The Importance of WMS in Automation[00:18:10] Understanding Bin Digging in ASRS QUOTES[00:06:53] "You can't build automation on top of no WMS."[00:08:54] "3PLs can be successful by partnering with customers to co-invest in automation."[00:10:46] "With labor environments today, I don't think you have a choice but to develop and invest in your own 3PLs."[00:11:26] "Employees don't want to push a cart. They don't want to walk down 10 miles a day to do their pick, pack and ship."[00:14:51] "It's not like you can go buy one of those things and bring it home and turn it on."[00:15:53] "You can't have a really well utilized automation system without a strong WMS underlying it." Find out more about Jon Schechter in the links below.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonhschechter/This episode is sponsored by G&P Construction. If you're in need of top notch, all-inclusive Material handling solutions for logistics and commercial real estate, look no further than G&P Construction. Be sure to visit www.gandpconstruction.com to discover your one-stop shop for turnkey MHE integrations.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Resilience to Nuclear & Volcanic Winter, published by Stan Pinsent on July 9, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. This is a summary. The full CEARCH report can be found here. Key points Policy advocacy, targeted at a few key countries, is the most promising way to increase resilience to global agricultural crises. Advocacy should focus on increasing the degree to which governments respond with effective food distribution measures, continued trade, and adaptations to the agricultural sector. We estimate that an advocacy campaign costing ~$1million would avert 6,000 deaths in expectation. Incorporating the full mortality, morbidity and economic effects, the intervention would provide a marginal expected value of 24,000 DALYs per $100,000. This is around 30x the cost-effectiveness of a typical GiveWell-recommended charity. Compared to other interventions addressing Global Catastrophic Risk (GCR), the evidence is unusually robust: We know that the threat is real: volcanic cooling is confirmed by the historical and geological record. We know this is neglected: current food resilience policy focuses on protecting farmers and consumers from price changes, regional agricultural shortfalls or from small global shocks. There is very little being done to prepare for a significant global agricultural shortfall. We are uncertain about the effect size: we have significant uncertainty about the extent to which governments and the international community would step up to the challenge of a global agricultural shortfall. There is little evidence on the scale of the effect that a policy breakthrough would have on the human response. GCR policy experts were broadly optimistic about the value of further work in this area. On average, they estimated that a two-person, five-year advocacy effort would have a 25% probability of triggering a significant policy breakthrough in one country. Experts emphasized the importance of multi-year funding to enable policy advocates to build strategic relationships. Some experts suggested that food resilience is a better framing than ASRS (cooling catastrophe) resilience for policies that protect against global agricultural shortfall. We identify two main sources of downside risk. (1) Increasing resilience to nuclear winter could reduce countries' reluctance to use nuclear weapons. (2) nuclear winter resilience efforts could be seen by other nuclear-armed states as preparation for war, thereby increasing tensions. However, these risks are unlikely to apply to broader food resilience efforts. Executive Summary This report addresses Abrupt Sunlight Reduction Scenarios (ASRSs) - catastrophic global cooling events triggered by large volcanic eruptions or nuclear conflicts - and interventions that may increase global resilience to such catastrophes. Cooling catastrophes can severely disrupt agricultural production worldwide, potentially leading to devastating famines. We evaluate the probability of such events, model their expected impacts under various response scenarios, and identify the most promising interventions to increase global resilience. Volcanoes are the main source of risk according to our model, although we expect nuclear cooling events to be more damaging. We estimate that the annual probability of an ASRS causing at least 1°C of average cooling over land is around 1 in 400, or a 20% per-century risk. Most of the threat comes from large volcanic eruptions injecting sun-blocking particles into the upper atmosphere. While the probability of a severe "nuclear winter" scenario is lower, such an event could potentially comprise a substantial portion of the expected overall burden. This is due to the compounding effects of nuclear conflict undermining the international cooperation and social stability required for an effective humanitarian response...

Welcome to another fiery episode of The New Warehouse Podcast! Today, we're joined by Ralph Bless, Executive Vice President at Telgian, a company with a 39-year legacy in engineering fire protection systems. In this episode, Ralph unpacks the complexities of fire safety in warehousing, emphasizing the challenges introduced by modern automated systems such as ASRS and the struggle to keep fire codes current with technological advancements.Check out Toyota's free to use platform right here at http://my.toyotaforklift.com/ Free floor tape and floor sign samples from Mighty Line! Get yours here.Follow us on LinkedIn here for more content.All Business. No Boundaries.Welcome to All Business. No Boundaries, a collection of supply chain stories by DHL...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

Hear from NASA on National Drone Safety Day: Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! We're hitting pause on the Texas Robotics Summit Mini Series to share a one-time special edition of a webinar that was posted the week of April 22, 2024. Today, you will hear from public safety industry professionals who will join NASA on National Drone Safety Day to discuss the Aviation Safety Reporting System (A-S-R-S). You'll hear the group talk about the current state of the industry, the need to share information, and the importance of self-reporting incidents to help benefit the UAS and aviation community as a whole. NASA ASRS is anonymous and a free tool for everyone to use. Watch the video recording here! And stay tuned for the return of our Mini Series! Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.smartfirefighting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn

Board and management oversight of climate issues is not a new concept, but deciphering and disclosing how this occurs in practice is often a challenge. The ASRS governance pillar requires quite granular disclosures of the board and management's role in overseeing climate-related risks and opportunities. In this episode, we talk about how to articulate accountabilities and reporting ‘flows' within the business, in a way that will support your disclosures longer term.

Disclosure under this pillar is not just headline statements and overarching direction. These mandatory climate-related disclosures will mean that a company's “strategy” will need to include comprehensive disclosure of how climate considerations are integrated into decision-making. The ASRS strategy pillar requires companies to focus not just on its transition plan and overarching strategic pathway for the company, but also how climate-related risks and opportunities are expected to impact on business model, financial position/performance and value chain. In this episode, we talk about the ways in which climate impacts, risks and opportunities will inform your disclosed strategy and prospects, including their linkages to planning and decision-making.

Climate-related metrics and targets are already a key area of focus for stakeholders, but under the new regime there will be more granularity than has been disclosed in the past. The ASRS metrics & targets pillar requires companies to take the leap towards granular quantitative disclosures (including in relation to Scope 3 emissions). In this episode, we talk about the need for a deep understanding of the related metrics, assumptions, interim targets and contingencies and how they factor into a company's position and prospects.

The new regime will require unprecedented levels of forward-looking information to be included in corporate reporting, as well as dependencies on estimation and third-party data with respect to Scope 3 emissions. Directors will also be asked to declare their reporting is compliant with the ASRS. The modified liability has been reshaped various times throughout Australia's journey towards mandatory climate-related disclosures. It will be important for companies to understand what is (and importantly, what is not) protected under the modified liability regime – and for how long. In this episode, we talk about the liability regime underpinning the proposed legislation, along with transitional arrangements for directors' declarations.

Climate-related risk is probably one of the better understood concepts under ASRS, however, how will companies expand that framework to include disclosure of their management (i.e. identification, assessment, prioritisation and monitoring) of climate-related opportunities as well? The ASRS risk management pillar requires companies to deep dive into their risk management framework (processes, policies and perspectives) and use scenario analysis as a tool to stress test company performance. While risk management is often a structured process internally, in this episode we talk about the learning curve for companies to consider climate opportunities with the same level of rigour and formalised process.

I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was in college. While I'd like to think that was like 5 years ago, it was actually a lot longer. It was much harder to get a diagnosis back then. In fact, the ADHD diagnosis process was different 5 years ago when I started my podcast.It's 2024 now, and I'm thrilled to say it's easier than ever before for adults to get an ADHD diagnosis. This isn't me saying it's easier to FOOL clinicians into falsely diagnosing you. I mean it's easier for people who have ADHD to get an accurate diagnosis. How so?We've got more access to info than we've ever had. People are more willing to share their experiences with ADHD, which is helping lessen the stigma around mental health.The medical field is finally catching up with science. It wasn't until the '90s that doctors realized most children do NOT grow out of ADHD. Adults are finally getting diagnosed!We're living in a highly digital world, which means we're now able to get assessed and treated online. This is huge.So, how do you go about getting diagnosed with ADHD? In this podcast episode, I'm sharing the 3 steps you need to take if you're ready for a formal assessment, including links for an online diagnosis.PS - if you know somebody who suspects they have ADHD but hasn't gotten a diagnosis or been evaluated for it, send them this podcast episode to help them gain some clarity.Shownotes links:The ASRS-5 assessmentOnline ADHD resources for the USDoneCircle MedicalADHD OnlineOnline ADHD resources for CanadaFridaCentre for ADHD Awareness, CanadaFind a clinician who can help you across state linesPsypact mapHang out with me on Instagram HERE.AG1 by Athletic Greens.

Commitment to Community E43 In this episode of Arizona Good Business, host, Thomas Barr discusses with Andy Shirk, CEO of Educational Services, Inc., their mission to address staffing challenges in schools amidst teacher pay issues and shifts in teaching perception. They emphasize the need for more educators and ESI’s role in supporting HR managers. Shirk […] The post Commitment to Community E43 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: ALLFED's 2023 Highlights, published by Sonia Cassidy on December 1, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Executive Summary Welcome to ALLFED's 2023 Highlights, our annual update on what Alliance to Feed the Earth in Disasters has been up to this year. From advising Open Philanthropy on food security, to 6 new papers submitted for peer review, to writing preparedness/response plans for 3 governments, we have made substantial strides towards our mission to increase resilience to global food catastrophes. There is much more we could do, as we are currently funding constrained. If you like what you read in this post, please see also our 2023 ALLFED Marginal Funding Appeal and consider donating to us via our website this giving season. Increasing geopolitical tensions have presented an opportunity to translate ALLFED's scientific research into actionable policy proposals with endeavors such as writing national preparedness and response plans against abrupt sunlight reduction scenarios (ASRS, e.g. volcanic or nuclear winter) for various countries such as the United States, Australia, and Argentina. We continue to explore further options for governments to plan and develop technology through pilots. We have worked towards producing the evidence base needed to inform decision making prior to and during global catastrophe, with 6 new core ALLFED papers submitted for peer review. We have also redoubled efforts in studying responses to potential mass infrastructure collapse scenarios, such as from large scale nuclear electromagnetic pulse, AI-powered cyberattacks, or extreme pandemics (e.g. high transmissibility and mortality causing mass absenteeism). On this topic, we have produced around half a dozen papers over the years (including one this year). Here is what we you can read about in these 2023 Highlights: We kick off with a strategy section and some insights into our top-level thinking and ALLFED's Theory of Change. We then report on our research, including 6 new papers submitted for peer review and some contraptions we have engineered. According to an analysis of the Cambridge Centre for Existential Risk paper database, ALLFED team members are the second, third, fourteenth, and twenty-first most prolific X-risk academic researchers in the world. We talk about our policy work next, focusing on engagements with the governments of Australia and Argentina (through partnership with the Spanish speaking GCR org) as well as the United States policy engagement (which included endorsement of Senator Edward Markey's Health Impacts of Nuclear War Act). We then move to communications, especially our GCR field-building and science communications. It has been gratifying to see ALLFED's work propagating and an increasing use of our field-defining terminology, which we give examples of here. We follow up with events, circa 20 presentations and an account of a recent workshop that we gave at EAGx Australia. We then move to operations, the backbone of ALLFED's day-to-day activities, and an important element of our organizational resilience for response in a GCR (one modality of our Theory of Change). Our team section comes next, where we celebrate our team. ALLFED's multilingual team members are located around the globe and can talk about our work, and deliver workshops and presentations in a number of languages, including Spanish, German, French, Russian, Czech, Polish, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Filipino, Yoruba and more. In the team section, we also share with you a fun seaweed-eating experiment some of our team members participated in to experience a 10% seaweed diet. We close with thanks and acknowledgements, to all our donors, collaborators and supporters. We would like to take this opportunity to especially thank Greg Colbourn and the Centre for Enabling EA Learning & Research (CEEALA...

No fluff, no complicated, longwinded explanations....The ADHD symptoms explained in a simple way! In under 10 minutes!Check out the brand new podcast for more ADHDFest exclusive episodes: The Body Doubling ClubADHDFest Burnout Bible: ⁠The Burnout BibleFree Resource for Right to Choose Assessments: (NB. Psychiatry UK have paused any new applications for Right To Choose)UK assessment bundleNewsletter here: Sign Up for UpdatesInstagram: ADHDFestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDfest/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_festWebsite: https://www.adhdfest.comDisclaimer: I am not a medical or mental health professional. I'm simply a fellow ADHD'er that hyper focused on strategies and hacks for the last year and half. I'm not expert, just learning alongside you and sharing what I find. For Entertainment Purposes Only. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Art Eldred is a seasoned Supply Chain Executive with over 20 years of expertise, specializing in eCommerce fulfillment solutions. He adeptly leads cross-functional teams, including consultants, mechanical, controls, and software engineers. Art's early career with a startup electromechanical software company provided invaluable insights into highly successful software organizations. His management approach emphasizes creativity while delivering robust solutions. His extensive knowledge of material handling technologies, coupled with software integration, leads to innovative, replicable solutions. Art serves as a trusted advisor to numerous supply chain C-level executives, offering insights on best practices, new technologies, and software integration. His designs are constantly recognized for their impact, often featured in industry publications and conferences, delivering speed, efficiency, and simplicity to his clients.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of eCom Logistics Podcast, Art Eldred, Vice President and Growth Officer at Vargo, discusses warehouse execution systems (WES). He explains that a WES is a system that executes tasks and flows within a fulfillment operation, managing the workflow and synchronizing and sequencing work tasks. Art emphasizes the importance of decoupling processes and leveraging technology to optimize workflows. He also highlights the need for clear definitions and understanding of WES, as many companies market solutions that are simply dashboarding systems. Art, Dan, and Ninaad discuss the evolution of automation in the industry, including the accessibility of technology and the emergence of robotic solutions. They stress the importance of aligning different departments within an organization and the value of integrating various technologies to achieve efficiency and productivity.HIGHLIGHTS[00:01:17] Art's background and professional journey in e-commerce fulfillment[00:03:11] Art's passion for bringing together software and hardware in logistics[00:08:55] Definition of a warehouse execution system (WES)[00:15:16] Successful implementation of a WES project[00:20:25] The trade-off between expediency and efficiency[00:25:06] When to consider implementing a warehouse execution system[00:30:01] The evolving role of automation in warehousing[00:34:07] Importance of integrating different capabilities and not leaving them in silos[00:36:06] Excitement about the accessibility of automation technology[00:40:13] The difference between a warehouse execution system (WES) and a warehouse management system (WMS)QUOTES[00:03:12] "My passion isn't one or the other, it's bringing it all together." - Art Eldred[00:04:51] "The warehouse execution system sits below the warehouse management system and it's managing the workflow." - Art Eldred[00:14:10] "The warehouse execution system can really unleash the capabilities of both the software element and the hardware and technology world." - Art EldredFind out more about Art Eldred in the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arteldred/

Not too long ago, anyone who reported a UFO, or UAP as they are called today, was deemed crazy. The most likely follow up was a psychiatric exam. John Goglia and Todd Curtis report on the growing effort to systematically record and analyze these events. A September 2023 NASA report from an independent study team recommended that NASA use the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) to support U.S. government efforts to understand unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and the effect on aviation safety. John and Todd offer detail on why the ASRS is an ideal tool for the job. “Something is going on,” John says. “It is time we get a handle on it.” John and Todd also review previous Flight Safety Detectives episodes that discuss UAP events and the U.S. government's evolving efforts to understand UAPs. Don't miss what's to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8

Episode 5 is a Q&A Special with Cherry where you will learn all about what ADHD Symptoms ACTUALLY look like on a daily basis, how they can show up during Childhood already, what the diagnostic criteria actually is and then what the ASRS test is. Cherry goes through diagnostic criteria and screening tool questions and clears up common misconceptions and myths around ADHD and answers the question as to why so many people suddenly seem to have got ADHD. Episode 6 will be back with Emma and we have many many exciting episodes coming up with very well known guests! New episodes are released every Sunday:)

Patricia Scanlon is the founder and executive chair of Soapbox Labs, the company behind the industry's leading automated speech recognition (ASR) for children. Scanlon has a PhD in speech recognition, signal processing, and machine learning from the University College Dublin, and previously was an adjunct lecturer at Trinity College and on the research staff of Nokia Bell Labs. She founded Soapbox Labs after recognizing that all leading ASRs were trained on adult speech data and showed poor results for children, particularly young children.  Since founding Soapbox Labs in 2013, the company has helped leading software providers bring ASR to education, gaming, and other applications designed for children. We discuss many of the applications and how education has changed since COVID.  Scanlon is also Ireland's AI Ambassador and we discuss market education for consumers, business, and government, as well as the draft EU AI Act. She was previously a guest on the Voicebot podcast in episodes 129 and 206, from 2019 and 2012, respectively. 

New Retina Radio was at ASRS 2023 to cover the stories you may have missed.    How did patients fare in the GALE extension study, which assessed the safety and efficacy of pegcetacoplan (Syfovre, Apellis Pharmaceuticals) for geographic atrophy? Nathan C. Steinle, MD, shares the results of the first 6 months of GALE, in which patients who received treatment for 24 months in DERBY/OAKS continued with therapy—and in which patients who had received sham treatment for 24 months were switched over to treatment.    Paul Hahn, MD, PhD, joined us in our mobile studio in Seattle to share data from a matching-adjusted indirect comparison of pegcetacoplan and avacincaptad pegol (Izervay, Iveric Bio). What did he and his team find?    This is episode 2 of 2 covering the 2023 ASRS Annual Meeting. Go back in your feed to listen to episode 1.  

In this episode, host Veeral Sheth, MD, and producer Connor Iapoce discuss 5 important presentations from ASRS 2023. The discussion centers around new data on geographic atrophy therapies, novel agents for DME, and the feasibility of home OCT. Please direct any podcast-related inquiries to ciapoce@mjhlifesciences.com.

New Retina Radio was at ASRS 2023 to cover the stories you may have missed.    How often do patients return to the clinic on time for anti-VEGF injections? Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, and her team explored how often patients missed scheduled appointments, by how much, and whether missing appointments affected patient outcomes.    And Nikolas JS London, MD, joined us in our mobile studio in Seattle to tell us about anatomic outcomes in wet AMD patients after faricimab (Vabysmo, Genentech/Roche) treatment.    This is episode 1 of 2 covering the 2023 ASRS Annual Meeting. Keep an eye on your feed for episode 2.  

Drs. Akshay Thomas, Priya Vakharia, and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss their take-aways from the 2023 ASRS Annual Meeting, including a deep dive on dry AMD pharmacotherapy, the role of the ASRS ReST committee, and keeping academic meetings for physicians.Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Apellis and Iveric. Dr. Vakharia is a consultant for Apellis.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Riesgos Catastróficos Globales needs funding, published by Jaime Sevilla on August 2, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Riesgos Catastróficos Globales (RCG) is a science-policy nonprofit investigating opportunities to improve the management of Global Catastrophic Risks in Spanish-Speaking countries. I wrote a previous update back in May. Since then, the organisation has published seven more articles, including a report on Artificial Intelligence regulation in the context of the EU AI Act sandbox. We have also been invited to contribute to the 2024-2030 National Risk Management Plan of Argentina, which will consequently be the world's first to include a section on abrupt sunlight reduction scenarios (ASRS). Unfortunately, our major fundraising efforts have been unsuccessful. We are only able to keep operating due to some incredibly generous donations by private individuals. We are looking to fundraise $87k to support our operations between October 2023 and March 2024. If you are a funder, you can contact us through info@riesgoscatastroficosglobales.com . Individuals can help extend our runway through a donation. Reasons to support Riesgos Catastróficos Globales I believe that RCG is an incredible opportunity for impact. Here are some reasons why. We have already found promising avenues to impact. We have officially joined the public risk management network in Argentina, and we have been invited to contribute an entry on abrupt sun-reducing scenarios (ASRS) to the 2024-2030 national risk management plan. RCG has shown to be amazingly productive. Since the new team started operating in March we have published two large reports and ten articles. Another large report is currently undergoing review, and we are working on three articles we plan to submit to academic journals. This is an unusually high rate of output for a new organization. RCG is the only Spanish-Speaking organisation producing work on Global Catastrophic Risks studies. I believe that our reports on Artificial Winter and Artificial Intelligence are the best produced in the language. Of particular significance is our active engagement with Latin American countries, which are otherwise not well represented in conversations about global risk. We are incubating some incredible talent. Our staff includes competent profiles who in a short span of time have gained in-depth expertise in Global Catastrophic Risks. This would have been hard to acquire elsewhere, and I am very excited about their careers. In sum, I am very excited about the impact we are having and the work that is happening in Riesgos Catastróficos Globales. Keep reading to learn more about it! Status update Here are updates on our main lines of work. Artificial Winter. We have joined the Argentinian Register of Associations for Comprehensive Risk Management (RAGIR), and we will be contributing a section on managing abrupt sunlight reduction scenarios (ASRS) to the 2024-2030 National Risk Management Plan. We continue promoting public engagement with the topic, having recently published a summary infographic of our report. We also are preparing a related submission to an academic journal. Artificial Intelligence. We have published our report on AI governance in the context of the EU AI Act sandbox, as well as companion infographics. A member of the European parliament has agreed to write a prologue for the report. In parallel, we have been engaging with the discussion around the AI Act through calls for feedback. We are also currently preparing two submissions to academic journals related to risks and regulation of AI. Biosecurity. We have drafted a report on biosurveillance and contention of emergent infectious diseases in Guatemala, which is currently undergoing expert review. It will be published in August. We are also writing a short article o...

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Do you think decreasing the consumption of animals is good/bad? Think again?, published by Vasco Grilo on May 27, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Question Do you think decreasing the consumption of animals is good/bad? For which groups of farmed animals? Context I stopped eating animals 4 years ago mostly to decrease the suffering of farmed animals. I am glad I did that based on the information I had at the time. However, I am no longer confident that decreasing the consumption of animals is good/bad. It has many effects: Decreasing the number of factory-farmed animals. I believe this would be good for chickens, since I expect them to have negative lives. I estimated the lives of broilers in conventional and reformed scenarios are, per unit time, 2.58 and 0.574 times as bad as human lives are good (see 2nd table). However, these numbers are not resilient: On the one hand, if I consider disabling pain is 10 (instead of 100) times as bad as hurtful pain, the lives of broilers in conventional and reformed scenarios would be, per unit time, 2.73 % and 26.2 % as good as human lives. Nevertheless, disabling pain being only 10 times as bad as hurtful pain seems quite implausible if one thinks being alive is as good as hurtful pain is bad. On the other hand, I may be overestimating broilers' pleasurable experiences. I guess the same applies to other species, but I honestly do not know. Figuring out whether farmed shrimps and prawns have good/bad lives seems especially important, since they are arguably the driver for the welfare of farmed animals. Decreasing the production of animal feed, and therefore reducing crop area, which tends to: Increase the population of wild animals, which I do not know whether it is good or bad. I think the welfare of terrestrial wild animals is driven by that of terrestrial arthropods, but I am very uncertain about whether they have good or bad lives. I recommend checking this preprint from Heather Browning and Walter Weit for an overview of the welfare status of wild animals. Decrease the resilience against food shocks. As I wrote here: The smaller the population of (farmed) animals, the less animal feed could be directed to humans to mitigate the food shocks caused by the lower temperature, light and humidity during abrupt sunlight reduction scenarios (ASRS), which can be a nuclear winter, volcanic winter, or impact winter. Because producing calories from animals is much less efficient than from plants, decreasing the number of animals results in a smaller area of crops. So the agricultural system would be less oversized (i.e. it would have a smaller safety margin), and scaling up food production to counter the lower yields during an ASRS would be harder. To maximise calorie supply, farmed animals should stop being fed and quickly be culled after the onset of an ASRS. This would decrease the starvation of humans and farmed animals, but these would tend to experience more severe pain for a faster slaughtering rate. As a side note, increasing food waste would also increase resilience against food shocks, as long as it can be promptly cut down. One can even argue humanity should increase (easily reducible) food waste instead of the population of farmed animals. However, I suspect the latter is more tractable. Increase biodiversity, which arguably increases existential risk due to ecosystem collapse (see Kareiva 2018). Decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, and therefore decreasing global warming. I have little idea whether this is good or bad. Firstly, it is quite unclear whether climate change is good or bad for wild animals. Secondly, although more global warming makes climate change worse for humans, I believe it mitigates the food shocks caused by ASRSs. Accounting for both of these effects, I estimated the optimal median global warming i...

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Retrospective on recent activity of Riesgos Catastróficos Globales, published by Jaime Sevilla on May 1, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. The new team of Riesgos Catastróficos Globales started their job two months ago. During this time, they have been working on two reports on what we have identified as top priorities for the management of Global Catastrophic Risks from Spanish-Speaking countries: food security during Abrupt Sunlight-Reduction Scenarios (e.g. nuclear winter) and AI regulation. In this article, I will cover their output in more depth and future plans, with some reflections on how the project is going. The short version is that I am reasonably pleased, and the directive board has decided to continue the project for two more months. The team's productivity has exceeded my expectations, though I see opportunities for improvement in our quality assurance, formation and outreach. We remain short of funding; if you want to support our work you can donate through our donation portal. Intellectual output In the last two months, the team has been working on two major reports and several minor outputs. 1) Report on food security in Argentina during abrupt sun-reducing scenarios (ASRS), in collaboration with ALLFED. In this report, we explain the important role Argentina could have during ASRS to mitigate global famine. We sketch several policies that would be useful inclusions in an emergency plan, such as resilient food deployment, together with suggestions on which public organisms could implement them. 2) Report on AI regulation for the EU AI Act Spanish sandbox (forthcoming). We are interviewing and eliciting opinions from several experts, to compile an overview of AI risk for Spanish policymakers and proposals to make the most out of the upcoming EU AI sandbox. 3) An article about AI regulation in Spain. In this short article, we explain the relevance of Spain for AI regulation in the context of the EU AI Act. We propose four policies that could be tested in the upcoming sandbox. It serves as a preview of the report I mentioned above. 4) An article about the new GCR mitigation law in USA, reporting on its meaning and proposing similar initiatives for Spanish-Speaking countries. 5) Two statements about Our Common Agenda Policy Briefs, in collaboration with the Simon Institute. Overall, I think we have done a good job of contextualizing the research done in the international GCR community. However, I feel we rely a lot on the involvement of the direction board for quality assurance, and our limited time means that some mistakes and misconceptions will likely have made it to publication. Having said that, I am pleased with the results. The team has been amazingly productive, publishing a 60-page report in two months and several minor publications alongside it. In the future, we will be involving more experts for a more thorough review process. This also means that we will be erring towards producing shorter reports, which can be more thoroughly checked and are better for engaging policy-makers. Formation Early in the project, we identified the education of our staff as a key challenge to overcome. Our staff has work experience and credentials, but their exposure to the GCR literature was limited. We undertook several activities to address this lack of formation: Knowledge transfer talks with Spanish-speaking experts from our directive board and advisory network (Juan García from ALLFED, Jaime Sevilla from Epoch, Clarissa Rios Rojas from CSER). A GCR reading group with curated reading recommendations. An online course taught by Sandra Malagón from Carreras con Impacto. A dedicated course on the basics of Machine Learning. I am satisfied with the results, and I see a clear progression in the team. In hindsight, I think we erred on the side of too much form...

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Report: Food Security in Argentina in the event of an Abrupt Sunlight Reduction Scenario (ASRS), published by JorgeTorresC on April 27, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. In order to prepare in case of an Abrupt Sunlight Reduction Scenario (ASRS), it is necessary to understand the threats and vulnerabilities of the agri-food system and the current ecosystem of risk management in Argentina. Through research, modeling, and interviews, the RCG team, in collaboration with ALLFED, has produced a report titled "Food Security in Argentina in the event of an Abrupt Sunlight Reduction Scenario (ASRS)". This strategic proposal offers a comprehensive overview of risk management in Argentina, the current state of risk, and presents eight main recommendations divided into two categories: communication and supplies, and the production and redirection of food in the event of an ASRS. Additionally, it highlights priority actions for implementing the proposed solutions. Download full report If you are interested in attending our research findings presentation on May 8, 2023 at 19:00 (GMT+1) sign up at the following link Executive Summary Abrupt Sunlight Reduction Scenarios (ASRS) result from events that eject particulate matter into the upper atmosphere, reflecting and absorbing sunlight that would otherwise reach the Earth's surface. This decrease in sunlight causes a drop in global temperatures and precipitation, with devastating consequences for agriculture. Potential causes of an ASRS include large volcanic eruptions, nuclear winter, and asteroid or comet impact (ALLFED , 2022). The impact of such events is likely to last for several years, even a decade, with global implications for agriculture and food security. According to certain researchers, in a severe nuclear winter scenario such as the one described, an estimated 75% of the world's population could starve to death (Xia et al., 2022). If the atmosphere were to collect 150 million tons of soot, it would cause a decrease in temperature ranging between 7ºC and 15ºC. This temperature drop would be accompanied by a reduction in sunlight and precipitation, leading to a collapse in caloric production. Specifically, caloric production would fall to 10%-20% of its current value. Some regions of the world appear to have better conditions for surviving an abrupt sunlight reduction scenario (ASRS). These include island nations like New Zealand or Australia (Boyd & Wilson, 2022) and continental countries such as Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay (Xia et al., 2022). After evaluating different countries in Latin America, we realized that Argentina is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of food, especially grains and oilseeds. Therefore, in the event of an ASRS, Argentina would play a crucial role in the distribution and food exportation, even if its production decreased during the scenario. It would still have greater food availability than other countries that would be more severely affected. Adapting the country's food systems quickly and effectively would make the difference between a national famine situation and producing sufficient, varied, and nutritious food with a surplus to export, thus avoiding a regional humanitarian crisis and a foreign refugee crisis. Considering the importance of Argentina's geographical location, it is essential for the government to actively participate in the development of contingency plans aimed at addressing possible threats in the region, and the creation of an interdepartmental working group is recommended to investigate the threat posed by an ASRS and how to deal with it. The strategic initiatives aim to contribute to the strengthening of preparedness and specific recommendations for its location. This report consists of 8 main recommendations, divided into communication and supp...

Craig Henry, US Industry Manager at Siemens, Intralogistics, joins The New Warehouse to discuss some takeaways from 2023 and what we can expect the rest of the year in terms of trends in warehouse technology. Siemens is a US-based engineering company that has invested in operational and informational technologies to create an automation ecosystem. Siemens is a leader in warehouse automation, having built out a team of business developers and control systems for conveyors, ASRS systems, and cybersecurity, among others. Be sure to tune in to hear insights from Craig and a fantastic story about reaping the benefits of automation.  All Business. No Boundaries.Welcome to All Business. No Boundaries, a collection of supply chain stories by DHL...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Follow us on LinkedIn here for more content.

by Robert L. Sumwalt It's no secret. When a flight crew's attention is diverted from the task of flying, the chance of error increases. Over the years there have been dozens of air carrier accidents that occurred when the crew diverted attention from the task at hand and became occupied with items totally unrelated to flying. Consequently, important things were missed. Things like setting the flaps prior to takeoff, or extending the landing gear before landing. Things like monitoring altitude on an instrument approach, or using engine anti-ice for takeoff during a blinding snow storm. In 1981 the FAA enacted FAR 121.542 and FAR 135.100 to help curb the number of these accidents. Commonly known as the "sterile cockpit rule," these regulations specifically prohibit crew member performance of non-essential duties or activities while the aircraft is involved in taxi, takeoff, landing, and all other flight operations conducted below 10,000 feet MSL, except cruise flight. (Click here to go to FAR 121.542 and 135.100 .) It's unrealistic to expect a crew to fly together for several days and never discuss anything except items related to flying the aircraft. In fact, experts have demonstrated that in order to be most effective, crews need to talk -- even if it is just merely "get to know you" sort of chat. The sterile cockpit rule is a good rule because it clearly defines when it is time to set aside non-essential activities and tend strictly to the task at hand -- that of safely operating the aircraft. In spite of the existence of the sterile cockpit rule over the past decade, pilots have continued to have accidents and serious incidents that perhaps could have been prevented. For the most part, disobeying the rule is not intentional. It just happens. But as this review shows, the consequences of non-compliance can be very serious. Truly, the sterile cockpit needs to be cleaned up. This reviewer used the ASRS database to find specific examples of problems related to non-compliance with the sterile cockpit rule. We carefully reviewed 63 reports that had been previously coded by analysts as having some relevance to the sterile cockpit rule. Here is a synopsis of the problems that we found that could be attributed to sterile cockpit violations:48% were altitude deviations 14% were course deviations 14% were runway transgressions 14% were general distractions with no specific adverse consequences 8% involved takeoffs or landings without clearance 2% involved near mid-air collisions due to inattention and distractions. The Culprits The way in which the sterile cockpit rule was broken in each report was tallied and analyzed. Some reports contained more than one culprit. Many of the reports contained acknowledgments like this: "If we [had] adhered to the sterile cockpit, this situation probably would not have occurred." (ACN 118974) Following are the four most common reasons for non-adherence to the sterile cockpit rule: Extraneous Conversation The most habitually cited offense was extraneous conversation between cockpit crew members. Cited one First Officer: "Although VMC on the approach, the new special weather was... [indefinite ceiling, 200 obscured, visibility 1-1/4 mile in ground fog], snow falling and some snow on the runway...I was flying and Captain viewing PIT stadium and various sights out the window, chatting incessantly...Captain then reviewed procedures for short ground roll on snow covered runways and returned to miscellaneous conversation." The crew believed that they then landed without contacting the tower and receiving landing clearance. After some serious soul searching, this reporter continued "...the potential for disaster scenarios should be apparent...The bottom line: lack of professionalism. Captain habitually rambled from push back to block-in through a four day trip. This was the first of two incidents on the same day...Below the line: lack of courage. F/O and F/E were not willing to ask the Captain to please shut up so we could fly the airplane." (ACN 102595) The Captain of an air carrier aircraft admits to conversation not pertinent to flying duties: "...Both the F/O and I became distracted because of a conversation that was started before the level-off. At 4300 feet our altitude alert system went off...Our sterile cockpit procedures should have eliminated this problem if properly followed." (ACN 168474) Five reports detailed extraneous conversation with jump seat riders. The ability to ride on an air carrier's jump seat is quite a valuable privilege, but it is important that the additional cockpit rider not be allowed to create distractions. A look at two of these reports: "While descending into a broken deck of clouds, unannounced traffic appeared at 12 o'clock and less than a mile, climbing up our descent path. In my best estimation we were on a collision course. I immediately, without hesitating, instinctively pushed the aircraft nose down and to the right to avoid impact. The Captain was engaged in a conversation with [somebody] on the jump seat." (ACN 167026) And in the other ASRS submission: "This very senior Captain was about to leave on a Scuba diving trip and talked nonstop to the female jump seat rider upon discovering she was also a diver...This [altitude deviation] could have been prevented entirely if this particular Captain...[had paid] attention to his job and observe[d] some approximation of the sterile cockpit below 10,000 feet." (ACN 119289) The connotation "extraneous conversation" does not always have to imply just those persons on board the aircraft. Look at how extraneous chatter with air traffic controllers introduced problems for these crews. Air traffic controllers, take notice: "We turned base to final. Tower talked about mutual acquaintances and local weather. On final, at about 2500 MSL, we realized we lined up for the wrong field...First mistake: getting involved in conversation with [the] Tower operator..." (ACN 108035) And in another incident: "At the outer marker...with thunderstorms in progress, reported wind shear and heavy rain ...the tower insisted on knowing if our gate was open. We told him we were too busy to find out, he persisted with claims of needing to know where to put us on the ground once we landed. We attempted once to try to contact the company but failed due to frequency congestion... We were distracted by the tower's request for non-pertinent info during the sterile period... This [practice]...(of the controller needing to know if a gate is open at the most intense and critical phase of flight) must not be continued. It is an unsafe practice and deters us from conducting a safe flight." (ACN 114244) Distractions from Flight Attendants Distractions caused by flight attendants visiting the cockpit or calling on the interphone were noted in almost one quarter of the reports in our data set. This was our second highest source of deviation from the sterile cockpit rule. "As aircraft approached Runway 18, Flight Attendant 'A' entered cockpit with coffee for the crew. Crew attention momentarily diverted...Aircraft penetrated hold line approximately six feet for Runway 18...Small single engine aircraft on final for Runway 18 was instructed to go around by Tower...Probable cause of this was short taxi distance to hold line and crew's interruption by [the] Flight Attendant." (ACN 149054) In another incident, the crew was surprised when they lined up with the wrong runway -- and doubly surprised when they noticed they were in an unplanned formation with a jet landing on the same runway! "...Flight Attendant came into the cockpit and asked what gate we were going into as we had a passenger with a wheelchair going to another flight...I advised approach we had our traffic [in sight]. Approach now cleared us for what I thought was a Runway 26L visual approach, call tower at the outer marker. As we proceeded to Runway 26L, which was the closest runway to our arrival side,..I looked over [at] my First Officer and out his side window and saw the [other jet] at our altitude, approximately 100 feet away...I'm sure that, with the Flight Attendant interruption, I heard what I expected to hear, 'cleared to the left runway.' " (ACN 98883) Non-Pertinent Radio Calls and PA Announcements Several reports we examined indicate that problems arose when non-pertinent company radio calls and PA announcements were made below 10,000 feet. Remember, below 10,000 feet if it's not directly related to flight safety, it's in violation with the sterile cockpit rule. "Beautiful day making approach into familiar station, Captain elects to make a PA announcement to passengers while flying the aircraft. Resulting distraction of the passenger announcement [caused us to over-shoot]... altitude 500 feet." (ACN 54741) While being vectored in a busy terminal area, the Captain in the following report called on the company radio frequency to notify maintenance about a minor cabin discrepancy. As the reporter soon discovered, his absence from the ATC frequency caused an overload with his First Officer. Several ATC radio calls were missed. The controller growled a little, they lost their landing sequence, and the pilot's pride was hurt. But a valuable lesson was also learned. "...My thinking, however irresponsible it was, was that I should call maintenance with this item to save us time on the ground...I realize that the incident and this report is the result of very poor cockpit management on my part...It was most unwise and unfair of me to put the work load I did on that Controller and the First Officer...I hope I have learned the importance of giving my undivided attention to Approach Control, as opposed to reporting maintenance items [while flying below 10,000 feet]." (ACN 92145) Sight-seeing Nowhere does Webster's define "sight-seeing" as an activity that is essential to the safe operation of aircraft. When sight-seeing is conducted by flight crew members below 10,000 feet, not only is it potentially dangerous, but it is illegal, as well. Two reports demonstrated that a cockpit full of sight-seeing crew members is an ASRS report looking for a place to happen -- possibly even an accident. "Assigned the PORTE SID from SFO. I missed the 4 DME turn point due to preoccupation with a [special purpose aircraft] below and to our right, landing at NAS Alameda. The Captain (flying) missed it too...Bay Departure queried us and advised us to maintain visual separation from [another aircraft] off OAK, paralleling us below and about 2 miles to the right. Preoccupation with the visual environment caused us to neglect the IFR procedure." (ACN 189397) In another incident report: "...Descending through 5000 feet to my assigned altitude of 4000 feet. The Captain discontinued his running commentary of the sights...to state that we were only cleared to 6000 feet." (ACN 83932) Recommendations and Considerations The sterile cockpit rule was designed to help minimize many of the problems that we just annotated. Judging from these reports, a safer operation can be achieved by simply abiding by the rule's guidelines. In the Beginning A good time to establish the desire to maintain a sterile cockpit environment is before beginning a trip. In briefing cockpit and cabin crew members the captain can politely say, "I think the sterile cockpit rule is really important, so we'll adhere to it. Okay?" Setting the Standards During the preflight briefing the captain should also inform the flight attendants how they can determine if the flight is above or below 10,000 feet. Many companies have already established procedures for this, such as a "10,000 foot PA announcement," or a call to the flight attendants on the interphone. However, these procedures require one crew member to be "out of the loop." And as evidenced by literally thousands of ASRS reports, the potential for problems (such as misunderstood clearances and altitude deviations) increases when a crew member is out of the loop. Some airlines have installed a cockpit-controlled "sterile cockpit light" that can be illuminated when descending below 10,000 feet and extinguished when climbing above 10,000 feet. For those who develop company procedures, consideration should be given to developing something that doesn't create its own set of distractions. With the increased use of two-crew member cockpits this consideration is increasingly important. Unexpected Entry Unexpected calls or cockpit entry by flight attendants during the sterile cockpit period can be distracting and potentially dangerous. It is recommended that the Captain, during the pre-departure crew briefing, emphasize the importance of the sterile cockpit rule and request that flight attendant calls or entry during this time be undertaken only for reasons of great urgency. As one reporter resolves: "The next time a flight attendant enters a sterile cockpit, I will immediately ask if there is an emergency." (ACN 109249) High Altitude Airports Another reporter offered a good suggestion involving high elevation airports, where 10,000 feet MSL for the sterile cockpit boundary may be too low. "The First Officer and myself were involved in a conversation with the company pilot riding jump seat. Although I subscribe to the sterile cockpit rule below 10,000 feet, I failed to realize that, due to Denver's high field elevation, 17,000 feet MSL would have [been] a more appropriate time to discontinue our conversation and be sure that our affairs were in order...Unfortunately, because of our conversation, I failed to slow to 250 knots until passing Kiowa...The main reason I am filing this report is that I was habitually using 10,000 feet MSL for focusing my attention on the terminal/approach procedure and maintaining a sterile cockpit. A better method would certainly be 10,000 feet AGL or 40 to 50 miles from destination." (ACN 65327) Low Altitude Flight This reporter, a commuter pilot who often has cruise altitudes below 10,000 feet MSL, offers a similar worthwhile suggestion following an altitude deviation. "I believe this situation occurred because our cruise altitude was 8000 feet, and we were accustomed to conversation and other activities along the route and were not observing the 'sterile cockpit' environment. Would suggest that, in these flight circumstances where cruise altitude is less than 10,000 feet, crews make a specific DME mileage their beginning for 'total concentration-sterile cockpit' procedures." (ACN 173707) No person about to undergo major surgery would think too kindly of the surgical team who failed to sterilize themselves and their operating instruments before the operation. After a series of air carrier accidents and serious incidents, the traveling public feels the same way about their crew members. Keep the sterile cockpit "clean." Your fellow crew members and passengers are hoping that you will.