Podcasts about automatons

SAMPLER & SANS REPROCHES PodcastPlaylist N° 1357 – 10 Mars 2025 EBM – DARKTECHNO – INDUS – SYNTHOP & RELATED MUSIC Live every Two Mondays on GALAXIE RADIO 95.3FM www.galaxieradio.fr (DAB+ IOS/ANDROID APP) [ Top Of The Week : ENCEPHALON « Automaton All Along » (Art Of Fact Records) ] ENCEPHALON « The Last Day at The Institute » DIG Album : Automaton All Along (Art Of Fact Records / Looters) KRIEG-B « King Of Emptiness » DIG Album : War Drum's Resonance (Emmo.Biz Records) ATTRITION « The Switch (DIGITAL MURDER by MARTINÉ) » DIG EP : A Permanent View ? (Two Gods) IMMINENT « No More Chain Gain » DIG EP : Fear No More (with THOROFON) (Ant-Zen) HUMAN VAULT "Slithering Visions" DIG Album : Where Gods Die (Aliens Productions) GAPING CHASM « Darkness drops again (Radio version) » DIG Album : Retrospective (Aliens Productions) OTTOMAN GRÜW "Cold Ooze, So Close To Life" DIG Album: Womb (X-IMG) MAJESTOLUXE "Humanity Is Vile (feat. J△3 sEUQCAJ)" DIG EP: Stolid State (Icons Creating Evil Art) EN ESCH "Wahrhaftige Täuschung" DIG Album: Dance Hall Putsch (Give/Take) LUCIA CIFARELLI "High On You" DIG Album : No God Here (Autoproduction) FIRST AID TECH "Haute Tension (Man+Machine Remix)" DIG Album: First Aid Tech (Alfa Matrix) AZOTEMENTAL « Maldito Humano » dig album : Curare (Autoproduction) CLOCK SERUM « Trench » DIG EP : Contrast (Synthicide) DIE SELEKTION "Was übrig Bleibt" DIG : Zeuge Aus Lichts (Club Edits) (Der Katalog) HACKITT "Fir For Purpose" DIG Album: Formless (Autoproduction) ENCEPHALON « Illusions» DIG Album : Automaton All Along (Art Of Fact Records / Looters) STRONG PRODUCT « Лучший вид » DIG Album : IV (Autoproduction) CRUSH OF SOULS « Cult Of Two » DIG Album : Lézire (AVANT ! Records) KONTRAVOID "Losing Game (NORMAL BIAS Remix)" DIG Single: Losing Game Remixes (Art Of Fact Records) BLACK DOT "Losing Game" DIG EP: Love At Glance (Italo Moderni) CLAN OF XYMOX "Blood Of Christ (SCHONWALD Remix)" DIG EP: Blood Of Christ (Metropolis) EMMON "Reconstruction" DIG Album : RECON (Icons Creating Evil Art) PROMO THANKS TO : ART OF FACT RECORDS / LOOTERS (Sarah), KRIEG-B (Dominique Lallement & Benoit Buyse), UTM MUSIC GROUP (Michel), ANT-ZEN (Stefan ALt), ALIENS PRODUCTIONS (Peter Ryby), J△3 sEUQCAJ for his featuring with MAJESOTLUXE, AZOTEMNETAL (Israel Gomez Larios), AVANT! RECORDS (Andrea), PODCAST:YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@SamplerEtSansReprochesYOUTUBE CHANNEL – NON STOP MUSIC -MIX ONLY + LIVE & INTERVIEWS REPORTS ITUNES :https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/sampler-sans-reproches/id1511413205 MIXCLOUD : https://www.mixcloud.com/SetSRradio/PODCLOUD :https://podcloud.fr/studio/podcasts/sampler-et-sans-reproches DEEZER :https://www.deezer.com/fr/show/1181282 GALAXIE RADIO http://galaxieradio.fr/ go to replay Sampler & Sans ReprochesAMAZON MUSIC https://music.amazon.fr/podcasts/9718c2fe-d841-4339-a3e5-82c31d018ed7/SAMPLER-SANS-REPROCHESHEARTHIS https://hearthis.at/sampler-sans-reproches/ ARCHIVE.ORG https://archive.org/download/1357-10032025-320/1357-10032025-320.mp3

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Pathfinder 2E: Guns & Gears Remastered is here, proving once and for all that the best way to balance a game is by strapping explosives to your boots, firing an elephant gun from horseback, and praying Overdrive doesn't betray you. Guns & Gears Remastered is bringing more chaos than a malfunctioning automaton with a loaded musket. The RPGBOT crew dives into the madness, covering everything from gadget-wielding Inventors to Gunslingers finally getting the respect they deserve. Highlights include: Overdrive no longer punishing you for trying Firearms with enough kickback to send you into the next campaign setting The Harmona gun, because apparently, we needed a weapon specifically for hunting elephants Gadget Skates and Blast Boots proving that fashion and explosions CAN mix A technological wheelchair, making combat both more inclusive and way more stylish If you like high-speed chases, overly complicated weaponry, and questioning whether all of this is actually balanced (spoiler: it is, but barely), you need to check this out. Saddle up, grab your gnome amalgam musket, and prepare for the most mechanically unhinged ride in Pathfinder history. Links Guns and Gears Remastered (affiliate link) Guns and Gears Review from the RPGBOT.Podcast Episode Summary Welcome to the wild world of Guns & Gears Remastered, where firearms meet finely tuned mechanical madness. The hosts take a deep dive into the updated Inventor and Gunslinger classes, the Automaton ancestry, and the fallout from the OGL fiasco that led to the Pathfinder Remaster. Expect heated discussions on whether all weapons are viable (spoiler: yes, but also no), how Overdrive is now slightly less heartbreaking, and why the Harmona gun is just excessive (unless you're an elephant, then it's terrifying). The crew also explores the absurdity of gadgets, gizmos, and gloriously impractical firearms, questioning just how many springs, cogs, and explosives one character really needs. The answer is always more. The episode also highlights the introduction of a technological wheelchair, making combat more accessible and proving that even in a world of magic and mayhem, inclusivity matters. So grab your gnome amalgam musket, strap on your Gadget Skates, and get ready for a mechanically enhanced ride through Pathfinder's most ridiculous (but undeniably fun) rulebook. Key Takeaways Inventors Gonna Invent – The Inventor class is all about making wild contraptions and hitting things with them. Who needs spells when you have gadgets? Slingers Get Some Love – The Gunslinger class gets a well-deserved glow-up, proving that gunpowder and class mechanics can mix well. Overdrive Wins, Even on Failure – Now players still get a minor bonus even when their roll goes horribly wrong. Automatons Are Steampunk Terminators – The Automaton ancestry lets players live their best robotic medieval fantasy dreams. OGL Fiasco Leads to a Pathfinder Remaster – The fallout from the licensing mess led to this refined edition. No new content, just streamlined and improved mechanics. Gadgets Are Not Gizmos – They are mechanical consumables with distinct rules, and the difference may or may not confuse players forever. Ridiculous But Effective – Blast Boots, Gadget Skates, and absurd firearm traits add both strategy and pure chaos to combat. Harmona Gun is Overkill in a Barrel – A gun designed specifically for hunting elephants, with a massive 1d10 damage die, because apparently subtlety is overrated. Mount Up or Brace for Recoil – Firing certain firearms on horseback cancels out their kickback penalty, making mounts the unsung heroes of gunfighting. Firearms Have Range and Quirks – Scatter blasts, kickback mechanics, and fatal aim traits introduce both tactical depth and comic relief. Vehicles and Combat Drivers Expand the Game – High-speed chases and mechanized warfare are now part of the Pathfinder experience. Technological Wheelchair Brings Inclusivity – One of the most impactful additions, ensuring that mobility aids can be just as powerful as any warhorse. Pathfinder Embraces Maximum Absurdity – The Guns & Gears book (and this episode) prove that the best RPGs allow players to embrace the fun, the chaos, and the sheer unpredictability of a well-placed gadget. Guns & Gears Remastered is an absolute blast. Whether you're an engineer of doom, a sharpshooter with a flair for the dramatic, or just someone who wants to ride into battle on a mechanical unicycle, this book has something for you. Now go forth and build the most impractical, over-engineered character imaginable. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Pathfinder 2E: Guns & Gears Remastered is here, proving once and for all that the best way to balance a game is by strapping explosives to your boots, firing an elephant gun from horseback, and praying Overdrive doesn't betray you. Guns & Gears Remastered is bringing more chaos than a malfunctioning automaton with a loaded musket. The RPGBOT crew dives into the madness, covering everything from gadget-wielding Inventors to Gunslingers finally getting the respect they deserve. Highlights include: Overdrive no longer punishing you for trying Firearms with enough kickback to send you into the next campaign setting The Harmona gun, because apparently, we needed a weapon specifically for hunting elephants Gadget Skates and Blast Boots proving that fashion and explosions CAN mix A technological wheelchair, making combat both more inclusive and way more stylish If you like high-speed chases, overly complicated weaponry, and questioning whether all of this is actually balanced (spoiler: it is, but barely), you need to check this out. Saddle up, grab your gnome amalgam musket, and prepare for the most mechanically unhinged ride in Pathfinder history. Links Guns and Gears Remastered (affiliate link) Guns and Gears Review from the RPGBOT.Podcast Episode Summary Welcome to the wild world of Guns & Gears Remastered, where firearms meet finely tuned mechanical madness. The hosts take a deep dive into the updated Inventor and Gunslinger classes, the Automaton ancestry, and the fallout from the OGL fiasco that led to the Pathfinder Remaster. Expect heated discussions on whether all weapons are viable (spoiler: yes, but also no), how Overdrive is now slightly less heartbreaking, and why the Harmona gun is just excessive (unless you're an elephant, then it's terrifying). The crew also explores the absurdity of gadgets, gizmos, and gloriously impractical firearms, questioning just how many springs, cogs, and explosives one character really needs. The answer is always more. The episode also highlights the introduction of a technological wheelchair, making combat more accessible and proving that even in a world of magic and mayhem, inclusivity matters. So grab your gnome amalgam musket, strap on your Gadget Skates, and get ready for a mechanically enhanced ride through Pathfinder's most ridiculous (but undeniably fun) rulebook. Key Takeaways Inventors Gonna Invent – The Inventor class is all about making wild contraptions and hitting things with them. Who needs spells when you have gadgets? Slingers Get Some Love – The Gunslinger class gets a well-deserved glow-up, proving that gunpowder and class mechanics can mix well. Overdrive Wins, Even on Failure – Now players still get a minor bonus even when their roll goes horribly wrong. Automatons Are Steampunk Terminators – The Automaton ancestry lets players live their best robotic medieval fantasy dreams. OGL Fiasco Leads to a Pathfinder Remaster – The fallout from the licensing mess led to this refined edition. No new content, just streamlined and improved mechanics. Gadgets Are Not Gizmos – They are mechanical consumables with distinct rules, and the difference may or may not confuse players forever. Ridiculous But Effective – Blast Boots, Gadget Skates, and absurd firearm traits add both strategy and pure chaos to combat. Harmona Gun is Overkill in a Barrel – A gun designed specifically for hunting elephants, with a massive 1d10 damage die, because apparently subtlety is overrated. Mount Up or Brace for Recoil – Firing certain firearms on horseback cancels out their kickback penalty, making mounts the unsung heroes of gunfighting. Firearms Have Range and Quirks – Scatter blasts, kickback mechanics, and fatal aim traits introduce both tactical depth and comic relief. Vehicles and Combat Drivers Expand the Game – High-speed chases and mechanized warfare are now part of the Pathfinder experience. Technological Wheelchair Brings Inclusivity – One of the most impactful additions, ensuring that mobility aids can be just as powerful as any warhorse. Pathfinder Embraces Maximum Absurdity – The Guns & Gears book (and this episode) prove that the best RPGs allow players to embrace the fun, the chaos, and the sheer unpredictability of a well-placed gadget. Guns & Gears Remastered is an absolute blast. Whether you're an engineer of doom, a sharpshooter with a flair for the dramatic, or just someone who wants to ride into battle on a mechanical unicycle, this book has something for you. Now go forth and build the most impractical, over-engineered character imaginable. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

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Miracles and Machines: A Sixteenth-Century Automaton and Its Legend (Getty Publications, 2023) tells the singular story of an uncanny, rare object at the cusp of art and science: a 450-year-old automaton known as “the monk.” The walking, gesticulating figure of a friar, in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, is among the earliest extant ancestors of the self-propelled robot. According to legend connected to the court of Philip II of Spain, the monk represents a portrait of Diego de Alcalá, a humble Franciscan lay brother whose holy corpse was said to be agent to the miraculous cure of Spain's crown prince as he lay dying in 1562. In tracking the origins of the monk and its legend, the authors visited archives, libraries, and museums across the United States and Europe, probing the paradox of a mechanical object performing an apparently spiritual act. They identified seven kindred automata from the same period, which, they argue, form a paradigmatic class of walking “prime movers,” unprecedented in their combination of visual and functional realism. While most of the literature on automata focuses on the Enlightenment, this enthralling narrative journeys back to the late Renaissance, when clockwork machinery was entirely new, foretelling the evolution of artificial life to come. Elizabeth King, a sculptor and writer, is professor emerita of sculpture and extended media at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond. W. David Todd is associate curator emeritus and former conservator of timekeeping at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. Lauren Fonto is a Master's student in the program Heritage and Cultural Sciences: Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is also a collections management intern in the public sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Miracles and Machines: A Sixteenth-Century Automaton and Its Legend (Getty Publications, 2023) tells the singular story of an uncanny, rare object at the cusp of art and science: a 450-year-old automaton known as “the monk.” The walking, gesticulating figure of a friar, in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, is among the earliest extant ancestors of the self-propelled robot. According to legend connected to the court of Philip II of Spain, the monk represents a portrait of Diego de Alcalá, a humble Franciscan lay brother whose holy corpse was said to be agent to the miraculous cure of Spain's crown prince as he lay dying in 1562. In tracking the origins of the monk and its legend, the authors visited archives, libraries, and museums across the United States and Europe, probing the paradox of a mechanical object performing an apparently spiritual act. They identified seven kindred automata from the same period, which, they argue, form a paradigmatic class of walking “prime movers,” unprecedented in their combination of visual and functional realism. While most of the literature on automata focuses on the Enlightenment, this enthralling narrative journeys back to the late Renaissance, when clockwork machinery was entirely new, foretelling the evolution of artificial life to come. Elizabeth King, a sculptor and writer, is professor emerita of sculpture and extended media at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond. W. David Todd is associate curator emeritus and former conservator of timekeeping at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. Lauren Fonto is a Master's student in the program Heritage and Cultural Sciences: Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is also a collections management intern in the public sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Miracles and Machines: A Sixteenth-Century Automaton and Its Legend (Getty Publications, 2023) tells the singular story of an uncanny, rare object at the cusp of art and science: a 450-year-old automaton known as “the monk.” The walking, gesticulating figure of a friar, in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, is among the earliest extant ancestors of the self-propelled robot. According to legend connected to the court of Philip II of Spain, the monk represents a portrait of Diego de Alcalá, a humble Franciscan lay brother whose holy corpse was said to be agent to the miraculous cure of Spain's crown prince as he lay dying in 1562. In tracking the origins of the monk and its legend, the authors visited archives, libraries, and museums across the United States and Europe, probing the paradox of a mechanical object performing an apparently spiritual act. They identified seven kindred automata from the same period, which, they argue, form a paradigmatic class of walking “prime movers,” unprecedented in their combination of visual and functional realism. While most of the literature on automata focuses on the Enlightenment, this enthralling narrative journeys back to the late Renaissance, when clockwork machinery was entirely new, foretelling the evolution of artificial life to come. Elizabeth King, a sculptor and writer, is professor emerita of sculpture and extended media at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond. W. David Todd is associate curator emeritus and former conservator of timekeeping at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. Lauren Fonto is a Master's student in the program Heritage and Cultural Sciences: Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is also a collections management intern in the public sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miracles and Machines: A Sixteenth-Century Automaton and Its Legend (Getty Publications, 2023) tells the singular story of an uncanny, rare object at the cusp of art and science: a 450-year-old automaton known as “the monk.” The walking, gesticulating figure of a friar, in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, is among the earliest extant ancestors of the self-propelled robot. According to legend connected to the court of Philip II of Spain, the monk represents a portrait of Diego de Alcalá, a humble Franciscan lay brother whose holy corpse was said to be agent to the miraculous cure of Spain's crown prince as he lay dying in 1562. In tracking the origins of the monk and its legend, the authors visited archives, libraries, and museums across the United States and Europe, probing the paradox of a mechanical object performing an apparently spiritual act. They identified seven kindred automata from the same period, which, they argue, form a paradigmatic class of walking “prime movers,” unprecedented in their combination of visual and functional realism. While most of the literature on automata focuses on the Enlightenment, this enthralling narrative journeys back to the late Renaissance, when clockwork machinery was entirely new, foretelling the evolution of artificial life to come. Elizabeth King, a sculptor and writer, is professor emerita of sculpture and extended media at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond. W. David Todd is associate curator emeritus and former conservator of timekeeping at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. Lauren Fonto is a Master's student in the program Heritage and Cultural Sciences: Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is also a collections management intern in the public sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art

Miracles and Machines: A Sixteenth-Century Automaton and Its Legend (Getty Publications, 2023) tells the singular story of an uncanny, rare object at the cusp of art and science: a 450-year-old automaton known as “the monk.” The walking, gesticulating figure of a friar, in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, is among the earliest extant ancestors of the self-propelled robot. According to legend connected to the court of Philip II of Spain, the monk represents a portrait of Diego de Alcalá, a humble Franciscan lay brother whose holy corpse was said to be agent to the miraculous cure of Spain's crown prince as he lay dying in 1562. In tracking the origins of the monk and its legend, the authors visited archives, libraries, and museums across the United States and Europe, probing the paradox of a mechanical object performing an apparently spiritual act. They identified seven kindred automata from the same period, which, they argue, form a paradigmatic class of walking “prime movers,” unprecedented in their combination of visual and functional realism. While most of the literature on automata focuses on the Enlightenment, this enthralling narrative journeys back to the late Renaissance, when clockwork machinery was entirely new, foretelling the evolution of artificial life to come. Elizabeth King, a sculptor and writer, is professor emerita of sculpture and extended media at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond. W. David Todd is associate curator emeritus and former conservator of timekeeping at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. Lauren Fonto is a Master's student in the program Heritage and Cultural Sciences: Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is also a collections management intern in the public sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

Miracles and Machines: A Sixteenth-Century Automaton and Its Legend (Getty Publications, 2023) tells the singular story of an uncanny, rare object at the cusp of art and science: a 450-year-old automaton known as “the monk.” The walking, gesticulating figure of a friar, in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, is among the earliest extant ancestors of the self-propelled robot. According to legend connected to the court of Philip II of Spain, the monk represents a portrait of Diego de Alcalá, a humble Franciscan lay brother whose holy corpse was said to be agent to the miraculous cure of Spain's crown prince as he lay dying in 1562. In tracking the origins of the monk and its legend, the authors visited archives, libraries, and museums across the United States and Europe, probing the paradox of a mechanical object performing an apparently spiritual act. They identified seven kindred automata from the same period, which, they argue, form a paradigmatic class of walking “prime movers,” unprecedented in their combination of visual and functional realism. While most of the literature on automata focuses on the Enlightenment, this enthralling narrative journeys back to the late Renaissance, when clockwork machinery was entirely new, foretelling the evolution of artificial life to come. Elizabeth King, a sculptor and writer, is professor emerita of sculpture and extended media at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond. W. David Todd is associate curator emeritus and former conservator of timekeeping at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. Lauren Fonto is a Master's student in the program Heritage and Cultural Sciences: Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is also a collections management intern in the public sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

Miracles and Machines: A Sixteenth-Century Automaton and Its Legend (Getty Publications, 2023) tells the singular story of an uncanny, rare object at the cusp of art and science: a 450-year-old automaton known as “the monk.” The walking, gesticulating figure of a friar, in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, is among the earliest extant ancestors of the self-propelled robot. According to legend connected to the court of Philip II of Spain, the monk represents a portrait of Diego de Alcalá, a humble Franciscan lay brother whose holy corpse was said to be agent to the miraculous cure of Spain's crown prince as he lay dying in 1562. In tracking the origins of the monk and its legend, the authors visited archives, libraries, and museums across the United States and Europe, probing the paradox of a mechanical object performing an apparently spiritual act. They identified seven kindred automata from the same period, which, they argue, form a paradigmatic class of walking “prime movers,” unprecedented in their combination of visual and functional realism. While most of the literature on automata focuses on the Enlightenment, this enthralling narrative journeys back to the late Renaissance, when clockwork machinery was entirely new, foretelling the evolution of artificial life to come. Elizabeth King, a sculptor and writer, is professor emerita of sculpture and extended media at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond. W. David Todd is associate curator emeritus and former conservator of timekeeping at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. Lauren Fonto is a Master's student in the program Heritage and Cultural Sciences: Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is also a collections management intern in the public sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miracles and Machines: A Sixteenth-Century Automaton and Its Legend (Getty Publications, 2023) tells the singular story of an uncanny, rare object at the cusp of art and science: a 450-year-old automaton known as “the monk.” The walking, gesticulating figure of a friar, in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, is among the earliest extant ancestors of the self-propelled robot. According to legend connected to the court of Philip II of Spain, the monk represents a portrait of Diego de Alcalá, a humble Franciscan lay brother whose holy corpse was said to be agent to the miraculous cure of Spain's crown prince as he lay dying in 1562. In tracking the origins of the monk and its legend, the authors visited archives, libraries, and museums across the United States and Europe, probing the paradox of a mechanical object performing an apparently spiritual act. They identified seven kindred automata from the same period, which, they argue, form a paradigmatic class of walking “prime movers,” unprecedented in their combination of visual and functional realism. While most of the literature on automata focuses on the Enlightenment, this enthralling narrative journeys back to the late Renaissance, when clockwork machinery was entirely new, foretelling the evolution of artificial life to come. Elizabeth King, a sculptor and writer, is professor emerita of sculpture and extended media at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond. W. David Todd is associate curator emeritus and former conservator of timekeeping at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. Lauren Fonto is a Master's student in the program Heritage and Cultural Sciences: Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is also a collections management intern in the public sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/technology

“Automatons do not have bugs, Kate Walker. They simply display functional idiosyncracies.” In the aftermath of the golden age of graphic adventure games, the early 2000s offered plenty of ammunition for those who declared the genre to be dead. Microids was intent on changing the narrative when it released spiritual successor to cult-hit Amerzone, Syberia.  Chris Worthington, James, Michiel and Tony ask themselves if it was successful.  http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_649.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Main Theme by Dimitri Bodiansky/Nicolas Varley2. Black Eyes by Helena Romanski/Nicholas Varley/Dimitri Bodiansky/Inon Zur edited by Jay TaylorYou can support Cane and Rinse and in return receive an often extended version of the podcast four weeks early, along with exclusive podcasts, if you subscribe to our Patreon for the minimum of $2 per month (+VAT).  Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read on the podcast? Then venture over to our forum and check out the list of upcoming games we're covering. Whilst there you can join in the conversations with our friendly community in discussing all things relating to videogames, along with lots of other stuff too. Sound good? Then come and say hello at The Cane and Rinse forum

Lords: * Alexander * Hallie Topics: * Making AI drunk * Alexander's name generator, rehosted: http://twinbeard.com/names/ * How Star Wars being bought Disney is basically the same thing as the Roman Empire converting to Christianity * Electromagnetism * Super Bon Bon (according to Google search) * https://www.google.com/search?q=super+bon+bon+lyrics * Using flow theory and Kubler Ross grief to drive learning systems * Animals you want to pet, but cannot. Microtopics: * A Game Called Anomaly. * A tarot-based GM-less storytelling game about a sinister organization investigating a supernatural The KGB (not that one) * Deliberately lo-fi neural nets. * Real to less-real name sliders. * What Jamden Ovenson is up to these days. * Cranking the tipsy slider all way up. * anomaly. * Things humans can do with new tools. * Setting desired and undesired objectives for your learning designers. * Learning to speak as many languages as possible so that Godzilla does not rise from the briny deep. * Refusing to let the AI drive the bus. * A very big json dump. * The Mac Mini in your closet that runs your witch's familiars. * Things that are obvious to you but not to anyone else. * Cool apocryphal acts, bro. * Getting into Christ before it was cool. * Decanonizing anything that doesn't serve your power interests. * Bible/Star Wars crossover fan fiction. * Once you eat the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, forever will it dominate your destiny. * Metals that can be turned into a magnet. * Where to even start with spin? * Whether protons are physical objects. * The language of perceiving the world. * Reading a poem about quantum physics. * Finally understanding the mathematics of love so you can ditch the love poetry and find the best lovers in the math department. * Which types of quark are super effective against other types of quark. * Why they call it electromagnetism. * But what about the Bullet Galaxies? * Weakly-interactive massive particles, or WIMPs. * Another particle that we thought up. * Microphones not picking up your tinnitus. * Extremely slow and old neutrinos. * Cosmic Microwave Background Average Frame of Reference. * The Soul Coughing cadence. * A poem, but it's performed in a certain rhythm. Some white guy should invent that and take credit for it. * Song Meanings Blog Dot Com. * Helping drive exploration of new ideas. * Making a name generator so bad that nobody uses it more than once. * Patterns and responses that characterize human behavior. * Grief as a mechanism to address overfitting in the human learning model. * The Parable of the Spandrel. * Possibilities that are more probable than Godzilla having eaten your house. * Depression as a way to just sit there. * Automatons with anxiety. * Entering random Game Genie codes into your neural net. * Wanting to pet a service dog because he's the best boy. * Service dogs having their own service dogs, recursively all the way down. * A chicken named Regular Expressions, or Reggie for short. * Digging in anything that looks diggable. * Being desperately confused by objects that you can see through but not walk through. * Ways to not get tricked by yourself or others.

On this shapeshifting episode of Earthling Entertainment, Joe & Ryan tell you everything you could ever want to know about the “SkinWalkers”! Then, there are strange things happening in the skies! Weird streaks & unexplained orbs bring the UFO phenomenon back into discussion.What Simpsons alum is saying goodbye to the show? Which fast food restaurant is getting into the scented candle game? Enjoy the original audio drama short “The Hermit & the Automatons”. All this and more on this week's Earthling Entertainment!

Welcome back as we go live from the Galactic Warfront! We bring you some tips on dealing with Automatons and discuss the game in real time. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ZRbMhzwMHK  Our Stats from the second game. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LehJhJjzaorH7uWvYpx5l9QCotlk03n6/view?usp=sharing Golden Joystick Awards: https://www.gamesradar.com/goldenjoystickawards/ Crossover "Not Happening" https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/xbox-helldivers-2-port-not-happening-playstation-ps5/ 10 Tips for Bot Divers:https://fandomwire.com/helldivers-2-veteran-drops-10-golden-rules-for-all-bot-divers/ PUBG Top-Down Shooter: https://gamerant.com/pubg-studios-project-arc-opposite-helldivers-2-top-down-shooter/

The party returns to the Yargish War Camp, and plan to siege Yargish and free it from the Automaton threat.

Feeling bogged down by manual processes? What if custom software could save you time and money?In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Dustin DeVries.  As the CTO and Co-Founder of Caffeine Interactive Technologies, Dustin brings over two decades of software development expertise and a passion for helping businesses thrive. Caffeine Interactive Technologies focus on building web and mobile apps for businesses.Join us as we delve into the world of strategical business planning and architecture.Discover the secrets behind successful software implementations and learn how Dustin's agency, Caffeine Interactive Technologies, ensures that strategies and architectures are designed to measure success effectively. We'll explore real-life examples of projects Dustin has worked on, showcasing the power of well-planned technology solutions.Could your business benefit from custom software? Let's explore the possibilities! Check this out!Show Links: Caffeine Interactive Technologies Website: https://caffeineinteractive.com/Dustin DeVries on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinbdevries/Book a call with Michelle: https://go.appointmentcore.com/book/IcFD4cGJoin our Facebook group for business owners to get help or help other business owners! The Business Ownership Group - Secrets to Scaling: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessownershipsecretstoscalingLooking to scale your business? Get free gifts here to help you on your way: https://www.awarenessstrategies.com/

I see that you have a penchant for reading episode descriptions, do you? That was never my bag, but I respect the hustle. Automatons separate our Darknet Drifters from their departure. With the stash in hand and sirens sounding throughout the syndicate of circuitry, how is the crew going to escape? Pull out your fork and knife because we are serving up heaps of Murphy Slaw. We release new episodes every Wednesday morning! If you want more content from us consider supporting us on Patreon! Please provide any feedback to warplordspod@gmail.com, or Reach out to us on Twitter! We want to hear from you! Warp Lords is a product of Bandit Gang Entertainment, and the game is used with their permission. Buy the game, take the ride! Buy/Download Warp Lords Here Follow our Sosh-Meds! Warp Lords Podcast Tweeter: @WarpLordsPod Warp Lords Tweeter: @Warplords Warp Lords Facebook: Warp Lords Warp Lords Podcast Patreon: Demand an apology Warp Lords Podcast Tik Tok: @warplordspodcast Credits: GM (Fate Core by Evil Hat Productions): Jared Cryan Hugo Boss: Mike Danger Vautour Grudge: Devin Malinowski Jeff Bez-OS: Graham Banas Music: Jared Cryan Editing: Jared Cryan Art: Mike "Danger" Vautour If you like what you heard, then please spread the word. Any characters, items, animals, blob monsters, trees, instruments, bad voices, manic lawyers, power tools, pocket pickles or shitty jokes that bear resemblance to another intellectual property or otherwise non-original content are used in parody or satire or other harmless ways and are in no way related to or a depiction of another subject in or around reality. This is a silly podcast with silly people, and is not intended to be taken seriously by anyone in any way.

Our pal Buddy Fazio joins Precious D for a truly wretched piece of garbage. We apologize.

This week we talk almost EXCLUSIVELY Battlegrounds... but in the way that only Blizzlet can. Have you ever wondered how to both buff and nerf ancestral automatons? We figured it out.  Logo Created By: Nate Wolfe. Modifications by Gingersaurous Theme Song By: Se7enist. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5kmsQa4jBfiUwWLqOp64GX? You can buy merch here: https://blizzlet.myspreadshop.com/all

This month's Nightmare Short Shots episode features "Automaton Boy" by Sara S. Messenger (© 2024 by Sara S. Messenger) and "Phantom Taste of Apricot on My Tongue" by Richard Leis (© 2024 by Richard Leis), both narrated by Paul Boehmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Two creators. Two Kickstarters. Two careers in the spotlight as Steve Bryant and Dave Dwonch join in their first podcast together to share insights on their new projects. Listen in as they discuss and compare aspects of their craft, their evolving process, convention stories, future plans and more as well as talking up their two new Kickstarter campaigns: Undead or Alive by Bryant, Jason Millet & Patrick McEvoy and The Automaton by Dwonch, Santi Guillen & Arnaldo Robles. (1:30:41)

Time to once again catch up with an old friend with a new project to promote! Ian sits down with Dave Dwonch, whose Kickstarter campaign for his all-ages Disney/Pixar inspired murder mystery book (words you don’t get to say very often but it’s totally true), The Automaton, is currently underway! Ian and Dave discuss the … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 220: Dave Dwonch & The Automaton →

Questions: Do narcissists come back after final discard? How did you get over being discarded by your partner? How do you respond to being discarded? What is the discard phase in a relationship? 1. What connections can be drawn between mismanaged anxiety, devaluation and discard? Is the relationship between neuroticism (irrational anxiety) and the devaluation stage proportionate? 2. Do securely attached people discard others? Could you argue that securely attached people enact better “soundries” creating a buffer to consistent devaluation and thus discard? 3. Is the ability to discard others without remorse a symptom of having dealt with worthiness wounds, betrayal and/or abandonment trauma? 4. How does the response of a securely attached person in the discard phase differ from that of an insecurely attached individual? 5. Can someone be justifiable discarded? Does having an insecure attachment style lessen the likelihood that the choice to discard someone was the right thing to do? What does it mean to be discarded by a narcissist? What does a narcissist say when they discard you? Why does a narcissist contact you after discarding you? How can I get a narcissist to speak to me after they have discarded me? Why do narcissists like to keep track of the person that they've discarded? What are the signs of being discarded by a narcissist? Why are narcissists so pissed off and hateful towards the one they discarded? How do I quickly get over the anger & bitterness from being discarded by a narcissist? * What psychological impact does being discarded by a partner have on a person? * Is being discarded in a relationship a form of emotional abuse? * How does being discarded by a partner affect one's self-esteem and sense of self-worth? * Can being discarded in a relationship lead to long-term emotional trauma? * Why do some people find it difficult to move on after being discarded by a partner? * What coping mechanisms can help someone heal from the pain of being discarded in a relationship? * Is it possible to rebuild trust in future relationships after being ruthlessly discarded? * How can one differentiate between being genuinely discarded and a temporary break in a relationship? * What role does self-love and self-care play in recovering from being discarded by a partner? * Can being discarded by a partner lead to a spiritual awakening or transformation? * How can one reclaim their power and sense of agency after being discarded in a relationship? * What societal norms and expectations contribute to the fear of being discarded in intimate relationships? * Are there cultural differences in how being discarded in a relationship is perceived and experienced? * How do gender roles and expectations influence the way being discarded is viewed in society? * Is there a correlation between being discarded in relationships and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety? * How can one recognize the warning signs of being on the path to being discarded in a relationship? * What support systems and resources are available for individuals who have been ruthlessly discarded by a partner? * Can therapy and counseling help someone process the pain of being discarded in a relationship? * How does the concept of karma or cosmic justice play a role in understanding being discarded in relationships? * Are there spiritual practices or rituals that can aid in healing from the trauma of being discarded by a partner? * What lessons can one learn from being discarded in a relationship that can lead to personal growth and transformation? * How can one set healthy boundaries to prevent being discarded in future relationships? * Is forgiveness necessary in order to fully heal from being discarded by a partner? * How can one cultivate resilience and inner strength in the face of being ruthlessly discarded in a relationship? * Are there societal stigmas or taboos surrounding the topic of being discarded in intimate relationships? * What role does communication play in preventing being discarded in a relationship? * How can one navigate the feelings of betrayal and abandonment that often accompany being discarded by a partner? * Is there a spiritual or metaphysical reason behind being discarded in relationships? * How can one find closure and peace after being ruthlessly discarded by a partner? * What does it mean to truly love oneself in the aftermath of being discarded in a relationship? * How can one harness the pain of being discarded as a catalyst for personal growth and empowerment? * Is there a silver lining or hidden blessing in the experience of being discarded by a partner? * How can one release the emotional baggage and negative energy associated with being ruthlessly discarded in a relationship? * What role does forgiveness, both of oneself and of the partner who discarded them, play in the healing process? * How can one rebuild their sense of trust in others after being discarded by someone they loved and trusted? * Are there red flags or warning signs that can help someone identify a potential discard before it happens? * How can one avoid falling into patterns of self-blame or victimhood after being discarded in a relationship? * What does it mean to truly let go of the past and move forward after being discarded by a partner? * Can being discarded in a relationship serve as a wake-up call to reassess one's own values, boundaries, and priorities? * How can one reclaim their sense of worth and dignity after being ruthlessly discarded by a partner? * What role does self-compassion and self-forgiveness play in the process of healing from being discarded in a relationship? * Can being discarded be a catalyst for deepening one's spiritual practice and connection to a higher power? * How can one find meaning and purpose in the experience of being discarded by a partner, and use it as an opportunity for personal growth and transformation?

The boys are back and they're talking about cars! In this ep Sunil refuses to apologise to mums with prams, Chris says ‘doubloon' loads and Producer James proves he can park on sixpence. Please note, this is not an election special!  You can now support this podcast on Patreon! That's right, for less than the price of a pint of smelly London lager you can get access to bonus episodes, power bank affiliate links and The Creamery, our exclusive Discord hangout. For more info, head to https://patreon.com/RuralConcerns. Get in touch! Drop your rural concerns to Christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. Our music is by Sam O'Leary [www.samoleary.com] and our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead. Rural Concerns was produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions. Rural Concerns was produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

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Scottie Scheffler, the world's number one golfer, no longer faces charges in Louisville, Governor Beshear on the damage left behind after deadly storms hit the state, and Kentucky artist uses mechanical engineering skills to make art.

The Fated Three meet someone very unexpected but also have a job to do, today they will investigate that Barn and where the Automatons came from! Check here for all further information: You can find us on the Web under these Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.doubledm.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DoubleDMpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/doubledm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.com Attribution: -Our Intro Music was created by Screwdiver, find him on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/2H2bSfkRbeEksjbwMZ2dbX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -The Titan Sounds as well as the Magical Built-Up Sound were both created by Eli through their Ko-Fi Commissions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aghostofeli.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -(Audio by) Michael Ghelfi Studios ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://michaelghelfistudios.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tracks include: -Nothing Left -Unexpected Crossroads -Near the River -A Heart Full of Thorns -Tread Carefully --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doubledm/message

This mechanical boy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was a mystery - until it began to write. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/maillardets-automaton

The Automaton 

CONTENTThe guest today is Chris Lincoln Jones. Chris is a retired Army Officer and worked for 17 years in the Defence Industry where he was an Intelligence Surveillance and Target Acquisition Specialist with a particular knowledge of Uncrewed Air Systems. He has been a visiting lecturer at the University of South Wales on an MSc course in Global Governance and has contributed to the Birmingham University Advisory Group at the Institute for Conflict Cooperation and Security on their project: ‘Towards a global restraining consensus on the use of armed drones'.In 2017 he collaborated on the Ares Report for the ICRC: A Technical Analysis of the Employment, Accuracy and Effects of Indirect Artillery Weapons. His section dealt with the lawful use of lethal force and targeting procedures. Chris has also advised on two films, Eye in the Sky and Official Secrets and has just published a book, Doctor Moore's Automaton, that looks at what could be achieved with current technology and AI if given enough money and will.On this pod we discuss his book, the military application of AI in targeting and on autonomous platforms, the morality of AI in warfare and use of drones in Ukraine.Chris's book choice on Desert Islands Dits is "The Alignment Problem - Machine Learning & Human Values" by Brian Christian. My choice is Chris's Book "Dr Moore's Automaton".WHERE TO GET OUR DESERT ISLAND DITS BOOK CHOICESMost of our book recommendations can be bought via the Unconventional Soldier Bookshop. 10% of each purchase supports the pod and helps independent book stores on line sales. "BUY ME A COFFEE"If you want to support the podcast you can buy me a coffee here.SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram @the_unconventional_soldier_pod.Facebook @lateo82. Twitter @TheUCS473.Download these and other platforms via Link Tree.Email us: unconventionalsoldier@gmail.com. This episode brought to you in association with ISARR a veteran owned company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of Ground Zero Classics! In this show, we dive into the fascinating world of robotics and artificial intelligence. With advancements in technology, robots are becoming more advanced and capable than ever before. But as we walk in the shadow of the uncanny valley, we must also consider the potential dangers that come with these developments. Join us tonight as host Clyde Lewis talks with AI researcher and author Matthew James Bailey about his latest project, Mystery Robot - Automaton Ultimatum. We'll explore the implications of a world where robots are capable of intelligent decision-making and potential harm to humanity. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the future of robotics and artificial intelligence.Originally Broadcast On 2/1/21Liking this episode?   Get more episodes, news and other bonuses when you become a member of Ground Zero: Aftermath.   Get a free trial now!

Welcome to another episode of Ground Zero Classics! In this episode, we dive into the world of robots and artificial intelligence as we explore the topic of "MYSTERY ROBOT - AUTOMATON ULTIMATUM." Join us as host Clyde Lewis talks with AI researcher and author Matthew James Bailey about the future of robotics and what it means for humanity.As technology continues to advance, robots are becoming more advanced and capable than ever before. While some may see them as companions or helpers, others fear that they could become a threat to our very existence. As we walk in the shadow of the uncanny valley, where machines begin to resemble humans in both form and function, it's important to consider what lies ahead for us in this brave new world.Matthew James Bailey is an expert in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics, and he shares his insights on the potential dangers that lie ahead. With science fiction serving as a cautionary tale, we explore the possibility of intelligent robots hell-bent on destroying humanity. As we delve deeper into this topic, you'll learn about the latest advancements in robotics and what they could mean for our future.Join us tonight on Ground Zero Classics to hear more about "MYSTERY ROBOT - AUTOMATON ULTIMATUM." Don't miss out on this fascinating discussion!Originally Broadcast On 02/01/21Liking this episode?   Get more episodes, news and other bonuses when you become a member of Ground Zero: Aftermath.   Get a free trial now!

We delve into the transformative power of living thoughtfully and making intentional choices. I am sharing my personal journey from mindlessly churning out content to rediscovering the profound joy of writing, sparking a series of life-changing decisions. We discuss the dangers of falling into mechanical routines and the importance of breaking free to engage deeply with life's moments. Whether it's about stepping away from social media, reevaluating personal relationships, or the everyday choices that shape our lives, this episode is a call to live more consciously and meaningfully. Tune in for an exploration of how small, mindful adjustments can lead to a richer, more satisfying life. Enrol in Conscious Courage Course - https://www.kratimehra.com/conscious-courage/ Sign up for 1-1 Coaching - https://www.kratimehra.com/coaching/ Substack - https://substack.com/@kratimehra LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kratimehra/   CONNECT WITH ME - For more, visit - https://www.kratimehra.com/experible/ Take the EmoPersona Quiz - https://www.kratimehra.com/emopersonaquiz/ Subscribe to the Newsletter - https://www.kratimehra.com/newsletter/  

Today's tale of the remarkably weird and macabre is ‘The Mechanical Cassandra', a phenomenal original six-part work by Samantha R. 29, shared directly with me and proudly narrated here for you all with the author's express permission: https://www.reddit.com/user/SamanthaR29/

Welcome back to the regularly scheduled 2nd Opinion Podcast! We are back in full swing with the show and are excited to share our opinions! We plan on setting up a lot of content for the future, including interviews, bringing back our Head2Head segment, as well as having our co-host rejoin the show! We hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast and please make sure to subscribe! “In this audio episode, Caleb “Soleb” Gayle and Boltz discuss Star Wars: Outlaws, Xbox's New Console Coming in 2028, Helldivers II, and more!" “LIFE A BITCH, HOW ABOUT YOU?” Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now? GAMING TOPICS 1. "Star Wars Outlaws Gets New Trailer and a Release Date" “In-depth with a discussion on Star Wars: Outlaws.What we've seen so far and what we want from this game" 2. “Players Have Defeated An Entire Enemy Faction In Helldivers 2 but now they are back!” “Discuss the ongoing development of Helldivers 2, the eradication of the Automatons, and the future of the game!” 3. Xbox Moving 'Full Speed Ahead' on Next-Gen Console 4. Ermac Coming to Mortal Kombat 1 on April 16th 5. All 8 Episodes Of Amazon's Fallout TV Series Now Dropping One Day Earlier 6. Motive Studio To Work On Battlefield As Iron Man Game Hits 'Major Internal Milestone' **END SHOW** --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2ndopinionpodcast/message

There's a lot of fan crossover between Star Trek and author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes. In fact, the world's first consulting detective makes a few cameos in our favorite science fiction series. Robert Stek and Monica Schmidt are Star Trek fans who also happen to belong to The Baker Street Irregulars, America's preeminent Sherlock Holmes society. They joined me to talk about Sherlock and Star Trek. In part 2, we observe Brent Spiner (Data) and Daniel Davis' (Moriarty) performances and deduce why there is so much fan crossover between the two properties. Robert Stek To download An Ancestor of Mine: https://archiveofourown.org/works/43526379?view_adult=true Baker Street Irregulars Learn more about the BSI and browse their shop by visiting: https://bakerstreetirregulars.com/

There's a lot of fan crossover between Star Trek and author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes. In fact, the world's first consulting detective makes a few cameos in our favorite science fiction series. Robert Stek and Monica Schmidt are Star Trek fans who also happen to belong to The Baker Street Irregulars, America's preeminent Sherlock Holmes society. They joined me to talk about Sherlock and Star Trek. In part 2, we observe Brent Spiner (Data) and Daniel Davis' (Moriarty) performances and deduce why there is so much fan crossover between the two properties. Robert Stek To download An Ancestor of Mine: https://archiveofourown.org/works/43526379?view_adult=true Baker Street Irregulars Learn more about the BSI and browse their shop by visiting: https://bakerstreetirregulars.com/

With Lito on vacation, enjoy this change of pace as we discuss updates on the Major Order and our battle against the Automatons. New strategems are in the wild, how do they hold up against our robotic foes? What are the most common suggestions for fighting the Automatons? Ship names, listener comments, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superearthpodcast/message

We go over the legends and canon history of Industrial Automaton, the company that brought us astromech droids. We take a look at all the different droids that the company has developed, that even includes the R-series of droids. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @SWHoloHistories. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at holocronhistories@gmail.com Live every Tuesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb The Cups Podcast and More Discord: https://discord.gg/wYhxAfvT Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holocronhistories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starship Troopers (1997)- based on the book by Robert Heinlen from 1959, follows Juan Johnny Rico in a futuristic fascistic society on Earth as they go to war with the Pseudo-Arachnids aka bugs. Notable for being the first work of science fiction to use “power armors” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarshipTroopers(film)?wprov=sfti1 The film, directed by Paul Verhooven (Robocop) acts as a propaganda piece following the rise of a soldier and his roughnecks. Cast: Casper VanDien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, Clancy Brown, Jake Busey, Neil Patrick Harris, Michael Ironside Wrap Up: Future for these franchises? Final Thoughts Plugs Clips: About This Episode: Helldivers 2/Starship Troopers: Episode 286- Together for Liberty. Together for managed Democracy. Together for Normies Like Us! On a very special episode, that certainly isn't propaganda, we bring the glory of Democracy to the podcast as we hunt for Bugs and Oil. Your hosts are comparing the facistic freedom of the worlds of Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers. And the only good bug is a dead bug on Normies Like Us! Click the link below. These listeners are doing their part. Are you? Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Chapter 1 What's Escape from Freedom Book by Erich FrommEscape from Freedom is a book written by Erich Fromm, a renowned psychoanalyst and social philosopher. Published in 1941, it explores the concept of freedom and its impact on human behavior and society.Fromm argues that while freedom is a fundamental human desire, it can also be unsettling and anxiety-provoking. He proposes that individuals develop various mechanisms to escape from this freedom, seeking refuge in conformity, authoritarianism, or destructiveness.The book analyzes the historical and psychological factors that contribute to the longing for freedom and the fear of it. Fromm discusses the impact of capitalism, individualism, industrialization, and religion on our understanding and experience of freedom.Fromm also delves into the relationship between freedom and individuality, arguing that true freedom requires the development of a strong sense of self and personal responsibility. He emphasizes the importance of overcoming feelings of isolation and powerlessness to fully embrace and create meaningful freedom.Overall, Escape from Freedom is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, offering insights into the complex relationship between freedom, society, and individual psychology.Chapter 2 Is Escape from Freedom Book A Good BookEscape from Freedom is generally considered a good book. It provides insightful analysis of the human condition, particularly focusing on the paradoxical nature of freedom and the impact of social and psychological factors on individual behavior. Erich Fromm's exploration of the individual's struggle for autonomy and the inclination to seek escape from the anxiety of freedom makes it a thought-provoking read. However, as with any book, its appeal and relevance may vary depending on personal interests and preferences.Chapter 3 Escape from Freedom Book by Erich Fromm SummaryEscape from Freedom, written by Erich Fromm and first published in 1941, is a seminal psychological and philosophical work that explores the human desire for freedom and the various ways in which people attempt to escape it.The central thesis of the book is that human beings have an innate desire for freedom, but that this desire is often accompanied by a profound sense of anxiety and insecurity. Fromm argues that freedom requires individuals to take responsibility for their own lives and make choices, which can be overwhelming and frightening. As a result, many people seek refuge from this existential anxiety in various forms of escape.Fromm identifies three main forms of escape: authoritarianism, destructiveness, and automaton conformity. Authoritarianism is the desire to submit to a higher power, such as a dictator or a religious leader, in order to avoid the burden of making choices. Destructiveness, on the other hand, is the impulse to destroy and manipulate others, as a way of exerting control in an otherwise chaotic world. Automaton conformity refers to the desire to conform to societal norms and expectations, in order to fit in and avoid the anxiety of being different.Fromm argues that these forms of escape ultimately lead to a loss of individual freedom and the perpetuation of oppressive systems. He suggests that true freedom can only be achieved through a process of individual self-realization, in which individuals develop a sense of identity, autonomy, and the capacity to love and be loved.The book also explores the historical and cultural factors that shape individuals' desires for freedom and their attempts to escape it. Fromm examines the transition from a traditional, agrarian society to a modern, industrialized one, and the ways in which this transition has altered people's...

During the 18th century, early animatronics were hot. They were featured in circuses, carnivals, and other touring exhibitions, and were usually built and operated with various parts like axles, chains, cogs, gears, levers, pulleys, wheels, wind-up keys – you get the point. For Austrian Empress Maria Theresa, in 1769, Hungarian inventor Wolfgang von Kempelen's created the Mechanical Turk, a chess-playing machine that could beat almost any person who played against it. The Turk appeared to be a fully functional artificial intelligence to those who saw and interacted with it. It left audiences delighted, but baffled as to how it worked -- until a young poet named Edgar Allan Poe convinced many audiences it was not what it seemed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk about weeds, lawn mowers, and California's Air Resources Board.We also discuss ornamental lawns, leaf blowers, and two-stroke engines.Recommended Book: The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel DurantTranscriptThe concept of the modern lawn—a term that originally referred to a somewhat ecologically varied, short-cropped green space that was used for livestock, in contrast to fields that were used for growing agricultural plants—is derived from a variation of the lawns built and maintained by European aristocracy, especially British aristocracy, in the mid- to late-teens centuries, BC.The concept evolved from a sort of posturing that only wealthy people could manage, back then, before the advent of grass-trimming machinery.And the flex here was two-fold:First, here is an expanse of land, which typically would have been put to use, in this case for livestock, but which I, because I'm wealthy, can leave unproductive, untarnished by beasts, and thus for purely beautification and recreational purposes; I can impress people with my sweeping plots of greenery, I can make it uniform and, thus, interesting, in an age in which nature is still being wrestled with and perfection by any standard is rare, and I have enough people working for me that all this maintenance, despite its incredible weight, all that grass in some cases being hand-scythed and sheered by human beings toiling all day long—I can afford to do that. So, look upon my fields, my vast tracts of ornamental land, and be amazed.So simply setting aside land for this aesthetic-focused purpose was big, but so was maintaining such a thing in a period in which that maintenance was the consequence of long, hard, expensive human labor.That ornamentality became more accessible to more people with the advent of early mowing machines, the first of which was unpowered, made from wrought-iron, and used a cylinder of blades that would spin when you pushed it.That was invented in 1830 in England, and from there these Budding Machines, named after the inventor, Edward Budding, were sold to entities with large expanses of land, like the Oxford colleges and Regents Park Zoological Gardens, which in turn helped Budding, mostly financially, evolve his machine, which was then manufactured at a larger scale and licensed to other companies that wanted to make their own version of the same.Within a decade, these mowing devices had been augmented so they could be pulled by horses, donkeys, and other beasts of burden.Just over sixty years after that first model was built by Budding, the first steam-powered mower, still pulled by animals, usually, but much more powerful, was patented, and then eventually built and sold, and by 1900 a popular model of steam-powered mower, the Ransomes' Automaton, which is just a wonderful and steampunk name for anything, was dominant in the English market, and the first riding lawn mowers arose around the same time, as seats for operators were added on to the increasingly complex machines.Mower designs started to show up in patent offices elsewhere around the world around this same time, as the concept of lawns had already spread globally, due to the British Empire's presence and influence, and in the US, the concept of the ornamental lawn was especially appealing: landowners who were gobbling up vast expanses of the—by their standards, basically uninhabited North American continent—were adding these sorts of areas to their growing estates, and the US Civil War meant that some of these landowners were finding themselves with a lot less abundant human labor—of the inexpensive and slave variety, at least—than before, thus the market for mowers, to maintain these brag-worthy lawns, grew quickly from the mid-1860s, onward.The first gas-powered lawn mowers were produced in Lansing, Michigan back in 1914 by a company called Ideal Power Mower Company, and that same company went on to develop the first-ever self-propelled riding lawn mower, of the sort that would be recognizable today, as it didn't need a horse or other animal to pull it, and this collection of mowing-related innovations, combined with the rapid expansion of suburbs around the United States following World War II—which was partially the consequence of trying to keep war-era manufacturing operating at scale, post-conflict, but also the flood of money that entered the economy as veterans were all but given access to higher-education and cheap loans for houses in rapidly developing city outskirts—that ended up being exactly the right combination of elements to help the lawn spread still further, into a country that was looking to flaunt its wealth a bit, and in which a large number of people were suddenly becoming homeowners, with little patches of lawn all to themselves, adopting the standards of landowners that came before them, including using these patches of non-house land more or less exclusively as decoration.What I'd like to talk about today is an impending, near-future disruption the lawn care industry faces as a consequence of the global shift toward renewable energy.—It's estimated that about 2% of the total continental US landmass is lawns.The data on this vary, as this is mostly based on estimates from state-level agencies, which are imperfect, and from entities like NASA which have provided satellite imagery that helps us clarify, with decent resolution, which patches of land are covered by what sorts of materials; but it can only ever really be estimates, because of the nature of what's being measured.But whatever the specific figure, lawns of the ornamental, just kind of sitting there and not doing anything variety, are immensely popular in the United States, and that's made them popular in many other countries, as well, as just like the British Empire was able to spread their norms globally by throwing around money and military units, US norms and priorities tend to spread through the country's vast and powerful media apparatus—so just like American-style malls and toilets and dating and hamburgers, American-style lawns have popped up all over the place, for better and for worse, though by most metrics, mostly for worse.And that's because lawns are almost uniquely net-negatives for the environments they occupy and bump up against.Lawns are typically monocultures, meaning plant-life that doesn't adhere to the visual norms of the prioritized green, green grass of a certain length and shape, is killed, sometimes only at great expense and with much effort, and often at the expense of local species, including pollinators and other food-web staples.Lawns require substantially more watering than a varied collection of local plant-life.They also generally necessitate the application of chemicals to prevent or kill-off weeds and other undesirable elements—weeds, of course, being any plant that isn't uniform grass of the kind we want to see.Turf of the kind typically prioritized for these sorts of lawns also has incredibly shallow roots of less than half an inch, which is part of why they require so much watering—they can't get what they need from the soil, themselves—but this also leads to compacted soils over time, which keeps it from absorbing as much water as it might, otherwise, which leads to more flooding and runoff issues, the soil basically eroding into storm sewer systems, which can clog and block them, compounding flooding issues, rather than helping with them.Another fairly significant issue inherent in ornamental lawns is the volume of greenhouse gas emissions—alongside pollutants—that are churned into the air by all the equipment people use to maintain them.According to data from the US Environmental Protection Agency, using a modern gasoline-powered lawnmower for one hour emits about the same volume of nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compounds—like benzene, formaldehyde, and tetrachloroethylene, all stuff you don't want in the air or environment—as driving a modern car 45 miles.These lawn care tools are responsible for about 5% of the US's total air pollution, and oil spills associated with filling up lawnmowers and other such equipment tally an estimated 17 million gallons across the US each year, that spilled gas then finding its way into the local ecosystem, impacting plant and animal life, but also the drinking water humans ultimately use and consume.Now, gasoline does actually make it into these devices, unspilled, and around 800 million gallons of gasoline is consumed through their use, each year, and because many pieces of lawn care equipment are powered by two-stroke rather than four-stroke engines, the fuel blends with the oil used for lubrication, and consequently around a third of it doesn't fully combust—and as a result emissions from tools and vehicles using two-stroke engines are around 124-times higher than from engines without that blending issue.Four-stroke engines are a bit better than two-stroke, but still not great: a four-stroke engine-powered land mower used for an hour generates emissions equivalent to driving a passenger vehicles about 300 miles.Leaf-blowers are also pretty brutal machines, in terms of emissions and pollution.A typical, off-the-shelf leaf-blower releases more hydrocarbons into the environment than a pickup truck, and research from 2017 suggested that gas-powered leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and other such lawn equipment can produce more ozone-depleting pollution in the state of California than all of the passenger vehicles in the state, combined, leading to an announcement and warning on the issue by the California Air Resources board, that year.That and similar concerns were the primary motivations behind a recent decision to ban the sale of new gas-powered lawn tools in the state beginning in 2024.The argument is this:These types of engines, those that power lawn-care tools, create just a boggling amount of pollution and other emissions, and that's an especially pressing issue in California, which is highly populated, filled with cars, and which has areas that are deserts—like Los Angeles and its metro area—where folks spend gobs of time, energy, and resources, including very finite resources like water, trying to maintain lawns that struggle to survive in the, again, desert where they've been installed.So all that being true, it makes sense to try to temper at least some of this issue by making it more difficult to acquire and use these highly polluting tools, forcing people to either spend less time, energy, and resources on these unproductive, decorative spaces, or to just buy electric versions of the same, which are, today, widely available, and which can be powered by electricity that is generated cleanly, by solar, wind, etc.This ban is not without controversy: folks who have these sorts of devices already will be able to keep using them, and it's not a big issue to acquire a new gas-powered whatever if you really want to do so, but it will likely have some effect in that it makes it more difficult to casually acquire one, and in that it makes alternatives like electric versions of the same, and bigger changes like xeriscaping one's yard—using local plants and rocks and things like that, instead of generic green grass, in areas that are short on water—more thinkable for more people.What it does, in other words, is marks a moment at which a transition in this norm might be kicking off, and that's alarming for business entities that make these sorts of tools and which haven't transitioned their catalog over to electric versions, yet, but also for folks for whom the electrification of things has become a culture-war issue, and for whom—for instance—the idea of not being able to install new gas stoves or buy new gas-guzzling cars feels like an overstep, like oppression, on the part of regulators and other government ne'er-do-wells.There's also the noise element to this discussion: lawn-care equipment with gas-powered motors are incredibly loud, and there's an ever-growing body of evidence that this kind of noise is bad for animals, bad for human stress-levels, and can itself be partially ameliorated by the far, far quieter electric versions of the same, which tend to be something like 15-20 decibels quieter—and with every 6 decibels sound difference, the volume of noise doubles, so that's a pretty substantial change, even if big electric lawn mowers are far from silent.All that said, gas mowers are the more developed and iterated technology, and they'll tend to be cheaper up front, and at times more powerful and convenient in some ways; and the same is broadly true across the arsenal of available lawn tools on the market, today.So even though electric versions tend to be massively better in terms of environmental and public and personal health, and far superior in terms of the noise they generate, the amount and cost of maintenance, and the ease of handling, gas versions are still cheaper and sometimes more powerful, and likely will remain so for some time—though bans like this impending one in California make it more likely that costs on the e-versions will come down quickly, as the market expands, competition picks up, and norms shift, leading to more iteration, more cost-savings, and more overall power for these tools, as well.California is just one state, of course, but their regulations tend to spill-over into other states, as they often opt for stricter regulations on things like passenger vehicle fuel efficiency and the use of potentially cancer-causing chemicals in products, and because their market is huge and on average quite wealthy, which means companies don't want to be left out of the California market, but it also seldom makes sense to produce two versions of every product, one for California and one for the rest of the US, so those tighter restrictions often inform the shape their products take, elsewhere, as well.And though these sorts of tools exist everywhere around the world, these days, North America makes up about 58% of the $25 billion global power lawn- and garden-equipment market, so if this ban is implemented successfully, and then informs the state of things across the US, there's a good chance this industry could shift relatively quickly, in its entirety, leading to a far more rapid than would be the case, otherwise, transition away from inefficient and loud motors, to a cleaner version of the same, and at a more basic level, maybe more consideration for decorative lawn alternatives in relevant regions, as well.Show Noteshttps://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/2020-01/ard-22.pdfhttps://psci.princeton.edu/tips/2020/5/11/law-maintenance-and-climate-changehttps://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/04/james-fallows-leaf-blower-ban/583210/https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/zero-emission-landscaping-equipmenthttps://ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/carb-approves-updated-regulations-requiring-most-new-small-road-engines-be-zero-emission-2024https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/lawn-mowers/gas-vs-electric-lawn-mower-which-is-better-a1057954260/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-20/gas-lawn-care-ban-in-california-tests-electric-leaf-blower-appealhttps://archive.ph/XCJNIhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/how-bad-for-the-environment-are-gas-powered-leaf-blowers/2013/09/16/8eed7b9a-18bb-11e3-a628-7e6dde8f889d_story.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xeriscapinghttps://blogs.scientificamerican.com/anthropology-in-practice/the-american-obsession-with-lawns/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawnhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawn_mowerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War 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This week, we snap into our intellectual spring-lock suits and analyze the phenomenon of creepycore internet media, discussing digital horrors that have us shaking in our boots. Tune in to hear how FNAF falls into the tradition of Victorian storytelling, what creepypastas tell us about the participation gap, how iceberg-style consumption has changed the media landscape, and more!Links:“The Troubles of the Automaton” by Clementine BlackThe Participation GapCreepypasta Wiki The Laws of Lorecore by Shumar BasarKid's Stuff in Contemporary HorrorThe Uncanny Valley by Marisho MoriPerpetual Mismatch TheoryConfigural Processing TheoryUncanny Valley Makeup TrendSerbian Dancing Lady TrendOpposite Features Makeup TikTok This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe

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