Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben West

TW: This episode contains reference to suicide and mental illness.In part three, Ben West and Dr Alex George discuss what it's really like to be a mental health activist in today's world, the challenges of driving meaningful policy change and whether either of them could ever see themselves stepping into politics…Plus, in this penultimate episode of Stompcast, Alex shares his favourite place he's ever been out stomping.Resources:SamaritansShoutCALMPapyrusFollow @iambenwest, check out his incredible project Reasons to Stay, and pre-order his latest book Reasons to Stay: Lessons of Hope from a World that Cares. (By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!)Order Alex's latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW: This episode contains reference to suicide and mental illness.In part two, Ben West reflects on how the Reasons to Stay project has transformed his life, why hope matters in suicide prevention and whether we should ban social media for under 16s…Plus, Ben and Dr Alex George discuss the three things social media should provide, and why it may be worth reassessing your relationship with certain platforms if they're not giving you at least one of them.Resources:SamaritansShoutCALMPapyrusFollow @iambenwest, check out his incredible project Reasons to Stay, and pre-order his latest book Reasons to Stay: Lessons of Hope from a World that Cares. (By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!)Order Alex's latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW: This episode contains reference to suicide and mental illness.Ben West is a mental health campaigner, who became an activist after losing his 15 year old brother, Sam, to suicide in 2018. Earlier this year, Ben launched the incredible Reasons to Stay project, a suicide prevention website where anyone in the world can write a letter to someone thinking about suicide.In part one, Ben joins Dr Alex George to discuss the extraordinary impact of Reasons to Stay, and how the project grew from a £16 web domain into a lifeline which has sent over 3.5 million letters to people struggling around the world.Plus, Ben also shares some of the powerful real-life stories that have emerged from the project and explores practical ways we can better support those who may be facing difficult times.Resources:SamaritansShoutCALMPapyrusFollow @iambenwest, check out his incredible project Reasons to Stay, and pre-order his latest book Reasons to Stay: Lessons of Hope from a World that Cares. (By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!)Order Alex's latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down and visit with Ben West and talk about his amazing 2025 Season. From being selected to the Southeast Circuit Finals to being named the IPRA Bullfighter of the Year, Ben takes us on his journey, and the hand that God played in each and every step of the way.

The WSL season comes to an end! And some big names will be leaving some big clubs this summer, including Katie McCabe who is saying goodbye to Arsenal and Sam Kerr who is leaving Chelsea! Lianne Sanderson is joined by Uma Gurav to reflect on all of that. Plus, Fran Kirby joins the show to discuss Brighton's run to the FA Cup final and why she retired from international duty when she did. And we hear about a really important mental health initiative which Spurs have been working on in partnership with mental health advocate Ben West, with Spurs Women manager Martin Ho also discussing why it matters to him. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in today's show, you can contact Samaritans on 116 123 or visit their website: Contact Us | SamaritansOr you can find Ben West's 'Reasons to Stay' page here: Home | Reasons To Stay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ben West, creative director at Tiny Saints, shares how tiny keychains inspire massive conversations about saints, faith, and God's love. We discuss the process of creating these cute, faith-filled keychains, including the surprising ways art and aesthetics elevate the message of the Gospel. Ben also shares the vision for the Tiny Saints animated show—an innovative series blending heaven and earth, humor and depth, all rooted in family and unity.Get inspired to make faith beautiful, approachable, and fun, whether through storytelling, art, or everyday encounters with the saints.Ben highlights practical ways parents can foster an appreciation for beauty with their kids—through art, nature, music, and meaningful conversations. Discover how slowing down and beholding creation reconnects us with the innocence and joy of heaven.Connect with Ben WestTiny Saints

On this episode of Beyond the Art, we sit down with filmmakers Ben West, alike mteuzi, and Yancey Burns from Rena Flying Coyote Collective, a Native-led nonprofit using film as a tool for social change. They share how their personal paths—from rural Appalachia and small Oklahoma communities to art school and public interest law—eventually converged through the acclaimed documentary Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascotting. Together, they unpack why mascots are not a matter of opinion but of public health, drawing on decades of research that links these images to depression, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideation among Native youth.The conversation then traces the birth of Rena Flying Coyote Collective and its four pillars: filmmaking, coalition building, education, and hands-on community workshops. Ben and Yancey describe touring Imagining the Indian across Turtle Island, building partnerships, and realizing the film needed to live on as classroom curriculum, not just as a one-time screening. They talk about their commitment to making sure Native communities are not just subjects in front of the camera but leaders behind it, and why the collective was founded specifically to help other Indigenous storytellers access tools, funding, and mentorship.From there, the group turns to the projects currently on their plates, including a powerful new documentary being filmed in Picher, Oklahoma, where Quapaw Nation is leading the cleanup of a massive Superfund site created by historic lead and zinc mining. They explore how environmental justice, land sovereignty, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous People intersect on this landscape, and share a preview of Loyal to the Soil, their film on Native military service and the disconnect between Native veterans and the systems meant to serve them. If you care about representation that moves beyond symbols into real-world impact, this episode offers both hard truths and active pathways to change.

Rick Wallach, one of the founding members of the Cormac McCarthy Society and, indeed, of McCarthy studies in general, passed away on January 27th at the age of 75. A former president of the Cormac McCarthy Society, Rick taught English at the University of Miami.  He instituted and was the senior editor of the Cormac McCarthy Society casebook series, and was the editor of the two-volume collection of essays Sacred Violence as well as Myth, Legend Dust: Critical Responses to Cormac McCarthy, and co-editor with Lynnea Chapman King and the late James Welsh of From Novel to Film: No Country for Old Men. He wrote on films, pop culture, music by bands like the Cowboy Junkies, and his final book was In Search of Godzilla: Myth, Stagecraft and Politics in Ishiro Honda's Masterpiece, published by McFarland Press.   This episode is a tribute to Rick, with comments from friends and colleagues Stacey Peebles, Marty Priola, and Peter Josyph.  Stacey Peebles is H. W. Stodghill, Jr. and Adele H. Stodghill Professor of English and Chair of Film Studies at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. She is the author of The War Comes with You: Enduring War in Life, Fiction, and Fantasy (2024), Cormac McCarthy and Performance: Page, Stage, Screen (2017), and Welcome to the Suck: Narrating the American Soldier's Experience in Iraq (2011). She is the editor of the collection Violence in Literature (2014) and, with Ben West, co-editor of Approaches to Teaching the Works of Cormac McCarthy (2021). She has been editor of the Cormac McCarthy Journal since 2010.Marty Priola's website for McCarthy appreciation became the first website and a foundational part of the formation of the Cormac McCarthy Society, and he still maintains the Cormac McCarthy webpages and forums.  He has written two entries on McCarthy for the Dictionary of Literary Biography. His writing is also featured in exchanges with Peter Josyph in Cormac Mccarthy's House: Reading Mccarthy Without Walls and The Wrong Reader's Guide to Cormac Mccarthy: All The Pretty Horses, which he edited and published in its first (ebook) form.  Peter Josyph works concurrently as a writer, painter, actor, and an award-winning filmmaker. He was a frequent keynoter for the Cormac McCarthy Society; he played White in a production of THE SUNSET LIMITED in Danville, Kentucky; his painted tributes to McCarthy have exhibited around the world; and he has published five books on McCarthy, the most recent being CORMAC McCARTHY'S LAST OUTLAWS: THE COUNSELOR AND THE PASSENGER, and GLANTON'S HORSE.Thomas Frye composed, performed, and produced the music for READING MCCARTHY.  The views of the host and his guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their home institutions or the Cormac McCarthy Society. To contact the host, please reach out to readingmccarthy@gmail.com. Support the showStarting in spring of 2023, the podcast began accepting minor sponsorship offers to offset the costs of the podcast.  This may cause a mild disconnect in earlier podcasts where the host asks for patrons in lieu of sponsorships.   But if we compare it to a very large and naked bald man in the middle of the desert who leads you to an extinct volcano to create gunpowder, it seems pretty minor...

Activist and best-selling author Ben West is joining Dr Alex George for a stomp among the deer in Richmond Park. After losing his 15-year-old brother Sam to suicide, Ben explains the struggle of recounting their final interactions, how he previously misunderstood depression and why it's so important to remember the sun will always set on a bad day. In part 2, Ben West shares how the tragic loss of his brother compelled him to turn to activism. In the final part of this stomp, Ben West shares how he looks after his own mental health while revisiting the saddest moments in his and other people's lives. Head over to the Samaritans if you or someone you love needs immediate help. Call 116 123. Order Alex's latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WARNING: The last segment of this episode contains conversation around suicide. This week, we talk about songs you’re embarrassed to admit are on your playlist, the hell of being backed-up on holiday, and we welcome Aunty Kez for a special segment, where she delivers some story time gold that had us in fits. And to close out, Mel shares the story of UK-based mental health campaigner Ben West, who started a beautiful suicide prevention initiative in memory of his younger brother, Sam, who passed away in 2018, aged just 15. You can follow Ben on Instagram here and please check out Reasons To Stay here, and please share it with someone who might need it. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram here and Facebook here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For ten years of her life, Fearne was gripped by a deep feeling of shame; she chats through how she's now learning to let it go. Shame breeds in silence, so we're talking about it loudly in this episode...-Shame researcher Brené Brown talks through how to cope with feeling ashamed through self-compassion-Comedian Dawn French explains that we all need to embrace being a bit of a twat sometimes because we learn more from mistakes than success-Artist Charlie Mackesy's got some thoughts about how shame is stopping us being vulnerable and connecting with others properly -Mental health activist Ben West opens up about the shame he felt after his brother's suicide -Singer Lulu reflects on how ashamed she was of her difficult childhood -Broadcaster Jamie Laing talks for the first time about his eating disorder and the shame he's held inside for so long Listen to the full episodes here:Brené BrownDawn FrenchCharlie MackesyBen WestLuluJamie Laing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*This episode is part of a huge collaboration with Dr Paw Paw. Together we're raising loads of money for the kids mental health charity Young Minds and raising awareness about mental health*Trigger Warning: Ben's brother took his own life and this is referenced in the episodeI can't believe October is finally here. I've been SO eager to get my collaboration with Dr Paw Paw started. This month we have a huge event with Anxiety Josh where we'll be talking about how to keep our mental health healthy and what to do when things get hard. We'll also be selling special Outspoken Beauty X Dr Paw Paw lip-balm sets with 100% of profits going to Young Minds. Finally, we have this series of Outspoken Mental Health where we're focusing on helping children.This first episode is with one of the most prolific and truly incredible mental health campaigners in the UK, Ben West.Ben's story was shaped by the loss of his younger brother to suicide. This spurred him on to take his life in a whole new direction and try to make much needed changes in the mental health arena.Ben has lobbied government and works tirelessly to make improvements in the education system. He has also written "This Book Could Save Your Life" which is an incredibly powerful and important read.It is an absolute honour to start the series with his story and I am so grateful to him for the way he has shared it so honestly.If you or someone you know needs help then this is the number for Samaritans: 116 123. They also provide online chat.Young Minds provide support to parents and children. Their number is 0808 802 5544 Ben mentions https://hubofhope.co.uk/ during the episode. It provides info about local mental health support.

This week, Zoe is joined by mental health campaigner Ben West for an incredibly moving and important conversation. Ben opens up about the heartbreaking loss of his brother Sam to suicide, the guilt and grief that followed and why it inspired him to dedicate himself to campaigning for better mental health awareness and support. Listen by clicking ‘Play', subscribe or follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Acast, and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast.Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's often said that farmers need to tell their story to better inform the public about where their food comes from. Dr. Ben West with UT Extension specializes in strategic communication and is spending time with county farm bureau leaders, teaching them new approaches to leading at the grassroots level and being better communicators.

This week we are joined with Ben West, a UK based mental health advocate who has made significant impact towards mental health education and awareness on suicide prevention. He talks about how the loss of his brother started his journey, understanding the irrational brain and how we can support others who are experiencing depression and mental health issues.Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions around mental health and suicide.Produced by headon.agency

Epistemic status: This post — the result of a loosely timeboxed ~2-day sprint[1] — is more like “research notes with rough takes” than “report with solid answers.” You should interpret the things we say as best guesses, and not give them much more weight than that.Summary There's been some discussion of what “transformative AI may arrive soon” might mean for animal advocates. After a very shallow review, we've tentatively concluded that radical changes to the animal welfare (AW) field are not yet warranted. In particular: Some ideas in this space seem fairly promising, but in the “maybe a researcher should look into this” stage, rather than “shovel-ready” We're skeptical of the case for most speculative “TAIAW” projects We think the most common version of this argument underrates how radically weird post-“transformative”-AI worlds would be, and how much this harms our ability to predict the longer-run [...] ---Outline:(00:28) Summary(02:17) 1. Paradigm shifts, how they screw up our levers, and the eras we might target(02:26) If advanced AI transforms the world, a lot of our assumptions about the world will soon be broken(04:13) Should we be aiming to improve animal welfare in the long-run future (in transformed eras)?(06:45) A Note on Pascalian Wagers(08:36) Discounting for obsoletion & the value of normal-world-targeting interventions given a coming paradigm shift(11:16) 2. Considering some specific interventions(11:47) 2.1. Interventions that target normal(ish) eras(11:53)

Content advisory: this podcast contains themes of mental health and suicide ‘You're not just losing a person. You're losing all of those memories' In this week's episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by mental health campaigner and author, Ben West. At 17, Ben's world was turned upside down when he lost his younger brother, Sam, to suicide at just 15 years old. What followed was a life-altering journey through grief, resilience, and purpose. Ben transformed personal tragedy into powerful advocacy – raising awareness around mental health, challenging stigma, and driving real change in how we support mental wellbeing, especially within the education system. Together they explore how hormones, medication, stress and lifestyle can all impact mental health, and why understanding these factors could change how we approach conversations around suicide and depression. Ben also completed an ultra-marathon to raise funds for Shout, a 24/7 text messaging service providing support for mental health and suicide prevention. To find out how you can volunteer or donate, visit their website here. Contact the Samaritans for 24-hour, confidential support by calling 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org To learn more about Ben West, visit his Instagram here and check out This Book Could Save Your Life, available here. If you would like to make a change to the way schools train their teachers on mental health issues, sign the petition here. Available to watch on YouTube  We hope you're loving the new series! Share your thoughts with us on the feedback form here and if you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to leave a 5-star rating on your podcast platform. Email dlnpodcast@borkowski.co.uk with suggestions for new guests!   Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr Louise Newson or the Newson Health Group.      LET'S CONNECT Website: Dr Louise Newson Instagram: The Dr Louise Newson Podcast (@drlouisenewsonpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos LinkedIn: Louise Newson | LinkedIn Spotify: The Dr Louise Newson Podcast | Podcast on Spotify YouTube: Dr Louise Newson - YouTube   CONNECT WITH BEN WEST Website: Ben West Instagram: Ben West (@iambenwest) • Instagram photos and videos LinkedIn: Ben West | LinkedIn  

As we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to our freedom in America, take a moment to thank those who serve today. America is the greatest country ever created in the History of the World. America is the shinning beacon on the hill. * Grand old podcast - https://www.opb.org/article/2025/05/22/grand-old-podcasts-republican-legislators-have-a-new-strategy-for-getting-their-message-out/* Local school boards struggle to pass bonds - https://www.opb.org/article/2025/05/23/oregon-underresourced-school-districts-bonds/ * clackamas person arrested - https://www.youroregonnews.com/news/molalla-councilor-arrested-for-financial-issues-with-local-pac/article_6980d1c7-3713-53b6-9f53-4e8a9f1e2bc6.html Parent jailed for embezzling money in mollala..• https://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/2025/05/lawyer-warns-clackamas-county-commissioner-stop-talking-about-melissa-fireside-theft-case.html Fireside lawyers want to silence Ben West. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio

Ben West and Magenta Ceiba join the Ethereal Forest crew to talk about how their experience of community organizing led them to technology solutions to address persistent problems in the activist world Magenta  https://x.com/magentaceiba Bloomnetwork.earth https://x.com/OurBloomNetwork Make a page, declare a project, get involved and get rewarded!    Ben West https://x.com/BenWest https://bsky.app/profile/benwest.bsky.social https://infosec.exchange/@monkeyflower https://seabrick.com/ https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/will-bitcoin-help-the-energy-revolution_b_6411744   Learn more about Ethereum Localism Ethereumlocalism.xyz   This series is hosted by Ethereal Forest - https://x.com/EthForestDAO Macks - https://x.com/MacksWolf Josh - https://x.com/spexpdx6 Alex - https://x.com/haughtvalue  

A new exhibition at the Museum of Broadway honors Black theater trailblazers through costumes, archival material, and history. Musical theater artist and historian Ben West discusses Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway and how Black artists have shaped the New York theater scene. The exhibition is on view through March 16.

How should we discern substance from rhetoric in the US President's pronouncements? Andrew Neil, Christiane Amanpour and Lord Darroch attempt to answer the question. Reviewing the papers: Christopher Hope, Christina Lamb and Ben West.

Ben West was 17 when his younger brother died by suicide. He's since gone on to become a mental health campaigner, and has found humour can help communicate deeply traumatic messages. In this chat with Fearne, Ben talks through what signs to look for if you're concerned about someone's mental health. Then, how do you break the awkward silence when you both know you need to talk about a big topic like poor mental health? You'll be able to approach the conversation in a compassionate, rather than confronting, way. Or, maybe you're the one keeping big thoughts and feelings inside but have become a master of masking your truth. Fearne shares her experience of feeling defensive and telling people she's ‘fine' when they asked concerned questions. Ben also takes a thorough look at the mental health system and explains the reality of what care looks like in the UK (and what he's doing to change it for the better!) Plus, how have people like Andrew Tate affected boys' mental health? And why is finding the right therapist is a bit like dating...? CONTENT WARNING: This episode is all about the reality of suicide. If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like: Richard E. Grant Ashley CainRoman Kemp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben West is a musical theatre artist and historian, and creator and author of The Musical Theatre Report. His book, The American Musical: Evolution of an Art Form (Routledge, 2024), chronicles a detailed and comprehensive history of the art form's artistic evolution. He created twenty “Timeline Wall” exhibits for the Museum of Broadway that trace the history of the Broadway stage from 1732 to 2021 and spotlight more than 500 productions and 100 artists. He has worked in various capacities on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regionally, and created and directed Unsung Carolyn Leigh for Lincoln Center's American Songbook series. West has spoken at several institutions including Yale University, University of Michigan, the Dramatists Guild, and the Shubert Organization. He is a recipient of Lincoln Center's Martin E. Segal Award.

In today's mini-episode of Hurt to Healing, we revisit an insightful conversation with mental health advocate Ben West. Ben passionately addresses the simple yet powerful solutions to the growing mental health crisis. He discusses the importance of education, prevention, and smarter allocation of resources, emphasising the need for mental health training in schools, just as we train teachers to respond to physical health crises. Ben shares why the path to meaningful change isn't as complex as we might think—and how each of us can play a role in reshaping the future of mental health care.Follow Ben: @iambenwestFollow Hurt to Healing on Instagram: @hurttohealingpodHurt to Healing Website: hurttohealing.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Impact Makers, Ben West, a trailblazer in community organizing and campaign strategy, discusses his journey into Web3 and his work at Thrive Protocol. Thrive Protocol is a mechanism and methodology for helping ecosystems grow by attracting, funding, and scaling projects in the Web3 space. They work with top Web3 communities like Arbitrum, Apecoin, Polygon, and more. The protocol uses incentive mechanisms, feedback loops, and human validation assessments to ensure that funds are allocated appropriately and that impact is measured and rewarded. They are building a reputation system for reviewers and are focused on changing the way people are rewarded for their work. In this conversation, Ben from Thrive Protocol discusses the importance of funding mechanisms and decision-making processes in the Web3 space. He shares insights from his experience at Gitcoin and highlights the work being done at Thrive Protocol to create a more inclusive and efficient funding ecosystem. Ben also talks about the long-term vision of Thrive Protocol and its potential to bridge the gap between the digital and real world. He emphasizes the need for user-friendly tools and a focus on user experience in the Web3 space. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Ben's book, 'The Monkey Flower Experiment,' and the power of community and collaboration in making a positive impact. Jon Ruth https://warpcast.com/jonruth https://x.com/jhruth Ben West https://warpcast.com/benwest https://x.com/BenWest Thrive Protocol https://x.com/ThriveProtocol https://www.thriveprotocol.com/   Takeaways Thrive Protocol is a mechanism and methodology for helping ecosystems grow in the Web3 space. They attract, fund, and scale projects by using incentive mechanisms, feedback loops, and human validation assessments. Thrive Protocol works with top Web3 communities like Arbitrum, Apecoin, and Polygon. They are focused on changing the way people are rewarded for their work and ensuring that funds are allocated appropriately. They are building a reputation system for reviewers to ensure the quality of assessments. Funding mechanisms and decision-making processes are crucial in the Web3 space to create an inclusive and efficient funding ecosystem. Thrive Protocol aims to bridge the gap between the digital and real world by providing user-friendly tools and focusing on user experience. The long-term vision of Thrive Protocol is to revolutionize the way work is done and empower individuals to be fairly rewarded for their contributions. Ben is writing a book called 'The Monkey Flower Experiment,' which explores decision-making mechanisms in a university setting and the challenges of resource allocation. Community and collaboration are essential in driving positive change and making a meaningful impact.

In 2018, Ben West's world collapsed when he tragically and unexpectedly lost his brother to suicide. Sam was only 15 when he died, but it propelled a 17-year-old Ben to take positive action and campaign around mental health awareness, suicide prevention and fundamentally changing how we approach mental health, especially in schools and the education system. In this episode, he joins Amber Milligan to discuss what happened to Sam, how to spot the signs in someone who needs help and the steps he now takes to protect his own mental health. Sign Up to The FREE SheerLuxe Daily Email: https://sheerluxe.com/signupFollow Us On Instagram | @luxegen_official | https://www.instagram.com/luxegen_official/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Ben West | @iambenwest | https://www.instagram.com/iambenwest/?hl=en DISCLAIMER: This podcast will discuss suicide and mental health, so as a warning, this episode might be triggering. If you or anyone you know is suffering you can reach out to SHOUT, the UK's free, confidential and 24/7 mental health text support service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2018, Ben West's world collapsed when he tragically and unexpectedly lost his brother to suicide. Sam was only 15 when he died, but it propelled a 17-year-old Ben to take positive action and campaign around mental health awareness, suicide prevention and fundamentally changing how we approach mental health, especially in schools and the education system. In this episode, he joins Amber Milligan to discuss what happened to Sam, how to spot the signs in someone who needs help and the steps he now takes to protect his own mental health. Sign Up to The FREE SheerLuxe Daily Email: https://sheerluxe.com/signupFollow Us On Instagram | @luxegen_official | https://www.instagram.com/luxegen_official/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Ben West | @iambenwest | https://www.instagram.com/iambenwest/?hl=en DISCLAIMER: This podcast will discuss suicide and mental health, so as a warning, this episode might be triggering. If you or anyone you know is suffering you can reach out to SHOUT, the UK's free, confidential and 24/7 mental health text support service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Thank You For Your Time: Understanding the Experiences of Job Seekers in Effective Altruism, published by Julia Michaels on July 10, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Summary The purpose of this research is to understand the experiences of job seekers who are looking for high-impact roles, particularly roles at organizations aligned with the Effective Altruism movement (hereafter referred to as "EA job seekers" and "EA organizations," respectively).[1] Organizations such as 80,000 Hours, Successif, High Impact Professionals, and others already provide services to support professionals in planning for and transitioning into high-impact careers. However, it's less clear how successful job seekers are at landing roles that qualify as high impact. Anecdotally, prior EA Forum posts suggest that roles at EA organizations are very competitive, even for well-qualified individuals, with an estimated range of ~47-124 individuals rejected for every open role. Given that some EA thought leaders (Ben West, for example) have suggested working in high-impact roles as a pathway to increasing one's individual lifetime impact (in addition to "earning to give"), it seems important to understand how well this strategy is working. By surveying and speaking with job seekers who identify as effective altruists directly, I have identified common barriers and possible solutions that might be picked up by job seekers, support organizations (such as those listed above), and EA organizations. The tl;dr summary of findings: A majority of EA job seekers are recent graduates or early career professionals with

Ben West is a musical theatre artist and historian. His book, The American Musical, chronicles a detailed and comprehensive history of the art form's artistic evolution. Ben also created 20 “Timeline Wall” exhibits for the Museum of Broadway, that trace the history of the Broadway stage from 1732 to 2021, and spotlight more than 500 productions and 100 artists.He has worked in various capacities on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regionally, and created and directed Unsung Carolyn Leigh for Lincoln Center's American Songbook series. Ben has spoken at several institutions including Yale University, University of Michigan, the Dramatists Guild, and the Shubert Organization. He is a recipient of Lincoln Center's Martin E. Segal Award.

 My guest again this week is author BEN WEST who returns for the fourth and final segment of our conversation in regard to his exceptional new book The American Musical – Evolution of an Art Form.  As you will hear, in today's episode, we move into what I call the Modern Era of Broadway from the 1970s right up to today and detail the major changes in the way musicals are made over the last 50 years. Our discussion touches on such shows as Hair, Your Own Thing, Rent, The Wiz, Jelly's Last Jam, Hamilton, The Band's Visit, and more! If you missed the previous episodes in this series you may want to go back and catch on that before listening to this one. Ben West is a musical theatre artist and historian who created the extensive “Timeline Wall” exhibits for the Museum of Broadway that trace the history of the Broadway stage from 1732 to 2021, spotlighting more than 500 productions and 100 artists. He has worked in various capacities on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regionally and created and directed Unsung Carolyn Leigh for Lincoln Center's American Songbook series. He has lectured and spoken at Yale University, University of Michigan, the Dramatists Guild, and the Shubert Organization. Become a PATRON of Broadway Nation! This podcast is made possible in part by the generous support of our Patron Club Members, including our Producer Level patrons, Paula & Steve Reynolds. For just $7.00 a month, you will receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. You will also have access to additional in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host Albert Evans that have not been featured on the podcast. All patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgment of your vital support of this podcast. And if you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please just click on this link: https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the third segment of my conversation with author BEN WEST, regarding his new book: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL — EVOLUTION OF AN ART FORM. As you will hear this book is a comprehensive history of the American Musical from its origins in the 19th Century right up to the turn to the 21st Century. Along the way Ben West sheds new light on a myriad of shows, authors, directors, and performers including a host of often-overlooked women and African-American artists. If you missed the previous episodes in this series you may want to go back and catch on that before listening to this one. Ben West is a musical theatre artist and historian who created the extensive “Timeline Wall” exhibits for the Museum of Broadway that trace the history of the Broadway stage from 1732 to 2021 and spotlight more than 500 productions and 100 artists. He has worked in various capacities on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regionally, and created and directed Unsung Carolyn Leigh for Lincoln Center's American Songbook series. West has lectured and spoken at several institutions including Yale University, University of Michigan, the Dramatists Guild, and the Shubert Organization. He is a recipient of Lincoln Center's Martin E. Segal Award. Become a PATRON of Broadway Nation! This podcast is made possible in part by the generous support of our Patron Club Members, including our Producer Level member, Bob Braun. For just $7.00 a month, you will receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. You will also have access to additional in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host Albert Evans that have not been featured on the podcast. All patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgment of your vital support of this podcast. And if you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please just click on this link: https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although the fact often goes unacknowledged, it is a truth that sometimes an author's residence within and endurance in the canon is a result of how that author is perceived and taught in the academy.  Most literary scholars are also professors and teachers.  For this episode of Reading McCarthy I round up some of the usual suspects for a panel discussion upon teaching the works of McCarthy to students.  The guests include Stacey Peebles, Chair of the English program, Director of Film Studies, and the Marlene and David Grissom Professor of Humanities at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky.  She is the author of Welcome to the Suck: Narrating the American Soldier's Experience in Iraq  and Cormac McCarthy and Performance: Page, Stage, Screen.  She is editor of the collection Violence in Literature and, with Ben West, co-editor of Approaches to Teaching the Works of Cormac McCarthy.  She has been editor of the Cormac McCarthy Journal since 2010.      She is the President of the Cormac McCarthy Society.  Dr. Bill Hardwig is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Tennessee. He is author of Upon Provincialism: Southern Literature and National Periodical Culture, 1870-1900 ( UVA Press 2013).  He has edited critical editions of In the Tennessee Mountains by Mary Murfree and a forthcoming edition of Evelyn Scott's Background in Tennessee and is co-editor with Susanna Ashton of Approaches to Teaching the Works of Charles W. Chesnutt in the MLA teaching series.   He is currently working on a study of McCarthy's fiction tentatively titled How Cormac Works: McCarthy, Language, and Style.  Bryan Giemza is an Associate Professor of Humanities and Literature in the Honors College at Texas Tech University.  Dr. Giemza is author or editor of  numerous books on American literary and cultural history, 10 book chapters, and more than 30 published articles and reviews, including  Irish Catholic Writers and the Invention of the American South, which received the South Atlantic Modern Language Association's Studies Award and features a  chapter on McCarthy, as well as Images of Depression-Era Louisiana: The FSA Photographs of Ben Shahn, Russell Lee, and Marion Post Wolcott ).  His most recent books are Science and Literature in Cormac McCarthy's Expanding Worlds (2023), and Across the Canyons: Transdisciplinary Approaches to Divisive Communications in West Texas and Beyond, Texas Tech UP (2024).   As always, listeners should beware: there be spoilers here.  Thanks to Thomas Frye, who composed, performed, and produced the music for READING MCCARTHY.  The views of the host and his guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their home institutions or the Cormac McCarthy Society. If you enjoy this podcast you may also enjoy the GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL PODCAST, hosted by myself and Kirk Curnutt. To contact me, please reach out to readingmccarthy(@)gmail.com. Despite the evening redness in the west Reading McCarthy is also still somewhat on X (Twitter).  The website is at readingmccarthy.buzzsprout.com, and if you'd like to support the show you can click on the little heart symbol at the top of the webpage to buy the show a cappuccino.Support the Show.Starting in spring of 2023, the podcast will accept minor sponsorship offers to offset the costs of the podcast. This may cause a mild disconnect in earlier podcasts where the host asks for patrons in lieu of sponsorships. But if we compare it to a very large and naked bald man in the middle of the desert who leads you to an extinct volcano to create gunpowder, it seems pretty minor...

Today's episode is the second part of my recent conversation with author BEN WEST, regarding his his exceptionally comprehensive new book: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL — EVOLUTION OF AN ART FORM. This book traces the American Musical's creative journey from its 19th Century beginnings through its 20th Century maturation, and on to the turn of the 21st century. Along the way, Ben West sheds new light on a myriad of shows, authors, directors, and performers including a host of often-overlooked women and African-American artists. If you missed the first episode in this series you may want to go back and catch on that before listening to this one. As our previous episode ended Ben and I were discussing the revue form, especially the annual revues such as the Ziegfeld Follies and Earl Carroll's Vanities. Today we pick up conversation with some of the other forms of musical theater that Ben explores in Part Two of his book, a section that he titles Birth Of An Art Form. Ben West is a musical theatre artist and historian who created the extensive “Timeline Wall” exhibits for the Museum of Broadway that trace the history of the Broadway stage from 1732 to 2021 and spotlight more than 500 productions and 100 artists. He has worked in various capacities on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regionally, and created and directed Unsung Carolyn Leigh for Lincoln Center's American Songbook series. West has lectured and spoken at several institutions including Yale University, University of Michigan, the Dramatists Guild, and the Shubert Organization. He is a recipient of Lincoln Center's Martin E. Segal Award. Become a PATRON of Broadway Nation! This podcast is made possible in part by the generous support of our Patron Club Members, including our newest member, Taryn Darr. For just $7.00 a month, you will receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. You will also have access to additional in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host Albert Evans that have not been featured on the podcast. All patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgment of your vital support of this podcast. And if you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please just click on this link: https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is author BEN WEST, who joins me to discuss his exceptional new book: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL — EVOLUTION OF AN ART FORM. This book is a comprehensive history of the American Musical that traces the form's creative journey from its 19th Century beginnings through its 20th Century maturation, and on to the turn of the 21st century. Along the way Ben sheds new light on a myriad of authors, directors, and craftspeople who worked on Broadway and beyond. In a similar way to this podcast, this book actively addresses the form's often-overlooked female and African-American artists. It also goes beyond the strict boundaries of Broadway to explore such outside influences as minstrelsy, vaudeville, nightclubs, and burlesque as well as the dynamic relationship between the American Musical and and the consciousness of its country that gave it birth. Ben West is a musical theatre artist and historian who created the extensive “Timeline Wall” exhibits for the Museum of Broadway that trace the history of the Broadway stage from 1732 to 2021 and spotlight more than 500 productions and 100 artists. He has worked in various capacities on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regionally, and created and directed Unsung Carolyn Leigh for Lincoln Center's American Songbook series. West has lectured and spoken at several institutions including Yale University, University of Michigan, the Dramatists Guild, and the Shubert Organization. He is a recipient of Lincoln Center's Martin E. Segal Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juxtapose positions itself as a “creation-oriented investment firm,” which means their investment process is based on businesses that don't exist yet. Focusing on industries that are under-served, Juxtapose's team then harnesses the power of entrepreneurialism and an investment firm's diligence to identify and invest in new business opportunities.During this week's Retail Remix, Ben West, Partner at Juxtapose, digs into the company's investment process and how this approach shapes his perspectives on: What makes a successful brand; How businesses should balance brand building and scaling their business; andThe state of the investment market, and what emerging consumer brands need to know.RELATED LINKSLearn more about JuxtaposeRead more about VC-related topics and trends on Retail TouchPointsRegister for the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, taking place June 4-5 in Chicago, to explore the evolution of the customer journey. Hear from executives at Babylist, IKEA, Liquid Death, Rebecca Minkoff and more, about how they're embracing the convergence of content, community and commerce. Omnichannel & Fulfillment Benchmark ReportDownload the Retail TouchPoints Omnichannel & Fulfillment Benchmark report, sponsored by Deposco, to learn how your peers are investing in creating a cohesive customer experience.

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: CEA is hiring a Head of Communications, published by Ben West on March 9, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. All applications must be submitted by Friday, March 22nd, 2024, 11:59 pm GMT. CEA is hiring a head of communications. While a successful candidate would ideally have a strong communications background, we're open to applications from generalists with strong foundational skills who can build a team with additional expertise. This is a senior leadership position reporting to the CEO. The remit of the role is broad, including developing and executing communications strategies for both CEA and effective altruism more broadly. We anticipate that this individual will become the foremost leader for strategic communications related to EA and will have a significant impact in shaping the field's strategy. This will include collaborating with senior leaders at other organizations doing EA-related work. Both EA and CEA are at important inflection points. Public awareness of EA has grown significantly over the past 2 years, during which time EA has had both major success and significant controversies. To match this growth in awareness, we're looking to increase our capacity to inform public narratives about and contribute to a more accurate understanding of EA ideas and impact. The stakes are high: Success could result in significantly higher engagement with EA ideas, leading to career changes, donations, new projects, and increased traction in a range of fields. Failure could result in long-lasting damage to the brand, the ideas, and the people who have historically associated with them. We're looking for a leader who can design and execute a communications strategy for EA. This person will be a strategic partner with and member of CEA's leadership team to help us shape both the substance and messaging of EA. You'll be able to build from the foundation set by our existing team, building on the work of our outgoing head of communications to further grow and expand the team, which currently includes one full-time staff member and support from an external agency. CEA has a new CEO, who is in the process of developing a new organizational strategy and views strengthening our communications function as a key priority. You should expect significant organizational support - e.g. attention from senior leadership and the allocation of necessary financial resources. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode involves conversations around suicide, self harm & grief. This week I sit down with Ben West, a passionate advocate for mental health, who is on a mission to spark open conversations about this crucial topic. Since his younger brother tragically took his own life in 2018, Ben has dedicated himself to breaking the silence surrounding mental health issues. Supported by influential figures like Prince William and Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Ben breaks down the importance of talking about mental health and shares life-saving advice for individuals and their loved ones navigating mental health challenges. If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health, I've linked some mental health resources below: Mental Health Resources

Ben West is a Portland native, although he now lives in Clackamas County. Ben is a nurse, a military officer, and a Clackamas County Commissioner. Ben and his husband, Paul, sued the State of Oregon and won the right to get married. Ben and Paul are raising an adopted son, who is black. Former Oregon lawyer Donel Courtney advocated for the Lents Neighborhood where he lived in Portland, pushing back against homelessness and crime. Donel has since moved to India.https://www.clackamas.us/bcc/westhttps://www.aclu.org/bio/paul-rummell-and-benjamin-westhttps://www.kgw.com/video/news/crime/multnomah-county-da-prosecutes-fewer-than-half-of-misdemeanor-theft-cases-including-shoplifting/283-ca7da81d-d336-46ca-b7e3-85f954be028fhttps://www.oregonlive.com/data/2023/07/multnomah-county-lost-record-1-billion-in-income-in-2021-as-residents-moved-away.html?outputType=amphttps://katu.com/news/local/man-arrested-for-allegedly-threatening-portland-bus-driver-with-knife-police-say-trimet-north-precincthttps://www.brookings.edu/articles/combating-poverty-understanding-new-challenges-for-families/#:~:text=One%20of%20our%20arguments%2C%20based,until%20age%2021%20and%20gethttps://manhattan.institute/podcast-series/the-glenn-showhttps://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/oregon-measure-110-poll-majority-against-want-repeal/283-9157a8c0-aa66-4303-b391-36afe7b12b4chttps://www.northamericarecovers.orghttps://x.com/rationalinpdx/status/1617930240155877376?s=20https://attpdx.comhttps://www.ontargettrainingpdx.com/personal-trainer-near-mehttps://glennloury.substack.com/p/the-truth-about-roland-fryer

In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, listen to a conversation with Ben West, executive director of Farmers for Soil Health, and Ryan Heiniger, a 4th generation farmer and executive director of Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), as they chat about all the details of the Farmers for Soil Health program and what cover croppers need to know about it.

Farmers for Soil Health is both a collaboration amongst farmer groups and a program hoping to motivate a big change in the US ag landscape.  The group's mission– to advance the use of soil health practices like cover crops to help improve farmer profitability, as born out of an agreement between the National Corn Growers and the Soy and Pork checkoffs. Recently, the group won an unprecedented $95 million USDA grant to tackle their goal of achieving 30 million acres in cover crops by 2030, a significant increase over today's numbers. Today, we're talking to the executive director of Farmers for Soil Health, Ben West, about the details of the project, who's behind it, and how farmers can get involved. We'll learn about the different tracks available to farmers who have never tried cover crops, to those who have tried but given up, and even for those who are currently using cover crops but would like to see added benefits. We'll also dig into the role of consumer-facing companies in the project, and how USDA is involved. Then we'll tackle what the future of the collaboration might look like.

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: Rates of Criminality Amongst Giving Pledge Signatories, published by Ben West on January 22, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Summary I investigate the rates of criminal misconduct amongst people who have taken The Giving Pledge (roughly: ~200 [non-EA] billionaires who have pledged to give most of their money to charity). I find that rates are fairly high: 25% of signatories have been accused of financial misconduct, and 10% convicted[1] 4% of signatories have spent at least one day in prison Overall, 41% of signatories have had at least one allegation of substantial misconduct (financial, sexual, or otherwise) I estimate that Giving Pledgers are not less likely, and possibly more likely, to commit financial crimes than YCombinator entrepreneurs. I am unable to find evidence of The Giving Pledge doing anything to limit the risk of criminal behavior amongst its members, though I have heard second-hand that they do some sort of screening. I conclude that the rate of criminal behavior amongst major philanthropists is high, which means that we should not expect altruism to substantially lower the risks compared to that of the general population, and that negative impacts to EA's public perception may occur independently of whether our donors actually commit crimes (e.g. because even noncriminal billionaires have a negative public image). Methodology I copied the list of signatories from their website. Gina Stuessy and I searched the internet for "(name) lawsuit", "(name) crime" and also looked at their Wikipedia page. I categorized any results into "financial", "sexual", and "other", and also marked if they had spent at least one day in jail. Gina and I eventually decided that the data collection process was too time-consuming, and we stopped partway through. The final dataset includes 115 of the 232 signatories.[2][3] Data can be found here. How well do convictions correspond with immoral behavior? It is a well-worn take that our[4] legal system overly protects white-collar criminals: If an employee steals $20 from the cash register, that's a criminal offense that the police will prosecute, but if an employer under-pays their employees by $20 that's a civil offense where the police don't get involved. I found that the punishment of the criminals in my data set correlated extremely poorly with my intuition for how immorally they had behaved. It would be funny if it weren't sad that one of the longest prison sentences in my data set is from Kjell Inge Røkke, a Norwegian businessman who was convicted of having an illegal license for his yacht. One particular way in which white-collar offenses are weird is that they often allow the defendant to settle without admitting wrongdoing.[5] E.g. my guess is that Philip Frost is guilty, but his settlement with the SEC does not require him to admit wrongdoing. I wasn't able to find a single person who admitted guilt in a sexual misconduct case, despite ~7% of the signatories being accused, including in high-profile cases like people involved with Jeffrey Epstein.[6] I was considering trying to add some classification like "Ben thinks this person is guilty" but decided that this would be too time-consuming and subjective. Nonetheless, if you want my subjective opinion, my guess is that most of the people who were accused of financial misconduct are guilty of immoral behavior, under a commonsense morality definition of the term. Less controversially, some of these cases are ongoing, and presumably at least some of them will result in convictions, which makes looking only at the current conviction rate misleading. In any case though, I believe that this data set establishes that the base rate of both criminal and immoral behavior is fairly high among major philanthropists, no matter how you slice the data. Some Representative Case...

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: Cause-Generality Is Hard If Some Causes Have Higher ROI, published by Ben West on January 12, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Summary Returns to community building are higher in some cause areas than others For example: a cause-general university EA group is more useful for AI safety than for global health and development. This presents a trilemma: community building projects must either: Support all cause areas equally at a high level of investment, which leads to overinvestment in some cause areas Support all cause areas equally at a low level of investment, which leads to underinvestment in some cause areas, or Break cause-generality This trilemma feels fundamental to EA community building work, but I've seen relatively little discussion of it, and therefore would like to raise awareness of it as a consideration This post presents the trilemma, but does not argue for a solution Background A lot of community building projects have a theory of change which aims to generate labor Labor is more valuable in some cause areas than others It's slightly hard to make this statement precise, but it's something like: the output elasticity of labor (OEL) depends on cause area E.g. the amount by which animal welfare advances as a result of getting one additional undergraduate working on it is different than the amount by which global health and development advances as a result of getting one additional undergraduate working on it[1] Note: this is not a claim that some causes are more valuable than others; I am assuming for the sake of this post that all causes are equally valuable I will take as given that this difference exists now and is going to exist into the future (although I would be interested to hear arguments that it doesn't/won't) Given this, what should we do? My goal with this post is mostly to point out that we probably should do something weird, and less about suggesting a specific weird thing to do What concretely does it mean to have lower or higher OEL? I'm using CEA teams as examples since that's what I know best, though I think similar considerations apply to other programs. (Also, realistically, we might decide that some of these are just too expensive if OEL goes down or redirect all resources to some projects with high starting cost if OEL goes up.) Program How it looks with high investment[2] How it looks with low investment Events Catered Coffee/drinks/snacks Recorded talks Convenient venues Bring your own food Venues in inconvenient locations Unconference/self-organized picnic vibes Groups Paid organizers One-on-one advice/career coaching Volunteer-organized meet ups Maybe some free pizza Online Actively organized Forum events (e.g. debates) Curated newsletter, highlights Paid Forum moderators Engineers and product people who develop the Forum A place for people to post things when they feel like it, no active solicitation Volunteer-based moderation Limited feature development Communications Pitching op-ed's/stories to major publications Create resources like lists of experts that journalists can contact Fund publications (e.g. Future Perfect) People post stuff on Twitter, maybe occasionally a journalist will pick it up What are Community Builders' options? I see a few possibilities: Don't change our offering based on the participant's[3] cause area preference …through high OEL cause areas subsidizing the lower OEL cause areas This has historically kind of been how things have worked (roughly: AI safety subsidized cause-general work while others free-rode) This results in spending more on the low OEL cause areas than is optimal And also I'm not sure if this can practically continue to exist, given funder preferences …through everyone operating at the level low OEL cause areas choose This results in spending less on high OEL cause areas than is op...

Dr. Ben West with UT Extension is heading up an initiative called Farmers For Soil Health. the goal of the initiative is to help make climate smart practices profitable for farmers. Thomas Capps Practicing sustainability and finding new ways to be profitable. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I'm Thomas Capps. Ben West Sustainability, while the term may be new, farmers have worried about sustainability since the Dust Bowl. Thomas Capps Sustainability continues to be at the forefront of minds in the ag industry. Farmers in large part have and continue to implement climate friendly practices on their operations. Dr. Ben West with UT Extension has spent years studying climate smart practices farmers are using. Now he's focusing on ways those practices can be profitable for farmers by heading up an initiative called Farmers For Soil Health. Ben West Its sustainability and Agriculture Initiative run by the three three of the biggest commodity organizations in the country, the United Soybean Board, the National Corn Growers Association, and the National Pork Board. They decided about three years ago, to collaborate together and really try and be aggressive with some sustainability initiatives and put farmers in the driver's seat of driving the conversation and the thought and action around sustainability. Farmers have always taken the leadership role and sustainability. But sometimes in the past, it's been tough to pay for it because some of these practices do cost money. And at the end of the day, farmers are running a business enterprise. Thomas Capps West says it just makes sense for our farmers to get paid to plant cover crops and other practices they're already doing. Ben West By being able to combine federal money that's been coming down the pike but now also, the growing influx of private money from food companies and biofuel companies and feed companies interested in helping farmers be more and more aggressive with their sustainability practices. I mean, the next 10 years in agriculture is a really exciting time to see what's going to come of all this collective collaboration and conservation in agriculture. Thomas Capps Sustaining the planet and farming for the next generation. For Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I'm Thomas Capps.

Episode Description: Tune in to our latest episode where we delve into the world of Gitcoin DAO with special guests Ben West, Head of Grants, and Azeem Khan, Head of Impact. In this episode, we explore the ins and outs of the project, reviewing why the DAO was formed, exploring grants, partnerships, and why the choice was made to operate as a DAO. We also break down concepts such as quadratic funding, and Ben defines what it means to be a “regen”, and what it means to be “green pilled”! We hope you enjoy this episode, and encourage everyone to check out Gitcoin DAO and participate in their funding rounds to support projects that contribute to the greater good! See our resources below to get involved. Season 8 Resources: Bankless DAO: https://www.bankless.community/ Crypto Sapiens: https://www.cryptosapiens.xyz/ Join Opolis: https://opolis.referralrock.com/l/1CRYPTOSAPI88/ Connect with Rachel: https://linktr.ee/rachelroseb Episode Resources: Support Gitcoin Grants: https://grants.gitcoin.co/ Connect with Ben: https://x.com/benwest?s=21&t=2pSVQAAKpiLuGIwXbyGg5A Connect with Azeem: https://x.com/azeemk_?s=21&t=2pSVQAAKpiLuGIwXbyGg5A Follow Gitcoin on X: https://twitter.com/gitcoin

Commissioner Ben West returns to talk about Clackamas County and the ORP Platform Convention which he attended recently.

In this emotionally charged episode, we sit down with Ben West, a passionate mental health advocate and campaigner who has faced unimaginable challenges following the tragic suicide of his beloved brother. Ben shares his heart-wrenching story, recounting the painful experience of giving his brother CPR in a desperate attempt to save his life. The trauma of that fateful day has left an indelible mark on Ben's life, yet his journey through grief and loss has also been a profound teacher.Through his own experiences, Ben has become a huge advocate for mental health awareness and education. He passionately emphasizes the importance of equipping individuals with the knowledge and tools to recognise and address mental health issues. In this raw and honest conversation, Ben inspires us with his resilience and determination to ensure that no one suffers in silence, and that we all have the capacity to help and support each other in times of need. His mission is a powerful call to action for us all to prioritise mental well-being and foster a community of understanding and compassion.Find Ben: Website: https://www.benwest.org.uk/Instagram: @iambenwestBook: https://amzn.eu/d/3lBx8FgFollow Hurt to Healing on Instagram: @hurttohealingpod--A big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you're struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. Thank you to our corporate supporter, Brown Advisory, a global investment management firm which is passionate about raising awareness of mental health challenges in order to help people thrive in an ever-changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last month, Ben West of the Center for Effective Altruism hosted a debate among long-termists, forecasters, and x-risk activists about pausing AI. Everyone involved thought AI was dangerous and might even destroy the world, so you might expect a pause - maybe even a full stop - would be a no-brainer. It wasn't. Participants couldn't agree on basics of what they meant by “pause”, whether it was possible, or whether it would make things better or worse. There was at least some agreement on what a successful pause would have to entail. Participating governments would ban “frontier AI models”, for example models using more training compute than GPT-4. Smaller models, or novel uses of new models would be fine, or else face an FDA-like regulatory agency. States would enforce the ban against domestic companies by monitoring high-performance microchips; they would enforce it against non-participating governments by banning export of such chips, plus the usual diplomatic levers for enforcing treaties (eg nuclear nonproliferation). The main disagreements were: Could such a pause possibly work? If yes, would it be good or bad? If good, when should we implement it? When should we lift it? I've grouped opinions into five categories: https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/pause-for-thought-the-ai-pause-debate

Content warning: Please be aware that this episode refers to topics such as suicide, suicidal ideations and depression. In the eighth episode of the series, Professor Belinda Lennox speaks to Ben West, mental health campaigner, best-selling author and social media influencer.   In 2018, Ben unexpectedly lost his brother to suicide. In this conversation, Ben shares his journey as a campaigner for mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and his work to fundamentally change how we approach mental health, especially in schools.   Ben released his first book entitled 'This Book Could Save Your Life – Breaking the Silence Around the Mental Health Emergency' in 2022, in which he shares his experiences to date, offering everything he's discovered along the way, from dealing with grief, to how you can support those in your life experiencing poor mental health.

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