Podcasts about Big Five

What do cheetahs, meerkats, elephants, and ravens have to do with personality? In this episode, Victoria explores the Big Five Personality Theory — one of the most widely recognized personality frameworks in psychology — and how these traits shape the way we think, work, connect, and respond to the world around us. Through honest conversation, personal reflections, and a few surprising assessment results, Victoria and producer Heather unpack where they land across the five major personality dimensions. Spring is finally here, so you know what this means… DISC as animals

Jennie Nash shares a #amwriting “Write Big” session on letting go of “pick me” energy in publishing. On the day her new agent submits her new nonfiction proposal, Nash—author of 13 books with both Big Five and self-publishing experience—describes feeling calm because she's also “picking” her agent and potential publishers, clear on the value she brings and what she wants in a partner. She argues writers aren't limited to gatekeepers anymore and can give themselves permission and define success. Nash notes pick-me dynamics appear in workshops, writing groups, beta reads, and awards, and urges turning that outward grasping inward by choosing and elevating yourself and your project. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the new era of the Octagram.In this foundational episode from December 2, 2025, C.S. Joseph reveals why 99% of people mistype themselves — and why every major personality system (MBTI, Enneagram, Socionics, Big Five) has been incomplete for decades. The missing piece? Gender.Traditional experts and MBTI YouTubers completely overlook how gender affects the psyche. Without the Octagram, accurate personality typing is literally impossible.✅ Octagram = Your Nurture (gender-aware) ✅ 4-Letter Type = Your Nature Together = 128 real personality combinationsTake the FREE gender-aware Octagram Personality Test: https://linktr.ee/csjosephAll links, resources, and Skool community: https://linktr.ee/csjosephTimestamps:0:00 - The Octagram Era Begins1:30 - Why 99% of People Mistype Their Personality3:45 - The Gender Gap Destroying Personality Typing6:20 - The 8 Octagrams Explained8:10 - 128 Personality Type Combinations9:40 - How to Finally Type Yourself AccuratelyThis marks the beginning of all new Octagram-based content. Everything released after December 2, 2025, follows this framework. Pre-2025 episodes are now archive material.Drop your Octagram result in the comments — I read every single one.Like, follow, and turn on notifications for more Ego Hacking content.#Octagram #MBTI #PersonalityTyping #GenderPsychology #Enneagram #Socionics #JungianPsychology

In dieser inspirierenden Folge des CULTiTALK begrüßt Georg den Organisationsentwickler und Autor Dr. David Bausch, mit dem er tief in die aktuellen Herausforderungen der modernen Arbeitswelt eintaucht. Das Gespräch startet mit dem beiderseitigen Bezug zu den eigenen Buchveröffentlichungen und legt dann einen klaren Fokus auf das Thema „Fake Work“. David erläutert, wie immer mehr Zeit in produktivitätsferne beziehungsweise sinnlose Tätigkeiten fließt, und warum dieser Trend Teams und Unternehmen massiv ausbremst. Georg ergänzt mit Beispielen aus der Praxis und macht deutlich, wie schwer es oft fällt, zwischen nötiger, unterstützender Arbeit und reiner Beschäftigung zu unterscheiden. Ein zentrales Thema bildet die entscheidende Rolle der Führungskraft dabei, eine gesunde Arbeitskultur zu etablieren und echte Produktivität im Team zu ermöglichen. Hier diskutieren Georg und David, mit welchen gezielten Interventionen Führungskräfte eine Kultur der Reflexion schaffen können, und warum Beziehungsarbeit und psychologische Sicherheit der Schlüssel sind, verkrustete Muster zu brechen. David berichtet aus seiner Forschung und Beratungspraxis zu den „Big Five of Humane Work“ – moderne Führung, mentale Gesundheit, Diversity & Inclusion, kontinuierliches Lernen und Organisationskultur – und wie diese ineinandergreifen. Im Verlauf entfacht sich ein engagiertes Gespräch über den Sinn und Unsinn von Workshops, Führungstrainings und Werteinitiativen, das beide durch Erfahrungsbeispiele aus Unternehmen und Hochschulen anreichern. Sie sind sich einig, dass Veränderung Kontinuität und echte Selbstreflexion benötigt und lediglich neue Programme oder Zertifikate selten den Unterschied machen. Zum Abschluss gibt Georg eine klare Empfehlung für Davids neues Buch ab. Diese Folge liefert vielseitige Perspektiven und praktische Denkanstöße für alle, die Führungs- und Teamkultur wirksam gestalten wollen.   Alle Links zu Dr. David Bausch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-bausch-4098a01ba/ Unternehmen: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digi2place/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifidz/   Alle Links zu Georg und dem Culturizer: Georg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georg-wolfgang Culturizer: https://culturizer.app CULTiTALK: https://cultitalk.de

Arsenal a remporté ce mardi son 14e titre de champion, 22 ans après celui des Invincibles. Une consécration pour Mikel Arteta et ses joueurs, qui récompense près de 6 années de travail. « Big five » revient sur la saison des Gunners et questionne les critiques entendues sur leur jeu défensif. Un podcast présenté par Marie-Amélie Motte, avec Vincent Duluc et Pierre-Étienne Minonzio.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Het kabinet Jetten zit nu drie maanden, en heeft al flink wat uitdagingen voor de kiezen gehad. Staat het stevig genoeg in de schoenen om de Eerste én de Tweede Kamer de baas te zijn? En kan het minderheidskabinet wel effectief regeren in de vernieuwde polder? Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de slagkracht van het kabinet: -Mariken van der Velden, politicoloog en universitair hoofddocent politieke communicatie aan de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam -Leendert Beekman, politiek verslaggever BNR -Ronald van Raak, voormalig SP-prominent, voormalig lid van de Eerste en Tweede Kamer en nu hoogleraar filosofie aan de Erasmus Universiteit en lid van de Raad van Openbaar Bestuur -Jelle Postma, oud-AIVD'er en oprichter van de stichting Justice for Prosperity -Marieke Blom, hoofdeconoom INGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De eerste drie maanden van minderheidskabinet Jetten zitten er bijna op. En van het optimisme lijkt onder de coalitiepartijen maar weinig over. Is dit experiment gedoemd te mislukken, of schijnt de zon achter de donkere wolken? Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de slagkracht van het kabinet: -Mariken van der Velden, politicoloog en universitair hoofddocent politieke communicatie aan de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam -Leendert Beekman, politiek verslaggever BNR -Ronald van Raak, voormalig SP-prominent, voormalig lid van de Eerste en Tweede Kamer en nu hoogleraar filosofie aan de Erasmus Universiteit en lid van de Raad van Openbaar Bestuur -Jelle Postma, oud-AIVD'er en oprichter van de stichting Justice for Prosperity -Marieke Blom, hoofdeconoom INGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What separates the leaders and athletes who perform under pressure from those who crack? According to Dr Phil Hopley, it comes down to one overlooked discipline: daily recovery. Phil is a consultant psychiatrist and one of the world's leading experts in mental performance. Through Cognacity - the specialist psychology organisation he leads - Phil has worked inside elite sport, global boardrooms and high-performance teams across Premier League football, Formula One, rugby and Olympic sport. His organisation was the appointed specialist team for the London Olympics and Paralympics. In this conversation with Luke Darcy, Phil unpacks the science behind sustainable high performance, the hidden cost of distracted working, and why the greatest predictor of long-term leadership success isn't intelligence or ambition - it's self-awareness. Phil explains the "tipping point" that separates productive pressure from burnout, shares what Kenyan distance runners can teach every corporate leader about recovery, and reveals the Big Five personality assessment his team uses to identify high-risk hires before catastrophic cultural damage is done. He also talks in-depth about building psychological safety, dialling up kindness in competitive environments, and why the greatest leader in his own life is his 90-year-old father. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. Start your leadership journey today. Head here to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time. Empowering Leaders is proudly partnered with Victoria University. Find more information about studying at VU here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Szetela, author of "That Book Is Dangerous!," discusses his investigation into the rise of self-censorship in the publishing industry, which he argues is being negatively transformed by social media and the culture wars in the United States. Mr. Szetela talks about the role played by the Big Five publishers, literary agents, sensitivity readers, and online pressure groups in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Szetela, author of "That Book Is Dangerous!," discusses his investigation into the rise of self-censorship in the publishing industry, which he argues is being negatively transformed by social media and the culture wars in the United States. Mr. Szetela talks about the role played by the Big Five publishers, literary agents, sensitivity readers, and online pressure groups in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Na een snelle formatie stond er 23 februari een minderheidskabinet op het bordes. Wat hebben D66, VVD en CDA de afgelopen maanden al bereikt? En gaat het lukken om de komende vier jaar grote stappen te zetten of blijft dat lastig zonder meerderheid? Te gast is Mariken van der Velden, politicoloog en universitair hoofddocent politieke communicatie aan de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de slagkracht van het kabinet -Mariken van der Velden, politicoloog en universitair hoofddocent politieke communicatie aan de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam -Leendert Beekman, politiek verslaggever BNR -Ronald van Raak, voormalig SP-prominent, voormalig lid van de Eerste en Tweede Kamer en nu hoogleraar filosofie aan de Erasmus Universiteit en lid van de Raad van Openbaar Bestuur -Jelle Postma, oud-AIVD'er en oprichter van de stichting Justice for Prosperity -Marieke Blom, hoofdeconoom ING See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EVEN MORE about this episode!Feeling lost or unsure of your purpose? There may be a deeper reason why.In this episode, Julie Ryan and John Strelecky explore how to find meaning, clarity, and direction by asking the questions that truly matter.John shares the life-changing decision that led him to leave his corporate career and travel the world—ultimately inspiring The Cafe on the Edge of the World, a story that has impacted millions. Together, they unpack the powerful questions at the heart of his work—Why are you here? Are you fulfilled?—and why so many people stay “pleasantly occupied” instead of truly living.You'll discover how defining your own “Big Five for Life” can reshape how you spend your time, energy, and attention, and why small shifts in awareness can open the door to extraordinary experiences. If you've been craving more meaning, direction, or freedom in your life, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what's possible—and inspire you to start living with intention today.Guest Biography:John Strelecky is a #1 bestselling author whose books—including The Cafe on the Edge of the World and The Big Five for Life—have sold over 12 million copies and been translated into more than 45 languages. Inspired by a life-changing moment in his early thirties, John's writing has resonated with readers worldwide, earning him recognition alongside thought leaders like Oprah Winfrey and Tony Robbins. Through his books, speaking, and global travels, he encourages people to live with purpose, clarity, and intention, inspiring millions to design lives aligned with what truly matters.Episode Chapters:(0:00:00) - The Journey to Purpose and Meaning(0:11:30) - Why Am I Here? The Question That Changes Everything(0:24:15) - The Big Five for Life Concept(0:36:45) - Pleasantly Occupied vs. Extraordinary Living(0:48:20) - The Cosmic Algorithm and Transformation(1:01:55) - Channeling, Creativity, and Divine Downloads(1:15:30) - Actors in Your Play: Reframing Difficult Relationships(1:28:10) - Sampling Life and Trusting Intuition(1:40:25) - Why We Incarnate and Collective Consciousness➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!

On this special 350th Episode of the show, the Big Five Project returns as we enter the year PC Tunney has been looking forward to for a very long time. 1997 is here and so to is the Attitude Era. More or less anyway. We begin what will surely be an epic run of episodes here on the Big Five Project with Royal Rumble '97. It was a night that saw the WWE return to a stadium as over 61,000 fans packed the Alamodome in San Antonio to see the boyhood dream come true all over again as Shawn Michaels reclaimed the WWF Championship from Sycho Sid. But it was also the night that saw "Stone Cold' Steve Austin capture the first of his three Royal Rumble wins, and the most controversial of all of them as Austin was eliminate, but the refs never saw it. Austin's victory would set off a wild chain reaction of events that would completely shift the landscape for WrestleMania XIII. In reality, the entire evening was a who's-who of huge players in WWF at the time, even if they still were not quite fully aligned with the gimmicks that would launch the industry into the stratosphere. It was an epic night in every sense of the word so come with us deep into the heart of Texas and celebrate as the Attitude Era begins to hit its stride with Royal Rumble '97!Chairshot Radio Network Launched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you'll find! MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture) TUESDAY - 4 Corners Podcast (sports) WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling) THURSDAY - Nefarious Means FRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect) SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling Podcast SUNDAY - 30 Mindless Minutes CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS Attitude Of Aggression Podcast: The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history), Unidentified History (Ufology), & Game Gone Wrong (Game of Thrones Universe) Chairshot Radio Network Your home for the hardest hitting podcasts... Sports, Entertainment and Sports Entertainment! All Shows On DemandAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

‘Strategische autonomie’ is het nieuwe buzzwoord in politiek Den Haag en Brussel. Want die autonomie levert ons veel op. Maar vergeet het prijskaartje niet. Te gast is Pieter Hasekamp directeur van het Centraal Planbureau. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de strategische autonomie: -Caroline de Gruyter, Europa-correspondent NRC -Pieter van Oordt, CPO Logius -Boudewijn Siemons, CEO Havenbedrijf Rotterdam-Pieter Hasekamp, econoom en directeur van het Centraal PlanbureauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pour sa dernière liste en tant que sélectionneur, Didier Deschamps n'a pas créé la surprise. Exit Eduardo Camavinga, bonjour Robin Risser et Maxence Lacroix, mais pas de joueur majeur oublié ou de retour fracassant. Est-ce la preuve que le sélectionneur a parfaitement réussi à réoxygéner son groupe comme il l'entendait après l'Euro 2024 ? Débat dans « Big 5 », après la conférence de presse. Un podcast présenté par Baptiste Binet, avec Pierre-Alexandre Conte et Loïc Tanzi. Réalisation : Léa Leostic.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

VOV1 - Cuộc thi Ca khúc truyền hình châu Âu (Eurovision) năm 2026 đã chính thức khai mạc tại thành phố Vienna, thủ đô nước Áo. 70 năm sau ngày ra đời, Eurovision - cuộc thi âm nhạc được xem là biểu tượng kết nối văn hóa châu Âu - lại bước vào mùa giải nhiều tranh cãi nhất trong lịch sử.Tại Eurovision, “Big Five” hay “nhóm 5” luôn là nhóm được nhắc tới nhiều nhất. Đây là các đài truyền hình của 5 nước Anh, Pháp, Đức, Tây Ban Nha và Italia - những đơn vị đóng góp tài chính lớn nhất cho cuộc thi và nghiễm nhiên có suất vào chung kết, cùng với quốc gia chiến thắng mùa trước, năm nay là Áo.Tuy nhiên, do có sự tham gia của Israel, các đài truyền hình của Tây Ban Nha đã tuyên bố không tham dự để phản đối chiến dịch quân sự của Israel tại Gaza. Các quốc gia khác như Ireland, Iceland, Hà Lan và Slovenia cũng có hành động tương tự. Hơn 1.000 nghệ sỹ và nhóm nhạc, cũng đã kêu gọi tẩy chay cuộc thi năm nay vì lý do này. Mọi chuyện càng trở nên rối ren khi hai cựu quán quân Eurovision là ca sĩ Thụy Sĩ Nemo và Charlie McGettigan của Ireland quyết định trả lại cúp chiến thắng. Thành phố Vienna đang dốc toàn lực để tổ chức phiên bản thứ 70 của cuộc thi âm nhạc truyền hình được xem nhiều nhất thế giới. Tuy nhiên, Ban tổ chức năm nay có lẽ phải “đi trên dây” địa chính trị liên quan tới sự tham gia của Israel.Cuộc thi Eurovision Song Contest 2026 tại Vienna, Áo. Ảnh: Reuters

Send us Fan MailAI in nonprofit fundraising strategy is transforming how organizations operate—but using it incorrectly can damage donor relationships and trust. In this conversation, Katie Gaston of Bloomerang opens the box with practical guidance on how to use AI effectively while avoiding the most common pitfalls.Nonprofit professionals are increasingly turning to AI tools for donor research, reporting, and communications. The opportunity is clear: faster workflows, better insights, and increased capacity. But as Katie explains, AI is not a replacement for human judgment—it's a tool to enhance it. “AI should be a supportive arm… but it should never replace your judgment as a fundraiser.”From donor asks to personalized stewardship, the human connection remains at the core of successful fundraising. AI can prepare you for meetings, surface insights, and even recommend strategies—but it cannot replicate the emotional intelligence required in critical moments.This episode also addresses key operational risks. Sending AI-generated content without review, relying too heavily on automated insights, and failing to maintain clean data can all create serious challenges. As Katie reminds us, “The quality of your data is what AI will know—garbage in, garbage out.”You'll also learn how AI can dramatically improve efficiency—reducing hours of reporting work to minutes—while freeing your team to focus on relationship-building and strategic thinking.The takeaway? AI isn't replacing fundraising—it's redefining how effective fundraisers work. 00:00:00 Introduction to AI in Fundraising00:03:10 Meet Penny: AI Fundraising Assistant00:06:00 Why AI Should NOT Make Donor Asks00:09:00 Reviewing AI Output to Avoid Risk00:11:30 AI vs. Human Donor Knowledge00:14:30 Data Quality and CRM Accuracy00:17:30 Protecting Your Nonprofit Voice00:22:00 Personalization vs. Automation in Donor Care00:25:45 Using AI to Save Time and Increase Capacity00:27:00 How Fast Should Nonprofits Adopt AI?00:30:00 Final Thoughts on AI Strategy#TheNonprofitShow #NonprofitEfficiency #FundraisingStrategyFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us  Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits!  12:30pm ET   11:30am CT  10:30am MT  9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Niet alleen ons voedsel en medicijnen gaan langs de Rotterdamse Haven. Ook defensie en de NAVO gebruiken het bij een conflict. Hoe houd je een haven draaiend in tijden van een naderende oorlog? Hoe kwetsbaar is Europa als de Rotterdamse haven zou stilvallen? Te gast is Boudewijn Siemons, CEO van de Rotterdamse Haven. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de strategische autonomie: -Caroline de Gruyter, Europa-correspondent NRC -Pieter van Oordt, CPO Logius -Boudewijn Siemons, CEO Havenbedrijf Rotterdam-Pieter Hasekamp, econoom en directeur van het Centraal PlanbureauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have a lingering desire to start a wildlife career, but feel like it might be too late for you? Or maybe you're working on a wildlife career, but it isn't working for you, and time just keeps passing by? You got the degree, but then life got in the way, and you even had to get a non-wildlife job to pay the bills…Well, I'm here to tell you that whether you're 25, 45, or older, a wildlife career IS still possible for you (and yes, I get by 25-year-olds who think they are too late), and this week's Fancy Scientist podcast episode really proves it! I interviewed Yellowstone Park Ranger Lynda Moore about her journey from radiologist to environmental educator and what it's really like to work in one of the most famous protected areas. Lynda first spent 28 years working in healthcare before deciding to return to school in 2017. She graduated with her degree in wildlife conservation biology in 2021, just two weeks before her 58th birthday! Now, she is working in one of the most coveted locations in the world for wildlife job seekers: Yellowstone National Park.Through our conversation, you'll learn how Linda navigated the challenges of being a non-traditional student and successfully landed a position with the National Park Service. She didn't let age hold her back or fears about ageism in the workplace. In fact, she embraced her past experiences and used them to her advantage, leveraging her work as a radiologist to her new career while focusing on new strategies to land her a park service job. You'll learn that Lynda emphasized networking and learning from others, building relationships with professors and graduate students while getting her degree. She shares how she willingly raised her hand for new opportunities, including counting bee behaviors in a lab and driving across the country for internships.You'll also get an insider's perspective on the fascinating, and sometimes dangerous, reality of working in America's first National Park. Lynda discusses her role as an interpretive ranger, educating the public on everything from the park's unique thermal geology to the "Big Five" wildlife species in the United States. She shares eye-opening stories about "babysitting" a 2,000-pound bison and the constant struggle to keep tourists at a safe distance from unpredictable wild animals.I also asked Lynda about the technical side of landing a federal job. She credits her success to having a mentor help her navigate the notoriously difficult federal resume process. You'll learn about the new federal resume requirements and how she transitioned from the "healthcare brain" to the "biologist brain," and how she carried over the work ethic and supervisory skills from her previous career that made her a standout candidate.After the interview, I break down the take-home points that you can apply to your own journey, regardless of your age. I explain how previous "unrelated" career experience can actually contain a variety of transferable skills for wildlife jobs, how to network with people who are decades younger (or older) than you, and how seeking outside help from professionals can help you navigate something like the frustration of the federal application system.If you've ever told yourself you're "too old," that "it's too late," or that "employers won't hire someone my age," Linda is living proof that the National Park Service, and the wildlife field at large, needs your experience and your passion! And even if you aren't working towards a wildlife career, in this episode, you'll be fascinated by what it's like to work inside one of the world's most iconic parks. Specifically, we talk about:Linda's steps from a 28-year career in radiology to becoming a Park Ranger at YellowstoneWhat it's like to go back to school in your 50s and graduate alongside your own daughterHow starting your career later in life can work to your advantage: using "adult money" and maturity can be a competitive edge in wildlife workBehind-the-scenes of working at Old Faithful and educating the public on thermal safetyWhy "interpreting" wildlife behavior is actually a safety talk in disguiseFascinating animal facts and the emotional impact of seeing a wolf in the wild for the first timeLynda's most impactful animal moment with Lucy the Orangutan at the National ZooPractical tips for federal resumes and navigating the shift from long-form to two-page limitsThe reality of seasonal life in temporary wildlife workThe importance of using informational interviews to learn the "hidden" requirements of jobsWhy you should never underestimate yourself before you even apply for a jobThe mindset shift needed to overcome imposter syndrome as a career switcherHow protecting the natural world starts with educating a single tourist or childJump Links:02:56 Meet Ranger Linda04:13 Career Switch Story05:36 Internships And Mentors07:38 Landing Yellowstone Job08:24 Seasonal Life Logistics10:41 Ranger Duties Explained13:32 Visitor Questions And History15:24 Expectations Versus Reality18:08 Wildlife Safety Lessons19:52 Craziest Tourist Encounters25:04 Bison Babysitting And Bears27:44 Choosing Biology Later32:23 Networking in School34:09 Ageism and Confidence37:06 Federal Resume Tips39:40 Unforgettable Animal Moments43:52 Teaching Predators Balance45:39 How to Get Hired49:32 Key Takeaways Wrap UpDream of being a wildlife biologist, zoologist, conservation biologist, or ecologist? Ready to turn your love of animals into a thriving career?

Het kabinet verlengt tóch het contract met Solvinity – het bedrijf achter DigiD – terwijl het bedrijf waarschijnlijk overgenomen wordt door het Amerikaanse Kyndryl. Pieter van Oordt, tot voor kort de hoogste privacy ambtenaar, maakte publiekelijk in de media bekend dat hij hier grote zorgen over heeft. Hij is te gast in BNR's Big Five van de strategische autonomie. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de strategische autonomie: -Caroline de Gruyter, Europa-correspondent NRC -Pieter van Oordt, CPO Logius -Boudewijn Siemons, CEO Havenbedrijf Rotterdam-Pieter Hasekamp, econoom en directeur van het Centraal PlanbureauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Europa stond altijd voor vrede, handel en compromissen, maar die strategie is uitgewerkt. Nu moeten we juist onze eigen belangen fel verdedigen. Zijn we wakker genoeg? Te gast is Europa-correspondent van NRC, Caroline de Gruyter. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de strategische autonomie: -Caroline de Gruyter, Europa-correspondent NRC -Pieter van Oordt, CPO Logius -Boudewijn Siemons, CEO Havenbedrijf Rotterdam-Pieter Hasekamp, econoom en directeur van het Centraal PlanbureauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta, het moederbedrijf van onder meer Facebook en Instagram, is volgens een Amerikaanse jury aansprakelijk voor de verslaving die een jonge vrouw had opgelopen. Is dit een definitieve doorbraak tegen de macht van de Amerikaanse sociale media platforms? Te gast is advocaat Lokke Moerel, Senior of Counsel bij advocatenbureau Morrison & Foerster, hoogleraar Global ICT aan Tilburg University en lid van de Nederlandse Cyber Security Raad. Te gast in BNR's Big Five van sociale media onder vuur: -Kim van Sparrentak, Europarlementariër namens Pro -Steven Pont, ontwikkelingspsycholoog -Joe van Burik, Techjournalist bij BNR -Thekla Reuten, actrice en voorzitter & mede-oprichter van de stichting Smartphonevrij Opgroeien -Lokke Moerel, hoogleraar Global ICT aan Tilburg University en Senior of Counsel bij Morrison & FoersterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avec dix buts et six passes décisives en Ligue des champions, Khvitcha Kvaratskhelia réalise une saison monumentale en Ligue des champions. Décisif sur les sept derniers matches, le Géorgien s'est montré importantissime dans la campagne européenne du PSG, alors qu'il avait commencé sur le banc le huitième de finale aller face à Chelsea. Privé de Coupe du monde avec la Géorgie, Kvara risque de ne pas pouvoir être dans les prétendants au Ballon d'Or. Mais ne serait-il pas, actuellement, le meilleur joueur du monde ?Big 5 est disponible sur toutes les plateformes de podcast et le site L'Équipe. Un podcast présenté par Baptiste Binet Marie-Amélie Motte, avec Dave Appadoo, José Barroso et Michael Beaupres de Monsales. Montage : Roland Richard. Enregistrement : Mathis Rouanet.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Wanneer geef je je kind een smartphone? Actrice en moeder Thekla Reuten vertelt waarom zij dat bewust uitstelt tot in ieder geval 14 jaar en waarom inmiddels tienduizenden ouders haar volgen. Te gast in BNR's Big Five van sociale media onder vuur: -Kim van Sparrentak, Europarlementariër namens Pro -Steven Pont, ontwikkelingspsycholoog -Joe van Burik, Techjournalist bij BNR -Thekla Reuten, actrice en voorzitter & mede-oprichter van de stichting Smartphonevrij Opgroeien -Lokke Moerel, hoogleraar Global ICT aan Tilburg University en Senior of Counsel bij Morrison & FoersterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spenderen bijna allemaal uren per dag scrollend op sociale media, vaak langer dan we zelf willen. En dus groeit de kritiek. Zullen sociale media platforms veranderen onder de maatschappelijke druk of is dat een illusie? Joe van Burik is techjournalist, maar bepaald geen fan van sociale media. Sterker nog: hij is er uiterst kritisch op. Hij is te gast in BNR's Big Five van sociale media onder vuur. Te gast in BNR's Big Five van sociale media onder vuur -Kim van Sparrentak, Europarlementariër namens Pro -Steven Pont, ontwikkelingspsycholoog -Joe van Burik, Techjournalist bij BNR -Thekla Reuten, actrice en voorzitter & mede-oprichter van de stichting Smartphonevrij Opgroeien -Lokke Moerel, hoogleraar Global ICT aan Tilburg University en Senior of Counsel bij Morrison & FoersterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We proberen schermtijd te beperken, telefoons verdwijnen uit de klas, maar ondertussen groeit een hele generatie op met sociale media. Wat doet dat met hun ontwikkeling? Te gast is ontwikkelingspsycholoog Steven Pont, in BNR’s Big Five van sociale media onder vuur. Te gast in BNR's Big Five van sociale media onder vuur -Kim van Sparrentak, Europarlementariër namens Pro -Steven Pont, ontwikkelingspsycholoog -Joe van Burik, Techjournalist bij BNR -Thekla Reuten, actrice en voorzitter & mede-oprichter van de stichting Smartphonevrij Opgroeien -Lokke Moerel, hoogleraar Global ICT aan Tilburg University en Senior of Counsel bij Morrison & FoersterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop sits down with Kieran Zimmer — a software developer and independent researcher in psychology and psychometrics — to explore the science behind intelligence and personality. They trace the origins of psychometrics from Wilhelm Wundt's early experimental psychology through Charles Spearman's discovery of the g factor, breaking down what IQ actually measures, how verbal, mathematical, and spatial intelligence relate to one another, and why training specific cognitive tasks doesn't translate into a broader boost in general intelligence. The conversation moves into the Big Five personality traits reframed through a cybernetic lens — looking at extraversion as reward sensitivity, agreeableness as social affiliation, and conscientiousness as long-term goal prioritization — before landing on Kieran's original research into the psychology of agency: what personality profile best predicts agentic behavior, and why the environment shapes whether agency is even adaptive in the first place.Show notes:Substack: Liminal RevolutionsTwitter/X: @LiminalRevYouTube: @TheKieranZimmer (to listen to Kieran's conference talk on the agency paper)Timestamps00:00 — Stewart and Kieran trace the origins of psychometrics back to Spearman, Binet, and Wilhelm Wundt's early experimental psychology.05:00 — The conversation unpacks the g factor, fluid vs. crystallized intelligence, and why IQ is fundamentally a physical trait tied to nerve conduction velocity.10:00 — A tangent into AI and LLMs: why they lack vision, taste, judgment, and accountability — the human moat that remains for now.15:00 — Stewart's Claude Code failure sparks a discussion on AI accountability, surveillance, and the rise of dystopian technocracy.20:00 — Parallel structures as a form of exit from failing institutions, and the high-agency people required to build them.25:00 — Agency, risk-taking, and accountability through Napoleon, the Inuit, and why modern Western leaders are managers, not leaders.30:00 — Elites vs. peasants, cost externalization, and Kirk Doolittle's natural law as the physics of cooperation.35:00 — Ressentiment, Nietzsche's under-utilization in psychology, and how secularism replaced the church.40:00 — Kieran's quantitative conspiracy theory study: factor analysis of 85 questions across 273 respondents.45:00 — Two branches of conspiracy belief: the aliens-and-Satanism cluster vs. the fakery factor pathway to Flat Earth.50:00 — AI psychosis, Gnosticism, and the collapse of sense-making institutions in an age of information overload.55:00 — Michael Levin's embodied cognition and cybernetic agency: thermostats, humans, and homeostatic set points.1:00:00 — The Cybernetic Big Five broken down: extraversion as reward sensitivity, agreeableness, neuroticism, and the optimal personality profile for agency.Key InsightsIQ is a physical trait, not just an abstract score. It's rooted in nerve conduction velocity, brain connectivity, and processing speed — and while you can improve crystallized intelligence through learning, the underlying g factor doesn't budge no matter how many brain training apps you use.The human moat against AI comes down to four things: vision, taste, judgment, and accountability. LLMs are powerful next-token predictors, but they have no stake in the outcome and no capacity to own a mistake — which means a human with those qualities will always be essential.High agency is not just ambition — it's a measurable psychological profile. Kieran's paper frames it through the Cybernetic Big Five: high assertiveness, high intellect, low politeness, low neuroticism, and medium conscientiousness. Getting things done at scale almost always involves upsetting people.All agentic behavior involves risk, and the willingness to absorb that risk is what separates real leaders from managers. Modern Western leadership has decoupled decision-making from consequence, which is why institutions are losing trust and authority at an accelerating rate.Conspiracy belief follows a measurable path dependency. Kieran's factor analysis showed that virtually everyone who believes in Flat Earth also endorses the fakery factor and the Jewish question cluster — but not vice versa. It's a spectrum with a clear escalation pattern, not a random set of unrelated beliefs.AI is accelerating epistemic breakdown. Sycophantic models will validate almost any idea, which has started producing a new category of high-IQ delusion — intelligent people convincing themselves they've solved Millennium Prize problems because the AI kept agreeing with them.The Big Five personality traits can be recast as cybernetic parameters — each one an evolutionarily selected mechanism for regulating goal-directed behavior. Extraversion is reward sensitivity, agreeableness is social affiliation, neuroticism is threat response, and conscientiousness is the preference for long-term over short-term goals.

De belofte van sociale media was zo mooi: mensen dichter bij elkaar brengen, de wereld kleiner maken. Maar intussen zijn we verslaafd aan de eindeloze stromen van content en zijn we digitaal overgeleverd aan de Amerikanen. Hoe groot is de invloed van Amerikaanse Techgiganten in Brussel? En hoe valt er tegen die macht op te boksen? Te gast is Europarlementariër Kim van Sparrentak in BNR's Big Five van sociale media onder vuur. Te gast in BNR's Big Five van sociale media onder vuur -Kim van Sparrentak, Europarlementariër namens Pro -Steven Pont, ontwikkelingspsycholoog -Joe van Burik, Techjournalist bij BNR -Thekla Reuten, actrice en voorzitter & mede-oprichter van de stichting Smartphonevrij Opgroeien -Lokke Moerel, hoogleraar Global ICT aan Tilburg University en Senior of Counsel bij Morrison & FoersterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Five answers the most pressing question of our time: what are the “Big 5” of any given category? Not the best 5. Not the top 5. Not anyone's favourite 5. But objectively, the Big 5. In each episode, Donovan Woods, Tom Power, and a celebrity guest tackle new topics and debate things like: what are the Big 5 farm animals? Types of hats? Slang terms for “butt”? Ways to cook a potato? Guys named Paul? Guests in this season include Vivek Shraya, Jordan Canning, William Prince, Lindsay Ell, Elamin Abdelmahmoud and more!More episodes of The Big Five are available wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/TB5xBN

The Big Five answers the most pressing question of our time: what are the “Big 5” of any given category? Not the best 5. Not the top 5. Not anyone's favourite 5. But objectively, the Big 5. In each episode, Donovan Woods, Tom Power, and a celebrity guest tackle new topics and debate things like: what are the Big 5 farm animals? Types of hats? Slang terms for “butt”? Ways to cook a potato? Guys named Paul? Guests in this season include Vivek Shraya, Jordan Canning, William Prince, Lindsay Ell, Elamin Abdelmahmoud and more!More episodes of The Big Five are available wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/TB5xTD

The Big Five answers the most pressing question of our time: what are the “Big 5” of any given category? Not the best 5. Not the top 5. Not anyone's favourite 5. But objectively, the Big 5. In each episode, Donovan Woods, Tom Power, and a celebrity guest tackle new topics and debate things like: what are the Big 5 farm animals? Types of hats? Slang terms for “butt”? Ways to cook a potato? Guys named Paul? Guests in this season include Vivek Shraya, Jordan Canning, William Prince, Lindsay Ell, Elamin Abdelmahmoud and more!More episodes of The Big Five are available wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/TB5xQ

Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week Tom is back and the boys are aiming to cover the topic of extinction! You will see that this is a meandering topic of cybersecurity, AI, extinction, and a section on Magic at the very end. While on topic, we find out what actually counts as extinction and how the IUCN defines and declares a species as extinct, we hear about the story of the last Thylacine, and going back in geological history we explore the big five mass extinction events.

Den Haag staat internationaal bekend als de juridische hoofdstad van de wereld. Is dat wel terecht? Of zou onze overheid veel meer moeten opkomen voor dat recht. Te gast is Liesbeth Zegveld, mensenrechtenadvocaat en hoogleraar oorlogsherstel. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van het internationaal recht: -Dagmar Oudshoorn, directeur Amnesty International -Geert Jan Knoops, advocaat bij Knoops’ advocaten en hoofdadvocaat voor het Internationaal Strafhof (ICC) -André Nollkaemper, universiteitshoogleraar International Law and Sustainability UvA -Liesbeth Zegveld, mensenrechtenadvocaat bij d’Oliveira Human Rights LawyersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En moins d'un an, Pierre Sage a redonné des couleurs aux Sang et Or, qui pourraient bien retrouver la C1 et soulever la Coupe de France pour la première fois. Comment le technicien a-t-il construit cette réussite ? Pourquoi s'est-il aussi bien intégré à Lens ? L'histoire est-elle partie pour durer ? « Big five » vous emmène dans les coulisses d'une saison que personne n'imaginait aussi belle. Un podcast présenté par Marie-Amélie Motte, avec Nathan Gourdol et Hervé Penot. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Internationaal recht komt steeds meer onder druk te staan omdat de politieke wil bij landen ontbreekt. Wat staat er op het spel? En hebben de grootste machthebbers van de wereld de kleinste kans om voor oorlogsmisdaden voor het gerecht te verschijnen? Te gast is Geert-Jan Knoops, hoofdadvocaat bij het Internationaal Strafhof. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van het internationaal recht: -Dagmar Oudshoorn, directeur Amnesty International -Geert Jan Knoops, advocaat bij Knoops’ advocaten en hoofdadvocaat voor het Internationaal Strafhof (ICC) -André Nollkaemper, universiteitshoogleraar International Law and Sustainability UvA -Liesbeth Zegveld, mensenrechtenadvocaat bij d’Oliveira Human Rights LawyersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Autoritaire leiders negeren het internationaal recht steeds vaker. Hoe gaat Amnesty International, waarvoor dit recht het fundament is, daarmee om? Te gast is de directeur van Amnesty International Nederland, Dagmar Oudshoorn, in BNR's Big Five van het internationaal recht. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van het internationaal recht: -Dagmar Oudshoorn, directeur Amnesty International -Geert Jan Knoops, advocaat bij het internationaal strafhof (ICC) in Den Haag -André Nollkaemper, universiteitshoogleraar International Law and Sustainability UvA -Liesbeth Zegveld, mensenrechtenadvocaat bij d’Oliveira Human Rights LawyersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 40 years in print journalism, Vince Vawter didn't quite feel finished with writing. In 2013, he published his debut novel, Paperboy — a story about an 11-year-old boy named Victor Vollmer living in Memphis in 1959 who struggles to talk without stuttering. Blending fiction and memoir, the book draws heavily from Vince's own childhood and the challenges he faced finding his voice.Paperboy earned a prestigious Newberry Honor in 2014 and has now been published in 22 different languages. Years later, Vince began to imagine the story on stage, and at a friend's suggestion, it evolved into a musical. In 2023, the Manhattan School of Music performed it in New York, and later this year it will debut professionally at the Weathervane Theatre in Whitefield, New Hampshire.Following the success of Paperboy, readers wanted more of Victor's story. Vince obliged, and in 2018 he released Copyboy, which follows Victor at 17, and in 2023 he completed the trilogy with Manboy, where Victor is 21 and still navigating life with a stutter as he becomes a young adult in the tumultuous late 1960s in the U.S.I've known Vince for over two decades — his son and my brother my brother were college roommates and close friends. As I began carving out my own path in journalism, I remember early conversations with him, including our shared connection to the Evansville Courier & Press, though I'm not sure if our time there overlapped when I was working there in high school.More recently, we reconnected on Substack and have interacted regularly. Now nearing 80, Vince remains as sharp as ever. In February, he released his latest book, The Stuttering Stoic: How an Ancient Philosophy Helped Me Find My Voice.He joins me on the podcast this week to reflect on his long, accomplished journalism career and what he now calls his “second career” as an author. He also shares about living with a stutter and how writing — along with his study of Stoicism — has helped him find his voice.Paperboy was originally published by Penguin Random House, one of the industry's “Big Five” publishers. But along the way, Vince faced pressure to change elements of his story. Wanting to remain true to his voice and experience, he ultimately chose to self-publish rather than compromise, and in this conversation he talks about how he ultimately settled on that decision.You can learn more about Vince and buy his books at vincevawter.com.I'd also love to connect with you on Substack, where I write essays and share updates about future episodes. You can find that at ⁠The Road Ahead⁠.You can also find me on Instagram and Twitter ⁠@ColeClaybourn⁠, and on Facebook under ⁠Cole Douglas Claybourn⁠.All episodes are now available in full on Substack and YouTube. On YouTube, Just search ⁠In No Hurry Podcast⁠ and subscribe to be notified when new episodes go live.If you enjoyed this, consider sharing it with a friend or someone in your life who might need to hear it. And if you want to stay connected, follow In No Hurry Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠ and the new ⁠TikTok⁠ page for clips, updates, and more from these conversations.

The Big Five answers the most pressing question of our time: what are the “Big 5” of any given category? Not the best 5. Not the top 5. Not anyone's favourite 5. But objectively, the Big 5. In each episode, Donovan Woods, Tom Power, and a celebrity guest tackle new topics and debate things like: what are the Big 5 farm animals? Types of hats? Slang terms for “butt”? Ways to cook a potato? Guys named Paul? Guests in this season include Vivek Shraya, Jordan Canning, William Prince, Lindsay Ell, Elamin Abdelmahmoud and more!More episodes of The Big Five are available wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/TB5xBG

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, directed by Milǒs Foreman, is amongst three films in Oscar history that's won the "Big Five" at the Academy Awards. This Episode was originally released 04/01/2024

Meilleur passeur d'Europe, Michael Olise est devenu indispensable au Bayern Munich, un chef d'orchestre aux pieds magiques. Avant le choc PSG-Bayern ce mardi, « Big five » s'interroge sur son ascension irrésistible. Pourquoi est-il considéré comme un joueur à part ? Comment est-il utilisé par Vincent Kompany et par Didier Deschamps en Bleu ? Peut-il prétendre au Ballon d'Or ? Un podcast présenté par Marie-Amélie Motte, avec Vincent Duluc, Christophe Kuchly et Alexis Menuge. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Your child didn’t suddenly become difficult - something deeper is going on. New research reveals a surprising truth: during adolescence, personality traits actually take a temporary dive. Motivation drops. Emotions spike. Agreeableness disappears. And parents are left wondering… what just happened? In this episode, we unpack the “adolescent personality dip” - why your teen feels harder to live with, what’s really changing beneath the surface, and the simple shifts that can transform daily conflict into connection. If you’re raising a teen (or about to), this will change how you see them - and how you show up. KEY POINTS Personality traits decline during adolescence - and it’s completely normal Teens become less motivated, less agreeable, and more emotionally reactive Girls experience a sharper rise in emotional intensity than boys Social awareness and peer pressure amplify big reactions This phase is temporary - but how you respond matters long-term QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “Your teenager isn’t broken - their personality is under construction.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Longitudinal study on adolescent personality development (Norway) The “Big Five” personality traits (OCEAN model) ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Step into their world before reacting - perspective changes everything Replace control with collaboration wherever possible Acknowledge feelings before correcting behaviour Explain your reasoning instead of giving blunt instructions Prioritise patience - more than you think you need See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, we discuss the recent changes for new accounts at Draft2Digital, and talk about how there is no magic pill for success for writers. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Malison series at my Payhip store: MALISON2026 The coupon code is valid through April 27th, 2026. So if you need a new ebook this spring, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 299 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is April the 17th, 2026 and today we are discussing Draft2Digital account changes and how writers need to embrace the writing grind. Before we start on that, we will have Coupon of the Week and an update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. First up is Coupon of the Week, and this week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Malison series at my Payhip store. That code is MALISON2026. This coupon code is valid through April the 27th, 2026. So if you need a new ebook for this spring, we have got you covered. And now an update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. I'm pleased to report that Blade of Wraiths, the fourth book in the Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series, is finally done. You can get Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, bookshop.org, Smashwords, and my own Payhip store. It has been selling strongly, so thank you all for that and I'm glad I was finally able to get it out into the world despite delays. Now that Blade of Wraiths is done, my next main project will be Dragon-Mage, which is the sixth book in the Rivah Half-Elven Thief series, and I'm about 29,000 words into it. I think it will be about 80,000 words, give or take. So I'm hoping to have that out in May, if all goes well. In audiobook news, the fifth book in the Rivah series, Wizard-Assassin, is now out in audiobook. You get it at Audible, Apple, Amazon, Chirp, Google Play, Kobo, and all the other usual audiobook stores. In other audiobook news, Cloak of Illusion is being recorded by Hollis McCarthy right now and Brad Wills will start recording Blade of Wraiths on Monday, if all goes well. So that is where I'm at with my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. Good progress all around. So it's nice to have a good progress update there. 00:02:00 Barnes & Noble/ Draft2Digital Changes Now, before we get to our originally planned main topic, we will pause to address a news item. A few people ask what I thought about recent changes that Barnes & Noble and Draft2Digital made for self-publishers. If you're outside of Indie Author World and haven't heard of any of this, the gist is that Barnes & Noble is putting new restrictions on indie author accounts and Draft2Digital is now charging a one-time $20 fee for anyone opening account and an annual $12 fee on any accounts that make less than $100 a year on the platform and if you make more than $100 a year on the platform, the yearly fee is waived. Now, as you can expect, there was a good deal of consternation about this online, especially among indies with only one or two books who might not make $100 a year from their books. So what is my opinion on this? My opinion is threefold. First, it's unfortunate they had to do this. In a more optimum world, they would not have had to do this, but I suspect they were forced into it due to circumstances. And because of that, number two, it is inevitable that something like this was coming along because number three, the reason this happened was the overwhelming flood of AI generated slop from scammers. The ultimate source of the problem, as is the ultimate source of many recent problems in the world, is generative AI. A small number of scammers are generating enormous quantities of AI generated slop books and uploading them to the publishing platforms. We're talking like tens of thousands of books a month or even a week, and the books are absolutely low effort as well: AI generated gibberish text, AI generated cover, and then thrown on the store. Since I wrote this podcast script, James Blatch of Self Publishing Formula put out a Substack stack article on it, and he mentioned that he was talking to someone from Draft2Digital. He mentioned an example of the kind of low quality slop books they're dealing with. Last year when US political activist Charlie Kirk was murdered, within hours, several nonfiction books on the murder appeared on the stores, and these books were essentially either copy and pasted Wikipedia summaries or AI generated books on the topic that, as you might expect since it was a very recent event, contained no useful information whatsoever. The scammers were just hoping that to take advantage of a contentious current event and make a few bucks along the way. Now imagine this multiplying tens of thousands of times over every single day, and that is the scale of the problem. Now, this has always been a problem with self-publishing, especially with Kindle Unlimited, but AI takes it to an industrial scale. With some basic LLM knowledge, you can automate the entire thing. The figures I've heard are that something like 70 to 75% of new submissions to Draft2Digital in the last year have been AI generated scam books of that nature. Now, obviously this is not viable in the long term and is an existential threat to the platform, so something had to be done. Amazon already took some steps in that direction by limiting accounts to only three uploads a day, so it was inevitable that the other platforms would have to follow suit. Now, the best way to reduce scams is to increase friction. That's why it's sensible to lock your front door and your car. If someone really, really wants to break into your house or car, that's not going to stop them, but a locked door will deter lots of casual thieves or junkies who are strolling around looking for low risk things to steal. In the same way, these changes won't stop the problem of AI generated slop books, but it will help [make] the problem more manageable by increasing friction. So it's unfortunate that these changes have to happen, but I suspect something like this was inevitable, and I also strongly suspect that more of this will be coming. I think eventually we're going to end up with a per book publishing fee, like $10 per title, [which] while unfortunate, would severely reduce the financial viability of these scams, but perhaps we'll be fortunate enough that the era of free and low cost generative AI is going to collapse before that happens. The economic signs are increasingly pointing in that direction with the various AI providers hiking prices in the last few months, and scamming with AI becomes a lot less attractive when you're spending thousands of dollars a week on tokens. Ultimately, in my opinion, the villain here is not Draft2Digital and it's not Barnes & Noble, but the villain is the AI companies who have very recklessly and irresponsibly pushed this highly destructive and often useless technology out of a combination of messianic hubris and old-fashioned greed disguised as self-righteous altruism, much like the crypto and NFT advocates before them. I've said before that I think the primary problem with LLM based AI is that it comes with a whole lot of negative results and virtually no positive ones. The changes of Draft2Digital and Barnes & Noble are yet another example of AI creating negative outcomes and no corresponding benefits. But thankfully, it is not all gloom and doom. It's heartening to see how increasingly unpopular AI is becoming with the general public, with shutting down data center construction projects becoming a hot issue in local US politics. I think the best outcome for the entire mess created by AI technology would be for using it to become as socially unacceptable as, for example, smoking in front of small children or placing bets on a dog fighting ring. 00:07:15 Main Topic of the Week: There is No Magic Pill For Writers Now our other main topic of this week, how there is no magic pill for writers and writers should embrace the writing grind. A while back, I was watching a sports documentary and one of the athletes said that when she was asked for advice from those just starting the sport, she would happily share her routines with these competitors because she knew that most people lacked the work ethic necessary to complete them for any length of time. She lamented that all people wanted was a magic pill and that there was no magic pill for success in her sport. And I think the same thing is true of writing and publishing. People want a magic pill to land on top of the bestseller list right away and make lots of money instantly. The truth is for any kind of lasting success, there isn't that magic pill. Most writers make money by persistence instead of trickery. In this episode, I will give you five of the most important things you need as a writer in order to succeed in publishing your work. I can't give you a magic pill, but like that athlete, I can give you my routine. I've mentioned these tactics before in this podcast, but I wanted to collect them all in one place as a starting point of advice for working hard for that magic secret to success. #1: Work hard. You might hear stories of writers only working an hour or two a day, but the reality is that prolific authors are working far more than that. Only a handful of writers can make a full-time living publishing one book every few years. The rest of us are writing as much as possible and getting out books at least a couple of times a year, if not more. Times have changed. In a saturated entertainment industry, people are quick to forget and move on to the next thing. Website algorithms reward authors who put out new content frequently. So to be able to be a full-time writer, I do work typical workday hours, but I also do some work in the morning before I actually start, and then some in the evening as well, though of course that can be modified based on the needs of the day. I also do some work on weekends. I don't work all day on the weekend, but I do try to get at least a thousand words in and any administrative stuff wrapped up on the weekends. And I try to avoid long vacations, partly because I don't want to miss that much work and partly because I don't really enjoy long vacations. I'm not much of a traveler, I have to admit. This is generally more work than in a typical office setting. Especially around tax time, there's also its own share of a boring administrative paperwork that needs to be done. #2: Don't mistake what working hard is or where you should focus your effort. I've talked a lot about the perils of writing adjacent activities on this podcast, meaning things that feel like productive work but aren't. For example, some authors spend hours a day on social media and feel like they're marketing, but really they're just posting an echo chamber of other authors or getting themselves upset by doom scrolling and calling it keeping up with the news or research. They are as mentally drained as if they did hours of productive work, but unlike productive work, they have nothing to show for it. Writing adjacent activities have to be tightly controlled and managed because the majority of your work time should be spent writing and/or editing. Distractions like these writing adjacent activities can take up an entire day if you let them. I keep to a pretty rigid schedule, planning my breaks throughout the day. #3: When possible, do the publishing yourself. Don't rely on sketchy publishing services or vanity presses asking for thousands of dollars to help publish your book. Despite all the outrage over the Draft2Digital's change, $12 a year is still pretty reasonable compared to some of the outrageous fees that these vanity publishers charge. It's worth taking the time to learn how to format and publish books yourself. There's an abundance of free tutorials or low cost ones from reputable sources that can teach you how. It's better to spend time than money and then you have the skill forever. That is one writing adjacent activity that is absolutely worthwhile. Don't wait for the approval of an agent or spend years chasing one down. You can put your book out yourself. By doing it yourself, you have complete creative control, keep all the profits, and get to decide what you publish next. There's a reason that many authors return to self-publishing after accepting a contract with the Big Five publishers in the US. #4: Manage your expectations. The fact is that some genres sell more than others, especially in ebook form. For example, children's picture books are one of the toughest categories for indie publishers, especially as it fills with AI generated slop replacing illustrators. Children's books, technical books, and very specific nonfiction is simply harder to sell than romance, fantasy, or other kinds of fiction. Most authors don't have a massive success with their first book and find that their sales increase gradually over time. Don't expect to become the next indie success mega success story on your first time out. #5: Be willing to change. The beauty of being an indie author is that you have access to a lot of real time data about your books. If you are seeing a lot of clicks on your ads but few purchases, it's best to try changing your book's cover or blurb before giving up on it entirely. If the search results for your book on Amazon don't match your book at all, it's best to tweak the categories and add in some negative targeting to your ads. There's a saying that the best thing you can do to sell your book is to write the next one in the series, and I have found that to be very true myself. If the book isn't an instant success, it might be better to put out the next one instead of endlessly tweaking the first one. #6: Keep going. Most people can work hard for short bursts of time. The real challenge is to work hard over a sustained period of time, especially if there isn't an immediate reward for it. There is something of the same challenge in exercise and eating healthy too in that you don't usually see immediate results. You have to do it consistently for several weeks or months before you start seeing results. The truth is, most writers are not an overnight success or even a success after a year or two of writing. I wrote for years before my first book got published in 2005. Even after my first book was published and didn't sell well (I think my royalties could have bought me a combo from Burger King). It took years of writing and rejection from publishers before indie publishing became viable, and I was finally able to make money from my unsold novels. If I hadn't kept going, I wouldn't have been able to have those books ready when the opportunity of self-publishing began to lead to actual money. So keep going. Even if your first draft is not your liking, even if your first book you put out doesn't sell, even if you feel frustrated, the best thing you can do is just keep going. In short, ignore the influencers who have advice for becoming an instant bestseller, usually by throwing lots of AI produced slop onto bookselling sites. Taking the easy way out is not a long-term strategy. There is no magic pill that leads to selling over two million books over 15 years like I have done (not to toot my own horn about that, so to speak), but I think that shows the results of effort applied consistently over time for a long period of time. So if you want to be a writer, get to work. So that is it for this week. Thanks for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. Next week will be our 300th episode. Talk about effort applied over time, right? So be sure to tune in next week for the 300th episode because we're going to have a special giveaway for that. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes of this podcast on https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.  

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend!   I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks…   Sheena: Hi Dr. C! Hope you and your team are well. I'm at 46 yo female in the thick of perimenopause, and suffering from all its symptoms and I also have gut issues too. I'm going to run the Big Five and would also like to run the Menopause and Fertility test as well. My question is, will running the Menopause test be beneficial even though the Big 5 includes the Stress Mood test? I would like as much data as possible because knowledge is power, but also don't want to purchase unnecessary tests. Looking forward for your response!      Anonymous: Have you ever heard of Cantron/Cancel/Protocel? It claims to help with C using bioelectrical wellness. "Stimulate cellular regeneration so body can regenerate/repair more efficiently, by restoring the electrical environment which determines whether cells thrive/die." It has K, NA, Fe, Ca, Cu, sulfur and a blend of phenolic compounds from flavonoid family subgroup catechins, quinones, hydroxyquinones and cyclophentenes. My family knows people that have had success with it. My aunt has triple negative breast cancer despite taking it. She is adiment that she wants to stay on it while working on lifestyle changes. Taking it limits other supplements she can take so I feel stuck in how to help her. Any insight you have would be great!     Alex: Will it boost my metabolism and enable me to enjoy all foods while keeping my weight stable if I do every other day. So one day carbs only next protein only next carbs only next protein only and so on? Thankyou Alex      Anonymous: Is it possible that an inguinal hernia could repair itself without the need for surgery? (Asking for an adult female in case this matters.) What corrective exercises would be recommended, and which exercises should be avoided? How long might this kind of hernia take to repair if it is possible? Thank you!      Patricia: I can't handle any methylated vitamins or quercetin - I react strongly, fatigue, body tingling and aches, migraines. I know the cause - mold, and I'm working on it. However my coach (not an ihp) keeps trying to push methyl's as she says this means I'm methylating poorly. I think this means I can't clear methyl's, not that I don't methylate enough. What do you think? I do have a mthfr variant, not on the primary snp but the other one, and I am a fast COMT. I am trying to figure out how to dial in my b vitamins and how to make sure I don't overdo it. I take all non methyl forms now. This is also keeping me from doing your detox sadly, as the daily nutritional support has methyl's. Any insight or pointers would be appreciated!    Thank you for tuning into this weekend's Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right!   - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3726 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

Mayor Corey O'Connor just reached his 100th day in office, and he's sitting down with host Megan Harris to talk about his main accomplishments so far, opportunities during the NFL Draft, and what's in store for Pittsburgh after the big party. Plus, we're bringing the mayor YOUR questions, like whether voluntary donations from some of the Big Five nonprofits are just bandaids, how the city can support our unhoused communities, what it would take to get public bathrooms Downtown and in the Strip District, and even his favorite iced tea. Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, April 16th episode: Allegheny County Poll Workers Window Nation Pittsburgh Steelers Taskrabbit AIDS Free Pittsburgh Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

The Big Five Project returns as we bring 1996 to an epic conclusion. Before we get there, though, Rey Cash joins Dave and PC Tunney to take a look at the full card for WrestleMania 42, coming up in just a few days. What matches are we excited about, and what are we unsure of? From there, it is on to Survivor Series '96. The final PPV of 1996 delivered on many fronts. Emanating from Madison Square Garden, this event stood on the precipice of the emergence of the Attitude Era, and the crowd in New York City truly let Vince McMahon know what was working and what was not. On this memorable night, we saw Undertaker and Mankind end their storied rivalry, for a little while anyway. On the other hand, Bret "The Hitman" Hart and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin were just beginning their rivalry. Speaking of beginnings, Survivor Series '96 saw the debut of an electrifying future champion and icon in Rocky Maivia, the man we would all come to know as The Rock in just a couple of years. In the Main Event, though, the NYC crowd would memorably turn against the WWF Champion, Shawn Michaels, and align themselves with Sycho Sid, and history was made. The Attitude Era is nearly here, and Survivor Series' 96 caught a lot of what would make the next few years in WWE, in the eyes of many, the greatest in the history of the industry! Are you ready for a wild ride? Tune in for this latest installment of the Big Five Project!Chairshot Radio Network Launched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you'll find! MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture) TUESDAY - 4 Corners Podcast (sports) WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling) THURSDAY - Nefarious Means FRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect) SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling Podcast SUNDAY - 30 Mindless Minutes CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS Attitude Of Aggression Podcast: The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history), Unidentified History (Ufology), & Game Gone Wrong (Game of Thrones Universe) Chairshot Radio Network Your home for the hardest hitting podcasts... Sports, Entertainment and Sports Entertainment! All Shows On DemandAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On episode 340 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and contributors Mark Johnson, Karen Peterson, and Josh Parham to go back 35 years and take a look at the 64th Academy Awards, covering the films of 1991. On this retrospective, the AW team takes a look back in time to when the Oscars last rewarded a film for winning the "Big Five" awards, with The Silence of the Lambs taking home Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay. In being only the third film in Oscar history to ever do that, and it being 35 years since it's big night, the wins for the film are historic, so the question would be for this episode, will The Silence of the Lambs stay a "Big Five" winner? In a wide ranging conversation, the Best Picture winner is mentioned alongside films The Prince of Tides, JFK, Beauty and the Beast, My Own Private Idaho, The Addams Family, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Cape Fear, Thelma & Louise, Boyz n the Hood, and more, as well as spicy, first time moment for the game that you'll want to listen to asap! In their in-depth discussion, the AW team talked about the film year of 1991, briefly discuss talk about The Silence of the Lambs as a Best Picture winner, and how that speaks to the legacy of their nominates and or wins, do an extensive conversation over the below the line categories and nominees for the year, and then the new version of the AW Shoulda Woulda Coulda game, where instead of individual replacements, they must decide as a group who the nominees and winners should be in the top eight categories. The rules of the game state they can only replace two of the nominees that year from each category, except in Best Picture, where the group could replace up to three films to make up the final set of five nominated films. Like past retrospective episodes, it was a fascinating, fun conversation including spirited debates, alliances, vote swinging, celebrating various movies, performances that aren't normally talked about and more that we all hope you enjoy. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h32m. We will be back in next week for a review of Mother Mary, the latest film from director David Lowery. Till then, let's get into it. Music: "Modern Fashion" from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

We've covered four of Korn's "Big Five" album run from 1994-2002, and only one remained, the one that might arguably be their best: "Issues". Jonathan Davis gets sober and decides that Korn should be the new Led Zeppelin, and by that he means release an album every year. That lasted for one album ("Untouchables" would take 3 years and 4 million dollars), and it's this one, where they release "Follow the Leader", tour hardcore for a year, and then immediately his the studio for this one. It results in another slew of insanely good singles, a super tight album we both love, and a press cycle that was almost non-existent, as the press had decided they were done with them. No high profile features, poor album reviews, but one great, great album. If you want to hear us talk about more great albums (and let's be honest, lots of bad ones), support our Patreon! It's just $4/month and you'll get three new bonus episodes every month including last month, where Graham Wright from Tokyo Police Club joined us to discuss Reveille's debut album, "Laced". John and Graham grew up in the same Toronto suburb and we have a blast discussing that and the very B-Tier Reveille album. For all of that plus immediate access to our entire back catalogue (over 200 episodes!), join today at patreon.com/thepodkast.

Andy Johnson is joined by two-time Masters champion and World Golf Hall of Famer Bernhard Langer. In this wide-ranging interview, Langer discusses his storied career with over 130 worldwide victories. He provides insight into his two wins at Augusta National ahead of next week's Masters Tournament and shares stories of his time on the European Tour alongside other stars like Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo. Andy and Bernhard also discuss the Champions Tour and what it takes to sustain success in golf into your sixties.

What's it like to take your family on a safari in Tanzania? In this episode, Jess and Pam are joined by Megan, who recently returned from a safari with her family. They're breaking down their experiences, from booking flights to the safari itineraries, and sharing tips for a family-friendly adventure of a lifetime.       Jess and Megan share the details of how they managed to get each of their families of five to Tanzania using points and miles for flights in both business class and economy. This episode is packed with insight into planning an epic family safari. Whether you're dreaming of seeing the Big Five or want to explore the Serengeti, this episode will inspire you to plan your own unforgettable family safari.      You can find links to resources mentioned in this episode plus the transcript here: pointstalksquad.com/173      Ready to get started with NEARLY FREE travel? Click here for the exact offers we would sign up for this month: https://pointstalksquad.lpages.co/bestoffers/      Points Talk is also on YouTube! You can watch this episode here: youtube.com/@pointstalksquad      Let us know what you want to hear on the podcast by sending us a DM on Instagram: instagram.com/pointstalksquad      *This episode was recorded prior to Qatari airspace closures. We understand that connections through Doha may not be possible at the time of release.