Podcast appearances and mentions of christopher brown

Brown shares his experiences of exploring the most unlikely zones of urban industrial wastelands where wild nature is eking out its existence outside the human realm. He encourages us to explore these exciting urban edgelands which are teaming with life. Christopher Brown is an accomplished lawyer who has worked on two Supreme Court confirmation hearings. He has also been general counsel for several technology companies. His varied experiences span from restoring prairies to reporting from Central American war zones. He's author of three award-nominated science fiction novels and The Natural History of Empty. His current nonfiction book explores the natural world in urban settings: Lots: Field Notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys, and Other Wild Places (Timber Press 2024).Interview Date: 12/2/2024. Tags: Christopher Brown, biodiversity, abandoned lots, industrial sites, urban creeks, brownfields, Neolithic, agriculture, Kiva, pit house, colony of Harvester ants, Edgeland home Austin, wastelands, Tesla plant in Austin, biodiversity, climate change, Animals, Ecology/Nature/Environment, Social Change/Politics

Christopher Brown is an accomplished lawyer and has worked on two Supreme Court confirmation hearings. He has also been general counsel for several technology companies. His varied experiences span from restoring prairies to reporting from Central American war zones. He's author of three award-nominated science fiction novels. His current nonfiction book explores the natural world in urban settings. He is the author of Failed State: A Novel (Eos 2020), Rule of Capture: A Novel (Eos 2019), The Tropic of Kansas: A Novel (Harper Voyager 2017), The Natural History of Empty and Lots: Field Notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys, and Other Wild Places (Timber Press 2024).Interview Date: 12/2/2024 Tags: Christopher Brown, eco bunker, urban wildlife, industrial wasteland, green roof, wild chili peppers, paying attention to small life, Animals, Ecology/Nature/Environment, Social Change/Politics

In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler sits down with Christopher Brown, CEO of Teed & Brown, a seasoned professional who transitioned from golf course management to the lawn care industry. Chris shares his journey, from working in the golf course industry to leading Teed & Brown, a rapidly growing lawn care company. With a focus on leadership, career growth, and industry evolution, Chris provides valuable insights into balancing business expansion with maintaining a strong company culture. You'll hear about Chris's leadership philosophies, the tools and strategies that drive Teed & Brown's success, and why he believes open knowledge sharing is crucial for industry growth. This conversation is packed with practical takeaways for professionals in golf, turf management, and business leadership. What You'll Learn in this Episode: Career Perspectives: Why Chris made the switch from golf course management to lawn care and how it reshaped his career, and how he found passion in his current role. He described being open to exploring alternative career paths, which offered a better work-life balance and earning potential in adjacent industries like lawn care. Scaling Company Growth with Team Growth: How Teed & Brown scaled from a small operation to a multi-location business with 130 employees. Employee Development: The role of structured career paths, performance tracking, and continuous learning in building a high-performing team. The Power of Collaboration: Why knowledge-sharing and mentorship are essential for long-term success in the turf industry. Soundbites: “You have to constantly reset your approach, reminding yourself that each customer is new to the conversation. What may be second nature to you is entirely fresh to them, so you need to present it as if it's their first time hearing it.” (22:29) “Many companies struggle because they're missing one or two of these components. As businesses scale, Structure and Systems often become the biggest challenges. Early on, a simple structure works—two partners in a pickup truck, making daily plans on the fly. But with over 100 employees, well-defined systems and structures become essential for efficiency and growth.” (27:16) Key Quotes: "I sleep at night knowing I've got a really good team working around me who helps me do that." "Our challenge is to deliver our best while bridging the gap between customer expectations and reality—helping them understand what's possible, what isn't, and why." "We aim to be the fine steakhouse of this environment—offering a premium experience that comes at a higher price but delivers exceptional quality. It's all about ensuring it aligns with what you're looking for." "We must excel not just in training but also in providing consistent feedback and measuring performance effectively." Links and Resources Mentioned: Teed and Brown: https://teedandbrown.com/  Christopher Brown's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbteedbrown/  Tyler Bloom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-bloom-603b6243/  

 In this thought-provoking episode, Christopher Brown—lawyer, novelist, and urban naturalist— takes us on a journey through the landscape around his home in Austin, Texas, the edgelands where the city meets the wild. Drawing from his latest book, A Natural History of Empty Lots, Christopher explores the resilience of urban ecosystems, the unexpected biodiversity thriving in neglected spaces, and the connections between land, politics, and justice in an era of climate disruption. This is a compelling dialogue about the uneasy balance between human civilization and the natural world—and how rethinking our relationship with wild spaces could reshape the cities of tomorrow. We delve into the intersections of rewilding, environmental justice, and the unfolding polycrisis, unpacking what these abandoned landscapes can teach us about adaptation, resilience, and envisioning a more livable future. This episode includes readings from A Natural History of Empty Lots, and excerpts of a new sound composition by Cat Byrne, Clapton edgelands (i), gathered in the Lea Valley, Clapton, London, during November 2024.  Christopher Brown is an American author and attorney based in Austin, Texas, renowned for his work in both science fiction and nature-focused nonfiction. His latest book, A Natural History of Empty Lots, published in October 2024, is a blend of nature writing, literary nonfiction, and memoir that explores the intersection of urban environments and wild nature.  Brown's debut novel, Tropic of Kansas (2017), was a finalist for the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. He continued to explore speculative themes with Rule of Capture (2019) and its sequel, Failed State (2020), the latter of which was nominated for the 2021 Philip K. Dick Award.  In addition to his writing, Brown practices law and authors the urban nature newsletter Field Notes. You can subscribe to Chris' excellent Fieldnotes newsletter here: https://fieldnotes.christopherbrown.com/ Cat Byrne is a DJ, radio host, and forest researcher from East London. She hosts the monthly radio show, Biorhythms w/ Cat, on Balamii Radio, where she explores natural sounds, textured rhythms, and percussive down-tempo, and also a live place-based radio show on RTM, Listening From. Cat is also a keen field recordist, weaving her own field recordings throughout her sets. You can listen to the full sound composition Clapton edgelands (i) at https://catbyrne.bandcamp.com and www.catbyrne.com 

Hi everyone,Today's "Conversations with Dr. Cowan and Friends" is an old friend and colleague, Chris Brown. Chris is a traditional osteopath who I have known for many years and worked in my office in San Francisco for years. Unlike most current osteopaths, Chris has investigated the true origins of osteopathy and found some interesting revelations that have become the foundation of his work. Tune in to hear a conversation about what is arguably the true American medical system. You can visit Chris's website hereCheck out Chris's YouTube video hereTomSupport the showWebsites:https://drtomcowan.com/https://www.drcowansgarden.com/https://newbiologyclinic.com/https://newbiologycurriculum.com/Instagram: @TalkinTurkeywithTomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTomCowan/Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/CivTSuEjw6Qp/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxdc2o0Q_XZIPwo07XCrNg

A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by actors Christopher Brown and April Sauline for a post-mortem chat about their 2nd staged reading of the season - Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson! They talk about astronomy, heaven, and The New Zoo Revue.Quick side note: Joe is aware of his incessant pausing. He's promised to work on it.Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Christopher Brown, author of A Natural History of Empty Lots, field notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys & other wild places. In this captivating conversation Chris' lyrical descriptions take us on a beautiful journey, as we join him in stepping off the pavement into a world where nature has adapted to thrive in the most unlikely of environments at the heart of our urbanised landscapes. He describes his ambitious plan to create a home for his family on an industrialised wasteland where he has miraculously balanced their needs in a way that also allows him to actively seek to share the space with other species. Chris reminds us that rewildling doesn't require the depopulation of humans & that there is an intrinsic link between the social & economic injustices in our world & the damaged relationship we have with the natural world & the land we live on. But he also encourages us to remember that nature has an incredible ability to respond to the opportunities we make for her & that we don't have to wait for global institutions to take the lead we ourselves can be the catalysts for change in remaking a new world.Christopher Brown is the Philip K. Dick, World Fantasy, and John W. Campbell Award-nominated author of the novels Tropic of Kansas, Rule of Capture, and Failed State. Also an accomplished lawyer, he has worked on two Supreme Court confirmation hearings, led the technology corporate practice of a major American law firm, and has been the general counsel of two public companies.A Natural History of Empty Lots by Christopher Brown is a genre-bending blend of naturalism, memoir, and social manifesto for rewilding the city, the self, and society. Through his keen examination of abandoned industrial sites, empty lots, and deserted agricultural land, Brown discovers that even in these so-called "ruined landscapes" nature's resilience shines. Inspired by its unfailing persistence to return, Brown shows us how easy it can be to bring the wilds back to these damaged places and why it is critical that we do.Over the course of twenty years, Brown documented these liminal spaces, explored them with his son, and even built his home in Austin, Texas on a brownfield site bisected by oil pipelines. Infused with Brown's deep love of nature and a constant sense of awe, A Natural History of Empty Lots combines field notes from Brown's travels with his personal story as he traverses the nexus of the city and the wilds.Offering a new lens on human disruption and wild lands, he reminds readers of the magic in nature, “the seemingly supernatural wonders produced by everyday interactions among different elements of the natural world. Things that can all be explained by science, but also understood by poets. Even in the most urbanized human terrains, those wonders can still be found—most often at the edges where the pavement ends and the wild is allowed to express.”Website: https://christopherbrown.com/Support the showThank you for being part of this journey with me, please Subscribe so you don't miss our future episodes, leave a review & share with friends to help these messages ripple out across the world. More information about the Podcast & our host Fiona MacKay: Fiona Mackay Photography WebsiteConnect with us & join the conversation on social media:Instagram @FionaMacKayPhotographyFacebook @FionaMacKayPhotographyTwitter @FiMacKay

Welcome to Bethany Community Church! Our mission is to help people begin and grow in a relationship with Jesus Christ. For more information on our ministry, please visit our website at www.bethanylaurel.org. We pray that you enjoy this worship experience.This week, Pastor Nate continues the All Hands on Deck series by reminding us that God will keep us in the storms that we face.If you would like to sow into our ministry you can do so at www.bethanylaurel.org/give, via our app, or by texting “BCCGIVE” to 888-364-4483.New WineCCLI #7102397 | Brooke Ligertwood© 2017O Come To The AltarCCLI #7051511 | Christopher Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, and Wade Joye© 2015

From Battle to Balance: A Veteran's Journey Through EMDR and TherapyJoin Jennifer on The Beacon Way Podcast as she delves into an enlightening conversation with Christopher Brown of Peak Psychotherapy. Christopher shares his compelling journey from military service and battling PTSD to becoming a licensed therapist specializing in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Learn about the profound impact of EMDR on trauma recovery, the science behind its effectiveness, and its connections to ancient healing practices. Additionally, discover how psychedelic-assisted therapy is emerging as a powerful complementary tool in the realm of mental health. Christopher provides a deep dive into these therapeutic modalities and emphasizes the importance of integration and community support in the healing process. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in innovative approaches to mental health and trauma recovery.Guest Christoper Brown linkedin.com/in/cdbrownvetWebsitespeakpsychotherapy.co (Company)growingveterans.org (Company)Emailchris@peakpsychotherapy.cohttps://www.peakpsychotherapy.co/https://growingveterans.org/

What people are saying: "A Natural History of Empty Lots" is the best and most interesting book I've ever read about the spaces we often overlook. Christopher Brown comes to these places with a deep curiosity and understanding of both human and nonhuman history. An instant classic.” Jeff VanderMeer, New York Times bestselling author."Instantly hypnotic, A Natural History of Empty Lots invites you to see the ‘waste' spaces of the Anthropocene for what they are: a resource that contains more than itself. Christopher Brown is a complete and literate denizen of these zones. His calm, clever writing shows a real care for the natural world, and a real feel for the deep worth of the brownfield liminal.” M. John Harrison, Goldsmiths Prize-winning author of Wish I Was Here and Climbers. https://christopherbrown.com/http://www.yourlotandparcel.org

treehugger podcast is 5 years old this month! In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Brown, author of A Natural History of Empty Lots, to uncover the stories hidden in the overlooked spaces of our cities. Christopher shares his unique perspective on urban landscapes—vacant lots, overgrown alleys, and forgotten corners—revealing the vibrant ecosystems and cultural narratives thriving within them. Drawing on his experience as a speculative fiction writer, he challenges us to rethink the value of these unintentional landscapes and their role in shaping our connection to the wider world. We discuss themes from his book, including the intersections of biodiversity, ecological restoration, and the unexpected beauty found in urban spaces. Christopher also reflects on how his dystopian fiction background shaped his views on resilience, adaptation, and our responsibility to imagine better futures. Whether you're an urban dweller, a nature enthusiast, or just curious about the life teeming in the margins of your city, this conversation will leave you inspired to see your environment through a new lens. Links and Resources Christopher Brown's Website: christopherbrown.com Field Notes: Reports from Edgelands Living Planet Index 2024 Report Christopher's Book, A Natural History of Empty Lots: Find it here Connect with Us Treehugger Podcast on Instagram: @treehuggerpod Twitter: @treehuggerpod Facebook: Treehugger Podcast Music for this episode provided by Kevin Macleod and Go By Ocean  

Christopher Brown, LICSW is a licensed EMDR therapist and consultant. Christopher explains what EMDR is, the process of EMDR, how it works and what it does. Together, he and Bryce Hamilton, LCSW, discuss what trauma in children looks like, how it may present itself and when EMDR would be an appropriate treatment for a child or teen. Join us to learn more about how EMDR can be an effective treatment for trauma in […] The post EMDR as Trauma Therapy for Children with Christopher Brown appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Maria chats with author Christopher Brown about his book A Natural History of Empty Lots:  Field Notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys, and Other Wild Places. You'll learn about how nature is healing; its resilience; and how the wild can come back to damaged places. Plus coyotes, foxes, owls and...black witches too (Do you know what they are??)Give a listen and learn!

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features acclaimed author Christopher Brown who discusses his new book, "A Natural History of Empty Lots: Field Notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys, and Other Wild Places."  A NATURAL HISTORY OF EMPTY LOTS is a genre-bending blend of naturalism, memoir, and social manifesto for rewilding the city, the self, and society. Through his keen examination of abandoned industrial sites, empty lots, and deserted agricultural land, Brown discovers that even in these so-called "ruined landscapes" nature's resilience shines. Inspired by its unfailing persistence to return, Brown shows us how easy it can be to bring the wilds back to these damaged places and why it is critical that we do. Over the course of twenty years, Brown documented these liminal spaces, explored them with his son, and even built his home in Austin, Texas on a brownfield site bisected by oil pipelines.  Infused with Brown's deep love of nature and a constant sense of awe, A NATURAL HISTORY OF EMPTY LOTS combines field notes from Brown's travels with his personal story as he traverses the nexus of the city and the wilds. More at https://christopherbrown.com/   Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast airs every 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: http://margotcarrera.etsy.com/ 

In this final installment of my interview with Christopher Brown, author of “A Natural History of Empty Lots”--a blend of nature writing, memoir and literary nonfiction that's also a manifesto for rewilding our cities and ourselves–we talk about what's getting his creative ears perked up these days, where his throughline is leading him next, and his answers to my final fast five questions. We covered: - The full moon he saw hovering just over a McDonald's glowing arches that reminded him of nature's cosmic majesty amid the banality of everyday life - A string of great book recommendations, including the so called ‘anti-memoir' he read last year that is giving him ideas about how write without following any rules - Figuring out what comes after you've made a big creative pivot - The habit he gave up in order to have more time to write - The California stoner rock band he listens to when he's “trying to get going” and the Bach song he's learning to play on guitar that helps him get centered - The time of day and year that offers him “maximum tranquility” Visit Christopher at https://christopherbrown.com/ and sign up for his Field Notes newsletter at https://fieldnotes.christopherbrown.com/. For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. Thank you for listening! And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Part 2 of my talk with Christopher Brown, author of the brand new book, “A Natural History of Empty Lots,” as well as the science fiction novel, “Tropic of Kansas” and the legal thrillers “Rule of Capture” and “Failed State.” - How there were “not a lot of huggers” in his family, and how that relates to his desire to get better at engaging emotionally in his writing, versus just telling a good story - Using a regular newsletter to write your way into a longer work - The challenge of weaving together different genres in one body of work–in his case, memoir, nature writing, and literary nonfiction - The challenge in outlining what your book will be about in a book proposal and actually writing a book that matches that outline - How the voice you've used in short form pieces doesn't wholly translate to long-form (i.e., the medium is the message) - When things you read 40 years ago pop up to influence your current work (i.e., another plug for reading widely) - A common reality in modern publishing–your editor leaves in the middle of your book getting published, and how to navigate that - Figuring out how to turn a narrative of colonization–something we've all been so exposed to its part of our collective subconscious fabric–into a narrative of decolonization - The questions Christopher asks himself when he's worried he's not getting something exactly right Visit Christopher at https://christopherbrown.com/ and sign up for his Field Notes newsletter at https://fieldnotes.christopherbrown.com/. For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. Thank you for listening! And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With his phenomenal new book, A NATURAL HISTORY OF EMPTY LOTS: Field Notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys and Other Wild Places (Timber Press), Christopher Brown shifts from novels into nature-writing/memoir/nonfiction mode and I am HERE for it. We talk about the eco-cosmos of East Austin, TX, the years of observation that opened him to the hidden pockets of wildness in urban environments, why solitude in nature is a myth, what we have to gain from taking a long walk, Long Time vs. the short presence of Anglos in Texas, how 2020's lockdown turned off global capitalism and showed how society might truly change, and how this book mutated from when we talked about it at Readercon 2023. We get into Bruce Sterling's unforgettable critique of his writing, the process of turning a narrative of colonization into one of decolonization, (eco)psychogeography & the Situationists, why he (begrudgingly) brought the personal/memoiristic into the book and how it helped him come to terms with himself, and what a workshop with horror writers taught him about the truth-telling power of non-redemptive storytelling. We also discuss the design flaws of the agricultural revolution, how his readers in different regions respond to his FIELD NOTES newsletter, the nature of mysticism and writing a narrative about transcending the self, hiking a Massachusetts marsh in summer with Jeff VanderMeer, and plenty more. Follow Christopher on Bluesky, Instagram and Mastodon, and subscribe to his FIELD NOTES newsletter • More info at our site • Support The Virtual Memories Show via Patreon or Paypal and via our e-newsletter

This week I am talking with Christopher Brown, author of the brand new book, “A Natural History of Empty Lots: Field Notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys, and Other Wild Places,” a blend of nature writing, literary nonfiction, and memoir that is also a manifesto for rewilding our urban spaces as well as ourselves. Christopher's other books include the legal thrillers, “Rule of Capture” and “Failed State,” and his debut science fiction novel “Tropic of Kansas.” Christopher also writes the popular urban nature newsletter Field Notes. Also a lawyer and a naturalist, Christopher has worked on two Supreme Court confirmations, rehabilitated a brownfield, built an eco bunker, protected government whistleblowers, taken two companies public, restored a small prairie, raised two amazing kids and trained a few good dogs. And that's just the shortlist. We covered: - Resisting “society's pressure to specialize” - Balancing multiple careers - How a gig at his college newspaper spawned a path that has led to some pretty varied–and cool–places, such as having lunch with a retired German prime minister, playing pool with Frank Conroy, and working at two Supreme Court confirmation hearings - Managing your own expectations for how successful you think you ought to be, and by what age - Rule number one for staying inspired as a writer - The ingenious way he taught himself to “carve out the time from a busy life of work and family to write novels that didn't suck” - How to create the conditions where you accumulate the raw material of the work - The origins of his “Field Notes” Substack Visit Christopher at https://christopherbrown.com/ and sign up for his Field Notes newsletter at https://fieldnotes.christopherbrown.com/. For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. Thank you for listening! And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Brown is an author, attorney, and urban naturalist living in Austin, Texas. His newest book, A Natural History of Empty Lots: Field Notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys, and…

In todays show I have the pleasure of having Christopher Brown on the show. In this episode we will discuss Christophers motivation and passion on helping therapists integrate EMDR and Psychedelic Integration Therapy into there practice. Christopher is also an EMDR certified therapist and a MAPS Trained Supervisor. We will also get into discussion on the many different ways therapist can integrate psychedelics and EMDR into there private practice while working with different populations like veterans with PTSD and other mental health disorders. Christoper specializes in EMDR for trauma, mental performance, and psychedelic integration therapy, Christopher has an attentive and determined approach to working with his clients. Christophers honest and pragmatic approach has supported hundreds of clients in reaching their full potential. Christopher won't just sit and listen. Christopher will have the knowledge and understanding of the terrain and the mind to help it change. Christophers contact information chris@peakpsychotherapy.co growingveterans.org  peakpsychotherapy.co  linkedin.com/in/cdbrownvet Sponsor CalmiGo Enter the code BHIPODCAST  for $30 off the device. calmigo.com?fid=614&utm_source=affiliatly&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=Jacob_Minnig-614&utm_content=facebook-ig&utm_term=BHIPODCAST&source=affiliatly&placement=facebook-ig&medium=influencer&aff_id=614&aff_name=Jacob_Minnig&coupon_code=BHIPODCAST

Intro I think the 80,000 Hours Podcast is a great show. Despite the world of podcasts overflowing with content to choose from, it's reliably been a high-quality production that's been a regular part of my listening habits ever since I discovered it. It was also probably one of the first routes I become more aware of the EA community, which I suspect I might not be alone by.[1] So, as the podcast numbers ticked up, the vague idea to write up a post shouting out some of my favourite episodes took root. I didn't get far with it from there, and now the unreasonable effectiveness of the 80k podcast production team has forced my hand! So in the post I'm going to link to my 10 favourite episodes, along with some final thoughts at the end. I hope to share with you some of my favourite episodes, but I [...] ---Outline:(00:07) Intro(01:12) My Top 10(01:16) 10-4(01:19) 10: #144 – Athena Aktipis on why cancer is actually one of the fundamental phenomena in our universe(01:54) 9: #175 – Lucia Coulter on preventing lead poisoning for $1.66 per child(02:26) 8: #139 – Alan Hájek on puzzles and paradoxes in probability and expected value(03:00) 7: #153 – Elie Hassenfeld on two big picture critiques of GiveWells approach, and six lessons from their recent work(03:39) 6: #129 – Dr James Tibenderana on the state of the art in malaria control and elimination(04:15) 5: #185 – Lewis Bollard on the 7 most promising ways to end factory farming, and whether AI is going to be good or bad for animals(05:00) 4: #67 – David Chalmers on the nature and ethics of consciousness(05:40) Top 3(05:43) 3: #43 – Daniel Ellsberg on the creation of nuclear doomsday machines, the institutional insanity that maintains them, and how they could be dismantled(06:22) 2: #145 – Christopher Brown on why slavery abolition wasnt inevitable(07:07) 1: #100 – Having a successful career with depression, anxiety and imposter syndrome(07:51) Final Thoughts(07:54) Honourable Mentions(08:10) #52 – Glen Weyl on radical institutional reforms that make capitalism and democracy work better, and how to get them(08:52) #116 – Luisa Rodriguez on why global catastrophes seem unlikely to kill us all(09:29) #190 – Eric Schwitzgebel on whether the US is conscious(09:59) But JWS, where are the AI episodes?(12:03) EpilogueThe original text contained 3 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: September 9th, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/C8HWX3XsoB3krSkbm/my-top-10-picks-from-200-episodes-of-the-80k-podcast --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

Accounting for the unique characteristics of Taiwan's cinema from 2008 to 2020, Mapping Taiwanese Cinema, 2008-2020: Environments, Poetics, Practice (Edinburgh UP, 2024) examines how filmmakers have depicted and imagined the island's diverse environments. Drawing on cinema, cartography, and cultural studies, Christopher Brown argues that by refocusing attention on how films are shaped through a process of construction, the tradition of film poetics enables us to think about Taiwanese cinema differently: as a form of mapping. Wide-ranging in scope and drawing on original interviews with contemporary filmmakers, the analysis appraises case studies including works of popular entertainment, genre cinema such as comedies and horror, films about indigenous communities, LGBTQ+ cinema, and arthouse work. By asking what it means to map an environment onscreen, the book offers new insights into a critically neglected, yet creatively dynamic, period in Taiwan's film history. Christopher Brown is Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Filmmaking at the University of Sussex. He has written and directed several short films including “Remission” (2015), “Soap” (2015), and “Coccolith" (2018). As a researcher, Chris has written on contemporary Taiwanese film, practice-based research, and American cinema. His research has appeared in journals such as the Quarterly Review of Film & Video, Asian Cinema, Film Criticism, Film International, Performance Matters, Bright Lights Film Journal, Media Practice & Education, East Asian Journal of Popular Culture, and Senses of Cinema. Li-Ping Chen is a teaching fellow in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Southern California. Her research interests include literary translingualism, diaspora, and nativism in Sinophone, inter-Asian, and transpacific contexts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Accounting for the unique characteristics of Taiwan's cinema from 2008 to 2020, Mapping Taiwanese Cinema, 2008-2020: Environments, Poetics, Practice (Edinburgh UP, 2024) examines how filmmakers have depicted and imagined the island's diverse environments. Drawing on cinema, cartography, and cultural studies, Christopher Brown argues that by refocusing attention on how films are shaped through a process of construction, the tradition of film poetics enables us to think about Taiwanese cinema differently: as a form of mapping. Wide-ranging in scope and drawing on original interviews with contemporary filmmakers, the analysis appraises case studies including works of popular entertainment, genre cinema such as comedies and horror, films about indigenous communities, LGBTQ+ cinema, and arthouse work. By asking what it means to map an environment onscreen, the book offers new insights into a critically neglected, yet creatively dynamic, period in Taiwan's film history. Christopher Brown is Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Filmmaking at the University of Sussex. He has written and directed several short films including “Remission” (2015), “Soap” (2015), and “Coccolith" (2018). As a researcher, Chris has written on contemporary Taiwanese film, practice-based research, and American cinema. His research has appeared in journals such as the Quarterly Review of Film & Video, Asian Cinema, Film Criticism, Film International, Performance Matters, Bright Lights Film Journal, Media Practice & Education, East Asian Journal of Popular Culture, and Senses of Cinema. Li-Ping Chen is a teaching fellow in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Southern California. Her research interests include literary translingualism, diaspora, and nativism in Sinophone, inter-Asian, and transpacific contexts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Accounting for the unique characteristics of Taiwan's cinema from 2008 to 2020, Mapping Taiwanese Cinema, 2008-2020: Environments, Poetics, Practice (Edinburgh UP, 2024) examines how filmmakers have depicted and imagined the island's diverse environments. Drawing on cinema, cartography, and cultural studies, Christopher Brown argues that by refocusing attention on how films are shaped through a process of construction, the tradition of film poetics enables us to think about Taiwanese cinema differently: as a form of mapping. Wide-ranging in scope and drawing on original interviews with contemporary filmmakers, the analysis appraises case studies including works of popular entertainment, genre cinema such as comedies and horror, films about indigenous communities, LGBTQ+ cinema, and arthouse work. By asking what it means to map an environment onscreen, the book offers new insights into a critically neglected, yet creatively dynamic, period in Taiwan's film history. Christopher Brown is Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Filmmaking at the University of Sussex. He has written and directed several short films including “Remission” (2015), “Soap” (2015), and “Coccolith" (2018). As a researcher, Chris has written on contemporary Taiwanese film, practice-based research, and American cinema. His research has appeared in journals such as the Quarterly Review of Film & Video, Asian Cinema, Film Criticism, Film International, Performance Matters, Bright Lights Film Journal, Media Practice & Education, East Asian Journal of Popular Culture, and Senses of Cinema. Li-Ping Chen is a teaching fellow in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Southern California. Her research interests include literary translingualism, diaspora, and nativism in Sinophone, inter-Asian, and transpacific contexts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

Accounting for the unique characteristics of Taiwan's cinema from 2008 to 2020, Mapping Taiwanese Cinema, 2008-2020: Environments, Poetics, Practice (Edinburgh UP, 2024) examines how filmmakers have depicted and imagined the island's diverse environments. Drawing on cinema, cartography, and cultural studies, Christopher Brown argues that by refocusing attention on how films are shaped through a process of construction, the tradition of film poetics enables us to think about Taiwanese cinema differently: as a form of mapping. Wide-ranging in scope and drawing on original interviews with contemporary filmmakers, the analysis appraises case studies including works of popular entertainment, genre cinema such as comedies and horror, films about indigenous communities, LGBTQ+ cinema, and arthouse work. By asking what it means to map an environment onscreen, the book offers new insights into a critically neglected, yet creatively dynamic, period in Taiwan's film history. Christopher Brown is Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Filmmaking at the University of Sussex. He has written and directed several short films including “Remission” (2015), “Soap” (2015), and “Coccolith" (2018). As a researcher, Chris has written on contemporary Taiwanese film, practice-based research, and American cinema. His research has appeared in journals such as the Quarterly Review of Film & Video, Asian Cinema, Film Criticism, Film International, Performance Matters, Bright Lights Film Journal, Media Practice & Education, East Asian Journal of Popular Culture, and Senses of Cinema. Li-Ping Chen is a teaching fellow in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Southern California. Her research interests include literary translingualism, diaspora, and nativism in Sinophone, inter-Asian, and transpacific contexts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

The Samurai Pros are back!!! The pod opens with Frank discussing the lawsuit against Dwight Howard being dismissed. Marvin and Frank dress the public's reaction to our recent social media clip. Marvin starts running down all the words the women ruin. The guys discuss people abusing friendships to get you to join a pyramid scheme. The guys turn to the way Kanye is dressing his wife, Bianca Censori. The Samurai Pros react to Kanye's infamous 1Oak rant being leaked. The conversation switch to Tank's option that Christopher Brown is better than Michael Jackson. The guys react comments from Hurricane Chris about 50 Cent putting concerts in his city. They close out the pod with conversation on staying in a child's life if you find out they aren't yours, DNC hype, and much more. Let's Chop It Up! Rate, Comment, and Subscribe. It helps the podcast to grow. Intro | Throw Some D's - Rich Boy  Vibes of the Week Frank | Big Dawgs - Hanumankind Marvin | Too Many Friday Nights - BLXST Vibes of the Week Playlist:  https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/samurai-professionals-vibes-of-the-week/pl.u-oZylld9FR8Be5G  Marvin's “Undisputed R&B” Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/undisputed-r-b/pl.u-jV899JLsdr2k9D  Follow the hosts on social all social platforms: Instagram | @TheSamuraiPros  Twitter | @TheSamuraiPros  Marvin | @MarvinxAdams  Frank | @iCanOnlyBeFrank Don't forget to tag #TheSamuraiPros or @ us to let us know what you think of this week's episode!

This week on The Home Builder Digital Marketing Podcast, Christopher Brown of NEXT Group of Companies joins Greg and Kevin to discuss how and why home builder digital marketers should build emotional connections with home buyers earlier in the home buying journey. https://www.buildermarketingpodcast.com/episodes/228-building-connection-with-home-buyers-christopher-brown

Today, jazz musician and teacher Christopher Brown joins me to talk creativity, freedom of movement, and how discipline and systems support creative work. We also explore the intersection of music and creativity with yoga and movement, inviting more freedom and choice through control, challenging existing beliefs to grow and evolve, and the decision-making process involved in improvisation. Connect with Christopher: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, websiteWeekly stories by email from Bonnie's HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner

Ever wondered how psychedelic-assisted therapy is reshaping mental health treatment? In this episode, I dove into the transformative realm of psychedelic-assisted therapy with the incredible Christopher Brown. As a social worker and military veteran, Christopher brought a wealth of knowledge from his transition from the VA to his own private practice, where he's pioneering in this field of mental health treatment. Our conversation was a deep dive into the intricacies of integrating psychedelic-assisted therapy into a group practice. We explored the legalities, the ethical considerations, and the compelling research that's changing the way we look at treatments, especially for conditions like PTSD. Join us to hear more about: Christopher's transition from the VA to private practice and how his military service informs his work in psychedelic-assisted therapy. The current research and the growing evidence base for treatments like MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. The complex legal and ethical issues surrounding the use of psychedelics in therapy. The importance of understanding and adhering to current laws to safely integrate these therapies into practice. Steps therapists can take to receive specialized training in psychedelic-assisted therapy. My discussion with Christopher was not just informative but also a clarion call to group practice owners. The potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy is immense, and as we navigate this new terrain, it's essential to do so with diligence, respect for the law, and a commitment to the highest ethical standards.  Thanks for listening! Like what you heard? Give us 5 stars on whatever platform you're listening from. Need extra support? Join The Exchange, a membership community just for group practice owners on our website www.thegrouppracticeexchange.com/exchange. Talk to you next time! Resources mentioned in this episode: The Group Practice Exchange Programs + Courses The Accountability Equation™ Quiz Connect with Maureen Werrbach & The Group Practice Exchange: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Connect with Christopher Brown Peak Psychotherapy Website Therapist Integration Consulting LinkedIn   This episode is sponsored by TherapyNotes. TherapyNotes is an EHR software that helps behavioral health professionals manage their practice with confidence and efficiency. I use TherapyNotes in my own group practice and love its amazing support team, billing features, and scheduling capabilities. It serves us well as a large group practice owner. Do you ever wish for a financial therapist who could relieve you from the last few months of bookkeeping, talk you off the edge when you're running into issues with Quickbooks, or help you work through a profit plan for growth? GreenOak Accounting does just that! GreenOak Accounting is an accounting firm that specializes in working with group practices. Their value goes WAY beyond bookkeeping; they can help you get on track for financial success. Schedule a free consultation by going to http://greenoakaccounting.com/tgpe

We saw this clip of Columbia University History Professor Christopher Brown and wanted to share it far and wide. Dr. Brown delivered these remarks on Monday, April 20 at a faculty-led “Rally to Support our Students and Reclaim our University.” He was responding to two events: Columbia President Minouche Shafik's Congressional Testimony on April 17 and the arrest of more than 100 Columbia students the next day. Professor Brown focuses on what is happening at Columbia but his words serve as a powerful rejoinder to any and all:* grandstanding politicians, who have no real understanding or appreciation of the mission of higher education* timid academic leaders, who lack the wherewithal to stand up for faculty and make a case for the transcendent values of academic freedom and open inquiry Here is a transcript of Professor Brown's remarks:Good afternoon. I'm Christopher Brown, professor in the history department. This is the first time I've ever held a microphone at a protest of any kind. I'm not sure whether that's something to take pride in or not but I say it because this is not typical for me.I'm here because I am so concerned about what has happened at this university. With where we are now and with where we are going.Thursday, April 18, 2024 will be remembered as a shameful day in Columbia's history.The President's decision to send riot police to pick up peaceful protesters on our campus was unprecedented, unjustified, disproportionate, divisive and dangerous. We are fortunate. We don't know how fortunate we are. We are fortunate that no one was hurt.With that kind of show of force. With all those firearms, all it takes is one person to get nervous, a table to fall, a car or truck to backfire out on Amsterdam Avenue. Shots fired. The New York Police Department does not belong on this campus except in moments of extreme emergency.And that show of force was a sign of weakness. In trying to show that they meant business, what they showed was their incompetence.I want to say one other thing. And that's about the congressional testimony on Wednesday. And this is about academic freedom. It's also about Columbia.In three hours of testimony, the president of the university, to my mind, showed no pride in our institution. She said nothing meaningful about the virtues of this institution, of its people, of its faculty, of its staff, of its researchers--their dedication to excellence, their commitment to their students, the quality of the undergraduates and graduate students that we have here, the distinctive record of academic accomplishment and impact, the variety and rigor of the scholarship which is happening here today, the prospects for continued excellence. She didn't say anything about any of those things.She allowed slander of our institution to stand without rebuke. Soviet style education, no response. Intolerant bigots, no response. I know these folks and you know them too. That's not who we are and she should know that.There were members of Congress who wanted to decide who should be disciplined on this institution and how much, what should be taught, how it should be taught, who should teach, what academic department should exist and which should not, who should lose their leadership positions, who should be promoted, who should be fired.Those are academic questions. Those are not congressional questions.What is at stake? What is at stake is not just faculty governance. It's institutional independence. It's the sovereignty of Columbia University and every university like this one.The United States has the greatest colleges and universities in the world and that's why people come from around the world to study here, to research here and to teach here. That's our inheritance. The universities like this one. And we would be fools not to defend it in every corner from those who do not believe in the academic mission and the pursuit of academic excellence.So I have no confidence in her leadership. I'm speaking only for myself. I have no confidence in the president's leadership. With what she has said and with what she has not said; and with what she has done and what she has not done, she has forfeited the privilege to lead this great university. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit banished.substack.com/subscribe

Chairman of the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue, Christopher Brown joins John in the studio for the news hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do non-STEM students need research experience in their college applications? On today's episode, Christopher Brown, our Director of Academic Mentorship, shares insider tips on how to create impactful research projects. From discussing how to present challenges to unraveling the criteria Admissions Officers seek in research projects, this episode will be your ultimate roadmap to crafting a standout research project that sets you apart from your competition in your college application. To set up a complimentary strategy call, CLICK HERE.  Join our private Facebook Group to ask our Former Admissions Officers any questions! Register for our upcoming webinars. Questions, comments, or topic requests? Email noel.kim@ingeniusprep.com. To learn more about InGenius Prep, visit us at ingeniusprep.com.

Anna & The Apocalypse is a hybrid Christmas/zombie/musical/comedy film released in 2017, directed by John McPhail, and the final screenplay posthumously released by Ryan McHenry. Set in a small town in Scotland, it follows several impending graduating students who find themselves embroiled in an unfolding zombie apocalypse on the cusp of Christmas break. The titular Anna finds herself at an emotional crossroads in her life as the events of zombie infestation unfurl around her and her friends. Heavily featuring themes of emotional growth and smalltown languishing, the film starred Ella Hunt in the titular role, as well as Mark Benton, Paul Kaye, Marli Siu, and various others, with a soundtrack provided by Scottish songwriters Roddy Hart and Tommy Reilly.On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome HIAM all-star Christopher Brown back to the guest chair as they discuss zombie tropes, UK confections, and Lilz misses her goddamn cue on a recurring bit. (She had one freaking job.)...with Lilz and Scott!

Christopher Brown uses the voice of a confidant for this cornucopia of pleasures—literary and gustatory. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Alan Minskoff discuss Dwight Garner's text crammed with words, quotes, and anecdotes about food and literature. Brown takes on a conversational style for this audiobook rich with literary figures and family members whose food opinions the author shares. Listening to this audiobook is mouthwatering and mind-expanding. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Tantor Media. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com This episode of Behind the Mic is brought to you by Brilliance Publishing. From the author of The Last Mona Lisa comes a thrilling story of masterpieces, masterminds, and mystery. Alternating between a perilous search and the history of stolen art and lives, listen at audible.com/TheLostVanGogh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Brown, Senior Developer of Business Development with Calgary Economic Development, joins Calgary NEXT hosts David Wallach and Tara McCool, to discuss the exciting and forward-looking business in the Calgary community.

Sometimes, I stand at the intersection of history and personal narrative, feeling the weight of our collective past as it whispers to the present. In this episode, we're diving into the heart of post-war Austria, exploring the silent stories and untold legacies left in the wake of the nation's history with Nazism.As my partner is elsewhere, I stay behind in Vienna, balancing my roles as a partner, protector, and an individual wrestling with societal biases. This isn't just any episode; it's a revelation of the dichotomy between public confession and private sorrow, highlighted by our approaching tenth anniversary together.In This Episode:The silent narratives of Austria's past and its relationship with Nazism.An open conversation about the subtle racism and microaggressions experienced outside the familiarity of Vienna.The delicate ethics of master-slave relationships, advocating for emotional health within these complex dynamics.Reflections on coping with social anxiety and finding strength in community havens like The Crucible.So, make yourself comfortable; this episode is a journey. Whether you're working through your own struggles or seeking a moment of connection, we're in this together. Let's dive in.* * * * *

Hello new peeps that heard Part 1 of our conversation on Dixie's podcast!

When the two of us get together, you know it's about to get rowdy. Today I welcome one of my favorite people in the whole multiverse, the Prime Minister of Storytelling (I coined that), The Empress of Tea, the one and only, Dixie De La Tour. As you'll see in this episode, she is quite the storyteller. In fact, that's her whole life—you can check out her work (and podcast) at bawdystorytelling.com.On this episode, though, we talk about the wonderful, crazy world of Craigslist Casual Encounters (RIP). You'll hear about Dave the Ass Eater, 9/11, the Phive Page Phallus Portfolio, the "doctor bag", why Casual Encounters was good for women, the time I used a guy's card to extend my stay at a hotel (alone)....suffice it to say, this is a hell of an episode.  Links and Resources: kinkdoula.comPatreonMore from Dixie De La Tour  Thank you so much to my loyal Patrons who make this show possible!

Ever been in a room where it feels like everyone's judging you, even when you're just being yourself? In this episode, I open up about the emotional turbulence that hit me after attending a leather contest over Labor Day weekend. While I've worn many titles—from Miss San Francisco Leather to International Miss Leather—I've always strived to remain authentic. But what happens when our authenticity is met with superficiality? Dive in as I, along with my Spouse Meister, navigate the stormy seas of a community we once called home. In This Episode: My emotional unease after a month-long hiatus and the backstory behind it.The glitz and glam of leather contests and the weight of the titles.My Spouse Meister's inspiration to dive into the Master Slave contest.Unpacking a past feud with Taino and how it cast a shadow over the recent event.Reliving past grievances: the unpaid airfare and a social media debacle.Navigating negative energies and feeling like outsiders in a community we love.The significance of "dressage" and why a genuine Master-Slave relationship goes beyond mere display.Reflecting on self-worth, authenticity, and the lessons from my leather mom, Vi.A rejuvenating retreat in upstate New York with Barbara Carellas.A shoutout to the Carter Johnson leather library and the need to document our histories.  Thank you so much to my loyal Patrons who make this show possible!

All humans are gifted with creativity; some are just able to express theirs more than others. And for oral surgeons, creativity is a vital part of their toolkit. But what other parallels can be drawn between art and oral surgery? Joining us today to show us why art and oral surgery are more similar than we may think is entrepreneur, painter, author, and oral surgeon Dr. Christopher Brown. Dr. Brown has made several movies and has written numerous novels, mostly about Renaissance art and religion, and he shares how he became immersed in art and why he reveres the Renaissance creatives high above everyone else. Our guest walks us through his painting process and why it mattered to him to prove Dan Brown wrong before diving into how da Vinci portrayed religion, how art has influenced his work as a surgeon, and other noteworthy similarities between oral surgeons and artists. We hope you enjoy this Everyday Oral Surgery venture into the fun and surreal. Key Points From This Episode:Welcoming Dr. Christopher Brown as he shares his work history and current practice setup.Dr. Brown explains his background in painting and art and his love for the Renaissance. The ins and outs of his Dali and da Vinci reimaginings; trying to prove Dan Brown wrong.What a closer look at da Vinci's paintings reveals (The Last Supper and The Mona Lisa). Debunking The Vitruvian Man and exploring da Vinci's religious works. How Dr. Brown maintains equilibrium between his work, passion, and life. Examining how art has influenced the way he goes about his work as a surgeon.His favorite pieces of literature from the past two years. How many artists are highly intellectual and multifaceted (just like surgeons).    Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Dr. Christopher Brown on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-brown-2024598/Dr. Christopher Brown Email — docchbrown@aol.com Dr. Christopher Brown Books — https://www.leonardobooks.com/ The Da Vinci Code — https://danbrown.com/the-davinci-code/ What Dreams May Come — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120889/ Leonardo da Vinci — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Leonardo-da-Vinci Salvador Dali — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Salvador-Dali University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — https://www.unc.edu/ The University of Connecticut Health Center — https://health.uconn.edu/ KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/ Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059 

Andreas Müller is the CEO of GF. GF is a sustainability and innovation leader aiming to provide superior customer value across three Divisions enabling the safe transport of liquids and gases, lightweight casting components, and high-precision manufacturing technologies. If you've listened to this Season 9 of the podcast, you've noticed how we covered the lithium and water nexus topic from a wide variety of angles. We've had the helicopter view with Tony Strobbe, the project developers' inputs with Robert Mintak, Christopher Brown, Cris Moreno, and Andy Robinson, and the technology stories with Teague Egan, Devesh Sharma, Ben Sparrow, Chris Wyres, and Jim Rieke. Spoiler alert, given the success of this season and the topics we covered, we will continue the exploration as one of the topics of the next ones, so stay tuned; I'm currently interviewing more fascinating companies, and as I'm recording this, I'm about to take off to Argentina partially for that. Still, there's one aspect we had not covered so far, despite regular hints across all the episodes. Direct Lithium Extraction is a high-flow high-stakes application. Evaporation Ponds involve a lot of water as well, and when it comes to lithium refining, be it from hard rock or evaporation ponds, you've got a sizeable bunch of waterish processes, which require to convey fluids, water, and chemicals. As a process person, that's the boring part. I know it; I'm a process person. Because what can a piping system do, right? Work smoothly, and then it gets zero praise; it just exists, and nobody cares. Or not work, being blocked, leaking, becoming a hazard, and a net loss, and then everybody's aware, and everybody is pissed.  So I thought it might be worth looking into a piping system company's view on that lithium green field. To discuss how they're in to help, how, at what stage, and what they have to propose. Of course, I'm a little bit biased in that story, as I am working for a piping system company.  But there's more than just pipes, fittings, valves, sensors, engineering, prefabrication and process automation in today's episode, as I reached out to the CEO of GF to come discuss all of that on my microphone, which means not only GF Piping Systems, but also Casting Solutions and Machining Solutions, which offers an interesting glimpse into the new Electric Vehicle vertical. ➡️ Check out the entire article on GF, the 222 Year Old Start Up on the Don't Waste Water Website 

During Readercon weekend, Christopher Brown rejoined the show for our first conversation since the 2020 release of his novel Failed State. We talk about the nonfiction project he's working on, tentatively titled THE SECRET HISTORY OF EMPTY LOTS, the surprising reach of his FIELD NOTES weekly newsletter, tribes' creation myths and how they manage to justify dominion over the land, why the outdoors is one of America's most segregated spaces, and why he thinks calling Washington, DC "The Swamp" is an insult to swamps. We get into the differences and similarities between his fiction and nature writing, the impact of Tesla and the Gigafactory on life in/around Austin, TX (esp. for its neighbors in unincorporated land), the tensions of child-rearing at a time of ecological disaster, what it means to read science fiction through nature-lens (esp. Annihilation and Neuromancer), the natural world's response to COVID lockdowns and capital's post-COVID snapback, and what it was like to vacation in South Padre Island, TX during the hottest week in history. Plus, we discuss the fun of coming back to Readercon, the old semi-hip days of psychogeography, our backup plans to bug out of the failed state, and plenty more. (And go listen to our past talks: 2018, 2019, 2020 + COVID Check-In) Follow Chris on Twitter, Bluesky and Instagram • More info at our site • Support The Virtual Memories Show via Patreon or Paypal and via our Substack

Christopher Brown is the CEO and co-founder of Helios Corporation. Helios acknowledges that the World's current trajectory is unsustainable and focuses its expertise in Energy, Power, Biomass, Capital Markets, and the latest environmental technology to achieve more, using less.  Over the past episodes, we've discussed why we need more lithium, where to find new sources, and how to unlock them from a technical standpoint. We've discussed fascinating projects and drawn a line toward a more sustainable future for the decade to come. But sustainability isn't only environmental and financial impact; it's also the human dimension. And even when lithium is literally found in deserts, those places still belong to someone and to a culture, and they historically had a role and use that wasn't lithium extraction for several centuries.  That is true wherever you are on earth, from South America's first nations to Canada ones, through local communities in all the places where unconventional sources of lithium are to be mined in the future. Everything in life can be done against someone else or instead in concertation. And to that extent, what we discuss with Christopher today offers a framework for comprehension, best practices, and way forwards.  As I mentioned in my intro, when Helios acknowledges that the World's trajectory is unsustainable, it's also important to ensure that the remedy is better than the plague. So sustainability is a keyword, for sure, and an ambitious one. From Argentina to Canada through the US, today's exploration is one of the deepest we've had in this mini-series, and I'm really thankful to Christopher for the incredible openness he demonstrated and the great pedagogy you'll get to experience in just a second. Right before that, let me remind you that if you like what you hear, you can help others benefit from it by sharing this episode with a friend, a colleague, your boss, or your team, thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I'll meet you on the other side! ➡️ Check out the entire article on How Sustainable Lithium Production Has an Overlooked 3rd Component on the Don't Waste Water Website

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Happy Father's Day to all Dads everywhere. This week on the Docs2Dads podcast, we are celebrating Father's Day with Christopher Brown, the President of the National Fatherhood Initiative. NFI works with community partners to address the issue of fatherlessness plaguing communities across the country. This includes programs to support fathers' involvement in the family and ensure that fathers are included in the parenting support programs.We start our conversation by discussing NFI's mission on their website - "Creating a world in which every child has a 24/7 Dad" and what that means to Mr. Brown both as a dad and as the President of NFI. We talk about the way fatherhood has evolved in the minds of the Millenial and Gen Z generations. How and why dads are getting more involved in the family life happening in their homes and supporting their wives' careers outside the home. Then we shift gears to talk about the ways that NFI is working with community programs across the country to address fatherlessness. Here are some resources that we reference in the episode:For more information about the National Fatherhood Initiative or to find a program in your community, head over to www.fatherhood.orgTo reference the strategy slide Mr. Brown discusses at the end of the episode, find that image here about halfway down the page or at Docs2Dads.com/episode80Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drscottpeds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docs2dadspod Email: docs2dadspod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/docs2dadspod

Have you ever caught yourself in a spiral of self-criticism and negativity? That's where I found myself in this episode, battling with the guilt of missed work commitments and the exhaustion in the aftermath of COVID-19.In this deeply personal reflection, I talk about my struggle with high expectations for myself, my battle with emotional perfectionism since childhood, and how I've grappled with the fear of disappointing others. It's been a tough journey, but I've had some pretty amazing people by my side, and I want to take a moment to appreciate them and the accomplishments I've made along the way.I also share the challenges of healthcare, the absurdity of American healthcare costs, and some frustrating experiences trying to get medication for a three-week trip to Europe. Plus, I dive into my new consulting venture, Kink Doula, and the scheduling issues that have come up.But it's not all hardship and struggle. There are moments of self-love and acceptance, of recognizing the beauty in our imperfections and the miracles of our lives. Join me as I take a moment to step back, breathe, and appreciate the miracle of being alive.Links and Resources:My new consulting venture 'Kink Doula'*****Thank you so much to my loyal Patrons who make this show possible!

Can pain actually bring relief? Join me as we delve into the world of kink, self-discovery, and the surprising ways our physical and mental well-being can intersect.In this episode, I share my experience attending an opera adaptation of Octavia Butler's "Parable of the Sower," my journey with COVID-19, and how it unexpectedly impacted my anxiety. We'll also explore my personal adventures in the realms of kink and BDSM, and discuss how our preferences can change over time.Links and Resources:Kink Doula websiteSign up for my mailing list and get a free class!Upcoming eventsQuestions or Topic Suggestions?Email me at allthatandmo@gmail.com  Thank you so much to my loyal Patrons who make this show possible!

In many ways, humanity seems to have become more humane and inclusive over time. While there's still a lot of progress to be made, campaigns to give people of different genders, races, sexualities, ethnicities, beliefs, and abilities equal treatment and rights have had significant success. It's tempting to believe this was inevitable — that the arc of history “bends toward justice,” and that as humans get richer, we'll make even more moral progress. But today's guest Christopher Brown — a professor of history at Columbia University and specialist in the abolitionist movement and the British Empire during the 18th and 19th centuries — believes the story of how slavery became unacceptable suggests moral progress is far from inevitable. Links to learn more, summary and full transcript. While most of us today feel that the abolition of slavery was sure to happen sooner or later as humans became richer and more educated, Christopher doesn't believe any of the arguments for that conclusion pass muster. If he's right, a counterfactual history where slavery remains widespread in 2023 isn't so far-fetched. As Christopher lays out in his two key books, Moral Capital: Foundations of British Abolitionism and Arming Slaves: From Classical Times to the Modern Age, slavery has been ubiquitous throughout history. Slavery of some form was fundamental in Classical Greece, the Roman Empire, in much of the Islamic civilization, in South Asia, and in parts of early modern East Asia, Korea, China. It was justified on all sorts of grounds that sound mad to us today. But according to Christopher, while there's evidence that slavery was questioned in many of these civilisations, and periodically attacked by slaves themselves, there was no enduring or successful moral advocacy against slavery until the British abolitionist movement of the 1700s. That movement first conquered Britain and its empire, then eventually the whole world. But the fact that there's only a single time in history that a persistent effort to ban slavery got off the ground is a big clue that opposition to slavery was a contingent matter: if abolition had been inevitable, we'd expect to see multiple independent abolitionist movements thoroughly history, providing redundancy should any one of them fail. Christopher argues that this rarity is primarily down to the enormous economic and cultural incentives to deny the moral repugnancy of slavery, and crush opposition to it with violence wherever necessary. Mere awareness is insufficient to guarantee a movement will arise to fix a problem. Humanity continues to allow many severe injustices to persist, despite being aware of them. So why is it so hard to imagine we might have done the same with forced labour? In this episode, Christopher describes the unique and peculiar set of political, social and religious circumstances that gave rise to the only successful and lasting anti-slavery movement in human history. These circumstances were sufficiently improbable that Christopher believes there are very nearby worlds where abolitionism might never have taken off. We also discuss: • Various instantiations of slavery throughout human history • Signs of antislavery sentiment before the 17th century • The role of the Quakers in early British abolitionist movement • The importance of individual “heroes” in the abolitionist movement • Arguments against the idea that the abolition of slavery was contingent • Whether there have ever been any major moral shifts that were inevitable Get this episode by subscribing to our podcast on the world's most pressing problems and how to solve them: type 80,000 Hours into your podcasting app. Producer: Keiran Harris Audio mastering: Milo McGuire Transcriptions: Katy Moore

The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on everyone in 2020, with its effects lingering today. As with many facets of society , such as financially (both before and since the pandemic), it did even more damage to the lives and lifespans of Black and Hispanic communities.Addressing our society's disparate impacts on minority groups is the core of the mission of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. One of the fastest-growing fields since 2020, DEI job postings increased 123% between May and September 2020. That trend carried over into the sports industry, particularly with college athletics jobs, where athletic departments have created positions earmarked for DEI on their senior staff. The WorkInSports Podcast spoke with one staff member, Dr. Christopher Brown (now commissioner of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association), during his tenure as the University of Delaware's Senior Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We discuss:• The effectiveness of the NFL's Rooney Rule, which requires teams to interview at least one minority candidate for a head coach or coordinator position• The mission of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs• The sports industry's current level of inclusionEnjoy the full episode for Dr. Brown's full synopsis of the state of DEI in the sports industry. Also, subscribe to the WorkInSports Podcast for more sports career advice. Additional content can be found on our YouTube channel!