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When Elijah stood on Mount Carmel, he challenged an entire nation: "How long halt ye between two opinions?" In a world pulling us in a thousand different directions, are we trying to keep one foot in Zion and the other in Babylon, or are we ready to let God prevail? Summary: In this episode, we explore the dramatic events of 1 Kings 12-22 . We transition from the massive building projects of Solomon to the fractured, divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, uncovering the crucial role of the prophets in calling a drifting people back to their covenants. The Division of the Kingdom: We analyze the critical leadership mistakes of Rehoboam, who rejected the wise counsel of the elders to double down on burdens, and Jeroboam, who created a convenient, counterfeit religion to keep his people from the Temple. The Test of Exact Obedience: We study the sobering and tragic story of the unnamed younger man of God in 1 Kings 13, discovering why resisting temptation once doesn't mean the trial is over. The Widow of Zarephath: We look closely at Elijah's interactions with a starving widow in Zidon, learning how her willingness to put God's prophet first turned a final, meager meal into a continuous source of life. The Fire on Mount Carmel: We break down Elijah's epic confrontation with the 450 prophets of Baal, analyzing how Jehovah systematically dismantled and discredited the Canaanite pantheon. The Still Small Voice: After the fire, wind, and earthquake, Elijah finds God not in the spectacular displays, but in the quiet, inner whisper. We talk about the loneliness of leadership and how the Lord reminds us that we are never as alone as we think. Call-to-Action: Elijah repaired the broken altar of the Lord before he called down the fire. What is one "broken altar" or spiritual habit in your life that needs to be repaired this week? Share your thoughts in the comments below! If you are ready to stop halting between two opinions and build an "Unshaken" faith, please like, subscribe, and share this video! Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:54 Rehoboam's Lack of Wisdom 25:10 Jeroboam's Lack of Faith 1:02:06 Visions of a Blind Seer 1:23:10 Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath 2:03:08 Elijah and the Priests of Baal 2:44:02 Hearing the Still, Small Voice 3:06:27 Ahab and Jezebel 3:24:00 Conclusion

Industrial Talk is onsite at Penn State and talking to Victor Okhuysen, Professor with Cal Poly Pomona about "Strengthening the future of manufacturing". Overview Scott Mackenzie from Industrial Talk discusses the importance of training the next generation of industrial leaders with Victor Okhuysen from Cal Poly Pomona. The Penn State Erie campus hosts the METAL program, which aims to inspire and educate students in metallurgy and manufacturing. Victor, a principal investigator, highlights the program's hands-on approach, including boot camps and workshops, to expose students to potential careers. The program has conducted four boot camps and ten workshops, using a system called Foundry in a Box. Victor emphasizes the need for skilled workers in an increasingly automated industry and the role of community colleges in providing relevant training. Outline Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast and IRISS Technologies Scott Mackenzie introduces himself and the Industrial Talk podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and innovations.Scott highlights IRISS Technologies, a global leader in electrical maintenance safety, and their patented infrared and ultrasonic inspection windows.IRISS Technologies' solutions help in detecting issues early, boosting reliability, and protecting workers from unplanned failures.Scott encourages listeners to learn more about IRISS Technologies at their website. Introduction to the METAL Program and Victor Okhuysen Scott welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk podcast and highlights the importance of celebrating industry professionals.Scott introduces the METAL program at Penn State Erie, an acronym for Metallurgical Engineering Trade Apprenticeship Learning.Victor Okhuysen from Cal Poly Pomona is introduced as a key figure in the METAL program, focusing on exchanging ideas to improve curriculum and delivery.Victor explains his role as a principal investigator at Cal Poly Pomona, working on a curriculum developed by Penn State. Discussion on the Importance of Training the Next Generation Scott and Victor discuss the critical need for training the next generation of industrial leaders.Victor emphasizes the importance of having a trained workforce despite advancements in automation.Scott shares his personal experience of being inspired by educational films about manufacturing during his childhood.Victor explains the current state of manufacturing, noting the increase in automation and efficiency, and the need for skilled workers. Victor's Background and the METAL Program at Cal Poly Pomona Victor provides a brief overview of his background, including his role as a professor at Cal Poly Pomona and his expertise in metal casting and manufacturing.Scott praises the quality of instructors in the METAL program, noting their extensive experience and passion for their fields.Victor explains the purpose of the METAL program, which is to expose students to potential careers in metallurgy and related fields.The program includes boot camps and workshops, using a system called Foundry in a Box to engage students in hands-on activities. Challenges and Opportunities in Manufacturing Education Scott and Victor discuss the challenges of keeping up with the rapid changes in manufacturing technology.Victor highlights the need for continuous training and education to maintain professional currency.Scott emphasizes the importance of employers investing in their workforce to stay competitive.Victor mentions the issue of skilled workers leaving for better opportunities, which can be a challenge for employers. The Role of Community Colleges and Apprenticeship Programs Scott and Victor discuss the role of community colleges in providing manufacturing education and training.Victor explains that community colleges offer programs in welding, machining, and metallurgical technician, among others.Scott shares his positive experience with an apprenticeship program, which provided hands-on training and real-life education.Victor notes the decline in apprenticeship programs and the need for individuals to be proactive in pursuing their career goals. The Importance of Hands-On Training in Manufacturing Scott and Victor discuss the importance of hands-on training in manufacturing education.Victor shares an example of a boot camp where students were given the opportunity to pour their own molds, providing a valuable hands-on experience.Scott emphasizes the need for students to see and experience the practical aspects of manufacturing to understand its importance.Victor highlights the benefits of hands-on training in making students more knowledgeable and skilled. Future Plans for the METAL Program at Cal Poly Pomona Victor outlines the future plans for the Metal program at Cal Poly Pomona, including expanding the program and reaching more people.The program aims to attract more high school and college students, as well as industry professionals.Victor mentions the potential for the program to include more boot camps and workshops to provide additional exposure to students.The program also aims to strengthen the manufacturing base by educating more people about the industry. Conclusion and Call to Action Scott wraps up the conversation by emphasizing the importance of supporting the next generation of industrial leaders.He encourages listeners to connect with Victor and the METAL program at Cal Poly Pomona for more information.Scott highlights the role of Industrial Talk in promoting industry professionals and their stories.He encourages listeners to support the METAL program and other initiatives aimed at training the next generation of industrial leaders. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! VICTOR OKHUYSEN'S CONTACT INFORMATION: METAL Website: https://www.metalforamerica.org/ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-okhuysen-26bb0423/ Company LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/school/cal-poly-pomona/ Company Website: https://www.cpp.edu/ PODCAST VIDEO: https://youtu.be/3qxigN0h18E THE STRATEGIC REASON "WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST": OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES: NEOM: https://www.neom.com/en-us Hexagon: https://hexagon.com/ Arduino: https://www.arduino.cc/ Fictiv: https://www.fictiv.com/ Hitachi Vantara: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/home.html Industrial Marketing Solutions:  https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-marketing/ Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/ Industrial Dojo: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/ We the 15: https://www.wethe15.org/ YOUR INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL TOOLBOX: LifterLMS: Get One Month Free for $1 – https://lifterlms.com/ Active Campaign: Active Campaign Link Social Jukebox: https://www.socialjukebox.com/ Industrial Academy (One Month Free Access And One Free License For Future Industrial Leader):

Mortality and the RAGE OF ACHILLES. Guest: Professor Emily Wilson. The conclusion of the Iliad explores the resolution of Achilles' rage following the death of Hector. Initially, Achilles attempts to prolong Hector's humiliation by dragging his body behind a chariot and refusing to allow a proper burial. However, the funeral games for Patroclus mark a shift toward maturity, as Achilles provides a space for competition that does not end in death. He even shows a degree of grace—or perhaps a subtle insult—by awarding Agamemnon a prize without a contest. The poem finishes with a humanitarian pause that allows the Trojans to bury Hector, bookending the story with funerals. The final voices are those of mourning women, emphasizing the shared human experience of grief and the inevitable suffering that follows war. Wilson concludes that the Iliad is fundamentally about the struggle to accept mortality, a theme that has provided comfort and insight to readers for over 2,700 years. 8

He was a man after God's own heart, a conqueror of giants, and the builder of an empire. Yet, a single evening on a rooftop changed everything. If Israel's most brilliant and wise kings could fall so completely to the flesh and the world, what does it take for us to stand steady today? Summary: In this heavy but necessary episode, we dive into the tragic and cautionary text of 2 Samuel 11 through 1 Kings 11. We analyze the United Kingdom of Israel at its absolute peak of wealth, wisdom, and power, and dissect the exact vulnerabilities that fractured a golden age. The Rooftop Blueprint: We map the micro-steps of David's tragedy—from staying home when he should have been at war, to seeing, looking, inquiring, and taking. We learn why the Savior raised the bar to the level of the heart to stop this momentum before it kills us spiritually. The Cost of the Cover-Up: We uncover the horrific length David went to in order to hide his sin, culminating in the calculated sacrifice of the fiercely loyal Uriah. Thou Art the Man: We break down Nathan's masterful parable of the ewe lamb and analyze why David was so blind to his own hypocrisy until the prophet held up the mirror. The Sins of the Children: We witness the agonizing reality of the law of the harvest as David reaps the whirlwind within his own family tree—exploring the tragedy of Amnon and Tamar, and the heartbreaking rebellion of Absalom. The Wisdom and Wealth of Solomon: We transition to 1 Kings to study Solomon's blank check from God. We celebrate his request for an "understanding heart" to judge with empathy rather than cold calculation, but trace how wealth, materialism, and political alliances slowly sapped his spiritual strength. The Temple vs. The Palace: We contrast the seven years spent building the House of the Lord with the thirteen years Solomon spent building his own massive palace, asking ourselves: "Whose kingdom are we truly trying to build?" Call-to-Action: Saul fell to pride, David fell to the flesh, and Solomon fell to worldliness. Which of these three areas is the adversary currently using to target your foundation? Let's have an honest, supportive discussion in the comments below. To safeguard your discipleship and stay "Unshaken," please like, subscribe, and share this video with someone who needs a reminder of Christ's relentless redemption! Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 David & Bathsheba 42:05 David's Sin Is Revealed 1:00:24 Amnon & Tamar 1:21:30 Absalom Flees & Returns: Reconciliation 2:38:24 Absalom's Rebellion 2:57:50 The Death of Absalom 2:06:41 Recovering from Rebellion 2:29:56 A Psalm of David 2:37:23 The Arm of Flesh 2:55:35 Conclusion 2:56:32 David's Last Days 2:59:45 Solomon as Successor 3:21:24 The Wisdom of Solomon 3:35:33 Discerning a Mother & Dividing a Child 3:47:39 Largeness of Heart 3:54:27 Building the Temple 4:15:34 Cedar & Gold 4:23:57 The Dedication of the Temple 4:49:32 Wisdom or Wealth? 4:54:02 Worldliness & Materialism 5:11:06 Conclusion

Watch the Interview on Youtube for Visuals - https://youtu.be/TS_RTVc3PL8Want to See If Whole Life Insurance Can Improve Your Financial Plan? Schedule Your Clarity Call Here: https://bttr.ly/bw-yt-aa-clarityWant Us To Review Your Permanent Life Insurance Policy? Click Here: https://bttr.ly/yt-policy-reviewWant Free Whole Life Insurance Resources & Education? Go Here: https://bttr.ly/yt-bw-vaultLearn More About BetterWealth: https://betterwealth.comChapters:00:00 - Intro 01:21 - The "Mountain" Analogy: Accumulation vs. Distribution 04:53 - Reversing Engineering Income Over Net Worth 07:25 - The One Economic Power Approach 09:12 - Impact of Sequence of Returns on Retirement Assets 10:02 - S&P 500 Historical Data Case Study (1999-2024) 14:40 - Two Economic Powers: Accumulation and Distribution16:04 - Historical Context: The Shift from Pensions to 401(k)s 18:08 - Integrating Investments and Insurance for Efficiency 23:29 - The Three Functions of Money in Retirement: Income, Liquidity, Legacy 27:09 - The Waterfall Effect: Optimizing for Paycheck First 32:23 - Customizing Retirement Packages Based on Personal Preference 35:37 - The "One-to-One" Ratio Concept and Balancing Powers 38:01 - Volatility Buffers and Mitigation Strategies 41:34 - Analyzing Life Insurance: Whole Life vs. Indexed Universal Life (IUL) 46:55 - The Reality of Taxes and Market Efficiency 52:25 - Conclusion and Future Cash Flow PlanningDISCLAIMER: https://bttr.ly/aapolicy*This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not financial or legal advice. Financial Advice Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education, discussion, and illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice or recommendation. Should you need such advice, consult a licensed financial or tax advisor. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of the information on this channel. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information offered.

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Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Video from today's episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia (0:00) Stop the “doom trolling” (6:53) Cal's recent New York Times article (9:00) Cal's argument (10:16) The 2nd option (12:54) Conclusion (15:58) Stop playing along with Doom Trolling game (20:09) Use the term “doom trolling” Links: Buy Cal's latest book, “Slow Productivity” at www.calnewport.com/slow  https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/opinion/ai-dangerous-openai-anthropic.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/24/opinion/yuval-harari-ai-chatgpt.html https://www.newyorker.com/science/annals-of-artificial-intelligence/what-kind-of-mind-does-chatgpt-have https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/opinion/anthropic-ai-claude-mythos.html https://www.anthropic.com/institute/recursive-self-improvement https://x.com/sapinker/status/2067231673268273547 https://x.com/edzitron/status/2067308832053936276 Thanks to Jesse Miller for production and mastering and Nate Mechler for research and newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back, real estate investors! Ready for a steady base hit to add to your portfolio? In today's episode of our 50 Note Deals in 50 Days series, host Scott Carson breaks down an incredible performing note deal located just 45 miles south of San Antonio in Charlotte, Texas. If you think you need millions of dollars to start buying notes, think again. This episode reveals how a small-balance investment can yield massive equity protection and double-digit returns. Key Topics CoveredThe Power of Asset Equity: This updated 1970 single-family home sits on nearly an acre of land and is valued at over $220,000, but has a tiny loan payoff balance of just $34,000—giving the borrower a massive 85% equity stake. Strong Performance History: Though it was once a non-performing loan, the owner-occupied borrower has been back on track and paying consistently on time for over 12 months. The Investment Breakdown: Learn how purchasing this note at an 80% discount (around $28,000 including fees) generates a strong 14%+ annual cash-on-cash return via passive monthly cash flow. First-Lien Security in Texas: Discover why the legal protections of a first-lien position in Texas make this a safe, high-upside play if the borrower ever defaults or opts for a cash-out refinance. Perfect for Self-Directed IRAs: Why small-balance notes under $50,000 are the ultimate hands-off, turnkey starter strategy for Roth IRAs, traditional IRAs, or Solo 401(k)s. Conclusion & Next StepsDon't let your investment capital sit idle this summer. Whether you want to purchase a performing asset or fully master the note buying industry, taking action is your next step. Ready to submit an offer or learn more? To learn the ins and outs of the business, grab your $99 seat for the upcoming two-day workshop on August 29th & 30th at NoteBuyingForDummies.com. Go out, take action, and we'll see you at the top!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley shares a powerful productivity strategy: conducting a two-week time study. Josh explains how tracking time reveals inefficiencies and misplaced priorities that limit business growth. He introduces a four-bucket framework—Delete, Delegate, Design, and Double Down—to help entrepreneurs categorize their activities and focus on high-leverage work. Josh emphasizes that a CEO's role must continuously evolve through revenue milestones, and recommends tools like the Timing app and ChatGPT to analyze time data and redesign job responsibilities for maximum impact.Bullet Points:Importance of conducting a two-week time study for entrepreneurs and CEOs.Tracking and analyzing time to identify inefficiencies and misplaced priorities.The role of the founder or CEO as a potential growth ceiling for the business.Evolution of the CEO's role as the business scales through revenue milestones.Categorization of tasks into four buckets: Delete, Delegate, Design, and Double Down.Regular self-assessment and role redesign for sustainable scaling.Value of time analysis for team members at all levels, not just CEOs.Use of tools like the Timing app for tracking time spent on activities.Analyzing collected data to identify opportunities for improvement and delegation.Emphasis on intentional time management and leadership evolution for business growth.Timestamps:00:00:00 Introduction to the Two-Week Time StudyYour calendar reveals your business's future growth. A time study shows where your time is actually being consumed.00:01:18 The Importance of a Time StudyA founder's time becomes the ceiling for business growth. This study helps align your actions with your business goals.00:02:40 Evolving as a CEO at Different Revenue MilestonesThe CEO's role must change as the business scales from $1 million to $5 million, $10 million, and beyond.00:04:22 Common Misconceptions About Time UsageFounders often think they're focused on growth but are stuck in administrative tasks, revealing a disconnect in priorities.00:06:08 Why the Study Must Be Two Weeks LongTwo weeks is the minimum time to get an accurate picture of your normal habits, beyond a single focused week.00:07:53 The Brutal Question for CEOsAsk if the CEO you want to become should be doing your current tasks, emphasizing the need for personal evolution.00:09:23 The Four Buckets for Categorizing Your TimeAfter the study, categorize all tasks into four buckets: delete, delegate, redesign, or double down on high-leverage activities.00:11:10 Common Findings from a Time StudyCEOs often find they spend too much time checking instead of leading and get derailed by personal tasks mid-day.00:14:44 The Real Outcome: Redesigning Your JobThe goal is to redesign your job description every 90-180 days, focusing on growth levers to earn promotions.00:16:17 How to Conduct the Time StudyUse the Timing app to track everything from sunup to sundown, including personal time, to get a complete picture.00:18:58 Categorizing Your TasksCreate key themes or categories for your activities, such as "CEO strategic work," "hiring," and "personal tasks."00:21:04 Analyzing the ResultsThe app shows where your hours went, revealing high-time categories like hiring, which can inform who to hire next.00:25:05 Using ChatGPT for Deeper AnalysisExport your time data and use a specific ChatGPT prompt to analyze it using the four-bucket framework for insights.00:26:36 Example ChatGPT OutputChatGPT can identify the best and worst uses of your time, highlighting where to apply your judgment for maximum leverage.00:29:49 Conclusion and Final TakeawaysYour calendar is your strategy. Run the study regularly, apply the four buckets, and constantly evolve your role as a leader.Links and Mentions:Tools and Apps  "Timing App": "00:16:50"Key Concepts and Frameworks  "Two Week Time Study": "00:02:02"Recommendations  "ChatGPT": "00:25:05"Additional Notes  "QR Code for Resources": "00:29:49"Transcript:Josh Hadley 00:00:00  Show me two weeks of your calendar, and I'm going to be able to confidently tell you whether you're going to be growing or staying stuck in your business over the next 12 months. Welcome to the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast. I'm Josh Hadley. I've scaled my own e-commerce brand from 0 to 8 figures, and I'm actively building towards nine figures in sales. This podcast is where I document that journey and share the systems, the strategies, and the lessons learned in real time so that you can learn what actually matters and scale your own business. Most founders think that they know exactly where their time is going. However, when you conduct a two week time study, 90% of entrepreneurs are blown away with where their time is actually being consumed in the business. And oftentimes it's not in the places you want your time being consumed in the business. Most of the time, you're stuck in the thick of thin things. That's not providing a high ROI in the business. My name is Josh Hadley. First and foremost, I'm a man of faith.Josh Hadley 00:00:56  I'm a husband to a beautiful wife and the father of four children. I've been selling in the e-commerce space for over a decade, selling multi-million on sales channels such as Amazon, TikTok, Shop and Shopify, and I am also the host of the number one business strategy podcast for ecommerce entrepreneurs. That's E-com breakthrough. Today, I'm going to be sharing with you the details about this two week time study, which is one of the best tools to magnify your output and be able to ten x the efficiency and the growth inside of your business. So why is a two week time study so important? And why do I do this on a regular basis? By the way, I do this myself at a minimum every six months, and when things are really moving along quickly, I'm doing it every 90 days. If the business is scaling fast, the reason why you want to conduct a two week time study is because the founder's time eventually becomes the ceiling for your growth as a business. This is going to provide you with a framework for seeing whether your behavior in the business is actually matching the business that you think you are trying to build? Way too often I hear people are saying, oh yeah, I'm all focused on growth.Josh Hadley 00:02:02  But then you show me your two week time study, and then I find that most of your time is spent in administrative work, doing manual routine things that aren't actually driving results in the business, but it's just kind of keeping things afloat. That's not what you want to be focused on. And this is something that applies to CEOs, and this applies to entry level workers that are doing routine administrative work as well, because I believe that everybody in any role needs to take an honest look and self-assess. Am I spending my time on the right levers in the business that are truly going to provide an ROI, a return on your investment, or your time? Let's dive into why this is so vital for a CEO that's building a business. When you're a CEO and you're a founder and you're crossing that $1 million mark in revenue, it's honestly the hustle that has gotten you to where you are today, and that ultimately will become a ceiling. If you're not able to delegate and identify a system as to how you generated that first million dollars in revenue.Josh Hadley 00:03:02  You're never going to scale to that next level, whic...

Industrial Talk is onsite at Octave Live and talking to Tobias Pforr, Principal Business Strategist at Octave about "Unleashing technology to improve the utility markets. Overview Tobias Pforr discussed his role at Octave, a company focused on network intelligence systems for utilities. He highlighted the importance of accurate asset documentation and the challenges of managing dynamic elements like weather and electric vehicle consumption. Pforr emphasized the need for clean, high-quality data to ensure system resilience and actionable insights. He shared his background in utility operations and innovation, including his experience with a Swiss utility and the establishment of a startup incubator. Pforr also touched on the regulatory complexities and the evolving demands on utilities, stressing the importance of managing complexity and maintaining system reliability. Outline Barcelona Cyber Security Congress Announcement Scott introduces the Barcelona Cyber Security Congress, emphasizing its importance for cybersecurity professionals.The event is scheduled for November 3-5 in Barcelona, with networking opportunities and expert discussions.Scott mentions their own participation and encourages listeners to mark their calendars.Contact information for the event is available on Industrial Talk. Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk Podcast, celebrating industry professionals and their contributions.The podcast is broadcasting live from Octave Live in Austin, Texas, featuring various industry guests.Scott introduces Tobias Pforr, who has a challenging last name to pronounce. Tobias Pforr's Background and Role Tobias Pforr explains his name origin and its French and German roots.Tobias shares his experience with Hexagon, joining in 2022 and working with laser scanners and asset management.He discusses his transition to the enterprise software division and his current role at Octave.Tobias highlights his background in industrial engineering, MBA, and new business development. Challenges in the Utility Space Tobias describes his experience working at a utility in Switzerland, focusing on corporate development and innovation.He discusses the challenges utilities face, including energy price fluctuations, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics.Tobias mentions the startup incubator he established within the utility to foster innovation.He explains his role at Octave, focusing on networks and services, and the importance of understanding customer problems. Octave's Solutions for Utilities Tobias explains Octave's strong documentation solution, emphasizing the importance of accurate data.He discusses the transformation of network information systems (NIS) into network intelligence systems.Octave's solution helps utilities manage dynamic elements like weather, production surpluses, and electric vehicle consumption.Tobias highlights the need for actionable insights to keep the system resilient and functioning. Data Quality and Real-Time Updates Scott and Tobias discuss the challenges of maintaining accurate data in utilities.Tobias suggests using mobile devices to check the accuracy of asset locations in real-time.He emphasizes the importance of continuous data cleaning and validation during daily operations.Tobias shares personal experiences with operators and grid owners to illustrate the need for high-quality data. Impact of Storms and System Resilience Scott and Tobias discuss the impact of storms on utility systems and the need for real-time updates.Tobias explains the importance of prioritizing challenges and focusing on core value in utility operations.He highlights the role of documentation in ensuring system resilience and managing dynamic elements.Tobias emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach between developers and users to create effective solutions. Future of Utilities and Regulatory Requirements Scott and Tobias discuss the future of utilities, emphasizing the increasing complexity and regulatory requirements.Tobias explains the importance of managing complexity and ensuring system reliability.He highlights the challenges of remote work and the need for digital skills in utility operations.Tobias discusses the role of technology in helping utilities navigate regulatory requirements and maintain system resilience. Octave's Role in Utility Modernization Tobias explains Octave's role in helping utilities modernize their systems and manage dynamic environments.He discusses the importance of documentation and data quality in ensuring system reliability.Tobias highlights the need for a collaborative approach between developers and users to create effective solutions.He emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and adapting to changing market dynamics. Conclusion and Contact Information Scott thanks Tobias for the insightful conversation and encourages listeners to connect with him on LinkedIn.Tobias provides his contact information and invites listeners to reach out for further discussions.Scott wraps up the podcast, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and human interaction in business success.The podcast concludes with a reminder to visit Industrial Talk for more insights and connections. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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n this thought-provoking episode of Greater Than Podcast, Elijah Murrell sits down with author, attorney, and pastor Joe Infranco to discuss the astonishing stories behind his book, Decoding Cody.What began as a journey into the world of non-speaking autism soon became something much bigger.As individuals with non-speaking autism gained the ability to communicate through spelling, many began sharing extraordinary accounts. They spoke of angels. They described spiritual warfare. They talked about prayer in ways that challenged long-held assumptions. Most remarkably, many described the same mysterious place—a place they call "The Hill"—despite having no contact with one another.Could these accounts reveal something about the unseen realm?How should Christians evaluate experiences like these through the lens of Scripture?And what can these individuals teach us about faith, prayer, spiritual warfare, and the love of God?In this conversation, you'll discover:✅ Why many non-speaking autistic individuals say, "I'm in here."✅ The surprising intelligence hidden behind the inability to speak.✅ Reports of angels, demons, and spiritual warfare.✅ The mystery of "The Hill."✅ Why many describe the same place despite never meeting.✅ What they say about Jesus.✅ The connection between prayer and the unseen realm.✅ How this journey transformed Joe's understanding of God's love and human value.Whether you're intrigued, skeptical, or simply curious, this is a conversation you won't soon forget.

Many adults assume today's young people have it easier than previous generations. Sean Murphy used to think something similar until a classroom discussion stopped him in his tracks. In this episode. Sean reflects on the uncomfortable moment that forced him to listen more closely, rethink long-held beliefs, and see a new generation through a different lens. Along the way, he shares what he learned from hundreds of poems written by young people about hope, resilience, and the future they're inheriting. ABOUT GUEST Sean Murphy is director of the Center for Story at Shenandoah University and founder of 1455, a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing writers and building community through storytelling. Learn more about their Young Poets Anthology here: https://1455litarts.org/ypa/ CHAPTERS (0:00) Introduction (0:42) Meet Sean Murphy (1:30) The Compliment That Backfired (2:47) Bullying in 2026 (3:34) Checking Our Assumptions (6:01) What Young People Carry (8:28) Hope in Young Poets (9:40) “How to Unburn the World” (12:16) Inspired to Do More (12:51) Conclusion

This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. -------------------- 01 Introduction This is the second follow up to my 8 part series on nuclear power. In this episode I will attempt to answer a question posed by brian in ohio in a comment on HPR4583. In that comment he said: 02 -------------------- Loving this series. Maybe Whiskey Jack could give some cost comparisons between large and small reactors. He could also give us a realistic look at nuclear plant safety/accidents compared to conventional power production. Looking forward to the episode on FORTH generation reactors ;-) -------------------- 03 End of quote. The first question I answered in my previous follow up, which was HPR4628. In this episode I will attempt to answer the second question, which was about the safety of nuclear power compared to other sources of electrical power generation. One of the HPR janitors encouraged me to make this episode, so I think we can thank him for getting another HPR episode made. 04 Defining the Scope First, let's define the scope of the question. This will cover electrical power generation only. Within that scope I will consider only the following sources of energy. 05 Coal Oil Natural Gas Hydroelectric Nuclear Wind Solar I won't cover geothermal, wave, or tidal power as these are only used in very small amounts and so there simply isn't enough literature on them to base a discussion on . 06 Foreshadow Conclusion I should mention right away that I cannot provide absolute answers to this question in the form of a nice, neat ranking table based on numbers from peer reviewed scientific sources. The reasons for this will become apparent, but to put it briefly, the data on which to base such a ranking simply doesn't exist. I will however provide context within which people can think about the issue. Wherever possible, I will provide links to the references that I used in the show notes so you can read further on this yourself. -------------------- 07 Energy Catastrophism versus Energy Uniformitarianism First though I need to go off on a slight geological detour in order to explain an important analogy that I will use. 08 In the 19th century there was a great debate among geologists over what is known as catastrophism versus uniformitarianism. In seeking to explain the origins of the earth and of the landscape that we see around us, there were two points of view. 09 One was "catastrophism". This is the belief that the mountains, valleys, and plains that we see around us were formed as a result of great catastrophes which occurred relatively recently in earth's history. This explanation was necessary in order to fit geological features into an earth that was believed to be only a few thousands of years old. This view was heavily influenced by religious belief. In this view Noah's flood was the great catastrophe and the fossils of dinosaurs were the remains of animals who had not been saved on the ark and so had died in the flood. 10 The other point of view was uniformitarianism. This was the hypothesis that the landscape we see around us can be explained by the very slow accumulation of very small changes over very long periods of time. For this to be true however, the earth had to be far older than the few thousand years that a literal reading of the bible would suggest. The earth in fact had to be many, many, millions of years old. 11 Eventually, the uniformitarian view won out and people understood that while some catastrophes can take place, the shape of the landscape is overwhelmingly due to small changes over very long periods of time. 12 How is this Relevant to this Episode You Ask? How this is relevant is that I will use this analogy to explain how we need to think about energy and safety. Very small numbers of deaths and injuries multiplied over many occurrences can add up to big numbers, comparable in scale or possibly even larger than a single catastrophe or even several of them. 13 I don't know if anyone else has used this analogy before, I have just thought of this when writing the script for this podcast. None the less, I think it is a very useful way of helping to understand the issues. 14 As an example of this, think about the well known case of the safety of flying versus the safety of travelling in your car. Air crashes are catastrophes that make the headlines. Automobile crashes are seldom more than local news at best. You have probably heard many times the claim that if you making a trip somewhere, you are safer to fly than to drive yourself in your car. 15 Example - Hydro versus Solar I will now present an example of this. Hydro electric power has some notable large scale catastrophes associated with it. Roof top solar power does not have any notable catastrophes that I am aware of. However, which is safer? 16 Hydro Catastrophes Here are three examples of hydro electric catastrophes in just one country, Italy. The Vajont Dam which collapsed in1963 An estimated 1,917 to 2,500 people died. The Sella Zerbino dam which collapsed in 1935. More than 100 people died. The Gleno Dam which collapsed in 1923. An estimated 350 people died. https://damfailures.org/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4997708/ 17 I haven't tried to compile a global list of the worst hydro electric dam collapses, as this sort of information is actually very difficult to find, even on web sites dedicated to dam failures. An additional problem is that information on whether a dam was used for electric power generation or not is often not available. 18 Dam failures where contradictory or insufficient information is available on whether there was an associated hydro power plant include the 1975 Banqian Dam failure, where death estimates range up to a quarter of a million. 19 Solar Panel Slow Accumulation Contrast this with roof top solar panels. Many small accidents can add up to big numbers as well. 20 Health and safety literature discussing solar panel safety mention things such as Falls from roofs. Electric shock. Arc flash (burns from electrical arcing). Normal electrical safety procedures which are based around locking out sources of energy do not work with solar panels which makes safety more difficult. Heat stress due to working exposed in the hot sun. Warning from US government on falls by solar panel installers. https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/228946 https://www.osha.gov/green-jobs/solar 21 Why We Cannot Compare the Two Hydro catastrophes are not well documented, but we can at least find records of some of the most notable ones. However, even those have very large variations in estimates of deaths. 22 Roof top solar deaths however are largely undocumented. The industry is largely unregulated. There is no central authority which accumulates many individual deaths or injuries. At best there are worker and public safety bodies who simply accumulate those statistics into general construction or household injuries. 23 Thus we have no reliable means of comparing the two energy sources on a comparable basis. We face the same problem with all other major electrical energy sources. So far as I am aware, there are no peer reviewed scientific studies which compare the relative safety of all of the major electrical energy sources we are considering here based on actual numbers. -------------------- 24 Safety Risks I will now try to list some the major hazards for each of energy sources we are considering. There is however limited data available. In many cases we just have reference to worker safety organizations as to what the hazards are. I will not attempt here to put numbers to these here. Categories 25 Coal, Oil, Natural Gas The hazards are Air pollution Mining and oil field accidents Pipeline explosions Transportation accidents. These- move a lot of material so these are significant. 26 Hydroelectric These include Dam collapse Drowning 27 Nuclear These include Radiation exposure 28 Wind These include Falls Confined space deaths (there is not much detail on this) Electric shock Ice throws (that is, throwing pieces of ice off the blades) This technology has a significant problem with people working alone which greatly increases risks associated with other dangers. 29 Solar These include Falls Electric shock Arc flash Heat stress 30 I have not tried to cover all possible risks associated with each category, just the ones which each industry considers to be the risks they concern themselves with. There does not exist any means by which risks of similar types are compared across different industries. 31 Reliability of Supply is Also Safety In a completely electrified net zero society, reliability of supply is a safety matter. People will die in very large numbers in cold climates if they do not have heat. If we have no fossil fuels, we need to also consider how reliably does a grid based on any of the options work. I have not seen anyone attempt to address this question and will not attempt to address it here. However, it must be addressed in any comprehensive attempt to rank safety. -------------------- 32 Studies or Articles on Estimates of Relative Safety Despite the difficulties of comparing the safety of different sources of energy, some people have attempted this anyway. Different estimates done at different times had different focuses, so unfortunately we do not have a nice set of studies that we can neatly use to cross check one another. I will however list the names and the authors and summarize the results. -------------------- 33 The Health Hazards of Not Going Nuclear By Dr. Petr Beckman Published in 1976 The author of this book tried to address the relative safety of different sources of energy in the mid 1970s. However, it is old at this point, so I won't bother digging through its pages to find his figures. 34 He mainly focused on comparing electric power generated with coal to nuclear. His conclusion was that if the goal was to prevent deaths or ill health in the process of generating electricity, then the logical conclusion was to replace coal fired power plants with nuclear. 35 The book was relatively well known at the time, as least as far as books on energy are concerned, so I thought it was still worth mentioning. I happen to have a copy of this book which I bought back in that time period It was the 8th printing of the book, so it would appear to have had relatively good sales. 36 The author did address the issue of what I have termed "catastrophism" in his comparison of different energy sources, although I don't know if he used this phrase. I don't know if he was the first to use this sort of analysis, but he certainly was very influential in terms of popularizing it. -------------------- 37 Risk of Energy Production by Herbert Inhaber Publication AECB 1119 March 1978 This study is a scientific paper from the same time period as the book "The Health Hazards of Not Going Nuclear". 38 He based his risk estimates largely on estimates of the amount of material which was used in the construction and operation of various power sources. While we could argue over whether or not this is a valid methodology, I think any such argument would be pointless as I think the age of the study alone renders it not relevant today anyway. Advancements in materials have changed the basis results significantly by now. However, as it exists I thought I would mention it to show that the idea of comparing energy sources to each other is not a new one. The author compared a wider variety of potential sources than Beckman did. 39 Here's his conclusions. He assumes equal amounts of energy produced by each method. The numbers are normalized such that the total sums to 100%. You can think of it in terms of what proportion of total deaths or injuries would result from each source if each were equally used. 40 Coal 27.5% Oil 25.6% Methanol 16.7% Wind 10.8% Solar photovoltaic 9.2% Thermal 8.1% Solar space heating 1.5% Ocean thermal 0.4% Nuclear 0.13% Natural Gas 0.08% 41 His natural gas estimate is drastically different from that of other authors. I am not going to worry about explaining it however, as the study is as I said old enough to be not very relevant anyway. I am mainly including this here out of historical interest. 42 As a footnote, the methanol he refers to would be synthesized from wood. This was a popular idea in that era as a means of providing liquid fuels for transportation. Practical battery electric cars in those days were strictly science fiction. 43 The ocean thermal category is a real blast from the past and I had forgotten all about that concept. It was a very popular idea at that time and was supposed to be *the* big and upcoming thing in renewable energy. It involved various means of attempting to extract energy from differences in water temperature at different depths in the ocean. It gradually faded away however, as despite great efforts being put into it, designs never proved to be practical. -------------------- 44 Electricity generation and health Anil Markandya, Paul Wilkinson Published in the Lancet, Vol 370, 15 September 2007 45 This is more recent than the previous one, although it is nearly 20 years old at this point. Unfortunately it doesn't cover wind or solar, just fossil fuels and nuclear. However it is still useful, and the Lancet is a very reputable peer reviewed journal. 46 I will present just the results rather than discussing the whole paper. The authors break it down into deaths among the public, occupational deaths, and air pollution related deaths, serious illness, and minor illness. 47 They break the energy sources down into lignite, coal, gas, oil, biomass, and nuclear. Lignite is a type of very low grade coal used mainly for electric power generation. In this paper biomass refers to energy crops and forest residues. 48 I will summarize the results by category rather than trying to describe a table that has 6 rows and 5 columns. All numbers are normalized in terms of deaths or cases per TWh. 49 Occupational deaths from accidents lignite 0.1 coal 0.1 gas 0.001 oil no data biomass - no data Nuclear is 0.019. 50 Deaths among the public from accidents lignite 0.02 coal 0.02 gas 0.02 oil 0.03 biomass no data Nuclear 0.003 51 Air pollution deaths lignite 32.6 coal 24.5 gas 2.8 oil 18.4 biomass 4.63 Nuclear 0.052 52 Air pollution serious illnesses lignite 298 coal 225 gas 30 oil 161 biomass 43 Nuclear 0.22 53 Air pollution minor illnesses lignite 17,676 coal 13,288 gas 703 oil 9,551 biomass 2,276 Nuclear no data 54 Natural gas edges out nuclear power slightly in terms of occupational safety, but in every other category nuclear is drastically lower in terms of ill effects than any of the alternatives. -------------------- 55 2020 Fatalities for US Roofers Increased 15% as Solar Roof Installations Increase Published in The Next Big Future July 6, 2021 by Brian Wang 56 This seems to be written by someone who has a popular science blog. I'm not familiar with it personally, but he addresses the subject so I'll list it. The title implies that it's all about rooftop solar, but he provides comparative numbers for the other energy sources of interest, so that is useful for our purposes. However, he doesn't describe his methodology, so we need to treat them with some caution. Here are his results These are deaths per thousand terawatt hours. 57 Coal - 100,000 Oil - 36,000 Natural gas - 4,000 Hydro - 1,400 Rooftop solar - 440 Wind - 150 Nuclear - 90 58 If we plot these numbers on a bar chart, coal and oil are so large that all of the others are squished to the bottom of the chart and are difficult to see at all. Let's therefore look at these in terms of orders of magnitude. Keep in mind that this is a logarithmic scale. This means that the difference between 4 and 5 is much greater in linear terms than the difference between 1 and 2. 59 Coal - 5 Oil - 4 Natural gas - 3 Hydro - 3 Rooftop solar - 2 Wind - 2 Nuclear - 1 60 Each of these numbers represents an order of magnitude, that is a power of ten. We can see that with rooftop solar, wind, and nuclear, the numbers are so close and the uncertainties are so great and their relative values so small compared to say coal that they can be seen as equivalent so far as safety is concerned. -------------------- 61 What are the safest and cleanest sources of energy? by Hannah Ritchie Published in Our World in Data First published in 2017, updated in 2022 and 2024 62 The author of this study addressed both deaths and greenhouse gas emissions. Deaths from accidents and air pollution are normalized to per TWh of electricity, while greenhouse gas emissions are normalized to GWh of electricity over the life cycle of the plant. 63 Here are the death figures. Coal 24.6 Oil 18.4 Biomass 4.6 Natural Gas 2.8 Hydro power 1.3 Wind 0.04 Nuclear 0.03 Solar 0.02 64 For greenhouse gas emissions the figures are Coal 970 tons Oil 720 tons Natural gas 440 tons Biomass 78 to 230 tons Solar 53 tons Hydro power 24 tons Wind 11 tons Nuclear 6 tons 65 If we take the death figures and rank them by order of magnitude as we did with the previous article, we get the following. 66 Coal - 4 Oil - 4 Biomass - 3 Natural Gas - 3 Hydro power - 3 Wind - 1 Nuclear - 1 Solar - 1 67 Keep in mind that the previous article covered only rooftop solar and not large industrial installations, and so is not directly comparable. Also the units are different, with the previous article being in terms of thousand TWh, and this one being in TWh. If we exclude solar (as the numbers are not comparable), Brian Wang's numbers are between 1.5 to 4 times higher than Ritchie's, except for hydro which are almost identical. I think this latter is due to both sets of numbers are dominated by one exceptionally big hydro accident. 68 Overall however, the relative rankings are quite comparable. Ritchie's numbers for deaths from coal, oil, and natural gas appear to be directly from the study by Markandya and Wilkinson mentioned above. For the benefit of those who are wondering, Ritchie specifically states that her numbers for nuclear include the Chernobyl and Fukushima accidents. -------------------- https://www.iaea.org/publications/magazines/bulletin/21-1/solar-power-more-dangerous-nuclear Direct link to file https://www.iaea.org/sites/default/files/publications/magazines/bulletin/bull21-1/21104091117.pdf https://ourworldindata.org/safest-sources-of-energy https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(07)61253-7/abstract https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2021/07/2020-fatalities-for-us-roofers-increased-15-as-solar-roof-installations-increase.html -------------------- 69 Conclusion from Studies Remember that in engineering terms, when comparing groups of numbers which contain both both very small numbers and one or more very large numbers, the differences between the small numbers are often not significant. The differences between the small numbers may be the product of our ability to measure these things rather than any real differences. 70 For example, in the article by Ritchie wind power would appear to be twice as dangerous as nuclear. However, the difference between them is 0.02 compared to 24.6 for coal. In other words, the difference between apparently "dangerous" wind and apparently "safe" nuclear is equivalent to 0.08% of the total for coal. It's therefore meaningless and a red herring to even worry about. 71 With the above taken into consideration, generally the different sources of energy fall into two broad categories in terms of number of deaths, injuries, and illnesses. The fossil fuels and biomass fall into one group and wind, solar, and nuclear into another group. 72 Hydro power would seem to fall into the higher risk category or at least somewhere between the two, but this I suspect is mainly due to one exceptionally large dam collapse in China, the Banqian Dam failure in 1975. This is mentioned as being specifically included in the article written by Ritchie. This was a multi-purpose dam, and information on this dam is difficult to find. It is not clear to me whether it had a hydro electric generator associated with either it or another dam that was part of the same system. 73 Some people therefor may argue for its exclusion from the numbers. Of course some people may argue for its inclusion anyway, as it was a dam regardless of whether it actually had an electric generator attached. If we exclude it, then I think the numbers for hydro power would fall into the same range as for nuclear, wind, and solar. 74 Most people would consider hydro power to be safe and clean enough regardless of this and I will rank it as such in any conclusions that I come to. As you can see, even if we have numbers, it can be a matter of opinion as to how to interpret them. -------------------- -------------------- 75 Taking a Systems Approach Now let's take a look at the broader energy picture today and into the future. Many countries in many parts of the world have committed to the concept of "Net Zero", which means eliminating carbon emissions on a net basis. Net zero essentially means the complete electrification of society. We must therefore have electrical energy on demand and at low cost. We must as a result of this look at complete electrical systems rather than individual sources in isolation. 76 At one time many electrical systems were entirely coal or entirely hydroelectric. This is no longer the case. There are now major amounts of wind and solar involved in many countries. However these are inherently intermittent. This means that other sources of energy are inherently also required to have a functional system. 77 If any particular solution inherently requires fossil fuels to meet part of the demand, then the safety, pollution, and climate issues relating to those fossil fuels have to be factored in to that complete system when trying to come up with a relative ranking. Talking about Individual sources in isolation are therefore meaningless in these countries. 78 There are battery systems, but these are mainly used to stabilize and regulate the grid plus to a lesser degree to smooth out short term daily peaks in demand. They do not have the ability to store large amounts of electricity on a large scale for an entire grid for days, weeks, and months to make up for intermittency. 79 So a serious attempt to rank sources of energy would need to look at a variety of representative countries and for each one come up with a plan that involves 'x' megawatts from source 'a', 'y' megawatts from source 'b', etc., and total up the values for each. 80 I am not aware of anyone who has studied this larger issue. However, the problem has to be addressed from this perspective in order for any answer to be useful. Not taking this into account is like ordering a diet soft drink to go with with a high calorie meal and assuring yourself that your plans to diet are fine. 81 This is not to imply there is anything inherently wrong with wind or solar. It does mean that if your goal is to achieve both net zero and a clean environment, you have to look at your entire energy system as a complete system rather than focusing on what you feel are the most reassuring parts of it while ignoring the rest. This does however add to the argument that it is in fact inherently very difficult to come up with a system of ranking energy sources for safety. -------------------- 82 Nuclear, Climate, and Clean Air - Contrasting Examples To give a tangible example we will now look at two different places that followed two divergent paths at roughly around the same time frame. These are the province of Ontario in Canada, and Germany. 83 Ontario had a mix of coal, hydro electric, and nuclear generating plants. Germany had a mix of coal, nuclear and natural gas plants. Ontario shut down their coal fired plants and kept their nuclear plants. Germany however shut down their nuclear plants and kept their coal fired plants. 84 The Phase Out of Coal in Ontario In 2003 Ontario decided to close all of its coal fired generating plants, which consisted of 19 units (that is boilers and turbines) totalling 8,800 MW. This phase out was completed by 2014. 85 Here are the figures for amount of power generated by each energy source in 2003 and 2014. Nuclear went from 42% to 60% Hydro went from 23% to 24% Gas went from 11% to 9% Coal went from 25% to 0% Non-hydro renewable went from 0% to 7%. 86 As you can see, the bulk of that replacement came from increased use of nuclear power. Furthermore, this did not result in simply replacing coal with natural gas. While gas is cleaner than coal, it still has emissions and if you recall from the studies that we looked at earlier, had an estimated death rate roughly 2 orders of magnitude greater than nuclear, solar, or wind. 87 To put this in more practical terms, at one time Toronto regularly had clouds of smog obscuring it, to a large extent due to these coal fired power plants With the phase out of coal, smog days went to zero in 2015 compared to 53 a decade earlier. The 2023 figures for Ontario show carbon emissions of 53 grams per kWh of electricity generated. We can use this as a rough benchmark comparison for total emissions. 88 The Phase out of Nuclear in Germany Until March of 2011, Germany generated one quarter of its electrical power from nuclear. Starting in 2011 however, they began shutting down their nuclear power plants. These were then phased out over the next decade. However, the coal plants were to be kept to 2038. In 2026 Germany began talking about increasing use of coal in order to save gas. In the same year the German chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the phase out of nuclear was a quote “serious strategic mistake”. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it was "a strategic mistake for Europe to turn its back on a reliable, affordable source of low-emissions power". 89 I won't go into the details of the phase out, but let's look at some emissions numbers for Germany. If we look at the official numbers from the European Environmental Agency for 2024, for Germany their emissions were 298 grams per kWh of electricity generated. Recall that we are using emissions as a very rough guide to amount of air pollution, and that this has a direct effect on the safety of the overall electrical energy system. 90 So, who actually made their people safer, Ontario who phased out their coal plants and kept their nuclear plants, or Germany who phased out their nuclear plants and kept their coal plants? 91 If you want a comparison directly within Europe, then Germany has one of the highest rates of emissions per kWh of electricity generated, whereas France, who use mainly nuclear power, have one of the lowest at 43 grams per kWh of electricity generated. Again, who is making their people safer, Germany or France? 92 I don't want to make it sound like I am picking on Germany. I am also not going to tell them how they ought to run their country. However they provide a good real world example of how we need to look at things in overall context when we are thinking about the choices that we make. https://www.ontario.ca/page/end-coal https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/smog-study-shows-significant-decreases-in-pollutants-in-ontario-1.4151183 https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/indicators/greenhouse-gas-emission-intensity-of-1 https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/country-profiles/countries-g-n/germany https://www.politico.eu/article/friedrich-merz-is-right-to-reject-germanys-nuclear-phase-out-says-iea-chief-fatih-birol/ https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-considers-ramping-up-coal-power-to-avert-energy-crisis/ https://www.iea.org/countries/estonia/electricity https://www.iea.org/countries/malta/electricity -------------------- 93 Conclusions As we can see, there don't appear to be an abundance of peer reviewed scientific studies that we can simply point to in order to answer the question of safety of all possible major different energy sources once and for all. Collecting the data to even attempt to answer the question is inherently very difficult as we cannot readily conduct experiments to answer the question, and sources of data are not collected or consolidated in a manner which can answer this question adequately. 94 The essence of the problem is that most energy industries are not as tightly regulated and monitored to the same degree that say nuclear power or commercial airliners are, so this data is simply not being systematically recorded. However, a number of people have attempted to make estimates. 95 Their conclusions would seem to be that nuclear, wind, and solar are roughly equivalent in terms of safety. All fossil fuels are much less safe than nuclear, wind, and solar, by as much as several orders of magnitude. 96 We can however say with a reasonable degree of certainty that if a country shut down their nuclear power plants and kept their fossil fuel plants, particularly coal, then they probably made their people less safe than if they had done things the other way around. 97 I hope that I have provided some context in which to think about the issue. Thanks again to brian in ohio for providing the question upon which this episode is based. -------------------- Provide feedback on this episode.

Industrial Talk is talking to Angeley Mullins, Founder and CEO at Aetheris Ventures about "Blistering pace of Technology and Industrial Impact". Overview The conversation highlights the importance of the Barcelona Cyber Security Congress from November 3-5, 2023, and features an interview with Angeley Mullins, a seasoned tech professional from Berlin. Angeley discusses her extensive experience scaling companies, including Amazon, GoDaddy, and Intuit, and emphasizes the critical role of AI in transforming industries. She warns of potential AI-related risks, such as the AI bubble and the AI apocalypse, and stresses the need for leaders to balance AI tools with critical thinking and human interaction. The discussion also touches on the future of education and the importance of maintaining social connections in a technologically advanced world. Outline Barcelona Cyber Security Congress Announcement Scott introduces the Barcelona Cyber Security Congress, emphasizing its importance for cybersecurity professionals.The event is scheduled for November 3-5 in Barcelona, with networking opportunities and expert discussions.Scott mentions their own participation and encourages listeners to mark their calendars.The event is promoted on Industrial Talk, where Speaker 1 will be broadcasting and discussing cybersecurity. Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott reiterates the podcast's mission to celebrate industry professionals and their contributions.The conversation with Angeley Mullins from Germany is introduced, focusing on technology and its applications in industry.Scott expresses excitement about the fast-paced changes in the industry and the importance of storytelling. Angeley Mullins' Background and Expertise Scott introduces Angeley Mullins, detailing her experience in scaling tech companies and her current role as CEO of Aetheris Ventures.Angeley shares her background, including her work with Amazon, GoDaddy, and Intuit, and her various leadership roles.The discussion touches on the challenges and strategies of scaling companies, from early-stage startups to growth-stage companies.Angeley explains the importance of finding product-market fit and scaling it effectively. Scaling Companies and Cultural Differences Angeley discusses the different stages of scaling companies, from early-stage growth to IPOs.She shares her experience at Amazon, where they scaled a division from zero to $1 billion in 18 months.The conversation highlights cultural differences between the U.S. and Germany in handling failures and risks.Angeley emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and adapting quickly, using examples from the tech industry. The Role of AI in Industry Angeley and Scott discuss the impact of AI on various industries, including healthcare and transportation.They explore the potential of AI to change the way people live and work, as well as the risks of an AI bubble.The conversation touches on the ethical considerations of AI, including the potential for an AI apocalypse.Angeley shares her thoughts on the future of work and the importance of human interaction in a world dominated by AI. The Impact of AI on Human Interaction Angeley and Scott discuss the potential for AI to replace human jobs and the importance of human connection.They explore the concept of human authenticity becoming a luxury in a world dominated by AI.The conversation highlights the need for critical thinking and the challenges of relying too heavily on AI tools.Angeley emphasizes the importance of leaders developing strategies that integrate AI with human expertise. The Future of Education and AI Angeley discusses the future of education, predicting a shift towards more personalized and democratized learning.She highlights the importance of critical thinking and the need to rethink traditional education models.The conversation touches on the role of AI in making education more accessible and efficient.Angeley emphasizes the need for diversity in AI councils and the importance of collecting knowledge from different generations. The Importance of Leadership and Team Building Angeley and Scott discuss the role of leaders in selecting the right tech stacks and developing effective teams.They highlight the importance of critical thinking and the need for leaders to focus on strategy rather than just tools.The conversation touches on the challenges of building cohesive teams and the importance of hiring individuals with the right heart and passion.Angeley emphasizes the need for leaders to balance AI tools with human expertise and critical thinking. The Role of AI in Enhancing Human Potential Angeley and Scott discuss the potential of AI to enhance human potential and improve quality of life.They explore the concept of living longer and healthier lives, thanks to advancements in technology.The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining social connections and the challenges of AI in creating a disconnected society.Angeley emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to AI, integrating it with human values and social connections. Conclusion and Contact Information Angeley shares her contact information, including her LinkedIn profile, Instagram, Substack, and website.Scott encourages listeners to reach out to Angeley and engage with her on various platforms.The conversation wraps up with a discussion on the importance of storytelling and the need for a platform to tell the story of industry.Scott emphasizes the need for leaders to communicate their stories effectively and inspire the next generation of industry professionals. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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Show Notes Kevin Trudeau: The Missing Secrets of Manifestation Can manifestation really help people achieve their goals, or are most people missing a critical piece of the puzzle? In this episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with bestselling author and entrepreneur Kevin Trudeau to discuss his latest book, Your Wish Is Your Command: How to Manifest Your Desires – The Missing Secrets. Kevin shares his perspective on why many people struggle to create the results they want, the role mindset plays in achievement, practical goal-setting strategies, and the habits he believes lead to greater success. Topics Discussed: Why manifestation doesn't work for most people The law of attraction and common misconceptions Building belief and confidence Turning goals into measurable action Lessons from successful individuals Overcoming fear and self-doubt Daily success habits Creating momentum in life and business The power of focus and intention Insights from Your Wish Is Your Command Connect with Kevin Trudeau Get his new book: Your Wish Is Your Command: How to Manifest Your Desires – The Missing Secrets Sound Bites "Your wish is your command. You have control." "You are the creator. It's not coming to you." "Write down your goals and revisit them weekly." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kevin Trudeau and his teachings 01:04 The power of the mind: Your wish is your command 02:07 Manifestation versus creation: The difference explained 02:18 The success algorithm: 40 steps to achieve your goals 03:02 Action versus manifestation: The importance of doing 05:10 The role of disgust and pain points in success 06:03 Writing and visualizing your goals daily 08:11 Traits of successful billionaires and millionaires 08:59 Adversity as a seed for greater benefit 10:08 Non-attachment and true happiness 11:01 Conclusion and final thoughts on success and manifestation Resources Your Wish is Your Command by Kevin Trudeau Jim Rohn - Personal Development Mentor Herb Cohen - Negotiation Expert   Guest links Website Twitter  

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick and Dr. Frank Grabowski dive into Books 17–19 of Homer's Odyssey, where the disguised king returns to Ithaca as a beggar.Check out our WRITTEN Q&A GUIDE TO THE ODYSSEY.Check out Dr. Grabowski's new Substack: The Porch and the Altar.The conversation explores iconic moments like Odysseus's heartbreaking reunion with his loyal dog Argos, the tense first dialogue with Penelope that raises fascinating questions about what she truly knows or suspects, and the escalating violations of xenia by the suitors. Listeners will appreciate the rich analysis of loyalty as the ultimate standard, Odysseus's hard-won maturation in temperance and piety, and striking contrasts between faithful servants like Eumaeus and disloyal figures like Melanthius.Homer emerges here as both poet and philosopher, using these scenes to probe justice, the nature of heroism, the city at peace, and the interplay of fate and human choice.With Athena guiding events and the tension building toward the suitors' doom, Deacon and Dr. Grabowski illuminate how Odysseus' trials have prepared him not just for revenge, but for restoring order.Whether you're new to the epic or a longtime reader, this episode offers fresh insights that make the ancient story feel urgently relevant. Don't miss it—subscribe and join the community as the Odyssey study continues toward its dramatic climax!Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Odyssey Study04:30 The Role of Penelope and Theoclymenus07:14 Contrasting Characters: Eumaeus and Melanthius10:28 Odysseus' Growth and Maturation13:11 The Loyalty of Argos16:26 The Test of Guest Friendship19:10 The Fate of the Suitors22:22 The Beggar Fight and Its Implications24:43 Odysseus' Reflection on His Journey27:21 The Irony of Antinous30:45 Penelope's Anticipation and the Build-Up to Reunion33:28 Odysseus' Moral Self-Awareness36:37 Conclusion and Themes of Justice42:10 The Philosopher Beggar and the Blindness of the Suitors44:49 The Nature of Law and Lawlessness47:33 Penelope's Cleverness and the Suitors' Downfall52:09 Telemachus' Growth and the Stability of Society57:19 The Reunion of Odysseus and Penelope01:01:40 The Test of Loyalty and the Nature of Guest Friendship01:06:23 The Subtlety of Odysseus and Penelope's Intuition01:12:19 The Significance of Names and Identity01:19:33 The Tension of Recognition and the Test of the SuitorsKeywords: Odyssey Books 17-19, Homer Odyssey summary, Odysseus as beggar, reunion with Argos, Penelope and Odysseus dialogue, what Penelope knows, xenia guest friendship, loyalty in the Odyssey, Argos the dog, Melanthius goat herder, Eumaeus swineherd, Theoclymenus prophecy, suitors fate, Odysseus maturation, temperance and piety, Homer philosopher, city at peace, Athena disguise, beggar fight Book 18, bow of Odysseus, scar of Odysseus, Great Books Podcast, Ascend podcast Odyssey, Frank Grabowski Homer, classical education Odyssey, Western literature analysis.

J'ai longtemps cru qu'écouter sa petite voix menait vers quelque chose de doux. De plus simple. De plus confortable.Catherine, Diane et Aïssatou m'ont obligée à revoir ça.Catherine a quitté un monastère après quarante ans d'une vie qui la protégeait autant qu'elle l'écrasait. Diane a ouvert sa porte à un jeune Malien sans-papiers, sans savoir si c'était pour trois nuits ou pour la vie. Aïssatou vit avec une maladie chronique qui ne disparaît pas, même le jour où elle décide d'en faire une alliée.Dans cet épisode solo, je reviens sur ce que ces trois histoires m'ont appris, et sur ce que ma propre expérience du cancer m'a appris aussi : la petite voix ne promet pas le confort. Elle promet l'authenticité.Bienvenue dans un épisode pas très confortable, mais nécessaire.Liens vers les épisodes cités :Diane : https://audmns.com/nzakXbDAïssatou : https://audmns.com/aSwftDKCatherine : https://audmns.com/nKdcZYTChapitrage00:00 Une introduction qui prévient : cet épisode n'est pas confortable, ni à enregistrer ni à entendre01:30 Herveline raconte avoir longtemps cru que la petite voix menait vers la douceur02:30 Catherine, quarante ans dans un monastère, rejoint la réflexion du jour03:15 Premier enseignement : la petite voix choisit le juste, pas le facile04:00 Aïssatou et la maladie chronique transformée en alliée, sans que la douleur disparaisse05:30 Catherine et la sortie du monastère, un soulagement qui n'en est pas un06:30 Deuxième enseignement : on perd beaucoup en écoutant sa petite voix07:15 Diane et les neuf ans de silences, de clashs et de procédure judiciaire avec Lamine08:30 Herveline et le cancer du sein, le cadeau mal emballé qui remet tout à zéro09:30 Troisième enseignement : ce qu'on gagne ne ressemble jamais à ce qu'on avait imaginé10:30 Catherine amoureuse à 60 ans, Diane devenue l'ancre de Lamine, Aïssatou et son association12:00 Conclusion : la petite voix ne cherche pas notre confort, elle cherche notre véritéconfort et bonheur • authenticité • écouter sa petite voix • maladie chronique • adoption • zone de confortSi vous aimez La petite voix, je compte sur vous pour laisser des commentaires, des étoiles ✨ et des bonnes notes sur votre plateforme de podcast préférée. Merci

#GLJune is back and we are bringing you The Flash and Green Lantern: The Brave and the Bold!Issue 1: June 1, 2026 - The LanternCasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6TIOOW3U8IJlM3QRAXnYLEIssue 2: June 8 by Lanterns Livehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWTqFa8aJQsIssue 3: June 12 by Mosaic Comicshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNAgkDu1CUEIssue 4: June 17 by Emerald Echohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K_WdzII7pk&t=361sIssue 5: June 23 by @GreenLanternsPodcastIssue 6: The Blog of Oa - Link coming soonChapters00:00 Introduction to GL June01:21 Overview of the Comic Issue01:53 The Green Lantern Corps and the Light Mass03:19 Barry Allen's Involvement05:08 Hal Jordan's Response07:02 The Encounter with the Light Mass08:57 Barry's Plan to Overcome10:20 The Revelation of Sinestro12:32 The Final Confrontation14:26 Conclusion and Reflections

A look at the history of Dominica Just Arii's cocoa tea: https://youtu.be/S2KXuE0lk7w?si=YqNPpfUhUNzU7iI- Email: whydocountriesexist@gmail.com Website: https://whydocountriesexist.libsyn.com/sources-for-the-dominica-episode Patreon: patreon.com/Whydocountriesexist797 Paypal: paypal.me/whydocountriesexist Feedback and request forum: https://forms.gle/H5hG9zcZbFPBAz8t7 Intro 0:00 Country profile 1:15 Pre-colonial history 4:28 Neutral and French Dominica 6:05 British colony 8:35 Independence, instability and coups 15:28 Current history and politics 19:25 Conclusion, outro and sources 26:02

Today, I'm joined by Danielle DuBoise, co-founder of Sakara Life. With 15 years in business, Sakara has evolved from plant-based meal delivery service to full-blown functional food and supplement brand with a focus on gut and metabolic health. In this episode, we discuss turning operational complexity into a competitive advantage. We also cover: Fresh food logistics Raising capital selectively Navigating trends vs. nutrition science Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider  Sakara's Website: www.sakara.comSakara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sakaralife/ Danielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DanielleDuboise/  - The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart fitness ecosystem for fitness and health facilities. Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:15) Company evolution (02:45) Meal delivery complexity (05:45) Operational moat (07:45) Nutrition messaging (09:25) Education and product delivery (10:25) Resisting trends (12:45) Brand philosophy (15:15) "Eat clean, play dirty" (16:45) Maintaining premium brand (18:30) Inflection points (19:15) Nationwide shipping unlock (21:15) Fiber era opportunity (23:00) Growth strategy shift (24:30) Analog and micro-influencers (25:40) Leadership transition (28:15) Raising capital selectively (29:40) Where to find (30:41) Conclusion

Daf Yomi Chullin 54Episode 2362Babble on Talmud with Sruli RappsJoin the chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfMERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BabbleOnTalmudSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org.il/Chullin.54a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro 01:12 Wrapping up mishnah elu tereifos23:00 Elu keshairos44:02 Conclusion

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business, and you'll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit 
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 Are you running your business to scale, or are you running it to sell? According to Michael Bennett, managing partner and founder of Crew Capital, you should always be doing both.
 In this tactical episode of The Exit, Michael sits down with Steve McGarry to break down the exact playbook for preparing your business for a massive payday long before you ever want to hand over the keys. From tracking the 10 to 20 industry KPIs that actually matter to navigating the complex world of QSBS tax benefits and succession planning, Michael shares the hard-earned wisdom he used to help guide one client from a $50M enterprise value all the way to a public, multi-billion-dollar powerhouse. Drawing from years of investment banking and advising founder-led companies, Michael shares why the best time to prepare for an exit is before you need capital and how running your company as if it is always “sale ready” can dramatically increase enterprise value.
 Michael also breaks down the biggest mistakes founders make when preparing for a sale, why timing matters more than most entrepreneurs realize, and how market conditions can impact valuation multiples. Steve and Michael dive into minority deals, partial exits, rollover equity, and the difference between maximizing value versus defining personal success. Whether you are years away from selling or actively considering an exit, this conversation offers tactical advice to help you prepare smarter and avoid painful surprises. 
 -- Michael Bennett is the Managing Partner of Crewe Capital and Co Founding Partner of Crewe Advisors, where he helps founder led and closely held businesses navigate mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, and long term financial strategy. Over the past 20 years, Michael has advised on more than 100 investment banking transactions while helping grow Crewe into a multi faceted financial platform overseeing more than $3 billion in assets. After overcoming an unstable childhood and putting himself through school, Michael built the firm from the ground up, starting with no clients and a single $20,000 retainer, eventually expanding into wealth management, alternative investments, philanthropy, and community initiatives.

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 [00:01] Introduction to Michael Bennett and His Journey [05:49] Preparing for an Exit: Timing and Strategy [08:58] Common Mistakes in Exit Preparation [11:48] Understanding Valuations and Market Trends [14:50] Defining the Right Time to Exit [17:46] Exploring Partial Exits and Deal Structures [20:46] Favorite Deals and Lessons Learned [23:41] Advice for Future Entrepreneurs [26:56] Conclusion and Overview of Crewe Capital -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

Join us as we continue our discussion of the Eternal State for Believers and Non-Believers, and reflect on what God is telling us in His final book of His Bible. Where will you spend Eternity?

It's hard to imagine… Heaven can feel unknowable, and the unknowable isn't very attractive. But the life of Jesus and the teachings of Scripture have a surprising amount to say about life after this life: About our surroundings About activity and work About relationships Sharpen your view of Heaven, and you may discover strength and joy that were missing. That's the story of Revelation, Heaven, and Hope.   First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you! Do you have any prayer request? Send us a message.  Connect with Us:

The book of Ecclesiastes sets you up for everlasting truths; it's all about the conclusion of the matter. It exposes all the false loves of Solomon. If everything under the sun is meaningless, where do you find meaning? The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom! Pastor Mike Patz concludes our series, What's the Point, a look at meaning, purpose, and the point behind it all. Heed the warning! Living in the fear of the Lord means recognizing and honoring His holiness, power, and great might. It means loving God with your whole being. We live in a culture of dishonor, and there is a concerning lack of awe in the world today that must be rectified. He is more magnificent than any other! Holy, holy, holy, we stand in awe of Him. Yet even in His holiness, God desires that we come close in love. Holiness and love came together in the cross for us.

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The Conclusion of the Matter Pastor Jon Lash

Daf Yomi Chullin 52Episode 2360Babble on Talmud with Sruli RappsJoin the chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfMERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BabbleOnTalmudSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org.il/Chullin.52a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro  00:51 Wrap up falling from a roof04:26 Broken ribs42:08 Conclusion

Daf Yomi Chullin 53Episode 2361Babble on Talmud with Sruli RappsJoin the chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfMERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BabbleOnTalmudSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org.il/Chullin.53a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro 00:46 Venomous animals57:05 Conclusion

With loss still heavy on their hearts, the crew of the Verdigale arrive in port at Caldermere. The growing rootquakes have been stopped but the true nature of their origin remains a mystery. Will the crew continue the mission of their erstwhile captain or scatter on the tides of fate?Welcome to Risky Standard - Voyage of the Verdigale. Voyage of the Verdigale is a weird-fantasy adventure story set atop the strange and vibrant ocean of treetops known as the Wildsea. It follows the journeys of a research vessel called the Verdigale and its crew as they sail the emerald waves on a mission of exploration and discovery. Along the way they'll encounter the sentient plants, restless spirits, living storms, and relics of a distant past that populate the bizarre and ever-shifting world of the Wildsea. Risky Standard is an actual play podcast featuring a rowdy group of best friends telling stories together through the medium of tabletop roleplaying games. We like to showcase independently published and small press games, using them to shape unique and original fictions with a focus on compelling character dynamics and thoughtful, lived-in science-fantasy worldbuilding. This season we're playing The Wildsea by Felix Isaacs, a ‘post-fall fantasy tabletop roleplaying game set in a rampant ocean of verdant green' published by Mythworks.Come chat about the show with us on our Discord server. Follow the show on Bluesky - @RiskyStandardOr contact us at - riskystandardpod@gmail.comFeaturingMitch - @MagnesiumBTim - @Axe.HoarderMalcolm - @MalcolmHallPeter - @chipenjoyerCover Art by Yu XiangTheme and Production by Liam Daugherty

Summary In this episode, Chad Burmeister speaks with Josh Hill, VP of HR at Tier 11 and co-founder of Super Hired and Super Trained, about the transformative role of AI in recruitment and employee experience. They discuss how AI can enhance the hiring process, the importance of understanding employee needs, and the necessity of a human-led approach in AI interactions. Josh emphasizes the need for a bespoke recruitment process that considers the unique context of both candidates and companies, and the importance of building trust in AI technologies. Takeaways AI enhances employee experience by providing insights into their needs. Recruitment should focus on first principles to understand candidates better. AI can be a powerful tool but must be used intentionally. The recruitment process is often flawed due to surface-level data. Candidates need to feel valued and engaged during the hiring process. Human connection is essential in AI-driven recruitment. Trust in AI is crucial for effective candidate interactions. Recruiters are evolving into multifaceted roles, including career coaching. Understanding emotional nuances is key to successful hiring. The future of recruitment lies in innovative, human-led technologies. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI in Sales and HR 02:47 The Role of AI in Enhancing Employee Experience 05:29 AI as a Tool for Recruitment and Discovery 08:34 The Importance of First Principles in Hiring 10:46 Challenges in Traditional Recruitment Processes 13:33 Innovative Approaches to Candidate Engagement 16:36 The Human Element in AI-Driven Recruitment 19:19 Building Trust and Value in AI Interactions 22:04 Future Technologies in Recruitment 24:43 Conclusion and Key Takeaways The AI for Sales Podcast is brought to you by BDR.ai, Nooks.ai, and ZoomInfo—the go-to-market intelligence platform that accelerates revenue growth. Skip the forms and website hunting—Chad will connect you directly with the right person at any of these companies.

In our current generation, we face the unclean froglike teachings such as: Critical Pedagogy, Postcolonial Theory, Critical Race Theory and Queer Theory. We need to stand apart from these, be uplifted and guided from the principles found in the Bible. Then we will “keep our garments” and be ready for Jesus' return. A @Christadelphians Video: [Inspiring] We, as Christadelphians, found this final instalment of the Watchman Report to be an outstanding and wonderfully revealing exposition of the spiritual battle raging for our minds. This thought-provoking and insightful presentation cuts through the noise of modern culture, exposing how the “frog‑like spirits” of Western Marxism and critical theory are reshaping society, education, and even our understanding of truth. Using the sword of the Spirit – our Bibles – we are called to watch, to fight, and to stand firm until our Lord returns. If you're seeking clarity in a confused world, this video is a must‑watch.**Chapters** 00:00 – Introduction 00:27 – The Battle for Our Minds 01:00 – The Sixth Vial and Christ's Message 01:54 – Frog‑like Spirits: A Challenge for Believers 02:50 – Western Marxism and Antonio Gramsci 04:30 – The War of Position: Redefining “Normal” 05:39 – Civil Society as the Battleground 06:12 – All Education is Political 07:35 – Critical Pedagogy 08:55 – Postcolonial Theory 10:53 – Critical Race Theory 12:31 – Queer Theory 13:36 – Fighting with the Sword of the Spirit 15:04 – The Blessing of Watching 16:10 – Conclusion and Call to Action**Bible Verse Category**

日本とアメリカの医療制度って、実際どれくらい違うんだろうと思ったことはありませんか？今回の会話では、エミリーとアンディがそれぞれの体験をもとに、医療行為を受ける際に直面するさまざまな課題について話します。また医療制度が思わぬ形で、日頃の判断や行動に影響を与えることについても触れています。それでは、二人の話を聞いてみましょう。スクリプト　→ hapaeikaiwa.com/podcast601Intro 0:15 Questions 12:16 Live Conversation 12:58 Questions&Answers 15:22 Summary 16:44 Phrases of the Day 19:22 Repeat 25:11 Conclusion 30:10・・【参加無料】Hapa英会話オンラインコミュニティ

Daf Yomi Chullin 50Episode 2358Babble on Talmud with Sruli RappsSlides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pK7PrcB79HLDSCwm849LVZ58EpRFzF3mYsAPxs94xI8/edit?usp=sharingJoin the chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfMERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BabbleOnTalmudSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org.il/Chullin.50a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro 03:55 Wrapping up the keivah50:23 The inner keress01:00:35 The outer keress01:04:25 Conclusion

Daf Yomi Chullin 51Episode 2359Babble on Talmud with Sruli RappsJoin the chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfMERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BabbleOnTalmudSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org.il/Chullin.51a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro 01:13 Hemses & beis hakosos17:42 Falling off a roof50:31 Conclusion

The Buddies close the book on Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy with "The Last Argument of Kings," the grim dark finale that answers the age-old question: what if the Manhattan Project was run by a thousand-year-old wizard who doesn't care if you live or die? The Buddies debate whether Jezal is just Vichy France with better PR, how to weaponize ‘biological control theory' against your enemies, and if king sized beds are a misnomer. So sharpen your swords and Logan-isms, get ready to stand your ground one last time as the Buddies finish up the trilogy and say goodbye to the Bloody-Nine, Glokta, Ferro, Jezal, West, and Bayaz.Intro (0:00-1:11)Stock Up/Down (1:12-36:40)Favorite Scene/Character (36:41-46:11)Love/Hate (46:12-58:07)Casting the Movie (58:08-1:02:16)Conclusion (1:02:16-1:04:58) NEXT BOOK: London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe

**What you'll discover:**We begin by revisiting Revelation 16 and the three unclean spirits “like frogs” – which we previously connected to the French Revolution's ideals of liberty, fraternity, and equality. These spirits, we suggest, are now actively uniting the world against Israel. Using a second approach – observing current events – we find this framework confirmed in a **revealing** way.From the UN's disproportionate condemnation of Israel (as noted by Prime Minister Netanyahu) to the shocking scenes in London, Sydney, and New York just days after the October 7th massacre, we see prophecy unfolding before our eyes. We examine surveys showing that over half of young adults in the US and UK believe Israel should not exist – a **wonderful** (in the sense of awe-inspiring) confirmation that the nations are aligning exactly as Scripture foretold.We then trace the modern spirit of “woke” back to its roots in the French Revolution and Marxism, showing how this oppressor-oppressed framework has turned against the Jewish people and the nation of Israel. What appears as anti‑Zionism is often a repackaged form of ancient antisemitism – and we explain how the Soviet Union's propaganda after the Six‑Day War seeded much of what we see today.Finally, we ask: what does this mean for Bible believers? How does this cultural revolution challenge those who seek to follow the Lord Jesus Christ in a world gone mad? This is a **revealing** and practical application that will strengthen your resolve to stand on God's Word.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction: world news from a biblical standpoint 00:20 – Recap: the three frog‑like spirits from Revelation 16 and the French Revolution 00:59 – A second approach: observing the world uniting against Israel 01:36 – From the French Revolution to the UN Human Rights framework 02:17 – Nations gathering against Israel – what Revelation 16 foretells 02:49 – Netanyahu on the UN's disproportionate bias against Israel 03:40 – The October 7th attack and the world's frightening reaction (London, Sydney, New York) 04:51 – EU survey: antisemitism as a “big problem” for 90% of French Jews 05:40 – Young people's views in the US and UK: over half want Israel ended 06:25 – Prophecy being fulfilled before our eyes 06:45 – Rising antisemitism and fear among Jews worldwide 07:11 – What is “woke”? The oppressor vs. oppressed worldview 08:18 – Why woke turns against Israel (and Jews) despite Jews being a tiny minority 08:51 – Anti‑Zionism: the Soviet Union's legacy after the Six‑Day War 10:23 – Modern antisemitism disguised as “anti‑Zionism” – old tropes, new words 11:05 – How woke connects to the French Revolution and Marxism 12:50 – Western Marxism, critical theory, postmodernism – the roots of woke 13:36 – The cultural revolution: pronouns, emails, and a changed society 14:04 – Israel‑hatred as a primary cause for the woke movement 14:28 – The “frogs” in action – uniting the world against Israel 14:35 – Relevance for Bible believers: challenges of following Christ in a woke world 14:54 – Conclusion and call to action (subscribe, like, share) 15:32 – Closing remarks: the Watchman Report sign‑offBible Verse Category

This episode concludes this series..A @Christadelphians Video: [Inspiring] Have you ever wondered why there are so many different versions of the Bible? In this thought-provoking and insightful presentation, Jason Hensley concludes his series by exploring the vital role of diversity in Bible translation committees. This expositional discussion reveals how including translators from different backgrounds—women, ethnic minorities, and diverse perspectives—can illuminate nuances in the original Hebrew and Greek that might otherwise be missed.From understanding why the ESV alternates between "sons of men" and "children of men," to the profound difference between translating Song of Solomon 1:5 as "black but lovely" versus "black and lovely," this video demonstrates how translation choices shape our understanding of Scripture. Jason also examines fascinating passages like Jeremiah 13:23 (can the Ethiopian change his skin?) and how the Hebrew grammar offers a different, more beautiful reading. This is a wonderful and revealing exploration of why having multiple translations is not a weakness, but an outstanding strength that helps us draw closer to what God is truly teaching us.

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray put a bow on the Brendan Sorsby saga and what it means for the future of college athletics. The fellas get into some hoops, previewing the NBA Draft for Tamin Lipsey and Joshua Jefferson before spinning the wheel and landing on Lafester Rhodes. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conviction landed in the courtroom with the kind of quiet that doesn't feel quiet while you're sitting inside it. Russ Faria had walked in still insisting he did not kill his wife. By the time the jury came back, the state's version had beaten the room into shape. Husband. Sick wife. Knife. Blood. Rage. Motive. A marriage prosecutors said had been rotting underneath everything else. Joel Schwartz stood beside him when the verdict came down. Guilty. First-degree murder. Russ did not collapse. He did not shout over the judge. He stood there with the stunned, rigid look of a man hearing something impossible spoken in a room where impossible things still become official. The people who believed in him sat behind him with the same sickened stillness, looking at the jury box, then at Russ, then at the lawyers who had already started thinking about what came next.Pam Hupp walked out of that first trial as one of the state's most important witnesses, and for a while, the public version of the story held. She had told investigators Betsy feared Russ. She had helped frame the emotional shape of the marriage. Prosecutors had used that shape to make the physical violence inside the house feel like it belonged to the husband. Russ went to prison with a life sentence attached to his name. Outside prison, the people who stood by him did not have the luxury of moving on. His friends from game night still had the same problem they had carried from the beginning: their memories of that night did not fit the story the state had told in court. The jury had heard enough to convict him, but the people who had sat with Russ that evening kept returning to the clock, the drive, the distance, and the narrow window prosecutors said held a murder...This is the FINAL Episode of Kinda Murdery's investigation of the Murder of Betsy Faria Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/pam-hupphttps://time.com/6156033/the-thing-about-pam-renee-zellweger-true-story/https://www.stlmag.com/longform/pam-hupp/https://www.stlmag.com/news/defense-attorney-joel-schwartz-charles-bosworth-new-book-bone-deep-true-crime-betsy-faria-pam-hupp/https://people.com/pam-hupp-charge-refiled-betsy-faria-stabbing-death-8384298https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/pam-hupp-may-not-be-tried-for-betsy-farias-murder-until-2028/63-fc0923af-96e0-409a-84d3-bc585dba3ef3https://fox2now.com/news/fox-files/pam-hupp-trial-delayed-but-unexpected-encounter-outside-highlights-day/https://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/Russell-Farias-wife-was-stabbed-55-times-but-was-he-the-killer-a-471968https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/pamela-hupp-murder-betsy-faria-dateline-podcast-1196738/https://crimereads.com/the-bizarre-self-incriminating-confession-of-pam-hupp/https://rsflawfirm.com/Firm-News/Russell-Faria-Acquitted-Of-Wife-s-Murder/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery-true-crime-murder-stories--5496890/support.Zevon Odelberg is a true crime podcast host and disability advocate.  Zevon has cerebral palsy and he wants Kinda Murdery to be welcoming community for people with disabilities and for people living with challenges of any kind.  Life can be hard, but being together makes it better.

Making more money in remodeling comes down to understanding the right numbers and knowing which dials to tweak to improve those numbers. In this quick overview, Kyle breaks down the financial side of running a remodeling business. He also shares practical ways remodelers can tighten up their estimating, improve profitability, and reduce the financial stress that comes from not knowing the numbers well!Explore real client results and case studies at Contractor Growth Network Results, learn how they help remodelers build marketing that works at Contractor Growth Network, and check out their Podcast for weekly insights designed to help remodelers grow smarter.Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights!Key Takeaways Financial DialsGross Profit MarginFinancial LiteracyOperational EfficiencyProactive ControlIncremental TweaksJob Costing MasteryStrategic PartnershipsChapters00:00 Introduction to Remodeling Success03:01 Understanding Financial Goals05:56 Key Financial Dials for Profitability09:19 Maximizing Revenue and Gross Profit12:08 Job Costing and Efficiency14:57 Overhead Management and Budgeting18:03 Achieving Sustainable Profit Margins20:56 Conclusion and Next Steps

At 66 years old, instead of heading towards retirement, former Cadence CEO and legendary investor Lip Bu Tan decided to take on the hardest job in tech: turning Intel around. Elad Gil and Sarah Guo sit down with Intel CEO Lip Bu Tan to talk about why he took the job and what “saving” Intel actually looks like. Tan explains how his experience in startup culture informed his decisions to drive Intel's culture towards faster decisions, focus on customer satisfaction, and engineer accountability. He also discusses his strategy to strengthen Intel's balance sheet by welcoming investments from Jensen Huang's Nvidia, Softbank, and the US government. Tan also shares his product roadmap that centers the CPU for agentic AI and inference, the collaboration with Elon Musk on Terafab, his investing framework for semiconductors, and his views on how AI is reshaping design and operations at, as he puts it, a ‘legacy spreadsheet' tech company.         Sign up for new podcasts every week. Email feedback to show@no-priors.com Follow us on Twitter: @NoPriorsPod | @Saranormous | @EladGil | @LipBuTan1 | @intel Chapters: 00:00 – Cold Open 01:01 – Lip Bu Tan Introduction 01:24 – Why Lip Bu Took the Reins at Intel 03:00 – Fixing Culture 04:08 – Intel's 10-Year Vision 07:57 – Working with Elon Musk on Terafab 09:59 – Shifting Supply Chain for Semiconductors 15:34 – Limits to Scaling and Packaging 18:30 – Physical Limits to Engineering and Design 20:33 – Challenges in Semiconductor Investing 26:29 – Lessons from Cadence 28:02 – Scaling and Investment Decisions 32:03 – Rethinking Teams in AI Era 34:31 – Industrial Policy and Funding 37:25 – What Investors Misunderstand About Intel 41:10 – Where Compute Will Live 44:59 – Conclusion

Daf Yomi Chullin 49Episode 2357Babble on Talmud with Sruli RappsSlides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1trTdgv63msQsOlegkfAKLrMWvRg9kthGngkkkPQj16k/edit?usp=sharingJoin the chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfMERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BabbleOnTalmudSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org.il/Chullin.49a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro 01:13 Wrapping up the lungs28:24 A punctured keivah01:05:45 Conclusion

Most Christians spend 40+ hours a week at work but never think of that time as ministry. If you believe faith belongs only in church, you are missing most of your week. Tom Lutz spent decades building a global business and coaching Christian CEOs, and he makes the case that your job is where your calling lives. Key Discussion Points: Tom explains why work was part of paradise before the fall, and why that changes how you should think about your job today. Every role, from HVAC technician to trash collector, contributes to a world that God wants to see flourish. He walks through a practical framework for identifying every role God has called you to, including parent, spouse, and employee, and allocating intentional time to each instead of defaulting to busyness. The Ten Commandments are not a checklist for earning God's approval. Tom shows how they function as a guide to wise daily life, including how you tip, how you drive, and how you treat the person picking up trash. Tom draws a clear line between religion as rule-keeping and faith as a changed identity. Christianity starts with who you are, not what you do or what you know. He shares a simple, repeatable habit for making Jesus attractive at work without cold outreach or pressure: lead a life others notice, then tell them why. About the Guest: Tom Lutz is the president of Vision Planners LLC and a Convene chair in Atlanta. He founded a global construction information firm that grew to $120 million in revenue across 18 countries, then shifted to helping business owners and executives build companies that serve their communities. His doctoral research and two books focus specifically on equipping Christians to see their work as a calling, not a career. Links;  https://vocational-discipleship.com/ https://convenenow.com/tomlutz Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VocationalDiscipleship LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-thomas-lutz-6119682/ *Connect With Follower Of One* Join us over in our Online Community(http://community.followerofone.org) *Get social with us* https://www.facebook.com/followerofone  https://instagram.com/followerofone1 https://twitter.com/followerofone1  https://www.linkedin.com/company/follower-of-one  https://plinkhq.com/i/1482955686  ==== Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:45 Meet Tom Lutz 05:35 Why Your Job Is Ministry 10:49 Work Was Part of Paradise Before the Fall 14:51 Rethinking Busyness and Intentionality 23:36 The Ten Commandments as a Daily Work Guide 41:34 Religion vs. Relationship with God 49:02 Being, Knowing, and Doing 57:32 Conclusion

What if one of the most powerful tools for restoring your mental health, sharpening your focus, and cultivating optimism has been outside your door all along? In this episode of Blue Sky, neuroscientist Marc Berman — pioneer of the field of environmental neuroscience and author of Nature and the Mind — shares groundbreaking research on how nature literally rewires the brain.  From his path to coining "environmental neuroscience" to surprising findings about what even a simple walk in the park can do for your attention and mood, Marc reveals the science behind something we've always intuitively felt — that time in nature just makes us feel better. And now we know why.  In a world of constant digital stimulation and screen fatigue, this episode offers both a scientific framework and a simple, hopeful prescription.    Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Environmental Neuroscience 02:19 Mind-Body Connection and Neuroscience 05:08 Attention Restoration Theory Explained 10:19 Screens vs. Nature: Attention Depletion 16:21 The 'Walk in the Park' Study  22:45 Unplugging for Mental Clarity 32:04 Trees, Health, and Urban Planning 42:47 Nature's Role in Optimism and Flourishing 52:50 Conclusion and Call to Action 

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2026 and talking to Adam Zurligen, Process Engineer at Country Morning Farms about "eMaint and Milk Processing". Overview Adam Zurligen, a process engineer and reliability engineer, discussed his role at Country Morning Farms, a family-owned dairy operation in Warden, Washington. Adam implemented Fluke's eMaint x5 to track maintenance costs, which had doubled in 2025. He highlighted the use of GPS trackers on mobile equipment to automate maintenance tasks and reduce costs. Adam also mentioned the integration of AI-powered capabilities to streamline data entry. Despite a small maintenance team, early results showed improved efficiency and reduced downtime. Adam's story underscores the importance of technology in managing assets and costs in the dairy industry. Outline Fluke Xcelerate Event Overview Scott introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, highlighting Fluke's Xcelerate event.The event featured high-energy keynotes, hands-on predictive maintenance tools, and breakthrough AI diagnostics.Fluke Xcelerate is described as a launch pad for smarter, faster, and more reliable operations.Listeners are encouraged to visit fluke.com for more information. Introduction to Adam Zurligen Scott welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk podcast, celebrating industry professionals.Adam Zurligen is introduced as a mechanical engineer with experience in manufacturing and tooling design.Adam shares his background, including his role as a reliability engineer at a French fry production facility in Eastern Washington.Scott and Adam discuss their familiarity with the area and companies like Simplot and McCain Foods. Adam's Role at Country Morning Farms Adam explains his current role at Country Morning Farms, a family-owned dairy operation in Warden, Washington.The company farms its own feed, milks cows at two dairies, and operates a bottling plant for milk distribution.Adam highlights the unique aspect of having all operations within one business, which is rare in the dairy industry.Scott expresses interest in visiting the farm and learning more about the operations. Challenges and Solutions at Country Morning Farms Adam discusses the main challenge of managing maintenance costs, which have doubled in the last year.The company lacked a maintenance management system, relying on financial tracking for maintenance costs.Adam was brought on board to implement a software solution for work order tracking and inventory management.The implementation of eMaint x5 is underway, with initial data entry and setup ongoing. Implementation of eMaint x5 Adam describes the early stages of implementing eMaint x5, including adding assets and maintenance tasks.The process of manually entering data into the system is time-consuming, but necessary.Adam mentions the potential for AI-powered capabilities to automate data entry and import maintenance procedures.The company is participating in a beta program to test the new AI features of eMaint. Impact of eMaint x5 on Operations Adam shares early successes with the GPS tracker system, which provides real-time alerts for equipment issues.The system allows for quicker response times and prevents catastrophic failures by addressing issues promptly.The integration of GPS trackers with eMaint x5 is improving maintenance tracking and reducing costs.Adam highlights the importance of having dedicated staff to manage the new system and ensure its effectiveness. Future Plans and AI Integration Adam discusses the company's plans to expand and increase capacity at their dairies.The next generation of family ownership is excited about utilizing AI tools to stay competitive.Adam is eager to test the new AI-powered capabilities of eMaint to streamline data entry and maintenance procedures.The company aims to continue improving their maintenance processes and reducing costs through better tracking and management. Conclusion and Contact Information Scott wraps up the conversation, expressing excitement about Adam's story and the potential of eMaint x5.Adam provides his contact information, encouraging listeners to reach out to him on LinkedIn.The podcast encourages listeners to connect with Industrial Talk for more stories and to share their own experiences.The importance of attending events like Fluke Xcelerate to learn about new technologies and network with industry professionals is emphasized. 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Benjamin L. Carp notes that in 1783, a formal British inquiry led by General Guy Carleton failed to reach a definitive conclusion on whether the fire was an accident or intentional design. The records of this inquiry were lost to official British archives for over a century. Over time, American historians and biographers sought to exonerate Washington, often downplaying the fire or blaming "bad apples" rather than a coordinated military plot. Despite the strong circumstantial evidence of rebel involvement, the event remains an unresolved chapter of the American Revolution, with both sides eventually letting the controversy fade in favor of diplomacy. (8)1780

Why the most effective communicators help people see not just what's changing, but why it matters to them.For Sinéad Bovell, effective communication isn't just about explaining what's coming next—it's about giving people the confidence and agency to engage with it.Bovell is a futurist, founder of the tech education company WAYE, and an expert advisor to the United Nations AI Advisory Body. Known for making complex topics accessible to broad audiences, she has spent years helping leaders, organizations, and young people understand the implications of artificial intelligence and other transformative technologies. Her approach starts with a simple principle: meet people where they are and connect big ideas to what matters in their lives. “If you scare people too much, if you disempower them, [and] they do unsubscribe from the very activities you need them to lean into.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Bovell joins host Matt Abrahams to discuss how to communicate complexity without overwhelming people and why skills like adaptability and judgment are becoming more valuable in the age of AI. From making emerging technologies more accessible to building trust through relevance and empathy, they discuss what it takes to help audiences engage with change rather than fear it.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Sinéad BovellConnect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:00) - Explaining Complex Ideas (03:48) - The Future of Soft Skills (06:52) - Talking About AI Without Fear (10:33) - Storytelling for Young Audiences (12:46) - Reaching Young Audiences (15:01) - Career Pivots & Reinvention (16:53) - Becoming a Better Communicator (18:59) - The Final Three Questions (25:09) - Conclusion