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Get ready to challenge the dominant narrative around birth in this deeply inspiring conversation with Australian midwife, researcher, and rebel, Dr. Melanie Jackson — host of The Great Birth Rebellion podcast. Melanie joins Debra Pascali‑Bonaro for a heartfelt and provocative exploration of what happens when we choose to birth outside the system — and within our power. Together, they unpack why more families are stepping away from institutional birth, how true midwifery care transforms outcomes, and how bliss, laughter, and joy can ripple through even the most intense moments of labor. Melanie shares intimate stories from her own births — one long and slow, the other fast, powerful, and joyfully filled with laughter — and offers profound wisdom about matrescence, physiological birth, and how honoring women's autonomy creates safer, more pleasurable births for everyone. In this episode you'll hear: The bliss and laughter that surprised Melanie in her second home birth What matrescence means and why it matters in understanding the transformation to motherhood Why "birth outside the system" can be the safest, most aligned choice for some families The evidence behind continuity of midwifery care — and why it should be the universal standard How pleasure, joy, and oxytocin weave through both sex and birth The global movement of rebellious midwives creating change from within Episode Highlights 2:44 — Melanie shares her journey into midwifery and the concept of "Matrescence." 5:07 — Melanie describes her two very different birth experiences. 13:12 — Discussion of "The Great Birth Rebellion" and its origins as a podcast. 14:25 — The importance of evidence-based maternity care and the role of midwives. 17:03 — Exploring the connection between birth, pleasure, and sexuality. 18:15 — The power of oxytocin and the potential for joy and bonding in birth. 19:00 — Where to find Melanie online and her offerings for midwives and parents. About Melanie Jackson: Dr. Melanie Jackson is a private midwife, researcher, mentor, and host of The Great Birth Rebellion podcast. With a PhD in midwifery on "Birth Outside the System," she is reshaping how midwives and mothers understand evidence, power, and physiology in birth. Through The Assembly and Convergence of Rebellious Midwives, she mentors practitioners and uplifts the profession with passion and purpose. Connect with Melanie:Website: melaniethemidwife.com Instagram: @melaniethemidwife TikTok: @melaniethemidwife Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgYNzASpo0UbzyzRkNb-s-w Podcast: The Great Birth Rebellion Connect with Debra:Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 ------- Pleasure isn't a luxury, It's your birthright Discover the secret to a Safe, Sensual & Empowering Birth Experience Pleasurable Birth Essentials is your toolkit for a birth that's as safe as it is sensual, as evidence-based as it is soulful. This is not your average childbirth class. This is a revolution—a journey designed for mamas who trust their bodies and their minds. Here, pleasure isn't an afterthought – it's foundational. Evidence isn't dry – it's empowering. Community isn't optional – it's essential. You deserve a birth that honors your strength, your sensuality, and your sovereignty. https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials/
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Josh Halliday, who works on training super intelligence with frontier data at Turing. The conversation explores the fascinating world of reinforcement learning (RL) environments, synthetic data generation, and the crucial role of high-quality human expertise in AI training. Josh shares insights from his years working at Unity Technologies building simulated environments for everything from oil and gas safety scenarios to space debris detection, and discusses how the field has evolved from quantity-focused data collection to specialized, expert-verified training data that's becoming the key bottleneck in AI development. They also touch on the philosophical implications of our increasing dependence on AI technology and the emerging job market around AI training and data acquisition.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to AI and Reinforcement Learning03:12 The Evolution of AI Training Data05:59 Gaming Engines and AI Development08:51 Virtual Reality and Robotics Training11:52 The Future of Robotics and AI Collaboration14:55 Building Applications with AI Tools17:57 The Philosophical Implications of AI20:49 Real-World Workflows and RL Environments26:35 The Impact of Technology on Human Cognition28:36 Cultural Resistance to AI and Data Collection31:12 The Bottleneck of High-Quality Data in AI32:57 Philosophical Perspectives on Data35:43 The Future of AI Training and Human Collaboration39:09 The Role of Subject Matter Experts in Data Quality43:20 The Evolution of Work in the Age of AI46:48 Convergence of AI and Human ExperienceKey Insights1. Reinforcement Learning environments are sophisticated simulations that replicate real-world enterprise workflows and applications. These environments serve as training grounds for AI agents by creating detailed replicas of tools like Salesforce, complete with specific tasks and verification systems. The agent attempts tasks, receives feedback on failures, and iterates until achieving consistent success rates, effectively learning through trial and error in a controlled digital environment.2. Gaming engines like Unity have evolved into powerful platforms for generating synthetic training data across diverse industries. From oil and gas companies needing hazardous scenario data to space intelligence firms tracking orbital debris, these real-time 3D engines with advanced physics can create high-fidelity simulations that capture edge cases too dangerous or expensive to collect in reality, bridging the gap where real-world data falls short.3. The bottleneck in AI development has fundamentally shifted from data quantity to data quality. The industry has completely reversed course from the previous "scale at all costs" approach to focusing intensively on smaller, higher-quality datasets curated by subject matter experts. This represents a philosophical pivot toward precision over volume in training next-generation AI systems.4. Remote teleoperation through VR is creating a new global workforce for robotics training. Workers wearing VR headsets can remotely control humanoid robots across the globe, teaching them tasks through direct demonstration. This creates opportunities for distributed talent while generating the nuanced human behavioral data needed to train autonomous systems.5. Human expertise remains irreplaceable in the AI training pipeline despite advancing automation. Subject matter experts provide crucial qualitative insights that go beyond binary evaluations, offering the contextual "why" and "how" that transforms raw data into meaningful training material. The challenge lies in identifying, retaining, and properly incentivizing these specialists as demand intensifies.6. First-person perspective data collection represents the frontier of human-like AI training. Companies are now paying people to life-log their daily experiences, capturing petabytes of egocentric data to train models more similarly to how human children learn through constant environmental observation, rather than traditional batch-processing approaches.7. The convergence of simulation, robotics, and AI is creating unprecedented philosophical and practical challenges. As synthetic worlds become indistinguishable from reality and AI agents gain autonomy, we're entering a phase where the boundaries between digital and physical, human and artificial intelligence, become increasingly blurred, requiring careful consideration of dependency, agency, and the preservation of human capabilities.
In this episode, find out what the next generation of acousticians is researching! In this episode, we talk to the latest round of POMA Student Paper Competition winners, from the joint 188th meeting of the ASA and the 25th International Congress on Acoustics held in New Orleans in May 2025. Their topics include:- Using the spatial decomposition method to parameterize acoustic reflections in a room (Lucas Hocquette, LAcoustic)- Visualizing nonlinearities in a bolted plate system with digital image correlation (Nicholas Pomianek, Boston University)- Analyzing the how people pronounce the word "just" in casual speech (Ki Woong Moon, University of Arizona)- Modeling strings of historical instruments that no longer make sound (Riccardo Russo, University of Bologna)- Improving automatic music mashup generators (Yu Foon Darin Chau, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)Associated papers:Lucas Hocquette, Philip Coleman, and Frederic Roskam. "Acoustic reflection parameterization based on the spatial decomposition method." Proc. Mtgs. Acoust. 56, 055004 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0002037.Nicholas Pomianek, Trevor Jerome, Enrique Gutierrez-Wing, and J. Gregory McDaniel. "Visualizing contact area dependent nonlinearity in a bolted plate system through digital image correlation." Proc. Mtgs. Acoust. 56, 065001 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0002099. Ki Woong Moon and Natasha Warner. "Realization of just: Speech reduction in a high-frequency word." Proc. Mtgs. Acoust. 56, 060005 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0002080Riccardo Russo, Craig J. Webb, Michele Ducceschi, and Stefan Bilbao. "Convergence analysis and relaxation techniques for modal scalar auxiliary variable methods applied to nonlinear transverse string vibration." Proc. Mtgs. Acoust. 56, 035007 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0002073.Yu Foon Darin Chau, Andrew Brian Horner, Joshua Chang, Chun Yuen Chan, and Harris Lau. "Retrieval-based automatic mashup generation with deep learning-guided features." Proc. Mtgs. Acoust. 56, 035006 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0002071.Learn more about entering the POMA Student Paper Competition for the Fall 2025 meeting in HonoluluRead more from Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics (POMA).Learn more about Acoustical Society of America Publications.
Tucker Carlson's new faith talk sounds bold, but bad theology spreads fast. Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland break down why a Libertarian lens can't replace Bible doctrine, how Replacement Theology twists Israel and the church, and why the Bible doesn't support the claim that Christianity rejects all “collective punishment.” This episode covers original sin, federal headship, and what Scripture shows about corporate guilt and corporate salvation. It also puts “just war” claims to the test, where real-world conflict, civilian harm, and national consequences don't fit neat slogans. You'll also hear why this moment feels like a Convergence of politics, culture, and theology, and why that mix can mislead people who are new to the faith. Website: kingdompropheticsociety.org Daily Unplugged podcast: smithandrowlandshow.podbean.com Listen on Amazon, Apple, or Spotify. #TuckerCarlson #ChristianTheology #Israel #ReplacementTheology #Libertarian
Tucker Carlson's new faith talk sounds bold, but bad theology spreads fast. Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland break down why a Libertarian lens can't replace Bible doctrine, how Replacement Theology twists Israel and the church, and why the Bible doesn't support the claim that Christianity rejects all “collective punishment.” This episode covers original sin, federal headship, and what Scripture shows about corporate guilt and corporate salvation. It also puts “just war” claims to the test, where real-world conflict, civilian harm, and national consequences don't fit neat slogans. You'll also hear why this moment feels like a Convergence of politics, culture, and theology, and why that mix can mislead people who are new to the faith. Website: kingdompropheticsociety.org Daily Unplugged podcast: smithandrowlandshow.podbean.com Listen on Amazon, Apple, or Spotify. #TuckerCarlson #ChristianTheology #Israel #ReplacementTheology #Libertarian
Summary In this episode, Wayne Marcel and Dele Atanda discuss the latest developments at Metaproof Group, focusing on data ownership, technological advancements, and the integration of AI and blockchain. Dele shares insights on the launch of a micro stablecoin, the importance of Bitcoin and Satoshis, and the future of quantum readiness in the crypto space. They also touch on upcoming releases, including a graphic novel and a new magazine, aimed at bridging the gap between technology and culture. The Qriptopian: https://qriptopian.qripto.net/ Learn more about Metame: https://metame.com/ Learn more about Metaknyts: https://metaknyts.com/ Takeaways Dele Atanda has a long history in data ownership and sovereignty. Metaproof Group has rebranded and consolidated its various entities. Technological advances in cryptography and AI are enabling new applications. The micro stablecoin is designed for sub-cent transactions, making it more efficient. Agent Moneypenny is a high-frequency trading agent that helps users navigate crypto trading. The narrative around Bitcoin should shift from price to Satoshis for better understanding. Quantum readiness is crucial for the future of information security. The debate between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is evolving towards interoperability. Data-backed currencies are the future of money, with crypto coin leading the way. Community engagement is essential for the development of new technologies. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Metaproof Group and Dele's Background 02:58 Technological Advances and Protocol Integration 05:51 Applications of Micro Stablecoins and Agent Moneypenny 09:10 Shifting the Narrative: Satoshis vs. Bitcoin 12:07 The Future of Bitcoin and Crypto Interoperability 22:25 The Coexistence of Bitcoin and Traditional Currency 23:38 Understanding Quantum Readiness in Crypto 25:54 The Non-Binary Nature of Quantum Computing 27:50 Bitcoin's Role as a Signal Currency 30:08 The Future of Data-Backed Currency 32:32 The Convergence of Technologies: Blockchain, AI, and Quantum 34:28 Introducing Meta Knight and Crypto-Pian 41:57 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Releases and Community Engagement
In this conversation, I sit down with intuitive astrologer Virginia Rosenberg to talk about the astrology we just passed through in 2025, and what's coming in for us in 2026. Lucky us, Virginia just wrote a whole book about the astrology of 2026 called "Convergence; the 2026 Cosmic Calendar." A long-trusted voice in the astrology space, Virginia brings astrology out of the abstract and into the body, reminding us that it's not about prediction or perfection, but about remembering an ancient language that already lives inside us. We talk about 2025 as a year of reckoning and release, and 2026 as a threshold moment — one that invites more agency, more responsibility, and a deeper relationship with our own inner authority. Yes please!We explore why anger isn't something to bypass or fix, but a vital signal that helps us understand our boundaries, our values, and our aliveness (and Virgnia named that we will be working with anger a lot in 2026). We talk about the return of healthy masculine energy, not dominance, but grounded presence, protection, and direction — and why this balance matters so much right now, both personally and collectively, individually and externally.We also name the strange tension of living in a hyper-technological world while longing for meaning, connection, and embodied wisdom. I love the way she looks at our current relationship with tech, and we both explore "how do we stay human in a time that keeps speeding up?"This conversation is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and trust that you already carry more guidance than you've been taught to believe. It's about community, intuition, emotional honesty, and remembering that we were never meant to navigate change alone.I loved this conversation and I am so grateful to have Virginia as such a grounded guide!And you can connect with her, book a atrology reading with her or her trusted roster of readers, become trained to interpret astrology yourself , or buy her book here! https://virginiarosenberg.com/
In this episode of Point of Convergence, we celebrate 5 Years of PoC with a retrospective journey laying out the strange, profound, and ever more consequential revelations that have emerged in this quest for ultimate understanding.
How do you care for your temple? What thoughts do you cultivate? What autopilot are you allowing? Today, I share a bit about the journey with the relationship of my body. Harmonizing, Ange
You know when you have all the intentions to get some tasks done and then the world offers some speedbumps? Yeah, that was this morning. Walking the human experience beside you, Angela
In this wide-ranging episode of Corsi Nation, Dr. Jerome Corsi examines a rapidly converging global crisis — political, economic, cultural, and spiritual — as the West enters what he describes as a decisive inflection point.Dr. Corsi analyzes escalating instability across Europe, the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war, the erosion of economic confidence, the surge in precious metals, and the growing fracture between nationalist and globalist power structures. He explains why Europe is facing severe economic strain, why continued escalation in Ukraine risks catastrophic consequences, and why confidence in traditional financial systems is rapidly deteriorating.The discussion also explores:Europe's economic vulnerability and the costs of prolonged warThe global shift toward gold and silver as trust in fiat currency erodesRising ideological extremism and censorship in Western democraciesImmigration policy, urban decay, and governance failures in major citiesThe expanding role of executive power, lawfare, and bureaucratic resistanceElection integrity, voter identification, and the stakes of upcoming electionsDr. Corsi further connects these developments to what he describes as a broader civilizational struggle, where cultural erosion, institutional corruption, and geopolitical miscalculation intersect. He outlines why the coming year may prove decisive for the future of Western society — economically, politically, and morally.This episode offers a strategic overview of where the world stands now, why tensions are accelerating, and what must be confronted as global systems move closer to a breaking point.
Merry Christmas! Today I'm practicing deep acceptance. To BE present in the moment. And to allow the flow of joy and peace. I invite you too, Angela
Some reflections in life from a new lens. Enjoy where this lands in you and your story. With love, Angela
Why do smart leadership teams with great strategies still fail to execute? The answer often isn't a lack of talent, but a hidden structural problem called Information Asymmetry. In this episode, host Ashok Sivanand breaks down a real-world case study of a CEO (Visionary) and COO (Integrator) who trusted each other implicitly but still struggled to drive change. You'll learn why "scaling efficiency" often comes at the cost of "scaling understanding," and how to fix the gap between your boardroom strategy and your frontline reality. Ashok explores how world-class organizations like Toyota, Amazon, and Shopify use specific tools to bridge this gap, enabling their teams to make faster, decentralized decisions. If you feel like your team is constantly waiting on you for permission, or if you're constantly surprised by bad outcomes, this episode offers the tactical framework you need to build a high-context culture. Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. In this episode: Information Asymmetry: What it is and why it kills speed. The 3 Missing Links: Why you must share Assumptions, Early Measurements, and Feedback requests. Decks vs. Docs: Why Amazon's 6-page memos beat slide decks for strategy. The Andon Cord: How Toyota empowers frontline workers to stop the line. Talent Retention: Why admitting uncertainty helps you keep your best employees. Mentioned in this episode: Rocket Fuel: (Book on Visionary/Integrator leadership models). Toyota: The "Andon Board" system. Shopify: Their use of MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers for internal knowledge. Amazon: The 6-page memo culture. Integral: Product success labs and consulting. Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts including video episodes to get updated on the other crucial conversations that we'll post on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5 star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow. Follow the Pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergence-podcast/ X: https://twitter.com/podconvergence Instagram: @podconvergence
Imagine everyone - I mean all living creatures having the right of way. That all have a right to live. What would we become responsible for? What would we stop being unconscious to? Hmmmm, makes you think... Angela
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Converging mind, body and spirit. Together. You have wisdom. How do you unlock it? Let's explore it, Ange
We often meet people through their professional surface. The roles they've held. The companies they've built. The neat story their CV tells. It's efficient. It helps us place each other quickly. But it also skips a more interesting question. Who are you when the career story goes quiet? That question sits at the heart of a this conversation Morgan Duta had with Jakob Knutzen. Not as a quote machine or a success case, but as a mirror for something many of us recognize, often uncomfortably. Because Jakob talks very openly about a moment that I've seen again and again in leaders, founders, and senior professionals. The moment where you suddenly realize you can see your entire future. And it scares you. When predictability becomes a problem Jakob describes leaving a consulting path not because it was failing, but because it was too clear. The promotions, the rhythm, the outcomes. Everything made sense. And that was precisely the problem. It wasn't risk that pushed him away. It was boredom disguised as safety. That resonates deeply. Not because everyone should leave their job or move across the world, but because that moment of clarity is information. When the future becomes entirely predictable, the question is no longer "is this good enough?" but "is this alive enough for me?" Many people misread that feeling as restlessness or lack of gratitude. Jakob frames it differently. He treats it as a signal that experience, challenge, and growth matter more to him than optimizing for certainty. We are terrible at judging risk One of Jakob's sharper observations is how badly we assess risk, especially in hindsight. From the outside, his choices look dramatic. Moving countries. Switching domains. Building companies without ticking all the expected boxes first. But from the inside, the downside was limited. He knew he had a safety net. He knew what "failure" would actually look like in concrete terms. And this is where the conversation becomes uncomfortable in a useful way. Jakob is explicit about privilege. If you come from stability, if you have a solid base, some financial or social safety, then constantly holding yourself back "just to be safe" can become a form of self-deception. Not everyone has that room to move. But if you do, maybe the question isn't whether you're allowed to take risks. Maybe it's why you're not using the space you've been given. That's not a moral judgement. It's an invitation to be honest. Adventure is not what we think it is Another thing Jakob reframes beautifully is the idea of adventure. It's easy to confuse adventure with travel. With geography. With movement on a map. But for him, adventure is much broader. It's about experience. Attention. Staying open to being changed by what you're doing. Interestingly, becoming a father didn't reduce that sense of adventure. It deepened it. He talks about experiencing the world through the eyes of his son, about how everyday life suddenly becomes intense, surprising, and meaningful in new ways. That matters, because it expands how we think about ambition. Ambition doesn't have to mean more scale, more speed, more visibility. It can also mean more presence. More learning. More lived experience. A bigger internal life, not just a bigger external footprint. Leadership as creating conditions Jakob doesn't describe himself as a "creative genius". In fact, he's quite explicit that creativity isn't central to his identity. What he is good at is something else. Channeling creative energy. Removing obstacles. Creating the conditions in which others can do the best work of their lives. That's a subtle but important shift in how we think about leadership. In his work with facilitation, product building, and teams, leadership isn't about having the best ideas. It's about helping a group move from point A to point B without collapsing into noise, politics, or safe mediocrity. That's facilitation in its purest form. And it's increasingly relevant in a world where tools, processes, and AI can easily overwhelm human attention. The real enemy is the average One of Jakob's strongest points is also one of the most confronting. Most teams don't fail because they lack talent. They fail because they converge. They aim for what everyone can agree on. They smooth out edges. They optimize for comfort. And that's how generic work gets made. He's blunt about it. Convergence to the mean is how bland products, forgettable strategies, and soulless experiences are created. Especially now, when AI makes it easier than ever to generate "acceptable" output. What cuts through that isn't more ideas. It's taste. Taste, courage, and communication Jakob talks about taste as the ability to say what is good and what is not, and to stand behind that judgement. Taste is opinion. Opinion requires courage. And courage only matters if you can communicate it clearly. This is where his thinking becomes particularly relevant in the age of AI. As generating content becomes easier, expressing meaning becomes rarer. Writing, speaking, and structuring thought clearly are no longer "nice to have" skills. They are differentiators. You can feel how much Jakob values this. He prefers writing over slides. He cares about structure. About first principles. About meeting people where they are and choosing the right medium, not just the right message. It's not about sounding smart. It's about making thinking visible. A quiet question to sit with What I appreciate most about Jakob's reflections is that they don't push a lifestyle. They push awareness. Where in your own life are you staying safe out of habit, not necessity? And if you're honest with yourself, does predictability currently feel like comfort, or like a warning sign? You don't need to blow up your life to answer that. But you do need to stop ignoring the signal. That, to me, is where creative leadership actually starts.
This one is deep. It questions a lot. And it feels purposeful. Together, Angela PS There is a space being built, NOW, for the one who desires to lead for the greater good. Who is deeply committed to their consistent evolution and knows that in collaboration the greatest transformations happen in commUNITY. Learn and apply here
What do we sing when the world feels uncertain? In the final track of Our Advent Mixtape, we turn to Zechariah’s Advent song – the Benedictus (Luke 1:68–79) – and listen for the hope and joy that can still be found in seasons of darkness. In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Trudy and Rev. Hannah explore that very question. It's a digital Bible conversation led by the female pastors of the First United Methodist Church of San Diego. The two pastors reflect on the power of sacred songs to carry faith through seasons of fear, exile, and oppression, and how these songs can bridge old and new faiths, deepen spiritual imaginations, and help God break through the darkness in our lives today. As Advent invites us to wait, listen, and sing anew, this conversation asks: What might salvation look like in our daily lives? Where do we see God’s light breaking through now? And how do we pass on hope and joy—to our children, our communities, and our world? Continue the Conversation & Reflection There is so much to explore with this rich song. We encourage you to continue the conversation with friends and family, our online Patreon community, or our in-person Convergence discussion group. Here are some reflection questions for you to explore: What does salvation look like in your daily practices? Where do we see God’s dawn breaking right now? What is faith for you? Join us next week for a special Christmas message! Timestamps 00:00 Introducing Zechariah’s Song 02:20 Reading of Luke 1:68-79 – The Benedictus 03:40 Bridging of Two Traditions – Jewish Hope & Early Christianity 06:26 Silence, Listening & Being Pregnant with Hope 11:04 Songs of Faith in Fearful Times 19:18 Passing on Hope: Parenting, Faith, and Peace 22:27 Closing and Reflection Questions
In his final interview, Emilio Ortiz & Franco Romero delivers one of the most emotional and revealing transmission to date. We dive into the truth about 2026, the breaking of the final dimensional tethers, the Great Remembering, and why humanity is entering a period of accelerated awakening unlike anything our species has lived through. Franco explains how the Divine Child is returning as the new operating system for human consciousness, why so many people feel destabilized right now, and how the 9D architecture of reality is collapsing old identities so we can embody our 5D blueprint. We explore the spiritual, energetic, and psychological implications of the next 12–24 months, including timeline compression, DNA activation, emotional purging, and the moment he realized he could no longer continue public interviews — a moment that brought both of us to the edge.✦ Even though it's his last interview for the foreseeable future, Franco has opened the doors to his full initiatory course, The Way of the Inner Child. If your heart feels the pull, you can enter using code EMILIO for 15% off here: https://playground.iammyme.com/quest This conversation uncovers what's really happening as we approach the 2026 planetary shift, why many are experiencing déjà vu, timeline flickers, and spontaneous intuitive openings, and how the “game” of Earth is being rewritten from the inside out. Franco shares profound insights about remembering who we are, the end of the 12,000-year cycle, the role of the 144,000 initiates, and the deeper purpose behind the collective chaos. Whether you're navigating your own awakening, questioning your identity, or feeling the magnetic pull of the New Human, this emotional final message from Franco Romero is a roadmap for the transition ahead .Franco Romero is a clairvoyant visionary, author, and spiritual teacher known for his powerful insights into the 5D Shift, human awakening, and the evolution of consciousness. Recognized for his prophetic clarity and heart-centered guidance, Franco is one of today's most influential voices on the New Earth timeline.___________________✦ IMPORTANT UPDATE: We have officially begun The Convergence with Kelly Kolodney, and there's still space to join. Until 12/12, you have the opportunity to be a part of the most potent offering of the year. Join us here: https://theangelraphael.mykajabi.com/... ___________________PODCAST CHAPTERS00:00 - Franco Romero Intro3:27 – Why Humanity Is Entering a Never-Before-Seen Era12:33 – Mandela Effect & Dissolving Old Identity17:34 – What Will 2026 Feel Like?19:52 – The Truth Hidden in Every Tradition24:09 – Why This Reality Was Created38:59 – Two Roles in Humanity's Ascension43:35 – Mystical Abilities Returning:47:49 – Dormant DNA, 24 Strands & Physical Evolution55:35 – Remembering This Is a Simulation59:54 – The Calling of Light-Bearer1:01:58 – Why Words Activate Reality1:11:05 – 2024–2026 Timeline1:12:24 – Speaking Like God1:13:26 – How We Are Connected to the Field 1:19:32 – The Power of Desire Statements1:21:07 – How Global Consciousness Shifts Timelines1:30:32 – Levitation Story: Mysticism Becomes Physical1:43:41 – What Franco Would Tell His Future Self?___________________Guest: Franco Romero | Clairvoyant & Spiritual Teacher✦ Website | https://www.francoromero.com/✦ Inner Divine Playground Community | https://playground.iammyme.com/c/star... Host: Emilio Ortiz✦ IG | / iamemilioortiz ✦ Subscribe to Channel | / emilioortiz ___________________© 2025 Emilio Ortiz. All rights reserved. Content from Just Tap In Podcast is protected under copyright law.Legal Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on Just Tap In are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Emilio Ortiz or the Just Tap In Podcast. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.
Ben Perreau has helped CEOs of some of the world's most influential companies define their next act. But instead of staying in the boardroom, he turned his attention to the managers on the front lines, the people who quietly make or break culture every day. In this episode, Ben joins Ashok to talk about why so many managers feel underprepared, how culture actually changes, and how his latest venture, Parafoil, is using psycholinguistics and AI to build better leaders in real time. From navigating billion dollar strategy shifts to coaching individual managers through difficult feedback conversations, Ben shares a wide ranging perspective on leadership, self-awareness, and the small but powerful rituals that shape great teams. Whether you're a CEO, a first-time manager, or considering your next step, this conversation will change how you think about leadership and how to measure it. Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Inside the episode... Why most culture change doesn't start at the top, it starts with managers The massive training gap: 82% of managers feel underprepared The key differences between leadership, management, coaching, and mentorship How Parafoil uses psycholinguistics to help managers understand themselves and their teams What makes great CEOs different (hint: it's not just decision-making) Why "I," "you," and "we" in conversation say more than you think Concrete ways to measure leadership effectiveness and improve it The ethics of building AI for human development How organizations can avoid stagnation by rethinking their management layer Why the Beatles are a model for creative, high-performing teams Mentioned in this episode: Parafoil (https://parafoil.co) SY Partners Netflix personalization algorithms James Pennebaker and psycholinguistics Remarkable Paper Tablet Stanford d.school IDEO Google X Howard Schultz's investment firm MITI framework (Motivational Interviewing) (referenced implicitly in style) Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts including video episodes to get updated on the other crucial conversations that we'll post on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5 star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow. Follow the Pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergence-podcast/ X: https://twitter.com/podconvergence Instagram: @podconvergence
Podcast: ICS Arabia PodcastEpisode: IT/OT convergence with ISA President Scott Reynolds | 61Pub date: 2025-12-13Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this episode of the ICS Arabia Podcast, Scott Reynolds, President of the International Society of Automation (ISA), shares his deep insights on bridging IT and OT cybersecurity, emphasizing how collaboration and mutual understanding are key to building secure, resilient, and efficient industrial systems.Scott discusses:
Host Andrew Cohen, MD, speaks with medical historian Steven Peitzman, MD, on the birth of nephrology, a specialty that was not formally recognized until the mid-twentieth century.
Host Andrew Cohen, MD, speaks with medical historian Steven Peitzman, MD, on the birth of nephrology, a specialty that was not formally recognized until the mid-twentieth century.
Arianna Simpson of Andreessen Horowitz joins Nick to discuss The Crypto x AI Convergence, the Truth About Stablecoins, Tokens vs Equity, and Whether NFTs Will Make a Comeback. In this episode we cover: Stable Coins and Their Impact on Crypto Geopolitical and Regulatory Risks for Stable Coins Crypto's Role in the Financial System and Emerging Use Cases Investing in Tokens and Equity Institutional Adoption and Market Cycles Challenges and Opportunities in the Crypto Market Founders and Their Impact on Investment Decisions The Future of NFTs and Emerging Technologies Guest Links: Arianna's LinkedIn Arianna's X Andreessen Horowitz's LinkedIn Andreessen Horowitz's Website The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We're proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get $150—no strings attached. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.
Kieran Devlin sits down with Bill Dellara, Chief Product Officer at VOSS, to unpack one of the biggest shifts happening in enterprise communications: the convergence of unified communications (UC) and contact center (CC). As organizations chase better experiences, lower costs, and smarter operations, we reveal how aligning UC and CC can unlock powerful outcomes for both customers and employees.With decades of experience at the heart of UC transformation, Bill Dellara shares practical insights into why the UC+CC revolution is no longer optional—and how VOSS is uniquely positioned to lead the charge. From overcoming the fear of change to deploying AI-powered experiences, this session is rich in strategy and real-world takeaways.
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Feeling the weight of uncertainty, turmoil, or transition this Advent season? You’re not alone—and neither was Mary. As she moved toward the birth of Jesus, facing risk and social stigma, she still found the courage to sing the very first Christmas carol: Mary’s Magnificat. In this week’s conversation, Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany from First United Methodist Church of San Diego explore Mary’s bold, justice-filled song that’s sometimes described as a female punk rock Christmas anthem. Found in Luke 1:46–55, the Magnificat isn’t sentimental or soft; it’s a prophetic cry that challenges power, confronts injustice, and lifts up the marginalized. Whether you identify as Christian, spiritual-but-not-religious, skeptical, or simply curious, this episode invites you to reimagine Mary not as a quiet figure in a nativity scene but as a courageous young woman leading an uprising of love. It’s the third track of Our Advent Mix Tape, the female pastors’ exploration of lesser-known songs of Christmas – and the powerful gifts they deliver. This week’s gift: Love. Join us to explore: Why cultivating a trusted community matters Mary’s journey of questions, accepting, assuring, and praising The danger Mary faced as an unwed, pregnant teen in the ancient world How the Magnificat flips the status quo and proclaims radical, prophetic hope There is so much to explore with this rich song. We encourage you to continue the conversation with friends and family, our online Patreon community, or our in-person Convergence discussion group. Here are some reflection questions for you to explore: If Mary's song were sung today, what specific injustices, hopes, and transformations would she name? What song is God inviting you to sing even if your voice trembles? How does Mary's love for her child expand into a vision for a world turned upside down? Why does true justice-seeking love often feel disruptive rather than comforting? How can we practice love today in ways that are tangible and lifegiving and not just symbolic? Join us next week for the final track in this mix tape! And be sure to get the first two tracks: Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Season 3 Episode 13 & 14.
Having your labour induced has risks and benefits. This episode is part 1 of a discussion of the labour induction process and the associated risks that go along with each stage of an induction. The discussion continues in episode 182. Sometimes the benefits of an induction outweigh the risks, but sometimes an induction is more risky than staying pregnant. This episode offers information to help inform your decisions around labour induction options. To learn more about the opportunity to work as a midwife in Darwin please contact Claire Marks: Claire@midwivesindarwin.com.au ph: 0431095847 https://midwivesindarwin.com.au/jobs-with-mid/ or check her out on Instagram here @midwivesindarwin This episode has been generously sponsored by Poppy Child from @popthatmumma. Her Sonic Rooms has just launched with a limited half-price offer, available right now. If you want in while it's live, the link is https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/sonicrooms Mel also mentioned the recordings from The Convergence of Rebellious Midwives 2024 and 2025 are available for purchase. These talks are from some of the best minds in the maternity field. Just click the link below that is most relevant for you. 2024 recordings 2025 recordings Get them both and save $220 here. Come to The Convergence of Rebellious Midwives 2026 Podcast episodes that complement this episode Ep. 3 - Due Dates Ep. 33 - Induction of Labour Ep. 46 - stretch and sweep Ep. 114 - Is CTG ever beneficial? Ep. 144 - What to do when you're overdue Ep. 152 - The 5 BIG induction studies You can watch this episode on Youtube here. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife If this podcast has improved your knowledge or pregnancy, birth or postpartum journey please consider thanking us financially by leaving a tip to support the ongoing work of this podcast. Disclaimer The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it's application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional. The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content. This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care. The transcript below was generated with ai and may contain errors.
Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch!Intro to Bayes Course (first 2 lessons free)Advanced Regression Course (first 2 lessons free)Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work!Visit our Patreon page to unlock exclusive Bayesian swag ;)Takeaways:DADVI is a new approach to variational inference that aims to improve speed and accuracy.DADVI allows for faster Bayesian inference without sacrificing model flexibility.Linear response can help recover covariance estimates from mean estimates.DADVI performs well in mixed models and hierarchical structures.Normalizing flows present an interesting avenue for enhancing variational inference.DADVI can handle large datasets effectively, improving predictive performance.Future enhancements for DADVI may include GPU support and linear response integration.Chapters:13:17 Understanding DADVI: A New Approach21:54 Mean Field Variational Inference Explained26:38 Linear Response and Covariance Estimation31:21 Deterministic vs Stochastic Optimization in DADVI35:00 Understanding DADVI and Its Optimization Landscape37:59 Theoretical Insights and Practical Applications of DADVI42:12 Comparative Performance of DADVI in Real Applications45:03 Challenges and Effectiveness of DADVI in Various Models48:51 Exploring Future Directions for Variational Inference53:04 Final Thoughts and Advice for PractitionersThank you to my Patrons for making this episode possible!Yusuke Saito, Avi Bryant, Giuliano Cruz, James Wade, Tradd Salvo, William Benton, James Ahloy, Robin Taylor, Chad Scherrer, Zwelithini Tunyiswa, Bertrand Wilden, James Thompson, Stephen Oates, Gian Luca Di Tanna, Jack Wells, Matthew Maldonado, Ian Costley, Ally Salim, Larry Gill, Ian Moran, Paul Oreto, Colin Caprani, Colin Carroll, Nathaniel Burbank, Michael Osthege, Rémi Louf, Clive Edelsten, Henri Wallen, Hugo Botha, Vinh Nguyen, Marcin Elantkowski, Adam C. Smith, Will Kurt, Andrew Moskowitz, Hector Munoz, Marco Gorelli, Simon Kessell, Bradley Rode, Patrick Kelley, Rick Anderson, Casper de Bruin, Michael Hankin, Cameron Smith, Tomáš Frýda, Ryan Wesslen, Andreas Netti, Riley King, Yoshiyuki Hamajima, Sven De Maeyer, Michael DeCrescenzo, Fergal M, Mason Yahr, Naoya Kanai, Aubrey Clayton, Omri Har Shemesh, Scott Anthony Robson, Robert Yolken, Or Duek, Pavel Dusek, Paul Cox, Andreas Kröpelin, Raphaël...
In this episode, Patrick McKenzie (patio11) walks through how perpetual futures work, from funding rates to liquidations to the surprise of automatic deleveraging. Perps are the dominant trading mechanism in crypto (6-8X larger than spot volume) and exist primarily to let exchanges and market makers run casinos more capital-efficiently. He explains why this intellectually interesting innovation probably won't escape crypto, despite what crypto enthusiasts might expect.–Full transcript available here: www.complexsystemspodcast.com/understanding-perpetual-futures/–Sponsor: Framer is a design and publishing platform that collapses the toolchain between wireframes and production-ready websites. Design, iterate, and publish in one workspace. Start free at framer.com/design with code COMPLEXSYSTEMS for a free month of Framer Pro.–Links:Bits about Money, Perpetual futures, explained www.bitsaboutmoney.com/archive/perpetual-futures-explained/ –Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:36) Beginning with the problem(06:49) Perps predate crypto but found a home there(08:19) Multiple settlements a day(10:30) Convergence in prices via the basis trade(13:44) Sponsor: Framer(15:11) Leverage and liquidations(18:46) We have altered the terms of your unregulated futures investment contract(21:50) An aside about liquidations(25:14) Will crypto successfully "export" perps
Learn how a garbage collection company saved millions by adopting AI without a tech team or a massive budget. This episode deconstructs how traditional businesses can bypass expensive $100k software contracts by using local devices and open-source models to generate massive ROI safely and quickly. Watch our full episode with Ryan Collins of Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal: https://youtu.be/O249ZlOr6ks Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. If you are a leader waiting for your IT department to "handle AI," you are falling behind. We discuss why installing Copilot isn't a strategy and why leadership must break the apathy "Catch-22" by getting hands-on. From identifying the "rebels" on your team who will drive innovation to "vibe coding" solutions for under $100, this is a blueprint for practical, low-cost AI adoption. In this episode: The Blue Collar Unlock: How non-tech workforces are using AI to solve complex problems. Leadership Strategy: How to spot internal innovators and build a "Wins and Losses" culture. Myth-busting: Why you don't need in-house experts to start today. Mentioned in this episode: Ryan Collins: Managing Director of a California garbage collection company. Tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot. Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts including video episodes to get updated on the other crucial conversations that we'll post on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5 star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow. Follow the Pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergence-podcast/ X: https://twitter.com/podconvergence Instagram: @podconvergence
What happens when spiritual gifting and professional excellence collide? In this powerful teaching, Bishop Michael Blue unpacks the life of Joseph as the ultimate example of Kingdom convergence—where prophetic vision meets disciplined preparation. Joseph was not only a dreamer, but a master administrator. From Potiphar's house to Pharaoh's palace, God used both his supernatural gifting and natural skillset to preserve nations, protect generations, and ultimately prepare the lineage of Christ. New podcast episodes are available every Monday wherever you listen to podcasts.
Your moment of convergence is here—God is shifting you into your ultimate assignment! Just like Paul went from teacher to apostle, you're about to step into a new level of authority, but you must be ready to move when the door opens. Watch now and step into your destiny! Podcast Episode 1960: Your convergence moment is here – It's time to walk in your destiny! | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast
In this episode of Point of Convergence, we explore the uncanny phenomenon of synchronicity—what it is, how to engage with it, and what kind of reality it may be pointing toward. What role does the higher self play here, and might this indicate an interplay between different levels of reality?
How do we achieve hope and salvation when we’re surrounded by darkness? That’s what Revs. Trudy and Hannah ask as they enter week two of Our Advent Mix Tape. For inspiration and wisdom, they turn to Isaiah’s prophetic song, which sings praises of thanksgiving for salvation during a time when the Israelites are exiled. Despite their dark circumstances, Isaiah’s song invites the Israelite to image when lightness could be – a way to inspire hope in others to take radical moves to bring about change. The song, found in Isaiah 12:1-6, also highlights individual as well as communal praise and thanksgiving, speaking to the need for both personal and community salvation, a core component of Methodist theology: “There is no personal holiness without social holiness” – a phrase popularized by John Wesley. Through the course of the digital Bible study conversation, the female pastors of the First United Methodist Church of San Diego look closely at Isaiah’s metaphor of the wells of salvation, and ultimately ask: What does salvation look like today? What does Isaiah’s song mean to us in 2025? Is there a universality to salvation that’s available for all cultures and faith traditions? We invite you to continue the pastors’ conversation as you journey through Advent. Join our in-person Convergence group, visit our Patreon Channel, or gather friends and family to discuss these reflection questions: What is salvation for you? How is your salvation related to the salvation of the community? How do you participate in salvation? Want to hear the rest of Our Advent Mixtape? Join us for all four episodes (Season 3, Episodes 13-16) for reflections on the Advent and Christmas promises of peace, hope, joy, and love. New episodes drop Sunday mornings.
If you feel the pull toward this December's Light Code, then trust it — you're already being called into The Convergence. This is where the Divine Feminine and Christed Masculine reunite, and where Kelly Kolodney, Angel Raphael, and I (Emilio Ortiz) will guide you through one of the most potent activations of the year. Secure your access here
Political Horseshoe: Convergence of Left and Right on Interventionism — Veronique de Rugy — de Rugy describes the political "horseshoe" theory wherein ideologically opposed left and right political movements converge on preferences for expansive government intervention and managed economy policies. de Rugy documents that while left and right factions blame different villains—wealth inequality versus immigration—both now support agricultural subsidies, protectionist tariffs, and direct state economic intervention. de Rugy emphasizes that both extremes have systematically abandoned classical free-market principles in favor of comprehensive managed economy frameworks emphasizing state control and industrial policy direction. 1910
Ryan Collins calls himself a garbage man, but he's also the Managing Director at Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal (TTSD), a third-generation waste collection and recycling company in Northern California. After a stint in Silicon Valley, he came back to join the family business and walked into a world still powered by slide rulers, highlighters, and paper-heavy workflows. Today, his team is building in-house AI tools that are replacing expensive software and solving real operational problems across the business — all with a lean budget, limited tech experience, and a workforce that now regularly pitches their own automation ideas. We talk through how this transformation actually happened. Starting with Excel and a problem-first mindset, Ryan's weekend vibe coding projects grew into a full-on tech capability at TTSD. From saving $30,000 a year with a $75 microcontroller to avoiding six-figure SaaS spends with local AI tools, this episode is packed with practical stories. We also get into the risks of overengineering, how to decide when to bring in real software engineers, and what hiring looks like when you're prioritizing attitude and curiosity over resumes. If you're looking to build a culture of innovation, even in a non-tech industry, this one is worth a listen. Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Inside the episode... Why even garbage truck drivers are suggesting AI tools now How Ryan turned Excel and a tinkering mindset into a culture of problem solving A $75 hardware build that fixed a $30,000-a-year proble Why vibe coding is addictive and how they stay focused on what matters Building in-house AI tools with Whisper, Mistral, and Claude Replacing a $120,000/year call center SaaS with a local tool running on a $2,000 PC How they protect customer data while still using AI internally When to keep iterating and when to bring in a developer What Ryan looks for in tech hires (and why resumes often don't matter) Using AI to bridge the language gap across a mostly Spanish-speaking workforce Mentioned in this episode ESP32 microcontrollers OpenAI Whisper (local speech-to-text) Mistral (local open source LLM) Claude by Anthropic 11Labs (AI voice translation) Google Maps API Upwork Cursor Excel, VBA, Python Pandas Alpha fold Raptor engine at spaceX Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World by Mark Miodownik Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts including video episodes to get updated on the other crucial conversations that we'll post on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5 star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow. Follow the Pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergence-podcast/ X: https://twitter.com/podconvergence Instagram: @podconvergence
In this episode, Katie Harbath sits down with Sarah Hunt, President of the Rainey Center, for a wide-ranging conversation about the energy system powering the AI era. They dig into why AI's rapidly growing electricity needs are now a national security issue, how state legislators are shaping the future of infrastructure, and what the U.S. must do to stay competitive as countries like China scale their energy capacity at unprecedented speed.Together, they map out the real bottlenecks—permitting, grid modernization, workforce shortages—and the partnerships needed across government, industry, and communities to build an energy foundation strong enough to support innovation. This is a conversation about power, in every sense of the word, and why the choices we make now will determine what's possible in the decades ahead.Takeaways * AI's rising energy demand is becoming a central issue for innovation and national security.* State legislators are key players in energy affordability, siting, and infrastructure decisions.* Permitting and regulatory hurdles are slowing critical energy and grid projects.* China is expanding energy infrastructure faster than the U.S., raising competitiveness concerns.* Cross-sector collaboration is essential to meet future energy and AI needs.* Public-private partnerships can accelerate innovation and modernize the grid.* Community engagement is crucial for siting and sustaining energy projects.* A skilled workforce—especially electricians and grid technicians—is urgently needed.* The future of AI is directly tied to how the U.S. invests in energy infrastructure and national values.Chapters* 00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection* 03:32 The Rainy Center's Mission and Focus Areas* 06:15 Understanding Energy Demands in AI* 08:50 Explaining Energy Strains to the General Public* 13:03 State-Level Energy Policy and Legislative Focus* 16:19 Federal Conversations and Policy Overlap* 18:39 Global Energy Race: U.S. vs. China* 25:52 The Future of AI and Energy Infrastructure* 29:17 Partnerships and Collaborations for Progress* 32:42 Convergence of Issues in Technology and Economy* 33:08 Innovative Uses of Technology in MiningAnchor Change with Katie Harbath is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Anchor Change with Katie Harbath at anchorchange.substack.com/subscribe
ICE, Border Patrol, and other federal agencies have turned immigrant neighborhoods in Chicago, IL, and Charlotte, NC, into open-air hunting grounds, snatching people off streets, out of parking lots, and in front of their children. But in each city, federal forces have also faced strong grassroots resistance. In this episode of The Marc Steiner Show, Marc speaks with organizers from Charlotte and Chicago, Miguel Alvelo Rivera and Andrew Willis Garcés, about the on-the-ground reality of President Trump's immigration raids and the ways communities are organizing and mobilizing against them. Guest:Miguel Alvelo Rivera is a migrant from Puerto Rico who came to the United States in 2007. He is the executive director of Latino Union of Chicago and has been a life-long educator, advocate, and believer in the power of people to change the world for the better. Co-founder of the community organizing, advocacy, and human rights group, Chicago Boricua Resistance, he's been active in community, environmental, and labor movements since he was a teenager in Puerto Rico. He's also worked as an Uber driver and delivery person, as a bartender, and as an educator in theater of the oppressed, adult education, and youth programming. Andrew Willis Garcés is based in Greensboro, NC. He is a lifelong Southerner shaped and inspired by the Southern grassroots organizing tradition and also by the communities of resistance from his maternal homeland of Colombia. He founded Siembra NC under the Trump Administration, and has worked with several dozen unions and grassroots community organizations over the last two decades as an organizer, strategist, communications consultant and trainer. He's been with Training for Change since 2009. You can read some of his writing at The Forge, Truthout, Waging Nonviolence, Convergence, In These Times.Additional links/info: Siembra NC website, Facebook page, TikTok, and InstagramLatino Union of Chicago website, Facebook page, and InstagramCredits:Producer: Rosette SewaliStudio Production: Cameron GranadinoAudio Post-Production: Stephen FrankBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!
ICE, Border Patrol, and other federal agencies have turned immigrant neighborhoods in Chicago, IL, and Charlotte, NC, into open-air hunting grounds, snatching people off streets, out of parking lots, and in front of their children. But in each city, federal forces have also faced strong grassroots resistance. In this episode of The Marc Steiner Show, Marc speaks with organizers from Charlotte and Chicago, Miguel Alvelo Rivera and Andrew Willis Garcés, about the on-the-ground reality of President Trump's immigration raids and the ways communities are organizing and mobilizing against them. Guest:Miguel Alvelo Rivera is a migrant from Puerto Rico who came to the United States in 2007. He is the executive director of Latino Union of Chicago and has been a life-long educator, advocate, and believer in the power of people to change the world for the better. Co-founder of the community organizing, advocacy, and human rights group, Chicago Boricua Resistance, he's been active in community, environmental, and labor movements since he was a teenager in Puerto Rico. He's also worked as an Uber driver and delivery person, as a bartender, and as an educator in theater of the oppressed, adult education, and youth programming. Andrew Willis Garcés is based in Greensboro, NC. He is a lifelong Southerner shaped and inspired by the Southern grassroots organizing tradition and also by the communities of resistance from his maternal homeland of Colombia. He founded Siembra NC under the Trump Administration, and has worked with several dozen unions and grassroots community organizations over the last two decades as an organizer, strategist, communications consultant and trainer. He's been with Training for Change since 2009. You can read some of his writing at The Forge, Truthout, Waging Nonviolence, Convergence, In These Times.Additional links/info: Siembra NC website, Facebook page, TikTok, and InstagramLatino Union of Chicago website, Facebook page, and InstagramCredits:Producer: Rosette SewaliStudio Production: Cameron GranadinoAudio Post-Production: Stephen FrankBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-marc-steiner-show--4661751/support.Follow The Marc Steiner Show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Help us continue producing The Marc Steiner Show by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast
This week's host, John Arndt, reads 3 articles from the December 2025 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "On Board the Mothership for the Poobah's Last Ha-Ha" by Nicki Bennett, "Convergence Comes Home" by Sally-Christine Rodgers, and "Boat Kids and Kid Boats" by Katie Levy. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/december-2025/#40, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/december-2025/#32, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/december-2025/#68
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November 25, 2025: Fast Company reports that on-site workers are experiencing significantly worse "Sunday Scaries" than remote employees. The Wall Street Journal highlights how the U.S. economy is becoming increasingly dependent on corporate AI spending. Fortune features Slack's cofounder warning that employees are drowning in "fake work" that looks productive but delivers little value. Amazon's latest layoffs are tied directly to automation and robotics. The WSJ outlines the next wave of office design focused on biophilic spaces, flexible collaboration zones, and personalized climate control. And Moderna has merged its technology and HR departments, creating a unified workforce systems model that signals a major structural shift in how organizations will operate in the AI era. ---------- Future-ready organizations are built, not hoped for. My latest book, -The 8 Laws of Employee Experience shows how. Preorder here: 8EXlaws.com
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