Podcast appearances and mentions of david birch

Recorded live at Money 20/20, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Eyal is joined by three leading voices from the open banking community whom he knows rather well: Michelle Beyo, CEO & Founder of Finavator; David Birch, Author, Advisor and Principal at 15Mb; and Don Cardinal, Senior Vice President at the Financial Data Exchange. Together, they examine how open banking is taking shape across Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, offering insights informed by their respective regions. Between them, they provide a global perspective on the evolution of open banking, not only based on activity in different regions, but across the three main pillars of open banking infrastructure: data sharing, real-time payments, and digital identity. David delves into the UK's early open banking implementation, Don explores the U.S.' market-driven approach to open finance, and Michelle shares her advocacy for a human-rights-based view of data ownership. From universal data rights to the rise of digital wallets, this conversation provides a comprehensive look at where the open banking standard is today and where it is headed. Specifically they discuss:Global approaches to open banking The significance of data rightsReal-time payments and digital walletsHow digital identity plays a crucial roleThe future of open banking in the US

The Metaverse isn't just a GenZ trend -- it's our chance to rebuild financial services with trust at the core!

In this episode, we sit down with David Birch, CEO and Founder of Endurance Zone, a company centered on helping athletes harness the power of endurance training to unlock peak performance. David's journey is one of resilience and transformation—from a professional rugby player to a successful entrepreneur after a serious back injury altered his career path.  David shares insights on navigating the challenges of building and scaling a business in the sports industry, including finding the right co-founder, securing external funding, and creating a sustainable business model in the competitive sports market.  Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with actionable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and industry insiders interested in the intersection of sports, endurance, and innovation. Take advantage of David's invaluable lessons on resilience, team-building, and the drive to overcome obstacles.   Follow David Birch https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmbirch/   Follow Dan Trapp https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantrapp   Follow Sports + Outdoor Mentor https://bit.ly/SOMentors_Linkedin   Watch Sports + Outdoor Mentors https://youtu.be/7jYmu_TjGhw   #sportsandoutdoormentors

Coach Birch shares his experience coaching a team with talented players - many who are playing in college. He shares how he instills team concepts, gets his team to work together and finds ways to maximize his player's exposure. We discuss the balance of players wanting to individually stand out versus being a great teammate as well as how to get these already great players even better. Gain some insight with this episode so you, too, can find great success with great players!

Episode Topic: Welcome to an insightful episode of PayPod. We engage with David Birch, a renowned author, advisor, and commentator on digital financial services. The primary focus is on the transformative potential of tokenization and digital currencies in finance. Birch discusses how these innovations are reshaping the financial landscape, from digital identities to decentralized finance. He delves into the practical applications of digital currencies, the impact on traditional banking systems, and the future implications for both consumers and businesses. This episode offers a comprehensive overview of the current state and future prospects of digital financial technologies. Lessons You'll Learn: Listeners will gain valuable insights into the complexities and opportunities presented by tokenization and digital currencies in finance. David Birch explains the concept of tokenization, highlighting its potential to streamline transactions, reduce costs, and enhance security. Additionally, he explores how digital currencies can promote financial inclusion by providing underserved populations with access to essential financial services. Birch also addresses the geopolitical implications of digital currencies, offering a nuanced perspective on how different nations might leverage these technologies for economic advantage. By the end of the episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of the digital financial revolution and its far-reaching effects. About Our Guest: David Birch is a prominent figure in the world of digital financial services, known for his expertise in digital identity and digital money. He has authored several influential books, including "The Currency Cold War" and "Money in the Metaverse: Digital Assets, Online Identities, Spatial Computing, and Why Virtual Worlds Mean Real Business." Birch's unique insights and strong opinions on the current state of digital currencies make him a sought-after speaker and advisor. His experience writing for prestigious platforms like Forbes has given him a broad perspective on the trends and challenges shaping the future of finance. Topics Covered: This episode covers a wide range of topics related to the future of digital financial services. Key areas of discussion include the rise of tokenization and digital currencies in finance, the limitations of traditional banking systems, and the innovative solutions offered by digital wallets and decentralized finance. Birch also touches on the role of NFTs in the digital economy, the importance of digital identity and reputation management, and the potential of the metaverse to revolutionize business and social interactions. Additionally, the episode explores the geopolitical implications of digital currencies and the strategic advantages they could offer to nations on the global stage. Checkout our website- https://www.soarpay.com/

We review the latest book by David Birch and Victoria Richardson. See more about the book here. Money in the Metaverse: Digital Assets, Online Identities, Spatial Computing, reviewed It has been an interesting journey to follow David Birch across his last few books and various lectures, across many topics and countries. We have enjoyed his insights and analysis of where financial trends are going and what to look out for. This book continues this journey with a granular and deep dive into the nuts and bolts of what digital assets could or will come to offer us in the near and further down the road future. This book arrives at a timely moment because it can be difficult sometimes to navigate between the over exuberant digital enthusiasts who tell us that this time is now. If this is the case, despite plenty of hype, why does it seem like no one wearing AR or VR headsets in daily life. Sure they might be doing so somewhere, but when did you last see someone in daily life doing so. Similar with second life, and other heavily touted metaverses, why do they then seem to be overhyped and under populated. This book is a great, and critical analysis of what is possible, and what could be possible. The challenge perhaps though is to work out what the rate of adoption is actually going to be. How soon will it actually become common place. For sure covid and lockdown times nudged certain things deeper into the digital space. Some things did accelerate and are now much more widely used. Yet, at the same time, now that lockdown already rapidly recedes into near ancient history, not everything that was predicted to become common place actually came to pass. We enjoyed this book and it is thoughtful, but it seems like we are still a little in the dark about how soon is now? When will some of these trends and technologies be used by all of us, or at least most of us imminently. As always, getting these timelines correct is perhaps trying to nail jelly to the wall. A good read, though maybe it is impossible to accurately know when all of these trends will be taken as normal and widely used by all. More about the book Money in the Metaverse: Digital Assets, Online Identities, Spatial Computing and Why Virtual Worlds Mean Real Business will be published in late April 2024. The Metaverse - built from virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality - is arriving via wearable headsets that have cameras, microphones, speakers, sensors and communications built in. These spatial computing technologies create new social and economic connections, and while some of these connections are virtual, the business implications are very real. The authors set out the potential for financial services in metaverses and the 'always-on' immersive future internet, beginning with a look at the key technologies needed to make these metaverses useful for businesses. They then go on to explore the emerging realities in which new markets will function and the digital assets that will be exchanged in transactions between online identities. The book develops a comprehensive and practical model of the Metaverse and the nature of those new transactions in a business environment. It has a clear view of virtual worlds and it provides both a simple taxonomy for digital assets and a tried-and-tested model of digital identity that will provide a better understanding of the opportunities that exist in the many metaverses where we will work, rest and play in the near future. See more book reviews here.

 In this podcast episode, Darren chats with David Birch, an Industry legend, Author and Keynote Speaker. Their conversation takes you on a journey into the intriguing world of digital currencies.Highlights

Keagan Bennewith is a musician and event organiser. He's the bassist for Poster Boy and one of the guys behind Reverberate. If you're part of the Durban alt scene, you've definitely seen Poster Boy play as they performed about 100 shows in their first year together. You've also probably been to a Reverberate gig as they filled in the gap left after COVID and have put on some of Durban's best gigs in the last few years. In this episode, we chat about the joys and struggles of being in a band in Durban, how a house party lead to an events company, and what it's like to work with legendary producer David Birch. Enjoy. Keep up with Keagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebigmanooza/ Check out Poster Boy: https://www.instagram.com/posterboyband/ Reverberate: https://www.instagram.com/reverberate.za/ Bob's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Almost Perfect Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect

Let's talk about digital identity with Heather Flanagan, Principal at Spherical Cow Consulting and David Birch, Principal at 15 Mb, author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services. This is the 100th episode of Let's Talk about Digital Identity – in this special episode two of our most popular guests, Heather Flanagan and David Birch, rejoined the podcast to explore what is exciting them in passwordless, identity wallets and digital money. [Transcript below] "Passwords have got to go. As we're moving to passkeys, I think there's always room for improvement on - even on them. If nothing else, focusing a little bit more on the user experience so that people will have a better understanding of what this means." Heather Flanagan, Principal at Spherical Cow Consulting and choreographer for Identity Flash Mob, comes from a position that the Internet is led by people, powered by words, and inspired by technology. She has been involved in leadership roles with some of the most technical, volunteer-driven organisations on the Internet, including IDPro as Principal Editor, the IETF, the IAB, and the IRTF as RFC Series Editor, ICANN as Technical Writer, and REFEDS as Coordinator, just to name a few. If there is work going on to develop new Internet standards, or discussions around the future of digital identity, she is interested in engaging in that work. Listen Episode 74, where Heather discusses Making Identity Easy for Everyone or connect with Heather on LinkedIn. “The thing that's broken in digital money at the moment, is identity, not the payment bit.” David G.W Birch is an author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services. Principal at 15Mb, his advisory company, he is Global Ambassador for the secure electronic transactions consultancy, Consult Hyperion, Fintech Ambassador for Digital Jersey and Non-Executive Chair at Digiseq Ltd. He is an internationally-recognised thought leader in digital identity and digital money. Ranked one of the top 100 fintech influencers for 2021, previously named one of the global top 15 favourite sources of business information by Wired magazine and one of the top ten most influential voices in banking by Financial Brand, he created one of the top 25 “must read” financial IT blogs and was found by PR Daily to be one of the top ten Twitter accounts followed by innovators (along with Bill Gates and Richard Branson). His latest book “The Currency Cold War—Cash and Cryptography, Hash Rates and Hegemony” (published in May 2020) “paints a fascinating and stimulating picture of the future of the world of digital payments and its possible impact on the wider global and economic orders” – Philip Middleton, OMFIF Digital Monetary Institute. His previous book “Before Babylon, Beyond Bitcoin: From money we understand to money that understands us” was published in June 2017 with a foreword by Andrew Haldane, Chief Economist at the Bank of England. The LSE Review of Books said the book should be “widely read by graduate students of finance, financial law and related topics as well as policy makers involved in financial regulation”.  The London Review of Books called his earlier book “Identity is the New Money” fresh, original, wide-ranging and “the best book on general issues around new forms of money”. More information is available at dgwbirch.com and you can follow him @dgwbirch on X. Listen to Episode 75 with David discussing Digital Currencies or connect with David on LinkedIn. We'll be continuing this conversation on X using #LTADI – join us @ubisecure! Go to @Ubisecure on YouTube to watch the video transcript for episode 100. Podcast transcript Oscar Santolalla: This is episode number 100 of Let's Talk About Digital Identity. And for this special occasion, we have invited back Heather Flanagan, and David Birch. Let's Talk About Digital Identity, the podcast connecting identity and business. I am your host, Oscar Santolalla.

How will Canada fully unlock AI's potential? By boosting productivity, combating fraud, and ensuring rights in a rapidly evolving landscape. To leverage generative AI, first we have got to figure out how to use it. In this episode of Future Forward, Sasha Krstic from Mastercard Canada interviews Sinead Bovell, futurist and Founder of WAYE, and David Birch, Director of Innovation at Consult Hyperion, to chart a path forward for Canada's AI future.Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://bit.ly/3s8neLrMore from this Series: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/future-forward-with-sasha-krstic/Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu Follow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca=====About TheFutureEconomy.ca=====TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian online media outlet and thought leadership platform that produces interviews, panels and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy.Our content emphasizes our interviewees' insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada's future economy.Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/ 

David Birch, PhD, at the Retina Foundation of the Southwest in Dallas, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his productive and impactful 40-plus-year career as a retinal disease researcher and clinical trial investigator. Dr. Birch also discusses the challenges and opportunities for advancing more therapies through trials and out to the people who need them.

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Dexter welcomes renowned Author, Advisor and commentator on digital finance, David Birch back to Australia."The metaverse is going to be built with an identity layer and a value layer, making it a safer and more secure place to do business." - David Birch David is on a tour down under and will be making appearances at Intersekt and a number of exclusive events (details below)Tune in for what is a bookmark episode of Fintech Chatter, an episode where we say goodbye to Fintech and hello to the new world of Open Finance!"Tokenization is going to be much bigger than Blockchain." - David BirchDavid shares new research along with Victoria Richardson on the Metaverse (or Metaverses). In this fascinating discussion David explains a template for the future of Fintech, a world where Digital ID, Digital Wallets and tokenisation enable the world to exchange value in a safe, secure, fair and efficient way.Thanks to PayEd https://payed.biz/ for bringing you this podcast. You can catch David Birch in person at the following events:17/8 Fintech Australia / ConnectID Pre-Intersekt Registration Link https://events.humanitix.com/pre-intersekt-2023-eventJoin Dexter! 20/8 Fintech Cruise [2-5pm], Newcastle Harbour NSW  Email info@payed.biz for more details22/8 Executive Workshop Au10Tix, Sydney Email info@payed.biz for more details30/8 Fintech Australia Intersekt Conference, Melbourne https://www.intersektfestival.com/registration/You can follow David's work - visit www.dgwbirch.comwriting David's Books/Magazines/Articlestwitter David BirchSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Apple: https://apple.co/3D7NsPtSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3IzSViQSubscribe and like on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3tBlRmEConnect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBpFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DexterCousins

Exploring the Possibilities of Wearables for Payments In this captivating conversation, I am joined by David Birch as we delve into the emerging world of wearables for payments. From discussing the technological evolution of the chips to the possibilities in everyday life, in entertainment, and the fashion industry. David Birch - website - https://dgwbirch.com/David G. W. Birch https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgwbirch/ is an author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services. He is an international keynote speaker and recognised thought leader in digital identity and digital money. Dr. Efi Pylarinou is the No.1 Global Woman Influencer in Finance & the Data conversation by Refinitiv, a Top Thought Leader by Onalytica, and a Top Digital Futurist, Linkedin and Twitter Voice, by Engatica. A seasoned Wall Street professional & a recognized technology thought leader on innovation topics. Founder of Efi Pylarinou Advisory servicing Big Tech, Financial Services and Fintech clients. She strongly believes in building bridges between the old and the new economy. She shares her passion of content creation with her 190,000+ followers on Linkedin and 18,000+ on Twitter.  Join her on the social platforms https://linktr.ee/Efiglobal

The global wearable device market is expected to reach $62.82 billion by 2025. Wearable technology holds potential to revolutionize the way people interact with their financial institution, healthcare provider, and corner retailer leveraging wearable devices from smart watches, to fitness trackers, to apparel. More than ever, wearable devices can create seamless payment experiences while also providing unequaled authentication around digital identity and unique branding opportunities. My guest on the Banking Transformed podcast is David Birch, international speaker, author and advisor to the financial services industry. We discuss how wearable technology can be a major differentiator for both payments and digital authentication in the future. This episode of Banking Transformed is sponsored by Microsoft: See how Microsoft can help to unlock new opportunities at speed through innovative business models, deliver differentiated customer experiences across channels, products and services, and redefine new ways of working. More at Microsoft.com/financialservices This episode of Banking Transformed is sponsored by FIS How do you find your feet on ground that's constantly shifting? You have to read The Global Innovation Report from our partners at FIS. From embedded finance and ESG to crypto, decentralized finance and the metaverse, FIS pinpoints the trends you need to watch – and explains how innovation can give you an advantage, in good times and bad. Discover how the latest innovations could affect your business. Explore the research today by visiting www.fisglobal.com/global-innovation-report FIS. Advancing the way the world pays banks and invests.

David Birch, Shawnee Mission Northwest High School boys basketball coach, joins the show. David talks recaps the Cougars 2022-23 season, his passion for coaching, his illustrious college playing career, and more.

Last Saturday the Underclass team headed down to Collie for the 2nd round of the 2023 Bunbury KTM South West Championship. As The Underclass was the proud sponsor of round 2, we thought it would be rude not to set the mics up and have a yarn with a couple of local legends before the gates dropped on Sunday morning. We managed to snag the no longer washed up, 5x State Champion, David Birch who is making his way back into racing and had a chat with him about his return as well as shared some cracker stories from the good old days. Also joining us on the podcast is Courtney who is the Race Coordinator for the South West Series. She opens up about what has gone on behind the scenes to get this amazing series up and running as well as gives her views on what needs to happen in the WA Motocross scene to makes things great once again. Thanks for tuning in legends, see you all in the next one! Make sure to check us out on our socials as well: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebeersandbikesshow Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebeersandbikesshow YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLrBN20co96VNFXBfR9Dow Cheers Legends!

The U.S. can be a tough and complex regulatory environment. Listen as Brett catches up with Peter Hazlehurst, Co-Founder and CEO, Synctera. Peter's background with Uber Money, consumer payments at Google and experience creating financial products for banks, fintechs, and large tech companies has helped create an end to end platform to enable fintech builders to create products with embedded banking and card issuance. Aside from the need for regulatory clarity, they cover KYC, global identity verification and portability (can Apple and Google help?) and some interesting specialized neobanks. Then, Brett King and his The Futurists co-host Robert Tercek, connect with payment tech expert David Birch, author of “Before Babylon, Beyond Bitcoin”, "The Currency Cold War", and "Identity is the New Money" about all things identity and digital assets...it all gets very interesting indeed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2Dy3RDuUzA

It's an epic episode as Breaking Banks kicks off its 10th year. This week we offer you a megamix and extended play as Jason Henrichs, Brett King and JP Nicols chat with 10 industry all-stars about what is next in financial services. Big predictions from big names! Henri Arslanian, David Birch, Leda Glyptis, Theo Lau, Liz Lumley, Jim Marous, Ron Shevlin, Paolo Sironi, Chris Skinner and Mary Wisniewski. Cheers to 2023!! https://youtu.be/A73dCMkoPYA

In this week's episode we talk to David Birch, the author of “Before Babylon, Beyond Bitcoin”, The Currency Cold War, and Identity is the New Money about all things identity, digital assets and the future of Crypto. Dave is one of the world's preeminent experts on payments tech globally as well. But when we get into how AIs will make payments and hold bank accounts, it gets very interesting indeed. Future of Payments and Identity with David Birch I'm Dave Birch. I'm an author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services (and a few other things besides). I hope I'm known as a decent writer, an excellent public speaker, a recognised international thought leader in digital identity and digital money, a valuable board-level advisor, a respected media commentator, a well-read blogger (I write one of the world's top 100 fintech blogs) and an inveterate tweeter. I've consulted to some of the world's biggest banks, financial services organisations, telecommunications providers, IT companies and others about the future of electronic transactions of all kinds. I am fortunate to have been invited to speak at events all around the world and on radio, TV and digital media with global coverage as you can see from this short video. Subscribe and listen to the Futurists Podcast where hosts Brett King and Robert Tercek interview the worlds foremost super-forecasters, thought leaders, technologists, entrepreneurs and futurists building the world of tomorrow. Together we will explore how our world will radically change as AI, bioscience, energy, food and agriculture, computing, the metaverse, the space industry, crypto, resource management, supply chain and climate will reshape our world over the next 100 years. Join us on The Futurists and we will see you in the future! Brett King is a world-renowned entrepreneur, futurist, speaker, international bestselling author, and media personality. China's President Xi Jinping cited his book Augmented: Life in the Smart Lane on the topic of Artificial Intelligence in his 2018 national address; the same book that was listed as a Top 10 non-fiction book in North America. In 2019 his book Bank 4.0 was awarded the Top Book by a Foreign Author in Russia for that year. Robert Tercek is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and educator focused on the process of dematerialization and innovation. In his professional capacity, Mr. Tercek is a seasoned business executive with deep expertise in digital media and internet services. He is a prolific creator of interactive programs and products. He has designed and launched successful consumer experiences on every digital platform, including digital television, game consoles, broadband Internet, and mobile networks. In 2021, Mr. Tercek was recognized as the Humanitarian of the Year by the Media Excellence Awards for his leadership in designing and launching COVID SMART™, an interactive training program designed to keep workers safe on the job during the pandemic. See more podcasts here.

In this week's episode we talk to Dave Birch, the author of "Before Babylon, Beyond Bitcoin", The Currency Cold War, and Identity is the New Money about all things identity, digital assets and the future of Crypto. Dave is one of the world's preeminent experts on payments tech globally as well. But when we get into how AIs will make payments and hold bank accounts, it gets very interesting indeed. I'm Dave Birch. I'm an author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services (and a few other things besides). I hope I'm known as a decent writer, an excellent public speaker, a recognised international thought leader in digital identity and digital money, a valuable board-level advisor, a respected media commentator, a well-read blogger (I write one of the world's top 100 fintech blogs) and an inveterate tweeter. I've consulted to some of the world's biggest banks, financial services organisations, telecommunications providers, IT companies and others about the future of electronic transactions of all kinds. I am fortunate to have been invited to speak at events all around the world and on radio, TV and digital media with global coverage as you can see from this short video. Subscribe and listen to the Futurists Podcast where hosts Brett King and Robert Tercek interview the worlds foremost super-forecasters, thought leaders, technologists, entrepreneurs and futurists building the world of tomorrow. Together we will explore how our world will radically change as AI, bioscience, energy, food and agriculture, computing, the metaverse, the space industry, crypto, resource management, supply chain and climate will reshape our world over the next 100 years. Join us on The Futurists and we will see you in the future! Brett King is a world-renowned entrepreneur, futurist, speaker, international bestselling author, and media personality. China's President Xi Jinping cited his book Augmented: Life in the Smart Lane on the topic of Artificial Intelligence in his 2018 national address; the same book that was listed as a Top 10 non-fiction book in North America. In 2019 his book Bank 4.0 was awarded the Top Book by a Foreign Author in Russia for that year. Robert Tercek is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and educator focused on the process of dematerialization and innovation. In his professional capacity, Mr. Tercek is a seasoned business executive with deep expertise in digital media and internet services. He is a prolific creator of interactive programs and products. He has designed and launched successful consumer experiences on every digital platform, including digital television, game consoles, broadband Internet, and mobile networks. In 2021, Mr. Tercek was recognized as the Humanitarian of the Year by the Media Excellence Awards for his leadership in designing and launching COVID SMART™, an interactive training program designed to keep workers safe on the job during the pandemic.

What is happening with Twitter and what can we expect? Bill Thompson give us his assessment while Angelica Mari discusses the how the new direction of the platform Pix payments two years on PIX payments have revolutionised how people in Brazil use money – especially the 40 million of the population who are unbanked. We discuss with Fintech expert David Birch why Pix has been so successful and where does it go from here. What's new in WhatsApp Angelica Mari brings us up to date with WhatsApp's latest plans for one of its biggest markets. It aims to bring "everything that matters to business and consumers" into its app. WhatsApp is central to people's lives in places like India and Brazil, and the company want to monetise that by taking people of browsers and allowing them to complete transactions from start to finish on the app. Could this signal the end of some apps e.g. food delivery apps? Can video games improve your memory? Parents often worry about the harmful impacts of video games on their children, whether it's staying indoors too much, or the impact of the online world on their mental health. But a large new study in America indicates that there may also be benefits associated with the gaming – although the work does pose many more questions than it answers. Our gaming reporter Chris Berrow has been finding out more. The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell with expert commentary from Angelica Mari. Image: Twitter logo displayed on a phone screen. Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Studio Manager: Bob Nettles Producer: Ania Lichtarowicz

In his 2017 book, “Before Babylon, Beyond Bitcoin”, David Birch predicted that we would all live in a world of multiple competing currencies.And communities, said Birch, would be one of the five main future issuers of money (along with four other “Cs”—central banks, commercial banks, cryptographic protocols like bitcoin, and companies).But community currencies have so far struggled to get off the ground. In the UK, attempts to launch a local version of the pound in Brixton, Bristol and elsewhere have failed.Bristol's subsequent idea to launch a new app called Bristol Pay, which would reward community initiatives, is stuck at the funding stage.But there are still plenty of attempts to build local money systems from the ground up. In the latest New Money Review podcast, California-based non-profit and social entrepreneur David Anderson talks about community currencies.Anderson is president and lead volunteer at Simbi, a California-based non-profit focused on community and individual development. Simbi provides a web-based community platform to help non-profit projects find and reward volunteers. It aims to promote community development, mutual aid among those in need and the development of individual skills.In the podcast, we discuss:Why local currencies are nothing to do with cryptoWhy community currencies need incentives to workSeparating incentives from speculationThe Simbi community currency modelCommunity development and non-profit modelsCan community money compete with state, bank and bigtech money?

Let's talk about digital identity with David Birch, Principal at 15 Mb and author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services. In episode 75 David Birch discusses digital currencies – the differences between digital currency and cryptocurrency, the role in which identity plays in digital currency and the importance on identity verification within digital currencies. [Transcript below] "Digital currency needs some form of digital identity, that might actually drive digital identity forward and help digital identity to develop into the mass market." David G.W Birch is an author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services. Principal at 15Mb, his advisory company, he is Global Ambassador for the secure electronic transactions consultancy, Consult Hyperion, Fintech Ambassador for Digital Jersey and Non-Executive Chair at Digiseq Ltd. He is an internationally-recognised thought leader in digital identity and digital money. Ranked one of the top 100 fintech influencers for 2021, previously named one of the global top 15 favourite sources of business information by Wired magazine and one of the top ten most influential voices in banking by Financial Brand, he created one of the top 25 “must read” financial IT blogs and was found by PR Daily to be one of the top ten Twitter accounts followed by innovators (along with Bill Gates and Richard Branson). His latest book “The Currency Cold War—Cash and Cryptography, Hash Rates and Hegemony” (published in May 2020) “paints a fascinating and stimulating picture of the future of the world of digital payments and its possible impact on the wider global and economic orders” – Philip Middleton, OMFIF Digital Monetary Institute. His previous book “Before Babylon, Beyond Bitcoin: From money we understand to money that understands us” was published in June 2017 with a foreword by Andrew Haldane, Chief Economist at the Bank of England. The LSE Review of Books said the book should be “widely read by graduate students of finance, financial law and related topics as well as policy makers involved in financial regulation”.  The London Review of Books called his earlier book “Identity is the New Money'' fresh, original, wide-ranging and “the best book on general issues around new forms of money”. More information is available at www.dgwbirch.com and you can follow him @dgwbirch on Twitter. Connect with David on LinkedIn. We'll be continuing this conversation on Twitter using #LTADI – join us @ubisecure!     Podcast transcript Let's Talk About Digital Identity, the podcast connecting identity and business. I am your host, Oscar Santolalla. Oscar Santolalla: Hello and welcome to a new episode of Let's Talk About Digital Identity. Today, we'll talk about digital money, especially a type of digital money that I see that not many people are discussing today. Except, of course, our special guest who is David G. W. Birch. He is an author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services, Principal at 15 Mb, his advisory company. He is Global Ambassador for the secure electronic transaction's consultancy, Consult Hyperion. He is Fintech Ambassador for Digital Jersey and Non-Executive Chair at DIGISEQ Limited. He is an internationally recognised thought leader in digital identity and digital money. Also, author of several books including his latest book, The Currency Cold War: Cash and Cryptography, Hash Rates, and Hegemony. Hello, David. David Birch: Hello, Oscar. Thank you so much for inviting me. Oscar: It's a real pleasure talking with you and super interesting topic we're going to discuss today about digital money. So yeah, let's start a conversation. Let's talk about digital identity. I would like to hear first, a bit about yourself and your journey to the world of identity. David: Oh, sure. OK. Well, my background originally was in secure communications, and originally for military and government purposes. And then, of course,

Today, Brett King and David Birch connect with two executives from FIS about bank board-level conversations they are having. Listen as Himal Makwana, SVP Head of Product Strategy & New Initiatives and Fiaz Sindhu, VP Mid-tier and Community Banks cover discussions andstrategies for banks to be competitive in the crypto space, how bank clients are engaging with crypto today, and how banks can be moreinvolved in the sweeping changes that crypto and blockchain are having on tradfi. Then Amber Buker speaks with Parker Graham, CEO of Finotta, a fintech helping banks personalize their mobile experiences with financial journeys that take the friction out of cross selling. Parker's background as former tackle with the Baltimore Ravens and then aprivate banker provides a colorful backdrop to his founder story. Parker formed Finotta after a sharp pivot from wealth tech, reemergingjust months later with a key customer and new funding. https://youtu.be/jHOPz7iKXa0

Louise Greenwood (Director of Education) talks to Dr Andy Purbrick (CEO and GP) and David Birch. Andy was coached by David and they discuss how and why  Andy decided that coaching was a good idea for him and how he benefitted from it. David Birch is an independent executive coach and supervisor accredited by Ashridge business school.

In this episode David Birch, Principal at 15Mb and author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services joins us to to talk about what it really means to “Know your customer.” Download today's show to explore one of the biggest questions in AML: Are high barriers to entry when it comes to accessing financial services really effective in preventing and detecting financial crime?

According to conflict resolution expert Guy Burgess, the inability to resolve conflict is the greatest threat to humanity. Conflict is the root of interpersonal disharmony, political polarization, us vs. them mentalities, violence, and all-out war. Our future relies on a workable solution. Yet the current tools we have don't adequately scale to the ever-growing complexity and interconnection of the world. Three decades ago Guy was introduced to systems theory by a nuclear physicist at a multidisciplinary conference he hosted on conflict resolution. Seeing conflict as a complex adaptive system moves away from the prominent worldview of mechanical thinking, aligning with the systems of nature, the ecological as opposed to the engineered. This holistic view is a radical shift. Viewing society as a complex system attempts to answer the question of how we can get along, and create a more peaceful world, despite having many differences in belief, ideology, wants, and needs. It works on principles and rules, not fixed on identifying problems and finding specific solutions. It understands conflict as ever-evolving, dynamic, and often unpredictable. Our conversation applies complex thinking to many societal issues. Guy explains the difference between a complicated and complex system, and how conflict is viewed through these perspectives. Guy explains the need for “massive-parallel peace building,” across many disciplines, using big picture thinking to bring together our collective skills and insights. He also explains the underlying psychology behind conflict, on an individual and societal level, and how vulnerabilities are exploited. We discuss the pandemic through this lens. Why do the media present oversimplified models of the world? Why do governments use “divide and conquer” techniques to stoke polarization, such as vaccinated vs unvaccinated? What are the hazards of not having access to free-flowing information, and the damage of censorship? We turn our attention to the future of society. That includes the necessity of moving towards a “power-with” and not “power-over” approach, finding the sweet spot of solidarity and innovators who find novel solutions, and why complex thinking moves us into the quantum era. By the end, we consider how this all factors into a wider collective awakening, and the evolution of consciousness across humanity as a whole. This is a useful and practical approach to what can often seem like an intangible, and impossible goal. Guy acknowledges that there has been no “golden age” of harmony or resolution, and the work on this will continue for decades to come. But, for someone who has dedicated his life to moving beyond the intractable, Guy makes global peace feel more attainable. God knows, we need it. Resources: Website: Beyond Intractability The Best of Both Worldviews: Can Systems Theory Unite Spirituality and Science? Title music: Monday Morning Wake Up Call by David Birch

This week on Breaking Banks host Brett King interviews the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London, Vincent Keaveny. With his mission to invest in a better tomorrow, the head of London Corporation discusses his role in supporting Fintech in the U.K., driving investment, ESG (with his personal emphasis on the S), COP26/27, and his special role in the service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. It's an engaging piece from across the pond. Thereafter JP Nicols and Brett speak with author, advisor, and regular commentator on digital financial services David Birch about the modern face of fraud. With Razzlekahn con, a $500 Walmart gift card helped unravel a $4.5 billion crypto money laundering scheme that challenged investigators for years. The face of fraud now has many visages and the devil truly is in the details. Enjoy the episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1A1Rvsd49A

Ancient Greek philosopher Plato's Theory of Forms captures the idea that, beyond the physical reality of the senses, there resides a non-physical World of Ideas. Within this world there are pure forms, or essences, that are perfect in nature. There are many types of form, from phenomena, objects (such as trees), to concepts and abstract ideas, including virtues. Plato considered that the role of a Philosopher King or Queen was to integrate these perfect ideas into the physical world. For example, the pure essence of wisdom resides in the World of Ideas, and a wise person is able to integrate this perfect form, increasingly so, by conscious direction. In his dialogue, Memo, Plato explains how we inherently respond to the discovery of knowledge of this dimension, in a recollection process. That's because the deepest essence of our being — the soul — resided in the World of Ideas before being manifest into the physical reality. For Plato, the World of Ideas is the true reality. The physical reality we perceive is just a shadow of this reality. Plato uses the Allegory of the Cave, in which prisons, chained and stationary, mistake shadow's projected on the cave's as reality, when it is only a tiny fragment of reality. Bethany Butzer returns to the podcast to explore this theory, its relevance to modern thinking, and its practical benefits. Our discussion looks at Carl Jung's theory of Archetypes, psychic patterns that were inspired by Plato's work, synchronicity, the relationship between mind and matter, and the quantum potentials of order from chaos. Are humans the bridge between the imaginal, and the manifest? What is our special relationship to integrating these essential forms? What is the role of metaphor and myth in the unfolding of reality and the subjective experience? And is sacred geometry and patterns that repeat to scale, from the atomic to the cosmic, evidence of an underlying, fundamental reality, in the way Plato suggested? Resources: BethanyButzer.com. Bethany's Instagram. MTE Podcast: Synchronicity And The Nature of Reality. Title music: Monday Morning Wake Up Call by David Birch

Xmas 2021 special: looking back to leap forward… The things that caught our fintech eye in 2021 and more importantly: 2022: “living in the metaverse” with David Birch, “neo and challenger banks being challenged” with Chris Skinner and “the five trends that will ignite insurtech” with Roger Peverelli. Don Ginsel from Holland Fintech listens, observes and comments.

My friend and mentor Nick Kettles joins me to discuss the stages of the spiritual journey. I've worked closely with Nick for a few years now. Nick is an incredible guide and teacher, who draws upon his wealth of experience and knowledge across multiple fields of development — from Advaita Vedanta, coaching, breathwork, and Jungian psychology. Having worked with 1000s to support their awakening and integration, Nick noticed a trend in the different stages that appear to be consistent. What I find most valuable about our talk is that it offers guidance for those who are, in a sense, spiritual rebels. Without choosing any set discipline of philosophy, the amount of choice can feel overwhelming. Here, we share a map that will help find direction and guidance on the path of personal growth. The stages are: Window Shopping: an early stage of exploring portals to new realities and different types of energy. Narrowing of the Path: the choice to focus on one practice in order to make progress. There may be a separation from other life experiences in order to cultivate a deeper connection. Disenchantment: when life circumstances start to get in the way, and the initial inspiration to practice can lead to a sense of disillusionment with the practice itself. However, this is a great opportunity for the reality within to flourish. Integration: this is the point of “non-doing” where life operates through you, and the practice itself becomes more spontaneous, as you become more grounded and connected. No Discernable Practice: this is the stage where life itself is the practice. Links: Thresholds of the Soul Coaching – https://thresholdsofthesoul.com Title music: Monday Morning Wake Up Call by David Birch

I'm joined by Steve Taylor to discuss the micro and macro qualities of awakening, and what Steve calls the panspirits worldview. Steve is a senior lecturer in psychology at Leeds Beckett University, and the author of several best-selling books on psychology and spirituality. These include Back to Sanity, The Leap, Spiritual Science, and his new book, Extraordinary Awakenings: When Trauma Leads to Transformation. Eckhart Tolle has described his work as ‘an important contribution to the shift in consciousness which is happening on our planet at present.' It's clear to why — the world desperately needs a different approach to nature, the self, and spirituality, in a way grounded in science. I found Steve's work early on in my awakening process and was inspired and relieved by the discoveries in science and psychology that support awakening. I've wanted to talk with him for years, and I was delighted to get the opportunity. The discussion covers the signs of awakening, including guidance for those on the path, as well as the research and discoveries of science that support these non-ordinary states, from NDEs to psi and beyond. Key talking points: What is transpersonal psychology? Steve explains his personal journey of awakening and how he thought he was crazy before discovering this new field of psychology. The definition of an awakening experience and the transcendence of separation. Connection as a fundamental reality. How trauma can lead to the dissolution of ego and transformation into a "higher self". Why the material worldview is a belief system based on unfounded assumptions. How this worldview impacts the environment and cultural nihilism. How scientism leads to cognitive bias and dismissal of evidence of findings outside of that worldview. The link between consciousness, quantum physics, and spirituality. How connection can help shift depression. Reassurance that spiritual experiences are not pathological, but normal. A few thoughts on the evolution of consciousness and how its manifesting in the world today. Links: Website: https://www.stevenmtaylor.com/ Extraordinary Awakenings (book): https://www.stevenmtaylor.com/books/extraordinary-awakenings/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevetaylorauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevetaylorauthor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SMTaylorauthor Title music: Monday Morning Wake Up Call by David Birch

Dr. Leanne Whitney joins the show to explain the nuances of Jungian depth psychology and Patanjali's yoga sutras. How do these two systems of the psyche fit together? Where are their similarities and their differences? Is there a way of synthesising the wisdom of both, to create a union of West and East? Leanne is an independent scholar in the fields of depth psychology and consciousness studies. She works as a transformational coach, yoga teacher, and documentary filmmaker, and for over twenty-five years has researched the mind body connection and their interrelation with pure consciousness. Leanne is well positioned to provide an expert view, as she specializes in the intersection of Western psychology and Eastern wisdom. She is the author of numerous published papers, as well the book, Consciousness in Jung and Patanjali, which is an eloquent and ambitious comparison of both approaches. Highlights of this rich and heartfelt discussion include: The relationship between yoga's pure consciousness and Jung's theory of the conscious (ego) and unconscious. Why Jung's view on healing and wholeness was never fully complete due to his perception of consciousness. How Patanjali separates knowledge from reality, whilst Jung remained grappling with contents of the psyche. The respective approaches to God: all there is vs. what humans make conscious. The different orientations of awareness, and the ability to objectively witness contents of mind. Synchronicity as a bridge between the two bodies of work. Getting to the root of suffering and detecting patterns. The ego in yoga and Jungian philosophy. How shadow work fits in both systems. The material, scientific paradigm of the west, and the need to find a system that uses the best of both. Standout quotes: “You'll never get to the bottom of the collective unconscious, because for Jung, it's all phenomenological. Whether you look with a microscope or telescope, depending on the lens, the phenomena is going to get smaller or bigger, then you have to grapple with how to place yourself.” “For Jung, people are making God conscious, and that's an enormous task, we're bringing light into the darkness. He left us with an enormous task. For Patanjali, that is too egoic. Jung's consciousness only relates to ego, that human beings have consciousness. Patanjali would say the whole thing is conscious, all the world is conscious.” “The symbols aren't just in the mythologies, but the very thing we're living in front of our eyes. The thing thats happening in the body and in front of our eyes is 100% in sync with the thought forms and the binds that are also in the psyche.” “For Jung, consciousness relates to an ego. I feel that's one of the fundamental errors or points of concern for Jungian depth psychology. In the end, Jung's idea of consciousness is very conceptual and linguistic. For Patanjali, consciousness is everything, yes it's conceptual, but it's not conceptual, it's linguistic and non-linguistic, because it's everything.” Links: Leanne's website: https://leannewhitney.com/ Leanne's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drleannewhitney Consciousness in Patanjali and Jung: https://www.routledge.com/Consciousness-in-Jung-and-Patanjali/Whitney/p/book/9780367198725 Title music: Monday Morning Wake Up Call by David Birch

David Birch is an author, advisor, commentator on digital financial services and is regarded by many (including everyone at PaymentWorks!) as a top money expert. But the area where he may have the most mastery is identity, a topic he believes isn't quite as complicated as some choose to believe.

Today I talked to David Birch about his new book Pandora's Book: 401 Philosophical Questions to Help You Lose Your Mind (with Answers) (Iff Books, 2021). We were joined by Fred Matser, author of Beyond Us: A Humanitarian's Perspective on Our Values, Beliefs and Way of Life (Iff Books, 2021) “Is perfume art?” That might not be the kind of philosophical inquiry you expect! Just a sign of how innovative David Birch's book is as he explores both the usual seminal questions that philosophers have pondered through the ages, as well as questions his students would enjoy. As a result, this episode spans a range of topics from “Are you a stranger to yourself?” to “Is it possible to have dignified sex?” David's rich answers propel the conversation here, but no more so than does Fred Matser's own deliberations. Fred's mission – to restore a sense of curiosity that doesn't settle for living a life that privileges the intellect over how we experience the world through our senses and feelings. A fun, final question: “Which of these would you most like to excel in: strength, intelligence, kindness or beauty?” You have to listen to the episode to learn which option David and Fred, in turn, chose—plus the option favored by your host, when everyone laid-their-cards-on-the-table. David Birch teaches philosophy and religious studies at Highgate School in London and also works with the Philosophy Foundation. Fred Matser is the founder and chairman of the Fred Foundation and a leading Dutch humanitarian. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of eight books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. (https://www.sensorylogic.com). To check out his related “Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight” blog, visit https://emotionswizard.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/spiritual-practice-and-mindfulness

Today I talked to David Birch about his new book Pandora's Book: 401 Philosophical Questions to Help You Lose Your Mind (with Answers) (Iff Books, 2021). We were joined by Fred Matser, author of Beyond Us: A Humanitarian's Perspective on Our Values, Beliefs and Way of Life (Iff Books, 2021) “Is perfume art?” That might not be the kind of philosophical inquiry you expect! Just a sign of how innovative David Birch's book is as he explores both the usual seminal questions that philosophers have pondered through the ages, as well as questions his students would enjoy. As a result, this episode spans a range of topics from “Are you a stranger to yourself?” to “Is it possible to have dignified sex?” David's rich answers propel the conversation here, but no more so than does Fred Matser's own deliberations. Fred's mission – to restore a sense of curiosity that doesn't settle for living a life that privileges the intellect over how we experience the world through our senses and feelings. A fun, final question: “Which of these would you most like to excel in: strength, intelligence, kindness or beauty?” You have to listen to the episode to learn which option David and Fred, in turn, chose—plus the option favored by your host, when everyone laid-their-cards-on-the-table. David Birch teaches philosophy and religious studies at Highgate School in London and also works with the Philosophy Foundation. Fred Matser is the founder and chairman of the Fred Foundation and a leading Dutch humanitarian. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of eight books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. (https://www.sensorylogic.com). To check out his related “Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight” blog, visit https://emotionswizard.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today I talked to David Birch about his new book Pandora's Book: 401 Philosophical Questions to Help You Lose Your Mind (with Answers) (Iff Books, 2021). We were joined by Fred Matser, author of Beyond Us: A Humanitarian's Perspective on Our Values, Beliefs and Way of Life (Iff Books, 2021) “Is perfume art?” That might not be the kind of philosophical inquiry you expect! Just a sign of how innovative David Birch's book is as he explores both the usual seminal questions that philosophers have pondered through the ages, as well as questions his students would enjoy. As a result, this episode spans a range of topics from “Are you a stranger to yourself?” to “Is it possible to have dignified sex?” David's rich answers propel the conversation here, but no more so than does Fred Matser's own deliberations. Fred's mission – to restore a sense of curiosity that doesn't settle for living a life that privileges the intellect over how we experience the world through our senses and feelings. A fun, final question: “Which of these would you most like to excel in: strength, intelligence, kindness or beauty?” You have to listen to the episode to learn which option David and Fred, in turn, chose—plus the option favored by your host, when everyone laid-their-cards-on-the-table. David Birch teaches philosophy and religious studies at Highgate School in London and also works with the Philosophy Foundation. Fred Matser is the founder and chairman of the Fred Foundation and a leading Dutch humanitarian. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of eight books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. (https://www.sensorylogic.com). To check out his related “Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight” blog, visit https://emotionswizard.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Today I talked to David Birch about his new book Pandora's Book: 401 Philosophical Questions to Help You Lose Your Mind (with Answers) (Iff Books, 2021). We were joined by Fred Matser, author of Beyond Us: A Humanitarian's Perspective on Our Values, Beliefs and Way of Life (Iff Books, 2021) “Is perfume art?” That might not be the kind of philosophical inquiry you expect! Just a sign of how innovative David Birch's book is as he explores both the usual seminal questions that philosophers have pondered through the ages, as well as questions his students would enjoy. As a result, this episode spans a range of topics from “Are you a stranger to yourself?” to “Is it possible to have dignified sex?” David's rich answers propel the conversation here, but no more so than does Fred Matser's own deliberations. Fred's mission – to restore a sense of curiosity that doesn't settle for living a life that privileges the intellect over how we experience the world through our senses and feelings. A fun, final question: “Which of these would you most like to excel in: strength, intelligence, kindness or beauty?” You have to listen to the episode to learn which option David and Fred, in turn, chose—plus the option favored by your host, when everyone laid-their-cards-on-the-table. David Birch teaches philosophy and religious studies at Highgate School in London and also works with the Philosophy Foundation. Fred Matser is the founder and chairman of the Fred Foundation and a leading Dutch humanitarian. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of eight books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. (https://www.sensorylogic.com). To check out his related “Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight” blog, visit https://emotionswizard.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Today I talked to David Birch about his new book Pandora's Book: 401 Philosophical Questions to Help You Lose Your Mind (with Answers) (Iff Books, 2021). We were joined by Fred Matser, author of Beyond Us: A Humanitarian's Perspective on Our Values, Beliefs and Way of Life (Iff Books, 2021) “Is perfume art?” That might not be the kind of philosophical inquiry you expect! Just a sign of how innovative David Birch's book is as he explores both the usual seminal questions that philosophers have pondered through the ages, as well as questions his students would enjoy. As a result, this episode spans a range of topics from “Are you a stranger to yourself?” to “Is it possible to have dignified sex?” David's rich answers propel the conversation here, but no more so than does Fred Matser's own deliberations. Fred's mission – to restore a sense of curiosity that doesn't settle for living a life that privileges the intellect over how we experience the world through our senses and feelings. A fun, final question: “Which of these would you most like to excel in: strength, intelligence, kindness or beauty?” You have to listen to the episode to learn which option David and Fred, in turn, chose—plus the option favored by your host, when everyone laid-their-cards-on-the-table. David Birch teaches philosophy and religious studies at Highgate School in London and also works with the Philosophy Foundation. Fred Matser is the founder and chairman of the Fred Foundation and a leading Dutch humanitarian. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of eight books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. (https://www.sensorylogic.com). To check out his related “Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight” blog, visit https://emotionswizard.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/dan-hills-eq-spotlight

Season 4 finale! S4 E10: How to protect yourself spiritually in the industry, without shutting yourself away. This is an honest panel discussion sharing how 4 performers deal with being a believer in the professional arts industry. Recorded as part of Springs Dance Company's NOURISH event with host Lara Bianca Pilcher and industry guests Cat Lane, David Birch & Claire Grant, from London UK. - Resources below (mentioned in the recording). - About Artist's House International  Lara Bianca Pilcher, the host of the Artist's House International Podcast (AHI), is an experienced host and international speaker in the Faith and Art sphere. Her career in the arts industry spans over 20 years. Artist's House International is a not-for-profit that uses the tool of creativity to help transform lives, form a global community, and capture the global voice of believer artists. AHI founders, Andrew and Lara Pilcher have been married for 15 years and have two awesome kids. - -We invite you to subscribe to this Podcast and share it with others! -We invite you to support this Podcast financially by visiting us on Patreon -To find out more about AHI visit: www.artistshouseinternational.com - Further resources - Job 16:19-21 Even now my witness is in heaven; my advocate is on high. My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God; on behalf of a man he pleads with God as one pleads for a friend. - 2 Corinthians 1:10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. - Psalm 3:3 But You, O LORD, are a shield about me. My glory and the One who lifts my head. - Psalm 103:2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits– who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases. - 1 John 4:4 Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. - Psalm 119:105 Your Word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. - Psalm 89:11 The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours; The world and all it contains, You have founded them. - James 4:7 Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. - Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer. My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. - Psalm 91:4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his, you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. - Lara: https://linktr.ee/larabiancapilcher - ALL LINKS: LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/artistshouseinternational - Website: https://www.artistshouseinternational.com/ - Episode GIFT: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-sim8u-fb471f - AHI Andrew & Lara Pilcher: Armour of God - Ephesians 6:10-18 - Psalm 139 and Psalm 140 also are wonderful for protection/crying out - See you in Season 5!  

Terrie Smith, CEO, & David Birch, Chairman, DIGISEQThe global wearable devices market is primed to reach $62.82 billion by 2025. UK-based DIGISEQ has announced a breakthrough in payment wearable technology giving consumers the functionality to turn any object of choice into a payment device via a mobile APP. The new solution, Rapid Contactless Personalisation, works with both Android and iOS, delivering Mastercard payment data, via secure tokenisation. The pandemic has accelerated the pace of adoption of IoT technology and contactless applications are forecast to extend to more than 41 billion devices by 2027. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to DIGISEQ Chairman David Birch and the company's CEO Terrie Smith.

Welcome to this very special anniversary episode of Breaking Banks. Don’t miss our 8th anniversary extravaganza to hear friends of the show discuss the greatest moments in Breaking Banks history. A few of the most incredible minds in the industry like Richard Turrin, Jo Ann Barefoot, David Birch, Ron Shevlin, Chloe James, Paul Ark and Jim Marous explore the past, the present and the future of banking and fintech.

In this enthralling episode I'm joined by Bethany Butzer, PhD, to discuss her upcoming paper in the Journal of Consciousness Studies: Does Synchronicity Point Us Toward The Fundamental Nature of Consciousness? Our discussion is as personal as it is scientific, and Bethany's knowledge and wisdom is matched by her enthusiasm and heart. The more I understand synchronicity, the more I see it as a communication between mind and matter. I could write a thousand words on this, but the universe decided to speak on my behalf. Immediately following the talk I received an astounding synchronicity linked to Michelangelo's painting of Adam and God, which we discuss in the show. I don't wish to share spoilers, so I encourage you to tune in to find out. Then re-visit this page to see the screenshot in question. The video, which you can watch here, was published on the BBC website the same day as our discussion and contains information which is relevant to our talk. I was blown away and needed to walk around the block to ground myself! Later in the day, I saw another article linked to the show's discussion: Can physics prove if God exists? This was also published on March 2nd. As you'll hear in the show, "re-search" and synchronicity around matching dates is relevant. This is pure evidence of synchronicity's life-affirming potential. Aside from the universe's approval of the show (can you get a better endorsement?) we discuss: The difference between confirmation bias and synchronicity. Adaptive vs. maladaptive pattern detection. How synchronicity provides "breadcrumbs" to follow your path. The link between synchronicity and mystical experiences, such as oneness and transcendence. How contemplative practices such as meditation and yoga invoke synchronicity. What synchronicity teaches about fundamental nature of consciousness. The spiritual vs. the scientific approach to wisdom and knowledge. The re-enchantment of matter and reverence for the Earthly. How synchronicity boosts well-being, meaning, and general happiness. The link with Jung's unus mundus, collective unconscious and archetypes. The nature of knowledge, re-search, and how the inner "Daimon" uses synchronicity. Resources: For more on Bethany's work, visit her website or follow her on Instagram or Facebook. Watch Bethany's popular TED Talk, Stop Trying So Hard. Achieve More By Doing Less. Bethany's book, The Antidepressant Antidote: Five Steps to Get Off Antidepressants Safely & Effectively, is available on Amazon. Bethany is also a lecturer for the Alef Trust MSc program in Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology. Title music: Monday Morning Wake Up Call by David Birch

In this episode, Dave and Dharm chat to the legendary David Birch, who helps to demystify the topic of digital identity. David does an incredible job of taking this complex subject and making it understandable.

This episode delves deep into the truths, challenges and blessings of being a Christian in the arts industry as well as a professional artist within the church and mission space. Welcome to the start of Season 4! This is a special episode called Artist In The Industry, a Panel discussion with professional creatives: D7, David Birch & Host Lara Bianca Pilcher.  - If you are a trained artist and need encouragement to find your place in the industry, church or mission field, this episode is for you. Enjoy our chat about Christians in a Commercial World. - This episode was recorded live at Nourish an event run by Springs Dance Company in London.  - About AHI - Lara Bianca Pilcher, the host of the Artist's House International Podcast (AHI), is a seasoned host and international speaker in the Faith and Art sphere. Her career in the arts industry spans over 20 years. Artist's House International is a not for profit that uses the tool of creativity to help transform lives, form a global community and capture the global voice of believer artists. AHI founders, Andrew and Lara Pilcher have been married for 15 years and have two awesome kids. -We invite you to subscribe to this Podcast and share it with others! -We invite you to support this Podcast financially by visiting us on Patreon -To find out more about AHI visit: www.artistshouseinternational.com -Instagram: @artistshouseinternational -Twitter: @artistshouseint -Facebook: @artistshouseinternational    

GPI stands for global payments initiative. Think: the Amazon parcel tracking equivalent in the international payments space. Is SWIFT gpi about to go the way of the dinosaur? That’s what we’re here today to debate. In this episode of Payments Innovation, host Richard Arundel, Co-founder & Chief Evangelist at Currencycloud catches up with David Birch, author and FinTech thought leader, and Piers Marais, Product Director at Currencycloud. Richard, Dave, and Piers discuss... The 4 benefits SWIFT gpi affords to end users Why SWIFT gpi might actually be the Cutty Sark How FinTech will look in the near future Check out these resources we mentioned in the show: White paper referenced at [2:44] Dave’s book is The Currency Cold War Subscribe to FinTech Today here, and find Dave at www.chyp.com and Piers at www.currencycloud.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of Payments Innovation, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or here and don’t forget to check out our YouTube! Until next time!

Rita Liu is a seasoned fintech executive who started her career at American Express, then spent nearly a decade at Alipay building its international business. During her time there, she formed partnerships across Russia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Canada. She joined Mode Bank as chief commercial officer in London in March 2020.In this conversation, Rita and NüVoices board member Chenni Xu talk about the “war stories” of the beginnings of Chinese fintech, the future of fintech, and money and gender representation in the industry.Disclaimer: Views represented are the personal views of the host and interviewee.Recommendations:Rita: The Currency Cold War: Cash and Cryptography, Hash Rates and Hegemony, by David Birch, and The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking, by Saifedean Ammous.Chenni: The works of Shirley Hazzard.

(This talk is from an event hosted at osmos, Berlin, on 22 January 2020. The same topic which I presented at SAND 2019.) The signs are there. They've been there for thousands of years. In this talk I'll take you through a personal journey of my "Hero's Return" from the darkness of depression and psychosis, to a world of magic and mysticism. As above, so below; as the Hermetics proposed, I'll argue why this individual awakening process is being mirrored on the global scale. I'll illustrate how the process of alchemising existential despair, or spiritual awakening, is unfolding across the world. From the Mayans, to Carl Jung, Vedanta, Astrology, predictions from some of the world's greatest thinkers are leading us to what Teilhard de Chardin referred to as the Omega Point, the divine harmony of the metaphysical and the material, and how quantum physics is catalysing our global understanding on our non-dual nature. In the early 1900s, sociologist Max Weber bemoaned the age of disenchantment, the de-magic-ation of our world and the mysterious within and without. We killed God, according to Nietzsche, but thanks to advances in science and the crumbling of institutionalised religion, and increase is esoteric practice, we're on the cusp of an unfathomable shift in consciousness. The sacred union of spirit and the physical is happening. Our relationship with the world, with ourselves, and with each other, will be enriched beyond comprehension. It's written in the stars. Welcome to the return of magic. Welcome to the age of Re-Enchantment. Title music: Monday Morning Wake Up Call by David Birch

In this episode, you will hear host Lara Bianca Pilcher, chat to David Birch, a West End Performer and Co-Founder of West End Has Faith in London.  - David started performing from a young age and trained at Bodywork in Cambridge. God has blessed him with the joy of working in the industry for over 15 years, performing in West End shows such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Singing in the Rain, Groundhog Day, Matilda, Half a Sixpence, Mary Poppins, 42nd Street as well as many others. He enjoys performing very much but loves sharing his faith in Jesus even more. Alongside Katy Treharne, David Co-founded West End Has Faith and has a heart to reach the arts industry. - -Lara Bianca Pilcher, the host of the Artist's House International Podcast (AHI) is a seasoned host and international speaker in the Faith and Art sphere. Her career in the arts industry spans over 20 years. Artist's House International is a not for profit that uses the tool of creativity to help transform lives, form global community and mentor a generation in how to better their creative careers and be encouraged in their faith as believer artist's. AHI founders, Andrew and Lara Pilcher have been married for 14 years and have two awesome kids, Raphael and Chaya!  -We invite you to subscribe to our Podcast and share it with others! -We invite you to support this Podcast financially by visiting us on Patreon -To find out more about AHI visit: www.artistshouseinternational.com -Instagram: @artistshouseinternational -Twitter: @artistshouseint -Facebook: @artistshouseinternational

I'm joined by David Lorimer, the chair of the Galileo Commission and Programme Director of the Scientific and Medical Network. The topic of our discussion is the science of spirituality. Or the spirituality of science. Depends how you look at it. "Science is full of metaphors of becoming and interconnectedness. If we could catch ourselves up as a culture with this view and make it primary, we would realise we’re all embedded in the same life, the same consciousness, and the same system.” This is an encyclopedic journey that will nourish your intellectual curiosity. I recommend grabbing your notebook and pen as you listen. David's a fountain of knowledge and there's so much to explore from this hour-long conversation. If you're anything like me, your reading list will triple in size. Science isn't one-size-fits-all. I found myself with a clearer understanding of the many fields of science, the different approaches to experimentation. Science isn't a flawless, unbiased, objective machine. David explains the historical, cultural, political and economic forces that shape the mainstream narrative around the nature of reality through the scientific lens. Science has lost its openness to new discoveries, but this isn't a modern phenomenon. On 25 August 1609 Galileo made the worldview-shifting discovery that the Earth isn’t the centre of the universe. It rotates around the Sun. The Roman Catholic Inquisition deemed Galileo’s belief in this discovery as heresy and warned him accordingly. In 1633 he was placed under permanent house arrest after publishing his paper Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems. A number of leading astrologers, philosophers and scientists opposed Galileo’s discovery. They refused to look through the telescope. In a letter to German philosopher Johanne Kepler in 1610, Galileo bemoaned his peers: “Truly, just as the asp stops its ears, so do these philosophers shut their eyes to the light of truth.” This is the crux of the Galileo Commission. We're at a time where many refuse to look through the telescope and see the light of truth — there's more to life than the material, physical world. Consciousness isn't a miracle of the brain, but the universal, primary source of life. Why does the mainstream scientific view matter? This assumption trickles down into all fields — including psychology and biology — and directly shapes what I refer to as the Disenchanted Worldview (as discussed in Mindsets for Mindfulness). I'm passionate about science and spirituality finding common ground. On an individual scale, it can completely transform the way you understand life, transforming apathy and nihilism to purpose and connection. Considering the current crises we face, a more expansive science is necessary for humanity's survival. Follow-up material Watch David's SAND2019 talk: Who's Not Looking Through The Telescope Now? Download the Galileo Commission Report for a comprehensive overview of their mission. David has a wealth of books. These include The Spirit of Science, Thinking Beyond The Brain, A New Renaissance, Science Consciousness and Ultimate Reality, and Resonant Mind. Available at all good retailers. Just in case you want even more to read, I recommend The Science Delusion by Rupert Sheldrake. It's always a good time for self-promotion. Here's an article I wrote that is vaguely related: The Ego Erodes When Enchanted By The Stars. Title music: Monday Morning Wake Up Call by David Birch

In this new episode of Fintech Cappuccino Conny and Brian are joined by David Birch. Dave barely needs an introduction in the fintech scene. His curiosity, insights, expertise, wit and pen have earned him a seat at many board room tables as an advisor, visionary, antagonist or sparring partner. Over the last few years Dave continuously hit the road, keynoting at many events. His content and moderation style took care of packed out conference rooms and continuous dialogue around virtual currencies, digital identity, payments and commerce. Always relating tech to history and everyday life, he makes the complex accessible for all. Something that also flows through his many books: Identity is the new money, Before Babylon and Beyond Bitcoin and his latest: The Currency Cold War : Cash and Cryptography about Hash Rates and Hegemony.

CRAZYWISE director Phil Borges returns to the show for a fascinating discussion based around Phil's knowledge of shamanic wisdom for healing and transformation. We discuss the nature of consciousness, awakening, the structure of the brain, discoveries from neuroscience, meditation, the nature of time, and so much more. What stood out the most for me during Phil's description of his experiences with meditation was the sense of novelty. Phil has spent three decades visiting tribes and cultures so far removed from normalcy. And yet through meditation, he's discovered a sense of newness and enchantment through the ability to be truly present — all from the comfort of his own home. It reminds of verse from T.S.Eliot's Four Quartets: "We shall not cease from exploration, And the end of all our exploring, Will be to arrive where we started, And know the place for the first time." I highly recommend watching CRAZYWISE, which is an eye-opener towards the West's dysfunctional approach towards mental health. And download Mindsets for Mindfulness for further exploration of the role of non-ordinary states of consciousness in healing and awakening. Enjoy the episode! Title music: Monday Morning Wake Up Call by David Birch

In episode 35 of the Fintech Australia Podcast Dexter is joined by David Birch.David is an author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services. He leads 15Mb Ltd, is Technology Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (the London-based think tank), a Visiting Professor at the University of Surrey Business School and holds a number of board-level advisory roles. His recent book " The currency cold war" is a fascinating read on the future of digital currency and the power battle between the US and China.As the world enters an unprecedented period of global economic uncertainty we talk digital currencies, digital ID, Bitcoin and central banks.Get set for a fascinating chat.You can find David on Twitter @dgwbirch and his website http://www.dgwbirch.com/ Your Host, Dexter Cousins is Founder and CEO of Tier One People.This podcast is produced by Tier One People, leading FinTech Executive Search and Human Capital Advisory partners.---------------------Thanks to our partners FinTech Australia - a member-driven organisation that is building an ecosystem of Australian Fintechs advancing the global economy.We share their mission to build a strong community, foster connections and support innovation. To become a member go to https://fintechaustralia.org.au/join-now/If you would like to sponsor the show please contact info@tieronepeople.comJOIN THE FASTEST GROWING COMMUNITY IN FINTECHThe Finnies are back - Enter now Sponsored by The Victorian Government, Vocus and BPAY Register now entries close 16th August Tier One People Advisory Services Helping founders get from seed to series B.Thanks To Our Partners FinTech Australia We share a mission to build a strong Fintech community, foster connections and support innovation.

In this episode, we talk to David Birch, a fantastic British author, Forbes contributor, speaker, commentator and consultant on digital finance, digital currency and digital identity about his views on e-currencies, crypto and blockchain and digital identity. What's ahead of us and why?

David Birch, author and adviser on digital currencies, joins Phil Middleton, chairman of the Digital Monetary Institute, to discuss David's book, The Currency Cold War: Cash and Cryptography, Hash Rates and Hegemony. Their far-reaching conversation covers the central bank digital currency landscape, private currencies, and whether crime rates can really be demolished in this new era of digital currencies. Further topics include the regeneration of interbank settlement and the restructuring of financial markets, both domestically and internationally.   Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

In this SecEd Podcast, Matt Bromley interviews former headteacher, David Birch, about his work as part of the Forgotten Third Commission, which looked into how to improve the prospects of students who do not achieve at least a Grade 4 pass in GCSE English and maths. The fact that this represents about a third of 16-year-olds year-in, year-out is not an accident but the product of the system of comparable outcomes whereby the spread of GCSE grades is pegged to what cohorts of similar ability achieved in the past.  The Commission points out that young people who fall below this bar pay a high price and its report focused specifically on how we can do better for these students in respect of English, though many of its observations could also be applied to maths. David talks to Matt about each of the Commission’s findings and brings us up to date with the group’s work, including the recent creation of a Passport in English. The discussion also touches upon Pupil Premium practice, including the problems of an intervention-heavy approach ahead of a focus on the quality of teaching and learning and cultural capital and aspiration.

This week, State of Identity brings you the opening panel discussion from the April edition of the KNOW Identity Digital Forum Series. Featuring an all-star panel moderated by Consult Hyperion's David Birch discussing open banking and its role in accelerating customer onboarding in a post-COVID world.

David Birch is without any doubt one of the most astute long term observers of the financial services and fintech space, and I'm extremely excited and honored to have been able to talk to him about his upcoming book (The Currency Cold War; Cash and Cryptography, Hash Rates and Hegemony, published in May 2020), and other related issues we care about here. His bio is impressive: He's an internationally-recognised thought leader in digital identity and digital money; Named one of the global top 15 favourite sources of business information (Wired magazine); Emerging Payments Industry Contributor of the Year (EPA); One of the top ten most influential voices in banking (Financial Brand); One of the top ten Twitter accounts followed by innovators, along with Bill Gates and Richard Branson (PR Daily); Named one of the "Fintech Titans" (NextBank); Ranked Europe’s most influential commentator on emerging payments (Total Payments magazine). In this episode, we talk about: His background in the space and how he has been at the origins of 2 digital money / currency plays way back; How he came to be interested again in publishing this particular book now; Why he think that "... this time may be different..."; How he defines digital currency, and the confusion about it; What are the drivers of change that we are witnessing; What does he mean when talking about a currency cold war; And what's all this about the Red and Blue corner? (and me who thought is was about the Red and Blue pill ...) Enjoy this episode, share lavishly, and give me a great rating and/or review on any platform of your choice. Check out also my other conversations with key industry players: - http://bit.ly/IwantmyEVENnow - http://bit.ly/Iwantmyngravenow - http://bit.ly/Iwantmycelsiusnow - http://bit.ly/Iwantmypeponow - http://bit.ly/Iwantmywerbachnow - http://bit.ly/Iwantmymillonow - http://bit.ly/Iwantmycrypto101 - http://bit.ly/Iwantmyfunformulanow --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/WYFT/support

The aphorism "know thyself" has fuelled self-discovery for millenia, stretching back to Ancient Egypt. The phrase, favoured by Socrates, was even allegedly inscribed at the Ancient Greek Temple of Apollo at Delphi. More recently, depth psychology encourages exploring the unconscious aspects of the Self, to uncover the richness that resides within. In this episode I discuss why self-connection is an essential catalyst in the process of growth. Discovering the universe within — with all its nuances, patterns, shadow and beauty — ignites the journey of wisdom. Embarking on this journey requires a skilled approach to self-enquiry, to begin to understand: Who are you, really? Title music: Monday Morning Wake Up Call by David Birch

Author and thought leader in the field of digital money and identity, David Birch, makes the case that the time has come for societies to begin the conversation about what they want their digital identities and money to be like.

Dara Tarkowski is joined by David Birch as they discuss what David describes as the MOST important topic in regards to FinTech!

EP. 318 A Decade of Fintech (12/26) Brett King hosts our end of the year / Christmas special with Theodora Lau, Penny Crosman, Jim Marous, Ron Shevlin, and David Birch, discussing how #fintech has evolved over the past decade!

Join us for our Christmas special episode, featuring hosts Matteo Rizzi, Brett King, Ajit Tripathi, Paolo Sironi, Spiros Margaris, along with special guest David Birch of 15MB, discussing 2020 plans for Breaking Banks Europe and the future of Fintech.

How do you overcome temptation, build new habits, and behave and express authentically? How do you move from daydreaming to action? How do you change your life? Most of us view change as all-or-nothing. But this linear approach of success and failure makes it difficult to create lasting change. In this episode I explore an alternative — the Stages of Change Model of behavioural change. Struggling to stop drinking alcohol? Struggling to go to the gym regularly? Looking to overcome ego-temptation and live from the heart? Crucially, these stages are cyclical and every-changing. The stages are: Pre-contemplation. Contemplation. Preparation. Action. Maintenance. Termination. This model is a useful tool to self-assess where you're at with various goals and dreams. It promotes a balanced, realistic approach to significant change. After all, self-actualisation authenticity require continuous change in all areas of life. But it all begins with small steps. Resources The Transtheoretical Model /Stages of Change (Boston University) The Six Stages of Change (VeryWellMind) MTE's Mindful Empowerment and Self-Enquiry Group (Facebook) Documentary: The Game Changers (vegan fitness, available on Netflix) Book: Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change by Michael Arloski Title music: Monday Morning Wake Up Call by David Birch

Chris Lappin is joined by The Playboy Prince of Professional Wrestling Lance Revera. Lance joined us to promote RWA at the New Images Youth Centre on 6th July in Winsford where Lance teams with Jack Sinclair against his long time rivals Brian Aidenson and Rabid Reilly Ticket information - https://www.facebook.com/events/2154108888000861/ Lance promotes InOut Wrestling's debut show on 20th July in Northwich featuring Matt Brooks, David Birch & Tel Banham More Event Information - https://www.facebook.com/inoutwrestling/ Lance also discusses what prompted him to dawn the tights and get in the ring, what wrestler he wanted you mold his style round, memories of his first match and the evolution of his character. Follow Lance Twitter- https://twitter.com/lance_revera Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lance_revera/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/LanceRevera12/

Chris Lappin is joined by The Playboy Prince of Professional Wrestling Lance Revera. Lance joined us to promote RWA at the New Images Youth Centre on 6th July in Winsford where Lance teams with Jack Sinclair against his long time rivals Brian Aidenson and Rabid Reilly Ticket information - www.facebook.com/events/2154108888000861/ Lance promotes InOut Wrestling's debut show on 20th July in Northwich featuring Matt Brooks, David Birch & Tel Banham More Event Information - www.facebook.com/inoutwrestling/ Lance also discusses what prompted him to dawn the tights and get in the ring, what wrestler he wanted you mold his style round, memories of his first match and the evolution of his character. Follow Lance Twitter- twitter.com/lance_revera Instagram www.instagram.com/lance_revera/ Facebook- www.facebook.com/LanceRevera12/

After a one month break we are back with NEW content! Here is our sensational interview with David Birch on Digital Identity.

Today’s show is a special treat because my guest is brilliant and funny and original, and he’s also a friend. Dave Birch is a London-based author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services and Global Ambassador for Consult Hyperion. We often run into each other in different parts of the world, and in December we found time to sit down and catch up in London’s old City.

Fintech Unplugged's first LIVE episode for Series 4 comes from PayExpo 2018, where Robert and Suresh are joined by David Birch. In this episode, David takes on the Bin of Confusion. Answering questions that many in the Fintech world have been wanting to ask – are crypto currencies just a fad? What will Brexit mean for Fintech in the UK? And, what is your wish list for PSD3?

DAVID BIRCH Advisor on Fintech and Digital Financial Services Author, Before Babylon, Beyond Bitcoin: From Money We Understand to Money that Understands Us David G.W Birch is an author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services. He is Global Ambassador for Consult Hyperion (the secure electronic transactions consultancy that he helped to found), Technology Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (the London-based think tank), a Visiting Professor at the University of Surrey Business School and holds a number of board-level advisory roles. Before helping to found Consult Hyperion in 1986, he spent several years working as a consultant in Europe, the Far East and North America. He graduated from the University of Southampton with a B.Sc (Hons.) in Physics. Dave was named one of the global top 15 favorite sources of business information (Wired magazine) and one of the top ten most influential voices in banking (Financial Brand); created one of the top 25 “must read’ financial IT blogs; was found to be one of the top ten Twitter accounts followed by innovators, along with Bill Gates and Richard Branson (PR Daily); was ranked in the top three most influential people in London’s FinTech community (City A.M.), was voted one of the European “Top 40” people in digital financial services (Financial News), was listed of the world’s top 100 most influential FinTech leaders (Hot Topics) and rated Europe’s most influential commentator on emerging payments (Total Payments). Described at the Oxford Internet Institute as “one of Britain’s most acute observers of the internet and social networks”, in The Telegraph as “one of the world’s leading experts on digital money”, in The Independent as a "grade-A geek", by the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation as "one of the most user-friendly of the UK's uber-techies" and in Financial World as "mad", he has lectured to MBA level on the impact of new information and communications technologies. A member of the editorial board for Payments & Fintech Lawyer, he has contributed to publications ranging from the Parliamentary IT Review to The Financial Times and wrote a column in The Guardian for many years. A media commentator on electronic business issues, he has appeared on BBC television and radio, Sky and other channels around the world. His most recent book, Before Babylon, Beyond Bitcoin: From Money We Understand to Money that Understands Us, was published in 2017 with a foreword by Andrew Haldane, Chief Economist at the Bank of England. In the London School of Economics (LSE) Review of Books it was described as a timely and illuminating contribution which should be widely read by graduate students of finance, financial law and related topics, as well as policymakers involved in financial regulation.  

Ricky is joined by Dr. Kelly Rohan, psychologist and leading expert on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Though light therapy is the common treatment for SAD, Kelly's research of SAD-specific Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has proven targeting unhelpful thoughts and challenging habitual behaviour can drastically alleviate symptoms. No longer do any of us have to feel helpless victims to biology and body-clock when summer ends; by working on our thoughts and creating healthy behaviour patterns, it's possible to banish the winter blues. Talking points: - What CBT is and how it combats SAD. - Noting common cognitive distortions contributing to low mood. - Ways to schedule activities to override the habit of hibernation. - How cultural messages can give us a bad impression of winter. - Mindful exercises to override symptoms. - Practical tools you can start using today to make winter fun and enjoyable. (Title music: Monday Morning Wake Up Call by David Birch)

Ricky is joined by David Gandelman, founder of Grounded Mind and co-host of the Energy Matters podcast. David has over 10 years experience dealing with thousands of clients, many of whom have one burning question — how do I heal from heartbreak? In this discussion, Ricky and David explore why heartbreak is so devastating, from a spiritual, psychological and personal perspective. Are rebounds ever a good idea? What happens when we don't take time to heal? Why do we sometimes gravitate to partners not suited to us? Feeling heartbroken and don't know where to begin? This discussion includes practical tools to kick start the healing process, including a guided meditation from David. Talking points include: - Finding gratitude through grief. - The role of forgiveness. - The importance of removing energetic bonds. - How to clear space to heal, recover, and find new love. - Love's healing power. (Title music: Monday Morning Wake Up Call by David Birch)

Do we know where are food comes from? That cheap t-shirt you bought – how do you know it doesn’t come from a sweatshop in India? Phil Dobbie talks to David Birch, an author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services, on whether block chain technology can be used to help us find out more about where the products we use come from.

In today's podcast, David Birch discusses how e-commerce retailers can stay ahead of emerging trends and his thoughts on using machine learning to predict transactional fraud.

We were lucky enough to have David Birch from Consult Hyperion join us in the Ravelin offices to talk about payments and PSD2. Birch is much more than someone banks turn to in need: he’s an author, advisor and regular commentator in the fintech industry.

Interview with David Birch, author of Identity is the New Money

This week Mark is in with The Idaho Department of Correction's David Birch, who is the chief of the department’s Division of Probation and Parole. David began his career in the criminal justice system in 1997 with Ada County Juvenile Court Services. He joined IDOC as a probation and parole officer in 2003. In the years since, he has served as a section supervisor, district manager and most recently as deputy chief of Probation and Parole. Read More →

In this week's episode of Around The Coin, Faisal Khan interviews the Oracle of Payments & Identity, David Birch. Dave is truly multi-talented, he is the author of "Identity is the New Money", which was his book that came out in 2014. He's a public speaker, world traveler, and needless to say a consultant in the payments space and works with Consult Hyperion. We discuss the importance of identity and where it is heading with respect to payments. In our pre-show discussion, David hinted about the new book he is writing so we will have him say a few words about that as well.

Time to make fintech predictions for 2017! Will PSD II be the biggest disappoint of the year? How big will the challenger banks get? Is regtech the new fintech? We make predictions on all this and more.   We're  joined by: David Birch, Director of Innovation, Consult Hyperion @dgwbirch Ben Brabyn, Chief Executive, Investor, Advisor, Level39 @BenBrabyn   Thanks for listening! If you like what you heard, subscribe to our podcast, review us on iTunes–we love reading those reviews!!–and befriend us on Facebook and/or Twitter. The post Ep134 – FinTech Predictions for 2017 appeared first on 11FS. The post Ep134 – FinTech Predictions for 2017 appeared first on 11:FS.

Time to make fintech predictions for 2017! Will PSD II be the biggest disappoint of the year? How big will the challenger banks get? Is regtech the new fintech? We make predictions on all this and more.   We’re  joined by: David Birch, Director of Innovation, Consult Hyperion @dgwbirch Ben Brabyn, Chief Executive, Investor, Advisor, Level39 @BenBrabyn   Thanks for listening! If you like what you heard, subscribe to our podcast, review us on iTunes–we love reading those reviews!!–and befriend us on Facebook and/or Twitter. The post Ep134 – FinTech Predictions for 2017 appeared first on 11FS. The post Ep134 – FinTech Predictions for 2017 appeared first on 11:FS.

And now for part 2 of our 2016 FinTech Review — What a Crazy Ass Hear This Has Been. We discuss Pokémon (remember that?), the UK ringing in a new Prime Minister, the US electing Donald Trump as President, the Wells Fargo scandal, Facebook payments, China, and, of course, us starting the FinTech Insider podcast! Plus lots more. Sit back and enjoy our review of the major trends that shaped financial services for the second half of the year. We're once again joined by: David Birch, Director of Innovation, Consult Hyperion @dgwbirch Izabella Kaminska, FT Alphaville blogger @izakaminska Ben Brabyn, Chief Executive, Investor, Advisor, Level39 @BenBrabyn   Thanks for listening! If you like what you heard, subscribe to our podcast, review us on iTunes–we love reading those reviews!!–and befriend us on Facebook and/or Twitter. The post Ep133 – 2016 FinTech Review – What a Crazy Ass Year Part 2 appeared first on 11FS. The post Ep133 – 2016 FinTech Review – What a Crazy Ass Year Part 2 appeared first on 11:FS.

And now for part 2 of our 2016 FinTech Review — What a Crazy Ass Hear This Has Been. We discuss Pokémon (remember that?), the UK ringing in a new Prime Minister, the US electing Donald Trump as President, the Wells Fargo scandal, Facebook payments, China, and, of course, us starting the FinTech Insider podcast! Plus lots more. Sit back and enjoy our review of the major trends that shaped financial services for the second half of the year. We’re once again joined by: David Birch, Director of Innovation, Consult Hyperion @dgwbirch Izabella Kaminska, FT Alphaville blogger @izakaminska Ben Brabyn, Chief Executive, Investor, Advisor, Level39 @BenBrabyn   Thanks for listening! If you like what you heard, subscribe to our podcast, review us on iTunes–we love reading those reviews!!–and befriend us on Facebook and/or Twitter. The post Ep133 – 2016 FinTech Review – What a Crazy Ass Year Part 2 appeared first on 11FS. The post Ep133 – 2016 FinTech Review – What a Crazy Ass Year Part 2 appeared first on 11:FS.

You've had your holiday meals, now it's time to digest 2016. What a crazy ass year this has been. Brexit. President Trump. Chatbots and fake news. Wells Fargo scandal. Hacks taking down elections and ecommerce. China becoming a fintech star. PSD II and the promise of APIs. So much happened in 2016, we're splitting our review into two parts. Today, you'll get a whistle stop tour of the major trends that shaped financial services for the first half of the year. We're joined by: David Birch, Director of Innovation, Consult Hyperion @dgwbirch Izabella Kaminska, FT Alphaville blogger @izakaminska Ben Brabyn, Chief Executive, Investor, Advisor, Level39 @BenBrabyn   Thanks for listening! If you like what you heard, subscribe to our podcast, review us on iTunes–we love reading those reviews!!–and befriend us on Facebook and/or Twitter. The post Ep132 – 2016 FinTech Review – What a Crazy Ass Year Part 1 appeared first on 11FS. The post Ep132 – 2016 FinTech Review – What a Crazy Ass Year Part 1 appeared first on 11:FS.

You’ve had your holiday meals, now it’s time to digest 2016. What a crazy ass year this has been. Brexit. President Trump. Chatbots and fake news. Wells Fargo scandal. Hacks taking down elections and ecommerce. China becoming a fintech star. PSD II and the promise of APIs. So much happened in 2016, we’re splitting our review into two parts. Today, you’ll get a whistle stop tour of the major trends that shaped financial services for the first half of the year. We’re joined by: David Birch, Director of Innovation, Consult Hyperion @dgwbirch Izabella Kaminska, FT Alphaville blogger @izakaminska Ben Brabyn, Chief Executive, Investor, Advisor, Level39 @BenBrabyn   Thanks for listening! If you like what you heard, subscribe to our podcast, review us on iTunes–we love reading those reviews!!–and befriend us on Facebook and/or Twitter. The post Ep132 – 2016 FinTech Review – What a Crazy Ass Year Part 1 appeared first on 11FS. The post Ep132 – 2016 FinTech Review – What a Crazy Ass Year Part 1 appeared first on 11:FS.

In David Birch's book “Identity is the New Money,” cash is passé. Regarding ID's Gina Jordan spoke with Birch, director and global ambassador for Consult Hyperion, about his book which focuses on the technological changes that are merging payments with identity. He argues that social connections and mobile phones can work together to provide private and secure transactions. He finishes the book by calling for a rethinking of identity infrastructure, also known as entitlement infrastructure.

Misc - Here Be Dragons (David Birch version)

This week featuring a job acquired through video game experience, an island that doesn’t exist, and a Santa in trouble

This was the week where people were fooled, we probed into Einstein’s brain, and Batman got pulled over