Podcasts about democratisation

Where tariffs bring chaos, ChAI brings cover. In this episode, Robin Merttens speaks with Tristan Fletcher, co-founder and CEO of ChAI, about how his team is using financial market techniques and AI to build insurance products that protect manufacturers from volatile input costs. What began in the world of hedge funds and speculative trading is now helping companies like recyclers and food manufacturers hedge against unpredictable raw material prices. Tristan explains how ChAI is transforming techniques once reserved for professional traders like satellite imagery, shipping data and price forecasting, into insurance-backed protection for real-world businesses. He also shares the story behind ChAI's first deal, the long journey to secure reinsurance capacity and the challenge of winning over regulators. This is an episode about pricing innovation, resilience in turbulent markets and what the insurance industry can do to keep pace with uncertainty. Plus, you'll learn a new word: Eigenzeit—and it might just reshape how you think about timing in insurance. Key Talking Points Democratising financial tools: why ChAI is bringing hedge fund-style analytics to manufacturers Turning speculation into protection: how AI price forecasting powers a new insurance product From cocoa to copper: insuring raw material volatility in food, packaging and recycling sectors Structuring the product: how ChAI created insurance that mirrors price hedging without regulatory red flags Regulatory hurdles: overcoming concerns about market risk and building legal confidence in a new model First deal breakthrough: how ChAI secured capacity from a major US reinsurer and wrote its first risk ESG implications: how the product supports the circular economy and reduces stockpiling The US vs the UK: why American risk carriers moved faster to back the product Market appetite – how volatility and geopolitical shocks like tariffs are driving inbound demand From startup to scale: why ChAI now needs more brokers, insurers and customers on board If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Robin Merttens on LinkedIn. You can also contact Tristan Fletcher on LinkedIn to start a conversation! Sign up to the InsTech newsletter for a fresh view on the world every Wednesday morning. Continuing Professional Development This InsTech Podcast Episode is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme. By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives: Measure the potential benefits of price volatility protection on supply chain resilience and inventory management. Define the role of reinsurance in enabling innovative risk-transfer solutions like raw material price insurance. Identify the sectors and commodity risks best suited to ChAI's product, including recycling, packaging and FMCG manufacturing. If your organisation is a member of InsTech and you would like to receive a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned, visit the Episode 350 page of the InsTech website or email cpd@instech.co to let us know you have listened to this podcast. To help us measure the impact of the learning, we would be grateful if you would take a minute to complete a quick feedback survey.

In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Brazilian entrepreneur and marketing visionary Rapha Avellar shares his inspiring journey—from a lower middle-class childhood to building a thriving career in the creator economy. Rapha opens up about his humble beginnings, his pivot from investment banking to entrepreneurship, and the mindset shifts that helped him scale success. He dives deep into the evolving world of influencer marketing, the power of personal branding, and why authenticity is the currency of modern content creation. Rapha unpacks the rise of smaller creators, the democratisation of influence, and what the future of monetising attention looks like. Whether you're a brand builder, creator, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insights on business transformation, ROI, and finding balance between ambition and family.  Key Takeaways✅ Success is the ability to materialise dreams✅ Growing up in a lower middle-class family shaped his ambition✅ Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship can be life-changing✅ Productising solutions is a game-changer for business growth✅ Social media is a powerful tool for rapid expansion✅ Personal branding and authenticity attract the right audience✅ Smaller creators often deliver stronger ROI in influencer marketing✅ Democratisation of influence is empowering more people to succeed✅ Everyone has a story or skill to share—content creation is for all✅ Balancing success and family life requires intention and tough choices If you're passionate about building a brand, navigating the creator economy, or transforming your business, don't miss this one. Subscribe for more insights from global change-makers and thought leaders! Connect with Rapha:BrandLovers: https://www.brandlovers.ai/Rapha's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/avellarrapha/ Rapha's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avellarrapha/Follow us on all your favourite platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuestforSuccessPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Quest-For-Success-Podcast/61560418629272/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequestforsuccesspod/Twitter: https://x.com/quest4success_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-quest-for-successTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequestforsuccesspodWebsite: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.com Please share this around to anyone you think will get value from it : )

In Episode 14, of Season 5 of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Bhagya Reddy, Executive Director of Empowerment and Collaboration at Virgin Media O2, where they discuss how having a role focused on empowerment and collaboration is the secret to data democratisation, which includes:Having a passion of making data accessibleComing from a deep technical background and moving into a business facing roleHow you know when you're doing data democratisation correctly The importance of trust and confidence in data democratisationThe key KPIs of data democratisation The role of data literacy within data democratisation The benefits of building the Data University at VMO2 entailed Using engagement as a measure the effectiveness of democratisation Driving Innovation by turning insight into action Why empowerment and collaboration are the key's to success The importance of decommissioning data products The three factors to consider when decommissioning Prioritising speed to value Overcoming cultural barriers and addressing resistance to changeTackling DEI challenges in the Data & Analytics industry The need for skills-based hiring, structured returnship programmes, and fostering an inclusive data culture.Thanks to our sponsor, Data Literacy Academy.Data Literacy Academy is leading the way in transforming enterprise workforces with data literacy across the organisation, through a combination of change management and education. In today's data-centric world, being data literate is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity.If you want successful data product adoption, and to keep driving innovation within your business, you need to start with data literacy first.At Data Literacy Academy, we don't just teach data skills. We empower individuals and teams to think critically, analyse effectively, and make decisions confidently based on data. We're bridging the gap between business and data teams, so they can all work towards aligned outcomes.From those taking their first steps in data literacy to seasoned experts looking to fine-tune their skills, our data experts provide tailored classes for every stage. But it's not just learning tracks that we offer. We embed a deep data culture shift through a transformative change management programme.We take a people-first approach, working closely with your executive team to win the hearts and minds. We know this will drive the company-wide impact that data teams want to achieve.Get in touch and find out how you can unlock the full potential of data in your organisation. Learn more at www.dl-academy.com.

Dexter Cousins speaks with Simon Lee, founder of Teamified, about the transformative role of AI in startups and recruitment. We discuss tactics on how to build and rapidly scale a startup by harnessing an offshore workforce augmented by AI agents.We also chat about the impact of AI on jobs and hiring, venture capital and the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship in Australia.And we also unravel why Fractional Executives may not be the right solution for Fintech startups.Simon shares his insights on building businesses with limited resources and the importance of health and passion in the startup journey. TakeawaysAI is significantly reducing hiring times and costs.Offshoring talent can provide access to specialised skills not available locally.The traditional path to entrepreneurship is changing with technology.AI is not just a tool; it's a game changer for startups.Health and well-being are crucial for sustained entrepreneurial success.The rise of AI will democratize business opportunities.Every SaaS application needs to be rethought in the age of AI.Chapters00:00 The Power of AI in Startups02:59 Teamified's Unique Approach to Recruitment06:03 Offshoring and Remote Work Dynamics09:04 The Impact of AI on Hiring and Recruitment11:23 The Evolution of the Job Market14:06 Democratizing Entrepreneurship with Technology17:12 AI Agents: The Future of Business?20:15 Optimizing Outsourcing Functions23:14 The Future of Recruitment and AI Tools29:52 The Future of Executive Roles in a Changing Landscape37:16 The Reality of Work: Expectations vs. Performance40:15 Prioritizing Health: A Shift in Perspective43:02 Passion vs. Burnout: The Balancing Act44:38 The Impact of AI on Business and Employment46:07 Democratisation of Business: Opportunities for All48:45 Starting a Business with Limited ResourcesFind out more - https://teamified.com.auSend us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Claire Pedrick and Joe Merriweather explore the evolving landscape of coaching, the importance of accessibility and the unique experiences of people's first-time to be coached.   Joe shares his journey into coaching and the challenges and rewards of making coaching available to a broader audience. They talk about the significance of using simple language in coaching to ensure understanding and the balance between authenticity and marketing in the coaching profession. Joe shares his hopes for the future of coaching and the responsibility he feels to make coaching experiences available to a wider audience.   Takeaways Coaching should be democratized and accessible to all. First-time coaching experiences can be transformative. It's essential to simplify coaching language for better understanding. Coaching is often misunderstood as advice-giving. Creating a safe space is crucial for effective coaching.   Contact Joe Merriweather via LinkedIn    Save the Date: The Open Day at The Coaching Inn will be Friday 28th March - listen out for more information.   Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com or checking out her 3D Coaching Supervision Community. Try it out free for a month: https://www.patreon.com/clairepedrick/redeem/F817E If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.    If you'd like to find out more about 3D Coaching, you can get all our new ideas and offers in our weekly email.    Coming Up:  Next:  Chris Paterson and Claire talk about coaching young people   Key Words coaching, accessibility, first-time experiences, coaching journey, coaching expectations, coaching, agreements, democratization, accessibility, coaching language, marketing, professional development, coaching models, coaching relationships, coaching impact

Pradeep Varma, Co-Founder & Director, Pennant Technologies  Low code and no code solutions aren't the same, so which makes sense for your bank or financial institution's lending strategies and products? Why does democratising  application development make business sense? These questions and others about the changing lending landscape are answered in this conversation between Pradeep Varma of Pennant Technologies and Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence.

Guest post by José Carlos Pereira, Director of Noesis' Low Code Solutions business unit. The software development world already went through several evolutions since it all started with Ada Lovelace or John Backus and it is now undergoing one more shift, where low-code platforms are not just emerging alternatives, but they're shaping up to enhance or even replace traditional coding. This transformation is accelerating at such a rapid pace that it's no longer a question of if low-code will dominate, but when. According to Gartner, by 2025, 70% of all new applications will be developed using (by any means) low-code platforms. As enterprises confront tighter budgets, talent shortages, and the need for faster digital transformation, the low-code revolution is not just a possibility, it's inevitable. Revolution Over Evolution Traditional coding once drove technological innovation, but platforms like OutSystems, Appian, and Microsoft Power Platform are redefining that landscape. These low-code platforms enable businesses to tackle complex challenges with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Ryan Cunningham, Vice President of Power Apps at Microsoft, highlights this shift, stating that "Power Platform is dramatically accelerating the pace of digital transformation by making it feasible to address the thousands of processes inside organizations that have traditionally been overlooked by custom software." This shows how low-code is not merely supplementing traditional development but revolutionising areas that were previously considered too complex. Low-code doesn't just supplement traditional development; it's transforming how businesses can innovate. Complex, large-scale projects that once took several months to build can now be delivered in weeks, making low-code the driving force behind today's rapid technological evolution. AI + Low Code: The Ultimate Combination The future of low-code is being supercharged by the integration of AI, transforming how applications are developed and deployed. Tiago Azevedo, CIO of OutSystems predicts that "By 2028, 75% of enterprise software engineers will use AI coding assistants." illustrating the rapid shift in development practices. The combination of low-code and generative AI is expected to reduce repetitive tasks, alleviate developer burnout, and enable teams to experiment freely, all while maintaining privacy and security . This powerful blend allows businesses to build and deploy applications at unprecedented speed and with greater flexibility. AI's ability to automate coding tasks enhances the efficiency of low-code platforms, making them even more accessible for non-experienced developers while helping seasoned developers to produce even more and to focus on strategic aspects and high-value projects that can bring even more added value to the businesses and customers. Together, AI and low-code are reshaping the landscape of software development, driving faster innovation and productivity. Democratisation of Software Development Low-code platforms are revolutionising software development by enabling non-developers like business analysts, to help building applications without needing previous coding expertise. This shift empowers those closest to business challenges to directly contribute to solutions. As Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, highlighted, Power Platform has become "the leading business process automation and productivity suite for domain experts", allowing innovation across industries. Platforms like OutSystems and Appian also make app development accessible, providing intuitive visual tools and built-in safeguards to ensure quality. This democratisation fosters faster innovation, reduces the dependency only on IT teams, and encourages collaboration between technical and non-technical staff. Rethinking Legacy Systems Legacy systems have long been a significant obstacle for businesses attempting digital transformation. These older infrastructures, often custom-built over decades...

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In this week's episode, we explore what it takes to shake up the traditional agency model with Barrington Reeves, founder and creative director of Too Gallus, a Glasgow-based studio that's rewriting the rules of the creative industry. Barrington has carved out a niche by building a lean, culture-driven studio that thrives in an increasingly fast-paced sector. Through our conversation, he shares how Too Gallus has embraced the disruption of traditional agency structures, demonstrating that small, specialised teams can create impactful work that punches well above their weight. Why is this happening? Barrington believes the democratisation of technology has empowered smaller studios like his, levelling the playing field and giving them access to tools and opportunities once reserved for large agencies. He delves into how smaller, more agile teams are often able to deliver work faster and more collaboratively, adapting to a client's specific needs in ways that big agencies cannot. This shift, he explains, is fuelled by a changing client landscape where businesses are increasingly informed and empowered, enabling them to work directly with leaner teams on projects that demand creativity and precision. We also explore the balance between staying small and scaling with purpose. Barrington shares his vision for Too Gallus as a creative incubator, fostering a team culture that prioritises connection, ambition, and authenticity. He discusses the importance of being clear on what kind of work his studio wants—and what it doesn't. Instead of chasing massive retainers that would change the essence of the studio, Too Gallus leans into its strengths, focusing on bold, culturally connected projects that excite both the team and the clients they work with. One of the standout themes of the episode is Barrington's entrepreneurial drive and his commitment to staying true to his roots. He emphasises the value of authenticity, not just in creative work but also in how you present yourself and your business. His approach to self-promotion—loud, proud, and unapologetically confident—offers a refreshing take in an industry where self-doubt and humility can sometimes hold people back. He encourages creatives to champion their own work and embrace their unique voice, even in the face of scepticism. Barrington's story is one of bold ambition, cultural connection, and purposeful growth, inspiring anyone looking to make their mark in the creative industry. From his insights on pitching and building client relationships to his reflections on the evolving creative landscape, this conversation is packed with valuable lessons and food for thought.

Ce jeudi 14 novembre, Bertrand Rambau, président de France Invest, s'est penché la démocratisation du private equity et particulièrement sur l'impact de la loi industrie verte, dans Tout pour investir L'Événement, dans l'émission Tout pour Investir, présentée par Lorraine Goumot. Tout pour Investir est à voir ou écouter du lundi au vendredi sur BFM Business.

Low-code and no-code platforms are revolutionising application development by empowering technical and non-technical users to quickly and efficiently build powerful applications. These platforms provide intuitive visual interfaces and pre-built templates that enable users to create complex workflows, automate processes, and deploy applications without writing extensive lines of code. By simplifying development, low-code and no-code tools open up software creation to a wider range of contributors, from professional developers looking to accelerate delivery times to business users aiming to solve specific problems independently. This democratisation of development reduces the demand for IT resources and fosters a culture of innovation and agility within organisations.The impact of low-code and no-code technology extends beyond just speed and accessibility; it's transforming how businesses adapt to change and scale their digital solutions. These platforms allow companies to quickly respond to evolving customer needs, regulatory requirements, and competitive pressures without the lengthy timelines associated with traditional development cycles. In this episode, Paulina Rios Maya, Head of Industry Relations, speaks to Michael West, Analyst at Lionfish Tech Advisors about LCNC platforms and their benefits. Key Takeaways:Low-code and no-code platforms enable business solutions without coding.These platforms broaden the developer base to include non-technical users.Choosing the right platform involves considering functionality, standards, and vendor viability.Low-code platforms can handle enterprise-level applications effectively.AI integration is transforming how applications are developed.Democratisation of development addresses the shortage of professional developers.The market for low-code and no-code platforms is rapidly evolving.Future trends will focus on AI capabilities and user experience.Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Low-Code and No-Code Platforms02:59 The Evolution of Development Roles05:49 Key Considerations for Adopting LCNC Tools09:04 Democratizing Development and Innovation11:59 Future Trends in Low-Code and No-Code Markets

In this episode of 'That's What I Call Marketing,' we take a recap on a bustling October in the marketing world, filled with hits, misses, controversies, and significant AI advancements. With featured discussions centreing on h interviews with top marketing minds like and a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and debates. Key topics include the democratisation of creativity through AI, the mixed reception of Burger King's recent campaigns, cultural adaptability in marketing as exemplified by Vince McMahon, and innovative uses of AI-driven marketing by major brands like Mondelez. Additionally, Conor delves into standout advertising like Uber's Brian Cox-inspired promos, controversial yet noteworthy campaigns by Heinz, and creative moves by Tesco and Guinness. We finish with intriguing dialogue on influencer marketing's efficacy, Channel 4's targeted ads approach, and groundbreaking marketing strategies epitomized by brands like Heineken and Aer Lingus.00:44 Personal Journey update02:49 AI and Democratisation of Creativity06:20 Controversial Burger King Ad09:56 Vince McMahon Docu-Series11:48 Beyoncé and Levi's Collaboration14:06 Mondelez's AI-Driven Marketing15:31 Brian Cox in Uber Eats Ad17:31 Sky Mobile's Campaign with Roy Keane21:15 Heinz's Advertising Controversies25:14 Creative Responsibility in Advertising26:38 The Importance of Consistency in Branding28:17 Critiquing Marketing Campaigns30:29 AI in Marketing and Creativity31:22 Music and Marketing Synergy32:46 Challenging Marketing Science Rules36:12 Innovative Media Strategies40:53 Celebrating Marketing Leaders43:11 Influencer Marketing Insights44:28 Heineken's Hidden Message Campaign46:51 October Podcast Highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful interview, Dr. Drew shares his unfiltered take on the current state of healthcare, media, and governance. From the failures revealed by COVID to the addiction crisis gripping America, Dr. Drew argues that "the system is at failure" and warns of a federalist structure "completely run amok." With media trust at an all-time low and systemic issues being exposed, Dr. Drew discusses the harsh truths about addiction as a survival disorder, the breakdown of public trust, and the dangers of misinformation. Watch as he pulls back the curtain on these critical challenges facing America today.All of that and more... -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Linktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUBSCRIBE: If you're liking the show and want to stay updated, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Simply hit the 'Subscribe' button below the video, and then click the bell icon to ensure you get all our notifications. Thanks for your support!FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 - Democratisation of Media 10:05 - Trust in Experts and COVID Controversies 18:58 - Defining the "Elite" and Systemic Ossification 33:20 - America's Federal System & State Independence 38:23 - Homelessness, Addiction, and Policy Failures 55:32 - Mental Health System History & Reagan's Role 1:05:00 - Personal Journey into Addiction Medicine1:20:00 - Reflections on Mainstream vs. Alternative Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the relevance of meaningful participation of stakeholders in politics One way to reimagine politics is to go through re-imagining the actual involvement of different actors. We talked about this with Gauri Van Gulik* who shared her insights with George Ulrich. Here are some of the questions you can expect to hear in the episode: How can we create spaces and resources in our communities for meaningful participation in politics? How can change makers define the political agenda and reshape the political space in a more humane, inclusive way? How to overcome polarisation in politics? How to re-engage youth in politics? * Gauri Van Gulik is the co-Founder and Chair of Multitudes Foundation and has been human rights researcher and advocate in organisations such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. Gauri is also an alumna of the European Master's Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation, from which she graduated in 2006.

Are we seeing the democratisation of retail right now? The barriers to entry are being crushed. All sectors of retail, supply chain, manufacturing, product design and commerce is essentially become open source and accessible to all. This welcomes a flood of competitive start-up businesses that can compete on a level playing field with established global corporates. In this episode, join Oliver Banks to explore what this means for incumbent retailers and customers. Listen to this episode of the Retail Transformation Show and hear:Why the retail and commerce sectors are becoming more open and accessible. How ecommerce is leading the democratisation of retailThe one sector that has not been made available to smaller companies. Show notes at www.obandco.uk/302.

Depuis notre base martienne, nous avons échangé, pendant 40 minutes, à distance, pour ce 11ème épisode avec Juliette Villard, désigneuse et artiste peintre au sein de son propre atelier à Voiron ⛰️

In this special D-Day 80th anniversary episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by historian Dr. Joseph Quinn to delve into the surprisingly wide access to the plans for Operation Overlord at the time. As the project coordinator for the "Their Finest Hour" initiative, Dr. Quinn shares insights into the extensive digital crowdsourcing efforts aimed at preserving Second World War heritage.Key Points:Introduction to "Their Finest Hour" Project:Overview of the digital crowdsourcing model developed by Dr. Stuart Lee.Efforts to recover and digitally conserve personal recollections and object heritage from the Second World War.Democratisation of Operation Overlord:The widespread sharing of the invasion plan among junior and mid-ranking officers.Examples of officers like Major George Stidwell who were briefed as early as July 1943.Operation Fortitude:The grand deception plan to mislead the Germans about the invasion location.Critical roles played by double agents like Juan Pujol Garcia and Duško Popov.Secrecy and Leaks:Instances of leaks and measures taken to prevent them, such as mail censorship and securing sensitive documents.Guest Information:Visit the "Their Finest Hour" project at theirfinesthour.org.Follow the project on Twitter @WW2FinestHour and Instagram @their_finest_hour.You can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage or Paul individually @PaulBavill and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrageTo catch up on all the rage from bygone times go to the website www.historyrage.comIf you want to get in touch with History Rage then email historyragepod@gmail.comFollow History Rage on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryRageTwitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryRageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyrage/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/historyrage.bsky.socialStay Angry, Stay Informed - History Rage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danielle Sesko, Director of Product Management, TruStageA projected $46 billion US digital lending platform value by 2032 reflects the prospects for lending growth but it is growth that harbours risk. One way to reduce the risks of delinquency and default while still growing a loan portfolio is by making digital lending insurance (DLI) part of the lender's business strategy. How does DLI do this? Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses this and other trends in digital lending with Danielle Sesko, Director of Product Management at US insurance group TruStage Financial Group. 

An absolute honour and privilege to welcome today's guest on our Podcast, "The Billion Dreams," a luminary whose talents traverse the realms of advertising, poetry, and cinema with remarkable fluidity and finesse. With a spark in his heart, hailing from a small city Almora in Uttarakhand, India, our guest - Prasoon Joshi's journey from a poet to a celebrated lyricist and scriptwriter is inspiring, to say the least. A poet at heart, he started writing early on and published his first book at the tender age of 17, titled 'Main Aur Woh,' a 'conversation with himself'. Two more books Dard So Raha Hai and Samadhan followed thereafter establishing him as an author. The CEO of McCann Worldgroup India and the Chairman (Asia Pacific), he has revolutionized the advertising industry, crafting campaigns like Coca-Cola's "Thanda Matlab Coca-Cola" that resonated deeply with the Indian ethos while achieving global acclaim. His Happydent television commercial not only received personal accolades from Bob Garfield of AdvertisingAge but was also heralded as one of the 21st century's best ads by a Gunn Report poll. In the cinematic universe, Prasoon's debut as a lyricist with "Lajja" marked the beginning of an illustrious career. His lyrics and scripts are celebrated for their poetic depth, emotional intensity, and cultural richness, giving us unforgettable treasures for films like "Rang De Basanti," "Taare Zameen Par," and "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag," among many others. His work has not only won hearts but garnered him multiple awards, including two National Awards and the Filmfare Best Lyricist Award for songs in "Fanaa" and "Taare Zameen Par" solidifying his status as a visionary storyteller. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious accolades, including the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, showcasing his impact on India's cultural landscape. An advocate for social change, Joshi uses his craft to address crucial issues, from environmental consciousness to national pride, making him a voice of both, beauty and conscience. His leadership roles, including serving as the Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification in India, reflect his commitment to nurturing a responsible and vibrant creative industry. Transforming India's creative landscape through groundbreaking advertising, inspiring lyrics, and his role in shaping public discourse, Prasoon Joshi's legacy is not just in the beauty of his words but in the breadth of his impact, making him an icon of the modern era.In this episode, Ashish Vidyarthi & Prasoon Joshi delve into the nuances of life, discussing both, of its beauty and challenges: What it takes to come from a small town and make your mark in a big city; Working on one's shortcomings to learning the ability to fail gracefully, Adapting to the world of AI to discovering one's own authentic voice, this and much more. Tune in for an insightful dialogue as they dig into powerful themes of self-discovery and navigating the complexities of the modern world. If you like what you have heard, please give a like.Remember to engage with our content by sharing, and subscribing to our channel for more motivating tales. With 'The Billion Dreams,' we are on a mission to bring you a Billion stories that will ignite and inspire your life.Until next time, let's keep surprising ourselves and embracing the infinite possibilities within us. Alshukran Bandhu, Alshukran Zindagi.------Follow Prasoon Joshi on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/prasoonjoshilivehttps://www.instagram.com/prasoonjoshi_-------Topics: 0:46 Jab Ashish Met Prasoon 1:23 Is this really our WEAKNESS?1:51 India's Evolution of Strength2:45 AI Aur Main3:42 Democratisation of Intelligence5:28 Meeting Sam Altman & Philosophy of Advaita 6:16 Poet To Advertising: Changing with Times7:50 Challenges of Coming from Small Cities 10:47 The Art that will make your LIFE EASIER11:25 Choosing to do the RIGHT THING11:52 Story of David that will change the way you think12:20 Discover your authentic voice

Busisiwe (Busi) Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), a business advocacy organisation, discusses with host Bruce Whitfield her confidence in the country's ability to achieve success in the next 30 years. What is the current assessment? Jan Vermeulen, Editor at MyBroadband, discusses with Bruce Whitfield the implications of Starlink discontinuing its unauthorised service in the country; and its impact on the democratisation of internet access in South Africa. Nick Rockey, CEO of Trialogue consultancy firm, a supporting sustainable corporate business practice, joined Bruce Whitfield to discuss how he makes his money. Rockey has over 20 years of consulting and research experience across many markets — he discusses how he ended up doing this job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan Vermeulen, Editor at MyBroadband, discusses with host Bruce Whitfield the implications of Starlink discontinuing its unauthorised service in the country and its impact on the democratisation of internet access in South AfricaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking a slightly different direction from our normal content, we step back and look how the landscape of crime has changed over the years, and how in the process it has become democratised.Support the showFollow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dark-money-files-ltd/ on Twitter at https://twitter.com/dark_files or see our website at https://www.thedarkmoneyfiles.com/

  In conversation with Dr David Nnanna Ikpo On Thursday, February 22, 2024, the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria hosted a film screening of a documentary commemorating two decades of legal recognition of same-sex marriages in Belgium, France, and South Africa. This documentary titled “Hold” directed by Dr. David Ikpo and produced by Tshepang Mamaregane, is a project developed in celebration of this milestone.  Africa Rights Talk sits with the director, Dr David Ikpo. He notes that this documentary elevates the stories and voices of same-sex couples and serves as a powerful tool to track the current realities of same-sex couples in the context of legal recognition in the three nations. The project successfully captured the lived experiences of same-sex couples. The documentary sheds light on the social, political, and economic factors influencing marriage and civil unions. By documenting these realities beyond legal recognition, it holds society and states accountable for protecting the rights of same-sex couples. The film contributes to increased visibility for LGBTI persons globally, regionally, and nationally. As we reflect of the past 20 years, let us continue advocating for love, equality, and human rights for all. This episode celebrates progress, amplifies voices, and inspires continued advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.    Dr. David Nnanna Ikpo, a Nigerian lawyer and storyteller. Dr Ikpo graduated from the LLM/MPHIL in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa program at the University of Pretoria in 2016. His debut novel, “Fimi Sile Forever”, garnered critical acclaim and was even shortlisted for the Lambda Literary Prize for Best Gay Fiction in 2018. He co-founded the Queer Space Collective, a platform that fosters dialogue, visibility, and empowerment within the LGBTQ+ community. In 2023, Dr. Ikpo obtained his honours degree in ‘motion pictures' from AFDA (South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance) as well as a  doctoral degree qualification. His thesis, titled “Using indigenous storytelling and African Commission soft law in Nigerian law classrooms to advance queer rights,” explores the legal and pedagogical potential of African Commission Resolution 275. He is currently a postdoctoral fellow and communications officer at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria.   This conversation was recorded on 7 March 2024.     Music and news extracts: Inner Peace by Mike Chino https://soundcloud.com/mike-chinoCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/0nI6qJeqFcc  limitless https://stock.adobe.com/za/search/audio?k=452592386

In this episode we are looking at how the public sector is embracing the hybrid cloud model and what steps need to be taken to be certain our information, as members of the public, is kept safe. It's a big issue. In 2021 and 2022 the largest percentage of cyber threats and attacks were reported by governments and the public sector, according to the European Parliament. So, what operational security strategies are being tailored for public sector needs? How does regulation differ between the public and private sector when it comes to hybrid cloud security? And how can leaders in health, education, the military, public transport and law enforcement ensure that adopting a hybrid cloud model is a secure option? To fill us in is Simon Leech, Director at Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Center of Excellence for Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Management.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonleech/?originalSubdomain=nl Sources cited in this week's episode: European Parliament stats on public-body cyber attacks: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20220120STO21428/cybersecurity-main-and-emerging-threatsThe UK's Cloud First policy: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-cloud-first-policyRevisions to the Cloud First policy: https://technology.blog.gov.uk/2019/10/31/cloud-first-is-here-to-stay/UK is the third most attacked nation in the world: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/135/science-innovation-and-technology-committee/news/198084/how-resilient-is-uk-critical-national-infrastructure-to-cyberattack/Seti's AI modelling of habitable worlds: https://www.seti.org/Value of the laser industry: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/laser-technology-market-report#:~:text=The%20global%20laser%20technology%20market%20size%20was%20estimated%20at%20USD,the%20laser%20technology%20market%20growth%3F

In this episode we are looking at how the public sector is embracing the hybrid cloud model and what steps need to be taken to be certain our information, as members of the public, is kept safe. It's a big issue. In 2021 and 2022 the largest percentage of cyber threats and attacks were reported by governments and the public sector, according to the European Parliament. So, what operational security strategies are being tailored for public sector needs? How does regulation differ between the public and private sector when it comes to hybrid cloud security? And how can leaders in health, education, the military, public transport and law enforcement ensure that adopting a hybrid cloud model is a secure option? To fill us in is Simon Leech, Director at Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Center of Excellence for Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Management.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonleech/?originalSubdomain=nl Sources cited in this week's episode: European Parliament stats on public-body cyber attacks: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20220120STO21428/cybersecurity-main-and-emerging-threatsThe UK's Cloud First policy: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-cloud-first-policyRevisions to the Cloud First policy: https://technology.blog.gov.uk/2019/10/31/cloud-first-is-here-to-stay/UK is the third most attacked nation in the world: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/135/science-innovation-and-technology-committee/news/198084/how-resilient-is-uk-critical-national-infrastructure-to-cyberattack/Seti's AI modelling of habitable worlds: https://www.seti.org/Value of the laser industry: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/laser-technology-market-report#:~:text=The%20global%20laser%20technology%20market%20size%20was%20estimated%20at%20USD,the%20laser%20technology%20market%20growth%3F

In this episode we are looking at how the public sector is embracing the hybrid cloud model and what steps need to be taken to be certain our information, as members of the public, is kept safe. It's a big issue. In 2021 and 2022 the largest percentage of cyber threats and attacks were reported by governments and the public sector, according to the European Parliament. So, what operational security strategies are being tailored for public sector needs? How does regulation differ between the public and private sector when it comes to hybrid cloud security? And how can leaders in health, education, the military, public transport and law enforcement ensure that adopting a hybrid cloud model is a secure option? To fill us in is Simon Leech, Director at Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Center of Excellence for Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Management.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonleech/?originalSubdomain=nl Sources cited in this week's episode: European Parliament stats on public-body cyber attacks: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20220120STO21428/cybersecurity-main-and-emerging-threatsThe UK's Cloud First policy: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-cloud-first-policyRevisions to the Cloud First policy: https://technology.blog.gov.uk/2019/10/31/cloud-first-is-here-to-stay/UK is the third most attacked nation in the world: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/135/science-innovation-and-technology-committee/news/198084/how-resilient-is-uk-critical-national-infrastructure-to-cyberattack/Seti's AI modelling of habitable worlds: https://www.seti.org/Value of the laser industry: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/laser-technology-market-report#:~:text=The%20global%20laser%20technology%20market%20size%20was%20estimated%20at%20USD,the%20laser%20technology%20market%20growth%3F

In conversation with Chrispin Bosire and Mr Henok Ashagrey Kremte In this episode, Chrispin Bosire, an HRDA alumnus, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Henok Ashagrey Kremte, a Project Officer with the Expression, Information, and Digital Rights Unit at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria. Together, they tackle the pressing issue of internet shutdowns and their profound impact on Ethiopia.   Henok provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of internet freedom in Ethiopia, shedding light on the frequency of shutdowns. Drawing on recent events, including a state of emergency and government-imposed shutdowns in the Amhara region, he unravels the alarming persistence of these disruptions. The discussion extends to the situation in Tigray, where Henok explores whether internet services have been restored or remain non-functional.   Venturing into the human impact of these shutdowns, Henok shares poignant case stories, illustrating how individuals in affected areas are directly affected. Beyond personal anecdotes, the episode delves into the legal framework in Ethiopia, examining the rights that could be invoked to contest the government's actions, and discussed the way forward.     Henok Ashagrey is a Project officer with the Centre's Expression, Information and Digital Rights Unit (EIDR), serves as a tutor for the LLM/MPhil in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA) program, and currently pursuing an LLD at the University of Pretoria. Henok has worked previously in various positions in Ethiopia including Lecturer, and Senior Human Rights Researcher.   Chrispin Bosire is an alumnus of the University of Pretoria and holds the LL.M Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa.  He is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; a Certified Professional Mediator; and attended the Kenya School of Internet Governance (2021).  He holds a Law Degree (LL.B) from Moi University, a Post Graduate Law Diploma from the Kenya School of Law and is an alumnus of the Young African Leaders Initiative. He is currently a Professional Assistant at the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights attached to the Head of Legal Department.   This conversation was recorded on 15 December 2023.   Music and news extracts: Inner Peace by Mike Chino https://soundcloud.com/mike-chinoCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/0nI6qJeqFcc  limitless https://stock.adobe.com/za/search/audio?k=452592386

Christina Stathopoulos is a leading voice in the data community, participating regularly as an international public speaker and educator in the field. Previously at Google and Waze, as well as Nielsen and SAS Institute, Christina is now the Founder of Dare to Data - a new start-up focused on helping businesses reach the next level in their data journey. In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Head of Content Matt Harris speaks to Christina about:Important takeaways from 2023The rise of AI and data democratisationPredictions for the next 12 months in data

Technology democratisation is the process of reorienting technology tools to require less specialized knowledge to use and drive value.  This can happen at organisational or societal level, and lead to more rapid application and radically increased innovation.This week, Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to Nabil Bukhari, CTO and CPO at Extreme Networks, about how he became so inspired by tech democratisation, why it is important for society to have equal access to tech and what the implications and advantages are for your organisation.  Finally, we talk about successful innovation tactics for leaders. TLDR:01:13 Next gen smart glasses 02:30 Cloud conversation with Nabil Bukhari33:35 8 tactics for leaders to successfully innovate42:22 Talk at a CIO conf in the Valley!  GuestNabil Bukhari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nabil-bukhari-cto/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

Fears are growing of a conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia as Baku ratchets up its rhetoric against Yerevan, reiterating calls for a corridor through Armenian territory. The move comes as Azerbaijani forces prepare joint military exercises with Turkey, which backs the idea of the passage. Turkish and Azerbaijani forces are to hold three days of military exercises next week across Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan, an Azeri enclave that borders Turkey.Baku and Ankara are calling for a 40km corridor through Armenia to connect the Azeri territories. The passage, dubbed the Zangezur corridor, would also create a land route between Turkey and Azerbaijan, a long-term goal of the two allies."God willing, we will implement the Zangezur corridor as soon as possible and thereby make our land road and railroad connection with friendly and brotherly Azerbaijan uninterrupted over Nakhchivan," said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a ceremony with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilhan Aliyev in Nakhchivan last month.Yerevan is strongly opposed to the corridor, but Baku insists it will not use force to achieve its goal."Azerbaijan doesn't have any military goals or objectives on the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia," said Hikmet Hajiyev, a foreign policy advisor to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in a recent interview with Reuters news agency.But the Turkish-Azerbaijani military exercise is interpreted as a strategy to put pressure on Yerevan, suggesting a conflict could be looming."Turkey does not necessarily want a militarised solution, but the nature of the relationship between Azerbaijan and Turkey and between President Aliyev and President Erdogan is more or less a blank cheque," said Asli Aydintasbas, an analyst with the US-based Brookings Institution.She believes that the Turkish government would prefer to establish a trade route by peaceful means, "but if Azerbaijan chooses to do it through military means, it does seem like it can count on Turkish support".Nagorno-KarabakhThe prospect of conflict comes as Yerevan is still reeling from Azerbaijan recapturing the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh enclave held by ethnic Armenians.Despite over 100,000 residents fleeing to Armenia, Yerevan is trying to secure a peace agreement with Baku, which the Armenian government sees as vital to its long-term goal of breaking away from Russian influence."You know, the economy's moving in the right direction. The Western pivot is moving in the right direction. Democratisation is moving in the right direction. The only thing interfering with that is the threat of war," says Armenian political analyst Eric Hacopian."So you take away the threat of war, all of this becomes easier, and any kind of a peaceful situation will quicken and hasten the de-Russification of Armenian politics, economy and other things – and by the way, it has broad popular support."However an opportunity for a peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia brokered by the European Union at a summit in Spain this month fell victim to diplomatic infighting between EU leaders and Turkey."The Azeris said that Turkey ought to be in the talks. The Germans and the French said Turkey cannot be in the talks," says Soli Ozel, professor of international relations at Istanbul's Kadir Has University."You really wonder which world they're living in. I would have expected that the Europeans, particularly the French, would work with Turkey and get Azerbaijan and Armenia out of the orbit of Russia." Can Turkey tip the balance of power in the Caucasus conflict?Russian tacticsSince the failed EU peace effort, Baku has been hardening its stance against Yerevan. Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry accused Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of undermining the peace process with "aggressive rhetoric".Baku's harsh language comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin invited Azerbaijan President Aliyev to a regional summit in Kyrgyzstan. Experts suspect Putin is using centuries-old Russian diplomatic tactics to maintain hegemony in the region. West looks on as Turkey-Russia relations deepen following Sochi summit"Russia was always playing on these contradictions and mutual dissatisfaction," says Russian expert Tatiana Mitrova, a visiting professor at the Paris School of International Affairs."It is a typical divide-and-rule policy starting from Czarist Russia before the Soviet Union, so it has very, very long historical roots. Moreover, I would say my impression is that these days Moscow would do everything to create instability everywhere."US 'distracted'With growing international turmoil, Baku could be eyeing an opportunity to pursue its agenda."Washington is too distracted right now to think about the Caucasus," predicts analyst Aydintasbas, noting the ongoing war in Ukraine, domestic political turmoil and the conflict between Israel and Hamas."The US has long prided itself on being able to chew gum and walk, but at this moment, the geopolitical pressures, whether it's Taiwan or Ukraine or the Middle East, are so crushing that there is a sense that they do not have the bandwidth to deal with other regional issues."Baku insists it is not seeking another conflict with Armenia. But analysts warn Armenia's pro-Western government would likely be at risk if it suffered a further military defeat to a Turkey-backed Azerbaijan attack.And Putin would probably welcome such an outcome as he seeks to maintain his grip on the Caucasus.

A conversation with Commissioner Lawrence Mute and Adv Jared Gekombe On 22 September 2023, the Centre for Human Rights' Expression, Information and Digital Rights Unit (EIDR) hosted Lawrence Murugu Mute in its podcast series, the Africa Rights Talk. Mr Mute was the Research Consultant for the report: ​​Proactive Disclosure of Information During Elections in Kenya (2021 General Elections). This report is part of the Centre for Human Rights assessment of state compliance with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights 2017 Guidelines on Access to Information and Elections in Africa (the Guidelines). The Kenyan assessment was undertaken in partnership with ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa.  In this episode, Mr. Mute and Jared Gekombe discussed the rationale behind the development of the Guidelines by the African Commission and the main findings and recommendations of the report. Mr. Mute outlined the general legal framework on access to information in Kenya and provided an overview of Kenya's compliance with the Guidelines in the 2021 general elections, through the performance of various stakeholders such as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), the media and the civil society. He also elaborated on the recommendations of the report and lessons that other African countries can learn from Kenya's experience.  The discussion also took place during the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the African Commission's Model Law on Access to Information for Africa and Mute outlined some of the milestones and challenges in the access to information landscape in Africa since its adoption. Lawrence Mute is a lecturer at the University of Nairobi's Faculty of Law. He is a former Vice Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights and former Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa. He also served as a Commissioner of Kenya National Commission on Human Rights. He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi and a Master of Laws from the University of Warwick.  Jared Gekombe is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from Moi University, a Postgraduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law, and a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa from the University of Pretoria. He is a PhD Candidate and Project Officer at the Expression, Information and Digital Rights Unit at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria. The conversation was recorded on 22 September 2023.   Music and news extracts: Inner Peace by Mike Chino https://soundcloud.com/mike-chinoCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/0nI6qJeqFcc  limitless https://stock.adobe.com/za/search/audio?k=452592386

Another great episode going live on the pod today - this week I'm joined by Andreas Akeret, CEO & Co-Founder of Yarowa AG to discuss #SmartContracts, Resistance to #Innovation & the #Democratisation of #Procurement- Andreas has some pretty interesting takes on pricing models too..We love talking about innovation a lot on this podcast, and this episode is just that…and for those of us who are UK based this is perfect for your bank holiday listening… enjoy!

What is it like to be an atheist who suddenly meets God? How can poker make us think more clearly about existential risk? These are just a few of the many fascinating topics this conversation with my good friend Cate Hall covers. Cate is probably best known for her stint as a professional poker player, however she also has worked as a top level corporate lawyer in Washington, and more recently co-founded and ran a biosecurity company that aims to mitigate the threat of biorisks to humanity, like pandemics. Her life hasn't been all smooth sailing though; for a number of years, Cate experienced a severe mental health and drug addiction issues that nearly took her life. I'm so grateful to Cate for this honest and frank conversation about her experiences, and for showing us how to adopt a rational, Win-Win mindset even in the face of dire adversity.   Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:57 - Practising Law 00:05:09 - Parasitic nature of legal system 00:16:24 - From Law to Poker 00:18:19 - Reading Body Language 00:24:41 - Highs and Lows in Poker 00:28:36 - Women in Poker 00:36:21 - Psychotic Break 00:45:58 - Meeting God 00:53:30 - Psychosis or Spirituality? 01:03:03 - Overcoming Addiction 01:08:24 - Current Beliefs 01:13:07 - Biosecurity 01:21:46 - Democratisation of Information   Links ♾️  Samsara https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sa%E1%B9%83s%C4%81ra ♾️  Pascal Mugging https://nickbostrom.com/papers/pascal.pdf ♾️ Gnosticism and The Demiurge https://gnosticismexplained.org/the-gnostic-demiurge/ ♾️ USAID Deep Vision Program https://www.usaid.gov/news-information/press-releases/oct-5-2021-usaid-announces-new-125-million-project-detect-unknown-viruses-pandemic-potential ♾️ Bodhisattva https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhisattva   Credits: Hosted By: Liv Boeree Produced & Edited by: Raymond Wei Audio Mix by: Keir Schmidt

You've most likely seen Jessica Nguyen's home cooking recipes splashed across your social media feeds. With over 100,000 followers on Instagram, Jess is inspiring thousands to cook, drink and host.  She's created a cult favourite chilli oil, and has worked with some of Australia's biggest brands. In this ep of Culture Club Chats, we're joined by Jess to chat about the importance of culture and food, how she pivoted her career from beauty, and what the future of content creating looks like for her.  Katie Zhou created our fab cover art and India Raine is our wonderful editor and composer of our jingle. Email us at cultureclubmail@gmail.com, find us on Instagram @cultureclubpod, or on our personal accounts @jasmineeskye and @yemagz. This is a DM Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genevieve Hayes Consulting Episode 19: The Democratisation of AI and Data Science Once upon a time, data scientists needed to develop programming skills to rival those of software engineers, and this limited the ability of people without such skills to make use of AI. But recently, this has changed, with the huge number of no-code and low-code tools entering the market.In this episode, I’m joined by Geo George to discuss how start-ups are leading the way in leveraging such tools, and in the process, helping to make AI and data science available to all.This is the second part of a three-part special focussing on the use of data science in start-ups. Guest Bio Geo George is a director and co-founder of Mayfly Accelerator, a company that helps founders build, grow and scale disruptive start-ups. He is also a start-up founder in his own right and has experience as an executive in the Government sector, with a focus on strategy and risk management. Talking Points  How are start-ups facilitating the democratisation of AI and data science.The consequences of this democratisation for current and aspiring data scientists.How no code and low code AI and data science tools can be used to develop AI-driven products.The impact of ChatGPT on start-ups, businesses and education in general. Links Connect with Geo on LinkedInMayfly Accelerator Connect with Genevieve on LinkedInBe among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE The post Episode 19: The Democratisation of AI and Data Science first appeared on Genevieve Hayes Consulting and is written by Dr Genevieve Hayes.

Once upon a time, data scientists needed to develop programming skills to rival those of software engineers, and this limited the ability of people without such skills to make use of AI. But recently, this has changed, with the huge number of no-code and low-code tools entering the market.In this episode, I'm joined by Geo George to discuss how start-ups are leading the way in leveraging such tools, and in the process, helping to make AI and data science available to all.This is the second part of a three-part special focussing on the use of data science in start-ups.Guest BioGeo George is a director and co-founder of Mayfly Accelerator, a company that helps founders build, grow and scale disruptive start-ups. He is also a start-up founder in his own right and has experience as an executive in the Government sector, with a focus on strategy and risk management.Talking Points How are start-ups facilitating the democratisation of AI and data science.The consequences of this democratisation for current and aspiring data scientists.How no code and low code AI and data science tools can be used to develop AI-driven products.The impact of ChatGPT on start-ups, businesses and education in general.LinksConnect with Geo on LinkedInMayfly AcceleratorConnect with Genevieve on LinkedInBe among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE

In conversation with Safa Idress and Mai Aman This episode, in conversation with Ms Safa Idress and Ms Mai Aman, sheds light on the current Sudan crisis. On April 15 2023, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and military rival, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) clashed in Khartoum, the country's capital as a result of a power struggle within the country's military leadership. Idress and Aman were saddened to note the devastating human rights violations including sexual and gender-based violence against women, thousands of civilian deaths and about 1.2 million people displaced causing an ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan. In conclusion, Ms Idress and Ms Aman call for ceasefire, accountability of the perpetrators of this war, and that the Sudanese authorities take credible steps towards reinstatement of a civilian administration with democracy and rule of law at its core, and to a path towards justice, equality, dignity and peace for the Sudanese people. Safa Idress is a Sudanese lawyer, who obtained her LLB from the University of Khartoum, Sudan and is an LLM Candidate in Human Rights and Democratisation at the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria. Her academic and research interests include women's rights, environmental rights, and intersectionality of business and human rights. She has worked as a paralegal at the People's Legal Aid Centre, which offers free legal services to marginalised groups in Sudan, particularly women. In 2019, she assumed the position as a legal officer upon completion of her bar exams. In 2022, she was a legal fellow at the Institute of Human Rights and Development in Africa, The Gambia.   Mai Aman is a Sudanese lawyer, who obtained her LLB from the University of Khartoum, and LLM in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa from the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria. She is currently an LLD candidate in human rights law specialising in children's rights. She currently works as a project officer for the children's right unit at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria. This conversation was recorded on 29 June 2023. Music and news extracts: Inner Peace by Mike Chino https://soundcloud.com/mike-chinoCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/0nI6qJeqFcc  limitless https://stock.adobe.com/za/search/audio?k=452592386

Harry is joined by Nicky Partridge as they take a trip through 90's references to talk about how education can be brought to the whole world thanks to a wonderful new invention called the internet.

In conversation with Mr Lloyd Kuveya Africa Day is celebrated annually on May 25th to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU) created on May 25th, 1963. Today marks the 60th anniversary of the OAU-AU and the day is intended to celebrate and acknowledge the successes of the African Union in the fight against colonialism and apartheid, as well as the progress that Africa has made while reflecting upon the common challenges that the continent faces in a global environment. Celebrations on May 25th recite the annual commemorations of Africa's independence, freedom and liberation. On this episode, in celebration of Africa Day 2023, Africa Rights Talk chats with Mr Lloyd Kuveya on the significance of Africa Day for unity, peace, security, and development in Africa. He highlights that Africa Day is a day to celebrate the principles of African unity, the evolution of the principles of the African Union and the key achievements of the African Union. He iterates that the African Union provides mechanisms such as African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) as well as the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) to resolve conflicts and bring states together to hold each other accountable on human rights protection and adherence to the rule of law. He expresses excitement for the acceleration of economic unity and integration through the Acceleration of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation, a theme for this year's celebration to promote intra-Africa trade, investments and accessible borders to the African people towards the achievement of Agenda 2063.   Lloyd Kuveya is the Assistant Director at the Centre for Human Rights, at the University of Pretoria. He obtained his LLB from the University of Zimbabwe and LLM in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa from the University of Pretoria. Mr Kuveya is an avid human rights advocate with research interests in international law, human rights law, rule of law, litigation and advocacy.  He was the Executive Director of the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum from October 2015 to May 2017. Before taking up his position at the Centre, Lloyd was Regional Researcher and Advocacy Manager with Amnesty International. Also, he was the Senior Legal Advisor for the International Commission of Jurists from 2013-2015 and Regional Advocacy Manager for the Southern Africa Litigation Centre from 2007-2013. Mr Kuveya is passionate about advocacy for human rights in Africa and developing human rights mechanisms for human rights promotion and protection in Africa.    Watch this episode on our Youtube channel.                This conversation was recorded on 22 May 2023.   Music and news extracts: Inner Peace by Mike Chino https://soundcloud.com/mike-chinoCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/0nI6qJeqFcc  limitless https://stock.adobe.com/za/search/audio?k=452592386  

In conversation with Fatou Jagne Senghore On 4 May 2023, the Expression, Information & Digital Rights (EIDR) Unit conducted a spotlight interview on the Africa Rights Talk Podcast featuring Ms Fatou Jagne Senghore. The conversation is part of the Centre for Human Rights' commemoration of the 10 Years of the Model Law on Access to Information for Africa. This podcast episode was moderated by the EIDR clinic students from the LLM/MPhil in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa programme.   Ms Jagne introduced the current regional framework that provides normative guidance on the exercise of the right of access to information in Africa. She stated that the Model Law on Access to Information for Africa, the 2019 Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa and the Guidelines on Access to Information and Elections in Africa are of great value to African States and emphasised the adoption and implementation of standards encapsulated in these instruments. Ms Jagne further addressed some of the challenges such as bureaucracies, resource constraints, existing laws on secrecy, and technological constraints that hinder access to information in Africa. However, she indicated that there are some notable positive steps towards implementing access to information frameworks at national level. For instance, she noted that The Gambia recently enacted the Access to Information Act, 2021 and anticipates utilising institutional mechanisms to implement the Act. In her conclusion, she underscored the importance of the media and civil society and implored these stakeholders to continue promoting the right to access information.     Fatou Jagne Senghore is a Gambian human rights advocate with over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector. She founded Article 19 West Africa office in Senegal in 2010 after joining the organisation in 2002 as an Africa Programme Officer. She holds an LLM in Economic and Communication Law, a Master's degree in International and European Law, and a Bachelor of Law (Civil Law) from the University of Toulouse. She also holds a Bachelor of English Language / Specialty Law and a degree in international relations and development studies. She led Article 19's work with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) on access to information and Freedom of Expression, including the establishment of the mechanism of the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression in Africa in 2004 and the development of normative standards. She has received many distinctions for her human rights work. These include the French National Order of Merit (Chevalier dans l'Ordre National du Mérite) in 2018, the

Support us! https://www.patreon.com/mlst MLST Discord: https://discord.gg/aNPkGUQtc5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLStreetTalk In a historic and candid Senate hearing, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Professor Gary Marcus, and IBM's Christina Montgomery discussed the regulatory landscape of AI in the US. The discussion was particularly interesting due to its timing, as it followed the recent release of the EU's proposed AI Act, which could potentially ban American companies like OpenAI and Google from providing API access to generative AI models and impose massive fines for non-compliance. The speakers openly addressed potential risks of AI technology and emphasized the need for precision regulation. This was a unique approach, as historically, US companies have tried their hardest to avoid regulation. The hearing not only showcased the willingness of industry leaders to engage in discussions on regulation but also demonstrated the need for a balanced approach to avoid stifling innovation. The EU AI Act, scheduled to come into power in 2026, is still just a proposal, but it has already raised concerns about its impact on the American tech ecosystem and potential conflicts between US and EU laws. With extraterritorial jurisdiction and provisions targeting open-source developers and software distributors like GitHub, the Act could create more problems than it solves by encouraging unsafe AI practices and limiting access to advanced AI technologies. One core issue with the Act is the designation of foundation models in the highest risk category, primarily due to their open-ended nature. A significant risk theme revolves around users creating harmful content and determining who should be held accountable – the users or the platforms. The Senate hearing served as an essential platform to discuss these pressing concerns and work towards a regulatory framework that promotes both safety and innovation in AI. 00:00 Show 01:35 Legals 03:44 Intro 10:33 Altman intro 14:16 Christina Montgomery 18:20 Gary Marcus 23:15 Jobs 26:01 Scorecards 28:08 Harmful content 29:47 Startups 31:35 What meets the definition of harmful? 32:08 Moratorium 36:11 Social Media 46:17 Gary's take on BingGPT and pivot into policy 48:05 Democratisation

In conversation with Viola Ochola Every year, students at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria on the LLM/MPhil programme in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA) are assigned to human rights clinics which contribute to the work of the Centre's research units and give the students practical experience and advance the Centre's mission towards the realisation of human rights in Africa.  On 25 April 2023, the Centre for Human Rights' Expression, Information and Digital Rights Unit (EIDR) hosted the Office of the Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Kenya in its podcast series Africa Rights Talk commemorating 10 Years of the Model Law on Access to Information in Africa. The episode featured Ms. Viola Ochola as the guest speaker and Chrispin Bosire, Smith Naseri Edumebong and Idirashe Amanda Chikomba, from the EIDR clinic as moderators. This episode focused on steps that have been taken towards effective implementation of the Kenyan access to information framework as guided by the Model Law on Access to Information for Africa framework developed in 2013 by the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. This framework seeks to provide legislation guidance to member states of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' on the implementation of article 9 of the African Charter which provides for the right of access to information. Ms. Ochola indicated that Kenyan representatives actively participated in the deliberations that led to the development of the Model Law and subsequent to its adoption, there is reliance on the Model Law in the implementation of the Kenyan framework. Ms. Ochola reiterated that the CAJ has also made strides in ensuring adequate access to information by introducing the 2022 Guidelines on Access to Information to ensure availability of information on elections to the citizens of Kenya in the 2022 elections and that the CAJ is undertaking  advocacy measures and awareness raising exercises to ensure access to information to everyone including marginalised groups. Ms. Viola Ochola is the Director of the Office of the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ). She is a lawyer, an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a legal practitioner with administrative law, commercial law, human rights, and law reforms experience spanning over 15 years. She holds an MBA in Strategic Management and has extensive experience both in the public and private sector. She is the immediate former Manager in the Complaints, Investigation and Legal Services Department at the Commission on Administrative Justice. Ms. Ochola is an Open Governmental Leadership Fellow and a member of the Technical Committee on Open Government Partnership (Kenya Chapter) in her capacity as the Cluster Lead for the Access to Information Commitment. The conversation was recorded on 25 April 2023. Music and news extracts: Inner Peace by Mike Chino https://soundcloud.com/mike-chinoCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/0nI6qJeqFcc  limitless https://stock.adobe.com/za/search/audio?k=452592386  

John Dyck is the CEO of CESMII, the Smart Manufacturing Institute. Prior to joining CESMII, John held senior leadership positions in large corporations like GE and Rockwell Automation. He was also effective in raising VC funding and building a successful software start-up called Activplant. In 2020 he was recognised by the Society of Manufacturing Engineering as one of ‘30 Leaders Transforming Manufacturing in the USA.'  On this week's episode John and Maria discuss:  The key principles of Smart Manufacturing Why the US is still lagging behind  How to help manufacturers transition into this new era of manufacturing.  Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday. ↓ John Dyck ↓ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsdyck/ ↓ FOLLOW US ON LINKEDIN ↓ Maria Villablanca (Host) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/ Transform Talks  https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/ ↓ FIND US ONLINE ↓ https://futureinsights.org/ https://futureinsights.org/transform-talks/ Get more on-demand supply chain content https://sctvplus.com/pages/sctv-individual Apply to be a guest on the show https://futureinsights.org/speaker-form/ Apply be a sponsor on the show https://futureinsights.org/sponsor-form/

Today, I am speaking with Grega Milčinski, CEO of Sinergise, a geospatial IT company based in Slovenia. Sinergise is most well-known for their flagship product, Sentinel Hub, which is a platform for accessing, processing and analysing Earth observation data.Grega has been around in the EO sector for a while now and has a ton of insight into the most important problems in EO revolving around making satellite data usable for all. In this episode, Grega and I talk about his company, about Sentinel Hub, the importance of solving the boring problems, about EO Browser, thoughts on some buzzwords in EO, the state of the sector and more.Sinergise WebsiteSentinel Hub WebsiteEO Browser Tool---01:06: Intro - Grega's Story02:56: Sinergise05:22: Sentinel Hub: What does it bring to the table?11:29: Solving boring problems in EO15:01: What is the biggest challenge in EO today - data accessibility, data management and data preprocessing?20:52: Will there be one horizontal platform in EO?23:15: Thoughts on a few buzzwords - analysis-ready data, edge computing, data fusion, data cubes, democratisation29:22: EO Browser: Why Sinergise built it and the vision34:27: Where should we invest $100M in EO, if given the chance?36:33: Descartes Labs and the state of EO38:14: Opening up EO data archives?39:52: Wrap-up

Today's episode offers a fascinating conversation with Steve and journalist Jamie Bartlett, a specialist in online culture and technology and author of several books, including The People Vs Tech: How the Internet is Killing Democracy and Radicals Chasing Utopia: Inside the Rogue Movements Trying to Change the World. Listeners may also be familiar with his BBC podcast series, The Missing Cryptoqueen, which uncovers the story of Dr Ruja Ignatova, the woman who promised to make millions rich through a cryptocurrency called OneCoin, and then disappeared. Steve and Jamie discuss current trends in cyber crime and what government, private companies, and individuals can do to fight back. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management

Perhaps some of the most glorious rhetoric in all of Tanakh if not human history Text for this chapter can be found here: https://www.sefaria.org/Deuteronomy.30

Nazish Brohi does research and analysis in the social development sector in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iraq, focusing on democratization, conflict, gender, and human rights. She has taught at Quaid-e-Azam University, authored various reports, and writes for Dawn newspaper. Nazish Brohi comes on the podcast for a deep dive discussion on violence against women, honour killings, strides made by womens movements in Pakistan, activism, urban violence, flood relief, the Sindh Government and the response to health. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 Violence against women and social systems 13:02 The honour code 22:47 Established change, activism, and demotivation 30:43 Urban violence and attitudes to authority 39:03 Democratisation, understanding change, intolerance, and recognizing gains 54:32 State and the minorities, retalibanisation 1:05:24 Floods, governance, and responses 1:18:57 Demonizing relief, feudalism, and relief systems 1:31:52 Corruption, flood measures and crisis management 1:44:45 Current efforts and crises

This week Chris is joined by Jemma Green, the Executive Chairman & Co-founder at Powerledger. Powerledger uses blockchain technology for energy and environment commodity trading. The two discuss how households and organizations can trade excess solar power peer-to-peer and how blockchain technology helps to securely track local energy trading.  Listen in to find out more about the innovative environment commodity trading platform and its role in the democratisation of the energy market. Powerledger's homepage:  https://www.powerledger.io 

Ce mercredi 8 juin, la mission de Nossa! Fruits de démocratiser la consommation d'Açai en France, en visant, entre autres, la grande distribution et les enseignes bio, a été abordée par Lorraine Goumot et Damien Binois, fondateur de Nossa! Fruits, dans la chronique La pépite dans l'émission Good morning business présentée par Sandra Gandoin et Christophe Jakubyszyn sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Our world is marked by the Great Gender Divergence. In South Asia, North Africa and the Middle East, most women remain secluded. Chinese women work but are locked out of politics. Latin America has undergone radical transformation, staging massive rallies against male violence and nearly achieving gender parity in political representation. Scandinavia still comes closest to a feminist utopia, but for most of history Europe was far more patriarchal than matrilineal South East Asia and Southern Africa. What explains the Great Gender Divergence? It emerged in the twentieth century as a result of the great divergence in economic and political development across countries. In countries that underwent rapid growth, technological change freed women from domestic drudgery while industry and services increased demand for their labour. Democratisation is equally fundamental. Overturning men's political dominance and impunity for violence requires relentless mobilisation. Culture, however, mediates the rate at which women seize opportunities created by development and democratisation. Patrilineal societies face what I call an “honour-income trade-off”. Female employment only rises if its economic returns are sufficiently large to compensate for men's loss of honour. Otherwise, women remain secluded and surveilled with very few friends. Why do some societies have a stronger preference for female cloistering? To answer that question, we must go back ten thousand years. Over the longue durée, there have been three major waves of patriarchalisation: the Neolithic Revolution, pastoral nomadism, and Islam. These ancient ‘waves' helped determine how gender relations in each region of the world would be transformed by the onset of modern economic growth. Blog with hyperlinks to references: https://www.draliceevans.com/post/ten-thousand-years-of-patriarchy-1