Podcasts about Exhalation

Любомир Бабуров, Владимир Полеганов и Стоян Ставру обсъждат: • Какво представлява чудото на самопознанието? • Възможна ли е научнофантастична медитация върху смисъла на живота? • Какво би казал Хераклит Тъмният за героят от въздух на Тед Чанг? • Може ли въз-духът да смени Духът в… машината? • Какво представлява съзнанието като „наративна машина“ (Даниел Денет)? • Има ли място за съзнание между когнитивния дарвинизъм и религиозната схоластика? • Може ли да сведем съзнанието до „въздух под налягане“? • Как да съвместим обречеността на вселената с чудото на живота? • Достатъчен ли е „копнежът към любопитство“ или в крайна сметка надделява нуждата от смисъл? • Може ли животът да се разглежда като структурирано нарушение на равновесието? • Възможен ли е живот в съвършеното равновесие? • Ще утихне ли вселената? • Кой е най-краткият разказ? • Възможна ли е „чиста“ наука и какво би я мотивирала? • На кого и защо всъщност пише писмото си героят на Тед Чанг? „Издихание“ (Exhalation) на Тед Чанг е научнофантастичен разказ, в който ученият-протагонист описва своето откритие за природата на неговото съзнание и за предстоящия край на Вселената, в която живее. Светът, в който живее, се оказва херметично затворена система, в която съществуването зависи от захранването на цилиндри, пълни със сгъстен въздух, които се сменят регулярно. Любопитството на разказвача го кара да предприеме радикален експеримент: сам извършва операция върху собствения си мозък, който е съставен от сложна система от клапани и въздушни потоци. Той открива, че мисловният процес се осъществява чрез движението на въздуха, а паметта представлява устойчиви промени в структурата на неговата механика. Започвайки по-скоро като техническо описание, в последната част на разказа се разкрива истинският залог на повествованието, свързан с въпросите за съзнанието, свободната воля, термодинамиката и преходността на съществуването. Успяхме ли да стигнем до същността и как решихме напрежението между удоволствието от любопитството и търсенето нас мисъл – слушайте ни :) Гледайте и на видео тук: https://youtu.be/_5r1xJqAoxU „"Ние сме просто особеност на въздушния поток" … аз не съм този въздух, аз съм особеност на неговия път, и то временна. Особеността, която съм, особеността, която е целият ми свят, няма да я има"?.“ „Издихание“ Тед Чанг, прев. Владимир Полеганов 2023 „Този космос, един и същ за всички, не е създаден нито от бог, нито от човек, а винаги е бил, е и ще бъде вечен жив огън, който пламва и угасва в определена мяра.“ Хераклит, Фрагмент B30. За подкаста #about #podcast Серията „Vox Nihili“ на Ratio Podcast и Предизвикай правото! изследва пресечните точки на науката и технологиите с етиката и правото, а също така и редица дискусионни теми в сферата на философията. В рамките на серията сме обособили групи от разговори, обединени от различни теми, сред които: философски анализи на филми, право и литература, представяне на диалозите на Платон, културни интерпретации на различни чудовища (vox monstri) и др. Ако търсите отдадена и провокативна философия, насочена към настоящето, тази серия е за вас. Това е една от шестте серии на Ratio Podcast – един подкаст за любопитни хора. С негова помощ ще си сверите часовника за всичко най-ново в света на науката и културата и ще чуете неформални разговори, свързани или вдъхновени от наука.

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Who doesn’t love a fresh take on a classic story? The Merchant & The Alchemists Gate, from Ted Chiang’s 2019 collection of short stories “Exhalation” is one of our favorite time travel stories. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I explore the fascinating and often overlooked role of breathing in our daily lives. From the 20,000 breaths we take each day to the transformative benefits of nasal breathing, I uncover how simple practices can enhance oxygen intake, brain function, and stress regulation. I also highlight remarkable facts about our respiratory system, like the 11,000 liters of air our lungs process daily and the importance of full exhalation for better oxygen absorption. Drawing connections to cultural and scientific insights, I emphasize the universal importance of breath for health and well-being.Episode Highlights:The average breath we take daily is 20,000.  Nasal breathing is your superpower.Exhalation is crucial.The lungs process 11,000 liters of air daily and house 480 million alveoli.We lose water through breathing.Breath-holding records.Most fat is exhaled as carbon dioxide.  Posture affects lung capacity.  Lungs aren't muscles.Slow breathing stimulates the vagus nerve.Mouth breathing can lead to health and structural issues.Tibetan monks use specialized breathing techniques to generate inner heat.Different cultures all over the world celebrate the breath.Pranayama Yoga Teacher TrainingPranayama Yoga Teacher Training Info SessionJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on Instagram

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Author Ted Chiang (EXHALATION, STORIES OF YOUR LIFE AND OTHERS) joins the show to reflect on having his work adapted by director Denis Villeneuve into the 2016 film “Arrival.” In episode 324, Luke Elliott & James Bailey add to their “Creative Conversations” series where they discuss adaptations previously covered on Ink to Film with someone directly involved in their creation. Topics include the origins of the “Story of Your Life,” why determinism is essential for the existence of free will, the narrative convenience of having a fate you can change, how screenwriter Eric Heisserer managed to adapt a story thought to be unfilmable, Ted's visit to the set, and who might be a good fit for a future Ted Chiang adaptation.   Pickup Stories of Your Life and Exhalation by Ted Chiang at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com   Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

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Note: This episode was supposed to come out a couple of weeks ago. But Andrew forgot to attach the audio file when he went to publish, so it's just been sitting in our podcast hosting software. Sorry about that.  In this episode, Andrew and Sean dig into Paul Graham's founder mode essay that has gone viral in the past couple of weeks. Spoiler alert: Andrew is not a fan. Sean talks about the challenges of evolving client demands with Miscreants, while Andrew recounts his experiences in Mexico City and his decision to pivot ChartJuice towards a freemium model. Then they talk through some of Andrew's new AI-related business ideas, including automating marketing graphics and financial modeling for agencies, and his new co-founder and year-end goals.Links:Andrew's Twitter: @AndrewAskinsAndrew's website: https://www.andrewaskins.com/ChartJuice: https://www.chartjuice.com/Sean's Twitter: @seanqsunMiscreants: http://miscreants.com/StackWise: Coming soon...FigTree: Coming soon...For more information about the podcast, check out https://www.smalleffortspod.com/.Transcript:00:00.63SeanCan I start this podcast off by reading you a quote?00:06.34AndrewSure, I'm so curious.00:10.28Seanum Have you seen the Ted Chiang essay about Gen AI?00:15.59AndrewNo.00:16.55Seanokay um It was on The New Yorker. he okay so00:20.85AndrewFor a second, when you said JIN AI, I thought J-E-N, and I thought this was like some new AI company I hadn't heard of that named their AI JIN, as in short for Jennifer, and then I realized I'm an idiot, and you're talking about generative AI.00:34.68Andrewso00:35.09SeanWell, there's there's a startup called, I think, Jim, it's like a 25 year old like Korean person who Korean guy um and he like did like the rounds on YouTube for a little bit about how he like went from like broke to 100 million in net worth overnight because.00:35.41Andrewah00:41.20AndrewOh, that's cool.00:51.05AndrewJesus Christ. What?00:52.11Seanum I mean, it was like the dawn of like LLM stuff and jennna I had just started so.00:57.32AndrewYeah.00:57.44Seanadam00:57.71AndrewOkay. All right. Hit me with the quote.00:59.67SeanOkay, so let me just preface this. Ted Chiang, excellent sci-fi writer, um um ah wrote a really great book called Exhalation, one of my favorites.01:10.54Seanum01:10.83AndrewOh, I've been wanting to read that.01:12.94SeanYeah, excellent, excellent book.01:15.57AndrewCool.01:16.59SeanWould recommend, there's like a two page story in there that I really, really like. But, um You know, this this would have been great if i if I had it pull up, and I didn't.01:28.60AndrewHad it pulled up if you were prepared.01:31.18SeanYeah, yeah, yeah. But that's not how we do things. we you You know what? I can't find in this article. So I'm going to pull it up on a Slack thing.01:42.69SeanOK. um It's just the task that generative a generative AI has been most successful at is lowering our expectations. um And I was like, damn.01:54.53AndrewOh, interesting.01:55.78Seanhot take yeah uh01:57.03AndrewHow do, okay. So how do you interpret that?02:00.61Seanwell um i sent it as like a kind of honestly like uh02:05.49AndrewDo you agree?02:10.72SeanYeah, yeah, I do. um I don't agree with his essay. I think his essay about how his essay is about how Gen AI won't ever make art, and I think that's arguably true, um but I think that he misses the fact that Gen AI would be an art form, and people will use it the way that they make art with Photoshop and then collage things together.02:25.42AndrewSure, but at that point, it's not Gen AI making the art, I don't think. I think it's human artists making art using Gen AI as a medium or a tool.02:29.77Seanyou02:35.06SeanAgreed, agreed.02:35.66Andrewah like I think what he's saying is like the thing that Gen AI, at least in its current form, can't think.02:36.21Seanhence in02:43.90Andrewright it doesn't It doesn't produce creative thought.02:44.72SeanRight.02:46.78Andrewit's not It's not actually that intelligent, even though it's really good at looking intelligent.02:47.70SeanRight.02:53.73SeanRight.02:53.80Andrewum it just it repeats it guesses it and you know there's still this possibility that if we like scale it up enough we find out that that's all we do anyway and original thought is all just like guessing and repeating and suddenly it's doing what we can do but like we think that most likely we will need a new technological revolution like and a different form of AI technology paired with02:58.14SeanYeah. yeah03:13.96SeanSure.03:25.17Andrewpaired with or that replaces our current. Anyway, sorry, you know all this shit I'm preaching to the choir.03:28.49Seanknow um Well, to go back to the quote, I absolutely think it's true.03:33.93AndrewYeah.03:34.93SeanI actually think Gen. AI makes incredibly mid stuff. um Yeah.03:39.30AndrewYeah, for the most part. Yeah.03:41.52SeanBut I think we are always astounded by it because of the speed at which it can make incredibly mid stuff is impressive.03:41.64Andrewum03:48.77AndrewYeah.03:50.11SeanAnd that's I think that's lowering expectat...

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Did you know that extending exhalations leads to "longer parasympathetic (relaxation response) activation? Well indeed it does --- and that's a helpful thing to know, because that means we can use prolonged exhalation to help ground and self-soothe.Follow along and practice this 5-5-8-2 Breath technique and see if you notice a difference when you slow down your exhale!#beyondsurviving #coachrachelsays #somatichealing #traumatoolkit #nervoussystem #grounding #healing #raiseyourvibration #selfempowerment #youarepowerful #balancedlife #dissociation #relaxation Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're focusing in on some sci-fi with Dr. Bryan Gillis, astrophysicist to the stars! We take you through one of Ted Chiang's incredible short stories, Exhalation, and Dr. Gillis teaches us about entropy and the Laws of Thermodynamics. What is the heat death of the universe? Can we avoid it by turning up the AC a bit or are we just plain effed? Find out!   Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? Apply here! Please please pretty please support the show on patreon! You get ad free episodes, early episodes, and other bonus content!

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In order to have good diaphragm mechanics on inhalation, you must first master exhalation and be able to acquire a “zone of apposition” (or ZOA).  Dr. Sarah Petrich defines what a ZOA is, and the corresponding diaphragm biomechanics.The adduction drop test and apical expansion tests were used with permission from the Postural Restoration Institute®.About Sarah Petrich, PT, DPT, PRC, NCPT: As a specialist in Postural Restoration, Pilates, & Dance Medicine, Dr. Sarah Petrich provides physical therapy and Pilates training focusing on re-balancing posture, alignment and breathing for patients and wellness clients. When not in the clinic or on zoom, she's often traveling around the nation teaching educational courses to healthcare professionals, Pilates instructors and other movement specialists. You can find her and her courses on her website www.sarahpetrich.com or on Instagram at @drsarahpetrich.Follow Oxygen Plus (O+) on Instagram at @oxygenplus and on TikTok @oxygenpluso2

Ranking our top 15 sci fi books of all time:15 - Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu 14 - The Road by Cormac McCarthy13 - Barrayar by Lois McMaster Bujold12 - Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie11 - Starship Troopers by Robert Heinlein10 - The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood9 - The Forever War by Joe Haldeman8 - Hyperion by Dan Simmons7 - A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick 6 - Exhalation by Ted Chiang5 - Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro4 - Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin3 - Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson2 - Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card1 - Contact by Carl SaganIf you think something deserves to be on the list, drop us a line on Discord!Join the Hugonauts book club on discord!Or you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer video

Step into a space of serenity and rejuvenation with this guided meditation. In this episode, we guide you through a transformative journey to cleanse your aura and surroundings from negative energy. Immerse yourself in the healing frequencies of soothing sounds as you release tension, worries, and stagnant energy. Allow the power of sound to wash away negativity, leaving you feeling refreshed, revitalized, and surrounded by positive vibrations. Join us in this meditation to purify your energy field and create a harmonious atmosphere that supports your overall well-being. Healing Sounds, Cleanse, Aura, Space, Negative Energy, Soothing Vibrations, Release, Renewal, Surround, Penetrate, Stagnant, Lingering, Surroundings, Close Your Eyes, Deep Breath, Inhalation, Positive Energy, Exhalation, Negativity, Tension, Support, Amplifying, Cleansing, Purifying, Resonate, Harmonious, Vibrant Atmosphere, Sweep Away, Energetic Blockages, Clear, Balanced, Positive Vibrations, Lighter Air, Expansive, Vibrant, Multiple Levels, Mental, Emotional State, Quiet Mind, Alleviate Stress, Calm, Serenity, Listen, Present, Open, Transformative Power, Relaxation, Connection, Inner Essence, Catalyst, Positive Transformation, Let Go, Balanced, Harmonious State, Conclusion, Gratitude, Revitalizing, Clarity, Positivity, Refresh, Renew. Support our mission of spreading relaxation and wellness by rating and reviewing our podcast on your preferred platform. Your feedback helps us improve and enables others to discover the benefits of our soothing sounds. Enhance your listening experience by subscribing to our ad-free version, immersing yourself in uninterrupted tranquility.  Clicking Here  Join our community of relaxation seekers and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Subscribe, rate, and review Meditation Sounds today and unlock a world of serenity and rejuvenation.  Email List Support this podcast  https://www.meditationsoundspodcast.com Say goodbye to stubborn belly fat with our revolutionary product! Our formula is designed to target and dissolve unwanted fat, leaving you with a slimmer, more toned midsection. Try it now and experience the results for yourself. #dissolvebellyfat #slimandtoned http://bit.ly/3jV1Ip1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the showJoin my special guest, Victoria Davis, on this week's episode of Native Yoga Toddcast. Victoria spent twenty years searching for answers, applying remedies & integrating practices, and have taken all she has learned & packaged it in a way that works. How does she know it works? Because it's worked for her. And here's why she knows it'll work for you.Visit Victoria on her websites: Personal guidance, programs, and mentorship info are here:  www.victoriadavis.coFor corporate guidance, mindset training & work with teams: www.wellspringmind.com Costa Rica Retreat: www.mindbodyliferetreat.com Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriadavisyoga/Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out:

Paul talks to Jake Eagle, the co-author of 'The Power Of AWE', about the incredible mindfulness technique they're pioneered that can allow you to unlock a powerful physiological and psychological shift that creates a sense of bliss, and reduces anxiety and stress, changing the way our brain filters reality. Jake shares the story behind the book, as well as this essential mindset tool that'll help you to upgrade the way you think and feel. Mindset Change Another Level Patreon is the new members channel where you get to support my work, get access to exclusive content, previews to new content before it appears on the main show, discounts to workshops and access to members-only online events To sign up go to https://www.patreon.com/mindsetchange KEY TAKEAWAYS There are three basic levels of consciousness: safety (the default), heart consciousness (a state of gratitude), and spacious. The AWE Method comprises Attention (find something you appreciate), Wait (the quietening of the default mode network), and Exhalation. We are the architects of our own reality, and so when we take control of the way we feel, it literally changes the way we see and experience the world. Awe has been proven to be the single emotional response that robustly predicts lower inflammation, the building block of all disease. This is monumental in terms of health and wellbeing. BEST MOMENTS 'We saw a remarkable shift in people very, very quickly' 'This is a shortcut, a very quick way to enter a state of consciousness that transcends our normal experience of being in the world' 'This is a beautiful practice that shifts a person's state of mind' 'We are the creators of a our reality' VALUABLE RESOURCES Mindset Change Podcast Mindset Coaching and Therapy The Mindset Coach UK Instagram Mindset Change YouTube The Power Of AWE - https://thepowerofawe.com/ Live Conscious - https://liveconscious.com/ Email. jakeeagle@gmail.com ABOUT THE HOST Paul Sheppard Paul Sheppard is a life-transforming mindset coach, hypnotherapist, anxiety specialist and host of the Mindset Change podcast. He is on a mission with his holistic approach to help everybody set themselves free from limiting mindsets and feel less anxious and more empowered. Paul coaches people 121 or in groups online around the world, and you can reach him here. Do you want access to even deeper, even more powerful subconscious training content without the intros, exclusive invites to Mindset Change Masterminds, and discounts from workshops? Join the Mindset Change Another Level channel below:patreon.com/mindsetchange Mindset Change WhatsApp Community Link. Contact and social links below:https://mindsetchangeuk.com/useful-linksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ExhalationTonight I opened the window, stepped out,onto the terrace, and heard the last of day and life, passing in the climb and rush of a car, as it struggled up the hill, coughing, spluttering poison into the fragrant mournful evening air, I turned back away from sadness, to the twilit garden, the path of light to spring, looked up to an Easter moon, and higher still to the stars of early evening, for I saw a net of light and myths upon the velvet blue of heaven's sky, the moon rose softly, a bubble of reflecting starlight, with a smile, a face of wonder, the trees stood in silhouetted silence, the wind, soft across the meadows, as I heard the springtime call and cry, for there was a ripple,of something moving, a shadow, a wraith, a spirit, over and then upon, the silver stone and glass, I felt a peace fall across the garden, the orchards, the sleeping dreams of blossom and flowers,as Spring stretched awakened from sleepwinter whisperedonce and left a brief farewell at last, to all.Feel free to contact me. Be nice to know who my audience is and perhaps you can suggest some further topics or themes for my writing! And do give me feedback!p1964km@googlemail.com

John Stirk, author of The Original Body, talks with J about the non-material aspects of yoga and the importance of noticing. They discuss the influences of R.D.Laing, J. Krishnamurti, and Vanda Scaravelli, sensation and awareness, touching the inner void, the value of not knowing, making a contribution to the field of shared energy, that which lays beyond fear and expresses our capacity for love, understanding nothing in particular, unconditioned sources of wisdom, calcification of the soul, coming gently to a halt, and trusting in our own experience.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.  

This week, seek connection on a train and breathe with the cherubim.  *** Purchase Sonbol e-book or paperback. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts. Subscribe via Google Play. Support via Patreon Subscribe via Stitcher. Subscribe via RSS Feed. Check out the official Prose website. Follow on Instagram.

In the first episode of this series all about exploring your breath, I'm diving deeper into the phases of breath, the functional anatomy of the thorax and abdomen, and what I see as a pattern that can negatively impact exhalation. I'm sharing what I do specifically to help support people to improve the way they exhale and two exercises to try associated with your exhalation patterns.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/143

In this episode we will discuss quines - computer programs that can reproduce their own code. We will also talk about Exhalation - a sci-fi short story by Ted Chiang.

In Episode 123, Nikki Erlick joins me to discuss (spoiler-free!) her debut novel, The Measure, and share her book recommendations. A both otherworldly and of our time story, in a symbolic way rather than a literal way. The Measure will absolutely be one of my favorite books of 2022! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Nikki's inspiration for The Measure. How she incorporated Ancient Greek mythology about fate in her writing. The ways COVID-19 pandemic influenced and impacted her novel. How she decided to take her story to a place of healing, peace, and hope. Nikki's path to publication as a debut author. The comparable books and authors Nikki names for read-alikes. Nikki's process for weaving together the wide variety of societal implications into her story. Whether Nikki thinks she'd open the box featured in The Measure…and how she'd live her life if she were a short stringer. Nikki's Book Recommendations [29:18] Two OLD Books She Loves Anxious People by Fredrik Backman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:35] Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:40] Two NEW Books She Loves The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:06] End of the World House by Adrienne Celt | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:30] One Genre of Books She DOESN'T LOVE  [36:33] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson (September 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:12] Last 5-Star Book Nikki Read The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:51] Other Books Mentioned The Power by Naomi Alderman [14:48] The One by John Marrs [15:00] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [15:12] Beartown by Fredrik Backman [30:20] Exhalation by Ted Chiang [30:59] The Book of M by Peng Shepherd [34:11] Severance by Ling Ma [35:37] Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister [36:00] The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas [37:10] Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier [37:26] I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara [37:51] The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King [38:23] The Shining by Stephen King [38:43] Life After Life by Kate Atkinson [39:28] Rules of Civility by Amor Towles [42:15] About Nikki Erlick Website | Twitter | Instagram Nikki Erlick is a writer and editor whose work has appeared on the websites of New York magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Newsweek, Cosmopolitan, the Huffington Post, Indagare Travel, BookTrib, and the Verge. As a travel writer, she explored nearly a dozen countries on assignment—from rural villages in France to the arctic fjords of Norway. As a ghostwriter, she has lent her voice to CEOs, academics, and entrepreneurs. She graduated Harvard University summa cum laude and is a former editor of the Harvard Crimson. She earned a master's degree in global thought from Columbia University. The Measure is her first novel.

A few members of the book club join to discuss individual stories in Ted Chiang's latest short story compilation, Exhalation. These mind-bending stories have us contemplating all of life's biggest questions like do we have free will? What constitutes being “alive?” What is the purpose of life? And so much more. This episode is presented by Uproar Coaching: productivity without punishment.  Get 10% off with promo code P3. Visit:  https://www.uproarcoaching.com/busy-bitch-productivity-program

Keoki Jackson stops by to discuss the industry of marque making and how it has evolved over the years. He also divulges a few secrets about how to embellish your weapons and breath better, all while avoiding gerrymandering.

I'm talking about the radical possibilities of revision this week.Book recommendation: Exhalation, by Ted ChiangPlease rate and review on Apple podcasts; it really helps the podcast grow.

At this very moment, the lowly are being tested. Right now, the rich are in a big trial.  So says James as his first two examples.These are trials we could do wrongThese are trials we are supposed to WELCOME: Hello trouble!God wants trials WITH EFFECT: spiritual maturity, completeness.We'll need help in these trials, so ask for WISDOM (who has enough of that?)Rightly apply this knowledge to the reality of your trial of lowliness or richesAct with faith in the right thoughts about God's character, purposes, how He gets what He wants (trials), and what my job isWho gets to be tested? Everybody.  Let's start the book of James with the LOWLY and the RICH. The rich best boast in HUMILITY. The Lowly in EXHALATION in the family of God. BTW: be CAREFUL, for you can do this wrong.  Please like, subscribe and come back tomorrow.  Listen 7 minutes to the PODCAST if you are lowly or rich.

Ted Chiang's “Exhalation: Stories” has been described as a collection “that will make you think, grapple with big questions and feel more human,” and as the “best kind of science fiction.” As the current UCSB Reads selection, the book has been the subject of myriad events on campus for months. Now, in the final offering of Reads' 16th season, Chiang himself will appear at 7:30 p.m. Tues., May 10 at Campbell Hall. Prior to his appearance on campus, KCSB's Aubrey Valerio speaks with Chiang regarding Exhalation: Stories.

In this episode, the Spine Crackers discuss Ted Chiang's much-lauded sci-fi short story collection Exhalation, which touches on issues as wide ranging as tech startup culture, free will, and time travel!

I promise this week isn't a pandemic novel. I know … we all need a break.No, Malcolm Devlin's And Then I Woke Up IS about a disease, but not one that makes you cough, vomit or melt. Instead it's a disease (drum roll), OF THE MIND!! But even then, it's not what you think – no rage monsters here. Well, not really.Instead, this novella is a perfect allegory of how narratives can infect, distort and corrupt. How reality is contingent, and how the truth is more elusive by the day. All that, with zombies (sorta) Malcolm is a very polite man. So polite that he lets me use his book as a jumping-off point for all manner of cracked pseudo-philosophical theories. I basically forget the first rule of podcasting – DON'T talk more than the guest.Sorry.But when I give Malcolm chance to speak, he says great things. We talk about everything from the power of story and culture, to the problems with zombie narratives and how, in times of horror, Left and Right wing doesn't necessarily mean what you think. Plus, we reminisce about the blue/gold dress illusion, the Bath Salts Cannibal, and other great noughties memes. Enjoy! And Then I Woke Up is published on April 12th, by Tor.Other books mentioned in this episode include:Unexpected Places to Fall From, Unexpected Places to Land (2021), by Malcolm DevlinThe Wake (2013), by Elizabeth Knox“The Truth of Fact, the Truth of Feeling”, by Ted Chiang – found in Exhalation (2019) Support Talking Scared on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TalkingScaredPodCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, and TikTok or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Download Novellic on Google Play or Apple Store.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingscaredpod)

In this episode we review and discuss Exhalation and Stories of Your Life and Others, Ted Chiang's two short story collections. These seventeen stories are full of novel scientific ideas, wonderful characters, and thoughtful takes on the morality of future technologies and how they will change society. We certainly aren't alone in thinking they're wonderful - Ted Chiang has won four Hugos, four Nebulas, and four Locus awards for his stories. As always, we also recommend and discuss some similar books if you're looking for more great sci fi short story collections to read. This week, we recommend The Paper Menagerie and other Stories by Ken Liu, The Hidden Girl and Other Stories by Ken Liu, I, Robot by Isaac Asimov, and Welcome to the Monkey House by Kurt Vonnegut.If you'd prefer to watch the video version, you can watch it here.

The first step in learning how to meditate is to learn how to sit properly when meditating. This is in addition to making the commitment to a daily practice. One week is enough time to give the meditation methods and fundamental abilities given below a try. Consider it a one-week meditation trial run by the author. Make a commitment to following these basic steps on a daily basis, seven days a week. Special Offer! Deep Sleep To Feel Renewed, Rested, and Well! Zero risk! Gain Your Lifetime Access To This Meditation-Based Sleep Course For Deep Sleep... You can practice the art of being present at any time and from any location. There are no limitations, as previously stated. Still, there's nothing wrong with practicing staying in the moment while sitting. You can practice mindfulness in a sitting position by following the steps in this section. It's difficult to make your brain stop thinking, therefore meditation isn't about that. Even when you're sleeping, your brain continues to generate thoughts. It's all about not nourishing the thoughts that arise during meditation.  Free Weekly Lessons To Learn Meditation So You Can Meditate More Effectively HERE... You'll be able to experience the calming advantages of meditation, which include relaxation, stress reduction, a more accurate perspective on your problems, greater creativity, and increased vitality, by honing your skill of "letting go" of thoughts, feelings, and ideas that arise spontaneously. But it all starts with mastering the skill of meditation sitting. Take a Seat It's vital that you choose a comfortable and stable place to sit that will provide you with the necessary balance to practice without interruptions. You have the option of sitting on a park bench, a cushion, or a chair. It makes no difference what you choose. The most important thing is to choose a position that provides a sturdy, stable seat without leaving you hanging or perching. You can sit for about two minutes to see if the sitting position is going to strain your back. You're ready to move on to the following level if it fully supports your body without putting any strain on any portion of it. Concentrate on your legs. The second step is to pay attention to your legs. If you're sitting on the floor with a cushion, cross your legs in front of you in a comfortable position. If you've done any form of seated yoga previously, you should have an easier time with this. Simply take the position you've been utilizing up to this point. It's best if the bottoms of your feet are in contact with the floor when you're sitting in a chair. Your attention will be affected throughout practice if your legs aren't in a comfortable position. Straighten your back and shoulders. Straighten your upper body after you're seated comfortably with your legs in a stable position. Still, you must do it in such a way that it does not stiffen. It's worth noting that your spine has a natural curve. Make sure you keep it to avoid hurting your back and being unbalanced. Your body is built in such a way that your head and shoulders will be able to comfortably rest on top of your vertebrae. Simply place your upper body in its natural position, free of any pressure caused by poor posture. Your upper arms should be parallel to your upper body. It's critical that your upper arms are parallel to your upper torso in order to put yourself in a position where you can practice mindfulness. Allow your hands to fall onto the tops of your legs to achieve this. Once your upper arms are at your sides, your hands will land in the proper position. If your hands are too far forward, they will cause you to hunch, giving you an uneasy feeling. It will harm your back if they are too far behind. It'll be tough. What you're doing is more akin to tuning your body's strings. As a result, it's critical that it's not too tight or too loose. Drop your chin a smidgeon. The next stage is to slowly lower your chin and allow your eyes to fall downward. Allow your eyes to droop lower than usual to get the most out of this stance. It's important to note that mindfulness doesn't require you to close your eyes. Lowering your eyelids fully, on the other hand, may assist you to avoid distractions. Rather than closing your eyes, you might use what you're looking at as a focal point. You can stare without necessarily concentrating on the object in front of you. Hold your breath. Relax and focus your attention on your breathing at this stage. If you don't want to focus on your breath, you can use your bodily sensations or any other anchor that will help you be more effective, such as the sentences suggested previously. For a few seconds, stand still and maintain your balance. Be Aware of Your Breath Follow your breath as it enters and exits your nostrils if you've chosen it as your attention point. Exhalation is the focus of this exercise. It's just a matter of pausing before inhaling. Bring your attention to the physical sensation you're experiencing as air passes through your nose or through your mind. Also, pay attention to how your chest and belly rise and fall. As you become immersed in this exercise, you can make a mental note of every sensation. When your attention wanders, gently bring it back. During the process, it's unavoidable that your attention will shift to other things. Other items compete for your attention in your daily tasks in the same way. Instead of criticizing yourself, learn from the experience and apply what you've learned to your thoughts the next time you have a similar situation. Rather than feeling horrible about yourself, gently return your focus to the anchor. If it's your breath, do what you've been doing and watch it go in and out again. Don't take a premature pause. After a few minutes of practice, you could feel the need to take a break or make an adjustment. You could feel compelled to scratch a particular portion of your body. Don't lose control of your body, though. Plan when you'll take a break to make the change. This discipline will assist you in developing the ability to choose your actions. People who respond without thinking about a situation are more prone to make poor decisions. As a result, you should take advantage of the opportunity to improve your emotional intelligence. You should be the one who dictates your body, not the other way around. When it's necessary, observe and learn. If your mind keeps wandering after you've brought it back to what you're doing several times, you may need to stop fighting it. Instead, you might use the experience to learn more about your cognitive process. Examine the types of things that divert your attention. Is it your bills or your relationships that are the source of your stress? Whatever it is, it indicates that you need to improve your mental health in that aspect of your life. You should establish preparations for how to address a problem without becoming emotionally overwhelmed. Raise Your Head Gently Lift your gaze or open your eyes if you have closed them at the end of the practice. Take a moment to listen to any sounds in your environment. Take note of how you're feeling right now. Also, are you paying attention to what you're thinking? Is it still possible that they're floating around? Are they unfavorable? Has the time spent practicing been worthwhile? Your responses to these questions will have an impact on your motivation to practice again. Examine your day's accomplishments and establish ideas for how you'll practice the next day.

In this episode, Mike and Pauline talk to none other than Chris, CTO of Gitpod who shares with us his take on what developer experience is all about, reflecting on what motivated him to get into DevX and hopes for the future. We also have some exciting news! The hosts  ▻Pauline Narvas, Senior Community Engineer at Gitpod  (https://twitter.com/paulienuh)Mike Nikles, Senior Developer & Success Engineer at Gitpod  (https://twitter.com/mikenikles)Our guests  ▻Chris Weichel (https://twitter.com/csweichel)Things mentioned ▻Exhalation by Ted Chiang (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41160292-exhalation) Calm (https://www.calm.com/)OSquery (https://osquery.io/)Let's chat some more! ▻Gitpod Discord Community (https://www.gitpod.io/chat)Start a Gitpod workspace! (https://www.gitpod.io/)DevX Conf (https://www.devxconf.org)

This weekend, FT Weekend editor Alec Russell brings us to Albania for Lunch with the FT. He sits down with writer Lea Ypi, whose memoir ‘Free' documents her childhood there, both under communism and after its fall. Ypi, a political theorist at the London School of Economics asks: does capitalism make us free? Plus: European tech correspondent Madhumita Murgia explores how science fiction shapes our attitudes towards the future, and how that translates across different cultures. --------------Do you want to read the Financial Times? We have special discounts for listeners here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast--------------Want to say hi? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We're on Twitter @ftweekendpod, and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap. --------------Exciting news! Lea Ypi will be speaking at the first FT Weekend Festival to be hosted in the US. To attend (virtually or in person) go to http://ft.weekendfestival.com – with 10% off using the discount code FTFriends2022. It's on Saturday May 7th at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. --------------Links and mentions from the episode: –Alec Russell's Lunch with Lea Ypi: https://on.ft.com/3GHmi1J –FT review of Lea Ypi's memoir Free: https://www.ft.com/content/b5455f0f-33a9-480e-9027-6884cc25faa4 –Madhu on how science fiction shapes our attitudes to the future: https://www.ft.com/content/2f35be37-9da8-4cf6-89b2-8488b36c5a63 –Madhu recommends the book Exhalation by Ted Chiang–Chen Qiufan's latest book is caled AI2041: Ten Visions for ur Future, co-authored with Kai-Fu Lee – This weekend's Lunch with the FT, with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas: https://www.ft.com/content/098ba985-1284-46c6-9abe-f626fa9e47f0– Lunch with the Financial Times, edited by Lionel Barber, a selection of classic lunches: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/309/309448/lunch-with-the-ft/9780241400685.html Alec is on Twitter at @AlecuRussell, and Madhu is at @madhumita29."Long Live Enver Hoxha!" copyright Believe Music and UMPG Publishing. "Astroboy" Copyright Tezuka Productions Co. Clip: AP Archive--------------Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design is by Breen Turner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This weekend, FT Weekend editor Alec Russell brings us to Albania for Lunch with the FT. He sits down with writer Lea Ypi, whose memoir ‘Free' documents her childhood there, both under communism and after its fall. Ypi, a political theorist at the London School of Economics asks: does capitalism make us free? Plus: European tech correspondent Madhumita Murgia explores how science fiction shapes our attitudes towards the future, and how that translates across different cultures. --------------Do you want to read the Financial Times? We have special discounts for listeners here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast--------------Want to say hi? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We're on Twitter @ftweekendpod, and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap. --------------Exciting news! Lea Ypi will be speaking at the first FT Weekend Festival to be hosted in the US. To attend (virtually or in person) go to http://ft.weekendfestival.com – with 10% off using the discount code FTFriends2022. It's on Saturday May 7th at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. --------------Links and mentions from the episode: –Alec Russell's Lunch with Lea Ypi: https://on.ft.com/3GHmi1J –FT review of Lea Ypi's memoir Free: https://www.ft.com/content/b5455f0f-33a9-480e-9027-6884cc25faa4 –Madhu on how science fiction shapes our attitudes to the future: https://www.ft.com/content/2f35be37-9da8-4cf6-89b2-8488b36c5a63 –Madhu recommends the book Exhalation by Ted Chiang–Chen Qiufan's latest book is caled AI2041: Ten Visions for ur Future, co-authored with Kai-Fu Lee – This weekend's Lunch with the FT, with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas: https://www.ft.com/content/098ba985-1284-46c6-9abe-f626fa9e47f0– Lunch with the Financial Times, edited by Lionel Barber, a selection of classic lunches: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/309/309448/lunch-with-the-ft/9780241400685.html Alec is on Twitter at @AlecuRussell, and Madhu is at @madhumita29."Long Live Enver Hoxha!" copyright Believe Music and UMPG Publishing. "Astroboy" Copyright Tezuka Productions Co. Clip: AP Archive--------------Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design is by Breen Turner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Episode 17 of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion, Rosie Knight, and Cody Ziglar answer your questions! That's right, it's an all-hosts Holiday Mailbag. So snuggle in with a hot cup of tea, a blanket, your comics in your lap, and set your television to the extended crackling fireplace because it's time to talk about favorite crossover events, creators' rights, Netflix's Arcane, video games, and more! X-Ray Vision will be off on New Year's Eve (celebrating the New Year in style), but we will see you in 2022! Tune in every Friday and don't forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?' (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What's coming soon in this world that we can look forward to? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie's IG Zig's twitter Image Comics' Union The Listener's Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! Eric Nylund's Halo novels - Comprising The Fall of Reach, First Strike, & Ghosts of Onyx with epic space-naval battles & lots of good action. Ender's Game with less children & more all around fun. Available on Bookshop and more. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo - Available here. Exhalation by Ted Chiang - Available here. Dragon Ball Super by Akira Toriyama & illustrated by Toyotarou - Available here. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Let It Go."What do you feel when you hear this refrain?Looser? More relaxed? Serene?Clenched? Contracted? Constipated?Personally, I hold on tighter when someone tells me to "let go."I feel unseen and unmet.I feel misunderstood.Perhaps you can relate.The things that we cling to most in our lives stem from the belief that we need them to survive.This may have been very true at some point in our lives, though it may no longer stand true or beneficial to You.It's so easy to inhale and exhale, we don't even have to think about it and we will continue to breathe. Yet, we struggle so much to exhale the 3 B's (Beliefs, Buddies, and Boundaries) which no longer serve us.I just had this experience of needing to soften wax in my right ear in order to restore my hearing and flow of vibrations in and out of the ear canal. When the wax was finally removed, and the channel opened, I felt free again.When we keep shoving beliefs, buddies, and boundaries into our life where there is no longer room for them, and/or where there is no longer alignment, we feel under mounting pressure and truly unnecessarily trapped, just like an inhale would feel if we never exhaled.Another term for exhalation is "expiration."On this episode of The AB Life Pod, I guide you on a journey in breath and in the moving (as well as removing) the unnecessary Resistance you may still be clinging to that has already expired. This season of Fall is an especially apt time to notice where we are clinging and what we are feeding that no longer serves us.Notice what has expired for you. Notice what is holding you back.And take my permission to let it go.You are Infinite. You are Here and Now.I believe in You....Tune out of the non-sense and tune into your inner sense of brilliance.Please leave a 5-star rating and positive review, and share with fellow human beings who you have the inkling will benefit.With Love,Abbs--------------IG: @abby_marokoabbymarokofitness.com

BACKGROUND:“No matter how your life is today, breathing makes life better. That's a strong statement. But from what I have seen in my own practice, and in our trainings, when people learn conscious breathing, life improves.” – Anthony AbbagnanoAnthony, lives in Tuscany, Italy, where he and his wife Amy Rachelle, are co-founders of the Alchemy School of Healing Arts (ASHA), the foundation stone of a consciously created community in the Province of Grosseto, Italy (ashacommunity.com).  Anthony is considered by many who have participated in his Breathwork trainings to be a visionary thought leader. He uniquely combines philosophy and psychology with spirituality to guide others in loving ways using conscious breathwork as one of his many foundational tools. Anthony has guided more than 100,000 people through different breath practices. Many report an experience of “oneness” during and after a breath session. This oneness could be interpreted as a connection with the Divine, the Superconscious, or the Quantum Field. He is also the creator of Alchemy of Breath, Alchemy Meditation, and the Alchemy of Breath Academy, an accredited school that teaches Breathwork practitioners and facilitators all over the world for one-on-one sessions, group sessions, and online breathwork. He teaches annual workshops and seminars in several countries, and trains both facilitators and individual practitioners in a variety of class settings. Anthony pioneered the use of online Bbreathwork in 2013, enabling the practice to reach hundreds of thousands; he now heads Breathe The World, a regular Sunday event to suit all time zones. He has been featured as a keynote speaker on the Shift Network's Breathwork Summit, The Breathe Festival, the Global Inspiration Conference, and The Integrative Health Conference in London, having also given talks at the Twitter headquarters in London. He is also the founder of The Community of Healing—an international organization that promotes the union of Western medicine with all other modalities—as well as the Ark, a retreat center in Bali, Indonesia, dedicated to community health and emerging consciousness. # # #INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHT NOTES:GAIL/HOST: Before we begin and dig deep into your unique expertise, which includes your ability to see someone's soul beyond their personality, Anthony please share with the listeners today a story or a few insights about claiming your own innate worthiness.  Anthony then shares an intimate "edgy" story of walking in his neighborhood as an adult that caused him to remember a wound he felt as a small child, offering this insight: "THIS IS WHERE IT GETS REAL--to realize that the person who is hurting in this moment (of getting triggered) is actually the person who has been carrying the hurt for years, even decades.  So in that journey to reclaiming worthiness, and reclaiming the innocence that we are, it does mean identifying the lack of worthiness first to be able to bridge that gap."~Anthony AbbagnanoBENEFITS OF BREATHWORK:From Anthony's book:“...so many Breathers have felt not just a deep healing, but also a spiritual awakening. The same applies to the several times I have heard expressions of amazement that one Breathwork session could equate to ten years of conventional psychotherapy.” ~Anthony Abbagnano.--OTHER SNIPPETS FROM  HIS BOOK IN DEVELOPMENT: "There are countless reasons to create a Breathwork practice: to reconnect with your body, reduce stress, develop resilience, increase calm and inner peace, release past traumas, deepen your meditation, repair relationships, connect to compassion, become more mindful, stimulate personal growth, increase self-awareness, develop your spiritual practice, or re-identify with your purpose in life. --You also may use the breath to boost your creativity and memory, feel more vital and alert, increase your efficiency in the workplace, improve presence of mind, gain more clarity, expand consciousness, and transform the way you perceive life. --Breathing can support very deep and powerful inner work, but it also can simply increase your enjoyment of life and enhance your experience of the hidden blessings that await you. As we progress through the book, I' offer invitations to use the breath in therapeutic ways; should you feel resistance, I encourage you to try the practice anyway—feel and breathe. Breathwork provides a plethora of physical benefits. It promotes a healthy immune system, activates your metabolism, increases energy, and is a great way to burn calories. Exhalation cleanses us, too, accounting for as much as 70% of our physical toxins.The breath complements any therapy you might be involved with (physical or psychological). Maintaining a conscious breathing practice helps to ease chronic pain and supports a speedy return to health from physical illness. It also can promote recovery after an operation, and some studies have shown that it might even ward off certain types of cancer and other chronic diseases."IN COMPARISON TO / or in CONJUNCTION WITH MEDITATION:"For me, Breathwork multiplies it--almost quantum. Breathwork is turbo-charged; for me it is like rocket-fuel meditation because only 10 breaths can begin to change your point of view whereas meditation can take hours or even days."~Anthony Abbagnano.GAIL/HOST: Anthony, many who have worked with you consider you a great healer, and like me as a coach, you also have a passion for guiding and witnessing others through “inner child” work. Please define for our listeners who may not be familiar, what “inner child” is and why it is so important or life-altering for our healing journeys.·     (Other snippet from his book--"Another part of 'inner child' work.  Often people consciously seek to change their habits, perhaps to stop smoking, lose weight or exercise more. Think of how many times you or someone you know has made a New Year's resolution, only to see it broken with a few days or weeks. We might set goals or resolutions with maximum determination, but most often they fail because the unconscious mind has already decided how things will play out. Its stored programs and enormous processing power override even the best of intentions. This means that our Inner Child—the person who stored those programs in early life—might be in control. Even though the adult is seeking to make changes, the old life script is the one that wins."ANTHONY: "In my work, I consider the relationship with the Inner Child as a key to the healing process. However, in my experience, before we can become successful allies with our Inner Child, we must first distinguish it from our adult self. Then, we are able to speak to its deepest wound. The lack of distinction from the inner child—or over-identification with it—creates confusion. The adult becomes consumed by a yearning for relief. And as the inner child suffers, the adult self looks outside for the solution. This is a costly error." "As long as we invest in the hope that someone else can solve our difficulty, we keep giving our power away and ignoring the weeping wound inside. We might try any solution offered from the sublime to the ridiculous, but unless ...

Ok, so we need to have faith. But faith in what? How can we even know whether God exists?In this episode we unpack some of the main proofs for the existence of God. This episode covers Part One, Section One, Chapter One of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ .....References and further reading/listening/viewing:(If you have any other suggestions for further reading/viewing/listening on this topic, shoot me an email at crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.)On arguments for the existence of God:William Lane Craig, Reasonable Faith.Edward Feser. Five Proofs for the Existence of God, The Last Superstition, Aquinas.Pretty much anything written by Peter Kreeft. The earlier episodes of Pints with Aquinas, many of which cover arguments for God's existence.Capturing Christianity YouTube channel. He hosts lots of debates on God's existence on his channel if that's your thing.On the argument from desire:Ted Chiang, “What's Expected of us”, from Exhalation. (His other book, Stories of Your Life is also really worth reading - in my opinion it's better than Exhalation.)C. S. Lewis, Surprised by Joy.St Thomas Aquinas, Summa Contra Gentiles III.48.  Another permutation of his argument appears in II.55, and in the Summa Theologiae 1.75.6.On the argument from motion:Ok Go, “This Too Shall Pass - Rube Goldberg Machine - Official video.” YouTube. On the argument from design:Special Books by Special Kids YouTube channel. Thomas Riedelsheimer's documentary, Andy Goldsworthy: Rivers and Tides.On the argument from morality:C.S. Lewis, "1. The Law of Human Nature", Mere Christianity.G.K. Chesterton, "II - The Maniac", Orthodoxy.

In this episode, Mervyn talks to Damon Galgut about his new novel, The Promise, a few months before it won the Booker Prize in November 2021. We chat about the difficulty of categorising science fiction and fantasy in a bookstore, and hear some sci fi recommendations from staff. Carmen recommends ‘The Parable of the Sower' by Octavia Butler and Luami recommends NK Jemisin's ‘The Broken Earth Trilogy' as well as ‘Exhalation' by Ted Chiang. This podcast is produced by Andri Burnett and Vasti Calitz.

We talk about Injury Prevention and how Exhalation and Corrective Exercise play a part in our health.

This week Michelle and Katherine Angree about alien invasions, various explosions, collective displays of joy in gas stations, and respectability politics -among a lot of other stuff (like whales!) Paruzal Live Hosted Escape Rooms https://paruzal.com Sarah Watson's “the radical left is trying to destroy Christmas” https://twitter.com/sarahwatson42/status/1325291500633165824 Addie Weyrich's Gas Station Dance Party Thread: https://twitter.com/addieyomind/status/1326947267144638465 Deck the Hallmark Podcast https://www.deckthehallmark.com Louder Than a Riot, NPR https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510357/louder-than-a-riot Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City by Colin Gordon https://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/book/14445.html McMansion Hell https://mcmansionhell.com James Fell “on this day in history” https://bodyforwife.com Remastered Footage of the Whale Explosion! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6CLumsir34

Grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from Steve Whitney, SOMA Breath Master Instructor, about: SOMA Breathwork the roles of oxygen and carbon dioxide in our central nervous system mouth breathing vs. nostril breaths body hacking for creating calm and tranquility rhythmic breathing and so much more! Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I … Continue reading Steve Whitney – SOMA Breathwork; Exhalation's Impact on Our Nervous System; and Rhythmic Breathing →

In this episode, Hans, Chris, and I discuss two sci-fi short stories collections, both by Ted Chiang. We touch on a number of topics, including determinism, stories as thought experiments, and the craft of using first-person narration to drive character.

Steve and Corey speak with Ted Chiang about his recent story collection “Exhalation” and his inaugural essay for the New York Times series, Op-Eds from the Future. Chiang has won Nebula and Hugo awards for his widely influential science fiction writing. His short story “Story of Your Life,” was the basis of the film Arrival (2016). Their discussion explores the scientific and philosophical ideas in Ted's work, including whether free will is possible, and implications of AI, neuroscience, and time travel. Ted explains why his skepticism about whether the US is truly a meritocracy leads him to believe that the government-funded genetic modification he envisages in his Op-Ed would not solve the problem of inequality.Resources Exhalation by Ted Chiang Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang Ted Chiang's New York Times Op-Ed From the Future Transcript

We talk about our thoughts on a book called Exhalation by Ted Chiang which goes into the influence of technology on our lives. I highly recommend this episode, the book, and finding out more about Shippo if you need help shipping. 

Welcome to The Plot! In part one, I interview playwright and filmmaker Mia McCullough and actress Elizabeth Laidlaw (The Red Line, Chicago P.D.) on their new web series The Haven. The Haven, set at a domestic violence shelter, is just one of many examples of quality Chicago-based shows, so what does that say about the future of Chicago and TV? Then, in part two, my cohost Lauren McCrimmon hops on to join me for a conversation on science fiction where we'll unpack Ted Chiang's new short story collection Exhalation. To watch The Haven, you can visit www.thehavenweb.com, and you can follow the show on Twitter @TheHavenWeb.