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In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Kurt Krueger, a true "Renaissance man" whose life story reads like an adventure novel—from record-breaking All-American swimmer and water polo coach to a high-stakes survivor of a 1977 airplane hijacking. As the author of "Winning Ways for Living: Get Smarter ~ Perform Better," Kurt shares how 45 years of researching peak performance led him to a startling conclusion: the ultimate "peak" isn't found in a trophy, but in a global vision of peace. Throughout this gripping conversation, Kurt reveals the "Peacemaker's Miracle Meditation"—an elegantly simple practice he used to transform gang-heavy inner-city schools and transmute his own life-threatening experiences into a mission for harmony. He challenges the notion that peace is a passive state, instead presenting it as an active, creative force that can be scaled from a single classroom to the world stage. If you've ever felt paralyzed by the conflict in the news, Kurt's journey from elite athletics to the Peacemaker Circles Network offers a radical, science-backed shift in perspective that proves "peak peace" is the highest performance level of all.

Contact Elliott: freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Get More Content: patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting This episode starts off all over the map in the best way possible. Elliott and Ben Meyers talk Royals baseball, shotgun issues, pattern testing, Flight Day Ammo loads, and why educated ducks become nearly impossible to finish late in the season. Ben breaks down why certain loads outperform others, the differences between 20 gauge and 12 gauge setups, and what he learned after switching back from bismuth to steel. The conversation then shifts into private land duck management, flooded corn, refuge systems, duck pressure, and how heavily hunted birds adapt to survive. Ben also shares details about a brand new blind project going in on one of their favorite timber holes and explains how years of water management can slowly “imprint” ducks onto a property. If you enjoy deep waterfowl conversation mixed with real hunting experience and honest opinions, this is a fun one. Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Code: NAW10 Weatherby Shotgunshttps://www.weatherby.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://www.mammothpet.com Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.com Code: FDH10 TideWehttps://www.tidewe.com Code: NAW18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover how Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are transforming accessibility for blind users with the new Oorion app integration, offering real-time AI object detection, text recognition, and hands-free navigation. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the latest breakthrough in wearable tech: Oorion's integration with Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. The episode explores how these smart glasses now offer live AI assistance for detecting obstacles, finding objects like benches or keys, and reading signs in real-time—all hands-free. Shaun shares first-hand experiences using Orion on daily walks, including bench detection, obstacle alerts, and proactive AI guidance that builds confidence and independence. The hosts also discuss battery life, setup tips, and the real-world limitations of AI object recognition, plus an honest look at accessibility use cases like OCR and navigation for blind users. Alongside the tech talk, they share some humorous insights on the recent space launch and Steven's impulse purchase of the new AirPods Max 2. Share your experiences with Oorion and smart glasses! Email feedback@doubletaponair.com or send us an audio/video message on WhatsApp at 1-613-481-0144. Relevant Links Oorion App: https://apps.apple.com/app/orion/id1499647458 Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: https://www.meta.com/smart-glasses This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe! ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode: Elizabeth Newcamp sits down with Blair Imani, educator, historian, and content creator known for her ‘Smarter In Seconds' series. She's also the co-host of the podcast, Thoughts About Feelings, and the author of three books. Her latest is called Read This to Get Smarter. Blair walks Elizabeth through how to stay informed as a busy parent and break down complicated concepts to kids. This week on the Plus Playground: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen fill out the Baby Barf Badness bracket, created by Claire Zulkey. They also share their favorite emergency preparedness tools. An episode that is as silly as it is serious. We hope to see you there! Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson. Video production by Micah Phillips. Follow us on YouTube! Join us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get to hang out with us on the Plus Playground every week for a whole additional grab-bag of content — and you'll get an ad-free experience across the network. And you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Care and Feeding. Sign up now at slate.com/careplus – or try it out on Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode: Elizabeth Newcamp sits down with Blair Imani, educator, historian, and content creator known for her ‘Smarter In Seconds' series. She's also the co-host of the podcast, Thoughts About Feelings, and the author of three books. Her latest is called Read This to Get Smarter. Blair walks Elizabeth through how to stay informed as a busy parent and break down complicated concepts to kids. This week on the Plus Playground: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen fill out the Baby Barf Badness bracket, created by Claire Zulkey. They also share their favorite emergency preparedness tools. An episode that is as silly as it is serious. We hope to see you there! Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson. Video production by Micah Phillips. Follow us on YouTube! Join us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get to hang out with us on the Plus Playground every week for a whole additional grab-bag of content — and you'll get an ad-free experience across the network. And you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Care and Feeding. Sign up now at slate.com/careplus – or try it out on Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you by AX3 Life, Strong Coffee Company and WHOOP. Today we sit down with neurologist and brain health expert Majid Fotuhi, MD, PhD, author of The Invincible Brain, to challenge conventional thinking about Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline. Dr. Fotuhi explains why Alzheimer's may not be a single disease but rather the result of multiple processes—including inflammation, poor sleep, metabolic dysfunction, and lifestyle factors—that accumulate over time. The conversation explores the science behind brain shrinkage, the role of sleep in clearing toxins from the brain, why exercise may be one of the most powerful tools for cognitive health, and the five pillars of brain fitness: exercise, sleep, nutrition, stress reduction, and brain training. He also shares clinical research showing that targeted lifestyle changes can significantly improve cognitive performance and even increase hippocampal volume in patients with mild cognitive impairment, offering a hopeful perspective on protecting and strengthening the brain as we age. ----- 00:00 – Why Alzheimer's may not be a single disease 02:34 – The "soup of problems" explanation for Alzheimer's 03:21 – Why many dementia diagnoses miss treatable causes 04:01 – Treating lifestyle factors that affect brain health 06:30 – Understanding mild cognitive impairment (MCI) 10:15 – Brain shrinkage and inflammation explained 15:12 – Why lifestyle affects brain aging 20:40 – The role of exercise in brain health 28:22 – How exercise helps grow new neurons 29:11 – Exercise and the brain's waste-clearing system 30:03 – Why sleep is critical for brain detox 31:20 – The five pillars of brain health 33:45 – Why there is no "miracle cure" for brain health 38:10 – How small daily habits compound over time 45:44 – Research showing the brain can grow again 48:11 – MCI vs Alzheimer's diagnosis explained 49:28 – Risk factors that can accelerate dementia 50:13 – Clinical results improving cognitive performance 52:00 – Ever Forward ----- Episode resources: Save 20% on the super-antioxidant astaxanthin from AX3 Life with code EVERFORWARD Save 15% on organic coffee and lattes from Strong Coffee Company with code CHASE Get a FREE WHOOP 5.0 sleep and activity tracker Watch and subscribe on YouTube Get Dr. Fotuhi's book The Invincible Brain

Leicester On Why People Need To Get Smarter About Scams #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #podcast #BasicCryptonomics #Bitcoin #Gold #Silver #Platinum #Palladium #CryptoCrash Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://CryptoTalk.FM Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ThisIsCTR⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CryptoTalkRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠ #BlockDAG Chapters (00:00:00) - Out of Cycle Update: Crypto in 2021(00:03:03) - Rug Pulls by Rich Mother Fads(00:07:14) - Rug Pulls: How Dangerous Is It?(00:12:53) - Deciding whether to invest in crypto is hard

Lané Klopper, consumer panel services lead at NIQ SA, shares how consumers are adapting to economic pressures in the FMCG sector.

From CES 2026 at ShowStoppers in Las Vegas, Birdbuddy returns with major updates for smart birdwatching. Rhian Humphries, Senior PR Manager introduces Bird Buddy 2, featuring faster capture, an integrated solar panel, portrait or landscape viewing, expanded seed capacity, and AI recognition using both visuals and birdsong. For entry level users the new Bird Buddy 2 Mini brings the same core technology to a smaller, more affordable option.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

From CES 2026 at ShowStoppers in Las Vegas, Birdbuddy returns with major updates for smart birdwatching. Rhian Humphries, Senior PR Manager introduces Bird Buddy 2, featuring faster capture, an integrated solar panel, portrait or landscape viewing, expanded seed capacity, and AI recognition using both visuals and birdsong. For entry level users the new Bird Buddy 2 Mini brings the same core technology to a smaller, more affordable option.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Several weeks ago, Paul dissected the good and the bad of Artificial Intelligence (AI) from the tech side on Spirit Gym with tech consultant/UX researcher Rachel Miles.A huge question remained unanswered after that conversation: How do we retain our humanity amid the avalanche of AI tech?Venture capitalist, entrepreneur and first-time author Jeff Burninhgam embraces the answer to that very question in his book, The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI.Jeff explains why the presence of AI is an important reminder to embrace our humanity and how the beauty in life is not trying to achieve perfection but to relish in its messiness and imperfection this week on Spirit Gym.Read the first chapter of Jeff's book on his website. Learn more about Jeff on social media via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, TikTok and Substack.Timestamps8:01 From traveling the Ganges River to running for governor in Utah.19:07 One blessing in disguise with AI: Reminding us of our humanity.23:04 Disruption, reflection, transformation and evolution.29:46 AI as a human crucible.36:12 “No amount of education saves anyone from the Hero's Journey.”45:00 In the presence of AI, we will need to learn how to fight to stay in human relationships.51:51 “As our machines become more intelligent, our work as humans is to become wiser.”1:04:52 The beauty of life is in the mess, the work and the process.1:12:45 “We are human beings, not human doings.”1:27:15 The origin of most existential pain in our lives.1:35:48 Emptiness.1:43:39 Social media: The baby AI.ResourcesThe Silicon SlopesPaul's Living 4D podcast on Lucifer-Christ-AhrimanFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK InstituteCHEK Academy We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

On University of Illinois's Grainger College of Engineering Week: To understand obesity, we need to look into our cells. Cecilia Leal, professor of materials science and engineering, explores. Cecilia Leal has been a professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois' Grainger College of Engineering since 2012. Her lab investigates lipids, soft, […]

Hotels are ditching instinct for data, car rental giants are quietly winning the digital war, and Alaska Airlines faces turbulence after an IT meltdown. On today's Skift Daily Briefing, our new host, Sarah Dandashy, breaks down the latest shifts in hotel pricing strategy, the surprising power dynamics in online car rentals, and how tech failures are redefining airline reliability. Articles Referenced: The New Science of Hotel Pricing Car Rental Companies Are Winning the Digital War with OTAs Alaska Airlines Delays Earnings Call After Tech Meltdown Honorable Mention: Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IG Connect with Skift LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SkiftNews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss an update from the travel industry.

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What if your business could actually get smarter the more it uses AI? Courtney Baker, David DeWolf, and Mohan Rao unpack what it takes to build a true learning organization—one that compounds intelligence, adapts fast, and reshapes its structure around speed, not silos. Forget one-off AI wins. This is about systems that evolve. Pete Buer kicks things off with a sharp take on the decline of college degrees in an AI-first economy. If skills like adaptability and problem-solving are the new currency, how should leaders rethink hiring, training, and culture? Plus, a standout interview with Jason Mlicki on how professional services firms can still build authority when AI owns the search bar. Want to get found in a no-click world? Jason shares the five ways to break out of the walled garden. This episode is your cheat code for staying relevant—and getting ahead.

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What if I told you that the people who disagree with you are actually your secret weapon for better thinking?  Just last month, my wife and I had a heated argument about studio changes I wanted to make here on the ranch. Her immediate reaction was about cost. Mine was about productivity and creativity. We were talking past each other completely. But when I applied what I'm about to teach you, we discovered we were both right—and found a solution that addressed both concerns without compromising either. What started as an argument became a session where each of us was heard and understood.  Sounds crazy, right? By the end of this video, you'll not only believe it—you'll have experienced it yourself. Think of someone you disagree with about something important. Got them in mind? Good. In 25 minutes, you'll see that person as your thinking partner. You know that sinking feeling when a simple conversation with someone turns into a heated argument? You walk away thinking, "How did that go so wrong?" The problem isn't the disagreement itself—it's that most people never learned how to use disagreement to think better. We encounter difficult disagreements almost daily. Your spouse questions your spending. Your boss pushes back on your proposal. Your friend challenges your weekend plans. Each disagreement is an opportunity for your thinking to become sharper. When you approach it right, others often think more clearly too. Your Brain Gets Smarter Under Pressure During solo thinking, you operate in your thinking "comfort zone". Familiar patterns feel safe. Trusted sources get your attention. Comfortable assumptions go unchallenged. It's efficient, but it also limits intellectual growth. In our Critical Thinking Skills episode—our most popular video—we taught you to question assumptions, check evidence, apply logic, ask good questions. If you haven't watched that episode, pause this and watch that first—it's the foundation for what comes next. What we didn't tell you in that video is that intelligent opposition makes these skills far more powerful than solo practice ever could. Let me show you what I mean. Take any belief you hold strongly. Now imagine defending it to someone smart who disagrees with you. Notice what happens in your mind: You suddenly need better evidence than "I read somewhere..." Your own assumptions come under sharper scrutiny Logic becomes more rigorous under pressure Questions get sharper to understand their position That mental shift happened because I introduced opposition. Your brain got more demanding of itself. And when you engage thoughtfully, something interesting happens—the other person thinks more carefully too. Think of it like physical exercise. Muscles strengthen through resistance, not relaxation. Your thinking muscles work the same way. Intellectual resistance—smart disagreement—strengthens your reasoning, your evidence gathering is more thorough, and your conclusions are more robust. This is where things fall apart for most people. The Critical Mistake That Kills Thinking Most people will never learn this because they're too busy being right. They miss the thinking benefits because they fail at disagreement basics. They get defensive. They shut down. Conversations become battles. Someone challenges their ideas, fight-or-flight kicks in. Instead of seeing an opportunity for better thinking, they see a threat. Imagine your boss questioning your budget request in a meeting. Your heart rate spikes. Your face flushes. You start defending instead of listening. Twenty minutes later, you've missed valuable insights about organizational priorities, they've tuned out your reasoning, and maybe both of you damaged a key relationship. Look, this makes total sense. Your brain can't tell the difference between a saber-toothed tiger and someone attacking your political views. The same threat response kicks in. When you get defensive, it often triggers defensiveness in others because they interpret your reaction as confirmation that this is a fight, not a discussion. Once this happens, thinking improvement stops immediately. Your emotional brain takes over. Pure survival mode. No learning happens. No growth occurs. The chance for better thinking vanishes. The solution? Learn how to keep disagreements constructive instead of destructive. How To Make Disagreements Constructive The difference between a constructive disagreement and a destructive argument isn't the topic—it's how you handle the interpersonal dynamics. These four skills transform how you approach disagreement and create conditions where others are more likely to think clearly, too. When you use these skills, something remarkable happens: you stay open and curious instead of defensive and closed. When others see you thinking clearly under pressure, they're more likely to follow suit. Think of these as the basic requirements for constructive disagreement. Miss any one of them, and even the best critical thinking techniques will fail because people will be in defensive mode instead of collaborative thinking mode. Skill 1: Accurate Listening Can you repeat back their position so accurately that they'd say "exactly"? If not, thinking improvement stops here. This sounds simple. Most people fail here spectacularly. We listen to respond, not to understand. We're busy crafting our rebuttal while they're still explaining their position. Result? We argue against strawman versions of their actual views, which means our thinking never encounters their real challenges. Before responding to any disagreement, try this: "Let me make sure I understand..." Then repeat their view back using their language, not yours. Include their reasoning. Include their concerns. Include their values. Their defensiveness drops instantly. People who feel truly heard—not just acknowledged, actually understood—become curious about your perspective too. They shift from defense mode to exploration mode.  When you demonstrate good thinking through careful listening, they see you're genuinely trying to understand. This often makes them more willing to think carefully themselves rather than just defend their position. When you talk past each other, no real thinking happens. What goes wrong: Most people paraphrase positions in their own language. This feels like listening, yet it's actually reframing their argument to fit your worldview. True listening means using their words and their framework. Skill 2: Tone Awareness Your tone determines whether they hear thoughtful engagement or just hear an attack. Get the tone wrong, and the conversation dies before it starts. Practice this phrase: "Help me understand your perspective." Say it sarcastically—like you already know their perspective is wrong. Sounds like an interrogation. Now say it with genuine curiosity—like you actually want to learn something new. Notice the difference? Same words, completely different effect on their willingness to engage thoughtfully. That difference determines whether they engage their thinking or shut it down completely. Tone carries more information than words. It signals your intent, your respect level, and your openness to having your own mind changed. Try this practical test: Record yourself during a disagreement. Listen back. Does your tone invite thoughtful engagement or defensive reactions? Most people are shocked by what they hear. Skill 3: Genuine Curiosity Ask questions you don't know the answers to. Not "Don't you think that's wrong?" Instead, "What led you to that conclusion?" This distinction is crucial for constructive thinking. The first question is really a statement disguised as a question. You already know what answer you want. You're not seeking information. You're setting a trap. The second question is a genuine inquiry. You're asking about their thinking process. Their information sources. Their reasoning chain. You might learn something that changes your own view, and they often discover something about their own reasoning they hadn't considered. The test is simple: If you already know what answer you want, it's not a real question. Smart people recognize leading questions immediately. Once they sense manipulation, they either shut down or become defensive. Either way, constructive thinking stops. Real curiosity sounds different: "I'm having trouble understanding how you reached that conclusion. Can you walk me through your thinking?" This invites explanation and often leads to deeper exploration together. Skill 4: Respect Baseline Attack ideas, not people. Say "That approach has problems," not "You're being unrealistic." The moment it gets personal, thinking stops and ego takes over. Attack the person, they have no choice except to defend themselves. Attack the idea; they can defend it, modify it, or even abandon it without losing face. More importantly, you can both focus on improving the idea. Personal attacks trigger what psychologists call "defending your sense of self." When someone's identity feels threatened, they'll defend their position regardless of the evidence. They can't afford to be wrong because being wrong means they're a bad person. Keep it about ideas, they have cognitive freedom. They can evaluate your points objectively because their identity isn't on the line. When you model respectful challenge of ideas rather than personal attacks, others often respond with more thoughtful engagement because they feel safe to explore ideas without defending their identity. The trap: Language slips into personal territory without realizing it. "That's a stupid idea" feels like it's about the idea, yet it implies the person is stupid for having it. Better: "I see some problems with that approach." Master these four skills, and you create the conditions where better thinking can happen. These work with most people, though some individuals who are extremely defensive or arguing in bad faith may not respond positively regardless of your approach. The Three-Mode Thinking Method Now that you can disagree without triggering defensive reactions, here's how to use disagreement to enhance your thinking. Three thinking modes combine to strengthen your reasoning and often encourage clearer thinking in others. Something crucial to understand: these modes only work if you've built those positive disagreement skills first. Try to use advanced thinking techniques without those basic interpersonal skills, and you'll get worse results than saying nothing at all. Mode 1: Evidence Standards Get Higher Solo thinking often accepts weak evidence without realizing it. There's no one there to challenge assumptions or poke holes in logic. You can get lazy with reasoning because there's no immediate consequence. During a disagreement, opposition forces you to find stronger proof. Suddenly, vague claims no longer suffice. Instead of saying, "Studies show that remote work increases productivity," you need specifics like, "This recent Stanford study tracked productivity changes across multiple companies and found measurable improvements for hybrid workers." Notice what happens? The disagreement forced you to name the specific study, identify the scope and methodology, quantify the results, and acknowledge the controls used. Your evidence became stronger because someone was there to challenge it. When you ask, "What evidence supports that view?" with genuine curiosity, they examine their own proof more carefully because good questions naturally prompt deeper thinking. Good questions often lead to better evidence from both sides. The key insight: This only works if you keep them engaged. Use a respectful tone and genuine curiosity to keep them thinking rather than defending. What trips people up: Getting so focused on strengthening your own evidence that you forget to explore theirs. The goal isn't proving you're right. It's raising the evidence standards in the conversation. The bias trap: Watch out for cherry-picking evidence that supports your existing view while dismissing theirs without proper examination. Ask yourself: "Am I looking for the strongest evidence available, or just evidence that confirms what I already believe?" Mode 2: Hidden Assumptions Surface Solo thinking often operates on assumptions you don't even realize you're making. Your perspective has blind spots, and your framework has limitations you can't see. Disagreement forces assumptions into the open. When someone argues from a completely different framework, it reveals the hidden beliefs you were taking for granted. Take a team debating work-from-home policies. You assume productivity means "time spent working." They assume it means "results delivered." Neither of you realized you were using different definitions until the disagreement forced these assumptions into the open. Suddenly, you're questioning the foundations of your thinking: "Wait, what do I actually mean by productivity?" This assumption discovery often works both ways. When you ask, "What led you to that conclusion?" you're helping them examine their own thinking process too. The mistake most people make: Treating assumptions as weaknesses to attack rather than insights to explore. Assumption discovery works best when it feels like a mutual investigation. The bias trap: Notice when you're dismissing their assumptions without examining your own. Ask yourself: "What beliefs am I taking for granted here? What if their assumption is actually more accurate than mine?" Mode 3: Logic Gets Stress-Tested Everything comes together here. You use improved evidence and more explicit assumptions to think more rigorously than you could alone. Take a family planning their summer vacation. You want to go to the beach: "The kids love the ocean, and we all need to relax." Your spouse wants to go camping: "The kids spend too much time on screens, and we need real family bonding time." Initially, you're both arguing from different assumptions about what the family needs. But when you start examining your reasoning more carefully, interesting questions emerge. You examine your logic: "Do the kids actually love the ocean, or do I just assume that because they like the pool? Is a beach vacation really relaxing with three kids under 10?" Your spouse examines theirs: "Will camping actually reduce screen time, or will the kids just be miserable without their devices? Is tent camping really the best way to bond?" This logical stress-testing reveals that you're both making assumptions about what the kids want and what the family needs. You're thinking better, and your example of questioning your own reasoning often encourages others to examine their logic more carefully, too. The result might be: "Let's find a lakeside cabin—the kids get water activities, we get a break from screens, and everyone sleeps in real beds." This solution emerges from better thinking by both sides, not from one person winning the argument. Something subtle happens here that most people miss. Your thinking isn't just better because you have more information. It's better because disagreement forced you to examine your reasoning more carefully than you ever would alone. The trap: Treating this as a debate where someone has to win. The goal is to reach better conclusions through better thinking, not to prove your original position was right. The rationalization trap: Using better information to justify your original position rather than genuinely updating your thinking. Ask yourself: "Am I using this new information to think better, or just to argue better?" Let me show you how powerful this really is.  Back in the late 90s, I was part of the founding team for Teligent. Our Chairman was the former President of AT&T, Alex Mandl, and I was by far the youngest founding executive. These older, more experienced founders thought about business and value creation completely differently than I did. Initially, I thought they were being overly cautious. They probably thought I was being reckless. But instead of defending our positions, we used these exact principles. I questioned my assumptions about speed versus stability. They questioned theirs about innovation versus proven methods. We asked deep questions about what customers actually needed. We really listened to each other's reasoning. Did we always agree? No. But we aligned. The result? We took Teligent public. That disagreement process didn't just resolve conflicts—it built the strategic foundation that got us to IPO. When Your Thinking Actually Changes Here's the moment most people avoid: What happens when disagreement reveals that your original position was wrong or incomplete? This is where better thinking actually occurs. The three thinking modes give you better information. Now you need to know what to do with it. The Four Signals It's Time to Update Time to be honest with yourself. Signal 1: Better Evidence—Their evidence is stronger than yours, and you can't find flaws in their reasoning. Signal 2: Exposed Assumptions—They've revealed beliefs you didn't know you held, and those beliefs don't hold up under scrutiny. Signal 3: Failed Logic Test—Your reasoning has holes you can't patch, while theirs holds together. Signal 4: Persistent Questions—You can't answer their genuine questions without changing your position. How to Actually Change Your Mind Most people know HOW to think better, but don't know HOW to update their thinking. Here's the process: Step 1: Acknowledge Internally—"This new information suggests my original view was incomplete." Step 2: Test the Update—"If I accepted this new information, what would I believe instead?" Step 3: Express the Change—"I'm rethinking my position based on what you've shared. Help me understand..." Step 4: Integrate Gracefully—"I was wrong about X, but I think we're both right about Y." The Social Challenge Changing your mind feels vulnerable. It seems like admitting weakness. Actually, it's demonstrating intellectual strength. The person who can update their thinking based on new evidence is more trustworthy, not less. They're someone whose conclusions you can rely on because they've been tested against opposition. Common fear: "If I change my mind, they'll think I'm wishy-washy."  Reality: People respect those who can think clearly under pressure more than those who never change their position. The key: Change your mind about facts and methods, but maintain your values and goals. "I still want to increase productivity (goal), but I'm changing my view on how to measure it (method)." Practice With Real Stakes You now have the complete system: foundation skills that prevent defensive reactions, plus thinking enhancement modes that use disagreement constructively. Your thinking gets stronger under pressure, and your approach often brings out better thinking in others, too. The skills that improve your thinking also make you more effective at work and more trusted in relationships. This isn't just about better conversations—it's about better thinking outcomes. Practice makes the difference between knowing these concepts and actually using them when emotions run high and relationships are on the line. Remember the person you thought of at the beginning? Here's the test: by the end of this practice sequence, you'll actually be curious about their perspective instead of frustrated by it. Let's see if I'm right. Here's your practice sequence: First: Practice the listening test. How would you repeat their position back so they'd say "exactly"? Try to capture not just their conclusion, but their reasoning, their concerns, and what they value. Use their language, not yours. Second: Check your tone. Practice saying "Help me understand your perspective" with genuine curiosity, not sarcasm. Your tone determines whether they'll engage thoughtfully or defensively. Third: Ask genuine curiosity questions to understand their thinking process. What information do they have that you don't? What experiences shaped their view? What led them to that conclusion? Fourth: Keep it respectful. Attack their ideas, not them personally. Say "That approach has problems," not "You're being unrealistic." The moment it gets personal, thinking stops for both of you. Finally: Check yourself for thinking changes. What would you believe if their evidence is stronger? What assumptions of yours need updating? Am I using new information to think better or just argue better? Your homework starts now: Text them. Say something like "I've been thinking about our conversation on [topic]. Help me understand your perspective better." Then actually listen to their response. Try it and see what happens. Did your thinking get clearer through the disagreement? Did your approach encourage more thoughtful engagement from them? The goal isn't to agree. It's to think better, and often helps others think better, too. The Thinking Advantage We started with critical thinking for individual clarity. Today, you learned how to use disagreement to enhance your thinking and often bring out better thinking in others. In a world where most people's thinking gets weaker under pressure, yours will get sharper. While others defend weak ideas with loud voices, you'll strengthen ideas through intelligent engagement. While others create enemies through disagreement, you'll create thinking partners. Your relationships get stronger because people feel genuinely heard, often for the first time. Your ideas get stronger because they survive intelligent opposition. Your decisions get stronger because they account for perspectives you couldn't see alone. Take the couple arguing about money. Instead of him defending his investment strategy while she attacks his risk tolerance, they could use disagreement to build a financial approach that's both growth-oriented and security-focused. Same people, same values, better thinking process. Consider the team stuck on a product launch timeline. Instead of marketing insisting on more prep time while engineering pushes for immediate release, they could explore what each side sees about market conditions and technical readiness. The result: a launch strategy neither side could have developed alone. The part that surprises most people: Your thinking gets stronger because disagreement forces you to engage in more rigorous reasoning than you'd achieve in isolation. Your perspective expands because you encounter viewpoints you couldn't generate alone. And when you model good thinking under pressure, others often follow suit. That person you thought of at the beginning? They're not your opponent. They're your thinking partner. The question is: will you use them to make your thinking better? Go text that person right now and tell us what you learned in the comments. This only works if you actually try it. Your thinking—and your influence—depend on it. Subscribe for more thinking skills that give you real-world advantages.

What if I told you that the people who disagree with you are actually your secret weapon for better thinking?  Just last month, my wife and I had a heated argument about studio changes I wanted to make here on the ranch. Her immediate reaction was about cost. Mine was about productivity and creativity. We […]

Today's guest is Blair Imani - a historian, educator, and the brilliant mind behind the viral web series Smarter In Seconds. She's also an LA Times bestselling author of Read This to Get Smarter, and if you've ever seen her content, you know she has a one-of-a-kind way of breaking down big, complex ideas with clarity, color, and compassion. The New York Times called her delivery “perky” and “quirky,” but her scholarship runs deep, covering everything from race and gender studies to intersectionality and U.S. history.In this episode, Blair opens up about:Embracing her bisexual identity and the beauty of self-discoveryNavigating faith as a proud Muslim womanHow intersectionality shapes the way we live, learn, and connectReshaping education and activism through storytellingLiving with purpose and impact while staying true to who you areFollow Blair Imani:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairimani/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blairimani Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@blairimani Follow She Comes With Baggage Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shecomeswithbaggage__Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shecomeswithbaggage__Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KirstiePike

Tommy Fleetwood finally get past his victory slump, Hybrid results are in and Tony and Chris discuss their Ryder cup picks! 00:00 Intro 01:16 Tommy Fleetwood Wins 11:00 TaylorMade Spider Underrated? 14:44 Hybrids dead? 26:52 New Mizuno Irons? 32:37 Ball Tes Questions 46:46 Ryder cup picks "The Consumer Reports of Golf" | Get Smarter in Just 5 Minutes FREE NEWSLETTER ✅ https://mygolfspy.com/subscribe/

SPECIAL EDITION: Why did L.A.B. Golf sell? Is Private Equity a bad thing? What's in Sam Hahn bag? Tony and Chris deep dive and ask all those burning sales questions! 00:00 Intro 00:59 PGAT Recap w/ Sam 08:25 L.A.B. Golf Sold! 14:48 Speeding up production times! 26:11 Does Sam watch the PGAT? 34:06 Sam's New Role 45:55 What's in Sam's Bag? 54:51 L.A.B. Golf Event Teaser "The Consumer Reports of Golf" | Get Smarter in Just 5 Minutes FREE NEWSLETTER ✅ https://mygolfspy.com/subscribe/

➢ DM “Fall challenge” to IG @ ColossusFit to apply for our early bird special➢ Follow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/colossusfit/?hl=enWelcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about overlooked small daily wins, how to get smarter results and our biggest fitness regrets.(0:00) - IntroQuestion 1 (01:13) - What are some areas you find clients work harder than they need to where they could just be working smarter? For instance I used to do an hour of cardio everday before I signed up with you guys and you told me to axe it and instead focus on trainer smarter and just managing my calories better.Josh quote (13:34) : "If you do what everyone else does, you'll get what everyone else gets. To be exceptional, you have to do what others won't."Kyle quote (19:02) : “Every result starts with a seed. If you don't plant it, don't expect it to grow.”What has us excited or intrigued:Client shoutout (26:51): Kris MQuestion 2 (28:44)- What are some small daily wins I can start stacking to become fitter, healthier and happier version of myself?Question 3 (35:32) - I'm pretty new to the gym. I'm curious if there's anything you regret or would change looking back at the start of your journey?Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.Email me/ submit a mailbox monday question contact@colossusfitness.com➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/

David Carson from Dumbify delves into the intriguing concept that embracing "dumb" thinking can often lead to innovative solutions. We explore how society has cultivated a reluctance to ask seemingly foolish questions, thereby stifling creativity and potential breakthroughs. Our conversation is enriched by anecdotes illustrating how historical figures, like Isaac Newton, harnessed the power of curiosity and unorthodox thinking to arrive at revolutionary ideas. We also reflect on personal experiences and methodologies that advocate for a shift in mindset—encouraging individuals to welcome and cultivate their "dumb" thoughts as a pathway to discovery and success. Takeaways: Throughout history, the concept of 'dumb' has surprisingly provided solutions to complex problems. As individuals gain more knowledge, they often realize how much they still do not know. Encouraging the asking of seemingly 'dumb' questions can lead to significant creative breakthroughs. Creative thoughts often stem from individuals attempting to replicate others but failing, thereby generating originality. Rewarding curiosity in educational settings can foster a more open and innovative learning environment. The practice of intentionally thinking 'dumb' can lead to the development of new and effective solutions. Websitedavid-carson.com dumbify.beehiiv.comShow Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)https://nape.org.uk/

Chris and Tony discuss their predictions for who "won" the ball test. Can we officially say that Scheffler is the new Tiger Woods? What is a game improvement Iron anyway? 00:00 Intro 02:23 Scotti's Winning Bag 18:54 Ball Test Winners 35:59 Super Game Improvement? "The Consumer Reports of Golf" | Get Smarter in Just 5 Minutes FREE NEWSLETTER ✅ https://mygolfspy.com/subscribe/

The technological landscape is transforming at breakneck speed, but what determines your success in this new world isn't your mastery of the latest AI tools - it's your AI-first mindset.  While everyone's focused on which AI applications to learn, we're neglecting something far more fundamental: the mental habits that will either propel us forward or anchor us in the past.  Your AI mindset, the questions you habitually ask, the stories you tell yourself, and the thoughts you cultivate, it shapes your preparedness for an AI-first future more than any technical skill. The key shift isn't learning to use AI faster; it's rethinking your relationship with these tools. Instead of outsourcing your thinking, the most powerful approach is using AI as a collaborator that amplifies your uniquely human capabilities.  Drawing from cutting-edge research, including MIT studies showing how passive AI use actually reduces brain activity, this episode provides a practical framework for effective AI collaboration. You'll discover how to preserve the creative, insightful aspects of your work while leveraging AI for refinement and enhancement.  Through real-world examples from writing, coaching, and content creation, you'll learn specific techniques for using AI to make your thinking sharper and your work better, not to replace your intellectual skills.  The most successful people in an AI-powered world won't be those who surrender their thinking to machines but those who become more intentional about how they think alongside their digital collaborators.  The future belongs to those who enhance their thinking with technology, not those who outsource it.    Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First Change Leadership & Culture Transformation ConsultantEXECUTIVE & OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE COACH

Scottie goes BACK TO BACK at The Memorial. Ben Griffin secures another for PING and a ball no one would expect, Tony and Chris explain how this Titleist T-Series really is THAT much different and PING snuck out some new irons. All this and more on today's episode! Let's get it!

HELP DAD GET SMARTER IN THE CAN With the Uncle John's Bathroom Reader, a fantastic compendium of useless but very interesting information in book form. Today I've got the guy behind the Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Brian Boone at 2:00 to chat about it. Buy yours in time for Father's Day here! Here is some of the nonsense you might enjoy:Some of the best facts and stories to help dad become the most popular guy at the barbeque.Some real bathroom humor, including the story of “Roland the Farter.”That wonderful piece of trivia regarding the late Mr. Rogers and his affection for bodily functions.‘Tis the season: The baseball plot to kill Castro.What a “rear end robot” is.I love this book and have a bunch of them already. Trust me, great gift for Dad or anyone else, especially teenagers who don't read enough. Five stars, would recommend.

Healing doesn't always begin with answers. Sometimes it starts with the questions no one ever thought to ask.Before she became the voice behind Smarter in Seconds, Blair Imani was navigating a deeply personal journey through mental health, identity, and belonging, quietly and in plain sight. In this powerful conversation, Blair shares the story most people haven't heard: the one that came before the platform, the book deals, and the viral success. From early struggles with depression and institutionalization to navigating faith, queerness, and sobriety in public, Blair opens up about what it really means to heal in real time. Not perfectly. Not all at once. But bravely and out loud. This episode isn't just about one woman's recovery. It's about what it means to live at the intersection of identities, expectations, and survival and how choosing joy, setting boundaries, and speaking hard truths can transform not just a life, but a legacy.LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE your thoughts in the comments!__________________↳ YouTube↳ Apple Podcast↳ Spotify↳ Instagram↳ Tiktok↳ Facebook__________________Patrick Custer - Host↳ Instagram: @thepatrickcuster↳ TikTok: @thepatrickcuster↳ YouTube: @thepatrickcuster↳ Facebook: @thepatrickcuster↳ Website: linktr.ee/patrickcusterBlair Imani - Guest↳ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@blairimani⁠↳ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@blairimani⁠↳ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@blairimani↳ Tiktok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@blairimani⁠↳ Website: www.blairimani.com⁠__________________Promises Behavioral Health – Treatment for addiction, mental health/trauma:↳ Admissions: (888) 648-4098↳ Insta: ⁠@promises_bh↳ URL: ⁠www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com⁠ Mental Health America:↳ URL: www.mhanational.org⁠About Blair Imani: Blair Imani is the creator of the viral web series, Smarter In Seconds, LA Times bestselling author of Read This to Get Smarter, and co-host of the podcast Thoughts About Feelings. The New York Times praises Blair Imani's unique ability to create “progressive lessons with vibrant visuals and a perky, quirky delivery.” Her scholarship spans intersectionality, gender studies, race and racism, sociology, and United States history. She is also a historian, having written Making Our Way Home (2020) and Modern HER story (2018). She has had the opportunity to present at renowned universities and companies including Oxford, Harvard, Meta, Sephora, and Gates Ventures. Blair Imani serves on the Board of Directors of the Tegan and Sara Foundation. She has collaborated with and interviewed influential people across a variety of fields including Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, and Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw.Blair Imani believes in the transformative power of education and that self understanding is the key to recognizing our interconnectedness. She is very rapid to be known publicly as “the Smarter in Seconds lady,” and feels it is an honor to be a part of so many people's learning experiences. She consistently promotes the value of mutual respect across differences, asserting that meaningful progress requires creating spaces where diverse perspectives are honored and dehumanization is not tolerated. Empathy and respect are not just important values but essential tools for challenging oppressive systems.‍In 2025 she was awarded the Activist with Impact Award by REACH LA, an organization dedicated to celebrating LGBTQIA+ people of color through wellness, HIV/AIDS prevention, and personal development.

If you had to buy one golf gear for life, what would it be? Sepp Straka on a runner with his new bag! Tony and Chris dive into the LAB Golf and Odyssey debate (it gets HEATED). Low swing speed players need some love too, Tony gives his thoughts on what drivers to check out if you fit the 'lower swing speed category' and more on this weeks episode! Thanks for watching! 00:00 Welcome Back! 01:15 Sepp Straka's bag deets 04:27 Buy it for life: Golf Edition 09:23 LAB vs ODYSSEY who wins? 22:15 Low Swing Speed Drivers "The Consumer Reports of Golf" | Get Smarter in Just 5 Minutes FREE NEWSLETTER ✅ https://mygolfspy.com/subscribe/ Vortex: https://scheels.sjv.io/c/35585/1029574/13422?subId1=SI-BG24_ScheelsVortexAnarch&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scheels.com%2Fp%2Fvortex-anarch-image-stabilized-laser-golf-rangefinder%2F84382913721.html&subId3=reviews%2Frangefinders%2Fvortex-anarch_1gYgiN3AsVApJr6lMsxq3NB Ballnamic: https://go.skimresources.com/?id=247875X1731466&url=https%3A%2F%2Fballfitting.com&xcust=YT-NPG Odyssey: https://pga-tour-superstore.pxf.io/c/35585/1414697/16839?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pgatoursuperstore.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DSquare%2B2%2BSquare&subId1=YT-NPG LAB: https://go.skimresources.com/?id=247875X1731466&url=https%3A%2F%2Fballfitting.com&xcust=YT-NPG

Remote work won't die - it's evolving. Hybrid models will dominate, with companies investing in tech and training to stay competitive. Government policies will shape adoption, but demand for flexibility remains strong, ensuring remote work's future. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes why remote work won't die in 2025.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/remote-work-wont-die-in-2025-but-it-will-get-smarter/

Can hearing aids be personalized for specific environments or even people with no measurable hearing loss? In this episode, recorded at the National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL), host Andrew Bellavia sits down with Dr. Pádraig Kitterick to explore the groundbreaking advancements behind NAL-NL3 and COSI 2.0.Together, they dive into the major updates to the world's most widely used hearing aid fitting formula. NAL-NL3 builds on its predecessor, NAL-NL2, with improved comfort, adaptability, and new modules designed for challenging hearing scenarios—including noisy environments and individuals with minimal or no audiometric hearing loss. The discussion also covers how real-world data, clinician feedback, and cutting-edge AI techniques like reinforcement learning helped shape this next-generation solution.The conversation closes with a look at COSI 2.0, a modernized approach to identifying patient needs using AI-enhanced self-reflection and goal-setting tools. These innovations represent a major leap toward more personalized, evidence-based hearing care.Learn more about the work NAL is doing at:https://www.nal.gov.au/Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest episodes each week and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).- https://twitter.com/WeekinHearing- https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearing- https://hearinghealthmatters.org/thisweek/

The Mamas are joined by Blair Imani, creator of Smarter in Seconds, to talk about everything from working at Planned Parenthood to going viral in 2020 with her powerful, bite-sized videos. She also opens up about her experience with pregnancy loss and how she's currently trying to conceive (complete with a hot pregnancy tip from her auntie!).In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, Blair schools us on reproductive justice, and how to better support Black women and mothers for stronger maternal health outcomes. Get ready to take notes — Blair drops gems and resources you won't want to miss!======We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona

Think you have what it takes to solve these tricky detective riddles? Each challenge will push your logic, observation skills, and problem-solving abilities to the next level! Can you crack the case and outsmart even the sharpest minds? The further you go, the smarter you'll become! Test yourself with these mind-bending riddles and see how far you can get! CreditsAnimation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightplanet/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In thisspecial episode ofWhy Care?, host Nadia Nagamootoo sits down withBlair Imani, historian, educator, and author ofRead This to Get Smarter. Known for her viralSmarter in Seconds series, Blair breaks down complex topics in an accessible and engaging way. In this conversation, Blair shares her journey as an advocate, the role of education in driving change, and the importance of challenging misinformation. She also discusses her experiences in activism, the impact of storytelling on social justice, and how we can all contribute to making the world more inclusive.Key TakeawaysEducation is a powerful tool for dismantling bias and promoting social justice.Smarter in Seconds demonstrates how breaking down complex topics can make learning accessible to all.Understanding history and systemic injustices is essential to creating meaningful change.Allyship requires more than just words—it demands action and accountability.True allyship involves continuous learning, amplifying marginalized voices, and taking action to support communities.Challenging misinformation and recognizing privilege are crucial steps toward fostering an inclusive society.Highlights:Blair's Journey to Activism –From being arrested during a protest to becoming a globally recognized educator, Blair shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career.Making Complex Topics Accessible – Blair explains the philosophy behindSmarter in Seconds and why bite-sized education is essential in today's digital world.Challenging Myths and Misinformation –Blair discusses how she debunks historical and cultural misconceptions, such as the real origins of Thanksgiving.The Power of Identity and Intersectionality –Blair reflects on how race, gender, and faith have shaped her advocacy and storytelling.What It Means to be an Ally –Blair shares practical ways to support marginalized communities beyond performative allyship.Education as a Tool for Change –Blair highlights how knowledge can be a powerful driver for equity and justice in both social and political spaces.Guest BioBlair Imani is a historian, educator, and social justice advocate known for making education accessible through her viralSmarter in Seconds series. She is the author ofRead This to Get Smarter,Modern HERstory, andMaking Our Way Home, books that explore history, identity, and activism. A sought-after speaker, Blair has collaborated with institutions like Sephora, Meta, and Adobe and has interviewed icons like Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem. Through her work, Blair continues to inspire critical thinking, inclusion, and positive change.LinksBlair's Website:Blair's Book:⁠to Get SmarterBlair's Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram |You Tube |TikTokNadia Nagamootoo: LinkedIn | InstagramAvenir Consulting:⁠https://linktr.ee/avenirconsultingservices

Welcome to episode 284 of The Cloud Pod – where the forecast is always cloudy! Everybody is in the house this week, and it's a good thing because since we've last recorded re:Invent happened, and we have a LOT to talk about. So let's jump right in!  Titles we almost went with this week: Amazon Steals from Azure…. We Are Doomed  The Cloud Pod Can Now Throw Away a lot of Code The Cloud Pod Controls the Future The Cloud Pod Observes More Insights We Are Simplicity X None of the Above Stop Trying to Make Bedrock & Q Happen My Head Went SuperNova over all the Q Announcements These are Not the Gadgets Bond Needed, Q!  A big thanks to this week's sponsor: We're sponsorless! Want to get your brand, company, or service in front of a very enthusiastic group of cloud news seekers? You've come to the right place! Send us an email or hit us up on our slack channel for more info.  AWS  08:12 It's the re:Invent recap!  Did you make any announcement predictions? Let's see how our hosts'  predictions stacked up to reality.  Matt – 1 Large Green Computing Reinvent LLM at the Edge Something new on S3 Ryan (AI) – 1 Improved serverless observability tools Expansion of AI Driven workflows in datalakes Greater Focus on Multi-Account or Multi-region orchestration, centralized compliance management, or enhanced security services Jonathan – 0 New Edge Computing Capabilities better global application deployment type features. (Cloudflare competitor maybe) New automated cost optimization tools Automated RAG/vector to S3 Justin  – 2 Managed Backstage or platform like service New LLM multi-modal replacement or upgrade to Titan Competitor VM offering to Broadcom Honorable Mentions: Jonathan: Deeper integration between serverless and container services New region Enhanced Observability with AI driven debugging tool Justin: Multicloud management – in a bigger way (Anthos competitor) Agentic AI toolings New ARM graviton chip How many will AI or Artificial Intelligence be said: 45 Justin – 35 Jonathan – 72 Pre:Invent There were over 180 announcements, and yes – we have them all listed here for you. You're welcome.  17:12 Time-based snapshot copy for Amazon EBS Now you can specify a desired completion duration, from 15 minutes to 48 hours when you copy an Amazon EBS snapshot within or between Amazon regions or accounts.  This will allow you to meet your time-based compliance and business requirements for critical workloads, mostly around DR capabilities.  We're just glad to see this one finally, because having it built in directly to the console to guarantee that EBS snapshots make it to the other region is a big quality of life enhancement. Announcing future-dated Amazon EC2 On-Demand Capacity Reservations

Thank you to our sponsors at Petivity! Click here to save money - USE CODE CC15 AT CHECKOUT https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/F78DCCEE-26B8-48EF-AB5D-155C28106611?ingress=2&visitId=0a9f2d60-73f9-493e-ae2e-1746ac5f8e5a&ref_=ast_bln&utm_source=PodCo&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=PodCoQ4&utm_content=ChristyRomano Vulnerable Rewind:Today on Vulnerable, I sit down with the LA Times Bestselling author of Read This to Get Smarter, Blair Imani. She is an award-winning educator, historian, and influencer. I learned about Blair through her Smarter in Seconds series on Instagram and TikTok. She educates everyone on a spectrum of subjects like toxic positivity to gender to the civil rights movement, and more! Blair shared her journey into education and activism with Brendan and me. Blair is a Black bisexual Muslim woman born and raised in Los Angeles, California. During her college career at Lousiana State University, she learned to have complicated and nuanced conversations with people who thought differently than her. She became an advocate and activist for LGBTQ+ rights and Black Lives Matter while at school. At Blair's core, her activism and education are to make the world a better place for all humans to live and thrive. Her work hasn't been necessarily easy or safe. As she has navigated and grown in these spaces, she has found a way to educate with joy and positivity in 30 seconds!Blair gets vulnerable about converting to Islam as a young adult and how she handled that with her family. She shares about being arrested at a protest and so much more. This episode highlights how you have the opportunity to learn more information about complicated or nuanced issues. You can be an activist by educating yourself and your community to make positive changes.You can follow Blair @blairimani on Instagram and TikTok. You can shop her Smarter Lip Sets here. You can learn more about her books and her work at blairimani.com.Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and follow Brendan Rooney on Instagram @thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney.Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you!Since we all have a limited time on earth, it makes no sense to waste that time with a heart filled with hatred which only harms and never heals, or leads to anything good.Believe it or not, some big businesses achieve greater profitability by giving things away. Each year large grocery chains actually donate three billion dollars worth of food to charitable causes in the United States. By removing slow selling items from the store shelves and replacing them with foodstuffs that are in high demand, the large   companies are rewarded with increased sales and a boost in profits.Studies have shown a direct correlation between physical leg strength and brain health. Those who are physically mobile tend to socialize more than those who are not. Increased physical mobility leads to more occurrences of interpersonal contact  causing enhanced mental stimulation. In addition to basic movement, physical coordination improved by stronger legs leads to fewer falls, which is one of the primary dangers to an aging population.If you have to start a new career, one of the easiest ways to gather an unlimited amount of information, aside from reading books, is to take advantage of some of the information treasures available for free online on You Tube covering virtually every subject imaginable.Fruits and vegetables should constitute the majority of one's diet. In terms of fruit density, science tells us that consumption of the tomato will give you the biggest bang for your buck.There are very safe and very dangerous places everywhere. One can find threats in affluent areas frequented by the rich and famous and also find good people and a sense of peace and pride in areas that appear undesirable at first glance.

How do you stand out in the now-overcrowded online space? Julia from “Smarter in a Sec” is a brand strategist, social media consultant, and content creator who has cracked the code on standing out: being yourself. In this interview, I dive into Julia's journey from a strategy consultant to a content creator and how she arrived at her unique content strategy of blending smart insights and product recommendations. Discover Julia's tips on building a personal brand, the challenges and joys of creating content, and the importance of authenticity and vulnerability. Julia also shares practical advice on being loud about your accomplishments, balancing career and personal life, and the power of thought leadership. This ep is perfect for busy entrepreneurs juggling multiple responsibilities! ▶︎ Watch the Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Welcome and Introduction 00:50 — Julia's Background and Journey 02:05 — Balancing Multiple Roles 03:20 — The Importance of Personal Branding 04:28 — Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence 05:58 — Creating Authentic Content 08:09 — Selling Your Services with Balance 11:59 — Setting Boundaries in Personal Branding 17:40 — Pricing and Value in Services 23:06 — Trends in Career Coaching 25:34 — The Power of Thought Leadership 31:48 — Curation Content and Audience Engagement 36:16 — Final Thoughts on Building a Following Resources: ✦ Julia's IG: https://www.instagram.com/smarterinasec/ ✦ Julia's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smarterinasec ✦ Julia's Website: https://smarterinasec.com ✦ https://smarterinasec.substack.com/subscribe ✦ Julia's Store: https://shopmy.us/smarterinasec ✦ Muna's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mkedi.co/ ✦ Get Our Podcast List: https://teamap.consulting/podcast ----- Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) Subscribe to the Team AP Consulting YouTube Channel! And make sure you check out our FREE downloads page for even more incredible resources made specifically for you. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other phenomenal podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below

In this episode, Peter Pflaster interviews Amelia Vacante from the Automox customer education team. They discuss the philosophy behind Automox University and the importance of customer education.  They highlight the simplicity and ease of use of Automox and how Automox University aims to provide concise and relevant content to help users quickly understand and get value from the product. They also mention the certification programs offered by Automox University and the value of certifications in the IT and security industry.

In this episode, Kayla and Martina discuss the recent shark attacks. Then, they unpack Netflix's latest docuseries "America's Sweethearts" featuring the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

You know those books you can read over and over and every time you read them you GET SMARTER? The Book of 5 Rings is one of those. Miyamoto Musashi - the greatest samurai to ever live, victor in over 60 duels TO THE DEATH, and philosopher of The Way of Strategy writes his exact method to master ANYTHING. Want to get better at sales? Fighting? Math? Poetry? Just apply..... The Way of The Sword. And for this episode, we have the great honor of having a translation written by OUR BOY Alexander Bennett (world famous ancient Japanese translator and 7th degree Kendo blackbelt, we first encountered in the Hagakure series). Prepare your mind. The Way is here.

Electric vehicle charging poses a serious threat to the energy system if users charge at the wrong time, lines companies say. Most EV owners - more than 4 out of 5 - have so far preferred to use 3-pin chargers or a wall box monitor, according to Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority data. Neither of those options are set up for two-way communication with the grid and they charge as soon as you plug in. That means lines companies struggle to manage demand and they are warning they'll need to spend more than is required to accommodate it. Smart chargers can talk to the grid, target charging away from peak times and cost in the range of $1,000 to $2,000. EECA says its modelling shows widespread smart charger use could save the country $4 billion by 2050 by taking stress out of the grid. The United Kingdom has put in rules enforcing smart charger use, so should New Zealand follow suit? Marcos Pelenur, chief executive of EECA and Electricity Networks Aotearoa chief executive Tracey Kai, join Kathryn to discuss the smart chargers.

Listen in as Dustin Ryan joins David Schrock and Stephen Wellum to discuss his longform essay "A Christian's Perspective on Artificial Intelligence." Timestamps Intro – 00:40 Dustin Ryan's Background - 02:45 How Has Christianity Influenced Ryan's View of Artificial Intelligence? - 05:23 Dr. Wellum's Thoughts on Artificial Intelligence? - 06:55 Dustin Ryan's Favorite Sci-Fi Movie and One That Might be Like The World of Tomorrow? - 08:45 Definitions of Artificial Intelligence and Generative A.I. - 10:40 What is the Timeline & Trajectory of A.I.? - 15:15 What Are Some of the Motivations and Who Are the Architects for Bringing A.I. Forward? - 17:03 How Does A.I. ‘Learn' and ‘Get Smarter'? - 21:03 How Does A.I. Give Prescription Not Just Description? – 23:39 How Could A.I. Help the Church? - 27:03 What are the Trade-offs to a Church Making Use of A.I.? - 30:21 Is Media Ecology Something that Ryan's Company Has Discussed? - 34:36 A.I. and Human Self-Consciousness - 36:28 Concerns about A.I. - 39:13 Seeing Scripturally With Our Eyes - 42:50 Closing Thoughts and Thinking Critically - 49:00 Outro - 52:17  Resources to Click “A Christian's Perspective on Artificial Intelligence” – Dustin Ryan “What is Artificial Intelligence?” – IBM “What is Artificial Intelligence in Medicine?” – IBM “AI Will Transform the Global Economy. Let's Make Sure It Benefits Humanity” – Kristalina Georgieva “Google ChatGPT Rival Bard Flubs Fact About NASA's Webb Space Telescope” – Carrie Mihalcik “Disgruntled ex-athletic director used AI to generate fake racist rant in principal's voice: police” – ABC7 Chicago Digital Team “How a Deepfake Tom Cruise on TikTok Turned into a very real AI Company” – Rachel Metz “Sharing Deepfake Pornography Could Soon be Illegal in America” – Emmanuelle Saliba “Teen Girls Confront an Epidemic of Deepfake Nudes in Schools” – Natasha Singer “ChatGPT Leans Liberal, Research Shows” – Gerrit De Vynck Theme of the Month: What Has God Wrought? Artificial Intelligence and Our Brave New World Give to Support the Work   Books to Read No Place For Truth: Whatever Happened to Evangelical Theology – David F. Wells

Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how some Chicago operators are pulling off composting after years of wishing it could be done.Plus: City adds $11 million helicopter to CPD fleet with help from DNC grant, Rivian beats production and delivery estimates, UChicago Medicine medical residents look to form union and City Council angling for power on whether to end ShotSpotter contract.

What a week! We have a lot to dig into this week including a wild coupel days at Riviera, a brand new TP5 from Taylormade and what the best clubs are for your cash. All this and much more in today's NoPuttsGiven. Let's get it! CLICK MORE ➡️

After following in her activist parents' footsteps, Blair Imani reached her breaking point organizing protests in college. She shares how rediscovering spirituality helped her let go of toxic expectations and heal. Blair realized education was a more sustainable way for her to impact change as a historian and creator of the popular Smarter In Seconds educational video series. She discusses learning self-care, listening to your values when making decisions, and embracing practices like yoga and meditation. While still devoted to intersectional advocacy, Blair now approaches it with intention, only taking on projects aligning with her ethics. She offers insights on finding calm within chaos and being mindful of how your actions affect others. Blair is the author of the bestselling book Read This to Get Smarter.You can find Blair at: Instagram | Website | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Austin Channing Brown, about how we create the world around us and how we bring ourselves to it from a place of equity, dignity, and justice.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED.Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fun ideas for boosting your intelligence, plus Alisa Childers tackles more sneaky cultural lies, and is dating multiple people at once OK?           Featured musical artist:  John Waller Roundtable: Boost Your Intelligence You don't need to spend all your free time scrolling social media or binging Netflix. What if you resolved to improve your intelligence in 2024? Our guests share what areas they want to become more competent in this year and why. They'll also discuss how they plan to make it happen without becoming performance-driven or arrogant.                   Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: The World Is Lying to Us (Part 2) Have you heard someone reference “their truth”? It may sound harmless — even affirming — but it's a concept that is founded on a lie. Sadly, numerous untruths have infiltrated our cultural vocabulary, and sometimes even Christians don't recognize how deceptive they are. Christian apologist and author Alisa Childers joins us for a candid conversation around unbiblical statements, platitudes and promises that sound good but are in fact dangerous. In part two she addresses the myths of “God just wants you to be happy,” “You shouldn't judge,” and “It's all about love.”     Live Your Truth and Other Lies: Exposing Popular Deceptions That Make Us Anxious, Exhausted, and Self-Obsessed   Inbox: Is Dating Multiple People OK? Is it acceptable to date multiple people at the same time? Our host Lisa Anderson weighs in.

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The AI behind ChatGPT just got an upgrade. But it might not have all of the bells and whistles that some were expecting.Read more:GPT-4 might sound like gibberish, but it could change what you expect from your apps (not to mention what happens when you try out ChatGPT). If you need a recipe and are low on groceries, you could soon take a picture of your open fridge for the system to “look” at, identify your ingredients, and whip up a recipe for the night. That being said, there are limits to what this new AI language model can do. For instance, even though GPT-4 is better at logic than its predecessor, it can still give answers containing false information. Tech reporter Drew Harwell breaks down the other ethics issues GPT-4 has raised.