Podcasts about Gordian Knot

Time for an old-fashioned Continue Podcast mess-around. David's still stuck in the neverending Gordian Knot that is The Hundred Line:[...]

Send us a textAs promised, in consecutive weeks, good ol Dave Thomas is back and we chat about his stint in Homicide, Arson, Internal Affairs, and finally the Metropolitan Area Narcotics Trafficking Interdiction Squad (MANTIS). Dave's a very artistic dude, we discussed his fiction book "The Gordian Knot" published in 2009. Now, he has a Non Fiction book coming out this summer, "Requiem for Justice," where he writes about some of the cases that impacted him from his career.It is absolutely my honor to be trusted with the legacies of the brave men and women who have agreed to be on the show...I'm grateful and humbled. Please tune in, give Dave a warm welcome and enjoy the rest of his career. Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

“Build baby, build” is how Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to tackle Canada's housing crisis, but his new housing minister says that won't mean reducing house prices. Matt Galloway asks housing experts to unpack the new Liberal government's strategy, and unpick the “Gordian Knot” of whether Canada can create affordable housing without prices dropping?

Adam creates a hypnosis session to help a client feel capable of solving a complex problem in new and innovative ways.  Coming Soon - The Hypnotist's Secret Circle: Adam will soon be launching a new low-cost membership to access his entire hypnosis archive without the intro, outro, and explanation and an exclusive community only for members. In the meantime you can secure a free sleep download here: https://tr.ee/MCuZqKPnEg  Adam Cox is one of the world's most innovative hypnotists and is known for being the hypnotherapist of choice for Celebrities, CEO's and even Royalty. To book a free 30-minute consultation call to consider working with Adam go to: https://go.oncehub.com/AdamCox Adam's rates for hypnotherapy in pounds and US dollars are here: https://www.adamcox.co.uk/hypnotherapist.html  You can contact Adam at adam@adamcox.co.uk Further information on Adam is here: https://linktr.ee/AdamCoxOfficial  Tags: Adam Cox, the hypnotist, NLP, asmr, hypnosis, hypnotherapy, hypnotist, stress, sleep, worry, meditation, guided meditation, hypnotism, anxiety, hypnosis for confidence,  hypnosis for worthiness, hypnosis for retirement, future life hypnosis, quantum hypnosis, new level of living, courage hypnosis, problem solving hypnosis, 

In this episode of Dave Does History on Bill Mick Live, we take a hard look at one of the most important Supreme Court cases in American history—Marbury v. Madison. You might remember our recent discussion about the Election of 1800 and John Adams' infamous “Midnight Judges.” Well, this is the moment when that political showdown reached its explosive conclusion, and the Supreme Court emerged with a new, game-changing power: judicial review.Chief Justice John Marshall didn't just decide whether William Marbury got his job—he redefined the power of the Supreme Court itself. With a legal sleight of hand, Marshall ruled that a part of the Judiciary Act of 1789 was unconstitutional, marking the first time the Court struck down a law passed by Congress. This decision set the precedent that allows the Supreme Court to determine what laws stand and what laws fall.Fast forward to today, and judicial review remains one of the most debated aspects of American government. From Dred Scott to Brown v. Board of Education, Roe v. Wade to Dobbs v. Jackson, the Supreme Court has used this power to reshape American society—for better or worse.So, who really runs the government? The people? Congress? The President? Or nine unelected judges? We'll break it all down and explore why Marbury v. Madison still matters right now. Tune in for history, controversy, and a few surprises along the way.

Face à la crise énergétique, la France hésite entre relancer son parc nucléaire et accélérer sa transition vers les énergies renouvelables.Traduction : Amid the energy crisis, France wavers between revamping its nuclear fleet and fast-tracking its shift to renewables. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

New Orleans is the most special city in America, but it's a place that also breaks your heart. Local leaders will have to reassure the world that the French Quarter is safe. Plus, Mike Johnson is bound up in a Gordian Knot, and Democrats are petrified of the wrath of leading progressive interest groups in DC— it's like the Dem Party's version of Trump's Twitter ire.  Jonathan Martin joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. show notes Glen David Andrews leading a second line to reopen Bourbon Street on Thursday Jonathan's interview with Sen. Brian Schatz Tim's playlist

Send us a textSteve Blank is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford and Co-Founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation (https://gordianknot.stanford.edu/people/steve-blank). He has been described as the Father of Modern Entrepreneurship.Credited with launching the Lean Startup movement and the curriculums for the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps and Hacking for Defense and Diplomacy, Steve has changed how startups are built; how entrepreneurship is taught; how science is commercialized, and how companies and the government innovate.Steve is the author of The Four Steps to the Epiphany and The Startup Owner's Manual which revolutionized how startups were built. His Harvard Business Review cover story redefined how large companies can innovate at speed.Steve blogs at www.steveblank.com#SteveBlank #NationalSecurity #DepartmentOfDefense #DoD #Entrepreneuship #LeanStartup #NationalScienceFoundation #InnovationCorps #HackingForDefense #IntelligenceCommunity #SpaceX #ElonMusk #DefenseInnovationUnit #VannevarBush #VentureCapital  #PrimeContractors #LockheedMartin #Boeing #GeneralDynamics  #Raytheon #NorthropGrumman #Anduril #Palantir #Stanford #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Technology #Science #ResearchSupport the show

Today on the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to J.D. Lobue Jr., son of television director & at one time budding sunshine pop musician J.D. Lobue Sr. We reached out to J.D. Jr., after reading an article in a fantastic music magazine called Ugly Things about a band from the 1960s called The Gordian Knot. While reading the article, the name J.D. Lobue came up and host Josh Mills immediately thought, “That MUST be the father of my former little league baseball teammate!” After all, Lobue isn't Smith, it's a pretty unique name. With a little bit more research, we discovered our hunch was correct, it was the same person. As we dug a little further, we realized that not only was Sr. a member of The Gordian Knot, but was also a well-known television director whose credits included multiple credits for iconic American shows like Soul Train, Soap, It's A Living, Herman's Head, Dharma and Greg and so many more. There were also credits for shows that didn't make it like Norman Lear's All's Fair, Amanda's By The Sea, Comedy Zone, You Take The Kids and more. So on this episode, we get into the weeds on what it was like in the booth watching your dad direct Soul Train and how your dad kept it together when things didn't go right on the set of Soap. We also discuss meeting the great Madeline Kahn, how he channeled The Bad News Bears Tanner as a member of the Dodgers at Studio City National Little League, iconic TV director Jay Sandrich, the jazz fusion band The Crusaders, sitting in Archie Bunker's chair on the All in the Family set, playing tennis at Mel Torme's house and much more. This is the Rarified Heir Podcast and everyone has a story. Take a listen.

What can be done to reform The Pentagon?Returning to Midrats to discuss the challenge of real reform to our military bureaucratic establishment will be Steve Deal.Steve Deal, Captain, U.S. Navy (Ret.) served as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Navy and Deputy Chief Learning Officer for the Department of the Navy.  During his twenty-seven years on active duty, he commanded Patrol Squadron Forty-Seven, in Ali Air Base, Iraq; Joint Provincial Reconstruction Team Khost, Afghanistan; and Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten in Whidbey Island, Washington. ShowlinkTransforming to Innovate for National SecuritySummaryIn this conversation, Sal and Steve Deal discuss the pressing need for reform within the Pentagon, emphasizing the importance of political will, leadership, and human capital in driving change. They explore historical contexts, the challenges posed by bureaucracy, and the necessity of engaging the public in national security discussions. The dialogue highlights the critical role of education and talent management in the military, as well as the need for accountability and innovative thinking to overcome systemic inertia.TakeawaysPolitical will is essential for true change in the Pentagon.The inertia of bureaucracy often prevents necessary reforms.Human capital is a critical component of national security.Leadership must be ruthless to drive real change.Engaging the public is vital for national security discussions.Education and talent management are key to military transformation.Tacit collusion can hinder innovation within the defense sector.A new Goldwater Nichols is needed for future reforms.We must challenge existing assumptions about military recruitment.The role of people in defense innovation cannot be overlooked.Chapters00:00: Introduction and Overview of Pentagon Reform03:06: Political Will and Historical Context for Change06:43: The Role of People in Defense Innovation10:51: Challenges of Human Capital in the Military14:26: Need for Holistic Change in Defense Structure18:08: The Inertia of Bureaucracy and Resistance to Change22:51: Leadership and Accountability in National Security26:33: Education and Talent Management in the Navy30:40: The Importance of Engaging the Public34:46: Consulting and Internal Change Agents39:51: Tacit Collusion and the Need for Accountability43:54: The Future of Defense Strategy and Leadership48:44: Closing Thoughts and Future Directions

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Kush Sharma, Director Municipal Modernization & Partnerships, Municipal Information Systems Association, Ontario (MISA Ontario). In this episode: Your first security hire Moving beyond the basics with critical infrastructure Untangling the Gordian Knot of municipal cybersecurity Starting from square one Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Material Security! Material Security is a multi-layered email threat detection & response toolkit designed to stop attacks and reduce the threat surface across all of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Learn more at material.security.

It's those scary rout rules! Yes, we finallytackle them in the rules section. They read fairly easy but require that 2 page example in the rule book.  Must be a bit challenging. SHOW LINKSNone todaySHOW TIMES00:01 "Can't Explain (the Rout Rules)" Song3:00 Bantero16:00 Letters25:00 Rules58:28 Total Running TimeCan't ExplainLyrics by Dennis DonovanPerformed by The 2 Half Squad SingersThese rules here guys A10 point five (can't explain) Smartest guys in the world Yeah, any Rout Rules, yeahGrofaz (can't explain)Almost grokked them once but they (hurt my brain)Dizzy in the head when reading Rout rulesThey're really complex, you know that it's trueThey give me headaches again and again A Gordian Knot, dudeCan't explainJust what they meanTried to decipher them dudeBut haven't a clueAnd they hurt my brain (can't explain) Yeah, they're giving me a headache, man (can't retain) A bit of help would make me real gladFrom the Rosetta Stone? That wouldn't be badI get little glimpses every now and again About what they mean, butCan't explain A single word I've studied those rules Since ‘eighty two And still can't explain (wracked my brain) Even Oppenheimer, (can't explain) The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

 In this episode of the TTL podcast, the hosts welcome Ed Morgan, founder of Gordian Knot, to discuss enhancing the hiring process for software engineers. Ed highlights the concept of 'sensemaking' and its impact on interview outcomes, stressing the importance of structured versus unstructured interviews. The trio touches on creating effective rubrics, the surprising resistance to change in hiring practices despite evidence, and the role of psychometrics. Listeners will learn practical steps to improve hiring accuracy and discover why structured interviews are statistically superior. Edward Morgan is the founder of Gordian Knot, a consulting firm that helps companies build high performance teams by improving their hiring processes and developing custom technical assessments. Visit www.gordianknot.company to learn more. References: Stubborn Reliance on Intuition and Subjectivity in Employee Selection - https://www.cs.jhu.edu/~misha/DIReadingSeminar/Papers/Highhouse08.pdf Belief in the unstructured interview: The persistence of an illusion - https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/judgment-and-decision-making/article/belief-in-the-unstructured-interview-the-persistence-of-an-illusion/5BBA77932EF22EBEAA1E8020126A1925 A Meta-Analysis of Interrater and Internal Consistency Reliability of Selection Interviews - https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/judgment-and-decision-making/article/belief-in-the-unstructured-interview-the-persistence-of-an-illusion/5BBA77932EF22EBEAA1E8020126A1925 Factors affecting employee performance: a systematic literature review - https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JAMR-06-2018-0052/full/html Telling stories to communicate the value of the pre-employment structured job interview - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335762542_Telling_stories_to_communicate_the_value_of_the_pre-employment_structured_job_interview Myers-Briggs Type Inventory - https://www.themyersbriggs.com/en-US/Products-and-Services/Myers-Briggs DiSC - https://www.discprofile.com/what-is-disc/disc-styles Big 5 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_personality_traits

Chapter 10 - Hallowe'enQ1 - Is it shady that McG has bought a Nimbus Two Thousand — the current best broomstick in the world — for Harry?“Potter's been sent a broomstick, Professor,” said Malfoy quickly. “Yes, yes, that's right,” said Professor Flitwick, beaming at Harry. “Professor McGonagall told me all about the special circumstances, Potter. And what Model is it?” “A Nimbus Two Thousand, sir,” said Harry, fighting not to laugh at the look of horror on Malfoy's face. “And it's really thanks to Malfoy here that I've got it,” he added.Q2 - Is the Snitch worth too many points?Ron looked still more awkward at this [news Hermione was crying and wanted to be left alone], but a moment later they had entered the Great Hall, where the Hallowe'en decorations put Hermione out of their minds.Q3 - What position would you want to play in Quidditch?Q4 - Theories on how on earth someone could smuggle a troll into the castle?Q5 - Why didn't Hermione tell the truth?Q6 - Is five points a little too skimpy for two first years taking on a mountain troll and winning?Q7 - The point system at Hogwarts seems absolutely arbitrary, do you think there is a rule book for the point system?But from that moment on, Hermione Granger became their friend. There are some things you can't share without ending up liking each other, and knocking out a twelve-foot mountain troll is one of them.IlvermornyMarble statues of Isolt and James flank the front doors of Ilvermorny Castle. The doors open onto a circular room topped by a glass cupola. A wooden balcony runs around the room one floor above. Otherwise the space is empty except for four enormous wooden carvings representing the houses: the Horned Serpent, the panther Wampus, the Thunderbird and the Pukwudgie.While the rest of the school watches from the circular balcony overhead, new students file into the round entrance hall. They stand around the walls and, one by one, are called to stand on the symbol of the Gordian Knot set into the middle of the stone floor. In silence the school then waits for the enchanted carvings to react. If the Horned Serpent wants the student, the crystal set into its forehead will light up. If the Wampus wants the student, it roars. The Thunderbird signifies its approval by beating its wings, and the Pukwudgie will raise its arrow into the air.Should more than one carving signify its wish to include the student in its house, the choice rests with the student. Very rarely – perhaps once a decade – a student is offered a place in all four houses. Seraphina Picquery, President of MACUSA 1920 - 1928, was the only witch of her generation so honored, and she chose Horned Serpent.It is sometimes said of the Ilvermorny houses that they represent the whole witch or wizard: the mind is represented by Horned Serpent; the body, Wampus; the heart, Pukwudgie and the soul, Thunderbird. Others say that Horned Serpent favours scholars, Wampus, warriors, Pukwudgie, healers and Thunderbird, adventurers.Chapter 11 - QuidditchQ1 - How much would you pay to watch the Quidditch World Cup match in 1473 that had all seven-hundred ways to commit a foul committed?Harry thought Flint looked as if he had some troll blood in him. Out of the corner of his eye he saw the fluttering banner high above, flashing Potter for President over the crowd. His heart skipped. He felt braver.Q2 - How do we feel about Lee Jordan shooting his shot with Angelina during his commentary for the match?Q3 - The Weasleys are poor, how does one of the twins have a gold wristwatch?Q4 - Should they have magical protection for the players during a quidditch match?Q5 - What do you think about Quidditch?Q6 - What do you think about Snape jinxing Harry?Chapter 12 - The Mirror Of ErisedSo Malfoy, jealous and angry, had gone back to taunting Harry about having no proper family.Q1 - The wizarding world needs google? This book is kinda at the dawn of the internet, so Hogwarts probably isn't set with a computer lab, and most tech doesn't work around Hogwarts, but how much time would they save with a google search?“And you could ask your parents if they know who Flamel is,” said Ron. “It'd be safe to ask them.” “Very safe, as they're both dentists,” said Hermione.“Will you look at this? I've got presents!” “What did you expect, turnips?”Q2 - How much would you pay for a Weasley jumper?Something fluid and silvery gray went slithering to the floor, where it lay in gleaming folds. Ron gasped. “I've heard of those,” he said in a hushed voice, dropping the box of Every-Flavor Beans he's got from Hermione. “If that's what I think it is — they're really rare, and really valuable.” “What is it?” Harry picked the shining, silvery cloth off the floor. It was strange to the touch like water woven into material. “It's an invisibility cloak,” said Ron, a look of awe on his face.Q3 - Who did you think the cloak was from on the first read?Q4 - Is a hundred fat, roast turkeys excessive for the amount of kids likely staying at Hogwarts for Christmas?Q5 - Is it irresponsible to give an eleven year-old an invisibility cloak and just say “use it well?Q6 - Did you catch the riddle of the inscription on the mirror: Erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi?He looked in the mirror again. A woman standing right behind his reflection was smiling at him and waving. He reached out a hand and felt the air behind him. If she was really there, he'd touch her, their reflections were so close together, but he only felt air — and she and the others existed only in the mirror.Harry was so close to the mirror now that his nose was nearly touching that of his reflection. “Mum?” he whispered. “Dad?”Harry was looking at his family, for the first time in his life. The potters smiled and waved at Harry and he stared hungrily back at them, his hands pressed flat against the glass as though he was hoping to fall right through it and reach them. He had a powerful kind of ache inside him, half joy, half terrible sadness. How long he stood there, he didn't know. The reflections did not fade and he looked and looked until a distant noise brought him back to his senses. He couldn't stay here, he had to find his way back to bed. He tore his eyes away from his mothers face, whispered, “I'll come back,” and hurried from the room.Q7 - This is way too personal, and I'm not going to ask this, but what would you see in the mirror?“So — back again, Harry?” Harry felt as though his insides had turned to ice. He looked behind him. Sitting on one of the desks by the wall was none other than Albus Dumbledore. Harry must have walked straight past him, so desperate to get to the mirror he hadn't notices him. “I — I didn't see you, sir.” “Strange how short-sighted being invisible can make you,” said Dumbledore, and Harry was relieved to see that he was smiling.If you ever do run across it, you will now be prepared. It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live, remember that.Q8 - What do you think Dumbledore saw in the mirror?Chapter 13 - Nicholas FlamelChess was the only thing Hermione ever lost at, something Harry and Ron thought was very good for her.“There's no need to tell me I'm not brave enough to be in Gryffindor, Malfoy's already done that,” Neville choked. Harry felt in the pocket of his robes and pulled out a Chocolate Frog, the very last one from the box Hermione had given him for Christmas. He gave it to Neville, who looked as though he might cry. “You're worth twelve of Malfoy,” Harry said. Q1 - What are your thoughts on Neville?Q2 - Is there a serious issue that the trio could not find the only known maker of the sorcerer's stone — something that makes the elixir of life which makes the drinker immortal — in anything they read until they got to the chocolate frog? Is this bad searching, or bad recorded history?Q3 - What position would you want to play in Quidditch?

Parshas Nasso is the longest Parsha in the Torah by verses. In this very special Parsha podcast we explore three different elements of the Parsha: We offer a deep examination of the banishment of the various impure people from the camp; a profound approach to the system of change featured in the Nazir; and a […]

Parshas Nasso is the longest Parsha in the Torah by verses. In this very special Parsha podcast we explore three different elements of the Parsha: We offer a deep examination of the banishment of the various impure people from the camp; a profound approach to the system of change featured in the Nazir; and a sharp analysis of Moshe's role in constructing the Tabernacle.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★

Sometimes we make our lives harder by tying ourselves up in knots—confusing the problems we need to solve with our thoughts and feelings about them. In episode #213 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers fresh perspectives and bold approaches for cutting through emotional tangles to arrive at creative, practical solutions to intractable clutter problems.Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw213The Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our Meetup group, follow us on Facebook, or subscribe to our mailing list. You can also watch the videos of our webcast on YouTube.Support the Show.

In Episode #24, Step into the ancient world of Macedonia, nearly 2300 years ago, exploring King Philip II's transformative reign alongside Greece, Sparta and other reigns. Discover the Hellenic League's intricacies, Philip's military reforms like the phalanx formation and sarissa spear, and his wife Olympias's influential role and Greek Gods. Dive into Alexander the Great's upbringing under Aristotle, the dramatic events surrounding Philip II's assassination, and Alexander's swift ascension to power. Unravel the logistics of Alexander's army, pivotal battles like Granicus, and legendary moments such as the Gordian Knot. 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - Sources 05:11 - Early Macedonia 11:43 - Philip || & Regional Disputes 15:47 - Hellenic League 17:38 - Philip ||'s Military Reforms 19:24 - Phalanx & Oblique Order 25:34 - Sarissa & Wedge Formation 30:40 - Hoplite 31:19 - Alexander's Early age 36:33 - League of Corinth 38:52 - Family Feuds 41:51 - Philip || Assissination 45:46 - Olympias & Greek Gods 46:41 - Greek Heros & Troy 48:35 - Alexander, Heir to Throne 50:56 - Securing neighbouring regions 56:00 - Alexander's Army Logistics 59:56 - Entering Asia Minor 01:05:47 - Battle Of Granicus (334 BC) 01:14:13 - Coastal Conquests & Naval Fleets 01:15:15 - Gordian Knot 01:16:02 - Upcoming Battles

EPISODE 106 | Suffer the Children – Pizzagate, Wayfair & the Seeds of QAnon "Without a clear indication of the author's intent, it is difficult or impossible to tell the difference between an expression of sincere extremism and a parody of extremism." In the world of the internet, this is known as Poe's Law, and it's especially applicable to the weird narrative Gordian Knot known as Pizzagate. The adage applies not just to how absurd some beliefs are, but also to the arguments made by people who hold these beliefs. First formulated in 2005 by Nathan Poe, it builds on a 2001 quote by Alan Morgan called Alan's 2nd Law of Newsgroups, which states, “Any sufficiently advanced troll is indistinguishable from a genuine kook.” And that is certainly the case for the wild story that “a hipster-heavy pizza parlor” (as they put it on their website) in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Washington D.C. is not just a fun family place with pizza, ping pong and live music, but the nerve center for an diabolical child trafficking ring that operates out in the open because they are protected by highly-placed pedophiles in the Democratic party. As an article on Cracked.com puts it, “This is supported by lots of very stupid evidence”. The stakes of the fake narrative are so high that it's become more than just true believers review bombing the place. Workers have been harassed and, on December 4, 2016, a heavily armed man entered the restaurant and started firing guns. The story of Pizzagate is the story of how the conspirasphere went from harmless kookery to being actually, physically dangerous. TRIGGER WARNING: Some pretty disturbing things will be talked about in this episode, so if the subject of child sexual abuse and trafficking is deeply uncomfortable for you, perhaps you should not listen. I mean, it should be uncomfortable to anyone, but you know what I mean. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our page on Buy Me a Coffee. #ConspiracyClearinghouse #sharingiscaring #donations #support #buymeacoffee You can also SUBSCRIBE to this podcast. Review us here or on IMDb! SECTIONS 03:11 - A note, pedophilia is a mental disorder, victims suffer for many years, how do we handle this problem? 06:31 - How it all began: Hillary Clinton's emails, John Podesta, Anthony Weiner and Huma Abedin; "Carmen Katz" makes allegations, "David Goldberg" shares and extends these 08:46 - Side note: "Carmen Katz" is Cynthia Campbell, "David Goldberg" is an anti-Semitic fake profile; Amanda Rob finds Borce Pejcev in Macedonia, a fake news click bait ecosystem, it really all began with Doug Hagmann of Eerie, PA 12:35 - Russian hackers Fancy Bear, APT28 and Sofacy use "spear phishing " attacks 13:30 - Pedo codes on 4chan: pizza, cheese, hot dogs, dominos and handkerchief codes; Comet Ping Pong gets targeted 16:30 - DumbScribblyUnctious see all sorts of things - murals, art, logos, musical acts and more; Pizzagaters talks of aliens, the Illuminati, Satanic rituals and Arun Rao; Susan Alefantis knew a pedophile, Tony "pasta obsession" Podesta knew Dennis Hastert, another pedophile, and also collects art (including some by Rachel Rose); Amanda Kleinman (Majestic Ape) of Heavy Breathing performs at Sasha Lord's birthday party and "secret pizza" is maybe mentioned, the film "Automatic At Sea", the Clinton Foundation in Haiti, Alex Jones issues a "bulletin" 25:49 - #pizzagate soars, Comet Ping Pong gets hassled, Turkey's Erdoğan jumps on the story, InfoWars spearheads the narrative, fake images proliferate, artists and musicians also harassed, it might all have been coordinated; other businesses (especially pizza places) get targeted, like Roberta's in Brooklyn and East Side Pies in Austin, TX 30:33 - Edgar Maddison Welch storms Comet Ping Pong with guns, InfoWars apologizes, then retracts the apology; white supremacist Jack Posobiec says Welch is a crisis actor; neo-Nazi pubs the Daily Stormer, the Right Stuff and Smoloko News continue the Pizzagate narrative 35:07 - Canadian Andrew Richmond's ice cream shop Sweet Jesus gets the #PedoGate treatment 36:15 - Portland, Oregon's Voodoo Donuts gets the same treatment thanks to talentless poet VeganMikey (Michael Whelan); #donutgate starts trending, building on a previous #donutgate when Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez licked food at Wolfee Donuts; Big League Politics's "research organization" Pedo Takedown Crew funds a coordinated harassment campaign and expand the narrative, adding tunnels, schools, and child-smiggling submarines 41:35 - In England, recreational troll Oliver Redmond targets Paul Cheape's vape shop business 43:32 - Mattress Firm gets targeted 45:32 - Frazzledrip: a very nasty fake video (trigger warning - seriously, it's really nasty), QAnon terms "adrenochrome" and "spirit cooking" get added to the Pizzagate lexicon 47:56 - PrincessPeach1987 kicks of the Wayfair affair, the now combined Pizzagate and QAnon make a LOT of noise, it's all nonsense and yet there were real consequences for real people, iMGSRC.ru and US Army Staff Sgt. Richard Ciccarella  57:25 - Cybersteria and the very first QAnon 4chan post Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info Pedophilia defined on Psychology Today Crimes against Children Research Center Facts and Stats About Child Sexual Abuse The possible long-term effects of experiencing child sexual abuse Long-term Effects of Child Sexual Abuse and Molestation on Helping Survivors A review of the long-term effects of child sexual abuse on the National Library of Medicine website Child Molesters: A Behavioral Analysis paper Sexuality of Offenders on the Zero Abuse Project Facts About Homosexuality and Child Molestation by Gregory Herek Everything You Need To Know About Pizzagate (Is Insane) on Cracked.com Pizzagate on RationalWiki Pizzagate: A slice of fake news on Reveal Anatomy of a Fake News Scandal in Rolling Stone Anthony Weiner breaks down after he's sentenced to 21 months for sexting on ABC News How The Bizarre Conspiracy Theory Behind "Pizzagate" Was Spread on BuzzFeed How Hackers Broke Into John Podesta and Colin Powell's Gmail Accounts on Vice Comet Ping Pong - Pizzagate Summary by DumbScribblyUnctious How Pizzagate went from fake news to a real problem for a D.C. business on PolitiFact 'It's a form of addiction' - Tony Podesta's art addiction article in The Guardian Rachel Rose - Aubade: Grendel's Mother (live reading) video Pizzagate, the fake news conspiracy theory that led a gunman to DC's Comet Ping Pong, explained on Vox Pizzagate gunman recorded video for daughters, said he's standing up for children on CBS News Death threats, abuse, then a gunman: 'Pizzagate' businesses relive ordeal in The Guardian  Pizzagate: Gunman fires in restaurant at centre of conspiracy on BBC News What to Know About Pizzagate, the Fake News Story With Real Consequences in Time 'Pizzagate' gunman pleads guilty as conspiracy theorist apologizes over case Is Comet Ping Pong Pizzeria Home to a Child Abuse Ring Led by Hillary Clinton? on Snopes Dissecting the #PizzaGate Conspiracy Theories in the New York Times A Moral Panic for the Age of Trump: “Pizzagate” is the latest in a long line of child-sex-ring myths on Slate The PizzaGate Gunman's Paranoid Rescue Fantasy Comes from a Long American Tradition on Reason 'There's Nothing You Can Do': The Legacy of #Pizzagate on SPLC Secret message board drives 'pizzagate'-style harassment campaign of small businesses on NBC News When Nerds Attack - Gamergate, Elevatorgate & Sad Puppies episode Voodoo Donuts website Voodoo Doughnut Gets Sucked Into Outrageous Far-Right Conspiracy Theory on Eater Wolfee Donuts Pressing Charges Against Ariana Grande Donut-Gate on Ariana Grande fandom wiki Vegan Mikey - bad poet and troll  #Donutgate: How one Oregon donut shop became the target of online conspiracy theorists on Salon Connecting the Dots Between Donutgate and Pizzagate Man jailed for falsely branding a businessman a ‘dirty paedophile' The Great Mattress Conspiracy: Why Are There So Many Mattress Firm Stores Why Are There So Many Mattress Stores? A wildly popular conspiracy theory about why there are so many Mattress Firm stores is starting to sound less crazy Mattress Firm responds to the wild conspiracy theory about its business that people are going crazy over The Mattress Firm Conspiracy: An Analysis The Mattress Firm Money Laundering Conspiracy Theory on Snopes What Is Frazzledrip? Fake Hillary Clinton Video Builds on Pizzagate Conspiracy Theory in Newsweek Frazzledrip: Is a Hillary Clinton 'Snuff Film' Circulating on the Dark Web? on Snopes Hush Supper Club Full Frazzledrip video (WARNING) Claims that pizza listings on Etsy are selling child pornography are baseless Reddit post that kicked off Wayfair conspiracy theories Outrageously Priced Wayfair Cabinets Lead to Human Trafficking Conspiracy Kids Shipped in Armoires? The Person Who Started the Wayfair Conspiracy Speaks in Newsweek Wayfair: The false conspiracy about a furniture firm and child trafficking on BBC News Baseless Wayfair child-trafficking theory spreads online on AP The bizarre story of how internet conspiracy theorists convinced themselves Wayfair is trafficking children on CBC News A US soldier working at Mar-a-Lago uploaded photos of an underage girl to a Russian website — a closer look at the site reveals a horrific underworld A US Army soldier who worked at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort uploaded photos of an underage girl to a Russian website, prosecutors say How a reporter found the true story behind a false story of sex trafficking Is Wayfair Trafficking Children Via Overpriced Items? on Snopes MISSING IN KANSAS: Anabel Wilson no longer missing How A QAnon Conspiracy Theory Involving A Wayfair Pillow Left A Metro Detroit Teen Struggling A girl falsely believed to be a victim of the fake Wayfair sex-trafficking ring says she had hives, lost sleep over the conspiracy theory A QAnon con: How the viral Wayfair sex trafficking lie hurt real kids Human Trafficking Rumors: Viral Stories That Do More Harm Than Good at the Polaris Project The Storm Is the New Pizzagate — Only Worse Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of a 2022 Gold Quill Award, 2022 Gold MarCom Award, 2021 AVA Digital Award Gold, 2021 Silver Davey Award, 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence, and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.  PRAGUE TIMES - A city is more than just a location - it's a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. 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This week Marcus discusses Occam's Razor, explained as 'the simplest answer is usually the best one', and suggests applying it in business by simplifying processes. The story of Alexander the Great cutting the Gordian Knot is used as a metaphor for finding direct and rule-bending solutions to complex problems. Finally, teachings of Greek Stoic philosopher, Epictetus, are shared, emphasizing the importance of disregarding elements beyond your control and focusing on thoughts, beliefs, and actions that are within your control. The episode concludes with three action items: applying Occam's Razor to reduce complications, taking direct approach to solve complex problems, and learning to shift focus away from uncontrollable aspects of life. Episode Highlights: 00:45 The Philosophy of Simplicity 02:31 Applying Occam's Razor 04:55 Alexander the Great and the Gordian Knot 07:32 Epictetus and the Power of Control   Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us in Part 2 of the latest episode of Energy West, where NewsData's Dan Catchpole and Grid Strategies' Rob Gramlich continue to discuss the design and development of transmission projects throughout the West. Gramlich also discusses new technologies that may benefit the electric grid in the future.

Dr. Ethan Russo is a board-certified neurologist, psychopharmacologist, and Founder/CEO of CReDO Science. He is an internationally recognized authority on cannabis medicine. He has authored/edited seven books and has published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles. He also holds director/advisor positions with several cannabis therapeutics companies, and he was instrumental in developing Sativex® for pain and MS, and Epidiolex® for intractable epilepsy while at GW Pharmaceuticals. At CannMed 24, Ethan will present “Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS): Unraveling the Gordian Knot”. CHS is an enigmatic condition where some chronic, heavy users of THC develop a cyclic pattern of vomiting and nausea that is only relieved by hot bathing and topical capsaicin. Ethan and his coinvestigators surveyed more than 500 cannabis users, including 205 diagnosed CHS patients, and investigated genetic mutations in 28 CHS patients and 12 controls to identify behaviors and genetic markers that could indicate CHS risk. During our conversation, we discuss:  What is CHS and who does it affect  Why cases of CHS appear to be on the rise  Possible genetic markers that could indicate CHS susceptibility     Steps cannabis users can take to prevent developing CHS  Why some people in the cannabis community don't believe CHS is a real thing and more  Thanks to This Episode's Sponsor: Cannabis Nurses Network Established in 2015, the Cannabis Nurses Network™ is a professional nursing and professional development organization for nurses around the globe. By educating nurses on the science behind the plant and providing a global nursing network, nurses are supported and empowered to implement their knowledge within their community. Learn more at cannabisnursesnetwork.com Additional Resources what-is-chs.com ethanrusso.org CReDO-science.com Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Survey and Genomic Investigation Unraveling the Mystery of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome - CannMed 2019 Panel Register for CannMed 24 What Makes CannMed Unique and Why You Don't Want to Miss It Review the Podcast! CannMed Archive

Intro:  My name is Andy Caygeon Junkin.  Originally from Bobcaygeon Ontario and most of my friends call me Bobcaygeon or Caygeon.  Married American farmgirl and live in Mt. Vernon Iowa.  Company name is www.Stubborn.Farm  and I just wrote my 7th book "Stubborn".  My nice:  I help stubborn farmers work better together 1/  What is the one thing that is the difference of perspective between generations about succession planning.   the analogy to a girl being in a long term relationship and yet no ring.  The need for commitment.  2/  What is the one thing that successors don't get, that causes their parents to be hesitant?  (Three points on Page 1 of attached).  What do you suggest that is different than what normal farm succession planners suggest?  (9,000 hour rule -I'll take 4 minutes to explain it)4/  Over that two year period, what are you trying to do?  Why not just do succession planning in two meetings:  (need for humility vs. pride.  The need to get rid of arrogance and create a culture whereby everyone is humble and listening to each other FIRST, prior to the conversation).  Get a performance review starting with successor for 6 months, then 360 degrees for two years.  5/  Why take the extra time?  Why not just have someone come out and sell you a life insurance policy in an afternoon?  6/  Why did you write this book? No money in writing books for farmers.  Completely different perspective change how farming is done.  7/  When is the right time to start doing succession planning? 8/  What is the benefit nobody really thinks about before starting your process?  5/  How does a successor get the process started, do you pull an ultimatum or what?   In your experience, what is the common misunderstanding or oversight by successors that causes hesitation from their parents, as outlined in the three points on Page 1 of the attached?Initiating the process as a successor can be challenging. How do you recommend successors approach this, emphasizing humility and the need to create a culture of humble listening within the family?Can you share a benefit of the succession planning process that people might overlook or not consider before starting it, especially in terms of improving family decision-making and its impact on farm profitability?Conclusion:  How do you learn something new the best?They can access a free copy of the audiobook (listen to it like a podcast) at www.stubborn.farm Avoiding succession planning in a family business can have significant adverse effects on mental health for all involved parties. Here are some potential impacts:Stress and Anxiety: The uncertainty about the future and the lack of a clear succession plan can lead to heightened stress and anxiety levels among family members. Concerns about the business's continuity and the financial well-being of each member can be overwhelming.Interpersonal Strain: Without a structured succession plan, family members may experience increased tension and conflicts. Ambiguity about roles, responsibilities, and future leadership can strain relationships, leading to resentment and misunderstandings.Feelings of Uncertainty: Individuals involved in the family business may feel a sense of insecurity when succession planning is neglected. Not knowing who will take over the business or how it will be managed can create a constant undercurrent of uncertainty.Impact on Leadership: For the current business leaders, the lack of a clear succession plan may hinder their ability to confidently step back or retire. The pressure to continue leading the business without a defined transition plan can lead to burnout and a decline in mental well-being.Family Dynamics: Succession planning involves open communication and collaboration. Without it, family members may experience a breakdown in communication, leading to isolation and strained family dynamics. This can affect both personal relationships and business interactions.Loss of Identity and Purpose: Family businesses often carry a sense of identity and purpose for the individuals involved. The absence of a succession plan may leave family members feeling adrift, questioning their roles and contributions to the business.Impact on Future Generations: In situations where succession planning is neglected, the next generation may experience frustration and a lack of motivation to engage in the family business. This can result in a loss of legacy and continuity.Financial Concerns: The financial implications of a poorly planned succession can contribute to mental health challenges. Concerns about the business's financial stability, inheritance issues, and equitable distribution of assets can create significant stress.Regret and Resentment: Individuals who postpone or avoid succession planning may later regret not taking timely action. This sense of regret can lead to feelings of self-blame and, in some cases, resentment towards other family members.Health Consequences: Prolonged stress and anxiety associated with the absence of succession planning can have physical health consequences. Chronic stress is linked to various health issues, including cardiovascular problems and weakened immune function.In conclusion, avoiding succession planning in a family business can have far-reaching implications on mental health, affecting individuals' emotional well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life. Addressing succession planning proactively can help mitigate these negative effects and contribute to a healthier family and business environment.         Here are the three common problems that are rarely openly said, but often felt by parents: 1. The parents love their kids, but don't feel that they can take over full management of thefarm. At this stage Dad feels he can't walk away from the business without it collapsing.He feels that once his kids get the reins, they'll run the farm into the ground. 2. Although he pretends to be humble, the patriarch is arrogant and thinks he's smarter.He (or she) doesn't recognize the contribution of his kids over the past 20+ years to thegrowth of the business and feels that any non-relative would have been a betteremployee than the successor's performance. The patriarch (or matriarch) looks at thefarm as his, not ours. 3. Parents fear being pushed off the farm. The different generations have been fighting forcontrol for years and don't have a great working relationship. Dad fears that once hesurrenders majority control of the farm's shares, he won't be welcome in the shop anddie with his slippers instead of work boots on. Thus, he clinches power to his grave. In some cases, these beliefs are true, and many times these believes are false. Sometimes it issomewhere in between. These fears aren't often stated but believe me…they are subtly there. The legendary tale of Alexander the Great and the Gordian Knot dates back to ancient times.According to the story, when Alexander encountered an intricate, seemingly impossible-to-untieknot in the city of Gordium, he decided to tackle it in an unconventional manner. Faced with thechallenge, he drew his sword and sliced through the knot, rather than attempting to untangle itas others had failed to do. This bold and decisive action was interpreted as a sign of his destinyas a great conqueror and ruler. The "cutting of the Gordian Knot" has since become a symbolfor solving complex problems or overcoming challenges through innovative and forceful means,emphasizing the importance of thinking outside the box and taking bold actions whennecessary.

If the West is going to electrify cars and buildings, decarbonize the grid and keep the lights on, it needs more high-voltage transmission, a lot more. One of the nation's top transmission experts, Rob Gramlich, talks with NewsData reporter Dan Catchpole about how the West can build more and bigger transmission projects. Rob is founder of GridStrategies and coined the mnemonic device, the 3 P's of transmission: planning, permitting and paying. If you solve the 3 P's, you can build more transmission.  This episode is part one of two. Check back later this month for part two! GridStrategies: gridstrategiesllc.com

As threats to national security become increasingly multifaceted and sophisticated, the United States faces challenges that demand innovative and dynamic solutions. The Gordian Knot Center is at the forefront of addressing these challenges. In this episode of GovFuture podcast we interview David Hoyt. He is Assistant Director at Stanford University's Gordian Knot Center for National The post Navigating Today's National Security Challenges: Interview with David Hoyt, Gordian Knot Center [GovFuture podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler talk about Hunter's stunts and anger, Trump's trial and campaign, Fani's fraud and frolic, the other Trump trials, Mexico takes advantage of an addled president, and DEI and desecration of veteran cemetery in LA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So how do we start our journey into digital dentistry? To help guide us through all of this is our guest Dr. Miles Cone. In addition to achieving board certification in Prosthodontics, Dr. Cone is also a Certified Dental Technician. He currently has a boutique practice in Portland Maine where he works closely with his wife Cornelia who is the office manager as well as his close advisor regarding many aspects of the practice.

"The demand avoidance means that I can neither rest nor do something that I want to do. And so I end up doing the things that I do not want to do."Pathological Demand Avoidance, or, as we here at the Intensives Institute prefer to call it: Persistent Demand for Autonomy. That bone-deep pressure to say 'no', no matter how much pressure the world and we ourselves place on our selves to be productive, to do the thing, to complete the task. Even when it's something we want to do. Even when it is something we take satisfaction from. It's a puzzle- this pressure to avoid the demands, which can out-push even the demand for rest. What if we can solve that puzzle by breaking the rules; by dismantling the puzzle itself? What if we approach the puzzle with a sword, like the Gordian knot of antiquity? What then?Let's find out, together.Transcript and notes:https://dev.intensivesinstitute.com/captivate-podcast/a-gordian-knot-approach-to-demand-avoidanceRecorded 7 January 2024.

What a mess. Border security, foreign military aid, and the lack of a 2024 budget agreement have turned into a sort of Gordian Knot for Congress. Happy New Year indeed. For what could happen this week, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Bloomberg Government Deputy News Director Loren Duggan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What a mess. Border security, foreign military aid, and the lack of a 2024 budget agreement have turned into a sort of Gordian Knot for Congress. Happy New Year indeed. For what could happen this week, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Bloomberg Government Deputy News Director Loren Duggan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I hope everybody enjoyed the bickering, because next year with 12 teams (and someday with 16 or 20!) we won't have this much "fun". Florida State gets done dirty (say some) while Georgia is steaming as well. ANDY POLLIN joins me, and does a bit of a moonwalk on his NCAA = Slavery stance. We also talk about the absurdity of SI.com using AI to write stories by fake writers. Plus a fun Christmas game called "Whammed!" MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

RACmonitor investigative reporter Edward M. Roche, an intrepid regular monitor of America's healthcare system, will return to Monitor Mondays for its next upcoming edition to report on how and why America's healthcare system has tied itself into a Gordian Knot of complexity: interwoven strands of conflicting rules and regulations, different payments for the same services, and a cumbersome patchwork quilt of facilities, big, small, and smaller. Roche, who recently introduced to Monitor Mondays listeners the concept of “smart hospitals,” will also take a stab at answering a key question: just how smart are they?Other broadcast segments will include these instantly recognizable features:• Monday Rounds: Dr. Ronald Hirsch, vice president of R1 RCM, will make his Monday Rounds.• The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel will report the latest news about auditors.• Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.• Legislative Update: Matthew Albright, chief leglistative affairs analyst for Zelis, will report on the latest legislative actions impacting the healthcare regulatory setting.

Alexander the Great & Gordian Knot https://chat.openai.com/share/ba512b9a-981a-4a4e-9f7a-2fdd38a59fd3 Lawrence M. Krauss: This is a great quote from Aldous Huxley! Thanks toRichard Dawkins for posting it. https://x.com/LKrauss1/status/1728045218803433709 The Surprising Genius of Sewing Machines https://youtu.be/RQYuyHNLPTQ?si=UJ4ARVxpLgTAxRhs Germinal https://pca.st/16hmo6ay Émile Zola https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89mile_Zola canal do radinho no whatsapp!https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDRCiu9xVJl8belu51Z meu perfil no Threads: https://www.threads.net/@renedepaulajr meu perfil no BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/renedepaula.bsky.social meu perfil no ... Read more

The leader behind Defense Department programs like “Hacking for Defense” returns to GovCast to break down the principles behind how large organizations can innovate at speed. This speed is often cited as being the critical pace needed at the Pentagon to stay ahead of the adversary across key issues in cybersecurity, IT modernization, data sharing and more. Steve Blank co-founded the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation at Stanford University, which teaches the next generation of national security innovators. He also consults on innovation methods, processes, policies and doctrine across the national security sector. Blank discusses the ways government can learn from key partners in the private and academic sectors, and highlights the ways that a whole-of-government approach can help the Pentagon adapt to an ever-changing world.

In this third episode of a riveting series, Dr. John Vervaeke and Greg Thomas dive into the intersection of music, culture, democracy, and race. Through the philosophical lens of blues, jazz, and cultural intelligence, they explore the profound implications and existential impulses within our society. The discussion shifts to the complexities of race, stereotypes, and the pitfalls of categorization, showcasing nuanced perspectives on racialization. Thomas's insights into leadership and improvisation, balanced with Vervaeke's academic insights, bring a multi-dimensional exploration of identity, culture, and human nature. Finally, both experts call for a mindful approach, emphasizing listening, understanding, and moving away from harmful ideologies. This episode transcends political boundaries and offers fresh perspectives on complex issues.   Resources: Jazz Leadership Project Jazz Leadership Project Blog Culture vs Race: American Identity Hangs in the Balance | Political Extremists vs. The Middle Path: Why I Remain a Radical Moderate | Deracialization Now - Part One | Deracialization Now - Part Two | From Race to Culture to Cosmos - Greg Thomas Talking to Strangers: Anxieties of Citizenship since Brown v. Board of Education - Danielle Allen Reconstructing Individualism: A Pragmatic Tradition from Emerson to Ellison - James M. Albrecht  Zombies in Western Culture: A Twenty-First Century Crisis - John Vervaeke, Christopher Mastropietro, and Filip Miscevic The Interpretation of Cultures - Clifford Geertz  The Quest for a Spiritual Home: Conference Warmup | John Vervaeke, Jonathan Pageau & Paul VanderKlay The Collected Essays of Ralph Ellison - Ralph Ellison Theory of Racelessness: A Case for Antirace(ism) - Sheena Michele Mason  The Arc of a Bad Idea: Understanding and Transcending Race - Carlos Hoyt Cultural Intelligence: Transcending Race, Embracing Cosmos course How Culture Works - Paul Bohannan  Virtue of doubt | William Cunningham | TEDxUTSC Bright Future Network Race in North America: Origin and Evolution of a Worldview - Audrey Smedley JRS EP143 John Vervaeke Part 1: Awakening from the Meaning Crisis JRS EP 161 Greg Thomas on Untangling the Gordian Knot of Race Time Codes: [00:00:00] Dr. John Vervaeke introduces the episode and the guest, Greg Thomas. They discuss the intersection of music, culture, democracy, and race.  [00:02:40] Greg Thomas discusses the emphasis of session one on music, specifically blues and jazz, and their profound philosophical implications.  [00:05:00] Discussion of the existentialist impulse of the blues, influenced by famous thinkers, bridging music with philosophy.  [00:09:14] Greg Thomas introduces the Jazz Leadership Project's four principles: individual excellence, antagonistic cooperation, shared leadership, and ensemble mindset. This brings practical application into the conversation and demonstrates the fusion of art and leadership. [00:13:15] The importance of pragmatist pluralism in the American tradition and its relevance to democracy. [00:17:25] Vervaeke describes what he means by the “agent arena relationship” and connects it to his use of the term “cultural intelligence”. [00:20:00] Dr. John Vervaeke introduces the concept of niche construction, relating both biological and cultural evolution.  [00:26:47] Greg Thomas introduces the topic of culture and race. He shares Ralph Ellison's perspective on culture as a different cultural complex, not a deprivation.  [00:30:55] Dr. Vervaeke shares a story from a documentary, highlighting the impact of historical events on present generations and their collective memory.  [00:38:46] The concept of colorblindness and its implications in societal interactions. [00:41:40] Thomas references anthropologist Paul Bohannon's work on culture and nature, outlining a concept of recontexting. This adds another layer of academic substance and further connects culture to innovation. [00:47:40] Suggestion that music is a form of psychotechnology, creating a collective identity and interaction. This intriguing idea brings technology into the cultural discourse. [00:53:00] Thomas elaborates on the five steps of racialization, providing specific examples for each step. He provides a clear framework for understanding complex social constructs. [00:58:12] The conversation delves into the problematic nature of stereotypes and essentialization. This moment is pivotal in addressing common misconceptions in society about race. [01:01:01] Greg Thomas discusses the necessity of slow thinking in understanding human nature. This encourages reflection and resonates with the need for deeper understanding in complex discussions. [01:07:40] Vervaeke and Thomas discuss the importance of understanding identity in cultural terms, not racial terms. A strong statement on how both left and right perspectives on race can be problematic. [01:09:57] Thomas emphasizes the need to move from understanding race to action. A call to action that pushes the conversation towards practical applications. [01:13:20] The duo emphasizes the need for good faith and sophistication in understanding complex issues. This is a meta-commentary on the art of discourse itself, relevant beyond the topic at hand. They agree to a fourth episode to continue their exploration. [01:19:00] Thomas points out that solutions will not come from political ideology but from participation, power, and wisdom. [01:22:40] The importance of language in reinforcing racial identity and the need to separate oneself from this language.  

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I sat down with Jake Buscher of the Cutting the Gordian Knot podcast to discuss my recent debated on Deuteronomy 21.  The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others.  John DeRosa www.classicaltheism.com/support  Support the show: Check out my book One Less God Than You: How to Answer the Slogans, Cliches, and Fallacies that Atheists Use to Challenge Your Faith >> www.classicaltheism.com/newbook  Support on Patreon to help keep the podcast going and to allow me to produce even more quality content: www.classicaltheism.com/support

Salman Paracha, Founder & CEO at Katanemo Labs, joins Corey at Screaming in the Cloud to discuss his vision for the future of SaaS application development. Salman and Corey discuss what led him to take the leap into founding a start-up, and Salman shares how he believes the future of SaaS application development is at an inflection point. Salman also explains why it's critical to focus on the outcome your customers experience over infrastructure, and shares his vision for future developers looking to build the next wave of SaaS applications. About SalmanBuilding high-growth, high-tech software products that affect the lives of millions of customers. 15+ years of experience in building successful products and highly effective teams. I am deeply interested in bringing the power of the cloud to end customers, large scale data problems, and delivering scalable services on commodity hardware.Links Referenced: Katanemo: https://www.katanemo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salmanparacha/ Email: mailto:salman@katanemo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/salman_paracha TranscriptAnnouncer: Hello, and welcome to Screaming in the Cloud with your host, Chief Cloud Economist at The Duckbill Group, Corey Quinn. This weekly show features conversations with people doing interesting work in the world of cloud, thoughtful commentary on the state of the technical world, and ridiculous titles for which Corey refuses to apologize. This is Screaming in the Cloud.Corey: Welcome to Screaming in the Cloud. I'm Corey Quinn. And this promoted guest episode of Screaming in the Cloud is brought to us by our friends at Katanemo, who is—when you talk to small startups, like, “Who should we talk to?” They invariably look around the room, figure out who they should throw directly into the grist mill, and in this particular case, they have selected Salman Paracha, who is the founder and CEO. Salman, thank you for joining me.Salman: Hey, thanks for having me. Second time.Corey: It is. And every time we talk, it seems like there has been an interesting progression in your career. Originally, when we first started talking, you were the GM of the serverless application repository at AWS, and of AWS SAM, the Serverless Application Model that most people know because of the giant psychotic squirrel running around the expo hall at events. Then you went to be a group VP at Oracle Cloud, and now you look around the landscape and decide, you know, what I've done my entire career? Worked at big companies where everything is, you know, convenient in certain ways. And that sucks. I want everything to be three times harder, at least, so I'm going to go start a startup of my own. Presumably. I'm assuming that is the thought process that led you here. What's the actual story behind why you decided to leave giant corporate entities and go to a small startup?Salman: Thanks for that intro. The primary reason to sort of pursue this dream was something was pulling at me for the past four to five years. As a person who considers himself a builder, the most happiest I am when I'm actually trying to ship software out for customers. And so, I've been pulling on this thread for a very, very long time, that the world of the modern reference architecture, as it goes more microservices and explodes in the face of developers, has gotten to a point that we are now being inundated with all these micro-primitives, if you would, on infrastructure that actually slow the rate of innovation down. And why hasn't there been a move and reversion to the other side?And so, as I looked around, and at my time at Serverless particularly, where we were trying to champion this idea of serverless compute where you don't manage your servers, I kind of was ruminating on this notion of how do you get to zero infrastructure? And the idea that how can we actually orchestrate out all the complexity behind the scenes and you can truly focus on what your application does. And in that part of the journey, I've been chatting with developers across swath of industries and varying degrees of sophistication if you would, and the thing that emerged is that the most complex, perhaps the most complex piece to build in the cloud is a SaaS application. And there's inherent complexity in sort of thinking through the various concerns of the shapes and sizes of your customers that you're serving, the security and safety controls that you have to give them, the operational burdens that you take to serve a very large customer versus a very small customer who is perhaps in your free tier.And so, I was pulling on this thread for a very long time, even at my time, somewhat, at AWS, having—I chatted folks like Twilio and Slack at that time, and I said, “I think there has to be a much, much better way.” It cannot be more; it has to be less, and that less is actually getting us closer to what we believe is the future of cloud infrastructure, which is no infrastructure. So, that's it. I mean, I think the core thesis was, “Hey, if I've operated at this intersection of hyperscale cloud infrastructure and SaaS applications for the past 20 years, what is the compression algorithm that I can apply and give to developers so that they can truly focus on building something phenomenal without having to worry about the complexity of the infrastructure, the security of the scaling of the operational, and the access logs, and all that stuff that they have to today focus on?” And then I'm very fortunate to have had a phenomenal team that have joined and humbled me in my journey here.Since last year, we have folks across the spectrum who have built these things at scale and at Lyft, at Dropbox, at Meta, at AWS, at Cloudera, and et cetera. And so, we've been really fortunate that we have a very firm belief of where we want to take the future of infrastructure and who we want to serve in that market segment. And I said to myself, I don't think I'm getting any younger. My parents, my South Asian parents, perhaps they're going to be more happy to see me sort of fight it out and battle it out versus just naturally climb the corporate ladder. Nothing wrong with that, of course.Corey: It's not too late to go be a doctor. I say that as someone who grew up in a Jewish home where there were certain expectations and pressures placed upon me that I continue to disappoint four decades later.Salman: Yeah, so anywho [laugh], on that front, so I think I'm kind of living to the expectations I had for myself 20 years ago when I joined the workforce, and I now have the great fortune to build alongside these amazing builders and see what we can unlock for the developer community.Corey: One of the challenges with the approach that I found historically has been Heroku did something very similar and then everyone tried to build the next Heroku, except for the company that bought Heroku, they were content to let that thing sit and never think about it again, for whatever reason. But another example would be something like NPM, the Node Package Manager, where it abstracts away stupendous complexity. You tell it to npm install for some project and it just starts scrolling huge amounts of text past and doing all kinds of work and your computer fans start screaming, and you're like, “Wow, it's doing an awful lot of fascinating stuff underneath the hood, and I really hope this works. If it breaks halfway through, I haven't first idea where to look under the hood to make sure that this actually works and doesn't break my application.”The problem that I have historically with the things in this space is it requires a certain element of trust. That said, looking at the things you've done before, the places you've been, I don't have to explain that to you. You have clearly spent your entire career in environments where mistakes matter because they're going to show very quickly to an awful lot of customers if they wind up getting out there. That feels to me like it's a significant competitive advantage versus, not to be disparaging, but a couple of founders fresh out of a boot camp who have never worked in the industry before, but they have an idea, gosh darn it, this is what they're going to build.Salman: You know, you'll find builders, and you'll have builders surprise you. And I, you know, salute all those who come out and start something new. I have a whole bunch of respect for that, just the courage that takes it. But there's an advantage that the team has, and we're very fortunate on having that advantage, having seen things break. And I think we're at this inflection point, perhaps now that there's been an incredible amount of effort done in the open-source community relative to [dis-established 00:06:56] standards.Like if you imagine, what, 25+ years ago, when HTTP and HTTP 1.1 came out, that created an explosion of people hosting these web services and HTTP-based applications. I think we're at the point where we can preserve the developer experience, preserve the operator experience, but never have to sort of have you tinker in the bowels of the infrastructure … to build a SaaS application. And I think that the interesting part of this is knowing how successful these projects can be, but also how complex they can be to manage. But if you (the developer) can just focus on dev experience and operator experience and ask what's the most pressing question to answer, which is…Can you know who (your customers) are and what they're doing in your system, and have the ability to shape their experience versus shaping the infrastructure?”I think we'll be in a much better state as an industry, we'll be much happier developers, we'll just be in a much higher place than we are today. Where as I said earlier, which is the modern reference architecture of microservices perhaps gives you some powers, but it really explodes the amount of choices and results in this massive drag on innovation. And that's that part of the lessons and learnings and insights that we have and we're going to compress that, hopefully, on behalf of developers as we build out Katanemo, particularly, you know, going towards this future of no infrastructure, zero infrastructure. So yeah, all respect to everyone who's building. You know, we've had the good fortune and we hope to pass that fortune back in terms of a product experience.Corey: This feels like a problem that never really goes away, at any scale, for that matter. I want to build out something new. Maybe it's just a ridiculous static site. Maybe it's some serverless-powered shitposting app. I have several of those in existence.And every time it's like, “Oh, you have a great idea for an application. Cool. Step one: do a whole bunch of infrastructure provisioning nonsense along the way first because that's going to be the important thing to get done.” And then, only then, do you get to start getting into the application logic and the rest. And it always feels like boilerplate, but it's specific boilerplate, in that it has to be right for this environment with this constraint and this use case, and it just feels like it's undifferentiated work that I don't want to be doing.Salman: I think that actually is magnified to a certain degree when you're thinking about an enterprise-grade SaaS application. And my impression is it's magnified of perhaps an order of magnitude more. Because in any modern SaaS experience, you would have to think through the list of concerns relative to your small customer base that's trying your product, teams that are relying on your experience that their workflows don't break, or perhaps large enterprises who you're trying to serve and upsell to. And that inherent complexity then gets baked into the choices on “Hey, should I have more nodes or should I have more concurrency or should I have more isolation boundaries? How do I think about security for multiple customers within my system?”And I think that's the really hard nut to crack. And we're focused there first because we believe we can serve that community really well, get off on the get-go, and then create the right level of experiences, perhaps for general business-to-consumer applications as well. But this problem, I think, it's magnified even more for the [unintelligible 00:10:01] dot community that's trying to start off with a developer-led motion but naturally wants to upsell to teams, organizations, and enterprises with their suite of services, perhaps a next-generation ChatGPT, if you would. So yeah, I'm with you. I hear you, and I think the problems amplified, in our view, to that other community that sort of struggles with this and has to hire specific talent to build that stack out.Corey: I have to ask, because I alluded to, it seems like every company has been trying to build the next version of Heroku, which when you distill down what the value would actually deliver doesn't sound that far removed from what it is that you're proposing to build. Hasn't this been done yet?Salman: So, I think the way we think about this problem is it's across multiple layers. And some components to this problem that's worth talking about. Of course, when you say zero infrastructure and no infrastructure, what does that even mean? Like, I think people naturally get confused. So, three weeks ago, we actually launched what we call our first set of capabilities on behalf of this community as we break things out in components, which is zero-trust capability.So, if you think about the space, there's a whole bunch of these undifferentiated essentials that you need to build something meaningful and serve users, teams, organizations, and enterprises. And Heroku is this approach was an abstraction—and a fine one, if you want to build a general purpose app that is just serving the consumer, perhaps. And we're sort of taking a very different position. We're saying we're here to solve you if you're building something that's going to serve developers, teams, or organizations. So, we are very different in terms of how we're approaching the market relative to what we want to go solve for.That's just number one. And B, as the thing that we recently launched, is how do we break this problem down on behalf of the community and be targeted to solve a particular problem? So, when I connected with developers in my journey for the past six to nine months as we've been in business, is that they felt that the modern state and fragmented nature of identity and access management is really complex for their application. Why? Because now you have this very interesting usage patterns for your applications.There's no longer users using something you're built. There are, of course, as I mentioned, teams, and of course, there's an enterprise component to this. There are machine keys for your APIs. And all these vectors now of uses all naturally become a threat vector that you have to protect for and they have to be neatly thought through from a access management strategy. And so, what we've set out to do is, like, how do we unify this experience today, and solve a real problem, which is you can effortlessly onboard any customer of any size and upsell through zero-trust capabilities like role-based access control, attribute-based access control, and give your customers the ability to achieve least privileged access?So, meaning how do you safeguard the most protected resources off your SaaS application and make sure they will be safeguarded, but if your users want to create for more sharing and collaboration experiences, you have the means for them to go achieve that without having to build custom logic, custom code, and perhaps spend, many months cycles and perfecting it? And that engineer that built it, and when it left, who's going to take over and maintain that piece of code?Corey: Not to mention you're going to get it wrong, and as a result, mistakes there have security implications that can be dire.Salman: I think that's where developers tell us, this is why—you know, I was talking to one potential developer the other day and the thinking was, hey, you know, it was really hard for us to, perhaps, let go of these security controls because we want to build them ourselves. And I asked them this question: “Where do you store your username and passwords for your applications?” Like, “I don't store them anymore.” Like, I think the reason why people have moved away from having these concerns is because it's a compliance security risk, it's a threat vector. And there are others who have hired teams and staff of experts to make sure that thing never breaks, on their behalf.And similarly, I think as you think about this multimodal identity experiences, this permissions experience that we have built for developers, we are the experts in this domain. We have advisors, past advisors from AWS IAM, perhaps people know that's a very popular. It serves billions of transactions a second, and securing cloud infrastructure at this rate of $100 billion worth of workloads. And so, we've got the expertise to help think through, like, what do developers need to create these safety guardrails, but with a phenomenal developer experience? And I'll give you an example of that, Corey.Like, in order for you to, sort of, interact with Katanemo, all you need to do is capture your API surface area in an OpenAPI specification or a GraphQL specification. And that submission of that specification means we know your resources, we know your resource model, your data paths, your access control mechanisms from the HTTP methods that you're exposing, and then we create the entire identity, customer identity, and finding permissions experience that the developer can expose to their customers in a self-service way to construct their own roles, construct their own SSO, construct their own access log controls, if you would, and just move past this, like, can we get to an enterprise-grade experience instantly as we serve, users, teams as effortlessly with us, and through their business lifecycle. Like, no developer is going to serve necessarily an enterprise on day one; they're going to get these teams really excited about their product and then they're going to have an upsell motion. But having to build these by bespoke experiences on onboarding and safety for each different cohort of the customers that they want to serve, that's just time away from stuff that they can build, cool things that are differentiating for them.Corey: One of the things has always sucked for me about building applications, even from an infrastructure perspective, has been that I don't know what I don't know. And I always feel like I am making a bunch of decisions now that make perfect sense, but when I start scaling or having to take this into a more serious environment, I'm going to have to throw so much of it away and backtrack massively. And oh, I shouldn't roll my own authentication subsystem and whatnot. But finding the right path forward that matches the current state of the art from an industry perspective really feels like a crapshoot, it's you're looking at all the horses, wondering which one you want to bet on and it carries a cost to get it wrong.Salman: In my time at Serverless, at EC2, even my time at Oracle, the whole idea was to make sure that we reduce this crapshoot behavior on behalf of developers. Of course, at AWS, at Oracle, it was very wide and horizontal in its appeal to any type of developer, but we have felt that if you sort of flipped on its head and go with a verticalized approach, and particularly target one persona and their use cases and their needs, that actually helps us, sort of, look at the problem very holistically and solve that thing just for them. And as I mentioned, we sort of focused on that SaaS use case, particularly, because we believe there's inherent and unbounded complexity there. So, this is just for playing from the experiences and learnings I've had in the past, which is, yeah, this stuff is hard. It's incredibly hard to get right, and just as, you know, the industry moved to hey, I can trust somebody else who's an expert here, we're saying we complete that story. And we look to the modern ways people access your applications through APIs and API keys, or users, or teams, or SSL, whatever, and we compress it, saying single API call to us and you get those capabilities out of the box so you can focus on what matters: moving fast, closing customers even faster.Corey: I think that is the grail that people are chasing. The problem I found, especially in the enterprise space, has been that it sounds great in theory, but in practice, it's a oh great, the old Model T story, you can get in any color you want, as long as it's black. And it's well, okay, that's a path, but it doesn't comport with our security requirements and our guardrails and our compliance objectives, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. Rightly or—more often—wrongly, people tend to believe that they are bespoke unicorns whose problems could never possibly be realized by anything that wasn't brewed in-house at their own company. I don't find that to be true, but I imagine you're getting a lot of pushback from that direction.Salman: I think there are two pieces of feedback that we normally hear. “Oh, hey. We built some of this stuff. How do we sort of untangle the mess that we have?” That's fine. We can help them we have some components that easily wrap around their experience and give them the ability to sort of move to a better state.But if we build this stuff as a meaningful framework using open standards, like OpenAPI and GraphQL, as the only way you interact with us today, that means that your customers can now build, have a framework in which they set their own security standards against your service, against your application. And I think that makes you getting out of the business of defining the security posture to giving them the ability to construct their security posture is using open standards so their teams can plug down their own SEIM tools if they have to. But you have that framework powering your security and safety experience, your identity and access management experience, without having to build it.Going back to the earlier thing that we talked about, we believe we're in an inflection point where standards do establish a lot of innovation, specifically in infrastructure, and we're going to leverage as much as we can on behalf of developers to bet on those standards. Like I said, OpenAPI, GraphQL, AsyncAPI, so that their customers can say, “Yeah, I get it. I understand your surface area. I can construct these things at least privileged or coarse grained. That's my choice. You're going to give me access logs so I know what I did, or who did what, when, and how, so, you know, I can confirm for my compliance requirements.”And they're off the hook. They're actually truly off the hook without having to think about, I think I can do it better because my customers are pi—or second, their customers put these requirements that take them and create [sort of 00:19:29] Rube Goldberg type of scenario in terms of their own stack. So, we think we have something to really serve the market and make it such that it's not necessarily bespoke.Corey: I think that you're probably right that there's a lot of opportunity to develop those things. I mean, you spent enough time at Amazon, for example, to have benefited from the realization of some of this. One of the nice things I have to imagine, about building a product or a service at AWS is so much of the infrastructure work has already been done. You're not going to convince me that individual service teams have to sit there and come up with, well, we need to implement a global, highly available block store. S3 already exists. It's right there. You can use it.Same with authentication in the form of IAM, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera, a bunch of internal infrastructure stuff that's there and ready to go. Now, the counterargument, of course, is, as you're building this out, you don't have that, I guess, luxury anymore of big company, massive, awesome infrastructure there and ready to go, other than what is available to the rest of us mere mortals. So, I have to ask, is that the big part of what sucks about building SaaS these days or are you finding the friction and challenging parts somewhere else?Salman: So, it's a good question because Katanemo is built on Katanemo. It's a very [mind-tingling 00:20:46] type of discussion, but the one principle that we took is if we're going to build something on behalf of the community, then our product and service has to consume it as well, and specifically in talking about identity and access management for our SaaS service. Because there's nothing in the market that neatly solves this problem today. And should we rely on the cloud infrastructure and build on top of AWS and perhaps others in the market like Azure or GCP trying to do? Yeah, absolutely.We're not here to reinvent the primitives that are there for low-level infrastructure. We have a very strong non-religious belief that hey, we should leverage what we have, so we can move faster into market. So, we have a whole bunch of usage on, you know, openly speaking, we, when customers ask us, “How do you [unintelligible 00:21:27]? I'm like, “We use KMS for securing some of the things that we do on your behalf.” We have architected around the complexity on [unintelligible 00:21:34] groups and pools and multiples and trying keys and all that stuff. And so, we are trying to use as much as we can, but as I go back to this earlier notion, we're trying to develop a purpose-built experience that dramatically simplifies for that developer community.And tomorrow, as we go in towards our [unintelligible 00:21:51] infrastructure future, we will then design something very particular for that next community. And perhaps it's going to be a gaming community if we want to solve their problems. And that's going to be the ethos of the company. It has to be purpose-built, it has to be developer experiences phenomenal, not just digging any large cloud provider, but that is a missing component tree and how to think about it, and make sure that we can compress our infrastructure and systems knowledge so that they don't have to build it. And so, that's the mission that we're on. And we're, of course, very excited about what we're doing and very fortunate to have both the team and the backing that we have so far to pursue this a little bit further.Corey: You're putting your finger right on a very painful spot that has been resonating with me for a long time, which is that it feels like building something on top of AWS natively is a lot like going to the Home Depot and building a cabinet. Well, you go walk up and down the aisles and you pick the exact wood you want, the exact stain for it, the fasteners, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera, whereas sometimes you just want something to store some bowls, so going to Target is going to be the better solution. But now you're so forced to go and build these things yourself from parts. And that just feels like it has been such a heavy lift for folks because there's so much you need to understand. And it's more or less a shipping of AWS's internal product culture.But containers, databases, networks, compute, et cetera, are all things that any customer building even a Hello World app has to think about. But that falls across five different talk tracks at re:Invent, for example. It's too much burden that has been put on the customer and as a result, I think that there's a lot of value being left on the table. I spend roughly equivalent amounts of money every month on AWS and on Retool. For AWS, I spent about 450 bucks to get about 450 bucks worth of infrastructure services.Retool, which is basically a WYSIWYG app that designs in-house applications charges me about 400 bucks for which I receive probably about 20 cents worth of infrastructure services, but the value it presents by stringing those things together for me means I am happy to pay it. I really feel like there's a massive untapped value in being able to deliver not building blocks, but conceived solutions that get out of the way and let people build the differentiated thing that they're in business to build.Salman: We feel the same way. I think part of this realization is developers who are building these things continue to stumble upon the explosion of courses and certification material and all that stuff to train themselves to do something. As of course, naturally, AI comes into play and the way that you know the future of applications continues to press upon, you have to build something quickly, you will see that this notion of just [hugging 00:24:32] your primitives or hugging these low-level infrastructure primitives is going to go away because the world is moving at an incredibly breakneck pace. And that will be true, but there is truly now an inflection point where everyone wants to move even faster.And our talk track with, I guess, our customers is, focus on what really matters to grow your business. And if you are a SaaS developer, or perhaps you're a gaming developer, or perhaps you're thinking very specifically in terms of vertical industry that you want to unlock, like, a healthcare company, for example, you should focus on great patient care, you should focus on great gaming experience, you should focus on great X, Y, Z. Don't focus on infrastructure. Infrastructure is not the outcome. The outcome is your customers are happy and you're going to serve them.And your customers are not all equal size, equal shape, and never will be, but you need to give equal shape, equal size, type of price performance or great experience to them. Because you're not necessarily going to spend the effort to make sure that your free tier is the most highly performant place for you serve your customers and leave your perhaps platinum or enterprise customers hanging dry, as an example. But yeah, I mean, I think that's the ethos of our company and the spirit of what we are trying to go build. As I said, we're humbled to be—I am humbled to be surrounded by folks who are much smarter than me and been better builders, and customers who are so excited about our journey. So, this is a good time for us at the moment.Corey: I understand the grass is always greener when it comes to looking at the road not taken. For me, I see one of the advantages of running a services business as I do, in that, well, I can start a services business on Monday and by you know, Friday or so, I have my first client lined up and I'm ready to start performing work and get paid immediately. SaaS on the other hand feels a lot more like a real estate adjacent, where you have to go ahead and buy the land and get everyone lined up and sink the massive investment into it to get it built up, and you won't know for years in some cases whether this is something that is going to catch on, much less even justify the cost of building it in the first place. Where are you on that journey as far as validating that you're building something that's resonating?Salman: So, we have design partners, we call them because they're shaping our product experience. And we don't call them customers yet, just because we're in sort of the early stages. But we have designed partners across four critical industries. One of them which is AI, as the booming next-generation AI company is going to be API-first, we have that use case that we can target really well. They're really early in their days and they need support across their business lifecycle. Hey, I'm just going to support three users tinkering of my product to 3000 customers in an enterprise.But that's one. We are very much engaged in the healthcare space because the healthcare is actually going through a very massive legal transformation through—well, what's happening there's this HL7 FHIR standard which is actually making healthcare records more interoperable. So, you actually can get patient records if you go from one doctor to the other and not be blocked by the healthcare Gods to say, “No, you cannot do that.” And that is actually creating a very net-new experience in the healthcare space, so we have very customers excited about how we can self-solve their problems in terms of identity and authorization. We have customers in the Web3 off-chain space.So, on-chain is all permissionless and it's a whole bunch of different type of development experience, but off-chain has very much of the same characteristics that you will find on a traditional SaaS application. They [need 00:27:56] about safety, you think about privacy, you think about users and teams and API keys and a whole bunch of stuff that sort of baked into it. And the general developer tools who are going from an open-source experience to perhaps a cloud service experience, they've got a really great project in the GitHub, they got a bunch of stars and they now have to think about how to provide a better value to customers? And they have to go through a journey.So, in those four general sort of in buckets is where we are operating right now. We're very excited about that. And, you know, this opportunity to talk to you is to connect with more folks, especially as we, as I travel in the to AWS New York Summit, or perhaps just meeting up through one-on-ones through Calendly, or whatever have you, and figuring out how we can unlock more value for customers in these use case verticals, or perhaps something that we haven't necessarily thought through yet.Corey: I think that one of the clear signs of someone who used to work at Amazon is that—I don't even have to ask; I already know the answer—of are you talking to prospective customers before you start building things? Whereas start to finish everyone I've ever met at AWS is highly focused on the customer experience, whereas when you talk to people building things who have not been through that, a depressing amount of the time, your question is, okay, so what do your prospective customers think about this? Like, “Oh, we haven't talked to any of those people, yet. Talking to people is scary and we're here to write code.” It's, “You might be surprised by what you learn.”And there's no immunity to it. When I started this place, I thought I knew pretty well what people thought about their AWS bill, and it turns out, I was way off. There were nuances of the way customers talked about it that I didn't fully understand. So, to that end, in fact, we can prove it relatively easily. What is something you have learned about your space since you started the company from customer conversations?Salman: Oh, we actually made a pivot into this space that we are in at the moment because customers told us that's something that they do not want to focus their efforts on. Repeatedly. We did not write a single line of code all up until November of last year, but once we got the signal from our, as I said, as I mentioned, design partners, they're like, “This is a problem worth solving.” They're like, “We're going to get to work for you. You have these use cases, you have these scenarios that are coming up in your conversations with your customers. Let us be that accelerant for you and be an extension of your team in some ways, so that you can focus on what's really, really, really important.”So, you know, I think that's just survival, Corey. Part, of course—naturally, of course, you work backwards from customers and that was the framework I used when I joined Amazon back in 2012. And even in my time at Oracle, that's been the ethos of my, I guess, my personal self. But in our case, particularly, we actually talked about a very different idea, we wanted to start, but then customers told us, “You know what? Don't start there. Start here.”And I think that's obviously, just the nature of surviving in through the first few years of your company existence is… getting people to say yes and getting people to say no, and then no, is actually really valuable in many cases because it tells you what to adjust to. And so, we adjusted here as a result of those conversations.Corey: That may be the best answer to that question I think I've ever gotten. That is a phenomenal way to approach things. We started building a SaaS product here and two months later, we sunset the SaaS product because it turned out that what we were building and what customers wanted were not necessarily aligned. I like you said didn't even write a line of code until last November, just because of the conversations were still shaping what was actually needed in the marketplace. You would be astonished how rare that is.Salman: I guess. The startup founders that I have the privilege to call peers, they actually taught me some of the stuff. So, we've got the startup founders we want to just connect on the founder journey, we're happy to connect. Just, but yeah, I think that the strength of the team is sort of making sure that we have our ears to the ground. Get out of the building. You got to get out of the building. And we've been trying to get out of the building as much as we can with Katanemo. And I think that journey just continues. The learning journey, the evolution of what we're doing on behalf of SaaS developers continues, and we hope to delight them.Corey: I want to thank you for taking the time to speak with me. If people want to learn more, where should they go?Salman: So, they can go to katanemo.com, which is where our website is, and they can learn a little bit about what we do today and also where we're headed with the venture. They can reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Salman Paracha. I'm not super hard to find on LinkedIn. You search for me and say Katanemo or AWS and Oracle, I think you'll be able to get to me. I'm also going to the AWS New York Summit, which happens on July 26, I believe. I might run into you there.Corey: Oh, yes. The night before I'll be hosting a drink up at Vol de Nuit at eight o'clock. You're welcome there, as anyone who's listening. And oh, it's always a pleasure to go and talk to people doing interesting things and just talk shop. But that's the reason I throw the drink up.Salman: Ah, okay. I'll take you up on that. And good, we'll get to see each other face-to-face after some time. You can reach out to me, as I said, even basic email, and I'll say that to you, and LinkedIn if you're just a chat. And there's just so many ways to get to me. On Twitter, I'm @salmanparacha, and it should be a bit easier to find me.Don't hesitate to reach out or search or connect with us. We are eager to talk to folks who are trying to solve or crack this Gordian Knot on terms of the what they're building. And especially if you're building towards the next-generation AI application and think through safety, we believe we are years ahead in terms of thinking about safety in that space. It's early days for us there, but we're obviously interacting with customers and developers who are trying to think through, how do I now take what was understood to be a table stakes, okay, API-first experiences, [user seems 00:33:31], keys, all that good jazz, and provide safety for that? But I think the new world that we're going to live in is not only going to just be deterministic responses from APIs; it's going to be probabilistic responses from large language models. And we got something going on in that space, particularly. We feel fairly bullish on it. But more, customer conversations before we write a piece of code is important. So, just connect with us. I'm salman@katanemo.com, on LinkedIn, Twitter, and I will be quick to reach back out to you.Corey: And I will, of course, put links to that in the [show notes 00:34:02]. And I've also filled out the contact us form on katanemo.com because I have a couple of problems it sounds like this might absolutely be a way to solve. Because otherwise, God help us all. I'm writing another login page.Salman: Right. So, just see Corey Quinn just signed up for our access. So, I will give you access. So.Corey: You think I'm kidding. I assure you I'm not. That's the scariest part is that I'm often being completely serious and people think I'm making a joke. Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me. I really appreciate it.Salman: Hey, thanks for the time. I appreciate the opportunity.Corey: Salman Paracha, founder and CEO at Katanemo. I'm Cloud Economist Corey Quinn and this has been a promoted guest episode of Screaming in the Cloud brought to us by our friends at Katanemo. 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“We might be idiots, but we have ideas.” Apparently, Dillon and Kory have always felt that they belong in the brainstorming and conceptual conversations that take place in the brainstorming/storyboarding rooms of big and small screen studios and video game companies, and innovation and R&D labs of game and toy manufacturers. Like, why isn't there a Battlefront-esque video game “reskinned” with well-known G.I. Joe characters and vehicles? Why hasn't anybody made a sandbox video game like Red Dead, but one takes place in medieval Europe WITHOUT including dragons and magic? And speaking of medieval times, why isn't there a line of fully-articulated, 3.5-ish-inch figures from that period of time? If rich idiots thought hopping into a used piece of tubing that smarter people warned was unsafe at certain depths of the ocean was a good idea, then we should be consulted on the things we know a little bit about. Don't ask us about the big money of sports though; we're not sure how to tackle that Gordian Knot. We'd need the wisdom of Solomon for that one. Speaking of Solomon, that guy was a little all over the place with his nuggets of wisdom. We're watching Super League: The War for Football, Jury Duty on Prime Video, and Kory finally watched Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.Main Landing Page - https://linktr.ee/fromthemidpod​​​​​​VOICE MAIL! Comment, ask a question, suggest topics - (614) 383-8412Artius Man - https://artiusman.com​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ use discount code "themiddle"This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4771230/advertisement

At the open is a group discussion on the cruel internment of Julian Assange. Then it's an extended interview with Mr. Oz, Jason Sullivan. See www.jasonsullivanlive.com and www.AmericanIntegrityProject.org. Jason's new Unleashed Podcast will highlight corruption. Today's topics include the power and control of social media. How Trump used it to his advantage. Operation Swarm and what made it work. The five eyes intel truth Nazi's. Meta data and the power within it. Did someone say Antartica works for data storage? Roger Stone and his long reputation. Falsely claimed downloads, open FTP links, high end servers, tapped data streams and election rigging. Why they spend so much money just to sell a narrative. EU orgs and the power of Swiss Bank blackmail. Disinfo agents and the Gordian Knot. 100% transparency in elections will save America. The CCP's role is to control the masses. Our enemies are in a hole and it's our job to keep them digging. You better have a phone just for throwing, because we are in the summer of anger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donations are always open!https://app.redcircle.com/shows/63e27b72-d402-4c1c-afa6-902f0e45279a/sponsorOn this episode I talk with Showtime who is an F-35 pilot currently at the Gordian Knot center at Stanford. We also talk with Michael "B" Hamilton who is a munitions officer and currently at Rand for IDE.We talk about ACE and how their different backgrounds help them come up with solutions.If you wan tp reach out:https://gordianknot.stanford.edu/Michael.Hamilton.11@us.af.milIf you want to contact us info@kodiakshack.comkodiakshack.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/kodiak-shack-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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We have a very special guest on the podcast today! Demi Burnett was the most controversial cast member of The Bachelor season 23 even before she came out as autistic (the neurotypicals always know anyway). We asked her all about her experience on The Bachelor, sorting fact from fiction, and what it's like to be autistic on reality TV. Subscribe to our Patreon for just $5 a month to get an additional full-length episode every single week! Right now we're covering Love Is Blind season 1.https://www.patreon.com/AliensWatchingRealityTV Send in questions for Demi to answer next time she comes on the pod! alienswatchingrealitytv@gmail.comAliens Watching Reality TV is hosted by Erika Heidewald and Josh Shahryar, two reality show newbies who grew up feeling like aliens (turns out we're just autistic and ADHD) and love analyzing human behavior by watching reality TV dating shows on Netflix. Find us on social media:https://www.tiktok.com/@erikaheidewaldhttps://twitter.com/erikaheidewaldhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jshahryarhttps://twitter.com/JShahryarhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ibZRt1YLPPlw_tGSMnynAFind Demi: https://www.instagram.com/demi_not_lovato/https://www.tiktok.com/@demlia?lang=enTil Death Do Us Part! Love ya!#AliensWatchingRealityTV Season 1: Perfect Match Season 1Season 2: Love Is Blind Season 4Season 3: Love on the Spectrum US Season 1 *STARTING MAY 24!*Season 4: The Ultimatum: Queer Love

The royal families of Early Modern Europe were really just one big family. That didn't stop them from making war though. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you'd like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.com Take our quick survey at : www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theologian Lucila Crena talks to photojournalist Eve Fairbanks, who has lived in Johannesburg, South Africa for thirteen years. Her debut book The Inheritors: An Intimate Portrait of South Africa's Racial Reckoning (Simon and Schuster, 2022) “weaves together the stories of three ordinary South Africans over five tumultuous decades in a sweeping and exquisite look at what really happens when a country resolves to end white supremacy.” As Fairbanks points out, there was a time when the Apartheid system of segregation in South Africa seemed like an "eternal Gordian Knot, like a hopeless bind." That is, "until 1994, when, suddenly, you had, in one day, [a] parliament change from being 100 percent white to being 80 percent people of color...literally overnight."

The energy sector is a monolithic giant set up to supply consistent energy to all of us. That model has worked well for over one hundred and thirty years, but the question we have to ask is, can that monolithic energy system react and change fast enough for the world around us? Our quest, Bill Nussey, the author of Freeing Energy, believes that we need a fundamentally different engine to break what he calls the grid monopoly, which will look very old-world by 2033. He argues this is a moral imperative as we should build an engine system that delivers what our future grandchildren can live with. The Inflation reduction act, with its $369 Billion, is the largest energy bill in the history of the world. This is when we need to think about freeing energy in the same ways we have ideas like farm-to-table in food, regional, seasonal and mixed.

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Maybe the great swamp of corruption is a knot that cannot be undone. There is always the cutting edge answer. Some suggest just burn it all down and start over. Should we just not vote and see what happens? The Gordian knot of voting machines. The web of lies has no beginning or end. Picking the right battles. False dichotomies come in all shapes and sizes. It's a game where the enemy sets the rules. Backdoor deals taking place to keep Trump out. A potato sack of prayers. Casting aside of principles. All we need is each other. The laptop, the journalists and the pussies. The comparison of young and old thru history. Old maps tell us so much. Will chasing the rabbits save us? Our neighborhood, our counties, our states and our voting system. Taking back freedom means control locally. When we all work together for a common goal, we win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices