Podcasts about homogenization

Shop my all-natural skincare products at Arvoti.com.The version of milk most people grew up with is not the version nature made, and the difference matters more than people think.I've been drinking raw milk for five or six years, starting with a weekly drop-off from a farm four hours away, then driving 90 minutes each week to get it, then raising my own Jersey cow, and now milking my own dairy goats and sheep.Most people only know the gallon jug version of milk. Standardized. Pasteurized. Homogenized. Fortified.They've never watched cream rise on its own. They've never tasted milk from an animal foraging on pasture. They've never questioned why the cream gets stripped out and sold back to them as ice cream, while the milk gets refortified with synthetic vitamins.In this episode, I go over what raw milk contains, what processing does to it, and how I grew up drinking skim milk during a generation now dealing with skyrocketing hormone issues.If anyone has ever pushed back on you about raw milk, this is the episode that helps you stand your ground.You'll Learn:[0:00] Introduction[4:03] Why generations valued raw milk and what the headlines never tell you[8:36] How skim milk, fortification, and the ice cream industry profit off the same gallon twice[11:31] All 22 essential minerals, complete amino acids, and why one food can do it all[13:56] What pasteurization destroys and why filthy dairies were the real problem[15:59] Homogenization, fat globules, and why convenience changed milk forever[17:30] Why fat-free milk strips the very delivery system your hormones depend on[20:48] Soil, happy animals, and the connection that makes milk worth drinkingRelated Gubba Homestead Episodes:5 Things Women Aren't Told About Healthcare Products & ScreeningsResources Mentioned:Root Revival Hair Serum | ShopFind more from Gubba:Gubba Homestead | X | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | WebsiteGubba Homestead Products | Shop

The evolution of tattooing has been profoundly shaped by social media, which has both broadened exposure for artists and contributed to the homogenization of styles within the industry.   In this episode of Chats and Tatts, host Aaron Della Vedova welcomes a special guest, Justin Weathreholtz, a talented tattoo artist from New York known for his incredible work that embodies the spirit of traditional Americana and Japanese styles. Aaron reflects on his own journey in the tattoo industry, while diving into Justin's journey in tattooing and music, and his time at Kings Avenue Tattoo in New York City, owned by Mike Rubendall. The conversation delves into the artistry behind tattoos, the unique vibe of the tattoo community, and how personal experiences shape an artist's work. Listeners can expect to hear about the intersection of tattooing and music, as well as insights into living a creative life beyond the tattoo chair. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that celebrates the passion and artistry of tattoo culture!   Chat Highlights: [00:02:35] Freedom in lifestyle choices. [00:05:15] Single life in your 40s. [00:06:48] Relationships and career balance. [00:10:11] Goals without attachment. [00:17:10] Intuition and decision-making. [00:27:41] Japanese tattoo influences in New York. [00:37:17] Homogenization of tattooing. [00:49:15] The artist's financial dilemma. [00:58:18] AI in creative arts. [01:08:47] Human connection versus AI creativity. [01:24:01] Large format tattooing evolution. [01:28:40] Color realism in tattooing. [01:39:37] Authenticity in tattoo artistry. [01:49:17] Brushing aside risk.   Quotes:   "No one in the world likes a guy in his 40s that single. It's the most unpopular thing. They hate it." "You got to kind of be let the good and the bad things kind of happen equally and move just move through you." "You can just let go of that attachment and allow it to show up or not show up." "Talent is one of the best things because it's sprinkled randomly across the planet." "Those are the years where you got lucky because you know, there's just a ton of places you could have landed that were wild and violent and shitty." "I wonder if there'll be a subclass of people that are just like, no, we wait and we collect real things from real people that become more elevated in value." "Do you want to connect with a fucking machine? I don't." "We're all after that spirit of playfulness, that lack of worry, that lack of trepidation and concern about what others think."   Stay Connected: Chats & Tatts: Website: http://www.chatsandtatts.com⁠ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatsandtatts  IG: http://www.instagram.com/chatsandtatts Chats & Tatts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chatsandtatts   Connect with Aaron:⁠   Aaron IG:⁠ http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova⁠ Guru Tattoo: http://www.Gurutattoo.com   Connect with Justin: IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinw  

Are you interested how urban form has been influenced by globalisation? Debate of the article titled The global homogenization of urban form – An assessment of 194 cities from 2020, by Richard Lemoine-Rodríguez, Luis Inostroza, and Harald Zepp, published in the Landscape and Urban Planning journal.This is a great preparation to our next interview with Alex Josephson in episode 406 talking about the globalisation of architecture. Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see the effect of globalisation on the built environment. This article shows most of cities becoming more homogenous and transitional as a consequence of fragmentation and compactness.Find the article through this link.Abstract: The spatial structure of cities, i.e. their composition, shape and degree of fragmentation or compactness, is a physical expression reflecting development efficiency. Identifying the evolution of urban systems in time and space is crucial towards sustainable urban development. In this paper, we assess the spatial structure of 194 cities from 1990 and 2015, in order to identify patterns, clusters of similar cities, trajectories, and the global distribution of urban form. We delineated the contiguous urban fabric, employed landscape metrics to quantitatively describe urban patterns, applied a Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to reduce the dimension of data to an uncorrelated set of variables and identified groups of cities with similar urban forms by means of hierarchical clustering. We found four types of urban form: compact-grey, transitional, ragged-small and fragmented-complex cities. Globally, continentally and regionally, cities have followed a trend towards more homogeneous urban forms, most of them becoming transitional as a consequence of both, processes of fragmentation and compactness. The only exception of this trend is a group of large cities in Australia, New Zealand and the United States, which are still predominantly fragmented-complex. Under the persisting process of urban expansion, small to medium-sized cities showed to be the most dynamic in terms of expansion and change in urban form, which makes them key towards sustainable urban development. This analysis contributes to the understanding of the transformations induced by the process of urban expansion that shapes urban form. Such information is crucial for achieving urban sustainability.Connecting episodes you might be interested in:No.259R - Lessons from nine urban areas using data to drive local sustainable developmentNo.404 - Interview with Jeff Siegler about ownershipYou can find the transcript through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠th⁠i⁠⁠⁠s link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What was the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠showno⁠t⁠es⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠are also availableI hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning inEpisode generated with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ assistance (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠affiliate link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

Our latest guest is Maya Ackerman — AI‑creativity researcher, professor, and author of Creative Machines: AI, Art & Us (Wiley), as well as founder of WaveAI and LyricStudio (View recent colab with NVidia).Maya's perspective is not just insightful — it's a necessary reality check for anyone building AI today. She challenges the comforting narrative that AI is a neutral tool or a natural evolution of creativity. Instead, she exposes a truth many in tech avoid: AI is being deployed in ways that actively diminish human creativity, and businesses are incentivized to accelerate that trend.Her research shows how overly aligned, correctness-first models flatten imagination and suppress the divergent thinking that defines human originality. But she also shows what's possible when AI is designed differently — improvisational systems that spark new directions, expand a creator's mental palette, and reinforce human authorship rather than absorbing it.This episode matters because Maya names what the industry refuses to admit. The problem is not “AI getting too powerful,” it's AI being used to replace instead of elevate. Businesses are applying it as a cost-cutting mechanism, not a creative amplifier. And unless product leaders intervene, the damage to creativity — and to the people who rely on it for their livelihoods — will become irreversible.Listen to the Episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YoutubeWe're engineering a global creative regression and pretending we aren't.Generative AI could radically expand human imagination, but the systems we deploy today overwhelmingly suppress it. The literature is unequivocal:* AI boosts creative output only when tools are intentionally designed for exploration, not correctness.* When aligned toward predictability, AI drives conformity and sameness.* The rise of “AI slop” is not an insult — it's the logical outcome of misaligned incentives.* New evidence shows that AI-assisted outputs become more similar as more people use the same tools, reducing collective creativity even when individual outputs look “better.”* Homogenization is measurable at scale: marketing, design, and written content generated with AI converge toward the same tone and syntax, lowering engagement and cultural diversity.* Repeated reliance on AI weakens human originality over time — users begin outsourcing ideation, losing confidence and capacity for divergent thought.Resources:* The Impact of AI on Creativity: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395275000_The_Impact_of_AI_on_Creativity_Enhancing_Human_Potential_or_Challenging_Creative_Expression* Generative AI and Creativity (Meta-Analysis): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2505.17241* AI Slop Overview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AI_slop* Generative AI Enhances Individual Creativity but Reduces Collective Novelty:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11244532/* Generative AI Homogenizes Marketing Content:https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/Delivery.cfm/5367123.pdf?abstractid=5367123* Human Creativity in the Age of LLMs (decline in divergent thinking):https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.03703 BOTTOM LINE: If your product optimizes for correctness, brand safety, and throughput before originality, you are actively contributing to the global collapse of creative quality. AI must be designed to spark—not sanitize—human imagination.Thanks for reading Design of AI: Strategies for Product Teams & Agencies! This post is public so feel free to share it.Award-winning creative talent is disappearing at scale, and the trend is accelerating.The global creative workforce is shrinking faster than at any time in modern history. Companies claim AI is “enhancing creativity,” yet most restructuring reveals the opposite: AI is being deployed primarily to cut labor costs. In general, layoff announcements top 1.1 million this year, the most since 2020 pandemic.What's happening now:* Omnicom announced 4,000 job cuts and shut multiple agencies — Reuters reporting: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/omnicom-cut-4000-jobs-shut-several-agencies-after-ipg-takeover-ft-reports-2025-12-01/* WPP, Publicis, and IPG executed multi-round layoffs across design, writing, strategy, and production.* Digiday interviews confirm AI is used mainly to eliminate junior and mid-level creative roles: https://digiday.com/marketing/confessions-of-an-agency-founder-and-chief-creative-officer-on-ais-threat-to-junior-creatives/The most important read on the future & destruction of agencies comes from Zoe Scaman. She always brings a powerful and necessary mirror to the shitshow that is modern corporate world. Read it here:Freelancers and independent creatives are being hit even harder:* UK survey: 21% of creative freelancers already lost work because of AI; many report sharply lower pay — https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2025/03/report-finds-creative-freelancers-hit-by-loss-of-work-late-pay-and-rise-of-ai/* Illustrators, motion designers, and concept artists report declining commissions as clients adopt Midjourney-style pipelines.* Voice actors face shrinking bookings due to synthetic voice models.* Stock photography, stock audio, and digital concepting have been heavily cannibalized by tools like Midjourney, Runway, and Suno.The research into AI shows even deeper risks:* The Rise of Generative AI in Creative Agencies — confirms agencies deploy AI for margin protection rather than creative innovation: https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2%3A1976153/FULLTEXT03.pdf* IFOW/Sussex study shows AI exposure correlates with lower job quality and salary stagnation for creatives: https://www.ifow.org/news-articles/marley-bartlett-research-poster---ai-job-quality-and-the-creative-industriesBOTTOM LINE: Creative roles are vanishing because AI is being optimized for efficiency rather than imagination. If we want creative industries to survive, AI must expand human originality — not replace the people who produce it.:** Creative roles are vanishing because AI is being deployed for efficiency rather than imagination. If we want a future with vibrant creative industries, AI must be designed to amplify human originality — not replace it.Please participate in our year-end surveyWe are studying how AI is restructuring careers, skills, and expectations across product, design, engineering, research, and strategy.Your responses influence:* the direction of Design of AI in 2025,* what questions we investigate through research,* what frameworks we build to help leaders adapt—and protect—their teams.Take the survey: https://tally.so/r/Y5D2Q5Understand your cognitive style so you know how to best leverage AI to boost youThe Creative AI Academy has developed as an assessment tool to help you understand your creative style. We all tackle problems differently and come up with novel solutions using different methods. Take the ThinkPrint assessment to get a blueprint of how you ideate, judge, refine, and decide. Knowing this will help you know in which ways AI can boost —rather than undermine— your originality. For me it was powerful to see my thinking style mirrored back at me. It gave structure to what enhances and undermines my creativity, meaning I better understand what role (if any) AI should play in expanding my creative capabilities. Thank you to Angella Tapé for demonstrating this tool and presenting the perfect next evolution of Dr. Ackerman's lessons about needing AI to be a creative partner, not cannibalizer. BOTTOM LINE: Without cognitive self-awareness, you're not “partnering” with AI—you're surrendering your creative identity to it. Take the ThinkPrint assessment and redesign your workflow around human-led, AI-supported thinking.We are trading away human intellect for productivity—and the safety evidence is damning.The research is now impossible to ignore: AI makes us faster, but it makes us worse thinkers.A major multi-university study (Harvard, MIT, Wharton) found that users with AI assistance worked more quickly but were “more likely to be confidently wrong.”Source: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4573321This pattern shows up across cognitive science:* Stanford and DeepMind researchers found that relying on AI “reduced participants' memory for the material and their ability to reconstruct reasoning steps.”Source: https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.01832* EPFL showed that routine LLM use “led to measurable declines in writing ability and originality over time.”Source: https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.00612* University of Toronto researchers warn that repeated LLM use “narrows human originality, shifting users from creators to evaluators of machine output.”Source: https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.03703In other words: we are outsourcing the exact cognitive muscles that make human thinking valuable — creativity, reasoning, comprehension — and replacing them with pattern-matching convenience.And while we weaken ourselves, the companies building the systems shaping our cognition are failing at even the most basic safety expectations.The AI Safety Index (Winter 2025) reported:“No major AI developer demonstrated adequate preparedness for catastrophic risks. Most scored poorly on transparency, accountability, and external evaluability.”Source: https://futureoflife.org/ai-safety-index-winter-2025/A companion academic review by Oxford, Cambridge, and Georgetown concluded:“Safety commitments across leading LLM developers are inconsistent, largely self-regulated, and often unverifiable.”Source: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2508.16982We are weakening human cognition while trusting companies that cannot prove they are safe. There is no version of this trajectory that ends well without deliberate intervention.Resources:* The Hidden Wisdom of Knowing in the AI Era: * A Critical Survey of LLM Development Initiatives: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2508.16982* Future of Life AI Safety Index (Winter 2025): https://futureoflife.org/ai-safety-index-winter-2025/* Supporting Safety Documentation (PDF): https://cdn.sanity.io/files/wc2kmxvk/revamp/79776912203edccc44f84d26abed846b9b23cb06.pdfBOTTOM LINE: Tools that reduce effort but not capability are not accelerators—they are cognitive liabilities. Product leaders must design for mental strength, not dependency.Schools are producing prompt operators, not original thinkers.Education systems are bolting AI onto decades-old learning models without rethinking what learning is. Instead of cultivating reasoning, imagination, and embodied intelligence, schools are teaching children to rely on AI systems they cannot critique.Resources:* UNESCO: AI & the Future of Education: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/ai-and-future-education-disruptions-dilemmas-and-directions* Beyond Fairness in Computer Vision: https://cdn.sanity.io/files/wc2kmxvk/revamp/79776912203edccc44f84d26abed846b9b23cb06.pdf* AI Skills for Students: https://trswarriors.com/ai-education-preparing-students-future/BOTTOM LINE: If we do not redesign education, we will create a generation of humans who can operate AI but cannot outthink, challenge, or transcend it.Featured AI Thinker: Luiza JarovskyLuiza Jarovsky is one of the most essential voices in AI governance today. At a time when global AI companies are actively pushing to loosen regulation—or bypass it entirely—Luiza's work provides a critical counterbalance rooted in human rights, safety, law, and long-term societal impact.Why her work matters now:* She exposes the structural risks of deregulated AI adoption across governments and corporations.* She documents how weak or performative governance puts vulnerable communities at disproportionate risk.* She offers practical frameworks for ethical, enforceable AI oversight.Follow her work:BOTTOM LINE: If you build or deploy AI and you are not following Luiza's work, you are missing the governance lens that will define which companies survive the coming regulatory wave.Recommended Reality ChecksTwo critical signals from the field this week:* Ethan Mollick on the accelerating automation of creative workflowshttps://x.com/emollick/status/1996418841426227516AI is quietly outperforming human creative processes in categories many believed were “safe.” The speed of improvement is outpacing organizational awareness.* Jeffrey Lee Funk on markets losing patience with empty AI narrativeshttps://x.com/jeffreyleefunk/status/1996612615850676703Investors are separating real AI value from hype. Companies promising transformation without measurable impact are being punished.BOTTOM LINE: The creative and product landscape is shifting beneath our feet. Those who don't adapt—intellectually, strategically, and operationally—will lose relevance.Final Reflection — Legacy Is a Product DecisionEverything in this newsletter points to a single, unavoidable truth:AI does not define our future. The product decisions we make do.We can build tools that:* expand human originality,* strengthen cognitive resilience,* elevate creative careers,* and produce a generation capable of thinking beyond the machine.Or we can build tools that:* replace the creative class,* hollow out human judgment,* weaken educational outcomes,* and leave society dependent on systems controlled by a handful of companies.As product leaders—designers, strategists, researchers, technologists—we decide which future gets built.Legacy isn't abstract. It's the cumulative effect of every interface we design, every shortcut we greenlight, every metric we reward, and every model we deploy.If you want to build AI that strengthens humanity instead of diminishing it, reach out. Let's design for human outcomes, not machine efficiency.arpy@ph1.ca This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit designofai.substack.com

In this episode, Doug and Matt kick off their travel story from the Hotel in Istanbul. They share vivid memories of Doug's first trip in 1967 via the Orient Express. The conversation then pivots to their recent adventure in Azerbaijan, including a rare visit to formerly occupied territories and discussions about the nation's surprising development and infrastructure projects. Despite confronting complex historical and geopolitical themes, including tensions with Armenia, the duo highlights the transformative progress of Azerbaijan. From recounting exhilarating high-speed convoy rides to reflecting on the modernization evident from Baku to the countryside, Doug and Matt paint a comprehensive picture of a nation on the rise. They wrap up with contemplative discussions on American infrastructure, global homogenization, and the shifting sands of global power. Join them for a deep dive into exotic travel, history, and contemporary geopolitics. 00:00 Welcome to Istanbul 00:30 Luxury Stay at Kaminski Hotel 02:12 Journey to Azerbaijan 03:33 Exploring Baku and Occupied Territories 04:10 Extreme Traveler International Congress 06:03 Adventures in Former War Zones 09:41 Azerbaijan's Rapid Development 15:46 Comparing Infrastructure: Azerbaijan vs. USA 18:50 Homogenization of Cultures 23:01 Authoritarianism and Optimism in Azerbaijan 23:52 Visit to Garba University 25:43 Impressive Students and Propaganda Awareness 26:54 Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict and Personal Stories 28:40 Nation States and Historical Conflicts 29:37 US Cultural and Infrastructure Decline 30:45 Azerbaijan's Reconstruction and Symbolism 34:55 Observations on Islam in Azerbaijan 37:14 Media Coverage and Propaganda 42:04 Geopolitical Importance of Azerbaijan 44:36 Travel Experiences and Reflections

Manure is a powerful natural resource. In this episode, Christopher Strach shares how proper agitation, homogenization, and pumping transform manure into a valuable asset for efficient, sustainable farming.Christopher Strach - Produktmanager - GEA Group | XING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2 of this series, we continue considering how what's happening in the boutique fitness industry today impacts tomorrow. (Spoiler: There's massive opportunity to look forward to!)   Get the lay of the land—and the roadmap—as Coach Rachel Prairie and I unpack trends that are evolving the industry in Episode 679: The Next Decade of Boutique Fitness, Part 2.    Small towns: studios are increasingly targeting Tier 3-Tier 5 markets  Premium plus: luxury 3.0 and concierge fitness are tailoring holistic experiences  Drop-ins that bounce: the aggregator bubble requires a 20-25% conversion rate Homogenization & commoditization: boutique brand differentiation is critical Team trials: instructors need more mentoring, and the labor shortage persists    Plus, on the horizon are unique methods within modalities, integrated sensory experiences and boutique gym pop-ups. Anticipate your studio's unlimited potential with Episode 679.    Catch you there,   Lise   PS: Join 2,000+ studio owners who've decided to take control of their studio business and build their freedom empire. Subscribe HERE and join the party! www.studiogrow.co www.linkedin.com/company/studio-growco/  

Part two of two. We explored the cultural tension between our fascination with the past and uncertainty about the future, using the metaphor of returning to an earlier video game save point when the current level feels impossible to beat. The conversation examined how platforms like YouTube are becoming flooded with AI-generated content, creating what we called a "cobra effect" where attempts to solve one problem create bigger ones. We discussed how the ease of content creation tools has led to an overwhelming amount of low-quality material that drowns out authentic voices.Our discussion meandered through the broader cultural phenomenon of nostalgia - from movie soundtracks that transport us back to being fourteen, to our tendency to romanticize past eras while forgetting their difficulties. We questioned whether our comfort and technological convenience might be driving us to seek meaning in the past rather than face the blank page of an uncertain future. The conversation touched on how decentralized culture has fractured our collective stories and myths, leaving many people without a shared vision of progress. We concluded by exploring whether going backward might actually be necessary to move forward - returning to earlier save points in culture to gain fresh perspective on seemingly insurmountable challenges. -Ai If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a rating and/or a review. We read and appreciate all of them. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in the next episode. Links To Everything: Video Version of The Podcast: https://geni.us/StudioSessionsYT Matt's YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/MatthewOBrienYT Matt's 2nd Channel: https://geni.us/PhotoVideosYT Alex's YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/AlexCarterYT Matt's Instagram: https://geni.us/MatthewIG Alex's Instagram: https://geni.us/AlexIG

Part one of two.We once again dive into the tension between artistic integrity and algorithmic demands in today's creator economy. As YouTube's algorithms continue evolving in 2025, prioritizing engagement metrics and recommendation systems that analyze billions of signals, we explore what happens when content creators face the pressure to homogenize their work for maximum reach.The conversation touches on the current shift away from what industry experts call "the era of excess" or "the Mr. Beastification" of content, examining how viral success can both validate and potentially corrupt creative vision. We discuss the rise of "second screen" content designed for distracted consumption, the psychology of dopamine-driven short-form media, and the fundamental question of whether platforms are prioritizing content over creators. Through personal experiences with viral videos and algorithm rewards, we analyze the delicate balance between commercial success and maintaining one's authentic creative voice—and whether it's possible to resist the pull toward algorithmic optimization while still building a sustainable creative practice. -Ai If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a rating and/or a review. We read and appreciate all of them. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in the next episode. Links To Everything: Video Version of The Podcast: https://geni.us/StudioSessionsYT Matt's YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/MatthewOBrienYT Matt's 2nd Channel: https://geni.us/PhotoVideosYT Alex's YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/AlexCarterYT Matt's Instagram: https://geni.us/MatthewIG Alex's Instagram: https://geni.us/AlexIG

Episode #121 - In this episode of the Awakened Heart Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Ron Bienvenu—a man I've known personally for years and who never fails to challenge the status quo. From our first meeting at The Whaler in Venice Beach to visits in New Orleans, Ron's unique perspective on life and technology has always inspired me.Ron's new book, The Fifth Shock, serves as a philosophical wake-up call addressing the profound shifts happening in our world today. In our conversation, we explore the complex relationship between spirituality, artificial intelligence, and the future of humanity. Ron is the Founder and Managing Partner of Noetic Investment Partners, with over 40 years of experience in technology and finance. He's been instrumental in shaping the way companies approach data and AI, especially through his work in data assetization—turning data into a capital-grade asset.Ron discusses how AI is transforming human identity, the critical need for economic innovations like Universal Behavioral Income, and the moral responsibilities we face with advancing technology. He advocates for the integration of human wisdom into AI systems and a digital Bill of Rights to safeguard individual freedom in a rapidly evolving digital era. Beyond the intellectual discussion, Ron shares a deeply personal story about his daughter, a storm in Tulum, and a poignant poem that encapsulates resilience and courage.This episode blends cutting-edge ideas with heartfelt storytelling—a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of technology, spirituality, and human sovereignty.TakeawaysThe conversation explores the awakening to spirituality and AI.Wisdom is essential in the age of AI.Humanity must navigate the challenges posed by AI.The need for a Universal Behavioral Income is highlighted.AI should enhance human agency, not replace it.Geopolitical implications of digital power are significant.Data is becoming the most valuable asset in the modern economy.Consciousness may be the key to understanding the universe.Moral implications of AI must be addressed.  Machines rely on human creativity and authenticity.Innovation's value is declining due to rapid replication.Congress has become ineffective in governance.The media has compromised its integrity for profit.A grassroots revolution is necessary for change.Parenting can instill strength and independence in children.Life lessons can be learned through shared experiences.Mediocrity should be avoided in pursuit of greatness.The meaning of life is a profound question worth exploring.Sound Bite"How do we navigate this?""My voice is my whip.""Mediocrity is a disease."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection01:48 Awakening to Spirituality and AI05:30 The Human Experience vs. AI08:46 Data Sovereignty and Behavioral Income12:20 The Future of AI and Human Agency15:47 Geopolitical Implications of Digital Rights19:32 The Evolution of Wealth and Value22:45 The Broken Accounting System and Change26:11 Spirituality and the Path Forward30:34 The Devil's Bargain: A Reflection on Spirituality31:26 The Metaverse and Voluntary Extinction32:16 Preserving Human Consciousness in a Digital Age35:58 The Intersection of Technology, Philosophy, and Spirituality37:33 Consciousness as the Fifth Element38:47 Spiritual Recursion and Algorithmic Logic42:34 Moral Constructs in a Digital World46:29 The Homogenization of Beauty and Authenticity49:24 Innovation and the Value of Networks53:07 Disappointment in Governance and Media56:34 Global Political Landscape and the Call for Change01:01:12 A Stormy Journey: Father-Daughter Bonding and Life Lessons01:10:27 Empowerment Through Authenticity and Courage01:14:35 Navigating the Future: Technology, Sovereignty, and Human ConnectionConnect with Ron:linkedinInstagram Facebook XThe Fifth ShockXIG FacebookLet's Connect!⁠Website⁠Instagram FacebookYoutubeRumble⁠Tik Tok⁠Linkedin

Episode 2639: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to dairy farmer Mark McAfee about solving "the milk problem," the benefits of raw milk, commercial milk, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/05/solving-the-milk-problem-mark-mcafee-epsiode-2639 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE -  Solving The Milk Problem The legality and illegality of certain substances. (2:30) Mark is a Raw Milk Farmer and has been for 27 years. (8:00) Pasteurization kills all the benefits of milk. Homogenization breaks up the butter fat for convenience's sake. Mark explains other things that are done to commercial milk. Mark explains how he keeps raw milk clean and maintains its benefits. (12:00) The history of pasteurizing milk in the United States goes back to 1893. Milk used to get easily contaminated once dairies entered cities.  (16:00) Cities were filthy decades ago and created “the milk problem.” Thirty to forty percent of people would die from contaminated milk in the late 1800s. Mark describes how raw milk is processed. (22:00) Mark's farm has a lab on site that tests every batch for negative bacteria. The only benefits to commercialized milk are that it “lubricates cereal.” (24:30) Pasteurized milk is the number one allergenic food listed on the FDA's website. Raw milk is not associated with bad digestion; it can heal the gut. (33:00) Food is the foundation of health, not medicine. (41:00) They discuss which states where raw milk is legally available. (43:00) Do your research on farms in your area, and whether raw milk is available to you or not. Mark's raw milk is available in approximately 500 stores in California. Go to to find out more. More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, closed for registration, but you can get on the wait list - Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available!  You can go to  You can order it from .  Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day!  Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine.  Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen.  There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/   PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:  Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:  REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:  FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 

"Imitation for Homogenization" | Pastor Kimberly D. Anderson | Apr. 23, 2025 by Pastor Jonathan M. Anderson, Sr.

The tattoo community is currently experiencing a significant divide, as highlighted in a recent podcast episode. This divide is marked by a growing trend of judgmental attitudes among some artists, which starkly contrasts with the original ethos of acceptance and individuality that has long been a cornerstone of tattoo culture. In this episode of "Chats and Tatts," host Aaron Della Vedova connects with renowned tattoo artist James Tex, freshly crowned winner of Ink Master Season 16. Recorded live at the prestigious Gods of Ink tattoo convention in Frankfurt, Germany, Aaron and James dive into the world of illustration-based tattooing, sharing insights on their artistic styles and experiences within the tattoo community. Aaron reflects on the importance of inclusivity in tattoo culture and the challenges posed by judgmental attitudes among some artists. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with passion for tattoo artistry and personal stories from two dedicated professionals in the field, and one that celebrates individuality in the world of tattoos! Chat Breakdown: 00:00:20 - Online Negativity 00:02:29 - Life After Winning Ink Master 00:02:50 - Experience on Ink Master: Drama and Reality 00:04:33 - James Tex Personal Life and Career Longevity 00:06:10 - Work-Life Balance and Tattooing Schedule 00:08:19 - Physical Health and Tattooing 00:12:25 - Evolution of Tattoo Equipment 00:15:25 - Tattoo Design and Client Interaction 00:21:20 - Social Media's Impact on Tattooing 00:26:48 - Efficiency in Tattooing 00:30:58 - Anxiety and Homogenization in Tattooing 00:36:20 - The Seriousness and Zen of Tattooing 00:40:05 - Anesthesia in Tattooing 00:42:21 - Attitudes Towards Tattooing Methods 00:43:19 - Personal Experience with Anesthesia in Tattooing Quotes: "I became a tattooer because I didn't want to be a part of that culture out there that was judging people." "In the end, I think anybody that does well in life is going to work hard." "You could probably hot glue a needle to a bar if that thing's going up and down at the right speed and make a fucking fine tattoo with that." "Great art, I think, is the art of simplification." "If you want something to last forever, it's permanent on your body, you should take it seriously." "What other job could you possibly have that you would have that level of connection with thousands of people?" "It doesn't matter what you do. People are going to judge anyways, right?" "If you have a passion for it, you should do it, honestly." Stay Connected: Chats & Tatts: Website: http://www.chatsandtatts.com⁠ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatsandtatts  IG: http://www.instagram.com/chatsandtatts Chats & Tatts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chatsandtatts Connect with Aaron:⁠   Aaron IG:⁠ http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova⁠ Guru Tattoo: http://www.Gurutattoo.com Connect witth James: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamestex  

Homogeneity is the name of the game in certain circles of brewing—from massive brewers who standardize their hop lots by blending before pelletizing, or hop companies that blend lots to iron out highs and lows in a particular crop year. But for Garage Project (https://garageproject.co.nz) and Hapi Research (https://hapi.co.nz)'s Pete Gillespie, that search for the least offensive middle way removes the incentive for everyone to optimize for quality, expression, and individuality that's core to the idea of craft beer. In their brewing program, and in their partnership to pursue new hop varieties, character and unique experiences are the name of the game, and they're putting significant investment behind the pursuit. In this episode, Gillespie discusses: using supporting hops to accentuate lead hop characters the impact of pick time on hop expression variations within single field blocks of hop varieties the dynamic shift in Nelson Sauvin over the picking window terroir's impact on hop flavors and aromas exploring diverse growing areas for hops in New Zealand surprise impact in this year's hops like Southern Cross the inscrutable challenge and benefit of Riwaka Hāpi Research's investment in developing new NZ varieties secrets of selecting Southern hemisphere hops And more. This episode is brought to you by: G&D Chillers (https://gdchillers.com): G&D Chillers Elite 290 Micro-series line utilizes a natural refrigerant, features a more compact design with variable speed fans, and offers near-zero global warming potential. The future of sustainable refrigeration is here! Learn more about G&D's Elite 290 line and visit GDCHILLERS.COM. Berkeley Yeast (https://berkeleyyeast.com). Berkeley Yeast bioengineers ordinary strains and make them extraordinary—enhancing the flavors you want and eliminating the ones you don't. Visit berkeleyyeast.com to learn more and start brewing with science on your side. Old Orchard (https://www.oldorchard.com/brewer): As breweries expand beyond beer into other segments like mocktails and CBD beverages, Old Orchard is here to help. Whether trending flavor additions or nostalgic favorites, the next best thing is around the corner at Old Orchard. More information and free samples are waiting at oldorchard.com/brewer (https://www.oldorchard.com/brewer) Indie Hops (https://indiehops.com) Taste the modern flavors of Indie Hops at CBC, this year in Indianapolis. Join Indie in Indy for 14 incredible collab beers. Check out the full CBC beer lineup at www.indiehops.com and plan to stop by their booth #3122. Ss Brewtech (https://www.ssbrewtech.com) Featuring a laser-welded cooling jacket for efficient and precise temperature control, an innovative silicone racking arm, and a carbonation stone that allows you to carbonate right in the fermenter, Unitank 2.0 is engineered to help you get the most out of your fermentations! Visit Ss Brewtech.com (https://www.ssbrewtech.com) to learn more! Isuzu Trucks (https://www.isuzucv.com) Whether you are looking for a self-distribution solution or one to deliver supplies, there is an Isuzu truck that will fit your needs. Go to isuzucv.com (https://www.isuzucv.com) to check out their impressive lineup or visit an Isuzu dealer today to find out why now, more than ever, Isuzu trucks are the trucks you trust for the work you do! Cytiva (https://info.cytivalifesciences.com/sample-request-brewing.html) Protecting your beer's highest quality is crucial to maintain its unique taste and prevent spoilage organisms, and microbiological testing plays a vital role in this process. Cytiva offers a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory filtration products designed for both lab and production-floor use. Brewery Workshop (https://breweryworkshop.com) If you're launching a brewery or acquiring an existing one, consider our brewery workshop and new brewery accelerator, September 14 through 17th in Fort Collins, Colorado. Visit breweryworkshop.com for more information and to secure your spot.

Former guitarist for Canadian Music Hall of Fame recording artist “The Guess Who” (2021-2024) - Michael's pedigree also includes many years as lead guitarist and musical director with original Foreigner vocalist and solo artist Lou Gramm, guitarist with multi-platinum artist Mark Slaughter, as well as both RockStar counselor and Music Director of the prestigious Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp organization. In addition to playing venues around the world with these icons, he has performed with many industry greats, most notably Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Whitesnake), Paul Stanley (KISS), Gene Cornish (The Rascals), Buddy Guy, Carmine and Vinny Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Black Sabbath), Nancy Wilson (Heart), Rich Redmond (Jason Aldean) and original Foreigner drummer Dennis Elliott. He also shared the stage with legendary Bad Company vocalist Paul Rodgers and former Heart guitarist Howard Leese at the “Pandora Unforgettable Moments on Ice” show, which was broadcast worldwide on ABC-TV and On Demand. Michael has also been the focus of articles in Guitar World, Guitar One and Vintage Guitar Magazine, as well as a featured guest on several podcasts including Guitar Player Magazine‘s “No Guitar Is Safe” hosted by GP's Jude Gold. With The Guess Who, he  has recorded and released their latest full length album “Plein D'Amour” with eight music videos (one for each track) to coincide!  In late 2024 Michael was invited back to the “Lou Gramm All Stars” to complete this year's tour, after Lou's long overdue induction to the prestigious Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Foreigner.  Michael is also a member of Rizz & The Believerz which includes current and former members of Tesla (Troy Luccketta), Whitesnake (Michael Devin), and Lynyrd Skynyrd (Peter Keys). Rizz has released the 2024 EP “Everyday People” which Michael played guitar on and has appeared live with as well as WSMV's “Today In Nashville” showcase.   Some Things That Came Up: -3:30 Michael and Rich met at The Saban Theater in 2016  -4:20 Michael moves his family to Nashville in July of 2020 -5:00 Rochester, NY…home of Steve Gadd, Lou Gramm, Chuck Mangione…and…Chicken           French! -6:00 Rich still owes Michael Tupperware -8:45 Keith Urban playing at the Nashville airport? -12:45 Conspiratorial Minded? Alex Jones? Drones? Flat Earth? Did we land on the moon? -16:45 The masks -17:45 The Masons -18:45 Playing music with Lou Gramm. Michael also backed up Paul Rodgers when Lou Gramm was direct support for Bad Company -21:45 Lou Gramm played drums in the band Black Sheep, before Foreigner  -23:00 Seeing Foreigner with Denny Carmassi on drums.  -23:41 Lou's brain tumor diagnosis in the 90's -25:30 The love of Edward Van Halen  -26:00 Finishing Rick Rubin's book  -30:00 Grease Soundtrack, Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack…then…Van Halen 1 was the life    changer -31:00 Michael started on drums, and then violin and saxophone. Guitar was the last instrument.  -32:00 Neal Schon is #1  -37:50 Counselors at The Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp and then rocking with School of Rock at The Ryman -40:00 The satisfaction of running into ex-students and the discipline we pass on -45:40 Rizz and the Believers project -49:00 The love of Troy Luccketta  -52:00 Michael's tribute band choice is Journey and KISS -53:00 Resurrection's Jim Handley -58:00 Jon England and the Western Swingers  -1:00:00 Michael is a Carrie Underwood fan!  -1:07:20 Homogenization of Music and the cannibalization of radio talent -1:09:00 The Fave 5    The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. www.itsyourshow.co  

In this episode of the Better Tech podcast, host Jocelyn Houle talks with Dr. Seth Dobrin, founder and CEO of Qantm AI, about the risks of AI creating a one-sided view of the world. Dr. Dobrin explains how most AI systems are built with limited perspectives and data, often missing representation from many cultures and regions.They discuss ways to make AI more inclusive, like using diverse data and smaller, focused AI models. Dr. Dobrin also shares ideas on how governments, companies, and developers can work together to create fair and responsible AI systems that benefit everyone.

Higher education has traditionally sought to homogenize the student experience, from intake to outcomes.  The assumption is that students should be uniformly prepared to achieve a uniform set of outcomes in order to be prepared for a post education world experience.  The problem with this is that students are diverse coming in, and the real world on the other side of education is also diverse. This often leads to a complex, frustrating experience that is tied to enforcing artificial norms and leveling cultural deficiencies.  In this episode I'll discuss how simplifying the education experience without homogenization celebrates how cultural diversity contributes to the workforce and society.  EdUp Insights is part of the EdUp Experience Podcast Network

This week we hosted Kyle Chayka, author of Filterworld. We dive into his key findings on how algorithms flatten culture, impact the crypto industry and more.Timeline:00:00 Introduction and Background03:47 Writing Filterworld05:55 Stuck Culture: The Rise of Mainstream Social Internet08:00 Understanding How Algorithms Work11:35 Different Flavours of Algorithms14:47 Flattening16:20 TikTok's Optimized Algorithm 21:45 The Homogenization of Culture22:40 Taste or Algorithmic Recommendations?24:37 Platform-Based Cultures30:45 Ineffable Taste vs Data-driven Recommendations34:00 Sandcastle Platforms & Non-Algo Platforms36:17 Better Regulation for Social Networks45:00 AI Further Flattening Culture and Creativity53:13 Balancing Novelty and Taste in Content Consumption56:35 Post-Game Show~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

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We live in an age of homogenization, an age of flattening, of evening everything out. We are, it seems, no longer able to make distinctions. We see this in the culture. But before it was cool in the culture, the church had been taking part in its own homogenization process. This has happened and is still happening with how we look at and think about sin. In this episode, Stephen Preus diagnoses this flattening of sin in order to distinguish between how all sins warrant damnation from God, but not all sins have the same effect in the life of the Christian. He calls us back to the distinction made by our orthodox Lutheran fathers of mortal and venial sins.  Order Servant of Christ's Church: A Festschrift in Honour of John R. Stephenson. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Special Guest: Fr. Stephen Preus ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

Unlock the secrets of invasion ecology and transform your understanding of invasive species with our latest episode on the Poor Proles Almanac. Andy takes the lead in unraveling the complex dynamics of invasives by using case studies, such as the autumn olive in New England, revealing both its beneficial traits and its invasive consequences. By contrasting this plant with the native silverberry, we reveal how historical land management practices, like fire and grazing, have shaped their spread. Learn how hardiness zones, soil conditions, and human activities play pivotal roles in the success and control of these species. In our exploration of eco-evolutionary experience, we dive into the intricate relationships between native and invasive species. Discover how the invasive Argentine ant disrupts seed planting in South Africa's Fynbos Biome, and trace the global spread of Japanese knotweed from a single introduction. We discuss the rapid adaptability of invasive species and their lasting ecological impacts, such as soil changes and hybridization threats. Historical perspectives, including Howard Odom's maximum power principle, offer a deeper understanding of how invasives thrive based on energy efficiency. We round out the episode by addressing the profound implications of invasive species on ecosystems and the critical importance of ecological integrity. Examine how modern societal practices contribute to habitat destruction and species homogenization, and why preserving native landscapes is crucial. Our concluding discussion focuses on ecological restoration, highlighting the indispensable role of indigenous stewardship and the preservation of native plants. Join us for a nuanced conversation that emphasizes the long-term goal of ensuring the legacy of our natural world for future generations. For sources and to read more about this subject, visit: www.agroecologies.org    Buy the original magazine where this piece was published! https://mergoat.com/product/preorder-vol-2-n1-a-horde-a-heap-a-pile/    To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at https://www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For PPA Writing Content, visit: www.agroecologies.org For PPA Restoration Content, visit: www.restorationagroecology.com For PPA Merch, visit: www.poorproles.com For PPA Native Plants, visit: www.nativenurseries.org To hear Tomorrow, Today, our sister podcast, visit: www.tomorrowtodaypodcast.org/   keywords: Invasion Ecology, Invasive Species, Autumn Olive, Silverberry, Land Management, Fire, Grazing, Hardiness Zones, Soil Conditions, Human Activities, Eco-Evolutionary Experience, Argentine Ant, Seed Planting, Japanese Knotweed, Genetic Bottlenecks, Generalist Strategies, Soil Alteration, Hybridization, Black Locust, Native Mulberry, Capitalism, Profit, Homogenization, Permaculture, Sociopolitical Dimensions, Ecological Integrity, Climate Change, Habitat Destruction, Indigenous Stewardship, Native Plants, Ecosystems, Mutual Care, Evolution, Legacy

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Among the bombastic trailers showcased in the Xbox showcase at Not E3™ — er, I mean Summer Game Fest™ — was one particular reveal that some fans have been waiting for for the better part of a decade: Dragon Age: The Veilguard. And boy oh boy, was it ever a bewildering first look. This week, Zak and Aaron sit down to discuss their impressions of the newest iteration of Dragon Age 4, and why it seems to feel so little like the beloved games that came before it. They also discuss what's lost when IPs that used to have a strong identity throw what made them unique by the wayside in favor of mass appeal.Please, enjoy.Listen to Beach Girl on SpotifyCheck out edouggieart on EtsyCheck out even more edouggieart on Instagram

Today we talk to the owners of 2 dairy farms - a raw milk micro dairy in Tennessee & an organic dairy farmer and cheese processor in BC, Canada. We invited a conventional dairy farmer to add perspective, but they declined. There's a lot of buzz on the internet about raw milk but that's not the whole story. We explain pasteurization, homogenization, nutritional value, how cows are fed & we discuss hormone use. In this series, we're taking you deep into the complicated world of your food supply. Whether it's a steak, salad or slice of bread… there's a lot happening in the process of getting what you eat to your table and you should know about it. Who owns the farmland? Who is growing your food? Do we have a secure food supply, is our food safe and are we stewarding the land and animals well in the process? In this 5-part series we're pulling back the curtain and answering those questions. GUESTS: Julaine, Creekside Cheese & Creamery: @creeksidecheeseandcreamery Justin and Amber Miller: @wildstylefamily SPONSORS: ARK Heirloom Seed Kits: Use the code BOOMCLAP to save 10% off your order. ⁠⁠Ark Heirloom Seed Kits – ARK Seed Kits ⁠⁠ Barn2Door: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠BARN2DOOR⁠⁠ or ⁠Localfarmfinder.com⁠ Rowe Casa Organics: Use the code BOOMCLAP to save 20% off your first order. ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Rowe Casa Organics⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH US: Podcast:⁠⁠ @boomclappodcast⁠⁠ ⁠www.theboomclappodcast.square.site⁠ RITA: ⁠⁠@ritarogersco⁠⁠ ⁠www.ritarogersco.com⁠ CECILY: ⁠⁠@cecily.dickey⁠⁠ ⁠www.thegracetogrow.com

The hosts discuss their experiences at SCGCon and the challenges they faced. They also review their predictions for the top eight and analyze the metagame. The conversation highlights the frustration of limited space and the impact it had on the event. The hosts share their tournament experiences and interview other players. Overall, the episode provides insights into the SCGCon event and the legacy metagame. The hosts review their tournament experiences and discuss the metagame breakdown and potential adaptations. They highlight the importance of playing real decks and practicing online. They also discuss the concept of curve compression and the need for redundancy in deck construction. The hosts touch on the performance of specific players and the potential for bans in the format. They conclude by emphasizing the need for a more homogenized approach to deck construction in order to compete in the current metagame.Takeaways Limited space and overcrowding at events can negatively impact the experience for players. Predicting the top eight in a tournament can be challenging, but analyzing the metagame can provide valuable insights. Blood Moon decks were prevalent in the SCGCon legacy metagame. Practice and preparation are crucial for success in competitive events. Interviews with other players can provide additional perspectives and insights. Chapters00:00Introduction and Snapshot of the SCG Metagame08:16Predictions for the Top Eight12:05Challenges and Frustrations at SCGCon21:30Interview with Chris Benucci25:41Interview with Anon27:00Phil's Tournament Experience29:57Mistakes and Tournament Structure31:23Tournament Hopes and IDing34:01Match against Amy and Tough Matchup36:07Match against Mono Black Scaminator38:47Match against Budget Storm40:46Leaving the Tournament43:41Metagame Breakdown and Adaptations45:46Playing Real Decks and Practicing Online49:34Potential Bans and Format Cleanup52:42Curve Compression and Redundancy55:26David Marchese's Performance56:47Lowering the Format and Homogenization

The hosts discuss their experiences at SCGCon and the challenges they faced. They also review their predictions for the top eight and analyze the metagame. The conversation highlights the frustration of limited space and the impact it had on the event. The hosts share their tournament experiences and interview other players. Overall, the episode provides insights into the SCGCon event and the legacy metagame. The hosts review their tournament experiences and discuss the metagame breakdown and potential adaptations. They highlight the importance of playing real decks and practicing online. They also discuss the concept of curve compression and the need for redundancy in deck construction. The hosts touch on the performance of specific players and the potential for bans in the format. They conclude by emphasizing the need for a more homogenized approach to deck construction in order to compete in the current metagame.Takeaways Limited space and overcrowding at events can negatively impact the experience for players. Predicting the top eight in a tournament can be challenging, but analyzing the metagame can provide valuable insights. Blood Moon decks were prevalent in the SCGCon legacy metagame. Practice and preparation are crucial for success in competitive events. Interviews with other players can provide additional perspectives and insights. Chapters00:00Introduction and Snapshot of the SCG Metagame08:16Predictions for the Top Eight12:05Challenges and Frustrations at SCGCon21:30Interview with Chris Benucci25:41Interview with Anon27:00Phil's Tournament Experience29:57Mistakes and Tournament Structure31:23Tournament Hopes and IDing34:01Match against Amy and Tough Matchup36:07Match against Mono Black Scaminator38:47Match against Budget Storm40:46Leaving the Tournament43:41Metagame Breakdown and Adaptations45:46Playing Real Decks and Practicing Online49:34Potential Bans and Format Cleanup52:42Curve Compression and Redundancy55:26David Marchese's Performance56:47Lowering the Format and Homogenization

Could upheaval and layoffs in YouTube's creator management teams be at least part of the reason creators like MatPat are suddenly quitting YouTube? It stands to reason that larger creators would be the first ones to know if YouTube is shifting away from the "You" in YouTube to focus more on TV content like the NFL. That means that there will be less incentive to spend all your time on the platform if it will be diminishing returns in the coming months and years. But that's JUST a theory... ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com Additional Context: Recent developments in the YouTube creator community, especially the departure of high-profile creators like MatPat, have sparked discussions about the platform's future direction and its impact on content creators. YouTube's Restructuring and Layoffs: YouTube has undergone significant organizational changes, including layoffs affecting its creator management teams and other divisions​​. These changes are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and focus on key areas like music, sports, and TV content. The recent multibillion-dollar deal with the NFL for Sunday Ticket games exemplifies this shift​​. Such moves could potentially signal a change in YouTube's content focus, perhaps leaning more towards professionally produced content and partnerships with major brands and networks. Content Creator Burnout: Many popular YouTube creators, including MatPat, have cited burnout and a desire to focus on different creative endeavors as reasons for stepping back or leaving the platform​​​​​​. The intense pressure to produce regular content that meets the ever-changing expectations of a large audience can be challenging and exhausting. This trend is not limited to YouTube, as creators across various platforms face similar pressures. Changing Internet Landscape: The rise of platforms like TikTok and changes in viewer preferences have altered the online content landscape. This shift has impacted how content is created and consumed, with a growing emphasis on shorter, more spontaneous content. YouTube's introduction of Shorts is an attempt to adapt to this trend, but it has also created challenges for long-time creators used to different formats​​. Homogenization of Content: The replication of successful content styles and formats by multiple creators has led to a lack of originality and diversity in content. This trend has been observed across various platforms, including YouTube and TikTok, and can be discouraging for creators striving for unique and innovative content​​. MatPat's Departure and Future Plans: MatPat's announcement of stepping back from his active role in hosting Game Theory and focusing on behind-the-scenes creative work and original projects, such as an animated show and a video game, reflects a broader trend among creators seeking new creative avenues and a better work-life balance​​. The upheaval in YouTube's creator management teams and the platform's evolving content focus might be influencing creators' decisions to leave or change their approach. The departure of prominent creators like MatPat signals a pivotal moment in the platform's history, as it navigates the balance between supporting individual creators and pursuing broader content strategies. About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel

In this insightful podcast, Simon Dixon, co-founder of DixonBaxi, highlights the importance of maintaining spontaneity and learning while getting better at professional work, emphasizing the need to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of technology and global markets. He also discusses the integration of AI into their work, emphasizing the role of creativity and human idiosyncratic thinking in shaping meaningful designs amidst technological advancements. As the conversation unfolds, Dixon shares his thoughts on the impact of AI on various creative disciplines, addressing concerns and embracing the opportunities it brings. He emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in the era of advanced technology while acknowledging the democratization it brings to the creative industry. The dialogue extends to the evolving nature of work, the challenges of maintaining a sense of purpose in a technologically driven future, and the need for creators to find a balance between leveraging technology and preserving their unique, human touch in the creative process. Time Stamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:00) Integration of AI (02:00) AI's Impact on Creativity (03:00) Planning for the Future (04:00) Adaptive Creative Process (05:00) Use of AI in Work (06:00) Client Perspective on AI (07:00) Impact of Change on Individuals (08:00) Evolution of Work in the Industry (09:00) Ethics in Technology (10:00) Remote Working Dynamics (11:00) AI Integration and Regulation (12:00) Ethics and Human Complicity (13:00) Judgment and Flexibility in Ethics (14:00) Doing the Right Thing (15:00) Human-Technology Hybridization (16:00) Impact of Technology on Work (17:00) Challenges in the Future (18:00) Advice for Creatives (19:00) Technology and Distinction (20:00) Democratization of Technology (21:00) Changing Dynamics of Creativity (22:00) Homogenization in Social Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mountain-collective/message

Uzair Younus comes back on The Pakistan Experience to discuss his visit to Karachi, Memon Culture, Gujrati Heritage, why India is thriving Economically and Pakistan is not, the Fitness issues of the Pakistani cricket team, stunted child growth in Pakistan, the Pakistani elites, 18th Amendment, Elections, PTI, PML-N, Smuggling, Chaliya and more. Uzair Younus is the director of the Pakistan Initiative at the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters 0:00 Introduction and Uzair's popularity in India 3:00 Uzair's visit to Karachi 6:00 Language issue, Gujarati, Memons and Homogenization of cultures 18:00 Difference in Gujrati Memons and Pakistani Memons 22:00 Why is India thriving Economically and Pakistan is not? 27:30 Sports and Pakistan's rejection of the Scientific Method 32:00 Pakistani cricketers fitness issues and the Sports Board 42:00 Pakistan needs to focus on Education and Healthcare 46:00 The Pakistani elites don't care about the Pakistani public 55:00 Local Taxation and the 18th Amendment 1:03:00 Finance Minister won't be able to fix everything 1:05:30 Difference in Indian and Pakistani Finance Ministry 1:10:00 Elections: PTI vs PML-N 1:19:00 Propaganda in Pakistan and Political musical chairs 1:28:00 Riko Deq 1:33:00 Jehangir Tareen's seed policy and Smuggling on the borders 1:41:00 Audience Questions

We live in an age of homogenization, an age of flattening, of evening everything out. We are, it seems, no longer able to make distinctions. We see this in the culture. But before it was cool in the culture, the church had been taking part in its own homogenization process. This has happened and is still happening with how we look at and think about sin. In this episode, Stephen Preus diagnoses this flattening of sin in order to distinguish between how all sins warrant damnation from God, but not all sins have the same effect in the life of the Christian. He calls us back to the distinction made by our orthodox Lutheran fathers of mortal and venial sins.  Order Servant of Christ's Church: A Festschrift in Honour of John R. Stephenson. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Special Guest: Fr. Stephen Preus ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

In episode 70 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Irene Solaiman.Irene is an expert in AI safety and policy and the Policy Director at HuggingFace, where she conducts social impact research and develops public policy. In her former role at OpenAI, she initiated and led bias and social impact research at OpenAI in addition to leading public policy. She built AI policy at Zillow group and advised poilcymakers on responsible autonomous decision-making and privacy as a fellow at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center.Have suggestions for future podcast guests (or other feedback)? Let us know here or reach us at editor@thegradient.pubSubscribe to The Gradient Podcast:  Apple Podcasts  | Spotify | Pocket Casts | RSSFollow The Gradient on TwitterOutline:* (00:00) Intro* (02:00) Intro to Irene and her work* (03:45) What tech people need to learn about policy, and vice versa* (06:35) Societal impact—words and reality, Irene's experience* (08:30) OpenAI work on GPT-2 and release strategies (yes, this was recorded on Pi Day)* (11:00) Open-source proponents and release* (14:00) What does a multidisciplinary approach to working on AI look like? * (16:30) Thinking about end users and enabling contributors with different sets of expertise* (18:00) “Preparing for AGI” and current approaches to release* (21:00) Who constitutes a researcher? What constitutes safety and who gets resourced? Limitations in red-teaming potentially dangerous systems. * (22:35) PALMS and Values-Targeted Datasets* (25:52) PALMS and RLHF* (27:00) Homogenization in foundation models, cultural contexts* (29:45) Anthropic's moral self-correction paper and Irene's concerns about marketing “de-biasing” and oversimplification* (31:50) Data work, human systemic problems → AI bias* (33:55) Why do language models get more toxic as they get larger? (if you have ideas, let us know!)* (35:45) The gradient of generative AI release, Irene's experience with the open-source world, tradeoffs along the release gradient* (38:40) More on Irene's orientation towards release* (39:40) Pragmatics of keeping models closed, dealing with open-source by force* (42:22) Norm setting for release and use, normalization of documentation on social impacts* (46:30) Race dynamics :(* (49:45) Resource allocation and advances in ethics/policy, conversations on integrity and disinformation* (53:10) Organizational goals, balancing technical research with policy work* (58:10) Thoughts on governments' AI policies, impact of structural assumptions* (1:04:00) Approaches to AI-generated sexual content, need for more voices represented in conversations about AI* (1:08:25) Irene's suggestions for AI practitioners / technologists* (1:11:24) OutroLinks:* Irene's homepage and Twitter* Papers* Release Strategies and the Social Impacts of Language Models* Hugh Zhang's open letter in The Gradient from 2019* Process for Adapting Large Models to Society (PALMS) with Values-Targeted Datasets* The Gradient of Generative AI Release: Methods and Considerations Get full access to The Gradient at thegradientpub.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode, we speak to Paul Smiley, Executive Director at Gilpin Hall, a non-profit organization with a long tradition of care for the elderly since 1824. Topics discussed include: - Paul's longtime family background in long-term care. - The impact the first interaction with a nursing home can have for a lifetime. - The impact that being a Marine had on Paul's leadership style. - How to think globally and share locally. - The way Paul would describe his leadership style. - How a good leader lays down the track and lets the train do the work. - The ways Gilpin Hall manages to have an outstanding retention rate among team members. - Resisting the trend toward homogenization in the industry. - The importance of making personal connections with residents. Paul Smiley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-smiley-ab010a8/#experience Gilpin Hall - https://www.linkedin.com/company/gilpin-hall/ We appreciate you listening and we are motivated by your feedback. Visit LTCHeroes.com to learn more about us and head to LTCHeroes.com/community to join our exclusive Facebook group for nurses and our exclusive LinkedIn group for long-term care owners. We look forward to seeing you inside the community. Sponsored by Experience.Care This episode is brought to you by Experience.Care, the only long-term care EHR backed by guarantees. Your profitability is our priority and your compliance, our cause. Since 1969. Get your profitability consultation today at Experience.Care/guarantee. Our website is .Care for a reason. We care about your care. Visit us at Experience.Care. #seniorliving #longtermcare #seniors #seniorcare

This episode goes into some territory that's tricky to discuss and uncomfortable to look at: internalized patriarchy and racism. Andrea and I are two white women who tread this space carefully and with respect; seeking to understand, heal, and create awareness around these issues that have maligned, subjugated, and separated humanity for millennia. We are living in a time of deconstruction on multiple levels  -inside ourselves and within all institutions. My new friend Andrea Ward Berg is a Human Design specialist whose career path has spanned 15+ corporate jobs and 7 years of entrepreneurship, working in 10+ countries.      Unpacking “white colonization” & “white feminism” Foundations of institutional racism  Being a merciful witness to your inner illusions & beliefs that create fear & separation Monitoring your “mindspeak” & connecting to joy as keys for collective healing How your Human Design (think Myers Briggs meets Astrology) can serve a liberation tool from harmful programming   Further reading (books we referenced in this discussion): “God is a Black Woman” by Christena Cleveland *  “Eloquent Rage” by Brittney Cooper *  “CRACKING THE HEALER'S CODE: A Prescription for Healing Racism & Finding Wholeness” by Milagros Phillips Discover your Human Design Chart (a free test): mybodygraph.com Find Andrea's work: andreawardberg.com  

How can brands differentiate themselves while remaining intuitive and familiar to consumers?   Are your car, phone, or shoes an outward sign of your personality? What is leading to the trend of odd-ball, zany web designs? Different but FamiliarWhen it comes to experiencing a brand, the desire for something more than utilitarian varies from person to person“You're expecting certain types of content to be delivered in a specific way. And that's part of the attraction is for it to be this really intuitive, familiar experience. So I sort of put that to the side and think about DTC sites and retailer sites as having a lot more scope for variation and a different experience.” - Kiri Masters“There needs to be a balance between solving the homogenization issue and solving the problem of differentiation or distinction, and still being able to be intuitive, still being able to get your consumer to do the flow {from discory to checkout}.” - Roger Figeuiredo“It's really tough to stand out but not stand out so far that you're doing something unintuitive.” - Ben Marks“That discovery and awareness stage of the funnel is where there's a real opportunity to be different. And after that, you kind of want to bring it back to what's normal.” - Kiri MastersMaybe visual design inspiration coming from some of the same places contributes to such boredom online because too many brands are overusing trends rather than being original“You build your mood board, and you're going to go to other brands and you build your mood board off of other brands, and naturally is just going to lead to more of the same.” - Roger Figeuiredo“When you're building your mood board for the look and feel, maybe don't go look at other brands. Look for analogies in design. Then build your mood board off of things that are maybe real life stuff instead of other websites.” - Roger Figeuiredo“Don't do what your competitors, people in your category are doing, do things differently from the start. And you will be more likely to have a less boring, homogenized experience.” - Ben MarksHas Shopify both helped and harmed the growth of eCommerce? Helped by democritizing, removing the barrier of entry, but also harmed by too many template based sites, and also flooding the market with more competitorsGuestsKiri Masters, Head of Retail Marketplace Strategy at AcadiaRoger Figueiredo, VP of Marketing at #paidBen Marks, Director of Global Market Development at ShopwareAssociated Links:The Visions Report is a 100-page report with deep insights, created by Future Commerce.Have any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.fm, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners!Have any questions or comments about the show? You can reach out to us at hello@futurecommerce.fm or any of our social channels; we love hearing from our listeners.

Today we gnash our teeth over the growing trend of "homogenization" of our once-great "Friendly Local Game Shops" (FLGS). By this we mean the trend of on-shelf RPG selections dwindling to scant pale shadows of their former glory, simultaneous with their previous varieties being hacked and slashed down to just 5E, Pathfinder, maybe Warhammer (if we're lucky), and 50 variants of Kids on Bikes. In this era where Magic the Gathering and D&D 5E are the law of the land, we old-timers must now find our glimmers of gaming goodness on the dark, cobweb-strewn corners of the internet, such as this one. Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes! For even more info and options, check out our main website or our low-bandwidth alternative feed site. Links of Note: Rifts RPG 1st Edition, Digital Rifts RPG Ultimate Edition, Digital Rifts Ultimate Edition, Hardcover Credits: Hosts: NPC and Matthew Gray Music: Opening is "8-Bit bass & lead" by Furbyguy, Closing is "Caravana" by Phillip Gross Episode Length (We support chapters!): 34:09 Glitter Boys, Rifts, the Megaverse, and all other such topics are the property of Kevin Siembieda and Palladium Books. Please buy all their stuff and help keep them in print and making more games! You can order directly at palladiumbooks.com, and their entire catalog is available digitally at Drive-Thru RPG as well. Want to help us pay for hosting? Follow this link to our Pinecast Tip Jar! We've got a merch store if you're looking for some sweet Glitterbois swag. And check out our affiliate store and buy some of the various products we endorse! Support The Glitterbois by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-glitterbois Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-glitterbois/62f04add-7ce7-4bf7-b7ff-744b43158cfe This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-66e5ee for 40% off for 4 months, and support The Glitterbois.

Akira the Don is a devout pop culture enthusiast and a true trendsetter. Both a music innovator and multimedia pioneer, he creates unforgettable experiences through his unique soundtracks.Akira has produced and co-written 3 UK top 40 hits and makes music for movies, video games, catwalks and ad soundtracks. He has released myriad singles, albums, mixtapes and featured tracks.FIND THE MAN ON YOUTUBE: @Akira The Don & MEANINGWAVE® LEARN ABOUT MEANINGWAVE:https://www.meaningwave.com/blogs/meaningwave/what-is-meaningwaveALL THE LINKS:https://www.linktr.ee/akirathedonFOLLOW AKIRA ON TWITTER:https://www.twitter.com/akirathedonFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/cliftonaduncan SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK: https://cliftonduncan.substack.com MY IMDB PAGE:https://www.imdb.me/cliftonduncan(MOST OF) MY THEATRICAL CREDITS:https://www.abouttheartists.com/artists/265366-clifton-alphonzo-duncanIntro/Outro: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/stJzyKNNgz/SUPPORT THIS PODCAST BY BUYING SOME DELICIOUS COFFEE FROM OUR FIRST SPONSOR, TWIN ENGINE COFFEE:https://www.twinenginecoffee.com/CliftonDuncanCHAPTERS:0:00:00 -- Sexy Promos!0:02:17 -- Teaser/Intros.0:04:40 -- On Childrearing, and Not Having AIDS.0:11:34 -- A Little About Ourselves.0:17:00 -- Discovering Hip-Hop in its Golden Age.0:22:39 -- The Homogenization of Rap.0:28:32 -- The War on Creative Individuality.0:38:41 -- An Antidote for Doomerism.0:41:24 -- How Artists Can Save the World.

This week responding to a video by Canadian political YouTuber J.J. McCullough about cultural homogenization. For J.J. McCullough's original video, click here: https://youtu.be/XIe_yGQ8Gek --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-thomas-kane/support

0:00 Angering James 0:30 AI art piece wins art competition 13:45 Who gets the copyright? 18:55 Artists are in trouble 21:40 Homogenization of art 24:25 AI music 27:58 What should we do? News Sources: https://lmg.gg/Gjl5F

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It's safe to say many of our long held structures are slowly crumbling down. While centralized power had it's place and certain advantages--military defense, distribution of resources at a wide scale--it also has many disadvantages. As the world grows and the population reaches unprecedented numbers, what are some other alternatives we could consider in terms of governance, provision and regulation? In this episode, M.O.N.K. examines this notion of decentralization as it applies to the arts. As the digital world has opened up new avenues for artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, etc...the traditional large-scale corporate mode may be shaking in its boots. Topics Covered: -Benefits of decentralization -The how the digital space is changing the game -Advantages from digital distribution -Disadvantages in digital distribution -The benefactor system. -Matthew McCounghay, Mishka, and JK Livin. -The rise of Hip Hop as an example of decentralization. -Decentralization as a celebration of local flavor. -Homogenization is on the way out because people are tired of the same old thing. *** Pick up the Book: Reclaiming the Man. You can connect with everything going on in the Glawry Universe by clicking here! Instagram: @_glawry_ or @xxmonkxx Twitter: @_glawry_

Exploring the capitalistic causes for the homogenized nature of our stories, our music, and our art, while also looking at the role we play in that process as the consumers or the market.

The in-Direct to Consumer eraWebsites are homogenous and lacking inspiration. If you remove the navigation bar, most websites are indistinguishableShopify's stock is down 75% from its all-time high. While the tech sector experiences pain and economic concerns loom, many brands will need to invest in experience“What do consumers care about? Fast, cheap, and free. Shopify turned a business buyer, a business operator, into a consumer; they want fast, cheap, and free. No wonder eCom is so uninspired.” — PhillipAssociated Links:Shopify down 75% from highStay tuned for VISIONS 2022…coming soon!Subscribe to Insiders and Senses to read more of our hot takes! Listen to our other episodes of Future CommerceTune into Infinite Shelf Season 2!Check out Decoded, our newest limited seriesHave any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on Futurecommerce.fm, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners!

Big Marijuana has made its footprint in Quebec thanks to Arch cannabis opponent, Kevin Sabet. Our Video: https://youtu.be/mJK9COXFkbE Source: https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/2018/10/17/why-is-quebec-cool-to-the-legalization-of-marijuana.html Source: https://mjbizdaily.com/quebecs-cannabis-store-operator-posts-ca66-5-million-profit/ Source: https://potportal.net/anti-cannabis-evangelist-kevin-sabet-launches-watchdog-site-against-legalization-in-canada/ ICYMI - Legalizing the Plant isn't Enough - Legalization Has to Be Legalization for All Classes of People https://open.spotify.com/episode/1833U3lnLybcSfMhhb7epB?si=kawUXpkjT9maoD-uInfpoQ ICYMI - A Victory for Renters and Tenants – Quebec Walks Back Ban on Public Cannabis Smoking https://open.spotify.com/episode/3W97nWkiJl0KrggiqKFKNF?si=twY0MiDkTXCYDGSBgrqxMg ---------------------------------------- To Follow Mr. Sativa on Social Media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/icsativapod GETTR - https://www.gettr.com/user/icsativapod Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/icsativapodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_iamcannabissativa/ Please become a Patreon at just $1 a month - http://bit.ly/2NJmshn Please support us via PayPal - paypal.me/icsativapodcast If you want to support us via Anchor: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/support My Twitch Channel - https://www.twitch.tv/iamcannabissativa My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdMtiTbOFE3D39rpLfLglaw? My Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-1354573 Get Great Quality CBD products from Sequoia Organics: https://www.sequoiaorganics.co/?a_aid=iamcannabissativa My Email: iamcannabissativa@gmail.com Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/iamcsativapodcast/ Now Syndicated on Radical Russ Radio: https://streamingv2.shoutcast.com/radicalruss-radio --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/support

Samantha BessonDroit international des institutionsCollège de FranceAnnée 2021-2022Ivan Krastev - Conférencier invité - Cycle europe du Collège de France : L'angoisse du déclin. Démocratie, démographie et clivage Est-Ouest en EuropeDemocratization and Ethnic (De)HomogenizationThe second lecture focuses on the centrality of the demographic factor in explaining the transformation of European liberal democracies and European welfare states. It argues that while until recently, the relationship between democracy and demography was usually thought of in Malthusian terms (too many people and not enough resources), the demographic shock voiced in parts of Europe today is radically different. It is caused by political fears of demographic decline, depopulation, and a widening gap in opportunities and social attitudes between metropolitan centers and outlying areas. The picture is especially bleak in Central and Eastern Europe, where fertility is low and outmigration is high. The United Nations estimates that since the 1990s, the nations of this region have lost about 6 percent of their collective population, or about eighteen-million persons. If these people formed a country, it would be nearly as populous as the Czech Republic and Hungary combined. The lecture discusses the diverging paths of ethnic homogenization and ethnic diversity in the West of Europe and the East of Europe since World War I and its significance in explaining the nature of Central European populism of today.

Samantha Besson Droit international des institutions Collège de France Année 2021-2022 Ivan Krastev - Conférencier invité - Cycle europe du Collège de France : L'angoisse du déclin. Démocratie, démographie et clivage Est-Ouest en Europe Democratization and Ethnic (De)Homogenization The second lecture focuses on the centrality of the demographic factor in explaining the transformation of European liberal democracies and European welfare states. It argues that while until recently, the relationship between democracy and demography was usually thought of in Malthusian terms (too many people and not enough resources), the demographic shock voiced in parts of Europe today is radically different. It is caused by political fears of demographic decline, depopulation, and a widening gap in opportunities and social attitudes between metropolitan centers and outlying areas. The picture is especially bleak in Central and Eastern Europe, where fertility is low and outmigration is high. The United Nations estimates that since the 1990s, the nations of this region have lost about 6 percent of their collective population, or about eighteen-million persons. If these people formed a country, it would be nearly as populous as the Czech Republic and Hungary combined. The lecture discusses the diverging paths of ethnic homogenization and ethnic diversity in the West of Europe and the East of Europe since World War I and its significance in explaining the nature of Central European populism of today.

Have you been wondering why everything looks the same these days? On today's episode of Biased, editor and creative director Jordan Anderson and I discuss the homogenization of fashion, focusing on Vogue's recent leadership changes and new global content strategy. We also talk about how we stopped mythicizing the industry and its people, what we think make the best storytellers in fashion, and more. Jordan is a Milan-based writer, editor, and creative director. He is the editor-at-large of nss magazine and founder of My Queer Blackness, My Black Queerness (www.mqbmbq.com/en) Follow José on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljosecriales/ Follow José on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eljosecriales Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/symbiosity --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/biasedwithjcu/support

         As you may well know now, Donald John was on television this past Tuesday night, on network news, but not on all of the networks.  I think only one network pre-empted their regular programming to broadcast the speech.  I watched the whole thing with my wife, Sharon, who does not like him one ounce.  I can't believe all the non-trues that he is allowed to spew out, and all those grown ups, adults are going along with them.  If this was another country……. There would eventually be an uprising, don'tcha think?  But that's just me – one of KINGS IN THE MORNING, right here, right now.

In this edition of Technique Talk, Bellator and Rizin competitor and former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion 'King' Mo Lawal walks us through the good and the bad of MMA's technical development. We also take a look ahead and examine to what extent bad officiating affects the ability of fighters to be develop technique.

Skeptoid answers questions sent in by students, all of them this week pertaining to popular food pseudoscience.

Some people who enjoy raw milk also make up false claims that regular milk is more dangerous.