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Sometimes it can be a good mental exercise to listen to & engage with people who you disagree with. That is why I wanted to have this conversation with Dave. Dave Farina is a science educator & conspiracy debunker who runs the popular YouTube channel 'Professor Dave Explains'. SPONSORS https://mengotomars.com - Use code DANNY for 50% Off & 3 Free Gifts. https://butcherbox.com/danny - Get chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off. https://amentara.com/go/dj - Use code DJ22 for 22% off your first order. https://mudwtr.com/dannyjones - Use code DANNYJONES for 43% off. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off. EPISODE LINKS  @ProfessorDaveExplains  FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Dave's origin story 05:52 - Cults 14:36 - Human species is older than we thought 21:31 - Science vs. pseudo-science 26:25 - The real public health crisis 37:11 - Health insurance vs. health science industries 41:16 - Totalitarian healthcare restrictions 46:38 - Free speech 51:41 - Dr. Mary Bowden 01:01:47 - Who is really funding health science research 01:11:00 - Dark history of science in America 01:15:33 - RFK 01:23:05 - Dave's issue with Joe Rogan 01:30:04 - Pre-dynastic Egyptian vases 01:40:51 - Epstein & politicizing science 01:46:55 - Debunking Professor Jiang 01:51:16 - Dave's take on UFOs 01:53:46 - Biblical "creationists" 01:57:56 - Top 20 anti-semites in the U.S. 02:07:31 - Zohran Mamdani & the next era of politicians 02:10:39 - Palantir & government surveillance 02:20:04 - Flat Earthers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Read Online“Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and drink his Blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my Flesh and drinks my Blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my Flesh is true food, and my Blood is true drink.” John 6:53–55Human reason and free will are the most precious natural gifts God gave us. They are what separate us from every other animal. Human reason enables us to think critically, understand concepts, and arrive at conclusions. Central to our human reason is our free will, which enables us to act upon the conclusions we reach or to reject them, choosing instead to follow our disordered appetites and misguided desires. Though human reason was wounded by Original Sin, it was not completely destroyed. We must diligently strive to act rationally and in accord with our common sense, adhering to the natural law that God has written on our souls. However, even though a rational approach to natural law will bring us a long way toward right living, it is not sufficient to lead us into the deeper truths of eternal salvation, promised to us in Jesus' discourse on the Bread of Life, on which we have been reflecting.By natural reason alone, the Eucharist makes no sense. How could that which appears to be a piece of bread be the “Flesh of the Son of Man” and a cup that appears to be wine be His Blood? Yet when we incorporate divine revelation into our reasoning, the Eucharist as the Flesh and Blood of Jesus, the Son of God, makes perfect sense: “...my Flesh is true food, and my Blood is true drink.” The Eucharist makes sense, but only when we listen with faith to the revelation Jesus gave to us. Today's Gospel provides the clearest teaching we have ever received on this Precious Gift.Today's Gospel begins by relating that “The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, ‘How can this man give us his Flesh to eat?'” (John 6:52). They were quarreling because they were not opening their human reason to the light of Jesus' revealed truth. In this exchange, the Eternal and Incarnate Son of God was speaking a divine truth to them. Jesus spoke clearly and plainly, but their minds remained closed. They heard His words, but they closed themselves off to the Father's Voice, which testified on Jesus' behalf that all He said was true. It seems that some who listened began to understand and believe, prompting the quarrel among them.When you read our Lord's words, what do you hear? Do you hear the Father's Voice in the depths of your conscience, confirming the truthfulness of what you read? Do you hear the Living Word of God echoing within your mind and soul? Do you allow that Word to inform your human reason so that you can conclude that the Eucharist is real, that it is the Flesh and Blood of the Son of God, offered to you so that you can share in eternal life? No amount of human study or intelligence alone will ever convince us of divine truths. God alone can convince us, but only if we listen to His Voice.Truths of faith, such as our belief in the Eucharist, must be more certain than any other natural truth we believe. No rational person would deny the reality of the physical world we see with our eyes or touch with our hands. The noises we hear, the food we taste, and the aroma we smell are all judged as real because we believe what our five senses perceive. When our consciences perceive divine truths, those truths are more certain than all sensory knowledge. Why? Because God is the one directly communicating to us. Reflect today on Jesus' crystal-clear teaching on the Eucharist. We must hear and understand what He said. Our faith in the Eucharist must become certain. Allow the Father's Voice to resonate within your mind so that you are more certain that the Eucharist is the Flesh and Blood of the Son of God than anything else you believe. Strengthen your faith, knowing that His Flesh and Blood bring you to eternal life. My Eucharistic Lord, I believe that You gave Your life for the salvation of all and that the gift of eternal salvation is given to us through the Sacraments. I believe that the Eucharist is Your Flesh and Blood, Your Divine Essence. Please strengthen my faith so that I am more open to the abundant grace You wish to bestow through this Precious Gift. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: The Feeding the Multitude by S. G. Rudl.Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

In this episode, real estate investor Adam Sondgeroth shares his journey from working in the railroad industry to building a portfolio of over 100 units through creative financing, strategic partnerships, and proactive deal sourcing. Learn how he scaled rapidly, leveraged relationships, and took action to seize opportunities in the real estate market.Chapters:00:01:05 - Adam Sondgeroth's journey from railroad worker to real estate investor00:02:03 - Overview of Adam's real estate investments and creative financing strategies00:04:07 - The influence of entrepreneurial mindset and early inspirations00:10:49 - Building relationships and networking in real estate00:17:14 - Transitioning to larger multifamily deals and the importance of taking action00:19:05 - Case study of a successful multifamily investment and exit strategyConnect with Adam:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-sondgeroth-868138221/ Learn More About Accountable Equity:  Visit Us: http://www.accountableequity.com/   Access eBook: https://accountableequity.com/case-study/#register  Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger.LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

New York City's mayor called them “public enemy number one.” History books say they caused the Black Death — although recent scientific evidence disputes that claim. In an updated episode from 2025, we ask: Is the rat a scapegoat? And what does our rat hatred say about us?   SOURCES: Bethany Brookshire, author of Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains. Kathy Corradi, senior vice president of resident services, partnerships, and initiatives at the New York City Housing Authority. Ed Glaeser, professor of economics at Harvard University. Nils Stenseth, professor of ecology and evolution at the University of Oslo.   RESOURCES: "On Patrol With the Rat Czar," by Mark Chiusano (Intelligencer, 2024). "How Rats Took Over North America," by Allison Parshall (Scientific American, 2024). "Where Are the Rats in New York City," by Matt Yan (New York Times, 2024). Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains by Bethany Brookshire (2022). "Human ectoparasites and the spread of plague in Europe during the Second Pandemic," by Nils Stenseth, Katharine Dean, Fabienne Krauer, Lars Walløe, Ole Christian Lingjærde, Barbara Bramanti, and Boris Schmid (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2018).   EXTRAS:  "Freakonomics Radio Live: 'Jesus Could Have Been a Pigeon.'" by Freakonomics Radio (2018). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a world flooded with content, credentials, and competition, most people are still playing the wrong game. On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we sat down with Jessica Miller on the It’s Your Offer Podcast to challenge one of the most deeply held myths in business: that success comes from being better. According to Lochhead, just better is a losing strategy, and in the age of AI, it might be a fatal one. The real game, the one most people never learn to play, is about being genuinely, unmistakably different. This conversation covers the origins of category design, the seismic shift AI is creating in the knowledge economy, and why the entrepreneurs who thrive will be those who stop competing and start creating their own space entirely as Creator Capitalists. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go.   The Problem With Playing Someone Else’s Game Most people enter careers and build businesses by scanning the landscape, finding where demand already exists, and then trying to outcompete everyone else already operating there. Lochhead calls this the existing market trap. It feels logical because the demand is already proven, but the brutal reality is that business is largely a winner-take-all game. Research from Category Pirates found that the category leader captures 76% of total market value, leaving everyone else fighting over the scraps. This is not just a tech industry phenomenon. Whether you are a realtor, a restaurant owner, or a consultant, the human brain defaults to simplification under overwhelming choice. People remember one or two names in any given space. The goal is not to be one of many options but to be the only logical choice, and that only happens when you stop trying to be better and start designing something categorically different.   Discovering Your Different in a World That Rewards Conformity One of the more honest parts of the conversation is Lochhead’s acknowledgment that being different is genuinely hard for most people. Human beings are wired for safety in numbers. Conformity is not weakness; it is evolution. The instinct to blend in kept our ancestors alive, and that same instinct today keeps most people stuck inside categories someone else defined. Lochhead’s own path was shaped by having no choice but to be different. With five or six learning differences and no high school diploma, he could not find a place that fit him, so he had to make one. That experience gave him what he describes as a healthy disregard for the status quo. The invitation he extends to others is not to manufacture false uniqueness but to stop apologizing for the ways you already do not fit, and to connect that genuine difference to a problem worth solving for people you genuinely care about.   Why AI Makes Different the Only Defensible Advantage The conversation takes a sharp turn when Lochhead explains what AI is actually doing to the economy, and it is more disruptive than most people have processed. Generative AI is rapidly making existing knowledge close to free. Everything that used to make a knowledge worker valuable, the accumulation and application of specialized information, is now available to anyone with an internet connection and a prompt. The second wave is even more consequential. AI agents are automating execution at a scale that was previously unimaginable, with some entrepreneurs already running fully agent-operated businesses generating millions in revenue. In this environment, competing on knowledge or execution becomes a race to the bottom. What cannot be automated, replicated, or commoditized is a genuinely original point of view, a unique framework, and the courage to name a problem no one else has named. That is what Lochhead means by creator capitalist, someone who turns their thinking into assets that compound over time rather than trading time and credentials for a shrinking return. If you want to hear more from Jessica Miller and Christopher Lochhead’s discussions on the Creator Capitalist, download and listen to this episode.   Bio Jessica Miller Jessica Miller is a business coach and consultant who helps established entrepreneurs refine and optimize their offers to drive growth and sustainable income. With over a decade of experience, she has worked with hundreds of businesses to create high-performing products and services that attract clients more effectively. She is known for her “Hell Yes!” offer framework, which focuses on building compelling, high-value offers that practically sell themselves. Her approach emphasizes efficiency, scalability, and helping business owners increase revenue while gaining more time and freedom. Through her coaching, programs, and consulting, Jessica empowers clients to streamline operations and make a greater impact without overworking. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs move from struggling to thriving by aligning their offers with both market demand and long-term business goals.   Links Follow Jessica Miller!   LinkedIn | It’s Your Offer Podcast | Facebook | Instagram Want to learn more on how to be a Creator Capitalist? Get Christopher’s new book, Creator Capitalist, today!  We hope you enjoyed this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. 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As the fragile Iran ceasefire expires tomorrow, talks in Islamabad reach a make-or-break moment. In this hard-hitting 30-minute special of The Right Side, Doug Billings delivers the analysis you won't hear anywhere else: why a weak partial deal with the mullahs would be Munich 2.0 combined with the unfinished business of the Treaty of Versailles—and exactly what America must demand for a deal that actually lasts.From the deadly lessons of 1918–1939 to today's high-stakes negotiations, this episode connects the history, the leverage on the table, and the direct impact on your gas prices, national security, and children's future. No half-measures. No delayed surrender. Only strength brings real peace.✅ Permanent end to enrichment✅ Full missile shutdown✅ Total cutoff of terror funding✅ Human rights steps inside IranProud conservative analysis with real hope for America's future.#Trump #Iran #TheRightSide #DougBillings #fyp #USASupport the show

Is animal testing outdated? In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Dr. Neal Barnard breaks down what's happening at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and why it could mark a turning point in medical research. From shocking primate experiments to the rise of human-based science like organs-on-a-chip, we explore why more than 90% of drugs that succeed in animals fail in humans—and what that means for your health, your wallet, and the future of medicine.

ENOCH-ROMANCY - 04.20.2026 - #933 BestPodcastintheMetaverse.com Canary Cry News Talk #933 - 04.20.2026 - Recorded Live to 1s and 0s Deconstructing World Events from a Biblical Worldview Declaring Jesus as Lord amidst the Fifth Generation War! CageRattlerCoffee.com SD/TC email Ike for discount https://CanaryCry.Support   Send address and shirt size updates to canarycrysupplydrop@gmail.com Join the Canary Cry Roundtable   This Episode was Produced By:   Executive Producers Sam S*** Sir LX Protocol Baron of the Berrean Protocol***     Producers of TREASURE (CanaryCry.Support) Cage Rattler Coffee, William L, Rebecca T   Producers of TIME Timestampers: Jade Bouncerson, Morgan E Clankoniphius Links: JAM   SIR IKE MEGA BOX GIVEAWAY - Rating/Review, screenshot, send to Sir Ike CanaryCrySupplyDrop@gmail.com   TRUMP/BIBLICAL 5:44 Clip: Trump set to read Scripture from the Oval Office during 'America Reads the Bible' event starting Sunday (Fox) → Gonz' article on 2 Chronicles 7 context   BIBLICAL 26:28 Post: Congresswoman Luna posts, "Read the Book of Enoch" (X) → Gonz article on what everyone is getting wrong about Enoch (X) → Clip: Bad takes on 1 Enoch (X) → Clip: Billy Carson on Shawn Ryan talking about how Enoch is hybrid Annunaki (X)   EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS 1:04:05 SIR IKE SUPPLY DROP GIVEAWAY!  In honor of your new baby emu, I am running a new special this month. People can take an extra 5% off all Emu Wrangler Roasts with code: BABYEMU  meetups Toph Challenge   UFO/5GW 1:12:50 UFO-linked scientist who warned 'my life is in danger' before she was found dead at 34 becomes ELEVENTH mysterious case (DailyMail) Clip: Trump is asked about missing scientists (X) Clip: Karoline Leavitt is asked about missing scientists (X) Clip: Comer discusses the topic of 11 missing or dead scientists (Fox News/X) → Comer warns 'something sinister' may be behind deaths, disappearances of 11 nuclear, space-linked scientists (NY Post) Rep. Burlison claims there is UFO too big to move (PolyMarket/X) Clip: Burlison on UFO files being released (Fox/X) Clip: "We found very interesting documents" Trump on UFO release (X)    TRUMP/PHARMAKEIA 1:42:51 Clip: Trump signs psychedelic drug treatments (Fox/X) Clip: "I don't have time to be depressed" Trump on psychedelic treatment (X)  Clip: Trump makes JRE laugh (X) → Headline: Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics, including ibogaine, for mental health treatment (CBS) → Psychedelic Stocks Soar After Trump Order; RBC Says Commercialization Path Could Accelerate (ZeroHedge)   WORLDCOIN/BEAST SYSTEM 2:05:57 Gazing Into Sam Altman's Orb Now Proves You're Human on Tinder (Wired)   PRODUCERS 2:40:32 END 2:53:54

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In this episode, we ditch the science lecture and go straight to the energetics — breaking down the three manifestation methods that have been a core part of my daily practice for the past eight years, plus some exciting life updates.Get your Spot in Success Frequency: ⁠⁠https://www.marleyrose.ca/success-frequency⁠⁠What we cover:1. The Morning Unicorn ListWrite down 111 reasons why you are magical, unique, and worthy. Read it daily — ideally out loud in front of a mirror. Level up by recording your list in an app like Higher Self and playing it while you get ready or drive. Pro tip: turn your affirmations into "ask formations" — swap "I am so beautiful" for "How am I so beautiful?" Your brain loves finding answers to good questions.2. Digital Vision BoardsYour phone screen is one of the most powerful manifestation tools you own — you check it dozens of times a day. Create a vision board as your phone or laptop wallpaper and let your Reticular Activating System do the work. I share the story of how a Bali villa vision board led me to the exact property in real life. New upgrade: use AI to create realistic mock-ups of your goals (like a bank account screenshot with your target number) for an even stronger visual anchor. Message me on Instagram with "vision board" for a free template.3. Feeling It FirstThe real unlock isn't thinking your way into a manifestation — it's feeling like you already have the thing. Write it out with gratitude ("I am so grateful for $10k/month"), then genuinely embody that frequency. I share how this showed up with the Skinny Confidential — and why timing and trust matter more than we think.Also mentioned:Human design, sacral authority, and why my strategy is my sacralUsing Claude AI to explore your human design chartSuccess Frequency: a free 3-day live training on manifesting through vibrational alignment (link below)A small, intimate live event in Toronto on May 9 — feminine energetics, money, and magnetism (DM me on Instagram if you're called)Upcoming travels: Morocco, Madrid (ATP tennis tournament!), northern Spain, and back to CanadaResources:

Jump in with Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta on episode 283 of Jumpers Jump. This episode we discuss: Best Pod highlights, My Healer Lola, Knowing your future, Prediction theories, The Fortune Teller competition, Skins movie, Spawn superhero, Reincarnation theory, Karma, Past lives theory, Good vs Evil, Daunte's Inferno, The levels of Hell, Hell is cold theory, Antarctica theory, Australia's red storm, Communicating to dolphins is illegal, Mythical creatures, The Spirit world, The Agartha theory, Cave city, Artemis Fantastic 4 theory, Going to space, Spiritual warfare, Cousin possessed story, Different cultures, Human nature theory, Superstitions, Faith & healing, Sin & bad energy, The after party theory, Life theories, The right timeline, Imprint on the world and much more! Sign up for your $1 per month trial at ⁠https://www.shopify.om/jumpers ⁠ Follow the podcast: @JumpersPodcast Follow Carlos: @CarlosJuico Follow Gavin: @GavinRutaa Check out the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/JumpersJumpYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Dr. Max Zamilov is a scientist, physicist, entrepreneur, author, & founder of Maximus Energy Corporation. His latest research, just published in Nature magazine, is the first official Metrological study of predynastic Egyptian Stone Vessels. SPONSORS https://irestore.com/dannyjones - Use code DANNYJONES for huge savings on the iRestore Elite. https://amentara.com/go/dj - Use code DJ22 for 22% off your first order. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DANNY - Use code DANNY & get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! https://fastgrowingtrees.com - Use code DANNY for 20% off. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS Maxs' paper in Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s40494-025-02196-7 @MaximusEnergy https://maximus.energy FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Max's published research on Egyptian vases 01:52 - "No such thing as precise ancient Egyptian vases" 04:34 - Dating ancient vases 09:46 - Perfect symmetry = modern made 13:26 - eBay vases 17:59 - What ancient vases were used for 23:09 - Why all granite vases are probably fakes 33:17 - Lack of surface damage on "ancient" vases 40:00 - Lost ancient technology 45:51 - The data that disproved Max's vase theory 01:01:42 - Miniature precise vases 01:04:54 - How Egyptian vases were made with ancient tools 01:11:31 - Bow drilling in ancient Egypt 01:16:42 - Petrie core 7 01:22:53 - Ancient people were ingenius 01:29:06 - Kailasa Temple in India 01:31:25 - Barabar caves 01:36:18 - Function of the pyramids 01:39:29 - How the scientific community functions 01:48:42 - Cold fusion 01:58:37 - 11 missing nuclear scientists 02:02:38 - New era of UAP research 02:09:02 - Uranium enrichment for nuclear weapons 02:18:06 - Nuclear elements found on Mars 02:24:18 - Human history on Earth is older than we thought 02:32:22 - Why humans believe in God 02:37:45 - Who are the aliens? 02:42:23 - Max's next research project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Human trafficking is often misunderstood—and many of the narratives we see online are inaccurate or even harmful. In this episode, we break down the biggest myths about human trafficking and what is actually true, based on real experience working in anti-trafficking. We also dive deep into ethical storytelling: why how we share stories matters, how to avoid exploitation, and how to engage in a way that protects dignity and reflects truth. This is a necessary conversation for anyone who wants to care about this issue responsibly.

It's Episode 12 of Season 24. Enter the dark waters of the Cape Fear River as we present tales about anatomical angst."The Indignities" by Christine Lajewski (Story starts around 00:06:40)Produced by Claudius MooreCast: Narrator - Nikolle Doolin, Dan - Atticus Jackson, Jamal - Kyle Akers, Lisa - Sarah Ruth Thomas"The Twenty-Ninth Day" by Andrew Welsh-Huggins (Story starts around 00:38:45)TRIGGER WARNING!Produced by Phil MichalskiCast: Narrator - Dan Zappulla, Brower - Mike DelGaudio, Kara - Tanja Milojevic"How Do You Stop Your Teeth from Growing?" by John Simpson (Story starts around 01:11:15)TRIGGER WARNING!Produced by Jeff ClementCast: Narrator - Reagen Tacker, Papa - Jesse Cornett, Mama - Erin Lillis"Watching the Crawl" by Clint Smith (Story starts around 01:24:00)TRIGGER WARNING!Produced by Jesse CornettCast: Narrator - Peter Lewis, Gwen - Mary Murphy, Ashley - Ella Boone, Officer - Graham RowatThis episode is sponsored by:Betterhelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a step towards a better you. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/nosleep.Mars Men - With Mars Men, your natural ability to forge usable testosterone is optimized. Mars Men supports healthy T levels, energy, and stamina. Get 50% off for life plus free shipping and 3 free gifts at MenGoToMars.comClick here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast teamClick here to learn more about this episode's host: Kyle AkersCheck out our NEW MERCH!Click here to learn more about the Crimewave at Sea 2.0 Cruise!Click here to get your Crimewave at Sea discount code and bonus event!Click here to learn more about Andrew Welsh-HugginsClick here to learn more about John SimpsonClick here to learn more about Clint Smith Executive Producer & Host: David CummingsMusical score composed by: Brandon Boone"The Indignities" illustration courtesy of Jen TracyThe NoSleep Podcast is Human-made for Human Minds. No generative AI is used in any aspect of work.Audio program ©2026 - Creative Reason Media - The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors. No duplication or reproduction of this audio program is permitted without the written consent of Creative Reason Media. No part of this audio program may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. All rights reserved.

Ecclesiastes 3:16–22 shifts from confidence in God's ordered seasons to an honest wrestling with injustice and mortality. Solomon observes a world where wrongdoing often prospers and righteousness goes unrewarded, exposing the fragile gap between expectation and reality. Human behavior can slip into something beastlike when power overrides compassion, and the deepest wounds often come from those closest. This tension crescendos in the question of death itself—whether life ends in silence or if something of the human soul endures beyond the grave. From there, the sermon explores competing views of what comes next, showing how beliefs about eternity shape how people live now. While some perspectives lead to despair or detached living, biblical hope anchors itself in God's justice and the promise of resurrection. Solomon models a response of preaching truth to his own heart: though doubt is real, God will ultimately make things right. Through Christ, the promise of resurrection and final judgment transforms fear into courage, freeing people from bitterness and grounding them in hope, culminating in remembrance of that redemption through communion.

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?In this conversation, Brian Sampson, founder of Plug Technologies, shares his journey from San Francisco to Argentina and back, highlighting the importance of human connection in business, leadership lessons learned from scaling startups, and the impact of foster care on his understanding of empathy and success. He emphasizes the need for businesses to treat their teams as people rather than resources and discusses the significance of making thoughtful hiring decisions.Main Points:Entrepreneurial ambition can lead to global impact.Growth encompasses access, dignity, and opportunity.Human connection is vital in business interactions.You don't have a business until you have customers.Founders should be involved in the sales process.Recognizing employees for their successes fosters a positive environment.Treating remote teams as integral members enhances productivity.Onboarding processes should be consistent across locations.Diversity in hiring leads to better business outcomes.Foster care experiences can deepen empathy and understanding in leadership.Connect With Brian Samson:brian@plugg.techhttps://plugg.tech/https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansamson/https://www.instagram.com/plugg_technologies/https://x.com/plugg_techhttps://www.youtube.com/@NearshoreCafePodcast

Main Theme Knowing and doing God's will is essential for a fruitful Christian life. The key factor in discerning and living out God's will is the condition of your heart. Introduction Worship includes receiving God's Word. Series focus: finding/knowing God's will. Message title: “Your heart matters.” Physical heart illustration → emphasizes importance and function. Spiritual heart = intellect, will, emotions (the “real you”). Importance of the Heart The heart determines character and decisions. Types of unhealthy hearts: hardened, bitter, impure. Healthy heart = pure, good, pleasing to God. Spiritual heart health is as critical as physical heart health. Decisions and Destiny Humans make ~35,000 decisions daily. Decisions shape destiny. Process: thought → action → habit → character → destiny. Heart and thoughts are deeply connected (Proverbs principle). God's Will and Planning Planning is good, but must include God (James 4). Key idea: “If the Lord wills.” Approach: Make plans. Submit them to God. Allow God to adjust them. God's will is always better than human plans. How God Reveals His Will Primary way: through Scripture (revealed will). Other ways (secondary): Circumstances Dreams Open/closed doors Other believers/spiritual authority Prophetic words Warning: Don't seek external guidance without knowing God's Word. Revealed vs. Unrevealed Will Revealed will (explicit in Scripture): Salvation (2 Peter 3:9) Sanctification/holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:3) Doing good (1 Peter 2:15) Unrevealed will (personal decisions): Which church to attend Who to marry What ministry to pursue Principle: Obey revealed will to better discern unrevealed will. Warning from Jesus (Matthew 7) Not everyone who says “Lord, Lord” will enter heaven. True disciples: those who do God's will. Danger of: Superficial faith Empty words Right actions with wrong motives Emphasis: obedience + right heart. Parable of the Sower (Luke 8) Seed = Word of God. Four types of soil (hearts): Hard path → Word stolen (no understanding). Rocky soil → No root; falls away in trials. Thorny soil → Choked by cares, riches, pleasures. Good soil → Produces fruit abundantly. Key lesson: the issue is not the seed, but the soil (heart). The Condition of the Heart Heart determines response to God's Word. Good heart = noble, receptive, persevering. Scripture emphasis: Guard your heart (Proverbs 4:23). Heart produces actions and speech (Jesus' teaching). Human heart is naturally sinful (Jeremiah). Cultivating a Healthy Heart Requires intentional effort (like tending a garden). Weeds (sin, bitterness, etc.) grow naturally. Needed responses: Repentance Prayer (“Create in me a clean heart”) Ongoing self-examination Possible issues: unforgiveness, bitterness, sin. Illustration: Power of the Word God's Word is incorruptible and powerful. Like a seed that can remain dormant but still produce life. Effectiveness depends on the condition of the heart. Example: King Josiah Rediscovered God's Word. Responded with repentance and humility. God honored his tender heart. Model of proper response to God's Word. Conclusion / Call to Action “Your heart matters.” Choose to cultivate a tender, responsive heart. Respond to God with repentance and obedience. Prayer for transformation and receptivity to God's Word.

A Christadelphian Video Production:Follow links to see what others say about the Christadelphian Community.The BBC “Christadelphians aim to get as close as possible to the faith and practice of the early Christian church. They describe themselves as “a lay community patterned after first century Christianity”.Wikipedia “Basing their beliefs solely on the Bible, Christadelphians differ from mainstream Christianity in a number of doctrinal areas.”There must be many people who feel that there is something outstandingly significant about the person and the teaching of Jesus Christ. Yet when they survey “Christianity”, both in its history and its modern forms, they find a wide variety of churches and communities, all with their differing foundations, teachings and practices. Feeling bewildered by the existence of so many groups claiming the name “Christian”, they may well give up the quest for “the truth” as hopeless.We draw the attention of the interested enquirer to the existence of a community of believers in Christ, calling themselves “Christadelphians”, organized in groups found throughout the world. Wherever they exist they have a fellowship founded upon an agreed basis of beliefs. Fundamental to their faith is the principle that what Christ and his apostles taught in the first century was truth, and it is still the truth today. The Holy Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are their sole authority.CHRISTADELPHIANVIDEO.ORG, a worldwide collaboration by Christadelphians to help promote the understanding of God's Word to those who are seeking the Truth about the Human condition and God's plan and Purpose with the Earth and Mankind upon it.Christadelphianvideo.org is dedicated in establishing just how far removed today's mainstream Christianity is from the 'True Christian Teachings' of the 1st Century Apostles.You can follow us online at..Some of our other services..#1 Our Main site... https://cdvideo.org#2 Our podcast on Podbean... https://cdvideo.org/podcast#3 Our podcast on Apple...https://cdvideo.org/podcast-apple#4 Our podcast on Anchor...https://cdvideo.org/truth-talk#5 Our facebook...https://facebook.com/OpenBibles#6 Our Whats App... http://cdvideo.org/WhatsApp#7 Our Instagram... http://cdvideo.org/Instagram#8 Our twitter... http://cdvideo.org/twitter#9 Our YouTube Channel... http://cdvideo.org/youtube#10 Our Audio site Scripturescribe.com... https://cdvideo.org/mp3

Paul warns believers in Colossians 2:8-10 about being taken captive by false teachings that promise fulfillment apart from Christ. The danger lies not in thinking itself, but in wisdom detached from Christ who is the source of all truth. Human traditions and worldly ideologies can lead us astray when they become our ultimate authority. Paul provides a clear test for all teachings: Is it according to Christ? Christ possesses the complete fullness of deity, making Him entirely sufficient for our needs. As believers, we are already filled in Him, possessing everything necessary for eternal life and Christian living through our union with Christ at salvation.

In this episode, I'm talking with Sandy MacDonald, Senior Director and Head of Legal Operations at DocuSign. Sandy is recognised for building an "ahead of the curve" team that treats AI not just as a tool, but as a collaborative digital assistant embedded into the very fabric of their workflow.We talk about the cultural shift of AI adoption and how focusing on individual "pain points". You'll hear perspectives on "human-in-the-loop" governance and why the most successful legal teams are moving away from "AI slop" toward high-value, verified automation that lawyers actually trust.Overcoming the Fear of Replacement: Sandy explains that the primary cultural hurdle is fear; however, she emphasises that AI won't replace lawyers, but lawyers who use AI will replace those who do not.The "Foot in the Door" Strategy: Instead of massive overhauls, the team focuses on "narrow use cases" such as using Gemini to generate images for presentations - to build curiosity and comfort."Human-in-the-Loop" Governance: DocuSign implements a strict governance model where humans remain responsible for validating every piece of AI-generated output.Peer-to-Peer Learning Over Formal Training: Sandy shares why monthly "AI wins" segments in Town Halls are more contagious and effective than top-down mandates or formal one-hour training sessions.Criteria for AI Adoption: How to identify the best starting points for automation by looking for tasks that are high-volume but low-risk, such as processing customer questionnaires.The Evolution of Legal Ops: The shift in the Legal Ops role from being CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) experts to becoming "AI evangelists" and builders who design their own custom workflows.--------Each week I take what I'm hearing in conversations with legal leaders.I analyze the market and track emerging trends in this AI era.In my newsletter called The Future Lawyer Market Intel for the AI eraI'm focused on:What AI is exposingThe opportunitiesThe blind spotsAnd the shifts shaping the next five years.This is how you see the chessboard before everyone else does:https://hollycope.my.canva.site/thefuturelawyer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation with Alexander Unzicker, physicist and author of Bankrupting Physics, we dig into why physical constants like the fine structure constant 137 have the values they do, whether mathematics is being confused for physical explanation, and whether artificial intelligence and large language models can make the conceptual leaps that have historically driven breakthroughs in theoretical physics and cosmology. Unzicker argues these constants represent genuine unsolved mysteries, while we push back: are these numbers arbitrary, or do they fall out of the geometry of nature the way pi falls out of a circle? We also tackle AI consciousness, embodied cognition, the limits of machine learning, and whether AGI would simply inherit a century of elegant and deeply confused mathematics dressed up as physical truth.Alexander's book, A Physicists Guide to the Age of Superintelligence: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNP13GNPATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/demystifysciPARADOX LOST PRE-SALE: https://buy.stripe.com/7sY7sKdoN5d29eUdYddEs0bHOMEBREW MUSIC - Check out our new album!Hard Copies (Vinyl): FREE SHIPPING https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/products/vinyl-lp-secretary-of-nature-everything-is-so-good-hereStreaming:https://secretaryofnature.bandcamp.com/album/everything-is-so-good-herePARADIGM DRIFThttps://demystifysci.com/paradigm-drift-show00:00 Go! 00:06:16 AI lacks embodied understanding of reality00:08:30 Why superintelligence would care about physics00:11:12 Physical constants: the unsolved problem00:17:10 What would a real explanation look like?00:20:06 Maxwell as a model for scientific progress00:23:17 Constants only make sense materially00:30:01 Physics demands models, not just equations00:36:03 Civilizational survival needs deeper physics00:39:58 Toddlers outperform AI in spatial tasks00:44:56 Neuroscience over philosophy for understanding intelligence00:48:13 Human creativity versus machine novelty00:55:19 LLMs assemble knowledge, not new ideas01:03:05 AI doesn't learn from experience01:06:17 AI replicates style, can't shift paradigms01:11:37 Human genius: defining unseen problems01:15:04 AI trapped in its training worldview01:19:24 Physics requires initiative, not just data01:23:18 Unverifiable theories become epistemic loops01:27:33 Embodied experience drives human innovation01:35:34 Animal cognition challenges human uniqueness01:39:09 Will plus intelligence equals life01:45:45 Human survival extends into culture and ideas01:53:03 Earth as an emerging superorganism02:01:15 Institutional drift and ethical relativity02:04:44 Hope for human and AI coexistence #Physics #ArtificialIntelligence #Consciousness #ChatGPT #Science #Philosophy #QuantumPhysics #AGI #FutureOfAI #MachineLearning, #physicspodcast, #philosophypodcast, #quantum , #quantumphysics, #quantummechanics MERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/AMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98DONATE: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaDSUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysci RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rssMAILING LIST: https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySciMUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

Exploring the Connection Between Matthew 18, the Book of Job, and Isaiah 18 For Bible in Ten – By DH – 18th April 2026 Welcome back to Bible in Ten. Today we completed Matthew 18.   And this leads us naturally to Book 18 of the Old Testament: Job.   And as an added supporting witness, we can also look to Isaiah 18.   In the previous companion study, Matthew 17 was connected to Esther. That gave us a picture of the kingdom approaching.  The Lord was present in Esther, though hidden. Israel was preserved. And the law, pictured through Haman, was shown to be the enemy, while the saving authority belonged to the Christ-picture in Mordecai. Now in Matthew 18, the scene seems to move forward.The kingdom is not only being anticipated.  It is now being morally explained. The question is no longer simply,  “How does the kingdom come into view?” The question now is, “What kind of spirit belongs in that kingdom?” “What kind of teaching belongs in it?” “How are the weak to be treated?” And what happens when men speak wrongly about God? That is where Job becomes such a powerful companion to Matthew 18.  And Isaiah 18 helps as well, because it gives the sense of the Lord watching from above, pruning before harvest, and then receiving an offering in Zion. So together, Matthew 18, Job, and Isaiah 18 form a very striking set. 1) Greatness in the kingdom begins with humility Matthew 18 opens with the disciples asking, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus answers by calling a little child. And He says that unless they turn and become as little children, they will not even enter the kingdom. Then He says that the one who humbles himself as this little child is the greatest. So the chapter begins with a complete overturning of human ideas of greatness. Greatness is not rank.  It is not force. It is not self-assurance. It is not religious confidence. Greatness is humility. And that is exactly why Job is such a fitting companion book. Because Eliphaz comes in the opposite spirit. He sounds wise. He sounds settled. He sounds experienced. He sounds spiritual. But he is not humble. He speaks as though he understands God's ways. He speaks as though he can explain suffering. He speaks as though he can interpret Job's condition with confidence.  And yet at the end of the book, God says that Eliphaz and his friends have not spoken rightly concerning Him. So right away, Job helps expose something Matthew 18 warns us about. A man can sound authoritative, and still be wrong about God. 2) The little ones matter to God Jesus then warns against despising one of the little ones (a picture of the believer who inherits the kingdom).   The preciousness of new life is discernable when Job in his despair calls against the night when his life was conceived and thus declared in Heaven.    And that is exactly where Eliphaz becomes so important in this picture.  Job is afflicted. He is broken.He is grieving. He is confused. He is suffering deeply. He is the very kind of man who should be handled with care.  But Eliphaz does not treat him that way. He does not protect the suffering brother. He does not gently restore him. He does not wait on the Lord. Instead, he imposes a theory onto him. He assumes Job must be guilty. He assumes suffering must prove wickedness. He assumes that if Job is crushed, then Job must deserve it. That is not shepherding. That is not humility. That is not kingdom thinking. That is bad teaching. And this is why Eliphaz can be seen as a picture of a wolf in shepherd's clothing. He does not look dangerous at first. He looks sober. He looks religious. He looks thoughtful. But he is speaking wrongly about God. And he is using those wrong ideas against a wounded man. 3) Causing stumbling through false teaching In Matthew 18 Jesus speaks about causing one of the little ones to stumble.  And Job shows how this can happen. It is not only open evil that harms people. Religious error harms people too. Eliphaz presents a God who is reduced to a hard system of immediate retribution. In that system: if you suffer, you must have done evil. If you prosper, you must be upright. If you are crushed, you must deserve it. That sounds tidy. It sounds moral. It sounds explainable. But it is false.  And because it is false, it is dangerous. It can crush the weak. It can burden the suffering. It can push people toward despair instead of trust. That makes Eliphaz a very powerful picture of bad teaching. And just as was described in CG profound summary in the previous episode, this also helps picture the kind of spirit that reimposes bondage upon men. Eliphaz may not be a Judaizer in the historical sense, (the Law of Moses had not been given at the time of Job and it does not apply now either),  but he certainly shares the same kind of principle. He burdens instead of freeing. He accuses instead of restoring. He puts man under a crushing religious reading, instead of bringing him into rest. That is always the spirit of false religion. 4) The shepherd seeks the lost sheep Matthew 18 then gives the parable of the one lost sheep. The shepherd goes after the wandering one. The Father does not will that one of these little ones should perish. This is one of the tenderest parts of the chapter.  And again, Job helps by contrast.  Because Job's friends do not act like shepherds seeking a lost sheep.  They do not pursue restoration. They do not move toward healing.  They move toward explanation. Toward accusation. Toward pressure. Toward conclusion. Perhaps they care more about defending their system than about helping the man. The true shepherd seeks the sheep. 5) Brotherly restoration versus religious prosecution Later in Matthew 18, Jesus gives instruction for how to deal with a brother who sins. The aim is restoration. “If he hears you, you have gained your brother.” That is kingdom conduct.  Careful, measured. patient and restorative. But Eliphaz does not move in that spirit. He does not proceed carefully. He does not begin with gentleness but with assumption.  Then he piles interpretation upon suffering.  Then he pushes Job under accusation. So Job gives us a picture of what happens when men try to lead others without truly knowing God.  It is religious prosecution instead of brotherly restoration. 6) The unforgiving servant and the spirit of bondage Matthew 18 closes with the parable of the unforgiving servant.  On the surface, the lesson is mercy. But as we saw, there is also something deeper in the background:  the danger of bringing men back under debt, burden, and bondage. And that is another place where Eliphaz fits the picture. Eliphaz reads Job through a moral ledger. A debt system. A burden system. A retribution system. He has no room for a righteous sufferer who must simply trust God. He has no room for grace. He has no room for divine purpose beyond punishment. So he becomes a useful picture of the same religious spirit that burdens men with wrong ideas about God. That spirit is always near wherever grace is obscured. 7) Isaiah 18 — pruning before blessing Now let us bring in Isaiah 18.    That chapter has a remarkable flow. The Lord is watching.  The nations are in view. Then before the harvest, there is pruning. Sprigs are cut off. Branches are taken away. And only after that does the chapter move toward an offering being brought to the Lord at Mount Zion. That fits Matthew 18 very well.  Because Matthew 18 is also a pruning chapter. If the hand offends, cut it off.  If the foot offends, cut it off.  If the eye offends, pluck it out. The point is not mutilation.  The point is moral seriousness.  What causes stumbling must go. What destroys must be removed. What corrupts kingdom life cannot be allowed to remain. And Job fits this same pattern too. The speeches of the friends are exposed. Human wisdom is cut down. Proud religious certainty is pruned away.  Job himself is humbled before God. Then, after all of that, restoration comes. So Isaiah 18 gives the prophetic shape.  Matthew 18 gives the kingdom teaching. And Job gives the lived moral drama.  All three reveal more of the rich tapestry of Scripture. 8) From Esther to Job — a beautiful sequence If you recall, we described how Matthew 17 with Esther gave a picture of kingdom approach. The King was present, though hidden. Israel was preserved. The death-word of law was overcome by the saving authority of the Christ-picture. Now Matthew 18 with Job seems to move into kingdom instruction. The kingdom is not only coming.  Its moral atmosphere is being revealed.The lowly are honored. The little ones are protected. False shepherds are exposed.  Pride is cut down. Bad teaching is rebuked. And forgiveness from the heart becomes necessary. And in that sense, Job becomes a beautiful kingdom book because it shows the wisdom of God overruling the wisdom of men. 9) The end of Job and the heart of Matthew 18 Finally, one of the strongest connections comes at the end of Job. God rebukes Eliphaz and the others.  But Job must pray for them.  That is a wonderful ending.  The righteous sufferer is vindicated.  But he is not vindicated merely to stand above them.  He becomes the intercessor for those who wronged him. And that is profoundly in the spirit of Matthew 18.  Forgiveness is not merely a legal thought.  It is from the heart. So Job ends not only with exposure of false teaching, but with mercy flowing through the one who suffered.  That is kingdom grace. Life Application We can consider how Matthew 18, Job, and Isaiah 18 work together very beautifully.   Matthew 18 gives the moral order of the kingdom: humility, care for the little ones, restoration, mercy, and forgiveness. Job shows how false religion harms people, especially through Eliphaz, who pictures bad teaching, false shepherding, and the dangerous confidence of men who speak wrongly about God. Isaiah 18 adds the prophetic shape: the Lord watches, pruning comes before blessing, and the end is Zion. So as Matthew 17 with Esther pictured the kingdom beginning to come into view, so then Matthew 18 with Job pictures the kingdom's moral instruction under the reign and direct fellowship with Christ revealing the majesty of the Lord.  False religion is exposed. And grace triumphs in the end.   This provides a strong evidence as God being the author of all Scripture.   Let us be careful in our reading an appreciation of Scripture. Praise the Lord. Lord help us to grasp the power and beauty of your Word and share the beauty of the Gospel and the beauty of your Word while we have this opportunity to do so.  For your glory!  Amen

Life is only getting faster. And more furious. And as it blazes ... GEAR SHIFT!  With centrifugal force.  Astro-Insight for April 20-26, 2026. Please do not forward w/o copyright notice intact, which is: Text & recording ©℗ Kathy Biehl 2026. Image from Pixabay. Transcript Read my 2026 guide at OMTimes It's Human to Be Upset Now Use code: AQUARIAN30 for 30% off a purchase of $99+ or AQUARIAN20 for 20% off any purchase at https://otterspirit.com/?ref=professionalaquarian Check out my Witchy & Whimsy apparel Energy management tips in my  Actions You Can Take playlist Bonus content at Patreon Join my mailing list Listen to Celestial Compass on OM Times Radio and TV Support this podcast   Find out what this means for you! Facebook: Empowerment Unlimited  and the Astro-Insight Lounge Bluesky, Instagram & Threads: @kabiehl

Send us Fan MailHow exercise in parents can improve the metabolic and cardiovascular health of their offspring through epigenetic mechanisms.TOPICS DISCUSSED:Parental exercise & offspring metabolic health: exercise before and during pregnancy improves glucose tolerance and reduces fat gain in offspring.Paternal effects via sperm: moderate voluntary wheel running alters small non-coding RNAs, especially tRNA fragments, in sperm and enhances glucose clearance, with stronger benefits in female offspring.Maternal exercise mechanisms: benefits arise from in utero environment, placental changes, and breast milk composition rather than major oocyte alterations.Human milk oligosaccharides: exercise increases 3'-sialyllactose in milk, linked to better offspring microbiome and metabolic outcomes.Sex-biased & intergenerational effects: maternal exercise impacts male offspring metabolism more; effects can transmit to F2 generation depending on the transmitting parent's sex.ABOUT THE GUEST: Kristin Stanford, PhD is an associate professor in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where she serves as associate director of the Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center. Her lab investigates molecular mechanisms by which exercise enhances metabolic and cardiovascular health, with a focus on intergenerational effects.RELATED EPISODE:M&M 145: Epigenetics, Endocrine Disruptors, Obesogens & Obesity, Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics | Bruce BlumbergSupport the showHealth Products by M&M Partners:AquaTru: Water filtration devices that remove microplastics, metals, bacteria, and more from your drinking water. Through link, $100 off AquaTru Carafe, Classic & Under Sink Units; $300 off Freestanding models.KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + electrolytes formulated for kidney health. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime)Seed Oil Scout: Find restaurants with seed oil-free options, scan food products to see what they're hiding, with this easy-to-use mobile app.SporesMD: Premium mushrooms products (gourmet mushrooms, nootropics, research). Use code 'nickjikomes' for 20% off.Lumen device: Optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. MINDMATTER gets you 15% off.For all the ways you can support my efforts

That opener was from the New York Times Style section framing, and I dropped it when switching registers because the Atlantic tends to lead with thesis rather than scene. But you're right that it's the stronger hook, and it translates. Here's the revision with it restored at the top: On a flight back from London, the podcaster @joli.artist opened the Instagram profile of a man she had just started seeing. What she found, she says, was not a red flag exactly, but a timestamp: the precise moment, three years earlier, when he had become someone she could no longer be with. In her latest episode of So You're Living in a Simulation, @joli.artist argues that compatibility is not a question of chemistry but of timing, and that the person you were going to love may have stopped being available to you years before you met them. She locates the exact moment a prior relationship rewired the man on her screen: the point at which openness became guardedness, and courtship became strategy. He was, on paper, a match. In practice, the match had expired. The episode builds from there into something more unsettling than a dating postmortem. @joli.artist's framework is that human behavior is patterned the way an IQ test is patterned, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and that waiting for the final term of the sequence to arrive is a failure of intelligence, not a display of fairness. Applied to romance, it reads as discernment. Applied to predators, which is where the episode ultimately lands, it reads as survival. The flirtatious man who reappears at Christmas while partnered is not a puzzle. He is a solved equation, and continuing to engage is the thing that teaches him the equation works. What @joli.artist is describing, underneath the dating anecdotes, is a protective literacy. Pattern recognition as the thing that gets edited out of women when they are told to be open, to not judge, to give people a chance. The closing image is a cracked walking stick she tried to use anyway. The crack, she says, determines the blueprint. The question she leaves with the listener is whether you can read your own fractures clearly enough to stop them from writing your future.What we get into:00:00 Why "the one" is a scarcity myth and the math that proves it02:52 Compatibility has a time stamp, and timing changes everything04:12 What I found scrolling through his Instagram on a 10 hour flight from London09:37 The choices you're making right now are deciding your future compatibility11:51 Reality is math, and your brain was built to read the pattern19:14 How to become a probability walker and stop being surprised by people20:16 My marriage: the relationship was over the moment we met. It just took 11 years to see why26:13 The kids conversation and how a decision made at 15 already ended your relationship27:34 Janus, the double headed god, and the people walking forward with their heads facing back33:06 Human behavior is an IQ test. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. What comes next?39:58 How to shut down a man who is in a relationship and still in your inbox44:20 The crack determines the blueprint. Everything that was going to break was always going to break there#Compatibility #DatingAdvice #Patterns #Probability #SimulationTheory #RelationshipAdvice #Timing #TraumaAndRelationships #PhilosophyPodcast #ConsciousnessAwakening #PatternMatching #Soulmates #JoliArtist #SoYoureLivingInASimulation

Host Anca Platon Trifan interviews Wendy Porter, founder and chief event strategist at Wendy Porter Events, about designing live events that deliver measurable business outcomes. Porter shares her path from marketing at UnitedHealthcare, starting with an unexpected trade show assignment that grew into major sponsorships and leadership conferences, to launching her firm after a corporate downsizing, now approaching 10 years. She explains her CEO approach of supporting a subcontractor-based team and building thought leadership, and outlines her Ruby Ribbon Experience Strategy and the THREAD Framework (Touchpoints, Human-centric design, ROI, Experience, Audience, Data) to create intentional, connected, data-captured event journeys. They discuss fractional “head of events” leadership, shifting organizational mindset from events as expense to investment, and her advocacy through the Live Events Coalition, including congressional outreach, NAICS code reform, job classification work, talent pipeline curriculum, and tariff concerns.

Episode Title Underdogz of Sports Media Episode Summary In this Brand Retro Vault Series ("Lost Episode"), Mike Brevik sits down with Dave Behar, founder of ION Network, to explore how the world of sports media is evolving far beyond traditional leagues and broadcast models. Dave shares how ION Network is building a multi-platform ecosystem designed to support emerging sports leagues, niche athletic communities, and content creators who are often overlooked by mainstream media. By combining localized media channels, digital platforms, and brand partnerships, ION is creating new opportunities for sports organizations to grow their audiences and monetize their content. Throughout the conversation, Mike and Dave discuss the importance of brand alignment, authentic audience engagement, and why understanding the "ingredients" of a brand's identity is essential when building long-term partnerships. They also explore the evolving role of AI, digital platforms, and social media in modern media distribution—and why authenticity and integrity remain critical in an increasingly automated world. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the future of sports media, where local communities, niche audiences, and authentic storytelling are becoming just as powerful as the major leagues themselves.

On this episode of the Established Podcast, we hear from John Bentacourt, the CEO of Human intelligence, who talks about what happens when AI enters the founder's journey.   This conversation was recorded by our very own Jamilah Corbitt, live at one of our Monthly Innovation Circle sessions inside the Established Network. If you're not already in, you're missing out. Go to est.us/TheMIC2025 and claim your spot.   Get Involved! Founders, investors, startup teams, entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs), and innovators, we invite you to join the Established Network, our digital hub where creativity, capital, and collaboration collide. https://established.network    Watch the episode on the Established YouTube Channel at: https://soty.link/ESTYouTube   Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: www.est.us    Subscribe to the Established podcast: https://theestablishedpodcast.com/     Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their companies to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Check out Startup of the Year at: www.startupofyear.com   Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: www.established.us Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs  Connect with us on Facebook - facebook.com/established.us

☕If you want to hear this entire conversation you can become a member over on our Ko-fi page! - https://ko-fi.com/dotzip☕AJ, Kim, and Robin sit down with Remy Siu to talk about sunset visitor's upcoming game Prove You're Human! Wishlist it on Steam!!!Remy elsewhere talking about PYH:ARTICLES1000xResist dev says we need a universal video codec for games by Bryant Francis for Game DeveloperInterview: Prove You're Human - 1000xResist Devs by Hayes Madsen for CGMagazine1000xResist Studio Turns The Internet's Most Annoying Task Into A Game With Prove You're Human by Jessica Cogswell for Gamespot1000XResist devs talk about their next game, Prove You're Human by Elijah Gonzalez for AV ClubThe team behind 1000xResist is making a game about convincing an AI that it isn't human by Andrew Webster for The VergeProve You're Human, A New Game From The 1000xResist Team, Combines AI Anxiety, Severance, And CAPTCHA Tests by Charles Harte for Game InformerProve You're Human Announced At The 2026 Triple-I Showcase From 1000xRESIST Developers by Kate Sánchez for But Why Tho?1000xResist studio reveals next game Prove You're Human by Austin Manchester on PolygonSome of the best writers making games today decided to form a publisher "an hour" after a call: Slay the Princess and 1000xResist devs team up for new sci-fi adventure by Oscar Taylor-Kent for GamesRadar+How Two Indie Darlings Are Challenging a Collapsing Industry With Their Next Game by Isaiah Colbert for GizmodoPODCASTSRemap Interview: Prove You're Human from Remap RadioWhere Do Video Games Go from Here? from Post GamesHow Black Tabby Publishing's "Developer-First" Vision Empowers Sunset Visitor's 'Prove You're Human' [EXCLUSIVE] from But Why Tho?---Support us on Ko-fi!Visit our website!Follow us on YouTube!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(00:00) - Become a member to hear the whole conversation with Remy Siu! (01:23) - AJ bungles the intro SO badly (02:25) - What is Prove Your Human? (03:08) - The press tour and "The Secret Thing" (05:44) - The team has grown (10:43) - Intentional use of video assets in PYH (15:58) - Unexpected technical limitations informing work (18:35) - Influences that are being drawn from (22:22) - Become a Ko-fi member to hear the whole convo! ★ Support this podcast ★

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageIran's nuclear clock isn't measured in election cycles or think-tank white papers. It's measured in days. That's the premise driving this Liberty Minute as I respond to Cardinal Robert McElroy's homily calling U.S. action in the U.S.-Iran war “immoral” and “needless.” I take the claim seriously and do the one thing our public arguments rarely do: I run the Catholic just war theory criteria all the way through, using the facts and the framework rather than slogans.We start with just cause and the basic nuclear reality: reported stockpiles, uranium enrichment at 60%, and the allegation that Iranian negotiators bragged about enough material for roughly eleven bombs. From there we move to right intention, asking whether dismantling the Revolutionary Guard's nuclear and terror infrastructure is imperial cruelty or a hard form of rescue. Then we test last resort by looking at negotiations, verification, inspections, and why a refusal of meaningful access turns diplomacy into cover for weaponization.I also tackle legitimate authority in a modern war powers environment and the moral complexity of fast-moving threats, then turn to jus in bello: precision strikes, tragic civilian deaths, and the brutal logic of human shields. The episode ends with a personal challenge to study the 1,500-year tradition of just war application and decide whether “not in our name” holds up when the threat is grave and certain. Key Points from the Episode:• Iran's enrichment levels and claimed breakout timeline as an imminent threat  • Just war teaching as a disciplined framework rather than emotional pacifism  • Right intention and the difference between vengeance and protection  • The regime's domestic repression and regional terror network as moral context  • Last resort and why failed negotiations matter  • Legitimate authority and war powers realities in a nuclear world  • Precision targeting, civilian casualties, and accountability  • Human shields and asymmetric moral responsibility  • Historical warning about church rhetoric that shields tyrannies  • The closing question about what moral courage requires  Other resources: Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly!

This week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, we travel from Kolkata to Dublin. We go from pub brawls to Ragland Road. From a cat on a rooftop to the bog down in the valley. Fifteen artists. One incredible hour. Let's go. It's the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #755. Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Cedar Dobson and Debojyoti Sanyal, The Here & Now, Ryan McCombe, Faoileán, Celtic Conundrum, Pressgang Mutiny, Arise & Go, The Bilge Pumps, Stephen MacDonald, Duncan McLauchlan, Glaucia Carvalho, SeaStar, Dropkick Murphys, Release the Craicen, Leevy, Tara's Folk Marc Gunn, Cedar Dobson, Debojyoti Sanyal, Faoileán, Leevy, Tara's Folk, Dropkick Murphys, Arise & Go, Pressgang Mutiny, SeaStar GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Cedar Dobson and Debojyoti Sanyal "Jimmy Ward's Jig" from From Kolkata to Dublin 1:46 - WELCOME 4:19 - The Here & Now "Madison Avenue" from Ladybird 9:27 - Ryan McCombe "Ragland Road" from single 13:16 - Faoileán "Cat on the Roof" from Why Should I Not 17:19 - Celtic Conundrum "The Land" from Lore 21:25 - FEEDBACK 28:09 - Pressgang Mutiny "Maggie May" from Departure 31:37 - Arise & Go "The Drowning At Bruckless / The Miller's Maggot" from Moments of Light 35:47 - The Bilge Pumps "Excursion Around the Bay" from Greatest Hits, Vols I - VII 38:45 - Stephen MacDonald "The Chords Wouldn't Play" from The Legend of John Lally 41:45 - Duncan McLauchlan and Glaucia Carvalho "The bog down in the valley" from McLauchlan's Celtic Brew 45:13 - THANKS 47:08 - SeaStar "The Fore Shadows" from The Treekeeper Awakens 52:13 - Dropkick Murphys "Fiending for the Lies" from For The People (Expanded Edition) 54:53 - Release the Craicen "Fisher's Hornpipe / Limerick Lasses / Mason's Apron" from Live! Songs on a Boat 57:42 - Leevy "Burn the Casket" from Baile Mhúirne or the Soldiers March the Paps of Anú 1:01:18 - CLOSING 1:02:06 - Tara's Folk "Everybody's old" from remember how we fall 1:05:52 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet. It's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. Spring is a good reminder of what we stand to lose… and what we're fighting to protect. The science is clear. Human activity is driving climate change. Record heat. Rising seas. Disappearing seasons. And yet too many politicians would rather protect billionaire energy interests than help working families lower their bills. Real change starts when we stop letting the ultra - rich write our energy policy. Support clean energy. Reduce your waste. Talk to your elected leaders. Every choice moves us toward a future that's more affordable, more free, and a planet that can actually breathe. The power to fix this is ours. Let's use it. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These musicians are not part of some corporation. They are small indie groups that rely on people just like you to support their music so they can keep creating it. Please show your generosity. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. SPRING CELTIC CHALLENGE You are two weeks into the Spring Celtic Challenge. That is no small thing. Two weeks of walking. Two weeks of music. Two weeks of picking up a little trash and leaving the world a bit cleaner than you found it. Week three is where it gets real. The novelty has worn off. Life has gotten in the way at least once. And you're still here. That matters. So here's your reminder. Step outside today. Twenty minutes. Let the music move with you. And if you spot something on the ground that doesn't belong there, pick it up. One piece. That's all. If you've been working on the community knotwork or sharing your challenge art, keep going. Tag it, share it, celebrate it. You're building something with this community, step by step. Two weeks down. Two to go. Let's walk. Let me know how it's going. Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic. I'd love to hear from you. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! This show exists because of you. Every episode… the music, the production, the Celtic Music Magazine, the effort to find and support independent artists from around the world… it all runs on the generosity of our Patrons of the Podcast. Your support pays for audio engineering and graphics. It helps us buy music directly from independent Celtic artists. It keeps this community growing week after week. And in return, you get something good. Early access to episodes. Music - only editions. Free downloads. Exclusive content. And the power to vote for your favorite tracks. Which shapes the show in a real way. A special thank you this week to Maryjane Foos If you'd like to join Maryjane, here's how it works. Go to patreon.com/celticpodcast. Pick a tier that works for you. And become part of the reason this music keeps reaching new ears every single week. We'd love to have you. HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $25. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo from your St Patrick's Day celebrations or any new audio recordings you got for the holiday. Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic. Ryan S. emailed back in January: "Hey Marc. On this week's Dan Savage podcast episode #1000, they mentioned the Irish and celtic music podcast!!! Woot! Keep up the good work!" Chelle Fiddler emailed: "Hi Marc!  I am also a long - time Celtic musician.  As a player, I love the pin idea.  As an audient (my invented word for one audience, ; - ) ) I probably wouldn't buy it.  But that's just me.... I'm not inclined to listen to Celtic music at home.  I'm more likely to go to a live show, or even hire the band to play a house concert. I'm running the Celtic series at the Old Brogue in Great Falls now... I adopted that baby from IONA this past Fall.  Hopefully I can beg your help promoting the shows?  We need all the help we can get. : - ). I'm so very green at promoting shows, and now I'm running two concert serieses... serii?  Like you, I'm all about keeping this music alive and vibrant, and building an audience for my brilliant colleagues. All the best," Metta RavenHeart messaged on Patreon about show #748: "Here here and there there.  Your authenticity far outweighs any difference of opinion. Please continue to march for freedom.  Here in New Mexico we know what it is like to stand up against tyranny and racism, and you inspire us to continue." Alexander Randall 5th emailed: "Whether you make better patter or not, I will listen to you until I die. I mentioned the Galacian Celtic music. I am so intrigued by this sound. Some of it is like obvious jigs and reels and marches, but it also sounds like Flamenco some of the time and sometimes muslim  creep in.  It is very "spanish" and yet not.   And when the bagpipes come in, you think you are in Ireland... Here are four that you will find interesting. This one is by the kind of national Galacian folk arts concert.  It opens with an almost middle eastern sound, the the voices com in singing in Spanish and then the bagpipes hit and it turns into a celtic party... in spain!   This one opens with cricket and turns into a dance. This one is a jig.  It says so in the title but then it turns into something else  -   -  The Muneira is like the Galacian national dance... It could be scots... What country did this dance come from? You pick up all kinds of odd ideas.  Fiddle around with this Galician celtic music…"  

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are breaking down all the biggest updates from the Triple I Showcase, including standout titles like Dead as Disco, Alabaster Dawn and upcoming Cairn DLC. We dive into what has us hyped, what we're unsure about, and how these video games could shake up the current gaming landscape. If you're looking to stay on top of gaming trends and discover exciting upcoming video games, this is one episode you don't want to miss from the Video Gamers Podcast!   Prove You're Human - https://youtu.be/e87zZAlaLgs?si=4QuvzU30WcauVbg6  Alabaster Dawn  - https://youtu.be/h9cvJQe9iNk?si=K5hSBKnFpOlXmfkp  Cairn DLC - https://youtu.be/sQxGyHqPrxk?si=KSBQZA-GJETk2jd_  Thick as Thieves - https://youtu.be/go-dwmrGRHc?si=h1DfhIOZwRE19STU  Machine Party - https://youtu.be/3_GyMlZWPzg?si=Z6qTWWQ2JMCUGOhe  Dead as Disco - https://youtu.be/cSNXMSU3vJo?si=xRbZBVrwr78_5wWe  Don't Starve Elsewhere - https://youtu.be/pcOD7AYM67I?si=FJL8thUC59u4OAC2  Neverway - https://youtu.be/zE8yq_GeA3A?si=4Fbz7-Bh72bYwOBi   Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol' Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser, Dettmarp and Night Wizard63   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S.   Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/h2cHKAvSmu Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send me a message Everyone knows AI is writing your content. Why? Because your AI-generated content sounds like everyone else's. Your audience knows you're just copy/pasting what ChatGPT spits out.Most agents post generic, robotic captions and video scripts that sound exactly like corporate newsletters. (Who the hell says "delve" anyways? LOL) If your content sounds like every other agent using the same ChatGPT prompts, you have a problem. But a fixable one.The fix isn't to stop using AI. But you need to stop being lazy.In this episode of the Massive Agent Podcast, I break down my exact 6-step process to train your AI (specifically Claude) to write and speak in your actual voice. This episode will move you from "Robotic Agent" to "AI Powered Bad Ass Agent" by showing you the feedback hacks that turns bot-written drafts into high-converting content.Inside this episode:The Voice Manual: How to use your podcast, social media scripts and video transcripts to train your AIThe AI Tell Audit: Why you must delete words like "Furthermore" and "Moreover" immediatelyThe Frankenstein Method: My strategy for stealing the best parts of 3-5 different AI drafts to create one perfect post.The Refinement Loop: How to grade, and ultimately teach, your AI so it gets smarter every time you use itAI can get you 85% of the way there. But if you skip that last 15%, you're just another agent blending into the noise.*Want the Google Doc with the whole 6 step process and prompts? Comment the word HUMAN on any of my Instagram posts, and my automation will send it to you immediately. ***********************RESOURCES :Free "Clients From Social" Masterclass - Learn the new formula top agents are using on social media to attract 5+ new closings, month after month. REGISTER HERE: https://members.massiveagentsociety.com/free-masterclass-registration?utm_source=podcast_notesMassive Agent Society on Skool - My coaching community giving Realtors the exact blueprint (and handholding) to attract 5+ new clients, every single month. CLICK HERE: https://www.skool.com/massiveagentsocietyManychat PRO - Automate your Instagram DM's and Get 30 days of Manychat Pro for FREE - CLICK HERE REAL Broker - Learn how we can be business partners and build a business together @ ΓEA⅃  Broker- CLICK HEREPLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY

In this conversation, Josh Ryan shares his journey from a real estate agent to a financial advisor, detailing the challenges he faced during the 2008 financial crisis that led him to become a financial advisor. He discusses the concept of the 'Family Vault' as a financial safety net, the establishment of a virtual family office, and the importance of business acquisition and commercial real estate in wealth management. The discussion emphasizes proactive strategies for financial planning and legacy creation.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome to the Show00:01:07 - Key Principle: Concentrate to Get Rich, Diversify to Stay Rich00:02:27 - Guest Introduction: Josh Ryan and His Background00:04:13 - Josh Ryan's Journey into Financial Services00:10:08 - The Concept of the Family Vault00:12:00 - Understanding the Virtual Family Office00:19:01 - Business Acquisition as Part of a Family Office Strategy00:24:02 - The Importance of Commercial Real Estate in Wealth Building00:30:04 - Partnering with Clients for Business Acquisitions00:33:15 - How to Connect with Josh Ryan and Closing RemarksConnect with Josh Ryan:https://cornerstoneroscoe.com/ Learn More About Accountable Equity:  Visit Us: http://www.accountableequity.com/   Access eBook: https://accountableequity.com/case-study/#register Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger.LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Artists Tommy Riefe and Lexa Walsh join me to discuss the New Museum expansion and show, New Humans: Memories of the Future curated by Massimiliano Gioni and Gary Carrion-Murayari. We discuss the success of the building itself and then move onto the show's major themes—the history of the human body as mediated by technology.    Additional Resources:  Tommy Riefe Lexa Walsh  The New Museum, New Humans: Memories of the Future Jeffrey Deitch, Post Human, 1992   Boris Groys, Art Power, 2008 Jason Farago, The New Museum Reopens Asking: “What is Human?”, 2026, The New York Times   Artist guests:  Tommy Riefe  Riefe earned his BFA in Art History and Sculpture from the University of Northern Iowa in 2014, and later received his MFA from the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis in 2017. He has been in numerous group exhibitions and has public sculptures in the collections of Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Ashburn, VA (2022) Fort Dodge, IA (2021) Lakewood, MN (2019), Iowa State University (2018), Minnesota State University (2018), Laneken, Belgium (2018), Cedar Falls, IA (2017) Rock Island, IL (2016), and Sioux City, IA (2016).   Lexa Walsh Lexa Walsh is an artist, cultural worker and experience maker.  With a background in both sculpture and social practice, Walsh makes site specific projects, exhibitions, publications and objects, using an array of materials including ceramics and textiles, employing social engagement, institutional critique, and radical hospitality to question hierarchies, power and value.   Walsh founded the experimental music and performance venue the Heinz Afterworld Lounge, and co-founded and conceived of the all women, all toy instrument ensemble Toychestra.  Walsh worked for many years as a curator and administrator at CESTA, an international art center in Czech republic, whose team created radical curatorial projects to foster cross-cultural understanding. She founded Oakland Stock & Soup for Social & Racial Justice, and the Bay Area Contemporary Art Archive. She is a graduate of Portland State Universitys Art & Social Practice MFA program and was Social Practice Artist in Residence in Portland Art Museums Education department. She was a recipient of Southern Exposures Alternative Exposure Award, the CEC Artslink Award, the Gunk Grant and was a de Young Artist Fellow. Walsh has participated in projects, exhibitions and performances at Apexart, di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, FOR-SITE, Grand Central Art Center, Kala Art Institute, Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, NIAD, Oakland Museum of California, SFMOMA, Smack Mellon, Walker Art Center, Williams College Museum of Art, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and has done several international artist residencies, tours and projects in Europe and Asia.

What if the secret to being an exceptional leader isn't about being stronger, working harder, or having all the answers — but about being the first one in the room to say *I need a break*?Sounds counterintuitive, right? Maybe even a little reckless. But stick with me here.Vanessa McDowell-Atlas grew up deeply rooted in the values of faith, family, and community, shaped by her upbringing in Madison, Wisconsin. The McDowell household instilled a strong connection to God, encouraged giving back, and fostered authenticity. These ideals were lived out every day.Authenticity, though often overused in today's cultural landscape, holds a deeper resonance for Vanessa. She notes that the pressure to perform and conform is magnified by technology and social media, where curated lives and even AI-generated content can make “real” feel elusive. The craving for genuine connection, she believes, is stronger than ever because so much of what's presented isn't authentic at all. Growing up without the noise of constant screens, Vanessa learned the value of face-to-face relationships and the grounding that comes from truly being seen and heard.From these foundations, Vanessa's journey into leadership and service was anything but random. Each step in her career was guided by faith and an intentional sense of purpose. She describes her path as a series of conscious choices—listening, reflecting, and praying to discern where she was meant to serve. Even when the path was uncertain or intimidating, she adopted the mantra “do it scared,” understanding that courage grows in the doing, not the waiting.She's a natural introvert. She deals with anxiety. And somehow, she ended up as the CEO of a century-old organization — becoming the first Black woman in its entire history to hold that role. No pressure or anything.She didn't stumble into it either. Her boss announced she was leaving, tapped Vanessa on the shoulder for the interim role, and Vanessa thought, *sure, six months, I can hold it down.* Spoiler: it became permanent. And what she inherited? Her words — a mess. On top of that, she was carrying what she calls "three isms" — racism, sexism, and ageism — every single day, before she even opened her laptop.So she did what a lot of leaders do. She worked twice as hard, carried the load silently, and told everyone she was fine.Burnout came for her anyway… because it always does. But here's where Vanessa's story takes a turn most leaders never make: she told her team the truth, took two weeks completely off, and came back so recharged that her staff literally noticed the difference and asked why she didn't do it sooner.By giving herself permission to pause, rest, and ask for support, Vanessa not only transformed her approach to her own well-being but also modeled a new kind of leadership for her team and community. As she puts it, being a “strong Black woman” is not about never taking a break. It's about having the wisdom to know when to recharge, so you can serve from a place of wholeness.Oh, and did I mention she's also a DJ on the side? Yeah. DJ Ace is in the building.Vanessa is now a transformational leadership coach, and in this conversation, she's about to share what it actually looks like to lead from your values, do it scared, and give yourself, along with everyone watching you, permission to be human.ResourcesVanessa McDowell-Atlas' website: vmatransformationalcoaching.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vanessarmcdowellHype SongVanessa's hype song is You've Been So Faithful by Eddie James & The Phoenix Mass Choir https://youtu.be/m28IBrcgSIo?si=kE2OV_-o0msqb7vCInvitation from Lori:This episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit.Smart business leaders know trust is the foundation of every great workplace. And in today's hybrid and fast-moving work culture, trust isn't built in quarterly town halls or the occasional Slack message. It's built through consistent, clear, and HUMAN communication.Companies and leaders TALK about the importance of connection and community. And it's easy to believe your organization is doing a great job of maintaining an awesome corporate culture. Because you've got annual all-hands and open door policies, and “fun" team-building events.But let's be real. Leaders who are serious about building real trust are finding better ways to strengthen culture, create connection, and foster community.That's where I come in. Forward thinking companies are hiring me to produce internal/private podcasts. To bring leadership and employees together through authentic stories, real conversations, and meaningful connections. Think of it as your old-school printed company newsletter - reinvented for the modern workforce. I KNOW, what a cool idea, right?!If you run, work for, or know of a company that wants to upgrade communication, facilitate connections, build community, and maintain culture, let's chat. Message me at Lori@ZenRabbit dot com.Because when people feel heard, they engage.

This episode features a main stage message from the Disability & the Church Conference 2025, where Stephanie Hubach walks through the difference between human hope and Christian hope. Human hope is real and often motivating, but it's uncertain and tied to circumstances that may or may not change. In disability ministry and everyday life, that kind of hope can quickly hit limits—systems fail, expectations fall short, and desired outcomes don't always come. But Christian hope is different. It's not wishful thinking; it's a confident, future-oriented expectation grounded in God's promises. At the center of that hope is the truth from Colossians: “Christ in you, the hope of glory.”She explains that our hope isn't rooted in a plan or outcome, but in a person—Jesus Christ. Through union with Him, believers receive His benefits, are connected to His body (the Church), and experience His constant presence. This means we don't have to strive to prove ourselves, we already belong, and we are never alone in our suffering. Because Christ is our hope, the future is secure—sin and its effects will one day be gone, and we will be fully renewed. Until then, we live with a sure and steady hope, knowing that what we've begun to experience now will one day be fully realized in glory.Go to Disabilityandthechurch.com to register today!

Raised in a close Italian immigrant family, she grew up fascinated by people and what drives them. After a brief detour into law, she found her true calling in recruiting where she discovered that behavior often matters more than credentials. Now as VP of Talent Acquisition at Human, Valerie Vadala shares how to read real signals in hiring and why so many companies still get it wrong.Restaurants mentioned: Pianostrada, RoscioliBooks mentioned: Do What You Are by Paul D. Tieger, Bullshit Jobs by David JaeberConnect with host James Mackey on LinkedIn! Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!  Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

In episode 248, Coffey talks with Damon Thompson about how student loan debt impacts employees and how employers can help reduce that burden through benefits programs and federal subsidies.  They discuss the history and evolution of federal student loan programs before and after the Affordable Care Act; rising college costs and lack of borrowing caps driving massive student debt growth; financial stress and productivity loss caused by high monthly loan payments; how income-driven repayment and federal subsidy programs reduce employee loan obligations; employer-sponsored student loan repayment benefits under Section 127 tax advantages; complexities and low success rates navigating Department of Education programs independently; public service loan forgiveness eligibility and long-term debt elimination strategies; how personal circumstances influence repayment calculations beyond income alone; the role of third-party services in optimizing loan subsidies and compliance; and the connection between student debt, employee retention, and delayed life milestones.  For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP248  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  After graduating from Austin College (Sherman Texas) in 1979 Damon immediately began his career working directly with the owners of closely held businesses and their H.R. teams.   Understanding the needs of both the employer and the employee he knows that not all employee benefits are “insurance” benefits needing employer funding.   Being familiar with Comprehensive Major Medical, Workers Compensation as well as Administration systems & software has allowed him to develop unique solutions for owners of those closely held companies and their HR teams.   This has also led to many speaking engagements in organizations such as Texas A&M Graduate School of Business, Work with Texas Legislators & Attorney General, Private Equity Association Convention (PEG-aplooza), and Numerous Chambers of Commerce across Texas.  Damon Thompson can be reached at https://www.finnita.com/  About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives: Understand how federal student loan programs evolved and why debt has increased significantly Identify the impact of student loan debt on employee productivity, retention, and financial wellbeing Evaluate employer strategies, including tax-advantaged benefits, to help employees manage student loans  

Bobby shared an update on another missing scientist that has gone missing after work with sensitive programs with aerospace / non-humans on earth. Amy talks about the new details in the Eric Swalwell case. Eddie reveals why he feels like a fraud. Morgan shared a story about a principal who is being called a hero after taking down a student who walked into school with a gun. Bobby talked about a tech startup Just Like Me that launched a chatbot service that allows people to talk to a digital avatar of Jesus Christ for $1.99 per minute. Bobby found that there are 27 Human emotions. Can you name them all? He had all the show members compete to see who can name the most and put some money on the line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research Algorithms and Data Emily Capodilupo sits down with best-selling author, military test fighter pilot, and former Airforce Chief of AI Test and Operations, Tucker “Cinco”  Hamilton. Tucker shares his experience operating at the edge of human performance – from life-or-death situations in the cockpit to navigating the future of AI development, he breaks down why it's essential to unlock elite performance. Tucker presents his idea behind tapping into your “last 20%”, marking the difference between good performance and fulfilled performance to unlock strong clarity, purpose, and character. Emily and Tucker break down the evergrowing tech industry and the impacts of AI, key leadership lessons from the Air Force, and even acknowledge Tucker's role in inspiring Top Gun: Maverick. This episode explores the true meaning of resilience, leadership, and why recovery, community, and mindset are essential tools for combatting the high-stakes world of technology. Shop Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton's Book, Unlocking the Last 20%: Rising to Greatness through Discipline, Balance, and Resiliency here.(01:10) Introduction to Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton(03:09) Becoming A Fighter Pilot(10:01) From Pilot To Leader in AI(16:07) Where The US Military Stands On AI(19:09) Human to AI Connection: Where Is AI Regulation Needed?(24:15) The Last 20%: How to Unlock Human Potential(35:19) When Is Stress Productive And When Are You Just Burning Out?? (42:40) Ejecting From A Fighter Jet: Building Resilience After A Life Changing Crash(54:21) Importance of Community: How To Find Yours(01:01:24) Betty Robinson: A Story On Resilience(01:08:47) Top Gun: Is Tucker The Inspiration Behind Maverick?Follow Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton:InstagramLinkedInWebsiteSupport the showFollow WHOOP:Sign up for WHOOP Advanced LabsTrial WHOOP for Freewww.whoop.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen Holmes:InstagramLinkedInFollow Emily Capodilupo:LinkedIn 

"The world needs soft skills. We're now living in a time where it is no longer a privilege to learn these skills; it's a requirement." In this episode, Heather unpacks why the people who will actually thrive aren't the ones with the most technical "hard" skills, but the ones who know how to think, feel, communicate, sell, and create at a higher level. Because in a world where information is cheap and execution is automated, your ability to regulate yourself, connect with others, and access or sell your creativity isn't just valuable, it's everything. Most people are completely missing where the future of work is heading. While everyone is scrambling to keep up with tools and tactics, the real differentiator is becoming something far less tangible but far more demanding.  What to listen for: ☑️ Soft skills are becoming the new hard skills, and why they're the hardest to master ☑️ Human skills are not being taught to humans, which is creating tension in our lives ☑️ In a world of AI, the only people who are going to win are the ones mastering soft skills "People are losing their shit about what's going on in the world because they have no idea how to manage their energy. They don't have the skill of emotional regulation, communication, holding boundaries, or doing the work required to see success because it's emotionally uncomfortable." ☑️ Making it a high priority to bubble wrap yourself and your child with soft skills ☑️ Why Gen Z is a brilliant generation held back by parents making them too comfortable ☑️ How Heather has been helping her youngest develop greater soft skills in Mexico "I want to feed the parts of him that are his strengths and that he's good at. So when you become an adult, number one, remember those parts of yourself. Number two, feed off of them." ☑️ Why the people who master creativity will be the ones who make the most money ☑️ The reason why you must teach your child soft skills if you want them to succeed in life ☑️ It's been easy to hide behind hard skills, but that isn't the future we're moving into "Soft skills are more important now than they've ever been in your marriage, in your health, in your calendar, in your connection with your children. The reality is, if you don't learn them as your child's guide, your child's teacher, your child's literal role model, your child isn't going to learn these skills from anyone else." ☑️ The education systems that are thriving are the ones that teach soft skills ☑️ Why it's not an option to disassociate and check out of living and modeling these skills ☑️ You either pivot and survive by learning soft skills, or you don't, and you go extinct Interested in Callen's bootcamp? Learn more here: heatherchauvin.com/callan   *** For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me inside the Energetic Time Management Accelerator, a focused experience designed to help high-achieving women uncover what's draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We'll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Join the Energetic Time Management Accelerator:  www.heatherchauvin.com/time Explore the top episodes listeners come back to when they're stuck, burned out, or standing at the edge of a big shift: www.heatherchauvin.com/10 Follow Heather on Instagram: www.instagram.com/heatherchauvin_

THE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE STORY DR. JEFF BLAND  "Change occurs from the outside in" Dr. Bland Medicine has a habit of believing it has arrived. Every generation of physicians looks around the room, surveys the white coats and microscopes and MRI machines, and quietly assumes the puzzle is mostly solved. History laughs at that assumption. The truth is that medicine is always mid-sentence in a very long story. Dr. Jeff Bland has spent decades helping rewrite that sentence. In a recent conversation on The Root Cause Business of Medicine Podcast, Dr. Bland's life work comes into focus. Not as a rebellion against medicine, but as an expansion of it. His influence on nutrition science, biochemical individuality, and what we now call functional medicine has helped move the field away from the narrow idea that disease is simply something to suppress or worse just name. Instead, he has pushed a more interesting question forward: why did the disease appear in the first place? That sounds obvious. It is so far from obvious that most physicians do not ask the question. Bland's career sits at the intersection of nutrition, biochemistry, genetics, and what he calls systems biology. Over the decades he has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed papers and written many books aimed at both clinicians and the public. But numbers don't tell the story. What matters is the conceptual shift he helped introduce. For most of modern medical history, the dominant model has been reductionist. And reductionism is the scientific approach of breaking complex systems into their smallest parts. It has given us antibiotics, vaccines, and surgical techniques that save lives every day. But it has also left a blind spot. When we zoom too far in, we sometimes lose the map of the entire ecosystem. Human biology is not a machine made of replaceable parts. It is a network. It is supremely interconnected.... and a literature review Dr. M

Human beings are made in the image of God, so we should be first, right? The first are usually the most important. Why would God make us after all the animals and plants? Kaitlyn explains the theology behind Adam and Even being made after the Garden of Eden.   0:00 - Theme Song   1:33 - Why Did God Create People Last?   2:42 - Being Last Humbles Us   9:00 - Being Last Elevates Us   16:18 - God Gave Us Rest   21:26 - Why Rest is Hard   26:05 - End Credits

It's Episode 11 of Season 24. Enter the dark waters of the Cape Fear River as we present tales about fearsome fae."Winny" by K.G. Lewis (Story starts around 00:10:25)TRIGGER WARNING!Produced by Claudius MooreCast: Winny - Erin Lillis, Boy - Jeff Clement, Howie - Dan Zappulla"Drone" by Amanda M. Blake (Story starts around 00:33:00)TRIGGER WARNING!Produced by Jesse CornettCast: Brooke - Linsay Rousseau, Ross - Kyle Akers, The Queen - Mary Murphy, Mother - Marie Westbrook"The Seed" by Sam Hayward (Story starts around 01:07:50)TRIGGER WARNING!Produced by Jeff ClementCast: Narrator - Erika Sanderson"Friendship" by MV Salt (Story starts around 01:17:55)TRIGGER WARNING!Produced by Phil MichalskiCast: Enveigh - Nichole Goodnight, Betty - Marie Westbrook, Olivia - Danielle McRae, Faerie - Sarah Ruth ThomasThis episode is sponsored by:DripDrop - Take hydration seriously with DripDrop's award-winning taste and doctor-developed electrolyte powder. Trusted by the best! Get 20% off your first order by using promo code NOSLEEP at dripdrop.comMint Mobile - Ditch overpriced wireless with Mint Mobileís deal and get premium wireless service for 15 bucks a month. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/nosleepHome Chef - Home Chef's meal kits are rated #1 in quality, convenience, value, taste, and recipe ease. Head to homechef.com/nosleep to get 50% off and free shipping for your first box plus free dessert for life!Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast teamClick here to learn more about Jake Benson's film, "Draugr"Check out our NEW MERCH!Click here to learn more about the Crimewave at Sea 2.0 Cruise!Click here to get your Crimewave at Sea discount code and bonus event! Executive Producer & Host: David CummingsMusical score composed by: Brandon Boone"Drone" illustration courtesy of Kelly TurnbullThe NoSleep Podcast is Human-made for Human Minds. No generative AI is used in any aspect of work.Audio program ©2026 - Creative Reason Media - The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors. No duplication or reproduction of this audio program is permitted without the written consent of Creative Reason Media. No part of this audio program may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. All rights reserved.

Tristan Hughes is joined by Ella Al-Shamahi, paleoanthropologist and presenter of the hit BBC series Human, to explore what interactions between early Homo sapiens and Neanderthals may have been like, from communication and cultural exchange to interbreeding and the possibility of hybrid children navigating belonging. They discuss how new research is challenging “primitive” stereotypes to reveal how Neanderthals were complex beings who used pigments, pierced shells, talons, feathers, and created cave handprints.MOREThe Last Neanderthals with Chris StringerListen on AppleListen on SpotifyRise of HumansListen on AppleListen on SpotifyWatch this episode on our NEW YouTube channel: @TheAncientsPodcastPresented by Tristan Hughes. The producer is Joseph Knight. Edited & co-produced by Aidan Lonergan. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human nature is generally discontent. We crave things that are newer and better, the latest and greatest. Companies launch major ad campaigns to convince customers and clients that their products or services are “new and improved.” After all, who wants “old and familiar”? But the Bible cautions against always desiring something better and instead encourages us to be content no matter the circumstances. Find out in today's study how to be content in a discontent world as Pastor Gary walks us through the closing verses of the book of Philippians.

John and Maria talk about the Artemis II mission. A new study finds mental health worsens after gender transitions. And what's behind the falling teen pregnancy rate?    Segment 1 – Seeing God from Space  Artemis and Human exceptionalism  Victor Glover article  Segment 2 – Finland Study on Gender Dysphoria  Finland Transgender Study  City Journal article  Segment 3 – Teen Birth Rates Dropping  Teen Birth Rate hits Record Low  Ross Douthat – Ben Sasse interview  Gilead by Marilynne Robinson 

Episode DescriptionIn this From the Archive conversation, James talks with Yuval Noah Harari about the idea underneath Sapiens and Homo Deus: humans did not come to dominate the planet because they were the strongest animals, but because they learned to cooperate at scale through shared stories—religion, money, nations, and eventually data. The discussion moves from early human history to agriculture, war, terrorism, AI, and bioengineering, but the throughline stays the same: civilization runs on belief systems, and those belief systems shape what humans build next.What makes the episode useful is that Harari is not just offering sweeping history. He keeps tying big ideas back to practical questions: why modern war has changed, why terrorism works by hijacking imagination, how technology may widen inequality, and why meditation might be one of the few ways to separate reality from the stories people live inside.What You'll LearnWhy Harari argues that the real human superpower is the ability to believe in shared fictions—and how that enabled large-scale cooperation.Why the agricultural revolution may have strengthened humanity collectively while making everyday life harder for individuals.Why modern war has declined in some forms as economies shift from material assets to knowledge-based wealth. Source transcript:How terrorism operates by capturing attention and imagination more than by raw military strength.Why Harari thinks the next major divide may be biological inequality, where the rich can upgrade themselves in ways the poor cannot. Timestamped Chapters[02:00] Why Homo sapiens conquered the planet[02:18] The human superpower: fiction[02:39] Introducing Yuval Noah Harari, Sapiens, and Homo Deus[04:25] Other human species and why sapiens were not obviously superior[06:00] What changed 70,000 years ago[07:20] From tribes to mass cooperation[08:39] Trade, trust, and imagined kinship[10:24] Money as the most successful shared story[11:35] How sapiens may have overtaken other human species[13:29] What changed in the human brain[15:29] The history of humanity as the history of stories[16:08] Why successful stories stay simple[17:29] Expansion, Australia, and the destruction of large animals[19:46] Violence and unification in human history[21:42] Why the agricultural revolution made life worse for many individuals[23:30] Hunter-gatherer intelligence versus modern specialization[24:53] Why modern war is changing[27:18] Terrorism as psychological warfare[29:07] Human enhancement, dataism, and the future of intelligence[33:18] Humanism versus data as the next source of authority[35:36] The danger of biological inequality[37:04] Longevity, wealth, and who gets to live longer[41:15] Engineering happiness and the danger of inner imbalance[43:48] Automation, uselessness, and the future job market[46:24] How Harari's ideas changed his own life[47:17] Vipassana meditation and separating reality from story[49:15] A practical test: can it suffer?Additional ResourcesSapiens: A Brief History of Humankind — https://www.ynharari.com/book/sapiensHomo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow — https://www.ynharari.com/book/homo-deus/Yuval Noah Harari official site — https://www.ynharari.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.