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Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
On the next episode of The MisFitNation with host Rich LaMonica, we welcome Dr. Fred Moss, a board-certified psychiatrist, mental health advocate, and transformative coach with over 40 years of experience. Dr. Fred is the visionary behind Welcome to Humanity and the True Voice Course, and the author of Creative 8 - Healing Through Creativity and Self-Expression and Find Your True Voice!. With a powerful personal journey marked by grit and resilience, including two college dropouts before discovering his true calling, Dr. Fred is passionate about helping people uncover their authentic selves. Tune in to hear his insights on mental health, creativity, and the power of self-expression. Check Him Out here: https://welcometohumanity.net/ https://drfred360.com/ Become a part of The MisFitNation https://linktr.ee/themisfitnation Want to be a guest on The MisFitNation? Send Rich LaMonica a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/richlamonica #DrFredMoss #MentalHealthAdvocate #Psychiatry #TrueVoiceCourse #CreativeHealing #SelfExpression #MentalWellness #WelcomeToHumanity #PodcastInterview #GritAndResilience #HealingThroughCreativity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New York Times best-selling author and scientist Gregg Braden explains the bridge between science and spirituality and what it reveals about our true nature as humans. Gregg sets the stage by describing the most pressing issue we face as a species right now: the battle for our own humanity. Website: https://greggbraden.com IG: https://www.instagram.com//gregg.braden IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
The book of Ephesians holds many divine revelations. In this episode, Rabbi Schneider expounds on two significant points: God's purpose for mankind and humanity's greatest need. Join Rabbi on this journey of understanding God's Word. Visit our website at DiscoveringTheJewishJesus.com
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”What if the secret to unlocking the mysteries of humanity lies in understanding true love? Join Linda Piper and me on a journey inspired by the transformative teachings of St. John Paul II's theology of the body. We ponder how faith can serve as an anchor amidst cultural chaos, using the Song of Songs as a metaphor for love that transcends mere emotion. By observing the rhythms of nature, especially the renewal found in springtime, we find a reflection of divine love that speaks to the heart's deepest longings.Have we lost touch with authentic love in a world enamored with superficial connections? Our conversation with Linda explores the profound importance of relationships rooted in genuine love, as highlighted by the personalistic norm, that insists love is the only proper response to another person. We confront the challenges posed by modern hookup culture and rediscover the beauty of values like chastity and dignity, drawing from the teachings of Pope John Paul II and the redemptive love of Christ the Redeemer. Life devoid of such love is incomplete, and we emphasize experiencing its fullness within families and profound relationships.Reference: Man and Woman He Created Them, A Theology of the Body, #110(The Video-Podcast of this Episode will be made available on Rumble. For past episodes on Video visit our Rumble Channel and don't forget to subscribe!)Follow us and watch on X: John Paul II Renewal @JP2RenewalOn Rumble: JohnPaulIIRCCatch up with the latest on our website: jp2renew.org and Sign up for our Newsletter!! Contact Jack: info@jp2renew.orgRead Jack's Blog: https://jp2renew.org/Support the show
Bakari Brooks, president and CEO of Brooks Built Homes, joins host Carol Morgan for this week's Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Brooks shines a light on how Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta is fighting the Atlanta affordable housing crisis. Brooks Built Homes is a metro Atlanta homebuilder mainly focused on custom single-family homes and some multi-family developments. Still, Brooks said he looks forward to securing some larger-scale projects this year. Theme-based communities and active adult living are just a few ideas that Brooks Built Homes plans to add to the Atlanta market. He emphasizes the core values of Brooks Built Homes – quality, honesty and integrity. The Atlanta homebuilder also relies on referrals versus advertising, establishing a personal feel and trust that blossoms from word-of-mouth recommendations. Brooks also serves as a chairman for Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta. In his role, he has already implemented many new programs and initiatives to reach lower-income individuals in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding counties, including the 40 for 40 campaign to celebrate the organization's 40th anniversary in 2026. What is the Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta 40 For 40 Campaign? The 40 For 40 campaign is still in the planning stages, but a few key moves are being discussed. Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta will update its home design to reflect a more modern aesthetic. Brooks points out the stigmatism of “not in my backyard” that must be worked around to ensure that residents feel comfortable and secure in their communities. The current home design is a bit dated, so the organization is working diligently to create a new one. “I believe if you change the design, and you make it appealing and desirable, then the local community, the neighbors, are going to say, ‘Hey, I want to live in a house like that,'” said Brooks. “And then all of a sudden, you can easily create these communities. So, getting a modern design that really integrates into current standards is critical.” Brooks wants to change how the organization raises money for home sponsorships. Instead of relying on single sponsorships, one family, one home, he explains that pooling sponsorship funds creates more funding opportunities. There is a need for private-sector development partnerships. Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta plans to establish relationships with local developers with experience in large-scale communities. “The reality is that successful large-scale home builders have already figured out the recipe for building communities,” said Brooks. “Don't need to reinvent the wheel; we just need to tap into that experience, into that skill set, access the resources to realize our goal of building more affordable homes.” What challenges are facing the affordable housing crisis in Atlanta? The cost of land and building materials contribute to the affordable housing crisis in Atlanta, making it difficult to serve the growing number of applicants for Habitat for Humanity housing. Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Georgia is 100% volunteer labor and averages $165,000 per home. The organization currently builds 10 homes a year, but even with the 40 For 40 campaign around the corner, there is still some concern about serving enough individuals. “We had 1,000 applicants for 10 houses, so think about that,” said Brooks. “And out of that 1,000, only 64 met the qualifications to be placed into a Habitat Home Ownership Program, not because they weren't in need, they just were in the greatest amount of need.” The model for lowering home prices seems simple, but it is complicated by government regulations and other factors. Brooks explains that you “lower the cost of dirt, increase density, and the cost of the home is going to fall.” There is also a need for smaller homes that homebuyers can afford. Zoning doesn't favor 1,
In this episode of "Art Heals All Wounds," I speak with visual artist Christine Hanlon about her art and its focus on challenging subjects. Christine shares how she uses her work to engage with issues such as homelessness and climate change, emphasizing the importance of centering the human element in her paintings. Through her unique approach, Christine aims to draw viewers into narratives that might otherwise be uncomfortable or ignored.Key Points:· Introduction to Christine Hanlon (00:02:08): Christine Hanlon discusses her background as a visual artist and teacher. She explains her long-standing love for painting and how her work resonates with contemporary cultural issues.· Homelessness Project (00:03:00): Christine talks about her graduate thesis project focusing on homelessness in San Francisco. She shares her experience of living in San Francisco during that time and how it informed her work. Her master's thesis show, "Home Street Home," served as a fundraiser for the Coalition on Homelessness.· Artistic Approach and Impact (00:08:15): Christine explains how her artistic process involves using sacred geometry ratios to place figurative elements in her compositions, encouraging viewers to look more closely at challenging subjects.· Current Work on Climate Change (00:09:55): Christine discusses her transition to focusing on climate disasters, particularly fires and melting glaciers. She explains how she developed this theme after moving to Oregon, inspired by media images and personal observations.· The Importance of Challenging Topics (00:20:32): Christine shares her motivation for tackling subjects that are difficult to look at, such as homelessness and environmental issues. She emphasizes the need for activism and awareness in addressing these pressing global concerns.· Artistic Inspiration and Expression (00:31:24): Christine reflects on her artistic journey and the influence of other artists who address tough issues. She describes how combining sacred geometry with social issues in her artwork allows for a complete expression of her concerns as an artist.Don't forget to go to my website and leave me YOUR story of belonging to feature on a future episode!Buy Me a Coffee!Follow Christine Hanlon! WebsitePainter's Key Premiere Art ListingFollow Me!● Art Heals All Wounds Website● My Instagram ● My LinkedIn● Art Heals All Wounds Instagram
Nick and Josh run through what they're playing (Inscryption, Humanity) before getting into 5090 scalpers getting scammed, PlatinumGames looking a bit shaky, and Xbox bringing Forza to PlayStation. The bros wrap up with a quick run through of dormant Xbox IP they'd like to see get a port or remaster. There's also an impromptu moment of Tip of the Joystick…and what the hell is March of the cards? In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...
Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text messageAnother "Deep Research"? OpenAI just released its version of Deep Research, not to be confused with Google's own Deep Research. But not all AI-powered Deep Research tools are the same, believe it or not. We show you how OpenAI's newest agentic tool works and how you can use it.Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Ask Jordan questions on OpenAIUpcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:1. Overview of OpenAI's Deep Research2. Comparison to Google's Deep Research3. How Deep Research Works4. Use Cases, Limitations, and Best Practices5. Deep Research Larger ImplicationsTimestamps:02:30 Daily AI news07:10 Breaking down OpenAI's Deep Research11:10 Specifying Earnings for Analysis18:02 AI Research Model Comparison20:17 OpenAI's Deep Research vs. Operator25:19 OpenAI's Agentic Digital Detective29:00 Challenging Benchmark: "Humanity's Last Exam"31:51 AI's Expanding Context Window34:01 Top AI Tools for Research37:11 AI Content Filtering & Safety Measures42:55 Researching Nike's Fiscal Numbers44:42 Nike vs. Adidas Financial Comparison47:44 Quality Over Quantity in Research50:38 Renegotiate Contracts for AI Tools54:23 Deep Research Use Cases Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner
A conversation with Lindsay London Baker, a registered nurse and one of the founders of the Amarillo Reproductive Freedom Alliance (ARFA), a local nonprofit formed, in part, to oppose the City of Amarillo's sanctuary city ordinance in 2024. When voters voted against Prop A last November, Amarillo became the first city in the United States to reject an abortion travel ban proposition. Lindsay shares about her nursing career, her early activism, and how she ended up the voice of ARFA in national news stories about Amarillo's opposition to the ordinance. She also shares with host Jason Boyett what her activism has taught her about the people of the Texas Panhandle. This episode is supported by Amarillo Habitat for Humanity and Panhandle Plains Historical Museum.
Kenny and Q discuss a range of topics including current events, the significance of Black History Month, the impact of DEI policies, the state of social programs, and the importance of community engagement. They reflect on the challenges faced by marginalized communities and emphasize the need for unity and support. The conversation also touches on economic concerns related to tariffs and the political landscape, ultimately calling for a return to community values and support for one another. 00:00 Welcome and Current Events 03:52 Community Gardening and Self-Sufficiency 07:54 DEI Initiatives and Their Impact 12:34 Social Programs and Misconceptions 17:01 Humanity and Empathy in Crisis 21:09 Community Connection and Support 22:26 The Power of Community and Love 25:57 The Reciprocity of Kindness 27:13 The Future of Diversity and Inclusion 29:35 Economic Impacts of Tariffs 32:54 The Challenges of Electric Vehicles 34:46 The State of American Politics 40:17 Reflections on Black History Month 45:20 The Importance of Doing Right 46:54 Youtube Intro.mp4 LISTEN ON THE GO BUY A COFFEE FOR Your Support Group Podcast #podcast #tariffs #dei #blackhistorymonth
367 Manifesting Humanity It can be easy to forget that we're human. When work is stressful and all consuming, when dealing with people stuck in the past and the past versions of you, it's easy to forget we are a person with needs to lead a fulfilling life. In this episode Sarah Elkins and Alison Miller discuss how the stories we carry with us alter the people we are, often making us revert to the person we used to be and not the person we are now or the person we want to be. Highlights How do you manifest your humanity? Practicing new ways of being in a community. Are you being there for yourself? It's okay to fall sometimes. Quotes “This is a human being living in our society, how do we decide that we make life work for people.” “We're observing it, we're not judging it.” “We always have choices but rarely are they apparent to us.” Dear Listeners it is now your turn, I would love to hear from you, what part of this conversation resonated with you? To be in community, to grow, to learn, to connect in an authentic way with people who have diverse backgrounds and have led different lives than you. And When are you going to decide who you're going to bring to that next conversation to someone you want to have a relationship with. And, as always, thank you for listening. About Alison Alison Miller, PhD, is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur who is passionate about making personal and spiritual growth accessible and easy to incorporate into daily life. Educated in Clinical Psychology at Cornell University and The University of Illinois at Chicago, Alison has helped lead thousands of graduate students to earn their degrees over the last two decades. As a founder of Lead True, she helped foster and develop the professional leadership skills of countless women around the world. Having recently sold The Dissertation Coach, her expert dissertation coaching & consulting business, she's now at the helm of her latest business endeavor, The Academic Writers' Space (TAWS). TAWS is an online coworking community Alison designed for graduate students and academic writers to get real work done in a supportive and nurturing environment. Since its inception in 2020, TAWS has hosted thousands of coworking sessions with academic writers from across the globe. Alison's living a full life as a public speaker at universities and private businesses, working on the 2nd edition of her book, Finish Your Dissertation Once and for All! How to Overcome Psychological Barriers, Get Results, and Move on With Your Life, and being a wife and mother to her two adult children and dogs Nacho and Koko. Be sure to check out Alison's social medias at LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok! And be sure to check out The Academic Writers Space, The TAWS Instagram, and the TAWS Youtube! About Sarah "Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision." In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I've realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don't realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they're sharing them with. My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home. The audiobook, Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available! Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana. Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
This week we speak of self-control and the Fruits of the Spirit.
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#343 In this enlightening podcast episode, the host interviews Sri Preethaji, co-founder of the EKAM center for enlightenment in India. They discuss the profound impact of achieving higher states of consciousness and the vision of awakening 81,000 individuals to shift humanity from a state of suffering to one of connection and peace. Sri Preethaji explains the concept of Ekam, a temple dedicated to fostering oneness and enlightenment. She also delves into the four sacred secrets from her book, emphasizing the importance of holding a spiritual vision, practicing awareness, experiencing universal intelligence, and performing right actions. Personal anecdotes and insights into overcoming fear and suffering are shared, illustrating the transformative journey toward enlightenment. About Sri: Sri Preethaji is one of the co-founders of Ekam, the world centre for enlightenment in India. Come from a spiritual lineage of mystics and enlightened sages, and are gifted with divine powers and revelations to uplift humanity's consciousness, to move humanity from division to oneness, from chaos to peace, from darkness to light. Sri Preethaji & Sri Krishnaji are also two of the most impactful transformational leaders and philanthropists of our time. They have led millions across the world on a profound journey into consciousness, helping them find the healing, joy, relationships, and purpose they are seeking. They have authored ‘The Four Sacred Secrets', a national best-seller in the USA, that offers a life-altering adventure that has inspired millions towards emotional healing, personal wholeness and spiritual seeking. Sri Preethaji and Sri Krishnaji also tours the globe – the Americas, Asia and Europe – to a worldwide audience, giving them a taste of enlightenment. Key Points Discussed: (00:00) - MODERN MYSTIC Says Why Humanity's Journey Toward Oneness Is Reaching Its Peak (00:47) - Meet the Guest: Sri Preethaji (02:34) - The Mission of Ekam (04:49) - The Impact of Consciousness on Humanity (06:44) - Personal Journeys and Experiences (11:43) - The Path to Enlightenment (28:47) - The Four Sacred Secrets (40:41) - Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events How to Contact Sri Preethaji:www.ekam.org onenessoceania.org/foa-australia-march-13-16-2025 About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co
Next Level Soul with Alex Ferrari: A Spirituality & Personal Growth Podcast
On today's episode, we welcome the ever-thoughtful Neale Donald Walsch, the celebrated author of Conversations with God and a spiritual thinker whose insights have touched millions. In this profound conversation, Neale Donald Walsch reminds us of the importance of questioning assumptions, embracing divine love, and creating a better world through conscious action.Neale opens with a reflection on humanity's resistance to questioning its deeply ingrained beliefs. He compares theology to science, medicine, and technology—fields that thrive on challenging the status quo—but notes that religions often discourage this same spirit of inquiry. “Do you think it's possible,” he asks, “that there's something we don't fully understand about God, life, and each other, the understanding of which would change everything?” This poignant question serves as a cornerstone for his philosophy: a relentless pursuit of understanding and growth.In discussing his dialogues with God, Neale explains how these conversations did not resemble traditional channeling but felt more like a “voiceless voice.”It was an intimate and unmistakable flow of insights, much like hearing one's own thoughts, but imbued with profound clarity. Through these dialogues, he explored questions ranging from relationships and parenting to the nature of divinity itself. One message stood out among the rest: “You've got me all wrong. I don't punish people. I don't command people. I don't require or need people to behave in a certain way.”The conversation naturally shifts to the current state of humanity. Neale acknowledges the chaos that seems to grip the world but challenges us to see this as an opportunity for evolution rather than a reason for despair. He urges individuals to “be the change you wish to see in the world,” emphasizing that personal transformation ripples outward to inspire collective change. He speaks with humor and wisdom about humanity's shift in consciousness, hinting at the bumper sticker he's seen: “Shift Happens.”One particularly touching moment comes when Neale recounts his mother's dying wish for him to dance on her grave. Far from being morbid, this act was a celebration of her life and her joyful reunion with the divine. “Nobody dies,” Neale explains. “All of life simply changes the form in which it is expressed.” This perspective transforms grief into gratitude, reminding us that our loved ones remain connected to us in spirit, accessible at the speed of thought.In contemplating humanity's future, Neale envisions a world where critical mass is reached—a point where enough people embrace higher consciousness to shift the course of our collective destiny. He dreams of a time when we abandon primitive, divisive behaviors in favor of unity, compassion, and collaboration. This transformation, he believes, begins with an understanding of our true identity as spiritual beings having a physical experience.SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYSQuestion Everything: Don't hesitate to challenge old beliefs and assumptions. Growth begins with inquiry.Be the Change: Personal transformation is the most powerful catalyst for global change.Celebrate Life Beyond Death: Our loved ones remain with us in spirit, offering love and guidance when we reach out.In this conversation, Neale Donald Walsch leaves us with a profound sense of hope and responsibility. His insights are an invitation to step beyond fear, embrace our divine essence, and co-create a world that reflects our highest potential.Please enjoy my conversation with Neale Donald Walsch.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.
Romans 3:1-18 - exposition
As we head into times where rising temperatures, superstorms, and mega-fires dominate the headlines, what has happened to our disaster-averting solutions? In this episode, we explore 'The Carbon Conundrum' and rethink our relationship with nature. Join host Jack Eidt as he features a discussion with post-humanist philosopher Báyò Akómoláfé and environmental leader and author Paul Hawken, moderated by Alex Forrester, Board Member of the Schumacher Center for a New Economics and Co-Founder of Rising Tide capital. They delve into the failures of current climate strategies, the pitfalls of solutionism, and the importance of reconnecting with Traditional Ecological Knowledge. This enlightening conversation challenges listeners to reconsider their approaches to environmentalism and climate action. Support the Podcast via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Paul Hawken [https://paulhawken.com/] starts ecological businesses, writes about nature and commerce. He has written nine books, including six national and NYT bestsellers: ‘Growing a Business', ‘The Next Economy', ‘The Ecology of Commerce', ‘Blessed Unrest', ‘Drawdown', and ‘Regeneration'. His latest book, ‘Carbon, The Book of Life', is available from Penguin RandomHouse in February 2025. Paul is the founder of Project Drawdown and Project Regeneration (https://regeneration.org/), which is the world's largest, most complete listing and network of solutions to the climate crisis. Báyò Akómoláfé Ph.D., [https://www.bayoakomolafe.net/] rooted with the Yoruba people in a more-than-human world, is a posthumanist thinker, poet, teacher, public intellectual, essayist, and author of two books, These Wilds Beyond our Fences: Letters to My Daughter on Humanity's Search for Home (North Atlantic Books) and We Will Tell our Own Story: The Lions of Africa Speak. Bayo Akomolafe is the visionary founder of The Emergence Network, a planet-wide networking project and inquiry at the edges of the Anthropocene that seeks to convene new kinds of responsivities, sensuous solidarities, and experimental practices for a posthumanist parapolitics. He currently lectures at Pacifica Graduate Institute, California. He sits on the Board of many organizations. A frequent keynote speaker and guest lecturer, Dr. Akomolafe's critically popular expression, “the times are urgent, let us slow down,” with which he attempts to frame new concepts (such as ontofugitivity, the Afrocene, iatropolitics, curapoiesis, white syncopation, ecocognitive assemblage theory, postactivism and parapolitics) that reframe and renaturalize human action, agency, and responsibility in an immanent, agonistic worlding of possibilities for life-death. Dr. Akomolafe is a Member of the Club of Rome and an Ambassador for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance. He is currently writing his third book, ‘An Ocean of Milk: Morality, Desire, and the Monster at the Edge of the World'. Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes a column on PBS SoCal called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 249 Photo credit: Carbon book cover
En el programa de hoy hablamos sobre WorldCoin, en Argentina detienen a 5 personas por escanear el iris a cambio de criptomonedas haciéndose pasar por el gigante digital y financiero; además Kings League y mucho más. Martín Maza, líder para Latinoamérica de Tools for Humanity. Por la llegada a Colombia de WorldCoin, una tecnología que utiliza un dispositivo de reconocimiento de iris y otorga dinero a cambio a los usuarios. Ya presencia en Medellín y Bogotá.
Design As Humanity features Lee Moreau in conversation with Susan Fabry, Laura Forlano, Mahsa Ershadi, and Sheng-Hung Lee. Follow Design Observer on Instagram to keep up and see even more Design As content. A full transcript of the show can be found hereCheck out the Design Observer hosted job board.Season two of Design As draws from recordings taken at the Design Research Society 2024 Conference hosted in Boston in June 2024.
From growing up in poverty in upstate New York to coining the term "cloud computing" and revolutionising venture capital, Sean O'Sullivan's story is nothing short of remarkable. As Founder and Managing Partner of SOSV, Sean has backed over 1,000 startups through world-renowned programs like IndieBio and HAX, driving breakthroughs in synthetic biology, climate tech, and more. In this episode, Simon Leich dives into Sean's journey, exploring his passion for empowering entrepreneurs, tackling humanity's toughest challenges, and scaling innovations in human and planetary health. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or changemaker, this conversation will inspire and equip you with actionable insights for meaningful impact.--- Hey Climate Tech enthusiasts! Searching for new podcasts on sustainability? Check out the Leaders on a Mission podcast, where I interview climate tech leaders who are shaking up the industry and bringing us the next big thing in sustainable solutions. Join me for a deep dive into the future of green innovation exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between of pioneering new technologies.Get an exclusive insight into how these leaders started up their journey, and how their cutting edge products will make a real impact. Tune in on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadersonamissionNet0Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7o41ubdkzChAzD9C53xH82Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaders-on-a-mission/id1532211726…to listen to the latest episodes!00:00 – A Studio Model at Scale: SOSV's Unique Approach01:37 – Humble Beginnings: Sean's Journey from Poverty to Innovation08:12 – The Creator of Cloud Computing and Ride-Sharing10:34 – Biology Meets Innovation: Why IndieBio Leads the Future15:13 – Inside IndieBio: Building Community to Drive Change20:37 – Global Entrepreneurs: Innovation Without Borders31:06 – Sustainable Production for a Growing Planet.37:54 – Navigating the Boom-and-Bust Cycles of Venture Capital43:12 – The Future of Innovation: Sean's Vision for SOSV and BeyondUseful links: SOSV's website: https://sosv.com/ SOSV's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sosv/ Sean O'Sullivan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-sosv/ Leaders on a Mission website: https://cs-partners.net/podcasts/Simon Leich's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executive-talent-headhunter-agtech-foodtech-agrifoodtech-agritech/
In this episode of goodsugar, Ralph kicks things off with two ethical dilemmas—should you return a refunded delivery that eventually arrives, and is it ever okay to date a friend of your ex? The conversation then shifts to mindset and perspective, touching on how framing our thoughts can impact everything from stress management to physical performance. Ralph opens up about a sick friend's positive outlook, his brother's struggles with sleep, and the psychology behind running and strength training. Marcus breaks down the power of breathwork for reducing anxiety, and the duo explores the rapid acceleration of humanity's demise—are we moving too fast for our own good? Plus, a discussion on psychedelics as a treatment for certain disorders rounds out this thought-provoking episode. TEXT us your questions at 718-306-3906! The goodsugar store is the epitome of cool, nestled at 3rd avenue + 69th street!
Check out Unbound Merino and Use Code "Idaho" for 10% off. -------------///////////////------------- CHAPTER CODES: 00:00 - Intro 03:30 - The State of TV and Clip Culture 08:15 - Conspiracies vs. Reality: What's Really Happening? 13:40 - Election, Inauguration, and Political Speculation 20:10 - Hollywood, Free Speech, and the Changing Media Landscape 26:50 - Social Media Censorship and Control of Information 34:00 - Weaponized Drones and Future War Tech 42:30 - FYP page reset 50:00 - Submlinal Message and Xmas and Distractions 58:00- Unbound Merino 01:01:00 - Super Bowl Conspiracies and Predictive Programming 01:09:30 - AI, Quantum Computing, and the Future of Humanity 01:17:50 - Secret Societies and Who Really Controls the World 01:26:40 - Dune and Spirituality 01:34:10 - The Future Being Predicted/ Simulation 01:41:50 - Population Control and Theories on the Global Agenda 01:50:20 - The Future of Independent Media and Thought Control 01:57:40 - Society and Thinking, Alternate History 02:05:30 - Final Thoughts on the Future and What Comes Next -------------///////////////------------- Jack sits down with Jamie Kennedy for a wild conversation about conspiracy theories, politics, Hollywood, and the rise of AI. They dive into the truth behind media narratives, the power of independent news, and why humor might be the key to cutting through the noise. Plus, wild takes on drones, secret societies, and the future of humanity. Buckle up—this one goes deep! -------------///////////////------------- The ranch journey's just starting! Follow Jack and Aree as they continue to explore the highs and lows of life at Welders Ranch. You can find Jack at Osbourne Media House: https://osbournemediahouse.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackosbourne/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ghostsandgrit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackOsbourneOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackOsbourne You can find Aree at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areeosbourne/?hl=en Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@areeosbourne Credits: Cinematographer and Producer: Jack Ganey
Tonight we discuss Politics vs Humanity , Religion as pertains to a New Year of UFO'sBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation about technology and humanity with Silicon Valley Read's featured authors Charlee Dyroff (Loneliness & Company), Dr. Fei-Fei Li (The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI), and Ray Nayler (The Mountain in the Sea). Attendees are invited to come early to see two robot dogs and visit the Euphrat Museum of Art, for their special exhibit where artists will be showcased around the theme "Encoding Empathy." Hosted by Santa Clara County Library District, Santa Clara County Office of Education, San José Public Library, and DeAnza College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11am Foundations (Series in Genesis) Genesis 6:1–8
What does duality, patriarchy and separation consciousness all have in common? Listen to Rachel teach how humanity has been kept at such a low level of consciousness, and why now is a pivotal point in humanity's evolution as we elevate out of duality consciousness. The Masters of Self University PODCAST is your highest source of Sacred Truth and Universal Wisdom, offered by Rachel Fiori, mystical teacher, psycho-energetic healer, & CEO. Join our journey of soul transformation with hosts Ellie Lee, Danny Morley, and the rest of our amazing Certified Mystical Coaches of Oneness. Student Enrollment Information: https://www.mastersofselfuniversity.com/university-enrollment Rachel's Book on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/hkyLR Join Our Free Discord Community: https://www.mastersofselfuniversity.com/resources#discord Masters of Self University: https://mastersofselfuniversity.com/ Rachel's Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_fiori/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelfiori_ NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY!
Does humanity exist to serve law and order, or do these things exist to serve humanity? Humanity has struggled with this forever. Religious groups have been so concerned with upholding the law, that they are willing to kill in order to maintain a preferred order. Jesus rejected the ends justify the means. He extends grace, even when it upsets the established order. The sermon is based on Luke 6:1-16.
We are very excited to be giving the following transmission, because we know how excited you all get when you know that humanity is getting closer and closer to the time where you will be ready to shift your consciousness. This is what we have been noticing lately – not only are more individuals waking up on Earth in greater numbers every day, but also, those of you who are already awake are bringing forth more of who you really are. You are hiding less and expressing more. You are speaking your truth, even if it means you are going to ostracize yourselves from certain groups. The more you all normalize being awake, the easier it is for the next person, and the next person, and the next person to come out and be awake to those in their little groups. It is essential that you make your experiences known, because it helps others recognize how normal they are with their experiences. It is fun to be the weird ones. We grant you that, and we know that you who are awake are going to continue to push that envelope. But for those who are just beginning to awaken and are not sure if they are crazy, those are the ones who need for the trailblazers who have come before them to be sharing your stories. You can find a copy of this from Daniel's book Ascension The Shift To The Fifth Dimension Volume 4 https://www.amazon.com/Ascension-Shift-Fifth-Dimension-4-ebook/dp/B09M64K1VP/ Get a private channeled reading with Daniel & The 9D Arcturian Council here: https://danielscranton.com/session FREE Guided Meditation from Archangel Michael & sign up for Daniel's emails here: https://danielscranton.com/free-guided-meditation-from-archangel-michael/ You can find Daniel's YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/danscranton
Throughout the course of this podcast we've been weaving together topics often discussed in isolation; topics including UFOs, psychic phenomena, and near-death experiences, among others. Research into these topics not only shows that they overlap–in terms of who experiences them and how they are changed as a result–but they also all point to a particular kind of reality-scape: one composed of, for lack of a better term, Mind; mind expressed both individually and collectively, and everywhere in between. Fascinatingly–and consequentially–these mindforms seem to interpenetrate, with porous boundaries that allow us both a temporary and meaningful sense of individuality, while also affording us the ability to tune into each other, and to the various non-human beings all around us, as well as into the very fabric of multidimensional reality itself, which is yet again a matter of mind; a mindscape, if you will. While the data around these matters are overwhelming, old habits tend to die hard. Which is to say, even within ufology there has been a longstanding tendency to push the so-called “woo” aspects of the Phenomenon to the fringes; often leaving those who've actually had the experiences with the Phenomenon to discuss these anomalous events amongst themselves, while the “nuts ‘n boltsers” carry on discussing the supposed craft and the beings arriving from Alpha Centauri. Part of the reasoning for the more nuts ‘n bolts crowd, of course, arises from a desire to see this topic make more of a dent in the mainstream, by forcing the government to come clean about what it knows about these otherworldly matters and the programs it has stood up to investigate such them. Needless to say, things for those folks have taken a bit of a left turn of late, because the details arising from those very government programs are suggesting the so-called “woo” is right at the heart of this entire matter. Recent whistleblowers like Jacob Barber have emerged to not only confirm that the government, along with various defense contractors, haw been engaged in historic UFO recovery programs, but also that human beings seem to be able to both contact and even “summon” these vehicles through the power of mental intention alone. And so here we are yet again, at the intersection of Mind and Mind. Mind that allows for effortless interspecies communication, and mind to call and control the anomalous craft. To say this is a shock to the system for modern Western civilization is an understatement of enormous proportions. After all, many Westerners still orient around the notion that mind is nothing more than a temporary epiphenomenon of material stuff. And yet, the point of convergence we've been exploring the last few years on this podcast suggests that model of reality is fully upside-down; having missed the forest for the proverbial trees. This has major implications in a whole host of ways. But perhaps one of the most striking involves the fact that various non-human intelligences can - and indeed have been - interacting with humanity all along; sometimes in direct ways, and sometimes through mental influence alone. And considering the evidence arising suggests that while some of these intelligences have our best interests at heart, others do not, this ignorance on the part of modern society is highly consequential. Furthermore, this process of distracting us away from the true nature of things - perhaps willfully imposed by both human and non-human forces - has not only made us easily manipulable, but it's also kept us in the dark as to our true potential; a potential, again, that goes to the very heart of our true nature, and to the heart of reality itself. These are the pivotal matters that we'll seek to explore in this, the 112th episode of the Point of Convergence podcast.
Feel like you've strayed too far from the Lord? This week Pastor Jess continues in our series, Wrapped– The Incarnation by sharing about how the Lord has wrapped Himself in humanity while wrapping us in divinity. In humanity, the Lord understands and sees us not only because He can, but because He wants to. In divinity we are given direct access to Him when we cry out and He answers. Maybe you have felt that you've strayed off the path– hear this, the Lord chases you down with His goodness and mercy. Tune in here to listen!
Today's episode ties together a question I got this week from a state legislator (outside Tennessee) to Biblical theology about the image of God, and I will tie that to two sound decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court in the later half of the 19th and 20th centuries. I think you will see how much we have lost in law, because too many evangelical churches have lost an understanding of the image of God. Sound theology and doctrine matter to law.
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The whispers of the universe often come to us in the most unassuming ways, and on today's episode, we are honored to welcome Sheila Gillette, a profound channeler and spiritual teacher who has been a vessel for divine wisdom for over five decades. Sheila's journey began after a near-death experience in 1969, when she encountered a collective of 12 Archangels known as Theo. Since then, she has dedicated her life to sharing their transformative messages with the world.In this enlightening conversation, Sheila Gillette guides us through the intricate dance of spiritual evolution. The central theme is clear: humanity stands on the brink of a profound shift, one that calls us to embrace our divine essence and to co-create a new way of being. "We are not victims of life," Sheila reminds us, "but creators of it." Her words carry the resonance of Theo's timeless wisdom, encouraging us to shed old beliefs and step into the fullness of our soul's magnificence.Through Theo's teachings, Sheila has introduced the Soul Integration Process, a practice that helps individuals reconnect with the fragmented aspects of their soul. This process, she explains, allows us to release limiting beliefs—those whispers of unworthiness that echo through generations—and step into our true power. It's not about fixing what is broken but transforming what no longer serves us. “When you love yourselves enough,” Theo says, “everything changes.”The conversation also delves into the cosmic scale of transformation. Sheila shares that humanity's current turbulence is part of a larger birthing process. While the world seems to be in chaos, beneath the surface, something extraordinary is emerging. Theo describes this shift as moving from a third-dimensional reality of separation and fear into a fifth-dimensional awareness of unity, love, and collaboration. It's a call to each of us to become what Theo terms "way-showers," individuals who light the path for a more harmonious and enlightened existence.SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYSEmbrace Your Inner Power: Sheila and Theo emphasize that true transformation begins within. By releasing the false narratives we've inherited, we reclaim our authority as creators of our lives.See Challenges as Gifts: Life's struggles are not punishments but opportunities for growth. When we shift our perspective from “Why me?” to “What can I learn from this?”, we unlock new possibilities for transformation.Be Present in the Now: As Theo explains, “If you're too far into the past or the future, you miss the gifts of this moment.” Living fully in the present allows us to savor life's richness and connect with our higher selves.The beauty of Sheila's message is its simplicity: everything we need is already within us. This spiritual evolution is not something we must wait for—it is something we live, moment by moment, through every choice we make and every belief we transform. Humanity's greatest challenge, Theo reminds us, is learning to love ourselves fully. From that foundation, all else becomes possible.As our conversation with Sheila Gillette unfolded, it became clear that the future of humanity lies in our hands. We are the architects of this great shift, and our collective efforts will shape a world where love and unity prevail.Please enjoy my conversation with Sheila Gillette.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.
Today's episode ties together a question I got this week from a state legislator (outside Tennessee) to Biblical theology about the image of God, and I will tie that to two sound decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court in the later half of the 19th and 20th centuries. I think you will see how much we have lost in law, because too many evangelical churches have lost an understanding of the image of God. Sound theology and doctrine matter to law.
Humanity has a dangerous flaw. Despite the amazing progress we've made eradicating diseases, extending life, creating safe and often fulfilling workplaces, and developing a wide variety of magical machines, humans still fight wars, hate irrationally, and create groups of others who are intentionally marginalized. Our big brains have helped us create incredible tools and marvelous works of art. Still, they have a seemingly ingrained tendency toward violence and the marginalization of outside groups. As humans continue to create more devastating weaponry, performance psychologist Jim Loehr believes empathy and compassion are what can save us from us. In this interview, Dr. Loehr discusses “our species' penchant for aggression and violence.” To overcome our natural biological scarcity mindset, Dr. Loehr goes on to talk about a 20-week program he has developed for parents, teachers, and coaches that aims to create shared learning environments where people can strengthen their compassion and empathy muscles, practice acts of collaboration, and train themselves to manage their emotions to avoid aggressive overreactions.Dr. Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist, whose ground-breaking, science-based energy management training system has achieved global recognition. From his more than 30 years of experience and applied research, Dr. Loehr believes the single most important factor in successful achievement, personal fulfillment, and life satisfaction is the strength of one's character. He strongly contends that character strength can be built in the same way that muscle strength is built through energy investment, and has brought this topic to life in his book, Leading with Character: 10 Minutes a Day to a Brilliant Legacy. His latest book is Sapiens Reinvented.
Sam Altman is the CEO and cofounder of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. He and Adam discuss AI's advances in creativity and empathy, its ethical challenges, and the role of human oversight. Sam and Adam also discuss strategies for adapting to a changing world and their hopes for technology that enhances human progress while maintaining human values. Available transcripts for ReThinking can be found at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we welcome back John C. A. Manley to explore his latest novel, All the Humans Are Sleeping—the thrilling first book in The Metaverse Trilogy. Blending science fiction with deep philosophical insights, this novel takes readers on a mind-bending journey through a world where technology and human consciousness collide… John, a philosophical fiction writer from Stratford, Ontario, has a background in Eastern philosophy, fine art, and ghostwriting. After the success of his dystopian debut, Much Ado About Corona, he continues to captivate readers with thought-provoking narratives about society's trajectory. His latest project, Brave New Normal, is already in the works. Hit play to uncover: The premise of All the Humans Are Sleeping and what inspired its creation. The influence of Canada's medical system on John's writing. How John develops immersive sci-fi worlds with humor and depth. Why experimentation is key to unlocking creativity. Make sure to subscribe to John's email newsletter and read his full bio! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr
The 2020s have so far been marked by pandemic, war, and startling technological breakthroughs. Conversations around climate disaster, great-power conflict, and malicious AI are seemingly everywhere. It's enough to make anyone feel like the end might be near. Toby Ord has made it his mission to figure out just how close we are to catastrophe — and maybe not close at all!Ord is the author of the 2020 book, The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity. Back then, I interviewed Ord on the American Enterprise Institute's Political Economy podcast, and you can listen to that episode here. In 2024, he delivered his talk, The Precipice Revisited, in which he reassessed his outlook on the biggest threats facing humanity.Today on Faster, Please — The Podcast, Ord and I address the lessons of Covid, our risk of nuclear war, potential pathways for AI, and much more.Ord is a senior researcher at Oxford University. He has previously advised the UN, World Health Organization, World Economic Forum, and the office of the UK Prime Minister.In This Episode* Climate change (1:30)* Nuclear energy (6:14)* Nuclear war (8:00)* Pandemic (10:19)* Killer AI (15:07)* Artificial General Intelligence (21:01)Below is a lightly edited transcript of our conversation. Climate change (1:30). . . the two worst pathways, we're pretty clearly not on, and so that's pretty good news that we're kind of headed more towards one of the better pathways in terms of the emissions that we'll put out there.Pethokoukis: Let's just start out by taking a brief tour through the existential landscape and how you see it now versus when you first wrote the book The Precipice, which I've mentioned frequently in my writings. I love that book, love to see a sequel at some point, maybe one's in the works . . . but let's start with the existential risk, which has dominated many people's thinking for the past quarter-century, which is climate change.My sense is, not just you, but many people are somewhat less worried than they were five years ago, 10 years ago. Perhaps they see at least the most extreme outcomes less likely. How do you see it?Ord: I would agree with that. I'm not sure that everyone sees it that way, but there were two really big and good pieces of news on climate that were rarely reported in the media. One of them is that there's the question about how many emissions there'll be. We don't know how much carbon humanity will emit into the atmosphere before we get it under control, and there are these different emissions pathways, these RCP 4.5 and things like this you'll have heard of. And often, when people would give a sketch of how bad things could be, they would talk about RCP 8.5, which is the worst of these pathways, and we're very clearly not on that, and we're also, I think pretty clearly now, not on RCP 6, either. So the two worst pathways, we're pretty clearly not on, and so that's pretty good news that we're kind of headed more towards one of the better pathways in terms of the emissions that we'll put out there.What are we doing right?Ultimately, some of those pathways were based on business-as-usual ideas that there wouldn't be climate change as one of the biggest issues in the international political sphere over decades. So ultimately, nations have been switching over to renewables and low-carbon forms of power, which is good news. They could be doing it much more of it, but it's still good news. Back when we initially created these things, I think we would've been surprised and happy to find out that we were going to end up among the better two pathways instead of the worst ones.The other big one is that, as well as how much we'll admit, there's the question of how bad is it to have a certain amount of carbon in the atmosphere? In particular, how much warming does it produce? And this is something of which there's been massive uncertainty. The general idea is that we're trying to predict, if we were to double the amount of carbon in the atmosphere compared to pre-industrial times, how many degrees of warming would there be? The best guess since the year I was born, 1979, has been three degrees of warming, but the uncertainty has been somewhere between one and a half degrees and four and a half.Is that Celsius or Fahrenheit, by the way?This is all Celsius. The climate community has kept the same uncertainty from 1979 all the way up to 2020, and it's a wild level of uncertainty: Four and a half degrees of warming is three times one and a half degrees of warming, so the range is up to triple these levels of degrees of warming based on this amount of carbon. So massive uncertainty that hadn't changed over many decades.Now they've actually revised that and have actually brought in the range of uncertainty. Now they're pretty sure that it's somewhere between two and a half and four degrees, and this is based on better understanding of climate feedbacks. This is good news if you're concerned about worst-case climate change. It's saying it's closer to the central estimate than we'd previously thought, whereas previously we thought that there was a pretty high chance that it could even be higher than four and a half degrees of warming.When you hear these targets of one and a half degrees of warming or two degrees of warming, they sound quite precise, but in reality, we were just so uncertain of how much warming would follow from any particular amount of emissions that it was very hard to know. And that could mean that things are better than we'd thought, but it could also mean things could be much worse. And if you are concerned about existential risks from climate change, then those kind of tail events where it's much worse than we would've thought the things would really get, and we're now pretty sure that we're not on one of those extreme emissions pathways and also that we're not in a world where the temperature is extremely sensitive to those emissions.Nuclear energy (6:14)Ultimately, when it comes to the deaths caused by different power sources, coal . . . killed many more people than nuclear does — much, much more . . .What do you make of this emerging nuclear power revival you're seeing across Europe, Asia, and in the United States? At least the United States it's partially being driven by the need for more power for these AI data centers. How does it change your perception of risk in a world where many rich countries, or maybe even not-so-rich countries, start re-embracing nuclear energy?In terms of the local risks with the power plants, so risks of meltdown or other types of harmful radiation leak, I'm not too concerned about that. Ultimately, when it comes to the deaths caused by different power sources, coal, even setting aside global warming, just through particulates being produced in the soot, killed many more people than nuclear does — much, much more, and so nuclear is a pretty safe form of energy production as it happens, contrary to popular perception. So I'm in favor of that. But the proliferation concerns, if it is countries that didn't already have nuclear power, then the possibility that they would be able to use that to start a weapons program would be concerning.And as sort of a mechanism for more clean energy. Do you view nuclear as clean energy?Yes, I think so. It's certainly not carbon-producing energy. I think that it has various downsides, including the difficulty of knowing exactly what to do with the fuel, that will be a very long lasting problem. But I think it's become clear that the problems caused by other forms of energy are much larger and we should switch to the thing that has fewer problems, rather than more problems.Nuclear war (8:00)I do think that the Ukraine war, in particular, has created a lot of possible flashpoints.I recently finished a book called Nuclear War: A Scenario, which is kind of a minute-by-minute look at how a nuclear war could break out. If you read the book, the book is terrifying because it really goes into a lot of — and I live near Washington DC, so when it gives its various scenarios, certainly my house is included in the blast zone, so really a frightening book. But when it tried to explain how a war would start, I didn't find it a particularly compelling book. The scenarios for actually starting a conflict, I didn't think sounded particularly realistic.Do you feel — and obviously we have Russia invade Ukraine and loose talk by Vladimir Putin about nuclear weapons — do you feel more or less confident that we'll avoid a nuclear war than you did when you wrote the book?Much less confident, actually. I guess I should say, when I wrote the book, it came out in 2020, I finished the writing in 2019, and ultimately we were in a time of relatively low nuclear risk, and I feel that the risk has risen. That said, I was trying to provide estimates for the risk over the next hundred years, and so I wasn't assuming that the low-risk period would continue indefinitely, but it was quite a shock to end up so quickly back in this period of heightened tensions and threats of nuclear escalation, the type of thing I thought was really from my parents' generation. So yes, I do think that the Ukraine war, in particular, has created a lot of possible flashpoints. That said, the temperature has come down on the conversation in the last year, so that's something.Of course, the conversation might heat right back up if we see a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. I've been very bullish about the US economy and world economy over the rest of this decade, but the exception is as long as we don't have a war with China, from an economic point of view, but certainly also a nuclear point of view. Two nuclear armed powers in conflict? That would not be an insignificant event from the existential-risk perspective.It is good that China has a smaller nuclear arsenal than the US or Russia, but there could easily be a great tragedy.Pandemic (10:19)Overall, a lot of countries really just muddled through not very well, and the large institutions that were supposed to protect us from these things, like the CDC and the WHO, didn't do a great job either.The book comes out during the pandemic. Did our response to the pandemic make you more or less confident in our ability and willingness to confront that kind of outbreak? The worst one that saw in a hundred years?Yeah, overall, it made me much less confident. There'd been general thought by those who look at these large catastrophic risks that when the chips are down and the threat is imminent, that people will see it and will band together and put a lot of effort into it; that once you see the asteroid in your telescope and it's headed for you, then things will really get together — a bit like in the action movies or what have you.That's where I take my cue from, exactly.And with Covid, it was kind of staring us in the face. Those of us who followed these things closely were quite alarmed a long time before the national authorities were. Overall, a lot of countries really just muddled through not very well, and the large institutions that were supposed to protect us from these things, like the CDC and the WHO, didn't do a great job either. That said, scientists, particularly developing RNA vaccines, did better than I expected.In the years leading up to the pandemic, certainly we'd seen other outbreaks, they'd had the avian flu outbreak, and you know as well as I do, there were . . . how many white papers or scenario-planning exercises for just this sort of event. I think I recall a story where, in 2018, Bill Gates had a conversation with President Trump during his first term about the risk of just such an outbreak. So it's not as if this thing came out of the blue. In many ways we saw the asteroid, it was just pretty far away. But to me, that says something again about as humans, our ability to deal with severe, but infrequent, risks.And obviously, not having a true global, nasty outbreak in a hundred years, where should we focus our efforts? On preparation? Making sure we have enough ventilators? Or our ability to respond? Because it seems like the preparation route will only go so far, and the reason it wasn't a much worse outbreak is because we have a really strong ability to respond.I'm not sure if it's the same across all risks as to how preparation versus ability to respond, which one is better. In some risks, there's also other possibilities like avoiding an outbreak, say, an accidental outbreak happening at all, or avoiding a nuclear war starting and not needing to actually respond at all. I'm not sure if there's an overall rule as to which one was better.Do you have an opinion on the outbreak of Covid?I don't know whether it was a lab leak. I think it's a very plausible hypothesis, but plausible doesn't mean it's proven.And does the post-Covid reaction, at least in the United States, to vaccines, does that make you more or less confident in our ability to deal with . . . the kind of societal cohesion and confidence to tackle a big problem, to have enough trust? Maybe our leaders don't deserve that trust, but what do you make from this kind of pushback against vaccines and — at least in the United States — our medical authorities?When Covid was first really striking Europe and America, it was generally thought that, while China was locking down the Wuhan area, that Western countries wouldn't be able to lock down, that it wasn't something that we could really do, but then various governments did order lockdowns. That said, if you look at the data on movement of citizens, it turns out that citizens stopped moving around prior to the lockdowns, so the lockdown announcements were more kind of like the tail, rather than the dog.But over time, citizens wanted to kind of get back out and interact more, and the rules were preventing them, and if a large fraction of the citizens were under something like house arrest for the better part of a year, would that lead to some fairly extreme resentment and some backlash, some of which was fairly irrational? Yeah, that is actually exactly the kind of thing that you would expect. It was very difficult to get a whole lot of people to row together and take the same kind of response that we needed to coordinate the response to prevent the spread, and pushing for that had some of these bad consequences, which are also going to make it harder for next time. We haven't exactly learned the right lessons.Killer AI (15:07)If we make things that are smarter than us and are not inherently able to control their values or give them moral rules to work within, then we should expect them to ultimately be calling the shots.We're more than halfway through our chat and now we're going to get to the topic probably most people would like to hear about: After the robots take our jobs, are they going to kill us? What do you think? What is your concern about AI risk?I'm quite concerned about it. Ultimately, when I wrote my book, I put AI risk as the biggest existential risk, albeit the most uncertain, as well, and I would still say that. That said, some things have gotten better since then.I would assume what makes you less confident is one, what seems to be the rapid advance — not just the rapid advance of the technology, but you have the two leading countries in a geopolitical globalization also being the leaders in the technology and not wanting to slow it down. I would imagine that would make you more worried that we will move too quickly. What would make you more confident that we would avoid any serious existential downsides?I agree with your supposition that the attempts by the US and China to turn this into some kind of arms race are quite concerning. But here are a few things: Back when I was writing the book, the leading AI systems with things like AlphaGo, if you remember that, or the Atari plane systems.Quaint. Quite quaint.It was very zero-sum, reinforcement-learning-based game playing, where these systems were learning directly to behave adversarially to other systems, and they could only understand the kind of limited aspect about the world, and struggle, and overcoming your adversary. That was really all they could do, and the idea of teaching them about ethics, or how to treat people, and the diversity of human values seemed almost impossible: How do you tell a chess program about that?But then what we've ended up with is systems that are not inherently agents, they're not inherently trying to maximize something. Rather, you ask them questions and they blurt out some answers. These systems have read more books on ethics and moral philosophy than I have, and they've read all kinds of books about the human condition. Almost all novels that have ever been published, and pretty much every page of every novel involves people judging the actions of other people and having some kind of opinions about them, and so there's a huge amount of data about human values, and how we think about each other, and what's inappropriate behavior. And if you ask the systems about these things, they're pretty good at judging whether something's inappropriate behavior, if you describe it.The real challenge remaining is to get them to care about that, but at least the knowledge is in the system, and that's something that previously seemed extremely difficult to do. Also, these systems, there are versions that do reasoning and that spend longer with a private text stream where they think — it's kind of like sub-vocalizing thoughts to themselves before they answer. When they do that, these systems are thinking in plain English, and that's something that we really didn't expect. If you look at all of the weights of a neural network, it's quite inscrutable, famously difficult to know what it's doing, but somehow we've ended up with systems that are actually thinking in English and where that could be inspected by some oversight process. There are a number of ways in which things are better than I'd feared.So what is your actual existential risk scenario look like? This is what you're most concerned about happening with AI.I think it's quite hard to be all that concrete on it at the moment, partly because things change so quickly. I don't think that there's going to be some kind of existential catastrophe from AI in the next couple of years, partly because the current systems require so much compute in order to run them that they can only be run at very specialized and large places, of which there's only a few in the world. So that means the possibility that they break out and copy themselves into other systems is not really there, in which case, the possibility of turning them off is much possible as well.Also, they're not yet intelligent enough to be able to execute a lengthy plan. If you have some kind of complex task for them, that requires, say, 10 steps — for example, booking a flight on the internet by clicking through all of the appropriate pages, and finding out when the times are, and managing to book your ticket, and fill in the special codes they sent to your email, and things like that. That's a somewhat laborious task and the systems can't do things like that yet. There's still the case that, even if they've got a, say, 90 percent chance of completing any particular step, that the 10 percent chances of failure add up, and eventually it's likely to fail somewhere along the line and not be able to recover. They'll probably get better at that, but at the moment, the inability to actually execute any complex plans does provide some safety.Ultimately, the concern is that, at a more abstract level, we're building systems which are smarter than us at many things, and we're attempting to make them much more general and to be smarter than us across the board. If you know that one player is a better chess player than another, suppose Magnus Carlsen's playing me at chess, I can't predict exactly how he's going to beat me, but I can know with quite high likelihood that he will end up beating me. I'll end up in checkmate, even though I don't know what moves will happen in between here and there, and I think that it's similar with AI systems. If we make things that are smarter than us and are not inherently able to control their values or give them moral rules to work within, then we should expect them to ultimately be calling the shots.Artificial General Intelligence (21:01)Ultimately, existential risks are global public goods problems.I frequently check out the Metaculus online prediction platform, and I think currently on that platform, 2027 for what they would call “weak AGI,” artificial general intelligence — a date which has moved up two months in the past week as we're recording this, and then I think 2031 also has accelerated for “strong AGI,” so this is pretty soon, 2027 or 2031, quite soon. Is that kind of what you're assuming is going to happen, that we're going to have to deal with very powerful technologies quite quickly?Yeah, I think that those are good numbers for the typical case, what you should be expecting. I think that a lot of people wouldn't be shocked if it turns out that there is some kind of obstacle that slows down progress and takes longer before it gets overcome, but it's also wouldn't be surprising at this point if there are no more big obstacles and it's just a matter of scaling things up and doing fairly simple processes to get it to work.It's now a multi-billion dollar industry, so there's a lot of money focused on ironing out any kinks or overcoming any obstacles on the way. So I expect it to move pretty quickly and those timelines sound very realistic. Maybe even sooner.When you wrote the book, what did you put as the risk to human existence over the next a hundred years, and what is it now?When I wrote the book, I thought it was about one in six.So it's still one in six . . . ?Yeah, I think that's still about right, and I would say that most of that is coming from AI.This isn't, I guess, a specific risk, but, to the extent that being positive about our future means also being positive on our ability to work together, countries working together, what do you make of society going in the other direction where we seem more suspicious of other countries, or more even — in the United States — more suspicious of our allies, more suspicious of international agreements, whether they're trade or military alliances. To me, I would think that the Age of Globalization would've, on net, lowered that risk to one in six, and if we're going to have less globalization, to me, that would tend to increase that risk.That could be right. Certainly increased suspicion, to the point of paranoia or cynicism about other nations and their ability to form deals on these things, is not going to be helpful at all. Ultimately, existential risks are global public goods problems. This continued functioning of human civilization is this global public good and existential risk is the opposite. And so these are things where, one way to look at it is that the US has about four percent of the world's people, so one in 25 people live in the US, and so an existential risk is hitting 25 times as many people as. So if every country is just interested in themself, they'll undervalue it by a factor of 25 or so, and the countries need to work together in order to overcome that kind of problem. Ultimately, if one of us falls victim to these risks, then we all do, and so it definitely does call out for international cooperation. And I think that it has a strong basis for international cooperation. It is in all of our interests. 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