Podcasts about Hypothesis

John Keel, the late author of “The Mothman Prophecies,” prepared a three-page document in 1967 outlining his conclusions with regard to the UFO phenomenon, and they differ greatly from his later opinions on the topic.Links/Sources:Confidential Background Info « JOHN KEELResearcher John Keel's privately held beliefs on the UFO phenomena as of Oct 1967 . This was a memo written for personal friends and colleagues not meant for public release: “Once the UFO powers realize fully that we are aware of their plans they might feel it necessary to take immediate action." : HighStrangenessSupport Extraterrestrial Reality/Quirk Zone on Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Extraterrestrial_Reality⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out my YouTube channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quirk Zone - YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations:Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSILink to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqiLink to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52njLink to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfvLink to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good:  https://amzn.to/3BNftfTLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1:  https://amzn.to/3xxJvlvLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1lLink to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSgUFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKsFLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7WkxvCAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn#ufos #aliens #vegas aliens #ufo podcast

Where have all the "good men" gone? We've been wrestling with this question for two years, and frankly we didn't want to believe that there was the massive gender disparity in committed Apostolics that people were telling us was there. In this episode, Megan and Steven correct some of their failed demographic assumptions and visualize a hypothesis that they think is pulling our future husbands, fathers, and leaders from the Church, sometimes while they are still boys. Men: You can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email megan@synchronyproject.com for more information. Singles at SEA 2026: We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: spinell@dreamvacations.com Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at questions@synchronyproject.com. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

Today's wisdom comes from The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily.   And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2025!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

What if your body is learning things your mind doesn't know? What if memory wasn't just something that our brain has?Episode Summary On this episode, I'm exploring a bold idea with neuroscientist Dr Nikolay Kukushkin: memory doesn't just live in the brain. It might be a basic property of life itself. We unpack how scientists define memory (behavioural change over time) versus how the rest of us use the word, and why that distinction matters—from sea slugs to kidney cells. I ask the “muscle memory” question we all carry, and we separate the metaphor from the biology: your basal ganglia automate behaviours, but your muscle cells do literally adapt to patterned use.We go deep on “patterns.” Nikolay's work shows that even non-neural cells can detect minute-scale timing differences—preferring spaced pulses over a single crammed dose. That has huge implications for learning, exercise, nutrition, and even medicine; it suggests timing might be as important as quantity. We also talk about sleep as essential “synaptic housekeeping,” why false memories are an adaptive feature (not a failure), and what it really means to “run out of memory” in our overstimulated world.Finally, we tilt at the big questions: how consciousness might have evolved, why Plato's model of perception eerily echoes today's top-down/bottom-up neuroscience, and what AI still lacks—learning patterns in time within an embodied world. If you've ever crammed for an exam, worried about forgetting your own name, or wondered what your cells are quietly learning from your daily routines, this one will rewire how you think about memory.Guest Biography — Dr Nikolay KukushkinDr Nikolay Kukushkin is a Clinical Associate Professor at NYU. His book One Hand Clapping: Unraveling the Mystery of the Human Mind  traces how consciousness emerged from the natural world; the original Russian edition won the Enlightener (Prosvetitel) Award and the Alexander Belyaev Medal.His recent research (Nature Communications, Nov 2024) showed that non-neural human cells display the classic “spacing effect,” suggesting memory-like temporal patterning beyond the brain.AI-Generated Timestamped Summary [00:00:00] Cold open: reframing memory as cellular, not just neural. [00:01:00] Scientists' definition of memory vs everyday usage. [00:03:00] From behaviour change to cellular change; beyond “plugging a muscle into a brain.” [00:05:00] All cells have experiences; “pattern matters.” [00:06:00] Muscle memory: basal ganglia automation vs literal muscle adaptation. [00:07:00] Shared molecular machinery: “use it or lose it” in brain and muscle. [00:08:00] Nikolay's path: from molecules to minds; bottom-up neuroscience. [00:09:00] Protein quality control: molecular barcodes and cellular “conversations.” [00:11:00] Why sea slugs: short path from molecules to behaviour. [00:13:00] Hypothesis leap: if single neurons learn from pulses, could kidney cells? [00:14:00] The experiment: four 3-min pulses vs one 12-min pulse (spacing wins). [00:16:00] What's uniquely neural: synapses and specific connectivity; where salience arises. [00:19:00] Memory without awareness; non-neural systems can store patterns. [00:20:00] Applications: exercise, diet, medicine; timing as a lever. [00:23:00] The dark mirror: life as obsessive optimisation if we over-pattern. [00:24:00] Personal practice: being mindful of inputs, attention as filter. [00:26:00] Debunking “10% of the brain” and the sleep–memory link. [00:28:00] Sleep weakens synapses; deprivation leads to saturation and hallucinations. [00:30:00] The social-media “soup” analogy for saturated memory. [00:32:00] Names, identity and rehearsal; de-naming as degradation. [00:33:00] Reconsolidation: why false memories are a feature we need. [00:34:00] 9/11/Challenger studies: how memories drift with time. [00:36:00] Ebbinghaus and the spacing effect across species and systems. [00:39:00] Cramming vs spacing: initial strength and decay rates. [00:41:00] The forgetting curve and why “more” can decay slower in memory. [00:42:00] “My whole life is one big experiment on my brain.” [00:43:00] Practical “tip”: fix attention first; follow interest, not force. [00:45:00] Attention economy and selective inputs as memory hygiene. [00:48:00] From smoking to scrolling: a future of information hygiene. [00:50:00] One Hand Clapping: why it feels special to be you. [00:54:00] Plato's “two fires”: ancient echoes of top-down/bottom-up perception. [00:58:00] Intuition as hidden associations; LLMs as an analogy. [01:00:00] AI: excitement, unease, and the risk of outsourcing humanness. [01:03:00] What AI lacks: learning patterns in time without a body. [01:05:00] Close and thanks. [01:06:00] Outro and calls to action.LinksNikolay's website - https://www.nikolaykukushkin.com/His NYC profile - https://liberalstudies.nyu.edu/about/faculty-listing/nikolay-kukushkin.htmlHis book 'One Hand Clapping' - https://www.nikolaykukushkin.com/press-1'Memory Takes Time': research into how wemory is not confined to a particular location or locations in the brain - https://www.cell.com/neuron/fulltext/S0896-62731730467-1Herman Ebbinghaus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermann_Ebbinghaus and The Ebbinghaus Illusion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebbinghaus_illusion

Before we get started, this is one of those episodes where watching this episode could be helpful. Last week I had Michael Ness on and we had a conversation about the Documentary Hypothesis where he spoke about what it is and how it could be used to understand the scriptures. On this episode Joshua Erickson comes on the podcast to give a critique Documentary Hypothesis. We start off by refreshing our memories of what it is, the history of the Hypothesis and its originators. From there we move into some of the more obvious issues for Mormons concerning the Hypothesis, then Joshua moves into addressing some of the arguments used by scholars and biblical historians. We finally wrap it all up by talking about some of the possible negative consequences of the Documentary Hypothesis fully for believing Mormons who choose to view scripture through that “filter”. 1830mercantile.orgmormonlegacy.org

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukIn this bonus episode, I spoke with Rob Henderson about the ‘Great Feminisation Hypothesis'. Discussed in the episode:https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-great-feminization/

With an impressive background in computer science from MIT and years of experience as a site reliability engineer at Google, Dina Levitan shares how she approaches the art of problem definition, and what she's learned about the value of subject matter expertise versus disciplined product management skills. The episode also touches on Dina's passion for consulting, her thoughts on work-life integration as a mom and leader, and practical stories about rapidly ramping up in new industries without being a deep domain expert. Key takeaways from Holly's conversation with Dina Levitan, founder and principal of Chill Labs and lead product consultant at the Product Science Group, include the importance of centering the human experience in product development, the power of diverse and empowered teams, and why evidence-based strategies can unlock innovation, even in unfamiliar territory.   Resources Visit Chill Labs where Dina helps companies build products that users want. Explore Dina's personal site to explore her consulting and speaking services. Connect with Dina on LinkedIn Follow Holly on LinkedIn Visit the Product Science Group website Explore Product Science Workshops and Courses   Quotes from Dina Levitan:  (00:05:21) "Whether it's in engineering or product management or life generally, understanding the true nature of a problem and its root causes is one of the most interesting and exciting pieces of the puzzle for me and motivates me to do my best work." - Dina Levitan (00:24:04) “I wouldn't say there's one definition of what does a product manager do? It kind of depends on the situation and the organization and their practices." - Dina Levitan (00:16:13) "I know that for me, one of the more fun aspects of the job is facilitating workshops and seeing how ideas from each participant build on top of each other and help us get to a clear path forward." - Dina Levitan  Lab Notes :Lab Note 608.1: Continuous Discovery & Delivery: Centering the human is key. Lab Note 608.2: Empowered Teams: Teams with diverse skillsets and perspectives foster greater understanding. Lab Note 606.3: Evidence-Based Product Strategy: Gathering evidence leads to sound product strategy even in areas where pre-existing expertise is limited. Lab Note 606.4: Building empowered teams requires both science and art. Lab Note 606.5: Empathy and contextual understanding remain uniquely human.  Connect with the host, Holly Hester-Reilly:  Website - https://www.productsciencegroup.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/product-science-group/ Product Science Podcast - https://www.productsciencepodcast.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@productsciencegroup TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@productsciencegroup Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/productsciencegroup/   View the transcript and the full episode description on the Product Science Podcast website here.  

Ta-da! Man nipples!Our episode discussion includes reminiscing about Skype, twine ball facts, Leonard and Priya's long-term plans, and more!Download hereRunning time: 50:14, 36.3 MB

Are we entering a Fifth Great Awakening—a cultural swing back toward religion? An increasing number of books and articles are calling for a religious revival. “We need religion to keep our society functioning.” “People need meaning.” Michael Shermer responds to and revisits the historical waves of religious fervor that shaped American life. He also asks what today's renewed interest in faith, spirituality, and meaning says about our culture. Featuring commentary on new books by Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Charles Murray, and a preview of Helen Pluckrose's new article for Skeptic.

Earth's Magnetic Field Changes: New data from the European Space Agency's Swarm satellites reveal significant alterations in Earth's magnetic field, including the eastward expansion of the South Atlantic Anomaly and a strengthening field over Siberia. These changes, while not alarming for life on Earth, pose challenges for satellite navigation systems and space infrastructure.Ambitious Lunar Delivery Plans: Impulse Space has announced plans to deliver up to six tons of cargo to the Moon annually, starting as early as 2028. Their new lunar lander and Helios high-energy kickstage aim to facilitate efficient lunar logistics, paving the way for sustained human presence on the lunar surface.SpaceX's Busy Week: SpaceX has had an eventful week with six Falcon 9 launches, including multiple Starlink deployments and a significant mission for the Space Development Agency. The company continues to push the boundaries of rapid iteration with their Starship program.Comet C 2025 A6 (Comet Lemmon): Astrophotographer Brennan Gilmour captured stunning images of Comet Lemmon, which recently experienced a dramatic disconnection event, shedding part of its tail due to solar wind. The comet is brightening and may become visible to the naked eye as it approaches perihelion.Purple Earth Hypothesis: New research suggests that early Earth may have appeared purple due to retinal-based photosynthesis in ancient microorganisms. This intriguing theory could reshape our understanding of early life and has implications for the search for extraterrestrial life.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna and Avery signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and exploring the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesEarth's Magnetic Field Changes[European Space Agency](https://www.esa.int/)Impulse Space Lunar Delivery Plans[Impulse Space](https://www.impulsespace.com/)SpaceX Launch Updates[SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/)Comet Lemmon Images[Astrophotography by Brennan Gilmour](https://www.brennangilmour.com/)Purple Earth Hypothesis[Scientific Research](https://www.scientificresearch.com/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here

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Hour 1 - A damp & foggy tumultuous Tuesday finds Jacob & Tejay checking themselves for mold, ah but moss grows fast on a rolling stone so in this segment they talk with the voice of the Wildcats Wyatt Thompson and get an early forecast & projection of the Sunflower Showdown.

JACC Editor-in-Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, introduces the October 21, 2025 issue of JACC, which is devoted entirely to Dr. Milton Packer's adipokine hypothesis.  Dr. Krumholz explains the rationale behind dedicating the issue to this bold conceptual framework, which proposes that dysfunctional visceral fat and its secreted adipokines drive HFpEF. We're also thrilled to present readers with 10 accompanying expert commentaries that explore, challenge, and contextualize the hypothesis.

I have lent my support to several people struggling with a relationship and a brain injury. In this episode of my podcast I offer a hypothesis about approaching the challenges on a different axis.

Is your strategy suffering from common ailments that keep you stuck in performance mode? In this episode, we sit down with Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking, to diagnose the "product diseases" that derail even the best teams—from pivotitis to obsessive sales disorder to strategic swelling.Radhika introduces her OHL framework (Objectives, Hypothesis & Learnings) for puzzle-solving product strategy that cuts through the noise and gets you building with real clarity and purpose.Tune in to discover how to move beyond the theater and start creating strategy and products driven by vision, not just reaction.Resources:

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Stanislas DehaeneChaire Psychologie cognitive expérimentaleAnnée 2025-2026Collège de FranceColloque : Seeing the Mind, Educating the BrainTheme: Human SingularityDissecting the Language of Thought Hypothesis across Marr's LevelsColloque - Mathias Sablé-Meyer : Dissecting the Language of Thought Hypothesis across Marr's LevelsMathias Sablé-MeyerRésuméThe Language of Thought (LoT) hypothesis posits that mental representations are best understood as programme-like objects; indeed, "thoughts" share properties such as productivity and systematicity with programming languages. I tackle questions that arise from taking this hypothesis at face value and unfolding its predictions, from computational accounts to mechanistic implementation. First, zooming on humans' cognition of geometric shapes, I show that in all human groups tested (adults, children, congenitally blind), the perception of shapes is heavily influenced by geometric features. Then, I show using MEG and fMRI that the neural signature of these exact geometric properties is separate both in timing and localisation from typical visual processes. To generalise beyond quadrilaterals, I commit to a proposition for a generative language of shapes to account for the complexity of geometric shapes in humans, while implementing an algorithm for perception-as-program-inference. Finally, building on recent results in rodent neuroscience, I sketch a research programme and give preliminary results on a mechanistic understanding of how program-like representations might be implemented by populations of neurons.

Stanislas DehaeneChaire Psychologie cognitive expérimentaleAnnée 2025-2026Collège de FranceColloque : Seeing the Mind, Educating the BrainTheme: Space, Time, and NumberHow Humans Compress Information in Memory: The Language of Thought Hypothesis Colloque - Fosca Al Roumi : How Humans Compress Information in Memory: The Language of Thought Hypothesis Fosca Al Roumi

Blaze of glory. SEASON 2 DESCRIPTION:After their voyage of exploration goes awry, the crew of the Ship find themselves adrift in an unfamiliar realm where everything they know is called into question. With their beliefs, their bonds, and their lives at stake, they must decide how much they're willing to sacrifice to find a way home.UNEND SERIES DESCRIPTIONSeveral decades after the events of MIDST and Moonward, a supernatural ship and a remarkable crew set forth on an expedition to explore the highest heights, deepest depths, and furthest reaches of the known cosmos. But their journey is fraught with peril as they discover truths and realities far stranger than any of them could ever have imagined.JOIN THE FOLD or BECOME A BEACON MEMEBERIf you want to receive UNEND episodes two weeks early and uninterrupted by ads AND gain access to lore expanding bonus content, join Beacon at https://beacon.tv or become a Fold Member at https://midst.co PRODUCTIONUNEND is created, written, produced and narrated by Third Person UNEND Theme Song by XenSenior Producer: Maxwell JamesLead Animator: Max SchapiroPost Production Coordinator: Bryn HubbardART CREDITS:UNEND Season 2 Art by Kme || https://www.instagram.com/kmetteuh/Series Key Art by Julie Dillon || @juliedillonartUNEND Logo by Aaron MonroyCheck out our comics!Midst: Address Unknown - https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3013-738/Midst-Address-Unknown Midst: The Valorous Farmer - https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3013-739/Midst-The-Valorous-Farmer Midst: Ripples - https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3013-740/Midst-Ripples Midst: Tales From The Cosmos HC - https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3013-744/Midst-Tales-from-the-Cosmos-HC UNEND is a Metapigeon production in partnership with and distributed by Critical Role Productions#UNEND #Season2 #MidstCosmos #CriticalRole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week we present two classic stories from people who had hypotheses. Part 1: Teaching sixth grade science becomes much more difficult when Xochitl Garcia's students start hypothesizing that fire is alive. Part 2: When journalist John Rennie is assigned to cover an entomological society event where insects are served as food, he sees an opportunity to face his fear of bugs. Xochitl Garcia is the K-12 education program manager at Science Friday, where she focuses on supporting the inspiring efforts of educators (of all types) to engage students in science, engineering, math, and the arts. She is a former NYC school teacher, who specializes in sifting through random piles of junk that she insists are "treasures," to figure out cool ways for learners to explore scientific phenomena. You can find her making a mess in the name of science education at the Science Friday office, her house, with other educators...you get the picture. Update: Xochitl welcomed her baby (not fire) into the world on 1/1/2020. John has worked as a science editor, writer and lecturer for almost 40 years. Most recently, he was a deputy editor at Quanta Magazine. During his time as editor in chief at Scientific American, between 1994 and 2009, the magazine received two National Magazine Awards. He co-created and hosted the 2013 series Hacking the Planet on The Weather Channel. Since 2009, he has been on the faculty of the Science, Health and Environmental Reporting Program in New York University's graduate journalism school. You can learn follow him on Bluesky @johnrennie.sky.social or check his website, www.johnrennie.net. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[This is one of the finalists in the 2025 review contest, written by an ACX reader who will remain anonymous until after voting is done. I'll be posting about one of these a week for several months. When you've read them all, I'll ask you to vote for a favorite, so remember which ones you liked] I. THE TASTE OF VICTORY The Tupinambá people ate their enemies. This fact scared Hans Staden, a German explorer who was captured by Tupinambá warriors in 1554, when they caught him by surprise during a hunting expedition. As their prisoner for nearly a year, Staden observed a number of their cannibalism rituals. They were elaborate, public affairs; here's a description of them from Duffy and Metcalf's The Return of Hans Staden, an assessment of Staden's voyage and claims: (Ch. 2, pg. 51-52) First a rope was placed around the neck of the captive so that he might not escape; at night the rope was tied to the hammock in which the captive slept. Straps that were not removed were placed above and below the knees. The captives were given women, who guarded them and also slept with them. These women were high-status daughters and sisters of chiefs; they were unmarried and sometimes gave birth to the child of a captive. Some of the captives might be held for a period of time until corn was planted and new large clay vessels—for drink and cooking flesh—were made. Guests were invited to the ceremony, and they often arrived eight to fifteen days in advance of it. A special small house was erected, with no walls but with a roof, in which the captives were placed with women and guards two or three days before the ceremony. In the other houses, feathers were prepared for a headdress or for body ornamentation, and inks were made for tattoos. Women and girls prepared fifty to one hundred vats of fermented manioc beer. Then, when all was ready, they painted the victim's face blue, mounted a headdress of wax covered with feathers on him, and wound a cotton cord around his waist. The guests began to drink in the afternoon and continued all through the night. At dawn, the one who was to do the killing came out with a long, painted wooden club and smashed the captive on the head, splitting it open. The attacker then withdrew for eight to fifteen days of abstinence while the others ate the cooked flesh of the captive and finished all of the drink made for the occasion. https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/your-review-the-synaptic-plasticity

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The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week...With over 19 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and the Sunday 7 won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal Podcast Awards If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...Today's episode includes the following guests:Guests Jenson Huang -CEO Nvidia Keir Starmer - Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Liz Kendall MP = Science Secretary of the United Kingdom Will Guyatt - The Smart 7's Tech Guru Catriona Seth - French Literature Professor, Oxford University Robert Dudleym- Professor of Integrative Biology at the University of California at Berkeley Kevin Richards - Assistant Language Professor at Ohio State Luis von Ahn –Duolingo CEO Mary Roach - New York Times Bestselling Author and Science writer Dr Rebecca Biddle - Chief Conservation Officer at Twycross Zoo, Leicestershire Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Presented by Trish Laverty, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Fathers in the Evergetinos remind us that the measure of our discipleship is often revealed in how we respond to insult and injury. The world teaches us to defend ourselves, to demand justice, to take vengeance so as not to appear weak. But the Gospel calls us to something altogether different, something that cuts against every instinct of pride: to bear wrongs patiently, to forgive from the heart, and to entrust judgment to God. Abba Cassian tells us that meekness is not merely restraining the tongue, but cleansing the heart itself from the remembrance of wrongs. Outward silence while inwardly replaying offenses is no victory. Unless the root of anger is excised, hatred and envy grow unseen. I know this in myself — how quickly I replay words spoken against me, how easily I justify my resentment. Yet God sees these thoughts, hidden to others, as clearly as if they were deeds. The elders of the desert show us another way. Abba Sisoes shocks a brother out of his thirst for revenge by praying that, since the man insists on avenging himself, God need no longer care for him. Abba Silouan alters the Lord's Prayer to expose the truth of the brother's heart: “forgive us not our debts, as we forgive not our debtors.” Their teaching is sharp, but it leaves no room for illusion. If I ask God for mercy, I must extend mercy to my brother, or else my prayer condemns me. The Fathers press us to look at Christ Himself. He endured insult without anger, was silent under reviling, forgave those who crucified Him, and laid down His life for those who sinned against Him. When I see how easily I take offense, how quickly I lash out or withdraw, I realize how little I resemble Him. And yet the call is clear: to follow Christ is to walk His path of forbearance, not simply to admire it from a distance. This is where the path of the Fathers collides with the way of the world. To the secular mind, insult must be answered, wrong must be repaid, and forgiveness is weakness. But in Christ's kingdom, insult becomes an opportunity to share in His meekness, wrongs become the occasion to enter His patience, and forgiveness becomes our share in His Cross. And so I am left with a choice, not abstract but daily, often in small things: Will I bear insult with humility, or will I cling to pride? Will I entrust myself to God's justice, or will I grasp for my own? The Fathers tell me plainly: if I cannot endure the smallest slights, how will I endure greater trials? If I cannot forgive the neighbor who wounds me in words, how can I hope to be known by Christ, who forgave even His executioners? The divine ethos is stark. To love those who hate me. To pray for those who grieve me. To forbear without resentment. To entrust vengeance to God. This is not optional; it is the very mark of one who has died and risen with Christ. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:12:59 Bob Čihák, AZ: P. 281 B 00:14:30 Forrest Cavalier: https://biblehub.com/greek/3954.htm  Translated as Familiarity in Hypothesis 34 book 2, p266 00:19:11 Bob Čihák, AZ: P. 281 B 00:40:05 Bob Čihák, AZ: P. 283 A 00:50:41 Andrew Zakhari: It is amazing how what we would say to each other changes dramatically when we consider directing those same words to God. Prayer exposes our sin and converts us. 01:04:55 Kate : Would the Fathers take a pacifist position?  And would they not accept the Catholic just-war theory? 01:06:37 Catherine Opie: I am always amazed at how apt these readings are. I always get exactly what I need for whatever the inner struggle or circumstance is that is current for me or around me generally as a societal or news event. I have been attacked physically and, to my surprise, my instinct was to fight back like a wild animal. How do we learn to obstruct that survival instinct we have? 01:15:00 Maureen Cunningham: Thank you Blessing 01:15:19 Andrew Adams: Thanks be to God! Thank you, Father! 01:15:21 Rebecca Thérèse: Thank you☺️ 01:15:27 Jennifer Dantchev: Thank you! 01:15:35 Catherine Opie: God bless

Simulation Hypothesis—the idea that our entire reality might be a sophisticated simulation, much like a video game. Rizwan Virk—or Riz-Won—a true pioneer whose career has spanned computer science at MIT, pioneering work in the video game industry, successful ventures as a startup founder and venture capitalist, professor, and author of The Simulation Hypothesis, joins me on the podcast today to break down what Simulation is. Hypothesis is. In our conversation, we'll dive into Rizwan's personal journey—what first sparked his curiosity about this mind-bending possibility and why he's now 70% convinced that we are living inside a simulation. We'll unpack the core concepts of the hypothesis, explore its ties to AI, quantum physics, and ancient spiritual traditions, and examine both the skepticism and the far-reaching implications of taking the idea seriously. From questions of free will and consciousness, to the future of AI, to what Sam Altman calls “The Merge”—the potential blending of humans and machines—we'll explore how simulation theory forces us to rethink not just science and technology, but our very understanding of reality. J Join us as we get rebelliously curious.   Watch the YouTube interview - https://www.youtube.com/@RebelliouslyCurious  Follow Chrissy Newton: Winner of the Canadian Podcast Awards for Best Science Series. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM32gjHqMnYl_MOHZetC8Eg  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingchrissynewton/  X: https://twitter.com/chrissynewton?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeingChrissyNewton  Chrissy Newton's Website: https://chrissynewton.com Top Canadian Science Podcast: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/canadian_science_podcasts/   

Our guest today is someone who doesn't just write about productivity; he lives and experiments with it. Chris Bailey is the bestselling author behind The Productivity Project, Hyperfocus, and most recently, Calm Your Mind. You may have seen Chris's TED Talk called How to Get Your Brain to Focus, It went viral and has 18 million views. Through immersive self-experiments, research synthesis, and efficient insights, Chris has helped millions of people rethink how they use their time, attention, and energy. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, TED Talks, and beyond. He has a way of making the abstract concepts of focus and attention tangible, achievable, and relatable. Today, we're diving deep into what it means to make sense of focus in a hyperstimulated world. Welcome to the show, Chris Bailey. On a personal note, what i love most about Chris is that he is a super cool guy that doesn't know he's famous. Like a guy you could have drinks with and make fun of people.    Connect with Chris Bailey TED TALK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu4Yvq-g7_Y  Website: https://chrisbailey.com IG:  @chrisbaileyauth      Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast: This podcast covers topics that expand human consciousness and performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is a subjective and acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses.  ►Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:  Instagram: / @drjcdoornick   Facebook:  / @makessensepodcast   YouTube:  / @drjcdoornick   Join us as we unpack and make sense of the challenges of living in a comparative reality in this fast moving egocentric world.  MAKES SENSE PODCAST SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW the NEW Podcast—At the top right, you will find a "Follow" button. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where i get all these topics for almost 15 years? I have learned to read at almost 4 times faster with 10X retention from Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon   OUR SPONSORS:  Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast: This podcast covers topics that expand human consciousness and performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is a subjective and acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. - Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychological safe full of the Mindset, and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about  - The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level where. Come relax, reestablish and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  0:00 - Intro 3:41 - How did you come to find this work? 7:17 - What is the real problem that's causing the distraction of attention 9:29 - When Social Media Switched to the Algorithm, we were exposed to Novelty 11:27 - Chris's TED Talk that got 20 Million Views 12:43 - A 24-hour cell phone fast 15:09 - DMN (Default Mode Network) Is wandering good for you? 17:24 - Focus in the absence of intention is a distraction 21:57 - Don't hate the player, hate the game 28:29 - What are some baby steps to reclaim control and focus 34:51 - What can we do to calm our minds 39:01 - What are your thoughts on the simulation Hypothesis? 44:25 - Whats next for Chris Bailey

The Outer Realm - OPEN MIC Discussion with Guest Co-Host Wayne Mallows Date: September 4th, 2025 EP: 611 TOPIC: The Simulation/Matrix Hypothesis. We will delve into the hidden meanings and historical references, within the Matrix Film, which C-Theorists suggest was created to inform us all " that things are not how we perceive them" . We will also explore what Science and other theorists have to say about it. Please join us in one of our several chatrooms to participate and interact with the hosts! Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com Rumble: TheOuterRealm X - MicheleDerocher Website: www.theouterrealmradio.com Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!!

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This week on Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by venture capitalist and bestselling author Ben Wiener to unpack the art and challenges of startup pitches. With only two out of ten startups likely to succeed, Ben shares how founders can stand out using his H.E.A.R.T. framework: Hypothesis, Enormous Stakes, Alternatives, Radically Different, and Team. From his journey in law and venture capital to writing Fever Pitch, Ben offers practical insights into what investors really want to hear and why storytelling matters as much as strategy. He explains how anticipating questions, neutralising competition early, and presenting a differentiated solution can make all the difference. Beyond pitching, Ben emphasises the value of active reading, empathy, and paying it forward - reminding us that business success is often rooted in doing the right thing for others. Whether you're a startup founder, a leader refining your communication, or simply curious about what makes ideas resonate, this episode is packed with wisdom and actionable tools. CONNECT WITH DEBRA:         ___________________________________________         ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►Connect with Debra: ⁠debra@businessaction.com.au ⁠ ►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/       ____________________________________________         GUESTS DETAILS: ► Jumpspeed Ventures Website ► Books by Ben Wiener ► Ben Wiener - LinkedIn Episode 237 Chapters:   00:00 – Introduction 00:50 – Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial Journey   03:14 – Challenges and Successes in Venture Capital   05:58 – The Concept of “Fever Pitch”   10:48 – The H.E.A.R.T Framework   51:08 – Practical Applications and Benefits of the Framework 52:49 – Ben's Investment Philosophy and Personal Insights 53:04 – Advice for Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders   

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A guest post by David Schneider-Joseph The “amyloid hypothesis” says that Alzheimer's is caused by accumulation of the peptide amyloid-β. It's the leading model in academia, but a favorite target for science journalists, contrarian bloggers, and neuroscience public intellectuals, who point out problems like: Some of the research establishing amyloid's role turned out to be fraudulent. The level of amyloid in the brain doesn't correlate very well with the level of cognitive impairment across Alzheimer's patients. Several strains of mice that were genetically programmed to have extra amyloid did eventually develop cognitive impairments. But it took much higher amyloid levels than humans have, and on further investigation the impairments didn't really look like Alzheimer's. Some infectious agents, like the gingivitis bacterium and the herpesviruses, seem to play a role in at least some Alzheimer's cases. . . . and amyloid is one of the body's responses to injury or infection, so it might be a harmless byproduct of these infections or whatever else the real disease is. Anti-amyloid drugs (like Aduhelm) don't reverse the disease, and only slow progression a relatively small amount. Opponents call the amyloid hypothesis zombie science, propped up only by pharmaceutical companies hoping to sell off a few more anti-amyloid me-too drugs before it collapses. Meanwhile, mainstream scientists . . . continue to believe it without really offering any public defense. Scott was so surprised by the size of the gap between official and unofficial opinion that he asked if someone from the orthodox camp would speak out in its favor. I am David Schneider-Joseph, an engineer formerly with SpaceX and Google, now working in AI safety. Alzheimer's isn't my field, but I got very interested in it, spent six months studying the literature, and came away believing the amyloid hypothesis was basically completely solid. I thought I'd share that understanding with current skeptics. https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/in-defense-of-the-amyloid-hypothesis

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In this episode, we dive into why ecommerce brands should focus on experimentation over chasing traffic. Sergiu Cazac, founder of personizely.net, shares how mapping the customer journey, testing smarter, and learning from failed experiments can unlock higher conversions. He explains what makes A/B testing tools easy to use, why timing matters, and how personalization connects with testing to drive real growth.Topics discussed in this episode:  Why chasing more traffic can hurt conversions. How understanding customer journeys improves sales. What funnel mapping reveals about hidden leaks. Why hypothesis-driven testing beats guessing. How failed experiments create valuable learnings. What makes A/B testing tools simple and effective. Why timing tests year-round uncovers better insights. How personalization and experimentation connect. What successful brands learn from losing tests. Why smooth onboarding helps brands scale faster. Links & Resources Website: https://www.personizely.net/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/personizelyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergiucazac/X/Twitter: https://x.com/sergiukazakGet access to more free resources by visiting the show notes athttps://tinyurl.com/n44teswaSupport the showMORE RESOURCES Get Free Updates: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Partner with us - https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/podcast-sponsorship/ Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!

Are we living in the Matrix? Rizwan Virk—an MIT computer scientist, leading video game pioneer, entrepreneur, film producer, venture capitalist, professor, and a founder of Play Labs @ MIT—is a leading authority on simulation theory. Now he comes to Commonwealth Club World Affairs to discuss the issues raised in his new book The Simulation Hypothesis: An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics, and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are in a Video Game.  Virk says the evolution of our video games, including virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing, will lead us to a technological singularity. We will reach the simulation point, he argues, where we can develop all-encompassing virtual worlds like the OASIS in Ready Player One or The Matrix—and in fact we are already likely inside such a simulation. Though that sounds like science fiction, many scientists, engineers, and professors have given the simulation hypothesis serious consideration, including Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Nick Bostrom. But philosophers of many traditions have long contended that we are living in some kind of “illusion” and that there are other realities that we can access with our minds. Virk's work in Silicon Valley as a video game designer caused him to wonder where our technology would take us and how long it would take us to create something like the world of The Matrix—and why he's now 70 percent certain that we're already inside a simulation.  Whether you are a computer scientist, a fan of science fiction like the Matrix movies, a video game enthusiast, a spiritual seeker, or simply a fan of mind-bending thought experiments, come hear Virk for yourself and you might never look at the world the same way again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Martha and I wanted to revisit the previous episode, on this topic, to further expound on our thoughts that our societies are divided between apathy and empathy. There is something going on, other than the juxtaposition that God blessed or cursed a group of people to be at the top and another to be at the bottom. There is a mental belief, by those groups, that they should occupy and own their status of privilege based on either apathy and empathy.

The Kon-Tiki expedition, led by Norwegian explorer and ethnologist Thor Heyerdahl, reached Raroia in the Tuamotu Archipelag near Tahiti, on 7th August, 1947. The 45-foot-long balsa wood raft, with a five-man crew, had completed a 4,300-mile, 101-day journey from Peru.  Heyerdahl wanted to prove his (now discredited) theory that prehistoric South Americans could have colonized the Polynesian islands by drifting on ocean currents. The Kon-Tiki was made of indigenous materials and designed to resemble rafts of early South American Indians, although the expedition carried some modern equipment, such as a radio, watches, charts, sextant, and metal knives. While crossing the Pacific, the sailors encountered storms, sharks and whales. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain why Heyerdahl's hypothesis of a South American origin of the Polynesian peoples is rejected today; marvel at his bold use of eye-catching graphic design; and expose how the crew's food rations weren't all that they seemed… Further Reading: • ‘New proof for Kon-Tiki theory' (The Guardian, 1953): https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/may/18/new-kon-tiki-proof-expedition-archive-1953 • ‘How the Voyage of the Kon-Tiki Misled the World About Navigating the Pacific' (Smithsonian Magazine, 2014): https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-voyage-kon-tiki-misled-world-about-navigating-pacific-180952478/ • ‘KonTiki (short)' (The Kon-Tiki Museum, 1951):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFcW-dCvO2A This episode first aired in 2021 Love the show? Support us!  Join 

This week, the TWIG crew goes full galaxy brain. We kick things off with the real effects of celebrity cringe marketing. Then it's onto the real news: Probably Monsters' search for $220M ROI, Match Villains' monster raise, Lilith's search for growth, and Roblox's unstoppable growth. 00:00 Introduction and Host Introductions02:46 Episode Overview and Key Topics03:32 Celebrity Gaming League and Brand Marketing04:56 Sydney Sweeney and American Eagle Partnership05:54 Review Bombing and Gamer Activism08:00 Gamescom Event Announcements09:15 Medica and Multi-Arm Bandit Experimentation13:11 FIFA Online and Free-to-Play Discussion16:39 Probably Monsters and AAA Development21:51 Epic vs Google Lawsuit Update26:55 Atari Acquires Thunderful Group30:42 Good Job Games Raises $60 Million31:58 Analyzing Revenue Per Download32:32 Hypothesis on Grand Games' Rapid Fundraising34:05 Match Villains' Market Performance34:28 VC Funding vs. Non-Dilutive Funding36:36 Investment Trends in Turkey's Gaming Market37:42 Challenges in Scaling Puzzle Games41:47 Farlight 84: A Relaunch Story45:37 Lilith Games' Portfolio Performance49:33 DC Worlds Collide and the Squad RPG Market54:02 Roblox's Monetization and Engagement Strategies

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Sponsor Links:This episode is brought to you by Saily. If you love to travel, Saily could be your new best friend. Check out details and our special offer by visiting www.saily.com/spacenuts and use the coupon code SPACENUTS at checkout. Surf the web with Saily, wherever you go.Curious Queries: Exploring Cosmic Mysteries and Stellar ScienceIn this captivating Q&A episode of Space Nuts, hosts Heidi Campo and Professor Fred Watson dive into an array of intriguing questions from listeners that span the realms of astrophysics and planetary science. From the challenges of Kessler Syndrome to the mysteries surrounding black holes, this episode is a treasure trove of insights that will ignite your curiosity about the cosmos.Episode Highlights:- Kessler Syndrome and Space Debris: The episode kicks off with a question from Greg in Minnesota about the potential dangers of Kessler Syndrome and what measures are being taken to mitigate space debris. Fred explains the growing issue of orbital congestion and the importance of ensuring that spacecraft can be deorbited safely to prevent catastrophic collisions in space.- The Thickness of Venus's Atmosphere: Greg's second question prompts a fascinating discussion about why Venus has such a dense atmosphere. Fred delves into the composition of Venus's atmosphere and compares it to Earth's, exploring the unique conditions that allow it to hold such a thick layer of gases.- Stars, Black Holes, and Planetary Formation: The hosts then address an audio question from young Henrique, who is curious about the relationship between stars and black holes. Fred explains the delicate balance of forces that allow stars to exist and how massive stars can ultimately collapse into black holes, along with the possibility of planets existing around these enigmatic objects.- Density Comparisons: Protons vs. Black Holes: The episode wraps up with a question from East Hawk regarding the density of black holes compared to protons. Fred clarifies the calculations involved and discusses the concept of density in the context of black holes, revealing the extraordinary nature of these cosmic phenomena.For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music Music, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favorite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/aboutStay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.Got a question for our Q&A episode? https://spacenutspodcast.com/amaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

fter a massive European break, wedding, honeymoon, the works, I knew I couldn't just ease back into life and hope for momentum to return on its own. In this episode, I walk you through the exact protocols I'm using to rebuild discipline: a month-long training system, my morning routine, and why I believe structure isn't restrictive, it's liberating. This is about reclaiming control and setting the tone for the next few months of my life. No fluff, no hype, just systems that work. Aka Effective Philosophy.(00:00) – The Return: Coming Back with Purpose(00:38) – Why Discipline Starts with Systems(01:03) – What Holidays Took Away (And Why That's Okay)(01:52) – July Protocol: A System to Reset the Body & Mind(02:30) – Training Cadence vs. Unrealistic Optimisation(03:09) – The Two-Part Protocol: Strength + Morning Rhythm(03:46) – Reality Check: 30s vs. 20s Strength Goals(04:47) – The Hypothesis: 5x5 Training as a Reset Tool(06:04) – Weekly Breakdown: Simplicity with Precision(07:33) – The Four-Week Ramp-Up Plan(09:06) – How to Push Without Breaking(10:04) – Defining Your Training Max (Not Your Ego Max)(11:04) – Running, Flexibility, and Leaving Room for Life(12:05) – Protocols vs. Fancy: Just Show Up(12:24) – The Morning Routine: Grounding the Day with Intent(13:06) – Win the Morning, Win the War(14:01) – Practical Morning Breakdown & Why It Works(16:22) – Why Prepping the Day Before is the Real Discipline(17:46) – 8 Days In: Results and Reflections(18:23) – Final Thoughts: Be Scientific, Be Accountable(18:52) – Outro: Discipline Is a Protocol, Not a MoodConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastsValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

Are the AI models you use today imposters?Please watch the intro video we did before this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1q6Hhz0MAgIn this episode, hosts Dr. Tim Scarfe and Dr. Duggar are joined by AI researcher Prof. Kenneth Stanley and MIT PhD student Akash Kumar to discuss their fascinating paper, "Questioning Representational Optimism in Deep Learning."Imagine you ask two people to draw a perfect skull. One is a brilliant artist who understands anatomy, the other is a machine that just traces the image. Both drawings look identical, but the artist understands what a skull is—they know where the mouth is, how the jaw works, and that it's symmetrical. The machine just has a tangled mess of lines that happens to form the right picture.An AI with an elegant representation, has the building blocks to generate truly new ideas.The Path Is the Goal: As Kenneth Stanley puts it, "it matters not just where you get, but how you got there". Two students can ace a math test, but the one who truly understands the concepts—instead of just memorizing formulas—is the one who will go on to make new discoveries.The show is a mixture of 3 separate recordings we have done, the original Patreon warmup with Tim/Kenneth, the Tim/Keith "Steakhouse" recorded after the main interview, then the main interview with Kenneth/Akarsh/Keith/Tim. Feel free to skip around. We had to edit this in a rush as we are travelling next week but it's reasonably cleaned up. TOC:00:00:00 Intro: Garbage vs. Amazing Representations00:05:42 How Good Representations Form00:11:14 Challenging the "Bitter Lesson"00:18:04 AI Creativity & Representation Types00:22:13 Steakhouse: Critiques & Alternatives00:28:30 Steakhouse: Key Concepts & Goldilocks Zone00:39:42 Steakhouse: A Sober View on AI Risk00:43:46 Steakhouse: The Paradox of Open-Ended Search00:47:58 Main Interview: Paper Intro & Core Concepts00:56:44 Main Interview: Deception and Evolvability01:36:30 Main Interview: Reinterpreting Evolution01:56:16 Main Interview: Impostor Intelligence02:11:15 Main Interview: Recommendations for AI ResearchREFS:Questioning Representational Optimism in Deep Learning:The Fractured Entangled Representation HypothesisAkarsh Kumar, Jeff Clune, Joel Lehman, Kenneth O. Stanleyhttps://arxiv.org/pdf/2505.11581Kenneth O. Stanley, Joel LehmanWhy Greatness Cannot Be Planned: The Myth of the Objectivehttps://amzn.to/44xLaXKOriginal show with Kenneth from 4 years ago:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhYGXYeMq_EKenneth Stanley is SVP Open Endedness at Lila Scienceshttps://x.com/kenneth0stanleyAkarsh Kumar (MIT)https://akarshkumar.com/AND... Kenneth is HIRING (this is an OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME!)Research Engineer: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lila/jobs/7890007002Research Scientist: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lila/jobs/8012245002TRANSCRIPT:https://app.rescript.info/public/share/W_T7E1OC2Wj49ccqlIOOztg2MJWaaVbovTeyxcFEQdU

What if today's incredible AI is just a brilliant "impostor"? This episode features host Dr. Tim Scarfe in conversation with guests Prof. Kenneth Stanley (ex-OpenAI), Dr. Keith Duggar (MIT), and Arkash Kumar (MIT).While AI today produces amazing results on the surface, its internal understanding is a complete mess, described as "total spaghetti" [00:00:49]. This is because it's trained with a brute-force method (SGD) that's like building a sandcastle: it looks right from a distance, but has no real structure holding it together [00:01:45].To explain the difference, Keith Duggar shares a great analogy about his high school physics classes [00:03:18]. One class was about memorizing lots of formulas for specific situations (like the "impostor" AI). The other used calculus to derive the answers from a deeper understanding, which was much easier and more powerful. This is the core difference: one method memorizes, the other truly understands.The episode then introduces a different, more powerful way to build AI, based on Kenneth Stanley's old experiment, "Picbreeder" [00:04:45]. This method creates AI with a shockingly clean and intuitive internal model of the world. For example, it might develop a model of a skull where it understands the "mouth" as a separate component it can open and close, without ever being explicitly trained on that action [00:06:15]. This deep understanding emerges bottom-up, without massive datasets.The secret is to abandon a fixed goal and embrace "deception" [00:08:42]—the idea that the stepping stones to a great discovery often don't look anything like the final result. Instead of optimizing for a target, the AI is built through an open-ended process of exploring what's "interesting" [00:09:15]. This creates a more flexible and adaptable foundation, a bit like how evolvability wins out in nature [00:10:30].The show concludes by arguing that this choice matters immensely. The "impostor" path may be hitting a wall, requiring insane amounts of money and energy for progress and failing to deliver true creativity or continual learning [00:13:00]. The ultimate message is a call to not put all our eggs in one basket [00:14:25]. We should explore these open-ended, creative paths to discover a more genuine form of intelligence, which may be found where we least expect it.REFS:Questioning Representational Optimism in Deep Learning:The Fractured Entangled Representation HypothesisAkarsh Kumar, Jeff Clune, Joel Lehman, Kenneth O. Stanleyhttps://arxiv.org/pdf/2505.11581Kenneth O. Stanley, Joel LehmanWhy Greatness Cannot Be Planned: The Myth of the Objectivehttps://amzn.to/44xLaXKOriginal show with Kenneth from 4 years ago:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhYGXYeMq_EKenneth Stanley is SVP Open Endedness at Lila Scienceshttps://x.com/kenneth0stanleyAkarsh Kumar (MIT)https://akarshkumar.com/AND... Kenneth is HIRING (this is an OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME!)Research Engineer: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lila/jobs/7890007002Research Scientist: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lila/jobs/8012245002Tim's Code visualisation of FER based on Akarsh repo: https://github.com/ecsplendid/ferTRANSCRIPT: https://app.rescript.info/public/share/YKAZzZ6lwZkjTLRpVJreOOxGhLI8y4m3fAyU8NSavx0

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We're told rookie cards matter most. But what happens when a player writes their legacy wearing a different uniform?In this episode, I take a personal and collector-first look at why Tyrese Haliburton's Pacers cards might matter more than his Kings rookies. This isn't about ignoring the rookie card—it's about questioning hobby programming, thinking independently, and considering what actually connects you to a card.I share the real-time perspective of being a fan during the most meaningful Pacers run of my life and how that clarity has reshaped the way I see Haliburton's card catalog.You'll hear about:What cards are available and which ones aren'tThe difference between collector-controlled and commodity cardsWhy emotional connection matters more than labelsHow this applies beyond HaliburtonIt's not a take—it's a question. What if the best card isn't the first one?This episode is for anyone looking to find ways to land cards with collectors through trust.Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok