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The stunning triumph of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in a German state election represents a true “challenge to democracy” and has shaken the country’s Jewish community, said author and activist Dr. Ofer Waldman, speaking on the Haaretz Podcast “It's the first time that a right‑extremist party has had such a landslide victory in Germany,” said Waldman, who heads the Heinrich Boll Foundation office in Tel Aviv. Haaretz writer and editor David Issacharoff, who joined Waldman on the podcast for a discussion of the election results, said that state of Saxony-Anhalt, which gave 44 percent of its vote to the controversial AfD party, is populated by voters who “feel abandoned, forgotten, and very isolated,” blaming the state and mainstream parties for their situation and channeling their resentment in an extremist political direction. This is worsened, both Waldman and Issacharoff said, by the fact that East Germany was not part of the post-Holocaust democracy education push in the West. "Keeping Jewish memory there is a real struggle of individuals in that state, and they're up against real forces of neo‑Nazis,” Issacharoff noted, Both commentators pointed to the contrast between the expressed deep worry and concern of the German Jewish community regarding AfD antisemitism, and the resounding “utter silence” coming from the Israeli government – together with comments from Israel’s ambassador in Berlin during the election campaign that highlighted antisemitism on the left, while downplaying the AfD’s positions. "When Israel and its representative in Germany focus all the fire towards the left, then they're totally absolving the right from its responsibility for antisemitism. And when the representatives of the Jewish state say that, it matters in Germany," Issacharoff said. Waldman added the source of the dissonance was “what is perceived as a mutual enemy” by Israel’s far-right government. “The AfD is perceived as the enemy of the Muslim community in Germany and, as such, a possible ally to the current Israeli administration,” Waldman said. Read more: German Jews 'Appalled' by Historic AfD Win as Israel Avoids Direct Condemnation The AfD's Victory Shatters Germany's Illusions of Immunity to the Far Right Several European States Clarify Settlement Trade Restrictions Depend on EU Action The Far-right German Party AfD Says It Has Nothing Against Jews. This Book Proves Otherwise Inside the German pro-Israel Lobby's Campaign to Defund UNRWA Who Stole All the Holocaust Memorial Stones on Oct. 7, Shaking This Quiet East German Town?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friends, I've been doing this podcast for over eight years and one thing I've noticed since the beginning: guests always want to talk about spirituality. I know, I know, it's self-selecting. I'M the one who wants to talk about it. Sure, that's true. But also, everyone is EXCITED to discuss it when I bring it up. It's like it's on the tip of everyone's tongues and has been for a decade. Now, it's starting to be fully pronounced, like a spell shouted into the air. I'm sure you've seen it too: whether it's the convergence of witchcraft and feminism, the popularization of political wellness which has ritual components, the appearance of crystals in the Los Angeles mayoral race, the conspiratorial intimations about black magick during lockdowns... People have been trying to interpret the world through a spiritual lens that religion doesn't seem up to - but the political realm has so overwhelmed people's perceptions that instead of being TRANSFORMED by spiritual encounter, they're merely grafting it onto already-established, politicized worldviews.This includes political pundits and secularized media ridiculing spiritual perspectives as a distraction from their failure to scrutinize 60 hour work weeks, economic bamboozling, or outdated attitudes about gender.I've done my best to mediate this, because I could see it all coming (not bragging, promise, you can hear me discuss it on early episodes!). I've tried to occupy a sort of cultural position that was largely held in the past by de-witchers, fairy doctors, alchemical scientists and more, people who separated what's true and false when it came to spiritual paths, critiques, and pursuits. They constituted a whole classes of laborers people largely disappeared by the materialist, academic, and professional world.But we can't wait any longer, we need experts in this field. An expert I trust and appreciate so deeply on these matters is Thomas Waters, lecturer in history at Imperial College London (and AEWCH 98 guest) So we talk together about magick's role today, and the new magickal realm we find ourselves in.I'm so excited to share this episode with you. support the show: patreon.com/connerhabibbuy Magick: Decoding the Visual Culture of Spells, Illusions and Psychic Powers by Thomas Waters from an indie bookshop buy Cursed BritainA History of Witchcraft and Black Magic in Modern Times by Thomas Waters from an indie bookshop

Germany's far-right AfD party won a major parliamentary election victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The win marks a growing divide in German politics. The AfD party is anti-immigration and has been labelled as xenophobic and extremist by German intelligence. Liz Landers discussed the outcome with Liana Fix, author of "Germany Rearmed: The Return of War and the End of Illusions." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

durée : 00:20:19 - Les Matins de France Culture - par : Marguerite Catton - Sarah Tadlaoui a travaillé au sein de l'unité Intelligence artificielle de Google avant de publier son premier roman, "Croire au code", aux éditions Héloïse d'Ormesson. Elle y mêle langage tech et poésie, pour retracer la trajectoire d'une femme dans une start-up, et révéler les failles du système. - équipe : Jean-Christophe Francis, Margaux Leridon, Juliette Mouëllic - invités : Sarah Tadlaoui Romancière Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Amateur de rock sous toutes ses formes ou presque? Cette émission s'adresse à vous! Nouveautés, découvertes et rock en tout genres! L'émission qui est en constante évolution propose une vision éclectique et parallèle de la musique actuelle: Indie, artistes émergents, musique alternative, psychédélique, progressif, classic rock, folk rock, country, alternatif ainsi que des thématiques sur différents sujets concernant la musique. Le tout agrémenté d'informations pertinentes et de commentaires constructifs. Animé par Vincent Delisle et Jacques Dulac, tous les samedis 20h. Pour être au courant des thèmes des émissions et aussi pour nous faire parvenir vos commentaires et suggestions. Vous pouvez aussi devenir membre de notre page Facebook ainsi que Mixcloud. Facebook : www.facebook.com/pages/Illusions-Auditives/197338116996610 Mixcloud pour les podcasts : www.mixcloud.com/IllusionsAuditivesCKRL/

Why does the human brain actively resist the truth? In this episode, we dissect a provocative, multi-disciplinary breakdown based on the work of Marynês Pereira, a leading voice in Neurobusiness and Artificial Intelligence.We bridge the gap between cognitive neuroscience and modern workplace dynamics to unpack:How predictive processing and prediction errors make reality metabolically expensive for the brain.What allostatic load is and how chronic simulation literally makes your body sick.The terrifying parallel between AI "model collapse" and human intellectual degeneration.The "Truth Filter": How radical authenticity repels hypocrites and attracts high-level partners.

durée : 00:20:19 - Les Matins d'après - par : Marguerite Catton - Sarah Tadlaoui a travaillé au sein de l'unité Intelligence Artificielle de Google avant de publier son premier roman, "Croire au code", aux éditions Héloïse d'Ormesson. Elle y mêle langage tech et poésie, pour retracer la trajectoire d'une femme dans une start-up, et révéler les failles du système. - équipe : Jean-Christophe Francis, Margaux Leridon, Juliette Mouëllic - invités : Sarah Tadlaoui Romancière Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

We start our Halloween season and our Clive Barker series with Barker's final directorial stints, Lord of Illusions. Production issues plagued this film much like Nightbreed, so we're watching the director's cut to ensure we get all the Famke Janssen action. We're talking Antichrist themes, the excellent practical effects, and whether Scott Bakula is a good leading man.We're also drinking the new LL Bean collaboration with Harpoon on their fan-favorite Flannel Friday hoppy amber ale!Stick with us all Halloween season for more Bobbing for Barker!

Welcome back to Salt & Ether, gorgeous soul. This is the moment. The first moment of the future. A whole industry...preaching abundance while being anchored in lack. How do you know? You bought it because you lack it..don't you? This is not an episode to miss. And also...eeeekkkk.Until next time, my love.ILY, BIG.always & forever,-Cecee WAITLIST Thanks for listening and being a part of Salt & Ether. We'd love it if you left a 5-star review if you love the show. Follow on Instagram Website YouTube all information and advice shared on UNBOUND with Caroline Herring, and SALT & ETHER is for entertainment purposes only.

On today's episode of PFT PM, Mike Florio (@profootballtalk) gives an impromptu update on the Jed York situation in and explores if Josh Jacobs, Terrion Arnold and Jonathon Cooper will return this season before unpacking the Patriots' clever usage of the video board on opposing FGs, reacting to Kirk Cousins being named the Raiders' QB1 over Fernando Mendoza and more before he opens up the PFT Mailbag to end the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second episode of Editions, a podcast from Shakespeare and Company and Faber, literary director Adam Biles and Faber Editions curator Ella Griffiths are joined by novelist Megan Nolan to discuss Illusions by Ruth Rehmann, in a new translation by Rob Madole, the latest title in the Faber Editions imprint.First published in Germany in 1959 and lost to English-language readers for decades, the novel follows four employees of a vast West German corporation across a single weekend. Cinematic, fragmented, and seductively modernist, it is at once an intimate and hypnotic portrait of four inner lives and an incisive state-of-the-nation novel about West Germany's postwar "economic miracle" - and the illusions that sustain it.Our conversation covers Rehmann's place in the influential German postwar literary movement Gruppe 47, the novel's debts to and divergences from Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway and James Joyce's Ulysses, the way that the war haunts a generation trying to forget it, the mischievous omniscient window cleaner who watches over the story, and what it means for a woman writer to be faulted, as contemporary reviewers said of Rehmann, for "an excess of contemporaneity."Buy IllusionsUK: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571396580-illusions-faber-editions/Rest of World: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/books/illusions-faber-editions Megan Nolan's novels Acts of Desperation and Ordinary Human Failings are also available from Shakespeare and Company, and your local independent bookstore.Sign up to Faber's Heritage Subscription, featuring all Faber Editions titles: Subscribers get a book in the post each month for just £9 alongside a curated email with exclusive extra content about the book and its author. https://tr.ee/DsDYp5Books & Authors DiscussedThe Tin Drum — Günter GrassMrs Dalloway — Virginia WoolfUlysses — James JoyceThe Forged Coupon — Leo TolstoyPerfection — Vincenzo LatronicoAmerican Psycho — Bret Easton EllisActs of Desperation — Megan NolanOrdinary Human Failings — Megan NolanFilms/TV Shows DiscussedJeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles — dir. Chantal AkermanPlaytime — dir. Jacques TatiThe White Ribbon — dir. Michael HanekeFrozen Land — dir. Aku LouhimiesBiosMegan Nolan is an Irish writer based in New York. Her most recent novel is Ordinary Human Failings (Little, Brown and Company, 2024), chosen as one of the best books of the year by The Guardian, The Times, and Sunday Times. It was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction, the Nero Prize for Fiction, The Gordon Burn Prize, The Royal Society of Literature Encore Award, and longlisted for the Women's Prize. Her debut novel, Acts of Desperation (Little, Brown and Company, 2021) was an international bestseller, and was chosen as a best book of the year by Time. Nolan was also among The Observer's Best Debut Novelists of 2021.Ella Griffiths is Faber's Head of Classics & HeritageAdam Biles is Literary Director at Shakespeare and CompanyListen to Alex Freiman Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3dbKbpFyqPbklwEdeLYYZR?si=Q5vy9KkRTrqf1BqU1v33cg Insta: @alex.guitarfreiman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Amateur de rock sous toutes ses formes ou presque? Cette émission s'adresse à vous! Nouveautés, découvertes et rock en tout genres! L'émission qui est en constante évolution propose une vision éclectique et parallèle de la musique actuelle: Indie, artistes émergents, musique alternative, psychédélique, progressif, classic rock, folk rock, country, alternatif ainsi que des thématiques sur différents sujets concernant la musique. Le tout agrémenté d'informations pertinentes et de commentaires constructifs. Animé par Vincent Delisle et Jacques Dulac, tous les samedis 20h. Pour être au courant des thèmes des émissions et aussi pour nous faire parvenir vos commentaires et suggestions. Vous pouvez aussi devenir membre de notre page Facebook ainsi que Mixcloud. Facebook : www.facebook.com/pages/Illusions-Auditives/197338116996610 Mixcloud pour les podcasts : www.mixcloud.com/IllusionsAuditivesCKRL/

Horror history is already leaning toward Halloween as Candyman, Until Dawn, Don't Breathe, The Last Exorcism, and Clive Barker's Lord of Illusions mark major anniversaries from August 24 through August 30. This Week in Horror History turns late summer into a pre-Halloween horror primer packed with slasher games, home-invasion suspense, supernatural urban legends, documentary-style exorcism horror, occult detective stories, and a devilish Stephen King recommendation for spooky season. This weekly horror release-date roundup revisits the movies, games, creators, and dark legends that helped shape the genre while giving Halloween fans an early fall watchlist filled with cult horror, supernatural thrillers, horror games, and dark folklore. Inside this episode: • August 25, 2015 - Until Dawn - Supermassive Games turns the teen slasher into an interactive survival horror game where every choice can decide who lives until sunrise.• August 26, 2016 - Don't Breathe - Fede Alvarez traps three thieves inside a dark Detroit house where silence, geography, and Stephen Lang's relentless homeowner become weapons.• August 27, 2021 - Candyman - Nia DaCosta returns the mirror-born Chicago legend to Cabrini-Green and connects supernatural folklore with memory, gentrification, art, and racial violence.• August 27, 2010 - The Last Exorcism - A fraudulent preacher invites a documentary crew to expose one final ritual, only to enter a case that may not have a rational explanation.Deep-Cut Spotlight - Lord of Illusions - Clive Barker mixes occult horror, private-eye noir, cult devotion, and stage magic that may be hiding something terrifyingly real.Plus: a horror birthday roll honoring Tim Burton, David Fincher, William Friedkin, and Mary Shelley; and a Weekly Recommendation for Needful Things, the Stephen King Castle Rock nightmare where every perfect purchase comes with one terrible favor. From player-controlled slasher choices and a blind homeowner hunting intruders in the dark to the Candyman legend, Clive Barker's real magic, and Stephen King's small-town temptation, this August 24-30 horror history roundup is built for Halloween fans, spooky season listening, cult horror discovery, and anyone assembling an early fall horror movie and horror game watchlist.

Artist Track Album Year Time Electric Light Orchestra 10538 Overture No Answer 1972 5:21 Electric Light Orchestra In Old England Town (Boogie #2) Electric Light Orchestra II 1973 6:49 Electric Light Orchestra Roll Over Beethoven Electric Light Orchestra II 1973 8:04 Electric Light Orchestra From the Sun to the World (Boogie #1) Electric Light Orchestra II 1973 8:14 Electric Light Orchestra Kuiama Electric Light Orchestra II 1973 11:14 Electric Light Orchestra Ocean Breakup/King Of The Universe On The Third Day 1973 3:53 Electric Light Orchestra Bluebird Is Dead On The Third Day 1973 4:21 Electric Light Orchestra Oh No Not Susan On The Third Day 1973 3:28 Electric Light Orchestra New World Rising/Ocean Breakup Reprise On The Third Day 1973 3:59 Electric Light Orchestra Showdown On The Third Day 1973 4:06 Electric Light Orchestra Showdown On The Third Day 1973 4:06 Electric Light Orchestra Daybreaker On The Third Day 1973 3:30 Electric Light Orchestra Ma-Ma-Ma Belle On The Third Day 1973 3:52 Electric Light Orchestra Dreaming Of 4000 On The Third Day 1973 5:00 Electric Light Orchestra In The Hall Of The Mountain King On The Third Day 1973 6:31 Electric Light Orchestra Daybreaker The Night the Light Went On in Long Beach 1974 5:31 Electric Light Orchestra Showdown The Night the Light Went On in Long Beach 1974 6:52 Electric Light Orchestra Day Tripper The Night the Light Went On in Long Beach 1974 6:38 Electric Light Orchestra 10538 Overture The Night the Light Went On in Long Beach 1974 5:33 Electric Light Orchestra Mik’s Solo / Orange Blossom Special The Night the Light Went On in Long Beach 1974 2:39 Electric Light Orchestra In the Hall of the Mountain King The Night the Light Went On in Long Beach 1974 5:35 Electric Light Orchestra Great Balls of Fire The Night the Light Went On in Long Beach 1974 3:01 Electric Light Orchestra Roll Over Beethoven The Night the Light Went On in Long Beach 1974 4:15 Electric Light Orchestra Eldorado Overture – Can’t Get It Out Of My Head Eldorado 1974 6:22 Electric Light Orchestra Boy Blue – Laredo Tornedo – Poorboy Eldorado 1974 13:42 Electric Light Orchestra Mister Kingdom – Nobody’s Child – Illusions in G Major Eldorado 1974 12:03 Electric Light Orchestra Eldorado Eldorado 1974 6:36 Electric Light Orchestra Fire On High Face The Music 1975 5:25 Electric Light Orchestra Evil Woman Face The Music 1975 4:09 Electric Light Orchestra Nightrider Face The Music 1975 4:11 Electric Light Orchestra Poker Face The Music 1975 3:26 Electric Light Orchestra Strange Magic – Down Home Town Face The Music 1975 8:17 Electric Light Orchestra One Summer Dream Face The Music 1975 5:28 Electric Light Orchestra Tightrope A New World Record 1976 4:46 Electric Light Orchestra Telephone Line A New World Record 1976 4:18 Electric Light Orchestra Rockaria! A New World Record 1976 3:10 Electric Light Orchestra Mission (A World Record) A New World Record 1976 4:11 Electric Light Orchestra Livin’ Thing A New World Record 1976 3:25 Electric Light Orchestra Do Ya A New World Record 1976 3:41 Electric Light Orchestra Shangri-La A New World Record 1976 5:23 Electric Light Orchestra Turn To Stone Out Of The Blue 1977 3:39 Electric Light Orchestra It’s Over Out Of The Blue 1977 4:00 Electric Light Orchestra Sweet Talkin’ Woman Out Of The Blue 1977 3:39 Electric Light Orchestra Across The Border Out Of The Blue 1977 3:42 Electric Light Orchestra Night In The City Out Of The Blue 1977 3:54 Electric Light Orchestra Starlight Out Of The Blue 1977 4:10 Electric Light Orchestra Jungle Out Of The Blue 1977 3:38 Electric Light Orchestra Believe Me Now Out Of The Blue 1977 1:19 Electric Light Orchestra Steppin’ Out Out Of The Blue 1977 4:36 Electric Light Orchestra Concerto for a Rainy Day: Standin’ in the Rain – Big Wheels – Summer and Lightning – Mr. Blue Sky Out Of The Blue 1977 18:35 Electric Light Orchestra Sweet Is The Night Out Of The Blue 1977 3:24 Electric Light Orchestra The Whale Out Of The Blue 1977 4:44 Electric Light Orchestra Birmingham Blues Out Of The Blue 1977 4:12 Electric Light Orchestra Wild West Hero Out Of The Blue 1977 4:35 Electric Light Orchestra Shine A Little Love Discovery 1979 4:23 Electric Light Orchestra Confusion Discovery 1979 3:27 Electric Light Orchestra The Diary Of Horace Wimp Discovery 1979 4:06 Electric Light Orchestra Last Train To London Discovery 1979 4:19 Electric Light Orchestra Midnight Blue Discovery 1979 4:11 Electric Light Orchestra On The Run Discovery 1979 3:50 Electric Light Orchestra Wishing Discovery 1979 3:57 Electric Light Orchestra Don’t Bring Me Down Discovery 1979 4:01 Electric Light Orchestra I’m Alive Xanadu 1980 3:32 Electric Light Orchestra The Fall Xanadu 1980 3:28 Electric Light Orchestra Don’t Walk Away Xanadu 1980 4:28 Electric Light Orchestra All Over the World Xanadu 1980 3:56 Olivia Newton-John & ELO Xanadu Xanadu 1980 3:22 Electric Light Orchestra Twilight Time 1981 4:35 Electric Light Orchestra Rain Is Falling Time 1981 3:52 Electric Light Orchestra Ticket to the Moon Time 1981 4:02 Electric Light Orchestra When Time Stood Still Time 1981 3:27 Electric Light Orchestra 21st Century Man Time 1981 3:50 Electric Light Orchestra Secret Messages – Loser Gone Wild Secret Messages 1983 9:43 Electric Light Orchestra Bluebird – Take Me On and On Secret Messages 1983 8:58 Electric Light Orchestra Time After Time Secret Messages 1983 3:51 Electric Light Orchestra Four Little Diamonds Secret Messages 1983 4:03 Electric Light Orchestra Rock ‘n’ Roll is King Secret Messages 1983 3:27

When we hold illusions about ourselves, and the issue with finding a resolution.

How can Ukraine protect itself against Russia's ballistic missile threat? What role can Europe play, particularly through joint production? Can Ukraine develop its own anti-ballistic missile? And who is winning this war now? *** Explaining Ukraine is a podcast by UkraineWorld, an English-language media outlet about Ukraine brought to you by Internews Ukraine Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko, the editor-in-chief of UkraineWorld and president of PEN Ukraine. Guest: Andriy Zagorodnyuk, a renowned Ukrainian security expert and former deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine. *** Listen on various platforms: https://li.sten.to/explaining-ukraine UkraineWorld: https://ukraineworld.org/en *** SUPPORT: You can support our work on https://www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld Your help is crucial, as we rely heavily on crowdfunding. You can also contribute to our volunteer missions to frontline areas in Ukraine, where we deliver aid to both soldiers and civilians. Donations are welcome via PayPal at: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com. CONTENTS: 00:00 | Intro 01:18 | How should we interpret the current war situation to avoid extreme optimism or pessimism? 03:13 | Why does Putin consistently escalate, and what does this mean for Ukraine's path to victory? 05:28 | What immediate solutions can counter Russia's ballistic missile threat, including targeting mobile launchers and developing Ukraine's own systems? 06:39 | How can Europe effectively respond to ballistic missile threats by treating them as a shared European concern? 08:30 | Why do different European countries perceive the Russian threat so differently, despite the reach of Russia's missiles? 11:09 | Who is gaining the upper hand in the economic dimension of the war, and can economic pressure compel Putin to de-escalate? 19:30 | Are old technologies like ballistic missiles overshadowing new drone warfare, or is it a complex mix of capabilities? 21:18 | Should Ukraine intensify attacks on Russia's military production facilities rather than its general economy? 23:54 | Can Ukraine realistically close Russia's export capacities in the Black Sea and the Baltic Sea, and what historical parallels exist? 32:05 | What are the best options for Ukraine to develop anti-ballistic missile capabilities, considering international licensing and domestic production? 36:03 | How is the United States' evolving role impacting European security, and why must Europe take greater responsibility for its own defense? 43:05 | What immediate and long-term priorities should guide joint Ukrainian-European efforts to bolster defense against current and future threats?

How does culture shape the way we think, behave, and interact with one another? In this episode, anthropologist Oliver Sweet explores the hidden social rules that influence human behavior, from communication and cultural norms to social media, artificial intelligence, and changing generational values. We discuss the psychology and anthropology of culture, how "vibe shifts" emerge, whether technology is making us more narcissistic, and what AI could mean for collaboration, empathy, creativity, and human connection. Topics [0:00] Intro & Speed Round with Oliver Sweet [7:54] Can You Be Too Fat for an Imaginary Boat? [13:08] The Hidden Rules That Shape Our Behavior [18:47] How Social Norms Change Over Time [21:14] What Is a "Vibe Shift"? [28:23] AI, Social Media & Culture [32:37] The Return of Subliminal Messaging [36:53] AI and the Rise of Digital Narcissism [46:51] How Technology Changes Risk-Taking [52:17] Can Counterculture Predict the Future? [58:56] What Happens When AI Replaces Human Connection? [1:09:33] Grooving Session: The Reality and Illusions of AI ©2026 Behavioral Grooves Links About Oliver The Rules That Make Us: How Culture Shapes the Way We Act, Think, Believe, and Buy by Oliver Sweet Join us on Substack! Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube Support Behavioral Grooves

Kelsey is recapping her family of five's attraction-packed summer getaway to Chicago with kids in July 2026!In just three nights, they squeezed in SO much from Lollapalooza and a Cubs game at Wrigley Field to the American Girl Store, Millennium Park and The Bean, TILT at 360 CHICAGO, the Museum of Illusions, Navy Pier and Flyover Chicago.But this trip was about more than checking off Chicago attractions. Kelsey and Joe lived in Chicago for 10 years after college, so bringing their three kids back to explore their old neighborhoods, favorite spots and some of their sweetest memories made this quick summer getaway extra special.Kelsey's link to download the Symphony savings app: https://join.symphony.io/kelseyThis episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Lollapalooza Chicago- American Girl Store Chicago- Hyatt House West Loop- Piccolo Sogno- Millenium Park: The Bean (Cloud Gate), Maggie Daley Park- Nancy's Pizza (West Loop)- Chicago Cubs- Stolen Saddle in Wrigleyville- Original Pancake House Chicago- Museum of Illusions- Top of the Hancock Building for Chicago 360 and TILT- Navy Pier: Flyover Chicago rideTrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal's Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

In this episode of the Mission 300 Podcast, the crew explore the nature of truth, belief, and trust in a society overwhelmed with information, skepticism, and spiritual questioning. They discuss personal experiences of knowing what is true, the difference between intellectual belief and relational trust, and how to authentically seek and recognize genuine truth. Key Topics: The difference between knowing facts (like gravity) and experiential or relational truth How trust and relationship influence our understanding of truth, especially in relation to God as Father The impact of a broken cultural and institutional foundation on our pursuit of truth The role of personal experience in confirming spiritual beliefs The importance of humility, openness, and seeking God beyond intellectual pursuits Challenges of navigating conflicting evidence, scientific hypotheses, and biblical truths The significance of community, relationships, and personal testimony in discovering truth Practical steps for genuinely seeking God and sensing His presence Reflection on how often we trust the witness of others over direct experience The role of doubts, questions, and honest interaction with scripture in developing faith Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: How do we find truth amid illusions? 00:37 - Tommy shares: "My knowable truth is that I'm a son of God" 01:16 - Bryan discusses knowing God as a father through lived experience 02:20 - The difference between experiential knowledge of God and abstract theological understanding 04:36 - How trust in God's goodness is rooted in relationship, not just theology 05:45 - The significance of personal acknowledgment as a father—beyond intellectual acceptance 07:54 - The challenge of media polarization and the quest for authentic truth 13:07 - Broken institutions and the hunger for real truth 15:22 - The importance of family, love, sacrifice, and trust as foundational truths 17:56 - Explaining what it means to trust God as Father to someone unfamiliar 21:23 - Walking out faith through actions and community 22:48 - The evidence of Jesus' life and biblical manuscripts supporting truth claims 27:57 - The historical and archaeological evidence supporting the Bible 30:41 - How all truths are interconnected and point toward a Creator 35:26 - Trusting imperfect people and community as sources of truth 37:53 - The freedom in trusting God without knowing every detail 45:37 - Practical advice: Approach scripture with an open heart and honest questions 49:22 - Facing our hurts and misconceptions about God through honest dialogue 54:46 - Recognizing innate longing for something beyond the material world 58:43 - The importance of personal encounters with scripture and God's word 62:38 - The ongoing journey of seeking truth through relationship, not just facts Final Reflection: Seeking truth is a journey that requires humility, openness, and relationship. While evidence and knowledge are important, trusting in a relationship with God as Father provides a foundation that sustains us through doubts and complexities. Embrace honest questions, trust the relational testimony of life change, and remain open to the ongoing discovery of who God truly is.

11th Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Psalm 85:8-13, Isaiah 43:1-3, 16, and Matthew 14:22-33. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4c....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

This one is new.I'm trying my hand at fiction interviews and, I have to say, I enjoyed it.Here I am sitting down with Jeffrey Stephens and we are talking about his newest book: Illusions of Trust. It's a lovely legal thriller with twists and turns and simply wonderful character development. I hope you enjoy the interview.You can buy the book HERE.

durée : 01:52:36 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - Pour le plaisir, joueurs de poker, faussaires ou magiciens s'amusent à bluffer. Dans cet Atelier de création radiophonique, diffusé en 1996, Norbert Aboudarham s'interrogeait sur la vérité du bluff, les vrais imprévus et les fausses illusions. - équipe : Mathias Le Gargasson, Antoine Dhulster, Rafik Zénine, Vincent Abouchar, Emily Vallat, Hassane M'Béchour, INA Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

(04:48) Brought to you by SpeechifyAITired of text-to-speech that sounds robotic or costs too much at scale? SpeechifyAI's new Simba 3.2 model ranks #1 on Artificial Analysis for realness, priced under $10 per million characters. Building something conversational? Check out the Simba Voice Agents API for low-latency, natural back-and-forth interaction. Try it free at speechify.ai.Why do the same software delivery illusions keep fooling smart engineering teams? Elisabeth and Joel show how systems thinking, through signals and levers, helps you spot the illusions of progress, predictability, and control before they cost you.In this episode, Elisabeth Hendrickson and Joel Tosi, co-authors of Signals & Levers, share the story behind the book and trace the “software crisis” back to a 1968 NATO conference, arguing it never actually went away. They explain why software delivery is an adaptive sociotechnical system, and why treating it as a simple linear process leads leaders to pull the wrong levers.Elisabeth breaks down why proxy metrics like velocity are made-up numbers dressed up as science, and why cycle time tells a truer story. Joel walks through the CREATE framework (capacity, risk, execution, adaptability, trust, and economics), and how it can help leaders spot unintended consequences before they happen. They also dig into the three illusions leaders live under: illusion of progress, predictability, and control.The conversation closes with a candid look at where AI fits into all of this, when it amplifies good systems, when it makes bad ones worse, and why optimizing for learning matters more than ever.Timestamps:(00:00:00) Trailer & Intro(00:02:34) The Backstory Behind “Signals & Levers”(00:05:55) Why Has the ‘Software Crisis' Never Actually Gone Away?(00:08:41) Why Do the Same Software Development Problems Keep Appearing?(00:10:55) What is an Adaptive Sociotechnical System?(00:15:09) Why Do Business Executives Fail to Understand Software Development?(00:20:03) What Are Signals and Levers in Engineering Leadership?(00:24:31) What Makes Proxy Metrics Like Velocity and Lines of Code Dangerous?(00:28:23) Are DORA Metrics a Good Proxy for Software Development Productivity?(00:32:50) What is the CREATE Framework for Avoiding Unintended Consequences?(00:38:26) How Do You Quantify and Apply the CREATE Framework?(00:44:09) What Are the Three Illusions That Leaders Face in Software Delivery?(00:50:27) Will AI Truly Speed Up Software Development?(00:55:55) How Should Leaders Integrate AI Into Systems Thinking?(01:00:53) Can AI Be a Thinking Partner for Systems Thinking?(01:04:26) Why Is the U-Curve a Powerful Tool for Modern Leadership?(01:09:17) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Elisabeth Hendrickson & Joel Tosi's BioElisabeth Hendrickson is a technology leader with 30+ years of experience, having served as VP R&D at a public company and VP Engineering at a Series B startup. She's the author of Explore It! and There's Always a Duck, and now helps tech leaders improve collaboration, decision-making, and execution.Joel Tosi has spent over 25 years delivering software products. For the past decade, he's helped teams see the systemic issues holding them back and stop “change theater,” using the techniques from Signals & Levers to give everyone a shared view of reality. He's presented these ideas internationally for over five years.Follow Elisabeth & Joel:LinkedIn (Elisabeth) – linkedin.com/in/testobsessedLinkedIn (Joel) – linkedin.com/in/joel-tosi-531a3bWebsite – signalsandlevers.comSignals & Levers – itrevolution.com/product/signals-and-leversSignals & Levers workshops – maven.com/signalsandleversLike this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/265.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

Living the life of your dreams is very hard work.Paul believes much of that hard work comes from being open (and brave) to listen to new and different ideas — things you may never have considered before — then testing them in your own laboratory of daily living to see if they're true and they work for you.Having the courage to explore and refine your life by doing the hard work of letting go of the stuff that isn't working for you and choosing to allow the new in is a recurring theme in this week's Spirit Gym conversation with Erick Godsey, a Master Coach and teacher of myth, science and philosophy. Remember, the best teachers you'll ever have are the ones who are always challenging you to be your best you, not a clone or cult member!Curious to read more after Paul's conversation with Erick? Check out part 1 and part 2 of his Renaissance Fitness essays on Substack where you can subscribe to his feed for free.Find out more about Erick and his work on his website and Skool.com/The Dharma Artist Collective. Look for him on social media via Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Listen to his Myths That Makes Us podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to them.Timestamps3:12 The spiritual community is splitting into different camps about how to handle technology.7:58 Erick was slow to change his mind about God, reincarnation and remote viewing.15:17 Paul's remote viewing skills are put to the test.25:25 “To remote view, you have to get rid of any idea that could alter your conviction that it's even possible.”34:35 What does unconditional love mean?44:03 Myths and archetypes.51:05 Is there a fundamental grammar for archetypes that's represented in the Tarot?59:18 A metaphysical kind of artificial intelligence that's been around for billions of years.1:06:42 The illusions we create to make our stories work when they really don't.1:13:43 Paul's dream: Do the work to figure things out for yourself and test what you learn, even from him.1:19:46 Like Paul, Erick has been accused of being a cult leader and he lists it on his resume as a source of pride.1:23:46 One thought leader believes it could take about 735 lifetimes to reach a state of enlightenment.1:31:42 “I see a lot of sleeping teachers and potential leaders.”1:40:30 The deep importance of your dream life.1:47:10 Paul explains how to speak to and hear your soul.2:01:48 Paul helps Erick work with his soul.2:10:44 Heart breathing, soul connection and praying.ResourcesLife Before Life: Children's Memories of Past Lives by Dr. Jim B. TuckerPhenomena: The Secret of the U.S. Government's Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis by Annie JacobsenThe work of Dr. Stanislav Grof, Paramahansa Yogananda, Ibn Arabi, Itzhak Bentov, Arthur M. Young, Huston Smith, Jean Gebser, Eckhart Tolle and LaoziFingers Pointing Toward the Moon by Wei Wu WeiPaul's podcast conversation with James CarseWhen God Was a Woman by Merlin StoneFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear Music Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesSpirit GymCHEK InstituteWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

As open-source intelligence dominates national security, how do analysts navigate deceptive "AI slop"? Kelly Ihme and Michael Moore join host Tom Spahr to discuss why a focused human mind remains the ultimate tool in the AI era. https://warroom.armywarcollege.edu/podcasts/open-source-intelligence

Travel reminds you that this ISN'T the only possibility. There are other lives available to you. You CAN do things differently. The world is NOT cold, just because the corrupt politicians are. SOURCE: https://college.taylors.edu.my/en/student-life/news/2025/the-neuroscience-of-travel-how-exploring-new-places-rewires-your-brain.Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Before giving their take on Christopher Nolan's buzzy new Odyssey adaptation next week, Josh and Andrew go on their own epic journey back twenty years to look at one of his early hits among the cluster of 2006 magician thrillers, The Prestige! Diving headfirst into a tale of doubles, obsession, unsubtle foreshadowing, magic tricks, sacrifice, and David Bowie's attempt at a Serbian accent, they come out with varying degrees of appreciation. Watch closely as our hosts assess their thoughts around a filmmaker that has been extremely loved or hated through the years. Then, they have One More Thing, revealing Clive Barker's occult magician horror film Lord of Illusions alongside Leon Neyfakh and Gracie Canaan's investigative sex-work podcast OnlyFantasy.Next Week, see if our hosts think if Nolan's The Odyssey is a worthy gift or desecration of the Gods. Until then, read on at the thetake-up.com and follow us @thetakeupstl on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and Facebook. Special thanks to Social Media Manager Kayla McCulloch and Contributor Ethan Tarantella's Twin Brother. Theme music by AMP.

In this episode, we ask: What has been marketed as a shiny solution? Why is the agent pushing this hard? What's the rub? What conclusion has Mark come to after seeing clients who have been burned by this? What are the numbers? Do you want efficiency? Do you want control? Do you want safety? What...

In this episode “Black and White: Breaking Illusions,” our group explores the value of black and white films. We investigated Peter Ustinov and his film Billy Budd. We compared it to Herman Melville's original novel as well as another classical nautical movie: Moby Dick. We discuss the complexity behind the reality of black and white films and how it evokes certain emotions in comparison to color films. In fact, we acknowledge prominent director Ivor Mantagu for criticizing Ustinov's work and exploring both sides. By analyzing real-world examples and ethical debates, we debated and came to a conclusion on why classical films are more than their color value. Black and white films have such a powerful story to tell if you are willing to listen. Join us for a sparking conversation about illusions, reality, and the meaning of film.

Asaph stands at the edge of doubt, watching the prosperous mock and wondering if God is truly just. In this episode we follow his inner dialogue—how envy and distorted comparisons nearly make him quit, and how Scripture begins to peel back the illusion. We walk through Psalm 73, showing how God's Word exposes lies, restores perspective, and leads from accusation back to trust. 

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durée : 00:02:58 - Le 6/9 de l'été - Un rapport remis au gouvernement alerte sur la trajectoire des finances publiques d'ici 2030. Sans redressement, le déficit et la dette pourraient fortement progresser, imposant des arbitrages budgétaires majeurs dans les prochaines années. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

#ChrisDistefano #StandUp #comedy Chris is back on the road with Mike Cannon, recording from Philadelphia after one of the wildest weekends they've had in a while. The guys talk about everything from bizarre street encounters and parenting to UFC fighters, prison stories, World Cup fever, comedy disasters, and why Philly might be the craziest city in America. It's another completely unfiltered episode of Chrissy Chaos.

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Dr. Liana Fix, a senior fellow for Europe at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Max on The Eurofile for a bonus episode focused on key takeaways from this week's NATO summit in Ankara. They discuss the summit's outcomes and what they reveal about the shifting balance of responsibility between the U.S. and Europe, including a look at Germany's historic rearmament and resulting tensions within Europe. They also examine the implications of the U.S. stepping back faster than Europe can build up, which may make the coming years a particularly dangerous window for Russia to test the alliance. Mentioned: Germany Rearmed: The Return of War and the End of Illusions by Liana Fix  Do you have any questions about the EU, NATO, or the latest news in European politics? Please share them with us! X: @csiserep    Bluesky: @erep.csis.org  Feedback? Suggestions? Ideas to help us improve? Email us at erep@csis.org. If you love The Eurofile, let us know by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our sister podcast, Russian Roulette.

In part one, filmmaker and journalist Paul Jay joins host Shalaj Lawania for a personal reflection. Jay argues that Canadian and American identity sit on a foundational lie: stolen land, slavery, and corporate rule masked as liberal democracy. He says most mainstream journalism focuses on the actors, but rarely on who owns the stage.He traces his “red diaper” upbringing, the Cold War myths he didn't internalize, and the way mainstream and algorithmic media turn politics into a billionaire-run wrestling show while keeping us on the brink of nuclear war. Any honest account of personal identity, Jay says, has to start with knowing the society we live in, how we got here, and the brutal history that continues today.

FaLa returns riding Neptune's song, Aries wielding fire as we approach a new dawn. New realities, new timelines, But… the old still calls those who hold the old bloodlines. You can't put sugar on top of shit and call it icing, diabetic bypassing is why many can't face reality. Integrity & Truth Govern The WiseAll others live in the results of their own Lies.

In this magnificent episode of "Sprinkle of Heaven, Spoonful of Truth" we explore the danger of Illusions. We travel deep into the world of fallacy and false beliefs. What fantasies have you been clinging onto? What illusions have you allowed to shape your reality? Grab your backpack as we explore the concept of illusions and why these false narratives have planted themselves in you.

Karen Gray, author of the romance novel Illusions of Happiness joins the show. Karen offers her wonderful insight of love, loss and happiness in this lively discussion about her book. https://www.karengraybooks.com/book

Two movies released at the same time, with similar topics, will always be compared to each other. This week, we take a look at The Illusionist (2006) and The Prestige (2006). Both films delve into the world of magicians and entertainers, to show how far someone will go to have the perfect act. Let us know which film does it better, in the comments. Also Play:Cinema Chain Game--------------------------------------------Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersYouTube: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter / X: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

Écoutez RTL autour du monde du 01 juillet 2026.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

What does it mean to live well when certainty is unavailable? Michael Shermer speaks with Massimo Pigliucci about moral character, ancient philosophy, and the difficult art of making decisions without easy answers. The conversation moves from Cicero and Stoicism to the legacy of the New Atheism, asking why rejecting religion is not the same as having a philosophy of life. They discuss virtue ethics, moral dilemmas, effective altruism, faith, free will, democracy, human flourishing, and the uneasy relationship between facts and values. From the trolley problem and Peter Singer's drowning child thought experiment to the ethics of charity, the limits of utilitarian thinking, and the dangers of tribalism, this episode asks how we should act when rules fail, consequences are uncertain, and good intentions are not enough. Massimo Pigliucci is a bestselling author, philosopher, evolutionary biologist, and the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His work spans evolutionary biology, philosophy of science, pseudoscience, and practical philosophy. His latest book is How to Be a Happy Skeptic: The Power of Doubt in a Meaningful Life.

Today's Song of the Day is “Supersize” by Megasound, a new collaboration between Bad Bad Hats and Party Nails.From Bad Bad Hats:Megasound is the combined musical power of ourselves and our friend Elana Carroll, aka Party Nails. Many years ago we were discussing our shared love of early 2000s rock music and the Josie and the Pussycats live action movie (and accompanying soundtrack, obviously) and a sparkling vision of a new band began to materialize. Nostalgia! Fun! Rock and roll! Today we unveil the results of our wild dreaming for all the world to see! MegasoundThe first single is called “Supersize” and some of you may recognize it if you subscribe to the Bad Bad Hats' Song Club. We aimed to mimic the Brit Rock sounds of our youth in a song about indulging in joyous excess and not letting life pass you by. We upped the throwback ante by filming an Apple ad-inspired music video at the Museum of Illusions here in the Twin Cities with the help of our frequent collaborator Dan Stewart.Megasound will be released on Aug. 7 on Don Giovanni Records.

Shawn is back for another show where we get philosophical about the nature of subjectivity, trance states, spirit boxes, bigfoot hunting and frequency generators! Stay Weird!To Find The Big Grimmbowski!---> linktr.ee/thebiggrimbowskipodcastTo Play Around with the Frequency Generator---> https://ethereallinkapp.base44.app/To Follow Us On Patreon—> https://www.patreon.com/c/MetaMysticsFor A Past Life Regression Or To Inquire About Anything Else, Email Us!—> MetaMystics@yahoo.comSubscribe to our Youtube—> http://www.youtube.com/@MetaMysticsTo Follow Us On TikTok—> https://www.tiktok.com/@metamysticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.

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Humans are social creatures, and one of our strongest instincts is to fit in with the group. We want to belong. We want approval. And often, we assume that if enough people appear to believe something, it must be true. But what if a lot of people are only pretending to agree? According to Dr. Todd Rose, this happens far more often than we realize. People routinely stay quiet about what they truly think because they fear being judged, criticized, or isolated. The result is something he calls a “collective illusion”—a situation where many people privately disagree with something while publicly going along with it because they mistakenly believe most others support it. And in today's world of social media, that problem may be getting worse. Loud, confident voices online can create the impression that an opinion is widely accepted—even when it isn't. Yet humans are wired to interpret visibility and volume as popularity and truth. Dr. Todd Rose, Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and author of Collective Illusions: Conformity, Complicity, and the Science of Why We Make Bad Decisions (https://amzn.to/3CZz6AF), joins me to explain how conformity shapes behavior, why groups sometimes make terrible decisions, and how easily people can be influenced by what they think everyone else believes. This conversation may change the way you look at public opinion, social pressure, and even your own willingness to speak up. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS POCKET HOSE: For a limited time, when you purchase a new Pocket Hose Ballistic, you'll get a FREE 360 degree rotating pocket pivot and a FREE thumb drive nozzle! Just text SYSK to 64000 AQUA TRU: Take the guesswork out of pure, great-tasting water. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://AquaTru.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and get 20% off your purifier using promo code SYSK. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee or your money back. RULA: This Mental Health Awareness Month, don't just think about your mental health - actually take the step to take care of it. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Refresh your everyday with luxury you will actual use! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! DELL:  With the Dell Pro laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra with vPro, no matter how many interruptions you have, your laptop won't be one of them. With battery that's optimized for the way you work, and built-in intelligence that quiets distractions the moment you're trying to focus, your tech won't slow you down.  Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠https://Dell.com/Dell-Pro⁠⁠⁠ SHOPIFY: It's time to turn those "what ifs" into CHA CHING with Shopify Today! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

90% of Americans privately agree on most issues, yet publicly act like enemies. Author Todd Rose unmasks the collective illusions fueling our division.Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1323What We Discuss with Todd Rose:Collective illusions are social lies we all participate in because we mistakenly believe everyone else believes them. On most controversial U.S. issues, around 90% of people privately agree, yet publicly act like they're at war — we're not divided, we're confused and copying each other.Our brains use a flimsy shortcut to gauge group beliefs: the loudest voices repeated the most are assumed to be the majority. On X, 80% of content comes from just 10% of users — fringe extremists who are not remotely representative — yet their volume warps our sense of what "everyone" thinks.Foreign adversaries (China, Iran, Russia) have weaponized this vulnerability with AI-enabled bot armies. Roughly a quarter of social media interactions are with bots, and just 5% well-designed bot presence can dictate group consensus — manufacturing illusions to destroy social trust cheaply and effectively.Conformity is biologically hardwired: agreeing with your group triggers a dopamine reward like hard drugs, while disagreeing fires an error signal that disrupts memory and attention. In one study, people unconsciously shifted their ratings of attractiveness to match a fake group — some literally seeing differently.The good news: these illusions are fragile because they're lies, and shattering them happens at the speed of trust. Have one honest conversation with someone who matters to you, or simply inject uncertainty ("I'm not sure yet") into group conversations. That small act of moral courage cascades faster than you'd ever believe.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: SimpliSafe: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanProgressive Insurance: Free online quote: progressive.comQuince: Free shipping & 365-day returns: quince.com/jordanAT&T: Get an iPhone 17 Pro for $0: att.com/iphone or visit an AT&T store for detailsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.