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In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Mitch Klein, VP of Business Strategy at CEDIA, Rich Green, owner of Rich Green Design, and Gordon Van Zuiden, Daisy branch partner in Silicon Valley and a Daisy ambassador where we talk about what we saw and experienced during the first day of the 2025 CES show.  SPOILER ALERT:  This show is VERY different than the last few years! Here are the mentions with timestamps arranged by topics: Tools and Products NVIDIA RTX Blackwell Series of Chips**: "00:06:36" NVIDIA Nemo**: "00:07:45" Intuition Robotics**: "00:13:35" Tom Bot**: "00:14:06" Uber**: "00:15:07" DoorDash**: "00:15:07" LG's AI Technology**: "00:15:51" Swan Cameras**: "00:21:05" BMW AI**: "00:22:27" Withings Smart Mirror**: "00:24:14" SmartThings by Samsung**: "00:26:09" Homey**: "00:27:25" Facial Recognition Technology**: "00:39:06" Palm Vein Technology**: "00:40:12" Liquid View Windows**: "00:38:14" Events and Presentations CES (Consumer Electronics Show)**: "00:00:07" Jensen Huang Keynote**: "00:05:15" CES (Consumer Electronics Show)**: "00:39:05" Concepts and Ideas AI and Autonomous Driving**: "00:10:52" Ambient Intelligence**: "00:18:15" TCR (Technology Crap Removal)**: "00:37:46" Augmented Reality**: "00:42:44" IoT (Internet of Things)**: "00:42:44" 5G**: "00:42:44" Edge Data Communications**: "00:42:44" AI (Artificial Intelligence)**: "00:42:44" General Insights Warranties**: "00:32:13"   Timestamps CES 2025 (00:00:07)   Walt Zerbe introduces the podcast and the significance of the CES event. Mitch Klein's Introduction (00:00:52)   Mitch Klein discusses his lifetime achievement award and his passion for the industry. Rich Green's Achievement (00:01:48)   Rich Green shares his experience receiving a lifetime achievement award in London. Gordon Van Zuiden't Background (00:02:59)   Gordon introduces himself and reflects on his journey in the industry since 2001. General Impressions of CES 2023 (00:04:20)   Walt expresses excitement about the advancements in AI showcased at CES compared to previous years. Nvidia Keynote Overview (00:05:15)   Rich shares insights from Jensen Huang's keynote, highlighting advancements in AI and graphics technology. Nemo Project Discussion (00:07:45)   Rich discusses Nvidia's Nemo project, which develops AI agents for digital workforce integration. Humanoid Robots and AI (00:09:21)   The speakers discuss the future of humanoid robots powered by advanced AI technology. Accelerated Growth of Robotics (00:10:52)   Gordon explains how AI is accelerating the development of robotics beyond traditional timelines. Software Defined Reality (00:11:52)   Rich mentions the concept of software-defined reality and its implications for technology. ChatGPT Moment for Robotics (00:12:43)   The speakers predict an explosive growth phase for robotics, similar to the rise of ChatGPT. Real-Life Product Example (00:13:35)   Mitch introduces Intuition Robotics, showcasing a product designed for aging in place. Tom Bot Companion (00:14:06)   Walt discusses the Tom Bot, an animatronic dog designed to assist those with cognitive impairments. AI and Elderly Assistance (00:15:07)   Discusses how AI can help the elderly with tasks like ordering food or viewing photos. LG's AI Integration (00:15:51)   Highlights LG's presentation on seamless integration of AI in daily life and home management. Adaptive Learning Control (00:17:01)   Explores the future of control systems with adaptive learning and open standards in technology. Humanoid Robots and Ambient Intelligence (00:17:22)   Imagines homes as robots, enhancing family support through intelligent systems and occupancy sensors. AI's Role in Customer Experience (00:18:42)   Summarizes LG's human-centered AI approach focusing on operational efficiency and personalized experiences. The Normalization of AI (00:19:33)   AI is becoming a standard part of technology, moving beyond novelty to practical applications. Proactive Technology in Relationships (00:19:55)   Discusses the importance of proactive technology in creating trust and seamless interactions. Swan's AI Cameras (00:21:05)   Introduces Swan's AI cameras that communicate proactively with visitors, enhancing home security. Automotive Innovations at CES (00:22:15)   Describes advanced automotive technology at CES, including AI integration in BMW vehicles. Health Monitoring Technologies (00:24:55)   Mentions health monitoring technologies, including smart toilets and mirrors analyzing user health. Samsung's SmartThings Development (00:26:09)   Explains Samsung's SmartThings and its potential to enhance home automation and interoperability. Interoperability Across Devices (00:27:25)   Discusses the need for interoperability among smart devices for better home automation experiences. The Future of Home Automation (00:28:06)   Questions the necessity of human involvement as automation technology evolves and adapts. Discussion on Network Security (00:28:49)   The need for robust network security in smart homes is emphasized due to various attack vectors. Corporate Advertisement and Market Opportunities (00:29:10)   The speakers discuss the growing market for home technology maintenance and support services. Importance of Trusted Relationships (00:31:02)   Trust between service providers and homeowners is vital for long-term technology maintenance. Value of Warranties (00:32:13)   The concept of warranties in home technology is questioned; ongoing relationships are deemed more important. Technology Integration Challenges (00:36:17)   Integrating various technologies from different eras in homes presents significant challenges and opportunities. Innovative Window Technology (00:38:14)   A new type of window that enhances wellness through simulated views is discussed. Facial Recognition Advancements (00:39:06)   The use of facial recognition for home security is explored, highlighting its potential benefits. Wrap-Up and Show Impressions (00:40:35)   The speakers express renewed excitement about the CES, noting a resurgence in innovative technology. Exploring Technology's Evolution (00:41:05)   Discussion on the necessity of engaging deeply to uncover interesting technological advancements. Historical Context of Breakthroughs (00:41:21)   Speaker reflects on past technological breakthroughs like microcomputers and the internet, leading to current AI advancements. The Formula for Technological Integration (00:42:29)   Discussion of a formula combining augmented reality, IoT, 5G, AI, and imagination for accelerated technology growth. Human Connection Amidst Technology (00:43:44)   Speaker shares experiences of deeper human connections at CES, emphasizing meaningful conversations. Understanding Humanity in a Tech World (00:44:43)   Exploration of how technology challenges our understanding of what it means to be human. The Importance of Emotional Interaction (00:45:53)   Discussion on the unique aspects of human interaction that robots cannot replicate, such as empathy and tactile sensations. Enhancing Human Qualities in the AI Age (00:46:31)   Anticipation of magical moments as we embrace AI while enhancing our human qualities. Closing Thoughts and Future Topics (00:47:25)   Wrap-up of the discussion with a promise to delve into product specifics in future episodes.

Science fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson imagines the future for a living. And the future is very much upon us. Robinson’s seminal 2020 novel Ministry of the Future opens in the year 2025. Robinson tells Akshat Rathi about how our real-life climate politics stack up against what he imagined for this era. They also discuss the dangers of science-fiction thinking in politics and why, for all his admiration of science and technology, Robinson remains so enamored with the unglamorous workings of a body like the United Nations. Explore further: Past episode with Kim Stanley Robinson about climate utopias and optopias Past episode with outgoing White House Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi about what the next four years will hold Past episode with Colombia’s environment minister Susana Muhamad about the country’s commitment to fossil fuels nonproliferation Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Mythili Rao. Special thanks this week to Sharon Chen, Siobhan Wagner, Ethan Steinberg, and Jessica Beck. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La edición 666 te invita a imaginar tu mejor versión dentro de 3 años, con una mentalidad completamente positiva. ¡Prepárate para llenarte de inspiración y asumir el control de tu destino!La Dosis el Podcast es presentado por Global Exchange International tu agencia con el programa internacional de intercambio con el cual puedes migrar si tienes entre 18 a 56 años. Si deseas saber cuales son tus oportunidades laborales en el exterior, escribe la palabra PODCAST al whatsapp que te lleva este link: https://wa.me/13057218760 y de manera muy concreta te pueden confirmar cuales oportunidades migratorias son para tí según las leyes y acuerdos entre embajadas y consulados. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've heard Anthony DeStefano on the podcast before sharing about his numerous other books. In a charming story, Anthony DeStefano treats topics related to grief and mourning, saintly examples and intercession, all combined with celebrating Christmas. Hear Anthony DeStefano share about his writing method, the story behind his book, and what it means to him as author that so many children' will hear this story. "Christmas in Heaven" is a perfect story to share with the child in your life this Christmas. Buy the book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/christmas-in-heaven/ Buy Fr. Edward's children's book: https://www.amazon.com/Looneys-Christmas-Stories-Edward-Looney/dp/B0BM42FBHP/ Learn more about Anthony: http://www.anthonydestefano.com

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OpenAI is releasing an artificial intelligence infrastructure blueprint meant to highlight its vision for American AI, which the company argues will boost productivity and jumpstart advanced technology development. The release of the blueprint, which was viewed by FedScoop and was set to be presented in Washington on Wednesday, comes as the Biden administration continues to push for government support for data centers, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors. At the same time, the government's approach to AI is still taking shape — and companies like OpenAI are using the opportunity to advocate for policies that would make way for infrastructure and energy projects that would benefit them. On the same day outgoing President Joe Biden met with President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the transition between them, a top White House cyber official made some recommendations for early cyber priorities for the incoming administration. In its first 100 days, the Trump administration should build a framework for minimum cybersecurity standards for critical infrastructure companies, establish cybersecurity grants for those in need and deepen international partnerships, said Anne Neuberger, Biden's deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology. Neuberger offered those suggestions at an event Wednesday hosted by the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs in what she called the bipartisan tradition of cybersecurity, having received “the baton” from the prior administrations and passing it on in a world of threats heavily dominated by China, ransomware and artificial intelligence. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Doug comments on the Trump victory and the role of inflation. Dahlia Scheindlin talks about Israeli public opinion. James Foley and Vladimir Unkovski-Korica, authors of a recent paper, discuss Ukrainian nationalism in the Western political imagination.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online: https://www.leftbusinessobserver.com/radio.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I am thrilled to announce that our new book, the Kindness Daily Reader: Season One, is now available on Amazon. (See Link Below)  Secondly, we are embarking on a new chapter with Season Three of the One Kind Moment podcast. In Season One, we primarily focused on broad topics of kindness and compassion, while in Season Two, we explored areas such as self-compassion, self-help, and self-care. Now, in Season Three, we're shifting our focus to a specific area of self-care that we call Practical Spirituality for Everyone. We'll be delving into topics like spirituality in nature, spiritual intelligence, everyday mindfulness, the science of consciousness, the mystery of life, the science of awe, and managing uncertainty. We're excited to take this new direction and are grateful for your continued support and interest in the One Kind Moment podcast. EXPLORE OUR NEW BOOK! Kindness Daily Reader: Season One https://a.co/d/04RvXldy #onekindmoment #spirituality Yesterday by John Hobart - Music Design by Jason Inc. https://brucewaynemclellan.com/  

Tara is joined by Mark Leibovich, writer for The Atlantic and author of 'This Town,' to discuss the mood around Washington, D.C., as it prepares for the possibility of a second Trump administration and the chaos that could come with it. They shine a light on the list of characters that will be in Trump's inner circle if he gets elected, speculate on what will happen if he loses, and talk about the state of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Mark Leibovich Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What kind of future are we building for ourselves? In some ways, that's the central question of this show.It's also a central question of speculative fiction. And one that few people have tried to answer as thoughtfully – and as poetically – as Emily St. John Mandel.Mandel is one of Canada's great writers. She's the author of six award winning novels, the most recent of which is Sea of Tranquility – a story about a future where we have moon colonies and time travelling detectives. But Mandel might be best known for Station Eleven, which was made into a big HBO miniseries in 2021. In Station Eleven, Mandel envisioned a very different future. One where a pandemic has wiped out nearly everyone on the planet, and the world has returned to a pre industrial state. In other words, a world without technology.I think speculative fiction carries tremendous power. In fact, I think that AI is ultimately an act of speculation. The AI we have chosen to build, and our visions of what AI could become, have been shaped by acts of imagination.So I wanted to speak to someone who has made a career imagining other worlds, and thinking about how humans will fit into them.Mentioned:“Last Night in Montreal” by Emily St. John Mandel“Station Eleven” by Emily St. John MandelThe Nobel Prize in Literature 2014 – Lecture by Patrick Modiano“The Glass Hotel” by Emily St. John Mandel“Sea of Tranquility” by Emily St. John MandelSummary of the 2023 WGA MBA, Writers Guild of AmericaHer (2013)“The Handmaid's Tale” by Margaret Atwood“Shell Game” by Evan RatliffReplikaFurther Reading:“Can AI Companions Cure Loneliness?,” Machines Like Us“Yoshua Bengio Doesn't Think We're Ready for Superhuman AI. We're Building it Anyway.,” Machines Like Us“The Road” by Cormac McCarthy

Good science fiction has always examined cultural, social and technological trends and offered alternative futures of how those trends might play out – sometimes as a hopeful promise, sometimes as […] The post Re-Future Program Imagines Possible Futures For Our World appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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Mike Horvath, the Director of Exhibits at the Museum of Science, details the process of imagining and creating an exhibit and how it can lead to wearing a wookiee costume on the mound at Fenway Park.

July 4, 1862. An Oxford professor takes a boat ride and tells a fantastical story that he'll eventually publish under his pen name, Lewis Carroll.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In her new book, “The Guarantee: Inside the Fight for America's Next Economy,” author Natalie Foster argues for an American economy that guarantees governmental support for seven core areas: housing, health care, a college education, dignified work, family care, an inheritance, and an income floor. Foster is president and co-founder of the Economic Security Project, a nonprofit that advocates for economic stability. She joins to talk about her vision to improve individual lives and society as a whole.  Guests: Natalie Foster, president and co-founder, Economic Security Project, a research center focused on guaranteed income programs, and senior fellow, The Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative

After 40 years travelling the world, Cirque Du Soleil has returned to the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax with Corteo.The show is described as a joyous procession or a festive parade as a clown imagines his own funeral. Olaf Triebil, Cirque du Soleil's artistic director, joins host Jeff Douglas to explain.

Jeff and Christian welcome Rachel Kaser from Gamesbeat back to the show this week to discuss a big acquisition for IGN, a corporate strategy video from Sony, and a legal win from Bungie. The Playlist: Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Multiversus, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Graveyard Gunslingers Parting Gifts!

Ever pictured a world where Cedric the Entertainer runs the Oval Office? Dive into an alternate reality where 'debt handling' gets a comedic twist and 'Monica Lawenski' scandals are dodged with style. Cedric breaks down why a black president might just redefine crisis management, all while dealing with a $6 trillion headache. Expect a rollicking ride through improv comedy genius, satire sharper than your granddad's old razor, and stand-up comedy that's more exhilarating than a caffeine shot. Missing this is like saying no to laughter therapy—why would you? Tap into the hilarity at 'https://foqnfunny.com' or wave goodbye to ads by jumping on FOQN Funny+ today. Get ready, because Cedric and his vision of presidential 'debt talks' and press conference mayhem are about to upend your view on politics and comedy. Love what you're hearing on FOQN Funny? Go a step further and become a member of FOQN Funny+. Enjoy exclusive perks and never-ending laughter. Join now at: https://plus.acast.com/s/foqn-funny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In This Hour: -- Novelist Kurt Schlichter explains why he imagines mass terrorist attacks in the U.S. and why he built his newest book, "The Attack," around that frightening concept. -- Sam Parades of Gun Owners of America reveals details of that group's latest gun rights lawsuit headed to the Supreme Court. -- More power for personal protection handguns?  10mm versus 9mm versus specialty ammunition. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  05.05.24  Hour 3

Ford's chief futurist joins The Current Podcast to discuss how preparing for the future is imperative for marketing. Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. [00:00:00] Damian: I'm Damian Fowler. [00:00:01] Ilyse: And I'm Ilyse Liffreing. [00:00:02] Damian: And welcome to Season 9 of The Current Podcast. [00:00:05] Ilyse: And we're kicking off this new season with Jennifer Brace, Chief Futurist at Ford. [00:00:11] Damian: Now, Jennifer has deep roots at Ford. Not only did her father work for the company, but she started working there 20 years ago, first as an engineer. [00:00:20] Ilyse: Now her days are filled with keeping an eye on all things that could impact Ford's business in the future. Everything from AI to the latest consumer trends. Her team is often keeping track of four different futures at once. [00:00:34] We started by asking Jennifer about her title, Chief Futurist. [00:00:39] Jennifer: I'll be honest with you and tell you that, uh, Apparently my future in skills were not intact when I started working for Ford because I would have never expected to be in such a role. That being said, what I do as the chief futurist is I spend a lot of time paying attention to trends and signals, paying attention to [00:01:00] the categories that we refer to as steep, meaning social, technological, economic, environmental, and political. Um, you'll notice I did not mention automotive. That is also by design. And what I like to think of my job is paying attention to all the things that are happening outside of automotive that might come back and impact our business or the environment that we have to operate within. [00:01:24] So, I actually never say that I predict the future, I say instead I help teams prepare for the future. So, Uh, you know, contrary to the, the title of futurist, um, I can't actually see the future. I wish I could. I was disappointed when I found out like the job did not come with a crystal ball that worked or anything like that. [00:01:43] Ilyse: You say that, that does not include automotive. By design, you say. Why is that? [00:01:50] Jennifer: Well, the truth is there's a ton of experts in the automotive space within this company, and I'm happy to lean on them for their expertise and understanding whether it be, [00:02:00] um, the future of, you know, engine propulsion systems or battery technology and things like that. I let them kind of own that space. [00:02:07] And when I want to know more about it, I can talk to them about what they're seeing and how they, they continue to see it evolve. [00:02:13] So a lot of what I do, I like to say that, um, part of our job is to connect the dots so by connect the dots, I mean, if we're seeing something happening, maybe in, education, if we're seeing something happening in mental health. What my job would be to do in my team is we're going to take some time and we're going to say, okay, if we're seeing this happen over here, can we connect the dots to get it to a point where it might come back and impact our business and come back and impact our products or services, um, the environment that we're operating within. [00:02:42] So a lot of the times we're starting at the very high level. Then we talk about how it could impact the market. And then we get to how it could impact Ford or a specific product, depending on, um, what work we're doing at the time. [00:02:53] Damian: One of the questions just based on what you just said, you know, you're sort of looking at current trends. But then how do you kind of extrapolate [00:03:00] from those current trends? A kind of future scenario. And what's the kind of chronology of that? [00:03:05] I mean, what's the time shift? Are you looking out a year, two years? [00:03:10] Jennifer: So the answer is yes. In terms of timeframes, we do look at an array of timeframes. I would think of the one year timeframe is a much clearer. Then say the five or 10 year time frame. So of course, the farther out you go, the more kind of opportunity that the trend could shift or change. [00:03:28] So when we're looking at trends, often what we're doing is number one, we're we have to take data that we see today. Um, but we'll also we'll go back and we'll try to understand whether the trend has momentum. We'll look for other signals to help us Start to quantify that trend for example, if you're understanding where venture capital dollars are being spent or even how many times a term is brought up in, uh, earnings calls, something like that. [00:03:53] So when we're thinking of trends, we're all, my team, we're always trying to add some of that, um, that data element to make sure that we're [00:04:00] proving to ourselves that we're taking it through some checks and, and gateways to ensure that we do believe it's a trend that has some staying power. [00:04:08] And then the other side of that, when we're thinking about how the future might be different, I think of the trends as the things that we feel confident in. We, things are things that we quote unquote know, or we expect to continue moving forward, but the other half of that are, are the things that we don't know, and that's what we would call uncertainties, um, and those uncertainties. [00:04:28] are duly named because they could go in any direction and we don't pretend to know what direction those might go in. We look at both trends and uncertainties, uh, to consider how different futures might play out. [00:04:42] Damian: That's fascinating. And how, given all those different scenarios, do you determine which of the scenarios are the kind of headline scenarios? I mean, I know that you talk about different futures. Do you winnow it down to a specific number of futures? [00:04:58] Jennifer: Yeah. So usually what [00:05:00] we, the way we tend to do it, if we like doing for future matrix, if you will, if you take two critical uncertainties, uh, typically we would pick dependent on the problem. We will pick whatever uncertainties we feel are the most impactful. [00:05:13] So, with the state of EVs, for example, we might look at the regulatory landscape might be one of those where it could become, you know, more stringent or less for that matter. And then we might take another access something say like, um, maybe social acceptance. Of EVs. How's the public feeling about it? [00:05:33] It's kind of a mix of art and science, if you will. [00:05:35] Damian: Do you find that, um, you're ever surprised by something that's gone away? [00:05:42] Jennifer: Yeah. You know, it is a constant. Kind of moving beast, if you will, in terms of where we see momentum and energy. It's rare, to be honest with you, for us to consider something, a trend, we take it through several gateways. So it's rare that it goes away completely. [00:06:00] If it's something that we've considered a trend. [00:06:03] Um, I'm I'm calling it out that way because the way that my team works, we're very Um, scientific with what we consider to be a trend, something that has gone through a lot of gateways for us to believe that it's got lasting power versus something that would be a signal. Now a signal, we don't know what way it's going to go. We don't know if it's got lasting power yet. So it's the type of thing that we would start tracking because it's a signal and we'd want to be paying attention to it. [00:06:28] But, um, the signals don't always grow up to be fully fledged trends. [00:06:33] Ilyse: That's really interesting. I mean, especially when the culmination of all those trends become like four different futures, which is a lot, a lot of futures. [00:06:42] Jennifer: It's a lot to think about, isn't [00:06:44] Ilyse: a lot to look at at once. [00:06:45] Jennifer: feedback sometimes from teams that they're like, but can't we just pick one?  [00:06:51] do we have to think about four? [00:06:54] Ilyse: Yeah, you know, and when you say, um, you guys don't predict but you prepare,[00:07:00] can you explain the difference a little bit [00:07:02] Jennifer: So when it comes to predicting, um, that is saying that we can see the future and this is what it looks like. And the truth is nobody, nobody really has that power. [00:07:13] And that's why we say that we help people prepare because the truth is, if you've made a prediction. And you're wrong. And one of these uncertainties comes up and changes the game. You've put all your eggs in one basket and you're in trouble. I like to say that COVID made our job a lot easier and trying to convince people that betting on a single future could be dangerous, so that is when we're asking teams to be prepared for the future by considering more than one. Uh, more than one scenario. [00:07:45] What we're asking you to do is to kind of recognize where your blind spots might be in your current strategy and how you might pivot if you need to. So it can be used in, you know, in product and, um, in different parts of the business and, and of course, um, also in marketing, [00:08:00] uh, a lot of what we're doing when it comes to the marketing side is trying to understand. [00:08:05] sentiment. So where are people? How are they feeling? What are their needs? How are their, um, how are their needs or sentiments shifting? We'll do things like trying to understand how people feel about Technology like AI is a great, um, a great example that, uh, that we've been talking about quite a bit in the last year or so, uh, and how people are feeling about it and, and understanding where people are at and how we might see that evolving helps us. [00:08:34] Within marketing to understand, um, how consumers might be willing to accept a technology, how they expect it to work into their lives or what they expect out of the brands and the companies that are using a technology, how they expect to hear about it, understand its use, all of those things. So it's understanding where. [00:08:50] where consumers are at, and then starting to think about how, how that might look different moving forward, or maybe how different generations are approaching [00:09:00] it. All of that becomes useful information from a, from a marketing side as we're trying to communicate and connect with our consumers, and, and of course, trying to develop new products and services to meet their needs. [00:09:10] Ilyse: Now, you mentioned COVID and the impact that had, um, and who could have predicted that one? I don't know, maybe you guys did, maybe you knew it was coming up [00:09:19] Jennifer: will say there were lots of warnings. World Health Organization, CDC were certainly warning everybody that pandemics were On the way with how connected we were as a society and, and how, um, how we had seen some signals that the truth is that we saw signals before that there was Mark, uh, MERS, there was SARS, Ebola. [00:09:38] Um, so there were some signals, but most, most would agree that we didn't necessarily take them seriously enough to be prepared. COVID jolted us so much because it was this thing that we all, even though we had, I don't know, maybe just my team, but I think a lot of people would have said, oh, right. I remember that. Oh, I remember that there were some other, um, epidemic type things that [00:10:00] were, that were talked about, but it didn't hit me directly. [00:10:02] So I didn't think about it. Um, But if you really go back, the signals, the signals were there, But I'm not making any predictions on what the next big kind of black swan event will be. [00:10:13] Ilyse: Are there any other, would you say, micro or macro perhaps trends that brands should be paying attention to? [00:10:22] Jennifer: There's a lot of things that are happening that, um, that we all need to be paying attention to. AI, we can't, we can't stop talking about it. Right. It's bringing up a lot of questions, I should say, um, in terms of the way that we operate, the way that we work, the way that we interact and engage with our services, our everything that's around us, [00:10:41] um, the other thing that is very highly connected to that would be trust and how are people. building trust? How are they gaining trust? Do they believe the information that they get? Where is the trusted source of information? what we are certainly seeing from a, um, a high level is that people trust [00:11:00] those around them. [00:11:01] You know, they, they build a trusted circle of friends and family. That's the number one. Number one trusted element in their life is their friends and family and, uh, we continue to see, you know, trusted institutions going down. We are seeing some increases in trust in businesses, but even that has some, some ebbs and flows, big business versus small business or tech company versus, um, versus something else. [00:11:24] I think there's a lot, a lot to be said about how people are feeling in general when it comes to mental health and wellness that continues to be a huge, huge topic. And we do see differences in generations. So we see our younger generations being more likely to say that they have mental health as a stressor, they have more anxiety, they feel lonely more often than our older generations. [00:11:47] Um, the other thing I would say, um, talking about our older generations is understanding how, how they're living. Our boomers are in retirement, but are they really retiring? They're staying super active. They are, they are kind of [00:12:00] redefining, um, their, uh, their golden years, if you will. [00:12:03] Damian: That's really interesting. As a Gen Xer, I feel like, you know, I used to be, uh, the youthful generation, but that suddenly caught up with me, which brings me to my point, which is like, The future is now in lots of ways, and what I mean by that is, are there predictions that you have talked about from five years ago that are now being realized, as it were, in real time, so you can say, chalk that one up to success? [00:12:26] Jennifer: Um, I would say a few years ago, we were talking quite a bit about, um, divisiveness growing in our country and how that might, how that might come into play. But lots of different things with respect to technology and how we see the technologies in our lives starting to, to grow in play apart. I smile a little bit when I say that because I feel like a lot of the conversations I'm in this year, people are talking about AI, like it's brand new thing that we've never heard of before. [00:12:55] And we're suddenly inundated with it. Um, but we've been talking about it for a long time [00:13:00] and even back in 2019 when we asked people about AI, like they were reporting that they didn't understand it or that they were afraid of it and what it could be and what it could do. And we expected that it would continue having a large role in people's lives. And we have certainly seen that, um, grow and more recently kind of, rocket and take off, if you will, as generative AI has taken hold. [00:13:26] Ilyse: So yeah, it seems like you guys knew all along. [00:13:29] Damian: Ha ha, yeah. [00:13:31] Jennifer: I would love, I would love to claim that, but, um, but, [00:13:34] Damian: be modest. Don't [00:13:35] Ilyse: Don't be, yeah, don't be [00:13:36] Damian: modest. You know, we talk about AI, but you know, if you had to sort of pick some other hot topics, as it were, that Ford is, not necessarily hot, maybe they're not hot yet, but maybe they will get hot. But if you had to pick some that Ford is looking at when analyzing these possible futures, are there any? [00:13:52] In your, you know, on your dashboard, if I can use an automotive metaphor that, you know, you're, uh, really focused on. [00:13:59] Jennifer: [00:14:00] I would say topics that we continue to explore, right. [00:14:03] When it comes to, uh, several years ago, autonomous driving was, um, was kind of. A big, big topic that we talked about a lot. And we've seen that evolve a bit, right? So where we're focused more on assisted assistance features, um, continuing to, to help make the drive easier for a driver, um, without, necessarily being able to, to do this full autonomous, uh, Future where we're taking them from, you know, the door of their house to the door of their work without them having to lift a finger. [00:14:33] Um, so we're not there yet. Uh, when it comes to technology. So, so the supportive technologies there, we continue to investigate and we continue to look for ways to make it easier for consumers. So, so leaning into that. [00:14:47] Ilyse: Do you feel, though, that technology overall has kind of caught up with the forward thinking nature of your job? [00:14:54] Jennifer: I mean, absolutely. The good and bad, right, is about technology is that it continues to evolve and it feels like [00:15:00] it's moving faster every day, [00:15:02] often what we say is, it's hard to imagine unimaginable tech because in, you know, 10 or 15 years, if we think of technology as being a thousand times. Stronger or better than it is today. The easiest way we would look for signals might be reading scientific papers. It might be looking at patents often at some of those earlier things that sound almost a little bit weird. years ago, talking robot sounded kind of weird and now. We see examples of that [00:15:34] Damian: Yeah. [00:15:35] Jennifer: place right when we think about AI and chatbots and whatnot. [00:15:40] So if I see something that sounds a little bit. [00:15:43] weird, uh, to try to like squash my immediate reaction of, Oh, that's crazy. Oh, that'll never happen. And instead lean into it and try to understand it and say, well, what happened? What would it be like if that became a thing? [00:15:55] Ilyse: Yeah, you spoke to me briefly for your profile, which is on [00:16:00] TheCurrent. com, and you were telling me a little bit about how AI could eventually work its way into the overall, like, car experience, especially for, like, on the consumer side. [00:16:13] Jennifer: Yeah, sure. So, you know, we're not talking about anything specific when it comes to the technology in our cars, but thinking about it in terms of what we see happening outside of the car and and how that might change the experience. I think that really kind of obvious, easy application is with the way that you are interacting with your car with if you're asking it to do something, being able to have a more natural two way conversation and in a lot of ways, anticipate some of the things that you might need. For example, if you are up, uh, going into the office and let's say you're up an hour earlier than usual or something like that. Wouldn't it be great if your car said, Hey, would you like me to order? Uh, you know, the Venti at Starbucks instead of your [00:17:00] usual ground day? [00:17:00] You're up early today. Creating a relationship or in having it feel like it's almost your friend helping you along, understanding what you need and as, as technologies improve, that is the type of thing I would expect to be able to, to have a, a stronger relationship and for the car to be able to understand, um, not only what you're asking of it, but also to even anticipate What your needs might be as it learns your habits and behaviors and, and starts to, to get smarter. [00:17:30] Damian: Something just occurred to me, you know, I know you're focused on on an automotive kind of scenario. [00:17:35] But do you think about digital advertising and where that's going to? Is that something that intersects with what you think? [00:17:42] Jennifer: There's a lot of questions happening with respect to AI. I think digital advertising is a, is a fascinating space. If we think about ways that AI might help content creation easier. [00:17:52] Um, I would also expect that it would make it easier to connect with specific consumers and understanding what they need or what, um, what might [00:18:00] resonate with them. Understanding, you know, kind of where they're at, whether it be kind of physically where they're at, or even like mentally what space they're in, as we get better understanding of that, I would expect that AI should be able to help with that. [00:18:13] Ilyse: Now, you weren't always a futurist, or even a marketer, you actually come from a background of engineering why did you move into the marketing side of things? And how would you say your engineering background has really helped you in your marketing positions at Ford? [00:18:31] Jennifer: I would say. It was not an expected career move. If I'm honest, it was, uh, an opportunity that came up, uh, when I was in engineering, I spent a lot of time working on our in vehicle technology, on our sync systems, and this was at a time when, uh, I joke we used to always carry like Garmin systems like navigation systems in a bag. [00:18:54] We were carrying them into our cars at the time when I started working on putting a touchscreen directly in the [00:19:00] car and having all of those controls kind of in one spot. I ended up working with our marketing team quite a bit to help them with the communications, both to train our dealers and our customers for how to do these things that were all new at the time. So that was kind of when I got my feet wet with, with marketing was more helping them, uh, because I understood the technical side, but as I've, you know, moved into the marketing organization and understood more about the ways, um, that it is utilized and that it comes into the process, it is super helpful to have a background of understanding the engineering side of the work, and I can help to bring that knowledge into the conversation. [00:19:38] Um, sometimes it's just as simple as, Oh, if we're going and talking to the engineers, let's make sure that we've got data to back up all of these things that we're saying, because. You know, the, that will get them bought in to what we're saying. They don't want to hear a pretty story. They want to see the data. [00:19:53] Damian: When I was growing up, I remember I had this book called The Science in Science Fiction and it explained why certain things were possible in science [00:20:00] fiction films. For instance, you can't see lasers in space. Alright, there was a disappointment to me when I read that. [00:20:05] But my question is, um, you know, you look at the science And you also think about the future. So I'm wondering if you read a lot of science fiction, if you kind of those two things kind of work for you. [00:20:17] Jennifer: Yeah, sometimes. [00:20:18] So I do less of the reading. Sometimes I, I will watch it more just because usually, um, honestly, like. TV and media. They do a great job of pushing our thinking. Like Black Mirror, for example, um, Right. That's a great one. It's, it's kind of a, often it's like these cautionary tales, um, but they really do a good, a good job of taking something that we see today and pushing it into the future and enforcing us to think about how that might happen. [00:20:47] Ilyse: Obviously, a new technology is great and can be helpful, but there can also be, like Black Mirror has shown us, um, some very terrible things that can happen because of those, um, such great [00:21:00] technology. Um, as a futurist, my question to you is, what keeps you up at night? [00:21:05] Jennifer: Where do we begin? Right now, I think it, we are on the cusp of, of some very, um, potentially concerning advancements when it comes to, I think generative AI is a particularly scary one right now because of. How good it's getting at, at faking or at looking and sounding exactly like the real thing. [00:21:29] That one is, is particularly concerning. I think that we're going to see a lot of it. It's a political year here in the U S uh, in terms of the election coming up. So I, I will not be surprised if that comes up often. I'm curious to see how that's going to play out. [00:21:43] Damian: And that's it for this edition of The Current Podcast. [00:21:45] We'll be back next week, so stay tuned. [00:21:48] Ilyse: The Current Podcast's theme is by Love Caliber. The current team includes Cat Fessy and Sydney Cairns. [00:21:54] Damian: Cairns. And remember, [00:21:56] Jennifer: signals don't always grow up to be fully fledged trends [00:21:58] Damian: I'm Damian. [00:21:59] Ilyse: I'm [00:22:00] Ilyse. [00:22:00] Damian: And we'll see you next time. And if you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a review. Also, tune in to our other podcast, The Current Report.

Ray Ellin, according to Wikipedia, is a comedian, talk show host, producer, writer, and director. According to Sleeping with Celebrities, he is also a fairly fanatical devotee of the television series Little House on the Prairie and he discusses it freely, openly, and in great detail on our latest episode. He's so into the show, Ray hosts the Wild Nights on the Prairie podcast. Learn what sparked his interest, what job he would have in Maple Grove if he could teleport into the LHOTP universe, and what kind of profane questions have been asked of Alison Arngrim, the actor who played Nellie Oleson.Listen to Wild Nights on the Prairie, out now, wherever fine pods are cast. Learn more about Ray, his comedy, his projects, and his comedy club, Aruba Ray's, by visiting www.ArubaComedy.com. Follow Ray on Instagram @raycomedy and Twitter @RayEllin.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber?Email us at:  sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsTwitter @SleepWithCelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Twitter @johnmoe.John's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback.Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member.

We begin our visit to Pennsylvania with a band whose names is inspired by the Beatles. The Just Imagines. Songs include Cosmic Conversion, Mad Mike and Tragic Trinity

Novelist and retired U.S. Army Col. Kurt Schlichter was terribly angry about—and worried by—the massive 10/7 attacks on Israel. He wrote his latest novel about a similar scenario here in America. In this episode of Words that Matter, he explains to Lee Smith how something even bigger could happen here. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

The American novelist and short story writer talked to Eleanor Wachtel about growing up in Mississippi and her novel, Pew, which follows a mysterious stranger who makes a big impact on a small town in the American South. This interview originally aired February 28, 2021.

In the debut novel from author Maura Cheeks set in a fictional version of America, family secrets and stories emerge after a daughter seeks to prove that her family descended from slaves in order to receive the reparations passed in the Forgiveness Act. Cheeks joins us to discuss, Acts of Forgiveness. *This segment is guest-hosted by Matt Katz.  

I'm beyond excited to welcome the Just Imagines onto the show for an insightful conversation all about duo life. During our chat, Tyler and Carina share how they met, the story behind their stage name, their collaborative writing and recording processes, their vision for creating music videos, how they divide tasks as a duo, their goal to perform more and favorite songs to play live, career highlights, the inspiration behind their album, their forthcoming EP, their dream venue, and much more. Also, we talk about the ISSA Awards, being multi-genre, and evolving as songwriters. It was a joy having the Just Imagines on the show, so I hope you love listening to our conversation. Are you enjoying Write on Track? Do you have a topic suggestion for an episode? Would you like to be a guest? Email me at writeontrackpodcast@gmail.com. Also, I'd love to connect with you. My official website is http://demimschwartz.com, and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/demimschwartz, Instagram at http://instagram.com/demimschwartz, and Facebook at http://facebook.com/demimschwartz. Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”

David A. Rodriguez returns to the Part-Time Fanboy podcast! He’s been on the show before to talk about his fantasy adventure book, Finding Gossamyr. This time it’s to discuss his new comic Battlemex, which has a Kickstarter campaign launching in late February! In Battlemex David presents a world in which Central America was never conquered […]

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EPISODE 1938: In this special KEEN ON show from DLD in Munich, Andrew talks Union Square Ventures partner, Albert Wenger, about work, leisure and the environment in our smart machine ageAlbert Wenger is a managing partner at Union Square Ventures. Before joining USV, Albert was the president of del.icio.us through the company's sale to Yahoo and an angel investor (Etsy, Tumblr). He previously founded or co-founded several companies, including a management consulting firm and an early hosted data analytics company. Albert graduated from Harvard College in economics and computer science and holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology from MIT. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.

Originally written on the road, this song is a note to the ones back home, promising to be back in December. The new version was produced by The Nixons and Kerry Crafton, who worked with the band on their first full length LP, Halo. Lead vocalist Zac Maloy says, “I always wanted to have a holiday song. You know, one of those songs that you start to hear every year when the season rolls around.” The Nixons have also released a lyric video for the new version of “December” via Pavement Entertainment. Featuring dynamic visuals and performance shots of the band, this video highlights the rewritten lyrics while celebrating the original version of the song.When asked about the changes made, Maloy says, “The original song ‘December' was more about missing life events but assuring loved ones that I'd be home in that last month of the year. I wanted to rewrite some lyrics to lean in to the holiday spirit of it all. While I love the original, we took a more no frills approach this time around. We realized when we played the song live a few winters ago, it kinda rocks. So we hope fans enjoy this new, edgier, rockin' holiday tune!” Hailing from Oklahoma City, The Nixons are comprised of singer Zac Maloy, guitarist Jesse Davis, bassist Ricky Brooks, and drummer John Humphrey. The band made a name for themselves in the ‘90s, releasing hit songs “Sister,” “Happy Song,” “Wire,” and “Baton Rouge.” For more on The Nixons, visit: ⁠https://www.thenixonsofficial.com/⁠

Poetry has long served as a point of inspiration for classical composers. Just think of Beethoven's magnificent setting of Schiller's "Ode to Joy," Schubert's cinematic take on Goethe's "Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel," or Ned Rorem's soulful songs based on the words of Frank O'Hara. And now there's a new work to add to this storied tradition from composer Brian Raphael Nabors. In Upon Daybreak, premiered by the Berkeley Symphony in late 2022, Nabors turns to a poignant poem by the late Maya Angelou, "A Brave, Startling Truth." Rather than set the poem's text to music, however, Nabors distills Angelou's visionary call for a great "day of peacemaking" into a powerful orchestral work that imagines a utopian world without hatred or malice. "In the poem, [Angelou] talks about all the chaos, war, and dystopia that come about from us being humans and destructive," Nabors says on the latest episode of the Classical Post podcast. "But also all the beauty that comes from humanity and what we're able to offer. It talks about this day when all this war mongering ends finally and we realize that the true wonders of the world are ourselves and life itself." Commissioned by New Music USA as part of its Amplifying Voices program, Upon Daybreak has been performed by the Detroit Symphony, River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, and the Boston Landmarks Orchestra since its Berkeley premiere, and the work will make its way to the Seattle Symphony in 2024.  In this episode, Nabors and I talk more about composing Upon Daybreak and what it was like working with the Berkeley Symphony's music director, Joseph Young, on a host of community engagement projects leading up to the premiere. Plus, he shares the important part his spiritual life plays in maintaining the energy to compose, how video games help him overcome creative blocks, and why skin care is always a top priority in his wellness routine. — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Post® is created and produced by Gold Sound Media® LLC, a New York-based marketing agency for the performing arts industry. Explore how we can grow your audience to make a lasting impact in your community.

Originally written on the road, this song is a note to the ones back home, promising to be back in December. The new version was produced by The Nixons and Kerry Crafton, who worked with the band on their first full length LP, Halo. Lead vocalist Zac Maloy says, “I always wanted to have a holiday song. You know, one of those songs that you start to hear every year when the season rolls around.” The Nixons have also released a lyric video for the new version of “December” via Pavement Entertainment. Featuring dynamic visuals and performance shots of the band, this video highlights the rewritten lyrics while celebrating the original version of the song. When asked about the changes made, Maloy says, “The original song ‘December' was more about missing life events but assuring loved ones that I'd be home in that last month of the year. I wanted to rewrite some lyrics to lean in to the holiday spirit of it all.

 We've all been there. The holiday has passed and even though you've opened your gifts, you're still browsing the web for things you'll buy next month… but why wait for the new year? If there's business equipment out there that you'll use, it might make sense to buy it now and snag the tax deduction for 2023. Another thing you'll want to consider is deferring capital gains by moving them to a qualified opportunity zone fund. Get your taxes in order now while you still have a few days left! Host Jack Russo and CPA, Steve Rabin explain the risks and requirements for getting those last-minute tax moves in before popping the champagne. https://taxservice2u.com/   Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur  Imagines a Better World!" ® 

EPISODE 1906: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Noa Yedlin, author of STOCKHOLM: A NOVEL, explains why literary humor isn't a funny thing and imagines the kind of character Netanyahu might be in a novelNoa Yedlin is an Israeli author, the recipient of the Sapir Prize (the Israeli Man Booker) and the Prime Minister's Literature Award and author of the bestselling House Arrest, Stockholm, People Like Us and The Wrong Book. Yedlin was named by Haaretz Magazine one of "66 Israeli Women You Should Know". Yedlin is also the creator of a two-season TV series based on her bestselling novel Stockholm (the Israeli Best Mini-Series TV Award). A German remake of the series (You Don't Die Among Friends) won Best Scripted Format at 2021 International Format Awards and Best European Series at La Rochelle Festival De La Fiction 2021. The series is now being re-made by SVT Sweden (broadcast: Christmas 2022). Her bestselling novel People Like Us is currently being developed into a series in Israel. A stage adaption of House Arrest is now playing at Beit Lessin Theater in Tel Aviv. Yedlin is considered one of Israel's top writers. Her novels – widely known for their dark and subtle humor - sketch with biting precision the complex relationships both within the family and outside of it, while capturing and deconstructing the spirit of the times. Yedlin deals with global phenomena that infiltrate the personal realm and shape our everyday lives - the rise and fall of social elites, shifts in the balance of power and the never-ending battle between individualism and conformism. Noa Yedlin's new novel, The Wrong Book, was published in Israel May 2022 by Kinneret Zmora Dvir Publishing House and has been starring at the top of the best-sellers' list ever since.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.

The Texas comedian returns with his third television one-hour special talking all things Christmas including traditions, the pitfalls of having family over, and finding the ultimate gift in this one-of-a-kind stand-up special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 1898: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Mark Minevich, author of OUR PLANET POWERED BY AI, about how the AI revolution can fix the future of healthcare, education and climateMark Minevich is the President and founding partner of Going Global Ventures. He is a digital cognitive AI strategist, AI expert, investor, UN Advisor, and advocate with expertise in Artificial Intelligence. Mark is also a Co-Founder and Co-Chair of AI for Planet Alliance with UN Agencies, a Senior Advisor to BootstrapLabs Venture Capital, and an Executive Advisor to Artefact. Mark advises the public sector, large global enterprises, and brands in the US, EU, South America, Japan, and Gulf countries. Mark is a Chair of the Executive committee of AI for Good Foundation and is a member of the Executive committee of WorkingNation, a pioneering national organization focusing on the Future of Work. Additionally, he holds the role of Senior fellow of the US Council on Competitiveness in Washington, DC. He dedicates innovation efforts and AI knowledge to amplifying capabilities and positively impacting climate change and the social innovation agenda, with over $2 billion in impact.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.

What makes human beings to be in the image of God? A rational soul? A capacity for action? An openness to the divine? Is it a given or an achievement? Who or what has it, and who or what doesn't? And does the image of God tell us only about humans, or can it tell us something about God, too—without remaking God in our own image? We wrap up Season 5 of Queen of the Sciences tackling these fraught questions! And looking toward 2024 and Season 6, here are some fun things you should most definitely check out: —Seven Ways of Looking at the Transfiguration, my first-ever Kickstarter, launching in mid-January! —Dad's new weekly sermon! —My new fiction podcast, Sarah Hinlicky Wilson Stories! —And a ton of newly available articles from Dad for your edification! Notes: 1. Dalferth, Creatures of Possibility 2. Strawn, The Old Testament Is Dying and "From Imago to Imagines" in The Incomparable God 3. van Huyssteen, Alone in the World? 4. McGilchrist, The Master and His Emissary 5. Cary, The Nicene Creed FIVE SOLID YEARS of theological podcasting! Show your enthusiasm, apprecation, and support by contributing to the cause on Patreon!

EPISODE 1868: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Marga Hoek, author of IMAGINE TECH FOR GOOD, about how tech can solve some of the world's greatest challengesMarga Hoek is the international business and thought leader on sustainable business and capital and the shift form the linear economy to a circular economy. Ranked by Thinkers 50 as one of the top 30 new management thinkers in the world She has gained recognition over the years as a successful and innovative business leader in various CEO and executive roles. Marga Hoek is the author of the award-winning bestseller New Economy Business, which received international acclaim for the clear vision on a sustainable, circular economy and the new role of business. She recently released her newest book The Trillion Dollar Shift, during the World Economic Forum Annual Conference in Davos. It is the first and only business book on the Global Goals, addressing how business and capital can make positive use of these goals, while strengthening their company and business proposition. Marga Hoek has a strong track record as a business leader herself. She has been CEO of multiple private and public companies and is the former CEO and Chairman of the Dutch Sustainable Business Association. In the second half of 2023, Marga's book called ‘Tech for Good: solving the world's greatest challenges' will be published. This book will showcase advanced technologies and 75 real-life cases that reveal how technology can be our biggest ally moving forward.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.

In 1656 Spanish painter Diego Velázquez completed a work depicting life at the Spanish court under Philip IV. Its intriguing composition led it to become one of the most famous paintings in the world: 300 years later Picasso created a series of work dedicated to it. That fascination, and a visit to the museum housing Las Meninas when she was young, led Andrea Hotere to pen her novel The Vanishing Point. She's woven a treacherous trail through the art world, as her main character Alex seeks to understand the clues Velázquez left in the painting alluding to a royal scandal. Andrea knows art well - she's the daughter of leading Kiwi artist Ralph Hotere and poet Cilla McQueen.

Last month was a banger for arts in Moab. New sculptures downtown. Two brand new murals. An arts-focused street festival. And, for a few days, an art installation called Junkyard Reverie invited us to imagine 200 years into the future. Today on the news, local artists explore the practices, rituals and meaning humans might create in a climate-altered world. Plus, our radio partners report on our region's bumper crop of fruit turning into an incredible fall harvest.

“Eliza” is a new historical short film about Eliza Rone, a woman enslaved – and eventually freed – by a prominent 19th century family in St. Louis. Co-writers and co-directors Delisa Richardson and Dan Steadman discuss their use of historical documents and imagination to craft the story and characters in the film.

Mat Osman's new novel, The Ghost Theatre, takes us flying over the rooftops of Elizabethan London and down into the gritty lives of its child actors. A historical novel set in a vibrant and sensuously reimagined Elizabethan London, the book's main character is Shay, the daughter of a clairvoyant who lives among a community who worship birds. When Shay meets a charming young actor named Nonesuch, she is drawn into the world of the children's theater—that is, a theater whose actors and crew are all made up of young people, performing for an audience made of primarily of adults. Shay falls in love with performance and joins an immersive guerrilla theater troupe that gets tangled up in a violent political power struggle. Osman is more famous as the bass player in the British rock band Suede. To get the texture of Elizabethan life right in The Ghost Theatre, Osman researched as much as he could at the margins of history. Osman tells Barbara Bogaev about how he explored his young actors' lives, invented an early modern religious sect, and how his long career as a rock musician helped him write the novel.

Why finding Trump liable won't matter the way The Party imagines it will. Taking back The Culture using the simplest of acts: sharing pictures and telling stories The Party cannot smell their own stink and they still think they can affect people determination to back President Trump. Hence, their belief that the finding of a jury in a civil case that, in the 1990's Donald Trump battered a woman and then libeled here will end his career in politics. It won't. It will simply provide more proof that D.C. exists to project D.C., The Party protects The Party. If Donald Trump did these things, and I am not persuaded by a New York jury in a low-bar for evidence civil case that he did, then he is paying for it, now. If he did it, he should pay. No man should get away with treating a woman like that. No Bill Clinton, Teddy Kennedy, Chris Dodd, Al Franken, Jesse Jackson, Anthony Weiner, Jeffrey Epstein, Woody Allen or Roman Polanski. I think I have proved my point. On the more global topic of the day: we need to get better at using the tools of the media to de-program our kids--honestly, our friends as well!--from the lies of the media. Today, some thoughts on photos, stories, sounds and videos we can employ to help them come back to the truth.What does God's Word say?When people are spiritually blind, Satan can make them believe anything.2 Corinthians 4:4“The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.”To help them return to the truth, we need to rely on God's unchanging wisdom:Matthew 10:16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.”Episode 822 LinksJury reaches verdict in E. Jean Carroll rape case, finds Donald Trump liable of battery and defamation against E. Jean CarrollThe View: Mental Health of Mass Shooters Doesn't Matter, Denies Crisis“F*ck You Americans!” – Illegal Aliens Trash Talk News Reporters in Heated Exchange in El Paso,TX (VIDEO)Toward Kindness; "I now live in a painful body that no longer belongs to me."Show them these -- can you even guess what these are? . . . those are fake “penises” made of the skin and fat sliced off the arms of girls and stitched between their legs where a miraculous organ called a vagina was once placed there by God. Show your kids. Email: “Mr Herman, thank you so much for being a man of God that speaks out. I first heard you when you quest hosted for Maha-Rushi (aka Rush Limbaugh). I loved it! Especially the opening at beginning: "This is the day the Lord has and He has appointed us to live in a time such as this" (It's something like that). After El Rushbo died I was hoping you would take his place. But I realize that would have confined you would be limited in what to say and how. God had other plans, you listened and now I am blessed to hear the unfiltered youI love you, my brother in Christ Jesus, you are in my prayers.”Michael 4Patriotshttps://4patriots.com/toddOrder the 3-month Survival Food Kit and get a FREE bonus gift package including 2 72-hour Survival Food Kits or save 10% on everything else with code TODD. BiOptimizershttps://magbreakthrough.com/toddUse promo code TODD for 10% off your order.Bulwark Capital bulwarkcapitalmgmt.comAct now and get Bulwark Capital's “Common Cents Investing” guide FREE. Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/hermanGet free activation today with offer code HERMAN. Visit or call 878-PATRIOT.RuffGreenshttps://ruffgreens.com/toddGet your FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag of Ruff Greens, simply cover shipping. Visit or call 877-MYDOG-64. SOTA Weight Losshttps://sotaweightloss.comSOTA Weight Loss is, say it with me now, STATE OF THE ART!Texas SuperFoodhttps://texassuperfood.comTexas SuperFood is whole food nutrition at its best.

This summer, Hideo Miyazaki will be releasing his final animated film before retiring. Environmental stewardship has been a consistent theme throughout his work, from My Neighbor Totoro to Spirited Away to Princess Mononoke. But what exactly has he been saying all this time about our relationship to the natural world? I gather a panel of experts to discuss the worlds that Miyazaki creates, and how his stories tap into current debates around the climate crisis. Featuring Yuan Pan, lecturer on Environmental Management at the University of Reading, and environmental journalists and authors Isaac Yuen and Emma Marris.   This episode is sponsored by ExpressVPN and Factor. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you're interested in advertising on Imaginary Worlds, you can contact them here or email us at sponsors@multitude.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The separate Country of WA State is the leading indicator of what The Left intends to do to America. Here's some of the what's coming: they intend to ban semi-automatic rifles owned by people who have never broken a law. They intend to make sure school-shooters and drive-by shooters get less prison time. Yes, this is in the same legislative session. The AP is helping them in their pursuit by pretending AR-15s are used in most murders carried out using guns. This is all being done in a Country where you would literally commit a felony if you let your Dad shoot one of your weapons without doing a background check on him. It's tempting to say this is all play-acting, but this is a State that recently attempted to pass into law a Bill that would put people in prison for wrongspeak, so one can understand why the dictator, Jay Inslee, doesn't want people armed with weapons capable of effectively defending their homes.Down the Left Coast, Stephen Colbert shared his version of Jesus while his well-trained audience hooted along. Colbert's Jesus bares a remarkable likeness to Big Brother. He appears to believe in the same, fictional Jesus as Hillary Clinton, to whom the Mockingbirds have now turned to get real advice on how to run a successful military effort as The Party continues to push us to give even more to Ukraine . . . Colbert's fake Jesus would approve, of course. What does God say? We are to be charitable people, we are to be cheerful givers . . . it does not say: “aggressive takers.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-7The Cheerful Giver6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.The Lord Jesus told us to pay taxes because the coins belonged to Caesar. Jesus did not say that we are to turn to government to care for people, that is our job.Mark 12:1717 Then Jesus said to them, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's.”And they were amazed at him. BREAKING: WA State House passes “assault” weapon ban on a 55-42 vote. Now heads to state Senate.Democrat bill goes easy on school shooters, campus drug dealersYesterday, Colbert compared Samuel Alito to the Taliban. Today, Colbert says Republicans are bad Christians, "[The Potential GOP Budget] echoes the word of our Lord, 'For I was hungry and you said, 'hey, who gave you that free food? Slap that fish out of his dirty little mouth!'"Breaking: Censored video re-emerges of Jacob Chansley reading Trump's tweet, telling protestors to GO HOME and remain peaceful.MSM Try to Makeover ‘Merchant of Death' Released by Biden as a Real Artist; 'Life can always change drastically... 'Hillary Clinton: Ukraine's war-fighting "is so inspiring to me. I hope it is inspiring to every American, particularly those in positions to make decisions. Because we have to continue, and I would even argue, increase the military support that we give the Ukrainians"Biden DOJ Crusade to Jail Young Man for Anti-Hillary Memes Just Got Much Uglier 4Patriotshttps://4patriots.comNever be in the dark with the Patriot Power Solar Generator. Use code TODD to save 10% on your first order.Alan's Soapshttps://alanssoaps.com/TODDUse coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price. Bonefroghttps://bonefrog.usEnter promo code TODD at checkout to receive 5% off your subscription. Bulwark Capitalhttps://knowyourriskradio.comGet your free copy of “Common Cents Investing” Call 866-779-RISK or visit the website. Healthycellhttps://healthycell.com/toddJourney to better health and save 20% off your first order with promo code TODD.My Pillowhttps://mypillow.comUse code TODD for BOGO free on the new MyPillow 2.0RuffGreenshttps://ruffgreens/toddGet your FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag of Ruff Greens, simply cover shipping. SOTA Weight Losshttps://sotaweightloss.comSOTA Weight Loss is, say it with me now, STATE OF THE ART!GreenHaven Interactivehttps://greenhaveninteractive.comGet more business from Google and your website!Texas Superfoodshttps://texassuperfoods.comTexas Super Foods is whole food nutrition at its best.