Podcasts about Industrial Revolution

It's not hard to find critics of capitalism in the current moment but this has always been true: as long as we have had capitalism we have had critics of capitalism. What are the recurring themes of these critiques and how have they helped to shape the economics profession and capitalism itself?John Cassidy is an author at the New Yorker magazine and also the author of several books. His most recent two are Capitalism and Its Critics: A History: From the Industrial Revolution to AI and How Markets Fail: The Logic of Economic Calamities.Greg and John discuss the multifaceted and varied criticisms of capitalism throughout history. Over the course of the conversation, Greg recounts how John's books have investigated economic crises, the behavioral finance revolution, and the diverse critiques of capitalism from both the left and right. John brings up several examples of historical economic figures, from Adam Smith to Marx, and examines how crises have shaped economic thought and policy. Greg and John also make a point to highlight lesser-known critics and movements, underscoring their unsung importance of economic history.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:When both the left and the right turn against capitalism04:05: In 2016, when Trump was running for the Republican nomination and Bernie Sanders was running for the Democratic nomination, I thought, if you go back into history, it's a long time since we've had sort of major candidates running for office as critics of capitalism from the right and the left. Bernie, of course, has always been a critic of capitalism. He's independent socialist—I'd call him a social democrat, but we can get into what those terms mean if you want. But what's really new was Trump, running from the right with a critique. I mean, people have sort of forgotten now, but when he started out, he was criticizing the banks. He was criticizing big businesses for offshoring. He was running with a critique of capitalism from the right. So that got me thinking about maybe there's a book in how we got here. How can America, sort of world capital of capitalism and always very supportive of the system, come to this state of affairs where the two major candidates are running against it basically?A historical approach to capitalism12:21: Capitalism means anything involving large-scale production on the basis of privately owned assets. Private means of production. And if you adopt that broad definition, then mercantile capitalism, slavery, the plantation economies is a form of capitalism.Why economists often miss the real economy09:51: I realized in sort of maybe the late nineties, early 2000s, that if you want to speak to an economist about what was going on in the economy and what's happening in Washington, there really wasn't much point in calling up Harvard or MIT or Chicago or whatever, because the economics department would say, "Well, we don't really have anybody who covers that. You need to go to the business school, or you need to go to the business economists." So I think maybe there's been a backlash against that since the Great Financial Crisis. I know there's been a lot of efforts inside various universities, especially in Europe, to make the syllabuses more relevant, more sort of real-world based. But I still think at the higher levels of the subject, it's still extremely abstract.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Adam SmithDot-com BubbleGreat RecessionNeoliberalismKeynesian EconomicsMilton FriedmanKarl MarxRosa LuxemburgIndustrial RevolutionCapitalismLudditeWilliam ThompsonRobert OwenThomas CarlyleGlobalizationDependency TheoryAnna WheelerFlora TristanJoan RobinsonRobert SolowPaul SamuelsonJ. C. KumarappaKarl PolanyiGuest Profile:Profile on The New YorkerWikipedia ProfileSocial Profile on XGuest Work:Amazon Author PageCapitalism and Its Critics: A History: From the Industrial Revolution to AIHow Markets Fail: The Logic of Economic CalamitiesDot.Con: The Greatest Story Ever Sold

BlackRock is the most powerful corporation in the world due to its massive hoard of assets under management, which recently crossed over $12.5 trillion in value. Larry Fink has been at the helm since its beginning in 1988, and in just the past 24 months, BlackRock has increased its AUM by over $3.4 trillion. As the new head of the World Economic Forum, Larry Fink has moved into position to use his vast resources to shape humanity through ESG, while also thinning the herd through their 4th Industrial Revolution of transhumanism. And we thought Klaus Schwab was the ultimate Bond villain? The Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMm Hypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwms Website: www.Macroaggressions.io Activist Post: www.activistpost.com Sponsors: Chemical Free Body: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com Promo Code: MACRO C60 Purple Power: https://c60purplepower.com/ Promo Code: MACRO Wise Wolf Gold & Silver: www.Macroaggressions.gold LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com Promo Code: MACRO Christian Yordanov's Health Program: www.livelongerformula.com/macro Above Phone: abovephone.com/macro Promo Code: MACRO Van Man: https://vanman.shop/?ref=MACRO Promo Code: MACRO My Patriot Supply: www.PrepareWithMacroaggressions.com The Dollar Vigilante: dollarvigilante.spiffy.co/a/O3wCWenlXN/4471 Nesa's Hemp: www.NesasHemp.com Promo Code: MACRO Augason Farms: https://augasonfarms.com/MACRO Activist Post: www.ActivistPost.com Natural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast

Free time, one of life’s most important commodities, often feels unfulfilling. But why? And how did leisure activities transition from strolling in the park for hours to “doomscrolling” on social media for thirty minutes? Despite the promise of modern industrialization, many people experience both a scarcity of free time and a disappointment in it. Here to explain why this is today’s guest Gary Cross, author of “Free Time: The History of an Elusive Ideal.” We discuss a broad historical explanation of why our affluent society does not afford more time away from work and why that time is often unsatisfying. We begin with a survey of the past 250 years to understand the roots of our conception of free time and its use. By the end of the nineteenth century, a common expectation was that industrial innovations would lead to a progressive reduction of work time and a subsequent rise in free time devoted to self-development and social engagement. However, despite significant changes in the early twentieth century, both goals were frustrated, thus leading to the contemporary dilemma. Cross touches on leisure of all kinds, from peasant festivals and aristocratic pleasure gardens to amusement parks, movie theaters and organized sports to internet surfing, and even the use of alcohol and drugs. This wide-ranging cultural and social history explores the industrial-era origins of our modern obsession with work and productivity, but also the historical efforts to liberate time from work and cultivate free time for culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Climate Change Puts the Agriculture Industry at RiskSince the Industrial Revolution, our soils have lost between twenty and sixty percent of their carbon levels as a result of agricultural practice exacerbated by more common and more extreme droughts and floods resulting from climate change. Farmers have witnessed their crops endure mass devastation as a result of these unprecedented environmental disasters. Hence, the loss of carbon in soil threatens the stability of both the agriculture industry and global food security. Why Does Soil Need Carbon?Stable carbon storage in soil is crucial for healthy soil and supports resistance to climate vulnerability. But how? A 1% increase of carbon in soil equates to a two percent increase in its water-holding capacity, in turn creating more drought-resistant soil that can better weather extreme climate variability. By enhancing its water-holding capacity, as well as nutrient retention rates, stable carbon contributes to both the structure and function of soil. Consequently, soil health and productivity are contingent on soil's carbon content. By recognizing that stable carbon storage within their soil can lead to more nutrient-dense crops and bigger yields, farmers have a clear economic incentive to seek agricultural solutions that can reduce the current rate of carbon loss their crops are experiencing.The Future of Fungi: Building Resilient Soil EcosystemsBased in Orange, New South Wales, Australian biotech start-up Loam Bio has developed a new way to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it underground. The solution, a microbial fungi-based seed treatment, is far less complex than one might initially think, simply requiring farmers to sprinkle the ground-up dust of fungal spores onto seeds actively used in their planting systems. As crops grow from those seeds, the fungal spores attach themselves to the roots. The tendrils of the fungus then extract the carbon that has been absorbed by the crop it latched onto.Plants, on their own, sequester carbon from the atmosphere—a process crucial to mitigating fossil fuel emissions. The microbial fungal treatment leverages that sequestration by reducing the plants' natural emissions of carbon. This particular type of microbial fungi, therefore, provides a level of protection against standard plant respiration, thereby reducing the amount of carbon returned to the atmosphere and instead storing it in soil for a longer period than the natural carbon cycle. Loam Bio relies on a cross-disciplinary team ranging from geneticists to mycologists to plant physiologists to carbon methodology experts. For example, the fungi and other organisms involved in the treatment are pre-screened through a genetic selection process that evaluates whether they are safe to introduce to the agricultural landscape and can effectively interact with the herbicides and fertilizers that may be used in crop production. The success of the fungi, however, is ultimately dependent on the soil type and the climatic environment of the respective farm to which it is being applied via seed treatment. Soil Expert SkepticismWhile there is hope within the science community for the potential of the uptake of carbon in soil as a climate solution, some experts remain skeptical of whether the use of microbial fungi in field tests will translate to a meaningful impact on the carbon release of crops on operational farms.  Further testing and monitoring will be required for a full evaluation of the benefits and impacts.  The agriculture industry relies on intensive farming practices that are increasingly worsening soil erosion and overall decreasing the quality of farming soil, including depleting the soil's carbon content. Loam's Bio initiative provides one possible pathway to try and reverse this consequence of industrial farming. So far, Loam Bio has had some encouraging results, achieving soil carbon content levels of 6%—far surpassing the US average of 1-4%. This revolutionary treatment has the potential to transform soil into an invaluable carbon sink, even more than it is now.Who Is Our Guest?Tegan Nock is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Loam Bio. A sixth-generation farmer from central west New South Wales, Australia,  Nock combines her agricultural roots with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences from Charles Stuart University. In addition to her work at Loam Bio, Nock produced Grassroots: A Film About a Fungus, showcasing her passion for soil health and climate resilience. Featured in Netflix's Down to Earth with Zac Efron (Season 2, Episode 8: Eco-Innovators), Tegan shared insights on the seed treatment and the power of fungi to bolster stable carbon content in soil. Further Reading:Loam Bio: Carbon and Soil Health - Loam USSuccessful Farming: Loam Bio brings new carbon opportunities to the U.S.The New York Times: Can Dirt Clean the Climate?Interago: Why biostimulant seed treatments are better for regenerative farming » Interagro (UK) LtdCivil Eats: Fungi Are Helping Farmers Unlock the Secrets of Soil Carbon | Civil Eats For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/how-fungi-is-enhancing-soil-carbon-sequestration-underground-with-tegan-nock/

Episode: 1425 Laying the transatlantic telegraph cable.  Today, Queen Victoria sends a telegram to President Buchanan.

 The modern notion of the ideal man involves a lot of lean muscle mass — but why does our culture demand so much bulk from men whose lives for the most part no longer revolve around manual labor? Washington Post classical music critic Michael Andor Brodeur is a lifelong lifter, and he joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his examination of modern masculinity, why the gym took over after the Industrial Revolution, and what building muscle means for healthy — or unhealthy — identities. His book is “Swole: The Making of Men and the Meaning of Muscle.”This episode originally aired June 21st, 2024.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Episode: 1424 La Sylphide: an elemental in the Industrial Revolution.  Today, a ballet gives us an odd window into history.

How many female entrepreneurs, merchants and industrialists can you name? We all know the names Rockefeller, Medici and Ford, but what about Priscilla Wakefield, who founded the first bank for women and children? Or the businesswoman Julia Felix, who built a property empire in Ancient Rome? In her new book, Economica: A Global History of Women, Wealth and Power, Dr Victoria Bateman charts the vital contributions made by women to humanity's path from poverty to prosperity. In this episode, she sat down with historian Caroline Dodds Pennock for a wide-ranging conversation - from the market queens of 18th century West Africa to the everyday working women of the Industrial Revolution, to the women who laid the foundations for the computer industry. She shows that throughout history, civilisations thrive when women are working alongside men, and decline when women are forced away from paid work into the home, and explores the lessons these histories hold for our economic future. Victoria Bateman is a feminist economist and academic. Economica is available now. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Great A1 Paradox:A1Monitored farming-The Water Crisis: An Unintended Consequence, Not a Design or is it?The water consumption of A1 data centers is a legitimate and pressing concern, but it's a byproduct of a technology developed to process information and solve complex problems. The massive water demand is a result of:Physical and Chemical Laws: To run powerful processors (CPUs, GPUs), you must dissipate heat. Water is an incredibly efficient medium for this. There's no way around the laws of thermodynamics or is there?.Economic Incentives: Data centers are often built in places with cheap land and power. These places are not always water-rich. The companies that build them are driven by business goals, not by a global population control agenda. Their failure to consider long-term environmental consequences is a significant problem, but it's one of short-sightedness and profit-motive, not a sinister plan or is it?.Rapid Technological Advancement: The rapid and unexpected rise of generative AI caught many by surprise. The infrastructure to support it, including its massive water and energy needs, is still catching up. Companies are now scrambling to find sustainable solutions, such as using alternative water sources, but this is a reactive measure, not a planned part of the technology's initial design.2. The Conflict with Traditional Agriculture: A Question of Transition and EconomicsThe potential for AI to displace hands-on farmers is a real concern, but it is a classic example of technological unemployment—a recurring theme throughout history, from the Industrial Revolution to the digital age. It is not an A1-specific plot to reduce the population. The conflict arises from:Economic Efficiency: A1-assisted farming promises higher yields with less labor and water. From a purely economic standpoint, this is a desirable outcome. However, it fails to account for the social fabric of rural communities, where farming is not just a job but a way of life.Inequality of Access: The high cost of A1 technology in agriculture creates a divide between large, corporate farms that can afford it and small, family-owned farms that cannot. This can push small farmers out of business, leading to increased consolidation of agricultural land and control. This is a problem of market forces and access to capital, not a conspiracy.Sources  Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia  en.wikipedia.org  Constitutional monarchy - Wikipedia  Constitutional monarchies differ from absolute monarchies (in which a monarch is the only decision-maker) in that they are bound to exercise powers and ...  Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia  en.wikipedia.org  Constitutional monarchy - Wikipedia  Political scientist Vernon Bogdanor, paraphrasing Thomas Macaulay, has defined a constitutional monarch as "A sovereign who reigns but does not rule".  Quizlet  quizlet.com  5.02 Constitutional versus Absolute Monarchies Flashcards | Quizlet  We think of an absolute monarchy when we look back in history and study rulers. A constitutional monarchy is sometimes called a democratic monarchy. #ScienceFiction, #AI, #Dystopian, #Future, #Mnemonic, #FictionalNarrative, #ReasoningModels, #Humanity, #War, #Genocide, #Technology, #ShortStory,Creative Solutions for Holistic Healthcarehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2222759/episodes/17708819

Equip your teen for the future! Julia Jinks shares how career exploration builds clarity, confidence, and real-world skills in high school. Sponsored by CTCMath.com How do you help your teen discover a career path that actually fits who they are—and saves them years of wasted time and money? In this episode, I sit down with Julia Jinks to talk about the power of intentional career exploration during the high school years. Julia shares why one short meeting with a career counselor can't compare to a semester-long class that gives teens the tools, resources, and space to dig into their strengths, interests, and values. We discuss: ✅ Why most students can only name a handful of jobs—and how that limits their options ✅ Using tools like Myers-Briggs and the Holland Code to uncover hidden strengths and career matches ✅ Helping teens think about lifestyle goals alongside career choices ✅ Preparing students for jobs that don't even exist yet (hello, 4th Industrial Revolution!) ✅ The value of job shadowing, informational interviews, and digital portfolios ✅ How entrepreneurship, emerging economies, and soft skills all play into future readiness Julia also walks us through how her class equips teens with real-world skills—like resume writing, professional interviews, and self-leadership—that prepare them for whatever comes next. If you've ever worried about your teen “figuring it out” too late in the game, this episode will give you both hope and a practical roadmap for meaningful career exploration.

When the world is breaking apart what kind of leader do you need to be?With the environmental, technological and societal challenges we face our systems and playbooks can no longer be fit for purpose. So, who must we become to tackle the most pressing problems we are facing?My guest in this episode, Caroline Stokes, author of AfterShock to 2030 is trying to answer these questions. Her book is a wakeup call for leaders, arguing that if we want to thrive in the next five years, we must rewrite, not just tinker with the operating system of leadership.We explore how CEOs can use AI as an enhancement, as a multiplier, rather than a mask, and why neuroplasticity might just be able to help us with the meaning of life.There couldn't be a more prescient, deeply personal conversation that is essential for leaders of today and tomorrow.So, what kind of leader are you going to be?“Hope is the first step.” – Caroline StokesYou'll hear about:• Why leading in systemic shocks requires a new operating system. • How hope becomes an antidote to global complexity and despair. • Why radical listening can transform organisational awareness and action. • The role of AI as a leadership multiplier, not a mask. • How to regulate your nervous system to lead under pressure. • Why pattern recognition is essential for navigating uncertainty. • The importance of extreme accountability in leadership teams. • How to leave behind outdated mindsets and legacy systems.About Caroline Stokes:A global leadership strategist for the 5th Industrial Revolution, Caroline Stokes is the author of AfterShock to 2030: A CEO's Guide to Reinvention in the Age of AI, Climate, and Societal Collapse, a radical roadmap for leaders navigating our disruptive new reality.A Sony alum who contributed to the launch of PlayStation, and a PCC-level, EQ 2.0–certified coach, Caroline has evolved from executive headhunter to one of the few global authorities on psychological and strategic leadership reinvention. She works with founders, boards, and executive teams to build intelligent, sovereign, and trust-based systems aligned with the complexity of our time.She is also the author of Elephants Before Unicorns: Emotionally Intelligent HR Strategies to Save Your Company (Entrepreneur Press, 2019), a co-author in the HBR Guide to Navigating the Toxic Workplace (2024), and contributor to Coach Me! (Wiley, 2022). Her insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and The Globe and Mail.Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ocarolinestokes/Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FB5BKFGLMy resources:Try my High-stakes meetings toolkit (https://bit.ly/43cnhnQ)Take my Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/

For this "Summer Friday" we've put together some of our favorite conversations this year:John Cassidy, staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of Capitalism and Its Critics: A History: From the Industrial Revolution to AI (Macmillan, 2025), talks about his new book that traces the roots of criticism of today's global capitalism to its beginnings.From our centennial series "100 Years of 100 Things," Eric Dean Wilson, Queens College writing instructor and the author of After Cooling: On Freon, Global Warming, and the Terrible Cost of Comfort (Simon & Schuster, 2021), walks us through the promise of air conditioning of the past 100 years -- how it relieved people of warming temperatures and how they have eventually contributed to climate change.Black lung had largely been eradicated by the end of the last century. Now, the disease has reemerged in coal country, and federal cuts threaten at-risk miners. Kate Morgan, Pennsylvania-based freelance journalist, talks about her reporting on black lung for the New York Times.Elie Mystal, justice correspondent and columnist for The Nation magazine and host of the podcast, Contempt of Court with Elie Mystal, and author of Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America (The New Press, 2025) talks about the ten laws he calls a "Bill of Wrongs" - like felony murder and immunity for gun manufacturers. These interviews were lightly edited for time and clarity and the original web versions are available here:The Long History of Critiquing Capitalism (May 12, 2025)100 Years of 100 Things: Air Conditioners (Jul 24, 2024)How Black Lung Reemerged (Jun 24, 2025)Elie Mystal's List of Laws that Need to Go (Mar 27, 2025)  

Mentor Sessions Ep. 024: Roland Bewick on Bitcoin Lightning Scalability, Nostr Protocol, & AI Bitcoin AgentsUnlock Bitcoin Lightning scalability secrets that could power hyperbitcoinization—imagine infinite transactions, self-custody wallets blending with Nostr Protocol for unbreakable privacy, and AI agents Bitcoin revolutionizing payments. In this BTC Sessions exclusive, Alby Hub's Roland Bewick dives deep into Lightning Network's infinite potential, Bolt 12 privacy upgrades, Nostr Wallet Connect for seamless self-sovereignty, and how AI agents automate your life on a Bitcoin standard. From Lightning's trade-offs to Nostr's decentralized magic, Roland reveals why Alby Hub is the ultimate self-custody wallet for scaling Bitcoin globally. Discover how these tools combat censorship, boost productivity, and pave the way for hyperbitcoinization—where everyone holds their own keys to money and speech. Hesitant on Lightning? Roland shares real-world success in El Salvador, privacy hacks, and future integrations like Ark for massive scalability. This Bitcoin-only deep dive exposes how Nostr Protocol + Lightning crushes fiat limitations, empowers AI agents Bitcoin, and accelerates self-sovereignty. Don't miss why Bolt 12 privacy and Nostr Wallet Connect are game-changers for your stack!Key Topics:Bitcoin Lightning scalability and trade-offsNostr Protocol for decentralized identity and appsAlby Hub as the ultimate self-custody walletAI agents Bitcoin integration for automationBolt 12 privacy enhancementsNostr Wallet Connect for seamless connectionsHyperbitcoinization vision and productivity gainsChapters:• 00:00:00 - Intro: Bitcoin as Internet Currency & Lightning Infinite Potential• 00:01:09 - Lightning Network Basics for Newcomers• 00:02:23 - Lightning Trade-Offs: Risks, Liquidity & Node Management• 00:08:08 - Pathfinding & Real-World Lightning Success in El Salvador• 00:13:34 - Lightning Privacy: Bolt 12 & Public vs Private Nodes• 00:15:53 - Nostr Protocol Overview: Beyond Social Media• 00:19:40 - Nostr Wallet Connect: Private, Seamless Node Connections• 00:22:28 - Alby Hub Mission: Openness, Sovereignty & Innovation• 00:28:30 - Hyperbitcoinization Vision: AI Agents Bitcoin & Productivity• 00:34:28 - AI Integration: Alby MCP Server & Agent Tools• 00:36:18 - Human Rights Tools: Bolt 12 Privacy in Authoritarian Regimes• 00:39:08 - Lightning Scalability Limits & Future Layers like Ark• 00:46:34 - Setting Up Alby Hub: Hardware, Onboarding & Self-Custody• 00:51:56 - Alby App Store Recommendations & Use Cases• 00:53:09 - Latest Updates: Bolt 12, Swaps, Rebalancing & Future PlansAbout Roland Bewick:Lightning App Developer at Alby HubX: @rolznzNOSTR: npub1zk6u7mxlflguqteghn8q7xtu47hyerruv6379c36l8lxzzr4x90q0gl6efWebsite: getalby.com ⚡ POWERED by @Sazmining — the easiest way to mine Bitcoin and take control of your financial future. ⛏️You own the rig

In this dynamic and thought-provoking conversation, Tom is joined by his regular co-host Producer Drew and DJ Mason as they dive deep into the rapidly changing landscape shaped by technology, AI, and economic disruption. This episode pulls no punches as Tom unpacks how artificial intelligence and automation are transforming entire industries—from fast food to manufacturing—and what that means for jobs, the middle class, and the future of work. Drawing comparisons to the Industrial Revolution, Tom and Drew discuss everything from new Google AI breakthroughs and the rise of agent-based AI game development, to startling stats about capital flight, tax policies, and the real impact of billionaire migration on city budgets. Listeners are taken into the reality behind the numbers: the shrinking percentage of young Americans able to purchase homes, the growing disconnect between income and wealth, and the psychological and societal shifts on the horizon. Tom also answers pointed questions from the chat, dispelling misconceptions about taxation, the difference between wealth and income, and why the narrative around “taxing the rich” can miss the mark. The episode rounds out with a forward-looking discussion on the double-edged sword of AI's cultural impact—think AI-driven creativity, customizable storytelling, and the rise of community-driven content alongside the harsh realities of job loss and the psychological need for belonging and purpose in a post-AI world. SHOWNOTES 05:56 "Politicians, Economy, and Public Discourse" 11:51 Motivations of Wealthy individuals 17:46 Wealth Misunderstanding and CEO Pay Gap 22:56 Advocating Harm: A Dangerous Proposal 30:33 "Gambling on Bitcoin Risks Financial Safety" 47:51 AI's Impact on Storytelling Innovation 58:13 "Impending Financial Shockwave Alert" 01:09:56 "See You Friday, 6am PT" CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. SleepMe: Visit ⁠https://sleep.me/impact⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. ButcherBox: Ready to level up your meals? Go to ⁠https://butcherbox.com/impact⁠ to get $20 off your first box and FREE bacon for life with the Bilyeu Box! Netsuite: Download the new e-book Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders at ⁠http://NetSuite.com/Theory⁠ What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business:⁠ join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER⁠ SCALING a business:⁠ see if you qualify here.⁠ Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ sign up here.⁠ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast,⁠ Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook⁠ —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ apple.co/impacttheory⁠ ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/⁠ Tik Tok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/tombilyeu⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While we're certainly in a uniquely bad time for our capitalist society, we're definitely not the first people to be having the thought, “what if things weren't quite so terrible for 99% of people?” From the beginning, capitalism has justifiably had critics. Today Adam is joined by John Cassidy, New Yorker writer and author of Capitalism and Its Critics: A History: From the Industrial Revolution to AI, to discuss the history of how this broken system became so embedded in our psyches that we've collectively started to believe that there's nothing to be done about it. Find John's book at factuallypod.com/books--If you're 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code FACTUALLY at https://inda.shop/FACTUALLY! #indacloudpod--SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAbout Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com.» SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1» FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum» FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/» FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum» Advertise on Factually! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RETRACTED // In this episode of The Studies Show, Tom and Stuart discuss retraction, the process of removing articles from the scientific record. How often is it due to fraud? How many papers get retracted—and is the number increasing? Is it good or bad for a scientist to retract an article? // RETRACTEDWant even more podcasts? Now our sponsor, Works in Progress magazine, has a podcast where their editors talk to people with interesting progress-related ideas. One such person is the historian Anton Howes, who is interviewed about the unexpected origins of the Industrial Revolution in the latest episode. Find it at worksinprogress.news.Show notes* Retraction Watch, the extremely useful website that tracks and investigates retractions* Science's writeup of the long process of retracting the GFAJ-1 “arsenic bacteria” paper* Original paper; retraction note; response from the authors* The first known retraction, from 1755* Retraction Watch's discussion of it* Adam Marcus and Ivan Oransky on tracking retractions over time* 2022 PLOS ONE article on the number of retractions over time* Scholarly Kitchen post on the rate of retractions over time* Nature article on the 10,000 retractions in 2023 alone* 2011 article on the causes of retractions* 2012 article on the same: misconduct is found to account for the biggest proportion* James Heathers on the disastrous story of Wiley buying Hindawi* The retraction guidelines from COPE* The paper with a diagram of a very well-endowed rat* Are authors punished for retractions? Not necessarily* Reputational advantage from correcting errors* 2022 article on how scientists still regularly cite retracted papers (without knowing they're retracted)CreditsWe're very grateful to Ivan Oransky from Retraction Watch for his help with this episode. Any mistakes are ours. The Studies Show is produced by Julian Mayers at Yada Yada Productions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thestudiesshowpod.com/subscribe

Send us a textWe're living through what Dr. Staples calls "an inflection point with the global political economy"—a moment when the assumptions that guided business strategy for decades no longer apply. For senior executives, this creates both unprecedented complexity and extraordinary opportunity.This 50-minute conversation offers something rare: the strategic depth to understand not just what's changing, but how to think about change itself.The Questions That Shape StrategyOn Transformation"The space for not doing anything has gotten smaller and smaller. The opportunity to make excuses for not innovating has diminished."We explore why innovation has shifted from "nice to have" to existential necessity across Asia-Pacific, and what this means for organizations still approaching AI as incremental improvement.On Geopolitical Reality"Don't make us choose between China, our biggest trading partner, and America, our biggest investor."Dr. Staples illuminates how middle powers are navigating an increasingly complex world where your technology choices have become geopolitical decisions—and why understanding this is crucial for any global executive.On Strategic Ownership"You have to take ownership of AI because it could be fundamental to what your business becomes."We examine why the most successful organizations are treating AI as a strategic capability to own, not a service to outsource, and how this shapes everything from board composition to operational planning.What You'll DiscoverHistorical Context for Modern Challenges How past technological transformations offer frameworks for navigating today's complexity, from the Industrial Revolution to containerization to electrification.Regional Opportunities in Plain Sight Why Vietnam is becoming the quiet beneficiary of US-China tensions, how Malaysia is threading the needle between superpowers, and what Singapore's digital government reveals about the art of the possible.The Three Models of AI Governance How America's "unfettered innovation," China's "state control," and Europe's "individual sovereignty" approaches are creating different competitive landscapes across regions.Practical Frameworks for Uncertainty Dr. Staples' approach to "controlling what you can" while geopolitical forces settle, and why scenario planning has become an essential leadership skill.This isn't about predicting the future—it's about developing the strategic thinking to navigate fundamental uncertainty. Whether you're making technology architecture decisions, planning market entry strategies, or simply trying to understand how global forces shape local opportunities, this conversation provides frameworks that transcend immediate headlines.As Dr. Staples notes: "We've had waves of disruption before and we've adjusted and adapted. The question is whether this time is fundamentally different—and how do we think about that?"For leaders who prefer depth over speed, context over quick fixes, and strategic thinking over tactical reactions.Sometimes the most practical thing you can do is step back and understand the forces shaping your decisions.Connect with Andy:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystaples/https://geopolasia.com/

Episode: 1417 In which the medieval clock metaphor finally collapses.  Today, a metaphor dies.

Send us a textEver wonder what's holding back your business growth? The answer might be staring back at you in the mirror. Tom Howard, owner of multiple successful HVAC and plumbing companies and ServiceTitan executive, delivers a masterclass in ego-free leadership that transformed struggling businesses into multi-million dollar enterprises. His refreshingly blunt perspective challenges conventional wisdom: "You can be right or you can be rich. You get to pick one, but not both."Howard's approach to leadership is revolutionary yet practical. Rather than micromanaging, he advocates giving managers clear boundaries, financial targets, and then stepping aside. "I own probably eight different companies right now and then I work full-time at Service Titan as an executive. I can't do that if I don't have people that can run it." This philosophy creates true accountability and ownership throughout the organization.Perhaps most compelling is Howard's urgent message about AI adoption in trades businesses. "The AI revolution is going to be massive... AI is the opposite [of the Industrial Revolution]. It's giving these massive tools to the guy sitting on his laptop with an internet connection in his basement." He shares mind-blowing examples of AI automating call centers, creating training materials, and developing marketing content - all happening now, not in some distant future.Howard also distinguishes between belief and faith in business - a subtle but crucial difference. "It's one thing to believe something works; it's another to have enough faith to fully implement it." This insight explains why many businesses fail to execute proven strategies.Ready to remove your ego, embrace AI, and build a business that thrives even when you're not there? This episode is your blueprint. Check out Tom's book "Fetching Millions" on Amazon or visit howarddeals.com for his free acquisition guide. Support the show https://www.audible.com/pd/9-Simple-Steps-to-Sell-More-ht-Audiobook/B0D4SJYD4Q?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=library_overflowhttps://www.amazon.com/Simple-Steps-Sell-More-Stereotypes-ebook/dp/B0BRNSFYG6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OSB7HX6FQMHS&keywords=corey+berrier&qid=1674232549&sprefix=%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreysalescoach/

Mike Ghaffary is a General Partner at Burst Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in marketplace, software, and AI companies. With an impressive background spanning roles at Canvas Ventures and Social Capital, as well as co-founding Stitcher, he has been instrumental in the growth of companies like Yelp and Eat24, demonstrating his expertise in scaling businesses. Mike has a background in computer science and holds both a JD and MBA from Harvard, and he's invested in high-growth companies like Strava, Superhuman, Faire, and Optimizely. In this episode… The rise of artificial intelligence has sparked widespread anxiety about job displacement and economic upheaval. With rapid advancements outpacing traditional training models and workforce development, many are left asking: Will AI only benefit a select few, or can it create meaningful work opportunities for the broader population? Mike Ghaffary, a seasoned investor and founder in tech and marketplaces, believes AI has enormous potential to generate — not eliminate — jobs, if applied wisely. Drawing on historical parallels from the Industrial Revolution and the early internet era, Mike explains that while disruption is inevitable, new opportunities always emerge. He highlights the importance of equipping workers to collaborate with AI, especially in skilled trades like HVAC and electrical, which are essential to supporting infrastructure like data centers. Mike also cautions founders about the risks of chasing venture-scale growth at all costs, advocating instead for profitability and strategic patience. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Mike Ghaffary, General Partner at Burst Capital, about how AI will fuel job creation and transform Main Street. Mike also shares insights on scaling Eat24, landing a game-changing partnership at TrialPay, and why the future belongs to software-powered small businesses.

The global climate has undoubtedly changed. Earlier this year, Copernicus, one of the most trusted weather models in the world, calculated that global average temperatures have increased by 1.4°C (2.5°F) since the start of the Industrial Revolution. This seemingly slight increase has had an outsized effect on weather patterns, challenging our ability to predict and prevent disasters resulting from more extreme weather.  Most Americans are at least somewhat concerned about global warming, the documented solution to which is greenhouse gas reduction. Yet just this week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to rescind its central scientific basis for climate-related regulation.  And with so much competing for our attention, it is easy to imagine that relatively few people will take note of such a policy decision—let alone clearly understand the larger implications and how to respond.  In this episode, NPR's Sadie Babits discusses her new book Hot Takes: Every Journalist's Guide to Covering Climate Change, written to equip all of us (journalists or not) to take part in critical public discourse about climate science and policy.  Listen in as Sadie and Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talk about the development of this book, and how journalists can and must rise to the challenges present in the political and media landscape today.  The video format of this discussion will be released 8.7.25. Subscribe to the Ten Across newsletter at 10across.org/subscribe/ to receive it as soon as it is available. Related links:  “Funding cuts will hit rural areas hard. One station manager explains how” (All Things Considered, July 2025)  “Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid” (NPR, July 2025)   “Trump EPA moves to repeal landmark ‘endangerment finding' that allows climate regulation” (Associated Press, July 2025)  “There's a Race to Power the Future. China is Pulling Away” (The New York Times, June 2025)  Relevant Ten Across Conversations podcast episodes:  Getting Personal About Climate Change with Sammy Roth  Reporting on Climate Change When it's at Your Doorstep with Allison Agsten 10X Heat Series: Covering Climate Change as It Unfolds with Jeff Goodell  Journalists and Writers on Breaking the Existential Story of Our Lives—Climate Change    Credits: Host: Duke Reiter Producer and editor: Taylor GriffithStudio support and video crew: Louie Duran and Utkarsh ByahutMusic by: Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler    About our guest Sadie Babits is the senior supervising climate editor for National Public Radio and author of “Hot Takes: Every Journalist's Guide to Covering Climate Change.” She was previously professor of practice and the sustainability director for the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Arizona State University. Sadie was a freelance journalist, editor, and consultant for many years and is a former board president of the Society of Environmental Journalists.

Steven Weiner and JP Novin discuss AI's significant impact on the workforce and education, with Menlo College integrating AI into its curriculum to prepare students for future opportunities through a new major in Artificial Intelligence and Analytics (AIA) and enhanced programs. Steven Weiner outlines Menlo College's career readiness strategies, including a mandatory internship program and extensive student support infrastructure, while acknowledging AI's potential to positively affect industries like accounting and finance. They conclude the discussion with optimism that AI will create new business opportunities despite short-term job displacement—likening it to the Industrial Revolution.

Roger welcomes Dr. Donald J. Boudreaux, professor of economics at George Mason University and longtime TFAS senior scholar who teaches the economics for the citizen course, for a conversation about the enduring value of economic freedom and the importance of correcting common myths that cloud public understanding of capitalism.They discuss how misconceptions about economic history — the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression and the New Deal — have shaped misguided policies and narratives; why free markets, not government planning are responsible for the unprecedented rise in global living standards; and why economic literacy is essential for preserving that progress. They also reflect on the power of clear, engaging economics education in helping students see the world more clearly.Donald J. Boudreaux is a senior fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He has authored numerous books, including his new title, “The Triumph of Economic Freedom: Debunking the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism,” co-authored with Senator Phil Graham. He writes widely on trade, liberty and economic growth, and is the longtime editor of the blog “Café Hayek.”The Liberty + Leadership Podcast is hosted by TFAS president Roger Ream and produced by Podville Media. If you have a comment or question for the show, please email us at podcast@TFAS.org. To support TFAS and its mission, please visit TFAS.org/support.Support the show

Priority vs. Priorities - Cut Through the Chaos The One Thing That Will Transform Your Leadership (Spoiler: It's Actually Singular) Ever wonder why you feel busier than a one-legged cat in a sandbox, even when you're supposedly "organized"? The Usual Suspects are back with a reality check that'll make you question everything you thought you knew about getting things done. Spoiler alert: You've been doing priorities all wrong. The Great Busyness Myth Gets Busted We kick things off with a retired principal's confession that'll hit every overachiever right in the feels. Turns out, retirement doesn't mean more time for yourself—it just means everyone else thinks your calendar is their personal playground. Sound familiar? Our hosts dive deep into why we mistake motion for progress and how the cult of busyness is actually making us less effective. The Etymology Bomb That Changes Everything Here's a mind-bender: The word "priority" was singular for 500 years until the Industrial Revolution messed it all up. That's right—priority, not priorities. You can't have five first places in a race, so why do we try to juggle five "top" priorities? The hosts break down how this linguistic shift reflects our modern chaos and why getting back to singular focus is your secret weapon. From Multitasking Hero to Single-Focus Champion Forget the multitasking badge of honor—science proves you're actually terrible at it. When you split focus between two tasks, you lose 25-50% effectiveness on the first one. Our panelists share battle-tested strategies for identifying your lead domino, the one thing that'll topple the rest and actually move the needle. Real-World Priority Systems That Actually Work Get ready for tactical gold. From the Eisenhower Matrix to the A-B-C calendar system, our leadership veterans share the exact frameworks they use to cut through the noise. Plus, why delegation isn't about dumping tasks—it's about strategic multiplication of your impact. The Bottom Line You're not struggling because you have too much to do. You're struggling because you're trying to do everything at once. The most successful leaders don't manage more priorities—they ruthlessly focus on the one thing that matters most right now. Tune In For: The historical reason why we're all doing priorities wrong Science-backed proof that multitasking is sabotaging your success Battle-tested systems for identifying your true priority Why retirement might actually make you busier (and how to fix it) Real strategies from executives who've mastered sustainable strength Stop wearing busyness like a badge of honor and start wielding priority like the leadership superpower it actually is.

In the age of video conferencing and packages delivered by a drone, we ofttimes forget that at one time, the railroads were our link to the world and the business titans of their day.Iron and steel rails crisscrossed the country, connecting communities and supercharging commerce and communication throughout the tectonic changes of the Industrial Revolution and beyond. Join us for Biz-eWerk's first video interview, a two-part series with Albert Churella, historian and author of a three-volume history of the storied Pennsylvania Railroad.Be sure to subscribe to Biz-eWerk so you don't miss any episodes of this special two-part video podcast premiering August 12th.For more information about Al's PRR trilogy:The Pennsylvania Railroad, Volume 1, Building an Empire, 1846-1917Volume 2, The Age of Limits, 1917–1933Volume 3, The Long Decline, 1933–1968

The steam engine was among the first major innovations of the industrial era, and also one of the first monopolies in our nation's history. On this edition of our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History, Nathan and Daniel take us through the history of the steam engine from the innovations of James Watt, to the monopoly that fed the early growth of the Industrial Revolution, they explore how steam power reshaped industries, transportation, and society itself. Also on MoneyTalk, budgeting best practices, and some unique takes on retirement living. Host: Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Special Guest: Daniel Sowa; Air Date: 7/23/2025; Original Air Dates: 5/24/2023 & 10/24/2023. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode: 1413 How contemporary Romantic poets saw the Industrial Revolution.  Today, Romantic poets and the Industrial Revolution.

A TRYST WITH TIME. David McDermott is an artist whose work has been exhibited internationally since the 1980s. In his experiments with time he emphatically insists on the beautiful and the miraculous, looking beyond the promises of techno-modernity and mirroring themes of 19th century artists' rejection of the Industrial Revolution. “This old-fashioned concept of moving forward in time and abandoning the past, abandoning civilisation to move forward, it's a very outdated concept.“ “Right now, my painting's a rebellion against modern art.“ “I'm very interested in my life now, which is different from the one I escaped from.“

Former Senator Phil Gramm joins to defend capitalism's record, arguing that the Industrial Revolution improved lives, the New Deal prolonged the Depression, and modern welfare undermines work. He supports Keynesian stimulus in theory—but only if governments also run surpluses, which he says they never do. Plus, Gaza aid failures, Macron's recognition of Palestine, and why peace requires clear-eyed power dynamics, not symbolic gestures. And in The Spiel: Benjamin Crump returns to the spotlight in a viral police beating case, and renewed concern over noose reports reveals our reflex to dramatize the ambiguous. Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack

Technology is no longer just a helpful tool for running small businesses. It has become the lifeline for small business success.  In this episode, Eric clarifies why technology is now non-negotiable when running a successful small business.  Tune in to learn why, as a small business owner, you must either evolve and adapt or risk getting left behind. AI Blackmail  An article on Entropic described a test scenario where AI named specific (fictional) people and made a blackmail demand. Even though the situation was fabricated for testing purposes, it highlighted the potential dangers of advanced AI behavior. A Double-Edged Sword Every major invention in history has had the potential for great harm and tremendous benefit. The outcome depends entirely on how humans choose to use these tools. AI is no exception. It represents a societal shift similar to the Industrial Revolution, with its presence growing across all industries. Today, adaptation is essential, especially in the meetings and events space, where technology is now deeply integrated. Those who ignore it risk becoming irrelevant.  From Fax Machines to Automation During his early business days in Brussels, Eric used to manually collect faxed proposals in the evenings after doing sales visits by day. Now, 70% of that work can be automated. Standard proposals and client-facing documents can now be systematized using technology, drastically reducing the time and effort required. People vs. Tech In the past, hiring a high-level executive assistant in Belgium came at a significant cost to Eric due to their high social security contributions. Today, however, business owners can find skilled virtual assistants anywhere in the world for a fraction of the cost.  Smarter Prospecting with AI Aspects of prospecting that used to take hours of manual outreach before can now be streamlined with CRM systems and AI. By scanning the online presence of a prospect through their LinkedIn profile, AI can recommend tailored messaging and communication strategies, making outreach faster, more personal, and far more effective. Embrace AI Now Now is the time to embrace AI and new technologies. Those who do so will be better positioned for success. So, whether you are starting a new business or evolving an existing one, tech literacy is a must.  Face-to-Face Is Still Irreplaceable Even with the rise of AI, the human connection is likely to become more valuable, not less, as people always crave genuine, in-person experiences.  Bio: Eric Rozenberg Eric is a business builder and the founder of Event Business Formula, the only platform exclusively dedicated to helping and supporting business owners in the Meetings & Events Industry. He has helped thousands of entrepreneurs grow and manage their businesses better.  For two decades in a previous life, Eric has consulted with Fortune 500 companies and produced award-winning sales meetings, incentive trips, product launches, and conferences in more than 50 countries across diverse industries.  His podcast "The Business of Meetings" is the first podcast in the Meetings & Events Industry dedicated to business owners and the largest source of free information, with over 240 episodes and fabulous guests.  His first book, Meeting at C-Level, is the first book on the « Why? » of a meeting. It has been endorsed by 20 of the most influential leaders from the corporate and association worlds.  His second book, Before It's Too Late, A Love Letter to My Daughters and America, is a story of grit, perseverance, and courage. It describes why and how he and his wife brought their daughters to America and why it is the greatest country on Earth.  Eric was the first European to serve as Chairman of the International Board of Meeting Professionals International (MPI). Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter Anthropic Article  

By Jamie Dobson, founder of Container Solutions and author of 'Visionaries, Rebels and Machines' Since James Watt's steam engine and its pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution, the appearance of various technologies - including the harnessing of electricity, Henry Ford's moving assembly line, the microprocessor, the Internet, DNA technology, and mobile phones - have kicked off their own revolutions. But the Industrial Revolution is still the biggie - the most bang-for-your-buck we've had in terms of shifting human civilisation. Until now. Government oversight for AI's data use? Artificial Intelligence is coming for James Watt's crown. And AI's revolution will be very different. Unlike previous technological revolutions that primarily transformed industries reliant on physical labour, AI's impact extends to intellectual and creative domains previously considered uniquely human. AI's appetite for data Modern AI systems learn by digesting vast quantities of human-created content. They are sophisticated pattern-recognition systems trained on billions of examples of human creativity and knowledge. Initially, tech companies trained these models on publicly available data, but as models grew more sophisticated, they required ever more data. Companies expanded their harvesting to include copyrighted content, paywalled articles, and private repositories. And that's a problem for creators relying on compensation for their efforts, skill and talent. Additionally, apart from not being properly paid for their existing work, that work is being used to train the very systems that could soon replace them. Currently, most jurisdictions have no specific regulations governing how companies can use publicly available data for AI training. This regulatory vacuum has allowed AI developers to operate under a take-first-ask-later approach, creating multi-billion-dollar technology platforms using content they didn't create or license. As governments worldwide grapple with these challenges, several regulatory approaches are emerging: Opt-in or Opt-out Models The simplest solution could be to create a system for opting content in or out of AI training models. In theory, this could be quick to implement with minimum complexity. Yet, given that some models are already being trained on copyrighted content (which should already be a legal "opt-out"), it might not be particularly effective. For businesses, an opt-out system offers fewer obstacles to AI development but creates long-term legal uncertainty. An opt-in system provides clearer legal boundaries but potentially slower access to training data. Data Rights and Compensation Models Similar to how music and literary rights work, content creators could receive compensation when their work is used for AI training. This could be done on an ad-hoc basis, like music streaming, or through government distribution via a digital tax. Collective licensing: Creators register with collecting societies that negotiate with AI companies and distribute payments based on usage. This model exists in music with performing rights organisations such as PRS in the UK, ASCAP and BMI in the USA, GEMA in Germany or SACEM in France. Data dividend: A tax or fee on AI companies based on their data usage, with proceeds distributed to creators. This resembles public lending rights systems in countries like the UK, Canada, and Australia, where authors receive payments when libraries lend their books. Direct licensing: Individual negotiations between major content producers and AI companies, with standardised terms for smaller creators. AI as a Public Resource Some experts advocate treating advanced AI systems like public utilities or natural monopolies. This would work similarly to electricity companies, for example, where the national grid is seen as a natural monopoly and the government implements certain standards and expectations for managing it as a public resource. Private companies would continue developing AI, but under ...

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By one estimate, 233,000 people, including 19,000 Americans, have lost their jobs either with the U.S. Agency for International Development, as USAID is formally known, or with its contractors. The Monitor looked at two people who found fulfillment serving their country by serving others. Also: today's stories, including how long-distance trains running late is a pivotal test for Germany's new government; how one Maine town is moving away from its Industrial Revolution era dams in favor of healthier New England rivers; and how South Koreans are rushing for one last look inside Seoul's version of the White House: the Blue House. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

Ivan Feinseth argues there's "nothing but tailwinds" for Nvidia (NVDA). He says "it's all Nvidia, all the time," pointing to the company's charge in creating A.I. chips for the infrastructure buildout. He names other Mag 7 companies and Oracle (ORCL) as rising stars in the A.I. race. He's also bullish on a completely different industry: cruise lines. He offers his take on what can drive a rally in stocks like Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) and Royal Caribbean (RCL).======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

The energy grid of the future demands a massive amount of materials: billions of solar panels, millions of wind turbines and more. Climate strategist Marielle Remillard reveals why there may be critical shortages ahead — and breaks down how this could also be the biggest business opportunity since the Industrial Revolution. After the talk, Modupe discusses why it's important for entrepreneurs to be part of the climate resolution.Want to help shape TED's shows going forward? Fill out our survey!For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel spoke with two first-time guests to the podcast, Jonathan Tran & Malcolm Foley, about their recent books and their work to more precisely illuminate and define the "racial capitalism" in which those of us in the Western world live. It's a stimulating and wide-ranging conversation about race, economics, history, higher education, politics and more. Of course, we end with a discussion of what we have all been reading.Dr. Jonathan Tran is the author of multiple books, including Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism (2022, Oxford UP), as well as Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke University's Divinity School.Dr. Malcolm Foley is a pastor, historian, and speaker who serves as special adviser to the president for equity and campus engagement at Baylor University. He has written for Christianity Today, The Anxious Bench, and Mere Orthodoxy, and is the author of the brand-new book The Anti-Greed Gospel (Brazos).Books Mentioned in this Episode:If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and Others: The Political Economy of Racism in the United States (essay) by Judith SteinThe Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism by Edward BaptistGod's Reign and the End of Empires by Antonio GonzalezWe Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite by Musa al-GharbiBlack Skin, White Masks by Frantz FanonGod Emperor of Dune by Frank HerbertWhite Property, Black Trespass: Racial Capitalism and the Religious Function of Mass Criminalization by Andrew KrinksNickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America by Barbara EhrenreichPoverty, By America by Matthew Desmond$2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America by Kathryn Edin & Luke ShaeferThe Life in Christ by Nicholas CabasilasCapitalism and its Critics: A History: From the Industrial Revolution to AI by John CassidyRetrieving Nicaea: The Development and Meaning of Trinitarian Doctrine by Khaled Anatolios

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My fellow pro-growth/progress/abundance Up Wingers,The 1990s and the dawn of the internet were a pivotal time for America and the wider world. The history of human progress is a series of such pivotal moments. As Peter Leyden points out, it seems we're facing another defining era as society wrestles with three new key technologies: artificial intelligence, clean energy, and bioengineering.Today on Faster, Please! — The Podcast, I chat with Leyden about American leadership in emerging technology and the mindset shifts we must undergo to bring about the future we dream of.Leyden is a futurist and technology expert. He is a speaker, author, and founder of Reinvent Futures. Thirty years ago, he worked with the founders of WIRED magazine, and now authors his latest book project via Substack: The Great Progression: 2025 to 2050.In This Episode* Eras of transformation (1:38)* American risk tolerance (11:15)* Facing AI pessimism (15:38)* The bioengineering breakthrough (24:24)* Demographic pressure (28:52)Below is a lightly edited transcript of our conversation. Eras of transformation (1:38)I think we Americans tend to reset the clock in which we get in these dead ends, we get in these old patterns, these old systems, and the things are all falling apart, it's not working. And then there is a kind of a can-do reinvention phase . . .Pethokoukis: Since World War II, as I see it, we have twice been on the verge of a transformational leap forward, economically and technologically. I would say that was right around 1970 and then right around 2000, and the periods of time after that, I think, certainly relative to the expectations then, was disappointing.It is my hope, and I know it's your hope as well, that we are at another such moment of transformation. One, do you accept my general premise, and two, why are we going to get it right this time?If I'm hearing you right, you're kind of making two junctures there. I do believe we're in the beginning of what would be much more thought of as a transformation. I would say the most direct parallel is closer to what happened coming off of World War II. I also think, if you really go back in American history, it's what came off of Civil War and even came off of the Founding Era. I think there's a lot of parallels there I can go into, I've written about in my Substack and it's part of the next book I'm writing, so there's a bigger way that I think about it. I think both those times that you're referring to, it seems to me we were coming off a boom, or what seemed to be an updraft or your “Up Wing” kind of periods that you think of — and then we didn't.I guess I think of it this way: the '50s, '60s, and '90s were exciting times that made it feel like the best was yet to come — but then that momentum stalled. I'm hopeful we're entering another such moment now, with so much happening, so much in motion, and I just hope it all comes together.The way I think about it in a bigger lens, I would just push back a little bit, which is, it's true coming off the '90s — I was at WIRED magazine in the '90s. I was watching the early '90s internet and the Digital Revolution and I sketched out at that time, in my first book but also cover stories in WIRED, trying to rough out what would happen by the year 2020. And it is true that coming off the '90s there was a Dot Com crash, but temporarily, honestly, that with the Web 2.0 and others, a lot of those trends we were talking about in the '90s actually just kept picking up.So depending how big the lens is, I would argue that, coming off the '90s, the full digital revolution and the full globalization that we were starting to see in the early to mid-'90s in some respects did come to fruition. It didn't play out the way we all wanted it to happen — spreading wealth all through the society and blah, blah, blah, and many of the things that people complain about and react to now — but I would argue that a lot of what we were saying in those '90s, and had begun in the '90s with the '90s boom, continued after a temporary pause, for sure.The Dot Com boom was just frothy investment. It crashed, but the companies that come out of that crash are literally trillion-dollar companies dominating the global economy now here on the west coast. That was some of the things we could see happening from the mid-'90s. The world did get connected through the internet, and globalization did, from a lens that's beyond America, we took 800 million peasants living on two bucks a day in China and brought them into the global economy. There's all kinds of positive things of what happened in the last 25 years, depending on how big your lens is.I would say that we've been through a largely successful — clearly some issues, “Oh my gosh, we didn't anticipate social media and that stuff,” but in general, the world that we were actually starting to envision in the '90s came about, at some level — with some flaws, and some issues, and we could have done better, but I'm saying now I think AI is bigger than the internet. I think the idea that humans are now working side-by-side with intelligent machines and being augmented by intelligent machines is a world historical event that is going to go beyond just connecting everybody on the planet through the internet, which is kind of what the '90s was, and the early Digital Revolution.This is a bigger deal, and I do think this transformation has the potential to be way bigger too. If we manage it right — including how we did it positively or negatively in the last 25, 30 years off the '90s — if we do this right, we could really pull off what I think is a reinvention of America and a much better world going beyond this. That's not a prediction that we're going to do that, but I think we certainly have the potential there.While I was preparing for our chat, I recalled a podcast I did with Marc Andreessen where we discussed AI — not just its potential to solve big problems and drive progress, but also about the obstacles, especially regulatory ones. He pointed out that those barriers are why we don't have things like widespread nuclear power, let alone fusion reactors.When I asked why he thought we could overcome those barriers this time around, he said we probably won't — that failure should be the baseline because these obstacles are deeply rooted in a risk-averse American society. Now, why isn't that your baseline?My baseline is that America — again, I'm taking a bigger lens here, which is we periodically come to these junctures in history in which you could say, from left and right, there's kind of an ossification of the old system. What happens is the old ways of doing things, the old systems, essentially get kind of stuck, and ossified, and just defunct, and long in the tooth, and all different ways you can describe it. But what happens at these junctures — and it happened coming off World War II, it happened after the Civil War, I happened after in the Founding Era too, coming off the colonial world — there is an incredible period of explosion of progress, essentially, and they usually are about 25 years, which is why I'm thinking about the next 25 years.I think we Americans tend to reset the clock in which we get in these dead ends, we get in these old patterns, these old systems, and the things are all falling apart, it's not working. And then there is a kind of a can-do reinvention phase that, frankly, is beyond Europe now. The great hope of the West is still going to be America here. But I think we're actually entering it and I think this is what's happening, and . . . I've read your book, The Conservative Futurist, I would call myself more of a “Progressive Futurist,” but I would say both left and right in this country have gone too extreme. The right is critiquing “government can't do anything right,” and the left is critiquing “the market, corporations can't do anything right.”The actual American framework is the Hamiltonian government, coming off Lincoln's government, the FDR government. There is a role for government, a vigorous kind of government presence that can drive change, but there's also a great role for the market too.There's this center left and center right that has now got to recalibrate for this next era of America. I think because the old system — and from the right, the old system might be big bureaucratic government that was born out of World War II, the great welfare state bureaucracies, also the Pax Americana. Trump is kind of banging against, dismantling that old thing that's been going for 80 years and, frankly, is kind of run out of steam. It's not really working. But the left is also coming out, carbon energy, and drilling for oil, and industrial pollution, and all that other stuff that was coming off of that scaling of the 20th century economy is also not working for the 21st century. We've also got to dismantle those systems. But together, looking forward, you could imagine a complete reinvention around these new technologies. AI is a huge one. Without question, the first among equals it's going to be the game changer around every field, every industry.Also clean energy technologies, I would argue, are just hitting the point of tipping points of scale that we could imagine a shift in the energy foundation. We could see abundant clean energy, including nuclear. I think there's a new re-appreciation of nuclear coming even from left-of-center, but also potential fusion on the horizon.I also think bioengineering is something that we haven't really got our heads into, but in terms of the long-term health of the planet, and all kinds of synthetic biology, and all kinds of things that are happening, we are now past the tipping point, and we know how to do this.I think there's three world historic technologies that America could get reinvented around in the next 25 years. I think the old system, left and right, is now done with this old thing that isn't working, but that opens up the potential for the future. So yes, what Andreessen's talking about is the late stage of the last gummed-up system that wasn't working. For that matter, the same thing from the left is complaining about the inequality, and the old system isn't working now the way it was, circulating wealth through society. But I think there's a way to reinvent that and I actually think we're on the verge of doing it, and that's what I'm trying to do for my project, my book, my Substack stuff.American risk tolerance (11:15)I think there is an elite on the right-of-center tech and the left-of-center tech that sees the same commonalities about the potential of the technology, but also the potential for transformation going forward, that would be healthy. Do you feel that there's enough ferment happening that, institutionally, there will be enough space for these technologies to flourish as you hope? That the first time that there's a problem with an AI model where people die because some system failed, we're not going to be like, “We need to pause AI.” That the next time with one of these restarted nuclear reactors, if there's some minor problem, we're not going to suddenly panic and say, “That's it, nuclear is gone again.” Do you think we have that kind of societal resilience to deal? I think we've had too little of that, but do you think there's enough now, for the reasons you're talking about, that we will continue to push forward?I think there's absolutely the chance that can happen. Now, like Andreessen said, it's not a prediction like, “Oh, this will be fine, it's all going to work out.” We could also go the way of Europe, which is we could get over-regulated, over-ossified, go back to the old days, be this nice tourist spot that, whatever, we look at our old buildings and stuff and we figure out a way to earn a living, but it's just getting more and more and more in the past. That's also a possibility, and I suppose if you had to bet, maybe that's the greater possibility, in default.But I don't think that's going to happen because I do believe more in America. I'm also living in Northern California here. I'm surrounded for the last 30 years, people are just jam packed with new ideas. There's all kinds of s**t happening here. It's just an explosive moment right now. We are attracting the best and the brightest from all over the country, all over the world. There is no other place in the world, bar none, around AI than San Francisco right now, and you cannot be here and not just get thrilled at the possibility of what's happening. Now, does that mean that we're going to be able to pull this off through the whole country, through the whole world? I don't know, there is a lot of ambiguity there and this is why you can't predict the future with certainty.But I do believe we have the potential here to rebuild fundamentally. I think there is an elite on the right-of-center tech and the left-of-center tech that sees the same commonalities about the potential of the technology, but also the potential for transformation going forward, that would be healthy. For example, I know Andreessen, you talk about Andreessen . . . I was also rooted in the whole Obama thing, there was a ton of tech people in the Obama thing, and now there's a ton of tech people who are kind of tech-right, but it's all kind of washes together. It's because we all see the potential of these technologies just emerging in front of us. The question is . . . how do you get the systems to adapt?Now, to be fair, California, yes, it's been gummed up with regulations and overthink, but on the other hand, it's opened itself up. It just went through historic shifts in rolling back environmental reviews and trying to drive more housing by refusing to let the NIMBY shut it down. There's a bunch of things that even the left-of-center side is trying to deal with this gummed-up system, and the right-of-center side is doing their version of it in DC right now.Anyhow, the point is, we see the limits on both left-of-center and right-of-center of what's currently happening and what has happened. The question is, can we get aligned on a relatively common way forward, which is what America did coming off the war for 25 years, which is what happened after the Civil War. There were issues around the Reconstruction, but there was a kind of explosive expansion around American progress in the 25 years there. And we did it off the Revolution too. There are these moments where left-of-center and right-of-center align and we kind of build off of a more American set of values: pluralism, meritocracy, economic growth, freedom, personal freedom, things that we all can agree on, it's just they get gummed up in these old systems and these old ideologies periodically and we've just got to blow through them and try something different. I think the period we're in right now.Facing AI pessimism (15:38)The world of AI is so foreign to them, it's so bizarre to them, it's so obscure to them, that they're reacting off it just like any sensible human being. You're scared of a thing you don't get.I feel like you are very optimistic.Yes, that is true.I like to think that I am very optimistic. I think we're both optimistic about what these technologies can do to make this country and this world a richer world, a more sustainable world, a healthier world, create more opportunity. I think we're on the same page. So it's sad to me that I feel like I've been this pessimistic so far throughout our conversation and this next question, unfortunately, will be in that vein.Okay, fair enough.I have a very clear memory of the '90s tech boom, and the excitement, and this is the most excited I've been since then, but I know some people aren't excited, and they're not excited about AI. They think AI means job loss, it means a dehumanization of society where we only interact with screens, and they think all the gains from any added economic growth will only go to the super rich, and they're not excited about it.My concern is that the obvious upsides will take long enough to manifest that the people who are negative, and the downsides — because there will be downsides with any technology or amazing new tool, no matter how amazing it is — that our society will begin to focus on the downsides, on, “Oh, this company let go of these 50 people in their marketing department,” and that's what will be the focus, and we will end up overregulating it. There will be pressure on companies, just like there's pressure on film companies not to use AI in their special effects or in their advertising, that there will be this anti-AI, anti-technology backlash — like we've seen with trade — because what I think are the obvious upsides will take too long to manifest. That is one of my concerns.I agree with that. That is a concern. In fact, right now if you look at the polling globally, about a third of Americans are very negative and down on AI, about a third are into AI, and about a third, don't what the hell what to make of it. But if you go to China, and Japan, and a lot of Asian countries, it's like 60 percent, 70 percent positive about AI. You go to Europe and it's similar to the US, if not worse, meaning there is a pessimism.To be fair, from a human planet point of view, the West has had a way privileged position in the last 250 years in terms of the wealth creation, in terms of the spoils of globalization, and the whole thing. So you could say — which is not a popular thing to say in America right now — that with globalization in the last 25 years, we actually started to rectify, from a global point of view, a lot of these inequities in ways that, from the long view, is not a bad thing to happen, that everybody in the planet gets lifted up and we can move forward as eight billion people on the planet.I would say so there is a negativity in the West because they're coming off a kind of an era that they were always relatively privileged. There is this kind of baked-in “things are getting worse” feeling for a lot of people. That's kind of adding to this pessimism, I think. That's a bad thing.My next book, which is coming out with Harper Collins and we just cracked the contract on that, I got a big advance —Hey, congratulations.But the whole idea of this book is kind of trying to create a new grand narrative of what's possible now, in the next 25 years, based on these new technologies and how we could reorganize the economy and society in ways that would work better for everybody. The reason I'm kind of trying to wrap this up, and the early pieces of this are in my Substack series of these essays I'm writing, is because I think what's missing right now is people can't see the new way forward. That's the win-win way forward. They actually are only operating on this opaque thing. The world of AI is so foreign to them, it's so bizarre to them, it's so obscure to them, that they're reacting off it just like any sensible human being. You're scared of a thing you don't get.What's interesting about this, and again what's useful, is I went through this exact same thing in the '90s. It's a little bit different, and I'll tell you the differentiation in a minute, but basically back in the '90s when I was working at the early stage with the founders of WIRED magazine, it was the early days of WIRED, basically meaning the world didn't know what email was, what the web was, people were saying there's no way people would put their credit cards on the internet, no one's going to buy anything on there, you had to start with square one. What was interesting about it is they didn't understand what's possible. A lot of the work I was doing back then at WIRED, but also with my first book then, went into multiple languages, all kinds of stuff, was trying to explain from the mid-'90s, what the internet and the Digital Revolution tied with globalization might look like in a positive way to the year 2020, which is a 25-year lookout.That was one of the popularities of the book, and the articles I was doing on that, and the talks I was doing — a decade speaking on this thing — because people just needed to see it: “Oh! This is what it means when you connect up everybody! Oh! I could see myself in my field living in a world where that works. Oh, actually, the trade of with China might work for my company, blah, blah, blah.” People could kind of start to see it in a way that they couldn't in the early to mid-'90s. They were just like, “I don't even know, what's an Amazon? Who cares if they're selling books on it? I don't get it.” But you could rough it out from a technological point of view and do that.I think it's the same thing now. I think we need do this now. We have to say, “Hey dudes, you working with AI is going to make you twice as productive. You're going to make twice as much money.” The growth rate of the economy — and you're good with this with your Up Wing stuff. I'm kind of with you on that. It could be like we're all actually making more money, more wealth pulsing through society. Frankly, we're hurting right now in terms of, we don't have enough bodies doing stuff and maybe we need some robots. There's a bunch of ways that you could reframe this in a bigger way that people could say, “Oh, maybe I could do that better,” and in a way that I think I saw the parallels back there.Now the one difference now, and I'll tell you the one difference between the '90s, and I mentioned this earlier, in the '90s, everybody thought these goofy tech companies and stuff were just knucklehead things. They didn't understand what they were. In fact, if anything, the problem was the opposite. You get their attention to say, “Hey, this Amazon thing is a big deal,” or “This thing called Google is going to be a big thing.” You couldn't even get them focused on that. It took until about the 20-teens, 2012, -13, -14 till these companies got big enough.So now everybody's freaked out about the tech because they're these giant gargantuan things, these trillion-dollar companies with global reach in ways that, in the '90s, they weren't. So there is a kind of fear-factor baked into tech. The last thing I'll say about that, though, is I know I've learned one thing about tech is over the years, and I still believe it's true today, that the actual cutting-edge of technology is not done in the legacy companies, even these big legacy tech companies, although they'll still be big players, is that the actual innovation is going to happen on the edges through startups and all that other thing, unless I'm completely wrong, which I doubt. That's been the true thing of all these tech phases. I think there's plenty of room for innovation, plenty of room for a lot of people to be tapped into this next wave of innovation, and also wealth creation, and I think there is a way forward that I think is going to be less scary than people right now think. It's like they think that current tech setup is going to be forever and they're just going to get richer, and richer, and richer. Well, if they were in the '90s, those companies, Facebook didn't exist, Google didn't exist, Amazon didn't exist. Just like we all thought, “Oh, IBM is going to run everything,” it's like, no. These things happen at these junctures, and I think we're in another one of the junctures, so we've got to get people over this hump. We've got to get them to see, “Hey, there's a win-win way forward that America can be revitalized, and prosperous, and wealth spread.”The bioengineering breakthrough (24:24)Just like we had industrial production in the Industrial Revolution that scaled great wealth and created all these products off of that we could have a bio-economy, a biological revolution . . .I think that's extraordinarily important, giving people an idea of what can be, and it's not all negative. You've talked a little bit about AI, people know that's out there and they know that some people think it's going to be big. Same thing with clean energy.To me, of your three transformer technologies, the one we I think sometimes hear less about right now is bioengineering. I wonder if you could just give me a little flavor of what excites you about that.It is on a delay. Clean energy has been going for a while here and is starting to scale on levels that you can see the impact of solar, the impact of electric cars and all kinds stuff, particularly from a global perspective. Same thing with AI, there's a lot of focus on that, but what's interesting about bioengineering is there were some world historic breakthroughs basically in the last 25 years.One is just cracking the human genome and driving the cost down to, it's like a hundred bucks now to get anybody's genome processed. That's just crazy drop in price from $3 million on the first one 20 years ago to like a hundred bucks now. That kind of dramatic change. Then the CRISPR breakthrough, which is essentially we can know how to cheaply and easily edit these genomes. That's a huge thing. But it's not just about the genomics. It's essentially we are understanding biology to the point where we can now engineer living things.Just think about that: Human beings, we've been in the Industrial Revolution, everything. We've learned how to engineer inert things, dig up metals, and blah, blah, blah, blah, and engineer a thing. We didn't even know how living things worked, or we didn't even know what DNA was until the 1950s, right? The living things has been this opaque world that we have no idea. We've crossed that threshold. We now understand how to engineer living things, and it's not just the genetic engineering. We can actually create proteins. Oh, we can grow cultured meat instead of waiting for the cow to chew the grass to make the meat, we can actually make it into that and boom, we know how it works.This breakthrough of engineering living things is only now starting to kind of dawn on everyone . . . when you talk about synthetic biology, it's essentially man-made biology, and that breakthrough is huge. It's going to have a lot of economic implications because, across this century, it depends how long it takes to get past the regulation, and get the fear factor of people, which is higher than even AI, probably, around genetic engineering and cloning and all this stuff. Stem cells, there's all kinds of stuff happening in this world now that we could essentially create a bio-economy. Just like we had industrial production in the Industrial Revolution that scaled great wealth and created all these products off of that we could have a bio-economy, a biological revolution that would allow, instead of creating plastic bottles, you could design biological synthetic bottles that dissolve after two weeks in the ocean from saltwater or exposure to sunlight and things like that. Nature knows how to both create things that work and also biodegrade them back to nothing.There's a bunch of insights that we now can learn from Mother Nature about the biology of the world around us that we can actually design products and services, things that actually could do it and be much more sustainable in terms of the long-term health of the planet, but also could be better for us and has all kinds of health implications, of course. That's where people normally go is think, “Oh my god, we can live longer” and all kinds of stuff. That's true, but also our built world could actually be redesigned using super-hard woods or all kinds of stuff that you could genetically design differently.That's a bigger leap. There's people who are religious who can't think of touching God's work, or a lot of eco-environmentalists like, “Oh, we can't mess with Mother Nature.” There's going to be some issues around that, but through the course of the century, it's going to absolutely happen and I think it could happen in the next 25 years, and that one could actually be a huge thing about recreating essentially a different kind of economy around those kinds of insights.So we've got three world-historic technologies: AI, clean energy, and now bioengineering, and if America can't invent the next system, who the hell is going to do that? You don't want China doing it.Demographic pressure (28:52)We are going to welcome the robots. We are going to welcome the AI, these advanced societies, to create the kind of wealth, and support the older people, and have these long lives.No, I do not. I do not. Two things I find myself writing a lot about are falling birth rates globally, and I also find myself writing about the future of the space economy. Which of those topics, demographic change or space, do you find intellectually more interesting?I think the demographic thing is more interesting. I mean, I grew up in a period where everyone was freaked out about overpopulation. We didn't think the planet would hold enough people. It's only been in the last 10 years that, conventionally, people have kind of started to shift, “Oh my God, we might not have enough people.” Although I must say, in the futurist business, I've been watching this for 30 years and we've been talking about this for a long time, about when it's going to peak humans and then it's going to go down. Here's why I think that's fantastic: We are going to welcome the robots. We are going to welcome the AI, these advanced societies, to create the kind of wealth, and support the older people, and have these long lives. I mean long lives way beyond 80, it could be 120 years at some level. Our kids might live to that.The point is, we're going to need artificial intelligence, and robotics, and all these other things, and also we're going to need, frankly, to move the shrinking number of human beings around the planet, i.e. immigration and cross-migration. We're going to need these things to solve these problems. So I think about this: Americans are practical people. At its core, we're practical people. We're not super ideological. Currently, we kind of think we're ideological, but we're basically common-sense, practical people. So these pressures, the demographic pressures, are going to be one of the reasons I think we are going to migrate to this stuff faster than people think, because we're going to realize, “Holy s**t, we've got to do this.” When social security starts going broke and the boomers are like 80 and 90 and it is like, okay, let alone the young people thinking, “How the hell am I going to get supported?” we're going to start having to create a different kind of economy where we leverage the productivity of the humans through these advanced technologies, AI and robotics, to actually create the kind of world we want to live in. It could be a better world than the world we've got now, than the old 20th-century thing that did a good shot. They lifted the bar from the 19th century to the 20th. Now we've got to lift it in the 21st. It's our role, it's what we do. America, [let's] get our s**t together and start doing it. 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Are fears about AI and the economy quietly affecting your health, happiness, or even your relationships? In this mind-opening Quick IQ episode, Brandy Gillmore explores a growing yet overlooked emotional pattern: the fear and stress surrounding artificial intelligence — and how it may be subtly influencing your nervous system, your healing, and your ability to feel empowered in life. You'll discover: Why fear-driven thoughts about AI are more than just mental chatter — and how they can block healing and joy. How this moment in time mirrors the Industrial Revolution — and the life-changing insight that can help you navigate it with confidence. The hidden dangers of getting advice from AI without addressing your emotional patterns first. Why reclaiming your inner power is the most important thing you can do right now. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or simply curious about what's really going on beneath the surface… this episode is your invitation to calm your mind, reset your energy, and step into this new era feeling strong, empowered, and clear. Don't let fear write your story. Tune in now and learn how to transform stress into strength — and create the empowered future you truly desire.     Loved this episode? Please take a moment to share it with someone you care about. The more we support each other in rising above fear and into love, the more beautiful this world becomes.   IMPORTANT NOTE: We understand that some may believe mind-body healing is impossible. Therefore, if you would like to see images of individuals using their minds to relieve pain, you can check out this medical journal. It includes images from some of Brandy's case studies. If you want to learn how to use your mind to heal yourself, you can check out the training on Brandy's website. Each week, Brandy publishes a volunteer episode where she coaches a volunteer to heal themselves using their own mind. In addition, Brandy shares a quick IQ episode (Insights and Questions) where she answers listener questions or delves deeper into insights on working with the mind for healing. Additional links and resources: Click here to begin "Finding the GIFT in Self-Healing™" https://brandygillmore.com/healing Join the FREE Breakthrough 90-Minute "GIFT Mind-Body Healing™ Masterclass" Training: https://brandygillmore.com/gift-mind-body-healing-masterclass The GIFT Method™ Online Video Series: Heal Yourself. Change Your Life. https://brandygillmore.com/gift-method-healing Website: https://brandygillmore.com TEDx Talk: https://brandygillmore.com/tedx Social Media and Additional: Facebook: https://facebook.com/brandy.gillmore/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandygillmore/ X ~ (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BrandyGillmore Additional classes and services: Heal & Transform Your Self-Love and Relationships with GIFT Alternative Therapy and Mind-Reprogramming (GIFT ATMR)™:  https://brandygillmore.com/gift-atmr Gillmore Internal Freedom Technique (GIFT)® : https://brandygillmore.com/gillmore-internal-freedom-technique/ Additional Courses: https://brandygillmore.com/courses-workshops VIP Monthly Coaching https://brandygillmore.com/vip-coaching/ Please remember that genuine change and follow through are key for self-healing results. If you struggle with negative thoughts or have a chronic health issue or chronic pain, please do not avoid seeing your doctor. Instead, your goal with self-healing should be to continue to see your doctor as recommended and blow their mind with what you are capable of with your mind and with the power of mind-body healing. Please enjoy this self-healing podcast.   Topics covered: AI and health, emotional healing, empower your mind, GIFT mind-body healing, fearless living, Brandy Gillmore podcast, energy healing, AI transformation, stress relief, heal your life

I. A Perspective on Zohran Mamdani's Campaign  Guest: India Walton is former Democratic candidate for mayor in Buffalo who won the Democratic primary 2021 but the party turned against her and helped re-elect the incumbent mayor through a write in campaign.  She is now the senior strategist for the national activist group Roots Action in Buffalo. II. Capitalism's Critics Guest: John Cassidy is a journalist at The New Yorker and a frequent contributor to The New York Review of Books. He is the author of Capitalism and Its Critics: A History: From the Industrial Revolution to AI.   Photo by Bingjiefu He on Wikimedia The post A Perspective on Zohran Mamdani's Campaign appeared first on KPFA.

The Industrial Revolution created a divide between the wealthy and the poor. The result? Class warfare on the streets of America. We discuss the Gilded Age in all its volatility and bloodshed.Find the full transcript of this episode including citations at our website:https://www.americanhistoryremix.com/episodeguide/class-violence In this episode we cover…Introduction [00:00-03:31]The Industrial Revolution [03:31-09:56]Titans & Robber Barons [09:56-12:24]Inequality & Working Conditions [12:24-15:04]Health [15:04-17:13]Class Comparison [17:13-18:23]Panic of 1873 [18:23-20:24]Great Railroad Strike of 1877 [20:24-24:01]Social Darwinism [24:01-25:51]Corruption [25:51-26:57]Organized Labor [26:57-27:48]Class & Racial Violence [27:48-30:26]The Great Southwest Railroad Strike [30:26-33:19]Haymarket [33:19-36:36]Sherman Antitrust Act & the Court [36:36-39:27]Homestead [39:27-43:30]Panic of 1893 [43:30-44:43]Pullman [44:43-47:53]Merger Movement & Global Instability [47:53-49:18]Roosevelt & The Progressive Era [49:18-52:06]Conclusion [52:06-54:13]To dive deeper into these topics (affiliate links):David Montgomery, The Fall of the House of Laborhttps://tinyurl.com/Fall-of-the-House-of-LaborAlan Trachtenberg, The Incorporation of Americahttps://tinyurl.com/Incorporation-of-AmericaWalter Nugent, Progressivism: A Very Short Introductionhttps://tinyurl.com/Nugent-ProgressivismRobert H. Wiebe, The Search for Order, 1877-1920https://tinyurl.com/Wiebe-Search-for-OrderRichard White, The Republic for Which It Standshttps://tinyurl.com/White-The-RepublicSupport the show

For millennia prior to the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, the vast majority of men, women, and children toiled from dusk to dawn and beyond just to keep body and soul together.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/two-sixties-rock-songs-celebrate-capitalisms-greatest-creation

For millennia prior to the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, the vast majority of men, women, and children toiled from dusk to dawn and beyond just to keep body and soul together.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/two-sixties-rock-songs-celebrate-capitalisms-greatest-creation

Virtually everyone -- sadly, even on the right these days -- believes things that are demonstrably false about the Industrial Revolution, inequality, trade, poverty, and plenty more. Former US Senator (and economics professor) Phil Gramm joins us to correct the record. Sponsors: Go to OmahaSteaks.com and use Promo Code WOODS at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! + Bank on Yourself Book Discussed: The Triumph of Economic Freedom: Debunking the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism Show notes for Ep. 2657

At a time when debates over tariffs, regulation, and the scope of government are back at center stage. Is this time in American history unprecedented, or can we find parallels in the past? For example, has trade “hollowed out” U.S. manufacturing—or have fact tariffs like the Corn Laws in Britain hurt working-class families the most? Was the Great Depression a failure of capitalism—rather than a policy crisis worsened by poor monetary responses and overreach? Today’s guest is Phil Gramm, a former U.S. Senator and author of “The Triumph of Economic Freedom.” We look at five periods of American history—the Industrial Revolution, Progressive Era, Great Depression, decline of America’s postwar preeminence in world trade, and the Great Recession—along with the existing levels of income inequality and poverty, leads many to believe in expanding government in American life. Gramm argues that the evidence points to a contrary verdict: government interference and failed policies pose the most significant threat to economic freedom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky's Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners.Textiles are everywhere, and before the Industrial Revolution, even tiny advances in textile development had massive ripple effects. Virginia Postrel traces this amazing history in The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI is causing a big disruption but the number 1 investment you can make in AI is learn it before you get left behind! Today we talk on the cultural, societal, and economic disruption caused by AI, comparing its transformative potential to that of the industrial age. While traditional frameworks—like working for purpose, identity, and productivity—are deeply ingrained in modern life, AI is rapidly eroding these norms by replacing jobs and altering what it means to be valuable in the workforce. Despite the uncertainty and anxiety around obsolescence, the best current investment is learning how to effectively use AI—not just dabble in it, but truly understand and apply it—as this will separate the empowered from the obsolete in the coming years. We discuss... AI is positioned as a disruptive force akin to the Industrial Revolution, challenging long-standing societal frameworks. Modern systems—from schools to corporations—are still rooted in Industrial Age models built for efficiency, not creativity. Innovation comes from the small percentage of society willing to think differently, even if they seem eccentric. AI represents a fundamental shift in how we think about productivity, identity, and purpose. Most people need purpose, and work has traditionally served that function—AI may disrupt this connection. People who understand how to use AI will replace those who don't, creating waves of obsolescence. The rise of AI may force society into an identity crisis as traditional roles and functions disappear. Many people won't be able to re-skill fast enough to keep up with AI's rapid displacement of labor. Investing in AI is challenging because major players are private or already priced for perfection. The best AI investment today is learning how to use it yourself to create value directly. AI can replace high-salary roles with low-cost automation—great for businesses, threatening for workers. Replicating your brain in AI gives you a major edge in decision-making and productivity. Privacy concerns are fading as people get used to sharing personal data with AI for performance gains. Investing in your understanding of AI is the most valuable thing you can do today. AI is easy to use—success comes down more to willingness than difficulty. Human interaction is the hardest part of work for AI to replicate. AI futures range from utopian to dystopian—avoid extreme views and prepare with skills instead. The Elon Musk–Donald Trump "bromance breakup" shows how political and business alliances can impact markets. “Second-level thinking” is crucial to interpreting events beyond surface-level headlines. For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/1-investment-you-can-make-in-ai Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Barbara Friedberg | Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance Phil Weiss | Apprise Wealth Management Douglas Heagren | Pro College Planners Megan Gorman | The Wealth Intersection Tim Baker | Metric Fin Jeff Hulett | Finance Revamp Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast  

The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens parses Elon and Trump’s breakup and the case for nationalizing SpaceX and Starlink. The New Yorker’s John Cassidy details his book Capitalism and Its Critics: A History — From the Industrial Revolution to AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online, there is a name for the experience of finding sympathy with Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber: Tedpilling. To be Tedpilled means to read Paragraph 1 of Kaczynski's manifesto, its assertion that the mad dash of technological advancement since the Industrial Revolution has “made life unfulfilling,” “led to widespread psychological suffering” and “inflicted severe damage on the natural world,” and think, Well, sure.Since Kaczynski's death by suicide in a federal prison in North Carolina nearly two years ago, the taboo surrounding the figure has been weakening. This is especially true on the right, where pessimism and paranoia about technology — largely the province of the left not long ago — have spread on the heels of the coronavirus pandemic and efforts to police speech on social media platforms. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.