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On June 6th, 2025, the Wall Street Journal released an article titled The Pentagon Disinformation That Fueled America's UFO Mythology: U.S. military fabricated evidence of alien technology and allowed rumors to fester to cover up real secret-weapons programs. On June 11th, 2025, the New York Post followed that article up with an eerily similar video titled BOMBSHELL: Pentagon created fake UFO evidence, promoted false alien stories.Links:
Interstellar travel may one day take us to the stars, but surviving the journey could be the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced. In this episode, we explore the physical, psychological, and societal trials of a voyage that could span centuries—or forever.Watch my exclusive video Fishbowl Starships - Water As Shielding - https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-fishbowl-starships-water-as-shieldingGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurUse the link gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $30.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Interstellar Travel: Can We Survive The Long Journey?Episode 724; June 12, 2025Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurGraphics:Bryan VersteegJarred EagleyJeremy JozwikMelanvoisUdo SchroeterSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorChris Zabriskie, "Unfoldment, Revealment", "A New Day in a New Sector", "Oxygen Garden", "Wonder Cycle"Stellardrone, "Red Giant", "Billions and Billions"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Interstellar travel may one day take us to the stars, but surviving the journey could be the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced. In this episode, we explore the physical, psychological, and societal trials of a voyage that could span centuries—or forever.Watch my exclusive video Fishbowl Starships - Water As Shielding - https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-fishbowl-starships-water-as-shieldingGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurUse the link gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $30.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Interstellar Travel: Can We Survive The Long Journey?Episode 724; June 12, 2025Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurGraphics:Bryan VersteegJarred EagleyJeremy JozwikMelanvoisUdo SchroeterSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorChris Zabriskie, "Unfoldment, Revealment", "A New Day in a New Sector", "Oxygen Garden", "Wonder Cycle"Stellardrone, "Red Giant", "Billions and Billions"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Wall Street Journal released an article titled: The Pentagon Disinformation That Fueled America's UFO Mythology:U.S. military fabricated evidence of alien technology and allowed rumors to fester to cover up real secret-weapons programs.Links:Watch this podcast video.Bob Salas on All Things Unexplained.Kevin Knuth rebutting the AARO Historical Report on All Things Unexplained.Project 1794.Little Ale Inn.The Wall Street Journal article.
James Fowler, with the mysterious Skywatcher group, gives an update on the Manta Ray UAP on American Alchemy with Jesse Michels.All Things Unexplained Manta Ray videos:Flock of UAPs: Manta Ray Update (COMING SOON).What is the Manta Ray UAP? Manta Ray UFO: Case Closed?Previous Manta Ray audio episodes:Manta Ray UFO: Case Closed?
UFOs, UAPs, Bigfoot, the Paranormal, Ancient Mysteries, and Astrophysics—if it's unexplained, we're on it. Welcome to All Things Unexplained.
UFOs, UAPs, Bigfoot, the Paranormal, Ancient Mysteries, and Astrophysics—if it's unexplained, we're on it. Welcome to All Things Unexplained.
From UFOs and UAPs to Bigfoot, ancient mysteries, astrophysics, and the paranormal—we cover it all. Welcome to All Things Unexplained.
From UFOs and UAPs to Bigfoot, ancient mysteries, astrophysics, and the paranormal—we cover it all. Welcome to All Things Unexplained.
From UFOs and UAPs to Bigfoot, ancient mysteries, astrophysics, and the paranormal—we cover it all. Welcome to All Things Unexplained.
From UFOs and UAPs to Bigfoot, ancient mysteries, astrophysics, and the paranormal—we cover it all. Welcome to All Things Unexplained.
From UFOs and UAPs to Bigfoot, ancient mysteries, astrophysics, and the paranormal—we cover it all. Welcome to All Things Unexplained.
From UFOs and UAPs to Bigfoot, ancient mysteries, astrophysics, and the paranormal—we cover it all. Welcome to All Things Unexplained.
ŚB 5.17.4After purifying the seven planets near Dhruvaloka [the polestar], the Ganges water is carried through the spaceways of the demigods in billions of celestial airplanes. Then it inundates the moon [Candraloka] and finally reaches Lord Brahmā's abode atop Mount Meru.Please feel free to join our Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Telegram group chat (for both prabhujīs and mātājīs): https://t.me/iskmnews
Description: Our own Dr. Mounce travels to The Portal Room podcast to talk UFOs, Pyramids, Bigfoot, Beast Games, and more with Paul Ramos and Christian Carroll!SUBSCRIBE to The All Things Unexplained Youtube for more paranormal videos.SUBSCRIBE to The Portal Room.WATCH Beneath the Pyramid: Soul, Harvest, Alien Abductions, and the Malanga Theory.READ Synthetic Aperture Radar Doppler Tomography Reveals Details of Undiscovered High-Resolution Internal Structure of the Great Pyramid of Giza by Malanga/BiondiCHECK OUT Smokey Mtn. Squatch Shine (Please enjoy responsibly. Always drink in moderation and never drink and drive. For more information on responsible drinking, visitwww.responsibility.org.)CHECK OUT Area 51 Coffee Co.
The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009
Hosted by Steve Nerlich. A. Interstellar Travel. There is so much imagined interstellar flitting about in star trek, wars etc, that it seems almost inevitable it will all really happen one day. That is, that we might set off from Earth in the morning and arrive at Alpha Centauri system in time for tea. It's only 4.3 light years away after all. B. Space Colony. A standard theme of science fiction and science forecasting is that we'll establish space colonies one day. This is certainly possible, if not likely, but there are a number of issues to think through. Most importantly, you need energy – so if you are going to build a real space colony that's in space then the Earth – Moon Lagrange points 4 and 5 might be good since they keep pace with the Moon around its Earth orbit and so will get Earth-Moon levels of solar flux. Or you might float a gondola above the clouds of Venus and get even more solar flux – or you might do the traditional thing and build on the surface of a celestial body. The Moon is good for all sorts of reasons, although Mars tends to be where people look to. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too! Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations. Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.
Description:Delve into the world of SpaceX and move past the flurry of Elon-related news of late with SPACEX: ELON MUSK AND THE FINAL FRONTIER, by Brad Bergan. GUESTBrad Bergan is a writer and executive editor in New York. His words have appeared in or on VICE, the National Book Critics Circle, The World Economic Forum, nft now, NBC News, Business Insider, and elsewhere. He was the senior editor of Interesting Engineering, is the author of the book "Space Race 2.0," and remains the founding editor of the now-defunct Sonder Q, in Ho Chi Minh City. Sometimes he reads from the rooftops of Brooklyn or near Chinatown, but he rarely, if ever, leaves the city.
Description:In this special remastered episode, astrophysicist Dr. Charles Liu joins All Things Unexplained to discuss his book The Cosmos Explained. From the mysteries of the Big Bang to the fate of the universe, Chuck Liu breaks down the cosmos in a way that's both mind-blowing and easy to understand. Dr. Liu is also the host of The Liuniverse podcast, where he continues to make astrophysics accessible and fun. Don't miss this cosmic conversation, now with enhanced audio and production! Watch the remastered video premiere on our YouTube channel HERE and grab The Cosmos Explained HERE.WATCH Dr. Mounce in Episode 0 of Beast Games!
“I think it's really important that we read books and reread authors who aren't similar to us, who are very different from us culturally come from different backgrounds, different parts of the world.”In this How To Write the Future episode, host Beth Barany explains in detail why you need to read the “Binti Trilogy by Nnedi Okorafor,” plus why she believes readers need to explore books that are different to our own cultures and backgrounds. Beth invites listeners to share their favorite authors including a sneak peek a topic for a future episode.Note: The audio-only version has long pauses where I show the book covers. Go to the Youtube version to see Okorafor's beautiful covers.ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCASTThe How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. We cover tips for fiction writers and get curious about the future of humanity.ABOUT BETH BARANYBeth Barany, an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist, teaches novelists how to write, edit, and publish their books as a coach, teacher, consultant, and developmental editor.RESOURCESNnedi Okorafor: https://nnedi.com/GET HELP WITH YOUR WORLD BUILDING - START HEREFree World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic with Beth Barany: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/Get support for your fiction writing by a novelist and writing teacher and coach. Schedule an exploratory call here and see if Beth can support you today: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/discovery-call/SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW CO-PRODUCTION + NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2025 BETH BARANYhttps://bethbarany.com/Questions? Comments? Send us a text!--CONNECTContact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580Email: beth@bethbarany.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/CREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://get.descript.com/0clwwvlf6e3jMUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465
Description:In February 2023, the U.S. military shot down three unidentified objects just days after the infamous Chinese spy balloon incident, sparking a global UAP frenzy. Was one of these objects a harmless amateur radio balloon?For the first time, we're releasing the full, remastered interview with pico balloon expert Tom Medlin, recorded just days after the shootdowns. Tom shares insider knowledge on how tracking balloons work, the possible misidentification by the military, and what this all means for the UFO phenomenon. Plus, CJ and I break it all down in a post-interview analysis.
Corjan Mol, author of THE JERUSALEM FILES: THE SECRET JOURNEY OF THE MENORAH TO OAK ISLAND, discusses a veritable non-fiction DA VINCI CODE for the 21st century! Join us on a journey with the Knight's Templar from the Temple of Jerusalem to the infamous Oak Island of HISTORY channel lore.BUY the JERUSALEM FILES by Corjan Mol https://amzn.to/3SH9Ms4 (a very tiny portion goes to support ATU).MORE Corjan Mol https://www.thejerusalemfiles.com/WATCH Dr. Mounce in Episode 0 of Beast Games!
Is fusion the future of energy and space travel? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Paul Mecurio explore the cutting-edge science of plasma physics and fusion energy with Fatima Ebrahimi, a physicist at Princeton Plasma Physics Lab.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-future-of-fusion-energy-with-fatima-ebrahimi/Thanks to our Patrons Christopher Salins, Alan Zismann, Paul Johansson, Aaron Brodsky, Debbie Fleming, Thayna Scarpetto, Kris, Jacob Mayfield, Danny Desmond, Tim Ellis, The Running Knitter, Kevin Collins, Mario Funes, Wendi McCall, Paula Patzova, derek lindstrom, Dave Jankus, Mercy Robinson, Linda Safarli, Hexeris, Julian Rassolov, Templex, Joseph, Adrian Aguilar, Nathan Colbert, Andoni Cardenas Huerta, Terrance B, William Strawbridge, Gabriel Torres, enrico janssens, Jonathan Winterrowd, Valentin Scherrer. For Chuck, just call me Val, Ozzie Springer, and Moon Light for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Join CJ, Dr. Mounce (aka #718), minister Brent Levy, and fellow Beast Games contestants for an inspiring discussion on what the competition revealed about resilience, the dystopian elements of Beast Games, and how faith provides a lens to navigate such challenges. Discover the redemptive power of community and solidarity forged through shared struggles. Guests: ✝️ Jeremy Grant (aka 991)
THIS EPISODE: In 1990, NASA's Voyager 1 turned its camera back toward Earth and captured a haunting image—our entire planet reduced to a single, tiny "pale blue dot" in the vastness of space. But what does this humbling perspective mean for us?In this episode of All Things Unexplained, Dr. Mounce explores the mystery and meaning behind Carl Sagan's famous words, uncovering:
Bio Bala has rich experience in retail technology and process transformation. Most recently, he worked as a Principal Architect for Intelligent Automation, Innovation & Supply Chain in a global Fortune 100 retail corporation. Currently he works for a luxury brand as Principal Architect for Intelligent Automation providing technology advice for the responsible use of technology (Low Code, RPA, Chatbots, and AI). He is passionate about technology and spends his free time reading, writing technical blogs and co-chairing a special interest group with The OR Society. Interview Highlights 02:00 Mentors and peers 04:00 Community bus 07:10 Defining AI 08:20 Contextual awareness 11:45 GenAI 14:30 The human loop 17:30 Natural Language Processing 20:45 Sentiment analysis 24:00 Implementing AI solutions 26:30 Ethics and AI 27:30 Biased algorithms 32:00 EU AI Act 33:00 Responsible use of technology Connect Bala Madhusoodhanan on LinkedIn Books and references · https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/ai-artificial-intelligence-chatbots-emily-m-bender.html - NLP · https://www.theregister.com/2021/05/27/clearview_europe/ - Facial Technology Issue · https://www.designnews.com/electronics-test/apple-card-most-high-profile-case-ai-bias-yet - Apple Card story · https://www.ft.com/content/2d6fc319-2165-42fb-8de1-0edf1d765be3 - Data Centre growth · https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/02/06/1087793/what-babies-can-teach-ai/ · Independent Audit of AI Systems - · Home | The Alan Turing Institute · Competing in the Age of AI: Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World, Marco Iansiti & Karim R. Lakhani · AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World, Kai-Fu Lee · The Algorithmic Leader: How to Be Smart When Machines Are Smarter Than You, Mike Walsh · Human+Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI, Paul R Daugherty, H. James Wilson · Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies, Nick Bostrom · The Alignment Problem: How Can Artificial Intelligence Learn Human Values, Brian Christian · Ethical Machines: Your Concise Guide to Totally Unbiased, Transparent, and Respectful AI, Reid Blackman · Wanted: Human-AI Translators: Artificial Intelligence Demystified, Geertrui Mieke De Ketelaere · The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond, Michio Kaku, Feodor Chin et al Episode Transcript Intro: Hello and welcome to the Agile Innovation Leaders podcast. I'm Ula Ojiaku. On this podcast I speak with world-class leaders and doers about themselves and a variety of topics spanning Agile, Lean Innovation, Business, Leadership and much more – with actionable takeaways for you the listener. Ula Ojiaku So I have with me here, Bala Madhusoodhanan, who is a principal architect with a global luxury brand, and he looks after their RPA and AI transformation. So it's a pleasure to have you on the Agile Innovation Leaders podcast, Bala, thank you for making the time. Bala Madhusoodhanan It's a pleasure to have a conversation with the podcast and the podcast audience, Ula. I follow the podcast and there have been fantastic speakers in the past. So I feel privileged to join you on this conversation. Ula Ojiaku Well, the privilege is mine. So could you start off with telling us about yourself Bala, what have been the key points or the highlights of your life that have led to you being the Bala we know now? Bala Madhusoodhanan It's putting self into uncharted territory. So my background is mechanical engineering, and when I got the job, it was either you go into the mechanical engineering manufacturing side or the software side, which was slightly booming at that point of time, and obviously it was paying more then decided to take the software route, but eventually somewhere the path kind of overlapped. So from a mainframe background, started working on supply chain, and then came back to optimisation, tied back to manufacturing industry. Somewhere there is an overlap, but yeah, that was the first decision that probably got me here. The second decision was to work in a UK geography, rather than a US geography, which is again very strange in a lot of my peers. They generally go to Silicon Valley or East Coast, but I just took a choice to stay here for personal reasons. And then the third was like the mindset. I mean, I had over the last 15, 20 years, I had really good mentors, really good peers, so I always had their help to soundboard my crazy ideas, and I always try to keep a relationship ongoing. Ula Ojiaku What I'm hearing is, based on what you said, lots of relationships have been key to getting you to where you are today, both from mentors, peers. Could you expand on that? In what way? Bala Madhusoodhanan The technology is changing quite a lot, at least in the last 10 years. So if you look into pre-2010, there was no machine learning or it was statistics. People were just saying everything is statistics and accessibility to information was not that much, but post 2010, 2011, people started getting accessibility. Then there was a data buzz, big data came in, so there were a lot of opportunities where I could have taken a different career path, but every time I was in a dilemma which route to take, I had someone with whom either I have worked or who was my team lead or manager to guide me to tell me, like, take emotion out of the decision making and think in a calm mind, because you might jump into something and you might like it, you might not like it, you should not regret it. So again, over the course of so many such decisions, my cognitive mind has also started thinking about it. So those conversations really help. And again, collective experience. If you look into the decision making, it's not just my decision, I'm going through conversations that I had with people where they have applied their experience, so it's not just me or just not one situation, and to understand the why behind that, and that actually helps. In short, it's like a collection of conversations that I had with peers. A few of them are visionary leaders, they are good readers. So they always had a good insight on where I should focus, where I shouldn't focus, and of late recently, there has been a community bus. So a lot of things are moving to open source, there is a lot of community exchange of conversation, the blogging has picked up a lot. So, connecting to those parts also gives you a different dimension to think about. Ula Ojiaku So you said community bus, some of the listeners or people who are watching the video might not understand what you mean by the community bus. Are you talking about like meetups or communities that come around to discuss shared interests? Bala Madhusoodhanan If you are very much specifically interested in AI, or you are specifically interested in, power platform or a low code platform, there are a lot of content creators on those topics. You can go to YouTube, LinkedIn, and you get a lot of information about what's happening. They do a lot of hackathons, again, you need to invest time in all these things. If you don't, then you are basically missing the boat, but there are various channels like hackathon or meetup groups, or, I mean, it could be us like a virtual conversation like you and me, we both have some passionate topics, that's why we resonate and we are talking about it. So it's all about you taking an initiative, you finding time for it, and then you have tons and tons of information available through community or through conferences or through meetup groups. Ula Ojiaku Thanks for clarifying. So, you said as well, you had a collection of conversations that helped you whenever you were at a crossroad, some new technology or something emerges or there's a decision you had to make and checking in with your mentors, your peers and your personal Board of Directors almost, that they give you guidance. Now, looking back, would you say there were some turns you took that knowing what you know now, you would have done differently? Bala Madhusoodhanan I would have liked to study more. That is the only thing, because sometimes the educational degree, even though without a practical knowledge has a bigger advantage in certain conversation, otherwise your experience and your content should speak for you and it takes a little bit of effort and time to get that trust among leaders or peers just to, even them to trust saying like, okay, this person knows what he's talking about. I should probably trust rather than, someone has done a PhD and it's just finding the right balance of when I should have invested time in continuing my education, if I had time, I would have gone back two years and did everything that I had done, like minus two years off-set it by two years earlier. It would have given me different pathways. That is what I would think, but again, it's all constraints. I did the best at that point in time with whatever constraints I had. So I don't have any regret per se, but yeah, if there is a magic wand, I would do that. Ula Ojiaku So you are a LinkedIn top voice from AI. How would you define AI, artificial intelligence? Bala Madhusoodhanan I am a bit reluctant to give a term Artificial Intelligence. It's in my mind, it is Artificial Narrow Intelligence, it's slightly different. So let me start with a building block, which is machine learning. So machine learning is like a data labeller. You go to a Tesco store, you read the label, you know it is a can of soup because you have read the label, your brain is not only processing that image, it understands the surrounding. It does a lot of things when you pick that can of soup. You can't expect that by just feeding one model to a robot. So that's why I'm saying like it's AI is a bit over glorified in my mind. It is artificial narrow intelligence. What you do to automate certain specific tasks using a data set which is legal, ethical, and drives business value is what I would call machine learning, but yeah, it's just overhyped and heavily utilised term AI. Ula Ojiaku You said, there's a hype around artificial intelligence. So what do you mean by that? And where do you see it going? Bala Madhusoodhanan Going back to the machine learning definition that I said, it's basically predicting an output based on some input. That's as simple as what we would say machine learning. The word algorithm is basically something like a pattern finder. What you're doing is you are giving a lot of data, which is properly labelled, which has proper diversity of information, and there are multiple algorithms that can find patterns. The cleverness or engineering mind that you bring in is to select which pattern or which algorithm you would like to do for your use case. Now you're channelling the whole machine learning into one use case. That's why I'm going with the term narrow intelligence. Computers can do brilliant jobs. So you ask computers to do like a Rubik's cubes solving. It will do it very quickly because the task is very simple and it is just doing a lot of calculation. You give a Rubik's cube to a kid. It has to apply it. The brain is not trained enough, so it has to cognitively learn. Maybe it will be faster. So anything which is just pure calculation, pure computing, if the data is labelled properly, you want to predict an outcome, yes, you can use computers. One of the interesting videos that I showed in one of my previous talks was a robot trying to walk across the street. This is in 2018 or 19. The first video was basically talking about a robot crossing a street and there were vehicles coming across and the robot just had a headbutt and it just fell off. Now a four year old kid was asked to walk and it knew that I have to press a red signal. So it went to the signal stop. It knew, or the baby knew that I can only walk when it is green. And then it looks around and then walks so you can see the difference – a four year old kid has a contextual awareness of what is happening, whereas the robot, which is supposed to be called as artificial intelligence couldn't see that. So again, if you look, our human brains have been evolved over millions of years. There are like 10 billion neurons or something, and it is highly optimised. So when I sleep, there are different set of neurons which are running. When I speak to you, my eyes and ears are running, my motion sensor neurons are running, but these are all highly optimised. So the mother control knows how much energy should be sent on which neuron, right, whereas all these large language models, there is only one task. You ask it, it's just going to do that. It doesn't have that intelligence to optimise. When I sleep, maybe 90 percent of my neurons are sleeping. It's getting recharged. Only the dream neurons are working. Whereas once you put a model live, it doesn't matter, all the hundred thousand neurons would run. So, yeah, it's in very infancy state, maybe with quantum computing, maybe with more power and better chips things might change, but I don't see that happening in the next five to 10 years. Ula Ojiaku Now, what do you say about Gen AI? Would you also classify generative AI as purely artificial neural intelligence? Bala Madhusoodhanan The thing with generative AI is you're trying to generalise a lot of use cases, say ChatGPT, you can throw in a PDF, you can ask something, or you can say, hey, can you create a content for my blog or things like that, right? Again, all it is trying to do is it has some historical content with which it is trying to come up with a response. So the thing that I would say is humans are really good with creativity. If a problem is thrown at a person, he will find creative ways to solve it. The tool with which we are going to solve might be a GenAI tool, I don't know, because I don't know the problem, but because GenAI is in a hype cycle, every problem doesn't need GenAI, that's my view. So there was an interesting research which was done by someone in Montreal University. It talks about 10 of the basic tasks like converting text to text or text to speech and with a generative AI model or multiple models, because you have a lot of vendors providing different GenAI models, and then they went with task specific models and the thing that they found was the task specific models were cheap to run, very, very scalable and robust and highly accurate, right. Whereas GenAI, if, when you try to use it and when it goes into a production ready or enterprise ready and if it is used by customers or third party, which are not part of your ecosystem, you are putting yourself in some kind of risk category. There could be a risk of copyright issues. There could be a risk of IP issues. There could be risk of not getting the right consent from someone. I can say, can you create an image of a podcaster named Ula? You never know because you don't remember that one of your photos on Google or Twitter or somewhere is not set as private. No one has come and asked you saying, I'm using this image. And yeah, it's finding the right balance. So even before taking the technology, I think people should think about what problem are they trying to solve? In my mind, AI or artificial intelligence, or narrow intelligence can have two buckets, right. The first bucket is to do with how can I optimise the existing process? Like there are a lot of things that I'm doing, is there a better way to do it? Is there an efficient way to do it? Can I save time? Can I save money? Stuff like that. So that is an optimisation or driving efficiency lever. Other one could be, I know what to do. I have a lot of data, but I don't have infrastructure or people to do it, like workforce augmentation. Say, I have 10 data entry persons who are graduate level. Their only job is to review the receipts or invoices. I work in FCA. I have to manually look at it, approve it, and file it, right? Now it is a very tedious job. So all you are doing is you are augmenting the whole process with an OCR engine. So OCR is Optical Character Recognition. So there are models, which again, it's a beautiful term for what our eyes do. When we travel somewhere, we get an invoice, we exactly know where to look, right? What is the total amount? What is the currency I have paid? Have they taken the correct credit card? Is my address right? All those things, unconsciously, your brain does it. Whereas our models given by different software vendors, which have trained to capture these specific entities which are universal language, to just pass, on data set, you just pass the image on it. It just picks and maps that information. Someone else will do that job. But as part of your process design, what you would do is I will do the heavy lifting of identifying the points. And I'll give it to someone because I want someone to validate it. It's human at the end. Someone is approving it. So they basically put a human in loop and, human centric design to a problem solving situation. That's your efficiency lever, right? Then you have something called innovation level - I need to do something radical, I have not done this product or service. Yeah, that's a space where you can use AI, again, to do small proof of concepts. One example could be, I'm opening a new store, it's in a new country, I don't know how the store layout should look like. These are my products. This is the store square footage. Can you recommend me the best way so that I can sell through a lot? Now, a visual merchandising team will have some ideas on where the things should be, they might give that prompt. Those texts can be converted into image. Once you get the base image, then it's human. It's us. So it will be a starting point rather than someone implementing everything. It could be a starting point. But can you trust it? I don't know. Ula Ojiaku And that's why you said the importance of having a human in the loop. Bala Madhusoodhanan Yeah. So the human loop again, it's because we humans bring contextual awareness to the situation, which machine doesn't know. So I'll tie back this to the NLP. So Natural Language Processing, it has two components, so you have natural language understanding and then you have natural language generation. When you create a machine learning model, all it is doing is, it is understanding the structure of language. It's called form. I'm giving you 10,000 PDFs, or you're reading a Harry Potter book. There is a difference between you reading a Harry Potter book and the machine interpreting that Harry Potter book. You would have imagination. You will have context of, oh, in the last chapter, we were in the hilly region or in a valley, I think it will be like this, the words like mist, cold, wood. You started already forming images and visualising stuff. The machine doesn't do that. Machine works on this is the word, this is a pronoun, this is the noun, this is the structure of language, so the next one should be this, right? So, coming back to the natural language understanding, that is where the context and the form comes into play. Just think of some alphabets put in front of you. You have no idea, but these are the alphabet. You recognise A, you recognise B, you recognise the word, but you don't understand the context. One example is I'm swimming against the current. Now, current here is the motion of water, right? My current code base is version 01. I'm using the same current, right? The context is different. So interpreting the structure of language is one thing. So, in natural language understanding, what we try to do is we try to understand the context. NLG, Natural Language Generation, is basically how can I respond in a way where I'm giving you an answer to your query. And this combined is NLP. It's a big field, there was a research done, the professor is Emily Bender, and she one of the leading professors in the NLP space. So the experiment was very funny. It was about a parrot in an island talking to someone, and there was a shark in between, or some sea creature, which basically broke the connection and was listening to what this person was saying and mimicking. Again, this is the problem with NLP, right? You don't have understanding of the context. You don't put empathy to it. You don't understand the voice modulation. Like when I'm talking to you, you can judge what my emotion cues are, you can put empathy, you can tailor the conversation. If I'm feeling sad, you can put a different spin, whereas if I'm chatting to a robot, it's just going to give a standard response. So again, you have to be very careful in which situation you're going to use it, whether it is for a small team, whether it is going to be in public, stuff like that. Ula Ojiaku So that's interesting because sometimes I join the Masters of Scale strategy sessions and at the last one there was someone whose organisational startup was featured and apparently what their startup is doing is to build AI solutions that are able to do sentiment analysis. And I think some of these, again, in their early stages, but some of these things are already available to try to understand the tone of voice, the words they say, and match it with maybe the expression and actually can transcribe virtual meetings and say, okay, this person said this, they looked perplexed or they looked slightly happy. So what do you think about that? I understand you're saying that machines can't do that, but it seems like there are already organisations trying to push the envelope towards that direction. Bala Madhusoodhanan So the example that you gave, sentiment of the conversation, again, it is going by the structure or the words that I'm using. I am feeling good. So good, here is positive sentiment. Again, for me the capability is slightly overhyped, the reason being is it might do 20 percent or 30 percent of what a human might do, but the human is any day better than that particular use case, right? So the sentiment analysis typically works on the sentiment data set, which would say, these are the certain proverbs, these are the certain types of words, this generally referred to positive sentiment or a good sentiment or feel good factor, but the model is only good as good as the data is, right? So no one is going and constantly updating that dictionary. No one is thinking about it, like Gen Z have a different lingo, millennials had a different lingo. So, again, you have to treat it use case by use case, Ula. Ula Ojiaku At the end of the day, the way things currently are is that machines aren't at the place where they are as good as humans. Humans are still good at doing what humans do, and that's the key thing. Bala Madhusoodhanan Interesting use case that I recently read probably after COVID was immersive reading. So people with dyslexia. So again, AI is used for good as well, I'm not saying it is completely bad. So AI is used for good, like, teaching kids who are dyslexic, right? Speech to text can talk, or can translate a paragraph, the kid can hear it, and on the screen, I think one note has an immersive reader, it actually highlights which word it is, uttering into the ears and research study showed that kids who were part of the study group with this immersive reading audio textbook, they had a better grasp of the context and they performed well and they were able to manage dyslexia better. Now, again, we are using the technology, but again, kudos to the research team, they identified a real problem, they formulated how the problem could be solved, they were successful. So, again, technology is being used again. Cancer research, they invest heavily, in image clustering, brain tumours, I mean, there are a lot of use cases where it's used for good, but then again, when you're using it, you just need to think about biases. You need to understand the risk, I mean, everything is risk and reward. If your reward is out-paying the minimum risk that you're taking, then it's acceptable. Ula Ojiaku What would you advise leaders of organisations who are considering implementing AI solutions? What are the things we need to consider? Bala Madhusoodhanan Okay. So going back to the business strategy and growth. So that is something that the enterprises or big organisations would have in mind. Always have your AI goals aligned to what they want. So as I said, there are two buckets. One is your efficiency driver, operational efficiency bucket. The other one is your innovation bucket. Just have a sense check of where the business wants to invest in. Just because AI is there doesn't mean you have to use it right. Look into opportunities where you can drive more values. So that would be my first line of thought. The second would be more to do with educating leaders about AI literacy, like what each models are, what do they do? What are the pitfalls, the ethical awareness about use of AI, data privacy is big. So again, that education is just like high level, with some examples on the same business domain where it has been successful, where it has been not so successful, what are the challenges that they face? That's something that I would urge everyone to invest time in. I think I did mention about security again, over the years, the practice has been security is always kept as last. So again, I was fortunate enough to work in organisations where security first mindset was put in place, because once you have a proof of value, once you show that to people, people get excited, and it's about messaging it and making sure it is very secured, protecting the end users. So the third one would be talking about having secure first design policies or principles. Machine learning or AI is of no good if your data quality is not there. So have a data strategy is something that I would definitely recommend. Start small. I mean, just like agile, you take a value, you start small, you realise whether your hypothesis was correct or not, you monitor how you performed and then you think about scale just by hello world doesn't mean that you have mastered that. So have that mindset, start small, monitor, have constant feedback, and then you think about scaling. Ula Ojiaku What are the key things about ethics and AI, do you think leaders should be aware of at this point in time? Bala Madhusoodhanan So again, ethical is very subjective. So it's about having different stakeholders to give their honest opinion of whether your solution is the right thing to do against the value of the enterprise. And it's not your view or my view, it's a consent view and certain things where people are involved, you might need to get HR, you might need to get legal, you might need to get brand reputation team to come and assist you because you don't understand the why behind certain policies were put in place. So one is, is the solution or is the AI ethical to the core value of the enterprise? So that's the first sense check that you need to do. If you pass that sense check, then comes about a lot of other threats, I would say like, is the model that I'm using, did it have a fair representation of all data set? There's a classic case study on one of a big cloud computing giant using an AI algorithm to filter resumes and they had to stop it immediately because the data set was all Ivy League, male, white, dominant, it didn't have the right representation. Over the 10 years, if I'm just hiring certain type of people, my data is inherently biased, no matter how good my algorithm is, if I don't have that data set. The other example is clarify AI. They got into trouble on using very biased data to give an outcome on some decision making to immigration, which has a bigger ramification. Then you talk about fairness, whether the AI system is fair to give you an output. So there was a funny story about a man and a woman in California living together, and I think the woman wasn't provided a credit card, even though everything, the postcode is the same, both of them work in the same company, and it was, I think it has to do with Apple Pay. Apple Pay wanted to bring in a silver credit card, Apple card or whatever it is, but then it is so unfair that the women who was equally qualified was not given the right credit limit, and the bank clearly said the algorithm said so. Then you have privacy concern, right? So all these generic models that you have that is available, even ChatGPT for that matter. Now you can chat with ChatGPT multiple times. You can talk about someone like Trevor Noah and you can say hey, can you create a joke? Now it has been trained with the jokes that he has done, it might be available publicly. But has the creator of model got a consent saying, hey Trevor, I'm going to use your content so that I can give better, and how many such consent, even Wikipedia, if you look into Wikipedia, about 80 percent of the information is public, but it is not diversified. What I mean by that is you can search for a lot of information. If the person is from America or from UK or from Europe, maybe from India to some extent, but what is the quality of data, if you think about countries in Africa, what do you think about South America? I mean, it is not representing the total diversity of data, and we have this large language model, which has been just trained on that data, right? So there is a bias and because of that bias, your outcome might not be fair. So these two are the main things, and of course the privacy concern. So if someone goes and says, hey, you have used my data, you didn't even ask me, then you're into lawsuit. Without getting a proper consent, again, it's a bad world, it's very fast moving and people don't even, including me, I don't even read every terms and condition, I just scroll down, tick, confirm, but those things are the things where I think education should come into play. Think about it, because people don't understand what could go wrong, not to them, but someone like them. Then there is a big fear of job displacement, like if I put this AI system, what will I do with my workforce? Say I had ten people, you need to think about, you need to reimagine your workplace. These are the ten jobs my ten people are doing. If I augment six of those jobs, how can I use my ten resources effectively to do something different or that piece of puzzle is always, again, it goes back to the core values of the company, what they think about their people, how everything is back, but it's just that needs a lot of inputs from multiple stakeholders. Ula Ojiaku It ties back to the enterprise strategy, there is the values, but with technology as it has evolved over the years, things will be made obsolete, but there are new opportunities that are created, so moving from when people travelled with horses and buggies and then the automotive came up. Yes, there wasn't as much demand for horseshoes and horses and buggies, but there was a new industry, the people who would mechanics or garages and things like that. So I think it's really about that. Like, going back to what you're saying, how can you redeploy people? And that might involve, again, training, reskilling, and investing in education of the workforce so that they're able to harness AI and to do those creative things that you've emphasised over this conversation about human beings, that creative aspect, that ability to understand context and nuance and apply it to the situation. Bala Madhusoodhanan So I was fortunate to work with ForHumanity, an NGO which basically is trying to certify people to look into auditing AI systems. So EU AI Act is now in place, it will be enforced soon. So you need people to have controls on all these AI systems to protect - it's done to protect people, it's done to protect the enterprise. So I was fortunate enough to be part of that community. I'm still working closely with the Operation Research Society. Again, you should be passionate enough, you should find time to do it, and if you do it, then the universe will find a way to give you something interesting to work with. And our society, The Alan Turing Institute, the ForHumanity Society, I had a few ICO workshops, which was quite interesting because when you hear perspectives from people from different facets of life, like lawyers and solicitors, you would think, ah, this statement, I wouldn't interpret in this way. It was a good learning experience and I'm sure if I have time, I would still continue to do that and invest time in ethical AI. As technology, it's not only AI, it's ethical use of technology, so sustainability is also part of ethical bucket if you look into it. So there was an interesting paper it talks about how many data centres have been opened between 2018 to 2024, which is like six years and the power consumption has gone from X to three times X or two times X, so we have opened a lot. We have already caused damage to the environment with all these technology, and just because the technology is there, it doesn't mean you have to use it, but again, it's that educational bit, what is the right thing to do? And even the ESG awareness, people are not aware. Like now, if you go to the current TikTok trenders, they know I need to look into certified B Corp when I am buying something. The reason is because they know, and they're more passionate about saving the world. Maybe we are not, I don't know, but again, once you start educating and, telling those stories, humans are really good, so you will have a change of heart. Ula Ojiaku What I'm hearing you say is that education is key to help us to make informed choices. There is a time and place where you would need to use AI, but not everything requires it, and if we're more thoughtful in how we approach, these, because these are tools at the end of the day, then we can at least try to be more balanced in the risks and taking advantage of opportunities versus the risks around it and the impact these decisions and the tools that we choose to use make on the environment. Now, what books have you found yourself recommending most to people, and why? Bala Madhusoodhanan Because we have been talking on AI, AI Superpower is one book which was written by Kai-Fu Lee. There is this book by Brian Christian, The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values alignment of human values and machine it was basically talking about what are the human values? Where do you want to use machine learning? How do you basically come up with a decision making, that's a really interesting read. Then there is a book called Ethical Machines by Reid Blackman. So it talks about all the ethical facets of AI, like biases, fairnesses, like data privacy, transparency, explainability, and he gives quite a detail, example and walkthrough of what that means. Another interesting book was Wanted: Human-AI Translators: Artificial Intelligence Demystified by a Dutch professor, again, really, really lovely narration of what algorithms are, what AI is, where, and all you should think about, what controls and stuff like that. So that is an interesting book. Harvard Professor Kahrim Lakhani, he wrote something called, Competing in the Age of AI, that's a good book. The Algorithmic Leader: How to Be Smart When Machines Are Smarter Than You by Mike Walsh is another good book, which I finished a couple of months back. Ula Ojiaku And if the audience wants to find you, how can they reach out to you? Bala Madhusoodhanan They can always reach out to me at LinkedIn, I would be happy to touch base through LinkedIn. Ula Ojiaku Awesome. And do you have any final words and or ask of the audience? Bala Madhusoodhanan The final word is, again, responsible use of technology. Think about not just the use case, think about the environmental impact, think about the future generation, because I think the damage is already done. So, at least not in this lifetime, maybe three or four lifetimes down the line, it might not be the beautiful earth that we have. Ula Ojiaku It's been a pleasure, as always, speaking with you, Bala, and thank you so much for sharing your insights and wisdom, and thank you for being a guest on the Agile Innovation Leaders Podcast. Bala Madhusoodhanan Thank you, lovely conversation, and yeah, looking forward to connecting with more like minded LinkedIn colleagues. Ula Ojiaku That's all we have for now. Thanks for listening. If you liked this show, do subscribe at www.agileinnovationleaders.com or your favourite podcast provider. Also share with friends and do leave a review on iTunes. This would help others find this show. I'd also love to hear from you, so please drop me an email at ula@agileinnovationleaders.com Take care and God bless!
THIS EPISODE: Join Dr. Mounce (#718) and some fan-favorites from Beast Games in an exclusive roundtable discussion. Dive into untold stories, game-changing moments, and the bonds formed in one of the most intense competitions ever. Guests:
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Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S04E20Join host Anna for another captivating episode of Astronomy Daily, where we explore the latest discoveries and news from the cosmos. Today, we have an eclectic mix of stories that promise to spark your curiosity and expand your understanding of the universe.Highlights:- Earth's Quasi Moon Named: Meet Cardea, the newly named quasi moon that bridges the gap between moons and asteroids. Discover the fascinating story behind its name and its unique characteristics.- Real-Time Black Hole Jets: Witness a groundbreaking observation of plasma jets forming in real time from a supermassive black hole, providing new insights into these cosmic phenomena.- Innovative Interstellar Travel Concept: Learn about a revolutionary method using relativistic electron beams that could drastically reduce travel times to other star systems.- Europe's Mars Ambitions: The European Space Agency unveils plans for advanced landing technologies aimed at a Mars mission set for 2035, paving the way for future exploration.- Exciting Lunar Mission Update: Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander makes significant progress on its journey to the Moon, demonstrating groundbreaking navigation technologies.- Upcoming Partial Solar Eclipse: Mark your calendars for March 29, 2025, when a stunning partial solar eclipse will grace the skies, with visibility across North America and Europe.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, Tumblr, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.00:00 - Astronomy Daily brings you the latest in space news and discoveries00:50 - Earth's quasi moon has been officially named Cardea03:10 - Astronomers witness the real-time formation of black hole jets06:15 - New method proposed for interstellar travel using electron beams09:20 - European Space Agency sets ambitious Mars exploration plans12:05 - Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander progresses on its mission15:00 - Upcoming partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025✍️ Episode ReferencesInternational Astronomical Union[IAU](https://www.iau.org)NASA[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov)European Space Agency[ESA](https://www.esa.int)Firefly Aerospace[Firefly](https://fireflyspace.com)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](https://www.astronomydaily.io)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily--5648921/support.
THIS EPISODE: All Things Unexplained reacted live to the NewsNation special, Hunting UFOS: The Crash Retrieval Whistleblower, hosted by Ross Coulthart (aired Saturday 1/18/25 at 8 PM EST). This groundbreaking television event was set to unveil a video of an egg-shaped UFO retrieval and testimony from one of the whistleblowers directly involved in the operation. Was this one of the most significant disclosures in UFO history?
Interstellar travel, the stuff of sci-fi movies, is starting to feel like it could actually happen! Scientists and engineers are working on crazy new tech, like light sails powered by lasers, to send tiny spacecraft to other stars. Projects like Breakthrough Starshot aim to reach Alpha Centauri, our nearest star system, within a few decades. While it's still early days, the idea of exploring other solar systems isn't as far-fetched as it used to be. This kind of travel could help us learn if there's life out there or even find a new home for humanity. It's like the first steps of a real-life space odyssey! Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Science fiction books and movies often imagine futures with amazing inventions, technological marvels, and other advances that are currently impossible. Will any of the futures these stories imagine actually become reality? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether the future will happen like science fiction predicts. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.
THIS EPISODE:In ORBIT, author Lee Starks takes us deep into the Pentagon, where a secretive Special Operations unit known as 'Team Usual' operates beyond the confines of typical government guidelines. Stationed at the ultra-clandestine Harvey Point Defense and Testing Facility in North Carolina, Special Agent Jack Riggs thought he was on a well-deserved break with his daughter Kat—until an unexpected sight in the sky changed everything. When the Defense Intelligence Agency calls his team into action, Riggs is thrust into a mission to track down a rogue contractor's UFO recovery team. With access to the entire US Military Intelligence toolbox, Riggs and his team venture into the jungles of South America, uncovering a tangled web of government conspiracies, defense contractor fraud, and secret space programs, all while embodying honor, integrity, and courage.Lee Starks uses his 30+ years of deep undercover operations (and UFO - UAP experiencer) to bring you a story that will have you questioning everything. Are we being visited by NHI, or could it be a rogue defense industry contractor's secret space program? Is there a chance it could be both? Join us!ORBIT: (A CURVED PATH FOLLOWING A SINGLE POINT) by Lee Starks is available now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3AHsC6x ** A very small portion of these affiliate sales goes to support the positive paranormal efforts at All Things Unexplained.
THIS EPISODE:In ORBIT, author Lee Starks takes us deep into the Pentagon, where a secretive Special Operations unit known as 'Team Usual' operates beyond the confines of typical government guidelines. Stationed at the ultra-clandestine Harvey Point Defense and Testing Facility in North Carolina, Special Agent Jack Riggs thought he was on a well-deserved break with his daughter Kat—until an unexpected sight in the sky changed everything. When the Defense Intelligence Agency calls his team into action, Riggs is thrust into a mission to track down a rogue contractor's UFO recovery team. With access to the entire US Military Intelligence toolbox, Riggs and his team venture into the jungles of South America, uncovering a tangled web of government conspiracies, defense contractor fraud, and secret space programs, all while embodying honor, integrity, and courage.Lee Starks uses his 30+ years of deep undercover operations (and UFO - UAP experiencer) to bring you a story that will have you questioning everything. Are we being visited by NHI, or could it be a rogue defense industry contractor's secret space program? Is there a chance it could be both? Join us!ORBIT: (A CURVED PATH FOLLOWING A SINGLE POINT) by Lee Starks is available now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3AHsC6x ** A very small portion of these affiliate sales goes to support the positive paranormal efforts at All Things Unexplained.
On this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop chats with Matthew Gialich, co-founder and CEO of AstroForge, about the fascinating world of asteroid mining. They explore how advances in technology and reduced launch costs are enabling humanity to tap into the untapped resources of metallic asteroids, the challenges of deep space operations, and the long-term vision for making asteroid mining economically viable. Listeners can follow AstroForge for updates on LinkedIn and Twitter, and connect with Matthew directly for inquiries on his LinkedIn or at matt@astroforge.io.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast00:17 Asteroid Mining: Current Knowledge and Discoveries01:58 Near-Earth Asteroids and Their Potential04:08 The Value of Platinum Group Metals06:21 Spacecraft Operations and Human Involvement11:06 Asteroid Missions and Scientific Discoveries21:38 Economic and Environmental Implications of Space Mining27:04 Collaborating with SpaceX for Asteroid Missions27:42 Challenges and Opportunities in Moon Mining29:20 Navigating Gravity in Space Missions30:09 The Origin Story of Astroforge33:32 Asteroid Mining: Past and Present34:29 The Future of Space Industry and Business38:05 Radiation Challenges in Deep Space40:44 Thermal Management in Spacecraft42:43 Innovations in Robotics and Manufacturing45:37 The Role of Software in Space Startups50:10 Recruiting Top Talent for Astroforge51:37 Knowledge Management and Team Structure52:40 Staying Connected with AstroforgeKey InsightsAsteroid Mining is Becoming Feasible: Advancements in telescope technology and reduced launch costs are paving the way for asteroid mining to transition from science fiction to reality. AstroForge is focused on mining metallic asteroids rich in platinum group metals, which are critical for various industrial applications.Near-Earth Asteroids Offer Better Opportunities: Contrary to Hollywood depictions of mining in the asteroid belt, near-Earth asteroids are more accessible and practical targets for mining. These asteroids are closer to Earth and contain valuable materials, making them ideal for the initial stages of space resource exploitation.The Importance of Platinum Group Metals: Platinum, rhodium, palladium, and other platinum group metals are integral to modern technology, found in everything from electronics to industrial equipment. Mining these materials in space could revolutionize supply chains and reduce the environmental impact of terrestrial mining.The Role of Technology in Exploration: AstroForge uses cutting-edge sensors, spectrometry, and imaging systems to study and identify the best asteroids for mining. These technologies allow for remote analysis of asteroid composition, paving the way for efficient resource extraction missions.Spacecraft Design for Deep Space: AstroForge is designing spacecraft optimized for deep space exploration, which operate in the harsh conditions beyond Earth's gravity well. Challenges like radiation, thermal management, and propulsion systems are central to the company's engineering efforts.Economic and Environmental Impacts of Space Mining: Space mining has the potential to make terrestrial mining for certain materials economically obsolete, reducing environmental damage and the hazardous conditions associated with deep-earth mining operations. The company's vision includes making Earth a better place by shifting resource extraction to space.The Evolution of the Space Industry: The space sector is evolving rapidly, with private companies leading the charge in areas traditionally dominated by government agencies. AstroForge's mission is a testament to this shift, focusing on commercializing deep space exploration and mining with innovative strategies and cost-efficient technologies.
THIS EPISODE:In ORBIT, author Lee Starks takes us deep into the Pentagon, where a secretive Special Operations unit known as 'Team Usual' operates beyond the confines of typical government guidelines. Stationed at the ultra-clandestine Harvey Point Defense and Testing Facility in North Carolina, Special Agent Jack Riggs thought he was on a well-deserved break with his daughter Kat—until an unexpected sight in the sky changed everything. When the Defense Intelligence Agency calls his team into action, Riggs is thrust into a mission to track down a rogue contractor's UFO recovery team. With access to the entire US Military Intelligence toolbox, Riggs and his team venture into the jungles of South America, uncovering a tangled web of government conspiracies, defense contractor fraud, and secret space programs, all while embodying honor, integrity, and courage.Lee Starks uses his 30+ years of deep undercover operations (and UFO - UAP experiencer) to bring you a story that will have you questioning everything. Are we being visited by NHI, or could it be a rogue defense industry contractor's secret space program? Is there a chance it could be both? Join us!ORBIT: (A CURVED PATH FOLLOWING A SINGLE POINT) by Lee Starks is available now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3AHsC6x ** A very small portion of these affiliate sales goes to support the positive paranormal efforts at All Things Unexplained.
THIS EPISODE:Join us for our annual Christmas story episode of All Things Unexplained. This holiday season, we share a tale that inspires wonder and encourages us all to see the world—and the unexplained—in a new light. Don't forget to support the show at allthingsunexplained.com and subscribe to our YouTube channel at @allthingsunexplained. Let's celebrate the season together with a touch of mystery and magic.
THIS EPISODE:Join us on All Things Unexplained as we delve into a groundbreaking discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Weiss, a leading anthropologist from San José State University. In this episode, we explore her latest research, "The Study of California's Past is Dead and Reburied," which uncovers the cessation of human skeletal remains studies in California's public universities due to regulatory changes and new laws like AB226 and AB389. Dr. Weiss shares insights into how these changes are not only affecting scientific research but also the teaching of anthropology and archaeology. Discover how these policies are reshaping our understanding of California's prehistoric past and what this means for the future of anthropological studies. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges the intersection of science, law, and cultural heritage.ARTICLE: https://journalofcontroversialideas.org/article/4/2/283Anthropology & Beyond with Dr. Elizabeth Weisshttps://youtube.com/live/zusToSQNYMw?feature=shareOn the Warpath https://amzn.to/4f5Dway (small % supports ATU)
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THIS EPISODE:Unexplained and unsettling sightings are occurring near sensitive sites across the US and UK, with viral videos and photos sparking widespread alarm. Amid rising global tensions, drone incursions, and UAP activity, a mysterious incident near a nuclear power plant around the North Carolina - South Carolina border raises troubling questions.In this gripping episode, we examine a report of unidentified flying objects maneuvering near this critical facility (Tuesday, November 26, 2024) as one witness shares their firsthand account, including viral footage that has captured national attention.PLUS: never-before-seen photos and videos with what is possibly a new shape of UFOs - UAPs -drones - UAS. Could there be a connection to other alarming events?Adding to the controversy, Congressman Jeff Van Drew has accused an Iranian “mothership” off the East Coast of being behind the region's drone incursions, while the Pentagon blames mass hysteria. Meanwhile, the FBI's evasive responses during the recent Homeland Security hearing only deepen the mystery.Join us as we unravel the chilling implications of UFOs appearing near nuclear installations and explore the broader questions of energy security, global stability, and possible extraterrestrial involvement. This is a conversation you can't afford to miss—one that could forever change how you view the skies above.
THIS EPISODE:Renowned paranormal podcaster CJ Dearinger, one of the leading voices in the field, sits down with acclaimed religious demonologist Nathaniel Gillis. Together, they tackle a fascinating question: Are demons and aliens the same deceptive entities in different disguises? Dive into this intriguing discussion and more on this episode of All Things Unexplained.GUEST:Nathaniel Gillis, known as an esteemed paranormal researcher, is a captivating figure in the realm of the supernatural. With an unwavering dedication to unraveling the mysteries of the infernal, Gillis possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise that has established him as an authority in his field. With his piercing intellect, he navigates the delicate nuances of paranormal lore with ease, elucidating the dark depths of the occult to shed light on ancient rituals, maleficent entities, and the intricate forces that govern their interactions with the mortal world.A MOMENT CALLED MAN by Nathaniel Gillis https://a.co/d/fOFZOgn (small % supports ATU)
THIS EPISODE:Renowned paranormal podcaster CJ Dearinger, one of the leading voices in the field, sits down with acclaimed religious demonologist Nathaniel Gillis. Together, they tackle a fascinating question: Are demons and aliens the same deceptive entities in different disguises? Dive into this intriguing discussion and more on this episode of All Things Unexplained.GUEST:Nathaniel Gillis, known as an esteemed paranormal researcher, is a captivating figure in the realm of the supernatural. With an unwavering dedication to unraveling the mysteries of the infernal, Gillis possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise that has established him as an authority in his field. With his piercing intellect, he navigates the delicate nuances of paranormal lore with ease, elucidating the dark depths of the occult to shed light on ancient rituals, maleficent entities, and the intricate forces that govern their interactions with the mortal world.A MOMENT CALLED MAN by Nathaniel Gillis https://a.co/d/fOFZOgn (small % supports ATU)
CJ Dearinger moderates a deep dive into the world of crop circles, featuring insights from some of the most respected voices on the subject. Lucy Pringle, Andy Thomas, Professor Jonathan-Paul DeVierville, and Dr. Mounce come together to explore the mysteries behind these intricate formations, their potential connection to UFOs, and other unexplained phenomena. Could these enigmatic patterns hold messages from beyond? Are they hoaxes or something more profound?Lucy Pringle is a British researcher who has been documenting and studying crop circles for many years. Pringle is known for exploring the potential effects of crop circles on human consciousness and physical health, conducting experiments on their impact on people and animals. CROP CIRCLES: THE GREATEST MYSTERY OF MODERN TIMES (small % supports ATU)Andy Thomas is a British writer and crop circle investigator who has written extensively on the subject. He has explored both the scientific and paranormal theories behind crop circles in his books and lectures, often examining how they relate to wider conspiracy theories.VITAL SIGNS: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE CROP CIRCLE MYSTERY AND WHY IT IS NOT A HOAX (small % supports ATU)Dr. Jonathan-Paul DeVierville is Professor Emeritus of The Humanities, History and Interdisciplinary Studies (from the Department of Social Sciences at St. Philips College, Texas). He owns and directs The Alamo Plaza Spa in San Antonio, Texas and is a regular teacher and speaker on Spa Culture all over the globe. Jonathan-Paul has taught analytical, depth and archetypal psychology and clinical psychotherapy at the post-graduate level and has a particular interest in dream work. In addition to all this he is a committed crop circle experiencer and researcher with 20 years of first-hand experience in the field.
CJ Dearinger moderates a deep dive into the world of crop circles, featuring insights from some of the most respected voices on the subject. Lucy Pringle, Andy Thomas, Professor Jonathan-Paul DeVierville, and Dr. Mounce come together to explore the mysteries behind these intricate formations, their potential connection to UFOs, and other unexplained phenomena. Could these enigmatic patterns hold messages from beyond? Are they hoaxes or something more profound?Lucy Pringle is a British researcher who has been documenting and studying crop circles for many years. Pringle is known for exploring the potential effects of crop circles on human consciousness and physical health, conducting experiments on their impact on people and animals. CROP CIRCLES: THE GREATEST MYSTERY OF MODERN TIMES (small % supports ATU)Andy Thomas is a British writer and crop circle investigator who has written extensively on the subject. He has explored both the scientific and paranormal theories behind crop circles in his books and lectures, often examining how they relate to wider conspiracy theories.VITAL SIGNS: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE CROP CIRCLE MYSTERY AND WHY IT IS NOT A HOAX (small % supports ATU)Dr. Jonathan-Paul DeVierville is Professor Emeritus of The Humanities, History and Interdisciplinary Studies (from the Department of Social Sciences at St. Philips College, Texas). He owns and directs The Alamo Plaza Spa in San Antonio, Texas and is a regular teacher and speaker on Spa Culture all over the globe. Jonathan-Paul has taught analytical, depth and archetypal psychology and clinical psychotherapy at the post-graduate level and has a particular interest in dream work. In addition to all this he is a committed crop circle experiencer and researcher with 20 years of first-hand experience in the field.
Oversight Hearing on All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office and UAPs/UFOsNovember 19th, 2024: Jon Kosloski, director of the Defense Department's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), testified on oversight of his office and government activities related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) during a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing. Several topics were addressed, including national security concerns, whistleblower protections for those who report UAPs, and transparency and information sharing with the public. NOTE: Until December 2022, the Pentagon referred to UAPs as “unidentified aerial phenomena,” and before 2021, UAPs were called “unidentified flying objects,” or UFOs. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO.
Episode Description:Experience the highlights of the UAP Hearing with this streamlined edit featuring the most impactful moments from each witness: Gallaudet, Elizondo, Shellenberger, and Gold. From biologics and alien-human hybrids to government secrecy and USO encounters, these clips dive into the core of the UAP Hearing. Watch the best insights, questions, and revelations—all in one video.Subject: Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the TruthDate: November 13, 2024Time: 11:30 AM ESTPlace: 2154 Rayburn House Office BuildingCommittees: 1) Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, and 2) National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs. Witnesses and testimonies, presented in order with their greatest hits from the hearing:1) Dr. Tim Gallaudet ---Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (RET.)Chief Executive Officer, Ocean STL Consulting, LLC2) Luis Elizondo ---Author, and Former Department of Defense Official3) Michael Shellenberger ---Founder of PublicInvestigative Journalist who exposed Immaculate Constellation4) Michael Gold ---Former NASA Associate Administrator of Space Policy and Partnerships; Member of NASA UAP Independent Study Team*Originally live-streamed on All Things Unexplained via the House Oversight Committee.WATCH THE FULL VIDEO.
Episode Description:In this eye-opening episode, former U.S. Naval service member Matthew Roberts, who witnessed the now-infamous GIMBAL UFO encounter while stationed on the USS Roosevelt, joins us to pull back the curtain on the GIMBAL UFO incident. With the House of Representatives scheduled to hold a groundbreaking hearing on UAPs this November 13th, we dig into the real mysteries behind the GIMBAL sighting and the growing urgency to address what—and who—might be in our skies. Join us as we explore the unexplainable, confront misconceptions, and examine the evidence pointing beyond earthly explanations.WATCH THE FULL VIDEO.
Episode Description:Quantum physics helps explain many mysteries of the universe. It underpins everything, but it need not be quantum difficult with this informative, accessible, easy-to-follow guide to the fundamentals and concepts of quantum physics and our quantum universe: THE HANDY QUANTUM PHYSICS ANSWER BOOK!LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE.WATCH THE FULL VIDEO.Buy THE HANDY QUANTUM PHYSICS ANSWER BOOK (a small percentage goes to support the show).VISIT the liuniverse.GUEST: Charles Liu is an astrophysics professor at the City University of New York's College of Staten Island and an associate with the Hayden Planetarium and Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. His research focuses on colliding galaxies, supermassive black holes, and the star formation history of the universe. In 2020, he was named a Legacy Fellow of the American Astronomical Society. In 2024, he was awarded the American Astronomical Society Education Prize. His wife and three kids are all way smarter than he is.
What awaits us beyond our solar system? Janna Levin and comedian Matt Kirshen answer questions on interstellar travel, black holes, and the furthest reaches of our universe. What mysteries can we uncover once we venture further beyond our home star?NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/traveling-space-time-janna-levin/(Originally Aired October 17, 2017)
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