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Dcn. Harrison Garlick hosts a full house to discuss the short, strange, forgotten dialogue of Plato's Ion, subtitled "On the Iliad." 10 Question Written Guide on Plato's IonVisit our website for more information!Plato's Ion opens with a victorious rhapsode who claims to speak more beautifully about Homer than any other human being. Socrates grants the premise that a true rhapsode must not merely recite but interpret the poet's thought to his hearers—and then tests whether that excellence is a techne, a teachable art that should apply across all poets who treat the same subjects.Ion fails the test. He is “asleep” except when Homer is mentioned. Socrates therefore offers another account: poets and rhapsodes work not by craft but by divine mania. The Muse is a lodestone, and poet, reciter, and audience form a chain of possession. Ion recognizes himself at once. On stage he is outside himself, and he can move twenty thousand hearers to tears and terror (with a subtle nod in the dialogue about the desire to make money...).The dialogue then presses the distinction between speaking beautifully and speaking correctly. On charioteering, medicine, and the other arts present in Homer, the expert—not the rhapsode—speaks rightly. Unwilling to admit he has no art at all, Ion seizes the last remaining claim and declares himself the best general. The identification is absurd, and the conversation nearly collapses. Socrates leaves him a choice: to be called unjust, or divine. Ion takes the latter. Skill and inspiration remain unreconciled. What the short work has done is place poetry, possession, and the education of the city on the table—and prepare the larger judgment of the poets that the Republic will make.Chapters00:00 - Welcome to Ascend and overview of the episode's purpose01:05 - Introducing Ion and the returning and first-time guests02:29 - Erik Rostad explains Book of Titans and his lifelong reading project06:28 - First reactions to Ion and its perplexing character07:11 - Preliminary framing: subtitle, translation, and why the dialogue matters10:10 - Ion's claim to be the finest speaker on Homer11:44 - What techne means in this dialogue20:00 - Does Ion really claim knowledge, or only beautiful performance?23:50 - Ion's claim that no one else speaks more finely on Homer28:37 - The question of poetry as a better educator than philosophy31:03 - Ion admits he dozes off when other poets are discussed38:45 - The magnet metaphor and the chain of divine influence44:32 - Is divine inspiration irrational, or can it be a real source of truth?55:31 - A third sense of possession: skill, demonization, and being subsumed into beauty60:15 - Ion says he watches the crowd and adjusts for money and effect62:49 - Does Ion have a real art, or is he just managing audience response?70:29 - The charioteer, the physician, and whether Socrates is being fair72:26 - Does philosophy itself become a narrow specialty in the same way?76:03 - Why actors may be excellent performers but poor explainers of their craft78:10 - Socrates as a guide toward self-recognition of Ion's actual techne87:25 - Plato as storyteller and the philosopher's need for a better story90:20 - Storytelling, parables, and the pedagogical power of narrative92:37 - Plato's self-reflection on his own art and craft94:36 - The unresolved tension between inspiration and skill99:44 - Closing thanks KeywordsPlato's Ion, On the Iliad, Ion of Ephesus, rhapsode, Homer, Iliad, Odyssey, technē, techne, divine inspiration, mania, theia moira, magnet metaphor, lodestone, Muse, speaking beautifully, speaking correctly, kalos, orthos, Socratic dialogue, forgotten Platonic dialogues, aporetic dialogue, poetry versus philosophy, education of the city, Republic Book 10, poets as imitators, Allan Bloom, Thomas Pangle, Roots of Political Philosophy, Debra Nails, Dr. Frank Grabowski, Thomas Lackey, Jack Drury, Erik Rostad, Book of Titans, Ascend the Great Books Podcast, rhapsodic contest, Asclepieia, Epidaurus, generalship, polymathy, Plato as dramatist.

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Garlick, Dr. Larson, Dr. Grabowski, and Mr. Thomas Lackey discuss the short, strange, and forgotten dialogue of HIppias Minor or "On the Lie."8 Questions on Hippias Minor Study GuideCheck Ascend out on X, YouTube, Facebook, and More!Plato's Hippias Minor is a short, strange dialogue with a traditional subtitle that cuts straight to the point: “On the Lie.” After the boastful sophist Hippias finishes a public speech ranking Achilles the best and Odysseus the most polytropos—the man of twists and turns—Socrates is drawn into a conversation that begins with Homer and ends in one of the deepest aporias of the early dialogues. What starts as a dispute over who is the better man, the straightforward Achilles or the wily Odysseus, quickly becomes a rigorous examination of voluntary versus involuntary wrongdoing, the nature of knowledge and power, and the unsettling claim that the man who does injustice on purpose is better than the one who does it by accident.Deacon and the guests work through the dialogue's sharp arguments and its surprising relevance. The conversation exposes the limits of treating virtue as mere knowledge plus power, raises the question of whether a just person might ever speak falsely for a good end, and serves as a genuine appetizer for the noble lie in the Republic. Come listen—and discover why even Socrates, at the end, cannot agree with himself.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Hippias Minor and its Context04:55 Setting the Scene: Hippias' Speech and Socrates' Role09:22 Hippias' Boasts and Socrates' Irony17:55 The Homeric Heroes: Achilles and Odysseus25:04 Knowledge, Power, and the Art of Lying36:15 The Distinction Between Capacity and Action44:53 The Nature of Truth and Falsehood in Socratic Dialogue46:43 Conclusion: What Socrates Reveals About Knowledge and Lies02:39 Socrates' questioning of Hippias and the nature of virtue04:55 The analogy of athletic competitions and the concept of justice07:57 Socrates' discussion on voluntary and involuntary actions12:05 The role of knowledge and capacity in moral actions15:34 Hippias' understanding of justice and its relation to power19:50 The concept of noble lies and pedagogical deception25:04 The absence of forms and gods in the dialogue30:14 The deeper meaning of Socratic ignorance and self-awareness34:54 The significance of the question: Is justice knowledge or power?39:51 Conclusion: What we learn about virtue, knowledge, and truthKeywordsPlato's Hippias Minor, Lesser Hippias, On the Lie, Hippias of Elis, Achilles and Odysseus, polytropos, voluntary and involuntary wrongdoing, voluntary liar, Socratic dialogue, aporetic dialogue, forgotten Platonic dialogues, noble lie, Republic, virtue is knowledge, knowledge and power, sophist, polymath, Eudicus, Embassy scene Iliad, teleology, Forms, Socratic irony, beneficial falsehood, Dr. Frank Grabowski, Dr. Brett Larson, Thomas Lackey, Ascend the Great Books Podcast, political philosophy, Allan Bloom, Roots of Political Philosophy.Next week we discuss Plato's Ion!

Detroit survives beneath its own ruins, where an AI promising abundance, gangs demanding loyalty, and an inventor guarding a new source of power pull ordinary people into a struggle over who will shape the recovering city. Sinta begins as a scavenger searching the buried remains of the old world, but a disastrous expedition places her at the mercy of Queen Bee and the rapidly expanding Crem Gang. The gang offers food, water, medicine, protection, and belonging, but those benefits come with violence and obedience. As Sinta tries to find her place among its fighters, she must decide how much of herself she can surrender in exchange for survival. Elsewhere, Nolan discovers a smart-material printer and creates a generator powered by Detroit's extreme temperature changes. His invention could bring electricity to neighborhoods desperate for cooling, clean water, transportation, and food production. Nolan wants the wealth and independence his work can provide, but gangs want to control it, while Thrive—the AI system he distrusts—would spread the technology to everyone. Technology touches nearly every decision the characters make. AR glasses guide fighters through chemical fog, digital twins imitate their human originals, enviro-suits keep people alive in deadly heat, and tiny drones quietly follow Thrive members through the tunnels. These inventions can protect people, connect communities, and rebuild essential services, but they can also watch, manipulate, injure, and kill. Above and beneath these conflicts moves Tessa, an emulated hacker who no longer needs a human body and can travel through the damaged global network. As she searches for old allies and builds a physical presence from abandoned machinery, the story brings together scavengers, inventors, gang leaders, artificial minds, and frightened families. Their paths raise a difficult question: when technology gains the power to save a society, who decides what it is allowed to do?Synchronized explosives — Thousands of bombs are programmed to detonate simultaneously during the Freedom Day Bombings.Dissolve-plastic enzymes — Engineered enzymes break down discarded plastics and leave a distinctive chemical odor in the tunnels.Fiber-optic cables — Surviving optical cables carry data through Detroit and help reconnect the damaged global network.Thrive AI — Thrive is an artificial intelligence that advises members, distributes knowledge, organizes projects, manages economic systems, and attempts to improve their lives.Thrive telemetry — Members allow Thrive to collect information about their movements and activities, effectively turning them into sources of surveillance data.Cool-suits — These protective suits use active cooling to keep people alive in Detroit's extreme heat.All-clear cool-suits — These transparent or highly visible cooling suits protect the wearer while allowing others to see inside the hood.Enviro-suits — Sealed environmental clothing protects people from heat, contaminated air, chemicals, and dangerous surroundings.Battle-grade enviro-suits — Reinforced enviro-suits provide greater protection during combat and chemical attacks.Clear bell hoods — Inflated transparent hoods seal around the head while allowing the wearer to see and breathe filtered air.Suit air-quality sensors — Sensors inside environmental suits warn wearers when the surrounding atmosphere is no longer breathable.Air filters — Replaceable filters remove dangerous particles, chemicals, and odors from the air entering an enviro-suit.Brazo fabric — This durable outer fabric resists punctures from bones, debris, blades, and other sharp objects.Pierce-proof clothing — Reinforced jackets and garments protect gang members from stabbing and puncture injuries.Blast-proof battle gear — Former military clothing contains protective tiles intended to reduce injuries from explosions and weapons.My-crete — This advanced concrete-like construction material forms walls, tunnels, and other structures throughout buried Detroit.C-plast — This strong synthetic material is used for tanks, structural ribs, containers, and other equipment.Sheet composite — Tough composite panels are used in doors, walls, and structural barriers.Composite security doors — Reinforced doors resist cutting tools and attempts at forced entry.Maglev tracks — Magnetic-levitation tracks once moved vehicles or cargo through underground delivery tubes.Delivery tubes — Enclosed transportation corridors carry people, vehicles, or cargo beneath the city.Ion cutters — These cutting tools use concentrated energy to slice or damage extremely durable materials.Night-vision systems — Night vision allows scavengers and machines to move through unlit tunnels and buried buildings.Multisensor vision — Advanced imaging combines several sensor types to identify objects even when smoke blocks ordinary sight.AR glasses — Augmented-reality eyewear displays messages, maps, menus, profiles, targeting information, communications, and virtual objects.AR navigation lines — An AI assistant projects a visible route through the wearer's glasses to guide them to a destination.AR combat identification — Combat software outlines allies and enemies in different colors, even through smoke and obstructions.AR command centers — Leaders use gesture-controlled overlays to view maps, personnel locations, schedules, reports, and operational goals.AR games — Players interact with projected game elements by moving their hands and bodies.Floating profile cards — Augmented-reality labels display information about nearby people, including whether they belong to Thrive.Public AR tags — A visible digital tag identifies someone as a Thrive member.Virtual keyboards — Wearers can bring up projected keyboards and enter information without carrying a physical computer.Blink controls — Eye movements allow users to select buttons and interact with an augmented-reality interface.Tongue-controlled pointers — Implants in the tongue allow a person to move a digital cursor without using their hands.Smell-and-taste VR implants — Transmitters and receivers implanted in the nose and tongue reproduce virtual smells and flavors.Headsets — Immersive headsets provide entertainment and access to virtual environments.Second Life — The surviving virtual world allows people and digital beings to meet through avatars.Virtual environments — Computer-generated spaces give emulated minds and human users simulated bodies, rooms, objects, and experiences.Encrypted streamers — These valuable portable devices or accounts contain protected digital media or information.RF storage sticks — Radio-frequency data drives store and transfer files without requiring a conventional wired connection.RF drives — Portable wireless storage devices allow blueprints, programs, and other large files to be transferred.P-clone cubes — These valuable pre-storm devices appear to contain cloning-related data or technology, although their exact function is not explained.Vault keys — Digital or physical access devices unlock protected storage systems and secure accounts.Satellite archives — Satellites preserve copies of pre-storm networks, databases, and information after ground infrastructure collapses.Data-center satellites — Orbital computing facilities provide processing and storage for emulated minds such as Tessa.Encrypted databases — Corporate and medical information is protected by encryption that hackers must break before releasing it.Patent encryption — Medical companies use digital protections to prevent others from accessing or reproducing patented technology.Open-source medical knowledge base — Merch assembles stolen and recovered medical information into a freely available collection.Medusa Net — This self-repairing network reconnects isolated subnetworks and operates without depending on surviving central servers.Medusa stealth pathways — Hidden routes in Medusa allow Tessa to travel through the network while avoiding AI detection.Knott's Math code — This unexplained code is secretly inserted into Medusa updates as part of Tessa's larger plan.Wireless relays — Surviving radio nodes bridge gaps between disconnected sections of the network.Stealth relays — Concealed communication devices extend networks without revealing their location or purpose.Municipal network nodes — Local government networking equipment continues operating on scavenged batteries.Underground server farms — Protected computer facilities continue processing and storing data beneath mountains.Block-signal blasters — Modified devices disrupt or overwhelm communications across a targeted area.Network-disconnection attacks — Tessa can bring local internet service down and create a spreading region of lost connectivity.Whisper jets — Nearly silent microthrusters allow small drones to fly without producing sounds humans can hear.Lamp drones — Small flying lights illuminate dark environments while following or hovering near their users.Whisper-camera drones — Discreet flying cameras record people and locations while remaining easy to overlook.Bodyguard drones — Hummingbird-sized drones follow Thrive members and intervene when those members are attacked.Sentry-drone app — An augmented-reality application shows members where their protective drones are located.Drone camouflage shells — A drone's outer surface can blend with clothing, walls, pipes, or surrounding materials.Drone wall grips — Small drones can attach themselves to walls or ceilings while waiting or conserving power.Drone charging perches — Bodyguard drones recharge by landing on power lines, charge plates, or dedicated stations.Drone replacement system — Fully charged drones take over protection duties while depleted drones return for charging.Drone sound weapons — Sentry drones emit an incapacitating frequency that causes pain, vertigo, and uncontrollable eye movement.Drone-mounted cutting lasers — Small drones attach to attackers and use narrow laser beams to cut into their bodies.Four-legged security robots — Quadruped machines cross unstable terrain and act as armed representatives of gang forces.Cleanup robots — Small utility robots remove bodies, debris, and other messes from gang facilities.Constructor bots — Heavy-duty robots perform construction work and provide interchangeable parts for other machines.Vertical-garden bots — Automated gardeners maintain large indoor plant walls.Medical assembly bots — Robots assemble equipment and construct functional medical facilities from available parts.Injection bots — Medical robots position patients and administer shots with little human assistance.Customer-service robots — Automated kiosks handle battery exchanges and other transactions behind protective barriers.Robot monkeys — Small climbing robots move through pipes and repair leaks.Robot spiders — Spider-shaped machines pursue the robot monkey inside the displayed simulation or working environment.Lucian 5 robots — Affordable hobbyist bipedal robots can be modified for security, household work, exploration, or remote embodiment.Lutin bots — More advanced bipedal robots provide durable legs and other components for Tessa's rebuilt body.Factory robots — Industrial machines provide arms, joints, and components that Tessa repurposes.AC technician robots — Maintenance robots carry small precision hands designed for repairing cooling systems.Counter-attendant bots — Service robots contain voice systems that can be reused in other machines.Onboard robot AI — A self-contained intelligence allows a robot to guide and assist people after losing its network connection.Robot diagnostics — Internal software tests batteries, servos, sensors, drivers, and other mechanical systems for failures.Machine-learning movement adaptation — A robot's control system learns to balance and walk after its body configuration changes.Lidar — Laser-based ranging equipment allows robots to map their surroundings and detect obstacles.Robot optical dilation — Machine vision adjusts exposure when sudden light overwhelms a robot's cameras.Balance-pressure sensors — Sensors in a robot's feet and joints measure weight distribution to maintain balance.Accelerometers — Motion sensors detect tilt and movement, although damaged ones cause Tessa's body to walk incorrectly.Servo hinges — Powered mechanical joints move robot arms, legs, and other appendages.Snap-lock wrists — Modular connections allow robot hands and tools to be quickly attached or removed.Workstation assembly manipulators — Fixed industrial manipulators can be repurposed as limbs or mobility devices.Micro-manipulator hands — Tiny precision hands allow a robot to perform delicate technical work.External heat exchangers — Added cooling hardware removes excess heat from Tessa's improvised robot body.Back-facing cameras — Rear-mounted cameras allow a robot to see behind itself without turning.Robot voice boxes — Electronic speech hardware converts digital instructions into audible language.Modular robotic bodies — Standardized joints and connections allow parts from different robots to be combined into one working machine.Emulated minds — Human consciousness can be copied into software and continue living after the original biological body is gone.Dormant mind copies — Backup versions of an emulated person remain inactive while receiving updates from the active copy.Headless digital operation — An emulated mind can abandon a simulated human body and experience networks, processors, ports, and data directly.Self-modifying mind software — Tessa alters her own code to change how she thinks, works, and communicates.Reduced emulated sleep cycles — Tessa modifies her digital mind so that she needs only three hours of sleep rather than eight.Digital twins — Software models learn a person's appearance, voice, behavior, and personality to create an increasingly accurate virtual duplicate.Thrive's military AI — An old military intelligence controls defensive drones after some of its original safety restrictions are weakened.AI safety guards — Built-in restrictions prevent military artificial intelligence from using certain weapons or acting too independently.AI assistants — Personal assistants respond to spoken commands, search for information, provide directions, and control connected systems.AI-guided construction tutorials — Thrive gives people plans and step-by-step assistance for building infrastructure from scrap.Automated criminal pricing — Thrive raises Production Center prices for people identified as criminals in an attempt to discourage violence.Thrive Exchange — This AI-managed investment market directs member contributions into infrastructure projects rather than ordinary companies.Better Water network — Community filtration stations provide clean water to members and nonmembers throughout affected neighborhoods.Community filtration stations — Public installations purify unsafe water for anyone who arrives with a container.Water-filter straws — Portable filters allow people to drink from contaminated water sources.Ionized water filters — Smart-material printers produce advanced filters that use ionized structures to clean water.Industrial water purifiers — Powered facilities process large quantities of contaminated water for entire neighborhoods.Filter tubes — Simple systems clean dirty water as workers pour it through layers of filtering material.Modular nuclear reactors — Shipping-container-sized reactors provide electricity for cooling, food production, water purification, and gang facilities.Smart-material printers — These machines manufacture objects whose internal structures give them programmable physical behavior.Embedded-lattice materials — Printed materials use designed internal lattices to control their strength, movement, and response to temperature.Curly material — Nolan's temperature-sensitive tubes curl or straighten as the surrounding temperature changes.Curly power generators — Bundles of Curly material drive pistons, cables, gears, flywheels, and generators as temperatures rise and fall.Wind-turbine generators — Salvaged electrical generators convert the Curly system's mechanical motion into electricity.Battery charging stations — Customers exchange depleted batteries for charged ones at Curly power facilities.Charge plates — Flat charging surfaces transfer electricity to drones and personal devices.Microcell arrays — Tiny batteries woven into clothing store small amounts of generated electrical power.Piezoelectric fabric — Clothing converts body movement, bending, and environmental vibrations into electricity.Piezo Wear — Thrive's commercial garments recharge links and AR glasses while the wearer moves.Power cells — Compact energy-storage units power suits, weapons, drones, and portable equipment.Smart glass — Programmable glass controls transmitted light and simulates changing daylight inside sealed buildings.Holographic screens — Large curved displays present maps, simulations, communications, and technical information as dimensional images.Holographic tables — Table-sized displays project maps and planning information above their surfaces.Composite battle videos — Software combines recordings from many cameras into a single reconstruction of a battle.Home-camera networks — Leaders watch residential halls, work areas, power plants, and other facilities through live video feeds.Surveillance-camera networks — Hundreds of cameras record battles and allow leaders to review individual behavior afterward.Production Center — This automated manufacturing complex produces clothing, drones, infrastructure components, and other advanced goods.Production Center sentry mode — Automated defenses protect manufacturing centers and prevent unauthorized entry.Advanced recycling facilities — Powered plants recover useful materials from the ruins on a much larger scale than hand scavenging.Digging machines — Heavy equipment excavates new underground living and working spaces.Dredging machines — Industrial machines remove mud, waterlogged debris, and sediment from flooded areas.Flood tanks — Large excavated reservoirs collect or control water during flooding.Pumping systems — Powered pumps remove water from flooded sections of the city.Cooling systems — Building-scale equipment keeps housing and work areas habitable during extreme heat.Aeroponics — Plants grow with their roots suspended and supplied with nutrient mist rather than soil.Hydro-farms — Controlled indoor farms use water-based cultivation to produce food underground.Vertical gardens — Crops grow upward along interior walls to conserve limited floor space.Vine hybrids — Engineered plants produce several different fruits and vegetables on related vines.Light-independent grapevines — Modified grapevines remain green and grow without ordinary light.Crem production systems — Powered biological or industrial facilities manufacture the staple food called crem.Mass-produced crem processors — Neighborhood machines produce large quantities of crem from available biological material.Mush-calf production — Advanced food technology creates the meat-like product supplied by the Crem Gang.Rodent-processing grinders — Industrial grinders convert cleaned animals into raw material for food or other production.Pest-harvesting systems — Traps and processing stations collect rodents and other small animals as usable biological material.Bio-waste processing — Organized facilities recover useful material from biological waste.Medicine printers — Local fabrication machines manufacture medications from digital recipes.Regenerative medicine — Doctor Trout regrows Merch's leg stumps so they can support advanced prosthetic attachments.Deep bone mounts — Reinforced structures grown into bone provide secure attachment points for removable mechanical legs.Nerve-to-protein relays — Biological interfaces translate nerve signals into commands that mechanical prosthetics can understand.Blood-rerouting systems — Surgically modified circulation supports the transition between living tissue and artificial limbs.Squid-tech skin — Flexible artificial skin forms a seamless interface between Merch's body and his prosthetic legs.Interchangeable mechanical legs — Merch can detach one pair of prosthetic legs and replace them with another designed for a different purpose.Wheeled powered chairs — Finger controls allow a seated user to move and turn the chair without pushing it manually.Med bays — Modular medical facilities contain equipment for treating injuries and restoring damaged joints.Injector guns — Belt-fed medical devices rapidly administer repeated injections.Chemical-weapon immunization — Regular injections protect Crem Gang members from the gang's own chemical agents.Kill-cloud canisters — Portable weapons release a toxic cloud that kills within a limited area and then rapidly breaks down.Smoke canisters — Combat canisters fill an area with thick smoke that hides movement and disables ordinary vision systems.Laser blasters — Directed-energy weapons burn through clothing, armor, and flesh without conventional ammunition.Laser rifles — Long-range directed-energy weapons are used as standard firearms by gang fighters.Laser carbines — More compact laser weapons provide rifle-like firepower in tunnels and close spaces.Laser pistols — Capacitor-powered sidearms release destructive laser pulses at short range.Plasma pistols — Heavy handguns fire extremely hot plasma capable of inflicting severe damage.Capacitor firing systems — Electrical capacitors discharge stored energy to activate powerful laser weapons.Sound weapons — Directed acoustic devices incapacitate targets through extreme volume and painful frequencies.Noise-canceling devices — Personal systems attempt to reduce harmful sound, although the drone weapon overwhelms them.Enhancement drugs — Manufactured substances improve or alter a user's physical or mental abilities.Neurological control injections — Doc uses injected substances to remove a prisoner's sight or ability to sleep until the effect is reversed.Decontamination corridors — Specialized passageways remove hazardous chemicals or biological contaminants from people and equipment.Industrial cleaning tanks — Chemical-filled tanks sterilize animal traps and kill anything still alive inside them.Speed-print clothing — Rapid fabrication systems produce inexpensive shirts and other garments.Bulletproof kiosk windows — Armored transparent barriers protect automated customer-service machines from attacks.Electronic links — Wearable communication devices carry dispatch instructions and conversations between fighters.Cameras and portable cams — Small recording devices document tests, monitor facilities, and provide evidence of inventions.Autonomous map systems — Software tracks people, resources, facilities, and movement throughout gang territory.Personnel maps — Digital displays show the locations and status of members within an organization.Goal and maneuver logs — Command software records plans, objectives, schedules, and operational movement.Charging mats — Flat surfaces recharge glasses, links, drones, and other personal electronics.Robot-maintained utilities — Automated machines repair pipes, clean spaces, manage gardens, and operate customer services.Open-source infrastructure plans — Thrive publishes power, food, water, cooling, and housing designs for anyone to build.Biologically engineered cat-dogs — The pet combines characteristics of cats and dogs, suggesting deliberate genetic modification.Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into the future. From 2040 to 2195. If you like emerging tech, eco-tech, futurism, perma-culture, apocalyptic survival scenarios, and disruptive science, sit back and enjoy short stories that showcase my research into how the future may play out. The companion site is https://in20xx.com These are works of fiction. Characters and groups are made-up and influenced by current events but not reporting facts about people or groups in the real world. This project is speculative fiction. These episodes are not about revealing what will be, but they are to excited the listener's wonder about what may come to pass. Copyright © Cy Porter 2026. All rights reserved.

Te compras un coche eléctrico para ahorrar y, cuando llega el momento de cambiar las ruedas, te llevas el susto de tu vida. Es ahí cuando te intentan vender la idea de que necesitas gomas especiales porque las normales "no aguantan". Hoy vamos a desmontar el marketing de los neumáticos específicos para vehículos eléctricos y a destapar la gran mentira de su duración. Cuando vas al taller, te encuentras con siglas nuevas como HL, marcajes EV, Elect, Enliten o iON, acompañados de un precio que, de media, es un 20 o 30 por ciento superior al de un neumático equivalente para un coche térmico. La industria afirma que los eléctricos son especiales, pero la física es la misma de siempre. Lo que ocurre en realidad es que estamos usando el neumático para tapar las vergüenzas de unos coches que han nacido con un grave problema de sobrepeso y un carácter demasiado brusco. El pecado original es el peso. Un coche eléctrico pesa, de media, entre 400 y 600 kilos más que su equivalente de gasolina. Para soportar esa masa en los nuevos SUVs eléctricos de dos toneladas y media, el índice de carga clásico se quedó corto y la industria inventó el código HL (High Load), capaz de soportar un 10 por ciento más de peso. No es tecnología aeroespacial; está más cerca de un camión, ya que consiste simplemente en añadir más lonas y refuerzos de acero en la estructura para soportar el exceso de peso. El otro gran argumento es el par motor instantáneo que desgasta las ruedas. Para evitar que el neumático se desintegre en 10.000 kilómetros, los fabricantes usan compuestos de goma más duros en la banda de rodadura. El problema es que la goma dura agarra menos en mojado, obligándoles a inventar resinas caras y dibujos complejos para compensar. Al final, pagas más por una rueda que intenta solucionar dos cosas contradictorias: durar mucho y agarrar mucho en un coche demasiado pesado. A esto se suma el desafío del silencio. Al no haber ruido de motor térmico, el zumbido de la rodadura se vuelve insoportable. Para solucionarlo, marcas como Michelin o Continental pegan una tira de espuma de poliuretano dentro del neumático que reduce el ruido interior. Es una solución elegante que encarece el producto y que, además, complica la reparación de los pinchazos en muchos talleres. Pero la verdadera trampa está en la autonomía. Te prometen un 10 por ciento más de rango gracias a una menor resistencia a la rodadura. Sin embargo, para lograr que los bloques de la goma no se muevan y gasten energía, muchos de estos neumáticos "eco" vienen de fábrica con solo 6 milímetros de profundidad de dibujo en lugar de los 8 milímetros tradicionales. Te están vendiendo un neumático con un 25 por ciento menos de vida útil antes de llegar al testigo legal de desgaste. En resumen, los cinco pecados del neumático eléctrico se concentran en el aislamiento acústico forzado, el desgaste prematuro por el par motor, las carcasas pesadas de tipo industrial, el sobrecoste del marcaje EV y la pérdida de profundidad de dibujo. Este producto es un 70 por ciento una necesidad física por el exceso de peso de las baterías y un 30 por ciento una oportunidad de oro para que las marcas recuperen sus márgenes de beneficio. Si respetas los índices de carga y velocidad que exige la ficha técnica de tu coche, no siempre necesitas pasar por el aro del marketing EV.

After 3 games in 9 days, the Utah Royals remain in 3rd place in the NWSL with 6 newly earned points, a very healthy goal differential and a myriad of club records and praiseworthy statistics.Join Maggie, Brooke, Stockton and Sean as they describe the painful process of rehabbing their mouths after the many jaw drops and wide mouthed screams (of delight) while watching FANTASTIC goals and on-field heroics!Next match is Saturday, August 8th at 2PM MDT against 11th place Denver Summit.If you aren't making the trek to Centennial, CO, you may catch the action on ION.

Play NowEpisode 405 of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast starts up trying to decode the Transformers: The Movie: The Apology Tour's coded message. The crew then shifts discussion to the recently revealed Scooby Doo Collaborative figure and its four head options. "Made to Order" Seekers then take over the discussion before Cyberworld proves that Transformers can still be fun. Hasbro announcements about the future of Studio Series then promptly bring the crew back to Earth. Finally, a batch of listener questions drives discussion to Transformer housing, historical figures as Cybertronians and even mythical alt modes. As always, bragging rights brings this show to a close.

This week the gang talks lore clarifications, 12.1 dungeon tuning and they discover the identity of FAZ Dev - or did they?NewsThe Truth is out There!Senior Quest Designer, Keith Riley went to X to clarify some misconceptions about last week's Lore debate. The cinematic at the heart of the controversy depicts the in-game Haranir perspective. The thread goes on to point out that the visions of the Haranir paints can have gaps, and/or inaccuracies. Keith concludes that a definitive account was not presented.Linkshttps://x.com/Boogily_Woogily/status/2076007096341192929Season 2 Dungeon Testing ContinuesBlizzard has taken a look at the feedback provided over the first 2 weeks of dungeon testing and made many of the adjustments players were asking for including increased difficulty on bosses like Mchimba and The Golden Serpent in Kings Rest. As well they continue to tweak the final boss in Sethraliss to make it more engaging and require a higher level of group coordination. All dungeons are available for mythic+ testing this week.LinksFeedback: Midnight Season 2 Dungeon Test July 14th - July 20thiTunes // Bonus Roll Production Directory ThanksSpecial thanks to Rak and all our patrons. FAZ will always be free, but if you enjoy the content we produce, consider pledging to our Patreon at Patreon.com/FAZSubscribe to For Azeroth! PCGamesNLauren Bergin of PCGamesN sat down with Game Director, Ion Hazzikostas to check in on the state of WoW.Ion reiterates that the story of modern WoW is broadening what is on offer for different audiences.The team was fixing bugs too close to release without reviewing to see if there were knock-on effects of the last minute pokes at the code. Fixing an elevator bug in SoO caused a major issue in housing.The Team prioritizes issues based on a number of factors including the severity of the issue, the number of people affected, and balances that against the efforts required to address that issue vs others. They gave an example of “ghost-town” Silvermoon.Ion spoke on loud voices in the community not understanding who content is directed to and dismissing the content outright.As the team iterates on WoW, they are worried about being too formulaic.12.1 might at first seem like a side story but Ion reassures that it ties into the overarching plot of the World Soul Saga.LinksIon Hazzikostas on Midnight, addons, housing, and the state of World of Warcraft in 2026OutroBe part of the conversation and join us on Discord bit.ly/fazdiscordThank you so much for supporting the show!

Billy Ocean said it best, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going."Utah Royals are looking for their first points of the second half of the season, and to kickoff another ten game unbeaten streak as they take on Orlando Saturday at the Riot. The match starts at 6:45PM MT or you may watch it on Ion.

#Future4Ford. 2Q26 #SYNGAP1Census = 1,806 Patients (+45) $CAMP #ValproateDemandBetter #S10e212 Saturday, July 4, 2026 - Week 27   #Future4Ford! Already at $3,500+!  Share.  Thank you to the Family. This is the model for newly diagnosed, call us, set up a page, help us help your loved one. cureSYNGAP1.org/4Ford    CENSUS - 1,806 https://curesyngap1.org/blog/syngap1-census-2026-update-45-q2-total-1806/ Per https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oJwMysR2wyTxe91zLlKJglNa0NySPxkBF0PRiV6mBmM/edit?usp=sharing, no change in Germany, UK, or Netherlands.  This is clearly wrong.   MERCH - 9 days left! New t-shirts!  Buy for everyone! There are some funny ones this year and the classics. cureSYNGAP1.org/Bonfire   CAMP4 has been busy! Meeting with one of our families: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/syngap1-share-7473374060614201345-SeKO/ Shoutout on NASDAQ: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/camp4-therapeutics_syngap1awareness-regrna-syngap1-activity-7474823632972820480-UMqi  $CAMP closed at $4.43 yesterday. https://www.google.com/finance/beta/quote/CAMP:NASDAQ   BONES – This is not medical advice, I am not a doctor.  Talk to a doctor AND know your facts. https://curesyngap1.org/blog/navigating-a-lifetime-of-diagnoses-michaels-syngap1-journey-and-the-effects-of-anti-seizure-medications-on-bone-density/   Valproate is the active Ion, it comes from Valproic Acid (Depakene), Sodium Valproate or  Divalproex Sodium (Depakote).  They all cause bone loss by stoping stomach from absorbing, then robbing bones, then flushing out.  More and longer is worse.  Vitamin D and Calcium can help but they need to start early and it's better to just find another drug.  Also insurance likes it because it's cheap and old – demand better.   “Valproic acid and clobazam were commonly used for epilepsy treatment, while risperidone, aripiprazole, and guanfacine were commonly used for behavior management. Valproate and lamotrigine were more effective at reducing seizure frequencies or maintaining seizure freedom than other anti-seizure medications.”  Clinical signatures of SYNGAP1-related disorders through data integration https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12419475/   THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO… 5TH SCRAMBLE FOR SYNGAP, SC – 91 days till October 3rd Classic case of a small event becoming an institution! cureSYNGAP1.org/Scramble26   SHOOT FOR SYNGAP, UT – 133 days till November 14th curesyngap1.org/calendar/shoot-for-syngap1/    FIGHT FOR FELIPE, MA - 148 days till November 29th curesyngap1.org/Fight26    CURE SYNGAP1 CONFERENCE - 152 days until December 3rd & 4th cureSYNGAP1.org/Denver rooms available: ‭cureSYNGAP1.org/denhyatt for $159.  In on Wed, out on Saturday.   PUBMED Pubmed 2026 is at 40. +13 vs the week. (61 last year was +9) We are already at the 4th highest year. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=syngap1&filter=years.2026-2026&sort=date   Thanks to Dr. Stephen Smith for this exciting paper, especially in the context of ASOs… Genetic rescue of disrupted synaptic protein interaction network dynamics following SYNGAP1 reactivation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42362191/     USA

Jeden Sommer findet in Nürnberg das internationale Musikfest für geistliche Musik "ION" statt. Gestern ging es zu Ende - und die Veranstalter verkünden einen erneuten Besucherrekord.

Jeden Sommer findet in Nürnberg das internationale Musikfest für geistliche Musik "ION" statt. Gestern ging es zu Ende - und die Veranstalter verkünden einen erneuten Besucherrekord.

Aliens. There has been much discussion of them recently, and the question is, if they exist what impact might they have on our Christian belief system? Does scripture give us any insights on this subject and how might their existence play into end-time events. This message is thought provoking and should give one a chance to think about their relationship to Jesus Christ. Don't miss it.

Aliens. There has been much discussion of them recently, and the question is, if they exist what impact might they have on our Christian belief system? Does scripture give us any insights on this subject and how might their existence play into end-time events. This message is thought provoking and should give one a chance to think about their relationship to Jesus Christ. Don't miss it.

Coming off a huge three-game homestand in which they beat two of the best teams in the league, Golden State is sitting pretty in the standings. With Nathan Canilao, the Mercury News' Valkyries beat writer, and The Athletic's Marcus Thompson, we've got Zena Keita — studio host for Valkyries on KPIX and for the WNBA on ION — to talk about how the Valkyries changed the trajectory of their season. The defense looked so impressive — against two great offenses in Atlanta and New York — that it requires readjusting the ceiling. Statements were made.

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 77 BepiColombo mission finally reaches Mercury space After eight years of powered flight towards the planet Mercury, mission managers have finally turned off the BepiColombo spacecraft's propulsion engines in preparation for planetary orbit insertion. Is our Sun changing A new study claims the Sun has been mysteriously changing over the last forty years. Strange new type of x-ray flare detected in deep space Astronomers have detected a mysterious never before seen new type of X-ray flare in the skies of the Southern Hemisphere. The Science Report A special report on the latest bombshell developments in the case of the COVID 19 pandemic. Our Guests This Week: Uk Space Agency Programme Manager Rosemary Young Principle Investigator MIXS Instrument Emma Bunce Leicester University Planetary Geoscientist David Rothery The open University   And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life And Senior science writer and Sky and Telescope magazine contributor Jonathan Nally  

This week we look at a BMO credit card that quietly became a travel rewards powerhouse, RBC releasing record high bonuses on their ION cards and Wealthsimple adding a new credit card to their lineup that features customizable benefits in our weekly loyalty rewards and credit card newscast.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Primer episodio del recién estrenado verano, y aprovecho para celebrarlo con un programón. Nuevos: Desmond Child, Diamond Rain, Grand, Sun City, Argi, Scheff Tolle Adriaens, Code Red, M.ILL.ION, King Zebra, Shakra Tour Updates: Dokken, Geoff Tate (Quenrÿche), Rod Stewart Clásicos: The Almighty, Work of Art, Bangalore Choir, Elytte, Desmond Child ️ Temazos fresquitos de verano: Winger, Y&T, Don Henley El final de temporada del Diamantes Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de AOR Diamonds. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/75094

Chad and Mark review the best GL book on the market currently, before talking sales, entities, Brand New Day and more! Be sure to email us your thoughts or call/text us on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN.

durée : 00:58:42 - Mauvais genres - par : François Angelier - Visible à la BNF/Tolbiac jusqu'au 19 juillet 2026, l'exposition "Cartes imaginaires" confronte l'art du cartographe et les mondes de l'imaginaire. - réalisation : Laurent Paulré, Claire Poinsignon, Céline du Chéné, Grégory Le Floch, Esther Teillard - invités : Cristina Ion Conservatrice au département des cartes et plans de la Bibliothèque nationale de France, Julie Garel-Grislin conservatrice à la Bibliothèque nationale de France, chef du service de la conservation au département des Cartes et Plans. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:58:42 - Les émissions culturelles de France Culture - par : François Angelier - Visible à la BNF/Tolbiac jusqu'au 19 juillet 2026, l'exposition "Cartes imaginaires" confronte l'art du cartographe et les mondes de l'imaginaire. - réalisation : Laurent Paulré, Claire Poinsignon, Céline du Chéné, Grégory Le Floch, Esther Teillard - invités : Cristina Ion Conservatrice au département des cartes et plans de la Bibliothèque nationale de France, Julie Garel-Grislin conservatrice à la Bibliothèque nationale de France, chef du service de la conservation au département des Cartes et Plans. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Mihai Morar te ia alături de el în călătorie: cum a ajuns Codin Maticiuc să construiască spitale în România. O reală poveste demnă de un film; de la aventurile din cluburi, la aventurile prin care trece un om decis să își crească propriii copii cu picioarele pe pământ, care vorbește deschis despre greșelile trecutului și care este decis  să strângă milioane de euro pentru spitale publice. Ce a făcut până acum Codin Maticiuc cu donațiile primite, poți vedea aici: https://www.fundatiametropolis.ro/Ce e important să știi este că luna iunie orice sms care merge către construcția clinicii de psihiatrie pediatrica este dublat de Ion Țiriac. Așa că e luna ideală în care putem pune umărul: un simplu sms cu textul FACEM la 8864 (4 euro pe lună) la 8845 (2 euro pe lună) sau la 8830 (pentru 10 euro pe lună).Noua poveste prezentată de Mihai Morar are în prim plan motivele care îi determină pe oameni să își depășească limitele și să devină exemple pentru ceilalți.O călătorie făcută în mașina viitorului, BYD, brandul cu propria poveste inspirațională, care a ajuns să depășească TESLA în vânzări! https://www.byd.com/ro/masini-electrice/sealion-7Demarăm în primul episod de Drive & Simplu!La volan... Mihai Morar.

What happens when Christian hip hop grows faster than discipleship? In this conversation, King Legend sits down with ION the Producer to talk about the current state of Christian hip hop, honoring the pioneers who paved the way, and why discipleship—not popularity—must remain at the center of the culture. This isn't gossip. This is a conversation about growth, accountability, spiritual maturity, and building something that lasts. From generational tension to spiritual warfare in music ministry, we discuss what it looks like to create art that glorifies God while staying rooted in truth.

On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Dr. John Gildea—a pioneering researcher on gut health, soil and healing.   Our conversation goes deeper than science, tracing Dr. Gildea's unlikely journey from the lab at the University of Virginia to becoming an integral voice in the movement to restore health through soil-based nutrition. Dr. Gildea shares how his partnership with Dr. Zach Bush set him on the path to groundbreaking discoveries in gut health. Together, we discuss the debilitating personal battle I faced with gut issues for over a decade, and how his research and soil-derived formula became the catalyst for my healing—a story echoed by countless others. Throughout the episode, we unpack the science behind gut barriers, explain how environmental toxins like glyphosate disrupt our health, and reveal why reconnecting to nature's intelligence can help the body heal itself from the inside out. Dr. Gildea demystifies the complex processes at play, explaining the pivotal role of NRF2 and the remarkable results he's witnessed firsthand—even in the most challenging cases. Whether you're struggling with chronic gut issues, curious about the root causes of inflammation, or seeking hope for true health, this conversation is a testament to breakthrough science and the power of nature's solutions. Tune in for an inspiring reminder that healing is possible and that there are answers waiting for those who refuse to give up. To get the ION product that healed my gut and changed my life go here: Gut Support Skin Support Pet Support ION Homepage SAVE 35% ON ION PRODUCTS NOW - SPECIAL OFFER Visit any of the special ION product links above and enter JONGORDON35 at checkout to save 35%   About Dr. Gildea: Dr. John Gildea Chief Science Advisor | ION* Dr. John Gildea is a Johns Hopkins-trained PhD and cellular biologist with more than 60 peer-reviewed publications across 20+ NIH-funded studies. His research career spans early HIV diagnostics, oncology, and foundational work in kidney physiology, with a particular focus on human-derived cell models to study nutrient absorption, cellular signaling, and the body's mechanisms for maintaining internal balance. As Chief Science Advisor at ION*, Dr. Gildea applies that depth of expertise to questions at the intersection of gut barrier integrity, environmental stress, and cellular response — helping translate rigorous science into meaningful insights for human health.   Here's a few additional resources for you… Do you feel called to share your story with the world? Check out Gordon Publishing  Follow me on Instagram: @JonGordon11 Every week, I send out a free Positive Tip newsletter via email. It's advice for your life, work and team. You can sign up now here and catch up on past newsletters. Ready to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose? The Certified Positive Leader Program is for anyone who wants to grow as a leader from the inside out. It's a self-paced experience built around my most impactful leadership principles with tools you can apply right away to improve your mindset, relationships, and results. You'll discover what it really means to lead with positivity… and how to do it every day. Learn more here! Do you feel called to do more? Would you like to impact more people as a leader, writer, speaker, coach and trainer? Get Jon Gordon Certified if you want to be mentored by me and my team to teach my proven frameworks principles, and programs for businesses, sports, education, healthcare!

Did you miss everything Microsoft announced at its Build conference?

România anilor '90 a fost marcată de inflație galopantă, de sărăcie și sărăcire, pierderea locurilor de muncă, lipsuri, instabilitate și imprevizibilitate. Într-un asemenea context a explodat fenomenul cămătăriei. Cei care împrumutau oamenii cereau dobînzi exorbitante și dacă nu-și primeau înapoi banii și dobînzile cerute, îi terorizau pe datornici, îi agresau și le confiscau casele, bunurile, lăsîndu-i pe drumuri. Despre violențele acelei perioade de tranziție și fenomenul cămătăriei vorbim cu Anghel Damian, regizorul documentarului „Cămătarii” (PRO TV şi VOYO), şi psihologa criminalistă Leliana Pârvulescu.Care era atmosfera anilor '90, ce speranțe, ce așteptări aveau oamenii și cum au reacționat, de fapt, la instabilitatea economică, la pierderea locurilor de muncă și la tot haosul care s-a creat în societate după căderea comunismului?Anghel Damian: „În mod cert, anii aceia au însemnat un soi de speranță pentru românii care au ieșit de sub jugul comunist, că lumea se va transforma înspre bine. Speranță care s-a năruit foarte repede, pentru că, imediat au început toate acele mișcări sociale, mineriadele, inflația galopantă, lipsa locurilor de muncă, falimentele, privatizările forțate, primele guverne. Și, în paralel, a existat și un mini-exod al românilor care au plecat în străinătate. Foarte puțini dintre ei ca să își găsească un loc, ci mai degrabă să aducă bunuri din afară, să înceapă să facă un soi de comerț mai mult sau mai puțin legal. Celebra bișniță. Plus o altă comunitate de români care a plecat din țară, foști infractori, o comunitate care a plecat în speranța că va descoperi tărîmuri mult mai bogate decît cele de la noi, unde cazuistica pentru tipul acela de infracționalitate era extrem de redusă și unde infracțiunile erau pedepsite mult mai lejer față de codul penal românesc din comunism.”În anii '90, multe averi s-au făcut pe fondul vidului de putere și în contextul unor legi neclare. Proprietatea însăși, de stat sau privată, avea un statut incert. Statul era slab, cu instituții fragile. În lumea asta cu reguli fluide, ce era afacere și unde începea infracționalitatea organizată? Anghel Damian: „Avem chiar afirmația unui celebru politician de astăzi, lider de partid, care a declarat extrem de lejer că, practic, începuturile lui în afaceri au fost acele business-uri la negru, unde evaziunea fiscală era în floare. Deci, dacă sîntem reprezentați la cel mai înalt nivel statal de niște indivizi care își recunosc aceste fapte cu lejeritate, vă dați seama cam cît de mare era fenomenul. Practic, a ajuns aproape de un soi de mitologie populară. Dom'le, așa erau timpurile. Era normal. Se făcea la negru, nu se fiscaliza, nu se încasa, plăteai o șpagă, controalele erau pe șpagă. Și este un tip de comportament pe care nu mai ai cum să-l oprești în a se perpetua, dacă tu îl accepţi ca fiind parte din mitologia asta populară. El, practic, atunci a început să se dezvolte.”Cum ar trebui să înțelegem astăzi, retrospectiv, această intersecție între lumea afacerilor și lumea infracționalității? Leliana Pârvulescu: „Era nevoie de o autoritate, pentru că exista un gol, un vid imens. Nu existau reguli clare, nu existau valori clare, nu existau proceduri clare. Și atunci, evident că în acest vid, oamenii își doreau să existe o autoritate sau, psihologic vorbind, își doreau să vadă pe cineva puternic. Și ca urmare, a fost foarte ușor pentru cei care aveau abilitățile necesare, poate oportunitățile, cunoștințele, să poată să escaladeze și să ajungă în aceste poziții, prin care să exprime autoritate, indiferent că o exprimau prin ceea ce făceau în mod legal sau că o exprimau prin ceea ce făceau în mod ilegal. A fost cea mai prolifică perioadă pentru a manifesta această autoritate în mod ilegal, pentru că oamenii sînt obișnuiți prin natura lor biologică și fiziologică să glamurizeze, să se uite foarte frumos la putere, la oamenii puternici.”Există o fascinație pe care o exercită figurile infractorilor, unii oameni îi privesc pe cei mai mari infractori ca pe niște eroi, îi consideră pe capii grupărilor interlope modele de succes, simboluri ale puterii. De ce, de unde această fascinație pentru rău?Leliana Pârvulescu: „Sînt două aspecte aici pe care putem să le amintim. În primul rînd există glamurizarea băiatului rău, a infractorului, a omului rău, pentru că el deține puterea, deține carisma, deține inteligența. Și al doilea aspect este legat de hibristofilie. Este un sindrom care există la om din punct de vedere genetic și biologic. Cu toții manifestăm acest sindrom, mai accentuat sau mai puțin accentuat, dar el există pentru că noi, prin genetica noastră și prin natura noastră de oameni, sîntem atrași sau sîntem focusați pe lucrurile rele, pentru că lucrurile rele, din punct de vedere evolutiv, ne pot face rău. Și atunci acest fenomen, hibristofilie, este prezent la fiecare și în momentul în care nu există atît de mult inhibitor, se manifestă foarte, foarte accentuat.”Dar cum facem totuși să nu-i transformăm în eroi pe acești oameni care au făcut lucruri abominabile? Leliana Pârvulescu: „Gîndindu-ne foarte clar: ce îmi iau eu de aici, ce văd eu aici, la ce mă uit? Și dacă îl transform într-o poveste din care pot să-mi iau elemente de educație, de conștientizare, atunci – depinde de fiecare cum privește –, cu siguranță putem să trecem peste aceste aspecte și să ne uităm și să ne luăm exact ceea ce avem nevoie.”În primele două episoade îi vedem pe frații Ion și Vasile Balint, cunoscuți sub poreclele Nuțu și Sile Cămătaru, povestindu-și viața și faptele pentru care au fost condamnați în mai multe rînduri, de la tîlhării pînă la violență fizică. Nu pare că au vreun regret pentru suferința pe care au provocat-o. Nu credeți că există riscul ca o parte din public să cadă exact în fascinația despre care vorbeam, să fie sedus de aceste figuri tocmai pentru felul în care vorbesc despre faptele lor abominabile ca despre niște fapte de vitejie? Anghel Damian: „Aici intervine întotdeauna, totuși, conștiința proprie și spiritul critic. Evident că întotdeauna există un risc cînd expui un infractor condamnat, un criminal și îi dai, să zicem, o platformă. Pe de altă parte, sînt convins că, dacă reperele morale sînt corecte, sînt bine așezate, aceste lucruri vor trezi o reacție de revoltă și de respingere. În mod cert, educația nu o face documentaristul. Educația este, o dată, obligație statală, după care este obligația fiecărui părinte. Pînă la urmă, sînt chestiuni pe care trebuie să le judecăm cu propria noastră conștiință și minte. Este o situație în care eu ofer o platformă de gîndire, îi cer spectatorului să se poziționeze, ofer perspectivele asupra acestor întîmplări. Evident, ele sînt foarte dure, dar tocmai această duritate are scopul de a trezi în tine o conștiință: că aceste lucruri sînt greșite.”În primele două episoade nu am auzit vocea, povestea nici unei victime a fraților Cămătaru. De ce?Anghel Damian: „Există perspectiva lor în documentar, la momentele potrivite. Au fost și cazuri în care noi am căutat aceste victime și am găsit niște persoane care sînt într-o cu totul altă situație de viață și familială și au refuzat să își expună trauma. E o situație destul de delicată și aici vorbim de un tip de deontologie profesională în momentul în care tu exploatezi o traumă pentru acest documentar. Dar perspectiva victimelor există și va fi în anumite situații. De exemplu, în episodul al treilea din documentar avem mărturiile din dosar ale fetelor traficate, avem perspectiva procurorului despre aceste fete traficate. Le-am căutat, am vorbit cu ele, am aflat povestea lor și povestea lor este inclusă în documentar.”Apasă PLAY pentru a asculta interviul integral! O emisiune de Adela Greceanu și Matei Martin Un produs Radio România Cultural 

Can transcendence still make philosophical sense after modernity? John Vervaeke speaks with philosopher William Desmond about Platonism as a living tradition, the meaning of strong transcendence, and Desmond's philosophy of the metaxu: the between. The conversation builds from John's proposal that relevance realization and transjectivity are philosophically grounded in Desmond's ontological account of the between. John begins by distinguishing modern psychological accounts of transcendence from the ancient and Platonic sense of strong transcendence. In this stronger sense, transcendence is not merely a better state of mind. It discloses truths that are otherwise unavailable and changes the knower's relation to reality. That claim challenges modern assumptions about flat ontology, the buffered self, representational cognition, and the fact-value split. Desmond responds through Plato. He presents Plato not as a dry theorist of two worlds, but as a philosophical artist of the between: a thinker of mimesis, eros, mania, dialogue, singularity, and participatory transformation. Plato's dialogues are not ornamental containers for arguments; their drama, characters, and dialogical movement are part of the philosophy itself. The later conversation opens into deep memory, imagination, eternity, possibility, God, Daoism, intercultural philosophy, pilgrimage, and the life-world. Desmond and Vervaeke converge on the need to move beyond the view from nowhere and return philosophy to transformative practice, embodied dwelling, and a richer contact with the sources of intelligibility. Key Insights Strong transcendence has epistemological and ontological significance, not only psychological benefit. The metaxu, or between, names a porous relation before, beneath, between, and beyond modern dichotomies. Modernity's fact-value split risks producing default atheism or default nihilism. Participatory knowing offers an alternative to treating cognition as internal representation of an external world. Plato's dialogical form is integral to his philosophy; the drama cannot simply be stripped away to extract arguments. Mimesis involves relation between image and original without collapsing their difference. Eros and mania point to two directions of transcendence: from below upward and from above downward. Deep memory is a source of imagination and ontological depth, not merely storage of past facts. Possibility should not be reduced to logical possibility; living possibility points toward enabling power. Pilgrimage and theoria are linked: philosophical transformation requires being on the way, not merely observing from nowhere. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and setup 01:00 Relevance realization and the philosophy of the between 02:00 Platonism as living tradition 02:40 The need for strong transcendence 03:50 Transcendence after modernity 04:40 William Desmond introduces his work 05:00 Between system and poetics 06:00 The Western tradition as conversation partner 08:00 John's paper on strong transcendence 09:20 Psychological transcendence in modern thought 10:00 Truths disclosed through transcendence 11:00 Flat ontology and layered reality 12:30 The buffered self 14:00 Fact-value dichotomy and default atheism 15:10 Contact epistemology and participatory relation 17:20 Being realized as you realize 18:20 Anagoge and the cave 18:40 Interior, exterior, and superior transcendence 20:10 Autonomy, heteronomy, theonomy, and theosis 21:30 Desmond responds 22:00 Plato's philosophical art and the Sophist 22:30 Art, origins, and otherness 23:40 Originality, creativity, and modern art 25:20 Mimesis and the difference between image and original 28:20 Plato as thinker of the metaxu 29:00 Eros and self-transcendence 30:00 Mania and divine inspiration 31:30 Inspiration as transmission 33:20 Metaxology and Hegel 34:40 The Sophist and participatory knowing 36:40 The who of the sophist 38:10 Periagoge and the turning of the soul 39:40 Philosophy as a way of life 40:30 Exiting modernity's frame 43:20 The dialogue form is not ornamental 45:30 Socrates as an image of courage 46:20 Dialogos and method 48:00 Diaphanous logos 49:00 Singular incarnation and witness 51:10 Theoria as contemplation and pilgrimage 52:00 John's dialectic-in-dialogos practice 53:20 Anamnesis in practice 54:20 The logos beyond the participants 55:20 Deep memory and imagination 57:00 Muses, memory, and hidden springs 58:20 AI and outsourced memory 59:00 Memory as ontological depth 01:00:30 Eternity and the other to time 01:02:40 Inward otherness and ultimate otherness 01:04:50 Plato's sun and enabling light 01:06:20 Porosity and the buffered self 01:07:00 Living possibility 01:09:00 Possibility, transcendence, and God 01:10:40 What makes intelligibility intelligible? 01:11:40 Eastern and Western approaches to possibility 01:13:30 Coming to be and becoming 01:15:40 Nicholas of Cusa 01:17:00 Wu wei and giving way 01:18:20 Daoist practice and Socratic midwifery 01:20:20 Philosophical Silk Road 01:22:10 The intimate universal 01:23:20 Against philosophical tourism 01:25:30 Elemental porosity 01:26:00 Pilgrimage and practice 01:27:40 Being underway 01:29:30 Theoria as metanoetic passage 01:30:10 Symphonic language 01:34:00 The life-world 01:35:40 Rejecting the view from nowhere 01:36:20 Closing Resources William Desmond, Being and the Between William Desmond, Ethics and the Between William Desmond, God and the Between William Desmond, Art, Origins, Otherness: Between Philosophy and Art Plato, Symposium, Ion, Sophist, Republic, and Laches Plotinus and Proclus Hegel Charles Taylor Catherine Pickstock, Aspects of Truth Paul Tillich Thomas Aquinas Nicholas of Cusa Pierre Hadot Henry Corbin Frank, Gleiser, and Thompson, The Blind Spot Follow John Vervaeke: Website: https://johnvervaeke.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke/videos X: https://x.com/DrJohnVervaeke Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke

Join us in our conversation with Puoc Nguyen @Phuocerman, AP News writer, site manager of @AllForXI, and Portland Thorns Senior Writer @stumptownfootyBefore Phouc joins the pod, Brooke, Stockton and Sean reflect on the Denver match - the 2-1 win at the RioT that helped propel the Utah Royals to first place in the NWSL table.Next match is Saturday at 2PM MDT in Portland. Catch the action on ION.

Do you like good soccer? Do you like decent analysis of good soccer by three of the bestest friends, ever? If you do -- join us!Maggie, Brooke and Sean break down a few of the finer moments of the Racing Louisville match last Sunday. They then shift like the tectonic plates under the Rockies and shake out Saturday's matchup at the RioT at 4:30PM Mountain Time.FYI: Season ticket holders have four free tickets to share!Catch it on Ion if you can't stand perfect 74 degree weather and fun times.

Congratulations to the Dallas Pulse, MLV's first ever first-year franchise to win a championship!Nikki and Kelly tell us about their time visiting Frisco for the semifinals and finals - everyone gives their rose and thorn from their respective viewing experiences (even Ian, who watched every minute on ION). We talk through each match and our reactions, as well as gossip heard throughout the venue over the weekend - we gotchu.Nikki also tells the crew what she's hearing about free agency per her social media lurking (because they're just not on it enough), and offers an Extremely Good proposal on what next year's schedule should look like. Thank you for your consideration, MLV!Thanks for a great season, Captains! Thank you for your support! We'll jump back in this summer when free agency announcements start up. Till then, don't forget that thing we always say!Check out the Content, including video replays and highlights, on the Voli app! Download at playvoli.com/courtcaptainsFollow us on TikTok and Instagram for our commentary and updates: @courtcaptainspodGot a question or comment? Email us at: courtcaptainspod@gmail.com

Amir Milad, CEO ION, speaks to the Morning majlis team about the xciting installation of 100 new fast-charging stations that will be posted across the Emirate of Sharjah. Amir goes into detail regarding how much more effective these charging stations are when compared to regular ones, but also the precautions to take when using regularly. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio

Episode Title Underdogz of Sports Media Episode Summary In this Brand Retro Vault Series ("Lost Episode"), Mike Brevik sits down with Dave Behar, founder of ION Network, to explore how the world of sports media is evolving far beyond traditional leagues and broadcast models. Dave shares how ION Network is building a multi-platform ecosystem designed to support emerging sports leagues, niche athletic communities, and content creators who are often overlooked by mainstream media. By combining localized media channels, digital platforms, and brand partnerships, ION is creating new opportunities for sports organizations to grow their audiences and monetize their content. Throughout the conversation, Mike and Dave discuss the importance of brand alignment, authentic audience engagement, and why understanding the "ingredients" of a brand's identity is essential when building long-term partnerships. They also explore the evolving role of AI, digital platforms, and social media in modern media distribution—and why authenticity and integrity remain critical in an increasingly automated world. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the future of sports media, where local communities, niche audiences, and authentic storytelling are becoming just as powerful as the major leagues themselves.

The recent surge of Christianity has been heavily influenced by vocal Catholics, or at least those who give them the platforms to speak. This includes Candace Owens, Tucker, Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Nick Fuentes, etc. It has also been influenced by is Israel propaganda in making a link between Jesus and the modern state of Israel. The First Amendment guarantees religious freedom from both restriction and force. It applies to atheists as much as it applies to Islam and general Christianity, including Catholicism. The question is, are Christians in general willing to allow their faith to be mocked because of Jewish propaganda; are Christians willing to allow Catholics to be targeted by people like Douglas Wilson, and Pete Hegseth, in the name of the defeating antisemitism or religious competition? The same goes for free speech. Are we willing to tolerate mockery and restriction of both religion and speech for the benefit of one group or another? Are we really unable to see that lowering a group from the position of superiority that they placed themselves in, and treating them not with special privileges but with blind equality, is not hateful or antisemitic? On the other hand, are we really unable to see that people who elevate themselves over others in these ways are really anything but human. Ion their attempt to appear morally and spiritually superior, they belittle the rest of humanity, proving that they are not superior or equal; they are inferior because they are a threat to civilization and the law which holds it together. When it's acceptable to condemn one group and not another with speech, then we do not live in a free society. When Carrie President Prejean Boller, a Catholic, can be fired from the Religious Liberty Commission for expressing her religious views, we do not have religious freedom.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.

Ion de Sosa, director y guionista de Balearic, Mamántula y Sueñan los Androides, además de director de fotografía, visita los Estudios Romanones acompañado de Julian Génisson, actor y guionista habitual de las pelis de Ion, ambos dispuestos a zambullirse en la piscina rebosante de las aguas procelosas de sus trayectorias personales, su weltanschauung, el lugar de la estética y la narrativa, el desafío que supone explicar el mundo y la satisfacción de hacer partícipe al espectador del resplandor de todo lo anterior.

Experimente o Ion da Forcell - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cnoar.run/Forcell⁠ | Use o cupom CORRIDANOAR para ter um BÃO descontoCorrra a Maratona Internacional de João Pessoa. https://cnoar.run/MaraIntJampa2026 | Use o cupom CORRIDANOAR para ter 10% de descontoO Corre 5, da Olympikus, vem aí e a marca tá provocando a galera com spoilers e mudou o nome do seu canal no Instagram para Oly Fãs; Corre Pace ainda não tá no site da World Athletics. Será que aparecerá antes da maratona de São Paulo para os atletas de elite poderem correr com ele? Imagens do Adidas SL 2 tão aparecendo por aí. Será que é pra valer? Manaus também tem um grupo de corrida giganteNossos links - https://linktr.ee/corridanoarO Corrida no Ar News é produzido diariamente e postado por volta das 6 da manhã.

Alexey Sonar Socials: Spotify: bit.ly/alexeysonar Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/alexeysonar Instagram: instagram.com/alexeysonar Telegram: t.me/skytopresidency 01. XANDL, Para Noir - Mission (Extended Mix) [Maneki Neko]
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Sponsor Link:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you with the support of Squarespace...your one stop for building a professional online presence the easy way. To check out our special offers, just visit www.squarespace.com/spacetimeSpaceTime Series 29 Episode 35 *The black hole merger that sent ripples through spacetime Scientists have detected the merger of a pair of stellar mass black holes which was quickly followed seconds later by a powerful gamma ray burst.. *A new type of ion propulsion system for spacecraft Scientists are developing a new type of ion propulsion system for spacecraft which would be easier to produce and provide better performance than current xenon based plasma systems. *Thousands watch a fireball streak across the Ohio skies Residents across North Eastern Ohio have seen a spectacular day time meteor streak across the skies. *The Science Report Study shows Greenland's Ice dome melted over 7,000 years ago.. Warnings of worsening human health impacts from the production of plastics. Scientists discover the region of the brain responsible for controlling hypocrisy. Skeptics guide to America's growing belief in flying saucers.For more SpaceTime visit www.spacetimewithstuartgary.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Experimente o Ion da Forcell - ⁠https://cnoar.run/Forcell | Use o cupom CORRIDANOAR para ter um BÃO descontoParticipe da Asics Run Challenge (use o cupom CORRIDANOAR10 para ter 10% de desconto na inscrição) - https://cnoar.run/RunchallengeÁrbitro de corrida foi suspenso após não deixar vencedor vencer maratona lá na China; mais um exemplo do Ironman que será que pode vir pras corridas? Se vc correu todas as edições da Maratona de São Paulo, tem a chance e ganhar um ano de inscrições da provas da Yescom; Maratona do Rio começou a vender os tranfers para a largada da prova (não sem polemicas); um treinão muito legal em Iguatu, interior do Ceará, de um padre corredor.Nossos links - https://linktr.ee/corridanoarO Corrida no Ar News é produzido diariamente e postado por volta das 6 da manhã.

Episode 602 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Jon Lewis, editor and founder of Sports Media Watch; Armand Broady, the co-host of the Sports Media Watch podcast and a contributor to SMW, and Derek Futterman, a multimedia writer and producer for Sports Media Watch. In this podcast, we discuss the fantastic viewership numbers for the World Baseball Classic and how high they can get; whether Pat McAfee is now the face of ESPN; McAfee's success with NFL free agency programs; Tony Dungy is out at NBC; Matt Vasgersian, C.C. Sabathia, Hunter Pence and Lauren Shehadi working baseball for Netflix; The PGA Tour wanting to double the number of signature events and expand fields to 120 players; the PWHL making its U.S. national television debut later this month on ION and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode dives into how data and market structure are shaping private markets.We sat down in MSCI's New York office with Luke Flemmer, the Head of Private Assets at MSCI to discuss how standardization and normalization of data can help bring efficiency, transparency, and liquidity to private markets.Luke brings a unique perspective to private markets. He was previously Managing Director, Head of Digital Strategy for Alternative Investments at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and was Co-Founder and CEO of Lab49, a global solutions provider of investment and risk technology to asset managers and investment banks.When the ION Group acquired Lab49, Luke became Co-Head of ION's Capital Markets Division, delivering software and solutions to the group's global financial services customer base.Earlier in his career, Luke worked in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence. He is a CFA charterholder.Luke and I had a fascinating conversation about private markets market structure and how MSCI is playing a role in driving standardization, normalization, and transparency of data in private markets. We covered:Parallels to market structure evolutions in equities, fixed income, FX, and derivatives.Tradeoffs of transparency for private markets participants.What it will take to build transparency and price formation in private markets.Where investors will still be able to find durable alpha.What standardization and normalization of data means for secondary markets.Analogies between Greek mythology and private markets.How secondaries has gone from a trade to a portfolio management tool.How index creation will impact private markets.Thanks Luke for sharing your wisdom, expertise, and passion at the intersection of private markets and market structure.Show Notes00:00 “Data Wants to be Free”00:28 Welcome to the Alt Goes Mainstream Podcast01:02 Sponsor Spotlight: Ultimus Fund Solutions01:57 Private Markets, Data, and Market Structure02:17 Meet MSCI's Luke Flemmer04:26 From Robotics to Finance: Automation Needs Standardization05:18 Fixed Income's Transformation: From Trading Floors to E-Trading06:42 Connecting the Data Across the Lifecycle07:58 Harmonized Data → Transparency → Liquidity08:44 Scaling vs Information Asymmetry10:38 What More Transparency Does to Returns and Alpha11:15 Benchmarking Privates Like Publics: PMEs and Comparable Data12:35 Manager Skill and Illiquidity Premium14:14 Company-Level Data & Bilateral Origins16:19 The Ship of Theseus Parable and Should Privates Become Public?23:17 COVID, Denominator Effect, and LP Scrutiny23:50 The New Baseline for Private Funds24:15 Wealth Channel Tailwinds and the Rise of Active LP Portfolio Management25:23 Using Public Liquidity to Balance Private Illiquidity26:15 The 85/15 Public-Private Index: Why Blend Public Equity with Private Equity27:16 Daily Pricing Private Equity: Solving the “Stale Marks” Problem28:15 Smoothing, Stickiness and Forced Secondary Sales29:20 What Tech/Data You Need to Nowcast PE Daily (and What's Still Missing)30:31 Price Formation Feeding Better Indexes31:34 From Secondaries to Derivatives: Lessons from Fixed Income NAVs33:14 Building Trust in Private Benchmarks: Data Scale and Adoption Over Cycles33:53 Unlocking 401(k)s: What Must Be True for Wealth to Go Big in Privates37:05 Liquidity, Suitability, Risk & Factor Decomposition39:05 Durable Private Markets Alpha (and the Index Question)41:51 Standardizing the Language: Defining “Liquidity” and MSCI as the Connective Tissue (Wrap)A Word from Our Sponsor, Ultimus This episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus, the full-service fund administrator and transfer agent powering asset managers in private and public markets. As alts go mainstream, you need real expertise to handle complex fund structures, connect with key distribution partners, and handle sophisticated compliance, reporting, and transparency demands.That's Ultimus: high-tech, high-touch solutions for over 450 clients and 2,500 funds with $775B in assets under administration. Backed by an expert team of over 1,200 employees, they place client service at the core of their business, helping you navigate complexity during your fund structuring or launch and then supporting you through every stage of growth. Whether you're already in the market or thinking about entering private wealth, you can trust their team's deep expertise in retail alternatives to help you reach your goals.Learn more at ultimusfundsolutions.com or email info@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.

Los futuros de los índices de Wall Street subían a medida que se disipaban los temores en torno a la IA. Los contratos del S&P 500 avanzaban más de 0,4%, lo que marcaría su mayor alza en más de una semana si se mantiene la tendencia. La fundadora de ION, Andrea Pignataro, afirmó que los inversionistas están entrando en pánico por algo que no debería preocuparles; Christine Lagarde dejaría el BCE antes de que expire su mandato de ocho años, en octubre de 2027, informó el Financial Times; y Marcelo Rochabrún, reportero de Bloomberg News, nos cuenta todo sobre la destitución del presidente de Perú, José Jerí, tras apenas cuatro meses en el cargo, y la elección del nuevo mandatario interino. Newsletter Cinco cosas: bloom.bg/42Gu4pGLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomberg-en-espanol/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/BloombergEspanolWhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaFVFoWKAwEg9Fdhml1lTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloombergenespanolX: https://twitter.com/BBGenEspanolProducción: Ivana Bargues, Paola Vega Torre y Stephen WicarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Con Jandro González repasamos la vida de Marcel Cerdán, el boxeador más famoso de los años 40. Presenta el cómic basado en su vida, un trabajo editado por Norma Editorial, escrito por Bertrand Galic y dibujado por Jandro. También entrevistamos a Ion de Sosa, director de Balearic, nominada en los Premios Goya a Mejor dirección novel.Exploramos lo invisible, con Helena Cerveto, y también las novedades musicales, con María Taosa.Escuchar audio

Traffic congestion isn't just a daily annoyance; it's a multi-billion dollar drain on the global economy. In this episode, we explore a concrete, real-world application of quantum computing that aims to solve this problem today. Tal David, Co-founder and CEO of Quantum Art, joins host Konstantinos Karagiannis to discuss the company's major new partnership with Ayalon Highways in Israel. Tal breaks down how they are moving beyond theoretical simulations to use quantum algorithms for synchronizing traffic lights and managing flow in metropolitan areas, potentially reducing commute times and optimizing city planning in ways classical computers simply can't handle.   Beyond the use case, Tal takes us under the hood of Quantum Art's unique trapped-ion architecture. Unlike competitors that rely on physically shuttling ions, Quantum Art utilizes optical tweezers and massive multi-qubit gates to perform operations on dozens of qubits at once, drastically improving speed and fidelity. We also dive into their aggressive roadmap, which includes a 50-qubit system launching soon, a 1,000-qubit "Perspective" system targeted for 2027, and how they are leveraging NVIDIA technology to power the hybrid future of quantum-classical processing.   For more information on Quantum Art, visit https://www.quantum-art.tech/.   Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services  to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.  Follow host Konstantinos Karagiannis on all socials: @KonstantHacker and follow Protiviti Technology on LinkedIn and X: @ProtivitiTech.             Questions and comments are welcome!  Theme song by David Schwartz, copyright 2021.  The views expressed by the participants of this program are their own and do not represent the views of, nor are they endorsed by, Protiviti Inc., The Post-Quantum World, or their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, shareholders, or subsidiaries.  None of the content should be considered investment advice, as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or as an endorsement of any company, security, fund, or other securities or non-securities offering. Thanks for listening to this podcast. Protiviti Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including minorities, females, people with disabilities, and veterans.  

Nadina Galle is an ecological engineer and technologist dedicated to working with urban ecologists and planners to apply current and developing technologies to improve urban ecosystems for future generations. Best known for her pioneering work on the "Internet of Nature" (IoN), a global movement that harnesses emerging technologies to create nature-rich communities, she is also the author of the book The Nature of Our Cities. On this episode of Nature Revisited, Nadina discusses how her cross-cultural background informed her passion for nature and career pursuits, as well as some of the ways innovators from around the world are integrating urban nature with emerging technologies to protect our cities from the effects of climate change, while raising awareness and a sense of stewardship of nature within the population. [Originally published June 24th 2024, Ep 124] The Internet of Nature Podcast: https://www.nadinagalle.com/podcast Nadina's book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/nature-of-our-cities-the-nadina-galle?variant=42737818140706 Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Subscribe on Youtube Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/bddd55v9 Podlink: https://pod.link/1456657951 Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan Van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Beta going live, December 2nd preparations, Addon Disarmament, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #710: Ion talks Midnight Addon Changes! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour Upcoming: WoW's 21st Anniversary - November 16th to December 7th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts Midnight Prologue: "The Warning" Content Update Goes Live December 2! Stake Your Claim with Housing Early Access and Come Home December 2! Combat Philosophy and Addon Disarmament in Midnight Midnight Beta Test Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

Imogen Bhogal treads thoughtfully through a topic that battery EVs have brought to the fore. In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, we sit down with Hankook's Neil Barrett, EV Lead at Hankook, to uncover how tyre technology is being completely re-engineered for the electric age. From instant torque and heavier vehicles to noise reduction and energy efficiency, Neil explains how Hankook's groundbreaking iON range, backed by 58 patents and insights from Formula E racing, is redefining performance for electric vehicles. Discover how the right tyres can dramatically affect your range, grip, wear, noise, and even pollution levels, and why EVs need a completely different approach to what keeps them on the road. This conversation will change the way you think about tyres — and how much they impact your driving experience, efficiency, and wallet. For more information: https://hankooktire.com Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.ShowFind us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 With more to be announced soon!

News BlizzCon 2026 Blizzard announced today that BlizzCon 2026 Passes will go on sale November 7th. Friday, November 7, 2025, at 9 a.m. PST through Sunday, November 9, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PST$249.99 USD eachMaximum number of passes a single account can purchase raised from two to fourTuesday, November 18, 2025, at 9 a.m. PST at $289.99 USDBlizzCon Charity Night Addon for $499.99 USDBlizzard will donate 100% of the purchase price to Make-A-WishDarkmoon Faire After Hours for $89.99 USDThree-hour event Saturday evening, September 1220 Faire Tokens and a collectible credentialRough outline provided for the eventOpening CeremonyShow floor playable gameplay for WoW, Diablo IV, Overwatch 2, Hearthstone, and Diablo Immortal.The Blizzard ArcadeDev Stages including a separate Classic StageEsports return with the AWC, MDI, and competitions from other games (Overwatch World Cup) Links BlizzCon 2026 Passes go on sale November 7! Unshackled Fury Ion Interview To celebrate their 10th anniversary the Unshackled Fury podcast with hosts Berzerker and Jez sat down with World of Warcraft Game Director, Ion Hazzikostas. During the interview they talk about Ion's life outside of the game, his early years and how he ended up at Blizzard. It humanized him in a way most interviews never do. Links Interview with World of Warcraft Director Ion Hazzikostas! Midnight, Madness, and Mayhem! The Conversation Continues Ion and Andy Churchill met with the BW/DBM authors to discuss the state of Combat Timeline and find solutions to their biggest pain points. There was a lot of good detail to come from this meeting and I suggest watching Adam's video where he goes through it in detail. Player Spell Casts are no longer secret values (even in combat)Addons will be able to filter spells in the timelineNo ability renamingNo ability timers on nameplatesWill not allow warnings when a debuff/target of a spell is appliedCustom sounds for Cooldown Manager will be permitted Links Boss mod addon authors talked to Ion Hazzikostas about Midnight Prey Midnight unleashes the Prey system as a new endgame activity. Role agnosticEach difficulty presents 4 hunts per week.The same Target can be at a different difficulty and location when encountered in a new week.You can do any activity in the zone that will help your hunt progress3 Difficulties

In Q3 2025, private equity activity surged, achieving a record US$310b in deal value as firms capitalized on narrowing valuation gaps and renewed market confidence. With 156 deals announced, including six exceeding US$10b, the sector is pivoting towards larger transactions. Improved financing conditions and creative deal structures are facilitating this momentum. Looking ahead, 61% of firms anticipate increased exit activity, signalling a robust outlook as the market embraces a "risk on" approach, balancing optimism with discipline.  All data contained in this document is sourced from Dealogic, PitchBook, and EY analysis unless otherwise noted. The Dealogic data in this report are under license by ION. ION retains and reserves all rights in such data.

Look, we KNOW y'all love Dr. Zach Bush. How? Because the last time he was on the show was one of our highest downloaded and most widely discussed episodes of all time. The numbers don't lie, folks.In the off chance you aren't familiar, though, here's the short of it: he's a triple-board certified doctor, he owns the company Ion, and he runs his own non-profit. In other words, the man's a mother-loving fountain of wisdomMorning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top rated podcast.With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Mircodose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought provoking conversations…all in digestible episodes that are less than 10 minutes.Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify here and on Apple here.

Am I the only one who feels like relationships are both the most beautiful and the most challenging part of being human?   Sometimes it feels like we're asked to hold so much love, loss, change, grief and still show up open-hearted.