Podcasts about lifecycle

Join Karen Edwards for an insightful conversation with industry experts John Kenney of Cotney Consulting and Zach Carpenter of Jobba as they explore the power of roofing-specific software like FCS and the value it brings with a comprehensive roofing lifecycle methodology. FCS has been a powerhouse software for decades, John and Zach talk about how its lifecycle-based approach to sales, service and maintenance increases profit and growth for roofing businesses. They discuss how field-ready workflows, better reporting and more meaningful data collection can drive sales, streamline operations and build long-term client trust. Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and strategies from two of the industry's most respected voices in roofing and technology. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss #JobbaTradeTechnologies #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry

Is Your Lifecycle Content Truly Performing? Estate Agents, Listen Up! If you're a UK estate or letting agent using the Lifecycle system, this episode is for you. Mark Burgess explains why the right content isn't just nice to have, it's what transforms your system into a high-performance machine. Discover why local, tailored updates outperform generic blogs, how personalisation drives engagement, and practical tips for sourcing quality content for your area. Tune in and learn how to fuel your Lifecycle like a Lamborghini.

This week, Aebhric talks with Jason Jarvis, a former Special Forces medic and current PhD candidate, and discusses Chagas disease, a tropical disease transmitted by the kissing bug. He explains the life cycle of the bug, the transmission of the disease, its clinical presentation, and the challenges in diagnosis and treatment. The conversation emphasises the importance of awareness and preventive measures, especially as Chagas disease is spreading to new regions, including parts of the United States. The discussion concludes with key take-home messages for healthcare providers and the need for ongoing education in tropical medicine.TakeawaysChagas disease is transmitted by the kissing bug, primarily in Central and South America.The life cycle of the kissing bug involves several stages, including the transmission of the parasite through its faeces.Clinical diagnosis is essential, especially in endemic areas where the disease is prevalent.The acute phase of Chagas disease is easier to treat than the chronic phase, which can lead to severe complications.Preventive measures include avoiding exposure to kissing bugs and ensuring blood products are screened for the disease.Chagas disease can also be transmitted through blood transfusions and organ transplants.Healthcare providers should be aware of the symptoms and risk factors associated with Chagas disease.The disease is now spreading to parts of the continental US, raising public health concerns.Ongoing education and awareness of tropical diseases are crucial for healthcare providers.The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the global health implications of diseases like Chagas. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Chagas Disease and Its Relevance02:36 Life Cycle of the Kissing Bug and Transmission of Chagas Disease04:58 Understanding the Pathophysiology of Chagas Disease07:31 Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Chagas Disease10:18 Chronic Phase and Long-term Effects of Chagas Disease12:41 Treatment Options and Challenges in Managing Chagas Disease14:51 Preventive Measures and Risk Factors for Chagas Disease17:39 Chagas Disease in the Context of Global Health19:42 Take-Home Messages for Healthcare Providers22:20 Future Considerations and Closing Thoughts

What if capitalism itself is confusing your personal finance decisions? In this week's episode, Harvard economist John Y. Campbell joins us to unpack his new book, Fixed: Why Personal Finance Is Broken and How to Make It Work for Everyone, co-authored with Tarun Ramadorai. John argues that the financial system—while essential—is failing ordinary people through complexity, hidden costs, and misplaced incentives. Drawing on decades of research in household finance, he explains why products are too expensive, advice too conflicted, and decisions too difficult, and how policy and design can fix it. Key Points From This Episode:   (0:04) Introduction – Rational Reminder's focus on sensible investing and decision-making. (1:46) Why Canadian finance feels broken: complexity, branding, and lack of competition. (4:53) Introducing John Y. Campbell and his new book Fixed. (5:43) The role of the financial system in everyday life: smoothing income, enabling investment, and managing risk. (7:14) The two main problems in modern finance—products are too complicated and too expensive. (9:17) Why financial decisions are so hard: our brains didn't evolve for math, and temptation bias wins. (11:36) How far financial literacy education really helps—and its limits for inequality. (14:26) The “corruption of capitalism”: how capitalists exploit consumer confusion and misperceived value. (18:15) Cross-subsidies: how the mistakes of the poor often subsidize the wealthy. (21:05) Competition only works when consumers can compare price and quality. (22:15) Financial innovation—when technology helps vs. when it deceives. (24:24) Conflicts of interest in advice: why “trusted” advisors often don't act in clients' best interests. (26:26) Why loyal, long-term bank customers often get worse deals. (27:20) The illusion of opting out: why avoiding finance (or choosing crypto) is “jumping out of the frying pan into the fire.” (30:24) The global emergency-savings problem—why volatility hits the poor hardest. (32:26) Is college worth it? Returns, costs, and who actually benefits. (35:47) How to think rationally about buying versus renting a home. (38:16) Housing in retirement—why reverse mortgages make sense but are misunderstood. (40:25) Mortgage mistakes: not shopping, not refinancing, and the racial gap that results. (44:41) Using utility theory to make better insurance and investment choices. (46:55) Principles for investing in stocks: participate, diversify, minimize fees, and ignore short-term noise. (48:24) How real investor behavior deviates from these principles—chasing returns and confusing investing with gambling. (51:17) Insurance mistakes: overinsuring small risks, underinsuring big ones. (54:11) How much to save for retirement—and how most people fall short. (55:40) Lifecycle investing: why target-date funds are good but could be better. (57:56) Why annuities make sense, and how better framing could make them more popular. (59:30) Technology's double edge: lower costs but higher temptation and discrimination. (1:02:17) Lessons from crypto: why stablecoins matter and what regulators should learn. (1:05:26) From nudge to shove: how governments should actively design simpler, safer products. (1:10:02) Where regulation goes too far—and why governments shouldn't run finance directly. (1:13:10) Priority areas for reform: retirement accounts, transaction accounts, and insurance. (1:14:49) The four design principles for a better system: simple, cheap, safe, easy. Links From Today's Episode:   Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582.  Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/  Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://x.com/RationalRemind Rational Reminder on TikTok — www.tiktok.com/@rationalreminder Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.ca Benjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Cameron on X — https://x.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/   Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

How can construction finally break free from silos and unlock the full power of connected data? Recorded live at Autodesk University 2025 in Nashville, this conversation with Lalith Subramanian, Global VP of Product & Engineering, explores the future of an end-to-end industry cloud — where design, preconstruction, and operations all work from the same living data. Lalith shares insights on creating trust in AI, practical collaboration frameworks, and how selective data sharing is redefining what's possible for teams across the built environment.

From pinpointing greenhouse gas (GHG) hot spots to modeling decarbonization scenarios, life cycle assessments (LCAs) can be a powerful tool for sustainability. However, a lack of standardized methodologies across the automotive industry makes progress difficult.   That's where the SAE J3341 Task Force comes in. It's a cross-industry initiative uniting automakers, government, and academia to establish a more flexible yet transparent framework on carbon footprint reporting methodologies for passenger vehicles through smarter LCAs.   To learn more, we sat down with Laurel Nelson, Chair of the SAE J3341 Task Force and Staff Engineer of Sustainability Science at Rivian Automotive. She discusses how the task force is implementing a “disclosure addendum” approach that encourages OEMs to clearly communicate their assumptions and data for more accurate and meaningful carbon reporting.   If you are interested in taking part in the SAE J3341 Task Force, please reach out to Laurel directly at laurelnelson@rivian.com  or Dante Rahdar at dante.rahdar@sae.org.   We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today — a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform.  

October 21, 2025 ~ Cox Automotive Senior Manager of Supply Chain Logistics Bryce Cornet talks with Lloyd and Jamie about Cox Automotive's EV Battery Solutions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa continue their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Exhalation⁠⁠ by Ted Chiang. They dive into the fourth short story in the collection, The Lifecycle of Software Objects, and explore the realities of forming relationships with artificial intelligence. Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with this season's reading schedule: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3⁠ (00:00) Intro (03:01) Summary (10:52) Our Impressions (16:40) Abu's Favorite Moment (18:25) Weakest Story in the Collection (20:38) The Icky Truth About Marco (23:15) Can We Have Relationships with AI? (28:22) The Case for AI Relationships (35:13) The Case Against AI Relationships (42:41) There Are No Shortcuts to Relationships (46:47) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Aboli Gangreddiwar, Senior Director of Lifecycle and Product Marketing at Credible. (00:00) - Intro (01:10) - In This Episode (04:54) - Agentic Infrastructure Components in Marketing Operations (09:52) - Self Healing Data Quality Agents (16:36) - Data Activation Agents (26:56) - Campaign QA Agents (32:53) - Compliance Agents (39:59) - Hivemind Memory Curator (51:22) - AI Browsers Could Power Living Documentation (58:03) - How to Stay Balanced as a Marketing Leader Summary: Aboli and Phil explore AI agent use cases and the operational efficiency potential of AI for marketing Ops teams. Data quality agents promise self-healing pipelines, though their value depends on strong metadata. QA agents catch broken links, design flaws, and compliance issues before launch, shrinking review cycles from days to minutes. An AI hivemind memory curator that records every experiment and outcome, giving teams durable knowledge instead of relying on long-tenured employees. Documentation agents close the loop, with AI browsers hinting at a future where SOPs and playbooks stay accurate by default. About AboliAboli Gangreddiwar is the Senior Director of Lifecycle and Product Marketing at Credible, where she leads growth, retention, and product adoption for the personal finance marketplace. She has previously led lifecycle and product marketing at Sundae, helping scale the business from Series A to Series C, and held senior roles at Prosper Marketplace and Wells Fargo. Aboli has built and managed high-performing teams across acquisition, lifecycle, and product marketing, with a track record of driving customer growth through a data-driven, customer-first approach.Agentic Infrastructure Components in Marketing OperationsAgentic infrastructure depends on layers that work together instead of one-off experiments. Aboli starts with the data layer because every agent needs the same source of truth. If your data is fragmented, agents will fail before they even start. Choosing whether Snowflake, Databricks, or another warehouse becomes less about vendor preference and more about creating a system where every agent reads from the same place. That way you can avoid rework and inconsistencies before anything gets deployed.Orchestration follows as the layer that turns isolated tools into workflows. Most teams play with a single agent at a time, like one that generates subject lines or one that codes email templates. Those agents may produce something useful, but orchestration connects them into a process that runs without human babysitting. In lifecycle marketing, that could mean a copy agent handing text to a Figma agent for design, which then passes to a coding agent for HTML. The difference is night and day: disconnected experiments versus a relay where agents actually collaborate.“If I am sending out an email campaign, I could have a copy agent, a Figma agent, and a coding agent. Right now, teams are building those individually, but at some point you need orchestration so they can pass work back and forth.”Execution is where many experiments stall. An agent cannot just generate outputs in a vacuum. It needs an environment where the work lives and runs. Sometimes this looks like a custom GPT creating copy inside OpenAI. Other times it connects directly to a marketing automation platform to publish campaigns. Execution means wiring agents into systems that already matter for your business. That way you can turn novelty into production-level work.Feedback and human oversight close the loop. Feedback ensures agents learn from results instead of repeating the same mistakes, and human review protects brand standards, compliance, and legal requirements. Tools like Zapier already help agents talk across systems, and protocols like MCP push the idea even further. These pieces are developing quickly, but most teams still treat them as experiments. Building infrastructure means treating feedback and oversight as required layers, not extras.Key takeaway: Agentic infrastructure requires more than a handful of isolated agents. Build it in five layers: a unified data warehouse, orchestration to coordinate handoffs, execution inside production tools, feedback loops that improve performance, and human oversight for brand safety. Draw this stack for your own team and map what exists today. That way you can see the gaps clearly and design the next layer with intention instead of chasing hype.Self Healing Data Quality AgentsAutonomous data quality agents are being pitched as plug-and-play custodians for your warehouse. Vendors claim they can auto-fix more than 200 common data problems using patterns they have already mapped from other customers. Instead of ripping apart your stack, you “plug in” the agent to your warehouse or existing data layer. From there, the system runs on the execution layer, watching data as it flows in, cleaning and correcting records without waiting for human approval. The promise is speed and proactivity: problems handled in real time rather than reports generated after the damage is already done.The mechanics are ambitious. These agents rely on pre-mapped patterns, best practices, and the accumulated experience of diverse customer sources. Their features go beyond simple alerts. Vendors market capabilities like:Data issue detection that flags anomalies as records arrive.Auto-generated rules so you do not have to write manual SQL for every edge case.Auto-resolution workflows that decide which record wins in conflict scenarios.Self-healing pipelines that reroute or repair flows before they break downstream dashboards.Aboli noted that the concept makes sense in theory but still depends heavily on the quality of metadata. She recalled using Snowflake Copilot and asking it for user lists by specific criteria. The model understood her intent, but it pulled from the wrong tables.“If it had the right metadata, the right dictionary, or if I had access to the documentation, I could have navigated it better and corrected the tables it was looking at,” Aboli said.Phil highlighted how this overlaps with data observability tools. Companies like Informatica, Qlik, and Ataccama already dominate Gartner's “augmented data quality” quadrant, while newcomers are rebranding the category as “agentic data management.” DQ Labs markets itself as a leader in this space. Startups like Acceldata in India and Delpha in France are pitching autonomous agents as the future, while Alation has gone further by releasing a suite of agents under an “Agentic Data Intelligence” platform. The buzz is loud, but the mechanics echo tools that ops teams have worked with for years.Aboli stressed that marketers and ops leaders should resist jumping straight to procurement. Demoing these tools can spark useful ideas, and sometimes the exposure itself inspires practical fixes in-house. The key is to connect adoption to a specific pain point. If your team loses days untangling duplicates and broken joins, the ROI might be obvious. If your pipelines already hold together through strict governance, then the spend may not pay off.Key takeaway: Autonomous data quality agents can detect issues, generate rules, resolve conflicts, and even heal pipelines in real time. Their effectiveness depends on metadata discipline and the actual pain of bad data in your org. Use vendor demos as a scouting tool, then match the investment to measurable business problems. That way you can avoid buzzword chasing and apply agentic tools where they drive the most immediate value.Data Activation Agents

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bob Stark, co-author of The Lifecycle of a CEO, about the defining stages that shape a chief executive’s journey, from stepping into the top job and building credibility, to navigating crises, driving transformation, and ultimately planning succession. The conversation delves into the insights revealed in the book, exploring how leadership evolves over time, what separates successful CEOs from the rest, and the common pitfalls that can derail even the most seasoned leaders The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Sun is just another star, with its own life cycle.

This panel discussion, moderated by Joanie Newhart, Associate Administrator for Acquisition Workforce Programs at the Office of Management and Budget, delves into the impact of AI on the acquisition lifecycle in government agencies. The panel includes Bonnie Evangelista, Jonathan Mostowski, and Kaprice Tucker, who share their diverse experiences and perspectives. Topics cover AI applications in defense and civilian sectors, overcoming fear and resistance, optimizing processes, and the future of AI in acquisition. They also discuss the role of leadership in promoting innovation and the importance of exposure to AI to reduce fear and improve adoption. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode! For more from ACT-IAC, follow us on LinkedIn or visit http://www.actiac.org.Learn more about membership at https://www.actiac.org/join.Donate to ACT-IAC at https://actiac.org/donate. Intro/Outro Music: See a Brighter Day/Gloria TellsCourtesy of Epidemic Sound(Episodes 1-159: Intro/Outro Music: Focal Point/Young CommunityCourtesy of Epidemic Sound)

ICP-2 lays out the criteria for the recognition of new RIRs. But what about the rest of the lifecycle of the organisations that coordinate the allocation and public registration of unique IP numbers? In this episode, Andrei Robachevsky of the NRO NC talks about the ICP-2 review.In November 2023, the NRO EC requested that the ASO AC "review and consider improvements to ICP-2". The NRO NC (in its role as ASO AC - see notes on organisations and acronyms below) thereby began a comprehensive review of the original document and put together a process for the creation of an updated ICP-2 through open consultation with the community. Having reached step seven in that process, the NRO NC is now receiving community feedback on version 2 of the draft RIR Governance Document (until 7 November 2025). The entire ICP-2 review process has been documented in detail in the ICP-2 section over on the NRO NC website. A note on organisations and acronymsICP-2: 'Internet Coordination Policy 2: Criteria for Establishment of New Regional Internet Registries' - document published and accepted by the ICANN Board of Directors in 2001.RIRs: The Regional Internet Registries; who coordinate the allocation and public registration of unique IP addresses and AS numbers for their service regions:RIPE NCC: Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre (est. 1992)APNIC: Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (est. 1993)ARIN: American Registry for Internet Numbers (est. 1997)LACNIC: Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (est. 2002)AFRINIC: African Network Information Centre (est. 2004)ICANN (est. 1998): The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers; oversees the global allocation of domain names and unique Internet numbers; delegates these resources to the RIRs in its IANA function.IANA: The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority; originally Jon Postel; now a function carried out by ICANN.NRO: The Number Resource Organisation; coordinating body for the five RIRs.NRO EC: The NRO Executive Council; executive body for the NRO; composed of five members, one from each RIR.NRO NC: The NRO Number Council; fills the role of ASO AC for ICANN; composed of fifteen members, three from each RIR community.ASO: The Address Supporting Organisation; advises the ICANN Board on global IP address policies.ASO AC: The ASO Address Council; role within ICANN's ASO to ensure the proper implementation of global policy development process across the RIR regions; filled by the NRO NC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tehillah Niselow speaks to Bob Stark, Co-author of The Lifecycle of a CEO, and Guy Lundy, Country Manager at Spencer Stuart South AfricaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI therapists and caregivers. Digital tutors and advisors and friends. Artificial lovers. Griefbots trained to imitate dead loved ones. Welcome, to the bustling world of AI-powered chatbots. This was once the stuff of science fiction, but it's becoming just the stuff of everyday life. What will these systems do to our society, to our relationships, to our social skills and motivations? Are these bots destined to leave us hollowed out, socially stunted, screen-addicted, and wary of good-old-fashioned, in-the-flesh human interaction? Or could they actually be harnessed for good? My guest today is Dr. Henry Shevlin. Henry is a philosopher and AI ethicist at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI) at Cambridge University. In a series of recent papers, Henry has been exploring this brave new world of "social AI" and its philosophical, ethical, and psychological dimensions. Here, Henry and I sketch the current landscape of social AI—from dedicated platforms like Replika and CharacterAI to the more subtly social uses of ChatGPT and Claude. We consider several tragic cases that have recently rocketed these kinds of services into public awareness. We talk about what's changed about AI systems—quite recently—that's now made them capable of sustained relationships. We linger on the possible risks of social AI and, perhaps less obviously, on the possible benefits. And we consider the prospects for regulation. Along the way, Henry and I also talk about his 81-year-old father, his teenage self, and, of course, the kids these days; we consider whether social AI, in its potential harms, is more like social media or more like violent video games; we talk about "deskilling" and it's opposite "upskilling"; and we of course take stock of a certain elephant in the room. Alright friends, this is a fun one. We've been wanting to explore this dawning age of social AI for some time. And we finally found, in Henry, the right person to do it with. Enjoy!   Notes 3:00 – The piece in The Guardian—'It's time to prepare for AI personhood'—by Jacy Reece Anthis. 5:00 – The Replika subreddit.  9:30 – News coverage of recent research on the bedside manner of AI systems. 10:30 – For a recent paper on AI by the philosopher Ophelia Deroy, see here. 11:30 – For some of Dr. Shevlin's recent writing about "social AI", see here and here. 13:30 – OpenAI's recent report, 'How People Use ChatGPT'. 16:30 – For examples of popular media coverage of recent (tragic) cases involving chatbots, see here, here, here, and here. 21:00 – The paper by Rose Guingrich and Michael Graziano on how users describe their relationships with chatbots. 24:00 – The precise quote by Mark Twain is: “Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits.” 25:30 – The classic paper on Mary's room by Frank Jackson. 27:00 – Dr. Shevlin has also worked on questions about animal minds (e.g., here), as well as a number of issues in AI beyond “social AI” (e.g., here, here). 30:00 – The classic essay by Isaiah Berlin on hedgehogs and foxes. 32:00 – The classic paper on ELIZA, introduced by Joseph Weizenbaum in 1966. A version of ELIZA that you can interact with. For work by Sherry Turkle, see here. 34:00 – Dr. Shevlin's recent paper about the “anthropomimetic turn” in contemporary AI. 41:00 – For recent work on whether current chatbots pass a version of the Turing test, see here.  45:00 – Ted Chiang's story, ‘The Lifecycle of Software Objects,' was re-published as part his collection of short fiction, Exhalation. 46:00 – For Dr. Shevlin's recent writing on machine consciousness, see here. 48:00 – For more on the possibility of consciousness in borderline cases (like AI systems), see our past episodes here and here. 52:00 – The study on whether people attribute consciousness to LLMs. 54:30 – A recent paper on griefbots by scholars at the University of Cambridge. A popular article about the phenomenon. 55:30 – A blogpost describing the so-called DigiDan experiment. 1:00:00 – Some of the potentially positive social qualities of AIs are discussed in this essay by Paul Bloom.  1:19:30 – For more on Iain Banks' culture series, see here. 1:20:30 – A popular article on the phenomenon of hikikomori.   Recommendations The Oxford Intersections: AI in Society collection The new podcast, Our Lives with Bots   Many Minds is a project of the Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute, which is made possible by a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation to Indiana University. The show is hosted and produced by Kensy Cooperrider, with help from Assistant Producer Urte Laukaityte and with creative support from DISI Directors Erica Cartmill and Jacob Foster. Our artwork is by Ben Oldroyd. Subscribe to Many Minds on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. 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Pastor Phelps preaches on revival from the life of Asa. Message originally preached Sunday morning October 5, 2025.

In this episode of Spiritual Unraveling, hosts Nate and Ashley delve into the often-taboo subject of death, exploring personal experiences of grief and loss. They discuss the transformative nature of grief, the evolving relationship with death, and the idea that the spirit continues beyond physical existence. The conversation emphasizes the importance of presence, emotional guidance, and the invitation to embrace change and transformation in life. Through personal anecdotes and insights, they highlight the gifts that can arise from navigating grief and the interconnectedness of all beings.

Are TSP Lifecycle (L) Funds the set-it-and-forget-it solution they promise to be? Or could they actually be playing it too safe, too soon? In this episode of All About FERS, Christian takes a closer look at how the L Funds inside the Thrift Savings Plan work, including the L 2050, L 2040, and L 2030 funds. He breaks down: How the G, F, C, S, and I funds are allocated Why Lifecycle Funds automatically get more conservative over time The potential downside of “de-risking” too quickly What federal employees should consider before relying solely on L Funds These funds can be a great tool, but only if they align with your long-term retirement goals. Don't let your money work less hard for you just because of a default setting.

Every breakout has a backstory.

This episode features a conversation with Chavonne White, a Licensed Cosmetologist, Personal Development Coach, Author, and Wine Enthusiast dedicated to helping people live authentically. She is the creator of I Am ME (My Essence) and the author of publications called "The Unveiling of a Queen" and "Embody & Elevate: Your Guide to Self-Love; The Best Love”. We talk about her foundational presentation, "Tasting Through the Life Cycle,” that was featured at the 2025 Crafted for Action conference. She outlines some creative and interesting parallels between winemaking with human development combining her studies of both wine and psychology. We also dive into the inspiration for her newest series, "Uncorked & Conscious,” which is an intimate conversation experience centered on the relationships that shape us. You'll hear why Chavonne is dedicated to creating spaces where transformation feels both approachable and empowering in a bold, relatable, and authentic way. And while her wine journey and wine education are relatively new endeavors, she has already formed solid connections within the Atlanta wine community as a member of The Hue Society. We talk about how the ATL wine community experiences have exponentially elevated her curiosity, her appreciation, and her desire to learn more about wine. You can follow @_mahoganyandmerlot on Instagram to learn more about her work and upcoming events.Recorded September 16, 2025

Fifteen years ago, ‘Life Cycles' was released and changed the perception of what a Mountain Bike film could be. Today, Simon and Dylan talk about this fantastic film, one of Simon's personal favorites, and how it combines art, breathtaking cinematography, beautiful riding, with a story that weaves it all together with a message that's more relevant today than when it first came out.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you'd like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered'Life Cycles' on Apple TVTOPICS & TIMES:Backflips in WC DH Qualifying (1:09)Why this Film (4:14)Aging Well (8:54)Themes of Sustainability (12:38)Favorite Bike Segments (16:04)Story Line and Life Cycle of the Bike (22:32)Bike Mechanic Scene (24:52)The Riders in the Film (30:05)Cam McCaul (31:46)Does it Hold Up Today? (32:37)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30CRAFTED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show we have Casey Hill, CMO of DoWhatWorks, a patented growth experiment tracking engine that reveals which website changes actually drive results. Casey brings experience from ActiveCampaign, his work as a Stanford instructor and advisor, and years of research into how leading companies like Slack, Shopify, and Asana run experiments. In this episode, Casey breaks down why most A/B tests fail and how to focus on the few elements that truly move the needle. We explore why two CTAs often outperform one, why customer logo bars underdeliver, and why expectation-to-reality alignment is the hidden driver of both conversions and retention. Casey also shares how DoWhatWorks blends large-scale data with human research to surface reliable best practices, why expansion revenue has become its biggest growth lever, and how enterprise clients are tackling churn by setting clear expectations from day one. We also discuss how onboarding experiments reduce early churn, why traffic sources should shape your CTA strategy, and why simplicity always wins on pricing pages.As usual, I'm excited to hear what you think of this episode, and if you have any feedback, I would love to hear from you. You can email me directly on andrew@churn.fm. Don't forget to follow us on X.Key Resources:DoWhatWorksLinkedIn | Casey HillEp 235 The Lifecycle of Loyalty: Tackling Churn at Critical Stages in the User JourneySlackAsanaKlaviyoShopifyRampHockeyStackLinearY CombinatorHotjarClayHexBufferRipplingOptimizelyAmplitudeWebflowAdobe TargetBetScoresChurn FM is sponsored by Vitally, the all-in-one Customer Success Platform.

David Ginsburg breaks down how Apple fits in large organizations: growing Mac adoption, why proper MDM makes them as secure as PCs, and how Jamf, Intune, and Azure work together. He explains Apple Business Manager and zero-touch enrollment, device lifecycle/ROI, and cloud trade-offs. They compare M-series longevity to PCs, when iPads make business sense, and why web apps and Microsoft 365 shape today's enterprise choices.  This MacVoices is supported by OpenCase. MagSafe Perfected. Use the code “macvoices” to save 10% at TheOpenCase.com Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Why revisit Apple in the enterprise now [1:07] Device choice and Mac traction at work [2:23] Security posture: “Macs just work” vs policy reality [3:37] MDM requirements: Jamf, AV, compliance tools [6:21] Mixed environments: Azure AD, 365, Teams, OneDrive [8:20] Inventory and cloud redundancy benefits [10:16] Cloud risks and new security challenges [10:32] Apple Business Manager and zero-touch enrollment [12:06] Windows Autopilot parallels [15:15] Retiring devices and resale value [17:05] M-series vs PC refresh cycles [18:32] Spec'ing standard issue vs power users [22:02] RAM, conferencing, and AI workloads [26:18] Web apps become table stakes [27:10] iPad roles, battery life, and locked-down browsers Guests: David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The Doers Nepal – Nepal's Longest Running Business Podcast Since childhood, we have been taught that Nepal is a diverse country. Diversity creates an opportunity for its citizens to innovate. In this conversation, Rupesh Krishna Shrestha breaks down: If you have a business idea then what should you do? -How Nepal's institutional “voids” create barriers but also chances for bold entrepreneurs -The myth of “no money” in Nepal and why capital exists if you know where to look -The power of lived experience in spotting business opportunities -Brain drain vs. brain gain: why migration is natural but return investment matters -Nepal's missed niches: spirituality, cuisine, and standardization for global markets -Kathmandu Valley as a potential global innovation hub The hard truth about complaining vs. creating value in Nepal Whether you are a student, founder, or dreamer, this episode is your playbook for turning frustration into execution, and building from Nepal for the world.

Send us a textCheck us out at:  https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/Get access to 360 FREE CISSP Questions:  https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/offers/dzHKVcDB/checkoutGet access to my FREE CISSP Self-Study Essentials Videos:  https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/offers/KzBKKouvThe cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly with AI development creating unprecedented challenges for organizations, security professionals, and insurance providers alike. How do we manage these emerging risks while maintaining fundamental security governance principles?Sean Gerber tackles this question head-on by examining why liability insurance alone won't solve the AI security equation. Drawing from a fascinating Lawfare article, he unpacks how cyber insurance has failed to drive meaningful security improvements due to poor data collection, shallow assessments, and inadequate risk measurement. As AI systems increasingly generate their own code, determining liability becomes extraordinarily complex. Insurance companies may soon require more rigorous security evaluations before providing coverage for AI implementations, placing additional burden on businesses to demonstrate robust security practices.Moving from theory to practice, Sean delivers five deep-dive questions on CISSP Domain 5.5 that demonstrate how security professionals must "think like managers" rather than just memorizing answers. Each scenario—from dealing with orphaned accounts after mergers to implementing role-based access controls in healthcare—illustrates the critical importance of governance, proper access management, and security process improvement. The questions challenge listeners to move beyond tactical thinking and embrace strategic security management approaches that balance business needs with risk mitigation.The episode also unveils Sean's upcoming 7-day and 14-day CISSP bootcamp blueprints—intensive training plans designed for candidates who need to prepare efficiently without spending thousands on traditional bootcamps. These structured approaches provide a cost-effective alternative while still covering the comprehensive knowledge required to pass the challenging CISSP exam.Ready to strengthen your CISSP preparation? Visit CISSPCyberTraining.com for free practice questions, video content, and specialized training materials designed to help you pass the exam on your first attempt. The combination of conceptual understanding and practical application demonstrated in this episode is exactly what distinguishes successful CISSP candidates from those who merely memorize practice tests.Support the showGain exclusive access to 360 FREE CISSP Practice Questions delivered directly to your inbox! Sign up at FreeCISSPQuestions.com and receive 30 expertly crafted practice questions every 15 days for the next 6 months—completely free! Don't miss this valuable opportunity to strengthen your CISSP exam preparation and boost your chances of certification success. Join now and start your journey toward CISSP mastery today!

Welcome to this joint ASSEMBLY Audible and Quality Q-Cast podcast episode! Get a preview of the upcoming ASSEMBLY Show, co-located with SMTA, through this collaborative podcast with Greg Vance of Rockwell Automation and SMTA's president of the board of directors. Here we discuss how electronic manufacturing has changed over his long career, business travel around the world, and upcoming industry events you won't want to miss. Greg and SMTA will be joining us at the ASSEMBLY Show in October. Learn more about the conference program.

Every law firm goes through distinct stages: from the hustle of startup, through the rapid growth of scaling, to the challenges of repelling, and finally the stability of plateau.  In this episode, host Victoria Collier breaks down what each stage looks like, how income changes along the way, and when it makes the most sense to sell. Whether you're just starting out, feeling the stress cracks of growth, or enjoying a period of stability, knowing where you are in the cycle is key to making smart business and exit decisions. What you'll learn in this episode: •⁠  ⁠The four stages of the law firm life cycle: startup, scaling, repelling, and plateau. •⁠  ⁠How income, expenses, and owner take-home shift in each stage. •⁠  ⁠Why scaling is the best time to sell, and plateau is the second best. •⁠  ⁠The risks of trying to exit too early in the startup phase or during repelling. Take a moment to reflect: where is your firm right now, and what does that mean for your next move? Victoria Collier is a seasoned attorney, entrepreneur, and expert in law firm sales and valuations. With a background in law and accounting, including her prior military service and CPA training, she brings a unique perspective on the financial intricacies of business valuations. Victoria helps transform law firms into more valuable and sellable businesses, guiding attorneys through life after law.   We want to hear from you! You can leave us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. Click here and then scroll down the page to the rating and review section. You can also leave us a rating in Spotify by clicking here. Connect with Victoria Collier https://quidproquolaw.com/ Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1284225722042602 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/victoria-collier-coaching/      

In this episode, composer Julian Anderson discusses his new work Life Cycle, to be premiered by Birmingham Contemporary Music Group in September 2025. Conducted by Stephan Meier, and featuring soprano Anna Dennis, the concert also includes Charlotte Bray's Reflections in Time and the premiere of Serpentine by Birmingham composer Marcus Rock.At the heart of this conversation, though, is Anderson's Life Cycle: eight songs that span English, French, Spanish, German and Gaelic traditions, exploring themes of identity, memory, belonging, life and death. For Julian, it's both a deeply personal project – shaped by family, friendship, and loss – and a vision of music that travels freely beyond nationality. It's also a project that began life in an unusually unexpected way.We also talk about the early encouragement that set him on the path to composing, how musicology sharpened his creativity, and why he believes memory and play sit at the core of everything he writes.Our conversation was recorded on a hot Bank Holiday Monday in August, at a busy Southbank Centre in London.

In this episode of How I Met Your Data Today, hosts Anjali and Junaid sit down with financial services industry veteran Julia Bardmesser about the significance of political capital in data leadership. Julia shares insights from her 25-year career, working across major institutions such as Bloomberg, Citi, Deutsche Bank, and Voya Financial, before founding her strategic advisory firm. She clarifies what political capital is (and isn't) and how it affects the ability to drive data and AI initiatives within organizations. The discussion covers identifying key relationships, managing obstructionists, the importance of high EQ, and tactical advice on when and how to spend political capital effectively. Julia emphasizes that delivering real value to the organization is the cornerstone of building lasting political capital. The conversation is filled with real-life examples and lessons learned, making it a must-listen for data professionals and leaders navigating corporate landscapes.

“We eliminate CapEx, embed Zero Trust by default, and lower TCO by 30–40%.” — Niraj Singh, Chief Business Development Officer, Nile Niraj Singh, Chief Business Development Officer at Nile, joined Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, to discuss how Nile is redefining enterprise networking with a consumption-based, AI-driven model built for telcos and MSPs. Unlike legacy vendors that sell hardware, licenses, and bolt-on security, Nile delivers Networking-as-a-Service (NaaS) with: 100% OpEx, no CapEx — fully consumption-based pricing Campus Zero Trust built in — isolating every user, device, and app to stop malware propagation AI-native automation — real-time telemetry, anomaly detection, and self-healing networks Lifecycle management included — upgrades, patches, and RMAs fully covered Nile backs its model with a four-nines SLA and money-back guarantee, a rare commitment in enterprise networking. For telcos and MSPs, the impact is significant: Reduced churn by embedding in-building networks alongside connectivity Higher margins thanks to lower TCO (30–40% savings over five years) New revenue streams through bundled, end-to-end secure services Improved NPS with guaranteed reliability and simplified operations “Telcos often compete on commodity connectivity. By partnering with Nile, they can deliver end-to-end SLAs, differentiate services, and retain customers,” Singh explained. Learn more at nilesecure.com.

The battery supply chain is one of the most complex in the world, built on critical minerals that stretch across continents and raise tough questions about accountability. But how do you bring order and transparency to something so massive? Listen in as we sit down with Frank Menchaca, Founder, Auzolan LLC, and sponsor of SAE International Battery Global Traceability Committee, to explore how a new global standard (SAE J3327) has been developed to tackle EV battery traceability, combat issues like child labor and forced labor, and comply with various government regulations. We'll also dive into the economic benefits — like cost savings and recycling — and the impact on national security, defense, and data storage. From lessons learned to practical solutions for suppliers of all sizes, this conversation uncovers what a fully transparent, circular battery economy could look like — and why automakers, regulators, and consumers should all pay attention. We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today — a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform.   Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

This week we talk about the idea of “plussing the show.” The practice of constantly reinvesting in your space so it feels alive, intentional, and cared for. From small design updates to preventative maintenance, we dig into how these choices impact not just the look of a café but also the energy of the team and the experience of every guest who walks in. At its core, the conversation is about showing your guests and team members that you're paying attention. Cleanliness, organization, and little upgrades aren't just details; they're the signals that a business values quality, consistency, and care. And those signals, over time, become the real difference-maker.

Community-Led Growth: How To Turn Customers Into Your Growth EngineWe break down the playbook for community-led growth — how to move beyond engagement theater and build a system where customers become your distribution.Featuring Laís de Oliveira (author of Hacking Communities), this episode gives you practical frameworks like the Five Ps, the “lighthouse → port → city” journey, and closeness circles that turn casual users into passionate advocates and ambassadors.We show you how to:+ Make community a core growth engine (not a side-channel)+ Design onboarding and programming that build habit+ Use contribution, access, and recognition to scale advocacyIf you're a B2B marketer on a small team, this episode shows how to create a community-led growth system that compounds your distribution and builds lasting trust with buyers.-----------------------------------------------------

In this episode, we're diving into the world of biogenic carbon, what it is, why it matters, and how it's treated in Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs).Join us as we untangle the science, standards, and sustainability implications of measuring carbon from renewable biological sources.Whether you're a sustainability pro or just carbon-curious, this one's for you.Presenters:Catherine Beare, Regional Director - Business Assurance (UK & Iberia)Vijay Thakur, Senior Manager, Sustainability & LCA Lead, Intertek AssurisFollow us on- Intertek's Assurance In Action || Twitter || LinkedIn.

In this episode of The Frontline with FPM, Nathan Pierce breaks down where key bills stand in the California legislative process as the session nears its end. Nathan explains how bills like AB 495 and AB 727 undermine parental rights and God's design for the family, while urging listeners to take action and pray for their defeat. He also highlights the biblical foundation of family as central to society and calls Christians to stand firm in defending God's design. Lifecycle of Legislation document: https://fpmca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/lifecycle_of_a_bill.pdfFPM Page on AB 495:https://fpmca.org/ab-727-info/FPM Page on AB 727:https://fpmca.org/ab-495-info/FPM Website:fpmca.org

We begin to unravel one of the most complex and timely topics in the global energy landscape. Whether you're a student, a policy maker, a professional in the energy sector, or simply an engaged global citizen, this episode promises to broaden your horizons and foster informed dialogue.As countries strive to decarbonize their energy sectors, the debate over nuclear power becomes increasingly vital. Nuclear energy offers a unique combination of high-capacity generation and low carbon emissions, positioning it as a potential linchpin in the global effort to combat climate change. However, high-profile accidents, long-lived waste, and economic considerations give rise to legitimate concerns. This discussion aims to navigate these complexities with clarity and candor and provide Alliance stakeholders with a strong background from which to further explore the topic. Christopher Juniper provides a balanced examination of nuclear power, highlighting both its transformative potential and the valid concerns it raises. He addresses the following key areas:· The Basics and Lifecycle of Nuclear Energy: How does nuclear power work? What is fission, and how is electricity generated from uranium or thorium?· Advantages of Nuclear Energy: Explore the compelling benefits, from low greenhouse gas emissions to high energy density, reliability, and potential for innovation in reactor design.· Drawbacks and Risks: Delve into the challenges, including extraction of uranium, radioactive waste, safety concerns, high upfront costs, and public perception. · Future Outlook: A look at emerging technologies, such as small modular reactors and fusion energy, and their potential to reshape the energy landscape.· Colorado Connection: Understanding the potential implications for Colorado. · Interactive Q&A Session: Bring your questions and perspectives for an engaging dialogue.Christopher Juniper, a Colorado native and Colorado College graduate, has tracked nuclear power for nearly 50 years as a sustainability economist, consultant, activist, and college instructor. He created the Sustainability Performance Lifecycle Management System in 2003 that his team used to evaluate energy sources available to the Pikes Peak region 2009-2011. He has served on the Colorado Springs Utilities' EIRP technical advisory committee; co-authored certification study guides for the International Society of Sustainability Professionals; authored book chapters on climate risk economics; and served international sustainability-related projects and non-profit boards.This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress (SIP) virtual event on August 20, 2025. Sustainability in Progress is a monthly program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Join us (free) the third Wednesday of every month. The next Sustainability in Progress:Arts & Culture: Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak RegionSeptember 17, 2025, Noon to 1 PMVirtualRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HSD6IEKYR-yNGcsvHS2P3ALINKS:Speaker's Slides: https://studio809podcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Nuclear-Lifecycle-2025.pdfSpeaker's Research Notes:

One of the largest plastics recyclers in North America is located here in Ohio.

One of the largest plastics recyclers in North America is located here in Ohio.

Welcome to (the long overdue) Week 2 of The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus! We get some reveals on all the secrets, and more broody vibes… but does it deliver? What do you think? Join us as we chat through the plot, the metaphors, and why this read felt a little "meh" to us. Join the discussion in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get social with us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bookclubbabes.pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more info on upcoming reads, or if you want to send us a love letter, visit www.bookclubbabes.ca Hosted by Chantal Blakely and Katelynn Nangle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mycologist Alex Dorr unpacks the hidden world of fungi—from their billion-year origins to their vital partnerships with plants. He explains how mushrooms cycle life and death, build soil, store carbon, and sustain entire ecosystems ... This is a clip from 'The Regenerative Power Of Mushrooms | Alex Dorr ~ Adventures Through The Mind Podcast 155 FULL INTERVIEW Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Read the show notes   SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Metamorphosis. We spend some quality time with our neighborhood Xenomorph and listen to some Boy Genius (not the band) and the Lost Boys. Red & Ivan are talking biological machines on Hulu's Alien: Earth. Also, check out Red & Maggie Tokuda-Hall's podcast, Failure to Adapt, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or via RSS As always: Support Ivan & Red! → patreon.com/boarsgoreswords Follow us on twitter → @boarsgoreswords Find us on facebook → facebook.com/BoarsGoreSwords

In episode 149 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined by Chris McCullar, Director of Sales, Cloud Security, at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®); and Mishal Makshood, Sr. Cloud Security Account Executive at CIS. Together, they discuss how to navigate human error, artificial intelligence (AI) missteps, and other landmarks in a new frontier of virtual machine (VM) risks. Here are some highlights from our episode:00:50. Introductions with Chris and Mishal02:20. The ongoing need to address the risk of human error when configuring VMs04:55. The value of building trusted security into a VM image by design07:28. A reality check of what the shared responsibility model means to an organization13:06. How the integration of AI into DevOps accelerates both automation and mistakes15:21. The importance of a secure foundation in the cloud on which you can build with AI18:19. Automated enforcement and AI's role in complementing human judgment21:03. Two examples how CIS resources can drive governance and policy integration28:05. Cybersecurity as a community-driven team sport30:33. Lifecycle management as a way of addressing organizations' security needsResourcesKeep the Cloud Secure with CIS after Migrating to the CloudAutomated Compliance: The Byproduct of Holistic HardeningMeet the Shared Responsibility Model with New CIS ResourcesEpisode 135: Five Lightning Chats at RSAC Conference 20252025 Data Breach Investigations ReportIf you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing podcast@cisecurity.org.

How Aswath Damodaran Manages His Own Portfolio | Show Us Your PortfolioIn this episode of our Show Us Your Portfolio series, we go inside the personal investing approach of Aswath Damodaran — the “Dean of Valuation.” Known for his expertise in corporate valuation, Aswath rarely discusses how he manages his own money. We cover his philosophy, asset allocation, position sizing rules, lifecycle diversification, and the lessons he's learned from decades of investing his own wealth.What you'll learn in this episode:The core mission that drives Aswath's investing decisionsHow he thinks about risk, concentration, and position sizingWhy he avoids bonds and focuses on equity appreciationHis approach to strategic vs. tactical investingThe role of lifecycle diversification in portfolio constructionHow he decides when to buy and sell individual stocksWhy luck plays such a big role in investing resultsHis views on international exposure, dividends, gold, crypto, and alternative assetsPersonal spending habits and what he values most outside of investingTimestamps:00:00 – Investing's end game: preserve and grow wealth03:25 – How life stage changes investment approach07:41 – Thoughts on the 60/40 portfolio08:47 – Why he holds no bonds10:12 – The power of compounding12:25 – Separating portfolio from income needs15:02 – Strategic vs. tactical investing18:00 – Managing concentration risk and trimming winners20:30 – Market concentration & the Mag 725:31 – How he buys and sells stocks32:46 – Hit rate and lessons from decades of investing37:26 – Lifecycle diversification41:00 – U.S. vs. international investing43:22 – Dividend investing45:35 – Gold, crypto, and alternative assets53:15 – What he drives and his ESG take54:39 – Spending for joy56:00 – Key investing advice for individuals57:37 – Life outside markets & creative thinking time

This episode is brought to you by Commerce.If you've shopped in Europe, chances are you've been to Primark — and if you haven't, you've probably heard someone rave about it. But in the U.S., the value fashion giant is still writing its origin story. This week, Nicole sits down with Kevin Tulip, President of Primark U.S., to talk about the brand's expansion across the states, what makes its business model so unique, and how the company is adapting to American consumers — without abandoning its global blueprint. Listen in to learn:How Primark balances its centralized inventory model with regional flexibility;What makes the brand's no-ecommerce, no-discounting approach work;Why initiatives like repair workshops and sustainable sourcing are priorities — even at a $12 price point; andWhat to expect from the upcoming NYC flagship (Kevin promises it's going to be “unlike anything else”).RELATED LINKSExplore Primark's latest store openingsRelated reading: Primark Pens Contract for Penn District NYC FlagshipRelated reading: Primark Aims to Extend Clothing's Lifecycle by Bringing Repair Workshops to the U.S.Related reading: Inside Primark's Mecca for All Things Disney and MarvelCatch up on all episodes of Retail Remix -----How to Win Customers Across Every ChannelThis guide from BigCommerce brings you expert insights on data, branding, and marketing to help you grow sales across every major channel. Read the Guide.

Andrew Christison is the Co-founder and CEO of Retencity, a full-service customer lifecycle and loyalty marketing agency. Under his leadership, Retencity has worked with fast-growing brands like epres, Revision Skincare, and Diamond Art Club. The agency is also a member of 1% for the Planet and has planted over 80,000 trees and served over 100,000 meals through food banks across the US. Before Retencity, Andrew was the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Sendlane. In this episode… Many e-commerce brands struggle to scale sustainably because they rely on short-term tactics like discounting or top-of-funnel traffic generation, neglecting the long-term impact of customer retention and lifecycle marketing. Even brands generating $10 million in annual revenue can lack the infrastructure and strategy to nurture lasting relationships with their customers. How can companies rethink their tech stacks and messaging to build genuine brand intimacy and retention that drives growth? As an expert in lifecycle marketing and customer relationships, Andrew Christison maintains that brands can shift from transactional messaging to experience-driven communication. This requires building trust from the first interaction by treating email and SMS acquisition like the beginning of a meaningful relationship rather than a sales funnel. Brands can also employ zero- and first-party data to personalize messaging over time and integrate tech stack automations, like back-in-stock notifications, to address hidden retention gaps. Additionally, aligning your marketing calendar to seasonality, customer lifecycle stages, and weather patterns can guide more relevant and timely campaigns. Tune in to the latest episode of the Up Arrow Podcast as William Harris chats with Andrew Christison, Co-founder and CEO of Retencity, about creating customer retention strategies that drive growth. Andrew explains why authenticity matters more than automation, how to balance list quantity and quality, and how he diagnoses retention issues in growing brands.

(00:00-20:55) Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber joins the show for his Monday hit. Moving mattresses. Top 5 NHL players in Fantasy Hockey. Bad Sport on Netflix. Robert Thomas #45 on the Fantasy Hockey list. Getting into fantasy baseball a few years ago. Doug Armstrong's method for success. Army admitting they probably wouldn't make the top 3 a few years ago. Building credibility and being honest with the fan base.(21:03-39:59). Today would have been Louis Armstrong's 124th birthday. Just about a month away from Border War in Columbia. Wedding season is pure chaos. Mark Mangino was asked this weekend about the Mizzou/Kansas game coming up. Audio of what he had to say. Delusional Mizzou fans. Why does Jackson hate Tennessee? I guess it's not a valid argument. Jackson's got us ready to run through a brick wall.(40:09-57:45) The Billy Joel documentary. Jeff Passan's trade deadline awards. Congrats Cardinals on the Less Is More Award. Mozeliak and Bloom. Can you really expect any of these guys to take significant steps forward next year and beyond? May have to make some trades in the offseason to clear the roster.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Marty Kendall explore the dynamics of Bitcoin treasury companies, focusing on power laws, market dynamics, and investment strategies. They discuss the sustainability of mNAV greater than one, the lifecycle of these companies, and the importance of community engagement. The conversation emphasizes the need for risk management and the potential for significant opportunities in the Bitcoin equity space.Takeaways