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The Minimalists talk about letting go of sadness, replacing possessions after a natural disaster, swapping a smartphone for a dumb phone, understanding the downsides of home ownership, holding on to sentimental items for too long, asking loved ones for their attention, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How do I let go of my sadness after I was forced to let go of everything I own? (2:02) If you were to lose everything in a natural disaster, what's the first thing you would replace? (16:48) Right Here, Right Now: “I Shouldn't Have to Deal with This” is one of our most popular episodes of all time. (35:44) Listener Tip: The Light Phone is a great way to add intentional friction to your life. (41:20) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

Too many FAQs lie outstanding and unanswered by Games Workshop for Adeptus Titanicus. In this podcast we discuss the complaints that we see raised all the time and discuss how, why and if we should address them.Additional podcast content - "The Noosphere" is available now through our Patreon located here: http://www.patreon.com/maximalfirePlease consider supporting the cast through our Patreon including access to a Private Discord Channel and 10% off Battle Bling products! - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/maximalfireOr join our new YouTube Members! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUrRZKbZ_dW4F3M-7ztFjWQ/joinhttp://maximalfire.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/5ruErzhsHaFacebook: www.facebook.com/maximalfireInstagram: @maximal.fireSponsored by Entoyment, Battle Bling, Grim Dark terrain and Troublemaker Games!Get 10% off your first nameplate order with code "newbuilders" at BattleBuilder.net!BattleBuilder: https://www.battlebuilder.netBattle Bling Affiliate Link: https://battleblingstore.co.uk/?ref=gadzxp8qTroublemaker Games: https://www.troublemakergames.co.ukGrimDark Terrain: https://grimdarkterrain.comEntoyment: https://entoyment.co.ukRok Minis: https://www.rokminis.comGet your Maximal Fire Merch from Redbubble! https://www.redbubble.com/people/Maximalfire/shop?asc=u00:00:00 Intro00:14:02 "The VMB and PBG are too good and should be nerfed"00:41:34 "Should Tertiary Objectives be banned?"00:56:30 "Warbringers are expensive and underpowered"01:10:50 Sponsor News01:16:12 "Dominant Strategist is a Toxic Trait"01:29:47 "Vox Blackout should still allow use of turn 1 strats"01:47:00 "The Dire Bomb should be banned"01:58:48 "Psi Titans are oppressive and should be banned"02:14:16 Final ThoughtsMusic:✘ Title: Killers✘ Music: Kevin MacLeod✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (⁠⁠http://goo.gl/BlcHZR⁠⁠)✘ Title: Suspense-war-teaser-ident-the-beginning-of-life-131572✘ Music: Alex Grohl✘ License: Pixabay ✘ Licensee: MaximalFire

Künftig sollen Bewohnerinnen und Bewohner des Kantons Basel-Stadt nur noch maximal 10 Prozent ihres Lohns für Krankenkassenprämien aufwenden. Der Kanton soll den Rest übernehmen. Dies hat der Grosse Rat heute mit einer knappen Mehrheit enschieden. Ausserdem: · Der Kanton Baselland spart bei heilpädagogischen Schulen - dagegen wehren sich betroffene Eltern · Ein Gebäck mit Tradition: Das "Sunnereedli" wird 100 Jahre alt · Der Leiter des Botanischen Gartens, Bruno Erny, geht nach 37 Jahren in Pension

Maximal lactate accumulation rate (ċLamax) has gained increased scientific interest in international literature as a promising augmentation of metabolic profiling. In order to recommend its application in science/practice, evidence on its reliability and specificity is crucial. Accordingly, this abstract summarizes two chapters of a recently submitted invited review article covering its current evidence and future directions for exercise testing and training. A total of N=48 peer-reviewed Journal articles in English language were aggregated in this review.Here the Abstract as .pdf:https://dshs-koeln.sciebo.de/s/PWHF4FMtyXX9APOHere a Playlist to all #sciencesnackshttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/10RidgFbWxpq2Uo7ieF84V?si=MbLfAgYMR4aD_AyHzR4Cfg&pi=QSKvlxDxSRi1XHere all guest episodes:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2KAIQpuFMv21jKYqeBA3zy?si=jjmr2JycTE2Q1Vm9Y16LMA&pi=39X3URPuQxemdYou can support this podcast here!

The Minimalists talk about what to do with half-dirty clothes, minimalist boundaries, breaking difficult news to your mom, the role our outfits play in our identities, getting an education outside the school system, letting go of regret, and more! Discussed in this episode: What would a minimalist do with clothes that have been worn but aren't ready to to be washed? (2:05) What do you do with your half-dirty clothes? (16:24) Right Here, Right Now: Joshua's birthday request. (30:38) Listener tip: Spice up the Seasonality Rule by minimizing out-of-season clothing. (32:54) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

Willkommen zu einer neuen Ausgabe vom BB RADIO Mitternachtstalk Podcast, dem Talk, der euch die spannendsten Persönlichkeiten Europas in die Ohren zaubert. Heute habe ich eine absolute Powerfrau am Start: Dr. Yael Adler! Hautärztin, Ernährungsmedizinerin, Bestsellerautorin, gefragte TV-Expertin, Podcasterin – und eine der bekanntesten Persönlichkeiten, wenn es um gesunde Ernährung, Anti-Aging und Hautgesundheit geht. Yael weiß nicht nur, wie gesunde Haut funktioniert, sondern auch, wie wir länger jung, vital und leistungsfähig bleiben. Bereits ihr Großvater war Hautarzt – und auch bei Yael spürt man sofort: Die Medizin ist für sie mehr als nur ein Job, sie ist Berufung. Seit 2024 ist sie übrigens nicht nur in ihrer Praxis in Berlin tätig, sondern praktiziert auch in der renommierten Clinic Utoquai in Zürich – eine der Top-Adressen für moderne Medizin. Aber was Dr. Yael Adler wirklich besonders macht: Sie hat die seltene Gabe, medizinisches Wissen so zu vermitteln, dass man es auch ohne Fachwissen versteht: Klar, verständlich, manchmal frech und immer auf den Punkt! Ihre Bücher sind allesamt SPIEGEL-Bestseller: Das erste, „Haut nah“, ging 2016 durch die Decke und wurde in über 35 Sprachen übersetzt. Es folgten „Darüber spricht man nicht“, „Wir müssen reden, Frau Doktor!“ und zuletzt der Mega-Erfolg „Genial Vital“. Und sie bleibt genial, denn der nächste Knaller heißt: „Genial ernährt!“ Ein Buch, das sich genau dem Thema widmet, das uns alle betrifft, aber auch ständig überfordert: Ernährung! Jeden Tag neue Trends, neue Regeln, neue No-Gos: Paleo, Keto, Vegan, Detox – wer soll da noch durchblicken? Die Antwort: Dr.Yael Adler! In „Genial ernährt!“ liefert sie genau das, was wir brauchen: Klarheit im Dschungel der vielen Ernährungsmythen. Sie schreibt, wie sie spricht: verständlich, wissenschaftlich fundiert, entspannt – und vor allem: ohne den erhobenen Zeigefinger! Gesunde Ernährung muss nicht kompliziert, zeitintensiv und perfekt sein – sie muss zu unserem Leben passen! Im aktuellen Bestseller geht es u.a. um Makro- und Mikronährstoffe, funktionelle Lebensmittel, Trinkverhalten und Superfoods.Dazu gibt es unzählige alltagstaugliche Tipps, wie wir klüger essen können, ohne den Spaß daran zu verlieren. In diesem Herbst startet außerdem ihre erste große Live-Tour quer durch Deutschland: „Die großartige Kraft der Nährstoffe“ führt durch acht Städte. Am 20. September ist sie in Berlin – in den Wühlmäusen. Also: Save the date! Was für ein Mensch steckt hinter all dem Wissen, der Leidenschaft und dieser Energie? Wie lebt sie selbst, was treibt sie an – und welche Ernährungstipps hat sie ganz persönlich für uns alle? Das erfahrt ihr jetzt, hier im BB RADIO Mitternachtstalk Podcast mit der großartigen Dr. Yael Adler. Viel Spaß beim Hören!

The Minimalists talk about letting go of family clutter, making a distinction between family and friends, surrendering broken things, how to stop being a “yes man,” the link between closet clutter and past trauma, punishing kids for bad behavior, minimizing old moving boxes, and much more! Discussed in this episode: I found out my deceased wife was having an affair before she died. Consequently, I might not be the biological father of our daughter. What should I do to let go? (2:09) How do you differentiate between friends and family? (21:22) Right Here, Right Now: Our next FAMZ is June 6 at 3 PM ET for Audio+ subscribers on Patreon. (42:09) Listener tip: How to let go of broken things. (43:22) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.  

In dieser Episode sprechen wir gemeinsam über die wichtigsten Muskelgruppe, die du in deiner Wettkampfvorbereitung auf keinen Fall vernachlässigen solltest. Weiterhin sprechen wir über Punkte, die gerne mal im Laufe einer Prep vernachlässigt werden. Viel Spaß mit der Episode!

In this episode of the FIT40 podcast, we dive deep into the most important numbers to focus on to get fit and stay fit for life when it comes to lifestyle management. We cover key health metrics like blood work, cardio, and strength standards that can have a profound impact on your overall wellbeing. Discover practical tips to optimize your cholesterol, blood pressure, A1C, and waist circumference - all essential markers for longevity. Plus, learn science-backed exercise guidelines to improve your cardiac health and build functional strength. This comprehensive guide provides the roadmap to take control of your fitness and wellness at 40 and beyond.FIT40 LINKS:Toned In 20 Workouts: https://fit40-online-coaching.kit.com/1f640492ffBook Your Free Nutrition Assessment: https://calendly.com/coachfitzz/assessmentFIT40 Coaching Info & Application: https://fit40coaching.my.canva.site/applicationFIT40 Family Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fit40familyAFFILIATE LINKS:Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40Get 10% Off The Genius Protein Shot: https://www.geniusshot.com/?ref=BRYAN_FIT40&transaction_id=10214dd14c839e450a4423af7b1f8eCONNECT WITH ME ONLINEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40CITATIONSMile Run Standards – Citations & SourcesBlair SN, et al. (1996).Influences of cardiorespiratory fitness and other precursors on cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in men and women. JAMA.▸ Demonstrates strong correlation between cardiorespiratory fitness and mortality.American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 10th ed.▸ Provides normative values for VO₂ max and field tests like the 1-mile run.Cooper KH (1968).A means of assessing maximal oxygen intake. Correlation between field and treadmill testing. JAMA.▸ Foundational study introducing the Cooper test and correlating running distance/time to aerobic capacity.10-Mile Bike Standards – Citations & SourcesCooper InstituteThe Cooper Test Manual (Bike variant).▸ Adaptation of the original Cooper test for stationary and road bikes.Kodama S, et al. (2009).Cardiorespiratory fitness as a quantitative predictor of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events. JAMA.Ainsworth BE, et al. (2011).Compendium of Physical Activities: Classification of energy costs of human physical activities.▸ Supports METs estimation for cycling time trials.British Cycling Time Trial Norms▸ Competitive amateur cycling data used for benchmarking 10-mile efforts.Push-Up Standards – Citations & SourcesYang J, et al. (2019).Association Between Push-up Exercise Capacity and Future Cardiovascular Events Among Active Adult Men. JAMA Network Open.▸ Men completing ≥40 push-ups had dramatically lower cardiovascular event risk.ACSM & NSCA Normative DataACSM's Fitness Assessment ManualNSCA's Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning▸ Provide age- and sex-specific push-up standards.Kraschnewski JL, et al. (2013).Is strength training associated with mortality benefits? Prev Med.Chin-Ups / Inverted Rows – Citations & SourcesRantanen T, et al. (1999).Midlife muscle strength and human longevity up to age 100 years. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci.▸ Strength and functional movement as predictors of longevity.ACSM Guidelines & NSCA Standards▸ Norms for bodyweight strength tasks including pull-ups and rows.Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) & USMC Standards▸ Used to create practical strength thresholds for chin-ups by age/sex.Fagan JM, et al. (2020).Maximal upper-body strength and pull-up performance in physically active adults.▸ Correlates pull-up performance with upper body strength and endurance.Reverse Lunge Standards – Citations & SourcesSchoenfeld BJ, et al. (2016).Resistance training volume enhances muscle hypertrophy. J Strength Cond Res.Cook G. (2010).Movement: Functional Movement Systems.▸ Assesses quality and asymmetry in single-leg patterns like lunges.Kraemer WJ & Ratamess NA. (2004).Fundamentals of resistance training: progression and exercise prescription. Med Sci Sports Exerc.ACSM's Position Stand on Resistance Training for Healthy Adults▸ Confirms efficacy and safety of loaded single-leg exercises for aging resilience.Functionally-relevant studies on fall risk and lower-body strengthHughes VA, et al. (2001). Age-related changes in strength and performance. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com

The Minimalists talk about navigating the nuances of human touch, sensory overload, pain, pleasure, unnecessary distractions, storage units, travel, decision fatigue, letting go of old boxes, and more! Discussed in this episode: As self-proclaimed “huggers,” how do The Minimalists avoid overstepping personal-space boundaries with hugs and other forms of physical touch? (2:08) Talkaboutable: Hugs alleviate stress and may boost your immune system by 32%. (6:37) What role do your five senses play in amplifying your joy or magnifying your discontent? (24:58) Right Here, Right Now: Play the 30-Day Minimalism Game. (40:48) Listener tip: Embrace boredom and discomfort to live a simple life that is free of unnecessary distractions and overstimulation. (43:55) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.  

On this episode we were joined by special guest Derek Miles from Barbell Medicine. Maximal number of repetitions at percentages of the one repetition maximum: a meta-regression and moderator analysis of sex, age, training status, and exercise Nuzzo JL, Pinto MD, Nosaka K, et al. Sports Med. 2024;54(2):303-321. doi:10.1007/s40279-023-01937-7 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

Ein gerader Lebenslauf ist das heilige Sakrament der Leistungsgesellschaft – wehe dem, der mal zwei Monate nicht durchoptimiert war, weil er dachte, Gefühle seien auch wichtig. Lücken im Lebenslauf? Maximal okay, wenn man dabei ein soziales Start-up in Uganda gegründet hat und sich dabei „selbst neu erfunden“ hat – am besten mit Drohne, Instagram-Story und einem Zitat von Nelson Mandela. Und wer aus dem Hamsterrad ausbrechen will, wird nicht bewundert, sondern bekommt sofort einen Xing-Ratgeber mit dem Titel: „Wie Sie Ihre Kündigung in einen Karrieresprung umdeuten – mit Mindfulness und PDF-Anhang“. Doch wir haben was für euren Ausstieg: Karls „Kreuz“fahrt mit Haartransplantation und Muskelaufbau. Also alle einsteigen und mit auf Reise. Zwischenwasser-Podcast-Playlist: http://bit.ly/ZwiwaPlaylist Du willst Teil der ZWIWA-Community werden? Folgen, Teilen und mit uns in Kontakt treten! Zwischenwasser auf Instagram: http://bit.ly/ZwiwaInsta

The Minimalists talk about the surprising beauty of uncertainty, and they wish a fond farewell to a beloved team member. Discussed in this episode: If I feel stuck at work, what path should I choose to help alleviate my career uncertainty? (2:13) How do you know whether it's time for a change in your life? (25:04) Right Here, Right Now: Malabama's final episode. (36:21) Listener tip: Everything you do is an underfulfillment of your potential to someone else. (42:02) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.  

The Minimalists talk about the fear and joy of creating blank spaces in our lives. Discussed in this episode: What if I don't find anything meaningful on the other side of minimizing my stuff? (2:02) Blank space—do you find it terrifying or appealing? (21:21)  Listener tip: New ways to get rid of your excess clothes and toys. (40:25) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcastRecorded at Earthing Studios.

Post newly dropped FAQ we return to The Rise of the Dark Mechanicum to do our first deep dive on The (normal) Mechanicum!Additional podcast content - "The Noosphere" is available now through our Patreon located here: http://www.patreon.com/maximalfirePlease consider supporting the cast through our Patreon including access to a Private Discord Channel and 10% off Battle Bling products! - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/maximalfireOr join our new YouTube Members! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUrRZKbZ_dW4F3M-7ztFjWQ/joinhttp://maximalfire.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/5ruErzhsHaFacebook: www.facebook.com/maximalfireInstagram: @maximal.fireSponsored by Entoyment, Battle Bling, Grim Dark terrain and Troublemaker Games!Get 10% off your first nameplate order with code "newbuilders" at BattleBuilder.net!BattleBuilder: https://www.battlebuilder.netBattle Bling Affiliate Link: https://battleblingstore.co.uk/?ref=gadzxp8qTroublemaker Games: https://www.troublemakergames.co.ukGrimDark Terrain: https://grimdarkterrain.comEntoyment: https://entoyment.co.ukRok Minis: https://www.rokminis.comGet your Maximal Fire Merch from Redbubble! https://www.redbubble.com/people/Maximalfire/shop?asc=u00:00:00 Intro00:07:13 New FAQ Chat00:12:32 Mechanicum Deep Dive Intro00:15:29 Special Rules00:21:13 Formations00:28:40 HQ Detachments00:36:41 Core Detachments00:43:29 Support Detachments01:09:48 Vanguard Detachments01:23:07 Sponsor News01:28:11 Bastion Detachments01:41:34 Battle Tank Detachments01:53:34 Transport Detachments01:57:27 Final ThoughtsMusic:✘ Title: Killers✘ Music: Kevin MacLeod✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (⁠⁠http://goo.gl/BlcHZR⁠⁠)✘ Title: Suspense-war-teaser-ident-the-beginning-of-life-131572✘ Music: Alex Grohl✘ License: Pixabay ✘ Licensee: MaximalFire

My fellow pro-growth/progress/abundance Up Wingers,As we seemingly grow closer to achieving artificial general intelligence — machines that are smarter than humans at basically everything — we might be incurring some serious geopolitical risks.In the paper Superintelligence Strategy, his joint project with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Alexandr Wang, Dan Hendrycks introduces the idea of Mutual Assured AI Malfunction: a system of deterrence where any state's attempt at total AI dominance is sabotaged by its peers. From the abstract: Just as nations once developed nuclear strategies to secure their survival, we now need a coherent superintelligence strategy to navigate a new period of transformative change. We introduce the concept of Mutual Assured AI Malfunction (MAIM): a deterrence regime resembling nuclear mutual assured destruction (MAD) where any state's aggressive bid for unilateral AI dominance is met with preventive sabotage by rivals. Given the relative ease of sabotaging a destabilizing AI project—through interventions ranging from covert cyberattacks to potential kinetic strikes on datacenters—MAIM already describes the strategic picture AI superpowers find themselves in. Alongside this, states can increase their competitiveness by bolstering their economies and militaries through AI, and they can engage in nonproliferation to rogue actors to keep weaponizable AI capabilities out of their hands. Taken together, the three-part framework of deterrence, nonproliferation, and competitiveness outlines a robust strategy to superintelligence in the years ahead.Today on Faster, Please! — The Podcast, I talk with Hendrycks about the potential threats posed by superintelligent AI in the hands of state and rogue adversaries, and what a strong deterrence strategy might look like.Hendrycks is the executive director of the Center for AI Safety. He is an advisor to Elon Musk's xAI and Scale AI, and is a prolific researcher and writer.In This Episode* Development of AI capabilities (1:34)* Strategically relevant capabilities (6:00)* Learning from the Cold War (16:12)* Race for strategic advantage (18:56)* Doomsday scenario (28:18)* Maximal progress, minimal risk (33:25)Below is a lightly edited transcript of our conversation. Development of AI capabilities (1:34). . . mostly the systems aren't that impressive currently. People use them to some extent, but I'd more emphasize the trajectory that we're on rather than the current capabilities.Pethokoukis: How would you compare your view of AI . . . as a powerful technology with economic, national security, and broader societal implications . . . today versus November of 2022 when OpenAI rolled out ChatGPT?Hendrycks: I think that the main difference now is that we have the reasoning paradigm. Back in 2022, GPT couldn't think for an extended period of time before answering and try out multiple different ways of dissolving a problem. The main new capability is its ability to handle more complicated reasoning and science, technology, engineering, mathematics sorts of tasks. It's a lot better at coding, it's a lot better at graduate school mathematics, and physics, and virology.An implication of that for national security is that AIs have some virology capabilities that they didn't before, and virology is dual-use that can be used for civilian applications and weaponization applications. That's a new concerning capability that they have, but I think, overall, the AI systems are still fairly similar in their capabilities profile. They're better in lots of different ways, but not substantially.I think the next large shift is when they can be agents, when they can operate more autonomously, when they can book you flights reliably, make PowerPoints, play through long-form games for extended periods of time, and that seems like it's potentially on the horizon this year. It didn't seem like that two years ago. That's something that a lot of people are keeping an eye on and think could be arriving fairly soon. Overall, I think the capabilities profile is mostly the same except now it has some dual-use capabilities that they didn't have earlier, in particular virology capabilities.To what extent are your national security concerns based on the capabilities of the technology as it is today versus where you think it will be in five years? This is also a way of me asking about the extent that you view AGI as a useful framing device — so this is also a question about your timeline.I think that mostly the systems aren't that impressive currently. People use them to some extent, but I'd more emphasize the trajectory that we're on rather than the current capabilities. They still can't do very interesting cyber offense, for instance. The virology capabilities is very recent. We just, I think maybe a week ago, put out a study with SecureBio from MIT where we had Harvard, MIT virology postdocs doing wet lab skills, trying to work on viruses. So, “Here's a picture of my petri dish, I heated it to 37 degrees, what went wrong? Help me troubleshoot, help me guide me through this step by step.” We were seeing that it was getting around 95th percentile compared to those Harvard-MIT virology postdocs in their area of expertise. This is not a capability that the models had two years ago.That is a national security concern, but I think most of the national security concerns where it's strategically relevant, where it can be used for more targeted weapons, where it affects the basis of a nation's power, I think that's something that happens in the next, say, two to five years. I think that's what we mostly need to be thinking about. I'm not particularly trying to raise the alarm saying that the AI systems right now are extremely scary in all these different ways because they're not even agential. They can't book flights yet.Strategically relevant capabilities (6:00). . . when thinking about the future of AI . . . it's useful to think in terms of specific capabilities, strategically-relevant capabilities, as opposed to when is it truly intelligent . . .So that two-to-five-year timeline — and you can debate whether this is a good way of thinking about it — is that a trajectory or timeline to something that could be called “human-level AI” — you can define that any way you want — and what are the capabilities that make AI potentially dangerous and a strategic player when thinking about national security?I think having a monolithic term for AGI or for advanced AI systems is a little difficult, largely because there's been a consistently-moving goalpost. So right now people say, “AIs are dumb because they can't do this and that.” They can't play video games at the level of a teenager, they can't code for a day-long project, and things like that. Neither can my grandmother. That doesn't mean that she's not human-level intelligence, it's just a lot of people don't have some of these capabilities.I think when thinking about the future of AI, especially when thinking about national security, it's useful to think in terms of specific capabilities, strategically-relevant capabilities, as opposed to when is it truly intelligent or something like that. This is because the capabilities of AI systems are very jagged: they're good at some things and terrible at others. They can't fold clothes that reliably — most of the AI can't —and they're okay at driving in some cities but not others, but they can solve really difficult mathematics problems, they can write really long essays and provide pretty good legal analysis very rapidly, and they can also forecast geopolitical events better than most forecasters. It's a really weird capabilities profile.When I'm thinking about national security from a malicious-use standpoint, I'm thinking about weapon capabilities, I'm thinking about cyber-offensive capabilities, which they don't yet have, but that's an important one to track, and, outside of malicious use, I'm thinking about what's their ability to do AI research and how much of that can they automate? Because if they can automate AI research, then you could just run 100,000 of these artificial AGI researchers to build the next generations of AGI, and that could get very explosive extremely quickly. You're moving from human-speed research to machine-speed research. They're typing 100 times faster than people, they're running tons of experiments simultaneously. That could be quite explosive, and that's something that the founders of AI pointed at as a really relevant capability, like Alan Turing and others, where that's you could have a potential loss-of-control type of event is with this sort of runaway process of AI's building future generations of AIs quite rapidly.So that's another capability. What fraction of AI research can they automate? For weaponization, I think if it gets extremely smart, able to do research in lots of other sorts of fields, then that would raise concerns of its ability to be used to disrupt the balance of power. For instance, if it can do research well, perhaps it could come up with a breakthrough that makes oceans more transparent so we can find where nuclear submarines are or find the mobile launches extremely reliably, or a breakthrough in driving down the cost by some orders of magnitude of anti-ballistic missile systems, which would disrupt having a secure second-strike, and these would be very geopolitically salient. To do those things, though, that seems like a bundle of capabilities as opposed to a specific thing like cyber-offensive capabilities, but those are the things that I'm thinking about that can really disrupt the geopolitical landscape.If we put them in a bucket called, to use your phrase, “strategically-relevant capabilities,” are we on a trajectory of a data- and computing-power-driven trajectory to those capabilities? Or do there need to be one or two key innovations before those relevant capabilities are possible?It doesn't seem like it currently that we need some new big insights, in large part because the rate of improvement is pretty good. So if we look at their coding capabilities — there's a benchmark called SWE-bench verified (SWE is software engineering). Given a set of coding tasks — and this benchmark was weighed in some years ago — the models are poised to get something like 90 percent on this this summer. Right now they're in this 60 percent range. If we just extrapolate the trend line out some more months, then they'll be doing nine out of 10 of those software engineering tasks that were set some years ago. That doesn't mean that that's the entirety of software engineering. Still need coders. It's not 100 percent, obviously, but that suggests that the capability is still improving fairly rapidly in some of these domains. And likewise, with their ability to play that take games that take 20-plus hours, a few months ago they couldn't — Pokémon, for instance, is something that kids play and that takes 20 hours or so to beat. The models from a few months ago couldn't beat the game. Now, the current models can beat the game, but it takes them a few hundred hours. It would not surprise me if in a few months they'll get it down to around human-level on the order of tens of hours, and then from there they'll be able to play harder and harder sorts of games that take longer periods of time, and I think that this would be indicative of higher general capabilities.I think that there's a lot of steam in the current way that things are being done and I think that they've been trapped at the floor in their agent capabilities for a while, but I think we're starting to see the shift. I think that most people at the major AI companies would also think that agents are on the horizon and I don't think they were thinking that, myself included, a year ago. We were not seeing the signs that we're seeing now.So what we're talking about is AIs is having, to use your phrase, which I like, “strategically-relevant capabilities” on a timeline that is soon enough that we should be having the kinds of conversations and the kind of thinking that you put forward in Superintelligence [Strategy]. We should be thinking about that right now very seriously.Yeah, it's very difficult to wrap one's head around because, unlike other domains, AI is much more general and broad in its impacts. So if one's thinking about nuclear strategy, you obviously need to think about bombs going off, and survivability, and second strike. The failure modes are: one state strikes the other, and then there's also, in the civilian applications, fissile material leaking or there being a nuclear power plant meltdown. That's the scenario space, there's what states can do and then there's also some of these civilian application issues.Meanwhile, with AI, we've got much more than power plants melting down or bombs going off. We've got to think about how it transforms the economy, how it transforms people's private life, the sort of issues with them being sentient. We've got to think about it potentially disrupting mutual assured destruction. We've got to think about the AIs themselves being threats. We've got to think about regulations for autonomous AI agents and who's accountable. We've got to think about this open-weight, closed-weight issue. We've got, I think, a larger host of issues that touch on all the important spheres society. So it's not a very delimited problem and I think it's a very large pill to swallow, this possibility that it will be not just strategically relevant but strategically decisive this decade.Consequently, and thinking a little bit beforehand about it is, useful. Otherwise, if we just ignore it, I think we reality will slap us across the face and AI will hit us like a truck, and then we're going, “Wow, I wish we did something, had some more break-glass measures at a time right now, but the cupboard is bare in terms of strategic options because we didn't do some prudent things a while ago, or we didn't even bother thinking about what those are.”I keep thinking of the Situation Room in two years and they get news that China's doing some new big AI project, and it's fairly secretive, and then in the Situation Room they're thinking, “Okay, what do we know?” And the answer is nothing. We don't have really anybody on this. We're not collecting any information about this. We didn't have many concerted programs in the IC really tracking this, so we're flying blind. I really don't want to be in that situationLearning from the Cold War (16:12). . . mutual assured destruction is an ugly reality that took decision-makers a long time to internalize, but that's just what the game theory showed would make the most sense. As I'm sure you know, throughout the course of the Cold War, there was a considerable amount of time and money spent on thinking about these kinds of problems. I went to college just before the end of the Cold War and I took an undergraduate class on nuclear war theory. There was a lot of thinking. To what extent does that volume of research and analysis over the course of a half-century, to what extent is that helpful for what you're trying to accomplish here?I think it's very fortunate that, because of the Cold War, a lot of people started getting more of a sense of game theory and when it's rational to conflict versus negotiate, and offense can provide a good defense, some of these counterintuitive things. I think mutual assured destruction is an ugly reality that took decision-makers a long time to internalize, but that's just what the game theory showed would make the most sense. Hopefully we'll do a lot better with AI because strategic thinking can be a lot more precise and some of these things that are initially counterintuitive, if you reason through them, you go, actually no, this makes a lot of sense. We're trying to shape each other's intentions in this kind of complicated way. I think that makes us much better poised to address these geopolitical issues than last time.I think of the Soviets, for instance, when talking about anti-ballistic missile systems. At one point, I forget who said that offense is immoral, defense is moral. So pointing these nuclear weapons at each other, this is the immoral thing. We need missile-defense systems. That's the moral option. It's just like, no, this is just going to eat up all of our budget. We're going to keep building these defense systems and it's not going to make us safer, we're just going to be spending more and more.That was not intuitive. Offense does feel viscerally more mean, hostile, but that's what you want. That's what you want, to preserve for strategic stability. I think that a lot of the thinking is helpful with that, and I think the education for appreciating the strategic dynamics is more in the water, it's more diffused across the decision-makers now, and I think that that's great.Race for strategic advantage (18:56)There is also a risk that China builds [AGI] first, so I think what we want to do in the US is build up the capabilities to surgically prevent them . . .I was recently reviewing a scenario slash world-building exercise among technologists, economists, forecasting people, and they were looking at various scenarios assuming that we're able to, on a rather short timeline, develop what they termed AGI. And one of the scenarios was that the US gets there first . . . probably not by very long, but the US got there first. I don't know how far China was behind, but that gave us the capability to sort of dictate terms to China about what their foreign policy would be: You're going to leave Taiwan alone . . . So it gave us an amazing strategic advantage.I'm sure there are a lot of American policymakers who would read that scenario and say, “That's the dream,” that we are able to accelerate progress, that we are able to get there first, we can dictate foreign policy terms to China, game over, we win. If I've read Superintelligence correctly, that scenario would play out in a far more complicated way than what I've just described.I think so. I think any bid for being a, not just unipolar force, but having a near-strategic-monopoly on power and able to cause all other superpowers to capitulate in arbitrary ways, concerns the other superpower. There is also a risk that China builds it first, so I think what we want to do in the US is build up the capabilities to surgically prevent them, if they are near or eminently going to gain a decisive advantage that would become durable and sustained over us, we want the ability to prevent that.There's a variety of ways one can do things. There's the classic grayer ways like arson, and cutting wires in data centers, and things like that, or for power plants . . . There's cyber offense, and there's other sorts of kinetic sabotage, but we want it nice and surgical and having a good, credible threat so that we can deter that from happening and shaping their intentions.I think it will be difficult to limit their capabilities, their ability to build these powerful systems, but I think being able to shape their intentions is something that is more tractable. They will be building powerful AI systems, but if they are making an attempt at leapfrogging us in a way that we never catch up and lose our standing and they get AIs that could also potentially disrupt MAD, for instance, we want to be able to prevent that. That is an important strategic priority, is developing a credible deterrent and saying there are some AI scenarios that are totally unacceptable to us and we want to block them off through credible threats.They'll do the same to us, as well, and they can do it more easily to us. They know what's going on at all of our AI companies, and this will not change because we have a double digit percentage of the employees who are Chinese nationals, easily extortable, they have family back home, and the companies do not have good information security — that will probably not change because that will slow them down if they really try and lock them up and move everybody to North Dakota or wherever to work in the middle of nowhere and have everything air-gapped. We are an open book to them and I think they can make very credible threats for sabotage and preventing that type of outcome.If we are making a bid for dictating their foreign policy and all of this, if we're making a bid for a strategic monopoly on power, they will not sit idly by, they will not take kindly to that when they recognize the stakes. If the US were to do a $500 billion program to achieve this faster than them, that would not go unnoticed. There's not a way of hiding that.But we are trying to achieve it faster than them.I would distinguish between trying to develop just generally more capable AI technologies than some of these strategically relevant capabilities or some of these strategically relevant programs. Like if we get AI systems that are generally useful for healthcare and for . . . whatever your pet cause area, we can have that. That is different from applying the AI systems to rapidly build the next generation of AIs, and the next generation of that. Just imagine if you have, right now, OpenAI's got a few hundred AI researchers, imagine if you've got ones that are at that level that are artificial, AGI-type of researchers or are artificial researchers. You run 10,000, 100,000 thousand of them, they're operating around the clock at a hundred X speed, I think expecting a decade's worth of development compressed or telescoped into a year, that seems very plausible — not certain, but certainly double-digit percent chance.China or Russia for instance, would perceive that as, “This is really risky. They could get a huge leap from this because these rate of development will be so high that we could never catch up,” and they could use their new gains to clobber us. Or, if they don't control it, then we're also dead, or lose our power. So if the US controls it, China would reason that, “Our survival is threatened and how we do things is threatened,” and if they lose control of it, “Our survival is also threatened.” Either way, provided that this automated AI research and development loop produces some extremely powerful AI systems, China would be fearing for their survival.It's not just China: India, the global south, all the other countries, if they're more attuned to this situation, would be very concerned. Russia as well. Russia doesn't have the hope about competing, they don't have a $100 billion data centers, they're busy with Ukraine, and when they're finished with that, they may reassess it, but they're too many years behind. I think the best they can do is actually try and shape other states' intents rather than try to make a bid for outcompeting them.If we're thinking about deterrence and what you call Mutually Assured AI Malfunction [MAIM], there's a capability aspect that we want to make sure that we would have the capability to check that kind of dash for dominance. But there's also a communication aspect where both sides have to understand and trust what the other side is trying to do, which was a key part of classic Cold War deterrence. Is that happening?Information problems, yeah, if there's worse information then that can lead to conflict. I think China doesn't really need to worry about their access to information of what's going on. I think the US will need to develop more of its capabilities to have more reliable signals abroad. But I think there's different ways of getting information and producing misunderstandings, like the confidence-building measures, all these sorts of things. I think that the unilateral one is just espionage, and then the multilateral one is verification mechanisms and building some of that institutional or international infrastructure.I think the first step in all of this is the states need to at least take matters into their own hands by building up these unilateral options, the unilateral option to prevent adversaries from doing a dash for domination and also know what's going on with each other's projects. I think that's what the US should focus on right now. Later on, as the salience of AI increases, I think then just international discussions to increase more strategic stability around this would be more plausible to emerge. But if they're not trying to take basic things to defend themselves and protect their own security, then I don't think international stuff that makes that much sense. That's kind of out of order.Doomsday scenario (28:18)If our institutions wake up to this more and do some of the basic stuff . . . to prevent another state dominating the other, I think that will make this go quite a bit better. . .I have in my notes here that you think there's an 80 percent chance that an AI arms race would result in a catastrophe that would kill most of humanity. Do I have that right?I think it's not necessarily just the race. Let's think of people's probabilities for this. There's a wide spectrum of probability. Elon, who I work with at xAI, a company I advise, xAI is his company, Elon thinks it's generally on the order of 20 to 30 percent. Dario Amodei, the CEO of philanthropic, I think thinks it's around 20 percent, as well. Sam Altman around 10 percent. I think it's more likely than not that this doesn't go that well for people, but there's a lot of tractability and a lot of volatility here.If our institutions wake up to this more and do some of the basic stuff of knowing what's going on and sharpen your ability to have credible threats, credible, targeted threats to prevent another state dominating the other, I think that will make this go quite a bit better. . . I think if we went back in time in the 1940s and were saying, “Do we think that this whole nuclear thing is going to turn out well in 50 years?” I think we actually got a little lucky. I mean the Cuban Missile Crisis itself was . . .There were a lot of bad moments in the '60s. There were quite a few . . .I think it's more likely than not, but there's substantial tractability and it's important not to be fatalistic about it or just deny it's an issue, itself. I think it's like, do we think AI will go well? I don't know, it depends on what our policy is. Right now, we're in the very early days and I'm still not noticing many of our institutions that are rising to the occasion that I think is warranted, but this could easily change in a few months with some larger event.Not to be science fictional or anything, but you talk about a catastrophe, are you talking about: AI creates some sort of biological weapon? Back and forth cyber attacks destroy all the electrical infrastructure for China and the United States, so all of a sudden we're back into the 1800s? Are you talking about some sort of more “Terminator”-like scenario, rogue AI? When you think about the kind of catastrophe that could be that dangerous humanity, what do you think about?We have three risk sources: one are states, the other are rogue actors like terrorists and pariah states, and then there's the AI themselves. The AI themselves are not relevant right now, but I think could be quite capable of causing damage on their own in even a year or two. That's the space of threat actors; so yes, AI could in the future . . . I don't see anything that makes them logically not controllable. They're mostly controllable right now. Maybe it's one out of 100, one out of 1000 of the times you run these AI systems and deploy them in some sort of environments [that] they do try breaking free. That's a bit of a problem later on when they actually gain the capability to break free and when they are able to operate autonomously.There's been lots of studies on this and you can see this in OpenAI's reports whenever they release new models. It's like, “Oh, it's only a 0.1 percent chance of it trying to break free,” but if you run a million of these AI agents, that's a lot of them that are going to be trying to break free. They're just not very capable currently. So I think that the AIs themselves are risky, and if you're having humanity going up against AIs that aren't controlled by anybody, or AIs that broke free, that could get quite dangerous if you also have, as we're seeing now, China and others building more of these humanoid robots in the next few years. This could make them be concerning in that they could just by themselves create some sort of bioweapon. You don't need even human hands to do it, you can just instruct a robot to do it and disperse it. I think that's a pretty easy way to take out biological opposition, so to speak, in kind of an eccentric way.That's a concern. Rogue actors themselves doing this, them reasoning that, “Oh, this bioweapon gives us a secure second strike,” things like that would be a concern from rogue actors. Then, of course, states using this to make an attempt to crush the other state or develop a technology that disables an adversary's secure second strike. I think these are real problems.Maximal progress, minimal risk (33:25)I think what we want to shoot for is [a world] where people have enough resources and the ability to just live their lives in ways as they self-determine . . .Let me finish with this: I want continuing AI progress such that we can cure all the major chronic diseases, that we can get commercial nuclear fusion, that we can get faster rockets, all the kinds of optimistic stuff, accelerate economic growth to a pace that we've never seen. I want all of that.Can I get all of that and also avoid the kinds of scenarios you're worried about without turning the optimistic AI project into something that arrives at the end of the century, rather than arrives midcentury? I'm just worried about slowing down all that progress.I think we can. In the Superintelligence Strategy, we have three parts to that: We have the deterrence part, which I'm speaking about here, and we have making sure that the capabilities aren't falling into the hands of rogue actors — and I think this isn't that difficult, good export controls and add some just basic safeguards of we need to know who you are if we're going to be helping you manipulate viruses, things like that. That's easy to handle.Then on the competition aspect, there are many ways the US can make itself more competitive, like having more guaranteed supply chains for AI chips, so more manufacturing here or in allied states instead of all of it being in Taiwan. Currently, all the cutting-edge AI chips are made in Taiwan, so if there's a Taiwan invasion, the US loses in this AI race. They lose. This is double-digit probability. This is very foreseeable. So trying to robustify our manufacturing capabilities, quite essential; likewise for making robotics and drones.I think there's still many axes to compete in. I don't think it makes sense to try and compete in building a sort of superintelligence versus one of these potentially mutual assured destruction-disrupting AIs. I don't think you want to be building those, but I think you can have your AIs for healthcare, you can have your AIs doing all the complicated math you want, and whatever, all this coding, and driving your vehicles, and folding your laundry. You can have all of that. I think it's definitely feasible.What we did in the Cold War with the prospect of nuclear weapons, we obviously got through it, and we had deterrence through mutual assured destruction. We had non-proliferation of fissile materials to lesser states and rogue actors, and we had containment of the Soviet Union. I think the Superintelligence Strategy is somewhat similar: If you deter some of the most stabilizing AI projects, you make sure that some of these capabilities are not proliferating to random rogue actors, and you increase your competitiveness relative to China through things like incorporating AI into your military by, for instance, improving your ability to manufacture drones and improving your ability to reliably get your hands on AI chips even if there's a Taiwan conflict.I think that's the strategy and this doesn't make us uncompetitive. We are still focusing on competitiveness, but this does put barriers around some of the threats that different states could pose to us and that rogue actors using AI could pose to us while still shoring up economic security and positioning ourselves if AI becomes really relevant.I lied, I had one more short question: If we avoid the dire scenarios, what does the world look like in 2045?I would guess that it would be utterly transformed. I wouldn't expect people would be working then as much, hopefully. If you've controlled it well, there could be many ways of living, as there is now, and people would have resources to do so. It's not like there's one way of living — that seems bad because there's many different values to pursue. So letting people pursue their own values, so long as it doesn't destroy the system, and things like that, as we have today. It seems like an abstract version of the picture.People keep thinking, “Are we in zoos? Are AIs keeping us in zoos?” or something like that. It's like, no. Or like, “Are we just all in the Zuckerberg sort of virtual reality, AI friend thing?” It's like no, you can choose to do otherwise, as well. I think we want to preserve that ability.Good news: we won't have to fold laundry. Bad news: in zoos. 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Ryan Nicodemus returns to talk about the things that enhance—and the things that get in the way of—enjoying the adventures, experiences, activities, and hobbies that make life more delightful. Discussed in this episode: How can I enjoy my adventures and hobbies without getting overwhelmed by the accessories and equipment that accompany those experiences? (2:33) What activities bring you joy, and what material things are an essential part of those activities? (21:40) Listener tip: Minimize the noise and opinions to uncover a quieter life. (44:22) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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The Minimalists are joined by Dr. Orion Taraban to talk about loyalty, respect, grace, love, friendship, forgiveness, desire, honesty, and other nontransactable goods. Discussed in this episode: How can I stop clinging to the good relationship memories from the past if they make me feel miserable now? (2:35) When is loyalty no longer worth it? (23:52) Listener tip: Sensory sensitivity is linked to overstimulation. (55:41) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists get brutally honest about the people, places, and things that frustrate the hell out of us. Discussed in this episode: What can I do if my sister is so upset with me that she refuses to communicate? (2:17) What frustrating expectations do your family, friends, or coworkers have of you? (18:28) Listener tip: Considerately letting go of kids' clothes and toys. (41:33) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

In this episode, Jenna explores her powerful insight into how to create your next income level.  It's not about adding more offers, more pathways, or more content — it's about Minimal Strategy and Maximal Divinity. Your next season of growth isn't about working harder; it's about refining your energy and aligning with your superconscious. Your frequency is what builds your fortune. When you learn to work with superconsciousness, you can harness a higher state of being that allows you to take intentional, precise actions with effortless momentum. House of Woman Of Wealth® x Jenna Black Presents: The Source - The Monthly Members Club  The Monthly Members Club to Exponentially Expand Your God-Given Vision Into Divine Millions. Where Higher State Creation Meets Iconic Leadership And Energetic Luxury.  Monthly Access for $111/Month  https://jennablack.co/membership    Links: https://jennablack.co/programs  https://www.instagram.com/jennablack.co If you're loving this podcast and want to help spread the word to others, leave a review and hit subscribe.  Love & Luxury, Jenna  

The Minimalists talk about why the pursuit of pleasure leads to hedonism, and they answer questions about self-indulgence, pleasure-seeking, self-gratification, self-restraint, immoderation, overindulgence, extravagance, and more. Discussed in this episode: What pleasures are likely to get in the way of living a meaningful life? (2:14) What nonessentials do you overindulge in? (29:51) Listener tip: Letting go of worries, saying no to others, and minimizing online shopping. (49:13) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

In a follow up episode to our previous "Traitor Legions Ranked" we take a look this time at the Loyalist Legions of the Horus Heresy. Focusing down on the Legions Imperialis Rules and their published lore - its a long one! strap on in! Note: This episode contains spoilers for the Horus Heresy and Siege of Terra NovelsMake your own tier list! - https://tiermaker.com/create/loyalist-legions-tier-list-16183497 Additional podcast content - "The Noosphere" is available now through our Patreon located here: http://www.patreon.com/maximalfirePlease consider supporting the cast through our Patreon including access to a Private Discord Channel and 10% off Battle Bling products! - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/maximalfirehttp://maximalfire.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/5ruErzhsHaFacebook: www.facebook.com/maximalfireInstagram: @maximal.fireSponsored by Entoyment, Battle Bling, Grim Dark terrain and Troublemaker Games!Get 12 nameplates for the price of 10 with Code "Bloodbowl", or 10% off your first nameplate order with code "newbuilders" at BattleBuilder.net!BattleBuilder: https://www.battlebuilder.netBattle Bling Affiliate Link: https://battleblingstore.co.uk/?ref=gadzxp8qTroublemaker Games: https://www.troublemakergames.co.ukGrimDark Terrain: https://grimdarkterrain.comEntoyment: https://entoyment.co.ukRok Minis: https://www.rokminis.comGet your Maximal Fire Merch from Redbubble! https://www.redbubble.com/people/Maximalfire/shop?asc=u00:00:00 Intro00:07:20 Dark Angels Rules00:20:33 Dark Angels Lore00:28:35 White Scars Rules00:35:16 White Scars Lore00:43:38 Space Wolves Rules00:53:44 Space Wolves Lore01:01:37 Imperial Fists Rules01:07:42 Imperial Fists Lore01:16:52 Blood Angels Rules01:25:40 Blood Angels Lore01:39:29 Sponsor News01:45:01 Iron Hands Rules01:58:13 Iron Hands Lore02:04:39 Ultramarines Rules02:14:03 Ultramarines Lore02:25:15 Salamanders Rules02:28:31 Salamanders Lore02:37:03 Raven Guard Rules02:44:24 Raven Guard Lore02:52:22 Final ThoughtsMusic:✘ Title: Killers✘ Music: Kevin MacLeod✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (⁠⁠http://goo.gl/BlcHZR⁠⁠)✘ Title: Suspense-war-teaser-ident-the-beginning-of-life-131572✘ Music: Alex Grohl✘ License: Pixabay ✘ Licensee: MaximalFire

The Minimalists talk about the small things that feel like a big deal to let go of.  Discussed in this episode: Do I count my straws, screws, and old paperwork separately when playing the 30-Day Minimalism Game? (2:07) What small things turn into big problems? (18:09) Listener tip: Preserving the memories of loved ones after they're gone. (44:21) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

Greg and guest Ben Greenfield continue in this Part 2 conversation about endurance training strategies, focusing on preparing for Ironman triathlons. Ben shares insights on pacing, nutrition, and psychological resilience, offering tips from the trenches for race day success. They explore the challenges of juggling athletic goals with personal life, emphasizing the importance of maintaining relationships alongside intense training. The conversation also touches on building community and male friendships, with Ben revealing his ongoing efforts to invest more in these areas. Buy Ben's Book "Boundless" Visit Ben's Website Join my weekly newsletter. Learn more about my books and courses. Join The Essentialism Academy. Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube.

The Minimalists are joined by Erwin Raphael McManus to talk about the most effective ways to handle conflict with friends, family, and loved ones. Discussed in this episode: How can I respectfully convince my father to get rid of the tools he doesn't use? (2:45) What's the hardest thing about being honest? (25:02) Listener tip: Clarifying outer and inner expectations. (47:55) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

Greg chats with Ben Greenfield, a trailblazer in health and human optimization, about unlocking potential and redefining personal limits. We put a magnifying glass onto Ben's journey from novice to Ironman, and discover two key breakthroughs: a time-efficient high-intensity training method and a game-changing nutrition strategy for optimal endurance. Gain insights into sustaining high performance and recovering from setbacks. Whether you're an athlete or pursuing personal growth, this conversation with bestselling author Ben Greenfield offers invaluable guidance on pushing boundaries and achieving excellence. Buy Ben's Book "Boundless" Visit Ben's Website Join my weekly newsletter. Learn more about my books and courses. Join The Essentialism Academy. Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube.

The Minimalists talk about the difference between minimalism and renunciation, and they explore the unforeseen downsides of renouncing things. Discussed in this episode: What's the best way to avoid purchasing things that will soon be junk? (2:48) What topping should never go on pizza? (23:03) Listener tip: Make your phone more boring to make it more useful. (43:14) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists are joined by Annaka Harris to talk about the unknown corners of consciousness and the cosmos. Discussed in this episode: How does detachment relate to awareness? (2:20) What takes you out of the present moment? (20:02) Right Here, Right Now: Two exciting updates from The Minimalists! (45:14) Listener tip: How to normalize saying ‘I don't know.' (47:45) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

Its been over a year since Legions Imperialis was released and nearly 7 years since Adeptus Titanicus. In this podcast we discuss the current state of epic scale gaming as well as look back on the worlds biggest Adeptus Titanicus tournament event and our own hobby time. Additional podcast content - "The Noosphere" is available now through our Patreon located here: http://www.patreon.com/maximalfirePlease consider supporting the cast through our Patreon including access to a Private Discord Channel and 10% off Battle Bling products! - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/maximalfirehttp://maximalfire.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/5ruErzhsHaFacebook: www.facebook.com/maximalfireInstagram: @maximal.fireSponsored by Entoyment, Battle Bling, Grim Dark terrain and Troublemaker Games!Get 12 nameplates for the price of 10 with Code "Bloodbowl", or 10% off your first nameplate order with code "newbuilders" at BattleBuilder.net!BattleBuilder: https://www.battlebuilder.netBattle Bling Affiliate Link: https://battleblingstore.co.uk/?ref=gadzxp8qTroublemaker Games: https://www.troublemakergames.co.ukGrimDark Terrain: https://grimdarkterrain.comEntoyment: https://entoyment.co.ukRok Minis: https://www.rokminis.comGet your Maximal Fire Merch from Redbubble! https://www.redbubble.com/people/Maximalfire/shop?asc=u00:00:00 Intro00:06:19 Breachhead Lookback0012:29 Alex's Ego and the Duncan Rhodes Painting Masters00:19:01 The State of Adeptus Titanicus00:31:33 The State of Legions Imperialis01:06:21 Sponsors Update01:13:07 Hobby Roundup01:28:55 Final Thoughts

For the finale of their five-part Household Clutter series, The Minimalists are joined by Kristen Ziegler to talk about decluttering the excess stuff that's lurking in your cabinets, drawers, and other hiding spaces in your kitchen and throughout the rest of your home. Discussed in this episode: What can I do with all of the occasionally used appliances that take up a lot of space in our kitchen cabinets? (2:56) What's hiding in your cabinets? (18:00) Minimalist House Tour 101. (47:49) Listener tip: Ending the buy-declutter-buy-more cycle. (48:59) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

For the fourth episode in their five-part Household Clutter series, The Minimalists are joined by Cas Aarssen to talk about the bedroom clutter that gets in the way of peace and intimacy. Discussed in this episode: What can I do to minimize the clutter that keeps building on my nightstand? (2:30) What's your personal definition of bedroom clutter and what's one thing that doesn't belong in the bedroom? (19:11) Listener tip: A healthy way to effectively manage OCD. (39:41) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Luke Sewell discusses his aggressive yet structured approach to hamstring injury rehabilitation, emphasizing early loading, objective monitoring, and collaboration, that can accelerate recovery and minimize reinjury risk while maintaining player confidence and performance. His approach emphasizes a collaborative, aggressive rehabilitation strategy developed over several years, aiming to accelerate recovery while minimizing reinjury risk. A key component of this approach is early loading, neuromuscular control, and gradual exposure to high-speed movements. Understanding injury severity is crucial, as less severe tendon injuries can be treated more aggressively, whereas complete avulsions require surgery and a conservative approach. Progression is guided by clear rehabilitation goals, objective markers, and emotional support to ensure player confidence. Luke highlights the importance of using maximal aerobic speed and match output data to tailor rehab intensity, progressing players through sprint work, change of direction drills, and controlled overload. The approach prioritizes communication between medical staff, coaches, and athletes to align rehab strategies with team performance needs. Strength-building activities, monitored performance markers, and training logs ensure players safely return to full match fitness. The podcast emphasizes that aggressive rehab doesn't mean reckless; it means structured, progressive, and well-communicated rehabilitation that gets players back faster and stronger. Key Points: • Early loading and neuromuscular control are essential. • Injury severity determines aggressive vs. conservative rehab approaches. • Maximal aerobic speed guides sprint progressions. • Match output data tailors individualized rehab programs. • Communication between staff and players ensures rehab alignment. • Progressive overload is key but must be monitored carefully. • Players must meet specific speed and volume targets before return.

For the third episode in their five-part Household Clutter series, The Minimalists are joined by Dr. Julia Raz to talk about garage clutter, including the excess stuff that is hidden in basements, attics, sheds, and storage areas. Discussed in this episode: What boundaries can my family establish to minimize all the excess stuff in our garage, basement, attic, shed, and other storage spaces? (2:37) How do you use your garage? (21:52) Listener tip: Improve seasonal decorations by making them functional. (43:30) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

Let's discuss the importance of gut health and functional medicine. Know the impact of legislative changes on medical treatments and the need for credentialed professionals. In this episode, Doc Mok and Jacky P also debunk some medical myths in Sham or Gram. Topics - Legislative Impact on Medical Treatments- The Science Behind Blending vs. Eating Fruit- The Risks and Benefits of Comfrey- Protecting Your Thyroid for Optimal Weight Management Doc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, gut health, and cancer. Joining him is the podcast's layman, Jacky P, smashing the broscience on this week's podcast.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a differenceReach out to us at thedocmok@gmail.comOr https://www.thedocmok.com/ 5 FREE Gut Health Hacks (that your doctor won't tell you)5 Days of FREE videos delivered straight to your inbox.No obligation other than your email. I promise I won't send you constant useless garbage emails.*Plus we will send you an extra surprise*https://www.thedocmok.com/SocialsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaffer-mok-a75110347/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thedocmok.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi7KVUF8U-gfhOE1KSNAqIgPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maximal-being-with-doc-mok/id1523337393Jacky P's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackyp_cfp/

For the second episode in their five-part Household Clutter series, The Minimalists are joined by Courtney Carver to talk about decluttering the excess clothes, shoes, and accessories in our closets. Discussed in this episode: I'm great at decluttering, but why can't I stop buying new clothes? (2:28) Why do you own so many clothes? (15:27) Listener tip: How to achieve variety and novelty with clothing. (41:51) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

In this week's Maximal Being podcast, Doc Mok and Jacky P discuss the use of wearable devices for predicting inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flares, highlighting a study by Dr. Hurtin that used heart rate variability to predict flares in 309 patients across 36 states. They also touch on the impact of government decisions on medical research, particularly the removal of equity and diversity considerations from research grants, and the challenges faced by patients enrolled in clinical trials due to funding pauses. Topics - Wearable Devices for Inflammatory Bowel Disease- Challenges and Limitations in Medical Research and Funding- Impact of Government Decisions on Medical Research and Patient Care- Clinical Trials and the Role of Health Insurance Doc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, gut health, and cancer. Joining him is the podcast's layman, Jacky P, smashing the broscience on this week's podcast. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a differenceReach out to us at thedocmok@gmail.comOr https://www.thedocmok.com/ 5 FREE Gut Health Hacks (that your doctor won't tell you)5 Days of FREE videos delivered straight to your inbox.No obligation other than your email. I promise I won't send you constant useless garbage emails.*Plus we will send you an extra surprise*https://www.thedocmok.com/ SocialsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaffer-mok-a75110347/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thedocmok.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi7KVUF8U-gfhOE1KSNAqIgPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maximal-being-with-doc-mok/id1523337393Jacky P's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackyp_cfp/

Jesus drops 3 truth bombs on some curious gentiles:1.Maximal fruitfulness is CONDITIONED upon death & death determines fruitfulness2.If you KISS the next world, it changes everything about THIS World3. Making yourself nothing for Him makes you the most pleasing to HimWe might take these truths to heart.  For taking more to heart listen 7 minutes and subscribe to the YouTube channel.https://youtu.be/gk1GrojSqrY

For the first episode in their five-part Household Clutter series, The Minimalists are joined by Joshua Becker to talk about decluttering the things that make a mess of our living spaces. Discussed in this episode: Where is the best place to start decluttering? (4:44) How is our cluttered home harming our family? (8:49) What purpose does your livingroom serve, and what gets in the way of that purpose? (28:08) Listener tip: Minimalist rule to declutter excess coffee mugs. (43:57) Letting go after the recent Los Angeles fires. (46:22) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists talk about the benefits and downsides of wasting time. Discussed in this episode: When is it selfish to say no to the people I love? (1:54) What are you most likely to waste your time on right now? (20:10) Listener tip: When you're done clearing out your home, you have to do the same to the rest of your life. (36:51) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists talk about going without the things that get in the way. Discussed in this episode: How do I let go of my phone distractions to be more productive? (1:46) What's one thing you'd like to go without this year? (21:21) What happened when The Minimalists were recently hacked? (30:50) Will The Minimalists return to social media after going without for a year? (37:03) Listener reflection: the less you want, the more satisfied you are. (50:07) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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The Minimalists talk with Eli Harwood about secure attachments and attachment theory. Discussed in this episode:  How is collecting related to emotional insecurity? (2:19) What is attachment theory? (16:52) What are the four attachment styles? (17:46) When is attachment useful and when is it clinging? (22:44) Listener insight: the gift of listening! (33:03) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists talk about the opposite of hoarding. Discussed in this episode:  What happens when you take downsizing too far? (2:05) How do you stop yourself from minimizing excessively? (24:05) The Minimalists' birthday + we were featured on Jeopardy! (36:17) Listener tip: One of the most helpful minimalist tools. (41:35) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists talk about that overwhelming feeling that most of us experience when our homes are full of clutter.  Discussed in this episode: Is a junk removal service the best way to deal with a house full of clutter? (2:38) At what point does your home feel cluttered? (22:23) When is The Minimalists' next live event? (39:11) Listener tip: T.K. Coleman is the new Oprah for decluttering! (40:51) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists dive deep into the anxiety that often accompanies the holiday shopping season. Discussed in this episode: How can I stop people from buying unnecessary Christmas gifts that clutter our home? (2:37) What fills your holiday season with anxiety and what do you do to minimize holiday clutter? (20:15) Listener tip: A helpful script for opting out of gift-giving during the holiday season. (42:34) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists are joined by Judah Smith to talk about building a community, finding wellbeing through connection, how to listen to people you love but disagree with, and more. Discussed in this episode: What should an introvert do if they feel like they don't need to belong to a so-called community? (2:25) How do you listen to people you love but often disagree with? (9:16) How difficult is it to build a community with people you disagree with? (24:07) Sleep Meditation and Black Friday discussion. (41:03) Listener insight: Using minimalism to get through a difficult divorce. (44:04) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists discuss the things that give people a sense of purpose. Discussed in this episode: Can minimalism help people find their reason for being? (2:20) What makes you excited to get out of bed in the morning? (16:55) Listener tip: How to use technology without letting it use you. (39:33) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

Ryan Nicodemus returns to The Minimalists Podcast to discuss minimalist tools. Discussed in this episode: What are the upsides and downsides of artificial intelligence as a minimalist tool? (2:26) What's your favorite minimalist tool, and how have you used it to live more with less? (22:56) Listener tip: Letting go of the status quo. (42:48) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists talk about minimizing the division caused by partisan politics. Discussed in this episode: How can we minimize political division when we don't agree with other people? (2:42) What does it mean to let go of partisan politics? (13:23) Does it ever make sense not to vote? (31:28) Listener tip: Minimize stress by reviewing important legal documents. (49:33) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.