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EPISODE 95 - SKIBA NEWS NATION Join Host: @JeremiahSkiba , Co-Host: @JakeGrant , & @OpasCorner As We Discuss: • CURRENT NEWS - Witches Help Create A Tv Show. - Metaverses' First Interview Is Super Creepy. - Reuniting With Dead Loved Ones With The Power Of Ai. - Prophetic Events Happening Across Earth. - Who Is The Antichrist? - Elon Musk Announces Internet Breaking Live Interview With President Trump. • AN ALL NEW OPA'S CORNER HISTORY'S MYSTERIES - How Mel Gibson Exposed Hollywood. - Hollywoods Retaliation By Blacklisting And Demonizing Him. - And His Big Comeback, Doing It His Way Going Around The Hollywood System! - And A Great George Carlin Clip About “Stuff”. • MEMES & MUCH MORE
Welcome back for another episode of Nick's Non-fiction with your host Nick Muniz Taking us on an expansive tour of the “next internet,” Ball demonstrates that many proto-Metaverses are already here, such as Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox. Yet these offer only a glimpse of what is to come. Ball presents a comprehensive definition of the Metaverse before explaining the technologies that will power it―and the breakthroughs that will be necessary to fully realize it. Subscribe, Share, Links below! My Instagram: www.instagram.com/hairysh1t/?... My Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheNiche
In episode 161, we're excited to welcome Alexander Aleksashev-Arno, CEO & Founder of CHOICE, a decentralised community that stands for LGBTQIA+ rights and accelerates the culture of diversity, equity and inclusion through secure and immersive technologies. We discuss their Global Digital Pride campaign, the role of decentralization in empowering activists around the world, how Metaverses, NFTs, and other Web3 primitives can build a more inclusive Web3 & world, and much more.--Three Key Takeaways--Metaverses can be valuable tools to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ people around the world. The ability to choose how you share your identity on line, and the option to remain anonymous are helpful for individuals from regions that criminalize LGBTQIA+ communities. They can also help connect LGBTQIA+ people from around the world, and provide opportunities for them to celebrate their identity, especially for those who live in areas where it is unsafe to celebrate publicly.NFTs can be a valuable way for traditionally underserved artists to bypass gatekeepers and middlemen, bring their art directly to the community, and connect with new audiences. It can also be a helpful fundraising tool for nonprofits and LGBTQIA+ audience, while giving artists a new medium to express themselves and celebrate their identities.To build a more inclusive Web3, it's important to start at the individual level by participating in inclusive spaces and communities like CHOICE, educating oneself on the challenges and barriers facing LGBTQIA+ communities, and ensuring diverse voices are represented at the table. By doing this, we can help embed the values of equity and inclusion into the foundation of Web3.--Full shownotes with links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-161-choice-leveraging-web3-primitives-to-advance-lgbtqia-rights-and-build-an-inclusive-world--Support us with a Fiat or Crypto contribution--Learn more at cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--This episode was recorded on Zencastr!--Interested in starting your own podcast? Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Alternatively, head to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code "CryptoAltruism".Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.
Drop 1: Syrup, the institutional DeFi from Maplehttps://maple.finance/news/maple-launches-syrup-institutional-yield-unlockedhttps://thedefiant.io/news/defi/maple-launches-new-protocol-enabling-permissionless-lending-to-insitutionsDrop 2: Gnosis Pay + Visa https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100941/gnosis-pay-partners-visa-to-connect-web3-ecosystems-with-traditional-paymentsDrop 3: Upland and Sandbox announce metaverse cross-polinationhttps://x.com/UplandMe/status/1796261482067599694https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/the-sandbox-and-upland-partner-to-revolutionize-web3-gaming/ar-BB1nkVf5 More: Circle launches in Brazil via Nubank and BTG Pctualhttps://www.circle.com/en/pressroom/circle-launches-in-brazil-to-catalyze-digital-dollar-accessMoonpay web3 toolkit for brandshttps://www.theblock.co/post/296949/moonpay-web3-tool-platformSonica + Brasil Bitcoin launch end-to-end tokenization platformhttps://valor.globo.com/financas/criptomoedas/noticia/2024/05/23/sonica-cria-novo-ecossistema-para-tokenizao-de-ativos.ghtmlPayPal launches PYUSD on Solanahttps://x.com/solana/status/1795802766700605873Foxbit lança cartão pré-pago que permite pagamentos com criptomoedashttps://valor-globo-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/valor.globo.com/google/amp/financas/criptomoedas/noticia/2024/05/29/foxbit-lanca-cartao-pre-pago-que-permite-pagamentos-com-criptomoedas.ghtmlCrypto ISAC Launches to Spearhead Ecosystem-Wide Security Initiativeshttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/crypto-isac-launches-to-spearhead-ecosystem-wide-security-initiatives-302157642.htmlImmutable X arrives in Brazil to boost web3 gaming adoption in the countryhttps://br.cointelegraph.com/news/immutable-x-the-largest-gaming-blockchain-announces-focus-on-brazil-and-invests-millions-in-national-crypto-gaming-startup . Redes sociais / comms.. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blockdropspodcast/message
Spooky season is year-round, and so are our episodes about scary stories. First up, NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Jeanette Winterson about The Night Side of the River, a collection of ghost stories that weaves in the liminal spaces — Metaverses, one might say — created through technology to coexist with the dead. Then, NPR's Juana Summers asks Desiree Evans and Saraciea Fennell about The Black Girl Survives in This One, an anthology of horror stories by Black writers that contend with the genre's relationship to race. To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Q1 : C'est quoi la réalité virtuelle et qu'est ce qui la différencie du monde réel ? Q2 : C'est quoi le metaverse dans tout ça et comment est-il né ?Q3 : Comment ces technologies fonctionnent, quels sont leurs usages possibles et pourquoi sont-ils considérés comme les technologies du futur ? Q4 : En quoi les metaverses pourraient elle être bénéfique pour les populations africaine (Education surtout dans les zones rurales, sante etc…Q5 : Quelles sont les principales opportunités économiques offertes par les métaverses pour les entrepreneurs africains ? Q6 : Pouvez-vous nous donnez des exemples concrets de projets utilisant cette technologie en Afrique, au SENEGAL etc…? Q7 : Quels sont les défis auxquels l'Afrique pourrait être confrontée lors de l'adoption des métaverses et de la réalité virtuelle ? Support the showChers auditeurs et auditrices, Vous appréciez le travail que nous faisons à travers le podcast et vous voulez nous voir évoluer et améliorer les émissions avec de nouvelles initiatives, alors vous pouvez soutenir le projet pour nous encourager davantage.Nous soutenir par ici
Ep 145: Joe Sparrow is joined by Sean Lee, CEO/co-founder and Kyungtae Kim, co-founder and Audio & AI Specialist, of Verses, an AI music platform that powers music generation in virtual spaces. We wanted to talk about the use of dynamic AI-created music in the metaverse, and how that music then connects to virtual items. Essentially: where three of recent years' most hypebeast products – AI created music, NFTs and metaverses – all come together. Verses has recently been nominated for a 2024 CES Award for its “Beat-based AI music video generator”, aespa world, a tool that “automatically creates music videos when users touch the screen in sync with the beat.” We spoke about how AI generated music will fit into virtual spaces, who owns the music generated in this way, and whether human communities will miss out on communal experiences if they are not united by a consistent musical presence Verses: https://www.verses.kr/ Transcript provided by Sean Lee and Kyungtae Kim: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U2p7hODk1LJj2wvaBCUJ45lUCAHuPDE-1JSahayYlKA/edit?usp=sharing Cow tricks: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/730746-most-tricks-performed-by-a-cow-in-one-minute Roni Size & Reprazent – Brown Paper Bag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwI0gbGEyuI SHINee - View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF53cptEE5k ------
Have you ever lost a digital world that was valuable to you? Well, apparently you should get comfortable with that feeling. The gaming industry is shifting from ownership to borrowing- meaning the game or metaverse you spent so much time on can be swept away in minutes by the developers a la “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood” and “Star Wars Galaxies”. What does this mean for our digital lives? Plus: Lil Jon releases a meditation album and a US spacecraft lands on the moon. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).
L'épisode de Wolof Tech sur les Metaverses pour l'Afrique explore les opportunités offertes par la réalité virtuelle et les défis associés à son adoption en Afrique. Avec nos invités Mouhamed SECK et Inssa TOURE, nous discutons des différences entre la réalité virtuelle et le monde réel, des avantages potentiels des metaverses pour les populations africaines en matière d'éducation et de santé, ainsi que des opportunités économiques pour les entrepreneurs du continent. Ils examinent également des exemples concrets de projets utilisant ces technologies en Afrique, notamment au Sénégal, tout en abordant les défis auxquels l'Afrique pourrait être confrontée dans l'adoption des metaverses et de la réalité virtuelle.
In this episode of INSIGHTS, we are joined by Nyksan, a mastermind behind one of the most influential labels of this decade, Colombia's TraTraTrax, alongside Verraco and DJ Lomalinda. Back in 2020, while the label was still in its infancy, we had the pleasure of interviewing Verraco to coincide with the release of his album ‘Grial' on Insurgentes. We could never have predicted TraTraTrax's trajectory then. In the space of just three and a half years, the label has curated an era-defining roster of artists and releases, from the likes of Nick León, DJ Babatr, Bitter Babe, Luca Duran, Doctor Jeep, Badsista and many more, putting the breadth and brilliance of Latin America's music and culture at the centre, whilst also plotting a course via Africa and Europe. We are so excited to discuss the past, present and future of the world-beating imprint, as well his solo endeavours, with the one and only Nicolás Sánchez!Over the course of this interview, we begin by discussing the story of TraTraTrax so far, talking about the label's origins, writing their own story, an unwavering approach to quality, significant releases and the unknown tale behind the monumental track of 2022, ‘Xtasis', their passionate and dedicated approach to curating remixes, bucket-list remixers and expanding with the latest in their annual compilation series 'no pare, sigue sigue 2' (don't stop, keep moving). We also discuss TraTraTrax's Dekmantel 2023 showcase, the label's reaction to their reception in Europe and doing things on their own terms while giving something back to their community.Next, we discuss what Nico is up to in his spare time between running the label, which includes working for a quantum computing company, his sprawling ambient project ‘Sacrificio' with collaborators Juan David Figueroa, Carlos Serrano and Daniel Brusatin, creating sound installations, metaverses and, finally, TraTraTrax's new ambient sublabel Ambie—Tón.We conclude by discussing plans for TraTraTrax's future, including twelve new releases already on the map, another new banger orientated series and showcases and parties all over the world!Clips of 'Aló ma' by Nyksan and Moa Pillar from the compilation 'no pare, sigue sigue 2', as well as 'Jardin privé' by Nyksan from the EP 'Sacrificio', are used at the beginning and end of this podcast.SUPPORT NYKSAN & TRATRATRAX:TraTraTrax Bandcamp: tratratrax.bandcamp.comTraTraTrax Instagram: www.instagram.com/tratratrax/Nyksan Instagram: www.instagram.com/nyksan_/‘Sacrificio': nyksan.bandcamp.com/album/sacrificioSUPPORT AWAKE ALL HOURS:Patreon: www.patreon.com/awakeallhoursInstagram: www.instagram.com/awake.allhours/
Folge #103 ist seit langem mal wieder eine Folge ohne Gast. Stattdessen treffen sich Chris, Dennis und Johannes im Spielekeller, um über einige Themen zu reden, die sie und die Gaming Welt aktuell beschäftigen. Zu Beginn geht es erst einmal – wie könnte es anders sein – um die IEM Katowice. Chris war vor Ort und hat das ganze live erlebt. Event-Experience, neue Superstars und hohe Einschaltquoten: In Katowice war alles am Start. Außerdem sprechen die drei über Einnahmen der CS2 Teams. Wie viel macht das Preisgeld von Turnieren wie IEM Katowice überhaupt aus? Und was für eine Rolle spielt Sticker Money im Vergleich dazu? Ein weiteres Thema ist das 1,5 Milliarden Dollar Investment von Disney in Epic Games. Epics Pläne Fortnite zu einem Entertainment-Metaverse auszubauen stehen in direkter Konkurrenz zu Plattformen wie Roblox. Beide wollen attraktiv sein für eine junge, kreative Zielgruppe. Doch was spricht für Fortnite und was für Roblox? Auch die Rekord-Zahlen rund um das viel diskutierte Spiel Palworld werden kurz angeschnitten. Gutes Spiel oder doch Pokémon Klon mit Schusswaffen? Und am Ende geht es wieder einmal um die Baller League. Was Chris, Dennis und Johannes vom aktuellen Produkt der Liga halten und wo sie noch Potenziale und Möglichkeiten sehen, erfahrt ihr im letzten Drittel der Folge.
In the multitude of metaverses that exist there are infinite possibilities for inclusivity and creativity. As we revisit a talk that invites us to craft our own digital universes, Minecraft's game director Agnes Larsson shares how the experience of building and sharing metaverses can foster dialogue, friendship and trust — pointing to the meaningful impact virtual worlds can have on the real world. Following the talk, Sherrell explores how these safer metaverses have the power to spill beyond the digital realm and positively impact our entire society.
MetaversesHave you been to the metaverse yet? And are you among the 78% that believe the metaverse will provide a significant value to their organisation in the future?To join Robby for this episode, we're welcoming Julia Hermann, Senior Technology and Innovation Manager at Giesecke+Devrient, where she works on identifying opportunities in the metaverse.Julia shares what companies are utilising metaverses well, and where she sees the most opportunities in enterprise, commercial and industrial metaverses. They also talk about ethical dilemmas in, and fair and equal access to metaverses. As well as limitation to the current metaverses, and their technical challenges and cybersecurity risks.
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In this Video I chatted with American House music DJ & Producer Junior Sanchez. We spoke at length about how to use samples creatively, production techniques and how to collab with artists online. His process for signing records to his multiple labels and where he thinks the future of music is heading with NFT's Blockchain Technology and Metaverses.
Vor knapp 20 Jahren wurde an der Harvard University ein Unternehmen gegründet, welches heute ein globaler Player ist: Facebook. Während in den Anfangsjahren der Fokus noch auf dem hauseigenen und gleichnamigen Social-Media-Netzwerk lag, kamen über die Jahre noch weitere Plattformen wie WhatsApp, Instagram und Threads hinzu. Im Oktober 2021 wurde Facebook dann zu Meta umbenannt und das Unternehmen stellt sich seitdem neu auf und macht sich mit Investitionen im Milliardenbereich bereit für die Zukfunft. Gemeinsam mit Metas Regional Director Central Europe, Tino Krause, haben wir über die wichtigsten Themen gesprochen, die aktuell bei Meta auf der Agenda stehen. Dabei ging es um die Interoperabilität zwischen verschiedenen Netzwerken, allen voran aber Threads, es ging um die Bedeutung von Business Messaging, den Status quo des Metaverses und um vieles mehr. Folgt uns auf Instagram ❤️ Johannes LinkedIn Romy LinkedIn Tino LinkedIn Du hast Vorschläge, Wünsche oder Kritik an uns? Schick uns gerne dein Feedback via Typeform (00:00) Start (01:42) Was macht Tino bei Meta? (04:43) Wie ist Tinos Blick auf das Metaverse? (09:37) Was werden die ersten Metaverse Anwendungsbereiche im Konsument:innenbereich sein? (13:08) Welche Lösungen hat Meta für das iOS Trackingproblem? (16:21) Wie wichtig ist Business Messaging für Meta? (28:46) Welchen Stellenwert hat Influencer Marketing für Meta? (33:40) Wie lief die Threads Einführung ab?
Julien Terraz, Creative Director pour l'agence Razorfish France, décrypte la "hype" autour du Web3 et nous explique comment les technologies liées à celui-ci peuvent servir les marques.
Dexter welcomes renowned Author, Advisor and commentator on digital finance, David Birch back to Australia."The metaverse is going to be built with an identity layer and a value layer, making it a safer and more secure place to do business." - David Birch David is on a tour down under and will be making appearances at Intersekt and a number of exclusive events (details below)Tune in for what is a bookmark episode of Fintech Chatter, an episode where we say goodbye to Fintech and hello to the new world of Open Finance!"Tokenization is going to be much bigger than Blockchain." - David BirchDavid shares new research along with Victoria Richardson on the Metaverse (or Metaverses). In this fascinating discussion David explains a template for the future of Fintech, a world where Digital ID, Digital Wallets and tokenisation enable the world to exchange value in a safe, secure, fair and efficient way.Thanks to PayEd https://payed.biz/ for bringing you this podcast. You can catch David Birch in person at the following events:17/8 Fintech Australia / ConnectID Pre-Intersekt Registration Link https://events.humanitix.com/pre-intersekt-2023-eventJoin Dexter! 20/8 Fintech Cruise [2-5pm], Newcastle Harbour NSW Email info@payed.biz for more details22/8 Executive Workshop Au10Tix, Sydney Email info@payed.biz for more details30/8 Fintech Australia Intersekt Conference, Melbourne https://www.intersektfestival.com/registration/You can follow David's work - visit www.dgwbirch.comwriting David's Books/Magazines/Articlestwitter David BirchSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Apple: https://apple.co/3D7NsPtSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3IzSViQSubscribe and like on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3tBlRmEConnect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBpFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DexterCousins
In this episode of the Marketing Boost Solutions, Capt. Marco features Joeri Billast, also known as 'The Web3 CMO', a renowned Web3 strategist. Recognized for his work as a Fractional CMO in B2B tech and hosting the 'Web3 CMO Stories', Joeri leverages cutting-edge technologies like NFTs and the Metaverse to engage with customers in new ways, build brand awareness, and expand into new markets. Inspiring conversations with marketing leaders and tech entrepreneurs from all over the world, Joeri has over 20 years of enriching experience as a digital enabler in business intelligence, digital marketing, business strategy, and financial analysis, well-equipped to guide your business into the thriving world of Web3, including AI. This episode is packed with insights and practical advice on navigating the new world of web3 marketing. Find out more about Joeri Billast below: Websites:https://webdrie.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeribillast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeri.billast/ Not a MarketingBoost Solutions member yet? Book a free Brainstorming Session with our team today to learn more about our travel incentives. Click here:https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/appointment/brainstorm-session/mb Whether you are a start-up or a well-established business, you need to have a robust platform to help you scale your business with the ease of automating Marketing Boost travel incentives. Schedule a call with our team to explore what Automation Booster can do for you. Book here: https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/bookings/brainstorm-session/ab Timestamps: [00:18:48] Explains how web3 domain names are like digital identities and how to create one. [00:19:58] Discusses how NFTs can be linked to wallet addresses for access to digital content and as a form of authentication. [00:24:18] Explores using NFTs to grant access to online communities and different tiers of access within those communities. [00:29:09] Discussion on whether NFTs have their own built-in community or communication platform and the need for external software and community platforms. [00:31:08] Exploration of the size and acceptance of the metaverse community, its different applications, and the immersive networking experiences it offers. [00:36:17] Insights into the demographics of web3 users, including gamers, experienced entrepreneurs, and marketers, and the opportunities it presents for fashion brands and unique digital purchases. [00:38:35] Using NFTs for fashion, concerts, and events in the metaverse. NFTs as proof of ownership and unique digital collectibles. [00:39:26] Exploring opportunities for smaller businesses in the metaverse and virtual meetings. Branding and utilizing the growing web3 community. [00:40:23] Creating a virtual penthouse in the metaverse as a marketing strategy. Using NFTs and videos to engage visitors and provide more immersive experiences. [00:48:04] Introduction to web3 marketing and NFTs Description: Joeri discusses his transition from hosting the KMO Stories podcast to the Web3 CMO Stories podcast, and mentions the availability of the podcast on various platforms. He also mentions exploring metaverses and the concept of using NFTs as digital collectibles and access passes. [00:49:12] Using avatars in different metaverses Description: Joeri talks about the challenge of using different avatars in separate metaverses and mentions a solution called Ready Player Me avatars, which can be used across multiple metaverses. [00:50:15] Joeri's NFT platform and book release Description: Yuri promotes his NFT platform, CMO-Stories, and announces the release of his book, "The Most Amazing Marketing Book Ever." He explains the benefits of purchasing the NFT version of the book, including physical copies, access to a mastermind, and an experience in the metaverse.
Andrew Smith is the Founder of VRRB Labs, a decentralized protocol that is developing the VRRB Layer 1 blockchain, an innovative blockchain that will make it easy and financially sustainable for developers to build user-friendly applications. Andrew founded VRRB Labs in 2020 after experiencing the challenges inherent in many blockchains, including a lack of scalability and developer-focused resources. Prior to founding VRRB Labs, Andrew served as co-founder and Chief Data Scientist of OWL ESG, a tech-driven ESG data provider. Andrew began his career as Chief Product Strategist of the investment firm New Millennium Macro. In this conversation, we discuss:- Replacing the legacy financial system- Nurturing developer communities- State of blockchains- The language barrier in developer tooling- Metaverses should not be built on the blockchain- The future of AI and Web3- Creating more stable market makers- AI interacting with on-chain programs- AI use-casesVRRB Labs Website: vrrb.ioTwitter: @VRRBLabsLinkedIn: VRRB Labs, IncAndrew SmithTwitter: @VRRBFounderLinkedIn: Andrew Nicholas Smith, CAIA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers. PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50
This entire podcast is based on a WHAT IF Mcdonalds' and the likes of Starbucks and Chick Fil could enter the Web3 space with their respective 95 Billion in annual sales and the Impact it would have on the next generation of technology - in this podcast, I detail a lot of ideas within the podcast so LISTEN TO THE PODCAST first - then dive into just some of my research below.McDonald's products could be merged into an NFT (Non-Fungible Token) or Phygital (Physical + Digital) format—just a few ideas to start.NFT Collectible Toys: McDonald's is known for its Happy Meal toys. Instead of physical toys, they could create NFT versions of these toys. Each NFT could be unique, allowing customers to collect and trade them digitally. These NFT collectibles could have additional features, such as virtual interactions or mini-games not to mention the opportunity with AR/VR and the Apple Invasion.Limited Edition NFT Menu Items: McDonald's could release limited edition menu items as NFTs. Customers who own these NFTs would have exclusive access to redeem the corresponding menu item in their local McDonald's restaurant. This creates scarcity and adds a digital collectible element to the dining experience.Virtual Branded Merchandise: McDonald's could collaborate with artists, celebs or designers to create virtual branded merchandise in NFTs. These could include virtual clothing items, accessories, or even virtual furniture for online avatars or virtual reality platforms. Customers can purchase these NFTs and use them to personalize their digital presence. There are already a plethora of Metaverses that are beginning to launch in these areas, along with the use case of media, music and film that are breaking into new areas, which could easily align with McD!Augmented Reality (AR) NFTs: McDonald's could create AR-enabled NFTs that customers can use with their smartphones or AR glasses. These NFTs could unlock interactive and immersive experiences, such as virtual tours of McDonald's history, animated characters, or AR games that overlay McDonald's-themed elements onto the real world. This is an easy integration with ar recent interview I did with Cryptoys! You will get the picture.Digital Discount Coupons: McDonald's could offer NFT-based digital discount coupons. Customers who hold these NFTs can access exclusive discounts or promotions when ordering through their mobile app or online platforms. The NFT serves as proof of eligibility and provides a unique and trackable discount mechanism.Phygital NFT Packaging: McDonald's could introduce physical packaging with embedded NFTs. Each packaging could have a unique QR code or NFC tag that grants access to a digital reward or experience, such as exclusive content, games, or collectibles. This bridges the physical and digital worlds, offering an interactive and engaging customer experience.Virtual McDonald's Restaurants: McDonald's could create virtual restaurants in metaverse platforms or virtual reality environments. Customers can visit these virtual restaurants, order virtual meals, and enjoy immersive dining experiences. They could even earn NFT rewards or unlock special features by engaging with the virtual McDonald's ecosystem. I dive a little deeper with the Star Atlas team in the videos before - enter the rabbit hole!It's worth noting that these are conceptual examples, and the implementation and feasibility would require careful consideration and collaboration between McDonald's and experienced NFT developers or digital experience agencies.Here is my take of the entry of StarbucksThe Bad But Good Problem To HaveIf McDonald's were to launch a Digital Collectible or NFT campaign that garnered widespread customer demand, it could significantly strain existing blockchain networks' scalability. Here are a few potential challenges and solutions:Network Congestion: With millions of customers trying to purchase or interact with the NFTs simultaneously, the blockchain network could experience congestion, leading to slow transaction processing and high fees. To mitigate this, McDonald's could explore using blockchain networks with higher transaction throughput or scalability solutions like layer-2 solutions or sidechains.Scalability Solutions: Layer-2 solutions, such as state channels or sidechains, can help alleviate congestion by periodically processing transactions off-chain and settling them on the main blockchain. These solutions enable faster and cheaper transactions while benefiting from the underlying blockchain's security and decentralization.NFT Token Standards: NFT token standards can also impact scalability. For example, Ethereum's ERC-721 standard, which is widely used for NFTs, may face scalability challenges during periods of high demand. McDonald's could consider alternative blockchain platforms or token standards specifically designed for scalability and can handle large transactions.Pre-Minting or Batch Minting: McDonald's could pre-mint many NFTs in advance to meet the anticipated demand. By minting a batch of NFTs beforehand, customers can purchase or claim them more quickly, reducing the load on the blockchain network during the campaign. However, this approach would require careful management to ensure fairness and prevent reselling.Load Balancing and Infrastructure: McDonald's could work with blockchain infrastructure providers or deploy their nodes strategically to handle the increased demand. Load balancing techniques and optimized infrastructure can help distribute the network load and improve the overall scalability and responsiveness of the blockchain network.Hybrid Solutions: McDonald's could explore hybrid solutions combining blockchain technology's benefits with off-chain systems. This could involve using blockchain for the initial issuance and ownership verification of NFTs while leveraging centralized servers or cloud infrastructure for high-volume interactions, such as trading or displaying NFT metadata.Future Blockchain Developments: The blockchain industry is continuously evolving, and new advancements in scalability, such as sharding, stateless chains, or Layer-1 solutions like Ethereum 2.0, may address the scalability concerns in the future. McDonald's could monitor these developments and plan their NFT campaigns accordingly.McDonald's must partner with experienced blockchain developers, scalability experts, and infrastructure providers to ensure the successful execution of a large-scale NFT campaign while considering current blockchain networks' limitations and scalability challenges.
This week on Advancing All Women, we're talking 'Metaverses and AI'! NextUp CEO and President Sarah Alter will be joined by guests Bill Gillispie, Client Deliver Partner, Microsoft; Stacey Ring-Sanders, VP of Category Strategy and Development, Kellogg Company; and Diana Sheehan, Principal and CEO, PDG Insights to talk all things cutting-edge in metaverse and AI applications. We'll discuss the state of these trending technologies, where they may go next, and best practices for your organization to integrate them into your work.
This week on Advancing All Women, we're talking 'Metaverses and AI'! NextUp CEO and President Sarah Alter will be joined by guests Bill Gillispie, Client Deliver Partner, Microsoft; Stacey Ring-Sanders, VP of Category Strategy and Development, Kellogg Company; and Diana Sheehan, Principal and CEO, PDG Insights to talk all things cutting-edge in metaverse and AI applications. We'll discuss the state of these trending technologies, where they may go next, and best practices for your organization to integrate them into your work.
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Tech futurist Cathy Hackl breaks down the key trends in metaverse development. Plus: Genesis news and Policy Week.On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson take a well-rounded look at this week in crypto news with guests Cathy Hackl and Marc Hochstein.[1:49] Inside the Desk: Danny outlines the late night, mad dash to get the story out that Genesis' crypto lending businesses had filed for bankruptcy protection in New York. (Genesis is a unit of Digital Currency Group, which also owns CoinDesk.)[6:57] Cathy Hackl: The tech futurist and metaverse strategist joins to discuss her new book “Into the Metaverse,” interactions at the World Economic Forum and predictions for Web3 in 2023.[23:50] Marc Hochstein, executive editor of Consensus, highlights Consensus Magazine's Policy Week. Also, Marc drops the quote of the week: “This technology is like a beautiful horse.”What's “Carpe Consensus?” CoinDesk's newest podcast is for crypto fans and fiends, DeFi degens and non-fungible enthusiasts, while welcoming the crypto curious. Each week, hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson thread together the biggest themes in crypto. Consensus speakers and guest experts join the hosts to pull back the curtain on all things crypto and Web3, providing listeners with a balanced look at the state of the industry. Tune in weekly on Thursdays on the CoinDesk Podcast Network.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code CARPE to get 15% off your pass. Visit https://consensus.coindesk.com.-“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tech futurist Cathy Hackl breaks down the key trends in metaverse development. Plus: Genesis news and Policy Week.On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson take a well-rounded look at this week in crypto news with guests Cathy Hackl and Marc Hochstein.[1:49] Inside the Desk: Danny outlines the late night, mad dash to get the story out that Genesis' crypto lending businesses had filed for bankruptcy protection in New York. (Genesis is a unit of Digital Currency Group, which also owns CoinDesk.)[6:57] Cathy Hackl: The tech futurist and metaverse strategist joins to discuss her new book “Into the Metaverse,” interactions at the World Economic Forum and predictions for Web3 in 2023.[23:50] Marc Hochstein, executive editor of Consensus, highlights Consensus Magazine's Policy Week. Also, Marc drops the quote of the week: “This technology is like a beautiful horse.”What's “Carpe Consensus?” CoinDesk's newest podcast is for crypto fans and fiends, DeFi degens and non-fungible enthusiasts, while welcoming the crypto curious. Each week, hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson thread together the biggest themes in crypto. Consensus speakers and guest experts join the hosts to pull back the curtain on all things crypto and Web3, providing listeners with a balanced look at the state of the industry. Tune in weekly on Thursdays on the CoinDesk Podcast Network.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code CARPE to get 15% off your pass. Visit https://consensus.coindesk.com.-“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Meddling, Oddities, & How Things Seem Connected – What Are Christians To Do? W/ Pastor Thiago McHertt - Play 0:02-1:09 This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief for Tuesday, January 24th, 2023. And that was some of our back stage content… oh Gabe… Club Membership Plug: (1/9) Ladies and gentleman, now is the time to sign up for a club membership at fightlaughfeast.com! This year, CrossPolitic will be dropping EXCLUSIVE content into our club portal, that you won’t be able to find ANYWHERE else. Some of this content will include a Bible study series with Pastor Toby, a special with New Saint Andrew’s President, Ben Merkle, our backstage content, and probably stuff that Gabe hasn’t told myself or Knox about! So again, head on over to fightlaughfeast.com to get signed up today! That’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://thepostmillennial.com/biden-admin-considering-plan-for-annual-covid-boosters?utm_campaign=64487 Biden admin considering plan for annual Covid boosters The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering changing its Covid-19 vaccine strategy in an effort to keep up with an ever-changing virus and eliminate the old "fully vaccinated" model whereby one receives two shots of the original vaccine, followed by regular booster shots. The goal is to eliminate the original vaccines and to adopt an approach similar to the flu vaccine, where annually-updated shots are administered that match the strain that is predicted to be the most prevalent, according to a federal official who spoke to NPR under the condition of anonymity. Unlike the original approach, where a person must receive the two initial shots of the original vaccine, followed by periodic booster shots, the changes being considered would mean that a person simply receives the latest version of the vaccine in the fall that is tailored to whatever variant of the virus is predicted to be dominant over the winter, much like the formulation and administration of the flu vaccine. The response from immunologists and vaccine researchers who spoke to NPR has been mixed, with some arguing that because of such low demand for, and widespread skepticism of, the updated boosters, the public appetite for continued vaccinations makes the new approach not worthwhile. Dr. Gregory Poland, a vaccine researcher at the Mayo Clinic. "The public is voting with their arms if you will and said, 'No. I'm not going to get this. This doesn't make sense to us.” There's also a question as to whether the updated bivalent boosters offer any advanced protection compared to the original shots. John Moore, an immunologist at Weill Cornell Medical College said, "We have no solid data about the performance of the bivalent boosters. "The hard evidence is lacking, and the evidence that is out there is at the very least inconclusive and to me trends towards saying the bivalent boosters were little if no better." Dr. Paul Offit of the University of Pennsylvania, one of the FDA's advisers, who also questions whether everyone will need boosters or just those at high risk of severe infection. "We shouldn't really be chasing these variants, which are evanescent and are often gone by the time you've created the vaccine.” Dr. Eric Rubin, a Harvard professor and another member of the FDA's advisory committee, says the administration needs to require more proof that the updated vaccines are actually reducing the risk of getting infected, getting sick, hospitalized and dying. The FDA's potential plan acknowledges that the world might finally be settling into a more predictable co-existence with the virus, in much the same way we live with the flu and cold viruses. The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday to discuss the future of the Covid-19 vaccine and to vote on any potential changes. https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-kamala-harris-omits-americans-right-to-life-from-declaration-of-independence-during-abortion-speech?utm_campaign=64487 Kamala Harris omits Americans' right to 'life' from Declaration of Independence during abortion speech On Sunday, Kamala Harris gave a speech in Tallahassee, Florida over abortion where she quoted the Declaration of Independence but left out the part of the document that said Americans have a right to life. VIRAL MOMENT: Kamala Harris Leaves Out Right To Life In Quote Of Declaration During Abortion Speech- Play 0:00-1:06 Don’t worry…. I won’t… make you… listen…. To that… whole… speech! For those keeping score at home, The Declaration of Independence reads, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Harris did not mention the right to life as written in the Declaration throughout her 18-minute long speech. According to the Daily Mail, Harris arrived in Florida on Thursday and announced that the Biden administration planned to further extend ways to provide abortion pills to those who seek them. She also criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for his pro-life views. Her speech comes on the 50 year anniversary of the now repealed Row v. Wade Supreme Court decision.. On June 24, in a 6-3 decision stemming from the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization the Supreme Court ruled that "The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives." https://redstate.com/kiradavis/2023/01/22/los-angeles-rams-tells-fans-to-donate-to-democrat-anti-gun-group-following-mass-shooting-n692581 Los Angeles Rams Tells Fans to Donate to Democrat Anti-Gun Group Following Mass Shooting A tragic and reprehensible mass shooting on Saturday night, in the Los Angeles County city of Monterey Park, has prompted expressions of concern and condolences from across California and the nation. Among those offering condolences is the Los Angeles Rams football team. The organization took to social media to offer solidarity with the Monterey Park community and all those celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year, which is the celebration that was happening when the violence unfolded. That sentiment should have been (and is) enough (even with the gun violence bit thrown in for good measure), but in California, there is no such thing as “too far.” The Rams decided to push it a step further and promote the anti-second amendment group Everytown for Gun Safety, as if guns are Los Angeles’ problem, not unchecked criminal behavior and soft-on-crime policies. Everytown for Gun Safety is an anti-second amendment activist group founded by billionaire Michael Bloomberg, who was also the mayor of one of the most violent cities in America. It is also a Democrat political organization, having pledged over $60 million dollars to Democrat candidates in the 2020 election season. They continue to work to influence elections and elected officials toward their anti-second amendment agenda. That is all well and good. They are not secretive about their mission, nor should they be. Certainly there are plenty of people within the Los Angeles Rams organization who align with Everytown’s values, and many fans as well. To be sure, there are also plenty of employees and fans who value their second amendment rights, and find activist groups like Bloomberg’s quite objectionable. Paired with the fact that the city of Los Angeles has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation, and simultaneously some of the highest gun crime rates in the nation, it only seems like common sense that a football team might want to hold off on politicizing a tragic event and then using it to fundraise for a politically partisan group. There are a myriad of charities the Rams organization could have encouraged Americans to donate towards, ones that don’t actively campaign for one political party or another. In this case it is the very political party who’s policies and “defund the police” platforms have led to this rash of crime plaguing innocent Americans. The Los Angeles Rams join many other professional sports teams who seem to be actively trying to repulse their most loyal fans. https://mynorthwest.com/3788318/rantz-seattle-running-out-of-dead-body-storage-due-to-fentanyl-ods/ Seattle running out of dead body storage due to fentanyl ODs Seattle’s fentanyl overdose crisis is so bad that the King County Medical Examiner is running low on storage for dead bodies. The stunning admission was made by Seattle-King County Public Health Director Dr. Faisal Khan during a recent Board of Health meeting. “The Medical Examiner’s Office is now struggling with the issue of storing bodies because the fentanyl-related death toll continues to climb. Obviously, they have finite space in the coolers they use and that space is now being exceeded on a regular basis,” Dr. Khan admitted. King County has already experienced over one fatal fentanyl overdose death a day for the month of January, with 31 deaths as of Jan. 22, 2023. Last year, the county recorded 1,019 fatal overdoses, with fentanyl responsible for the majority of deaths at 686. It’s the highest number of overdose deaths the county has ever recorded. Drug overdoses are straining the Medical Examiner’s resources, forcing the county to adapt to the rise in deaths. Not only are these deaths on top of every other death handled by the county, but the area’s population has also been growing. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=716284733173508&t=103 - Play 0:00-2:57 & 4:38-5:16 Ladies and gentleman, I now turn your attention to one of our sponsors: Gravity Jack Conference: It’s just a few days to go for the Christians In Web3 Summit 2023! This is definitely going to be a historic gathering with KGEB TV, Patmos, Kingdom Warriors, Public SQ, Christian Vision, Heaven's Entrepreneurs, and 30+ more organizations represented at the event. CrossPolitic is one of them by the way… The event is hosted by Forum12 in partnership with Oral Roberts University, and they’re bringing together top leaders in Web3, AR/VR, Metaverses, Ministry, Tech, and Business space to further the Kingdom and unite as many Christians together to build solutions and not live in fear with that's happening in the world! With experiences like, networking, musical performances, roundtable discussions, panels, pitch night, and workshops, you won't want to miss this opportunity to connect with other Christians in Web3 and learn about the latest technologies being used to share the Gospel and empower believers. The event will take place both in-person at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK and online through Gather.Town & streaming experiences.Visit forum12.com/web3-summit/ for more information! That’s forum12.com/web3-summit
Meddling, Oddities, & How Things Seem Connected – What Are Christians To Do? W/ Pastor Thiago McHertt - Play 0:02-1:09 This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief for Tuesday, January 24th, 2023. And that was some of our back stage content… oh Gabe… Club Membership Plug: (1/9) Ladies and gentleman, now is the time to sign up for a club membership at fightlaughfeast.com! This year, CrossPolitic will be dropping EXCLUSIVE content into our club portal, that you won’t be able to find ANYWHERE else. Some of this content will include a Bible study series with Pastor Toby, a special with New Saint Andrew’s President, Ben Merkle, our backstage content, and probably stuff that Gabe hasn’t told myself or Knox about! So again, head on over to fightlaughfeast.com to get signed up today! That’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://thepostmillennial.com/biden-admin-considering-plan-for-annual-covid-boosters?utm_campaign=64487 Biden admin considering plan for annual Covid boosters The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering changing its Covid-19 vaccine strategy in an effort to keep up with an ever-changing virus and eliminate the old "fully vaccinated" model whereby one receives two shots of the original vaccine, followed by regular booster shots. The goal is to eliminate the original vaccines and to adopt an approach similar to the flu vaccine, where annually-updated shots are administered that match the strain that is predicted to be the most prevalent, according to a federal official who spoke to NPR under the condition of anonymity. Unlike the original approach, where a person must receive the two initial shots of the original vaccine, followed by periodic booster shots, the changes being considered would mean that a person simply receives the latest version of the vaccine in the fall that is tailored to whatever variant of the virus is predicted to be dominant over the winter, much like the formulation and administration of the flu vaccine. The response from immunologists and vaccine researchers who spoke to NPR has been mixed, with some arguing that because of such low demand for, and widespread skepticism of, the updated boosters, the public appetite for continued vaccinations makes the new approach not worthwhile. Dr. Gregory Poland, a vaccine researcher at the Mayo Clinic. "The public is voting with their arms if you will and said, 'No. I'm not going to get this. This doesn't make sense to us.” There's also a question as to whether the updated bivalent boosters offer any advanced protection compared to the original shots. John Moore, an immunologist at Weill Cornell Medical College said, "We have no solid data about the performance of the bivalent boosters. "The hard evidence is lacking, and the evidence that is out there is at the very least inconclusive and to me trends towards saying the bivalent boosters were little if no better." Dr. Paul Offit of the University of Pennsylvania, one of the FDA's advisers, who also questions whether everyone will need boosters or just those at high risk of severe infection. "We shouldn't really be chasing these variants, which are evanescent and are often gone by the time you've created the vaccine.” Dr. Eric Rubin, a Harvard professor and another member of the FDA's advisory committee, says the administration needs to require more proof that the updated vaccines are actually reducing the risk of getting infected, getting sick, hospitalized and dying. The FDA's potential plan acknowledges that the world might finally be settling into a more predictable co-existence with the virus, in much the same way we live with the flu and cold viruses. The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday to discuss the future of the Covid-19 vaccine and to vote on any potential changes. https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-kamala-harris-omits-americans-right-to-life-from-declaration-of-independence-during-abortion-speech?utm_campaign=64487 Kamala Harris omits Americans' right to 'life' from Declaration of Independence during abortion speech On Sunday, Kamala Harris gave a speech in Tallahassee, Florida over abortion where she quoted the Declaration of Independence but left out the part of the document that said Americans have a right to life. VIRAL MOMENT: Kamala Harris Leaves Out Right To Life In Quote Of Declaration During Abortion Speech- Play 0:00-1:06 Don’t worry…. I won’t… make you… listen…. To that… whole… speech! For those keeping score at home, The Declaration of Independence reads, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Harris did not mention the right to life as written in the Declaration throughout her 18-minute long speech. According to the Daily Mail, Harris arrived in Florida on Thursday and announced that the Biden administration planned to further extend ways to provide abortion pills to those who seek them. She also criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for his pro-life views. Her speech comes on the 50 year anniversary of the now repealed Row v. Wade Supreme Court decision.. On June 24, in a 6-3 decision stemming from the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization the Supreme Court ruled that "The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives." https://redstate.com/kiradavis/2023/01/22/los-angeles-rams-tells-fans-to-donate-to-democrat-anti-gun-group-following-mass-shooting-n692581 Los Angeles Rams Tells Fans to Donate to Democrat Anti-Gun Group Following Mass Shooting A tragic and reprehensible mass shooting on Saturday night, in the Los Angeles County city of Monterey Park, has prompted expressions of concern and condolences from across California and the nation. Among those offering condolences is the Los Angeles Rams football team. The organization took to social media to offer solidarity with the Monterey Park community and all those celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year, which is the celebration that was happening when the violence unfolded. That sentiment should have been (and is) enough (even with the gun violence bit thrown in for good measure), but in California, there is no such thing as “too far.” The Rams decided to push it a step further and promote the anti-second amendment group Everytown for Gun Safety, as if guns are Los Angeles’ problem, not unchecked criminal behavior and soft-on-crime policies. Everytown for Gun Safety is an anti-second amendment activist group founded by billionaire Michael Bloomberg, who was also the mayor of one of the most violent cities in America. It is also a Democrat political organization, having pledged over $60 million dollars to Democrat candidates in the 2020 election season. They continue to work to influence elections and elected officials toward their anti-second amendment agenda. That is all well and good. They are not secretive about their mission, nor should they be. Certainly there are plenty of people within the Los Angeles Rams organization who align with Everytown’s values, and many fans as well. To be sure, there are also plenty of employees and fans who value their second amendment rights, and find activist groups like Bloomberg’s quite objectionable. Paired with the fact that the city of Los Angeles has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation, and simultaneously some of the highest gun crime rates in the nation, it only seems like common sense that a football team might want to hold off on politicizing a tragic event and then using it to fundraise for a politically partisan group. There are a myriad of charities the Rams organization could have encouraged Americans to donate towards, ones that don’t actively campaign for one political party or another. In this case it is the very political party who’s policies and “defund the police” platforms have led to this rash of crime plaguing innocent Americans. The Los Angeles Rams join many other professional sports teams who seem to be actively trying to repulse their most loyal fans. https://mynorthwest.com/3788318/rantz-seattle-running-out-of-dead-body-storage-due-to-fentanyl-ods/ Seattle running out of dead body storage due to fentanyl ODs Seattle’s fentanyl overdose crisis is so bad that the King County Medical Examiner is running low on storage for dead bodies. The stunning admission was made by Seattle-King County Public Health Director Dr. Faisal Khan during a recent Board of Health meeting. “The Medical Examiner’s Office is now struggling with the issue of storing bodies because the fentanyl-related death toll continues to climb. Obviously, they have finite space in the coolers they use and that space is now being exceeded on a regular basis,” Dr. Khan admitted. King County has already experienced over one fatal fentanyl overdose death a day for the month of January, with 31 deaths as of Jan. 22, 2023. Last year, the county recorded 1,019 fatal overdoses, with fentanyl responsible for the majority of deaths at 686. It’s the highest number of overdose deaths the county has ever recorded. Drug overdoses are straining the Medical Examiner’s resources, forcing the county to adapt to the rise in deaths. Not only are these deaths on top of every other death handled by the county, but the area’s population has also been growing. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=716284733173508&t=103 - Play 0:00-2:57 & 4:38-5:16 Ladies and gentleman, I now turn your attention to one of our sponsors: Gravity Jack Conference: It’s just a few days to go for the Christians In Web3 Summit 2023! This is definitely going to be a historic gathering with KGEB TV, Patmos, Kingdom Warriors, Public SQ, Christian Vision, Heaven's Entrepreneurs, and 30+ more organizations represented at the event. CrossPolitic is one of them by the way… The event is hosted by Forum12 in partnership with Oral Roberts University, and they’re bringing together top leaders in Web3, AR/VR, Metaverses, Ministry, Tech, and Business space to further the Kingdom and unite as many Christians together to build solutions and not live in fear with that's happening in the world! With experiences like, networking, musical performances, roundtable discussions, panels, pitch night, and workshops, you won't want to miss this opportunity to connect with other Christians in Web3 and learn about the latest technologies being used to share the Gospel and empower believers. The event will take place both in-person at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK and online through Gather.Town & streaming experiences.Visit forum12.com/web3-summit/ for more information! That’s forum12.com/web3-summit
Meddling, Oddities, & How Things Seem Connected – What Are Christians To Do? W/ Pastor Thiago McHertt - Play 0:02-1:09 This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief for Tuesday, January 24th, 2023. And that was some of our back stage content… oh Gabe… Club Membership Plug: (1/9) Ladies and gentleman, now is the time to sign up for a club membership at fightlaughfeast.com! This year, CrossPolitic will be dropping EXCLUSIVE content into our club portal, that you won’t be able to find ANYWHERE else. Some of this content will include a Bible study series with Pastor Toby, a special with New Saint Andrew’s President, Ben Merkle, our backstage content, and probably stuff that Gabe hasn’t told myself or Knox about! So again, head on over to fightlaughfeast.com to get signed up today! That’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://thepostmillennial.com/biden-admin-considering-plan-for-annual-covid-boosters?utm_campaign=64487 Biden admin considering plan for annual Covid boosters The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering changing its Covid-19 vaccine strategy in an effort to keep up with an ever-changing virus and eliminate the old "fully vaccinated" model whereby one receives two shots of the original vaccine, followed by regular booster shots. The goal is to eliminate the original vaccines and to adopt an approach similar to the flu vaccine, where annually-updated shots are administered that match the strain that is predicted to be the most prevalent, according to a federal official who spoke to NPR under the condition of anonymity. Unlike the original approach, where a person must receive the two initial shots of the original vaccine, followed by periodic booster shots, the changes being considered would mean that a person simply receives the latest version of the vaccine in the fall that is tailored to whatever variant of the virus is predicted to be dominant over the winter, much like the formulation and administration of the flu vaccine. The response from immunologists and vaccine researchers who spoke to NPR has been mixed, with some arguing that because of such low demand for, and widespread skepticism of, the updated boosters, the public appetite for continued vaccinations makes the new approach not worthwhile. Dr. Gregory Poland, a vaccine researcher at the Mayo Clinic. "The public is voting with their arms if you will and said, 'No. I'm not going to get this. This doesn't make sense to us.” There's also a question as to whether the updated bivalent boosters offer any advanced protection compared to the original shots. John Moore, an immunologist at Weill Cornell Medical College said, "We have no solid data about the performance of the bivalent boosters. "The hard evidence is lacking, and the evidence that is out there is at the very least inconclusive and to me trends towards saying the bivalent boosters were little if no better." Dr. Paul Offit of the University of Pennsylvania, one of the FDA's advisers, who also questions whether everyone will need boosters or just those at high risk of severe infection. "We shouldn't really be chasing these variants, which are evanescent and are often gone by the time you've created the vaccine.” Dr. Eric Rubin, a Harvard professor and another member of the FDA's advisory committee, says the administration needs to require more proof that the updated vaccines are actually reducing the risk of getting infected, getting sick, hospitalized and dying. The FDA's potential plan acknowledges that the world might finally be settling into a more predictable co-existence with the virus, in much the same way we live with the flu and cold viruses. The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday to discuss the future of the Covid-19 vaccine and to vote on any potential changes. https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-kamala-harris-omits-americans-right-to-life-from-declaration-of-independence-during-abortion-speech?utm_campaign=64487 Kamala Harris omits Americans' right to 'life' from Declaration of Independence during abortion speech On Sunday, Kamala Harris gave a speech in Tallahassee, Florida over abortion where she quoted the Declaration of Independence but left out the part of the document that said Americans have a right to life. VIRAL MOMENT: Kamala Harris Leaves Out Right To Life In Quote Of Declaration During Abortion Speech- Play 0:00-1:06 Don’t worry…. I won’t… make you… listen…. To that… whole… speech! For those keeping score at home, The Declaration of Independence reads, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Harris did not mention the right to life as written in the Declaration throughout her 18-minute long speech. According to the Daily Mail, Harris arrived in Florida on Thursday and announced that the Biden administration planned to further extend ways to provide abortion pills to those who seek them. She also criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for his pro-life views. Her speech comes on the 50 year anniversary of the now repealed Row v. Wade Supreme Court decision.. On June 24, in a 6-3 decision stemming from the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization the Supreme Court ruled that "The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives." https://redstate.com/kiradavis/2023/01/22/los-angeles-rams-tells-fans-to-donate-to-democrat-anti-gun-group-following-mass-shooting-n692581 Los Angeles Rams Tells Fans to Donate to Democrat Anti-Gun Group Following Mass Shooting A tragic and reprehensible mass shooting on Saturday night, in the Los Angeles County city of Monterey Park, has prompted expressions of concern and condolences from across California and the nation. Among those offering condolences is the Los Angeles Rams football team. The organization took to social media to offer solidarity with the Monterey Park community and all those celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year, which is the celebration that was happening when the violence unfolded. That sentiment should have been (and is) enough (even with the gun violence bit thrown in for good measure), but in California, there is no such thing as “too far.” The Rams decided to push it a step further and promote the anti-second amendment group Everytown for Gun Safety, as if guns are Los Angeles’ problem, not unchecked criminal behavior and soft-on-crime policies. Everytown for Gun Safety is an anti-second amendment activist group founded by billionaire Michael Bloomberg, who was also the mayor of one of the most violent cities in America. It is also a Democrat political organization, having pledged over $60 million dollars to Democrat candidates in the 2020 election season. They continue to work to influence elections and elected officials toward their anti-second amendment agenda. That is all well and good. They are not secretive about their mission, nor should they be. Certainly there are plenty of people within the Los Angeles Rams organization who align with Everytown’s values, and many fans as well. To be sure, there are also plenty of employees and fans who value their second amendment rights, and find activist groups like Bloomberg’s quite objectionable. Paired with the fact that the city of Los Angeles has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation, and simultaneously some of the highest gun crime rates in the nation, it only seems like common sense that a football team might want to hold off on politicizing a tragic event and then using it to fundraise for a politically partisan group. There are a myriad of charities the Rams organization could have encouraged Americans to donate towards, ones that don’t actively campaign for one political party or another. In this case it is the very political party who’s policies and “defund the police” platforms have led to this rash of crime plaguing innocent Americans. The Los Angeles Rams join many other professional sports teams who seem to be actively trying to repulse their most loyal fans. https://mynorthwest.com/3788318/rantz-seattle-running-out-of-dead-body-storage-due-to-fentanyl-ods/ Seattle running out of dead body storage due to fentanyl ODs Seattle’s fentanyl overdose crisis is so bad that the King County Medical Examiner is running low on storage for dead bodies. The stunning admission was made by Seattle-King County Public Health Director Dr. Faisal Khan during a recent Board of Health meeting. “The Medical Examiner’s Office is now struggling with the issue of storing bodies because the fentanyl-related death toll continues to climb. Obviously, they have finite space in the coolers they use and that space is now being exceeded on a regular basis,” Dr. Khan admitted. King County has already experienced over one fatal fentanyl overdose death a day for the month of January, with 31 deaths as of Jan. 22, 2023. Last year, the county recorded 1,019 fatal overdoses, with fentanyl responsible for the majority of deaths at 686. It’s the highest number of overdose deaths the county has ever recorded. Drug overdoses are straining the Medical Examiner’s resources, forcing the county to adapt to the rise in deaths. Not only are these deaths on top of every other death handled by the county, but the area’s population has also been growing. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=716284733173508&t=103 - Play 0:00-2:57 & 4:38-5:16 Ladies and gentleman, I now turn your attention to one of our sponsors: Gravity Jack Conference: It’s just a few days to go for the Christians In Web3 Summit 2023! This is definitely going to be a historic gathering with KGEB TV, Patmos, Kingdom Warriors, Public SQ, Christian Vision, Heaven's Entrepreneurs, and 30+ more organizations represented at the event. CrossPolitic is one of them by the way… The event is hosted by Forum12 in partnership with Oral Roberts University, and they’re bringing together top leaders in Web3, AR/VR, Metaverses, Ministry, Tech, and Business space to further the Kingdom and unite as many Christians together to build solutions and not live in fear with that's happening in the world! With experiences like, networking, musical performances, roundtable discussions, panels, pitch night, and workshops, you won't want to miss this opportunity to connect with other Christians in Web3 and learn about the latest technologies being used to share the Gospel and empower believers. The event will take place both in-person at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK and online through Gather.Town & streaming experiences.Visit forum12.com/web3-summit/ for more information! That’s forum12.com/web3-summit
CLUB PORTAL CONTENT - Martin Luther King Jr. – A Wrongfully Religious Saint For The Right & The Left 0:10-2:31 That was our backstage show featuring Chad Jackson of Uncle Tom 2 And This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief for Thursday, January 19th, 2023. Ladies and gentleman, now is the time to sign up for a club membership at fightlaughfeast.com! This year, CrossPolitic will be dropping EXCLUSIVE content into our club portal, that you won’t be able to find ANYWHERE else. Some of this content will include a Bible study series with Pastor Toby, a special with New Saint Andrew’s President, Ben Merkle, our backstage content, and probably stuff that Gabe hasn’t told myself Toby or Knox about! So again, head on over to fightlaughfeast.com to get signed up today! That’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/18/holiday-2022-sales-fall-short-of-expectations.html Holiday sales fall short of expectations, set stage for tougher 2023 for retailers Holiday sales came in below industry expectations, as shoppers felt pinched by inflation and rising interest rates, according to data from the National Retail Federation. Sales during November and December grew 5.3% year over year to $936.3 billion, below the major trade group’s prediction for growth of between 6% and 8% over the year prior. In early November, NRF had projected spending of between $942.6 billion and $960.4 billion. The retail sales number excludes spending at automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, and is based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau. It covers the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. The holiday sales gains include the impact of inflation, which drives up total sales. The consumer price index, which measures the cost of a broad mix of goods and services, was up 6.5% in December compared with a year ago, according to the Labor Department. For retailers, the shopping season’s results reflect the challenges ahead. As Americans continue to pay higher prices for groceries, housing and more month after month, they are racking up credit card balances, spending down savings and having fewer dollars for discretionary spending. Plus, retailers are following years of extraordinary spending. During the Covid pandemic, Americans fought boredom and used stimulus checks by buying loungewear, throw pillows, kitchen supplies, home theater systems and more. That translated to sharp year-over-year jumps in retail sales in the past two holiday seasons — a 14.1% gain in 2021 and 8.3% gain in 2020. On average, holidays sales have grown by 4.9% annually over the past decade, according to NRF. NRF Chief Executive Matt Shay said those upward leaps were unsustainable, especially as people return to commuting, going out to dinner and booking vacations again. Plus, he said, Americans are paying higher prices across the board, from pricier rents to more expensive groceries. Sales rose in most major retail categories during the holiday season. Online and nonstore sales saw the biggest year-over-year gains, jumping 9.5% during the holiday season. Sales at grocery and beverage stores, which have had significant price increases, rose 7.8% versus the year-ago period. Demand in some categories noticeably weakened. Sales at furniture and home furnishings stores declined 1.1% and sales at electronics and appliances stores dropped 5.7% year over year. https://www.dailyfetched.com/climate-group-turns-on-world-economic-forum-after-hundreds-of-private-jets-fly-into-davos/ Climate Group Turns on World Economic Forum after Hundreds of Private Jets Fly into Davos Greenpeace torched the World Economic Forum attendees for traveling to Davos, Switzerland, in a scathing rebuke of the Klaus Schwab run event. According to a newly released analysis commissioned by Greenpeace found, approximately 1,040 private jets flew in and out of airports servicing Davos during last year’s World Economic Forum conference. Of those jets, most were embarking on short-haul flights of less than 500 miles that “could have easily been train or car trips.” One plane carried its passengers a mere 13 miles to attend the event. The analysis, conducted by Dutch environmental consulting firm CE Delft, also revealed that the number of arrivals and departures out of Davos airports included neighboring countries such as Germany, France, and Italy. The research concluded that private jet travel in the WEF “Great Reset’ event in 2021 produced carbon emissions equivalent to those caused in one week by 350,000 cars. Private jet emissions linked to Davos quadrupled during the week of the event compared to weeks before and after the meeting. The WEF’s theme for 2023 is “Cooperation in a Fragmented World,” which involves “how we can tackle the numerous and interlinked challenges the world is facing and find solutions through public-private cooperation,” the organization’s press release said. Klaus Schwab said in his opening remarks that “investing into a greener and therefore more sustainable economy” is one of the main objectives of the conference attendees. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also confirmed during her remarks that policymakers would endeavor to “reach net zero” carbon emissions. Member states of the European Union which rely on fossil fuel production to combat climate change, were forced to scramble for new power supplies after the Nord Stream pipeline attack and Russia’s severing reserves. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2023/01/17/wef-danger-of-disinformation-panel-hate-speech-laws-on-the-way-to-the-us-n2618383 Speaking of the World Economic Forum WEF 'Danger of Disinformation' Panel: Hate Speech Laws Coming to the US One participant in the World Economic Forum's panel on "The Clear and Present Danger of Disinformation" at their annual meeting in Davos on Tuesday had a chilling prediction for hate speech laws in the United States. The panel, hosted by former CNN host Brian Stelter, also featured Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Arthur Gregg Sulzberger, the chairman of The New York Times Company. European Commission Vice President for Values and Transparency Věra Jourová, who is from the Czech Republic, said there are reasons why many parts in Europe have strong speech code laws and the United States could soon have them too. "Illegal hate speech, which you will have soon also in the U.S., I think that we have a strong reason why we have this in the criminal law," Jourová said. "We need to the platforms to simply work with the language and to identify such cases." Sulzberger said overall disinformation is "the most existential" challenge and whatever problems with reporting stories inaccurately, the New York Times has made corrections. https://twitter.com/i/status/1615371127106441219 - Play Video Now this… https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2023/01/17/taliban-reportedly-buying-blue-checks-on-twitter-n524292 Taliban reportedly buying blue checks on Twitter If you thought things on Twitter were getting a bit weird since Elon Musk took over, buckle up. The strangeness continues this week. There has been quite a debate taking place over Musk’s decision to revamp the “verification” system and sell checkmarks of various colors to anyone who requests one and is willing to fork over a small monthly payment. Plenty of people have been taking advantage of that offer, gaining some amplification of their tweets and other user options not available to the hoi polloi. So perhaps we shouldn’t have been all that surprised to learn that high-ranking officials from the Taliban have gotten in on the action, but it still certainly sounds disturbing at first glance. (BBC) The Taliban have started using Twitter’s paid-for verification feature, meaning some now have blue ticks on their accounts. Previously, the blue tick indicated “active, notable, and authentic accounts of public interest” verified by Twitter, and could not be purchased. But now, users can buy them through the new Twitter Blue service. At least two Taliban officials and four prominent supporters in Afghanistan are currently using the checkmarks. One of the terrorist officials who now has a blue check is Hedayatullah Hedayat, the head of the Taliban’s department for “access to information.” He is definitely on Twitter with more than 180,000 followers and he tweets regularly. But I don’t see a checkmark of any color by his name. Gravity Jack Conference: It’s Less than two weeks to go for the Christians In Web3 Summit 2023! This is definitely going to be a historic gathering with KGEB TV, Patmos, Kingdom Warriors, Public SQ, Christian Vision, Heaven's Entrepreneurs, and 30+ more organizations represented at the event. CrossPolitic is one of them by the way… The event is hosted by Forum12 in partnership with Oral Roberts University, and they’re bringing together top leaders in Web3, AR/VR, Metaverses, Ministry, Tech, and Business space to further the Kingdom and unite as many Christians together to build solutions and not live in fear with that's happening in the world! With experiences like, networking, musical performances, roundtable discussions, panels, pitch night, and workshops, you won't want to miss this opportunity to connect with other Christians in Web3 and learn about the latest technologies being used to share the Gospel and empower believers. The event will take place both in-person at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK and online through Gather.Town & streaming experiences.Visit forum12.com/web3-summit/ for more information! That’s forum12.com/web3-summit Over to China… https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/chinas-first-population-drop-in-six-decades-sounds-alarm-on-demographic-crisis China’s population fell last year for the first time in six decades, a historic turn that is expected to mark the start of a long period of decline in its citizen numbers with profound implications for its economy and the world. The country’s National Bureau of Statistics reported a drop of roughly 850,000 people for a population of 1.41175 billion in 2022, marking the first decline since 1961, the last year of China’s Great Famine. That possibly makes India the world’s most populous nation. U.N. experts predicted last year India would have a population of 1.412 billion in 2022 though they did not expect the South Asian nation to overtake China until this year. India, however, only collects population figures every 10 years and its latest census, originally scheduled for 2021, has been delayed due to the pandemic. Long-term, U.N. experts see China’s population shrinking by 109 million by 2050, more than triple the decline of their previous forecast in 2019. That’s caused domestic demographers to lament that China will get old before it gets rich, slowing the economy as revenues drop and government debt increases due to soaring health and welfare costs. the country’s shrinking labor force and downturn in manufacturing heft would further exacerbate high prices and high inflation in the United States and Europe. China’s birth rate last year was just 6.77 births per 1,000 people, down from a rate of 7.52 births in 2021 and marking the lowest birth rate on record. The number of Chinese women of childbearing age, which the government defines as aged 25 to 35, fell by about 4 million, Kang said. The death rate, the highest since 1974 during the Cultural Revolution, was 7.37 deaths per 1,000 people, which compares with a rate of 7.18 deaths in 2021. Much of the demographic downturn is the result of China’s one-child policy imposed between 1980 and 2015 as well as sky-high education costs that have put many Chinese off having more than one child or even having any at all. The one-child policy and a traditional preference for boys have also created a deep gender imbalance. The latest data shows China with around 722 million males compared to 690 million females. The imbalance, which is more pronounced in rural areas, has led to fewer families being formed in recent years.
CLUB PORTAL CONTENT - Martin Luther King Jr. – A Wrongfully Religious Saint For The Right & The Left 0:10-2:31 That was our backstage show featuring Chad Jackson of Uncle Tom 2 And This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief for Thursday, January 19th, 2023. Ladies and gentleman, now is the time to sign up for a club membership at fightlaughfeast.com! This year, CrossPolitic will be dropping EXCLUSIVE content into our club portal, that you won’t be able to find ANYWHERE else. Some of this content will include a Bible study series with Pastor Toby, a special with New Saint Andrew’s President, Ben Merkle, our backstage content, and probably stuff that Gabe hasn’t told myself Toby or Knox about! So again, head on over to fightlaughfeast.com to get signed up today! That’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/18/holiday-2022-sales-fall-short-of-expectations.html Holiday sales fall short of expectations, set stage for tougher 2023 for retailers Holiday sales came in below industry expectations, as shoppers felt pinched by inflation and rising interest rates, according to data from the National Retail Federation. Sales during November and December grew 5.3% year over year to $936.3 billion, below the major trade group’s prediction for growth of between 6% and 8% over the year prior. In early November, NRF had projected spending of between $942.6 billion and $960.4 billion. The retail sales number excludes spending at automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, and is based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau. It covers the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. The holiday sales gains include the impact of inflation, which drives up total sales. The consumer price index, which measures the cost of a broad mix of goods and services, was up 6.5% in December compared with a year ago, according to the Labor Department. For retailers, the shopping season’s results reflect the challenges ahead. As Americans continue to pay higher prices for groceries, housing and more month after month, they are racking up credit card balances, spending down savings and having fewer dollars for discretionary spending. Plus, retailers are following years of extraordinary spending. During the Covid pandemic, Americans fought boredom and used stimulus checks by buying loungewear, throw pillows, kitchen supplies, home theater systems and more. That translated to sharp year-over-year jumps in retail sales in the past two holiday seasons — a 14.1% gain in 2021 and 8.3% gain in 2020. On average, holidays sales have grown by 4.9% annually over the past decade, according to NRF. NRF Chief Executive Matt Shay said those upward leaps were unsustainable, especially as people return to commuting, going out to dinner and booking vacations again. Plus, he said, Americans are paying higher prices across the board, from pricier rents to more expensive groceries. Sales rose in most major retail categories during the holiday season. Online and nonstore sales saw the biggest year-over-year gains, jumping 9.5% during the holiday season. Sales at grocery and beverage stores, which have had significant price increases, rose 7.8% versus the year-ago period. Demand in some categories noticeably weakened. Sales at furniture and home furnishings stores declined 1.1% and sales at electronics and appliances stores dropped 5.7% year over year. https://www.dailyfetched.com/climate-group-turns-on-world-economic-forum-after-hundreds-of-private-jets-fly-into-davos/ Climate Group Turns on World Economic Forum after Hundreds of Private Jets Fly into Davos Greenpeace torched the World Economic Forum attendees for traveling to Davos, Switzerland, in a scathing rebuke of the Klaus Schwab run event. According to a newly released analysis commissioned by Greenpeace found, approximately 1,040 private jets flew in and out of airports servicing Davos during last year’s World Economic Forum conference. Of those jets, most were embarking on short-haul flights of less than 500 miles that “could have easily been train or car trips.” One plane carried its passengers a mere 13 miles to attend the event. The analysis, conducted by Dutch environmental consulting firm CE Delft, also revealed that the number of arrivals and departures out of Davos airports included neighboring countries such as Germany, France, and Italy. The research concluded that private jet travel in the WEF “Great Reset’ event in 2021 produced carbon emissions equivalent to those caused in one week by 350,000 cars. Private jet emissions linked to Davos quadrupled during the week of the event compared to weeks before and after the meeting. The WEF’s theme for 2023 is “Cooperation in a Fragmented World,” which involves “how we can tackle the numerous and interlinked challenges the world is facing and find solutions through public-private cooperation,” the organization’s press release said. Klaus Schwab said in his opening remarks that “investing into a greener and therefore more sustainable economy” is one of the main objectives of the conference attendees. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also confirmed during her remarks that policymakers would endeavor to “reach net zero” carbon emissions. Member states of the European Union which rely on fossil fuel production to combat climate change, were forced to scramble for new power supplies after the Nord Stream pipeline attack and Russia’s severing reserves. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2023/01/17/wef-danger-of-disinformation-panel-hate-speech-laws-on-the-way-to-the-us-n2618383 Speaking of the World Economic Forum WEF 'Danger of Disinformation' Panel: Hate Speech Laws Coming to the US One participant in the World Economic Forum's panel on "The Clear and Present Danger of Disinformation" at their annual meeting in Davos on Tuesday had a chilling prediction for hate speech laws in the United States. The panel, hosted by former CNN host Brian Stelter, also featured Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Arthur Gregg Sulzberger, the chairman of The New York Times Company. European Commission Vice President for Values and Transparency Věra Jourová, who is from the Czech Republic, said there are reasons why many parts in Europe have strong speech code laws and the United States could soon have them too. "Illegal hate speech, which you will have soon also in the U.S., I think that we have a strong reason why we have this in the criminal law," Jourová said. "We need to the platforms to simply work with the language and to identify such cases." Sulzberger said overall disinformation is "the most existential" challenge and whatever problems with reporting stories inaccurately, the New York Times has made corrections. https://twitter.com/i/status/1615371127106441219 - Play Video Now this… https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2023/01/17/taliban-reportedly-buying-blue-checks-on-twitter-n524292 Taliban reportedly buying blue checks on Twitter If you thought things on Twitter were getting a bit weird since Elon Musk took over, buckle up. The strangeness continues this week. There has been quite a debate taking place over Musk’s decision to revamp the “verification” system and sell checkmarks of various colors to anyone who requests one and is willing to fork over a small monthly payment. Plenty of people have been taking advantage of that offer, gaining some amplification of their tweets and other user options not available to the hoi polloi. So perhaps we shouldn’t have been all that surprised to learn that high-ranking officials from the Taliban have gotten in on the action, but it still certainly sounds disturbing at first glance. (BBC) The Taliban have started using Twitter’s paid-for verification feature, meaning some now have blue ticks on their accounts. Previously, the blue tick indicated “active, notable, and authentic accounts of public interest” verified by Twitter, and could not be purchased. But now, users can buy them through the new Twitter Blue service. At least two Taliban officials and four prominent supporters in Afghanistan are currently using the checkmarks. One of the terrorist officials who now has a blue check is Hedayatullah Hedayat, the head of the Taliban’s department for “access to information.” He is definitely on Twitter with more than 180,000 followers and he tweets regularly. But I don’t see a checkmark of any color by his name. Gravity Jack Conference: It’s Less than two weeks to go for the Christians In Web3 Summit 2023! This is definitely going to be a historic gathering with KGEB TV, Patmos, Kingdom Warriors, Public SQ, Christian Vision, Heaven's Entrepreneurs, and 30+ more organizations represented at the event. CrossPolitic is one of them by the way… The event is hosted by Forum12 in partnership with Oral Roberts University, and they’re bringing together top leaders in Web3, AR/VR, Metaverses, Ministry, Tech, and Business space to further the Kingdom and unite as many Christians together to build solutions and not live in fear with that's happening in the world! With experiences like, networking, musical performances, roundtable discussions, panels, pitch night, and workshops, you won't want to miss this opportunity to connect with other Christians in Web3 and learn about the latest technologies being used to share the Gospel and empower believers. The event will take place both in-person at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK and online through Gather.Town & streaming experiences.Visit forum12.com/web3-summit/ for more information! That’s forum12.com/web3-summit Over to China… https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/chinas-first-population-drop-in-six-decades-sounds-alarm-on-demographic-crisis China’s population fell last year for the first time in six decades, a historic turn that is expected to mark the start of a long period of decline in its citizen numbers with profound implications for its economy and the world. The country’s National Bureau of Statistics reported a drop of roughly 850,000 people for a population of 1.41175 billion in 2022, marking the first decline since 1961, the last year of China’s Great Famine. That possibly makes India the world’s most populous nation. U.N. experts predicted last year India would have a population of 1.412 billion in 2022 though they did not expect the South Asian nation to overtake China until this year. India, however, only collects population figures every 10 years and its latest census, originally scheduled for 2021, has been delayed due to the pandemic. Long-term, U.N. experts see China’s population shrinking by 109 million by 2050, more than triple the decline of their previous forecast in 2019. That’s caused domestic demographers to lament that China will get old before it gets rich, slowing the economy as revenues drop and government debt increases due to soaring health and welfare costs. the country’s shrinking labor force and downturn in manufacturing heft would further exacerbate high prices and high inflation in the United States and Europe. China’s birth rate last year was just 6.77 births per 1,000 people, down from a rate of 7.52 births in 2021 and marking the lowest birth rate on record. The number of Chinese women of childbearing age, which the government defines as aged 25 to 35, fell by about 4 million, Kang said. The death rate, the highest since 1974 during the Cultural Revolution, was 7.37 deaths per 1,000 people, which compares with a rate of 7.18 deaths in 2021. Much of the demographic downturn is the result of China’s one-child policy imposed between 1980 and 2015 as well as sky-high education costs that have put many Chinese off having more than one child or even having any at all. The one-child policy and a traditional preference for boys have also created a deep gender imbalance. The latest data shows China with around 722 million males compared to 690 million females. The imbalance, which is more pronounced in rural areas, has led to fewer families being formed in recent years.
CLUB PORTAL CONTENT - Martin Luther King Jr. – A Wrongfully Religious Saint For The Right & The Left 0:10-2:31 That was our backstage show featuring Chad Jackson of Uncle Tom 2 And This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief for Thursday, January 19th, 2023. Ladies and gentleman, now is the time to sign up for a club membership at fightlaughfeast.com! This year, CrossPolitic will be dropping EXCLUSIVE content into our club portal, that you won’t be able to find ANYWHERE else. Some of this content will include a Bible study series with Pastor Toby, a special with New Saint Andrew’s President, Ben Merkle, our backstage content, and probably stuff that Gabe hasn’t told myself Toby or Knox about! So again, head on over to fightlaughfeast.com to get signed up today! That’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/18/holiday-2022-sales-fall-short-of-expectations.html Holiday sales fall short of expectations, set stage for tougher 2023 for retailers Holiday sales came in below industry expectations, as shoppers felt pinched by inflation and rising interest rates, according to data from the National Retail Federation. Sales during November and December grew 5.3% year over year to $936.3 billion, below the major trade group’s prediction for growth of between 6% and 8% over the year prior. In early November, NRF had projected spending of between $942.6 billion and $960.4 billion. The retail sales number excludes spending at automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, and is based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau. It covers the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. The holiday sales gains include the impact of inflation, which drives up total sales. The consumer price index, which measures the cost of a broad mix of goods and services, was up 6.5% in December compared with a year ago, according to the Labor Department. For retailers, the shopping season’s results reflect the challenges ahead. As Americans continue to pay higher prices for groceries, housing and more month after month, they are racking up credit card balances, spending down savings and having fewer dollars for discretionary spending. Plus, retailers are following years of extraordinary spending. During the Covid pandemic, Americans fought boredom and used stimulus checks by buying loungewear, throw pillows, kitchen supplies, home theater systems and more. That translated to sharp year-over-year jumps in retail sales in the past two holiday seasons — a 14.1% gain in 2021 and 8.3% gain in 2020. On average, holidays sales have grown by 4.9% annually over the past decade, according to NRF. NRF Chief Executive Matt Shay said those upward leaps were unsustainable, especially as people return to commuting, going out to dinner and booking vacations again. Plus, he said, Americans are paying higher prices across the board, from pricier rents to more expensive groceries. Sales rose in most major retail categories during the holiday season. Online and nonstore sales saw the biggest year-over-year gains, jumping 9.5% during the holiday season. Sales at grocery and beverage stores, which have had significant price increases, rose 7.8% versus the year-ago period. Demand in some categories noticeably weakened. Sales at furniture and home furnishings stores declined 1.1% and sales at electronics and appliances stores dropped 5.7% year over year. https://www.dailyfetched.com/climate-group-turns-on-world-economic-forum-after-hundreds-of-private-jets-fly-into-davos/ Climate Group Turns on World Economic Forum after Hundreds of Private Jets Fly into Davos Greenpeace torched the World Economic Forum attendees for traveling to Davos, Switzerland, in a scathing rebuke of the Klaus Schwab run event. According to a newly released analysis commissioned by Greenpeace found, approximately 1,040 private jets flew in and out of airports servicing Davos during last year’s World Economic Forum conference. Of those jets, most were embarking on short-haul flights of less than 500 miles that “could have easily been train or car trips.” One plane carried its passengers a mere 13 miles to attend the event. The analysis, conducted by Dutch environmental consulting firm CE Delft, also revealed that the number of arrivals and departures out of Davos airports included neighboring countries such as Germany, France, and Italy. The research concluded that private jet travel in the WEF “Great Reset’ event in 2021 produced carbon emissions equivalent to those caused in one week by 350,000 cars. Private jet emissions linked to Davos quadrupled during the week of the event compared to weeks before and after the meeting. The WEF’s theme for 2023 is “Cooperation in a Fragmented World,” which involves “how we can tackle the numerous and interlinked challenges the world is facing and find solutions through public-private cooperation,” the organization’s press release said. Klaus Schwab said in his opening remarks that “investing into a greener and therefore more sustainable economy” is one of the main objectives of the conference attendees. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also confirmed during her remarks that policymakers would endeavor to “reach net zero” carbon emissions. Member states of the European Union which rely on fossil fuel production to combat climate change, were forced to scramble for new power supplies after the Nord Stream pipeline attack and Russia’s severing reserves. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2023/01/17/wef-danger-of-disinformation-panel-hate-speech-laws-on-the-way-to-the-us-n2618383 Speaking of the World Economic Forum WEF 'Danger of Disinformation' Panel: Hate Speech Laws Coming to the US One participant in the World Economic Forum's panel on "The Clear and Present Danger of Disinformation" at their annual meeting in Davos on Tuesday had a chilling prediction for hate speech laws in the United States. The panel, hosted by former CNN host Brian Stelter, also featured Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Arthur Gregg Sulzberger, the chairman of The New York Times Company. European Commission Vice President for Values and Transparency Věra Jourová, who is from the Czech Republic, said there are reasons why many parts in Europe have strong speech code laws and the United States could soon have them too. "Illegal hate speech, which you will have soon also in the U.S., I think that we have a strong reason why we have this in the criminal law," Jourová said. "We need to the platforms to simply work with the language and to identify such cases." Sulzberger said overall disinformation is "the most existential" challenge and whatever problems with reporting stories inaccurately, the New York Times has made corrections. https://twitter.com/i/status/1615371127106441219 - Play Video Now this… https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2023/01/17/taliban-reportedly-buying-blue-checks-on-twitter-n524292 Taliban reportedly buying blue checks on Twitter If you thought things on Twitter were getting a bit weird since Elon Musk took over, buckle up. The strangeness continues this week. There has been quite a debate taking place over Musk’s decision to revamp the “verification” system and sell checkmarks of various colors to anyone who requests one and is willing to fork over a small monthly payment. Plenty of people have been taking advantage of that offer, gaining some amplification of their tweets and other user options not available to the hoi polloi. So perhaps we shouldn’t have been all that surprised to learn that high-ranking officials from the Taliban have gotten in on the action, but it still certainly sounds disturbing at first glance. (BBC) The Taliban have started using Twitter’s paid-for verification feature, meaning some now have blue ticks on their accounts. Previously, the blue tick indicated “active, notable, and authentic accounts of public interest” verified by Twitter, and could not be purchased. But now, users can buy them through the new Twitter Blue service. At least two Taliban officials and four prominent supporters in Afghanistan are currently using the checkmarks. One of the terrorist officials who now has a blue check is Hedayatullah Hedayat, the head of the Taliban’s department for “access to information.” He is definitely on Twitter with more than 180,000 followers and he tweets regularly. But I don’t see a checkmark of any color by his name. Gravity Jack Conference: It’s Less than two weeks to go for the Christians In Web3 Summit 2023! This is definitely going to be a historic gathering with KGEB TV, Patmos, Kingdom Warriors, Public SQ, Christian Vision, Heaven's Entrepreneurs, and 30+ more organizations represented at the event. CrossPolitic is one of them by the way… The event is hosted by Forum12 in partnership with Oral Roberts University, and they’re bringing together top leaders in Web3, AR/VR, Metaverses, Ministry, Tech, and Business space to further the Kingdom and unite as many Christians together to build solutions and not live in fear with that's happening in the world! With experiences like, networking, musical performances, roundtable discussions, panels, pitch night, and workshops, you won't want to miss this opportunity to connect with other Christians in Web3 and learn about the latest technologies being used to share the Gospel and empower believers. The event will take place both in-person at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK and online through Gather.Town & streaming experiences.Visit forum12.com/web3-summit/ for more information! That’s forum12.com/web3-summit Over to China… https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/chinas-first-population-drop-in-six-decades-sounds-alarm-on-demographic-crisis China’s population fell last year for the first time in six decades, a historic turn that is expected to mark the start of a long period of decline in its citizen numbers with profound implications for its economy and the world. The country’s National Bureau of Statistics reported a drop of roughly 850,000 people for a population of 1.41175 billion in 2022, marking the first decline since 1961, the last year of China’s Great Famine. That possibly makes India the world’s most populous nation. U.N. experts predicted last year India would have a population of 1.412 billion in 2022 though they did not expect the South Asian nation to overtake China until this year. India, however, only collects population figures every 10 years and its latest census, originally scheduled for 2021, has been delayed due to the pandemic. Long-term, U.N. experts see China’s population shrinking by 109 million by 2050, more than triple the decline of their previous forecast in 2019. That’s caused domestic demographers to lament that China will get old before it gets rich, slowing the economy as revenues drop and government debt increases due to soaring health and welfare costs. the country’s shrinking labor force and downturn in manufacturing heft would further exacerbate high prices and high inflation in the United States and Europe. China’s birth rate last year was just 6.77 births per 1,000 people, down from a rate of 7.52 births in 2021 and marking the lowest birth rate on record. The number of Chinese women of childbearing age, which the government defines as aged 25 to 35, fell by about 4 million, Kang said. The death rate, the highest since 1974 during the Cultural Revolution, was 7.37 deaths per 1,000 people, which compares with a rate of 7.18 deaths in 2021. Much of the demographic downturn is the result of China’s one-child policy imposed between 1980 and 2015 as well as sky-high education costs that have put many Chinese off having more than one child or even having any at all. The one-child policy and a traditional preference for boys have also created a deep gender imbalance. The latest data shows China with around 722 million males compared to 690 million females. The imbalance, which is more pronounced in rural areas, has led to fewer families being formed in recent years.
Today's guest is Nodo Ivanidze.Nodo is the CEO and co-founder at Metaview.io and has 10 years of experience in the advertising business. He's a serial entrepreneur, Web3 investor, and business advisor. Nodo is building the first decentralized advertising marketplace for Metaverses. This episode was recorded through a StreamYard call on December 13, 2022.You find the show notes here: https://webdrie.net/how-does-building-a-business-in-web3-differ-from-web2-with-nodo-ivanidzePS: Did you already hear about our my new CMO Stories NFT? Be sure check it out and learn about the benefits you get
Met deze maand: ChatGPT! Kernfusie! Héél oud DNA! Ransomware! Vagina's! Metaverses! Orion! Mogelijk het laatste Musknieuws! En veel meer... Shownotes: https://maandoverzicht.nerdland.be/nerdland-maandoverzicht-januari-2023/ Gepresenteerd door Lieven Scheire met Kurt Beheydt, Els Aerts, Jeroen Baert en Hetty Helsmoortel. Montage en mixing: Els Aerts & Jens Paeyeneers. (00:00:50) ChatGPT (00:18:24) AI die code schrijft (00:26:02) Nieuw oudste DNA ooit in Groenland (00:30:37) Energiepositieve kernfusie (00:34:38) De protvrije boon (00:37:52) Artemis I is terug (00:41:09) Cyberaanval Antwerpen (00:59:48) Vagina on a chip (01:05:30) Musknieuws (01:06:17) The End (01:22:50) Bemanning Starship maanreis is bekend (01:26:28) Europese USB-C verplichting (01:32:38) Metaverse party van de EU (01:41:14) AI art copyright lawsuit (01:58:54) Big Nose, Big Hose (02:02:17) Ongeneeslijke kanker genezen (02:06:31) Eindeaarslijstjes (02:13:17) Kerstpuzzel ADIV (02:16:27) Nerdland scheurkalender (02:17:32) Stuur ideetjes in voor Nerdland Festival (02:18:58) Lieven gaat in première met A.I. (02:20:15) Sponsor VAIA
Amidst the collapse of FTX, how safe is the backbone of crypto - USDT/Tether? I talk to my frequent guest, Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Tether. Also, I will review the biggest news of the crypto week: Kraken layoffs, SBF PR campaign, Apple NFT fees, Fed rate hike slowdown, Animoca's $2 billion Metaverses fund & BlockFi bankruptcy. Paolo Ardoino: https://twitter.com/paoloardoino ►► JOIN THE FREE WOLF DEN NEWSLETTER https://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheWolfDen GET UP TO A $8,000 BONUS IN USDT AND TRADE ALL SPOT PAIRS ON BITGET FOR ZERO FEES! ►► https://thewolfofallstreets.info/bitget Follow Scott Melker: Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottmelker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wolfofallstreets Web: https://www.thewolfofallstreets.io Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30N5FDe Apple podcast: https://apple.co/3FASB2c #Tether #FTX #bitcoin 0:00 Intro 1:35 Paolo Ardoino 1:57 Circle vs Tether 4:15 Tether gonna die? 9:35 Tether redemptions 12:50 FTX, Deltec & Tether Connection 14:40 Audits & FUD around Tether reserves 20:10 Why Tether is not doing the audit 22:56 What do Tether reserves consist of? 24:15 The future of Tether and stablecoins 27:55 Wrap up with Paolo 30:30 Jobs report! 31:50 Kraken Cuts 30% of Workforce 33:00 Layoffs tracker 35:08 Coinbase Disables Mobile NFT Transfers 38:00 $2B Metaverse Fund 39:00 BlockFi bankruptcy 42:00 SBF PR campaign went wrong The views and opinions expressed here are solely my own and should in no way be interpreted as financial advice. This video was created for entertainment. Every investment and trading move involves risk. You should conduct your own research when making a decision. I am not a financial advisor. Nothing contained in this video constitutes or shall be construed as an offering of financial instruments or as investment advice or recommendations of an investment strategy or whether or not to "Buy," "Sell," or "Hold" an investment.
In this episode of Ventures, my guest Beau Button (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beaubutton/) - President and CTO of https://atlasreality.com - and I discuss play-to-earn, Web3, and the Atlas Realty story. We dive into Beau's background as a technologist and entrepreneur, about Atlas Realty's two successful games, their upcoming game next year with a Web3 component to it, gamer experiences, metaverses, Polygon, and the future of the Web3 gaming industry. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-122 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here. Also, check out Bird Buddy → https://mybirdbuddy.com (AI-powered Bird Feeder; A portfolio company of Prota Ventures) // See this episode w/ the CEO → https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-23 1:37 - Beau's background and story, software, entrepreneurship, eCommerce, content management, and ultimately in the video game industry2:06 - Is there a Web3 component of what Atlas Reality is working on?2:42 - What is Beau's crypto story? How did he get involved in it?5:24 - More information about the two games…who is the audience?7:10 - What is Beau's story as a founder / startup exec?9:22 - What technology stacks are they using to build these games? 10:14 - Is Beau more management or hands on keyboard?12:01 - What are the principles of Web3 that Beau is excited about / thinking about?15:19 - Commentary of Matthew Ball's book on The Metaverse (https://www.amazon.com/Metaverse-How-Will-Revolutionize-Everything/dp/1324092033) … commentary on interoperability. 17:09 - Deciding on interoperability protocols - how game makers would/could/should be approaching it. 18:30 - Focusing on the gamer…are we seeing sparks/interest in NFTs? 20:42 - Polygon getting a ton of attention (Reddit, Instagram, Starbucks) // https://polygon.technology/ // Commentary on blockchains/gaming. 22:22 - What are the things Beau sees coming in the future of the industry? Negative and positive. 26:10 - More information about Atlas Reality and their roadmap. (Atlas Empires / Atlas Earth)27:23 - Learn more at AtlasReality.com – and check out LinkedIn for Metaverse Mondays → https://www.linkedin.com/in/beaubutton/
In the multitude of metaverses that exist there are infinite possibilities for inclusivity and creativity. Inviting us to craft our own digital universes, Minecraft's game director Agnes Larsson shares how the experience of building and sharing metaverses can foster dialogue, friendship and trust -- pointing to the meaningful impact virtual worlds can have on the real world. Following the talk, Sherrell explores how these safer metaverses have the power to spill beyond the digital realm and positively impact our entire society.
The NFT phase is ending and the tokenized future is about to arrive. In this episode, we talk about some of the most exciting new developments in the crypto space, so that you can stay ahead of the curve and invest in the next major shift in our financial order. As always, nothing said here is legal, financial, investment or tax advice. It's for general information and entertainment purposes only. Please contact a lawyer or other professional local to your area regarding your specific facts and circumstances. Follow Crypto | Immersion Podcast through the following platforms:Instagram | Twitter | Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the very first episode of the Crypto | Immersion Podcast Season 2. The NFT phase is ending and the tokenized future is about to arrive. In this episode, we talk about some of the most exciting new developments in the crypto space, so that you can stay ahead of the curve and invest in the next major shift in our financial order. As always, nothing said here is legal, financial, investment or tax advice. It's for general information and entertainment purposes only. Please contact a lawyer or other professional local to your area regarding your specific facts and circumstances. Follow Crypto | Immersion Podcast through the following platforms:Instagram | Twitter | Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Huynh is the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of DCENTRAL. Michael has been involved in crypto marketing, tokenomics, and community building for multiple high reputation crypto companies including Matic Network (Polygon), Unilend, Chromia, Quickswap, and Persistance since 2017. Passionate about bringing people together to grow the crypto industry by fostering community growth, he enjoys optimizing operations and marketing strategies. More than just a pure ‘NFT Conference', at DCENTRAL we bring together the DeFi builders and protocols to connect with NFT collectors, artists, and creators. This is a place where DeFi, DAOs, Metaverses, NFTs, Protocols and developers meet and collaborate all under one roof. Then add in a mix of culture, music, art and entertainment. Links: https://www.dcentralcon.com/ (https://www.dcentralcon.com/) @dcentralcon - twitter https://t.me/DeFiSummit (https://t.me/DeFiSummit) - telegram *Disclaimer. Richard Carthon is the Founder of Crypto Current. All opinions expressed by members of the Crypto Current Team, Richard or his guest on this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Crypto Current. You should not treat any opinion expressed by Richard as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of his opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only. ~ Want more information on us? Please check out our Linktree for all our info :) https://t.co/ReDOIwzJvN (linktr.ee/cryptocurrent)
The term “metaverse” was coined in a 1993 science fiction novel. Since then, it's grown from a dystopian literary concept to a reality that corporations want to sell you. Strap on some VR goggles and escape your tired analog life! Except that the systemic issues we already have seem to be creeping into the metaverse, too. As the lines between virtuality and physicality continue to blur, companies like Mark Zuckerberg's Meta are setting their sights on virtual worlds. It's a new frontier, full of potential – and full of our valuable data. Metaverses like Second Life or World of Warcraft can be positive and even game-changing experiences on the individual level, but when it comes to navigating a virtual society with a capitalist backdrop…things get a bit dicey. On this episode, guest host and producer Ren Bangert explores the metaverse. First, we hear a love story from the glory days of Second Life, told to us by Sandrine Han – a scholar of virtual worlds and a long-time Second Lifer. Then, writer and game developer Ian Bogost takes us on a deep dive into the corporatization of the metaverse. We'll hear how the metaverse has grown from a dystopian warning from science fiction to a sinister data-mining reality – and how even the shiniest of tech utopias are still functioning under the same old capitalism. —————————-SUPPORT THE SHOW—————————- You can support the show for free by following or subscribing on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or whichever app you use. This is the best way to help us out and it costs nothing so we'd really appreciate you clicking that button. If you want to do a little more we would love it if you chip in. You can find us on patreon.com/dartsandletters. Patrons get content early, and occasionally there's bonus material on there too. ——————-ABOUT THE SHOW—————— For a full list of credits, contact information, and more, visit our about page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
My guest today is Matthew Ball. Matt is an investor, the former head of strategy at Amazon studios, and one of the brightest minds in the media industry. Through his essays and now his book, which launches today, Matt has established himself as the foremost authority on the Metaverse, which has stormed into the public eye since I first had him on the show two years ago. The Metaverse is the focus of our discussion and I hope you enjoy this encyclopedic tour through all of its details as much as I did. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Canalyst. Canalyst is the leading destination for public company data and analysis. If you're a professional equity investor and haven't talked to Canalyst recently, you should give them a shout. Learn more and try Canalyst for yourself at canalyst.com/Patrick. ----- Today's episode is brought to you by Brex. Brex is the integrated financial platform trusted by the world's most innovative entrepreneurs and fastest-growing companies. With Brex, you can move money fast for instant impact with high-limit corporate cards, payments, venture debt, and spend management software all in one place. Ready to accelerate your business? Learn more at brex.com/best. ----- Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Past guests include Tobi Lutke, Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger, John Collison, Kat Cole, Marc Andreessen, Bill Gurley, Anu Hariharan, Ben Thompson, and many more. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus Show Notes [00:02:37] - [First question] - Which most represents the Metaverse: Minecraft, Ready Player One, Fortnite, or Facebook's Horizon [00:05:58] - Facebook trying to own the concept of the Metaverse by changing their name [00:09:22] - Defining what the Metaverse is and a good working definition of it [00:11:33] - The state of the engines behind 3D output and the history of them [00:16:32] - The role IP played in bootstrapping the first Metaverses [00:18:32] - Where the ability to create digital environments will lead, and what Unreal 7 could look like compared to Unreal 5 today [00:21:03] - Natural limits of the Metaverse compared to real-world experiences [00:24:16] - Other sensory inputs that will need to be improved for digital immersion [00:26:59] - Why the initial excitement of trying something like Oculus wears off over time, both for casual gamers and those excited about this new frontier [00:31:40] - Changes in technology and new projects that have him most excited that will empower the digital infrastructure for Metaverses [00:37:14] - What interoperability means and why it has its own chapter in his book [00:31:52] - How Roblox connects with Fortnite and how far down we need to go to build a bridge between digital worlds [00:46:13] - What will drive commerce in the Metaverse and the possibility for a singular currency standard [00:51:35] - Considering the demand for the Metaverse and whether or not it will be a constraint on adoption and success [00:57:37] - What the modern equivalent of a lemonade stand will be in the Metaverse [00:59:58] - The lower adoption rates for more participatory media consumption[01:03:19] - Potential pitfalls and the dark side of the metaverse [01:06:14] - Who the categorical winners of the Metaverse might be [01:14:15] - The top things he would suggest exploring to best understand the Metaverse
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Don't Buy Entry Level M2 Macbook Pro, Google To Delete Abortion Clinic Visits GitHub Copilot works so well because it steals open-source code and strips credit Section 230 Is a Last Line of Defense for Abortion Speech Online Hello! You've Been Referred Here Because You're Wrong About Section 230 Of The Communications Decency Act Google will start auto-deleting abortion clinic visits from user location history Elon Musk Takes Unusually Long Twitter Break Google Allowed a Sanctioned Russian Ad Company to Harvest User Data for Months Dollars for Docs Department of Justice seized iPhones from two attorneys involved in January 6 probe Bitcoin Crash Continues Instagram tests ditching video posts in favor of Reels TikTok says it's putting new limits on Chinese workers' access to U.S. user data FTC commissioner's solo TikTok memo that was misreported around the world Mike's recent Computerworld piece on the inevitability of the "splinternet" Judge Luttig: Here's why I spoke so slowly at Jan. 6 hearing Apple's Entry-Level M2 MacBook Pro Turns Into a Celeron Under Heavy Load Steve Jobs Receives Posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Christina Warren, Mike Elgan, and Glenn Fleishman Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: policygenius.com/twit zapier.com/TWIT podium.com/twit Blueland.com/TWIT
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Today we're joined by legendary futurist Neal Stephenson and crypto pioneer Peter Vessenes - the team behind the new Lamina1 blockchain. Neal (Chairman) conceived the idea of the metaverse 30 years ago in his book Snow Crash and Peter (CEO) is the founder of The Bitcoin Foundation. Together they're building the first ever carbon-negative blockchain. We got together to discuss how todays metaverse is different from the idea 30 years ago, monetizing the space, what all of this means for the creator economy, and what to expect moving forward. JOIN THE FREE WOLF DEN NEWSLETTER
Big Oil executives head to Washington today for a meeting with the Biden Administration to go over a diminishing list of options to contend with the rising price of gas. President Biden announced plans to enact a “gas tax holiday” in the U.S. this summer, and has not received broad initial support. Amos Hochstein, State Department Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs, discusses the $0.18 reduction per gallon the holiday would save and the outlook for getting the policy through Congress. Mark Zuckerberg says a billion people will soon be spending their time – and money – in the metaverse, but Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin have differing ideas about what to actually do there. Plus, the FDA will ban the sale of Juul e-cigarettes. Squawk Box regular and former head of the regulator, Scott Gottlieb, weighs in on the vaping industry as well as the latest concerns about Covid-19 variants. And, more smaller cities will soon be harder to reach by airplane. To hear more from Mark Zuckerberg about Meta's future, check out CNBC's Mad Money podcast: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/01/mad-money-with-jim-cramer-podcast.html In this episode:Amos Hochstein, @AmosHochsteinScott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMDJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @AndrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
Pete Morrison from Bohemia Interactive Simulations joins the show to talk about what goes into creating simulated worlds for military training and how that work could be part of the foundation for the metaverse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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