Podcasts about modelling

What if you could think like the world's toughest human?Not admire it from a distance. Not read about it. Actually run the same internal patterns — the beliefs, the strategies, the way he processes doubt, discomfort, and the voice that says stop.That's what this episode is.One of the foundational ideas in NLP is that anything any human being can do can be elicited, modelled, and replicated. If you can identify how someone thinks at their best — the structure beneath the performance — you can hand that as a shortcut to anyone willing to step into it.Success leaves clues. Hypnosis is how we install them.In this first Modelling Excellence Monday session, Adam takes seven core principles from the philosophy of David Goggins — retired Navy SEAL, ultramarathon world record holder, and one of the most followed voices on mental toughness on the planet — and builds a deep hypnosis session around them so you can begin running those same patterns from the inside out.The Seven Principles Modelled in This Session:The 40% Rule — When your mind says stop, you're only 40% of the way thereThe Accountability Mirror — Brutal honesty with yourself, no excuses, no storiesCallous the Mind — Discomfort is not the enemy, it is the training groundThe Cookie Jar — Pull strength from everything you've already survivedTake Souls — Use doubt and disbelief as fuelBuild the Savage — Motivation is unreliable; discipline is the system that runs when it isn'tNever Finished — The quest for greatness is unendingHow to Use This EpisodeFind somewhere quiet, put your headphones in, and give yourself 45 minutes where you won't be disturbed. Lying down is fine. Eyes closed. Just follow Adam's voice.You don't need to believe it will work. You just need to show up.Who Should Adam Model Next?Modelling Excellence Monday is built on one idea: anyone in the world who achieves something extraordinary is running a set of internal patterns that can be identified, extracted, and handed to you.Who inspires you? Who do you watch and think — I don't just want to admire that, I want to understand how they think?Nominate your person — an athlete, entrepreneur, scientist, philosopher, artist, anyone — and Adam may build a future hypnosis session around them and their area of excellence.

Financial Review wealth editor Joanna Mather and reporter Andrew Hobbs on how Labor’s new tax rules reshape investment strategies and what that means for you. This podcast is sponsored by Westpac Further reading: Albanese says CGT is going back to 1999. That’s not quite true Labor’s proposed capital gains tax inflation model is different from Paul Keating’s in two ways that mean investors will typically pay more tax.The game has changed – what investors need to knowThe budget measures have jolted many wealth plans. We ask the professionals about tips for first home buyers, property and share investors, retirees and those with trusts.‘Ludicrous’: Modelling shows bucket companies face even bigger tax hit Further examination of the budget papers shows the penalty tax rate that will apply to bucket companies could be as high as 70 per cent, tax specialists say.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drop us a noteIn this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss the mathematics behind risk modelling and why relying on heat maps for decision-making can have limitations.Richard and Gaye explore the concept of the "ideal" hazard risk curve, unpacking why every hazard carries its own unique risk profile rather than a neat line of constant risk. Drawing on Heinrich's accident triangle and the hyperbolic relationship between consequence and likelihood, Richard walks through the calculus of integrating under a risk curve, and why simply "spotting the dot" on a five-by-five risk matrix can underestimate high-consequence, low-likelihood events by an order of magnitude or more.They discuss the limitations of the standard risk matrix for large organisations dealing with vastly different scales of risk, and why New Zealand's updated WHS legislation is shifting focus toward identifying critical hazards and credible controls first, rather than getting bogged down debating likelihood.Key takeaways:Heat maps are useful for communication, but dangerous as standalone decision-making toolsThe area under the risk curve matters – it's far larger than a single dot suggestsSafety risk assessment should prioritise critical hazards and reasonable controls over likelihood argumentsNote: This episode references slides — for the full visual experience, check out the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/R2aAu.If you'd like us to cover a specific topic or have any feedback we'd love to hear from you. Email admin@r2a.com.au. For further information on Richard and Gaye's consulting work with R2A, head to https://www.r2a.com.au, where you'll also find their booklets (store) and a sign-up for their quarterly newsletter to keep informed of their latest news and events. Gaye is also founder of Australian women's safety workwear company Apto PPE https://www.aptoppe.com.au.

En 1971, un agricultor alemán llamado Herbert Bartz llegó al sur de Brasil con una certeza: el suelo se estaba yendo. Cada lluvia se llevaba años de tierra fértil ladera abajo. Su respuesta fue radical: guardó el arado. Así nació, desde la desesperación y no desde un laboratorio, el sistema de siembra directa que hoy protege más suelo que cualquier otra práctica agrícola en el mundo.En este episodio exploramos los orígenes reales de la labranza cero, una revolución que comenzó entre agricultores paraguayos y brasileños en los años 70 y que hoy cubre más de 35 millones de hectáreas solo en Brasil. Una práctica que no llegó de las universidades sino del campo, de productores que no podían permitirse seguir perdiendo lo que tenían debajo de los pies.Explicamos con precisión cómo funciona el sistema: el manejo de rastrojos, las condiciones mínimas para adoptarlo, el control de malezas sin volteo del suelo y por qué los primeros años de transición son los más difíciles. Sin rodeos y sin simplificar.También conectamos la siembra directa con algo que pocos mencionan: su papel en la geopolítica agrícola global. Brasil y Argentina son potencias exportadoras de soya y maíz en parte porque sus suelos no se agotaron. La siembra directa tiene algo que ver con eso, y vale la pena entenderlo.Si produces en México o en cualquier parte de América Latina y todavía no conoces este sistema, este episodio es el punto de partida. Si ya lo conoces, vas a encontrar aquí la historia completa que probablemente nadie te contó.Escucha Agricultura Profesional:https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZuOW2DhD7PK4SM33gtFWy?si=e33021063a114550--Créditos musicales:INTROMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-graham/53License code: 62TIV9S8Q1XCM65WOUTROMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-rollLicense code: KUSUTAITXDLYUTHQ--Fuentes consultadas:Derpsch, R., Friedrich, T., Kassam, A., & Hongwen, L. (2010). "Current status of adoption of no-till farming in the world and some of its main benefits." International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 3(1), 1–25. Referencia fundamental sobre la adopción global de la siembra directa y su historia en América del Sur.Landers, J. N. (2007). "Tropical crop-livestock systems in conservation agriculture: The Brazilian experience." FAO, Integrated Crop Management Series. Documento técnico de la FAO que documenta el surgimiento del sistema en Brasil y sus resultados a largo plazo.Bolliger, A., Magid, J., Amado, J. C. T., Neto, F. S., Ribeiro, M. F. S., Calegari, A., & Neergaard, A. (2006). "Taking stock of the Brazilian 'zero-till revolution': A review of landmark research and farmers' practice." Advances in Agronomy, 91, 47–110. Revisión exhaustiva del sistema en Brasil con datos históricos y resultados agronómicos.FAO. (2008). "Investing in sustainable agricultural intensification: The role of conservation agriculture." Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Marco institucional global sobre la labranza de conservación, con capítulo específico sobre América Latina.Scopel, E., Da Silva, F. A. M., Corbeels, M., Affholder, F., & Maraux, F. (2004). "Modelling crop residue mulching effects on water use and production of maize under semi-arid and humid tropical conditions." Agronomie, 24(6–7), 383–395. Base técnica sobre el rol de los rastrojos en la retención de humedad y la protección del suelo en sistemas de labranza cero.

From Intubation Dilemmas to Data-Driven Decisions: Cutting-Edge Research in Pre-Hospital Trauma Care. In this episode, we explore a study that leverages machine learning and causal modeling to improve pre-hospital trauma interventions, specifically endotracheal intubation. Experts Amy Nelson and Julian Thompson discuss how innovative data analysis can inform real-time decision-making, enhance patient outcomes, and optimize resource allocation in emergency settings.Main Topics:The long-standing debate over early pre-hospital intubation and its survival benefitsMethodological advances using machine learning and causal inference in emergency researchHow predictive models can support clinicians at the roadside and future directions for trauma careThe significance of integrating AI tools into clinical judgment without replacing human expertiseCost-effectiveness and system-wide implications of adopting data-driven protocols in trauma systems

It's a supersized edition of the show - Isaac has made it here from Warrnambool, but Jay Z is on special assignment so we welcome Theo Doropoulos to the team - as we look at another silent appearance from Isaac on Footy Classified. Ben McKay has been dropped to the VFL this weekend, so the team shares their views on how he can get back into form. Plus, more pressure builds up at the Blues. The team chats about the tactics ahead of tonight's game, before speaking to Fremantle Assistant Coach Jade Rawlings, then K-Mac has a double dose of the Queen's Queries. Isaac has plenty of room in both his Penthouse and Outhouse this week, then the team chats about Scott Pendlebury's upcoming AFL Games Record, and Isaac cops some harsh feedback for his list of the Best Midfielders of the 21st Century. Hawthorn Assistant Coach David Hale joins the team from Perth, as does West Coast Norm Smith Medallist Andrew Embley to take us behind the scenes of the Eagles 2006 Premiership reunion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Description: As attribution becomes less reliable and marketing teams face more pressure to prove what drives growth, marketing mix modelling is becoming a popular way to understand the full commercial picture behind marketing performance.In this episode, James Lawrence speaks with Henry Innis, CEO and co-founder of Mutinex, about how modern MMM can help marketers move beyond channel-level reporting and last-click attribution. Henry explains why media alone rarely tells the full story, how variables like pricing, promotions, competitor activity, economic shifts and brand equity influence resultsKey Takeaways:Why Marketing Mix Modelling is becoming more important as attribution signals weakenHow MMM helps marketers understand growth beyond media performance aloneThe role of external factors like weather, CPI, fuel costs and competitor spend in performanceHow modern MMM can support faster, more confident decision-makingHow AI is reducing the effort required to structure data, run models and generate insightsWhy brand activity can contribute to both short-term sales and long-term memory effectsWhy siloed measurement often leads to siloed executionHow marketers can use MMM to think more like capital allocators than channel operatorsGuest:Henry Innis is the CEO and co-founder of Mutinex, a marketing measurement company helping brands improve growth decisions through modern Marketing Mix Modelling. Mutinex's Growth OS platform brings together media, pricing, promotions, brand and external market factors to help organisations understand what is really driving business performance. Henry offers a practical perspective on marketing effectiveness, attribution, AI and how measurement is evolving for modern growth teams.You can follow Henry on LinkedIn.Find Us Online:James Lawrence LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslawrenceoz/Smarter Marketer Website: https://rocketagency.com.au/smarter-marketer-podcastRocket Agency Website: https://rocketagency.com.au/Rocket Agency LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocket-agency-pty-ltd/Buy Smarter Marketer:Hardcover: https://amzn.to/30O63kgKindle: https://amzn.to/2ZqfCWmAbout the Podcast:This is the definitive podcast for Australian marketers. Join Rocket Agency Co-Founder and best-selling author, James Lawrence in conversation with marketers, leaders, and thinkers about what it takes to be a smarter and more successful marketer.

We are joined by Ian Pritchett of Greencore Homes to talk about his science-based approach to green building and the work that has led him from developing green building materials becoming the co-founder of a vertically-integrated developer and house builder.There's a lot of history and legacy to cover because Ian has been in the green building game for decades and it's this that has informed the approach being taken right now.Greencore is also challenging the Passive House Institute about the accuracy of its PHPP (passive house planning package) modelling software because their homes outperform the model's predictions because of their use of phase-change materials.Be warned, this is nerd business—Jeff gets to interrogate the build up specification—but it doesn't get too technical to be able to follow the thread.Notes from the showThe Greencore Homes website Ian Pritchett on LinkedIn A PH+ article about Neil May**SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this podcast, and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote the day jobs.Follow us on the Zero Ambitions LinkedIn page (we still don't have a proper website)Jeff and Dan about Zero Ambitions Partners (the consultancy) for help with positioning and communications strategy, customer/user research and engagement strategy, carbon calculations and EPDs – we're up to all sortsSubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd Alter's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCCheck out Her Retrofit Space, the renovation and retrofit platform for women**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**   

Zak Mir talks to Dr Jim Millen, Non-Executive Chairman, Physiomics, regarding recent progress at the mathematical modelling, data science and biostatistics company, and issues regarding the forthcoming requisitioned meeting.What Physiomics actually doesPhysiomics is a specialised life sciences consultancy that works with companies developing new drugs. At its core, the business helps drug developers make better decisions about how they design and run studies.The company operates across two main areas. Mathematical modelling to support the design of preclinical and clinical trials, with a particular focus on oncology, though not limited to cancer treatment. Biostatistics, covering the statistical design of trials, reporting, planning, and regulatory interactions around trial outcomes. That combination matters. Drug development is expensive, time-consuming and high risk. The more rigorously a company can model likely outcomes and build trials correctly from a statistical standpoint, the better its chances of generating meaningful data and navigating the regulatory process successfully.In simple terms, Physiomics is there to help clients ask the right questions before they spend serious money answering them.Why mathematical modelling and biostatistics matter in drug developmentIt is worth pausing on this, because companies like Physiomics can easily be misunderstood as niche technical advisers operating in the background.In reality, their work sits close to the heart of pharmaceutical decision-making. A poorly designed trial can waste years. A weak statistical framework can undermine otherwise promising results. And if preclinical and clinical plans are not thought through properly, the cost of fixing mistakes later can be enormous.That is why the company's two-pronged offering is significant: Modelling helps shape trial design and strategy Biostatistics helps ensure studies are set up, analysed and reported in a way regulators and stakeholders can rely on For drug developers, especially in challenging therapeutic areas such as oncology, that expertise can be highly valuable.Signs the business is turning a cornerOne of the most important points to emerge recently is that Physiomics appears to be at a positive inflection point.The company has reported its highest-ever first-half income, up by around 50% on the comparable prior period. Market expectations are also for the business to deliver its highest-ever full-year income, and management has indicated that it believes the company remains on track to achieve that.That is not a trivial development. In a market where many life sciences businesses have struggled for funding and momentum, a services company tied to that ecosystem inevitably feels the pressure too.The logic is straightforward: Physiomics serves companies developing drugs If those companies are short of capital, they become more cautious about spending That pressure filters through to specialist service providers By that measure, the last few years have not been easy. Management has been candid in saying that the wider life sciences market, especially over the past five years, has created a difficult backdrop. So when stronger income figures start to come through, that is naturally seen as evidence that the business may be emerging from a tougher period.The phrase used was that the company feels like it is "turning a corner", and the recent numbers are being presented as proof of that shift.The wider market backdrop for life sciences consultanciesTo understand why recent progress matters, it helps to appreciate the commercial reality of a business like Physiomics.This is not a company that develops and sells its own blockbuster drug. It provides highly specialised consultancy services to clients who are themselves trying to advance drug programmes. That means demand for Physiomics' expertise is linked to confidence, budgets and capital availability across the biotech and pharma landscape.When funding conditions tighten, even capable drug developers may delay projects, reduce outsourced work or scale back trial activity. That can hit revenue visibility for service businesses, regardless of the quality of the service provided.Against that backdrop, a strong first-half performance and confidence in a record year carry added significance. They suggest not just resilience, but possible operational momentum.The share price has improved too, but that is not the whole storyAlongside the operational improvement, Physiomics' share price has also seen a notable rebound, rising by around 66% year to date at the time of discussion.In ordinary circumstances, that would probably be taken as a clear signal that sentiment around the company is improving. But the picture is complicated by corporate governance developments, namely a requisition notice from activist shareholder Mike Whitlow.That requisition has created a situation where improving business performance is happening at the same time as a challenge to the current board.So while there may be genuine momentum in the underlying business, there is also uncertainty about who should be steering it.What the requisition notice meansThe requisition notice would, if passed, replace the current board with a new board.Management's position is clear: it does not believe that outcome would be in the best interests of the company.The immediate practical consequence is that shareholders have been asked to vote at a general meeting. The chairman's strongest message on this point is simple and democratic: shareholders should vote.Whatever position an investor takes, the emphasis is on participation. This is being framed not as a routine procedural matter, but as a genuinely consequential decision about the company's future direction and governance.That is an important distinction. Boardroom disputes can sometimes appear remote or technical. Here, the argument is that the vote could materially affect how the company is run at a delicate stage in its development.Why management says this is the wrong time to “rock the boat”The timing is at the centre of the board's response.The current leadership's view is that this challenge is arriving just as the company is beginning to show evidence of a turnaround. In other words, if the business is finally moving towards stronger revenue and a better trajectory, this may be precisely the wrong moment to disrupt leadership and strategy.That argument rests on a few connected ideas: The company appears to be improving operationally Recent results suggest traction rather than stagnation Change at board level introduces uncertainty Uncertainty can be especially damaging when a business is at a sensitive inflection point The phrase “rock the boat” captures the concern neatly. A business that has spent years navigating a difficult market and is now seeing signs of recovery may not benefit from abrupt upheaval, particularly if the alternative leadership has not set out a clear and credible plan.The board's objections to the proposed replacement directorsManagement's opposition is not based only on timing. It has also raised several specific concerns about the individuals named in the requisition notice.1. Lack of clearly relevant life sciences services experienceOne criticism is that the proposed directors do not appear, from the current board's perspective, to have the right experience in life sciences services.That point matters because Physiomics operates in a specialist technical area. This is not a generic consultancy business. It works at the intersection of mathematical modelling, clinical development and biostatistics. Running such a company effectively may require sector-specific understanding, not just general boardroom experience.2. No clear plan has been presentedAnother issue is the lack of an articulated strategy.The current board says it has seen no evidence of a plan, not even at a high level, explaining what the replacement board would actually do with the company.That absence of detail is central to the concern. Replacing a board is one thing. Explaining the strategy that would follow is another. Without that second piece, shareholders are effectively being asked to back change without a roadmap.3. Concerns about independenceThe board has also highlighted governance concerns. Specifically, it says the proposed individuals are all connected parties in some way, either through previous or current working relationships.From a governance standpoint, that raises the question of board independence. Best practice generally favours having independent directors who can challenge each other, think autonomously and avoid groupthink.If all proposed appointees are closely connected, the argument is that this could weaken the balance and independence expected of a well-run board.The central problem: shareholders are being asked to choose without enough detailPerhaps the most striking concern is also the simplest one: nobody really knows what the incoming group would do if it took control.That uncertainty sits at the heart of management's case against the requisition. The issue is not merely whether change is good or bad in principle. It is whether shareholders should support a board replacement when the intended strategy has not been laid out.As framed by the current leadership, that creates an asymmetrical choice: Option one: keep the existing board in place while the business appears to be improving Option two: replace the board with a group that has not communicated a clear plan From that perspective, the proposed change looks less like a defined alternative and more like a leap into the unknown.That is really the essence of the argument.Could the new group still have good intentions?To be fair, the current board has not claimed that the requisitioning group intends to damage the company. In fact, the stated hope is that they are interested because they see real potential in Physiomics and want to continue building on the progress already made.But hope is not the same as certainty.Without a clearly stated strategy, the board's position is that shareholders are being asked to make a consequential decision based on assumptions rather than evidence. And in a listed company, particularly one operating in a specialist and commercially sensitive field, that may not be enough.What shareholders are being asked to doThe practical takeaway is very clear. Shareholders are being urged to participate in the vote at the general meeting.The board's formal recommendation is that the resolutions should be rejected. But beyond that recommendation, there is a broader appeal to engagement. This is being presented as one of those moments when shareholders can directly influence the direction of the company.The message is not complicated: Read the information available Consider the company's recent progress Assess the risks around the proposed board changes Vote In governance terms, that is the crux of it. A listed company only functions properly when shareholders take an active interest in major decisions, especially when those decisions concern leadership, strategy and accountability.The bigger picture for PhysiomicsStrip away the corporate drama, and the underlying story is a relatively straightforward one.Physiomics is a specialist life sciences consultancy working in mathematical modelling and biostatistics for drug development. It has come through a difficult period for the wider life sciences sector and is now reporting stronger financial performance, with signs that it could deliver a record year.At exactly that moment, it faces an activist-led attempt to replace the board.Management's view is that this is the wrong intervention at the wrong time. The company says it is making progress, the business environment is becoming more supportive, and a disruptive governance change without a clearly articulated alternative plan would introduce unnecessary risk.Whether shareholders agree is, of course, a matter for them. But the issues at stake are now clear: Business momentum Board stability Strategic clarity Governance quality Those are not side issues. They go to the heart of whether Physiomics can build on its recent progress and sustain the upward trajectory management believes is now underway.

This episode features Dr Peter May (Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation, King's College London, UK School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland).   What is already known on this topic? Specialist palliative care increases odds of dying outside hospital and improves patient quality of life, but this is a complex intervention and not all who might benefit receive specialist care. Cost-effectiveness of specialist palliative care, and the economic implications of reduced hospital deaths, is a persistent question for research and policy. Prior systematic reviews identify a lack of modelling studies as a fundamental evidence gap.   What this paper adds We used decision modelling, a widely-used method in health economics that has not been routinely applied in evaluating palliative care. The key strength of this approach is the capacity to combine data from different sources to estimate cost-effectiveness when there is insufficient trial data to answer the question. We found that both hospital-based specialist palliative care and home-based specialist palliative care for adults in England represent excellent value care, reducing the average cost per patient to the NHS while improving patient outcomes.   Implications for practice, theory or policy Specialist palliative care is currently accessed by less than half of people who might benefit in England. Expanding access would likely yield further cost-savings and improve outcomes for patients and families. However, mitigating current inequities in access and outcomes also requires new approaches to identifying, engaging and meeting the needs of underserved groups. Other countries interested in applying these methods to their own data and services can consider using our methodological templates, which we have published open access.   Full paper available from:     https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02692163261423755   If you would like to record a podcast about your published (or accepted) Palliative Medicine paper, please contact Dr Amara Nwosu:  a.nwosu@lancaster.ac.uk

Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Dr Afshin Jafar, Research Fellow at RMIT University. We all share our bike moments and wax lyrical about Friday evening's Critical Mass ride along Sydney Road to protest the diabolical detours proposed by the LXRP while the Upfield Path is closed for construction. Dr Jafar reminds us that in addition to the well known benefits of bike riding and the community it builds, like Critical Mass, we also need quantifiable benefits to support business cases for infrastructure that allows people to move around safely by bike. Finding a way to model these benefits to specific contaxts has remained a challenge which is why RMIT has been working on a tool for bicycle infrastructure investment analysis. With greater nuance in its modelling of the diversity of riders the tool combines spatial, infrastructure and safety data integration, demand forecasting and econometric scenario projections to understand how to best achieve successful rollouts that maximise the benefits of cycling as a transport mode. A recent case study in Bendigo provides some insight into how the tool might work. While we ran out of time to mention it on the program don't forget that Melbourne Bike Rave is coming up this coming weekend! 

This one's something special.We're bringing together three voices from across the world for a live roundtable discussion focused on the power of scale modelling to make a real difference:

In this episode of Enterprise Sessions from the University of Bristol, Professor Michele Barbour speaks with Professor Paul Bates, world‑leading expert in flood inundation modelling and co‑founder of Fathom, one of the University's most successful research‑driven companies.Paul reflects on a remarkable career that began with a Bristol PhD in the late 1980s and evolved into pioneering work that transformed global flood modelling. He describes the technological shift that enabled a new generation of high‑resolution terrain data, the academic debates that reshaped the field, and the multidisciplinary collaborations that built the foundation for Fathom's modelling techniques.The conversation traces Fathom's origins from two ambitious PhD students with an idea, through early years of bootstrapping, to international clients including insurers, banks, multinationals, and the World Bank. Paul also discusses the challenges of spinning out before universities had mature commercialisation systems, the importance of staying ahead of competitors through transparency and innovation, and the recent acquisition of Fathom by Swiss Re.Finally, Paul reflects on what research entrepreneurship means within academia, how Fathom has strengthened Bristol's scientific capabilities, and what lies ahead for both him and the next generation of global flood models.

In this second deep dive episode, Cherry Lim discusses how complex modelling approaches can translate into practical clinical insights. From counterfactual frameworks to real-world prescribing decisions, she explores how data-driven tools can support clinicians in choosing more effective antibiotic treatments.  Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:03 – Understanding counterfactual frameworks 02:56 – Antibiotic choice and survival 05:08 – Clinical decision dashboards 06:24 – Assumptions in AMR modelling

In the final deep dive, Cherry Lim looks ahead to the future of AMR surveillance. She discusses the role of microbiology labs, the value of imperfect datasets, and how integrating genomics, modelling, and cost-effectiveness could transform global health systems over the next two decades. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:03 – Investing in diagnostics 02:36 – Routine surveillance data 03:53 – Global versus local AMR data 05:08 – Future health systems

Cherry Lim joins the EMJ Podcast for a rapid-fire discussion on data, modelling, and antimicrobial resistance. From surveillance gaps to the role of AI, she shares insights into how data is shaping the future of AMR research and policy.

In this first deep dive, Lim explores how routine hospital data and bacterial genomics are transforming our understanding of AMR. She explains how combining datasets and transmission models can uncover hidden pathways of resistance and highlights the challenges of working across diverse healthcare settings.

Dr. Manish Patel, co-founder and CEO of Jiva.ai and Chair of the AI Subcommittee at the BIA, where he advises the UK Government on AI policy, data privacy and healthcare applications. With a PhD in Modelling of Complex Systems from UCL and nearly a decade building algorithmic trading systems in investment banking, Manish brings a rare depth of perspective to the most overhyped term in healthcare right now.In this episode, we cut through the noise on AI. Manish challenges the very language we use, explaining why most of what gets called "AI" is really machine learning, why large language models are fundamentally not intelligent and why that distinction has very real consequences when lives are on the line. We look at where AI genuinely adds value in healthcare, from radiology to NHS administrative workflows, and where it is being dangerously overhyped, including some very pointed thoughts on using consumer-grade LLMs to make clinical diagnoses.We also explore how clinicians should think about AI as an augmenter rather than a replacement, why the productivity gains are real and where Manish believes the biggest untapped opportunity in healthcare actually sits. He closes with a frank take on what impressive AI looks like in a real clinical environment versus a polished demo and why the world is heading toward a very small group of people who truly understand what is happening under the hood.Thanks for tuning in to Episode 99. Don't forget to subscribe and check the show notes to learn more about Manish's work at Jiva.ai and his advisory role shaping UK AI policy in healthcare.Timestamps[00:00:28] From the Human Genome Project to Machine Learning: Manish's Academic Origins [00:02:09] AI Has Been Around Since the 1950s: The History Most People Don't Know [00:04:09] Why Tacking "AI" onto Your Product Name Is a Problem [00:05:24] Where Healthcare AI Really Is: Step Three Not Step 100 [00:06:06] Why Using Grok for Medical Diagnosis IsDangerous [00:09:48] Should Clinicians Be Scared AI Will Take Their Jobs?[00:12:18] How to Actually Start Learning About AI: Where to Begin [00:14:01] Writing the Book on AI Agents in 2011 [00:18:04] The Biggest Untapped Opportunity: Administrative AI Not Diagnostic AI [00:20:40] What Real Clinical AI Success Looks Like vs a Polished DemoConnect with Manish- ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manish-patel/Learn more about Jiva ai - ⁠⁠⁠https://jiva.ai/Get in touch with Karandeep Badwal - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karandeepbadwal/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Karandeep on YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@KarandeepBadwal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us Fan MailDay One Starts Now: The Simple Reset That Finally Makes Weight Loss Stick I caught myself the other day.In the middle of everything going on… I stopped doing the one thing that always helps me.Planning.Not because I don't believe in it—but because life got heavy, real, and honestly… a little overwhelming.And that's when it hit me.This is exactly when I need a Day One.Not Monday.Not next week.Not when things “calm down”… because let's be honest—when does that actually happen?So in this episode, I'm walking you through what Day One really looks like when life isn't perfect… when you're tired, stretched, and still expected to show up.I share what I'm doing right now, the simple shift that changes everything, and why starting small—like really small—might be the most powerful thing you do.If you've been waiting for the “right time”… this is your sign.Let's go.Quote of the Week:“A year from now you may wish you had started today.” — by Karen Lamb CitationsGollwitzer, P. M. (1999). Implementation intentions: Strong effects of simple plans. American Psychologist, 54(7), 493–503.Lally, P., van Jaarsveld, C. H. M., Potts, H. W. W., & Wardle, J. (2009). How are habits formed: Modelling habit formation in the real world. European Journal of Social Psychology, 40(6), 998–1009.Clear, J. (2018). Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Avery.Let's go, let's get it done.Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org

Onlangs maakte de federale overheid bekend dat een hogesnelheidstreinverbinding tussen Sydney en Newcastle in 'de ontwikkelingsfase' zit en dat er naar verwachting in 2028 met de aanleg kan worden begonnen. We spreken met Michiel Bliemer, professor Transport Planning and Modelling aan de Universiteit van Sydney, en vroegen hem hoe serieus we dit moeten nemen.

The communications in question center on a modeling agent who maintained a long-running relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, during which he repeatedly attempted to introduce young women to him under the guise of modeling opportunities. The exchanges span years and show the agent pitching women based on their looks, age, and financial vulnerability, often framing the introductions as mutually beneficial arrangements. In one especially disturbing message, the agent explicitly encouraged Epstein to “try” a woman sexually, reducing the interaction to a transactional proposition. The tone of the correspondence suggests a level of familiarity with Epstein's preferences and a willingness to cater to them, even after Epstein's prior legal troubles were already public knowledge.Beyond the individual messages, the broader implication is the role that parts of the modeling world may have played in feeding Epstein access to young women. The emails reflect a system where aspiring models—many seeking financial stability or career opportunities—were positioned in proximity to a powerful and predatory figure. While the agent has since attempted to distance himself and downplay his intent, the language and persistence captured in the exchanges have fueled criticism that enablers within the industry either ignored warning signs or actively facilitated Epstein's behavior. The revelations add another layer to the ongoing examination of how Epstein's network operated and how he continued to maintain access to vulnerable women despite widespread rumors and prior convictions.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Modelling agent told Epstein about girl 'desperate for cash' as he begged paedo to 'try her in bed', emails show

The communications in question center on a modeling agent who maintained a long-running relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, during which he repeatedly attempted to introduce young women to him under the guise of modeling opportunities. The exchanges span years and show the agent pitching women based on their looks, age, and financial vulnerability, often framing the introductions as mutually beneficial arrangements. In one especially disturbing message, the agent explicitly encouraged Epstein to “try” a woman sexually, reducing the interaction to a transactional proposition. The tone of the correspondence suggests a level of familiarity with Epstein's preferences and a willingness to cater to them, even after Epstein's prior legal troubles were already public knowledge.Beyond the individual messages, the broader implication is the role that parts of the modeling world may have played in feeding Epstein access to young women. The emails reflect a system where aspiring models—many seeking financial stability or career opportunities—were positioned in proximity to a powerful and predatory figure. While the agent has since attempted to distance himself and downplay his intent, the language and persistence captured in the exchanges have fueled criticism that enablers within the industry either ignored warning signs or actively facilitated Epstein's behavior. The revelations add another layer to the ongoing examination of how Epstein's network operated and how he continued to maintain access to vulnerable women despite widespread rumors and prior convictions.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Modelling agent told Epstein about girl 'desperate for cash' as he begged paedo to 'try her in bed', emails showBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

The communications in question center on a modeling agent who maintained a long-running relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, during which he repeatedly attempted to introduce young women to him under the guise of modeling opportunities. The exchanges span years and show the agent pitching women based on their looks, age, and financial vulnerability, often framing the introductions as mutually beneficial arrangements. In one especially disturbing message, the agent explicitly encouraged Epstein to “try” a woman sexually, reducing the interaction to a transactional proposition. The tone of the correspondence suggests a level of familiarity with Epstein's preferences and a willingness to cater to them, even after Epstein's prior legal troubles were already public knowledge.Beyond the individual messages, the broader implication is the role that parts of the modeling world may have played in feeding Epstein access to young women. The emails reflect a system where aspiring models—many seeking financial stability or career opportunities—were positioned in proximity to a powerful and predatory figure. While the agent has since attempted to distance himself and downplay his intent, the language and persistence captured in the exchanges have fueled criticism that enablers within the industry either ignored warning signs or actively facilitated Epstein's behavior. The revelations add another layer to the ongoing examination of how Epstein's network operated and how he continued to maintain access to vulnerable women despite widespread rumors and prior convictions.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Modelling agent told Epstein about girl 'desperate for cash' as he begged paedo to 'try her in bed', emails showBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Air trapped in a pipe could have contributed to the massive blow back of sewage that flooded the Moa Point treatment plant. Modelling in an initial report suggests during high water flow turbulence traps air in the bypass pipeline. That air acts as a block reducing waste flows. Pressure from trapped air could have forced sewage backwards up the pipe flooding the treatment plant. Wellington Water's chief operating officer Charles Barker spoke to Lisa Owen.

On this episode the boys are joined by Brad Belsheim to talk about building, painting and weathering 3D printed armour. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench  

In this episode, we're joined by Alexandre.In our conversation, we talk photography, travel plans, and why you'll find him naked in the woods.Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gareth Johnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.A video version of this conversation is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gtv.blue⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Een hogesnelheidslijn tussen Sydney en Newcastle, de tweede stad van NSW, lijkt een stapje dichterbij. Onlangs maakte de federale overheid bekend dat het project een ontwikkelingsfase van twee jaar in is gegaan en dat naar verwachting in 2028 met de aanleg kan worden begonnen. We vragen aan Michiel Bliemer, professor Transport Planning and Modelling aan de Universiteit van Sydney, hoe serieus we dit moeten nemen.

Baz Iyer (Vulcan) and Stephen Lloyd (Savills Earth) join us to talk about the likely impact of the UK's long-awaited Future Homes Standard (FHS) and, perhaps more importantly, the Home Energy Model (HEM).HEM is the new model that will inform the UK's Energy Performance Certification (EPC) rating system. It's much more detailed in terms of the information that it demands about the buildings it is being used to rate, and therefore much more demanding of the assessors.But this means that it can be much more useful for modelling the energy performance of buildings because it will better reflect how the building will be experienced by its users.  It won't be perfect but the level of detail that it demands means that homeowners may be able to use EPCs to make meaningful decisions about how to improve the buildings in which they live. This also means that, in time, it is conceivable that HEM can become a design tool in the same way designers use PHPP to predict performance and calibrate design. That's certainly what Baz is planning and why he and Stephen have been interrogating the place HEM will occupy in the UK construction sector, the impact it might have on its culture, and the opportunity that its adoption will open up.If anyone needs some help getting to grips with this I'd recommend they connect with Baz, he's very friendly and well-informed.Notes from the showBaz Iyer on LinkedInStephen Lloyd on LinkedIn The Vulcan websiteThe Savills Earth websiteVulcan on LinkedInOld ZAP #1 - 'Incompetence still reigns supreme' in energy ratings: DPE certification, EPCs, BERs, and a little bit of ESGOld ZAP #2 - ZAP Shady business #1 – overheating, and Camden: we should think about solar gain all year round, with Zoe De Grussa (BBSA)**SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this podcast, and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote the day jobs.Follow us on the Zero Ambitions LinkedIn page (we still don't have a proper website)Jeff and Dan about Zero Ambitions Partners (the consultancy) for help with positioning and communications strategy, customer/user research and engagement strategy, carbon calculations and EPDs – we're up to all sortsSubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd Alter's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCCheck out Her Retrofit Space, the renovation and retrofit platform for women**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**

In this solo episode of Selfdom, I answer your questions on fertility, managing sugar cravings, modelling tips, and more. Tune in for candid insights, personal stories, and practical advice from my life and journey. Connect with us:  Follow Selfdom on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfdom__ Follow Dom Elissa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dominiquelissa Shop Selfdom:  Gratitude journals + more: https://selfdom.au For partnership inquiries: hello@selfdom.info Produced by Talkback Media: info@talkbackmedia.com.au

Spaces of Immigration: American Ports, Railways, and Settlements (U Pittsburgh Press, 2025) follows the travel routes of immigrants during a foundational period of American infrastructure—from ports of arrival to train cars and depots to settlements—showing how the built environment of the railways fostered segregation through physical isolation and reinforced hierarchies according to race, ethnicity, and class. Catherine Boland Erkkila highlights the magnitude of this forced separation: how spatial design and the experiences within it reflected prejudices of contemporary middle-class Americans who viewed immigrants as poor, diseased, and dangerous. Spaces of Immigration draws attention to the control wielded by railroad companies and government officials, who dispatched European immigrants to ethnic enclaves across the Midwest, some of which still exist. This book ultimately offers a greater understanding of the immigrant experience in America through the lens of spatial history, revealing deeply embedded conflicts still pervasive in our society today. This interview was conducted by Matthew Wells, Senior Lecturer in Architectural Studies at the University of Manchester. His research explores nineteenth-century European architecture, focusing on artistic techniques, technology, and political economy. Wells is the author of Modelling the Metropolis: The Architectural Model in Victorian London (2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/architecture

Spaces of Immigration: American Ports, Railways, and Settlements (U Pittsburgh Press, 2025) follows the travel routes of immigrants during a foundational period of American infrastructure—from ports of arrival to train cars and depots to settlements—showing how the built environment of the railways fostered segregation through physical isolation and reinforced hierarchies according to race, ethnicity, and class. Catherine Boland Erkkila highlights the magnitude of this forced separation: how spatial design and the experiences within it reflected prejudices of contemporary middle-class Americans who viewed immigrants as poor, diseased, and dangerous. Spaces of Immigration draws attention to the control wielded by railroad companies and government officials, who dispatched European immigrants to ethnic enclaves across the Midwest, some of which still exist. This book ultimately offers a greater understanding of the immigrant experience in America through the lens of spatial history, revealing deeply embedded conflicts still pervasive in our society today. This interview was conducted by Matthew Wells, Senior Lecturer in Architectural Studies at the University of Manchester. His research explores nineteenth-century European architecture, focusing on artistic techniques, technology, and political economy. Wells is the author of Modelling the Metropolis: The Architectural Model in Victorian London (2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Spaces of Immigration: American Ports, Railways, and Settlements (U Pittsburgh Press, 2025) follows the travel routes of immigrants during a foundational period of American infrastructure—from ports of arrival to train cars and depots to settlements—showing how the built environment of the railways fostered segregation through physical isolation and reinforced hierarchies according to race, ethnicity, and class. Catherine Boland Erkkila highlights the magnitude of this forced separation: how spatial design and the experiences within it reflected prejudices of contemporary middle-class Americans who viewed immigrants as poor, diseased, and dangerous. Spaces of Immigration draws attention to the control wielded by railroad companies and government officials, who dispatched European immigrants to ethnic enclaves across the Midwest, some of which still exist. This book ultimately offers a greater understanding of the immigrant experience in America through the lens of spatial history, revealing deeply embedded conflicts still pervasive in our society today. This interview was conducted by Matthew Wells, Senior Lecturer in Architectural Studies at the University of Manchester. His research explores nineteenth-century European architecture, focusing on artistic techniques, technology, and political economy. Wells is the author of Modelling the Metropolis: The Architectural Model in Victorian London (2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/geography

Climate change is making the lives of many more difficult. Tens of millions of people are already displaced by weather events each year, and studies show that climate breakdown drives mental and physical health crises, increased conflict, drought, and food insecurity, among many other challenges. So why do leading climate models primarily measure impacts on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rather than human wellbeing?Inge Schrijver joins Alasdair on the podcast to discuss her new research into this question, and to explain how climate models work, how they are used, and what they are missing. Inge Schrijver is a PhD researcher at the Institute of Environmental Sciences at Leiden University. Her study, “Inclusion of wellbeing impacts of climate change: a review of literature and integrated environment–society–economy models,” was co-authored with René Kleijn, Paul Behrens and Rutger Hoekstra, and is available to read here.  Further reading:‘Climate action saves lives. So why do climate models ignore wellbeing?‘ Inge Schrijver, Paul Behrens and Rutger Hoekstra, The Conversation, 2025‘Degrowth in the IPCC AR6 WGIII‘, Timothée Parrique, 2022 ‘Sufficiency means degrowth‘, Timothée Parrique, 2022‘Is climate modelling undermined by economics and ideology?‘, The Land & Climate Podcast, 2022‘The appallingly bad neoclassical economics of climate change‘, Steve Keen, Globalizations, 2020WISE Horizons projectSend a textClick here for our website to read all our most recent Land and Climate Review features and pieces.

A leadership team with top-tier talent, strong strategy, and capital behind it still misses targets. Engagement scores drift. Execution stalls. On paper, nothing is wrong. In reality, the environment is misaligned.That gap between capability and consistent performance is where culture either compounds results or quietly erodes them.Aaron Walsh, Head of Culture, Leadership and Mental Performance at the Rajasthan Royals and former Mental Skills coach with the Chiefs, has spent his career working inside high performance systems where results are unforgiving and scrutiny is constant.Why is culture still treated as a “soft” variable despite overwhelming evidence that it shapes behaviour, decision-making and performance under pressure?1:45 – Defining culture and what happens when reality doesn't match the wall. 9:05 – Aaron's work with the Chiefs and Mike Cron on building a successful culture. 15:45 – Connecting teams to the community and the last 10% performance gains from culture. 19:55 – Michael Gervais, the Seattle Seahawks, and bringing team culture to corporates like IAG. 27:55 – Immediate actions to improve culture and fostering psychological safety for innovation. 33:10 – Leadership, culture, and why your energy impacts corporate performance. 36:50 – Andrew's morning routine and the quality vs quantity time debate. 41:05 – Measuring culture beyond annual check-ins and its impact. 47:15 – Modelling desired behaviours and Aaron's 5-year vision. 54:35 – When systems fail, talent isn't enough and why some teams may not need a mental skills coach. 59:55 – Spotting cultural clues on day one and lessons from sports to corporate mental skills.Listen to the previous episode with Aaron here: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/143-aaron-walsh Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

It's still time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Quest! In Science in the News, a rare turtle rescued in the UK begins the next stage of its recovery, scientists discover that snakes don’t get hungry in the same way humans do, and archaeologist Nataša Sarkic joins Dan to investigate the remains of a so-called “vampire” found in a grave at Račesa, a fortress in eastern Croatia. It’s time for your questions too. Leo wants to know how chameleons change colour, and Simon Green from the Open University answers Roscoe’s big space question: just how hot is the Sun’s core? Dangerous Dan introduces the bizarre hag moth, and in Battle of the Sciences, we head beneath the ice with glaciologist Sammie Buzzard from the UK Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling to uncover what glaciers can teach us about our planet. Plus, in Space Cadets, Harry and Terry blast off on an accidental adventure to the Sun to discover more about the star at the centre of our Solar System. What we learn about: How rescued sea turtles recover Why snakes don’t feel hunger like humans The truth behind a “vampire” burial in Croatia How chameleons change colour How hot the Sun’s core really is The unusual hag moth What glaciologists study beneath the ice All that and more on this week’s Science Quest!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donnerstagabend, Du bist platt – und die Couch ruft. Kennst Du das? In dieser Folge erfährst Du, warum die meisten nicht am Wissen scheitern, sondern an genau diesem Moment.Plus: Eine wenig bekannte Formel, die genau erklärt, warum manche durchhalten und andere aufgeben – und 5 Techniken, die funktionieren, wenn Du mal keinen Bock gehabt hättest.____________*WERBUNG: Infos zum Werbepartner dieser Folge und allen weiteren Werbepartnern findest Du hier.____________Mehr zum Thema:Folge 545: „Der Weg des Practitioners“Buch: „Dranbleiben“Buch: „Looking Good Naked – Die Gesamtausgabe“Literatur:Baumeister, R. F. et al. (1998). Ego depletion: Is the active self a limited resource? J Pers Soc Psychol, 74(5), 1252–1265.Lally, P. et al. (2010). How are habits formed: Modelling habit formation in the real world. Eur J Soc Psychol, 40(6), 998–1009.Bem, D. J. (1972). Self-perception theory. Adv Exp Soc Psychol, 6, 1–62.Oyserman, D. et al. (2007). Identity-based motivation and health. J Pers Soc Psychol, 93, 1011–1027.____________Shownotes und Übersicht aller Folgen.Trag Dich in Marks Dranbleiber Newsletter ein.Entdecke Marks Bücher.Folge Mark auf Instagram, Facebook, Strava, LinkedIn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that sits at the heart of our mission: teacher well-being. We're unpacking the everyday challenges teachers face, like juggling too many tasks, feeling pressure to “do it all,” and navigating leadership expectations, while also offering practical, empowering strategies to help you protect your energy, set boundaries, and find your own rhythm.We talk honestly about breaking free from the “busy culture,” why multitasking is not your friend, and how small moments of joy can truly be game-changers in a teacher's week.Key Takeaways:You don't need to do it allBoundaries aren't selfish; they're essential for long-term impact.A notepad, a pause, or even a walk can help clear the clutter.Modelling wellbeing helps your students thrive too.Saying no today doesn't mean saying no forever.Whether you're just starting out or deep into your teaching journey, this episode is your friendly reminder that your wellbeing matters, and you're allowed to take care of it. Let's work smarter, not harder, and build a teaching life that brings joy, balance, and longevity.Rainbows ahead,Alisha and AshleighResources mentioned in this episode:Episode 44: A conversation about Teacher Wellbeing with Amy GreenEpisode 106: Real Teacher Wellbeing with Daniela FaleckiTeacher Self-care JournalAPPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY  | AMAZONLet's hear from you! Text us!

In this episode of Making Risk Flow: Exploring the Ecosystem, host Jake Harding speaks with Dave Wood, Managing Director at JBA Risk Management, about how AI and deep learning are reshaping catastrophe risk modeling. Dave explains how neural networks can simulate extreme climate scenarios that fall outside historical records, helping insurers better understand compound and tail risks. The conversation also explores why model transparency and rigorous validation are essential as AI adoption accelerates, and how insurers can scale advanced weather simulation without sacrificing accuracy. Dave also shares practical guidance on integrating best-in-class AI tools into existing risk platforms, rather than building everything from scratch  in-house. Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we'll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora.To receive a custom demo from Cytora, click here and use the code 'Making Risk Flow'.Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA.Check out the three most downloaded episodes: The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

Send us a textMy guest this week is one of those people that I just fell in love with because she is completely divine and she has the best energy — not to put too fine a point on it, but I bloody loved her! Her name is Hannah Frankson, and she is a 37 year old Peloton Instructor living in London, totally rocking her solo life. That said, she is also dating and very much open to a relationship with the right guy. From a very young age, Hannah was mad about athletics and it was her dream to go to the Olympics - she worked incredibly hard at athletics for years, also working as both a model and personal training in order to pay the bills. But life had other plans for Hannah and, having broken up with the man she was supposed to marry, she discovered indoor cycling and realised she absolutely loved it. She was subsequently headhunted by Peloton - by the end of this episode you'll understand why they wanted her - and the rest is history. She's been one of Peloton's instructors for 6 years. In our conversation, Hannah and I talk all about her life as a single woman without kids in London town, we talk about her amazing career, we talk dating, we talk self worth, and much, much more. 02:15 Guest Introduction02:48 Hannah's Athletic Journey07:19 Modelling and Personal Training16:43 Discovering Peloton19:35 The Peloton Experience26:26 Single and Thriving33:50 Challenging the Narrative: Single Women and Happiness34:32 The Movement of Single Women35:21 The Importance of Reframing Single Life37:03 Addressing Misconceptions on Social Media38:16 Empowering Single Women Through Fitness40:34 Navigating Dating and Self-Worth49:03 Creating a Fulfilling Single Life51:56 Incorporating Fun and Community into Single Life54:17 Advice for Women on Fitness and Self-Care01:02:36 Final Thoughts and FarewellFollow Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahfrankson/?hl=enFid Hannah at Peloton: https://www.onepeloton.com/en-GB/instructors/ImFranktheTank Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Lisa is an online fitness coach.   She specialises in helping busy mums lose weight and keep it off.   I've been working with Lisa for the past six months in my business mentorship program and she is doing tremendous work with her clients. I'm very excited to share her journey and expertise with you on today's show.    Timestamps (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform.   02:48 Introduction to Transformation 06:00 The Journey of Change 08:42 Mindset Shift: From Dieting to Lifestyle 11:41 Tools for Healthy Living 14:56 Modelling Healthy Habits for Kids 17:44 Balancing Life and Fitness 20:46 The Role of Accountability in Transformation 28:43 Meal Planning for Busy Lives 35:22 Overcoming Common Obstacles for Busy Moms 42:22 Finding Balance in Nutrition and Exercise 49:26 Mindset and Resilience on Low Energy Days   Sponsored by my business mentorship  https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching     Kellie fennel podcast  https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/467-kellie-fennell-on-simplifying-weight-loss-breaking-your-addiction-to-the-weighing-scale-and-avoiding-comparison-syndrome     (Website) https://www.lisamaddockfitness.com/   (Facebook) www.facebook.com/bodifyfitnesscoaching/   (Instagram) www.instagram.com/lisa_maddock_bodify_fitness/   Lisa Maddock Podcast https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/lisa-maddock-fitness-lisa-maddock-63GZUyid5Fw/?srsltid=AfmBOopxAqjtDZX2p5u-R2w7j6lLNC_UAVHGPJcQBES6VzAaHnyC9SCB  

Architecture, Empire, and Trade: The United Africa Company (Bloomsbury, 2025) pieces together a new architectural history of West Africa from the high colonial period through to independence. From the imperial Royal Niger Company's charter in the 1890s through to commercial developments in the 1960s, the United Africa Company – a British company firmly embedded in the economies of colonialism, extraction, and exploitation – became the largest firm in West Africa, involved in almost every commercial enterprise and sector, and responsible for procuring architecture, infrastructure, and urban real-estate across a vast region. Drawing on the UAC's archive, the book reproduces an array of visual material – from photographs of streetscapes and everyday life to civic reports and city plans – and presents these alongside critical discussions to reveal an alternative account of the architecture of the region in contrast to more state-focused histories. This interview was conducted by Matthew Wells, Senior Lecturer in Architectural Studies at the University of Manchester. His research explores nineteenth-century European architecture, focusing on artistic techniques, technology, and political economy. Wells is the author of Modelling the Metropolis: The Architectural Model in Victorian London (2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

Architecture, Empire, and Trade: The United Africa Company (Bloomsbury, 2025) pieces together a new architectural history of West Africa from the high colonial period through to independence. From the imperial Royal Niger Company's charter in the 1890s through to commercial developments in the 1960s, the United Africa Company – a British company firmly embedded in the economies of colonialism, extraction, and exploitation – became the largest firm in West Africa, involved in almost every commercial enterprise and sector, and responsible for procuring architecture, infrastructure, and urban real-estate across a vast region. Drawing on the UAC's archive, the book reproduces an array of visual material – from photographs of streetscapes and everyday life to civic reports and city plans – and presents these alongside critical discussions to reveal an alternative account of the architecture of the region in contrast to more state-focused histories. This interview was conducted by Matthew Wells, Senior Lecturer in Architectural Studies at the University of Manchester. His research explores nineteenth-century European architecture, focusing on artistic techniques, technology, and political economy. Wells is the author of Modelling the Metropolis: The Architectural Model in Victorian London (2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/architecture

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News headlines are increasingly dominated by concerns about the harms young people face online. In late 2025, Australia introduced a ban preventing under-16s from accessing a range of major social media platforms. Here in the UK, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has publicly backed a similar approach, and at the time of recording there is widespread speculation that the UK government may be preparing to follow suit - perhaps even by the time you're listening to this episode.But how do young people themselves experience the online spaces they inhabit? Do they see digital content as harmful, empowering, or something more complex? And crucially, what do they think should be done to make the online world safer and more constructive?In this episode, we explore these questions with Dr Emma Connolly, Research Fellow in the UCL Department of Political Science and a member of UCL's Digital Speech Lab, where she leads research on digital civic education.Mentioned in this episode:How does social media content go viral across platforms? Modelling the spread of Kamala is brat across X, TikTok, and Instagram, Journal of Information Technology & Politics UCL's Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy offers a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all fields of politics, including international relations, political theory, human rights, public policy-making and administration. The Department is recognised for its world-class research and policy impact, ranking among the top departments in the UK on both the 2021 Research Excellence Framework and the latest Guardian rankings.

Reconstruction explores the impact of the First World War on the built environment - examining the immediate effects and aftermath of the Great War on the architecture of Britain and the British empire during the interwar years. While much attention has been paid by historians to post-war architectural reconstruction after 1945, the earlier developments of the interwar period (1919-1939) have been comparatively overlooked. Sixteen essays written by leading and emerging scholars bring together new and diverse approaches to the period - a period of reconstruction, fraught with the challenges of modernity and democratisation. The collection considers the complex effects of reconstruction on design, discourse, practice, and professionalism, and deals with the full spectrum of architectural styles and approaches, privileging neither Modernism nor traditional styles. It brings to the fore social and political histories of the built environment, and makes important postcolonial interventions into the architectural history of British Imperialism at home and in its far reaches; in Egypt, South Africa, Australia, and India This interview was conducted by Matthew Wells, Senior Lecturer in Architectural Studies at the University of Manchester. His research explores nineteenth-century European architecture, focusing on cultural techniques, technology, and political economy. Wells is the author of Modelling the Metropolis: The Architectural Model in Victorian London (2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In this meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club, Dr Angela Kingdon welcomes Julie M. Green, a writer, Autistic mother, and late-identified Autistic woman whose self-recognition unfolded through parenting. Julie's story begins not with her own diagnosis, but with her son's. As she learned how to support an Autistic child, she slowly began to recognise familiar patterns in herself — sensory sensitivity, rigidity, perfectionism, chronic illness, and lifelong shyness that had always been framed as personality flaws rather than neurodivergence.Together, Angela and Julie explore maternal guilt, masking across decades, self- and formal diagnosis, and what changes — and what doesn't — when you finally have language for your nervous system.

Reconstruction explores the impact of the First World War on the built environment - examining the immediate effects and aftermath of the Great War on the architecture of Britain and the British empire during the interwar years. While much attention has been paid by historians to post-war architectural reconstruction after 1945, the earlier developments of the interwar period (1919-1939) have been comparatively overlooked. Sixteen essays written by leading and emerging scholars bring together new and diverse approaches to the period - a period of reconstruction, fraught with the challenges of modernity and democratisation. The collection considers the complex effects of reconstruction on design, discourse, practice, and professionalism, and deals with the full spectrum of architectural styles and approaches, privileging neither Modernism nor traditional styles. It brings to the fore social and political histories of the built environment, and makes important postcolonial interventions into the architectural history of British Imperialism at home and in its far reaches; in Egypt, South Africa, Australia, and India This interview was conducted by Matthew Wells, Senior Lecturer in Architectural Studies at the University of Manchester. His research explores nineteenth-century European architecture, focusing on cultural techniques, technology, and political economy. Wells is the author of Modelling the Metropolis: The Architectural Model in Victorian London (2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

Reconstruction explores the impact of the First World War on the built environment - examining the immediate effects and aftermath of the Great War on the architecture of Britain and the British empire during the interwar years. While much attention has been paid by historians to post-war architectural reconstruction after 1945, the earlier developments of the interwar period (1919-1939) have been comparatively overlooked. Sixteen essays written by leading and emerging scholars bring together new and diverse approaches to the period - a period of reconstruction, fraught with the challenges of modernity and democratisation. The collection considers the complex effects of reconstruction on design, discourse, practice, and professionalism, and deals with the full spectrum of architectural styles and approaches, privileging neither Modernism nor traditional styles. It brings to the fore social and political histories of the built environment, and makes important postcolonial interventions into the architectural history of British Imperialism at home and in its far reaches; in Egypt, South Africa, Australia, and India This interview was conducted by Matthew Wells, Senior Lecturer in Architectural Studies at the University of Manchester. His research explores nineteenth-century European architecture, focusing on cultural techniques, technology, and political economy. Wells is the author of Modelling the Metropolis: The Architectural Model in Victorian London (2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/architecture

How can AI weather models improve the accuracy and scale of catastrophe modelling? Matthew Grant is joined by David Wood, Managing Director at JBA Risk Management, and Jochen Papenbrock, Head of Financial Technology (EMEA) at NVIDIA, to explore how accelerated computing is unlocking new ways to simulate and manage flood risk. JBA has long been a pioneer in flood modelling, while NVIDIA's GPU technology has helped drive the recent breakthroughs in AI and generative modelling. Together, they discuss how high-resolution simulations, new ensemble methods and open-source tools are pushing the limits of what's possible in climate and catastrophe analytics. Key Talking Points: The early bet – how JBA's adoption of GPU computing over a decade ago made national-scale flood mapping possible From gaming to GenAI – how NVIDIA's evolution from graphics to AI led to the development of physics-informed weather models Ensemble power – why running 1,000+ simulations helps capture more extremes than the historic record ever could Event sets reimagined – how AI models are enabling richer, more diverse flood scenarios for Europe and beyond Real-time relevance – the potential to use AI models to simulate how a flood might unfold, as it's happening Making AI usable – how Earth-2 Studio and open-source frameworks are opening up generative models to catastrophe modellers Proving value – how NVIDIA and JBA worked together to quantify the benefits of faster, more flexible modelling approaches Looking ahead – why cross-sector collaboration will be essential to turn acceleration into real-world impact If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Matthew Grant on LinkedIn.  Sign up to the InsTech newsletter for a fresh view on the world every Wednesday morning.

On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming on Justin Huhn. Justin is the founder and publisher of Uranium Insider. During our conversation we spoke about the uranium market, fundamental risks, economics of nuclear and uranium mines, small modular reactors and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction 0:15 - Uranium market overview7:15 - Fundamental risks9:10 - Russia large exposure11:30 - Economics of Uranium mines21:23 - Fuel cost vs fossil fuels22:38 - Uranium miners outperformance28:55 - Modelling future demand35:45 - Small Modular Reactors37:14 - Uranium portfolios42:11 - One message to takeaway?Justin Huhn is a publisher and the founder of Uranium Insider Pro – the leading authority in Uranium market news and analysis of uranium sector equities. As a professional investor with a deep technical knowledge, he launched his newsletter ‘Uranium Insider Pro' in August 2019 to help others identify the best publicly traded companies in the space and clearly define the new market opportunities within the energy sector. As a recognized authority in the space, Justin's commentary is frequently sought out by media outlets. He has previously been featured on Crux Investor, Smith Weekly, KITCO, Palisades Radio, Mining Stock Education, and Mining Stock Daily Justin is passionate about enlightening investors about the present opportunities and value offered by exposure to uranium/uranium equities within the energy sector and seeks to inform investors about those situations that offer the best risk:reward profile.Justin Huhn - Website - https://www.uraniuminsider.com/X - https://x.com/uraniuminsiderLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-huhn-2b737b16/YouTube -  @UraniumInsider WTFinance -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseasThumbnail image from - https://discoveryalert.com.au/investments-uranium-resources-nuclear-growth/