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Trent Horn of the Counsel of Trent channel asks a question that he claims atheists can't answer. So I answer it.Cards:Proof of Not God? An Atheist Claims to Falsify God:www.youtube.com/watch?v=LszC4yJa1X0Did Rhett Just Break Christianity on Resurrection Sunday? (Responding to ALL the Responses):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2onIdSbqSRQOriginal Video: https://tinyurl.com/28vemls3Sources: Rational, Normative, Descriptive, Prescriptive, or Choice Behavior? The Search for Integrative Metatheory of Decision Making: https://tinyurl.com/272yl28mAll my various links can be found here:http://links.vicedrhino.comThis content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/viced-rhino-the-podcast--4623273/support.
In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp, the hosts are joined by Brandon Moore in Montana to discuss the grassroots movement of renewal happening through the state convention, local associations, and church leaders. They explore the challenges and importance of developing leaders in dying and struggling churches. Offering practical advice, they highlight the need for […]
La corsa verso la produzione di carne coltivata è ormai una delle frontiere più dinamiche dell'innovazione alimentare globale. Nato come tentativo di rispondere alla crescente domanda di proteine animali riducendo al contempo l'impatto ambientale e il ricorso alla macellazione, il settore della carne coltivata sta compiendo passi da gigante grazie a importanti progressi scientifici. Ma la sua diffusione, specialmente in Europa e in Italia, incontra ancora numerosi ostacoli.Quando si parla di carne coltivata si fa riferimento a un prodotto alimentare ottenuto attraverso la coltivazione di cellule animali in laboratorio. A differenza di ciò che il termine "sintetica" potrebbe suggerire, non si tratta di carne artificiale: le cellule provengono da animali vivi, vengono moltiplicate in bioreattori e poi organizzate in strutture muscolari simili alla carne tradizionale. Arricchita con fibre e nutrienti, questa carne, che manca di ossa e di pelle, è pensata principalmente per realizzare alimenti come hamburger, crocchette e salsicce.
durée : 00:05:15 - Le Billet politique - par : Stéphane Robert - Depuis la dissolution, on vote moins de lois au parlement. La production législative et normative connaît une accalmie. Et c'est plutôt une bonne nouvelle car, habituellement, la surproduction de règles et de lois est une maladie française.
In dieser Folge widmen wir uns einem zentralen Thema der Elektrotechnik – den Schutzgeräten im Zählerschrank. Max und Katharina erklären, warum diese Schutzmechanismen unverzichtbar sind, welche technischen Prinzipien dahinterstecken und worauf ihr in der Praxis und Planung achten müsst. Warum sind Schutzgeräte so wichtig? Welche technischen Mechanismen stecken dahinter? Und wie wählt man sie korrekt aus und dimensioniert sie richtig? Diese und viele weitere spannende Fragen beantworten wir in dieser Episode. Erfahrt, wie ihr eure Elektroinstallationen sicher und normgerecht plant und welche Tipps und Tricks es für die korrekte Auswahl und Dimensionierung gibt. +++ Weitere Infos zu Quickconnect: https://hager.com/de/loesungen/energieverteilung/quickconnect Planung der Schutzgeräte sicher und einfach mit Hager Ready: https://hager.com/de/tools/hager-ready +++ Wir freuen uns über eure Wünsche und Anmerkungen zum Podcast unter: Instagram: [@hagerdeutschland](https://www.instagram.com/hagerdeutschland/) Facebook: [Hager Deutschland](https://facebook.com/hagerdeutschland) YouTube: [Hager Deutschland](https://youtube.com/hagerdeutschland
In this episode of Sales Reinvented, Jeanette Nyden, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in drafting and negotiating complex contracts, explores the power of collaboration in negotiation. She shares her insights on how adopting a collaborative mindset can lead to more successful and mutually beneficial outcomes in high-stakes deals. Whether you're negotiating with customers, suppliers, or partners, Jeanette's approach emphasizes building relationships and aligning shared goals to achieve success. From understanding the balance between strategy and tactics to learning how collaboration can counter aggressive behaviors, this episode will equip you with practical tips to navigate negotiations with confidence and integrity. Outline of This Episode (1:00) Jeanette defines the difference between negotiation strategy and tactics (2:44) Jeanette's go-to negotiation strategy for high-stakes deals (3:57) Jeanette's three favorite negotiation tactics for leveraging tough deals (6:10) Normative leverage and how it applies to collaborative negotiations (7:35) The role of planning in developing negotiation strategies and tactics (8:51) How do you determine the most effective negotiation strategy? (11:16) Recognizing and countering aggressive negotiation tactics (15:24) Jeanette's top three negotiation do's and don'ts (18:53) Navigating a sticky real-world negotiation Resources & People Mentioned Negotiation Preparation on the Fly Connect with Jeanette Nyden Connect on LinkedIn Follow on Twitter Connect With Paul Watts LinkedIn Twitter Subscribe to SALES REINVENTED Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com
In the long run, Keynes famously quipped, we are all dead. But Swedish entrepreneur Kristian Ronn reverses Keynes to argue that in the short term we, as a species, might also be death. In his new book Darwinian Trap, Ronn argues that we're hardwired to prioritize immediate benefits over long-term consequences, creating existential risks like nuclear war and uncontrolled AI development. Ronn suggests we need better system design with proper incentives to overcome these tendencies. He proposes controlling critical parts of technology supply chains (like AI chips) to ensure responsible use, similar to nuclear nonproliferation treaties. Despite acknowledging all the obvious challenges of these kind of UN style regulatory initiatives, Ronn remains hopeful that rational thinking and well-designed systems can help humanity transcend its evolutionary limitations.Here are the 5 KEEN ON take-aways from our conversation with Kristian Ronn:* The "Darwinian Trap" refers to how humans and systems are hardwired for short-term thinking due to evolutionary forces, creating both personal and existential risks.* "Offensive realism" in international politics drives nations to compete for resources and develop increasingly dangerous weapons, creating existential threats through arms races.* AI poses significant existential risks, particularly as a technology multiplier that could enable more destructive weapons and engineered pandemics.* System design with proper incentives is crucial for overcoming our evolutionary short-term thinking—we need to "change the rules of the game" rather than blame human nature.* Strategic control of technology supply chains (like AI chips) could potentially create frameworks for responsible AI development, similar to nuclear nonproliferation treaties.Kristian Rönn is the CEO and co-founder of Normative, a software tool for sustainability accounting. He has a background in mathematics, philosophy, computer science, and artificial intelligence. Before he started Normative, he worked at the University of Oxford's Future of Humanity Institute on issues related to global catastrophic risks. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
Full article: CT-based Body Composition Measures and Systemic Disease: A Population-Level Analysis Using Artificial Intelligence Tools in Over 100,000 Patients Bardia Nadim, MD, discusses the article by Pooler et al., exploring associations of CT body composition measurements, derived using automated artificial intelligence tools, with common systemic diseases.
L'entrata in vigore dei Regolamenti europei 2023/2411 e 2024/1143, relativi alla tutela delle indicazioni geografiche, ha portato interessanti novità anche sotto il profilo della protezione dei diritti di proprietà intellettuale. In questa puntata Sara D'Arcangelo, Vanessa Casati e Marco Losito ripercorrono brevemente l'evoluzione normativa che ha portato all'adozione dei due Regolamenti e ci illustrano le novità più rilevanti in materia di proprietà intellettuale.
Non basta creare prodotti in modo più green ed etico. Ci sono altri passi necessari nella moda e nel tessile per conquistare la fiducia delle persone, mostrare l'impegno nella sostenibilità ed evitare sanzioni e multe. In vista delle nuove normative, ne parliamo con le avvocate Camilla Gentile e Isabella Carantani dello studio legale Close to Ius, con cui stiamo organizzando un workshop dedicato. Scopri qui il programma Sostenibilità e Normative Tessili!Puoi anche leggere l'episodio qui:https://dress-ecode.com/moda-e-normative-sulla-sostenibilita-rischi-sanzioni-e-opportunita/Voce: Arianna De Biasi, Camilla Gentile, Isabella CarantaniMusica: Quiet flight, Paul Yudin, Upbeat License code: LITDGBJNGCKWGHWZ; Looming, Yeti Music, Upbeat License code: VHIOVQXYRKILMJCS
Support the show to get full episodes, full archive, and join the Discord community. The Transmitter is an online publication that aims to deliver useful information, insights and tools to build bridges across neuroscience and advance research. Visit thetransmitter.org to explore the latest neuroscience news and perspectives, written by journalists and scientists. Read more about our partnership. Sign up for the “Brain Inspired” email alerts to be notified every time a new “Brain Inspired” episode is released: To explore more neuroscience news and perspectives, visit thetransmitter.org. Since the 1940s and 50s, back at the origins of what we now think of as artificial intelligence, there have been lots of ways of conceiving what it is that brains do, or what the function of the brain is. One of those conceptions, going to back to cybernetics, is that the brain is a controller that operates under the principles of feedback control. This view has been carried down in various forms to us in present day. Also since that same time period, when McCulloch and Pitts suggested that single neurons are logical devices, there have been lots of ways of conceiving what it is that single neurons do. Are they logical operators, do they each represent something special, are they trying to maximize efficiency, for example? Dmitri Chklovskii, who goes by Mitya, runs the Neural Circuits and Algorithms lab at the Flatiron Institute. Mitya believes that single neurons themselves are each individual controllers. They're smart agents, each trying to predict their inputs, like in predictive processing, but also functioning as an optimal feedback controller. We talk about historical conceptions of the function of single neurons and how this differs, we talk about how to think of single neurons versus populations of neurons, some of the neuroscience findings that seem to support Mitya's account, the control algorithm that simplifies the neuron's otherwise impossible control task, and other various topics. We also discuss Mitya's early interests, coming from a physics and engineering background, in how to wire up our brains efficiently, given the limited amount of space in our craniums. Obviously evolution produced its own solutions for this problem. This pursuit led Mitya to study the C. elegans worm, because its connectome was nearly complete- actually, Mitya and his team helped complete the connectome so he'd have the whole wiring diagram to study it. So we talk about that work, and what knowing the whole connectome of C. elegans has and has not taught us about how brains work. Chklovskii Lab. Twitter: @chklovskii. Related papers The Neuron as a Direct Data-Driven Controller. Normative and mechanistic model of an adaptive circuit for efficient encoding and feature extraction. Related episodes BI 143 Rodolphe Sepulchre: Mixed Feedback Control BI 119 Henry Yin: The Crisis in Neuroscience 0:00 - Intro 7:34 - Physicists approach for neuroscience 12:39 - What's missing in AI and neuroscience? 16:36 - Connectomes 31:51 - Understanding complex systems 33:17 - Earliest models of neurons 39:08 - Smart neurons 42:56 - Neuron theories that influenced Mitya 46:50 - Neuron as a controller 55:03 - How to test the neuron as controller hypothesis 1:00:29 - Direct data-driven control 1:11:09 - Experimental evidence 1:22:25 - Single neuron doctrine and population doctrine 1:25:30 - Neurons as agents 1:28:52 - Implications for AI 1:30:02 - Limits to control perspective
MILANO (ITALPRESS) - "La semplificazione è essenziale perché in questo momento la complessità della normativa impone dei carichi importanti che distoglie energie dalle politiche di sostenibilità. Quindi è importante che la normativa si concentri sugli aspetti più rilevanti così che le imprese possano liberare energie per includere nella propria strategia a tutto tondo gli obiettivi di sostenibilità". A dirlo Paola Angeletti, Chief Sustainability Officer Intesa Sanpaolo, in occasione di un incontro promosso a Milano da AmCham Italy dal titolo "Il futuro della competitività Europea tra Innovazione, Sostenibilità e Sicurezza". Il salto di qualità da fare è pertanto "introdurre l'attenzione allo sviluppo delle opportunità, dell'innovazione e della sostenibilità. Più una normativa è armonizzata e semplice, più le imprese possono concentrarsi sulla propria strategia e cogliere le opportunità".col5/xh7/fsc/gsl
In this episode, the discussion continues on the laws of carrying on Shabbat, focusing on whether clothing can be used to carry items like money, gold, or silver. While it is generally prohibited to wear such items sewn into clothing, leniency is given when there is a concern about potential loss or theft. The podcast explores various opinions on this, including when it is permissible to carry sewn-in valuables and how this applies to different situations, such as when staying at home is a safer option. The episode also covers the rules around wearing certain garments, like scarves, and clarifies what constitutes normal attire. Finally, the podcast touches on carrying clothing in non-typical ways, like wearing a sweater without using the sleeves, and the customs around such practices.
In this episode, we continue with the rules of carrying on Shabbat, particularly regarding clothing. It explains that wearing clothes is generally not considered carrying, but certain styles or ways of wearing clothing can be viewed as carrying if they deviate from normative practices. The episode explores the permissibility of wearing a *talis* (or similar garments) in different ways, such as draped over the neck or folded around the body, provided it is done in a customary fashion. It also delves into the concept of *muktzeh*—items that are prohibited to move on Shabbat—focusing on cases like carrying coins wrapped in cloth or sewn into garments. The discussion underscores that whether an action is permissible often depends on its intention and the way the clothing or items are worn or carried, with changes in fashion affecting what is considered normative.
La France est engagée dans une dérive normative infernale. Chaque morceau de notre vie personnelle et professionnelle est désormais réglementé par un nombre croissant de règles. Discutez avec n'importe qui – votre voisin, un agriculteur, un commerçant, un chef d'entreprise – et chacun a son anecdote, son histoire d'horreur petite ou grande où Ubu le dispute à Kafka. Même des ministres, c'est dire, se sont émus de la complexification de la vie. Il semble que la demande de simplification soit universelle. Et pourtant rien ne change! Rien ne change parce nous ne comprenons pas la nature de cette dérive. Sans cette compréhension, tous les efforts de simplification, aussi sincères soient-ils, seront vains.
Jim talks with Kristian Rönn, co-founder of the carbon accounting tech company Normative, about his book The Darwinian Trap: The Hidden Evolutionary Forces That Explain Our World (and Threaten Our Future). They discuss Darwinian traps & demons, the parable of Picher, Oklahoma, the "cost of doing business" mentality, beauty filter arms races, perverse incentives in science, Goodhart's law, how nature deals with defection vs cooperation, kamikaze mutants, pandas as evolutionary dead ends, close calls with nuclear weapons, engineered pathogens, AI risk, radical transparency at the nation-state level, reputation systems, types of reciprocity, distributed reputation marketplaces, developing Darwinian demon literacy, local change, and much more. Episode Transcript The Darwinian Trap: The Hidden Evolutionary Forces That Explain Our World (and Threaten Our Future), by Kristian Rönn "Five Rules for Cooperation," by Martin Nowak "The Vulnerable World Hypothesis," by Nick Bostrom Kristian Rönn is a founder, author, and global governance advocate. He pioneered cloud-based carbon accounting by founding Normative, a platform that helps thousands of companies achieve net-zero emissions. A proponent of effective altruism, Kristian advocates for prioritizing the wellbeing of Earth's inhabitants as the key metric for progress. Before Normative, he worked at Oxford's Future of Humanity Institute, focusing on global catastrophic risks and AI. He has contributed to numerous global standards, legislation, and resolutions on climate and AI governance.
In this episode of the SaaS Sales Performance podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Ryan Fagan, Sales Director at Normative.io.Ryan shares his dynamic career journey, transitioning from investment banking to sales, and eventually into leadership roles. He highlights his experience at Peakon, the subsequent acquisition by Workday, and his decision to join Normative.io for its alignment with sustainability goals. Ryan emphasizes the importance of trust in building a high-performing culture and shares insights on implementing effective feedback frameworks. He also discusses adapting sales strategies in a changing market, engaging CFOs, and fostering future leaders through champion processes. Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with practical strategies and leadership wisdom.
Have you ever wondered if our very instincts—those survival mechanisms that got us here—might actually be our biggest threat? Today, we're diving into this fascinating paradox with Kristian Rönn, a brilliant mind who's not only the CEO and co-founder of Normative, the world's first carbon accounting engine, but also a thought leader whose work spans climate policy, philosophy, and artificial intelligence. Before founding Normative, Kristian worked at the University of Oxford's Future of Humanity Institute, researching global catastrophic risks. His new book, The Darwinian Trap, examines how our evolutionary wiring, these so-called ‘Darwinian demons,' drive behaviors that could undermine humanity's future.In this episode, we're exploring everything from the hidden forces shaping our decisions to the existential risks of technology and our fundamental need for global cooperation. Kristian brings a fresh and urgent perspective to the conversation on climate change and societal challenges, and he's got some revolutionary ideas on what it will take to truly evolve beyond our short-term impulses.By the end of this episode, you'll not only understand these deeply ingrained patterns but hopefully feel inspired to start recognizing them in your own life—and maybe even consider how we, collectively, can work toward a more sustainable future.Episode highlights:00:25 Meet Kristian Rönn: CEO and Thought Leader02:40 Understanding the Darwinian Trap03:44 Examples of the Darwinian Trap in Action07:38 Can We Override Our Evolutionary Instincts?08:42 Hope from Nature's Solutions13:14 Global Cooperation and Governance18:09 Reforming Global Policies and Incentives38:49 The Role of Technology in Global Empathy42:41 Ethical Guidelines for Technological Innovation49:12 Normative's Role in Carbon Emissions Accounting52:18 Conclusion and Contact InformationResources mentioned:Normative.IOThe Darwinian Trap by Kristian RonnGuest's social handles:LinkedInInstagramP.S. If you enjoy this episode and feel it helps to elevate your life, please give us a rating or review. And if you feel others may benefit from this podcast as well, spread the word, share and help grow our tribe of Superhumans. When we help heal One, we help heal All. Much gratitude and love.Yours,Ariane
Ist der Liberalismus zu Unrecht in Verruf geraten? Darüber diskutiert Carolin Emcke im Podcast mit der Philosophin Elif Özmen.
In this episode, Dr. Uzma Jamil introduces Tariq Modood on his new book “Essays on Secularism and Multiculturalism”. 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
In this episode, Dr. Uzma Jamil introduces Tariq Modood on his new book “Essays on Secularism and Multiculturalism”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies
In this episode, Dr. Uzma Jamil introduces Tariq Modood on his new book “Essays on Secularism and Multiculturalism”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology
In this episode, Dr. Uzma Jamil introduces Tariq Modood on his new book “Essays on Secularism and Multiculturalism”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/secularism
In today's episode, Sandra talks about the challenges small to normative-sized churches face in disability ministry and shares how the churches she's been a part of have overcome these challenges.Find the full show-notes at: www.keyministry.org/podcast
From the moment Jesus announced “The Kingdom of God is here; Turn and believe the Good News,” followers of Jesus have lived under the public authority of Jesus the Lord. Jesus' disciples are called to do the politics of Jesus as set out in Matthew 5-7 and throughout the four Gospels. This vision is lived out in the ekklesia - the called out – the “citizens of heaven doing the business of heaven.” Yet in 2024, the power of identity politics in the U. S., on the left and the right, within the churches, threatens to marginalize, if not obliterate the church's public witness to Jesus. Join our discussion of the chaotic partisan politics of 2024 seen through the lens of Jesus the Lord.
How do we escape Moloch's trap for good? In this special Burning Man edition of Win-Win, Liv forgoes the usual purple chairs for dusty playa to chat with Kristian Rönn. Kristian is the CEO and co-founder of Normative, a platform for helping industries strive for net zero emissions. With intellectual roots in Oxford's Future of Humanity Institute and his own mission to create positive-sum solutions to climate change, Kristian has just launched a new book - The Darwinian Trap - and in this conversation, Liv and Kristian examine solutions to the short-term thinking and cost externalisation that traditional markets often produce. A conversation full of evolutionary biology, game theory and economics as they examine solutions to the world's deadliest demon. Chapters (01:42)-The Darwinian Trap (03:42)-Why Is Coordination So Hard? (07:19)-Unstable Equilibriums: The Butterfly Effect of Game Theory (13:55)-Natural Selection: Capitalism's Ace In The Hole (20:16)-How Can A Market Model Anything At All? (22:10)-Betting On Our Values (27:29)-What Problems Do Reputational Markets Solve? (32:56)-Centralized Mechanisms for Overcoming The Darwinian Trap (35:16)-The Risks of Over-Centralization (39:46)-The Burning Man Model (43:00)-Mixed Economies (45:53)-Killing The Incentives or Kill The Organism? (50:59)-The Miracle of Evolutionary Success (54:03)-Finding Hope (56:21)-Spreading Awareness To Defeat Moloch (59:58)-Why Burning Man? Links ♾️ Kristian's New Book ♾️ Kristian's Bio ♾️ Liv's TED talk on Moloch ♾️ Reputational Markets ♾️ Episode Transcript Credits ♾️ Hosted and Produced by Liv Boeree ♾️ Post-Production by Ryan Kessler The Win-Win Podcast: Poker champion Liv Boeree takes to the interview chair to tease apart the complexities of one of the most fundamental parts of human nature: competition. Liv is joined by top philosophers, gamers, artists, technologists, CEOs, scientists, athletes and more to understand how competition manifests in their world, and how to change seemingly win-lose games into Win-Wins. #WinWinPodcast #TheDarwinianTrap #Moloch
fWotD Episode 2702: Ethics Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Friday, 27 September 2024 is Ethics.Ethics is the philosophical study of moral phenomena. Also called moral philosophy, it investigates normative questions about what people ought to do or which behavior is morally right. Its main branches include normative ethics, applied ethics, and metaethics.Normative ethics aims to find general principles that govern how people should act. Applied ethics examines concrete ethical problems in real-life situations, such as abortion, treatment of animals, and business practices. Metaethics explores the underlying assumptions and concepts of ethics. It asks whether there are objective moral facts, how moral knowledge is possible, and how moral judgments motivate people. Influential normative theories are consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. According to consequentialists, an act is right if it leads to the best consequences. Deontologists focus on acts themselves, saying that they must adhere to duties, like telling the truth and keeping promises. Virtue ethics sees the manifestation of virtues, like courage and compassion, as the fundamental principle of morality.Ethics is closely connected to value theory, which studies the nature and types of value, like the contrast between intrinsic and instrumental value. Moral psychology is a related empirical field and investigates psychological processes involved in morality, such as reasoning and the formation of character. Descriptive ethics describes the dominant moral codes and beliefs in different societies and considers their historical dimension.The history of ethics started in the ancient period with the development of ethical principles and theories in ancient Egypt, India, China, and Greece. This period saw the emergence of ethical teachings associated with Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and contributions of philosophers like Socrates and Aristotle. During the medieval period, ethical thought was strongly influenced by religious teachings. In the modern period, this focus shifted to a more secular approach concerned with moral experience, reasons for acting, and the consequences of actions. An influential development in the 20th century was the emergence of metaethics.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:30 UTC on Friday, 27 September 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Ethics on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Aria.
PREVIEW: US NAVY: READINESS Conversation with Professor Jim Holmes of the U.S. Naval War College regarding readiness of the U.S. fleet and how junior officers can contribute to preparing the Navy for the overtasking now considered normative. More tonight. 1912 USS Wyoming
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Luke Fitzpatrick, Head of Data Science at VALD, discusses the role of data science in sports technology and the importance of data quality and security. He explains the process of generating normative data and how clients can get the most out of their data. Luke also shares interesting insights, such as the age at which adolescents experience the largest strength development and the average strength of NFL players compared to the general population. The data science team at VALD is focused on expanding their product suite and providing more valuable insights to clients. This episode is different to any that we have done over the last 10 years. New talking points: The role of a data scientist at Vald Data quality and security Accessing VALD testing data Managing huge amounts of data Visualizing normative data Making the most of your data
La campanella ha suonato in diverse Regioni d'Italia e oltre alla sperimentazione di impiego dell'intelligenza artificiale in taluni ambiti scolastici, oltre ad alcuni problemi cronici che puntualmente si presentano a inizio anno scolastico, si torna a ragionare sull'uso dello da parte dei ragazzi, ritenuto causa di gran parte dei disagi che li coinvolgono. Un appello di diversi pedagogisti chiede che venga vietato il cellulare prima dei 14 anni. Parliamo di scuola insieme a un docente e scrittore che i ragazzi li approccia parlando loro di Socrate. E' Andrea Maggi ed è nostro ospite in trasmissione. Prima, insieme a Mario Calabresi, commentiamo il duello tv tra Kamala Harris e Donald Trump.
A new study suggests your appearance 'drifts' as you age — toward the name you were given at birth.
Doctor Shawn Baker Key points for quick navigation: 00:01 Dr. Shawn Baker began his carnivore diet journey in late 2016 out of curiosity and health concerns, starting with a single meal and gradually transitioning. 04:23 Vitamin C deficiency (scurvy) is not observed in carnivore diets due to efficient utilization and presence in meat, contrary to common misconceptions. 07:39 Fiber is non-essential and its health benefits are likely associated with dietary quality rather than fiber itself, often improving on carnivore diets. 13:23 Meat contains a wide array of phytonutrients, challenging the notion that only fruits and vegetables provide essential nutrients. 16:11 Normative ranges for thyroid function tests (like TSH) may not reflect individual health outcomes effectively, emphasizing clinical function over lab numbers. 19:26 Dr. Shawn Baker emphasizes that he focuses on how he feels rather than just lab numbers, highlighting individual health over standardized ranges. 19:53 ️️ Despite having low normal testosterone levels, Shawn Baker attributes his strength and health to lifestyle factors like exercise and diet, suggesting sensitivity to androgen receptors. 20:37 Shawn Baker discusses the limitations of standard reference ranges in health metrics, advocating for more personalized approaches especially in populations like carnivores. 27:30 ️ Dr. Baker critiques the conventional focus on LDL cholesterol levels, pointing out historical biases and financial interests in promoting certain health narratives. 29:06 Discussing medication, Dr. Shawn Baker predicts potential class action lawsuits against drugs like PCSK9 inhibitors due to adverse effects like muscle loss, highlighting ethical concerns in pharmaceutical practices. 38:12 Using GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (OIC) can lead to GI side effects and potential long-term digestive issues. 39:23 Beef isolate effectively stimulates GLP-1, slowing down digestion in a natural way, contrasting with drugs like semaglutide. 41:02 GLP-1 receptor agonists may lead to fat cell hyperplasia, increasing the number of small fat cells, potentially causing weight regain after treatment cessation. 47:30 High-protein diets, contrary to common belief, do not adversely affect kidney health and may even improve kidney function in certain cases. 54:10 Eating plant-based is not necessarily environmentally superior to consuming animal products; the sustainability of agricultural practices matters more than the type of diet. 56:39 Dr. Baker emphasizes the importance of measuring nutrition and human thriving rather than just calories or environmental impact when evaluating food choices. 57:46 ️️ He advocates for a healthier population, criticizing societal health disparities despite abundant resources, urging for national campaigns promoting nutrition and fitness. 58:56 ️ Dr. Baker discusses how consumer choices impact public health and healthcare systems, encouraging mindful purchasing to support healthier lifestyles. 01:00:35 He reflects on the values and lifestyles of societal leaders, contrasting personal health standards with those of the general population. 01:03:34 Dr. Baker underscores the need for healthcare paradigm shifts driven by grassroots movements, highlighting the importance of patient support in effecting systemic change. https://www.revero.com/
SpeakerKristian Rönn is the CEO and co-founder of Normative. He has a background in mathematics, philosophy, computer science and artificial intelligence. Before he started Normative he worked at the University of Oxford's Future of Humanity Institute on issues related to global catastrophic risks.Session SummaryWhen people talk about today's biggest challenges they tend to frame the conversation around “bad people” doing “bad things.” But is there more to the story? In this month's Hope Drop we speak to Kristian Rönn, an entrepreneur formerly affiliated with the Future of Humanity Institute. Kristian calls these deeply rooted impulses “Darwinian demons.” These forces, a by-product of natural selection, can lead us to act in shortsighted ways that harm others—and even imperil our survival as a species. In our latest episode, Kristian explains how we can escape these evolutionary traps through cooperation and innovative thinking. Kristian's new book, The Darwinian Trap, is being published on September 24th. Be sure to preorder it today!Full transcript, list of resources, and art piece: https://www.existentialhope.com/podcastsExistential Hope was created to collect positive and possible scenarios for the future so that we can have more people commit to creating a brighter future, and to begin mapping out the main developments and challenges that need to be navigated to reach it. Existential Hope is a Foresight Institute project.Hosted by Allison Duettmann and Beatrice ErkersFollow Us: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Existential Hope InstagramExplore every word spoken on this podcast through Fathom.fm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode, we discuss the hidden forces that shape human behavior and global challenges with Kristian Rönn, a leading thinker in sustainability and evolutionary psychology. As the CEO and cofounder of Normative, Kristian revolutionized how businesses approach sustainability accounting, helping large enterprises achieve their net zero targets. With a rich background in mathematics, philosophy, computer science, and artificial intelligence, he is also the author of "The Darwinian Trap: The Hidden Evolutionary Forces That Explain Our World (and Threaten Our Future)", where he unpacks the evolutionary pitfalls that hinder long-term success and offers insights into how cooperation and high-value behaviors can lead to better decision-making and a brighter future for all. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Kristian Rönn as he uncovers the evolutionary forces that silently shape our world and the challenges we face in both personal and global contexts. How do these hidden forces drive human conflict and short-term thinking? What can we do to avoid the Darwinian traps that hinder long-term success? Kristian shares his deep insights into the psychological underpinnings of our behavior, the impact of competitive pressures on society, and the importance of fostering cooperation to create a better future. Discover actionable strategies to navigate these evolutionary pitfalls, enhance your decision-making, and become a more high-value, cooperative leader in your career and beyond. What to Listen For Introduction – 00:00:00 What sparked Kristian Rönn's passion for understanding the evolutionary forces behind human behavior and global challenges? How did Kristian's journey from Oxford's Future of Humanity Institute to founding Normative shape his perspective on sustainability and global risks? What is the central thesis of Kristian's book, The Darwinian Trap, and why is it crucial for our future? The Darwinian Trap: Evolutionary Forces in Action – 00:06:13 What is the Darwinian Trap, and how does it explain the short-term thinking and conflicts we see in society? How do evolutionary pressures influence everything from nation-state conflicts to personal career competition? What are the "Darwinian demons" we must be aware of, and how can they impact decision-making on both a personal and global level? The Hidden Costs of Short-Term Thinking – 00:24:26 How can short-term evolutionary strategies be both beneficial and harmful in different contexts? What are some real-world examples of how short-term thinking has led to long-term problems, and how can we avoid these pitfalls? Why is it easier to destroy than to build, and how does this concept relate to the challenges we face today? Navigating the Complexities of Modern Society – 00:36:20 How has globalization and the interdependence of nations both helped and hindered global cooperation? Why is decentralized power important in creating a more equitable and cooperative future? Building a Better Future: Cooperation and Governance – 00:45:27 How can we overcome the cooperation failures that drive global conflicts and environmental degradation? What role can reputational markets and decentralized governance play in solving these complex problems? What are the potential dangers of technological advancements, particularly in AI, and how can we manage these risks responsibly? What actionable steps can individuals take to contribute to a more collaborative and sustainable world? Concluding Thoughts and Optimism for the Future – 00:56:23 Despite the challenges, what gives Kristian optimism about the future of humanity and our ability to overcome the Darwinian Trap? How can meditation and introspection help individuals maintain a positive outlook in the face of global challenges? Where can listeners learn more about The Darwinian Trap and Kristian Rönn's work on sustainability and global risks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 136I spoke with Judy Fan about:* Our use of physical artifacts for sensemaking* Why cognitive tools can be a double-edged sword* Her approach to scientific inquiry and how that approach has developedEnjoy—and let me know what you think!Judy is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Stanford and director of the Cognitive Tools Lab. Her lab employs converging approaches from cognitive science, computational neuroscience, and artificial intelligence to reverse engineer the human cognitive toolkit, especially how people use physical representations of thought — such as sketches and prototypes — to learn, communicate, and solve problems.Find me on Twitter for updates on new episodes, and reach me at editor@thegradient.pub for feedback, ideas, guest suggestions. I spend a lot of time on this podcast—if you like my work, you can support me on Patreon :) You can also support upkeep for the full Gradient team/project through a paid subscription on Substack!Subscribe to The Gradient Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | RSSFollow The Gradient on TwitterOutline:* (00:00) Intro* (00:49) Throughlines and discontinuities in Judy's research* (06:26) “Meaning” in Judy's research* (08:05) Production and consumption of artifacts* (13:03) Explanatory questions, why we develop visual artifacts, science as a social enterprise* (15:46) Unifying principles* (17:45) “Hard limits” to knowledge and optimism* (21:47) Tensions in different fields' forms of sensemaking and establishing truth claims* (30:55) Dichotomies and carving up the space of possible hypotheses, conceptual tools* (33:22) Cognitive tools and projectivism, simplified models vs. nature* (40:28) Scientific training and science as process and habit* (45:51) Developing mental clarity about hypotheses* (51:45) Clarifying and expressing ideas* (1:03:21) Cognitive tools as double-edged* (1:14:21) Historical and social embeddedness of tools* (1:18:34) How cognitive tools impact our imagination* (1:23:30) Normative commitments and the role of cognitive science outside the academy* (1:32:31) OutroLinks:* Judy's Twitter and lab page* Selected papers (there are lots!)* Overviews* Drawing as a versatile cognitive tool (2023)* Using games to understand the mind (2024)* Socially intelligent machines that learn from humans and help humans learn (2024)* Research papers * Communicating design intent using drawing and text (2024)* Creating ad hoc graphical representations of number (2024)* Visual resemblance and interaction history jointly constrain pictorial meaning (2023)* Explanatory drawings prioritize functional properties at the expense of visual fidelity (2023)* SEVA: Leveraging sketches to evaluate alignment between human and machine visual abstraction (2023)* Parallel developmental changes in children's production and recognition of line drawings of visual concepts (2023)* Learning to communicate about shared procedural abstractions (2021)* Visual communication of object concepts at different levels of abstraction (2021)* Relating visual production and recognition of objects in the human visual cortex (2020)* Collabdraw: an environment for collaborative sketching with an artificial agent (2019)* Pragmatic inference and visual abstraction enable contextual flexibility in visual communication (2019)* Common object representations for visual production and recognition (2018) Get full access to The Gradient at thegradientpub.substack.com/subscribe
Part two of this three-part series on dancefloors and belonging examines how we experience intimacy and a sense of vague belonging. We look at the complex conflicted feelings of our lives that introduce paradox in a queer approach to analysis that draws upon magical realism. We examine the notion of an intimate public and how our constructions and projects of a “we” inform our feelings of belonging. Finally, the episode looks at senses of vague belonging and vague intimacy that are most profoundly experienced on dancefloors. Interwoven are reflections on peacebuilding and how peacebuilders may use the arts to lubricate spaces for vague belonging and multilayered affective experience.The Music & Peacebuilding Podcast is hosted by Kevin Shorner-Johnson at Elizabethtown College. Join our professional development network at www.musicpeacebuilding.com - thinking deeply we reclaim space for connection and care.
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Link to tool: https://parliament.rethinkpriorities.org (1 min) Introductory Video (6 min) Basic Features Video Executive Summary This post introduces Rethink Priorities' Moral Parliament Tool, which models ways an agent can make decisions about how to allocate goods in light of normative uncertainty. We treat normative uncertainty as uncertainty over worldviews. A worldview encompasses a set of normative commitments, including first-order moral theories, values, and attitudes toward risk. We represent worldviews as delegates in a moral parliament who decide on an allocation of funds to a diverse array of charitable projects. Users can configure the parliament to represent their own credences in different worldviews and choose among several procedures for finding their best all-things-considered philanthropic allocation. The relevant procedures are metanormative methods. These methods take worldviews and our credences in them as inputs and produce some action guidance as an output. Some proposed methods have taken inspiration from political or market processes involving agents [...] ---Outline:(00:24) Executive Summary(02:18) Introduction(03:47) How does it work?(04:21) Worldviews(08:07) Projects(10:45) Metanormative parliament(12:11) The Moral Parliament Tool at work(12:16) (How) do empirical assumptions matter?(12:20) Uncertainties about scale(14:13) How much does scale matter?(16:10) An example project: The Cassandra Fund(19:15) What would an EA parliament do?(19:21) Normative uncertainty among EAs(21:17) Results(24:12) Takeaways(26:40) Getting Started(27:04) AcknowledgmentsThe original text contained 9 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. The original text contained 17 images which were described by AI. --- First published: July 17th, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/HxphJhSiXBQ74uxJX/rethink-priorities-moral-parliament-tool --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.
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Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: An Epistemic Defense of Rounding Down, published by Hayley Clatterbuck on July 15, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. This post is part of WIT's CRAFT sequence. It examines one of the decision theories included in the Portfolio Builder Tool. Executive summary Expected value maximization (EVM) leads to problems of fanaticism, recommending that you ought to take gambles on actions that have very low probabilities of success if the potential outcomes would be extremely valuable. This has motivated some to adopt alternative decision procedures. One common method for moderating the fanatical effects of EVM is to ignore very low probability outcomes, rounding them down to 0. Then, one maximizes EV across the remaining set of sufficiently probable outcomes. We can distinguish between two types of low probabilities that could be candidates for rounding down. A decision-theoretic defense of rounding down states that we should (or are permitted to) round down low objective chances. An epistemic defense states that we should (or are permitted to) round down low subjective credences that reflect uncertainty about how the world really is. Rounding down faces four key objections: The choice of a threshold for rounding down (i.e., how low a probability must be before we round it to 0) is arbitrary. It implies that normative principles change at some probability threshold, which is implausible. It ignores important outcomes and thus leads to bad decisions. It either gives no or bad advice about how to make decisions among options under the threshold. Epistemic rounding down fares much better with respect to these four objections than does decision-theoretic rounding down. The resolution or specificity of our evidence constrains our ability to distinguish between probabilistic hypotheses. Our evidence does not typically have enough resolution to give us determinate probabilities for very improbable outcomes. In such cases, we sometimes have good reasons for rounding them down to 0. 1. Intro Expected value maximization is the most prominent and well-defended theory about how to make decisions under uncertainty. However, it famously leads to problems of fanaticism: it recommends pursuing actions that have extremely small values of success when the payoffs, if successful, would be astronomically large. Because many people find these recommendations highly implausible, several solutions have been offered that retain many of the attractive features of EVM but rule out fanatical results. One solution is to dismiss outcomes that have very low probabilities - in effect, rounding them down to 0 - and then maximizing EV among the remaining set of sufficiently probable outcomes. This "truncated EVM" strategy yields more intuitive results about what one ought to do in paradigm cases where traditional EVM recommends fanaticism. It also retains many of the virtues of EVM, in that it provides a simple and mathematically tractable way of balancing probabilities and value. However, rounding down faces four key objections.[1] The first two suggest that rounding down will sometimes keep us from making correct decisions, and the second two present problems of arbitrariness: 1. Ignores important outcomes: events that have very low probabilities are sometimes important to consider when making decisions. 2. Disallows decisions under the threshold: every event with a probability below the threshold is ignored. Therefore, rounding down precludes us from making rational decisions about events under the threshold, sometimes leading to violations of Dominance. 3. Normative arbitrariness: rounding down implies that normative principles governing rational behavior change discontinuously at some cut-off of probability. This is unparsimonious and unmotivated. 4. Threshold arbitrariness: the choice of a threshold...
This week, the. Rev David Drake continues our sermon series through the book of Romans. Romans 5:1-11
Sid Dogra, MD discusses a study characterizing the visibility and diameter of the pancreatic duct and common bile duct on 2D MR images in children without pancreaticobiliary disease. ARTICLE TITLE - Visibility and Size of the Pancreatic Duct and Common Bile Duct on Routine 2D MRI Sequences in Children Without Pancreaticobiliary Disease
Episode 124You may think you're doing a priori reasoning, but actually you're just over-generalizing from your current experience of technology.I spoke with Professor Seth Lazar about:* Why managing near-term and long-term risks isn't always zero-sum* How to think through axioms and systems in political philosphy* Coordination problems, economic incentives, and other difficulties in developing publicly beneficial AISeth is Professor of Philosophy at the Australian National University, an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellow, and a Distinguished Research Fellow of the University of Oxford Institute for Ethics in AI. He has worked on the ethics of war, self-defense, and risk, and now leads the Machine Intelligence and Normative Theory (MINT) Lab, where he directs research projects on the moral and political philosophy of AI.Reach me at editor@thegradient.pub for feedback, ideas, guest suggestions. Subscribe to The Gradient Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | RSSFollow The Gradient on TwitterOutline:* (00:00) Intro* (00:54) Ad read — MLOps conference* (01:32) The allocation of attention — attention, moral skill, and algorithmic recommendation* (03:53) Attention allocation as an independent good (or bad)* (08:22) Axioms in political philosophy* (11:55) Explaining judgments, multiplying entities, parsimony, intuitive disgust* (15:05) AI safety / catastrophic risk concerns* (22:10) Superintelligence arguments, reasoning about technology* (28:42) Attacking current and future harms from AI systems — does one draw resources from the other? * (35:55) GPT-2, model weights, related debates* (39:11) Power and economics—coordination problems, company incentives* (50:42) Morality tales, relationship between safety and capabilities* (55:44) Feasibility horizons, prediction uncertainty, and doing moral philosophy* (1:02:28) What is a feasibility horizon? * (1:08:36) Safety guarantees, speed of improvements, the “Pause AI” letter* (1:14:25) Sociotechnical lenses, narrowly technical solutions* (1:19:47) Experiments for responsibly integrating AI systems into society* (1:26:53) Helpful/honest/harmless and antagonistic AI systems* (1:33:35) Managing incentives conducive to developing technology in the public interest* (1:40:27) Interdisciplinary academic work, disciplinary purity, power in academia* (1:46:54) How we can help legitimize and support interdisciplinary work* (1:50:07) OutroLinks:* Seth's Linktree and Twitter* Resources* Attention, moral skill, and algorithmic recommendation* Catastrophic AI Risk slides Get full access to The Gradient at thegradientpub.substack.com/subscribe
rational vc Key Takeaways People often underestimate the role of chance in their achievementsMild success can be explainable by skill, but wild success is attributable to variance In the long run, the “lucky” regress to the mean Understand Power Laws when investing; the wins of a few investments make up for the losses on many investments, and then some Survivorship Bias: the tendency to focus on successful individuals without considering those who failed due to random factors The probability of the loss must be judged in connection with the magnitude of the outcome; it is not the likelihood of an event that matters, but the magnitude of the outcome in connection with the likelihood of the event that does Maximizing the probability of winning does not maximize the expected value from the game The confidence in which you make your decision is more important than the expected value that comes from that decision A mistake is not something to be determined after the fact, but in the light of the information until that point Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgEvery podcast episode we explore a Lindy book, and find ideas you can use in business and life. Join 3,000+ curious minds and avid readers @ rationalvc.com to get free access to essays and exclusive content. For the video version of episode click here. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro / chit-chat (20:11) Randomness & Luck (24:46) Monte Carlo Simulation (31:09) Ergodicity (31:39) Hindsight Bias (38:00) Survivorship Bias (39:50) Asymmetric Bets / John & Nero (49:53) Skewness & Asymmetry (57:19) Pascal's Wager (1:00:53) Induction & Chaos Theory (1:03:22) Chapter 11 (1:08:45) System-1 vs System-2 Thinking (1:10:03) Satisficing (1:20:08) Normative vs Positive Thinking (1:25:52) Signal vs Noise (1:28:20) Heuristics (1:33:45) Final Part of Book (Part 3's Importance) (1:44:41) Favourite Quotes / Our Lives (2:06:11) Final Thoughts - Our website (all essays and podcasts): rationalvc.com Our investment fund: rational.fund Cyrus' Twitter: x.com/CyrusYari Iman's Twitter: x.com/iman_olya - Disclaimer: The materials provided are solely for informational or entertainment purposes and do not constitute investment or legal advice. All opinions expressed by hosts and guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of their employer(s). #Lindy #knowledge #books
Robert Breedlove is a philosopher and podcaster within the Bitcoin space. In this interview, we discuss the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference, the anti-woke movement, cultural Marxism, and the origins of certain ideologies. We also delve into the impact of COVID-19, the role of politics in societal change, the influence of taxation and inflation on the economy, and the potential of Bitcoin as a solution to many of these issues. - - - - Normative behaviour in society at any one time may be codified such that it appears to be a natural law: behaviour, dress, language, and demeanour are perceived to be as fixed as biological traits. However, culture is merely a template for expectations in a social group. Acceptable conduct is malleable. The history of civilisation is full of profound shifts in cultural social behaviour and societal norms. It is not uncommon for marginal groups within society to test the paradigm. However, we do appear to be at a rare inflection point. Society is split between two equally powerful ideologies, both of which lay claim to the cultural elite mantle. Wokeism, whilst being criticised by some as being a lazy pejorative for a wide range of progressive liberal opinions, does have roots in an understandable backlash against the promotion of identity politics and cancel culture. Robert Breedlove however views wokeism as another form of cultural Marxism funded by the state. In this podcast, he suggested that it is a divide-and-conquer strategy to create a demand for stronger governance. We discussed whether the development of these ideologies is organic or intentional. Robert leaned towards the latter, comparing it to the romantic lies told throughout history to justify theft. Robert explained his perspective on the influence of Marxism on the social institutions of the West. He believes that Marxism seeks to abolish private property, which he sees as the foundation of civilization and justice. He also connects the rise of cultural Marxism with the increasing violation of private property rights. When asked about the solution to these issues, Robert proposed that making property harder to violate is crucial. He sees Bitcoin as a potential solution, as it provides inviolable private property rights. With a Bitcoin standard, the state's ability to print money would be limited, reducing their revenue source and potentially leading to a more peaceful and prosperous world by creating less incentive for people to politic and more incentive for them to produce. - Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/life-liberty-the-pursuit-of-bitcoin This episode's sponsors: Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Wasabi Wallet - Privacy by default Unchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidence OrangePillApp - Stack Friends Who Stack Sats
“Bitcoin gets you to a world of more localism…so presumably you would have less proceeds to fund these bullshit false narratives, you'd have less of the systemic lying, less of the systemic stealing, and this would be a more peaceful and prosperous world.”— Robert BreedloveRobert Breedlove is a philosopher and podcaster within the Bitcoin space. In this interview, we discuss the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference, the anti-woke movement, cultural Marxism, and the origins of certain ideologies. We also delve into the impact of COVID-19, the role of politics in societal change, the influence of taxation and inflation on the economy, and the potential of Bitcoin as a solution to many of these issues. - - - - Normative behaviour in society at any one time may be codified such that it appears to be a natural law: behaviour, dress, language, and demeanour are perceived to be as fixed as biological traits. However, culture is merely a template for expectations in a social group. Acceptable conduct is malleable. The history of civilisation is full of profound shifts in cultural social behaviour and societal norms. It is not uncommon for marginal groups within society to test the paradigm. However, we do appear to be at a rare inflection point. Society is split between two equally powerful ideologies, both of which lay claim to the cultural elite mantle. Wokeism, whilst being criticised by some as being a lazy pejorative for a wide range of progressive liberal opinions, does have roots in an understandable backlash against the promotion of identity politics and cancel culture. Robert Breedlove however views wokeism as another form of cultural Marxism funded by the state. In this podcast, he suggested that it is a divide-and-conquer strategy to create a demand for stronger governance. We discussed whether the development of these ideologies is organic or intentional. Robert leaned towards the latter, comparing it to the romantic lies told throughout history to justify theft.Robert explained his perspective on the influence of Marxism on the social institutions of the West. He believes that Marxism seeks to abolish private property, which he sees as the foundation of civilization and justice. He also connects the rise of cultural Marxism with the increasing violation of private property rights.When asked about the solution to these issues, Robert proposed that making property harder to violate is crucial. He sees Bitcoin as a potential solution, as it provides inviolable private property rights. With a Bitcoin standard, the state's ability to print money would be limited, reducing their revenue source and potentially leading to a more peaceful and prosperous world by creating less incentive for people to politic and more incentive for them to produce.- - - - This episode's sponsors:Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is hereLedger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletWasabi Wallet - Privacy by defaultUnchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidenceOrange Pill App - Stack friends who stack sats-----WBD735 - Show Notes-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: BitcoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | Deezer | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.