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In this episode of The Electropages Podcast, host Robin Mitchell interviews Karl Broderick, Managing Director of ATGBICS, and Simon Clark, Industrial Business Manager at ATGBICS. Karl and Simon explain how ATGBICS supports engineers and industrial customers facing fibre optic network obsolescence, hard-to-source transceiver modules, and long-term infrastructure challenges. The conversation covers the growing demand for compatible fibre optic transceivers, through-hole modules, DACs, AOCs, network interface cards, and industrial-grade networking accessories. Karl and Simon discuss why many legacy 100 Mbps, 155 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 10 Gbps systems remain critical in industrial, transport, aerospace, manufacturing, and infrastructure applications, even as original equipment manufacturers discontinue older product lines. Engineers will learn how compatible transceivers can help extend the life of existing networks, reduce downtime, avoid costly infrastructure upgrades, and provide a more traceable alternative to grey-market or counterfeit parts. The episode also explores the advantages of fibre in harsh industrial environments, including EMI immunity, stable data transmission, extended temperature operation, and long-term support for systems that cannot simply be redesigned or replaced.
Growth often creates a desire to protect existing successes, but this can stifle innovation and lead to irrelevance. This episode explores why continuous innovation is crucial for scaling businesses and professionals, emphasizing responsiveness over constant reinvention to maintain long-term success. Learn how to identify areas for improvement and adapt to evolving markets, tools, and community needs to stay competitive.In This Episode:00:00 Innovation is Not Reinvention02:31 The Ever-Changing Community05:58 Scaling Without Innovation Leads to Obsolescence08:44 Embrace a Growth MindsetKey Takeaways:Identify stagnant areas in your work or business to assess the need for change.Listen better and adjust faster to market shifts, rather than clinging to past successes.Cultivate curiosity and continuous learning as a leader to spot new opportunities.Recognize that community and client needs evolve, requiring adaptation in your approach.Upgrade processes and habits to maintain relevance and secure long-term success.
In Episode 66 of the Hollow Bunny Leadership Podcast, Producer Ted unexpectedly stays on mic and camera—rarely heard but fittingly present—adding to the group's candid, unscripted dynamic as Kristen and Sylvia dive into a core leadership question: when is it your responsibility to confront someone whose behavior is damaging their reputation or harming others? Beneath the humor and back-and-forth, the conversation wrestles with “open secrets,” the tendency to avoid hard conversations due to fear or self-interest, and the moral gray areas around credibility, relationships, and firsthand knowledge. They explore real-world examples, including public figures and workplace dynamics, to highlight how silence can enable harmful behavior, while also acknowledging the risks of speaking up. Ultimately, the episode lands on a clear challenge: leaders—and really anyone—must develop the judgment and courage to step in when it matters, especially when others are being harmed, recognizing that while outcomes aren't guaranteed, the responsibility to act often is.
Is everything getting worse? Well, yes! Julia and Nick break down enshittification, planned obsolescence, and the long history of things being made worse on purpose. From disposable culture to Facebook AI slop, they break down how we've all been conditioned to waste our time and money while being trained to expect basically nothing in return. Digressions include the implications of boyfriends entering the girls' rag hang unannounced, a brief stay in frog paradise, and the AI fridge that watches your baby. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today. SOURCES Enshittification by Cory Doctorow How the Deadly 1918 Flu Pandemic Brought Dixie Cups to Easton Made to Break: Technology and Obsolescence in America by Giles Slade OFFICIALS EXPLAIN WAR SAVINGS PLAN; McAdoo and Vanderlip Open $2,000,000,000 Campaign at "Frugality Dinner." DIRECTORS THEIR GUESTS Speakers Predict National Response to the Appeals of These Patriotic Business Leaders. Pierre Bourdieu, Distinction, A Social Critique on the Judgement of Taste, 1984 Prospect Theory: An Analysis of Decision under Risk Pushbutton Magic - 1948 The Age of Enshittification The Waste Makers Toward a Throw-Away Culture. Consumerism, 'Style Obsolescence' and Cultural Theory in the 1950s and 1960s Understaffing as a form of enshittification 1956 Frigidaire Refrigerator ice box Commercial
00:00 Intro, 01:41 Personal style when you have too many references, 09:19 Designed obsolescence, 16:47 Fashion, 22:20 Clothing domestication, 29:47 Saving clothes/Bday 1, 33:07 Saving clothes/Bday 2, 34:26 Clothes are context specific
Recorded live at Vision Expo in Orlando, this episode of The 20/20 Podcast features a powerful and insightful conversation with Dr. Faten Edris—Miami-based optometrist, owner of eight clinics, and a leading voice in reshaping modern optometry.Dr. Edris shares her perspective on one of the biggest challenges facing optometry today: the disconnect between clinicians and decision-makers in industry. She emphasizes the importance of optometrists having a seat at the table to influence how the profession evolves—particularly when it comes to scope of practice, reimbursement, and public perception.The conversation dives deep into how optometrists can move beyond the outdated image of “glasses and contacts” and fully embrace their role as primary eye care providers. Dr. Edris highlights the need to shift both patient expectations and insurance models to better reflect the medical care optometrists provide.From a business standpoint, she offers practical insights into successfully implementing new technologies in practice—stressing that systems, training, and team alignment are far more important than simply purchasing equipment. Her approach blends clinical excellence with strong operational strategy, showing how growth can be both patient-centered and profitable.Looking ahead, Dr. Edris shares her excitement (and caution) about emerging trends like AI, telemedicine, and diagnostic kiosks. Rather than fearing disruption, she encourages optometrists to embrace innovation and actively shape how these technologies integrate into patient care.This episode is ultimately about leadership, ownership, and stepping into the future of optometry with intention.Key Highlights & Timestamps[00:01:20] – Dr. Edris' mission: breaking generational barriers in optometry[00:02:50] – The biggest pain point: optometrists not having a seat at the table[00:04:00] – Why optometry must shift beyond “glasses & contacts”[00:06:00] – The compensation challenge and its impact on patient care[00:09:00] – Early career struggles and developing a growth mindset[00:11:30] – Why most clinics fail with new technology implementation[00:12:30] – Aligning your team and doctors for successful adoption[00:14:00] – Using data and performance metrics to drive growth[00:16:00] – Systems and protocols > equipment[00:17:40] – The future of optometry: AI, kiosks, and disruption[00:20:30] – Why innovation should be embraced, not feared[00:22:00] – Personal advice: navigating difficult seasons in life[00:23:10] – Hard work vs. luck—and the reality of failure behind successKey TakeawaysOptometrists must actively engage with industry to shape the future of the professionThe perception of optometry needs to evolve toward full-scope medical careProper compensation is essential to delivering high-quality patient careSuccessful implementation of new services requires systems, training, and team alignmentData and transparency can drive accountability and growth within practicesAI and automation are coming—optometry must adapt, not resistTrue success is built on resilience, failure, and consistent effort—not luck Memorable Quotes“We weren't sitting at the table… and by the time decisions were made, it was too late.”“Our profession has been shaped as glasses and contacts—and we need to change that.”“If you always do right by the patient, you will make a difference.”“You can buy equipment—but if you don't implement it properly, it will just collect dust.”“Systems and protocols are more important than the equipment itself.”“We can't be afraid of change—we have to be part of it.”“You will make it through the darkness into the light.”“People call it luck—but they don't see the failures behind the success.”Connect with Dr. Faten EdrisInstagram: @blinkingowleyecareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faten-edris-o-d-5934b43/
How do you advance your career when AI is rewriting the rules of success? As AI and automation revolutionize the global workforce, professionals everywhere are asking the same urgent question: How can I stay relevant in the age of AI? Artificial Death of a Career: A Tale of Professional Obsolescence and Reinvention (Practical Inspiration Publishing, 2025) blends storytelling and strategy to explore the human side of technological disruption. When Shey Sinope's world collapses under the weight of the AI revolution, his personal fight to adapt becomes a roadmap for every professional determined to stay valuable, visible, and future-ready. Award-winning authors, Drs. Schuster and Oxley, combine their behavioural science expertise with decades of experience as HR leaders and advisors to entrepreneurs and start-ups around the world, all delivered with their trademark wry sense of humour. Inside, you'll discover how to: Stay relevant in the age of AI by mastering adaptability and continuous learning Reinvent your career before technology or automation forces the change Build a leadership mindset for the AI revolution and beyond Recognize early signs of professional obsolescence-and counter them fast Develop resilience and confidence that withstand economic and technological shifts Transform your work identity from outdated to indispensable Career and professional life advice rooted in authenticity, respect, and inclusion-championing a world where being true to yourself is the foundation for realizing your fullest potential. Equal parts insightful and entertaining, this book helps readers future-proof their skills, reimagine success, and thrive through change rather than fear it. The future of work isn't coming-it's here. Learn how to adapt, evolve, and lead in the age of AI. Your career reinvention starts now. 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
How do you advance your career when AI is rewriting the rules of success? As AI and automation revolutionize the global workforce, professionals everywhere are asking the same urgent question: How can I stay relevant in the age of AI? Artificial Death of a Career: A Tale of Professional Obsolescence and Reinvention (Practical Inspiration Publishing, 2025) blends storytelling and strategy to explore the human side of technological disruption. When Shey Sinope's world collapses under the weight of the AI revolution, his personal fight to adapt becomes a roadmap for every professional determined to stay valuable, visible, and future-ready. Award-winning authors, Drs. Schuster and Oxley, combine their behavioural science expertise with decades of experience as HR leaders and advisors to entrepreneurs and start-ups around the world, all delivered with their trademark wry sense of humour. Inside, you'll discover how to: Stay relevant in the age of AI by mastering adaptability and continuous learning Reinvent your career before technology or automation forces the change Build a leadership mindset for the AI revolution and beyond Recognize early signs of professional obsolescence-and counter them fast Develop resilience and confidence that withstand economic and technological shifts Transform your work identity from outdated to indispensable Career and professional life advice rooted in authenticity, respect, and inclusion-championing a world where being true to yourself is the foundation for realizing your fullest potential. Equal parts insightful and entertaining, this book helps readers future-proof their skills, reimagine success, and thrive through change rather than fear it. The future of work isn't coming-it's here. Learn how to adapt, evolve, and lead in the age of AI. Your career reinvention starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education
How do you advance your career when AI is rewriting the rules of success? As AI and automation revolutionize the global workforce, professionals everywhere are asking the same urgent question: How can I stay relevant in the age of AI? Artificial Death of a Career: A Tale of Professional Obsolescence and Reinvention (Practical Inspiration Publishing, 2025) blends storytelling and strategy to explore the human side of technological disruption. When Shey Sinope's world collapses under the weight of the AI revolution, his personal fight to adapt becomes a roadmap for every professional determined to stay valuable, visible, and future-ready. Award-winning authors, Drs. Schuster and Oxley, combine their behavioural science expertise with decades of experience as HR leaders and advisors to entrepreneurs and start-ups around the world, all delivered with their trademark wry sense of humour. Inside, you'll discover how to: Stay relevant in the age of AI by mastering adaptability and continuous learning Reinvent your career before technology or automation forces the change Build a leadership mindset for the AI revolution and beyond Recognize early signs of professional obsolescence-and counter them fast Develop resilience and confidence that withstand economic and technological shifts Transform your work identity from outdated to indispensable Career and professional life advice rooted in authenticity, respect, and inclusion-championing a world where being true to yourself is the foundation for realizing your fullest potential. Equal parts insightful and entertaining, this book helps readers future-proof their skills, reimagine success, and thrive through change rather than fear it. The future of work isn't coming-it's here. Learn how to adapt, evolve, and lead in the age of AI. Your career reinvention starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Le marché du travail est sous tension.Les entreprises parlent de pénurie.Mais si le vrai problème était notre modèle de recrutement ?Dans cet épisode, Nicolas Pasetti reçoit Virgile Corbucci, Directeur Général de Hunteed, pour décrypter un changement de paradigme majeur : passer d'un recrutement basé sur le diplôme et l'expérience passée à une organisation structurée autour des compétences.À partir de l'analyse de plus de 20 000 recrutements et d'une vision macro du marché européen, cet échange met en lumière une réalité inconfortable :
From unsupported EV software to AI‑driven changes in office use and logistics, tech is reshaping collateral performance. Justin Patrie, Head of Fitch Ratings Credit Commentary and Research, and Suzanne Albers, Senior Director in Structured Finance, look at pressure points such as outdated EV systems, shifts in office demand linked to AI adoption, and the widening gap between legacy and modern logistics sites. Taken together, these trends are influencing risk across auto ABS, CMBS, and RMBS and accelerating how these sectors respond to the faster pace of technological change.Related Resources:Accelerating Technology May Increase Obsolescence Risk Within ABS, MBSStable Arrears Protect European Auto ABS Against Near-Term RiskU.S. CLO Note Ratings Resilient to Severe Software Sector Stress
What does it mean to feel outclassed by your own creations? In this episode, host Craig is joined by Christopher John Müller, translator and co-editor of the new University of Minnesota Press edition of Günther Anders' The Obsolescence of the Human, and Penn State Philosophy Professor Nicholas de Warren, to explore the life and work of one of the twentieth century's most prescient and overlooked thinkers. Together, we unpack Anders' core concepts, including Promethean shame, the phantom world of mass media, and the shadow of nuclear annihilation, tracing their remarkable relevance to our present age of AI, algorithmic frictionlessness, and digital spectacle.Buy the book: https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517912659/the-obsolescence-of-the-human/Support the showSupport the podcast:AHRCCurrent classes at Acid Horizon Research Commons (AHRC): acidhorizonresearchcommons.comAHRC Course Archive: https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/ahrc-course-archivesSubmit your course proposal: acidhorizonresearchcommons@gmail.comMore LinksWebsite: https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/acidhorizonAcid Horizon on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acidhorizonpodcast Boycott Watkins Media: https://xenogothic.com/2025/03/17/boycott-watkins-statement/ Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast: https://pod.link/1512615438Merch: http://www.crit-drip.comSubscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform: https://pod.link/1512615438 LEPHT HAND: https://www.patreon.com/LEPHTHANDHappy Hour at Hippel's (Adam's blog): https://happyhourathippels.wordpress.comSplit Infinities (Craig's Substack): https://splitinfinities.substack.com/Music: https://sereptie.bandcamp.com/ and https://thecominginsurrection.bandcamp.com/
Dr. Chris Muller is Senior Lecturer, Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature at Macquarie University.Book link: https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517912659/the-obsolescence-of-the-human/Other book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prometheanism-Technology-Critical-Perspectives-Politics/dp/1783482389“Apocalypse Blindness”, Climate Trauma and the Politics of Future oriented Affect (Anders and Cormac McCarthy's The Road): https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/SXZQBDNCNMRRZFXYZT6P/full?target=10.1080/0969725X.2023.2233808 (50 free downloads)“Utopia Inverted" Intro to Special Journal Issue, Anders Technology and the Social: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0725513619865638Prometheanism: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781783482382/Prometheanism-Technology-Digital-Culture-and-Human-Obsolescence (PDF easily downloadable online)Anders & Nuclear Criticism: https://aeon.co/essays/gunther-anders-a-forgotten-prophet-for-the-21st-centuryAnders Podcast Real is not Real Enough: https://www.goethe.de/ins/au/en/kul/lok/gap.html--- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74
On Aiglatson, Peggy Smedley and cohost Dennis Draeger, foresight director, Shaping Tomorrow, talk about obsolescence in this era of AI (artificial intelligence), narrowing in on human vs machine obsolescence. He says the technology industry has always considered humans second and favoring progress over human dignity. They also discuss: · Things that were made obsolete during the Industrial Revolution—and what will happen next in the era of AI. · The Horizon scandal in the United Kingdom—and how it demonstrates how technology can make mistakes. · How cultural narratives spread faster than institutional reforms. https://peggysmedleyshow.com
On Aiglatson, Peggy Smedley and cohost Dennis Draeger, foresight director, Shaping Tomorrow, talk about obsolescence in this era of AI (artificial intelligence), narrowing in on human vs machine obsolescence. He says the technology industry has always considered humans second and favoring progress over human dignity. They also discuss: · Things that were made obsolete during the Industrial Revolution—and what will happen next in the era of AI. · The Horizon scandal in the United Kingdom—and how it demonstrates how technology can make mistakes. · How cultural narratives spread faster than institutional reforms. https://peggysmedleyshow.com
Souveraineté numérique 2026 et ce que cela change pour vous Le réveil technologique de l’Europe Le 13 janvier 2026, devant la Commission des affaires économiques de l’Assemblée nationale, Anne Le Hénanff, ministre déléguée chargée de l'IA et du numérique, a posé un diagnostic lucide : l'Europe ne peut plus se contenter d'être une « colonie numérique ». Depuis le Sommet de Berlin du 18 novembre 2025, la doctrine a pivoté. Le numérique n’est plus un simple support technique, mais un « champ de compétition, de contestation et de confrontation » où se joue notre autonomie stratégique. Les USA ont ouvert les hostilités et maintenant il faut réagir. L’Europe ne peut plus utiliser des solutions qui ne respectent pas nos règles et qui sont surtout soumises à des législations antagonistes à ces règles. La souveraineté n’est plus un débat théorique ; c’est une architecture de puissance que la France et l’Europe construisent désormais pour maîtriser leur destin. De la protection juridique à la « Souveraineté par le Design » L'ère de la protection a posteriori (type RGPD) s'efface devant la Souveraineté par le Design. L’objectif est de graver l’indépendance dès la conception des services pour garantir une immunité réelle face aux ingérences étrangères. #image_title Pour rompre avec la dépendance aux licences ARM ou aux processeurs NVIDIA, l’effort se concentre sur l'architecture RISC-V. Ce standard open-source permet de concevoir des puces dont chaque transistor est auditable, éliminant ainsi les risques de « backdoors » physiques. Contrairement aux modèles « boîtes noires » américains, la priorité est donnée aux modèles à poids ouverts (type Mistral). Cela permet l’hébergement de l’IA sur nos propres serveurs qualifiés, garantissant qu’aucune donnée ne quitte le territoire. L’adoption systématique d’architectures micro-services et de standards ouverts facilite la réversibilité et permet d’expliquer techniquement chaque décision algorithmique, un impératif pour les services publics. Sortir du Vendor lock-in Le vendor lock-in, ou verrouillage technologique, est un obstacle majeur à la souveraineté numérique et à l’indépendance de l’État. Il se manifeste lorsqu’une organisation devient captive des solutions d’un fournisseur, rendant tout changement extrêmement complexe et coûteux. Perte de souveraineté numérique L’enfermement propriétaire réduit la capacité d’une nation à agir de manière autonome dans ses domaines stratégiques. Dépendance aux acteurs non-européens : La France et l’Europe dépendent massivement de fournisseurs américains ou asiatiques pour les infrastructures cloud, les semi-conducteurs et les modèles d’IA. Incapacité de pilotage : Un État qui ne maîtrise pas ses fondations numériques s’expose à des dépendances durables, voire irréversibles, perdant ainsi le contrôle sur ses services publics. Risques juridiques et vulnérabilité aux lois extraterritoriales Le verrouillage auprès de fournisseurs soumis à des législations étrangères (comme le Cloud Act américain) pose des problèmes de sécurité nationale. Les autorités étrangères peuvent exiger l’accès à des données stockées, même en Europe, si le prestataire est soumis à leur droit. Le vendor lock-in empêche de garantir que l’hébergement des données assure une protection effective contre toute ingérence étrangère. Conséquences financières et économiques L’absence de concurrence due au verrouillage entraîne une hausse incontrôlée des coûts. Inflation : Les tarifs des logiciels et services cloud américains augmentent d’environ 10 % par an en Europe, faute de pouvoir facilement changer de fournisseur. Microsoft annonce des hausse des 30% sur office 365 pour 2027. Manque de levier de négociation : Étant captive, l’administration perd sa capacité à négocier des prix ou des conditions avantageuses. Rigidité opérationnelle et blocage de l’innovation Le vendor lock-in freine l’évolution technique des systèmes d’information. Défaut d’interopérabilité : Les solutions propriétaires utilisent souvent des standards fermés, empêchant les différentes briques logicielles de communiquer entre elles ou avec des alternatives locales. Absence de réversibilité : Sans clause de réversibilité (capacité à changer de solution) et de portabilité des données, l’État se trouve incapable de faire évoluer ses systèmes selon ses besoins futurs. Obsolescence imposée : L’organisation subit le rythme de mise à jour et de maintenance imposé par l’éditeur, sans possibilité de se tourner vers le marché pour des solutions plus modernes ou sobres. Solutions préconisées pour éviter le verrouillage Intégrer systématiquement des exigences de réversibilité, de portabilité et d’immunité au droit extraterritorial dans les marchés publics. C’est actuellement obligatoire en France. Adopter une architecture modulaire (micro-services) où chaque brique est interchangeable et basée sur des standards ouverts. L’utilisation de logiciels libres est présentée comme un levier pour réduire la dépendance et garantir que l’outil restera fonctionnel même si l’éditeur disparaît ou devient hostile. L'achat public devient une arme Sous l'impulsion du trio Roland Lescure, Anne Le Hénanff et David Amiel, la commande publique (15 % du PIB européen) est devenue un levier de souveraineté industrielle. La circulaire du 5 février 2026 marque la fin de la naïveté. La France porte désormais avec force l'adoption d'un « Buy European Tech Act » couplé à un « Small Business Act » pour réserver une part des marchés publics aux pépites locales. L’État ne choisit plus le prix le moins cher à l’achat, mais évalue la durée de vie, la cybersécurité et surtout la réversibilité (la capacité technique de changer de fournisseur sans perte de données). Le code des marchés publics est simplifié pour éviter que la complexité administrative ne serve de barrière à l’entrée pour les start-up innovantes face aux géants établis. La dernière circulaire en matière d’achat publique préconise des achats de logiciels standards sur étagère, souverains et hébergés sur un cloud sécurisé SECNUMCLOUD. La fin du Far West pour les données territoriales Les collectivités locales, hôpitaux et universités sont en première ligne des cyberattaques. Le cadre législatif se durcit avec la Loi SREN du 21 mai 2024. L’identification des données sensibles est obligatoire. Celles-ci doivent impérativement migrer vers des clouds qualifiés SecNumCloud, immunisés contre les lois extraterritoriales (Cloud Act). À l'image des risques naturels, chaque commune doit intégrer un volet numérique à son Plan Communal de Sauvegarde sous l'autorité des préfets, dont les moyens sont renforcés. Pourtant le legislateur prévoit de ne pas soumettre les ville de moins de 30 habitant à NIS2. Ces dispositifs sont couteux. Conscient des surcoûts liés à la haute sécurité, l’État s’engage à accompagner financièrement les plus petites collectivités et les établissements de santé pour leur mise en conformité. Le principe est louable, mais l’argent doit bien être trouvé quelque part et actuellement les dotations sont en baisse. Le numérique entre officiellement dans le domaine « Régalien » Le numérique n’est plus un silo technique ; il est le cœur du pilotage de l’État. Le changement de paradigme est structurel. Pour mettre fin à la gestion ministérielle éparpillée, les enjeux stratégiques sont désormais rattachés directement au Premier ministre. Un nouvel organe, placé auprès du Président de la République, arbitre les choix technologiques comme on arbitre les questions d’énergie ou de défense nationale. Une feuille de route politique est présentée en début de quinquennat, avec un suivi annuel lors du « Printemps de l’évaluation » devant le Parlement, garantissant que chaque euro investi soutient l’autonomie industrielle. Vers une maîtrise de notre destin En 2026, la France a choisi la maîtrise de son destin et sa souveraineté numérique plutôt que la vassalité technologique. Cette autonomie stratégique a un « coût de la liberté » : elle demande d’investir massivement dans des infrastructures souveraines, plus sûres et plus éthiques, même si l’investissement initial est plus lourd. La question n’est plus de savoir si nous pouvons nous passer des outils globaux, mais si nous sommes prêts à assumer collectivement le prix de notre indépendance. Sources : Stratégie nationale de cyber sécurité Stratégie cyber sécurité de la FranceThe post Souveraineté numérique 2026 : Pourquoi tout est en train de basculer first appeared on XY Magazine.
Episode: 1523 On saying goodbye to lighthouses and cabooses. Today, we say goodbye to lighthouses and cabooses.
In this episode of Manufacturing Hub, Vlad Romanov and Dave Griffith sit down with Benson Hougland from Opto 22 to get brutally practical about what is actually running on shop floors today, and what it takes to move from legacy automation to modern, data ready operations without breaking what already works. If you have ever walked into a plant and seen a mix of decades old controllers, manual processes, islands of automation, and a few shiny modern pockets of connectivity, this conversation will feel very familiar. Benson has spent roughly three decades at Opto 22 and he has seen the full spectrum, from brownfield realities where nothing can go down, to greenfield expansions where teams can finally design with data, security, and integration in mind.A major thread in this discussion is the gap between “the machine runs” and “the business can learn from the machine.” Benson lays out why so many facilities still operate in a world of siloed equipment with minimal visibility, and why digital transformation stalls when the goal is vague or driven by trend chasing. The most actionable insight is simple: start with a real problem, win small, build trust in the data, and only then scale. That approach is how you avoid proof of concept purgatory, and it is also how you get leadership buy in without overpromising. If you are looking at industrial AI, it becomes even more critical, because manufacturing cannot tolerate hallucinated answers. Benson explains why industrial AI starts with sanctity of data, meaning clean, contextualized, trustworthy signals that an organization can actually act on.You will also hear a grounded take on why hardware still matters in 2026. Not because everyone wants to rip and replace working PLCs, but because modern plants need layered edge strategies that can extract the right data, protect legacy assets, and integrate upward using open methods.About the guestBenson Hougland is a long time leader at Opto 22, a US based manufacturer of industrial controllers, edge devices, and IO. He focuses on customer and integrator feedback, product strategy, and the practical challenges teams face when modernizing systems while keeping operations running. Opto 22 is known for building and manufacturing in the United States and for leaning into open connectivity approaches that help reduce lock in and simplify integration.About the hostsVlad Romanov is an electrical engineer with an MBA from McGill University and over a decade of experience delivering automation and modernization work across high performing manufacturing environments. Through Joltek, Vlad supports manufacturers with plant floor assessments, controls and OT architecture, system modernization planning, integration execution, and technical upskilling so teams can own their systems long term. Vlad's work consistently sits at the intersection of reliability, operational execution, and the realities of IT and OT convergence, with a focus on what is feasible in real facilities, not just what looks good in a slide deck.Dave Griffith is a long time manufacturing and automation practitioner focused on bridging the gap between modern technology conversations and what is practical on the plant floor. Dave brings a systems mindset to modernization, with a strong emphasis on outcomes, maintainability, and the human factors that decide whether projects scale or stall.If this episode resonates and you are navigating modernization decisions, especially around OT networking, data infrastructure, platform selection, or plant floor security, Joltek can help you evaluate your current state, define a realistic target architecture, and build a roadmap that your team can execute.Joltek linkshttps://www.joltek.com/serviceshttps://www.joltek.com/education/ot-networking-fundamentalsTimestamps00:00:00 Welcome back and the hardware focused modernization theme00:01:40 Benson Hougland background, entrepreneur to controls to Opto 2200:04:10 A garage manufacturing story and the lessons of building real product00:09:00 The gap between cutting edge plants and manual, siloed operations00:11:10 What actually blocks modernization, capital, planning, and alignment00:13:10 Start small, solve a real problem, and build trust in outcomes00:14:40 Proof of concept purgatory and why leadership buy in changes everything00:17:50 Industrial AI needs data, and data integrity becomes the non negotiable00:22:30 Obsolescence, cybersecurity, and simplifying the industrial tech stack00:28:20 Cybersecurity is a process, not a product, and why defaults are deadly00:37:10 Linux at the edge, containers, and why modern controllers are like smartphones00:53:10 ProveIt and the virtual factories approach, real data, real integration paths
This episode examines why growing concern over AI-driven skills obsolescence is less about workforce displacement and more about authority, accountability, and liability for MSPs. As AI systems increasingly triage tickets, remediate issues, and shape outcomes, MSPs are absorbing responsibility for decisions made by tools they did not design and cannot fully audit. The mismatch between AI-driven operations and pre-AI contracts, SLAs, and pricing models creates a widening risk gap that directly threatens margins and client trust. The show then turns to AI infrastructure, focusing on Microsoft's response to rising power and water costs tied to data center expansion. While public commitments emphasize cost control and community investment, the underlying reality for IT service providers is continued volatility. AI workloads remain energy-intensive and politically sensitive, and those costs are likely to be passed downstream. MSPs that price AI-dependent services on today's assumptions risk margin erosion when infrastructure costs shift faster than contracts can be updated.Next, the episode explores how workplace AI tools from Anthropic and Slack are moving beyond assistance into shaping finished work. By summarizing conversations, organizing files, and producing artifacts that become the default record, these tools quietly define “what happened.” For MSPs, this pulls them deeper into advisory territory, as AI-generated outputs influence decisions, accountability, and client understanding—often without clear acknowledgment of what context or nuance was lost. Finally, the episode connects a wave of AI-driven acquisitions to a single strategic thread: vendors racing to own not just insight, but action. As platforms consolidate signals across usage, identity, cost, and observability, the pause between insight and execution disappears. For MSPs, the risk is not being replaced outright, but being sidelined as platforms decide faster than humans can intervene. The path forward is not resisting consolidation, but asserting value where judgment, context, and governance still matter.Four things to know today00:00 Report Warns 40 Percent of IT Skills May Become Obsolete as AI Reshapes Work04:42 Microsoft's AI Data Center Commitments Highlight the Growing Cost and Governance Risks of AI Infrastructure07:16 Anthropic and Slack Expand AI From Assistance to Shaping Finished Work11:00 AI-Driven Acquisitions Show Vendors Consolidating Signals to Move Faster From Insight to Action Supported by: https://cometbackup.com/
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Guest: Elizabeth Peek. President Trump's comments regarding Venezuelan oil fields have sparked interest among major companies, though political risks and broken infrastructure remain hurdles. Despite past predictions of fossil fuel obsolescence, demand remains high, and U.S. refining capacity is prepared for Venezuelan heavy crude. Economic optimism for 2026 is bolstered by tax cuts and strong consumer spending.1903 SANTA BARBARA
In this episode, I tackle one of the biggest anxieties I hear from medical students, residents, and even colleagues: “Is radiology becoming obsolete in the age of AI?”I share my perspective on the fears, myths, and realities surrounding artificial intelligence in radiology. We'll look at real questions I've received — from worried parents to trainees wondering if they're entering a dying field — and I'll give a grounded view on strategies to approach this future.Want to read this instead? Visit The Radiology Review Insider by clicking here. Mentioned in this episode:Board VitalsRadiology residents—get ready for the ABR CORE Exam with BoardVitals! Access over 1,300 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and adaptive learning. Study anytime with the mobile app, customize by subject, and track progress. Plus, a 100% pass guarantee! Start your free trial at BoardVitals.com and use code RADREVIEW for 10% off Radiology question banks.
Invité :-Arnaud Montebourg, ancien ministre de l'ÉconomieHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
We're one week out from a new season of Second Nature! Before our season 4 launch, we wanted to bring it back to one of the community's favorite episodes from last season: Why Don't We Fix Things Anymore?Planned obsolescence and perceived obsolescence have us in a disposable consumption cycle. But it hasn't always been this way. When and why did we stop thinking things were worth fixing?In this episode, we get a history lesson in planned obsolescence, visit Adrienne Ferre, who is helping run a Makers Hub in LA, complete with a tool library and repair cafes. And we catch up on Right to Repair legislation with Commons' founder and CEO Sanchali Seth Pal.
Chez nos voisins britanniques, la ponctualité n'est décidément plus ce qu'elle était… surtout au ministère de l'Environnement. L'administration vient d'achever une migration informatique massive vers Windows 10, pour un coût faramineux de 312 millions de livres sterling — environ 368 millions d'euros. Problème : ce chantier titanesque se conclut exactement au moment où Microsoft met fin au support de Windows 10. Une modernisation flambant neuve… déjà obsolète.Sur le papier pourtant, tout semblait parfait. Entre 2022 et 2025, plus de 31 500 ordinateurs vieillissants ont été remplacés, des dizaines de milliers de failles comblées, et près d'une centaine d'applications critiques mises à jour. Un bilan qui aurait pu être salué, si la destination finale n'était pas un système d'exploitation officiellement abandonné en octobre 2025. Résultat : le ministère devra sans doute souscrire au support étendu, très coûteux, proposé par Microsoft. L'équivalent d'une voiture neuve dont la garantie aurait expiré avant même de quitter le garage.Cette étonnante erreur pose une question simple : comment un projet de cette ampleur a-t-il pu ignorer un calendrier public, connu de tous depuis des années ? Le cas n'est malheureusement pas isolé. Il illustre une fragilité chronique du secteur public britannique : la dette technique. Car même après ces investissements massifs, le ministère reconnaît devoir encore remplacer des dizaines de milliers d'appareils — ordinateurs et smartphones — qui ne sont, eux non plus, pas compatibles avec Windows 11. Les exigences matérielles modernes, comme la puce TPM 2.0, semblent avoir été complètement négligées par les planificateurs.Aujourd'hui, près de la moitié du budget informatique annuel du gouvernement britannique — soit 2,3 milliards de livres — sert uniquement à maintenir en vie des systèmes anciens. Pendant que d'autres pays misent sur la souveraineté numérique et la modernisation cloud, l'administration britannique semble, elle, enfermée dans un cycle coûteux de bricolages successifs. Au lieu de préparer l'avenir, le Defra vient donc d'investir dans une voie sans issue. Une erreur de stratégie qui fera date… et une leçon de gestion de projet dont beaucoup préféreront s'inspirer à l'envers. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
In this value-packed conversation, host Kaylee Felio sits down with industry expert Chuck Hartle to crack open some of the most overlooked costs of running a dealership parts department. From the hidden impact of idle inventory to the real-world strategies for beating manufacturer compliance traps, Chuck shares proven methods for turning your parts department into a lean, profit-driving machine.If you're a parts manager, fixed ops director, or dealer principal eager to fix your inventory foundation, you'll walk away with actionable tips to minimize obsolescence, dial in your productive inventory, and get everyone—from staff to body shop managers—rowing in the same direction.Kaylee and Chuck use real calculations, candid examples, and a bit of gritty optimism to show how small adjustments in turns, holding costs, and compliance can result in BIG savings, improved customer satisfaction, and higher dealership profitability.--------------------------------------------This show is powered by PartsEdge: Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Our strategies are proven to amp up parts sales by a whopping 20%, all while cutting down on idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit
The MacVoices Live! reacts to Apple's decision to discontinue the Clips app and rename Apple TV+ simply to Apple TV. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, and Norbert Frassa debate why Clips failed to gain traction, Apple's pattern of abandoning smaller software, and how confusing naming conventions blur the lines between Apple's hardware, apps, and streaming service. They also explore the broader trends in streaming and brand identity among the various streaming services. MacVoices is supported by SurfShark. Go to https://surfshark.com/macvoices or use code macvoices at checkout to get 4extra months of Surfshark VPN! Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Opening and introduction [1:15] Apple discontinues the Clips app [3:27] Short-form video trends and competition [4:19] Why Clips never caught on [6:36] Apple's history of dropping smaller apps [8:38] Software lifecycles and user frustration [11:11] Longevity and sustainability in app design [16:34] Surfshark sponsor message [18:19] Apple TV Plus becomes Apple TV [19:56] Confusion over Apple's naming strategy [22:08] How users refer to Apple's streaming service [23:17] Should Apple rename the hardware too? [26:19] Broader streaming industry trends [27:24] Brand identity and naming reflections [29:31] Closing and credits Links: Apple's Clips App Discontinued https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/11/apples-clips-app-discontinued/ Apple TV+ Being Rebranded as Apple TV https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/13/apple-tv-plus-rebrand/ Guests: Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Norbert Frassa is a technology “man about town”. Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
A MacVoices Live! discussion covers another major recall—this time ESR's HaloLock power banks over fire risks—and explores why power bank failures remain common despite reputable brands. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, and Norbert Frassa also react to Logitech's sudden shutdown of its Pop Smart Button, raising questions about product obsolescence, support lifespans, and smart home stability. MacVoices is supported by SurfShark. "Go to https://surfshark.com/macvoices or use code macvoices at checkout to get 4extra months of Surfshark VPN!” Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Opening banter and introductions [3:58] Baseball, SpongeBob, and background fun [10:42] PowerBank recall alert — ESR HaloLock safety hazard [12:35] Why power banks fail and lithium battery risks [16:05] Airline safety and lithium battery transport rules [17:47] Manufacturing quality concerns and recall logic [17:48] Logitech's Pop Smart Button shutdown explained [21:56] Product lifespan, customer frustration, and costs [23:47] Smart home reliability and Apple HomeKit discussion [25:34] Logitech Harmony remote worries and alternatives [27:23] Closing notes and credits Links: ESR recalls over 50,000 HaloLock wireless power banks due to fire and burn hazards https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/10/esr-recalls-over-50000-halolock-magsafe-power-banks/ Logitech will brick its $100 Pop smart home buttons on October 15 https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/logitech-will-brick-its-100-pop-smart-home-buttons-on-october-15/ Flic Guests: Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Norbert Frassa is a technology “man about town”. Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Après le prisme du « temps-paysage » avec la philosophe Bernadette Bensaude Vincent (épisode 240), nous voilà parti au cœur d'un autre double prisme passionnant : celui de la maintenance et des théories du soin appliquées aux choses avec Jérôme Denis, sociologue et Directeur du centre de sociologie de l'innovation à l'école des Mines Paris PSL.Cet épisode plaira à celles et ceux qui se questionnent sur les coulisses invisibles de notre monde matériel.1h10 d'entretien pour retracer une aventure intellectuelle absolument sensass et capitale pour penser demain !Tout commence par des recherches ethnographiques minutieuses sur la signalétique du métro parisien et l'effacement des graffitis en ville. Des enquêtes menées pendant des années avec son complice de recherche David Pontille.Au moment de conclure celle sur le métro, une interlocutrice leur lance presque par hasard : « Vous êtes allé voir les gars de la maintenance ? »Euh ??Ils rouvrent l'enquête et c'est là que leur théorie sur la standardisation immuable des panneaux s'effondre.Jérôme et David comprennent qu'ils n'avaient vu qu'une seule face de la réalité. La persistance apparente de la signalétique du métro cachait en fait un travail continu, une attention de tous les instants : celle des mainteneurs.Ce qui semblait immuable ne l'était QUE « parce qu'il existe des personnes qui s'en occupent ». Très justement on comprend que la maintenance n'est pas un détail technique, mais l'autre versant de la vie des choses.Dans l'épisode Jérôme Denis nous raconte comment cette découverte les a conduits à :-comprendre que la fragilité n'est pas un défaut mais une condition normale des objets-développer le concept de maintenance comme "geste attentionnel"-fonder avec d'autres chercheurs les Maintenance & Repair Studies-écrire « Le Soin des Choses », un livre qui rencontre un écho surprenant chez les jeunes architectes-favoriser l'innovation par le soin plutôt que par la rupture.Une interview passionnante qui nous aide à retrouver le goût de ce qui dure !Belle écoute !Ci-dessous qqs petites citations ++ de mon invité :« L'histoire des rapports entre objets, technologies et humanité(…) est celle des gens qui maintiennent, plutôt que simplement des gens qui créent. »« La maintenance est dans une continuité transformatrice.»« La réparation met en scène une sorte de binarité, un événement, une casse et quelque chose qui vient restaurer l'ordre du monde. (…)Alors qu'avec la maintenance, il n'y a pas de héros (…) On ne peut pas inaugurer et couper un ruban rouge parce qu'on a maintenu un truc.(…) Et il n'y a pas d'événements. Quelque chose qu'on maintient, le lendemain, il faut continuer de le maintenir. C'est toujours conjugué au présent. »RDV du 9 au 11 octobre 2025, la biennale "Nous sommes le paysages" à Oloron-Sainte-MarieJérôme Denis interviendra le samedi 11 octobre à 14 :00 dans une table ronde "Économie & écologie" aux coté d'architecte et de philosophe et animé par le réalisateur Dominique Marchais.Ouvrages :Le soin des choses, Co-écrit avec David Pontille (2022) Éditions La DécouvertePetite sociologie de la signalétique, Co-écrit avec David Pontille (2010) Presses de l'École des MinesLe travail invisible des données (2019) Presses des MinesBlog collectif Scriptopolis consacré à l'écriture et aux inscriptions matérielles, Co-fondé et animé avec David Pontille et d'autres.(devenu un livre collectif en 2019). == Rejoins-moi dans le Social Club ! Un format plus brut, plus intime, où je partage ce que je ne dis nulle part ailleurs :• les dessous de mes rencontres• des réflexions sur l'art de vivre du new normal : beau et soutenable• des gestes simples mais puissants du quotidien• des pistes concrètes pour aligner goût et éthique lorsqu'on esthète, design, art et architecture lover !
"First Responders" of entertainment TV. Why American citizens will miss late-night talk shows.
An industry known for its cutting-edge products is also saddled with old factories and out-of-date software. Listen in as two experts discuss the challenge in this podcast sponsored by ACS. Find out more about ACS
Women Under Fire and Why Misogyny Is So Prevalent Today, Part 1In this episode of 'Getting Inside the Right Male Mind,' hosts Lisa and Benjamin Shield tackle the significant and distressing topic of misogyny and its rise in today's society. The discussion focuses on understanding the reasons behind this increase, the impact on women, and the urgent need for male allies to stand up for women's rights and freedoms. Highlights:Men's Fear of ChangeDouble Standards in Politics and SocietySubjugation and Fear of Women's PowerThreat of Obsolescence for MenSocietal Messages Reinforcing Masculine DominanceImpact on Women's Mental and Physical HealthRole of Social MediaAdvice for Men Struggling with Powerful WomenTherapy and Personal Growth **Resources:**- Free 45-minute presentation: https://www.lisashieldlove.com/registration-page-final-page**Connect with Us:**- Website: https://www.lisashield.com/podcast/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisashieldcoaching/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisashieldcoaching/ Want more content like this? Continue On Your Journey: Lisa Shield| YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Book a Call with LisaEmail the podcast at: podcast@lisashield.com
Why did religion become obsolete? Dr. Christian Smith, a renowned sociologist from the University of Notre Dame and author of the new book Why Religion Went Obsolete, joins us to explore the cultural shifts that have led to the decline of traditional religion in America since the 1990s. From the impact of neoliberal capitalism and postmodernism to the rise of the internet and changing family structures, Dr. Smith unpacks the complex forces reshaping faith. We also discuss the rise of alternative spiritualities, the role of Christian nationalism, and what this all means for society's future. Don't miss this deep dive into the sociology of religion and its place in modern America!CHAPTERS:(00:00 - Introduction)(00:28 - What Does "Obsolete" Mean for Religion?)(04:40 - What Happened in 1991?)(08:28 - Cultural Fragmentation and the Digital Revolution)(11:20 - How Neoliberal Capitalism Undermined Faith)(13:08 - The Impact of Postmodernism)(15:27 - September 11 and Religious Scandals)(18:54 - Changing Family Structures and Religion)(20:33 - Has Postmodernism Faded?)(23:37 - Explaining the Decline: Causal Mechanisms)(27:30 - Religion's Self-Inflicted Wounds)(29:48 - What Can Religious Communities Do?)(31:41 - The Rise of Traditionalist Micro-Movements)(34:15 - Has the Rise of the “Nones” Plateaued?)(39:22 - Obsolescence and the Future of Religion)(46:22 - Societal Impacts of Religious Decline)(52:52 - Closing Thoughts and Book Recommendation)Buy Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America - https://www.amazon.com/Why-Religion-Went-Obsolete-Traditional-ebook/dp/B0DXSZZYPF/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theurban-20Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.aaronrenn.com/
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th Century American science-fiction short story writer and novelist, Philip K. Dick's novel Ubik It focuses specifically on one main theme of the novel, which is the characters noticing a pattern of objects at first being spoiled or worn out, then reverting to earlier obsolete forms, eventually affecting not just individual objects or even rooms but entire settings in which they find themselves. The examples focused upon include cigarettes, coffee and cream, coins and bills, a tape-recorder, appliances, an elevator, vehicles, and even Ubik itself. This mystery gets a resolution late in the novel when we discover that they are a result of Jory's inability to maintain a consistent phatasmagoric reality for his soon-to-be victims in half-life. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 3000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler You can get a copy of Ubik here - https://amzn.to/4k8i348
This week on the podcast, we discussed Jackie's recent visit to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, to attend the Energy NL conference. Energy NL is the province's energy supply and service sector association, which annually hosts the province's flagship conference on conventional and clean energy. This week, Charlene Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Energy NL, joins the podcast to explore Newfoundland and Labrador's energy potential and the discussions at the conference. Among the topics covered were potential nation-building projects, such as the Churchill River hydroelectric development—a joint $33 billion potential initiative by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Québec that aims to add nearly 4 GW of new electricity generation capacity on the river. Another significant project discussed was Equinor's Bay du Nord offshore oil development, which could open a new offshore basin 500 km off the coast of Newfoundland. In addition to covering the conference highlights, Jackie and Peter recapped the past week's events, including the constructive First Ministers' meeting in Saskatoon on June 2nd. During this meeting, Prime Minister Carney outlined the criteria for nation-building projects. Furthermore, on June 6th, the Carney government tabled new legislation, “Bill C-5: One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act.” The goal is to pass the bill into law by Canada Day. Content referenced in this podcast: Visit Peter Tertzakian's art show at the Elevation Gallery in Canmore, “Persistence, Obsolescence and Renewal: A Visual Inquiry Into the Lifecycle of Energy Infrastructure.” Alberta Electricity System Operator (AESO) approach to extensive load connections (Data Centres), June 4 Avik Dey, President and CEO of Capital Power, LinkedIn post regarding AESO's approach to data centre development, June 4 Prime Minister of Canada Office, “First Ministers' statement on building a strong Canadian economy and advancing major projects,” June 2 “Bill C-5: One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act,” tabled June 5 “Insiders say Mark Carney could compromise on the emissions cap,” Toronto Star, June 6 Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify
Send us a textDive into the surprising tale of the Pentair Kreepy Krauly — the iconic pool cleaner that defined backyard maintenance for decades. In this episode, we explore how it rose to fame, why its reign is ending, and what comes next in the world of automatic pool cleaners. Whether you loved it, loathed it, or just watched it slowly creep across the deep end, this is the end of an era you didn't know you needed to mourn.Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA delivers clean, healthy water solutions. https://bit.ly/HASAhttps://www.orendatech.com/The Bottom Feeder Professional Battery Powered Vacuum System. Save $100 with discount Code: DVB100https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDERAnd Skimmer, America's #1 pool service software! Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days at:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Thanks for listening and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/
In this episode of Manufacturing Hub, co-hosts Vlad and Dave turn the spotlight on themselves and share deeply practical stories from the front lines of industrial transformation. With decades of experience consulting across manufacturing verticals, they unpack some of the most pressing (and often misunderstood) topics shaping the future of factories today—from aging infrastructure and insurance-driven cybersecurity to real-world applications of artificial intelligence and organizational change.If you're a plant manager, controls engineer, systems integrator, or digital transformation leader, this episode delivers grounded, no-fluff advice you can apply right away.
Is retail really dying—or just evolving? In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Now, Karly Iacono and Dan Diebel dissect rising retail obsolescence with fresh data from CBRE Econometric Advisors. Learn what “obsolescence” actually means, why vacancy rates are still tight, and how smart investors can navigate this paradox. Key Timestamps• 00:00:53 – Defining “Retail Obsolescence”: hype vs. reality• 00:04:30 – What qualifies as obsolete in today's market?• 00:07:31 – The retail categories contributing most to obsolescence • 00:26:27 – How redevelopment pulls properties out of obsolescence• 00:31:35 – The paradox: low vacancy and high obsolescenceLearn More About CBRE Econometric Advisors: https://www.cbre-ea.com/Karly Iacono | Senior Vice President CBRE Investment Properties | Retail Capital MarketsO (201) 712-5612 | M (201) 600-3237karly.iacono@cbre.com | www.cbre.com#commercialrealestate #retail #retailrealestate #leasing #vacancy #availability Warning-IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: CBRE and its affiliates (including CBRE Econometric Advisors (CBRE EA)) do not provide tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient of any Information for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties; and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, any recipient of this video should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. You also agree that the information herein down not constitute legal or other professional advice and you should obtain legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your state. The opinions contained in this video are those of Karly Iacono and may not represent those of CBRE. All content is for educational purposes only. The following content may contain the trade names or trademarks of various third parties, and if so, any such use is solely for illustrative purposes only. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or association of any kind between them and CBRE or Karly Iacono or CBRE EA or Daniel Diebel.
durée : 00:35:26 - La Terre au carré - par : Mathieu Vidard - La notion de nouveauté est-elle une qualité intrinsèque des objets ou une construction marketing ? Dans son dernier livre "Le Désir de nouveautés", la philosophe Jeanne Guien décrypte le principe de nouveauté au cœur des dynamiques de consommation. - invités : Jeanne Guien - Jeanne Guien : Chercheuse, spécialiste de l'histoire de l'obsolescence et du consumérisme - réalisé par : Jérôme BOULET
News and Updates: Tech job descriptions are becoming more confusing Because of the rate of advancement, tech jobs become obsolete quickly The “You Wouldn't Steal a car” ad pirated a lot in the ad Google Messages is blurring nudity in communications Mark Zuckerberg told the FTC that social media has changed
Oscar Vermeulen is the founder of Obsolescence Guaranteed, a group dedicated to preserving computing history by building fully functional replicas of rare or no longer existing computers. In this episode, he joins host David Braue to discuss the PiDP-1, a modern replica of the PDP-1, which is the computer that ran the first-ever video game. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com
Planned obsolescence and perceived obsolescence have us in a disposable consumption cycle. But it hasn't always been this way. When and why did we stop thinking things were worth fixing?In this episode, we get a history lesson in planned obsolescence, visit Adrienne Ferre, who is helping run a Makers Hub in LA, complete with a tool library and repair cafes. And we catch up on Right to Repair legislation with Commons' founder and CEO Sanchali Seth Pal.
You think your practice is crushing it? Cool. But you might be slowly coasting into extinction without even realizing it.I've seen too many orthodontists who built successful practices only to let them slide into irrelevance because they stopped pushing. They stopped learning. They got comfortable. And now they're watching what they worked so hard for slowly lose value.If you're riding high on a killer practice but haven't attended a meeting, read a book, or implemented a new idea in months - this message is for you.I'm here to remind you that you have to keep showing up, keep learning, and keep pushing.So, are you riding your stallion into extinction, or are you building the life and practice you actually want? Tune in to find out!Key TakeawaysIntro (00:00)You're riding your stallion into extinction (00:47)Don't take your foot off the gas (02:39)Your practice is your child. Raise it right (04:32)Rick Pitino's 10 steps – do it all again (05:30)Reignite your drive (06:20)Additional Resources- Register for the OrthoPreneurs Summit 2025: http://opsummit2025.com/- For more information, visit: https://orthopreneurs.com/- Join our FREE Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs
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My guest this week is long-time friend of the show Ethan Plotkin, CEO of GDCA. Ethan and I chat all about proactive obsolescence management. We discuss the biggest challenges in terms of obsolescence for OEMS, the benefits of working with legacy equipment manufacturers and the ramifications of negative and positive case studies for obsolescence management.
As some games move away from physical rulebooks to all digital, constantly updating rules what does that mean for playing old versions of games going into the future?
Let's find the good in experiencing stress so that you don't shortchange yourself out of its ability to instill inner confidence in your capabilities. We are focused on experiences such as birthing a baby, building a business, or navigating a everchanging workplace. Just because someone else fell apart in any of those situations, it does not mean that you will too. It's unique to you, yet worth uncovering, because when you get to the other side of a stressful situation, if you embody at least one learning or lesson, then you will have increased your capacity to handle more stressful situations. This comes in handy, as life often hands us stress at a pretty hot and heavy pace. In this article, we'll interweave the four noble truths along with personal stories that showcase the value of embracing stress rather than running away from it. There have been so many occasions when I was told not to put so much pressure on myself, and it was out of those circumstances, where I didn't let their thinking impact mine, that I can now tell my greatest stories of defiance and delivery. A memorable such moment was during my first semester of law school. My mom told me this: 'Watch out, Melissa, and try not to experience too much stress.' She was giving me a fair warning based on her own sensitivities to stress. My mom has manic depression. A person with manic depression can be sent into an episode or spell by stress. While that guidance came from her experiences, it also came along with her tender concern for my mental health. My mental health, on the other hand, has proven sturdy, in great part because I've had ample opportunities to practice the art of experiencing stress. Law school wasn't a moment of redemption, but it was the time I realized my limit. I'm glad I didn't listen to my mom, because then I wouldn't have discovered my kryptonite. We need to know our kryptonite and how to overcome it. Somehow, it was that combination of overwhelming debt and basing my self-worth on school grades that almost broke me. I got through that time mentally unscathed, thankfully, but intuitively, I knew it was close. There's a benefit to knowing how far you can go. That experience gave me the courage to finally pursue my dream career in advertising. Taking a pay cut didn't seem so bad when the alternative was six-figure debt and no income. The trick is to always stay beneath that line. My self-publishing experience with Fertile Imagination pushed me to that limit. I had gotten my edited copy of my manuscript extremely late, and to compensate for that delay, I sat in my chair for twelve hours straight. The pressure I put on myself to finish the book was enormous. Around the twelfth hour, I felt a crack in my neck, which turned into a year of pain, physical therapy, and an MRI. Ever gotten an MRI? I've been through a lot, but somehow my anxiety was insane during that MRI, and my relationship with God has never been closer. It was like a church service in that cylinder. Yet, this was another opportunity to practice coexisting with stress. I don't regret that experience, and I know I learned from it. The other side of that stressful moment was completing my book and focusing on my physical health, a goal I'd been writing about for decades. Yet, somehow, I had to crash physically to finally pursue it. In these two cases, I needed to experience these greater stresses to build the confidence and conviction necessary to believe I could endure the kind of stress it takes to go after what I've always wanted. What if the same is true for you? What if, rather than avoid stress, you walked right into it with a different perspective? What if you need that vote of confidence—knowing you can handle a ton of stress—to get the kind of laser focus necessary to finally jump into your greatest personal or professional adventure? What if you need to have something to say: 'Well, if I did that and didn't die, then I might as well go for this'? I want to share a new way to think about stress because it's the reality of being human. As a meditation practitioner, I thought I'd enlist the help of the four noble truths to help us see the profundity in otherwise stressful experiences. My meditation offerings are secular, yet I do think ancient wisdom has its place in stress management. It gives me comfort to know that my experiencing stress is not novel; it's normal and expected. So, let's turn to commonly held beliefs that we can anchor this conversation in—the four noble truths Understanding the Four Noble Truths The Four Noble Truths are fundamental to Buddhism and describe the nature of reality and the path to liberation. They are: 1. Dukkha: This is often translated as "suffering," but more accurately encompasses unsatisfactoriness, frustration, and the inherent impermanence of all things. 2. Samudaya: The origin or cause of dukkha, which is identified as craving, attachment, and aversion. 3. Nirodha: The cessation of dukkha, which is achieved through the elimination of craving and attachment. 4. Magga: The path leading to the cessation of dukkha, known as the Noble Eightfold Path, which encompasses right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration. 1 The Inescapability of Stress in Modern Life You don't need to be a Buddhist to believe that being human means experiencing suffering. Just look around corporate America—you can see and feel it everywhere. According to Ohsa.gov, 83% of US workers suffer from work-related stress. You can be stressed about having, keeping, leaving, or getting a job. The sound of a ping can spike your cortisol levels. It doesn't take much to suffer these days. We experience a constant, low-grade level of stress or anxiety, and our baseline sensitivity to stress is very low. This comparison comes from the constant barrage of information we consume daily, which contributes to "sympathy stress," as well as the fact that many of us are openly struggling. This is why it's necessary to find a way to coexist with stress; it's inescapable. A Yoga Analogy for Managing Pain In my pre-natal yoga class with my firstborn, the teacher had us sit on our bent toes. Her rationale was to have us experience physical pain and, instead of running away, breathe through the stretch. Was this comparable to birthing any of my kids? Heck no! It was a way to introduce the idea of feeling pain and remaining still within that feeling. The teacher's approach was to increase our tolerance for the inevitable pain of childbirth. The pain of childbirth is inescapable. This toe stretch gave me a chance to imagine being with inescapable pain in a situation where I could escape. It's this intentional decision not to escape an escapable pain that builds confidence. You have the chance to escape discomfort, yet you wrangle your fears and push forward anyway. There's immense power in those moments. This is where your practice comes in, and how meditation can help you coexist in an empowered state amidst life's struggles. You can pause and breathe through life's emotional ups and downs instead of panicking and stopping the train. The Second Noble Truth: Understanding Craving, Attachment, and Aversion The second noble truth is Samudaya. It's the craving, attachment, or aversion to the feeling of stress. It's always a practice for me. As a business owner, it's easy to crave a consistent income or feel attached to maintaining a certain reputation. Aversions are real for us, too, such as my aversion to tech issues. Yet, my perpetual thoughts about these situations have gotten in my way. These situations are tough enough. By experiencing this second noble truth, I'm not doing myself any favors. This is why equanimity helps; it helps us focus on what's needed in the moment. I'll share an example in a bit. But first, let's turn this to you. The Fear of Obsolescence in the Age of AI Let's talk about craving for career permanence. Whether you are an entrepreneur or employee, this idea translates. The fear of becoming obsolete (FOBO) is rising among workers as AI advancements accelerate. A Gallup poll found that 22% of U.S. workers are concerned about their jobs becoming obsolete due to technology, and that figure is up from 2022. Imagine how freelance copywriters or coaches feel these days. Some feel like they are being promptly put out of business. The threat is real; however, thinking about the threat is stealing the time necessary to uplevel your skills or take actions to support your business. You are adding a layer of unnecessary suffering, draining your finite energy. AI is here, and so are you. How can you coexist with AI? This reminds me of those required college courses I didn't like. They were inescapable and boring. However, it was me who made them feel brutal when I procrastinated reading those ancient texts. Fast forward to today, and I can say that I had the same thoughts while completing some requirements for my meditation certification program. Finding Peace in Meditation (and a Bird's Nest) One week, I experienced a silent meditation in a house with three young boys and my husband. This was the kick-off to my meditation practitioner training. At the time, walking meditations were part of the daily experience, and I hated them. I'd pace in my yard, which was really boring. It reminded me of psych wards with outdoor spaces where I visited my mom. Sometimes she was in, and other times she was out. I felt a deep aversion to this mode of meditating. Yet, I had to do it a lot, so I opted to stare into the leaves of my trees instead of watching my pacing feet. You know what I realized? I saw a nest in the tree! This got me thinking about how I was a mama bird in a nest with my young. Noticing what was real—my breath and the nest—helped me. I smiled. Navigating the AI Revolution: A Path to Coexistence (The Third and Fourth Noble Truths) Stress is real, but suffering is optional. You can shift your thinking from whether you hate or love AI to saying to yourself, "AI is here. How can I co-exist with AI? Is there a right way for me to navigate AI? Might there be a right way to understand AI that can help me?" Once in the present, focused on the facts, you will experience the third noble truth, which is Nirodha. The path to this truth is called "magga," which is also the fourth noble truth and comprises several factors: right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration. The eightfold path offers us an ideal way to coexist with stress. I haven't fully embodied it yet, but I feel as if each encounter with stress has given me a chance to practice it. Lessons from a Car Accident: Embracing the "Rights" Years ago, I experienced my first car accident. I was sitting in a parking lot in my new Honda minivan, waiting for my mom. A parked car, coming out of its spot, backed into my car. My minivan was perhaps months old, and this was my first accident. The other driver came out, shouting about how unnecessary the accident was. His wife quickly calmed him down, and then we exchanged information. I felt overwhelmed and wasn't thinking about Nirodha. I turned to my mom and said, "This shouldn't have happened! How can I get into an accident when I wasn't even moving?" She said, "Melissa, these things happen in life." Months later, I was in another accident in a parking lot, but I was moving this time. This second time felt different because I adopted my mom's wisdom. It was more manageable, and if we analyze it through the "rights," I'd say I had the right understanding. What if stressful situations are necessary to achieve all those "rights?" What if you're short-changing yourself by not increasing your stress management skills? I'd argue that this is true. I'm not suggesting you complicate your life, especially if it's already incredibly stressful. Instead, I'm urging you not to miss a life-giving moment where the gift is practicing the eightfold path. Once you see these as practices, you can teach your kids how to use stress for their benefit. A Son's BJJ Tournament: Wrestling with Life's Challenges This past weekend, one of my sons competed in a BJJ tournament. My eleven-year-old is not required to compete at that level. He could have competed at his local school. Yet, this isn't realistic to how we must compete in life for a job, medal, or resources. So, I encouraged him to compete, even though his first match was against someone who had previously won eleven times. Would you have done the same? Why would any mom allow that? Here's why: you will face outsized stresses in life, and these moments have allowed me to wrestle with the "rights." I got my greatest learnings and confidence from those hard bits of life. I don't win them all, but I've gained more "rights" along the way. Why would I cheat my son of that? So, he competed. I wanted him to take one lesson to the next match. For example, he was advised to stand up and not go straight for the legs in the second round. Did he do it? He tried, but it took the third round. That last round was unexpected. He was winded, tearful, red, and already out of his Gi. Was he going to do the fourth match? That third round, he gave it his all. There were hundreds of people looking at my kid. This is where my life experiences helped us both. Recognizing that my son had had enough, I could relate to so many moments as a kid when I had had enough, and yet life doesn't always give you a choice to walk away. I knew that because I experienced that. I pushed my son to return to the mat that fourth time because this was the right action, and I know that these moments are additive to the stories we tell ourselves about what we are capable of. It shapes how my kid will think about his ability to handle humiliation, boos, competing, and training. It gives him a sense for what it takes to compete with people who have won. His capacity to handle stress was increased in that moment. Imagine facing someone who has won 11 times during your first tournament, then having to enter round after round, loss after loss? This translates to failing in school, in business, and in relationships. My son was practicing the "right concentration" four times more on the mat than off on a typical Saturday. He was wrestling with the "right thoughts" even more than that. These encounters can be fruitful. They contribute to a rich life that can make you invaluable in the life of someone else.
We deep dive into some of the deeper implications to what we are observing in the rapidly expanding AI ecosystem. It is clear that the majority of market interest is beginning to gravitate toward AI agents and discovering new verticals of application and use within the context of the web3 economy. We ponder what the end results of this will look like as it will expand the participation pool beyond the capacity to attract retail eyeballs and capital into the market. With Agents having deep contextual awareness of how to custody their own assets and how to engage with protocols in order to increase their own internal wealth, this will effectively accelerate all future market cycles by many orders of magnitude. However much of a break through this is for the crypto markets, there is a deeper story overall to the existential realities of a physical and digital economy that are both dominated by AI agents and automation technologies, effectively making humans obsolete and void of purpose within the market economy. We ponder some of the already proposed solutions to this such as UBI's that are directed toward sustaining human needs in a world where everything is in abundance. Perhaps a complete revamp of our value systems are what is needed, and an even more concerning potential to the entire AI race is the complete removal from human involvement in a future economy completely dominated by the AI Agents we are deploying and refining today. Topics: First up, deep dive into some of the deeper implications in the rapidly expanding AI ecosystem. Next, With Agents having deep contextual awareness of how to custody their own assets Then, how to engage with protocols in order to increase their own internal wealth and Finally, how much of a break through this is for the crypto markets Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Sign up for a free newsletter: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord
The tax assessor's notice isn't always the final say on what taxpayers must remit. Companies can easily appeal these decisions with a proactive appeal strategy for their real and personal property taxes . Property tax can encompass a large portion of your company's tax burden and with rising assessments there is a feeling of uncertainty in an already unpredictable economy. Weaver's state and local tax professionals, Jason Armstrong, Senior Manager, and Shane Stewart, Partner-in-Charge, join Tyler Kern for an episode of Weaver Beyond the Numbers to discuss how and why organizations should take a second look at their property tax appeal process. Both Armstrong and Stewart bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the topic. First, Armstrong explained, “Businesses receive the appraisal and projected amount due. If you don't agree with this, you have the right to appeal.” “The tax is not yet due, and you have a period of time to reduce it,” Stewart added. The process can be as simple as a tax professional talking with the assessor and sharing information to disputes the value. Some appeals will need go to a board hearing. Armstrong explained, “It's high-level, and you have only 15 minutes to state your case. Then the board makes a decision, which can also be appealed.” In appealing, Stewart noted, “You want to have someone with the technical ability to present the facts, and someone with relationships with jurisdictions.” Mistakes are also made in the assessment process, and having a professional who can uncover these oversights can help with the appeals process. So, what are the top mistakes in assessments? Armstrong highlighted several: “The assessor can make a mistake of course, but I see errors in understanding the useful life of assets. Obsolescence, either functional or economic, is another area where mistakes are made. Functional describes the loss of value due to the inefficiencies of an asset. Economic refers to loss of value due to external factors.” Not looking at an assessment can mean overpaying for years. Stewart explained, “Most taxpayers don't even know they can appeal, so be aware of this as a way to save money.” With Weaver's expertise in dealing with complicated property tax issues along with a deep understanding of the property tax appeal process, the team is equipped to make sure your business is minimizing its tax liability. Subscribe to the Weaver: Beyond the Numbers podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for the next episode of Beyond the Numbers. Learn about upcoming webinars and subscribe to Weaver's event invite list.
Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Many listeners have been taking me to task for even suggesting the 30-06 might be losing popularity. We'll hear from several and try to mollify them on this podcast. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Ammunition Depot Use Code RSO05 at checkout for Ammunition Depot for 5% off. https://www.ammunitiondepot.com/ Diamondblade Knives/Knives of Alaska Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your first purchase. https://www.diamondbladeknives.com/ https://www.knivesofalaska.com/Home Shell Shock Use code RSO10 at checkout to get 10% off your purchase Shop Shell Shock: https://alnk.to/6TzzKuj Links: Website: https://ronspomeroutdoors.com/ Facebook: / ronspomeroutdoors Instagram: / ronspomer Who is Ron Spomer For 44 years I've had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa's cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I've photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I've tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that's the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world. Produced by: Murray Road Agency - https://www.murrayroadagency.com/ Disclaimer All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not modify any cartridge or firearm beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices