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Send us a textHow should we decide which political-economic systems are best for organizing society? Let's peer through the lens of the "Pretty Pig Problem," which highlights the flaws in comparing the actual implementation of systems we dislike with idealized versions of systems we prefer. The PPP shows that we must compare real-world options rather than theoretical ideals.Some details:• Only three social systems are viable at scale: authoritarianism, capitalism, and democratic socialism• Every system has both an ideal form and a corrupted form that must be considered• The "Pretty Pig Problem" highlights our tendency to unfairly compare real systems to idealized alternatives• People on the left note market problems and conclude state intervention is necessary without examining real state actions• People on the right highlight state problems and assume markets are better without considering actual market performanceAnd....TWEJ! And Book'o'da'week!Listen next Tuesday, June 24th, for a new episode of Tidy C with a new topic, letters, and another hilarious TWEJ.LINKS:Peter Boettke on EconTalk and a "Living Economics"Brooks' Law of Software EngineeringIf you have questions or comments, or want to suggest a future topic, email the show at taitc.email@gmail.com ! You can follow Mike Munger on Twitter at @mungowitz
The Fat-Burning Man Show by Abel James: The Future of Health & Performance
Do you find yourself more distracted than ever?You're not alone. In the rapid-fire, hyper-connected, dopamine-driven modern world, harnessing true focus is a rare superpower… But understanding the subtle mechanics of human attention might just be the most valuable skill in our increasingly distracted world.Today, we're exploring the extraordinary work of Will Henshall - a guy who doesn't just create music, but deconstructs how sound interacts with our neurological operating system. Will is a musician, inventor, and entrepreneur who went from writing global #1 hit songs to reverse-engineering human focus like it's a complex guitar solo. It's not about talent. It's about seeing the world from a unique and different perspective - and having the guts to build something when everyone else says it can't be done. In this episode, you'll discover:Why different brain types require unique sonic approaches to maintain concentration, especially if you have ADHDHow to choose music to aid focus, flow, and productivity based on your brain typeWhy AI and generative art can't replicate the emotional power of live human creativity and performanceAnd much more…Abel James explores the fascinating intersection of music, technology, and entrepreneurship with guest Will Henshall. Will, a musician turned inventor, shares his journey from writing global hit songs with the band London Beat to founding Focus at Will, a music streaming service designed to enhance concentration. The conversation delves into the science of human attention, the role of music in productivity, and how different brain types require unique sonic approaches to maintain focus. Will also discusses the entrepreneurial mindset, emphasizing the importance of seeing opportunities where others see obstacles and the relentless pursuit of one's purpose.The discussion further explores the impact of AI on creativity, the irreplaceable emotional power of live human performance, and the potential renaissance of live music in a digital age. Will shares insights into his work with the METAL MEN group, highlighting the value of community and collaboration among like-minded individuals. The episode offers a rich tapestry of ideas on how music and technology can be harnessed to improve focus and productivity, while also celebrating the timeless magic of human creativity and connection.This episode is brought to you by:Troscriptions - Go to troscriptions.com/WILD or enter WILD at checkout for 10% off your first order.iRestore.com - Go to iRestore.com and save on the Illumina Face Mask with code WILD.Caldera Lab - Go to calderalab.com and use code: WILD for 20% off your 1st order.To stay up to date on our next live events, masterminds, shows and more in Austin, TX and beyond, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com, and check out my substack at abeljames.substack.com.
Fat-Burning Man by Abel James (Video Podcast): The Future of Health & Performance
Do you find yourself more distracted than ever?You're not alone. In the rapid-fire, hyper-connected, dopamine-driven modern world, harnessing true focus is a rare superpower… But understanding the subtle mechanics of human attention might just be the most valuable skill in our increasingly distracted world.Today, we're exploring the extraordinary work of Will Henshall - a guy who doesn't just create music, but deconstructs how sound interacts with our neurological operating system. Will is a musician, inventor, and entrepreneur who went from writing global #1 hit songs to reverse-engineering human focus like it's a complex guitar solo. It's not about talent. It's about seeing the world from a unique and different perspective - and having the guts to build something when everyone else says it can't be done. In this episode, you'll discover:Why different brain types require unique sonic approaches to maintain concentration, especially if you have ADHDHow to choose music to aid focus, flow, and productivity based on your brain typeWhy AI and generative art can't replicate the emotional power of live human creativity and performanceAnd much more…Abel James explores the fascinating intersection of music, technology, and entrepreneurship with guest Will Henshall. Will, a musician turned inventor, shares his journey from writing global hit songs with the band London Beat to founding Focus at Will, a music streaming service designed to enhance concentration. The conversation delves into the science of human attention, the role of music in productivity, and how different brain types require unique sonic approaches to maintain focus. Will also discusses the entrepreneurial mindset, emphasizing the importance of seeing opportunities where others see obstacles and the relentless pursuit of one's purpose.The discussion further explores the impact of AI on creativity, the irreplaceable emotional power of live human performance, and the potential renaissance of live music in a digital age. Will shares insights into his work with the METAL MEN group, highlighting the value of community and collaboration among like-minded individuals. The episode offers a rich tapestry of ideas on how music and technology can be harnessed to improve focus and productivity, while also celebrating the timeless magic of human creativity and connection.This episode is brought to you by:Troscriptions - Go to troscriptions.com/WILD or enter WILD at checkout for 10% off your first order.iRestore.com - Go to iRestore.com and save on the Illumina Face Mask with code WILD.Caldera Lab - Go to calderalab.com and use code: WILD for 20% off your 1st order.To stay up to date on our next live events, masterminds, shows and more in Austin, TX and beyond, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com, and check out my substack at abeljames.substack.com.
Outbound is far from dead — it's thriving in Loughborough.In the latest episode of Get Out of Wrap, I'm joined by Steve Powell of Alvaria to introduce an incredible leader: Dan Luik, Head of Currys' Loughborough Campus. Dan runs one of the most impressive contact centre operations I've ever seen. It's profitable. It's customer-obsessed. And it's relentlessly focused on improvement.We dive into:How Currys is redefining outbound as proactive customer engagementThe role of leadership in a high-performance sales cultureWhy Alvaria's outbound technology is central to their successReal-world use of AI to elevate people, process, and performanceAnd why Loughborough is so much more than a contact centre — it's Currys' largest virtual store.If you think outbound is old-school or "just sales," this conversation will change your mind.
Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside parenting. It's Ready or Not's loose little sister coming to your ears every Tuesday.In today's episode, we cover:Mothers going for gold at the Paris Games and why Loz Is loving Raygun's breakdancing performanceAnd an honest look at the first three months of motherhood inspired by this Michelle Battersby post.Join us in Melbourne:Buy your ticket to Careers Night for the Mums, here. Shop the Ready or Not Go To Guides now, for $29 each or $69 for the trio:Breastfeeding and Returning to WorkChildcare 101Postpartum and Return to Work Planning---Thanks for listening to Witching Hour! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Instagram at readyornot.podThis podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which we're lucky enough to raise our sons and daughters always was and always will be Aboriginal land.We Pay The Rent and you can too here.
Market volatility is a constant companion for investors, but understanding the underlying economic indicators can provide a clearer path forward.How do we interpret the recent market pullback? What do the surging yields and inflation data tell us about the future economic outlook?In this episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group & Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, explore the recent market pullback, the surge in yields, and what these indicators mean for the economy. They dive into the reasons behind the market's behavior, the impact of inflation data, and the Federal Reserve's potential actions.Ryan and Sonu discuss: The recent market pullback and its implications for investorsThe surge in bond yields and what it signals about economic growth expectationsThe role of inflation data in shaping market sentiment and Federal Reserve policiesThe potential long-term impact of current economic trends on market performanceAnd more!Resources:Any questions about the show? Send it to us! We'd love to hear from you! factsvsfeelings@carsongroup.com Connect with Ryan Detrick: LinkedIn: Ryan DetrickX: Ryan DetrickConnect with Sonu Varghese: LinkedIn: Sonu VargheseX: Sonu Varghese
Today we are talking about human rights policy, within a corporate context, with my guest Ro Coroneos. Join us!In this episode, we are talking about... How governments have a duty to uphold human rights, whilst corporates have a duty to respect themThe requirement of organisations to remedy situations when rights are impacted How human rights policies must be embedded in organisational operating culture, values and behaviour through change management and communications strategiesHuman rights as an essential measure of business performanceAnd the need for greater transparency of how social risks are being managed by organisations, due to heightened investor pressureAn organisation's first step, is to review the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights Ro says:"The critical thing about organisations that demonstrate a respect for human rights is that you can see there are commitments practically in a company's behaviour." (Ro Coroneos, guest on Her Ambitious Career podcast) Links: Google 'human rights positioning statements' for inspirationUN Global CompactUN Guiding Principles on Business and Human RightsOECD Guidelines International Labour OrganisationAustralian Human Rights CommissionFind Rebecca at her websiteGet Rebecca's free GUIDE: The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get PromotedAbout Ro:Ro Coroneos is Head of Responsible Sourcing for Lendlease, an Australian ASX listed integrated real estate company. Her expertise and passion is the ‘S' in ESG, ranging from business responses to human rights and modern slavery risk, to measuring social impact and value. Ro was recipient of the Australian Human Rights Commission's business award in 2016, for her guide on inclusive design in urban spaces. Her work in establishing a pop-up college in partnership with TAFE NSW, for the Barangaroo urban regeneration project in Sydney, upskilled over 11,000 construction workers during the project period, and won several awards for innovation excellence. In her spare time Ro is (very) slowly, working on a collection of poems.About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert who helps corporate women attain senior leadership positions. Her clients come from a range of industries and companies including Aquila Capital, Reserve Bank of Australia, Goldman Sachs, Ministry of Defence, KPMG, J.P. Morgan and Coca-Cola Amatil. Rebecca's favourite work day was recently: her client sent her a photo of a card her son had written her. In his note, he praised his mum for chasing her career goals down, getting promoted and putting her needs first. Rebecca loves that her work impacts not just the women she coaches, but their families too.
As the race to the White House heats up, experts from the financial sector weigh in on the high-stakes implications of the upcoming presidential election.Today on Facts vs Feelings, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group & Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group analyze the upcoming presidential election's potential effects on financial markets with Libby Cantrill, Head of Public Policy at PIMCO. They dissect the political landscape's influence on the markets and discuss Joe Biden's likelihood of remaining the Democratic nominee, comparing the current political climate to historical elections. Their conversation also covers pivotal issues that could sway key battleground states, and how re-election campaigns might influence stock market performance. Additionally, they touch on the role of Congress in fiscal policy and the implications for equity and bond markets.Libby discusses:The impact of the upcoming presidential election on financial marketsSignificance of the US dollar as the world's reserve currencyThe government spending deficit and its implicationsThe strength of the US economyPotential nominees for the presidential electionImportance of state polling in critical statesThe impact fiscal policy has on stock market performanceAnd more!The charitable entities and/or fundraising opportunities described herein are not endorsed by, or affiliated with CWM, LLC., or its affiliates. Our philanthropic interests are personal to us and are not reviewed, sponsored, or approved by CWM, LLC.Resources:Donate to St. Judes - Events.stjude.org/leapdayAny questions about the show? Send it to us! We'd love to hear from you! factsvsfeelings@carsongroup.com Connect with Libby Cantrill: PIMCOLinkedIn: Libby CantrillConnect with Ryan Detrick: LinkedIn: Ryan DetrickConnect with Sonu Varghese: LinkedIn: Sonu VargheseAbout our guest:Ms. Cantrill is head of U.S. public policy and a managing director in PIMCO's portfolio management group. In her role, she analyzes policy and political risk for the firm's Investment Committee and leads U.S. policymaker engagement and policy strategy for the firm. She also works closely with PIMCO's Global Advisory Board, led by former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke. She has served as a rotating member of the firm's Executive Committee and is a founding member of PIMCO Families and PIMCO Women. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2007, she served as a legislative aide in the House of Representatives and also worked in the investment banking division at Morgan Stanley. She has 19 years of investment experience and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and received her undergraduate degree in economics from Brown University. Ms. Cantrill is a CFA charter holder and a regular contributor to Bloomberg and CNBC. She is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and sits on the boards of Covenant House New York and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA").Libby Cantrill is not affiliated with CWM, LLC.
The Steves discuss the newest Pokémon games, Scarlet and Violet, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today.What's Making Us Happy?Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (HBO)Gossip Girl 2.0 (HBO)Pokémon DiscussionThe character and storyThe execution of it's open world aspirationsFavorite new Pokémon of the genThe games technical performanceAnd more! Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show
In this episode, Kiah and Meg chat with Sports Dietitian Rose Maclean about:Navigating misinformation about sports nutrition on social mediaRed flags that you're underfuelling for exerciseSigns of an unhealthy relationship with exerciseRelative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) - risk factors, treatmentPicking evidence-based supplements for performanceAnd much more!Rose Maclean is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian, consulting recreational to elite athletes worldwide online. Her main focus & passion is helping individuals with their performance in ensuring they're fuelling adequately, with a special interest in Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). She is also a major foodie at heart and recipe developer for brands. You can find her label on Instagram at @dietitianrose to check out delicious recipes and educational content for yourself.At Imbodi Health, our mission is to empower you to ditch diet culture, make friends with food and find peace with your body. Find your version of ‘whole health' no matter your body shape or size.Tune in weekly for bite-sized episodes on all things non-diet nutrition, disordered eating recovery, joyful movement, self-care and body acceptance.Join the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imbodihealth/Visit The Butterfly Foundation: https://butterfly.org.au/Imbodi Health website: www.imbodihealth.comIf you enjoy our episodes, please give us a written review on Apple podcasts. It helps our podcast to be shown to more people!
Modern Wisdom Podcast Notes Key Takeaways Information revision is the process between information intake and recall – our current education system often values the outcome more than the effort towards information recallHow we learn: spaced repetition, active recall, associations, desirable difficultyWhile techniques should be used sparingly, they do help form better learning habitsLearning and productivity often have uncorrelated misconceptionsProductivity is spending time well, not the time spent“People spend the entire day in the library just to say they've spent the entire day in the library” – Chris WilliamsonScheduling helps regulate our urge to reach for distractionsDon't forget to schedule fun stuff too! This helps subdue any guilt from necessary downtime.Do your best! Simply having a positive mindset can be valuable for exam performanceAnd much more on studying hacks, test day prep, and scheduling techniques…Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgJade Bowler is a YouTuber and an author. It's weird that we spend the first 18 years of our lives desperately trying to study and revise for exams, but no one ever actually teaches us how to study or revise. Thankfully Jade is kind of a professional nerd and StudyTuber, and today she breaks down exactly what science says are the best ways to own an exam. Expect to learn the fundamental principles for remembering anything, Jade's most effective strategies for revision, how to prepare for the final 24 hours before an exam, the biggest productivity mistakes which pretty much everyone makes and much more... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at http://bit.ly/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on Reebok's entire range including the amazing Nano X1 at https://geni.us/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Buy Jade's Book - https://amzn.to/3jzuwRf Follow Jade on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/UnJadedJade Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you use to listen.Here’s the iTunes link: http://bit.ly/wehaveconcerns And here’s the Stitcher link: http://bit.ly/stitcherwhconcernsJeff on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jeffcannata Anthony on Twitter: http://twitter.com/acarboniToday’s stories: Submitted by Steven Badgery:https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/jul/15/competitive-hotdog-eaters-nearing-limit-of-human-performanceAnd this one: https://sci-hub.tw/https://doi.org/10.1086/709887 If you’ve seen a story you think belongs on the show, send it to wehaveconcernsshow@gmail.com, post in on our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeHaveConcerns/ or leave it on the subreddit: http://reddit.com/r/wehaveconcerns
Johnny Luna-Lima is an OCR athlete and coach who had a massive leap last season and in this episode, we talk about the habits that led him to this point. In this episode we talk about:We talk about how to progressively improve your downhill runningThe best way to tackle weaknesses for better performanceAnd how your ego can be your worst enemy in training.Follow Johnny on IG @JohnnylunalimaFollow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster
Philadelphia Inquirer Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey joins Fred Katz to dive into the Wizards surprising 119-113 win over the Sixers.• How the Wizards pulled off the upset• Davis Bertans potential• Rui's rising star with a 27-point performanceAnd more...Subscribe on iTunesFollow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBARead Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic
***Book in for my first Ask Me Anything webinar***Join me on September 19 at 12PM where I will spend 45 minutes answering all of your questions! For free :)Nothing is off limits! And here are some example topics that I might cover:Creating an innovation cultureTrying to create the world’s best workplaceUnlimited leave - and how to do it wellMy daily habits and rituals to improve performanceAnd much, much moreBook in here (https://amanthaimber.lpages.co/ama-with-amantha/).***This episode looks at switching up your work location to improve performance.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.auIf you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
***Book in for my first Ask Me Anything webinar***Join me on September 19 at 12PM where I will spend 45 minutes answering all of your questions! For free :)Nothing is off limits! And here are some example topics that I might cover:Creating an innovation cultureTrying to create the world’s best workplaceUnlimited leave - and how to do it wellMy daily habits and rituals to improve performanceAnd much, much moreBook in here.***This episode looks at five simple strategies to have more productive (and less) meetings.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.auIf you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
If you were listening really intently, you might have heard that Fulham brought on a 15-year-old against Millwall in the Carabao Cup. Although young Harvey Elliott took the headlines, he was the cherry on the cake of a wonderful Whites performance, albeit against a lacklustre Millwall side at an almost empty Den.It couldn't have been more different from the last time we played them if we tried, although Fulham put the same amount of goals away. We break it down:Nice blend of youth and regulars3-5-2! Are wingbacks the way forward?Saving Private BryanREEEEAAAAAMLuca De La Torre's wonderful performanceAnd our youngest ever debutantMoving swiftly on though, we face Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday; and getting a result in the league there has been something that has eluded Fulham for the best part of 50 years!Who should play?How should we set up?What to expect from EvertonWe spoke to Ped from Toffee TV to get the inside line on the opposition camp!Make sure you’re following us across our social networks for our complete output on the Everton game and beyond - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - and visit the Fulhamish website for all the best articles related to Fulham FC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to episode #19, I have the type of guest that truly lives life to the fullest, with unstoppable intentions.He is a health and fitness personality, and is currently Australia’s number 1 men’s physique fitness model. He has his own supplement brand. And on top of all that, lives a double life working for the world's fastest growing software company; Salesforce. Some of the topics we talk about include:The moment which transformed his life at 23 years of ageGetting a supplement line up and runningThe ups and downs documented in his e-book series titled “Fat to Fitness Model”The interconnectedness of the mind, body and spirit to enhance creative career performanceAnd how to bounce out of bed in the morning.I present to you, the King of Abs, Mr. Ben AbStacker!More on Ben can be found via the links below:Instagram: @AbStackerWebsite: AbStacker.comFacebook: facebook.com/AbStackerSubscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.Do you want a portable photo, video, and editing studio with state-of-the-art technology in your pocket?You need to checkout the app, ProCamera. It’s had a 4.5 out of 5 star rating from over 800 reviews on the AppStore.The NY Times says "the high-end crowd swears by it". National Geographic chose it as 1 of 8 "must-have travel apps". Forbes selected it as one of the "Best iPhone Camera Apps in 2014" and said it "provides nearly any camera feature you could need, and shoots HD video".Grab it at GiantThinkers.com/ProCamera