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Listener Q&A, covering nine different questions/topics from building bike power as a runner and a collegiate swimmer moving back into triathlon, through what actually makes us fatigue during a threshold effort, to swimskins, power duration curves and lots more. We do listener Q&As monthly, the last Thursday every month. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Building the bike as a runner: why heart rate sits lower on the bike than on the run, whether that gap matters, and what it says about where the limiter is. Plus how to use a daily 20 km ride towing a 25 kg dog trailer. A 193 cm, 100 kg collegiate swimmer moving back into triathlon: the engine-stronger-than-the-chassis problem, a run progression specified down to the minute, and why Mikael gets more conservative every time he coaches this profile. Why the maximal lactate steady state is a steady state for lactate and not for the whole body, what keeps drifting while lactate holds flat, and what one study found when it looked for the system that fails at exhaustion. How long you can actually hold MLSS, against the 40 minutes the question assumed, how much that varies between athletes, and where critical power sits relative to it. Swimskins: whether they give you any of the buoyancy a wetsuit does, the performance, drag and energy cost numbers from the closest pool research, and the thing that matters more than the brand and price tag. Whether a swimskin does more for a fast swimmer or a slow one. Reading your own power duration curve with nobody to compare against: the TrainingPeaks chart to start from, why a flat profile means something different for a triathlete than a cyclist, and Strava as a stand-in database. Mikael's W' bands for male and female age group triathletes, on record for the first time, plus the critical power ratio from close to a hundred of his own athletes' tests. Quickfire round on altitude, heat and the CORE sensor, run volume by intensity, and vegan nutrition. SHOWNOTES, LINKS, RESOURCES AND RELATED EPISODES: Jack Hutchens is a triathlon and endurance performance coach with Scientific Triathlon and a professional long course triathlete. Follow Jack on his coach page and Instagram. The shownotes for today's episode can be found here. The full podcast episode archives (including category filters) can be found here. Related episodes: The "Best Practices" We Stand By That the Research Does Not Support | EP#711 Beginner Series 7 - Running for beginner triathletes Related studies: Why does exercise terminate at the maximal lactate steady state intensity? - Baron et al. 2007 Slow-Twitch Fiber Glycogen Depletion Elevates Moderate-Exercise Fast-Twitch Fiber Activity and O2 Uptake - Krustrup et al. 2004 Time to Exhaustion at Traditional Physiological Indicators in Runners: Between-Subject and Between-Day Variability - Pallares et al. 2026 Effect of Fastskin Suits on Performance, Drag, and Energy Cost of Swimming - Chatard and Wilson 2008 Comparison of buoyancy, passive and net active drag forces between Fastskin and standard swimsuits - Benjanuvatra et al. 2002 Reliability and Validity of the CORE Sensor to Assess Core Body Temperature during Cycling Exercise - Verdel et al. 2021 SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration produce our favourite gels, sports drinks, and electrolyte and carbohydrate products here at That Triathlon Show and Scientific Triathlon. 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Willie Phillips is the former chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and now a partner at Holland & Knight. During his time at FERC, Phillips helped lead major reforms to transmission planning and the electric grid's interconnection process. He now advises the companies and utilities he once regulated, giving him a unique perspective on how developers can navigate the regulatory system. In this episode of Inevitable, Phillips explains how FERC works, what companies routinely get wrong when engaging with regulators, and why early participation and pre-filing conversations can dramatically improve the odds of success. He also breaks down the Supreme Court's overturning of the Chevron doctrine and how his team designed Order 1920 around reliability and existing legal precedent. The conversation then turns to the bigger challenge facing the U.S. grid: rapidly growing electricity demand from AI, data centers, electrification, and industrial activity. Phillips argues that the grid was not built for this moment and that the country needs faster, more coordinated planning while preserving the role of states and regional authorities. Finally, Phillips discusses large loads, behind-the-meter generation, vertically integrated utilities, and the possibility that hyperscalers could become major power generators. He argues that regulators, utilities, and technology companies have an opportunity to work together to build the infrastructure needed for the next era of the American economy. Episode recorded on July 29, 2026 (Published on August 25, 2026). In this episode, we cover:  (0:00) An overview of FERC and Willie Phillips's career (6:31) How companies can successfully navigate the FERC process (9:07) What overturning Chevron means for federal regulators (12:00) Order 1920 and the need for long-term transmission planning (13:35) Reforming the interconnection queue (15:39) How FERC navigated legal uncertainty around grid reform (17:29) Why America needs to “do big things” with the electric grid (20:42) FERC, states, and the future of grid planning (23:33) America's energy infrastructure race with China (25:02) Why large loads are transforming the grid (27:07) A 21st-century economy running on 20th-century rules (28:18) FERC's approach to accelerating large-load interconnections (30:15) Why reliability, affordability, sustainability, and speed matter (31:30) The jurisdictional questions around large loads (33:06) Organized markets vs. vertically integrated utilities (37:40) Reliability, affordability, and the value of invisible infrastructure (40:35) Behind-the-meter generation and co-location (43:17) Could hyperscalers become major power generators? (44:09) Turning hyperscalers into partners in building the grid (46:09) Why the energy transition needs the voice of investors and innovators Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

The core structural shift highlighted is the disconnect between service reliability gains from AI automation and readiness for strategic change among IT service providers and their clients. Reports from SolarWinds, Corsica Technologies, and Deloitte reveal that AI is delivering measurable productivity benefits, but those time savings are consumed by ongoing reliability work rather than being directed toward governance, process redesign, or workforce adaptation. This leaves most organizations with improved operations but unprepared to leverage AI for broader business transformation, creating a gap between what clients say they want and what providers are set up to deliver. SolarWinds' 2026 State of ITSM report found that 84% of IT teams report AI meeting or exceeding their return on investment expectations, with teams recovering roughly three hours per week in several core areas, such as issue detection and ticket triage. However, almost the same amount of capacity is then redirected to keeping those new AI systems running—83% of teams spend three or more hours weekly maintaining AI reliability. Simultaneously, Corsica Technologies' Censuswide research among 600 IT and security leaders at U.S. mid-sized businesses found that 96% claim to trust their MSP, yet two-thirds are considering switching within 12 months, citing limited AI or automation support as one of the top reasons. Additional research contextualizes the readiness gap. According to a PwC survey, only 5% of organizations report their business processes as highly prepared for AI agents, and a Cloudera study found that 95% of large companies delayed or canceled at least one AI project in the past year due to governance, compliance, or regulatory concerns. The episode also notes a public sentiment shift, citing a Pew Research poll in which over half of American adults express more concern than excitement about AI—a trend particularly strong among people under 30. Vendor product launches from companies like Kaseya and Syncro are described as offering only superficial differentiation in this environment. For MSPs and IT leaders, this dynamic presents operational risks. The default allocation of AI-driven productivity gains toward reliability tasks undermines investment in strategic readiness, reinforcing dependence on vendor offerings without improving meaningful differentiation. Most clients lack a specific benchmark for “AI readiness,” creating an open but temporary competitive opportunity for providers willing to define and document it for them. However, unless time and resources are explicitly earmarked for readiness activities—in governance, process adaptation, and client education—MSPs risk being evaluated on ill-defined criteria or commoditized platforms, increasing contract risk and exposing gaps in internal accountability. 00:00 The Two Numbers Don't Fit  04:52 Only One Half Can Take the Hours  08:02 Everyone Buys the Same Platform 11:20 Why Do We Care?  Supported by:  Pax8 TimeZest 

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Hey there Voices of the Bench community, this is Trish Jones with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new IPS Emax Zirconia offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help save you valuable production time while maintaining consistent results. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out to your local Ivoclar rep today and discover how IPS Emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow. As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why Knight Dental recently launched SimplyARCH Studio, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing hyperDENT. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set hyperDENT apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, hyperDENT helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.Matt Everatt joins Elvis and Barb for a fascinating conversation that takes a deep dive into his journey through the dental laboratory industry and the story behind his book, The Invisible Profession. From discovering dental technology at 16 and specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics and orthodontics to working in hospitals, developing early sleep-apnea appliances, and nearly leaving the profession altogether, Matt's career has taken some seriously interesting turns. Eventually, he helped co-found S4S, building a successful business around sleep-apnea appliances, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and more before eventually stepping away from ownership. From polishing hearing-aid earpieces to becoming the first female clinical dental technician to qualify in the UK, Caroline Kirkpatrick has taken a pretty incredible—and definitely unconventional—path through dental technology. Caroline joins Barb and Elvis to talk about how a broken denture repair sign outside a dental laboratory sparked her interest in the industry, her early years learning crown and bridge, orthodontics, and working in a dental hospital, and how her curiosity pushed her to learn every side of the profession. Eventually, that curiosity led Caroline to become one of the first four technicians accepted into the UK's pioneering clinical dental technology program in 2010. But Caroline's story doesn't stop at the bench. She built her own laboratory, taught dental technology, treated patients clinically, raised a family, and continued pushing herself into digital dentistry. She shares how she experimented with early digital workflows, 3D printing, digital dentures, and eventually exocad—and why she believes the best digital workflow isn't necessarily the fanciest one, but the one that actually works in the real world. Caroline also talks about working with her sister and daughter in the family lab, the importance of exposing young technicians to different laboratories and workflows, and why sharing the mistakes you've made can sometimes be one of the best ways to help someone else learn. From Scotland to the world of digital dentures, this is a great conversation about curiosity, adaptability, education, and never being afraid to learn something new. You know what's expensive in a dental lab? Most people would say the mill, but the real cost is downtime. When production stops, everything backs up—cases get delayed, technicians get frustrated, and customers start asking questions. That's why reliable equipment matters. Roland DGA's DGSHAPE DWX milling solutions are built for dependable production, helping labs stay on schedule and keep work moving day after day. Less downtime means fewer surprises and more time doing what your lab does best. And when your equipment is reliable, your customers notice the difference. Reliability isn't just a feature—it's the foundation of a successful lab. Visit rolanddental.com to learn more about Roland's DGSHAPE DWX milling solutions.Special Guest: Caroline Kirkpatrick.

What evidence would convince you that an AI agent is ready to make decisions involving employment, money, healthcare, or legal rights? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Vin Sharma, founder and CEO of Vijil, about the trust gap preventing many enterprise AI agents from progressing beyond proof of concept. Vin has spent approximately 30 years building software across security, operating systems, open source, cloud computing, machine learning, and AI. His previous work includes leading engineering at Amazon SageMaker and helping develop 11 AWS AI services. He argues that AI agents differ from conventional software because they combine autonomy with agency. They can interpret an objective, make decisions under ambiguous conditions, and take action. This raises a deeper question than whether an agent can complete a demonstration successfully: will it remain loyal to the interests of the person or business delegating the task? Trust is also specific to the job. Vin uses a simple analogy. You may trust a gardener to care for your lawn, but that does not automatically make the same person suitable to babysit your child. An AI agent must therefore be evaluated within the context of its users, task, operating conditions, authority, and potential consequences. Vin proposes testing three areas. Reliability asks whether the agent can perform its assigned task. Security examines whether it maintains its integrity when facing hostile or noisy conditions. Safety considers what happens when the agent fails and whether the resulting damage remains contained. This evaluation cannot end when the agent enters production. Models, integrations, data, users, and external conditions change. An agent may drift away from its original purpose, which means businesses need continuous monitoring, testing, and updating across the full AI agent lifecycle. We discuss how established security practices can be applied to this problem. Trusted execution environments, containment, least privilege, limited-duration access, and bounded models can reduce exposure. Smaller language models may also be better suited to narrow, high-risk tasks than a general model with broad permissions. Vin offers a three-part framework for governance: personas, purpose, and policy. Personas describe the people and attackers who may interact with the agent. Purpose defines the legitimate task. Policy sets the boundaries between permitted and prohibited behavior. For high-risk systems, his recommended starting position is that any action not explicitly permitted should be prohibited. A natural-language policy can then be converted into deterministic rules and controls governing the agent's behavior. Vin's most direct advice concerns evidence. Vibes, demonstrations, and benchmark scores do not prove that an agent is safe for a particular business process. A CISO should expect a complete risk assessment, while a business owner should receive proof that the agent will serve the organization's interests. His bridge analogy captures the issue perfectly. Engineers do not claim a bridge is safe because it looks impressive during a demonstration. They calculate load, tolerance, failure conditions, and provide test evidence. AI agents acting in consequential workflows deserve a comparable engineering discipline. If an agent developer asked you to trust their system today, would they be able to provide evidence of reliability, security, safety, loyalty, and contained failure? Listen to the episode and share your thoughts with me.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribeAs the U.S. EV market slows and federal charging support recedes, IONNA, a fast-charging network backed by eight major automakers, is still expanding. On Volts, CEO Seth Cutler makes the case that public charging is entering a new phase focused on reliability and customer experience, but the economics remain difficult, with low utilization and demand charges squeezing margins. With roughly 1,300 bays live and a target of 30,000, IONNA is testing whether a multi-brand network can offer a Tesla-like charging experience while building a sustainable business.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction: can public EV charging be as reliable as a gas station?02:30 – Public charging's four phases, and IONNA's phase-four bet08:17 – IONNA's origin story09:55 – Scale, footprint & site strategy11:52 – Rechargery @ vs. freestanding: the two site formats18:45 – Can DC fast charging make money? Unit economics21:29 – Demand charges & why fast charging is expensive23:57 – Getting power: permitting, interconnection & utilities29:18 – Site design, amenities & the monetization question34:14 – Regional site customization: the gas station turned bakery36:35 – The charging experience: apps & Plug&Charge39:03 – Reliability strategy & metrics42:47 – Headwinds: the EV market downturn & policy risk46:54 – Business model, profitability & the IONITY comparison50:09 – Geographic rollout: the chicken-and-egg problem54:07 – Competitive position vs. Tesla56:37 – Closing: vision, fears & timeline

Flo Crivello returns to The Cognitive Revolution to launch Lindy Teammate, an AI employee that lives in Slack, connects to company tools, and accumulates a team's shared context. He argues that multiplayer AI matters because intelligence without context is less useful than an ordinary coworker, and explains Lindy's approach to agentic memory, editable file systems, context buckets, and large-scale tool outputs. The episode also examines the costs and operating realities of building for the next generation of models, from negative gross margins and cache rates to Lindy's own dogfooding in engineering workflows. The stakes are whether AI workers become drop-in teammates, how long humans are still needed to cover model mistakes, and what happens when engineers spend more time managing the machines that do the work. Lindy: https://go.lindy.ai/CognitiveRevolution For full show notes, links, and references, read the episode page:https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai/lindy-teammate-flo-crivello-on-multiplayer-agents-memory-why-he-d-ban-the-chinese-models-he-uses/ Sponsor: Claude: Claude by Anthropic is an AI collaborator that understands your workflow and helps you tackle research, writing, coding, and organization with deep context. Get started with Claude and explore Claude Pro at https://claude.ai/tcr CHAPTERS: (00:00) About the Episode (02:56) Lindy Teammate launch (10:07) Agentic memory systems (Part 1) (19:58) Sponsor: Claude (21:28) Agentic memory systems (Part 2) (22:21) Reliability and caching (34:57) Slack data scaling (40:57) Memory retrieval tricks (48:16) Agent infrastructure choices (55:41) Company operations automate (01:03:34) Centaur era ideas (01:12:43) AI native organizations (01:17:59) Open-source model stack (01:27:39) Prompting and fine-tuning (01:38:03) Chinese model bans (01:45:09) Fairness and threat models (01:53:39) Audits and diplomacy (02:01:59) Episode Outro (02:05:18) Outro PRODUCED BY: https://aipodcast.ing SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai Twitter (Podcast): https://x.com/cogrev_podcast Twitter (Nathan): https://x.com/labenz LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nathanlabenz/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@CognitiveRevolutionPodcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-cognitive-revolution-ai-builders-researchers-and/id1669813431 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yHyok3M3BjqzR0VB5MSyk

Before we can pursue the God of the Bible, we need to examine the Bible itself. How do we know that we can trust what it says? Why should we listen to its truth claims? That's what pastors Bryan, Ross and John cover in this episode. --The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now--The Bible is the best-selling book of all time, and it's unlike any other book written in history. It has changed individual lives and shaped entire cultures. It's an ancient text that claims to have been written by God himself, and the proof of its reliability is surprisingly strong. Here are three reasons we can trust what it teaches:Historical Evidence Ancient manuscripts and archeological digs have stacked up in favor of biblical reliability. The Bible was written thousands of years ago, long before printing presses and modern technology. Manuscript fragments of the biblical text have endured wars and weather throughout the ages, and the scraps that remain represent just a fraction of the originals. Are those remnants enough to provide a reliable testimony for modern-day readers? And how can we be sure that the message hasn't been corrupted over the millennia? The good news is that the God who inspired the scriptures was also powerful enough to preserve those writings through the ages. Consider the manuscript evidence. Manuscript copies in the ancient world were painstakingly hand-written, and not all of them survived the ravages of time. Reliability of ancient writings is determined by the number of copies (or partial copies) of the work in existence. So how does the Bible stack up? See for yourself:Today we have only 49 copies of Aristotle's writings.Homer's “The Iliad” does a little better, with 643 copies in existence.The New Testament wins by a landslide, with almost 5700 Greek copies and over 19,000 copies in other languages!The New Testament clearly has more manuscript evidence than any other ancient work. But how do we know that those manuscript copies are faithful to the originals? What if human authors changed the message, intentionally or otherwise? Modern archeology helps us answer this question, thanks to the Dead Sea Scrolls. In 1947 a shepherd boy discovered some ancient scrolls hidden away in remote caves in the Middle East. This led to even more discoveries in the area, and in the end almost 1000 manuscripts were recovered. Parts of almost every book of the Old Testament were found, and some of those fragments proved to be almost 1000 years older than the oldest manuscripts known at the time. This offers a perfect test for the reliability of our modern translations. The book of Isaiah provides the most compelling example, since the Dead Sea Scrolls contained a complete copy of the prophet's writings. When compared to the Masoretic Text (the oldest copy previously known, dating back to about 800 AD), the Isaiah manuscript from the Dead Sea Scrolls was 95% identical! And the only differences were minor, often just variations in spelling.So the historical evidence stacks up in favor of the reliability of the Bible. But there's more:Textual Evidence The Bible is the most impressive writing project in the history of the world. It contains 66 books written by 40 different authors over the course of 1500 years, and yet it tells one unified story. Think about it: Moses, a Jewish slave raised in the house of a Pharaoh, wrote the first five books. John, a fisherman-turned-revolutionary, wrote the last four books. In between were books and letters written by shepherds, kings, prophets, tax collectors, doctors, and more. And the most prolific author in the New Testament was Paul – a religious Pharisee who zealously persecuted the Jesus followers before joining them. Most of these authors never met each other, and many of them were unaware of the other books and letters that would eventually be included in the Bible. Their writings spanned different cultures and languages over the course of 15 centuries, and yet the Bible amazingly reads as one story. From beginning to end it's about Jesus, and the fulfilled prophecy is the glue that holds it together. Let's take just a few examples: Of the 12 tribes of Israel, Judah was surprisingly predicted to be the one through which Jesus would come – which is exactly what happened. Genesis 49:10, Matthew 1:1-3It was prophesied that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem, and that's how it happened – even though his mother didn't even live there. Micah 5:2, Luke 2:1,4Prophets wrote with shocking accuracy about the torture and death of Jesus hundreds of years before it happened – exactly as predicted. Psalm 22, Isaiah 53It was because of these kinds of prophecies that Jesus spoke these words to the religious leaders of his day:John 5:39 You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me!The Bible amazingly tells one story, centered on Jesus, because it was ultimately inspired by the God of human history.Personal Evidence The Bible is ultimately about Jesus, and the changed lives of his followers is the most compelling proof of its message. Let's just take three examples from the New Testament, starting with Peter. When Jesus was on trial before his crucifixion, a servant girl noticed Peter and accused him of being a follower of Jesus. Peter denied it three times, walking away with an incredible sense of guilt and shame (Luke 22:56-59). But that's not the end of his story, because days later the resurrected Jesus sat down to breakfast with Peter and reinstated him – three times (John 21:15-19). Peter went on to be a pillar of the Christian church, eventually giving up his life for Jesus. Or consider “doubting” Thomas. He missed out on meeting the resurrected Jesus with the other disciples and expressed his doubt that they really saw the risen Christ. But soon enough he met Jesus for himself and professed his faith in him (John 20:25-28). Thomas, too, ended up dying for his faith. And then there's Paul, a self-righteous Pharisee (Philippians 3:5) whose life mission was to persecute the followers of Jesus. Then he met Jesus and joined that very group of misfit disciples. Paul made it his life's mission to spread the Good News about Jesus and he, too, died a martyr's death. There's no way to explain away these changed lives except to conclude that the message about Jesus, along with every word in the Bible, truly is inspired by God.But no amount of evidence can overcome an unbelieving attitude. At the end of the day, trusting the reliability of the Bible comes down to your willingness to believe in the God behind the Bible. Jesus made this point one day as he taught in the Temple courts:John 7:16-17 My message is not my own; it comes from God who sent me. Anyone who wants to do the will of God will know whether my teaching is from God or is merely my own.If you're unwilling to submit to God's will, your pursuit is over before it has even started. But if you are willing to come to God on his terms and take him at his word, then Jesus promises that you'll discover the truth. The teachings of Jesus, and indeed all of the teachings in the Bible, are from God, not man. And so we can trust the Bible in our pursuit of God.

Industrial Talk is talking to Mina Soliman, Training Manager at IRISS about "Operational-Driven Safety and Reliability (ODSR) Mindset". Scott Mackenzie from Industrial Talk discusses the importance of safety and reliability in industrial maintenance with Mina Soliman, Training Manager at IRISS. IRISS offers patented infrared and ultrasonic inspection windows for safe, early detection of equipment issues. Soliman emphasizes the need for a holistic strategy called ODSR (Operational Driven Safety and Reliability) to involve operational teams in condition monitoring. He highlights the "Cassandra curse" in asset management, where data is available but not acted upon due to communication and knowledge gaps. Soliman also stresses the importance of continuous training and knowledge retention to bridge the gap between experienced workers and the younger generation. Outline Introduction to Industrial Talk and IRISS Scott Mackenzie introduces Industrial Talk, highlighting IRISS as a global leader in electrical maintenance safety.IRISS offers technologies for inspecting energized equipment safely using closed panel condition-based monitoring.The company's patented infrared and ultrasonic inspection windows help detect issues early, boosting reliability and safety.Scott emphasizes the importance of improving safety and avoiding unplanned failures, directing listeners to IRISS.com for more information. Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk podcast, celebrating industrial professionals worldwide.He expresses admiration for industrial professionals' bravery, innovation, and contributions to making the world a better place.Scott introduces Mina Soliman, the training manager at IRISS, and sets the stage for discussing IRISS' solutions.He shares his goal of publishing five podcasts a week to highlight various industry professionals and their contributions. Discussion on Industry Trends and Challenges Scott discusses the rapid changes in manufacturing, power generation, and other industrial sectors.He highlights the challenges of keeping up with technology and the importance of simplifying messages.Scott emphasizes the need for companies to tell their stories effectively to connect with the younger generation.He mentions the role of Industrial Talk's marketing, media, and PR services in helping companies succeed. Introduction of Mina Soliman and IRISS Scott introduces Mina Soliman, a mechanical engineer with two decades of experience in reliability and condition monitoring.Mina shares his background and the evolution of technology in the industry, from vibration analyzers to AI-enhanced engineering.Scott and Mina discuss the challenges of maintaining and inspecting electrical equipment safely.Mina explains the importance of IRISS' patented inspection windows for safe and effective maintenance. Operational Driven Safety and Reliability (ODSR) Mina introduces the concept of ODSR, a holistic strategy for improving reliability by involving operational teams.He explains how ODSR addresses the gap between maintenance and operations by training operators to perform basic inspections.Mina emphasizes the importance of simple, actionable data for operators to report meaningful insights.Scott and Mina discuss the challenges of implementing ODSR, including the need for continuous training and knowledge retention. Addressing the Cassandra Curse in Asset Management Mina introduces the concept of the Cassandra curse, where data and knowledge are available but not believed or acted upon.He explains the importance of effective communication and a unified strategy to overcome this curse.Scott and Mina discuss the need for continuous training and education to bridge the gap between experienced workers and the younger generation.Mina emphasizes the importance of simple, digestible information to retain knowledge within organizations. The Role of AI and the Future of Industry Training Mina discusses the potential and limitations of AI in asset management and reliability.He highlights the need for a balanced approach that combines human expertise with AI tools.Scott and Mina discuss the challenges of the silver tsunami and the importance of capturing and transferring knowledge from experienced workers.Mina emphasizes the need for continuous training and development to ensure a smooth transition of knowledge within organizations. Conclusion and Call to Action Scott thanks Mina for the insightful conversation and highlights the importance of IRISS' solutions in improving safety and reliability.Mina shares his contact information and encourages listeners to connect with him on LinkedIn.Scott wraps up the podcast by emphasizing the importance of storytelling and effective communication in the industry.He invites listeners to connect with Industrial Talk for marketing, media, and PR services to help their companies succeed. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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Reliable water supplies and practical regulations remain two of the biggest issues facing California agriculture, according to congressional candidate Kyle Kirkland. In Part 2 of his interview on the AgNet News Hour, Kirkland expanded on his vision for addressing the state's water challenges, arguing that growers, environmental interests and communities all benefit when policymakers focus on practical solutions instead of political gridlock. Kirkland acknowledged California's water system is complex but said solving the problem begins with listening to those who depend on it every day. "I don't profess to be the expert," Kirkland said. "What I do profess to be is someone that can look at a complicated problem, listen, and then come up with some pretty unique solutions." He said California should bring together agricultural leaders, builders, water experts and regulators to identify long-term strategies that provide reliable water while protecting environmental resources. Rather than eliminating environmental protections, Kirkland said the state should evaluate whether current regulations are accomplishing their intended goals or simply creating unnecessary obstacles for food production. "There is a difference between regulation and suffocation," he said, arguing that California has increasingly moved toward policies that make it more difficult to produce food, housing, energy and other essential resources. During the interview, Kirkland also discussed the importance of balancing agriculture, environmental stewardship and the needs of California's growing population. He said long-term solutions should include better water management, improved storage and greater collaboration among stakeholders rather than continuing years of political conflict. The conversation broadened to include California's overall business climate. Kirkland argued that reducing unnecessary regulations and encouraging domestic production would help lower costs for consumers while strengthening the state's economy. He pointed to agriculture, energy and manufacturing as industries that can thrive when businesses have regulatory certainty and policymakers focus on encouraging production instead of creating additional barriers. AgNet News Hour hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill noted that water reliability continues to be one of the most common concerns raised by California farmers. They agreed that growers need predictable policies that allow them to make long-term investments in permanent crops and maintain productive farming operations. Wrapping up the interview, Kirkland encouraged Californians not to lose hope, saying he believes many of the state's biggest challenges are solvable through collaboration, common-sense policymaking and greater support for businesses that drive California's economy. Listen to the full Part 2 interview below or on your favorite podcast app.

Customer experience has long been recognized as an important part of running a successful business. Companies invest heavily in customer service training, satisfaction surveys, loyalty programs, and performance metrics, all with the expectation that happier customers will naturally lead to greater business growth. But what if satisfaction isn't enough? For many organizations, customer satisfaction has become the finish line rather than the starting point. A customer who isn't unhappy isn't necessarily a customer who is expanding their relationship with your business. In competitive markets where acquiring new customers continues to become more expensive, growth increasingly depends on strengthening relationships with the customers businesses already have. That shift requires a different way of thinking about customer experience. Rather than asking whether customers are satisfied, organizations should be asking whether customers genuinely feel valued. That distinction may seem subtle, but it can dramatically influence long-term growth. According to customer experience researcher Jim Tincher, organizations whose customers feel valued are significantly more likely to increase their business over time. Satisfaction may reduce the likelihood of losing a customer, but creating a relationship built on appreciation, trust, and meaningful engagement is what encourages customers to deepen that relationship. This philosophy forms the foundation of what Tincher calls the Growth Laws. The concept challenges many traditional assumptions about customer experience. For years, businesses have relied on metrics such as Net Promoter Score (NPS), customer satisfaction surveys, and online reviews to evaluate performance. While these measurements can provide useful insights, they often fail to identify the factors that actually influence future growth. A customer may rate a company highly and still decide to spread future business across multiple vendors. Another customer may rarely complete surveys yet continue expanding their partnership year after year. The difference often comes down to emotional connection rather than numerical scores. As Tincher explains, "Reliability will keep an account. Feeling valued is what grows it." That perspective becomes especially relevant in business-to-business organizations. Unlike consumer purchases, B2B buying decisions often involve significant financial investments, operational risks, and professional accountability. Business leaders are rarely purchasing products alone. They are choosing partners whose performance may directly affect their own careers. That reality changes how customer experience should be approached. Trust, responsiveness, expertise, and partnership become just as important as pricing or product features. Customers want suppliers who understand their business, anticipate future challenges, and bring ideas that create additional value beyond the original transaction. One of the most overlooked ways organizations can accomplish this is through executive engagement. In many companies, customer relationships are delegated almost exclusively to sales teams or account managers. While those relationships remain essential, they often leave customers connected to only one individual within the organization. As businesses grow, that creates unnecessary risk. If the relationship exists with only one representative, turnover can quickly weaken years of trust and communication. Strong organizations intentionally create relationships across multiple levels of leadership, giving customers access to executives, subject matter experts, product teams, and operational leaders who can contribute additional perspectives and insights. This broader engagement demonstrates something customers consistently value. Commitment. It communicates that the relationship extends beyond a single salesperson and reflects the organization's broader investment in the customer's success. Customer experience also requires organizations to become better educators. Every business possesses knowledge that customers find valuable. Industry trends. Best practices. Emerging technologies. Lessons learned from serving similar organizations. Yet many companies hesitate to share those insights, assuming customers only expect products or services. In reality, expertise often becomes one of the greatest competitive advantages. Customers increasingly seek partners who help them make better decisions, not simply vendors who fulfill orders. Sharing thought leadership, relevant research, and practical insights positions an organization as a trusted advisor rather than a transactional supplier. That distinction often creates opportunities for deeper relationships and future growth. Technology continues reshaping customer experience as well. Artificial intelligence, automation, predictive analytics, and digital communication tools are helping organizations respond faster, personalize interactions, and improve efficiency. Used strategically, these technologies create tremendous value for both businesses and customers. The challenge lies in how they are implemented. Technology should remove friction, not relationships. Customers appreciate automation when it simplifies routine tasks, accelerates service, or improves convenience. They become frustrated when technology replaces meaningful conversations or forces them into rigid processes that ignore their unique needs. As Tincher notes, "The biggest threat to your share of wallet isn't your competition. It's your policies." Rigid systems, inflexible procedures, and poorly implemented technology often create greater barriers than competitors themselves. The organizations that excel at customer experience understand this balance. They use technology to support people rather than replace them. They automate repetitive tasks while creating more opportunities for employees to engage personally with customers. They recognize that convenience and human connection are not competing priorities. They are complementary ones. Perhaps the most important lesson within the Growth Laws is that customer experience cannot remain the responsibility of one department. As organizations expand, customer experience must evolve into an organizational discipline rather than an isolated initiative. Marketing influences customer expectations. Sales shapes first impressions. Operations determine consistency. Finance affects policies. Technology influences convenience. Leadership defines culture. Every department contributes to how customers experience a business. Organizations that recognize this interconnectedness create stronger alignment across teams while delivering more consistent customer experiences. That consistency builds trust. Trust builds loyalty. Loyalty creates growth. Customer experience has never been more important than it is today. Competition continues increasing. Consumer expectations continue evolving. Technology continues changing how businesses interact with customers. Organizations that simply meet expectations may retain customers. Organizations that consistently make customers feel valued will be the ones that grow. That is the difference between customer satisfaction and customer experience. And it is ultimately the principle at the heart of the Growth Laws. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Join Fordify LIVE every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Central across your favorite social media platforms and catch the replay on The Business Growth Show Podcast for more conversations with today's leading business experts, entrepreneurs, and growth-minded leaders. About Jim Tincher Jim Tincher is the CEO of Heart of the Customer, a customer experience consulting firm that helps B2B organizations strengthen customer relationships and accelerate business growth. A nationally recognized customer experience expert, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and researcher, Jim developed the Growth Laws framework through extensive research into the behaviors that drive customer loyalty, retention, and long-term growth. He works with organizations across multiple industries to create customer-centric strategies that build stronger relationships and deliver measurable business results. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator who has generated more than a billion dollars in sales worldwide by helping businesses attract loyal customers, increase visibility, and accelerate growth. As President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., Ford has founded more than ten companies, authored eleven books, earned three U.S. patents, and advised organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. A recognized expert in business growth, customer acquisition, leadership, franchising, marketing, and AI-driven business strategies, Ford helps business owners and leaders identify opportunities, improve performance, and achieve sustainable results. Learn more at ProfitRichResults.com and watch Fordify LIVE at Fordify.tv.

On Industry Trends & Insights, Bob Francis speaks with Ben Dutro of California Water Service and Tacoma Zach of Mentor APM about solving one of asset management's biggest challenges: poor asset data. Learn how AI-enabled data collection, condition assessments, thermography, and Maximo integration are helping utilities improve reliability, planning, and decision-making.

While traveling during Pilgrimage 2026 in Germany, the guys discuss C9 Corvette rumors and the global introduction of Audi's largest vehicle ever - the Q9 and SQ9! #cardebate 1 - Does commuting mean you have to leave fun behind? #cardebate 2 - Best 3-row SUV for families at $30K. #carconclusion 1 - How do you make the i4 a little more visually appealing? #carconclusion 2 - A practical family car that's still fun. Audio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms. Look for us on Tuesdays if you'd like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again! 00:00 - Intro 2:16 - C9 Corvette Rumours & Musings 14:56 - Car Debate #1: Don't Leave Fun Behind 30:00 - Car Debate #2: Reliability Above All Else 35:35 - Car Conclusion #1: Make The BMW i4 Look Better 39:51 - Practical Doesn't Have To Mean Boring 41:41 - Did You See This, Continued 46:47 - Audience Questions On Social Media Thanks for taking the time to watch, and remember to support our sponsors Griot's Garage, Vredestein Tires, FCP Euro, Powerstop Brakes and Autotempest.com #griotsgarage #vredestein #fcpeuro #powerstopbrakes #autotempest Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com Instagram.com/everydaydriver Facebook.com/everydaydriver Audio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are wearable devices like Fitbits, Apple Watches, and fitness trackers really worth it? In this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey dives deep into the science and practical truth behind modern wearable tech.

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The best college preparation may not look like college preparation at all. By the time a student gets to college, we expect them to manage syllabi, deadlines, different professors, long-term assignments, and a schedule with far less adult oversight. But the executive function skills needed to do all of that do not suddenly appear when the dorm-room key lands in their hand. In this episode, I talk with Marcia Miller, an executive function coach who spent 14 years working with high school students, about how families can help kids build those skills long before college. Marcia describes executive function as the old-fashioned secretary in the brain. It helps us initiate tasks, organize information, plan ahead, remember what is expected, and follow through. For some kids, that secretary is organized, color-coded, and running a tight ship. For others, she is very quiet, somewhat overwhelmed, or apparently away from her desk. When those internal systems are still developing, students need external strategies. Calendars, reminders, routines, written directions, and repeated practice are not shortcuts. They are tools that help a student manage the work until more of the process becomes familiar and automatic. We also talk about reliability, which Marcia calls one of the least exciting and most essential skills. College professors, employers, friends, and family members all need people to communicate, meet deadlines, follow through, and say something when they are confused or stuck. The first step is often figuring out where the hiccup is. A student may understand the material but forget the deadline. They may know how to solve the problem but become completely derailed when asked to slow down and show each step. They may want to begin the project but have no idea how to turn one enormous assignment into several manageable actions. This is why conversations about how brains work matter. Kids need language for what comes easily, what requires more effort, and what happens inside their brains when a task falls apart. That kind of self-understanding helps make invisible processes visible. Marcia and I also talk about the shame that can build when a smart student repeatedly struggles to do what school asks. When kids hear only about the missing work, forgotten folder, or disappointing grade, they may begin to believe they are simply bad at school. The alternative is not ignoring the struggle. It is helping the child identify their strengths, understand their challenges, and develop strategies without treating every difficulty as a character flaw. Parents can begin by rewarding communication and collaboration. When your child remembers to tell you about the poster project before 3:00 in the morning, that is progress. They have brought the information to the team, and now the team can work on planning, organization, and follow-through. Preparing a child for college is not only about grades or whether they can complete an application. It is about helping them understand how they learn, ask for support, recover from mistakes, work with other people, and build systems that allow them to be more reliable and independent.

In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin continues his conversation with PJ Jayawardene, CEO and Founder of Consult Systems, diving deeper into the practical strategies service providers can use to respond to mounting network demand without relying solely on expensive, long-term infrastructure rebuilds.As broadband operators face increasing pressure from bandwidth growth, customer expectations, AI-driven traffic patterns, and competitive market dynamics, the traditional “rip-and-replace” mindset is becoming harder to justify. Instead, many providers are being challenged to maximize the value of existing assets, extend the lifespan of current infrastructure, and pursue targeted upgrades that create meaningful business outcomes while preserving future flexibility.In Part 2 of this discussion, Jayawardene explores where operators can find the highest-impact opportunities for network improvement, why higher-frequency deployments require a new level of operational discipline, and how lessons from hyperscale and AI infrastructure can help shape the next generation of broadband networks. Most importantly, he reframes network upgrades as business decisions—not just engineering decisions—arguing that successful operators will be those that create customer loyalty through reliability, incremental innovation, and thoughtful infrastructure investments. Key Discussion Highlights:• Start Where Density Creates Opportunity: Jayawardene recommends focusing first on densely populated residential markets and high-value enterprise environments where demand is strongest and competition is fiercest. These areas provide the greatest opportunity to generate revenue quickly while validating upgrade strategies before broader deployment.• Plan Beyond the Next Upgrade Cycle: Rather than solving for the next capacity milestone alone, operators should build upgrade roadmaps that accommodate future growth. The discussion highlights how technologies such as higher-frequency coax, DWDM, and coherent optics can be layered incrementally to extend the useful life of existing infrastructure while preparing for future demands.• Network Evolution Doesn't Have to Be All-or-Nothing: One of the central themes of the episode is that broadband upgrades are rarely binary choices. Existing fiber, coax, and optical infrastructure can often coexist with newer technologies, allowing operators to pursue targeted improvements rather than disruptive full-scale replacements.• Higher Frequencies Demand Greater Precision: Moving toward 4 GHz, 6 GHz, and beyond creates new opportunities for capacity expansion, but it also introduces stricter engineering requirements. Signal attenuation, impedance matching, frequency planning, shielding, and connection quality all become significantly more critical as frequencies increase.• The Hidden Risk of Small Infrastructure Problems: As networks push into higher-frequency environments, seemingly minor issues—loose connectors, improper torque, poorly terminated lines, or inadequate shielding—can dramatically impact performance. The episode emphasizes that network cleanliness and operational discipline become increasingly important as capacity grows.• Audit Existing Assets Before Expanding Capacity: Before investing heavily in upgrades, operators should evaluate whether current infrastructure is performing as intended. Jayawardene advocates for examining passive and active components, identifying quality issues, cleaning up interconnects, and eliminating unnecessary vulnerabilities before introducing additional complexity.• Reduce Truck Rolls Through Strategic Planning: A recurring operational theme is efficiency. Rather than revisiting the same infrastructure multiple times, operators should coordinate network cleanup, component upgrades, and future-proofing efforts simultaneously—minimizing labor costs while maximizing long-term value.• Lessons From AI and Hyperscale Infrastructure: While service providers and hyperscalers operate at different scales, many of the innovations emerging from AI infrastructure—including advanced optics, power distribution strategies, edge architectures, and high-density fiber deployments—offer valuable lessons for broadband operators looking to modernize their own networks.• Technology Decisions Must Become Business Decisions: Jayawardene explains how his perspective has evolved from evaluating technology based solely on performance to assessing how technology investments drive revenue growth, customer retention, operational efficiency, and long-term asset value. The best upgrades, he argues, are those that pay for themselves while enabling future opportunities.• Customer Loyalty Is the Ultimate Differentiator: Looking ahead three to five years, Jayawardene believes the most successful providers will be those that move beyond competing solely on pricing and bundles. Reliability, seamless experiences, and consistent service quality will become the defining factors that create customer loyalty and sustainable growth.This episode shifts the broadband upgrade conversation from infrastructure replacement to infrastructure optimization. By focusing on targeted investments, operational discipline, and customer-centric decision-making, service providers can create immediate value today while positioning their networks for the demands of tomorrow.

When my daughter Carys was 10, she started a pet-sitting business. She opened a Roth IRA with the income, built a client base of dog walkers and cat owners in our neighborhood, and figured out a system for remembering security codes only after a couple of alarms went off by accident. This episode is about that decision. Skills needed for entrepreneurship come from real clients and real consequences. A kid learns to be reliable because someone is counting on her. She learns to communicate clearly, and to recognize her own capacity before she hits the edge of it. That kind of learning comes from a parent who knows the difference between sage on the stage and guide on the side. I talk through what that looked like week to week: the systems Carys built on her own and the boundary she set with a client who wanted an early morning walk. I also discussed the lessons on money that came from managing income. If you've wondered how to raise entrepreneurs without turning it into your own project, this one is for you. Questions this episode will answer What skills does a child develop through entrepreneurship? Kids build reliability, organization, client communication, and the ability to recognize their own limits before they hit them. All of it develops through the pressure of real clients depending on them. How do you raise a child to think like an entrepreneur? Step back and ask questions instead of giving answers. Let a manageable mistake happen. A child develops judgment by using it, through real experiences. What are the benefits of entrepreneurship for kids? Beyond income, kids build boundary-setting, financial literacy, and confidence that carries into other parts of their life, including schoolwork and how they talk with adults outside the family. How do you teach a child financial responsibility? Let business income lead to real decisions about saving and giving some of it away. A custodial Roth IRA becomes possible once a child has earned income of her own, and that account can grow for decades. How do you encourage entrepreneurship in a child who hasn't shown interest yet? Start with what they already gravitate toward. Interest usually shows up before ambition does, and a child is far more likely to follow through on an idea that grew out of something they already care about. What does an entrepreneurial mindset look like in a young child? It looks like a kid solving a problem because she cares about the outcome. That mindset shows up in the systems kids build for themselves. It also shows up when a client asks for more than a kid wants to give, and she says so. What you'll learn in this episode Why starting young gives kids a different relationship with failure than starting as a teenager or adultHow a 10-year-old built her own system for managing client information, without being taught toWhat it looks like to teach entrepreneurship by asking questions instead of giving answersThe specific signs that tell a parent when to step in and when to let a struggle continueHow a custodial Roth IRA works, and why business income is what makes one possible for a childWhy a child setting her own boundaries with a paying client is not the same as being difficultHow entrepreneurship connects to skills most parents are already trying to teach through chores and consequences, and why it works differently Knowing when to help and when to step back is a skill You already have the instinct to support your child's curiosity. What the Learning Membership adds is the skill of knowing exactly when to step in and when to hold back, so you're helping your child solve their own problems instead of solving them for her. That's the whole method: see where your child is stuck and offer the smallest nudge that gets them moving again. It's grounded in real research on how learning happens. Practice it long enough, and it becomes second nature. When you join before the end of day, August 8, you'll also get free access to Mind Your Own Business: For Kids, the course Carys and I built after she started her own pet-sitting business. It walks kids through testing an idea with real clients, then growing it if it works. You'll also get the You Are Your Child's Best Teacher Masterclass, 60 minutes on spotting the learning your child is already doing and starting a learning journal to track it. Enrollment is open until August 26. Click the banner to learn more. Jump to highlights 01:58 Introduction to today's episode 06:33 When children take on entrepreneurial responsibilities early, they naturally develop the ability to manage their own school preparation and daily organization instead of relying on parents to remember everything for them 13:51 Reliability isn't some complex trait; it's simply the practice of consistently following through on commitments, and children learn this best when they face real but age-appropriate consequences for their choices 19:45 What kinds of businesses actually work for kids aged 8-12 years old? 25:01 The need to save for retirement reflects a broken system where community care has been replaced by individual financial responsibility, but teaching children some skills gives them the option to choose meaningful work over desperate survival while contributing to rebuilding more caring communities 33:45 Common concerns or issues parents express when they learn about a 10-year-old running their own business 50:10 If the idea of starting a business sounds interesting to you, where do you begin? 54:02 An open invitation for Mind Your Business: For Kids 54:52 Wrapping up

Het internet is kwetsbaarder dan je misschien denkt; één programmeur liet al een keer een deel van het internet crashen, waar giganten als Netflix en Spotify last van hadden. In deze aflevering laat softwareonderzoeker Ayushi Rastogi (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen) je de wereld zien achter de apps en websites die jij elke dag gebruikt. Daar wordt namelijk wereldwijd aan gebouwd en gaat niet alleen over techniek, maar vooral ook over menselijk vertrouwen. Dat maakt het internet krachtig, maar is ook haar zwakte. Ayushi onderzoekt hoe we dat internet in de toekomst betrouwbaar en eerlijk voor iedereen houden. Want in een tijd waarin AI razendsnel nieuwe code genereert, maar ook onvoorspelbare fouten maakt, is dat één van de belangrijke vragen van deze tijd. Omdat veel wetenschappers die in Nederland werken Engels spreken, maar we hun onderzoek ook willen laten zien, hebben we voor het eerst in lange tijd een aflevering die deels in het Engels is. Voor wie toch liever in het Nederlands luistert, is dit de link naar de nagesynchroniseerde versie op YouTube: https://youtu.be/G1W-at8UFns. 0:00 Kan één iemand het hele internet laten crashen?0:54 Wat is het internet?1:19 Hoe werkt programmeertaal?1:46 Wie werkt er aan het internet?1:53 Hoe werkt open source software?2:26 Wat gebeurt er als een programmeur bepaalde codes weghaalt?3:48 Kunnen programmeurs niet elke keer zelf hun code schrijven?4:38 Wat zijn gate keepers in programmeren?5:16 Wat gebeurde er tijdens de laatste grote wereldwijde IT-storing?6:01 Wat is het Blue Screen of Death (BSoD)?6:10 Waarom maakt het uit wie software ontwikkelt?7:15 Waarom is er ongelijkheid tussen mannelijke en vrouwelijke ontwikkelaars?8:08 Wat gebeurt er als AI onze codes gaat schrijven? Benieuwd naar de studies die Ayushi noemt? Je vindt ze hier: Article on how self-tracking apps exclude women https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/12/how-self-tracking-apps-exclude-women/383673/ Study showing how factors influencing the decision to accept or reject incoming software changes are both technical and social. https://doi.org/10.1109/TSE.2022.3165056 and https://arxiv.org/pdf/2106.01885 Study showing how contributions from women are evaluated in comparison to their male counterparts: https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj-cs.111 Similar differences were seen across geographical location https://doi.org/10.1145/3239235.3240504 Humans are likely to miss errors AI introduces: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2607.08885 and https://doi.org/10.1109/CHASE66643.2025.00016 Future of human-AI collaboration: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2025.112699 Balancing Speed, Reliability, and Fairness: https://doi.org/10.1145/3786583.3786888 and https://doi.org/10.1145/3757060 and https://doi.org/10.1007/s10664-023-10401-z See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailBreakdown culture is expensive, exhausting, and strangely normal in a lot of factories. We wanted a straight-talking conversation about what actually shifts the dial, so we sat down with Dan Bridges to trace his reliability journey through soft drinks manufacturing and the hard lessons that come with it. If you've ever watched a team do “regimented” maintenance only to see the same faults return, you'll recognise the trap: activity without value, OEM checklists without context, and a blanket approach that never goes deep enough. We dig into how reliability leaders win senior leadership support by changing the language from engineering detail to outcomes like uptime, trend improvement, reduced overtime, and the true cost of firefighting. We also talk about culture on the shop floor: why being visible matters, why authenticity builds trust faster than a polished persona, and how choosing your battles keeps progress moving when resources are tight. Along the way, we tackle the reality of headcount reductions, contractor dependency, and what it takes to retain site knowledge and engineer motivation. Training and development get a proper rethink too. We explore why rigid qualifications and exam pressure can miss the point, and why targeted courses, mentoring, and understanding learning styles can build stronger engineers sooner. Tools like DISC profiling come up as a practical way to communicate better across different personality types, especially when a team's energy levels and decision styles vary. We finish by challenging the predictive maintenance hype: wireless sensors, Industry 4.0 marketing, and AI promises do not create reliability on their own. Without criticality, CMMS discipline, and defect elimination, you just collect data nobody has time to use. If you found this useful, subscribe, share it with a reliability mate, and leave us a review. What part of your maintenance strategy needs the biggest reset?Support the show

We are now recording an audio version of written posts that we will upload to Apple, Spotify, and YouTube, which you can listen to by clicking the play button above.We conclude our month long series on Strait of Hormuz (SoH) Crisis takeaways with a look at what this conflict means for the related topics of sustainability, climate, and the environment.Three key messages this week:* Many proponents and opponents of “Net Zero” are drawing the wrong conclusions about what this war means for different energy sources and technologies. Energy's natural hierarchy of needs applied at the country level mean the optimal mix of various energy sources and technologies will vary for any given country—a reality the crisis reinforces.* The topic of Sustainability needs to be right-sized and recognized for where it fits into corporate level strategies. Companies exist to generate growth and profitability for investors. Certain sustainability objectives are core to being successful over the long run. Sustainability is not a strategy in and of itself.* We shall offer free advice on what hyperscalers can learn from the oil & gas industry.We are going to do our best to not rehash our now well-known pushbacks on the excesses of the 2020-23 “Net Zero” era. The madness of that period we don't think ever returns, no matter who wins the US presidency in 2028. But we do get the question—and we are appreciative of those of you that ask—how does sustainability, climate, and the environment factor into our outlook for the energy sector, public policy, and corporate strategy and how does the SoH Crisis change or impact the views we have been articulating?We will start with a grounding on how we think about environmental and climate considerations. Our title gives it away: increasing global prosperity is our centering point, both for countries and companies. In terms of our concern level around the need to address climate change, we would characterize our specific climate opinions as broadly consistent with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and former University of Colorado professor and Substack author (here) Roger Pielke Jr.At the country level, energy's natural hierarchy of needs that we frequently discuss is observably all any country cares about at all times (Exhibit 1). Abundant and reliable energy is a 24/7/365 pre-requisite. It needs to be affordable the vast bulk of the time. Country leaders care about geopolitical security in order to protect reliability and affordability. Clean air and clean water are 100% correlated with societal wealth. Addressing carbon emissions goes hand-in-hand with a maximum prosperity scenario where billion person-scale economies like China and India are highly motivated to crack the code on new energy technologies that are de facto lower in carbon intensity. Pretending that society and companies can be forced onto prescriptive “Paris-aligned Net Zero by 2050 pathways” was the fatal flaw of the 2020-2023 era.For companies, the only goal is to generate competitive returns and growth for shareholders. Sustainability exists at the level of community engagement, license to operate, and as a possible alternative to government regulation. It is a component of running a company similar to many other functions; it is not a strategy in its own right (e.g., pressuring oil & gas companies to transition business models in the name of addressing climate change never made sense).With that grounding, we are going to use a Q&A styled format to address how we think the related topics of sustainability, climate, and the environment will be impacted by the Strait of Hormuz Crisis.Exhibit 1: Energy's natural hierarch of needsSource: Veriten.Subscribe to Super-Spiked to receive all content via email. Also available on https://veriten.com.Q1: Does the SoH Crisis mean that the core tenet of Net Zero by 2050—which was to switch out of crude oil, natural gas, and coal into renewables, EVs, and other new tech—was correct after all?No. It does not. Our issue with Net Zero by 2050, or any other year for that matter, is that it incorrectly treats carbon emissions as the organizing principle for economic activity. It is not nor will it ever be, irrespective of how much (or little) concern any specific leader or group of citizens has about climate. There is nothing about the Strait of Hormuz Crisis that suddenly makes Net Zero pathways more relevant.Q2: So the opponents to Net Zero are correct that renewables and other new technologies are a boondoggle that plays on climate alarmism?No. It does not mean that either. The focus on non-oil, natural gas, and coal technologies will be driven by the massive unmet energy needs of the other 7 billion people on Earth that seek their own version of the prosperous lifestyles The Lucky 1 Billion of us take for granted. A specific view on climate is largely irrelevant to technology development. Reliability, affordability, and geopolitical security are the motivations to figure out new technologies. We are seeing this in real time in places like China and other Asian countries.Q3: Are there examples of countries that are adjusting away from a prior emphasis on Net Zero pathways as a result of geopolitical turmoil?We are optimistic about Norway and Canada, as two countries that are showing signs of appropriate course corrections. In the case of Norway, as a small, wealthy country, de facto mandating 100% EVs in order to not burn gasoline for consumer transportation is a choice they are free to make. More importantly, Norway is remembering that increasing oil and natural gas supply from the Norwegian North Sea is critically important to the geopolitical security and economic health of Norway, Europe, and its allies. Norway is also the home to a vibrant community of new technology companies. More oil, more natural gas, and investing in new technologies—yes!Canada's post Trudeau pivot away from Net Zero zealotry seems as much of a reaction to unfavorable rhetoric toward the country from President Trump than necessarily a recognition of how little sense it made for Canada to pursue energy policies that sought to limit the development of its massive oil sands and natural gas resources. Still, we will accept the directional improvement under PM Carney, irrespective of the apparent motivations.Long-time Super-Spiked subscribers know how critically important we believe energy and power integration between the United States and Canada is, making the recent political schism deeply unfortunate, even as it has seemingly improved energy policy decision making in Canada. The United States is economically and geopolitically stronger thanks to our close energy integration with Canada. The same is true for Canada. We credit our friend, former colleague, and current Deputy Secretary of Commerce Paul Dabbar for the idea that US + Canada + Norway would make for an outstanding trans-Atlantic alliance of energy and technology super powers (here).Q4: What else does geopolitical turmoil reveal about where the Net Zero mindset went wrong?The practical application of Net Zero by 2050 policies in many rich-world countries, states, and provinces has been to restrict domestic oil, natural gas, and coal production, mandate the use of new technologies, all while losing competitiveness in manufacturing and business more broadly. Restricting domestic energy supply, making energy prices uncompetitive, and offshoring industrial manufacturing should not be the objective of any country, state, or province. It is without question bad for geopolitical security, bad for domestic economic growth, and bad for the environment.Rather, we recommend a play on the George Castanza (Seinfeld) line (here): Show me an energy policy strategy that does the opposite. The litmus test is which country's energy and environmental policies come with competitive energy prices and business and manufacturing growth?The United Kingdom versus China is case in point. U.K. leaders have spoken glowingly about eliminating coal from their power sector and all but ending viability of the U.K. North Sea for oil and gas exploration. Yet, the country also faces the outsourcing and offshoring of its refining, petrochemical, and broader industrial base. To be clear, the U.K.'s policy challenges are not limited solely to its energy and climate policies, but those are foundational and almost certainly a meaningful contributing factor.We contrast the U.K. with China which has dramatically increased coal-fired power generation, renewables, nuclear, natural gas, and grown its domestic oil supply while building a massive strategic petroleum reserve. China is now manufacturer to the world with improving living standards for its citizens. The U.K. being on-track, or not, for domestic Net Zero is completely irrelevant to global emissions and, if anything, has been net negative for the climate given China's higher emissions profile. It has certainly been a negative for the economic competitiveness of the U.K.Q5: What are the takeaways from the Strait of Hormuz Crisis for corporate sustainability objectives?Our biggest takeaway is that sustainability is a component of running a successful company, but not a defining objective. It has generally been overstated in importance, especially by a segment of the finance world in Europe and the United States that has pushed for these objectives to gain in prominence. Companies don't exist for “sustainability.” It never made any sense to pressure oil & gas companies, as an example, to aggressively transition to low-carbon technologies in the name of Net Zero and sustainability. Companies exist to generate competitive profitability and growth for investors. Full stop.In order to generate long-term profitability and growth, various sustainability objectives (industry and company specific) for sure need to be met. Employee health and safety is at the top of the list along with ensuring the surrounding community to a given asset is also not harmed. Community engagement is core to any company's license to operate, especially when new growth plans are being pursued. The ultimate list is longer than what is mentioned here, but the point is that this area broadly does not separately merit high profile attention any more than do other critical corporate functions like human resources, legal, cybersecurity, treasury, and so forth. They all contribute to running a successful company.Q6: What are some contemporary examples of “sustainability” objectives you believe need to be addressed?Examples of current sustainability issues that we believe should be proactively addressed (not intended to be an exhaustive list):* Water disposal in the Permian Basin and water usage by AI datacenters are hot button issues that communities understandably want answers to.* We have long supported and continue to support near zero methane flaring/venting objectives for the oil & gas industry. This is a topic we have been pleasantly surprised to see the environmental community focus on globally rather than more narrowly just in the United States, Canada, or Europe, as is often the case with activists. We were also pleased to see the progress US companies have made in recent years per the World Bank (Exhibit 1).Exhibit 2: US producers have reduced flaring intensitySource: World Bank* We believe oil & gas, power sector, and hyperscaler/data center companies all have room for improvement in proactively engaging with the public on their industries, how they contribute to jobs, taxes, and economic development. It is the rare executive that is capable of speaking in normal, human, non-corporate speak language.In contrast, we do not believe a company's carbon emissions profile is relevant to its “license to operate” in a given community—a point often pushed by those advocating most loudly for Net Zero policies. No normal human being anywhere spends any time thinking about this. Putting activists aside, no regular person is protesting an oilfield or data center due to its carbon emissions intensity. Water impacts? Yes. Noise? Yes. Particulate pollution? Yes. Traffic? Yes. Carbon emissions? Give me a break.Q7: What should companies do with previously articulated Net Zero objectives?Pragmatically speaking, we recognize the significant pressure companies around the world were under during 2020-2023 to articulate company-specific “Net Zero by 2050” objectives. That said, very few if any could possibly have met those goals, since the wider world has never been even remotely on track for Net Zero be it by 2050 or any other year. The Strait of Hormuz Crisis and general geopolitical turmoil is helping more politicians and policy makers recognize that healthy energy policy starts and stops with reliability and affordability. In the interest of being transparent and sincere, companies should be truthful about whether sticking with prior Net Zero aspirations is something they actually think is (1) in the best interest of their companies and (2) is possible on any time horizon that can be modeled today.Q8: What can hyperscalers learn from the oil & gas industry?Key lessons:* You will never appease climate activists. Focus on optimizing for growth and profitability.* Your prior Net Zero objectives never had a chance of being achieved, especially if including so-called scope 3 emissions. Net Zero does not make sense at the individual company level.* Economic development, of which the technology sector today is a huge driver, is 100% correlated with clean air and clean water. Richer societies are better equipped than poorer regions to adapt to a broad range of environmental and climate issues. Americans and the wider world is overall better off that our leading technology companies exist in a similar way that we are fortunate to have healthy, vibrant, and profitable energy and power companies.* Speak sincerely and directly to the general public and the communities where you are investing about the actual impacts of your projects. You can't outsource this function. It starts with the CEO and then filters down. Skip the corporate speak and language of appeasement.* Vocally push back on policies that weaken domestic energy development opportunities in any region in which you are investing.⚡️On A Personal Note: Gone Shootin'The last time I shot a gun was in the 4th grade in what was then called Indian Guides. That almost certainly is not the name today; I think in New Jersey it is now called “Adventure Guides” which frankly is kind of lame. I believe we appropriately remembered and honored Native Americans under the original name, but society apparently disagrees with that perspective. Credit to my wife's brother's wife, who hails from the Golden State of all places, for the brilliant idea to go clay pigeon shooting during our vacation last week to The Cotswolds, about 2 hours west of London.Boy was that fun!!! We had a great instructor, Patrick I think was his name—not a fan of London or Londoners apparently; a country guy that was local to the area. There were six in our group. My brother-in-law, his wife and son, and my two daughters. All first timers. All of us successfully hit those crazy clay pigeons popping up in the field. Great job Patrick! Great job in-laws and daughters!I definitely need to practice. I had some beginners luck on the initial six shells, I want to say with five successful strikes on the ones going straight up in the air. But the ones that were flying away from us gave me more trouble and I was consistently low-left and a bit early. It was oddly tiring. A shot gun is definitely heavier than a golf club. As a second hobby, it's a keeper. Seems safter than pickleball as a golf complement.⚖️ DisclaimerI certify that these are my personal, strongly held views at the time of this post. My views are my own and not attributable to any affiliation, past or present. This is not an investment newsletter and there is no financial advice explicitly or implicitly provided here. My views can and will change in the future as warranted by updated analyses and developments. Some of my comments are made in jest for entertainment purposes; I sincerely mean no offense to anyone that takes issue. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit arjunmurti.substack.com

Jeremy and Joe evaluate the Buffalo Bills' kicking situation, specifically focusing on Tyler Bass's recent performance and career statistics compared to the league's elite kickers. They express concern over Bass's reliability in high-pressure playoff moments following a lengthy absence and recent struggles. The conversation also covers tailgating plans for the Blue and Red scrimmage and a story about a rocket crashing into the moon. 01:28 - Summer Weather Discussion 03:08 - Spacecraft Moon Collision 04:00 - Bills Scrimmage Expectations 05:31 - Tyler Bass Performance Review

Bob Zimmerman reports SpaceX's 13th Starship Super Heavy launch was a major success, demonstrating the reliability of Raptor 3 engines and the thermal protection system. Zimmerman highlights the shift toward a "capitalism model," where private companies manage missions for NASA. Meanwhile, a schizophrenic GAO report on NASA's workforce reductions suggests that budget cuts have not significantly impacted major projects, despite agency officials' claims that funding decreases are "disastrous." (15)

Why aren't hundreds of millions of intelligent robots already operating in the physical world?In this episode of NEXT with John Koetsier, John speaks with Seth Winterroth, partner at Eclipse, about the rapidly changing robotics investment landscape, the rise of physical AI, and the race to build the next generation of autonomous machines.They explore whether the world really needs hundreds of humanoid robotics companies, why timing matters as much as technology, and why some robotics startups may need to build the entire stack ... from hardware and embedded software to AI models, evaluation systems, and deployment infrastructure.The conversation also covers Genesis AI, Wayve, Project Prometheus, Apptronik, Figure, 1X, autonomous vehicles, delivery drones, industrial automation, surgical robotics, and the future of robots in the home.Topics include:• Why robots still aren't widely deployed • The five forces driving robotics investment • Whether 400 humanoid robotics companies are too many • Full-stack versus platform-based robotics strategies • The challenge of achieving reliability and safety • When useful home robots may finally arrive • Why autonomous vehicles are already robots • The industries likely to adopt robotics first • The future of manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and surgery • What the next major robotics inflection point could be Seth Winterroth is a partner at Eclipse, an investment firm focused on companies transforming physical industries. Eclipse has backed robotics and automation companies including Genesis AI, Wayve, MiND Robotics, Foxglove, and Third Wave Automation.Subscribe to NEXT for more conversations about AI, robotics, emerging technology, and the companies shaping the future.00:00 Why aren't robots everywhere yet?00:37 Introducing Seth Winterroth01:03 The robotics investment landscape02:00 Seth's background in applied robotics03:01 The five forces accelerating robotics04:04 Are there too many humanoid robot companies?05:00 Creative destruction in robotics06:02 How investors pick the winners06:38 Why robotics companies need velocity07:00 The danger of being too early or too late07:51 How Wayve benefited from entering later08:36 Project Prometheus and the $10 billion seed round09:05 Why Genesis AI is building full stack10:01 Full-stack robotics versus foundation-model platforms11:03 The dirty secret: Where are all the robots?12:03 Reliability, safety, and deployment friction12:39 The challenge of vertical integration14:02 What robotics companies should build themselves15:03 Capital requirements and the robotics J-curve16:01 How robotics companies can scale rapidly16:39 When humanoid robots may reach the market17:04 Figure, 1X NEO, Unitree, and AgiBot18:24 A broader definition of robotics19:04 Are cameras and dishwashers robots?19:39 Autonomous vehicles as embodied AI20:23 Why transportation autonomy could be transformational21:05 Why humanoids still have a long way to go21:44 One general-purpose robot or many specialized machines?22:35 What will make home robots successful?23:39 Finding the minimum viable home robot24:20 Physical and digital products25:04 Why the App Store model matters for robotics26:05 How robots will gain new capabilities over time26:35 The brutal economics of consumer robotics27:12 Consumers buy outcomes, not robots27:48 Robotics beyond humanoids28:18 Kiva Systems and the modern robotics era29:05 Why constrained environments win first30:02 Robotics in automotive manufacturing and logistics31:02 Eclipse's robotics portfolio31:31 When robots will begin walking among us32:03 The next major robotics inflection point32:42 Escaping the trough of disillusionment33:29 Why autonomous transportation is nearly solved34:04 How self-driving changes cities and society34:36 The future of robotic surgery35:01 Delivery drones and regulatory barriers35:39 Closing thoughts

We're excited to bring listeners this first of two special episodes recorded at TAPPICon 2026, April 26-29 in Columbus, OH.We had a great turnout for TAPPICon 2026 and the new program format made it easy for people to engage, learn, and grow. TAPPICon's multi-track program is planned and executed by real working papermakers, and 2026 brought Mill Monday, Technical Tuesday, and Workshop Wednesday to the forefront.As TAPPI's official event podcast, Better Together is happy to bring you the opportunity to experience a taste of what makes TAPPICon special. We've assembled three interviews recorded with attendees at the event. Our guests for this episode are:Brian Mock, owner and president of Event Capture Systems:"International Paper came to us and said, 'We need you to help us develop a camera-based safety system to add an additional layer of safety'... and it's been transformative."Joe Braun, division president, process industries and Wilson Monteiro, global  business line manager, Pulp, Paper & Fiber, ABB:"Reliability comes from the design of the plant, then the way that you are managing your asset, then (from) how you are operating your plant. If you have a stable operation, you have a direct impact on reliability."Abigail Hickman, third year dual major in ChemE/PSE at NC State University:"The opportunities are endless and industry professionals I meet... are really excited to see where I go with this."YOU can get in on the conversation! Mark your calendars for April 24 – 28, 2027, and join us in Indianapolis, IN, for TAPPICon 2027. We hope this podcast captured some of the excitement of TAPPICon but to really get it, you need to be there.Thanks to our amazing guests for sharing their knowledge and stories. Be sure to check out our second TAPPICon 2026 Episode as well, where we meet three more of our TAPPICon attendees.

Money in Revolt: From Japan's Yield Curve to the Stablecoin Surge. We are joined by David McAlvany (CEO, The McAlvany Financial Group). Topics discussed include: The Bond Market Revolt. The Global Contagion. The Parallel Dollar. Reliability, Reserves, and Stewardship.

Artificial intelligence is often discussed through models and GPUs. This episode looks beneath that surface, at the power delivery and networking required to make AI work at scale.Host Sriram Viswanathan speaks with Rajiv Khemani, a serial deep tech entrepreneur whose career has tracked several major infrastructure cycles: internet networking, cloud switching, blockchain compute and now AI networking. Khemani reflects on his early work at NetBoost and Intel, his operating role at Cavium, and the founding of Innovium, which Marvell agreed to acquire for $1.1 billion in 2021. He also explains how work on low-power blockchain silicon led his team toward the infrastructure demands created by generative AI.The discussion examines why incumbents often overlook emerging markets, why purpose-built hardware can outperform systems inherited from an earlier technology cycle, and how founders decide whether to keep financing a company or sell while the outcome remains attractive. Khemani describes the concentration risk of selling to a small number of hyperscalers, the fragility of semiconductor supply chains, and why leading-edge chip development now demands much larger balance sheets.The conversation then turns to AI's emerging bottlenecks. Large models require many accelerators to operate as one computer, making low-latency scale-up and scale-out networks central to performance. The episode explores heterogeneous compute, open networking standards, memory scarcity, AI's growing electricity demand, and the competition between AI and Bitcoin mining for energy. Speaker Profiles and LinksSriram Viswanathan: Founding Managing Partner, Celesta Capital — https://www.linkedin.com/in/onesriram/ Rajiv Khemani: Co-founder and Executive Chairman, Upscale AI; deep-tech entrepreneur and IIT Delhi alumnus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajivkhemani/ Profile and contribution to the IIT, Delhi, Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence : https://scai.iitd.ac.in/rajiv-khemani References Mentioned and Further ReadingUpscale AI : https://upscaleai.com/ Upscale AI Launch Announcement : https://upscaleai.com/press-release/ Velaura AI : https://velaura.ai/ Acquisition of Innovium and cloud data-centre switching rationale, Marvell: https://www.marvell.com/company/newsroom/marvell-to-acquire-innovium-accelerates-cloud-growth-with-expanded-ethernet-switching-portfolio.html Cavium combination and infrastructure semiconductor strategy, Marvell:  https://www.marvell.com/company/newsroom/marvell-and-cavium-to-combine-creating-an-infrastructure-solutions-powerhouse.html Energy and AI, International Energy Agency: https://www.iea.org/reports/energy-and-aiEnergy demand from AI, International Energy Agency: https://www.iea.org/reports/energy-and-ai/energy-demand-from-ai Tokenisation in the context of money and other assets, Bank for International Settlements : https://www.bis.org/cpmi/publ/d225.pdf Leveraging tokenisation for payments and financial transactions, Bank for International Settlements : https://www.bis.org/publ/othp92.pdf Collective communication for clusters exceeding 100,000 GPUs, Meta researchers : https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.20171 Load balancing for AI training workloads, UC Berkeley researchers : https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.21372 Reliability in large-scale machine-learning clusters : https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.21680 Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System : https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf Timestamps:[Timestamp] Chapter Title00:00 - Highlights and welcome02:28 - From IIT Delhi to Silicon Valley07:50 - Building Through Major Technology Waves10:19 - Why Incumbents Miss Emerging Markets And Where Start-Ups Win12:47 - Building Innovium for the Cloud19:37 - Supply Shocks and Strategic Exits27:28 - From Bitcoin Chips to AI30:09 - Bitcoin, Tokenisation and Energy42:37 - Agentic AI and Future Networks53:21 - Memory, Capital and Founder Resilience

Optics is no longer a supporting accessory in the data center network. As AI infrastructure advances from 400G and 800G toward 1.6-terabit connectivity, optical components are consuming a larger share of network cost, power and operational risk. In this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show, DCF Editor in Chief Matt Vincent speaks with Bill Gartner, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cisco's Optical Systems and Optics business, about how AI is changing the strategic role of optics. Gartner explains that optics represented roughly 10% of a network port's bill of materials at 10G. At 400G and above, the optics can cost more than the switch port itself. Reliability has also become critical: A single unstable link can force GPUs operating in parallel to stop, return to a checkpoint and restart. According to data Cisco has seen from hyperscale customers, link flaps can reduce GPU infrastructure efficiency by as much as 40%. The conversation maps the AI network across three distinct tiers: Scale-up: Connections within the rack, carrying approximately 500 times the bandwidth of a traditional WAN environment. Scale-out: Connections between racks, commonly using 400G and 800G pluggable optics. Scale-across: Coherent optical connections between data centers as AI clusters expand beyond the power limits of a single facility. Gartner also discusses Cisco's 1.6T roadmap, routed optical networking, coherent pluggable optics and the emerging debate around co-packaged and near-packaged optics. These architectures promise lower power consumption and greater density, but introduce new questions involving interoperability, replacement and operational resilience. Looking ahead, Gartner emphasizes that optics is not constraining AI network growth. It is enabling clusters to scale across racks, campuses and geographically distributed data centers, while the coming inference wave shifts the industry's focus toward cost and power efficiency.

Global schedule reliability slipped again in June, and the gap between carrier alliances is now too wide to ignore.In this episode, Lars Jensen and Caroline Weaver cover:June reliability data: global on-time performance down to 63% from 65% in May, holding well below pre-pandemic norms for months runningThe alliance breakdown: Gemini at 93.4%, its best showing since launch, versus MSC around 80%, Ocean Alliance around 70%, and Premier Alliance down near 55%How Sea-Intelligence actually measures reliability, including the three to four week lock-in window and why plus/minus one calendar day is the right yardstick, not the wrong oneNYFI this week: Asia-USWC down 1% to $5,818, Asia-USEC up 7% to $7,793, driven by a capacity split between the two coasts, and Asia-NEUR down 3% at $4,797.Sign up for weekly podcast highlights

In this episode Russell Reading interviews Leticia Hermida, Global Corporate PPA Director at Acciona Energy, about hybrid PPAs, contracts that combine generation technologies (most often solar PV and battery storage) to deliver more stable, predictable renewable energy to corporate buyers. They cover why hybrids are gaining traction, the role of storage duration, and how these structures manage price volatility and volume risk. Leticia explains common hybrid structures, regional trends (notably in Spain, Europe, the US and Chile), common misconceptions, and practical advice: define your objectives, assess value beyond headline price, and explore flexible PPA designs to meet decarbonization and risk-management goals.

Fluid Power Forum host Eric Lanke interviews Paul Michael, director of the Fluid Power Institute at Milwaukee School of Engineering, about NFPA's whitepaper "Preventing Leaks in Fluid Power Systems." Michael shares his background in lubricant formulation and hydraulic testing and describes MSOE's hands-on fluid power education. The discussion explains why leak prevention is critical to hydraulics because pressurized fluid stresses connectors, hoses, tubes, and seals, affecting reputation and sustainability.   A committee of about 25 contributors developed the report and conducted a voice-of-the-customer survey, with 75% reporting leakage problems tied to customer satisfaction, downtime, and warranty costs. Adapters and connectors were cited as the largest component-related leakage source, with 31 causes identified across design, installation, mounting, selection, and material compatibility. Michael emphasizes application-driven design to minimize maintenance, the importance of standards (including SAE hose and performance tests), and avoiding tapered pipe threads in favor of modern straight-thread and O-ring sealing approaches.   Subscribe to the Fluid Power Forum today to never miss an episode. The podcast is available on all of your favorite podcast platforms, including YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Radio.   Read the full whitepaper at the NFPA Technology Reports website.   Connect with our host, Eric Lanke, at elanke@nfpa.com.   Connect with our guest, Paul Michael, at michael@msoe.edu.   Learn more about MSOE, at www.msoe.edu.   Find and share more interesting fluid power technologies and unique applications using #onlyfluidpowercan and follow podcast and other fluid power industry-related updates at @TheNFPA.   #Hydraulics #Sealing #LeakPrevention #Innovation #NFPAWhitepaper

Hold Fast To Truth - Reliability of Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

DFR and Reliability Engineers Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss the role of reliability engineers and implementing design for reliability. Key Points Join Enrico and Fred as they discuss how reliability professionals can assist, not do, design for reliability. Topics include: The various tools involved with a good design for reliability program. The problem with a […]

In this Industry Insights episode, Alisha Pinto, senior energy industry analyst at CFC, and Chris Whittle, energy and data analyst at CFC, explore the contents of CFC's newly released issue brief, "Considerations of a Changing Grid: How Electric Cooperatives Are Ensuring Reliability." Related content:Watch the video of this episode, "Pinto, Whittle Explore New CFC Issue Brief."Download CFC's issue brief, "Considerations of a Changing Grid: How Electric Cooperatives Are Ensuring Reliability."Listen to the June 15 CFC Solutions Cast podcast episode, "Reliability in a Rapidly Changing Economy."Read the CFC Solutions Cooperative News article, "Hoosier Energy Builds Flexible Power Portfolio."For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

  Every once in a while I finish a trip and, after I get home and everything dries out, I realize there were a handful of lessons that weren't obvious while I was riding. So this week, rather than another recap of the Oregon Coast, here are a few takeaways from the trip."       Takeaway #1: Constraints can make for a better tour   Weather forced changes. My tent forced bigger changes. Transit schedules forced even more changes. We stopped trying to preserve the original plan and started asking what the best trip looked like now. The revised trip ended up being more memorable than the one we planned.   Bottom line: Sometimes constraints don't ruin a tour—they become the reason it's interesting.       Takeaway #2: I think my touring philosophy is changing   I've spent years optimizing for mileage. That usually means riding through interesting places instead of experiencing them. Tillamook was the perfect example. I've passed through multiple times and barely stopped. This time I spent the day exploring instead of chasing miles.   Bottom line: I'm increasingly interested in using the bike to get me to experiences, not simply accumulate distance.       Takeaway #3: "Ride your own ride" can happen on the same trip   Brock and I started from exactly the same place. We made completely different decisions. He chose the big riding day. I chose the slower exploration day. Both approaches ended with great stories.   Bottom line: There isn't one correct version of a successful bike tour.       Takeaway #4: Transit isn't cheating   We used buses multiple times. They made the route possible. They allowed us to adapt instead of abandoning the trip. They cost almost nothing.   Bottom line: Bikes and transit complement each other remarkably well.       Takeaway #5: Gear failures change everything   "My tent is not viable." That one sentence completely changed the weekend. Once your shelter becomes unreliable, every decision becomes different. Confidence is part of your gear list.   Bottom line: Reliability beats optimization.       Takeaway #6: Where did all the bike tourists go?   Peak season. Iconic route. Excellent infrastructure. Very few loaded touring bikes.   Possible explanations:   More gravel riders? More bikepacking? Different travel habits? Something else?   Bottom line: I'm seeing enough of a pattern that I don't think it's a coincidence anymore.       Takeaway #7: I'm excited about touring again   Fitness is coming back. Losing weight has made a noticeable difference. I'm thinking differently about how I want trips to look. I was planning the next ride before this one ended.   Bottom line: That's usually a sign you're headed in the right direction.

What makes a solar energy project truly successful? Is it renewable power alone or the value it creates for the people and communities it serves? In this episode of Silicon Ranch Radio, Nick de Vries talks with Chris Jones, CEO of Middle Tennessee Electric, about meeting the "meat and potatoes" test: delivering reliable, affordable electricity while strengthening local communities. Together, they discuss the launch of CattleTracker™, the role of cost-effective locally generated solar in a growing region, and why preserving productive farmland can go hand in hand with building the grid of the future.  

In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we're joined by Gregg Farrell of Tactacam to take a deep dive into the technology behind the all-new Reveal 4.0 cellular trail camera and what it means for today's deer hunters. We explore the latest innovations in trail camera technology and discuss how they're changing the way hunters scout, gather information, and prepare for the season more efficiently than ever. We also discuss trail camera strategy, advancing technology, and where the future of whitetail hunting is headed. Whether you're looking to improve your trail camera setup or simply become a more effective hunter this season, this conversation is packed with valuable insights. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll catch you next week. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.0:00 Introduction & Early July Buck Activity3:39 The Origin of Tactacam & Reveal8:36 Reliability, Customer Service & Connectivity21:47 The Reveal 4.0 Battery Breakthrough26:52 Best Camera Settings for Performance40:46 The New Flex Pack Battery System1:08:07 Reveal Pro 4.0 Hardware & Dual-Lens Technology1:33:00 Summer to Fall Trail Camera Strategy1:54:27 The New Bluetooth Wind Sensor2:07:12 Hunting Ethics, Technology & Regulations2:45:21 Reveal 4.0 Pricing & AvailabilityCheck out the all new Reveal 4.0:https://www.tactacam.com/SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBEShop HUNTR Merch:https://wearehuntr.com/HUNTR Podcast is presented by:Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel)DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off)Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase)RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/

How can art serve as an act of resistance?    In this episode of Women of Color Rise, I speak with Jamila Ponton Bragg, founder of JamRock Productions and a leader named to the Broadway Women's Fund "Women to Watch" list. After 20 years in the nonprofit world, Jamila pivoted to theater, co-producing hits like Passover (2021), Death of a Salesman (2022), Tony Nominated Best Play Fat Ham (2023), The Whiz (2024), Gypsy (2024) and Soul Train (2025).   A proud African American woman, Jamila is on a mission to ensure women's stories have depth and aren't confined to tropes. She shares how she stayed true to her values while navigating the high-stakes world of Broadway. She shares lessons for rising leaders: •Art is Resistance. In a world that often marginalizes women of color, telling our stories is a powerful way to fight back. •Trust Your Instincts. Surround yourself with "your people"—those whose values and tastes align with your mission. •The Power of Showing Up. Leadership isn't always big gestures; it's the follow-up email, the check-in, and being present for others. •Find Your Mentors. Don't be afraid to send that "cold email." People are often more willing to help than you think. •Keep Your Message Consistent. Reliability and a clear mission build the trust needed to fundraise and lead through tough climates.   Jamila's story is a reminder that when we stand in our identity and support one another, we can change the narrative on the world's biggest stages.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://analizawolf.com/episode-125-art-as-resistance-uplifting-womens-stories-on-broadway-with-jamila-ponton-bragg  

Is there archaeological evidence that the Israelites (Hebrews) really lived in Egypt? Many skeptics claim the Exodus never happened and that the biblical account is merely legend. But what does the archaeological evidence actually reveal? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver welcomes biblical archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy to examine some of the strongest archaeological evidence supporting the biblical account of the Exodus, Israel's slavery in Egypt, the wilderness wanderings, and the conquest of Canaan. Together they discuss: Evidence for Semitic (Hebrew) peoples living in ancient Egypt Avaris (biblical Goshen) and the store cities of Pithom and Rameses The Brooklyn Papyrus and Hebrew names in Egypt Egyptian tomb paintings depicting Semitic brickmakers The Louvre Leather Roll and parallels to Exodus' brick-making account The Soleb inscriptions—the earliest known reference to the divine name Yahweh The Ipuwer Papyrus and its possible connection to the plagues The Amarna Letters and possible evidence for Joshua's conquest Why many modern scholars reject the Exodus—and how archaeology challenges those assumptions If you've ever wondered whether archaeology supports the Bible, this conversation offers a compelling cumulative case for the historical reliability of Scripture.

Tom Clarkson is joined by former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe to preview this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.Having failed to score points in two of the last three Grands Prix due to car problems, Kimi Antonelli has seen his championship lead cut from 66 points to just 25. So what is the biggest threat to Kimi's hopes of becoming World Champion this year? His teammate George Russell, Ferrari or Mercedes' reliability issues?On a recent episode, Jolyon suggested that Ferrari need to back Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc if they're to fight Mercedes for the title. After Leclerc's victory at Silverstone, has his opinion changed?The guys also discuss an ‘upset' Max Verstappen, why things could get ‘spicy' at Racing Bulls, and Carlos Sainz's reaction to a disappointing weekend for Williams at the British Grand Prix.You'll also hear their podium predictions for Spa and how wet weather could mix things up. Listen to more official F1 podcastsDrivers, in-depth on F1 Beyond The GridYour questions answered by experts on F1 Explains - right here on the F1 Nationpodcast feedThis episode is sponsored byLeesa - go to Leesa.com for 25% off select mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code NATION, exclusive for our listeners.IM8 - give your body what it deserves with IM8! Go to IM8HEALTH.com/nation and use code NATION for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus ten percent off your order. #im8health 

Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Substackhttps://substack.com/@theoccultrejects?r=7auau0&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageCash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsAssmann, Jan. Death and Salvation in Ancient Egypt. Translated by David Lorton. Cornell University Press, 2005.Ariès, Philippe. The Hour of Our Death. Translated by Helen Weaver. Knopf, 1981.Beard, Mary, John North, and Simon Price. Religions of Rome. 2 vols. Cambridge University Press, 1998.Blackmore, Susan. Dying to Live: Near-Death Experiences. Prometheus Books, 1993.Boyce, Mary. Zoroastrians: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices. Routledge, 1979.Bremmer, Jan N. The Rise and Fall of the Afterlife: The 1995 Read-Tuckwell Lectures at the University of Bristol. Routledge, 2002.Chalmers, David J. “Facing Up to the Problem of Consciousness.” Journal of Consciousness Studies 2, no. 3 (1995): 200–219.Fenwick, Peter, and Elizabeth Fenwick. The Art of Dying: A Journey to Elsewhere. Continuum, 2008.Graf, Fritz, and Sarah Iles Johnston. Ritual Texts for the Afterlife: Orpheus and the Bacchic Gold Tablets. 2nd ed. Routledge, 2013.Greyson, Bruce. After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond. St. Martin's Essentials, 2021.Greyson, Bruce. “The Near-Death Experience Scale: Construction, Reliability, and Validity.” Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease 171, no. 6 (1983): 369–375.Griffiths, Roland R., William A. Richards, Una McCann, and Robert Jesse. “Psilocybin Can Occasion Mystical-Type Experiences Having Substantial and Sustained Personal Meaning and Spiritual Significance.” Psychopharmacology 187, no. 3 (2006): 268–283.Hornung, Erik. The Ancient Egyptian Books of the Afterlife. Translated by David Lorton. Cornell University Press, 1999.Johnston, Sarah Iles. Restless Dead: Encounters between the Living and the Dead in Ancient Greece. University of California Press, 1999.Kerr, Christopher W., et al. “End-of-Life Dreams and Visions: A Longitudinal Study of Hospice Patients' Experiences.” Journal of Palliative Medicine 17, no. 3 (2014): 296–303.Le Goff, Jacques. The Birth of Purgatory. Translated by Arthur Goldhammer. University of Chicago Press, 1984.Moody, Raymond A. Life After Life. Mockingbird Books, 1975.Nahm, Michael, Bruce Greyson, Emily Williams Kelly, and Erlendur Haraldsson. “Terminal Lucidity: A Review and a Case Collection.” Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 55, no. 1 (2012): 138–142.Nelson, Kevin R., Michelle Mattingly, Sherman A. Lee, and Frederick A. Schmitt. “Does the Arousal System Contribute to Near Death Experience?” Neurology 66, no. 7 (2006): 1003–1009.Obayashi, Hiroshi, ed. Death and Afterlife: Perspectives of World Religions. Greenwood Press, 1992.Osis, Karlis, and Erlendur Haraldsson. At the Hour of Death. Avon, 1977.Parnia, Sam, et al. “AWAreness during REsuscitation—II: A Multi-Center Study of Consciousness and Awareness in Cardiac Arrest.” Resuscitation 191 (2023).Plato. Phaedo. In Plato: Complete Works. Edited by John M. Cooper. Hackett, 1997.Segal, Alan F. Life After Death: A History of the Afterlife in Western Religion. Doubleday, 2004.Stevenson, Ian. Children Who Remember Previous Lives: A Question of Reincarnation. Rev. ed. McFarland, 2001.Taylor, John H., ed. Journey through the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead. Harvard University Press / British Museum Press, 2010.Tucker, Jim B. Life Before Life: A Scientific Investigation of Children's Memories of Previous Lives. St. Martin's Press, 2005.van Gennep, Arnold. The Rites of Passage. Translated by Monika B. Vizedom and Gabrielle L. Caffee. University of Chicago Press, 1960.van Lommel, Pim, Ruud van Wees, Vincent Meyers, and Ingrid Elfferich. “Near-Death Experience in Survivors of Cardiac Arrest: A Prospective Study in the Netherlands.” The Lancet 358, no. 9298 (2001): 2039–2045.Xu, Gang, et al. “Surge of Neurophysiological Coupling and Connectivity of Gamma Oscillations in the Dying Human Brain.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 120, no. 19 (2023).Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. 

Be part of the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group – Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session_______________________In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros walk through the next layer of the reliability-versus-adaptability conversation and explain why accountability is the third skill that makes consistency sustainable. Kevin and Alan break down why consistency is not just about showing up. It requires trust, flexibility, and the right pressure to follow through when conditions are not ideal.This episode will help you see which part of your consistency triangle is strongest, which one needs work, and which one may be quietly slowing your growth. Listen before your excuses start building a support group._______________________NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.Visit our website and socials through the links below.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribeMinnesota regulators Sydnie Lieb and Pete Wyckoff on why utility distribution spending — now a third of capital budgets and the biggest driver of rising bills — escapes the scrutiny the rest of the grid faces, and how to fix that.00:00 - Introduction04:23 - How distribution is regulated differently than generation and transmission09:25 - Why distribution matters now: an aging system and the build-more incentive14:00 - Contestable “mandatory” spending: undergrounding, DERMS software, capitalization22:19 - Reliability standards and the cost of chasing 100 percent28:42 - The MISO comparison: valuing a lost hour, and the scale of the numbers35:12 - Non-wires alternatives: batteries, the Xcel project, and modeling gaps40:31 - What regulators should require: AMI forecasts and beyond the prudence test47:22 - The speed objection: does more analysis slow things down?50:10 - Why spending caps and rate freezes are the wrong fix52:40 - Spending more anyway, and recent Minnesota PUC disappointments55:09 - Restructured markets: does the same logic apply?58:38 - The vision of a well-functioning process and scaling it nationally

Be part of the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group – Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionJoin the free Next Level Monthly Masterclass every first Thursday. This month, Kevin and Alan break down “Exactly How to Lose 10 Lbs in 10 Weeks” with real principles and practical tools. - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VBwQQDevSheeBl4C97Y5Nw#/registration_______________________Can one of your greatest strengths quietly become the thing that limits your growth? In today's episode, Kevin and Alan explain the difference between reliability and adaptability, and why most people tend to lean harder toward one than the other. Kevin shares how reliability has shaped his consistency over the years, while Alan reflects on how adaptability helped him succeed in high-pressure environments but also revealed blind spots in trust, timing, and leadership.Through their experience, coaching work, and thousands of episodes, they show why growth requires both. You need the ability to adjust when life changes, and the discipline to follow through when people are counting on you._______________________NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.Visit our website and socials through the links below.

Tom Clarkson is joined by F1TV commentary duo, former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and lead commentator Alex Jacques, to reflect on a dramatic British Grand Prix.Charles Leclerc capitalised on more misfortune for championship leader Kimi Antonelli to take his first victory since Austin in 2024. After such a difficult run of races, why was he back to his best and how significant is this win for Charles?Reliability issues mean Antonelli has seen his championship lead cut from 66 points to just 25 over the last three rounds, but is he leaving Silverstone happier than George Russell despite the Brit taking home P2 and closing the gap to Kimi? Jolyon, Alex and Tom share their thoughts on George's continuing struggles against his teammate and the team radio message from Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff at the end of the race. Plus, the guys discuss why Lewis Hamilton might be ‘scratching his head' despite securing a fourth podium finish of the season and gaining more ground on Antonelli.Listen to more official F1 podcastsLando Norris on F1 Beyond The GridYour questions answered by experts on F1 Explains - right here on the F1 Nation podcast feed This episode is sponsored byBetterHelp - Don't let stigma stand in the way of support. Start therapy with BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/f1nationShopify: You put in the work. Time to get paid like it. Free trial at shopify.com/nationGive your body what it deserves with IM8! Go to IM8HEALTH.com/NATION and use code NATION for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus ten percent off your order.Anthropic: For problems worth solving — get started with Claude at Claude.ai/nation