Podcast appearances and mentions of rob knight

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,005, June 24, 2025. Today's theme is, "Costa Rica, Here We Come." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue After our fantastic adventure in January, Rob and I decided that we should return to Costa Rica and bring along a few of our photographer friends who want to join us. If you're wondering how this all works, Rob Knight is joining me on the show so we share our thoughts from the last workshop, and explain what we want to do for the next one. All of that, and more, on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

Matters Microbial #91: You Are What Your Genes Feed Your Microbiome May 16, 2025 Today, Dr. Emily Davenport, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology and Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State University, joins the #QualityQuorum to tell us about the research her team does, studying how our own genes impact our microbiomes.   Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Emily Davenport Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode A description of GWAS (“Genome Wide Association Study”).  Here is an introductory video about the concept. An explainer on organoids. An essay about the diversity of the host microbiome (i.e. is there a “healthy” microbiome?). An article of the work of Dr. Sarkis Mazamian on how individual host genes and bacterial genes can impact the microbiome. A nice write up for Dr. Mazamian's work showing how host genes and bacterial genes can work together…or not. An oldish video of how the infant microbiome develops over time by Dr. Rob Knight's research group. An article on the same topic from Dr. Ruth Ley. An essay on the mucosal microbiota, rather than the fecal microbiome. An interesting member of the human microbiome, Akkermansia that might be related to obesity. Another interesting member of the human microbiome, Bifidobacterium, which appears to be associated with host lactose metabolism.  Yes, there is a Giant Microbes plush toy. An overview of the impact of host genetics on the microbiome by Dr. Davenport.  A definition of heritability. An overview of the Hutterites and how their study has advanced genetics. An explainer of the power of twin studies in genetics. A fascinating article about ancient dental plaque microbiome by Dr. Davenport and others. Dr. Davenport's faculty website. Dr. Davenport's research group website. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

In this episode, the ISAPP hosts discuss human milk and the infant gut with Dr. Simone Renwick PhD from Mother-Milk-Infant Center of Research Excellence (MOMI CORE) at UC San Diego, USA. Dr. Renwick talks about her work investigating how communities of microbes versus individual microbes in the infant gut metabolize human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) structures, and what we know about the origin and functions of the microbes contained in human milk. Key topics from this episode: Dr. Renwick studies how components of human milk foster the development of the infant gut microbiota. These components include HMOs (special sugars found in human milk) and the milk microbiota. HMOs cannot be metabolized by the human body, but when microbes in the infant gut break them down, it has health benefits for the infant (because infants who receive no human milk are predisposed to a range of diseases). Dr. Renwick used in vitro models to mimic infant microbiota communities, and found that these communities rapidly degraded the HMOs. This metabolism increased microbes associated with health and suppressed potentially pathogenic microbes.  Although most research on HMOs focuses on bifidobacteria that are specially equipped to break them down, she looked at individual strains within the infant gut community and found approximately 100 species capable of directly degrading HMOs. Once breastfeeding ceases, some microbes in the infant gut adapt to different sources of sugars, but others greatly decrease in abundance. Microbes act differently in a community than on their own. Within a complex community, microbes that are better equipped to degrade the HMOs will act quickly, producing byproducts that are then are available to other members. All of the different in vitro models have their advantages and disadvantages. The spatial relationships of the human body are often missing in in vitro models. Humans appear to have the highest concentration of milk oligosaccharides of any mammal. The milk microbiota is another active area of investigation. Live microbes are present in the mammary gland, but their source is still unknown. They tend to resemble the composition of the microbiota on the skin as well as the infant oral cavity, but curiously, anaerobic bacteria are also found in the milk microbiota. Somehow these microbes may move from the mother's gut to the milk. These microbes may not directly metabolize HMOs. (See this paper.) Formula companies are beginning to put HMO structures into their products – mainly 2′-Fucosyllactose. Episode links: Human milk oligosaccharides — Prebiotics in a class of their own? ISAPP webinar. The many functions of human milk oligosaccharides: A Q&A with Prof. Ardythe Morrow. ISAPP blog. Bifidobacteria in the infant gut use human milk oligosaccharides: how does this lead to health benefits? ISAPP blog. About Dr. Simone Renwick PhD: Dr. Simone Renwick is the Milk & Microbes postdoctoral fellow at the Mother-Milk-Infant Center of Research Excellence (MOMI CORE) at the University of California, San Diego, USA. Her research focuses on understanding the role of human milk components, such as the human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and milk microbiota, in fostering the developing infant gut microbiota. She is also interested in the potential therapeutic applications of milk components in diseases that affect adults. Currently, Simone is supervised by Drs. Lars Bode, Rob Knight, Pieter Dorrestein, and Jack Gilbert. Prior to her postdoc, Simone completed her PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) at the University of Guelph, Canada, under the supervision of Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe. She was the recipient of the Students and Fellows Association poster prize at the ISAPP 2023 meeting in Sitges, Spain. Sign up for our monthly newsletter Follow us on LinkedIn, Bluesky, X, Facebook, Instagram, Threads

This is The Digital Story Podcast #996, April 22, 2025. Today's theme is, "Night and Twilight Photography." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Daylight is great. The bulk of my photography happens when the sun is shining. That's also true for everyone else, however. So when I want to create something that's unique, and eye-catching, I wait for the sun to dip below the horizon. That's when the drama begins. I share some of my favorite tips for night and twilight photography on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Glow, then choose Orton Effect in the submenu. Be sure to turn on Advance Settings to control softness, brightness, and warmth of the effect. Aside from being a terrific standalone app, Luminar is a powerful editing extension for Photos as well. The Orton Effect does a great job of counteracting digital over sharpening giving your night shots that magical look. Twilight Photography My favorite post-sunset shots are often while there's still color in the sky. I like the oranges and blues. And a great technique this time of evening is to work with silhouettes. For example, if you're in a popular place where folks are photographing the sunsets, such as Hawaii, step back from the crowd and get the people, trees, and other objects silhouetted against the colorful sky. It's often a far more interesting picture. Combining Live Photo and Night Mode This is a great technique if you have water in the scene. I combine Night Mode with Live View Long Exposure. Make sure Live View is turned on in the Camera App for the iPhone, then in Photos, choose Long Exposure from the Live menu. The effect can be quite impressive, especially considering that this is a handheld long exposure at night. Then apply the color correcting techniques I discussed earlier, plus a little Orton Effect, and you'll have a real winner. Live Composite on Olympus Cameras Live Composite is a high-tech version of Bulb mode, where the shutter stays open for an extended period of time, but you can watch the picture unfold before your eyes on the camera's LCD screen. This is particularly nice when you have moving lights in the scene. Begin by setting the camera to Bulb Mode. Then you can navigate to Live Composite. On the OM-3 you use the rear dial. Make sure the camera is steady, set your parameters, and watch the magic appear. Final Thoughts As much as I like the people and daytime landscape shots from Maui, I'm also loving the magic the twilight and night shots bring to the library. Camera Industry News Japan's 2025 CP+ Camera Show Got Even Bigger on PetaPixel.com. Two of the best-looking cameras ever made take home trophies at TIPA World Awards on DigitalCameraWorld.com. Virtual Camera Club News TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. New Workshop!: Route 66 Photography Workshop led by Rob Knight, starting on Oct. 16, 2025. Join pro photographer and Route 66 explorer Rob Knight to explore the "mother road" this October. We will be based in Winslow and Kingman, Arizona, putting us right in the middle of the action. The stretch of Route 66 through northern Arizona contains many of the most iconic spots that still exist from the heyday of American car culture. We will visit towns along Route 66 like Seligman, Oatman, and Williams, Arizona. Along the way, we will explore and photograph the roadside attractions that made Route 66 so legendary. New Workshop!: Sony Creative Master Class led by Rob Knight, starting on May 8th, 2025. This all-new class is designed to help you make the most of your Sony camera. We will dive in to the features, custom functions, menus, and MORE. Each online class will include presentations and tutorials based on years of professional photography experience using various Sony cameras and lenses, PLUS plenty of time for your questions about the system. Workshop Updates! Creative Camera Techniques led by Derrick Story, starting on June 5, 2025. In addition to the full slate of goodies I have planned for iPhone photographers, Fuji cameras, Nikons, and more, I'm adding creative techniques for the new OM System OM-3. Photographers will be able to pick and choose techniques based on the camera system they shoot with. Sonoma County Autumn Adventure Workshop, led by Derrick Story, starting on Nov. 4, 2025. We will be returning to Safari West African Wildlife preserve, and visiting the world famous Coppola Vineyard, home of amazing wines, rolling vineyards, Academy Awards, an authentic Tucker car, and more. You can reserve your place of each of these events by visiting our Workshops Page. Schedule a My TDS Moment Recording Session If you want to participate in our 1,000th Podcast Celebration, here's how it's going to work. I've set up a Meeting Calendar for Friday appointments. If there's an open slot, you can sign up for it. On that date, we will connect via Zoom and I will record your TDS Moment. I hope you can join us in the festivities! The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout. Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view. If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com. The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on

Continuing in the series on the latest fermented food science, we are highlighting Episode 9 from our archives. In this episode, the ISAPP hosts talk about fermented foods and non-human primates with Katie Amato of Northwestern University, USA. Amato describes what she has learned from studying the gut microbiota of non-human primates and how it relates to our understanding of human and gut microbial co-evolution over time. She also talks about non-human primate behaviors around fermented foods and what they might tell us about the need for human fermented food consumption. Key topics from this episode: A list of species categorized as non-human primates. Changes in the gut microbiota of primates depend on habitats and available food across different seasons. Primates in captivity have a different gut microbiota from wild ones – for example, animals kept in the zoo have a lower gut microbiota diversity. Fermentation as a process to improve access to nutritional components of food; knowledge about primates' use of fermentation and their gut microbes can tell us something about early human evolution. Primates may derive benefits from using fermented foods. Consumption of fermented foods (overripe fruits) by primates is linked to certain habitats and climate factors; some non-human primates appear to intentionally leave fruits to ferment before returning to consume them. There are benefits to translating the knowledge obtained from studying gut microbiota of primates to humans.  Episode abbreviations and links: Dissertation study: The Gut Microbiota Appears to Compensate for Seasonal Diet Variation in the Wild Black Howler Monkey (Alouatta pigra) Study: Fermented food consumption in wild nonhuman primates and its ecological drivers Mentors mentioned: Kathy Cottingham, Matt Ayres, David Peart, John Gilbert, Mark McPeek, Craig Layne, Rob McClung. Steve Ross, Alejandro Estrada, Paul Garber, Angela Kent, Rod Mackie, Steve Leigh, Rob Knight. Additional resources: Research on the microbiome and health benefits of fermented foods – a 40 year perspective. ISAPP blog New ISAPP-led paper calls for investigation of evidence for links between live dietary microbes and health. ISAPP blog About Assoc. Prof. Katie Amato: Dr. Amato is a biological anthropologist at Northwestern University studying the influence of gut microbes on host ecology and evolution. Her research examines how changes in the gut microbiota impact host nutrition, energetics, and health. She uses non-human primates as models for studying host-gut microbe interactions in selective environments and for providing comparative insight into the evolution of the human gut microbiota. Her main foci are understanding how the gut microbiome may buffer hosts during periods of nutritional stress and how the gut microbiome programs normal inter-specific differences in host metabolism. Dr. Amato is the President of the Midwest Primate Interest Group, an Associate Editor at Microbiome, an Editorial Board member at Folia Primatologica, and a Fellow for the Canadian Institute of Advanced Research's ‘Humans and the Microbiome' Program.

This is The Digital Story Podcast #984, Jan 28, 2025. Today's theme is "Spark Your Creativity with Online Workshops." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue For those of us north of the equator, this isn't a great time of year to go exploring outside. Fortunately, you can stay indoors and enjoy a great photography experience with others who share your passion. We have some terrific online classes coming up, and I'm going to tell you about them right now. Plus, we have an interview with Rob Knight, the instructor for our first class, Becoming a More Creative Photographer. All of that, and more, on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overall health. For parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving their health, this lecture provides valuable insights into how the foods we eat can be harnessed to nurture a healthier gut and, in turn, a healthier life. Series: "Excerpts" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40041]

Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overall health. For parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving their health, this lecture provides valuable insights into how the foods we eat can be harnessed to nurture a healthier gut and, in turn, a healthier life. Series: "Excerpts" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40041]

Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overall health. For parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving their health, this lecture provides valuable insights into how the foods we eat can be harnessed to nurture a healthier gut and, in turn, a healthier life. Series: "Excerpts" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40041]

Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overall health. For parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving their health, this lecture provides valuable insights into how the foods we eat can be harnessed to nurture a healthier gut and, in turn, a healthier life. Series: "Excerpts" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40041]

Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overall health. For parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving their health, this lecture provides valuable insights into how the foods we eat can be harnessed to nurture a healthier gut and, in turn, a healthier life. Series: "Excerpts" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40041]

Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overall health. For parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving their health, this lecture provides valuable insights into how the foods we eat can be harnessed to nurture a healthier gut and, in turn, a healthier life. Series: "Excerpts" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40041]

Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overall health. For parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving their health, this lecture provides valuable insights into how the foods we eat can be harnessed to nurture a healthier gut and, in turn, a healthier life. Series: "Excerpts" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40041]

"The original field recording and story was a testament to home, a sound, a smell, a feeling that takes us back to somewhere we once called home. I wanted to capture some of that in a hazy distant feel of the first part of the track, the distant sounds of church bells in a hazy memory, but I wanted the second part of the track to be powerful, driven, purposeful - a forward momentum before the reprise, a short flashback."  Villa del Conte church chimes reimagined by Rob Knight. Part of the Migration Sounds project, the world's first collection of the sounds of human migration.  For more information and to explore the project, see https://www.citiesandmemory.com/migration

Incredible Scenes As Derby Earn MASSIVE Point At Pompey! Was that Derby's best away end since Leeds? Have Ward and CBT found their feet at the right time? Did Derby's experience earn them that point? Hosted by Jake Barker and Jamie Page. Also featuring a fan panel of Jacob Hackett, Jack Doughty, Lily Graver, Rachael Clemens, Rob Knight and Lana Wright!

Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome and its potential impact on our health, particularly its role in conditions like autism. By examining various dietary strategies and their effects on the gut, Knight reveals the remarkable potential of tailored diets in managing health conditions, offering hope for new, more accessible treatments. Moreover, Knight discusses the complex relationship between probiotics, their benefits, and potential risks, highlighting the importance of evidence-based choices. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overall health, shedding light on the exciting future of microbiome-focused interventions in medicine. For parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving their health, this lecture provides valuable insights into how the foods we eat can be harnessed to nurture a healthier gut and, in turn, a healthier life. Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscience Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39165]

Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome and its potential impact on our health, particularly its role in conditions like autism. By examining various dietary strategies and their effects on the gut, Knight reveals the remarkable potential of tailored diets in managing health conditions, offering hope for new, more accessible treatments. Moreover, Knight discusses the complex relationship between probiotics, their benefits, and potential risks, highlighting the importance of evidence-based choices. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overall health, shedding light on the exciting future of microbiome-focused interventions in medicine. For parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving their health, this lecture provides valuable insights into how the foods we eat can be harnessed to nurture a healthier gut and, in turn, a healthier life. Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscience Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39165]

Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome and its potential impact on our health, particularly its role in conditions like autism. By examining various dietary strategies and their effects on the gut, Knight reveals the remarkable potential of tailored diets in managing health conditions, offering hope for new, more accessible treatments. Moreover, Knight discusses the complex relationship between probiotics, their benefits, and potential risks, highlighting the importance of evidence-based choices. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overall health, shedding light on the exciting future of microbiome-focused interventions in medicine. For parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving their health, this lecture provides valuable insights into how the foods we eat can be harnessed to nurture a healthier gut and, in turn, a healthier life. Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscience Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39165]

Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome and its potential impact on our health, particularly its role in conditions like autism. By examining various dietary strategies and their effects on the gut, Knight reveals the remarkable potential of tailored diets in managing health conditions, offering hope for new, more accessible treatments. Moreover, Knight discusses the complex relationship between probiotics, their benefits, and potential risks, highlighting the importance of evidence-based choices. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overall health, shedding light on the exciting future of microbiome-focused interventions in medicine. For parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving their health, this lecture provides valuable insights into how the foods we eat can be harnessed to nurture a healthier gut and, in turn, a healthier life. Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscience Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39165]

Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome and its potential impact on our health, particularly its role in conditions like autism. By examining various dietary strategies and their effects on the gut, Knight reveals the remarkable potential of tailored diets in managing health conditions, offering hope for new, more accessible treatments. Moreover, Knight discusses the complex relationship between probiotics, their benefits, and potential risks, highlighting the importance of evidence-based choices. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overall health, shedding light on the exciting future of microbiome-focused interventions in medicine. For parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving their health, this lecture provides valuable insights into how the foods we eat can be harnessed to nurture a healthier gut and, in turn, a healthier life. Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscience Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39165]

Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome and its potential impact on our health, particularly its role in conditions like autism. By examining various dietary strategies and their effects on the gut, Knight reveals the remarkable potential of tailored diets in managing health conditions, offering hope for new, more accessible treatments. Moreover, Knight discusses the complex relationship between probiotics, their benefits, and potential risks, highlighting the importance of evidence-based choices. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overall health, shedding light on the exciting future of microbiome-focused interventions in medicine. For parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving their health, this lecture provides valuable insights into how the foods we eat can be harnessed to nurture a healthier gut and, in turn, a healthier life. Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscience Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39165]

Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome and its potential impact on our health, particularly its role in conditions like autism. By examining various dietary strategies and their effects on the gut, Knight reveals the remarkable potential of tailored diets in managing health conditions, offering hope for new, more accessible treatments. Moreover, Knight discusses the complex relationship between probiotics, their benefits, and potential risks, highlighting the importance of evidence-based choices. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overall health, shedding light on the exciting future of microbiome-focused interventions in medicine. For parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving their health, this lecture provides valuable insights into how the foods we eat can be harnessed to nurture a healthier gut and, in turn, a healthier life. Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscience Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39165]

On this episode of the AI For All Podcast, Rob Knight, Founder and Robot Hardware Director at The Robot Studio, joins Ryan Chacon and Neil Sahota to discuss the state of robotics. They talk about robots versus smart appliances, domestic robots, the ultimate goal of robotics, the dexterity problem, robot use cases, attitudes and safety around robots, plus a robotics demonstration! Rob Knight is a humanoid robot designer and prototyper. Rob has always been fascinated by robots. For the last 20 years, he's designed, prototyped, and displayed humanoid robots full-time for some of the biggest names in tech including Maxon and NVIDIA. Rob is also committed to the democratization of robots and has published two open-source hands to encourage people to get into the world of robotics! The Robot Studio is a workshop that designs and manufactures some of the world's most advanced biologically-inspired robots. Discover more about robotics and AI at https://ai-forall.com More about The Robot Studio: https://www.therobotstudio.com DexHand: https://www.dexhand.org Connect with Rob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-knight-03443789/ (00:00) Intro (00:54) Rob Knight and The Robot Studio (01:07) Current state of the robotics industry (03:09) Robots vs smart appliances (04:50) What is a domestic robot? (07:13) The ultimate goal of robotics (08:13) What technologies enable robotics progress? (09:39) Robotics demonstration (12:11) The dexterity problem (15:02) Robot use cases (20:16) Why haven't robots taken off yet? (22:18) Biologically-inspired robots (25:08) Attitudes and concerns around robots (30:06) Responsibility and safety with automation (34:45) What will move robotics forward? (36:19) Learn more and follow up Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43dYQV9 Listen to the Podcast: https://bit.ly/45rewGf Join Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.ai-forall.com Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/aiforallofficial

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https://astralcodexten.substack.com/p/book-review-from-oversight-to-overkill I. Risks May Include AIDS, Smallpox, And Death Dr. Rob Knight studies how skin bacteria jump from person to person. In one 2009 study, meant to simulate human contact, he used a Q-tip to cotton swab first one subject's mouth (or skin), then another's, to see how many bacteria traveled over. On the consent forms, he said risks were near zero - it was the equivalent of kissing another person's hand.

In this episode I speak to Rob Knight about approaches to meditation. We discuss the Buddhist traditions, how dependent origination relates to emptiness, cognitive science, and the problem of universals in philosophy. I speak about the ideas in Neither/Nor, the book I'm writing, and the two complimentary modes required to understand and interact with the world. My website. Occasional updates on my Substack. Frequent updates on my Patreon. See also the InterIntellect for events. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bkam/message

I was awarded an InterIntellect fellowship! See the announcement here. In this episode, I speak in the Wood about what I'm interested in and why. This includes Pyrrhonism, Buddhism, Spinoza, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Hume, Peirce, Kuhn, Jaynes, McGilchrist, and more. I will post the Rob Knight podcast soon! I mentioned my friend's podcast: Growing Up with Delia Burgess. Occasional updates on my Substack. Frequent updates on my Patreon. See also the InterIntellect for events. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bkam/message

I interviewed Rob Knight, owner of Whitestone Developments about their new construction properties for both long-term and short-term rental portfolios. Cape Coral offers an unprecedented opportunity in these unusual economic times. Highlights Why Gary is looking forward for the event in Las Vegas Cape Coral as a top retirement destination What makes Cape Coral a unique and desirable location The history of how the Rosen Brothers purchased the entire peninsula What cases the Cape Coral area to be insulated Rules and limitations of short-term rental The turnkey process for investors Recommendations for people who are looking for short-term and long-term properties for rental purposes The BRRR process Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/ Connect with White Stone Developments https://whitestonedevelopmentsllc.com/ (239) 850-8821 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-knight-401439163  Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

*To recreate the effect of this sound installation, we strongly recommend listening through headphones.* The Well-Being Cities sound installation is an hour-long interactive tour across 31 countries, starting with the furthest from Buenos Aires in Seoul, with each destination one step closer until we arrive at our host city with the final recording. On one side of the installation space, you will hear an original field recording from that city, documenting a moment in its life. On the other side of the space, you will hear a reimagined composition built from that original recording, with each artist inspired by the source material and the question of what constitutes well-being in a city for them. The pieces change in sync, so the field recording and reimagined composition change to the next destination at precisely the same time.  By physically moving around the space, the listener is able to create his or her own sound mix by proximity to either set of speakers, focusing on the field recording, the composition, and how the two blend with and interact with one another. We invite the listener to participate by immersing themselves in the sound and exploring how 31 artists have reinterpreted the sounds of 31 cities.  The recordings and compositions you will hear are listed in the timecode below. TIMECODE: 0.00-1.02: Seoul, South Korea – Mullaedong machine shop (reimagined composition by Eulipion Corps) 1.02-1.50: Chengdu, China – Wenshuyuan temple (reimagined composition by Point/Call) 1.50-2.50: Fengyuan City, Taiwan – Fengdong twilight market (reimagined composition by Maribel Tafur) 2.50 -5.06: Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam – train station at night (reimagined composition by Stefan Klaverdal) 5.06-6.03: Bangkok, Thailand – Wat Pho temple (reimagined composition by Phexioenesystems) 6.03-7.30: Stockholm, Sweden – tourists at the royal palace (reimagined composition by Janae Jean) 7.30-8.51: Istanbul, Turkey – Tahiri Sali Pazari bazaar (reimagined composition by Akari Komura) 8.51-10.58: Warsaw, Poland – quiet streets during the Covid-19 lockdowns (reimagined composition by Arvik Torrenssen) 10.58-13.00: Adelaide, Australia – morning birdsong during the Covid-19 lockdowns (reimagined composition by Rob Law) 13.00-16.58: Copenhagen, Denmark – alert siren test (reimagined composition by Bill Stevens) 16.58-18.21: Skopje, North Macedonia – busy street life (reimagined composition by Nicolo Scolieri) 18.21-19.46: Berlin, Germany, Bellevue train station at night (reimagined composition by Cities and Memory) 19.46-21.15: Sarajevo, Bosnia – santur player outside a café  (reimagined composition by Thomas Ellison) 21.15-25.08: Zadar, Croatia – sea organ sound sculpture (reimagined composition by Andy Billington) 25.08-27.16: Amsterdam, Netherlands – pedestrian crossing outside Vrije Universitat (reimagined composition by Rob Knight) 27.16-28.03: Exeter, England – young people's climate protest, 2021 (reimagined composition by Ella Kay) 28.03-29.53: Nairobi, Kenya – inside Jomo Kenyatta airport (reimagined composition by Flora Zajicek and Cicely Fell) 29.53-31.50: Madrid, Spain – Plaza Cascorro during the Covid-19 lockdowns (reimagined composition by Mark Taylor) 31.50-36.13: Coimbra, Portugal – traditional fado performance from the A Capella fado house (reimagined composition by Moray Newlands) 36.13-38.56: Kigali, Rwanda – daily life in Gahanga market (reimagined composition by Cities and Memory) 38.56-41.30: Wellington, New Zealand – the Zealandia nature reserve (reimagined composition by Cristina Marras) 41.30-43.01: New York, USA – a busker plays John Coltrane on the High Line (reimagined composition by Wayne DeFehr) 43.01-44.02: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – local band playing in a bar (reimagined composition by Emmanuel Witzthum) 44.02-44.53: Mexico City, Mexico – band plays a traditional song in the street during the Covid-19 lockdowns (reimagined composition by Abhishek Sekhri) 44.53-46.01: St. Louis, Senegal – anti-Covid handwashing song plays on the radio (reimagined composition by Antriksh Bali) 46.01-47.54: Havana, Cuba – classic Cuban streetscape (reimagined composition by Wahinya Mwirikia with D-Empress Evoke) 47.54-49.40: Bogotá, Colombia – manifestants' protest denouncing corruption, 2019 (reimagined composition by Wijnand Bredewold) 49.40-50.49: Lima, Peru – city garden ambience (reimagined composition by Steffen Kirchhoff) 50.49-52.38: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – pot-banging panelao protest against Bolsonaro (reimagined composition by Maddie Baird) 52.38-54.47: Santiago, Chile – chinchineros traditional street drumming performance (reimagined composition by Museleon) 54.47-56.14: Buenos Aires, Argentina – musical decontamination march (reimagined composition by Neil Spencer Bruce) Part of the Well-Being Cities project, a unique collaboration between Cities and Memory and C40, a global network of mayors of nearly 100 world-leading cities collaborating to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis. The project was originally presented at the C40 Cities conference in Buenos Aires in 2022. Explore Well-Being Cities in full at https://citiesandmemory.com/wellbeing-cities/

"What grabbed me about the original recording was a section that reminded me of a clock and although the piece is about the well-being and sustainability of cities, we can't escape the fact that from an ecological point of view, the clock is ticking – hence the use of that part of the original field recording.  "I wrote over 8 sketches for this, that ranged from sci-fi Metropolis style pieces to just field recordings and I found nothing fitted. So, I went back to the start and though what is a city? It's an enclave, it is different things to different people at different times but for all that, all that it could and should be, for a lot of people it is just…. Home. "In the final piece I used elements, sounds and music to try and represent organic elements of cites for an individual whist as part of a harmonious landscape. To be honest I don't feel I addressed all the issues of sustainability or well-being, I think in that I failed even though I called on elements of what they should be reflected musically and in the field recordings, for all the notions of what a future city should be, without humans it is just a shell." Amsterdam pedestrian crossing reimagined by Rob Knight. IMAGE: Steven Lek, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Part of the Well-Being Cities project, a unique collaboration between Cities and Memory and C40, a global network of mayors of nearly 100 world-leading cities collaborating to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis. The project was originally presented at the C40 Cities conference in Buenos Aires in 2022. Explore Well-Being Cities in full at https://citiesandmemory.com/wellbeing-cities/

Kevin Honaker is the Co-Founder & CEO of BiomeSense, a startup developing a novel biosensor platform that continuously measures the trillions of microbes in our guts with just a single piece of toilet paper. BiomeSense counts the leading researchers in the microbiome space like Dr. Jack Gilbert and Dr. Rob Knight as co-founders and advisors. In this episode, we'll chat about the links between gut bacteria and various aspects of our health, how the industry suffers from unreliable data, and the potential for BiomeSense to develop precision nutrition and probiotic-based interventions.

As humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Rob Knight will talk about how all microbiomes that have been studies are impacted by human activity. Alice Goramn discusses how accumulating space debris surrounding our planet that may prevent us from leaving the Earth in the future. Asher Rosinger addresses the global water challenges that humans may face as climate change begins to affect water supplies. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38206]

As humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Rob Knight will talk about how all microbiomes that have been studies are impacted by human activity. Alice Goramn discusses how accumulating space debris surrounding our planet that may prevent us from leaving the Earth in the future. Asher Rosinger addresses the global water challenges that humans may face as climate change begins to affect water supplies. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38206]

As humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Rob Knight will talk about how all microbiomes that have been studies are impacted by human activity. Alice Goramn discusses how accumulating space debris surrounding our planet that may prevent us from leaving the Earth in the future. Asher Rosinger addresses the global water challenges that humans may face as climate change begins to affect water supplies. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38206]

As humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Rob Knight will talk about how all microbiomes that have been studies are impacted by human activity. Alice Goramn discusses how accumulating space debris surrounding our planet that may prevent us from leaving the Earth in the future. Asher Rosinger addresses the global water challenges that humans may face as climate change begins to affect water supplies. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38206]

As humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Rob Knight will talk about how all microbiomes that have been studies are impacted by human activity. Alice Goramn discusses how accumulating space debris surrounding our planet that may prevent us from leaving the Earth in the future. Asher Rosinger addresses the global water challenges that humans may face as climate change begins to affect water supplies. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38206]

As humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Rob Knight will talk about how all microbiomes that have been studies are impacted by human activity. Alice Goramn discusses how accumulating space debris surrounding our planet that may prevent us from leaving the Earth in the future. Asher Rosinger addresses the global water challenges that humans may face as climate change begins to affect water supplies. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38206]

As humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Rob Knight will talk about how all microbiomes that have been studies are impacted by human activity. Alice Goramn discusses how accumulating space debris surrounding our planet that may prevent us from leaving the Earth in the future. Asher Rosinger addresses the global water challenges that humans may face as climate change begins to affect water supplies. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38206]

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Through the Earth Microbiome Program and complementary efforts, we have sampled a broad range of microbiomes from across the planet. All microbiomes that have been studied are impacted by human activity — the effects of industrialization on the human microbiome are best characterized, but capture of animals in zoos, domestication, modification of soils through agricultural practices, and modification of freshwater and marine microbiomes have also all been well characterized. Indeed, the pervasive role of environmental microbiomes in biogeochemical cycles necessary to sustain life led to a position paper entitled "Scientists' warning to humanity: microorganisms and climate change”, the title of which speaks for itself. However, there is hope. Efforts such as the Microbiota Vault will be especially important in this respect, but also new monitoring and modeling approaches will help us understand where to look globally for the best specimens and microbes to preserve. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37909]

Through the Earth Microbiome Program and complementary efforts, we have sampled a broad range of microbiomes from across the planet. All microbiomes that have been studied are impacted by human activity — the effects of industrialization on the human microbiome are best characterized, but capture of animals in zoos, domestication, modification of soils through agricultural practices, and modification of freshwater and marine microbiomes have also all been well characterized. Indeed, the pervasive role of environmental microbiomes in biogeochemical cycles necessary to sustain life led to a position paper entitled "Scientists' warning to humanity: microorganisms and climate change”, the title of which speaks for itself. However, there is hope. Efforts such as the Microbiota Vault will be especially important in this respect, but also new monitoring and modeling approaches will help us understand where to look globally for the best specimens and microbes to preserve. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37909]

Through the Earth Microbiome Program and complementary efforts, we have sampled a broad range of microbiomes from across the planet. All microbiomes that have been studied are impacted by human activity — the effects of industrialization on the human microbiome are best characterized, but capture of animals in zoos, domestication, modification of soils through agricultural practices, and modification of freshwater and marine microbiomes have also all been well characterized. Indeed, the pervasive role of environmental microbiomes in biogeochemical cycles necessary to sustain life led to a position paper entitled "Scientists' warning to humanity: microorganisms and climate change”, the title of which speaks for itself. However, there is hope. Efforts such as the Microbiota Vault will be especially important in this respect, but also new monitoring and modeling approaches will help us understand where to look globally for the best specimens and microbes to preserve. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37909]

Through the Earth Microbiome Program and complementary efforts, we have sampled a broad range of microbiomes from across the planet. All microbiomes that have been studied are impacted by human activity — the effects of industrialization on the human microbiome are best characterized, but capture of animals in zoos, domestication, modification of soils through agricultural practices, and modification of freshwater and marine microbiomes have also all been well characterized. Indeed, the pervasive role of environmental microbiomes in biogeochemical cycles necessary to sustain life led to a position paper entitled "Scientists' warning to humanity: microorganisms and climate change”, the title of which speaks for itself. However, there is hope. Efforts such as the Microbiota Vault will be especially important in this respect, but also new monitoring and modeling approaches will help us understand where to look globally for the best specimens and microbes to preserve. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37909]

Through the Earth Microbiome Program and complementary efforts, we have sampled a broad range of microbiomes from across the planet. All microbiomes that have been studied are impacted by human activity — the effects of industrialization on the human microbiome are best characterized, but capture of animals in zoos, domestication, modification of soils through agricultural practices, and modification of freshwater and marine microbiomes have also all been well characterized. Indeed, the pervasive role of environmental microbiomes in biogeochemical cycles necessary to sustain life led to a position paper entitled "Scientists' warning to humanity: microorganisms and climate change”, the title of which speaks for itself. However, there is hope. Efforts such as the Microbiota Vault will be especially important in this respect, but also new monitoring and modeling approaches will help us understand where to look globally for the best specimens and microbes to preserve. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37909]

Through the Earth Microbiome Program and complementary efforts, we have sampled a broad range of microbiomes from across the planet. All microbiomes that have been studied are impacted by human activity — the effects of industrialization on the human microbiome are best characterized, but capture of animals in zoos, domestication, modification of soils through agricultural practices, and modification of freshwater and marine microbiomes have also all been well characterized. Indeed, the pervasive role of environmental microbiomes in biogeochemical cycles necessary to sustain life led to a position paper entitled "Scientists' warning to humanity: microorganisms and climate change”, the title of which speaks for itself. However, there is hope. Efforts such as the Microbiota Vault will be especially important in this respect, but also new monitoring and modeling approaches will help us understand where to look globally for the best specimens and microbes to preserve. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37909]

Through the Earth Microbiome Program and complementary efforts, we have sampled a broad range of microbiomes from across the planet. All microbiomes that have been studied are impacted by human activity — the effects of industrialization on the human microbiome are best characterized, but capture of animals in zoos, domestication, modification of soils through agricultural practices, and modification of freshwater and marine microbiomes have also all been well characterized. Indeed, the pervasive role of environmental microbiomes in biogeochemical cycles necessary to sustain life led to a position paper entitled "Scientists' warning to humanity: microorganisms and climate change”, the title of which speaks for itself. However, there is hope. Efforts such as the Microbiota Vault will be especially important in this respect, but also new monitoring and modeling approaches will help us understand where to look globally for the best specimens and microbes to preserve. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37909]

Through the Earth Microbiome Program and complementary efforts, we have sampled a broad range of microbiomes from across the planet. All microbiomes that have been studied are impacted by human activity — the effects of industrialization on the human microbiome are best characterized, but capture of animals in zoos, domestication, modification of soils through agricultural practices, and modification of freshwater and marine microbiomes have also all been well characterized. Indeed, the pervasive role of environmental microbiomes in biogeochemical cycles necessary to sustain life led to a position paper entitled "Scientists' warning to humanity: microorganisms and climate change”, the title of which speaks for itself. However, there is hope. Efforts such as the Microbiota Vault will be especially important in this respect, but also new monitoring and modeling approaches will help us understand where to look globally for the best specimens and microbes to preserve. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37909]

Through the Earth Microbiome Program and complementary efforts, we have sampled a broad range of microbiomes from across the planet. All microbiomes that have been studied are impacted by human activity — the effects of industrialization on the human microbiome are best characterized, but capture of animals in zoos, domestication, modification of soils through agricultural practices, and modification of freshwater and marine microbiomes have also all been well characterized. Indeed, the pervasive role of environmental microbiomes in biogeochemical cycles necessary to sustain life led to a position paper entitled "Scientists' warning to humanity: microorganisms and climate change”, the title of which speaks for itself. However, there is hope. Efforts such as the Microbiota Vault will be especially important in this respect, but also new monitoring and modeling approaches will help us understand where to look globally for the best specimens and microbes to preserve. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37909]

Rob Knight discusses the role of the human gut microbiota in health and disease.

The impact of the gut on one's overall health is quite remarkable.  Knowing this leads to a very tempting proposition – map the world of bacteria in your gut and then treat imbalances to prevent and reverse disease.  Sounds reasonable, but there are some major errors with this assumption.  Understanding what to do and what not to do can prevent hundreds of dollars in useless testing and treatment.  Today we speak with one of the leading researchers in the world in this area, professor Rob Knight. Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey, https://www.drruscio.com/survey Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources