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Bright Side
Black Holes are Schrödinger's Cats! What Does it Mean for Earth?

Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 31:12


Prepare for a mind-bending exploration into the heart of cosmic mysteries with our latest video, where we decode the intriguing relationship between black holes and Schrödinger's Cats and ponder its significance for Earth. In this thought-provoking journey, we unravel the quantum conundrums that bind these enigmatic concepts. Dive into the paradoxical nature of black holes, akin to Schrödinger's famous thought experiment involving feline ambiguity. As we bridge the realms of quantum physics and astrophysics, we contemplate the potential implications for our planet and existence. Through engaging visuals and expert insights, we navigate the cosmic labyrinth, questioning the very fabric of reality. Could the mysteries of black holes offer profound insights into the nature of our existence on Earth? Subscribe now to join us on this cosmic odyssey and explore the fascinating intersections of quantum theory and the vastness of the universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forschung Aktuell - Deutschlandfunk
Evolution in Ostsee - Dorsche schrumpfen und sichern so ihr Überleben

Forschung Aktuell - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 4:08


Die Überfischung des Dorsches in der Ostsee hat seine evolutionäre Entwicklung beeinflusst. Denn je kleiner die Fische sind, desto eher entkommen sie Netzen und Mindestgrößen beim Fang. Ein solches Phänomen beobachten Forschende erstmals im Meer. Schröder, Tomma www.deutschlandfunk.de, Forschung aktuell

Studio 9 - Deutschlandfunk Kultur
Schrumpfende Dorsche: Wie der Mensch das Erbgut der Fische verändert

Studio 9 - Deutschlandfunk Kultur

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 4:06


Schröder, Tomma www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Studio 9

WDR 5 Satire am Morgen
Wir sind Revoluzzer!

WDR 5 Satire am Morgen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 2:15


Die Anzahl der Ladendiebstähle in Deutschland befindet sich auf einem Allzeit-Hoch. Carolin Courts kann dieser Tatsache in ihren satirischen Schrägstrich durchaus etwas Positives abgewinnen. Von Carolin Courts.

Falcons Zone
Sonderfolge zur Sommerpause mit Sebastian Schröder!

Falcons Zone

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 43:33


Legende Sebastian Schröder ist in der letzten Folge vor der Sommerpause zu Gast. Freut euch auf eine Folge in Extralänge!

Büchermarkt - Deutschlandfunk
Jacinta Nandi: "Single Mom Supper Club"

Büchermarkt - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 5:48


Schröder, Julia www.deutschlandfunk.de, Büchermarkt

美轮美换 The American Roulette
055 | 特朗普 vs. 哈佛大学 Trump's war on Harvard

美轮美换 The American Roulette

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 66:21


【聊了什么】 特朗普政府与美国顶尖高校的对决全面升级。从大幅削减联邦拨款,到以“反犹”为名发起调查,再到撤销哈佛大学招收国际学生的SEVP资格,一系列“富有创意”的行政手段,让数万名国际学生和学者的命运悬于一线,也和可能彻底改变美国高校与联邦政府的关系。 这场风暴的背后,是共和党与精英教育长达十年的积怨,还是特朗普政府目标明确的政治策略?面对相似的压力,为何哥伦比亚大学选择“屈服”,而哈佛大学最终奋起反击? 本期节目,我们与持续报道该事件的记者Ava一起,复盘这场震动美国高等教育界的冲突。 播客文字稿(付费会员专享):https://theamericanroulette.com/trump-war-on-harvard-ivy-league-schools-transcript/ 本期节目录制于6月12日。据《纽约时报》6月21日报道,哈佛大学与特朗普政府本周重启谈判,试图解决双方激烈争议。在本周的白宫会议上,哈佛代表展示了学校在反犹主义、观点多样性和招生方面采取的措施,白宫随后发出信函列出了解决冲突的条件。尽管特朗普在社交媒体上声称「很可能在下周左右宣布协议」,但知情人士表示短期内达成协议的可能性不大。可能的协议框架包括政府恢复部分研究资金并停止法律行动,作为交换,哈佛需在反犹主义和观点多样性问题上采取更积极措施。哈佛官员表示,面对政府持续的资金削减和调查威胁,学校几乎别无选择只能寻求和解,尽管这可能招致支持者对其「妥协」的批评。白宫希望与哈佛的协议能成为其他精英大学与政府达成类似协议的框架。 【支持我们】 如果喜欢这期节目并希望支持我们将节目继续做下去: 也欢迎加入我们的会员计划: https://theamericanroulette.com/paid-membership/ 会员可以收到每周2-5封newsletter,可以加入会员社群,参加会员活动,并享受更多福利。 合作投稿邮箱:american.roulette.pod@gmail.com 【时间轴】 00:00:55 特朗普政府与美国精英高校的冲突全面升级 00:02:33 从“刘丽君”到撤销SEVP:特朗普政府如何对哈佛等高校步步紧逼? 00:05:14 “哥大跪了,哈佛没跪”?——哈佛法律反击背后的策略与无奈 00:12:07 SEVP是什么?特朗普政府如何将移民法条文“武器化”? 00:20:21 “教育极化”:共和党为何将精英高校视为“敌人”? 00:28:48 从希望到麻木:留学生在政治风暴中的真实心态 00:30:55 “合法”与“非法”的距离:当有证移民一夜之间身份不保 00:46:57 薛定谔的身份:美国移民政策的高度技术性与“创意性”打击 01:00:06 美国最好的“出口产品”?——高等教育的价值与危机 【我们是谁】 美轮美换是一档深入探讨当今美国政治的中文播客。 我们的主播和嘉宾: Lokin:美国法学院毕业生,即将成为一名纽约诉讼律师 小华:媒体人 曹起曈:青椒,政治行为研究者 Ava:记者,留子,卫报撰稿人 主播和嘉宾的言论不代表其所在机构或其雇主的观点。 【 What We Talked About】 The confrontation between the Trump administration and America's top universities has escalated. From drastic cuts to federal funding and launching investigations in the name of combating antisemitism, to revoking Harvard University's SEVP certification for enrolling international students, a series of "creative" administrative measures has left the fate of tens of thousands of international students and scholars hanging in the balance, and could fundamentally alter the relationship between American universities and the federal government. Behind this storm, is it a decade-long resentment from the Republican party towards elite education, or a calculated political strategy by the Trump administration? Faced with similar pressures, why did Columbia University choose to "surrender," while Harvard ultimately fought back? In this episode, we are joined by journalist Ava, who has been covering this story, to break down the conflict that has shaken the world of American higher education. Transcript (Paid Members Exclusive): https://theamericanroulette.com/trump-war-on-harvard-ivy-league-schools-transcript/ This episode was recorded on June 12. According to a June 21 report from The New York Times, Harvard University and the Trump administration have resumed negotiations this week to resolve their intense dispute. In a White House meeting this week, Harvard representatives presented the steps the school has taken on antisemitism, viewpoint diversity, and admissions, and the White House subsequently sent a letter outlining the conditions for resolving the conflict. Although Trump claimed on social media that an agreement is "likely to be announced sometime next week," sources familiar with the matter say a short-term deal is unlikely. A potential agreement framework could include the government restoring some research funding and halting legal actions, in exchange for Harvard taking more aggressive measures on antisemitism and viewpoint diversity. Harvard officials have stated that facing continuous funding cuts and the threat of investigations from the government, the university has little choice but to seek a settlement, even though this may draw criticism from its supporters for "compromising." The White House hopes that an agreement with Harvard can serve as a framework for similar deals with other elite universities. 【Support Us】 If you like our show and want to support us, please consider the following: Join our membership program: https://theamericanroulette.com/paid-membership/ Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/americanroulette Business Inquiries and fan mail: american.roulette.pod@gmail.com 【Timeline】 00:00:55 The Trump Administration's Escalating Conflict with Elite U.S. Universities 00:02:33 From "Liu Lijun" to Revoking SEVP: How the Trump Admin Cornered Harvard and Other Universities 00:05:14 "Columbia Caved, Harvard Didn't"? The Strategy and Helplessness Behind Harvard's Legal Fightback 00:12:07 What is SEVP? How the Trump Administration Weaponized Immigration Law 00:20:21 "Educational Polarization": Why the GOP Views Elite Universities as "The Enemy" 00:28:48 From Hope to Numbness: The Real Mindset of International Students in the Political Storm 00:30:55 The Thin Line Between "Legal" and "Illegal": When Documented Immigrants Lose Their Status Overnight 00:46:57 Schrödinger's Status: The Highly Technical and "Creative" Attacks of U.S. Immigration Policy 01:00:06 America's Best "Export"? The Value and Crisis of Higher Education 【Who We Are】 The American Roulette is a podcast dedicated to helping the Chinese-speaking community understand fast-changing U.S. politics. Our Hosts and Guests: Lokin: U.S. law school student, incoming NY litigation lawyer 小华 (Xiao Hua): Journalist, political observer 曹起曈 (Thomas Cao): Assistant professor at the Tufts Fletcher School Ava: Journalist and international student, contributor to The Guardian The views expressed by the host and guests do not represent the opinions of their employers or any affiliated institutions. 【The Links】 https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/the-uncertain-future-of-a-chinese-student-at-harvard https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/us/politics/harvard-federal-funding-trump.html https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/17-965_h315.pdf

Mathematical basis for reality

Homepage: www.rasl.caThe 21 cm line should be a window to the cosmos, but instead, it has become a battleground for scientific dogma. In this raw and unapologetic post, physicist and independent researcher Bruce Rout delves into the science and politics behind one of the most significant spectral lines in astronomy. From hydrogen spin states to the collapse of academic freedom, from Zeeman's Nobel-winning discoveryto Schrödinger's and Einstein's resistance to the Copenhageninterpretation, this essay is both a primer on radio astronomy and a manifesto for reclaiming science from institutional gatekeeping. Come for the hydrogen line; stay for the war on science.

Kino+
#534 | 28 YEARS LATER-Regisseur Alex Garland will ELDEN RING verfilmen

Kino+

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 105:46


Wir bieten Euch einen Pakt an: Wir reden lange und breit über ALEX GARLAND und Ihr hört zu. Denn 28 YEARS LATER ist gerade im Kino, vor Kurzem lief noch seine letzte Regie-Arbeit WARFARE bei uns und vor allem soll er demnächst eine Adaption vom Über-Game ELDEN RING verantworten: das sind für Wolf, Andre, Schlogger und Schröck mehr als Gründe genug, um der Karriere des Mannes einmal einen ausführlichen Talk zu widmen. Und so geht es von THE BEACH (inklusive Film) über 28 DAYS LATER und SUNSHINE auch zu solchen Projekten wie ENSLAVED: ODYSSEY TO THE WEST oder DREDD bis wir schließlich eben bei seinen komplett eigenen Werken wie EX MACHINA, MEN - WAS DICH SUCHT, WIRD DICH FINDEN, CIVIL WAR oder AUSLÖSCHUNG landen, um schließlich zu klären, ob er wirklich der richtige Mann für den ELDEN RING-Job ist. Inklusive der ein oder anderen Abschweifung zum Irak-Krieg oder wie wir früher Spiele für die jeweiligen Jobs rezensiert haben. Komplettiert - wie gewohnt - durch das, was die Vier zuletzt gesehen haben. Also folgen ein paar weitere, aber kürzere Eindrücke zu MEMOIR OF A SNAIL, wir arbeiten uns noch einmal an THE BAD BATCH ab, packen mal wieder THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO auf die Karte oder feiern ein weiteres Mal RE-ANIMATOR, inklusive Gordon und Combs, bevor Daniel noch von seiner deprimierenden, aber guten Entdeckung namens DER GEJAGTE (AFFLICTION) berichten kann. Und damit sind dann auch schon fast zwei Stunden wieder voll und Ihr hoffentlich gut unterhalten zum Frühstück, Mittagessen oder Dinner. Oder wann immer Ihr Euch diese Folge reinzieht, bei der wir Euch nun nur noch ganz viel Spaß wünschen und uns ansonsten mit herzlichen Grüßen verabschieden. Rocket Beans wird unterstützt von fritz-kola. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

apolut: Tagesdosis
Greifen die USA in den Krieg ein? | Von Thomas Röper

apolut: Tagesdosis

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 9:19


Der Angriffskrieg, den der israelische Ministerpräsident Netanjahu gegen den Iran gestartet hat, eskaliert weiter. China scheint dem Iran Unterstützung zu liefern und die Anzeichen, dass die USA in den Krieg eingreifen, mehren sich.Ein Kommentar von Thomas Röper.Erst vor zwei Tagen habe ich in einer Analyse geschrieben, dass der Iran für die USA zu einem Stellvertreterkrieg werden könnte, der nur schwer zu gewinnen sein dürfte, weil es wahrscheinlich ist, dass Russland und China (und vielleicht auch Nordkorea) den Iran offen oder verdeckt unterstützen könnten.Nur wenige Stunden, nachdem ich den Artikel geschrieben hatte, meldete der britische Telegraph bereits, dass Daten von Flightradar zeigten, dass innerhalb von drei Tagen drei aus China kommende Transportflugzeuge in den Iran geflogen sind. Mehr ist darüber nicht bekannt, aber jeder kann selbst überlegen, was diese Flugzeuge wohl an Bord gehabt haben könnten.Und natürlich wird damit auch klar, dass im Iran eine weitaus größere Eskalation droht.Hier will ich die Ereignisse der letzten zwei Tage zusammenfassen.Merz, die widerliche Fratze DeutschlandsEs ist geopolitisch nur eine Randnotiz, denn Deutschland hat seinen internationalen Einfluss weitgehend verloren, aber dass Bundeskanzler Merz sich im deutschen Fernsehen darüber gefreut hat, dass Israel „die Drecksarbeit für uns alle erledigt“ und dass Merz offen auf einen Regimechange im Iran setzt, wurde international fast schon schockiert aufgenommen.Deutschland galt, trotz seiner Zugehörigkeit zum westlichen Block, über Jahrzehnte als international anerkannter Vermittler in Konflikten. Deutschlands von Willy Brandt begonnene und von den Kanzlern Schmidt, Kohl und Schröder fortgesetzte Ostpolitik hatte dazu den Startschuss gegeben, denn Deutschland hat damit gezeigt, dass es trotz seiner Blockzugehörigkeit erfolgreich als neutraler Vermittler auftreten konnte.Dass Deutschland spätestens unter Scholz zu einem willenlosen Vasallen der USA geworden ist, wurde weltweit mit Überraschung und auch Bestürzung aufgenommen und hat dazu geführt, dass Deutschlands Politik international nicht mehr als (auch nur teilweise) eigenständig wahrgenommen wird. International hält es kaum jemand mehr für nötig, mit Deutschland über wichtige Themen zu reden, weil man dann besser gleich mit den Entscheidern in Washington, Brüssel oder jetzt auch Tel Aviv reden kann, anstatt mit dem radikalen, alles nachplappernden Deutschland, das im Grunde nicht entscheiden und kaum etwas beeinflussen kann.Merz hat dem internationalen Ansehen Deutschlands in den wenigen Wochen, seit er an der Regierung ist, wohl mehr Schaden zugefügt, als so ziemlich jeder andere deutsche Politiker es in so kurzer Zeit geschafft hat. Sogar Baerbock hat dazu mehr als nur sechs Wochen gebraucht.... https://apolut.net/greifen-die-usa-in-den-krieg-ein-von-thomas-roper/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RaDiHum20
RaDiHum20 spricht mit Miriam Welz und Phillip Schrögel über Partizipation in den DH und der Wissenschaftskommunikation

RaDiHum20

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 73:20


Mit dieser Folge starten wir in die neunte Staffel von RaDiHum20, und die steht ganz im Zeichen von Barrieren, Hürden und Partizipation in den Digital Humanities und der Wissenschaftskommunikation. Zum Auftakt begrüßen wir zwei Gäste, die sich mit genau diesen Themen bestens auskennen: Miriam Welz (Universität Leipzig) und Philipp Schrögel (TU Chemnitz). Gemeinsam sprechen wir über Begrifflichkeiten, Praxiserfahrung und darüber, warum Wissenschaft nicht immer für alle da sein kann und muss und warum das auch in Ordnung ist.

Hörweite – Der Reporter-Podcast
Israels Angriff auf Iran: Der angekündigte Krieg

Hörweite – Der Reporter-Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 27:29


Der Konflikt zwischen Iran und Israel hat eine dramatische Eskalationsstufe erreicht. Mit der Operation »Rising Lion« demonstriert Israel seine militärische und geheimdienstliche Überlegenheit: Die israelische Luftwaffe operiert nahezu unbehelligt über weiten Teilen Irans. Teheran antwortet mit ballistischen Raketen. Eine Lösung ist nicht in Sicht. In der aktuellen Folge des SPIEGEL-Podcasts »Acht Milliarden« spricht Host Juan Moreno mit Thore Schröder, SPIEGEL-Korrespondent in Israel. Schröder ist davon überzeugt, dass Israel zu Beginn dieser Operation keineswegs einen bis zum Ende durchdachten Plan hatte. »Vielmehr wurde gehofft, dass Trump nach anfänglichem Zögern sich schließlich doch auf die Seite Israels stellen würde. Und genauso ist es gekommen. Das Regime in Teheran sollte sich ernsthaft Sorgen machen.« Mehr zum Thema: (S+) Israels Operation »Rising Lion«: Deutschland darf nicht erneut schweigen – SPIEGEL-Leitartikel von Thore Schröder: https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/israels-operation-rising-lion-deutschland-darf-nicht-erneut-schweigen-a-0de0691e-52fc-48e5-a2a8-a88f8e4edccf (S+) Ehud Barak wollte einst selbst Iran angreifen. Jetzt schaut Israels Ex-Premier skeptisch auf den Krieg – Interview von Thore Schröder: https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/israles-ex-premier-ehud-barak-das-fehlen-einer-klaren-strategie-ist-ein-grosses-problem-in-gaza-wie-in-iran-a-5b2c62ff-be94-4ff7-955c-54d0f90dffd8 Abonniert »Acht Milliarden«, um die nächste Folge nicht zu verpassen. Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr den Podcast weiterempfehlt oder uns eine Bewertung hinterlasst.+++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier. Die SPIEGEL-Gruppe ist nicht für den Inhalt dieser Seite verantwortlich. +++ Den SPIEGEL-WhatsApp-Kanal finden Sie hier. Alle SPIEGEL Podcasts finden Sie hier. Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie mit SPIEGEL+. Entdecken Sie die digitale Welt des SPIEGEL, unter spiegel.de/abonnieren finden Sie das passende Angebot. Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.

Buchkritik - Deutschlandfunk Kultur
"Alles muss man selber falsch machen": Alena Schröders entlastende Alltagstipps

Buchkritik - Deutschlandfunk Kultur

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 12:55


Schröder, Alena www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

Kino+
#2 Neustarts | 28 YEARS LATER ... spaltet Schädel und Meinungen

Kino+

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 57:40


Boots, Boots, Boots: Wir stiefeln 28 YEARS LATER durch Schottland und sind uns uneins, ob das Sequel von 28 DAYS und 28 WEEKS LATER wirklich so gelungen ist. Daneben sind sich Schlogger, Antje und Schröck aber ziemlich einig, was ELIO und seine Reise zu den Sternen angeht und dass hier die Zielgruppe(n) ähnlich unklar ist/sind wie bei MIRAI - DAS MÄDCHEN AUS DER ZUKUNFT, das noch mal wiederaufgeführt wird. Abgerundet durch Donnie Yens nächste Regie-Arbeit und Anwaltskarriere in THE PROSECUTOR, bei dem der 61-Jährige nicht nur Akten, sondern auch ein paar kräftige Hiebe und Tritte austeilt. Darüber hinaus gibt es wie immer noch ein paar Streaming- und Mediatheken-Tipps, die sich zum einen aus Titeln wie KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, der populären Papstwahl KONKLAVE, dem Coralie Fargeat-Vorgänger REVENGE, dem thematisch passenden Doppelpack aus 28 DAYS LATER und 28 WEEKS LATER und dem durchgeknallten SUKIYAKI WESTERN DJANGO von Takeshi Miike zusammen setzen. Und zum anderen aus den thematisch wundervoll zusammen passenden Streifen ALL IST LOST, CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, KURSK und THE BEACH HOUSE, die allesamt über die Seiten diverser TV-Sender abrufbar sind. Eine doch sehr angeregte Folge, bei der wir Euch nun viel Spaß wünschen, mindestens genauso viel wie im Kino oder auf der Heimkino-Couch, und die dann am Samstag noch mit Schlogger, Wolf, Andre und einem Talk rund um Alex Garland fortgesetzt wird. Bleibt bis dahin gesund und gut drauf. Und jetzt alle: Boots - boots - boots - boots - movin' up an' down again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lesart - das Literaturmagazin - Deutschlandfunk Kultur
"Alles muss man selber falsch machen": Alena Schröders entlastende Alltagstipps

Lesart - das Literaturmagazin - Deutschlandfunk Kultur

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 12:55


Schröder, Alena www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

Lesart - das Literaturmagazin (ganze Sendung) - Deutschlandfunk Kultur
"Alles muss man selber falsch machen": Alena Schröders entlastende Alltagstipps

Lesart - das Literaturmagazin (ganze Sendung) - Deutschlandfunk Kultur

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 12:55


Schröder, Alena www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

The Howie Carr Radio Network
Schrödinger's Verdict | 6.18.25 - The Howie Carr Show Hour 1

The Howie Carr Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 38:09


In a trial where the improbable regularly occurs, the impossible has happened. Auntie Bev has let us know that the Karen Read jury both has - and does not have - a verdict. More Chicanery in Canton... Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

WDR 5 Satire am Morgen
Der True-Crime-Verweigerer

WDR 5 Satire am Morgen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 2:36


Nach dem Tod seine Leber und Niere spenden: gerne. Das eigene Leben im True-Crime-Format vermarket sehen? Bitte nicht, meint Markus Barth in seinem satirischen Schrägstrich. Wobei, das ist gar nicht die zentrale Frage im True-Crime-Geschäft. Von Markus Barth.

Forschung Aktuell - Deutschlandfunk
Mammutprojekt voll unerwarteter Probleme: Bergung von Altmunition aus dem Meer

Forschung Aktuell - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 4:28


Schröder, Tomma www.deutschlandfunk.de, Forschung aktuell

Bada Binge
#205 - Mit Hennes Bender über Dept. Q, ASTERIX & LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS

Bada Binge

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 83:08


Beim Teutates! Wir reden endlich über ASTERIX & OBELIX: DER KAMPF DER HÄUPTLINGE. Also Alwin und Daniel reden über ASTERIX & OBELIX: DER KAMPF DER HÄUPTLINGE und haben sich dafür einen idealen Gast ins Studio geholt, da Matthias leider keine Zeit hatte: der Comedian, Nerd und vor allem ASTERIX-Fachmann Hennes Bender ist zu Besuch und nutzt die Gelegenheit, um mit den beiden dann auch noch über die 4. Staffel von LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS zu parlieren. Und so geht es um Comic, um Grafiken, um Grafik-Stile oder -Variation, um die eigene Jugend und natürlich die Schwierigkeiten von Anthologie-Serien oder warum es Genre-Produktionen generell so schwer haben in Deutschland. Außerdem hat Hennes noch seinen neuen Podcast DER HEISSE SCHEISS und eine weitere Netflix-Serie mitgebracht, die er gerade mit Begeisterung durch suchtet: DEPT. Q, eine neue, britische, Pardon schottische Adaption der Krimi-Reihe vom dänischen Bestsellerautor Jussi Adler-Olsenum, die sich um den traumatisierten Kopenhagener Kommissar Carl Mørck und seine Fälle dreht. And last but not least liefert Schröck auch noch eine schwärmerische Erklärung dafür ab, warum er immer noch nicht mit THE STUDIO angefangen hat. Sie lautet MERCY FOR NONE, ist quasi die koreanische Antwort auf John Wick und eben ein Tipp von Alwin, der schlichtweg zu gut war. Aber keine Angst, THE STUDIO kriegt auch noch seinen Platz. Aber Ihr kriegt jetzt erstmal eine neue Folge, bei der wir Euch ganz viel Spaß wünschen. 00:00:00 Begrüßung 00:00:59 Willkommen Hennes Bender 00:04:06 Mercy for None (Netflix) & leichte Abschweifungen 00:10:34 Dept. Q (Netflix) 00:22:35 Asterix & Obelix: Der Kampf der Häuptlinge 00:37:00 Asterix & Obelix: Der Kampf der Häuptlinge Mini-Spoiler 00:38:26 Warum eine Serie wie Asterix in Deutschland nicht entsteht 00:50:37 Love, Death + Robots Staffel 4 01:16:37 Hennes neuer Podcast DER HEISSE SCHEISS

Tabletop Gold
"Schrödinger's Check" - The Band of Gold 1A

Tabletop Gold

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 84:37


This premium episode is UNLOCKED for everyone. For more Band of Gold, support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold A trio of adventurers get more than hors d'oeuvres when they hit a calamitous cocktail party. The Band of Gold is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. The Band of Gold uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…

Hintergrund - Deutschlandfunk
Bedrohte Ostsee - Streit um den Meeresschutz

Hintergrund - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 18:58


Die Landesregierung wollte einen Nationalpark, aber die Bürger stemmten sich dagegen. Dass die Ostsee besser geschützt werden muss, darüber sind sich in Schleswig-Holstein alle einig. Die Politik geht jetzt neue Wege, um mehr Konsens zu erreichen. Schröder, Tomma www.deutschlandfunk.de, Hintergrund

Wissenschaft im Brennpunkt - Deutschlandfunk
Ist Extrem das neue Normal? - Rätselraten um die jüngsten Klimarekorde

Wissenschaft im Brennpunkt - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 25:07


Die Jahre 2023 und 2024 haben unzählige Temperaturrekorde pulverisiert. Sind das noch natürliche Schwankungen – oder rast uns der Klimawandel davon? Forscher suchen nach Antworten. Einige Theorien sind alarmierend. Schröder, Tomma www.deutschlandfunk.de, Wissenschaft im Brennpunkt

Studio 9 - Deutschlandfunk Kultur
Platz für Wasser, Grün und Schatten - Wie sich Ahlen ans Klima anpasst

Studio 9 - Deutschlandfunk Kultur

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 4:52


Schröder, Markus www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Studio 9

Kino+
#533 | RÜCKBLICK auf das 1. Hlbj. 2025 mit Eddy, Andi & Dominik

Kino+

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 99:21


FREIHEIT! Herzlich willkommen zu unserer ersten, offiziellen Samstags-Folge hier bei KINO+, in der wir einmal auf das 1. Halbjahr 2025 zurückblicken wollen. Was waren bisherige Highlights? Welche Filme haben richtig überrascht? Und auf was freuen wir uns noch? Mit viel Sympathie für BLOOD & SINNERS oder COMPANION, viel Spaß bei KARATE KID: LEGENDS, FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES oder der LOST BULLET-Reihe und viel Nostalgie (oder eben nicht) anhand von ANDOR, Staffel 2 und DIE DREI ??? UND DER KARPATENHUND. Darüber hinaus feiern wir noch mal die HELDIN, NOSFERATU - DER UNTOTE oder das LIFE OF CHUCK und nutzen Letzteren, um dann auch mal ein wenig in die Zukunft zu blicken. Demnach gibt es noch ein wenig Vorfreude zu BRING HER BACK, THEY FOLLOW, WEAPONS - DIE STUNDE DES VERSCHWINDENS, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, die Fortsetzungen von STROMBERG oder WICKED, THE RUNNING MAN, SISU 2 oder PREDATOR: BADLANDS. Aber selbstverständlich quatschen Andi, Antje, Eddie, Dominik und Schröck zuvor erstmal über das, was sie zuletzt gesehen haben. Zum Beispiel THE ACCOUNTANT 2 und 2012 oder WILD TALES - JEDER DREHT MAL DURCH!, der bei der Mehrheit freudige Erinnerungen hervorruft. Oder im Falle von Etienne auch das komplette Gegenteil - und das nachdem er schon seine Metro-Mitgliedschaft verloren hat. Aber so ist das eben, wenn man(n) Dinge zu tun hat. Zum Beispiel über Filme schwadronieren wie DRIVE, mit dem Dominik und Daniel die Folge beginnen und der noch mehr Begeisterung hervorruft. Die erhoffen wir uns auch bei Euch anhand dieser rund 100 Minuten feinster Schwafelei. In diesem Sinne: habt ein schönes Wochenende und bleibt so gesund wie gut. Tschüss. Rocket Beans wird unterstützt von fritz-kola. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

il posto delle parole
Gabriella Greison "Dove tutto può accadere"

il posto delle parole

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 22:47


Gabriella Greison"Dove tutto può accadere"Dirac, la fisica quantistica, l'arte, i sogni impossibili e altre cose cosìMondadori Editorewww.mondadori.itCircolo dei LettoriVenerdì 4 luglio 2025, ore 18:00Salotto Letterario, Via Principessa Clotilde 10, MoncalieriC'è un filo invisibile che unisce tutto?Dove l'acqua è più blu | nell'ambito di Moncalieri d'estate, con il sostegno di Smat | Con Gabriella Greison“Con il principio di indeterminazione di Heisenberg diciamo che non tutto si può misurare, con l'equazione di Schrödinger possiamo affermare che non c'è nulla di definitivo nelle cose che non vediamo, con il principio di esclusione di Pauli possiamo sostenere che tutto è fatto di vuoto, con l'equazione di Dirac riempiamo quel vuoto e diciamo che il mondo è tutto ciò che accade e anche tutto ciò che può accadere. L'insegnamento ultimo che mi hanno lasciato è uno solo: non voglio niente di meno del massimo della luce.” Prendendo a prestito la voce della figlia Monica, Gabriella Greison racconta la bizzarra esistenza e le ancor più straordinarie intuizioni di uno dei padri della fisica quantistica, Paul Dirac, fisico premio Nobel 1933. Dirac è stato un fisico geniale e un uomo strambo e meticoloso, costantemente impegnato a elaborare formule, fra cui quella meraviglia grazie alla quale è entrato nella storia della scienza e che lo indica sulla lapide nell'Abbazia di Westminster a fianco di Isaac Newton: i? + ?? = m?. Nel suo contributo fondamentale al progresso dell'umanità, Dirac ha messo in connessione la meccanica quantistica con la relatività ristretta, scrivendo la formula che spiega l'Universo e che predice l'esistenza dell'antimateria, quindi l'esistenza in natura di coppie, come l'elettrone e il positrone, che fanno tandem fisso in ogni mondo e in ogni pianeta, stupefacente metafora dell'unione degli opposti. Dove tutto può accadere intreccia l'esistenza e il lavoro scientifico di Dirac con l'adesione alla rivoluzione culturale della scena inglese degli anni Sessanta della figlia Monica, che ha “lasciato l'Università per andare a scoprire i Beatles”, mescolando fisica quantistica, musica, bellezza e Kandinskij. Un viaggio originale e sorprendente in cui Greison riesce da par suo a unire scienza e arte, invitandoci a capire che ogni sogno, anche il più impossibile, è realizzabile: lo certifica l'equazione di Dirac.Gabriella Greison è fisica, scrittrice, attrice, divulgatrice scientifica e soprattutto narratrice di meccanica quantistica. Laureata in Fisica nucleare all'Università Statale di Milano, ha lavorato, tra l'altro, all'École Polytechnique di Parigi. Definita dal “Corriere della Sera” e dalla stampa americana “la rockstar della fisica”, è autrice di tredici libri di divulgazione sulla fisica quantistica e per Mondadori ha pubblicato Ucciderò il gatto di Schrödinger, Guida quantistica per anticonformisti, La donna della bomba atomica. Da ogni libro ha tratto un monologo o uno spettacolo teatrale. Ha ideato e condotto podcast, programmi radio e tv, tra cui “Pillole di fisica” sulla Rai, “Il favoloso mondo della fisica quantistica” su Mediaset, “La teoria di tutte” su Sky Italia.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLE ascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

ExplicitNovels
Quaranteam – Book 1: Part 7

ExplicitNovels

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025


Quaranteam – Book 1: Part 7 The ramifications of Covington's poker game play out.. Based on a post by CorruptingPower, in 25 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. Chapter 19 The decision was made that whoever was dealing would sit out for those five hands and simply focus on the dealing. They also drew cards for seating order, lowest card dealing first, highest card starting with the big blind and the second highest being the small blind. Andy drew low card, which didn't bother him at all. It would be a chance to watch the others without having to divide his attention between his cards and his opponents. "So I can't help but notice that you said even the last place person takes home a woman," Andy said as he took his seat in the dealer's chair, "but your count doesn't have someone for sixth place. So which is it?" While he started to deal cards out to the players, Covington sighed, nodding. "I know, Andrew, I know. There is, in fact, a thirteenth girl in the pool, but I don't think anyone would want to take her over the other lovely women we have presented." He grabbed his phone from his pocket, tapping it to load up a picture. "She arrived on my doorstep last week, but when I told her what was expected of being part of my house, she refused. So I locked her up and she's been stewing, but even in her sexual frenzy, she's still refusing me, so I will give her as a prize to the person who comes in last." "Any woman in the pool should be in the pool, if you ask me," Andy said, dealing the last card. The man passed his phone over to Andy, a photograph of her on the screen. "If you insist, Andrew, then I suppose that will be fine. She is an athlete of some kind, and was supposed to be going to the Olympic Games, so she is quite fit, but she is extremely willful and stubborn, so she may be more trouble than she's worth." Once the cards were out, Andrew picked up the man's phone and looked down at the picture, recognizing her immediately. "Yeah, that's Piper Brown," Andy said. "She's a member of the woman's volleyball team. Hell, I think she won a gold medal in the last Olympics." He passed the phone over to Watkins, who looked and then passed the phone down the line, so everyone could get a look at her. A muscular, toned brunette with a stern look in the photograph, it was a marked change of how she often seemed in interviews, where she seemed warm and inviting. She looked like she wanted to beat the shit out of whoever was taking the picture, and the room she was in seemed spartan at best, barely more than a closet. "She definitely goes into the pool if you don't want her." "Agreed," Watkins said. "I'd likely take her over several of the other women on offer." "Even with her being a pain in the ass?" Covington asked. "Not all of us have such draconian house rules as you, Artie." Covington shrugged, then glanced at his hole cards. "Then into the pool she goes, I suppose. Check." The thing about televised poker is that many viewers don't realize is that the show is almost always a collection of highlights over a longer event, and that about sixty percent of poker hands have little to no action, other than the two players who have blinds in the pool debating which of them has the less crappy hand. Over the first five hands, only about a few thousand in chips changed hands, and Andy's first read felt like it was going to stand. Covington and Watkins were good card players, Vikovic played loose, Jacobson played tight and Haunton was an "any two'll do" kind of player, who was going to throw money into the pot on pretty much any hand with his tells written large across his face. After the fifth hand, Andy moved from the dealer's seat to his own chair and Covington moved to sit down at the dealer's seat. His first hand out, Andy drew Jack Ten suited in hearts, so he decided to stick around in the hand, since he was already the big blind. "Raise, one thousand." It was a bet designed to scare off anyone who didn't have a decent hand, but to Andy's amusement, all four other players decided they wanted to see a flop, so everyone called him. He was a little surprised to see Jacobson staying in, but he suspected the table might just be collectively testing the new guy. With the pot right, Covington deal out the three cards of the flop, nine of spades, seven of hearts and the queen of hearts. That gave Andy both an open ended straight draw and a flush draw, although he didn't have either the king or ace of hearts, so that made him a little nervous, but he decided he wanted to take the measure of his opponents, so he pushed another two thousand into the pot. Haunton and Jacobson both stayed in, but Watkins and Vikovic both folded, leaving three people in the game. The next card, the turn, did absolutely nothing to the board, a 2 of clubs. Technically, Andy was holding nothing, but he felt like his odds were decent to make something out of it at the river, and he wanted to come out guns blazing. So he decided to trap, and checked. Jacobson also checked, but Haunton thought he smelled weakness, so he added another thousand to the pot, a string bet designed to just pull a little more money out of what he thought was opponents in a weak position. Andy suspected the man was holding top pair, or maybe three queens if he was lucky, but he thought that Haunton would've thrown a lot more into the pot if he'd flopped trips, so Andy called, and Jacobson decided to fold, leaving just the two of them in the pot. The final card, the river, flopped and Andy felt the smile he was stifling behind his eyes. The King of Diamonds. He'd made his straight, and there wasn't a flush on the board. The worst he could do was split the pot. And Andy knew exactly what Haunton was going to do, so Andy simply checked. Haunton figured he had Andy on the ropes, so he pushed five thousand into the pot, and Andy smirked a little bit, and raised another five thousand in return. Haunton flinched visibly, but at this point, decided he was pot committed and clearly wanted to know whether or not Andy was bluffing, so after a minute or so of deliberation, he called. "Straight, king high," Andy said, flipping over the cards. Haunton flipped over the cards, even though he didn't have to, revealing that he'd stayed in with two pair, queens and kings. "Damn, you got me, new fish." The stack of chips was pushed over in Andy's direction, and Andy nodded. He'd just taken nearly twenty percent of Haunton's stack on the first hand. It might have been too strong an opening, but sometimes you just had to play the cards as they laid. For the next hour or so, players took turns mostly slowly redistributing the chips, although towards the end of the hour, Haunton made a very bad odds call, and went all in on two pair against Covington, who had limped into the pot and flopped trip deuces. Because Haunton had figured his two pair was rock solid, he groaned when Covington turned up his cards and took Haunton out of the game. Without so much as missed a beat, Haunton immediately said "Rebuy." A note was made and another stack of chips was brought forth and put in front of him. "Last place tonight's like not even playing at all, so might as well give it another go. Besides, I want to at least finish third one of these nights." He was next in line for small blind, so counted out the amount needed. "I wouldn't bank on that, the way you're playing," Andy said to him. "You need to learn how to evaluate your hand better, and stop making such loose wagers." "Shh," Covington said to him. "Nobody likes being told how to play better, Andrew." "Speak for yourself, Artie," Watkins said. "The minute you stop moving forward, you might as well be dead. Any tips for me, Andy?" he asked with a glimmer in his eye. "Yeah," Andy said, counting out his big blind. "Quit playing with your food so much. It's unbecoming. You had the mayor dead to rights two hands ago and everyone at the table knew it, and you still spent at least a minute's worth of all our time making a show out of it before you called him" Watkins, who was taking a turn at dealer, chuckled. "I see your point, although I do need to take my fun here and there when I can." "Fun has no place is business or poker," Vikovic said, glancing at his hole cards before matching the big blind. "I'm in." Covington and Jacobson stayed in, and Haunton, sensing an opportunity, raised on small blind, the value of the pot, a move Andy didn't think the mayor was capable of. All the players were sitting on decent hands, but at least half of them were hoping to go fishing, wanting to see a flop for a chance to pick up a decent sized pot. Now that the pot had grown, however, it was time to see who was going to stick around when the price went up. Andy glanced at his hole cards for the first time. When he was the big blind, he never bothered looking at his cards until the action came to him, mostly so that there was no possible way to give anything away to his opponents. He peeked at the two cards and found pocket cowboys waiting for him, two kings. So Andy matched the bet and said "Call." Vikovic matched the bet, to no one's surprise, as did Covington, but Jacobson folded, clearly having a questionable hand that only got more questionable with this much money in the pot. Andy put him on a low set of suited connectors, maybe a 7 8 or so. Watkins, as the dealer, was out of the hand. One of the other reasons Andy had suggested that they each take turns as dealer was that it would cut into bad streaks, giving players who were on tilt a moment to deescalate their frustrations and get their head back in the game. The flop hit, and Andy was a little annoyed by it. Three of hearts, eight of diamonds, jack of spades. The fact that it was a rainbow flop meant that anyone hoping to get a flush was seeing their odds rapidly dwindling, needing the next two cards to be of the same suit (and to be holding two of that suit) to hit. It also wasn't great for a straight, although Andy could see Haunton or Vikovic staying in with a nine ten suited, which would leave them sitting on an open ended straight draw. There was also the chance that one of the other men was sitting on fishhooks (a pair of jacks) and had just flopped a set, but neither Vikovic or Haunton seemed visibly excited enough to have done that. Covington was still a pain in the ass to read. Haunton decided to play it cool. "Check." Andy saw no reason to turn up the heat, so he followed. "Check." "Raise 2k," Vikovic said. "Call," said Covington. "Call," said Haunton. "Call," said Andy. It was a value bet, adding to the pot, but certainly not causing him to get scared, as Andy felt like he was still sitting on top hand. All of the chips were pushed into the center, and then Watkins flipped over the turn card. "King of Hearts." Andy did his best to keep his expression as neutral as possible, although on the inside, he was doing cartwheels. He'd just hit a set, and now he felt like he was definitely the best hand on the board. He wasn't first to act, though. "Check," Haunton said. "Check," Andy repeated. He could've bet here, but the best thing to do was to let someone else make the first stab at the pot. He suspected either Vikovic or Covington would try and push a large bet in, fronting as if they were sitting on a pair of kings, or maybe a king and a jack. Best to let them make the first move and then come in to take it from them. "Raise 20k," Vikovic said. There it was. Someone clearly trying to buy the pot, hoping he could bluff strength into players who were displaying weakness. "Fold," Covington said, tossing his cards to the dealer. That brought the action to Haunton, who had literally just rebought his way into the game a few minutes ago. The mayor thought for a long moment before he pushed the entire stack forward. "All in." Andy sighed for a moment, and looked again at the board, making sure he had a solid read on it. If he called Haunton and lost, the mayor would more than double up if just one player called him and lost. Vikovic had made a big push, but Andy was almost certain he couldn't wait to fold, just to get away from this disaster of a hand before it got worse for him. Which meant Andy would be taking in about 80k if he took down the hand. The more he thought about it, the more certain he was that Haunton had being playing cool when he'd flopped trip jacks, and in doing so, had bought Andy enough daylight to see the king to make his own set for next to nothing. It felt like a long wait, but eventually Andy spoke. "Call." "Too rich for me," Vikovic said, mucking his cards even as Andy was speaking. "I fold." "Shouldn't have tried to buy the pot," the mayor said, laughing as he turned over his cards. It wasn't a pair of jacks, but a jack and a king, giving him two pair. "Two pair. Nervous yet, new fish?" Andy smirked. "A little, but not that much," he said, flipping over his pair of kings. Haunton immediately got up from the table, tossing his hands into the air. "C'mon, you gotta be kidding me! Come on, jack! Come on, jack!" "Odds aren't good for you, Mr. Mayor," Covington said. "Enough discussion!" Vikovic said. "Give us a river." Andy was a deadlock. Haunton was wrong. If a jack came up, he would still win the pot, as it would simply give both men a full house, and Andy's would still be better. Haunton was drawing dead, and he simply didn't see that. When the last card was flipped, it was the six of diamonds, not changing the board at all anyway. "Fuck!" the mayor shouted, before getting up from the table. "I should've bet on the flop." "It wouldn't have mattered," Andy said as he pulled the mound of chips his direction. "I was still holding top pair at that point. I would've called you." "Take a few minutes and go get a drink, James," Covington said to the mayor. "As for the rest of you, we have ourselves a new chip leader. And thankfully, his streak will be interrupted now by a turn at the dealer's seat." Andy grinned. "Sure, give me just a minute to get my chips sorted and stacked." All said and done, Andy was clearly well ahead, sitting on a little over 225k of the 650k chips in play. Covington was in second, with 145k, Watkins in third at 120k, Jacobson at 90k and Vikovic at the bottom with 70k. Over the next five hands, Covington did very well for himself, knocking out Vikovic, who rebought in, bringing the chip pool up to 700k, moving himself within spitting distance of Andy's pool. And just after Vikovic bought back in, it was time to change dealers again, and Andy moved out of the dealer's seat, and Covington moved to take it. "I thought you said not to buy back, Vikovic," Andy said, moving back to his stack of chips. "It's what you call a value bet, yes?" Vikovic said. "In fifth place, I would simply have one woman. I can get one woman. And last pick is of no desire to anyone. So if I go home empty handed tonight? Is okay. I take my stab at glory." Two hands later, Andy made a big bluff and got caught with his hand in the cookie jar, costing him 40k, but he immediately turned it around, and the following hand busted Jacobson out. Jacobson declined to rebuy, happy to go home with someone rather than empty handed. On Covington's last hand as dealer, Vikovic decided to make a last stand, and Watkins called him on it, knocking Vikovic out in fourth. "With only three of us left in the game, might I make a suggestion?" Covington said. "At this point, I think we should simply rotate between the three eliminated players as dealers, while the three of us remain in the game at all times. Is that acceptable to everyone?" "Sure," Watkin said, "the more action the better." The mayor sighed, bringing his glass of scotch over to the dealer's chair, sitting down. "Yeah, okay. No offense, Rook, but I hope Artie busts you hard." Andy shrugged. "Can't make friends with everyone." He was thirsty, but he would be damned if he was going to make the girl behind the bar do an ounce of work on his behalf. "So c'mon, let's get some cards out." Around ten thirty, Andy was starting to get nervous. He'd dropped down to third place after a couple of unlucky river cards in a row. Then Watkins went all in on Andy. Andy clearly couldn't cover the spread, but Andy called, and Covington decided to get out of the way instead of making a side pot. Thankfully, when the cards were turned over, Andy held the better hand, and the river finally flowed his direction. That doubled him up and put him back in the game. Watkins confidence was shaken, and over the next hour, he never really recovered, playing a bit too reckless and loose. Once Andy and Covington smelled weakness, the two honed in, taking turns chipping away at him until finally Watkins went all in, and just before midnight, Andy took him down. "You want to rebuy?" Covington asked him. Watkins laughed, shaking his head. "Taking three from the pool is more than enough for me. You two titans have fun duking it out." "You ready for this, Andrew?" "Don't you worry, Arthur," Andy said. "Let's see who hits felt first." With only two players, they were always going to be trading turns between little blind and big blind. As soon as Covington looked at his hole cards, he immediately called "All in." Andy smirked a little, not having even looked at his own cards yet. He'd suspected Covington would've tried something like this, just constantly firing at the blinds, trying to chip them away, using his big stack to bully Andy's weaker stack. He glanced at his cards, then nodded. "Okay. Call." Covington blanched. He turned over his cards, revealing Jack eight, not even suited. He'd expected Andy to just back off and let him chip away a set of blinds, and was not happy that Andy hadn't done so, growing even more frustrated when Andy flipped over a pair of nines. "How do you start with a pocket pair?" "Maybe it's a hint you shouldn't go so aggressive right out the gate," Andy replied as Watkins dealt out the flop. As soon as the cards were upturned, Andy could practically feel the anger boiling out of Covington. Andy had flopped the nuts, a six and the other two nines. At that point, it was a formality of just dealing out the last two cards, as Andy was guaranteed the winning hand with four of a kind. Right out of the gate, Andy had doubled up. As the next hand was being dealt out, Covington hadn't even seen his cards and immediately said "All in." He was fully on tilt, and wanted to try and reclaim his confidence. He didn't even look at his two hole cards, simply staring Andy down, practically daring him to get into the hand. Andy knew the stakes were a great deal higher on this hand, and so he took the time to look at his hole cards, a slight laugh escaping his lips. He couldn't try and read his opponent so he had to decide if his hand was good enough for the risk. And the two cards he had were affectionately known as Big Slick, Ace King suited, this time in spades. It wasn't a pair, but playing against two random cards, his odds were good. "Sure, let's dance. Call." "You don't respect me, do you, Andrew?" Andy grinned, giving a little shrug. "You didn't even look at your cards, Arthur. How am I supposed to respect that? If you aren't going to respect your opponent, why should he respect you in turn? And you're just firing into the pot, hoping that you can buy a few blinds to chip away at my stack. But you have no idea what's under there. And I've got Big Slick." He flipped over his cards. "How about you?" Covington was turning almost scarlet red with anger, and turned over his cards, revealing just a six of spades and a three of hearts. "This is ridiculous." "Artie," Vikovic said, "you didn't even look at your cards. What are you thinking?" "I'm thinking this shitstain has been a pain in my ass all night long and I wanted to bury him." "And that's the problem, Arthur," Watkins said, putting out three cards for the flop. "You aren't thinking about the cards and you're thinking about your opponent." The first card on the flop was the six of hearts, giving Covington a pair and a moment's hope, but the second card immediately dashed that, revealing the Ace of Hearts. The third card, a ten of clubs, didn't affect the board at all. With the turn came the three of spades, putting Covington back in the lead for a moment, with two pair, until the last card came out, the King of Hearts, pairing Andy up to two pair as well. Covington practically snarled as he counted out the chips, pushing them over, his stack now a quarter the size of Andy's. "You've got more luck than a goddamn leprechaun, Rook." Watkins stood up, and Jacobson sat down to take a turn at dealer, washing the cards through he Shufflemaster again. Typically the break as the dealer changed was enough to let a player cool off, but Covington was still off balance as they started up again. When the next set of two cards were dealt, Andy was back on the small blinds, and so was the first to act. He'd glanced at his cards and said, "Call." Covington was gunshy now, and simply said "Check," as he was desperate to see a flop and get more information. The flop came down Ace of Hearts, seven of spades, three of clubs. Immediately, Covington said "All in." Andy stopped and did the math in his head. "Yeah, okay. Call." "Two pair," Covington said, flipping over the Ace of Spades and the three of hearts with an angry gusto. "Take that, you lowbrow piece of shit! Time for me to get my money back." Andy shook his head with a wry smile. "Not so fast, Arthur." Andy turned over his hole cards, the seven of hearts and the seven of clubs. "I like my odds here." "Another goddamn pocket pair! This is ridiculous!" "I probably would've folded if you'd bet at the blinds, but you let me see a flop for cheap, so midlevel pocket pair seemed okay." Jacobson turned over the turn card, and Covington immediately let out an undignified cheer, as the three of diamonds. "Yes! Full house! Suck it! Give me my money!" "He still has a few outs, Artie," the mayor warned. Andy was actually leading, but Jacobson just couldn't see it. He was sitting on a full house, sevens over threes, and Jacobson was sitting on threes over aces, which was the lower hand. Players tended to get wound up, so they often refused to think about everything, but Watkins had that knowing smile, so Andy knew he had spotted Jacobson's error as well. Jacobson needed either another three or another ace to pull victory from the jaws of defeat. "No! I refuse to believe I'm going to get blown out by some random river card!" "So show us river already," Vikovic said. And Jacobson placed down the last card with a thump that resounded throughout the room like a clap of thunder. The seven of diamonds. That meant that Covington had a full house, threes over aces, but Andy's four of a kind had blown it out of the water. "The absolute luck on you," Covington growled. Andy had gone from 110k to 220k to 440k, making him the chip leader now. He could, if he wanted, use Covington's own tactics against him. But Andy liked to play smart. On the other hand, Covington was so tilted now, he could probably be goaded into a sloppy play. And if Andy could get Covington to go all in again, he'd be down to the felt and this stupid game would be over. Maybe, just maybe, it was worth the risk. It seemed like the time to goad the millionaire a little more, just to see if Andy could completely tilt him. "Maybe we should see how strong my luck's running right now then, huh?" Andy said as new hole cards slid in front of him. "Tell you want, Artie." He figured this singular use of the man's nickname would give him even more of a severe nudge. Andy had been calling him Arthur all night long, but now, the nickname Artie sounded condescending as fuck. "I'll look at one, just one, of my two hole cards here, and if it's higher than a eight, I'll go all in without even looking at the other card. How about that?" "You do whatever you want, boy, and I'll show you how a real man plays cards." Covington was blind with rage, and there was a carelessness flaring up behind his eyes, as Andy lifted up one of the hole cards to peek under at it. "Okay," Andy said. "All in." "You're bluffing!" Covington said, slamming his fist on the table hard enough to knock the stacks of chips loose. "Call!" "Now Artie," Andy said, smug grin on his face, "are you sure that  " "I Said Call Goddamn It!" Andy flipped over the one card he'd looked at, the Ace of Hearts, but left the other card face down, as Covington flipped over his cards. The man had looked at them this time, and was sitting on a pair of sixes. "Aren't you going to turn over your other card?" Andy shrugged, that sly smile on his face. "In a minute. Let's see the flop." The flop came down six seven ace, giving Covington a set, while Andy was sitting on a pair of aces. The turn was next, a deuce, no help to anyone, and the river, well, the river was the two of hearts. Looking at the board, Andy's odds weren't great, but he wasn't out either. The seven and the six on the board were both hearts, which meant Andy needed his other hole card to be another heart. "It's Schrödinger's hole card now," Andy said, tapping his fingers lighly along the felt. "Maybe I've got a winning card, and you're out, or maybe you've got me dead to rights and have doubled up back into the lead. What you've gotta ask yourself is, do you feel lucky? Well, do you, punk?" The grin on his face was broad, as he gave the man his best Clint Eastwood impression. Vikovic was the one who finally made the move. He leaned across the table and grabbed the last card, the one Andy had never even touched, and flipped it over. There in all her glory... ...was the Queen of Hearts. Andy had made his flush. "Son of bitch," Vikovic said, letting out a low appreciative whistle. "You want to rebuy, Artie?" "Fuck that! This guy is on a streak. I'm out. Game's over!" "Are you sure, Artie?" Andy said. "The! Game! Is! Over!" Covington fumed. The older man stood up, inhaling a long breath before letting it out slowly, trying to regain his composure. "Alright, let's sort out the winnings. Andrew, you have seven picks from the pool and get to pick first, as is your right as the winner." "Alright, let's see," Andy said, as all the men moved back into the parlor with the videowall they'd been in before. He'd hoped just to win with no rebuys from anyone, as it would've made his decisions simple, but seven, seven was a lot of women for any one man to handle. The thirteen faces sprung to life on the big wall, as Andy looked over them carefully. "Alright, I suppose I'd better just pick then. Charlotte Varma, Asha Varma, Piper Brown, Emily Stevens,” "Damn," Jacobson grumbled. "Oh hush. If he hadn't taken her, I certainly would've," Covington said to him. "Sarah Washington, Sheridan Smith and,” Andy looked over the wall of faces, trying to decide who else he would pull from this den of vipers, and yet, he just couldn't bring himself to care about rescuing his ex Erin. It was a sea of beautiful faces, but none of them evoked any stronger reaction than another, so he was forced to read the small text beneath each of them, sorting out people he wouldn't want to spend long periods of time with. He was a little tempted to give his seventh pick to Covington, but couldn't bear to let anyone decent be bound to the loathsome toad. There were a couple of Republicans he nixed immediately. Andy was a lifelong Democrat, and anyone who'd still identify as a Republican after the last three years of madness wasn't anyone he wanted to let into his home and family. A few others struck him as from far too wealthy of families, the sorts of people who would do much better with Covington and his ilk. But there was one, Deborah Barnes, a blonde veterinarian from Los Gatos, originally from Kansas, and she seemed warm and caring in the notes about her. ", and Deborah Barnes, I guess." "Erin Donegal was originally one of yours," Covington said. "Don't you want to take her back?" Andy shook his head. "I would've sent her back to the base if it weren't for this little game of yours. If you want her, you can have her. She doesn't like my writing, and anyone who doesn't like my writing isn't welcome in my house." "If you don't want her, I won't take her either," Covington sniffed. "I'll take Janice Flowers, Eloise Childs and Teresa Kenzington." "I'll take her then," Watkins said. "Donegal and Nina Choi." That left Jacobson with Ariel Smith, since Vikovic and Haunton had both rebought in, and left with nothing. Andy sighed. "So how do we relocate them?" "A car will arrive tomorrow to pick everyone up and drive them to their new locations, although you're welcome to take the Varmas and Miss Brown with you tonight, since they're here, and you are as well. Tomorrow afternoon, everyone will have what's coming to them. You may need to tend to Miss Brown's needs before you leave, however, Andrew," Covington said. "She's in quite the state. I'll have the other two meet you upstairs by your car when you're done with Miss Brown." "Can you send my partner, Niko, down to meet me? I'm strong, but carrying an unconscious Olympic athlete up some stairs by myself is probably more than I'm capable of." "Of course. Let me go get her. Veronica, would you take Mr. Rook over to Miss Brown's room please?" The servant brought Andy out of the parlor and took him to wait outside of a room where the door was clearly locked. She unlocked the door, but didn't open it. "You may wish to wait for your partner, Master Rook. The woman in there, she's not well," she said to him, a look of concern on her face. "Ah, here's your woman now." Andy turned around and Covington was escorting Niko down to meet him. "Here you go, Miss Red Wolf. You two should be strong enough to carry Miss Brown out when you're done with her. You know the way back?" "I do," Niko said to him. "Thanks." Both Covington and Veronica walked up the stairs, leaving Andy and Niko alone together outside of the door, neither quite bringing themselves to open it yet. "So you won?" she finally said to him. "First place. Seven women. It's going to be a trial." "Maybe you could donate one of them to Eric or Phil if it scares you that much," she said with a laugh. "So are Charlotte and her daughter behind this door?" "No no, they'll be upstairs waiting for us at the car after we're done here. There were actually thirteen girls in the pool, not twelve. This is the thirteenth. Her name's Piper Brown." "Wait, that cute volleyball player with the little pregame warm up dance who went viral a few years back? That Piper Brown?" "The very same." "Well let's go get her. Why's she down here?" Niko started to reach for the door, but Andy put his hand on it. "She's been here for over a week, so she's pretty heavily in the throes of need right now," Andy said, not letting her open the door yet. "Covington said she'd be in quite the state, so I'd need to imprint her here, and you'll have to help me carry her upstairs afterwards." Niko's face fell. "Jesus, what a fucking asshole," she sighed. "A whole week of waiting for imprinting after she's been vaccinated? She must be out of her fucking mind with need by now. Okay, we'll let's get to it, stud." Andy shot her a disappointed look before he lifted his hand and opened the door. The room was poorly lit, a handful of lights on their lowest setting, as Andy and Niko stepped into the room, closing the door behind them. On the far side of the room, sitting in chair, looking almost catatonic, was Piper. She was naked, sitting in an armchair, her brunette hair draped over her tits, a vacant look on her face. She was muscular, in far better shape than Andy or Niko. It almost looked like she was drooling on herself from across the room. "God, is she dead?" Niko whispered to him as they started to walk over to her. "Ms. Brown?" Andy said. "Piper? I'm Andy Rook. I'm here to take you away from here." Suddenly, Piper's head whipped and her blue eyes focused on Andy with a terrifying intensity. Before Andy could even react, she lunged out of the chair and raced over towards him. Niko tried to step forward to slow her down, but Piper shoved her out of the way sharply. As soon as she was at Andy, she pushed him back to the wall with an irresistible strength, forcing his back against the surface before she dropped down to her knees. "It's okay, Piper," Andy said to her, but the woman seemed completely oblivious to his words. She practically ripped his pants open and immediately brought her mouth around his cock. Andy wasn't hard, but Piper's tongue was demanding, even as Niko moved back to her feet and walked over to him "God, was I that bad?" Niko said, her hand reaching down to stroke Piper's hair reassuringly. "You were at least verbal," Andy said, as he felt Piper's mouth humming on his cock, making it swell. "I feel a little bad, taking advantage of her like this." Niko shook her head, leaning in to kiss Andy. "This girl's got a need and you need to fill it, Andy. Just let her have it, and we can go. Besides,” Niko giggled, nuzzling against his neck. "It's kinda hot, the way she's just feasting on you, cavewoman style." "Yeah, well, it's hard to keep an erection with the stink of this room. I think they kept her trapped in here all week." "But she's good at sucking cock, isn't she?" "She's certainly voracious." "Don't hold back, then," Niko said, taking one of his hands in hers, trying to reassure him. "No need to be all gallant for this time. You can save that for the first time she'll actually remember." It didn't take long, and sure enough, a minute or two later, Andy was firing a blast of cum down her throat, which was when the strangest thing happened. Piper didn't suddenly slump over. No, instead, after she swallowed his hot sperm, she tugged him away from the wall and pushed him down to the floor, not so much as a droplet of spunk escaping her lips. "What the hell?" Andy exclaimed in shock. "Why isn't she imprinting?" "Fuck, I hope she's not stuck like this because he waited too long!" Niko said, trying not to panic. "Maybe you didn't have a big enough load?" "When the fuck has that ever mattered before?" Piper's wild eyes still darted left and right, but as soon as she had pushed Andy onto the floor on his back, she crawled over him, her hand tugging on his cock once more, as she straddled him. "I think she definitely wants more, Andy," Niko laughed. "Hit her again." "I dunno if I can give an encore this soon, Niko!" Andy whispered. Piper cut him off, shoving her lips against his in what had to be the most primal kiss he'd ever encountered, almost like she was claiming him instead of the reverse, her tongue forcing its way into his mouth, her athletic body keeping him in place. Niko moved behind Piper and snaked one hand around the Olympian's waist, moving to rub her fingertips against the brunette's cunt, a small triangle of pubes above it, as Niko started stroking the girl's clit. "I don't think she's going to give you a choice, Andy." Niko smirked, her other hand reaching to tweak one of Piper's stiff nipples, finding the bud as hard as a rock, eliciting a groan from the athlete, who was dragging the head of Andy's cock across her snatch. Within a moment, he was stiff enough for her to slam her weight down onto him, forcing his cock deep into her cunt, finding it drenched and achingly warm. Andy didn't so much do anything as provide a dildo for the woman to ride upon, her hips bouncing in his lap, her lips attached to his, refusing to let go, even while she fucked him. After a few minutes, Andy felt a familiar tingling in his balls, and as Piper squirmed and wriggled down on him, he fired a load of cum against the back of her twat. This time, it seemed, it was enough to take, and the toned woman spasmed in one sharp and violent quake before slumping deathly atop of him, murmuring "imprinting" over and over again, so quietly Andy could barely even hear it. He more felt her lips moving than heard her, as her face was buried in the nape of his neck, his body pinned underneath her. "A little help, please?" Andy said, and Niko only laughed that much harder. Chapter 20 After Niko helped Andy get Piper off of him, they scrounged around the room before they simply gave up and put Andy's jacket on her. There wasn't any clothing in the room, not even a bedsheet. Just a bucket in the corner, filled with excrement. She wasn't difficult for them to carry, although neither of them had much experience carrying an unconscious person before. Once they got her up to the car, Andy regretted that they had brought the roadster. The vehicle did have four seats, but the back seat was very cramped, and they were going to have to lay Piper over people's laps, because he refused to put her in the trunk, even if she was unconscious. Waiting at the car was Dr. Charlotte Varma and her daughter Asha. "Thank you for saving us from this, Niko," Charlotte said to her, the woman's accent definitely French. She was dressed in a long flowing summer dress, with a jacket thrown on over it, billowy fabric over her womanly figure, her long blonde hair swept back behind her ears, hanging down to the middle of her back. She looked less like a doctor and more like a hippie, but she had a warm smile that put him at ease. "And you, Mr. Rook." "Please," he said, "call me Andy." He unlocked the car, then popped the trunk to load Charlotte's suitcase into it, followed by Asha's and Piper's, which one of Covington's servants had clearly brought up while Andy was tending to the athlete's needs. "Let's get out of here, and we can talk on the way over to the house." As Asha got in the backseat, she bumped fists with Niko. "Thanks, Neeks," Asha said, her accent definitely British, despite her exotic looking features. Her long wavy black hair was drawn back into a ponytail that barely hung past the nape of her neck, the tie high on her head, her skin several shades darker than her mother's. She wore black knee high leather boots, black pantyhose, a black leather skirt that was playfully short and a purple silk shirt that was still tight enough on her that he could the outline of her lacy bra through the material. It was also cut high enough to show some midriff, including a little silver musical note belly piercing. "Good looking out." They laid Piper atop of their lap before Niko got into the front passenger's seat and Andy got into the driver's seat. Before, the driveway had been a showroom of deluxe and expensive cars, but now everyone else had already gone home. The house's external lights were still on, but it was clear that Covington had already gone to bed, so it was with no fanfare that Andy slowly drove the electric car off the property, heading back towards his place. It was approaching one AM and as Andy felt the cool breeze blowing across his shaved head, he definitely regretted bringing the Roadster. "So this is your old man, Neeks?" Asha asked. "And he's gonna be my old man too? A'ight, I can get wit' tha'." Asha's accent was mostly British, but Andy could hear hints of her mother's French accent, as well as what he imagined was probably hints of her late father's Indian accent. Niko had told him that the Varmas had only moved to the US a year ago from London, and that Charlotte's late husband had died in one of the first fatalities to the virus. "You'll like Andy, Asha," Niko said to her. "He's the best man I've ever met." "He's also sitting right here," Andy said with a soft laugh. "I wanted to talk to you about this, Niko," Charlotte said. "I am very thankful that you did rescue us, but I think it is rather unbecoming for a woman to share her lover with her daughter, don't you?" Andy let out a soft sigh of relief, speaking before Niko did. "Absolutely. If you would rather, Dr. Varma, I could talk to one of my friends and see if they might be a better home for your daughter, so you might avoid that situation." "Oh. Ah. Oh. Yes, I think you've misunderstood me, Mr. Rook," Charlotte said, a hint of embarrassment on her face. "I think my daughter should definitely stay in your company, but I'm not attracted to white men. Not to be ungrateful, but I was hoping maybe I could be paired up with your friend Mr. Pak. He's always seemed like a very nice man. Very strong and muscular." She giggled a little, a sound almost uncharacteristic of a woman in her early forties. "And gossip is that he is quite well endowed." "I can't speak to that part, but I'm sure Phil wouldn't mind," Niko said. "Andy or I can give him a call in the morning and arrange it." "I might have to owe Phil a favor or something," Andy said, "but that's okay. He can just put it on my tab. I probably owe him only a couple hundred at this point." "Wait," Asha said, just picking up on Andy's misunderstanding, "what's wrong wit' me that you don't want me?" It was Andy's turn to blush. "That isn't what I meant to say." Niko smirked, reaching back to pat Asha on one of her thighs. "He's afraid either he's too old for you, or you're too young for him. I love Andy to death, but he's a little insecure from time to time." Asha reached one of her hands forward, curving her arm around the seat to smooth her fingertips along Andy's chest through his shirt. "I'm old enough to know better, but too young to give a fuck, luv," she purred. "In fact, if my mum wasn't in this car, I'd give you a bit of the ol' road head so I didn't have to wait until I got home." "Don't let my presence stop you, Asha," Charlotte said, a warm smile on her lips. "I feel that need in my belly quite fiercely so I imagine it is rather remarkable in yours, seeing as it affects younger women more quickly. If you want to go after Andrew right now, I don't see why not. This community is extremely open about its sexuality." Asha's eyes widened a little, her deep tan skin darkening with red, as if she wasn't sure which she was more embarrassed by, being called out by her mother or backing down in front of her mother. After a moment, though, it was clear the hunger inside of her won out, as she moved Piper's unconscious form to sit up, then laid her back down on the seat behind her, as she started to worm her way between the seats, as Andy slowed the card down, bringing it to a stop at a local streetlight that had turned red. "You have to kiss him first, Asha," Niko said to her. "Otherwise he's not gonna let ya." "I haven't said I'm going to let her anyway," Andy said, defensively. Niko reached over and patted his thigh, a playful smirk on her lips. "Oh, you are, Andy. I know you too well. And I know Asha. She's a voracious little slut when she wants to be. And she's gotten jealous from all the stories I've been telling her when she's been around to visit her mom." Before he could reply, Asha turned his head and pressed her lips against his hungrily. She tasted of cinnamon and spice, as her tongue insisted on visiting the inside of his mouth before they parted the kiss. "I'm not sure you want to do this now, Asha," Andy said. "I just fucked poor Piper back there a little bit ago, and she hasn't bathed in a week. My cock probably smells of dirty cunt." Asha smirked at him, sliding her hand down to unbutton his jeans. "Then your newest teenage fucktoy had better clean i' off for you, sir," she purred, kissing at his neck. "Eyes on the road, and don't go too fast now." Andy thought she was kidding, but as the light turned green, she stopped and nodded for him to go, even as she was drawing the zipper down. As soon as he started the Tesla in motion again, Asha's lean fingers reached into his pants, pulling out his cock, stroking it slowly. "See, if I do this now, then you can't reconsider," she said, her fingers moving along his shaft. "You can't get in your own head about it, you can't be worried if I may be too young, too wild, too out of control, too feral. So I will get i' out of your head by giving you the best damn head of your life. It'll be fine." She slipped her head down and wrapped her lips around the tip of his cock, letting her tongue slather over it slowly, as a sultry, wanton moan poured from her throat over his cock. "No turning back now, hon," Niko purred at him. "She's gotten a taste of you. She's gonna latch down like a leech until you give her what she's owed." Her hand brushed along Asha's ponytail, pushing her head down a bit more. "She's a Rookie, through and through." "Oh god," Andy groaned, shaking his head. "You've got a nickname for yourselves. Next thing you'll be unionizing." "We already have, dear," Niko giggled. "We're Local Amalgamated Cocksuckers, Chapter 69." Andy rolled his eyes, turning the card at a stop sign, heading into the section of New Eden that housed his mansion. It was growing increasingly hard to focus, as Asha bobbed her head in his lap, pushing and pulling her face along his cock, her tongue lashing over every inch of it as she hummed, her fingernails sinking into his inner thighs. "Who is it she reminds me, Charlotte?" Niko asked, looking back over her shoulder. "A lot of people say she looks like a younger version of one of the people who was on Great British Bake Off." Niko nodded. "That's who it was. How's it going, Andy? Need me to take the wheel?" "You, ah, you might have to," he said. "I don't know how long I can keep my head clear." Asha popped her head off his cock and turned her brown eyes up to look at him. "Then don't, daddy," she moaned at him. "Let me have wha' I want. Let me have that cum in my belly. Claim me. I wanna feel the best orgasm of my life." She looked back down and pushed her mouth onto his cock once more, forcing it as deep as she could into her throat, humming on it, and finally he just couldn't resist, and fired a load of cum into her mouth. Her whole body thrashed, but as she pulled her head up and off his cock, she swallowed that load, laying her head down against his thighs, his softening cock laying across her nose, as the girl began to murmur "imprinting" quietly for a few moments before falling still. Niko helped him ease the car to a stop long enough for him slide Asha back into the back seat once more, two slumped girls braced against one another as Charlotte tried to keep them from falling over too much. Then Andy tucked his cock away, tugged up his jeans and started the vehicle moving forward once more. "I appreciate you being understanding about this, Andy," Charlotte said to him. "I didn't know how to tell Niko that you weren't my type without risking the chances that you wouldn't try and extract us from Mr. Covington's household." "Not gonna lie," Niko said. "I don't enjoy being lied to, Charlotte. But I still would've tried to get you out even if you'd told me in advance." "And I am sorry about that, Niko, but I simply couldn't risk it. You've met Covington. You can only imagine what kinds of depravity he would've subjected myself and my daughter to." Charlotte shivered, the thoughts searing her brain for a moment. "It's extremely unpleasant even to think about it." The car reached the gate, and Niko pushed the button to open make it open. Unlike many of the other homes in New Eden, Andy couldn't stand the thought of having security on the premises. Even the idea of an automatic gate wasn't pleasant, but it had come with the home, and he'd wanted to avoid kicking up a fuss until he was better settled. As he brought the car up the driveway, he saw Aisling was sitting on the front porch in her pajamas, a blanket pulled around her, keeping her warm from the cool November air. Andy brought the car to stop by the front door, as Niko hopped out and moved over to Ash, giving her a hug. "Did the good guys win?" Aisling asked. Niko nodded, holding Ash in the hug for a long moment before pulling away. "Andy got them out safely. Charlotte's not going to stay with us, though." "Oh no!" Aisling said. "Why not?" "She's not into me," Andy said as he hopped out of the car, leaving the door open so Charlotte could slide out, leaving the two unconscious girls in the back seat for the moment. "Had to happen sooner or later," he chuckled, "and frankly, I'm surprised it took this long." "Her loss then," Aisling giggled, moving over to the car, peering in the back seat at the slumped forms of Piper and Asha. "Looks like you got two hot young things to add anyway." She cocked her head to one side, looking at Piper for a second. "Why do I know her?" "Imagine her doing a little wiggle dance before she goes to play volleyball." Ash narrowed her eyes for a second, then those blues widened suddenly as she gasped, bringing her fingertips to her lips. "Shut up! What is even happening!" Andy popped the trunk and pulled out Charlotte's suitcase, then Asha's, carrying them into the house before coming back out. "I'm gonna need a hand hauling them into the house, though." Ash nodded. "Where are we going to put them? In the master bedroom?" Andy shook his head. "We've got plenty of extra bedrooms upstairs, and Piper was nearly catatonic before I imprinted her, so the last thing I want is her waking up surrounded by tons of unfamiliar people. We'll let her have a bedroom to herself, although I think you should probably give her a shower quick before you put her into a bed." Niko nodded, helping Aisling pick Piper up. "Good idea. She really is pretty ripe right now. C'mon Ash, let's go hose her down." The two women lugged Piper into the house, leaving Andy with Charlotte and Asha. "If you can give me a hand, you and your daughter can crash for the night in one of the spare bedrooms and in the morning, I'll give Phil a call, and we'll get him over for you to join his family." Charlotte leaned in and kissed his cheek. "Thank you, Andy. You and Niko will be good for Asha. Don't judge her too harshly. She's still young and that means she can tend to be reckless. She'll love you with all her heart, but she's going to have moments of sadness about her father, so please be understanding about her mood swings." "I'll do my best," he told her, as the two moved to scoop up Asha. She was light enough and small that Andy was able to carry her on his own. "That's all anyone can ask." After getting Charlotte and Asha squared away in one bedroom, Andy headed in to check on Aisling and Niko, who were sliding Piper into a bed in one of the bedrooms no one was using. When they'd moved into the mansion, Andy had told all the girls that if they wanted to claim one of the bedrooms as their own, they should do so. Ash had insisted she never wanted to sleep anywhere Andy wasn't, and Niko and Lauren had agreed, although Niko had converted one of the bedrooms into an office space that all three of the girls shared. But that still left several bedrooms that were decorated, and Andy checked four of them before he found them, as they pulled the sheets up over Piper's unconscious body. "Everything go okay?" he asked them, as they headed towards the door. "Sure, no problem, but she definitely needed to be hosed

New Dimensions
Are We Living in a Video Game? - Rizwan Virk - ND3793P

New Dimensions

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 53:48


Are we living in a material universe or a simulated one? Are we living in a massive, multiplayer, online, role-playing game where our deeds and quests are being kept track of in the “cloud” like an angel recording our lives? If so, who is running the game? And what is the connection between computer science, video game physics, and the great spiritual traditions? Rizwan Virk (known as Riz) is a successful entrepreneur, a video game pioneer, a venture capitalist, and founder of the start-up accelerator Play Labs @ MIT. His interest and expertise ranges from video games, the metaverse, simulation theory, meditation, consciousness, and the intersection of science, science fiction, religion, and philosophy. He's a graduate of MIT and Stanford and is currently a faculty associate at Arizona State University. He is the author of Zen Entrepreneurship: Walking the Path of the Career Warrior (BayView Labs 2013), Startup Myths and Models: What You Won't Learn in Business School (Columbia Business School Publishing 2020), Treasure Hunt: Follow Your Inner Clues to Find True Success (Watkins Publishing 2017), The Simulation Hypothesis: An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics and Eastern Mystics Agree We Are in a Video Game. (Bayview books 2019), Wisdom of a Yogi: Lessons for Modern Seekers from Autobiography of a Yogi (Bayview Books 2023), The Zen Entrepreneur & the Dream: An MIT Grad's Quest for Success & Enlightenment in Silicon Valley (2023)Interview Date: 7/14/2023 Tags: Rizwan Virk, Riz Virk, video games, Hindu Vedas, Atari, ChatGPT, reincarnation, dialup computer modems, augmented reality, Nick Bostrom, The Matrix film, Elon Musk, multiple universes, parallel universes, John Wheeler, 20th century physics, consciousness, entanglement, nonlocality, Star Trek Holodecks and replicas, Claude Shannon, Galileo, Schrödinger's cat, quantum physics, probability wave, optimization, conditional rendering, chaos theory, complexity theory, Stephen Wolfram, quenched disorder, Paramahansa Yogananda, Science, Philosophy, Technology, Spirituality

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Büchermarkt - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 6:43


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Kino+

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 40:25


Das Motto heute: KEINE PANIK! Denn DRACHENZÄHMEN LEICHT GEMACHT ist überraschend gut, DER LETZTE TAKT gar nicht mal so verkehrt und GUNS UP ist gar nicht mal so mies. Zumindest laut Antje, die heute zusammen mit Dominik und Schröck in unserer Videothek Platz genommen hat, um dann auch noch über die Wiederaufführungen von STROMBERG - DER FILM und EINE FAUST GEHT NACH WASTEN zu parlieren. Darüber hinaus sollen auch in dieser ersten kurzen Folge unseres neuen Konzepts die Streaming- und Mediatheken-Hinweise ihren Platz finden. Und weil wir endlich richtig drüber reden können, werfen wir erst noch mal einen Blick zurück auf PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS bevor wir dann auch noch auf CITY OF DARKNESS (den wir bereits ausführlich in Folge 506 besprochen haben), DIE UNFASSBAREN 1 + 2, AUSLÖSCHUNG und ECHO VALLEY eingehen. Gefolgt von SERAPHIM FALLS, BEAUTIFUL BOY, PANDORUM, ICH GLAUB' MICH KNUTSCHT EIN ELCH und den wunderbaren RADIO ROCK REVOLUTION, die allesamt nun über eine der verschiedenen Mediatheken abrufbar sind. And that's it, kurz, knackig und eben aktuell, endlich wieder mit Supercut und dann auch nur der erste Teil für diese Woche. Am Samstag gehts direkt weiter mit Eddie, Andi, Antje, Dominik und Daniel, die sich zum einen ausführlich über das unterhalten, was sie zuletzt gesehen haben, und dann auch einmal Bilanz ziehen, über das, was sie 2025 überrascht, erfreut oder verärgert hat. Also noch mal gut 100 Minuten freies Gelaber. Wir hoffen das ist in Eurem Sinne und wünschen Euch nun viel Spaß im Kino, auf der Couch und hoffentlich auch mit dieser Neustarts-Folge. Ciao. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CarneCruda.es PROGRAMAS
Lengua salvaje: de qué hablan los animales (MUNDOS POSIBLES - CARNE CRUDA #1528)

CarneCruda.es PROGRAMAS

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 59:57


Los animales se comunican, solo que no en nuestro idioma. En este “Mundos Posibles” con Esther Sánchez (Impaciéntifica), exploramos cómo se envían señales, cómo se interpretan, y qué nos revelan sobre la vida, el lenguaje y la posibilidad de entendernos entre especies, con Susana Monsó, autora de “La zarigüeya de Schrödinger”, con Ignacio Sánchez-Moreno, investigador que centra su estudio en dispositivos que los perros aprenden a usar para “decir” palabras. Y conocemos a Miguel Borrajo, que está construyendo un traductor automático para cachalotes, un Google Translate para el mar. Contamos también con Gonzalo Rodríguez, autor de “Cómo se comunican los animales”, en el que explora desde el olor de las lagartijas hasta los cantos polisémicos de los pájaros; y con Ricardo Moure, biólogo, divulgador, y autor de “Sexo salvaje”. Más información aquí: bit.ly/CienciaAnimalesCC1528 Haz posible Carne Cruda: http://bit.ly/ProduceCC

WDR 5 Satire am Morgen
Glückwunsch, Dänemark!

WDR 5 Satire am Morgen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 2:23


In Dänemark gilt die Wehrpflicht jetzt auch für Frauen. Gratulation! Denn wen interessiert bei diesem Fortschritt für die Gleichberechtigung schon der Gender-Pay-Gap oder andere Probleme, meint Carolin Courts in ihrem satirischen Schrägstrich. Von Carolin Courts.

The Erick Erickson Show
S14 EP102: Hour 1 - Schrödinger's Riots

The Erick Erickson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 40:49


The left is dead set on orchestrating the BLM riots 2.0 in LA because they hate the enforcement of federal laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
Erick Erickson Show: S14 EP102: Hour 1 – Schrödinger's Riots

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 40:49


The left is dead set on orchestrating the BLM riots 2.0 in LA because they hate the enforcement of federal laws.

Opravičujemo se za vse nevšečnosti
Namesto v službo, na Brnik

Opravičujemo se za vse nevšečnosti

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 37:00


Zdravo. Od dileme, ali pojesti sirov žepek, nas hitro katapultira v časovno-prostorsko superpozicijo, zato se sprašujemo, ali je ta Schrödingerjev ponedeljek v resnici torek, sreda, četrtek, petek ali mogoče celo vikend!? Ali je ponedeljek in hkrati ni ponedeljek?! Če je temu tako, svetujemo, da namesto v službo zavijete na Brnik in odletite neznano kam, ter nam od tam pošljete kartico na naš dobro znani naslov! Kar se 6. knjige tiče, se 10. poglavje nadaljuje: poštna ladja uBid pripelje zadnji paket, Thor poizkusi z drugim udarcem, Trillian omedli, Artur pa ostane Artur. Za poslušalce in poslušalke ustanovimo platinasti oz. diamantni klub.

Métamorphose, le podcast qui éveille la conscience
La Prophétie des abeilles avec Bernard Werber [rediffusion]

Métamorphose, le podcast qui éveille la conscience

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 67:45


Anne Ghesquière reçoit Bernard Werber, l'un des auteurs de romans préféré des français avec plus de 30 ans de succès depuis son roman Les fourmis. Quelle est la vertu d'une prophétie mais aussi son vice ? Comment intervient le libre-arbitre quand on connait notre futur selon toi ? Bernard Werber reprend cette célèbre citation d'Albert Einstein, en introduction de son roman, et elle donne le ton : « Si les abeilles disparaissaient de la surface du globe, l'homme n'aurait plus que quatre années à vivre ». Il nous entraine à la suite de ses héros sur la piste des abeilles, mais aussi des Templiers et de l'évolution de l'humanité. Une magnifique fresque sur fond de pratique d'hypnose régressive. Son livre, La Prophétie des abeilles, est paru chez Albin Michel. [REDIFFUSION – BEST OF – MÉTAMORPHOSE]L'épisode #232 a été diffusé, la première fois, le 18 octobre 2021.Quelques citations du podcast avec Bernard Werber :"Si on ne se pose pas de question sur la mort, ça veut dire qu'on va arriver effrayés dans nos derniers jours.""La jalousie, c'est vouloir quelque chose qui n'est pas adapté à nous.""Il y a une nécessité à affronter nos peurs et nos adversaires pour devenir plus intelligents."Thèmes abordés lors du podcast avec Bernard Werber : 00:00 Introduction02:27 Le pitch du roman, La Prophétie des abeilles03:26 Écriture et flow04:47 Vertu et défaut d'une prophétie05:25 La question du libre arbitre06:25 Le chat de Schrödinger07:26 Prophétie et êtres du futur10:05 Une Histoire ou des histoires ?12:29 L'hypnose régressive touristique17:55 Les vies antérieures de Bernard Werber24:10 Connaissance du futur et mémoires akashiques26:25 Le goût de l'Histoire29:59 Les fascinants Templiers34:43 La mort : un passage initiatique40:09 Les familles d'âme45:24 Les trois raisons de rater sa vie48:58 Exemplarité et défense des abeilles56:09 La nécessité de se défendre vs pacifisme59:37 La prochaine vie idéale de Bernard WerberAvant-propos et précautions à l'écoute du podcast Découvrez Objectif Métamorphose, notre programme en 12 étapes pour partir à la rencontre de soi-même.Recevez chaque semaine l'inspirante newsletter Métamorphose par Anne GhesquièreFaites le TEST gratuit de La Roue Métamorphose avec 9 piliers de votre vie !Suivez nos RS : Insta, Facebook & TikTokAbonnez-vous sur Apple Podcast / Spotify / Deezer / CastBox/ YoutubeSoutenez Métamorphose en rejoignant la Tribu MétamorphosePhoto DR Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

DLF-Magazin - Deutschlandfunk
Serie "Das Wissen der anderen": Nur mit Menschen kann man forschen

DLF-Magazin - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 7:16


Schröder, Tomma; Meyer, Anneke www.deutschlandfunk.de, Dlf-Magazin

Büchermarkt - Deutschlandfunk
Alex Schulman: "Vergiss mich"

Büchermarkt - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 5:49


Schröder, Christoph www.deutschlandfunk.de, Büchermarkt

WDR 5 Satire am Morgen

Es ist Hitzeaktionstag. Peter Zudeick scheinen die Forderungen nach Hitzeschutzplänen allerdings recht schlapp - und so entwirft er in seinem satirischen Schrägstrich ein paar konkretere Vorschläge. Denn mal wieder ist doch jeder selbst gefragt. Von Peter Zudeick.

Bada Binge
#204 | THE LAST OF US - Staffel 2

Bada Binge

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 93:02


Verlust, Schmerz und Rache: Wir reden nun noch einmal komplett über die 2. Staffel von THE LAST OF US. Mit anderen Worten: Die Spoiler-Gefahr ist so hart wie ein Golfschläger, der einen Schädel zertrümmert. Doch diesmal gehen wir es ein wenig anders an. Denn Alwin, Matthias und Schröck haben sich mit Antje noch eine weitere Perspektive hinzu geholt, die noch nicht eine Sekunde des Spieles gespielt hat und demnach völlig ahnungslos und unbeeinflusst an die Serie rangehen konnte. Sind manche Entscheidungen wirklich so schwer nachvollziehbar, wenn die Spiele völlig unbekannt sind? War es wirklich so dumm, die Handlung des zweiten Games so umzugestalten? Und kann die Show dennoch zu Boden schlagen oder Tränen rühren, obwohl die Charaktere nicht vorher schon für 30 bis 60 Stunden gespielt wurden? All dies und mehr wollen wir heute zu Viert besprechen und erörtern, um dann im Anschluss daran noch mal kurz zu Dritt über die Zukunft der Serie zu fabulieren und wie es nun anhand von Gerüchten, Fakten und eben Spielkenntnissen weiter gehen könnte. Dabei ist Antje dann nicht mehr dabei, da wir ihr den Spaß natürlich nicht verderben oder zu viel Drama vorweg nehmen möchten. Und wir hoffen natürlich, dass ihr ebenfalls deutlich mehr Spaß als Drama mit dieser Besprechung haben werdet. Es soll dann aber auch nicht die letzte gewesen sein - so viel ist uns allen ja nun sicher. In diesem Sinne: Egal was passiert, man findet immer irgendwas, wofür es sich zu kämpfen lohnt. Bye. 00:00 Begrüßung 02:02 The Last of Us Staffel 2 Recap-Talk 58:55 Spoiler-Talk mit Spielbezug & Ausblick Staffel 3

Büchermarkt - Deutschlandfunk
Sebastian Haffner: "Abschied"

Büchermarkt - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 19:43


Schröder, Christoph www.deutschlandfunk.de, Büchermarkt

Podcast de El Radio
Uno a la izquierda. El Radio 2.994

Podcast de El Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 70:57


Entrar en el mundo de los fichajes de la mano de los ciudadanos periodistas es sumergirse en un universo esquizofrénico, bipolar. Cada cual, según sus fuentes de toda solvencia, cuanta una historia que nada tiene que ver con la que ofrece su colega de la competencia. Son los fichajes de Schrödinger, fichajes que, al mismo tiempo, están cerrados y por hacer. Min. 01 Seg. 54 – Intro Min. 08 Seg. 16 – Fichar para ir al Mundial Min. 12 Seg. 56 – El entrenador marioneta Min. 17 Seg. 23 – Cincuenta millones ni de broma Min. 21 Seg. 00 – Bueno, bonito y barato Min. 25 Seg. 50 – Al revés que todos los demás Min. 30 Seg. 06 – Aprender de los errores del pasado Min. 34 Seg. 33 – Él sólo es periodista, no director deportivo Min. 38 Seg. 51 – El antimadridismo encarnado Min. 44 Seg. 15 – El torneo es una porquería porque no estoy yo Min. 49 Seg. 45 – Muerte por un ataque de éxito Min. 55 Seg. 34 – Despedida Shooter Jennings & The .357's (Richmond, VA Marzo 2007) Manifesto No. 1 Lonesome On'ry And Mean Gone To Carolina Aligator Chomp Electric Rodeo Steady At The Wheel 4th Of July Manifesto No. 2 Sweet Savanah Little White Lines Southern Comfort Joe Satriani & Steve Vai - Enter Sandman (Collingswood, NJ 10/04/2024)

Cybercrime Magazine Podcast
Quantum Minute. Australian Engineers Claim Quantum Breakthrough. Sponsored by Applied Quantum.

Cybercrime Magazine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 1:47


A team of engineers from Australia's University of New South Wales is claiming a breakthrough in quantum computing and error correction after recreating a famous quantum thought experiment by creating a "Schrödinger's cat" inside a silicon chip. You can listen to all of the Quantum Minute episodes at https://QuantumMinute.com. The Quantum Minute is brought to you by Applied Quantum, a leading consultancy and solutions provider specializing in quantum computing, quantum cryptography, quantum communication, and quantum AI. Learn more at https://AppliedQuantum.com.

Pod Awful
When Keanu Comes Along, Nick Takes WHIPPETS - PODAWFUL PODCAST EO68

Pod Awful

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 178:05


  https://podawful.com/posts/2569    CRACK THAT WHIP! Nick Rekieta, an alleged actual lawyer, somehow lost a public argument to a girl. The Dabbleverse is now in shambles as their coolest, smartest guy unspools over the mere presence of a comatose Keanu Thompson. RANDOM DRUG TEST TIME: Can I check your fridge real quick? PLUS: Misfit Patriot needs help from Elon Musk, and Jordan Peterson is stuck inside Schrödinger's Bible.   VIDEO: https://youtube.com/live/su-d_89574k    Buy A Shirt: http://podawful.shop    PODAWFUL is an anti-podcast hosted by Jesse P-S

Abundant + Aligned
How to collapse reality to manifest any business outcome

Abundant + Aligned

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 27:45 Transcription Available


What if your next desired business outcome already exists and you're the one choosing which version becomes real?In this episode, I break down the quantum physics behind manifestation and how the Observer Effect explains why your attention, energy, and belief literally shape what unfolds in your business.From the video game analogy to Schrödinger's cat, you'll learn how infinite possibilities exist until you decide which one to collapse into reality and how to use this to create extraordinary results.You can use this method for your next launch, high income months, the collaboration you're waiting on and even the response sitting in your DMs

Online Warriors: A Gaming and Entertainment Podcast
Episode 35.6: Schrödinger's Cat Burglar Interview, Ironheart, Superman Trailer, and Spider-Noir

Online Warriors: A Gaming and Entertainment Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 56:04


Welcome back to another episode of the Online Warriors Podcast! This week we have a very special episode! The gets an inside look at the development of Schrödinger's Cat Burglar and covers some superhero news!   Schrödinger's Cat Burglar - Tell us a about yourself - I understand you're an animator turned game designer, so kind of walk us through your personal journey a little bit? (0:54) - When developing the game, did you start with the story and character animations, or did you jump right into the programming and let the game sort of build itself? (3:57) - Do you have any personal attachment to cats or animals in general that might have influenced the creation of Mittens? (5:23) - The game clearly suggest heavy use of quantum physics. Beyond the classic Schrodinger's cat example, did you find yourself really studying this topic to deepen your own understanding and then use that learning to create new challenges/ abilities? (6:18) - The demo gives players a taste of what's to come. What are you most excited about for players to experience in the full version of the game? (8:52) - Are there any other animals in the game like rats since they are common test subjects? Does lazy Susan have abilities for example? (10:31) - You started this project as a solo developer, but your team has grown over time. What were some pros and cons to working alone versus having a small team behind your work? (12:01) - So, you described some moments during the development process when you had to step back and rethink a design choice or direction. How did you approach making those tough decisions? (15:20) - *Schrödinger's Cat Burglar* allows for both couch and remote co-op. How did you approach designing the gameplay with multiplayer in mind, and what sort of challenges did that present? (18:11) - How did you approach designing the various puzzles in the game? What was the process of making them challenging but fair? (19:59) - For others interested in making their own game, any words of wisdom? (21:52) - Any last words he wants the listeners to know - when we might be able to expect a release date? (23:34) - Ironheart (26:59) - Superman (35:31) - Spider-Noir (42:58)   Then we talk about what the gang has been up to: - Techtic goes golfing and watches Drive Away Dolls (49:13) - Nerdbomber reads Empire of Storms and goes to brunch (52:36)   Special shoutout to our Patreon Producers: Steven Keller and Loyd Weldy!   We'd like to thank each and every one of you for listening in every week. If you'd like to support the show, you can drop us a review on your favorite podcast platform or, if you're feeling extra generous, drop us a subscribe over at Patreon.com/OnlineWarriorsPodcast. We have three tiers of subscriptions, each of which gives you some awesome bonus content! As always, we appreciate you tuning in, and look forward to seeing you next week! Stay safe and healthy everyone! Find us all over the web: Online Warriors Website: https://www.onlinewarriorspodcast.com Online Warriors Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlinewarriors1 Illeagle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWIlleagle86 Nerdbomber's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWNerdbomber Techtic's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWTechtic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinewarriorspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinewarriorspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOwzY6aBcTFucWEeFEtwIg Merch Store: https://onlinewarriorspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/

The Jim Rutt Show
EP 297 Sara Walker on the Physics of Life’s Emergence

The Jim Rutt Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025


Jim talks with Sara Walker about the ideas in her new book Life as No One Knows It: The Physics of Life's Emergence. They discuss Sara's path from theoretical physics to astrobiology, the biggest scientific questions, philosophy of science & theory development, historical approaches to origin of life research, Schrödinger's negative entropy concept, Prigogine's dissipative systems, information as a causal force at life's origin, emergence as a scientific concept, constructor theory of information, Assembly Theory as a framework for detecting life, assembly index & copy number as measurable properties, complexity vs randomness, the physical nature of time in complex systems, how Assembly Theory redefines life beyond Earth-centric definitions, planetary-scale perspectives on life's origins, measurements of exoplanet atmospheres, addressing the error catastrophe problem, Sara's collaboration with Lee Cronin, the application of Assembly Theory to minerals & planetary atmospheres, the Fermi Paradox & observational horizons, constraints on Drake equation parameters, and much more. Episode Transcript Life as No One Knows It: The Physics of Life's Emergence, by Sara Walker JRS Currents 100 - Sarah Walker and Lee Cronin on Time as an Object The Emergence of Everything: How the World Became Complex, by Harold Morowitz The Origins of Order: Self-Organization and Selection in Evolution, by Stuart Kauffman Sara Walker is a theoretical physicist interested in the origins of life and discovering alien life on other worlds. She is Deputy Director of the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science, a Professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University and an External Faculty at the Santa Fe Institute. Her recognition as a leading scientist includes a Stanley Miller Early Career award, and a Schmidt Sciences Polymath award. Her research team at ASU is internationally regarded for their work at the forefront of building fundamental, and testable theory for understanding what life is. She is also widely regarded for her public intellectual work advancing our understanding of life, which includes her popular science book Life as No One Knows It: The Physics of Life's Emergence and appearances on podcasts such as Star Talk with Neil de Grasse Tyson, the Joe Rogan Experience, and the Lex Fridman podcast.

Making Sense with Sam Harris
#414 — Strange Truths

Making Sense with Sam Harris

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 22:30


Sam Harris speaks with David Deutsch about quantum physics and current events. They discuss the “many-worlds” interpretation of QM, Schrödinger's cat, constructor theory,  quantum computing and whether it will ever be practically possible, recent developments in AI, the prospects of artificial super-intelligence, the alignment problem, antisemitism and the historical persecution of Jews, misconceptions about Israel, the future of the Jews in Israel and the West, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe. Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That's why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life's most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
MIT Physicist: These Black Holes Are Older Than the Universe

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 116:14


In this episode of Theories of Everything, MIT physicist and historian David Kaiser explores primordial black holes which are hypothetical entities that may have formed before stars or atoms. David discusses their potential role in explaining dark matter, their connections to cosmic inflation, and how they might reshape our understanding of the early universe. This conversation connects the realms of quantum theory, cosmology, and the history of physics. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Links Mentioned: •⁠ ⁠David Kaiser's published papers: https://arxiv.org/a/kaiser_d_1.html •⁠ ⁠Bell, J. S. “On the Einstein‐Podolsky‐Rosen paradox” (1964): https://cds.cern.ch/record/111654/files/vol1p195-200_001.pdf •⁠ ⁠“Ultra-High-Energy Neutrinos from Primordial Black Holes” (2025): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2503.19227 •⁠ ⁠“Cosmic Bell Test Using Random Measurement Settings from High-Redshift Quasars” (2018): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1808.05966 •⁠ ⁠“Close Encounters of the Primordial Kind” (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2312.17217 •⁠ ⁠“Primordial Black Holes from Multifield Inflation with Non-minimal Couplings” (2022): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2205.04471 •⁠ ⁠“Testing Bell's Inequality with Cosmic Photons” (2013): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1310.3288 •⁠ ⁠“Planck Constraints & Gravitational-Wave Forecasts for PBH Dark Matter Seeded by Multifield Inflation” (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.02168 •⁠ ⁠“Light Scalar Fields Foster Production of Primordial Black Holes” (2025): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.13251 •⁠ ⁠“Debye Screening of Non-Abelian Plasmas in Curved Spacetimes” (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2309.15385 •⁠ ⁠“Primordial Black Holes with QCD Color Charge” (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2310.16877 •⁠ ⁠A Brief History of Time – Stephen Hawking: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553380168 •⁠ ⁠In Search of Schrödinger's Cat – John Gribbin: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553342533 •⁠ ⁠How the Hippies Saved Physics – David Kaiser: https://www.amazon.com/dp/039334231X •⁠ ⁠Drawing Theories Apart – David Kaiser: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Y5W2X2 Timestamps: 00:00 – What Are Primordial Black Holes? 01:41 – Could They Be Dark Matter? 05:21 – Kaiser's Academic Journey 10:56 – Studying Physics and Its History 11:57 – Cosmic Inflation Basics 15:31 – Direct Collapse vs. Stellar Collapse 25:14 – Bell's Theorem Explained 38:32 – Quasars and the Cosmic Bell Test 43:04 – High-Precision Astronomy 47:38 – Learning Curves & Interdisciplinary Research 48:17 – Scalar Fields and Inflation Models 55:05 – Black Hole Formation from Inflation 58:41 – Black Hole Mass as a Cosmic Clock 1:02:50 – Quark-Gluon Plasma & Color Charge 1:08:46 – Critical Collapse and Mass Spread 1:11:34 – Charged Primordial Black Holes 1:13:54 – Big Bang Nucleosynthesis Implications 1:20:14 – Detecting Black Holes Locally 1:23:51 – Tracking Planetary Wobbles 1:26:04 – Hawking Radiation & Positron Signatures 1:30:06 – Why Track Mars, Not Earth? #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices