Podcasts about signalling

Luke Looks Back Part 6 Luke 4:31-5:26 - The Authority of the Messiah This passage has been carefully structured by Luke around the idea of authority. It starts off with 2 episodes in which Jesus shows his authority by first driving out an evil spirit and then healing many people. It ends with 2 episodes in which Jesus heals a man of leprosy, a symbol of evil, and heals a paralysed man. In between these 2 pairs of episodes Jesus shows his authority by proving that he, a carpenter, can catch more fish than the fishermen can. This middle story is the most important because it shows the authority Jesus had most clearly. First we read Luke 4: 31 - 44 Question 1: Twice in these episodes, when the man with an evil demon calls him 'the Holy One of God' and when the demons call him 'the Son of God', Jesus was more accurately identified by demonic powers than by ordinary people. Why was that? What are our modern day equivalents? That is a hard question to answer. Perhaps the otherworldly powers were more sensitive to the power of Jesus than ordinary people were. Are we as sensitive to the things of the Lord as we should be? Question 2: Why does Luke tell us that Simon's mother-in-law went straight back to the housework. Luke tells us how complete and natural the healing was. Simon's mother-in-law was able to go back into the kitchen and work. In the ordinary way she would have needed time to recover from the fever. The healing by Jesus was very special. In the same way when he heals us of our problems, physical, mental or spiritual, he often heals us instantly. The story of Luke 5: 1 - 11 is clearly the most important part of this passage. Fishing with nets in the Sea of Galilee was done when the fish rose to feed on the surface at night. There could only possibly have been a shoal near the surface in the daylight if a new fresh water spring had opened up in the seabed. (This is an area of volcanic activity). Jesus knew something nobody else did. We read these verses now. 5: 1 - 11 Question 3: What might Simon and John have said to each other when they thought Jesus could not hear when he, a carpenter, told them to go fishing in broad daylight! "Who does he think he is?" "Telling us where and when to fish indeed." "What does he know about it?" "He's only a carpenter." "Thinking because he is a prophet he knows where to fish. What rubbish!" And so on. A boat of those days has been dug up. It was 8m long and 2m wide. So it would have needed a crew of rowers and would have held a lot of fish before it began to sink! So this was a very big catch meaning enough money for many weeks for the families concerned. Question 4: What did Peter do which he must have done so that nobody else was able to share their good fortune (listen again to v 7)? Signalling instead of shouting would have stopped other fisherman realising what had happened and joining in the big catch. Question 5: What does this episode teach us about the relationship between money and spiritual commitment? Practical rewards do sometimes follow devotion of time and energy to spiritual matters as they did in this case. But they do not always do so. We must be prepared to sacrifice things for the sake of the Kingdom. Question 6: Peter wanted to distance himself from Jesus when he 'fell at Jesus' knees and said "Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man"' because he thought the unclean contaminated the clean and he was unclean. How did Jesus view this? What is the implication for us? Peter was following the teaching of the OT. Leviticus 10: 10 says, 'distinguish between the holy and the common, between the unclean and the clean'. These teachings were mainly about ceremonial cleanliness. Jesus ignored such things. He taught that the things that matter are love God and loving our neighbour. Ceremony is not important in the Kingdom of God. Question 7: Peter recognised the authority of Jesus over him as a result of the events on the lake. How do we know Jesus has authority over us? The disciples had seen a great miracle. But so do we when the Almighty God calls us to follow him and we respond. He then forgives our sins, promises us final salvation at the end of the ages and gives us his Holy Spirit to guide us until then. If we do not recognize his authority we are poor judges of what is good and great and what is of great advantage for us! Read Luke 5: 12 - 26. "Leprosy" in the Bible may not have been what we call leprosy these days but any of many skin diseases. Question 8: Jesus said "I am willing" and touched the man. What does that tell us about Jesus? Jesus entered fully into human life. He related easily to the outcast, leper man and touched him. That made him, Jesus, unclean under Jewish law but Jesus ignored that. He was interested in the realities of life not the details of religious practice. Question 9: The paralysed man's sins were forgiven not because of his faith but of 'their faith'. Do you think one person's faith can work to heal someone else today? If faith cannot work like that there is not much point in praying for anyone else - which we all do. It is lovely the way Jesus says 'I am willing' to heal someone and calls the guy on the stretcher 'friend' even although his friends have just made a mess of the roof of what was probably his, Jesus' , house. Click here to download as an audio mp3

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As part of the May issue, the European Respiratory Journal presents the latest in its series of podcasts. Chief Editor James Chalmers interviews Associate Editor Marius Hoeper about the efficacy and safety of the activin signalling inhibitor sotatercept in a pooled analysis of PULSAR and STELLAR studies.

Daniel discusses possible implications from rising JGB yields and the strength in JPY against the USD.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Kangaroos coach and rugby league great Mal Meninga has thrown his hat into the ring for the top job at the NRL’s newest expansion club, the Perth Bears, and MG is all for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CutTheClutter: What's Modi signalling with IAF as audience, Adampur airbase as venue & S-400 missiles as backdrop

Francis "Monty" Hughes hosts a conversation with Lysanne Campeau (presenter abstract #27) and Julien Ratelade (presenter abstract #33) about their research presented at ICS 2024 Madrid. Recorded at the ICS Live Lounge on Wednesday 23rd October at ICS 2024 Madrid. Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971. Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions. Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

France's president is jetting from Cairo to the Sinai, near the border with Gaza, to show that Europe has not forgotten the plight of Palestinians who are back under daily bombardment since the collapse of last month's ceasefire with Israel. But was there perhaps a more subtle message for Benjamin Netanyahu? The visit is taking place the same day that Israel's Supreme Court rules whether the prime minister unfairly wants to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet intelligence service. The service just happened to have launched a probe into two of Netanyahu's media advisors allegedly being on the take from Qatar. Are the pair behind a disinformation campaign against Egypt, with false claims of a troop buildup at the Gaza border? Either way, France's president stands by Egypt.Just 24 hours ago, we would have been asking why Netanyahu should care what Macron thinks, as long as Donald Trump has his back. But that was before an awkward visit by Netanyahu to the White House late on Monday. Did the US president catch his guest off guard when he announced the reopening of talks with Iran or praised Turkey? And what about that phone call Trump had before meeting Netanyahu with a certain Emmanuel Macron?Produced by Rebecca Gnignati, Ilayda Habip and Oihana Almandoz.

A stickler for language, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu twice this month remained conspicuously silent when senior Trump administration officials chose words that signalled potential changes in US policy towards Gaza, the Palestinians, and Hamas.

Marketing, messaging and signalling are all important aspects of your business. But with digital marketing it's easy to send out all the wrong signals. Also, Dave gets all excited about getting FTTP broadband and super fan Amy gets a namecheck!

Numbers 10: The Silver Trumpets and Israel's Journey from Sinai Numbers 10 marks a pivotal moment in Israel's journey from Mount Sinai, where they had received the Law, toward the Promised Land. The chapter is divided into two main sections: the instructions for the silver trumpets (verses 1-10) and the first movement of the Israelite camp (verses 11-36). 1. The Silver Trumpets (Numbers 10:1-10) God commands Moses to make two silver trumpets for use in leading the people. These trumpets serve several functions: A. Purposes of the Silver Trumpets Calling the congregation (v. 2) – When both trumpets are blown, the entire community gathers at the entrance of the Tabernacle. Signalling movement (v. 5-6) – Different trumpet blasts direct different groups to begin their journey. Sounding an alarm for war (v. 9) – When Israel goes to battle, the trumpets are sounded as a call for divine intervention. Announcing feasts and offerings (v. 10) – The trumpets are blown during appointed festivals and sacrifices as a reminder before God. B. Spiritual Significance The trumpets symbolize God's guidance and order in leading His people. They emphasize the need for clear communication among God's people. The sound of the trumpets is a reminder that God is with them in battle and worship. 2. The Israelites Depart from Sinai (Numbers 10:11-36) After nearly a year at Mount Sinai, the Israelites finally begin their journey toward the Promised Land. A. The Cloud Moves, and Israel Follows (v. 11-13) The cloud of God's presence lifts from above the Tabernacle and moves, signaling the people to break camp. This marks the first major journey since leaving Egypt. B. The Order of the March (v. 14-28) The tribes move in an orderly formation, as instructed in Numbers 2. The Ark of the Covenant goes ahead to guide them. The Levites carry and set up the Tabernacle before the rest of the people arrive. C. Moses and Hobab (v. 29-32) Moses invites Hobab, his Midianite brother-in-law, to join them, offering him a place among God's people. Hobab hesitates, but Moses encourages him, recognising his knowledge of the wilderness. This highlights the importance of wisdom and partnership in leadership. D. The Journey Begins (v. 33-36) They travel for three days with the Ark leading the way. Moses prays whenever they set out and whenever they stop: “Rise up, O Lord! May Your enemies be scattered!” (v. 35) “Return, O Lord, to the countless thousands of Israel.” (v. 36) This shows that God's presence is central to their journey. Key Themes and Lessons from Numbers 10 1.God's Guidance is Clear and Orderly The use of trumpets and the movement of the cloud show that God provides direction in an organized way. In our lives, we should seek and recognize God's guidance. 2.The Role of Leadership in God's Plan Moses ensures that the Israelites march in order and seeks help from Hobab. Leadership involves wisdom, delegation, and seeking help when needed. 3.Faith and Dependence on God The people rely on the Ark and God's presence to lead them. Moses' prayer acknowledges that only God can protect and guide His people. Application for Today Listening for God's direction – Just as the Israelites responded to the trumpets, we should be attentive to God's voice through His Word and Spirit. Moving forward in faith – When God calls us to move, we should trust in His provision and guidance. Recognizing the power of prayer – Moses' prayers remind us to seek God's protection and presence in our daily lives. Numbers 10 is a turning point, showing Israel's first steps toward their divine destiny. It reminds us that God is faithful to guide His people when they trust and obey Him. Would you like to explore any specific part of this chapter in more depth?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.

163 light years from earth, the AI of Taurus Alpha station reboots unexpectedly to find something has gone catastrophically wrong. The engines are dead and the station is drifting into the engulfing flares of the nearby star. There are only moments to search through the station for answers, and to make one final transmission before the station burns. Content warnings: sci-fi horror, doom, violence, labor exploitation   Starring special guest Christine Prevas of the Unexplored Places Decaying Orbit by Sidney Icarus Edited by Quinn Majeski   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour "Alien Dream," "We've Lost Life Support," "Project Luna," "Abandoned Waystation," "The Event Horizon," and "Signalling" by Tim Kulig (CCBY Attribution 3.0)   Sound effects by Freesound.org: "Electricity.wav" by danielpodlovics "Computer startup" by MrAuralization "Footsteps, Puddles, C.wav" by InspectorJ "Forest - Fight:Struggle 2.wav" by MWsfx "Laundromat Ambience with Machine Spin Cycle_0080.wav" by exuberate "industrial 3d cutter contact mic.wav" by pencilina "Carpet Floor Hallway Distant Thunder and HVAC.wav" by Geoff-Bremner-Audio

There's concern among petrol station owners, following BNZ signalling its lending period for fossil fuels is ending. BNZ has informed one business lending to petrol store owners will end - and the bank needs all debt repaid by 2030. The bank says it's an economic decision, as they're foreseeing people switching to electric vehicles. An anonymous owner of multiple rural petrol stations says the decision hurts farmers, who will still need diesel. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's concern among petrol station owners, following BNZ signalling its lending period for fossil fuels is ending. BNZ has informed one business lending to petrol store owners will end - and the bank needs all debt repaid by 2030. The bank says it's an economic decision, as they're foreseeing people switching to electric vehicles. An anonymous owner of multiple rural petrol stations says the decision hurts farmers, who will still need diesel. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James sits Sam down to discuss signalling and where to start

Cem Sertoglu is one of the great venture investors of the last decade. Cem is famed for writing the first check into UiPath and over several rounds turning $16.5M into $2.1BN. Cem recently started Bek Ventures, a $250M fund that was 3x oversubscribed.  In Today's Show with Cem Sertoglu We Discuss: 1. Has Venture Capital Been Commoditised: Why does Cem believe that VC has not been commoditised? Why does Cem believe many VCs today are not even VCs anymore? How does Cem advise founders who have offers from large multi-stage firms? What questions should they ask them pre-working with them?  How do the best founders select the VC they choose to work with? 2. Price, Reserves, Loss Ratios: Why does Cem believe that price does not matter? How does Cem approach reserves and reserves management? What does Cem know now about reserves that he wishes he had known when he started investing? Does Cem care about loss ratio? Does he do scenario planning when making investments? 3. Making $2.1BN on UiPath:  How did Cem meet Daniel for the first time? Was it obvious he was incredible? Why did they only write a $1M check and not take the whole round with $1.5M? Why did 40 of the best investors in Europe all turn down UiPath for the Series A? What did doing the bridge round for UiPath teach Cem about reserves? When was it obvious UiPath was going to be a mega hit? How did they continue to concentrate capital with each round? When did they first start to sell shares in UiPath? What was their approach to the selldown of their position? When the company IPO'd, how much of it did they have?  4. AMA with One of Europe's Best: Does signalling exist? How does Cem advise founders on this? What has been his biggest loss? How did that change his mindset? What has been Cem's biggest miss? What did he not see? Why does Cem always believe you should manufacture arguments with founders before investing? Why does Cem believe a high GP commit can actually misalign the GP and the LP?    

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comFor the first time in history, gold went above £2,000/oz yesterday.This is a huge landmark in the decline of sterling.Of course, nobody in the UK echelons of power is talking about it.We are, however, because it matters. Who is buying it so much gold that price keeps going up? Why are they buying? There are hugely significant developments taking place in Asia that have the potential to reshape the global financial order.This bull market is not like previous bull markets. It's not driven by retail buying. What's driving it is far more significant than that.Clowns to the left, cretins to the rightHere is gold in pounds since Gordon Brown sold ours in 1999. It's quite something—over ten times higher! What a clown.Meanwhile, in other currencies, gold continues its march. Here it is in dollars, the preferred benchmark, over the past three years. This is proper bull market stuff.I know I have said this a million times, but I really urge you, if you haven't already, to diversify out of sterling—indeed any form of fiat money—and use gold as your savings vehicle.The gold price action is telling us something.The way this government is going—it's proving almost as rudderless as the Tories were, and in record time—sterling could have real problems, and soon.To my knowledge, not one influencer in the Labour Party, over the course of its conference this week, mentioned stewarding the currency, protecting its value, or any of that stuff. Just as every government before it has, they will use sterling devaluation to compensate for their deficit spending.The pound is only holding up in the forex markets because the Bank of England did not cut rates last week, when the Federal Reserve and the ECB have gone into a rate-cutting cycle.Perhaps, more significantly, no one in the Labour Party is discussing what is happening in Asia. Central banks are buying gold in huge quantities. They are no longer waiting for the price to pull back before making their purchases. Perhaps most significantly of all—they are not reporting all their gold purchases. It is happening on the quiet.If you want to buy gold to protect yourself in these uncertain times, let me recommend The Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them.De-dollarisation is happening in front of our very eyesThe implications for the West are huge. But, despite the geopolitical significance, this issue is nowhere close to the Labour radar.This goes back to early 2022 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine when the US confiscated Russia's US$300 billion. Most of the rest of Asia looked at that and thought, “we need to de-dollarize.”China, as we know, has quietly been reducing its holdings of US Treasuries. It now holds $777 billion in US Treasuries, which is about 10% of the US national debt held by foreign entities. This compares to 22% in November 2013. That is quite the reduction.China has also, as we know, been accumulating vast amounts of gold.Analyst Jan Nieuwenhuijs calculates that China has bought 1,600 tonnes of gold since Covid. I think the number is higher. That is on top of the 370 tonnes it mines annually—and most of that mining is state-owned. I was having dinner with a VIP Chinese investment banker last night. I asked him about the Chinese mentality and de-dollarisation. “It is a matter of pride,” he said. China does not want to be beholden to the US. Global reserve currency status is a goal. There has never been a global reserve currency that did not start out backed by gold.For now, it continues operating by its doctrine, “we must not shine too brightly,” but all the while it is accumulating gold and reducing its dollar dependency.But it is by no means the only country doing this.Saudi Arabia was “caught” a fortnight ago secretly buying 160 tonnes of gold in Switzerland—kudos to Jan Nieuwenhuijs for the scoop. “One thing is for certain,” says Jan. “Saudi Arabia owns much more gold than it wants the world to believe.”This is significant because Saudi Arabia was such a key player in establishing the petrodollar in the early 1970s after the US came off the gold standard, enabling the dollar to retain its status as the global reserve currency.Saudi Arabia could be quietly repositioning itself as an ally of the next global superpower. It could also, as we shall see, be at the heart of a new global payments system.The new international payments system which bypasses the US dollar

Aufmerksamkeit im Marketing generieren mit Virtue Signalling Sichtbarkeit in der eigenen Zielgruppe ist die Basis vom erfolgreichen Marketing. Die potenziellen Kunden müssen dein Angebot wahrnehmen und begeistert werden. Mit der Virtue Signalling Methode aus der Social Psychologie kannst du das meistern. Nutze das Signalling, um Sichtbarkeit und Aufmerksamkeit zu generieren. Nutzbar auf Webseiten, in E-Mails, in Postings und Ads.

Even if you're good at acting confident, you may be giving off signs that you feel "less than" other people. Low self-esteem can have the effect of pushing good people away from you, and this in turn makes it harder to grow in confidence. In this video from my archive, I teach about what I call "the underdog effect" -- the unspoken signals you may be giving off, that you don't feel good about yourself, and what you can do to free yourself from trauma energy and relate to other people freely, as yourself. Eleven Strategies to Feel Happier Today: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3Z5ynbf

Expleo, a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider, has announced research findings which show that 31% of businesses in Ireland reserve budget to pay ransoms in the event of successful cyberattacks. The survey also found that despite most organisations tackling multiple cyber-threats on an ongoing basis, only a small proportion expect to fall victim to a cyber-attack in the next 12 months. In anticipation of the launch of its Business Transformation Index 2024, Expleo's analysis surveyed medium- to large-sized businesses across the island of Ireland, uncovering the impact and prevalence of cybersecurity threats. It found that the payment of ransoms, and the expectation of paying them, is embedded in many organisations' cybersecurity strategies. In the last 12 months alone, 33% of businesses have paid a ransom to cyber-criminals. The research found that one-third of enterprises have been severely impacted by an incident within their organisation in the last 12 months, while 31% have been severely impacted by a cybersecurity incident in their supply chain. Given the devastating impact that cyber-attacks have on business operations and customer trust, the research found that businesses are preparing for significant investments in cybersecurity in the next 12 months. Expleo's research found that the average enterprise in Ireland will spend €1.18M on cybersecurity in the next 12 months with one in seven spending more than this. Signalling what this could be spent on for some, a sizeable proportion (27%) of organisations reported that their security technologies and processes are outdated. Meanwhile, a quarter of businesses admitted that they do not invest enough in cybersecurity. Overall, the survey pointed to an acceptance among businesses in Ireland that they will fall victim to cyberattacks, with 29% saying they anticipate this in the next 12 months. However, this is far lower than the proportion of businesses who fell victim to cyberattacks in the last 12 months. Half of all businesses admitted that their defences were breached by a ransomware attack in the last 12 months, rising to 53% of businesses who fell victim to social engineering attacks. In fact, of the 89% of businesses who said they were targeted with social engineering attacks in the last 12 months, 60% reported that the attacks resulted in a security breach. The majority of businesses have also been targets of voice-cloning, phishing, whaling (phishing attacks on senior figures in the organisation), malware and AI-powered attacks in the past year, with success rates of between 40% and 50% across all cyberattacks. Rob McConnell, Global Solutions Director, Expleo Group, said: "Given the high success rates of known cyber-attack attempts, our research shows that if businesses have avoided falling victim to one type of attack, they have probably not been so fortunate with another. We have reached the point where it is not if you will be targeted, but when and how often. Every single business should expect to be targeted by sophisticated attacks on an ongoing basis. It is only with this level of pragmatism that they will be able to deploy the defences needed to combat or detect these advances. "At the most basic level, enterprises must be confident that they are investing enough in cybersecurity and that their systems and processes are constantly being updated and reinforced. But that will only go so far in protecting them. Organisations must adopt zero-trust frameworks which mean even the CEO is not trusted by the network. "This is the reality of doing business anywhere in the world today. Businesses that accept this can adopt a culture of openness that will remove some of the blame game associated with cybersecurity. In doing so, they will be able to work proactively towards a more robust organisation with the mindset and infrastructure needed to mitigate risk." See more stories here.

Concluding our series on how the UK's new Labour government is approaching key foreign policy questions, we turn to the Middle East. It is in the Middle East that Labour's ‘progressive realist' foreign policy will be most tested – especially in the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict.  Signalling the importance of the Middle East to the new government, Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Israel and the Palestinian Territories just over a week after Labour's election victory. The UK's distinct regional profile has faded in recent years as London has approached the Middle East in broad alignment with the US and focused on concluding trade deals rather than pursuing high-level diplomatic engagements. Will the UK under a Labour government seek to carve out a more distinct regional approach and play a more prominent role in the Middle East? Host Neil Melvin is joined by Dr Burcu Ozcelik, RUSI Senior Research Fellow for Middle East Security, and Dr Michael Stephens, RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, to answer this and more.

Danny Rimer is a Partner @ Index Ventures and one of the most prominent VCs of the last two decades. Danny has led Index to be one of the top global firms on both sides of the Atlantic. Among Danny's incredible portfolio, he has led or been involved with Figma, Discord, Dream Games, Etsy, Glossier and Patreon. In Today's Discussion with Danny Rimer We Cover: 1. The Biggest Lessons from Missing Snap, Airbnb, Spotify and Facebook: How did Danny miss investing in Brian Chesky and Airbnb when Brian says "Index is the best investor that Airbnb never had"? What was Danny's biggest takeaway from turning down Daniel Ek and Spotify multiple times? Why did Danny turn down the chance to invest in Facebook at $10BN? What did he learn from this? Why did Index not lead Snapchat's Series B? How did that decision change Danny's mindset towards the concentration of positions in a fund? 2. The Biggest BS Rules in Venture: Market Sizing, Valuations and Signalling Why does Danny believe that "valuation is a mental trap"? Why does Danny believe that TAM is "noise" and should not be used to assess an investment? Why does Danny believe that stage, sector and geo-specific funds are BS? Why does Danny believe there are no IPO windows? Are IPO markets always open to the best? Why does Danny believe that signalling is BS and does not exist today? 3. Lessons from the Biggest Wins and Losses: What are Danny's biggest lessons from Index's $BN win in King (Candy Crush)? How did the Discord deal come to be? What are Danny's biggest takeaways from it? What are Danny's biggest reflections from losing 10s of millions on Nasty Gal? What is Danny's biggest advice to a new investor today? 4. Lessons from Two Decades Building Index into a Premier Firm: What specifically has Index done to enable them to do what no one else has done and win on both sides of the Atlantic? How did the Benchmark partnership shape much of how Danny has constructed Index today? Who does Danny view as Index's biggest competition? How has it changed with time? Why is Danny more bullish than ever on the UK despite Brexit?  

Neil Mitchell has revealed what he thinks newly appointed parliamentary secretary for Men's behaviour change, Tim Richardson could do to prove his new role isn't just another case of "virtual signalling".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microbes can work work together .... if the conditions are favourable for cooperation. An understanding of quorum sensing offers new perspectives, and thus, treatment perspectives that may decrease disease severity without contributing to antibiotic resistance. The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor prevent, treat, mitigate, or cure any conditions. Please make your own healthcare decisions based on your judgment and research in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-naturopathic-podcast--4229492/support.

The regular two nerds have the week off, but the former Director of the CIA's Center for Cyber Intelligence Andy Boyd joins Patrick Gray for a rollicking conversation in front of a live audience in San Francisco. Grugq and Tom return next week!

Support us on Patreon... Tennant, Luke and Frankie are calling all Summerupperers to come join the expanded LMSU universe and support our Patreon! Sign up for access to coveted BoCo like bonus episodes, our notes on papers read, custom memes and climate mash ups of 70s soul hits! Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/LetMeSumUp.—If there's one thing your intrepid hosts love it's an acronym! PM Anthony Albanese served up fresh fodder for the LMSU crew in the form of A Future Made In Australia or as it shall henceforth be known, FuMiA! At this stage all we have are the tasty tantalising morsels of pre-budget delights in the billion dollar investments announced for the Solar Sunshot program and critical minerals investments with much MUCH more coming our way. Will the Government go big or go home in backing home-grown advantages and sovereign capability?  Our main paperThis week we picked a winner and tackled the ARENA-funded study by the Australian PV Institute, Silicon to Solar, which informed the so-far $1Bn the government is tipping in to the Solar Sunshot program aimed at creating an end-to-end solar PV industry in Australia. A dispassionate, objective look at whether we should establish a domestic solar industry THIS IS NOT! Your intrepid hosts tallied the arguments for ‘making PV in Australia is sensible' vs ‘making PV in Australia is crazy' and tackled the totally-not-fraught topic of what-do-we-do-about-China. Which one stacks up? Definitely not our current costs of production at any stage of the supply chain! One more thingsTennant's One More Thing is “Everything Must Go”, a history of stories about the end of the world (featuring an excellent climate section) by Dorian Lynskey, host of the Origin Story podcast. Tennant's real motivation for the shout out is that it situates Soylent Green as a climate movie. Cue *not listening* emojis. For a taster, listen to the Origin Story podcast's bonus episode on the book!Frankie's One More Thing is the ISSB's recent announcement that they are commencing projects to look at disclosure about risks and opportunities associated with nature and human capital. Signalling expansion to human rights and TNFD is super fast compared to climate risk which was a slower burn - exciting times!Luke's One More Thing is the EEC's Industrial Decarbonisation Summit and National Conference, featuring global energy efficiency legend Amory Lovins. Not to mention a gala dinner co-hosted by podcast superstars Frankie Muskovic and Tennant Reed!And that's all from us Summerupperers! Support our Patreon at patreon.com/LetMeSumUp, send your hot tips and suggestions for papers to us at mailbag@letmesumup.net and check out our back catalogue at letmesumup.net.

This week saw the FX markets come back to life after a long period of lull with a sharp appreciation of the US dollar. Derek Halpenny, Head of Research, Global Markets EMEA & International Securities talks to Simon Mayes, Head of UK, Ireland and Switzerland Corporate Sales about the implications for the US dollar outlook following the US inflation data and the ECB policy announcement. Derek also discusses the JPY intervention prospects next week and beyond and provides an update on MUFG FX Research trading views.

Brien Lundin, Editor of The Gold Newsletter and our host at the New Orleans Investment Conference joins us to discuss the shift in sentiment in gold equities and silver in March. We ask what has caused this shift in sentiment and how to gauge US investment demand.    When discussing the underlying precious metals equities we look at different sub-sectors of the stocks to gauge which are moving first and which have the best set up to move the highest. Brien even shares a few stocks he likes at the moment.   Click here to learn more about the New Orleans Investment Conference, taking place on November 20-23.

Signalling safety - often non-verbally - to your PDA child or teen can be a really impactful way to accommodate their nervous system. In this episode I provide seven tips on how to do it. To learn more about and figure out if your child or teen is PDA, you can take my FREE Clarity Masterclass at www.atpeaceparents.com.You can also connect with me on:Instagram - www.instagram/atpeaceparents TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@atpeaceparentsFacebook - www.facebook.com/atpeaceparentsYouTube - www.youtube.com/@atpeaceparentsAnd information on my Courses, Programs, and Coaching is at my At Peace Parents website, www.atpeaceparents.comThanks for listening! You are an amazing parent.xoxo,Casey

In this episode we are talking to Uri Gneezy about his latest book publication “Mixed Signals – How Incentives Really Work”. He explains to us what mixed signals are and makes us aware that we encounter them far more frequently than one would expect. We deep dive into the topic in the context of negotiations where signaling plays a major role. Uri walks us through the different effects that are at play when the opening offer in a negotiation is communicated to the other party and makes clear why it should neither be too high nor too low.   Uri Gneezy holds the Epstein/Atkinson Endowed Chair in Behavioral Economics at the University of California, San Diego's Rady School of Management. His research interests are at the intersection of economic theory and application and include topics such as incentives-based interventions to increase good habits and decrease bad ones, Pay-What-You-Want pricing, and the detrimental effects of small and large incentives. In addition to this he is author of the books “The Why Axis: Hidden Motives and the Undiscovered Economics of Everyday Life” and “Mixed Signals – How Incentives Really Work” which was published in 2023.

References Biomedicines 2023, 11(7), 1804 BMC Biology. 2011. 9:85 Cancer Res. 2011 Jan 15;71(2):293-7. FEBS Lett.2019.593.17:2428-2451 Verdi, G. 1841. Nabucco Overture https://youtu.be/OseGETWEnCo?si=LhiIQV-N0-_Z_s-s Lennon&McCartney. 1966 "For No One". Beatles: Revolver. https://youtu.be/sep5E3ssXLQ?si=WLtMrP-Xq279qZXl --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-daniel-j-guerra/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-daniel-j-guerra/support

The US dollar hit its highest level of the year this week and Derek Halpenny, Head of Research, Global Markets EMEA & International Securities talks to Jack Greenslade in FX Corporate Sales about the FX implications following the US inflation data and GDP data from Europe and Japan. Derek also discusses the return of USD/JPY to the “intervention zone” above the 150-level and whether these levels are sustainable.

David Tisch is the Managing Partner of BoxGroup, one of the leading seed-stage investment firms of the last decade having invested in over 500 seed-stage startups, including Plaid, Ro, Ramp, PillPack, Amplitude, Stripe, Warby Parker, Harry's, Flexport, Classpass, Airtable and more. Terrence Rohan is the Managing Director @ Otherwise Fund, a fund that discretely empowers a network of today's top founders to make multi-stage venture investments. Terrence has invested in the likes of Figma, Hugging Face, Vanta, Notion and Robinhood to name a few. In Today's Seed Investing Special We Discuss: 1. Is Seed Investing Now a Commoditised Asset Class: Why does Dave Tisch believe seed investing will remain the most inefficient market? What does that mean for the future of returns at seed? Why should you always pay up and be price-insensitive at seed rounds? Why does David believe that no one is great at seed investing? Why does David believe that you cannot index the seed market? 2. The Biggest BS Elements of Venture Capital: Signaling: Why does David believe that the theory of signaling is total BS? Why does Terrence disagree and think it is valid and common? Group Decision-Making: Why does Terrence believe that investing decisions should be made solo and groups merely encourage consensus decision-making? Reserves: Why does Terrence believe reserves hurt DPI and are not good? How does David respond given his growth fund? Venture Value Add: Why do David and Terrence think venture value add services platforms are BS and not worth it? 3. The World of LPs: What is the single biggest misalignment between VCs and LPs? What are David and Terrence's biggest pieces of advice for emerging managers today? Should LPs expect depressed returns from venture as the asset class commoditises?

SBTV spoke with Michael Pento from https://pentoport.com/ about the bond market and the volatility of yields. What does it mean, what is it signalling? Having over 30+ years of experience in the markets and author of The Coming Bond Market Collapse: How to Survive the Demise of the U.S. Debt Market Michael Pento spells it out for us. You won't want to miss this.

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Design Crowd: Design Crowd: https://www.designcrowd.com/apparelFree Clothing Brand Course: https://www.freeclothingcourse.comIn this episode of Apparel Success, Rob does a deep dive into the psychology of clothing brands and human behaviour itself.In the realm of clothing brands, understanding Social Signalling, Conformity, and Enclothed Cognition provides a formidable competitive advantage. These psychological factors delve deep into consumer behavior, intricately shaping trends and influencing choices. Social Signalling deciphers the language of attire, allowing clothing brands to align with individual expression and personal values. By grasping Conformity, brands can create designs that seamlessly blend the familiar with the innovative, positioning themselves within societal norms while still standing out.Enclothed Cognition empowers brands to craft not just appearances, but also confidence and empowerment. It's the skill of creating clothing that not only looks good but also imparts a sense of empowerment to the wearer. Leveraging these insights allows brands to transcend conventional fashion boundaries, becoming vehicles for immersive emotional experiences. This propels brands into the realm of true industry influencers, poised to shape trends and redefine the way people perceive and interact with clothing.As a clothing brand owner, embracing these psychological underpinnings can transform your approach to design and marketing. The fusion of Social Signalling, Conformity, and Enclothed Cognition offers a pathway to connect with consumers on a profound level. By aligning your brand's message with the desires, emotions, and social aspirations of your audience, you can cultivate a unique brand identity that not only captures attention but also fosters lasting loyalty. In an ever-evolving fashion landscape, these insights are the key to standing out and thriving. Hope you enjoy!

After recently rereading Thucydides, GC asks, "Fire-signals of an attack were also raised towards Thebes; but the Plataeans in the town at once displayed a number of others, prepared beforehand for this very purpose, in order to render the enemy's signals unintelligible."  I would have imagined that a fire signal was quite simple, fire or no fire. This implies much greater sophistication.  What is known about this?' Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast  

The enemy is cracking, and the signs are global. Desperation and disruption breeds poor decisions. Why so obsessed with Russia? Creating enemies helps to divert attention. If it wasn't for double standards. The large structure of payoffs and the head of the snake. Did the dead chef have a secondary phone? It's Africa time. Embargo's used as a weapon can leave countries defenseless. Drones are the new hot export. For the record, Trump called all of this. Eddie Haymour and the cultural struggle of an island playground. When Africa comes into focus, it's the beginning of the end. The UN system has been replaced and China are now the peacekeepers. Yes, that means sanctions on the United States. Setting up the coup plotters in Niger, the last US stronghold. President Barzoum is out. Wasn't Blinken just there? The French pulled out of Burkina Faso six months ago. Who knew? Signalling strategic importance. So many contractors in the region. A new trafficking hub in a central desert. The Dogons, the Sahel Region of Mali, and an Islamic terror belt. Who created all this? How the coups affect us. ECOWAS sanctions. Semiconductors, gallium, germanium, oil and gas. Why did we stop mining? We are getting our asses kicked, because our current people have no geopolitical clue. Even the aliens know we're the bad guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marc Buncher is the President and CEO of Siemens Mobility North America. Key topics in this conversation include: Why rail plays a key role in improving transportation in the coming years The path to widespread transit rail in the US by 2030 Improvements for freight rail The potential for hydrogen fuel cells and electrification Accessibility for transit rail Links: ● Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/marcbuncher ● https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-buncher-6a711622/ ● Siemens Mobility: https://www.mobility.siemens.com/us/en.html ● HSR: https://www.mobility.siemens.com/us/en/trends/high-speed-rail-in-us.html ● Hydrogen: https://www.mobility.siemens.com/global/en/portfolio/rail/rolling-stock/commuter-and-regional-trains/mireo/mireo-plus-h.html#:~:text=The%20hydrogen%20fleet%20will%20be,term%20of%20the%20transport%20contract. ● Signalling: https://www.mobility.siemens.com/us/en/portfolio/rail/automation/signaling-on-board-and-crossing-products.html Bio Marc Buncher is the President and CEO of Siemens Mobility North America. With more than 4,000 employees and more than 30 facilities across the United States and Canada. Buncher is responsible for overseeing the company's growth within the region. This includes the leadership of five business segments: rolling stock, rail signaling and electrification, turnkey projects, maintenance and aftermarket parts and software solutions. Under Buncher's leadership, the organization has seen tremendous gains in growth and market share. This includes the largest order in the company's 160 years it's been doing business within the U.S., with a $2.4 billion contract from Amtrak to design, manufacture and technically support the new Amtrak Airo fleet. It also includes a recent announcement of a $220 million investment into a new east coast rail manufacturing and service hub in Lexington, Carolina. Buncher has spent the last 30 years of his career serving the rail and transit industry. He has built up an extensive background of rail and transit acquisitions. About Siemens Mobility, North America Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in transport solutions for more than 175 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio. Its core areas include rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, a comprehensive software portfolio, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digital products and solutions, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €9.7 billion and had around 38,200 employees worldwide. For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. From the first light rail vehicles that were delivered to San Diego, California to the 30,000 rail crossings across America, Siemens Mobility has contributed to the power of connection, jobs and investment to our American cities with eight manufacturing facilities, nearly 4,000 employees, and more than 2,000 suppliers across the United States. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/

When the mainstream or alternative media promotes products it is due to their financial ties to a particular company. When they promote ideology it is due to their political dogma. There is a kernel truth in mainstream media just as there is a kernel of deception in the alternative media. These kernels of fact and fiction can also be placed in opposing media outlets or various forms of entertainment. We are not always being sold a product; more often than not it is an idea, one which empowers us to fight for or against the transient issue(s) of the day. This is the monetizing and politicizing of revolution, resistance, and perception. While the mainstream media negatively promotes movies like Sound of Freedom the alternative media sees it as a duty to defend the film. When the same mainstream media attacks anything negatively they also know that their opposition will support it in greater numbers. Few stop to ask why CNN may be promoting the movie by attacking it? Perhaps it is because CNN says it is about drinking the blood of children, an outrageous claim which takes attention away from the issue of child trafficking, forced labor, and sex slavery. Epstein, the Finders cult, DC Madam, Franklin Coverup, and Nexium, all used black mail to the benefit of intelligence agencies, and so it is no surprise to find the intelligence-backed media making these disorganized claims. It also allows the every side of the media to paint their opposition as crazy and position themselves as storehouses of the one and only truth.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5328407/advertisement

he collision is one of the worst in decades, with 288 people confirmed dead and more than a thousand injured. Also: Turkey's president appoints an orthodox economist as his new finance minister, signalling a possible change in approach to his country's economic crisis and, as Burna Boy packs out a stadium in London, we hear why Afrobeats and African tunes are taking the world by storm.

Adam Besvinick is the Founder of Looking Glass Capital, a pre-seed-focused firm started in 2020. Before starting Looking Glass, Adam spent about 5 years at Deep Fork Capital and Anchorage Capital Group investing in pre-seed through Series C. Adam's portfolio across funds includes the likes of BigID, Transfix, NomNom, and Hone Health, to name a few.  In Today's Episode with Adam Besvinick We Discuss: 1. How Twitter Led to Founding a Venture Firm: How did Adam make his way into the world of venture through Twitter? What are 1-2 of his biggest lessons from working with the legend, Chris Sacca? What does Adam know now that he wishes he had known at the beginning of his time in VC? What do most young VCs misunderstand when it comes to reputation? 2. Raising Fund I: The Process: How many LP meetings did Adam have to close Fund I? What docs and materials did he have for the fundraise? How does he advise other managers on doing docs for fundraises? How do different LP profiles want different things in the managers they work with? How did Adam approach first vs final close? How does he advise others managers on closing? How did Adam instil a sense of urgency in LPs to move and commit to the fund? What are 1-2 of Adam's biggest pieces of advice to managers raising a first-time fund? 3. Looking Glass: The Very Disciplined Pre-Seed Strategy: How did Adam decide on the fund size? Why is it the optimal fund size? What is the desired ownership for Adam? What level of dilution does he expect across the lifecycle of the company? What is the average check size? What is the average entry price? How does Adam approach reserves and follow-on checks? How does Adam reflect on his own relationship to price? Why does Adam not like the majority of pre-seed micro-fund strategies? 4. The Market: Multi-Stage Firms Destroying Seed Does Adam agree that "multi-stage firms have destroyed seed rounds"? How does Adam advise founders when they have multi-stage offers and seed firm offers? Who will be the winners and losers in the next 10 years of venture? Why is it harder than ever to advise founders on fundraising rounds today?

Today we're joined by The Godfather of Intelligent Muscle Building®️ himself, Ben Pakulski! Ben (AKA the Pak-Man), is a Canadian IFBB professional bodybuilder and winner of the 2008 Mr. Canada competition who is currently a coach & mentor for high-achieving men. In our first ever in person episode we discuss Ben's recommendations for progressive overload, the difference between strength & building muscle (they're different!), and also dive into nutrition, relaxation and handling our emotions. This one is a jam packed episode…enjoy!Links for this episode:Real Love BookThe Body Keeps Score BookMuscle Intelligence Podcast Episode Overview:0:00:00 - Intro0:03:21 - Fitness goals differ between people0:07:18 - Quality vs quantity for progressive overload0:12:24 - A word from our sponsors0:17:49 - Strength vs. muscle building0:21:58 - Tips for training0:29:13 - Signalling the body to grow0:33:16 - Doing difficult things for resiliency0:47:49 - The gap vs. the gain0:52:20 - Ben's nutrition approach1:01:20 - Tapping into parasympathetic function1:10:40 - How children affect our lives1:20:10 - Outro We'd like to thank our sponsors:Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer hereFourSigmatic Use code DRSTEPHANIE for 10% offOrion Red Light Therapy - Use the code STEPHANIE10 for 10% offSchinouusa - Use code DR.ESTIMA10 for 10% offBIOOPTIMIZERS - receive 10% off your order with Promo Code "ESTIMA"The DNA  Company - $50 discount using code "DRSTEPHANIE" at checkout.HVMN Ketones - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE”ILIA BeautyLiving Libations - Use code BETTER for 15% offLMNT Electrolytes - A FREE 7-flavor sample pack!PRIMEADINE - get 10% Off your Order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE10”Follow Me On InstagramWatch Better! on YouTubeGet yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty Body

Rob Lacher founded Visionaries Club in 2019, in just 3 years he has scaled the firm to $600M AUM and backed some of Europe's best including Xentral, Personio, Miro, and Ledgy. Prior to Visionaries, Rob founded the fashion platform AMAZE in 2014 which he sold to Zalando, and founded the European seed and growth stage venture capital fund La Famiglia in 2016. In Today's Episode with Rob Lacher We Discuss: 1.) From Novice Tennis Player to Investing on a Global Stage: When Rob realized beating Federer wasn't an option, how did he make his way into the world of venture capital? When did Rob know he wanted to be a VC? What did Rob learn about himself after leaving La Famiglia? What characteristics make business partners compatible? 2.) The Secret to Building a Fund? Hire People With No Experience: What does Rob think is the hardest element of building a firm? What advice would Rob give to emerging managers when starting their firms? What is the single biggest mistake that Rob sees hiring managers make? Why does Rob prefer to hire people with no VC experience? 3.) The Red Ocean of European Venture: Does Rob think the Series A product in Europe is any good? How would Rob advise founders debating a US multi-stage fund or a European offer? If Rob could choose one European board member, who would it be and why? In Rob's dream, what would the Europe venture ecosystem look like in 2028? How does Rob think Europe's family institutions can become Europe's Google? 4.) Lessons on Investing From a Pro: Where does Rob think VCs, founders, and boards are misaligned?  When Rob invests, how central of a role does price actually pay?  What is Rob's single biggest investing mistake? How did it impact his mindset and approach? What are the three ways reserve management strategy has changed? What does Rob absolutely hate about VC?  

David Tisch is the Managing Partner of BoxGroup, one of the leading seed-stage investment firms of the last decade having invested in over 500 seed-stage startups, including Plaid, Ro, Ramp, PillPack, Amplitude, Flatiron Health, Stripe, Warby Parker, Harry's, Oscar, Flexport, Classpass, Vine, GroupMe, Airtable and more. David is also the Chairman of GoodDog, a marketplace to find pets online. In Today's Episode with David Tisch We Discuss: 1.) From Techstars To Founding BoxGroup: How did David start his own firm in the form of Box having started at Techstars? What advice from Brad Feld does David always remember and hold close? What does David know now that he wishes he had known when started investing? 2.) The Debate: The Math Does Not Work: Portfolio Construction: Ownership Does not Matter: How does David justify writing $100K checks from a $127.5M early-stage fund? Even if it is a home run, it does not make a difference to the fund? Level of Diversification: If David is writing small checks like this, with his fund size he will have hundreds of companies, what does David believe is the right level of diversification? Reserves management: How does David think about the ratio of initial to reserves when deploying the funds today? How does reserves management change in a recession? How does David prevent other VCs from using this to try and push him down to always writing a $100K check? Why does David believe that the size of check he is able to invest is the VC's problem and not the founders? Price Sensitivity: How does David assess his own relationship to price today? Why does he believe that company valuation is not something that the investor controls? 3.) Advice to Founders Raising Rounds: What does David believe is the #1 role of the CEO? What are the three most important variables for founders to focus on when raising their round? How should founders analyze the tradeoff between the brand of the VC and the size of the round? Does signaling really make a difference when a large fund invests at seed? How did multi-stage funds change the seed landscape forever with a new product? Who does David believe are the tourists in early-stage venture? Will they leave in the recession? 4.) David Tisch: AMA: Why does David believe that consumer social is not fun anymore? Who when they send him a deal does David take it most seriously? How does David want to ensure that bad VC behaviour is exposed? What would David most like to change about the venture landscape today?

In this interview, I talk to Jeet Sidhu and we discuss whether the promotion of obviously deficient ESG standards is a signal of a wider societal malaise: decivilisation, overregulation, political incompetence and consistent policy failures. Is human flourishing on the ropes? - - - - Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) is a framework that was established by the UN in coordination with financial institutions in 2004. It was an attempt to expand the boundaries of the Friedman doctrine, which limits the social responsibility of businesses to increasing shareholder value. ESG essentially seeks to introduce altruistic goals for businesses. The business community's reaction has been both rational and ironic: it has sought to use and capture ESG to maximise profits for shareholders. According to Bloomberg, ESG is the fastest growing asset management class, which is expected to exceed $50 trillion in value this year. Yet, according to EY, ESG is confusing, opaque, and subject to rampant greenwashing. Is this exploitation of a worthy initiative an isolated anomaly that can be corrected? Or, is it evidence of a wider and more malevolent decline in society? The reality is that this isn't the only major fault within our systems. Everyone is aware of the soft corruption of competence and the hard corruption of honesty. These have cascaded and infected our institutions. We now live in a world that has exploited and tainted progressive language: selfish designs are hidden behind worthy declarations. We have rejected hard truths in return for expedient fiction. To what end? Are we more resilient? Do we have more efficient systems? Is society fairer? Seemingly not. This seems like an existential decline. Now is the time for honest new ideas.