Podcasts about Social contract

Liberalism is a term that has been adopted and adapted in different ways over the centuries of its use. How do we need to rethink and communicate the core principles of liberalism in the face of modern challenges?Helena Rosenblatt is a professor in the History, French, and Political Science departments at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY). She is also the author of several books, including The Lost History of Liberalism: From Ancient Rome to the Twenty-First Century and Liberal Values: Benjamin Constant and the Politics of Religion.Greg and Helena discuss the shifting meanings and history of liberalism, focusing on key themes such as the Anglo-American appropriation of liberalism, the evolution of liberal values, and the struggle between individual rights and civic virtues. Helena also touches upon the impact of religious influence, the educational system, the rise of new liberalism, and the relevance of civic education in contemporary society. *unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:Liberalism began with character, not politics09:10: With the advent of Christianity, we started to talk about God's liberality towards, so there was no liberalism. The noun was liberality, as you mentioned. And then it became Christianized, and it meant then charitable. And then eventually, in the 18th century, with the Enlightenment, it started to mean tolerant and sociable. A gentleman was liberal in that he was open-minded. He was polite. He was educated, and we should not forget liberal arts education. Right? So very important to liberality. And it is good to think about today when the liberal arts, we think anyway in the humanities, are under siege, if you will, you know, and people lamenting the decline of civic engagement and of qualities of a citizen—that is what the liberal arts education was supposed to teach.Why liberalism was never meant to be direct democracy26:00 We are for the people, and we are accountable to the people. But it is for the people. It is not by the people. Government—we are supposed to be generous. We are supposed to be thinking about them. We are supposed to rule for them, but we cannot possibly allow them to rule.What happens when liberal face strongmen22:00: The notion that a strongman politics, which we are seeing again today, was something that liberals became very especially concerned with because they saw what could happen when people place their faith in a strongman who appealed directly to—you know, populism is not a recent thing. They did not call it populism then? I do not think so. But this idea that I am the people, I understand the people, your so-called representatives are just, you know, in deadlock. They cannot make—they are just talking. They are just a bunch of lawyers who, you know—this is an old, very old accusation that strongmen used in order to get, very often, elected democratically, but then unravel and destroy all the safeguards that were there or were meant to be there to safeguard individual rights, for example.Show Links:Recommended Resources:LiberalismJohn LockeThomas HobbesGermaine de StaëlBenjamin ConstantFrench RevolutionFreemasonryOtto von BismarckAdam SmithWalter LippmannLiberal PartyNapoleonRichard T. ElyFriedrich HayekAlexis de TocquevilleGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at CUNYWikipedia ProfileSocial Profile on XGuest Work:Amazon Author PageThe Lost History of Liberalism: From Ancient Rome to the Twenty-First CenturyLiberal Values: Benjamin Constant and the Politics of ReligionThe Cambridge Companion to ConstantRousseau and Geneva: From the First Discourse to The Social Contract, 1749–1762

Welcome to our second episode with THE Stephen Pyne! Stephen is a renowned author and fire historian who, in addition to his academic life, also spent over a decade working on a fire crew on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon early in his career. Given this background, he seemed like quite possibly the perfect person to chat with about the recent Dragon Bravo Fire in Grand Canyon National Park. For a quick primer, the Dragon Bravo Fire started three miles north of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon during a lightning storm on July 5th. On Sunday, it destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and dozens of other buildings in the adjacent complex. It was being managed for resource benefit, or was in other words a "managed fire". I'm not going to go into all the details on the fire itself, but here's a thorough, measured analysis from my friend Zeke at the Lookout regarding what took place over the week or so that the fire was being “managed for resource benefit” (I'll get into what this means in a minute). Zeke also provides some of the behind the scenes context on wildfire decision making and some other educated thoughts that are very deserving of your time.Stephen, as you'd expect, had some great perspective to share about this event. While we avoided armchair quarterbacking the decision making on the fire, Stephen was able to speak a bit about the decades of precedent for this kind of wildfire tragedy in the Southwest, about the background of managed fire use in the National Parks, and how important managed fire can be to reducing wildfire risk—but only if we acknowledge the limitations of managed fire policy and take more strides to improve our processes and learn from our mistakes. One of the improvements Stephen advocates for is being more forthcoming about managed fire with the public, which would include agencies being very clear about what managed fire is and isn't, what the objectives of managed fire typically are, what preparations have been made to make managing a fire the right decision and also—importantly—that mistakes can happen and how we can better prepare in the event that they do. The biggest takeaway from this episode is that we've done a poor job of building trust with the public, and especially so around the practice of managed fire. Perhaps now is a good time to have that conversation, and to figure out how we can reframe this conversation so that people get more of a glimpse at managed fire when it goes right?For more background on Stephen, check out his TED Talk on how fire shapes everything, or this great essay he published in Scientific American last spring.

The Pushback Talks Summer Series is back!This summer, Fredrik & Leilani are serving up what we call Word Food – bite-sized conversations that pack a punch. Here's how it works: each week, we randomly select two words and dive into a 10-15 minute exploration of how these seemingly simple words intersect with our complex socio-political moment.Think of it as intellectual snacking with substance – light enough for your summer playlist, deep enough to make you think twice about the world around us. New episodes out every Wednesday, so make this your midweek ritual for curious minds.This week: Social Contract & MediaSupport the show

with @rhhackett @SamBroner @skominers @liz_harkavy @CarraWu @jay_drainjr @mg_486662Today's episode is a special one. It's a round table on some of the most compelling ideas at the intersection of AI and crypto, sourced from members of the a16z crypto team. You're going to hear from builders, researchers, and deal makers who are all wrestling with the big question: How will these two powerful technologies collide, and what happens when they do?First, Investment Partner Sam Broner makes the case for giving AI agents universal identities. Then Research Partner Scott Kominers presents how crypto can provide AI with levels and layers of rich context. You'll also hear from Investment Partners Liz Harkavy on AI monetization models; Carra Wu on the next evolution of web crawlers; Jay Drain on proving personhood online; and finally, Security Engineer Matt Gleason on how crypto turns internet advertising on its head.This is a tour of big, fresh ideas that hint at what an internet of the near future could look like. For the full list of ideas, check out our recent AI x crypto crossovers package, which you can find at a16zcrypto.com.Timestamps(0:00) Introduction(1:44) Universal Identity for AI Agents(5:25) Why Crypto Makes a Difference(10:07) Context in AI: Memory and Interoperability(15:00) Vibe Coding Applications(19:32) Registries with Global Context(21:47) Honkaku Mystery Novels(24:13) Monetization Models for AI x Crypto(28:36) Overcoming Technical Challenges(31:34) AI Agents and the Rise of Web Crawlers(36:05) Collapse of the Social Contract(39:21) AI Bots and Blockchain Solutions(44:31) Proof of Personhood: Ensuring Human-ness(50:41) Future of Personalized Advertising(1:01:54) Final Thoughts***As a reminder, none of the content should be taken as investment, business, legal, or tax advice. Please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information, including a link to a list of our investments.

Joe Walsh is a former Republican Congressman from Illinois elected to Congress in the TEA Party wave of 2010. Following his service in Congress, Walsh became one of the most popular conservative talk radio hosts in the country, syndicated in major markets throughout the U.S. In August of 2019 Joe became a candidate for President of the United States, waging a Republican primary challenge against Donald Trump. Joe is the author of F*CK SILENCE: Calling Trump Out for the Cultish, Moronic, Authoritarian Con Man He Is released in February of 2020. Joe is currently the Director of The Social Contract and the host of a podcast called, “The Social Contract With Joe Walsh,” where Joe has weekly conversations with other well-known people to model how to have respectful conversations with those you disagree with. Joe comes from the MAGA base and also spends a lot of time engaging, respectfully, with that base. Joe can be seen regularly on CNN, MSNBC and News Nation and has been written up in major publications like the NYT, Washington Post, The Daily Beast, The Guardian, Raw Story and Newsweek Joe's super smart, funny and brutally honest. And, he's now a democrat! Join us for this engaging, pull-no-punches chat about Trump's march towards autocracy, the Musk breakup, the Big Ugly-Ass Bill, Mamdani and the NYC mayoral race, the '26 midterms, and why he joined his new party. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

At the end of last episode, Yael the Cake Pop Baker had just pulled up to CLEO's Halloween Party.I can't wait to find out what happens next. I'm sure you can't either. So, here it is, the conclusion of Voting is R Superpower…

I cannot believe we've already come to the season finale. I've been having so much fun. I hope you have too!Now, before we get to the conclusion of Kiddos R Groundbreakers, I am so excited to finally share my big announcement. Ready, kiddos?We're getting a new Georgie and GiGi book!I think all those Fourth of July fireworks you'll be seeing may just be in celebration of this very special news.Details, including the title, are being kept under wraps. We do know it's a Halloween release, and we've been told that there will be an official announcement hitting around Labor Day.Here's how it's being described:Georgie and GiGi, the pint-size protagonists from Presidential Conversations for Kids and The Social Contract podcast, are back!When a Code Purple is called, the two Gs—along with Sister Elaine, Sister Mary Catherine, and Grandma Marie—are magically transported to The Artist CLEO's house in New Orleans' French Quarter for some ghostly fun.Oooh. Sounds spooky! Can't wait to talk to George and CLEO about it later in the episode.But first, let's listen as Stephen performs Kiddos R Groundbreakers, Part Two!

For many of you listening today, this may be the first time you're hearing about Shirley Chisholm. I cannot think of a better introduction to this giant. You're in for a real treat! Let's listen to Kiddos R Groundbreakers, Part One…

In our last episode, during my conversation with CLEO, I mentioned the paperback release of George and CLEO's Presidential Conversations for Kids.That book was released earlier this year and contains George's reflections on the November 2024 election. For this episode, George kindly granted us permission to share the book's updated Author Afterword. I think we'd be remiss not to include it here, since we're learning about Voting Rights and the superpower that is voting.And later, we hear Stephen perform Voting is R Superpower, Pt 1.

What a way to celebrate the Fourth! I'm thinking we ought to make The Social Contract an Independence Day tradition—along with fireworks and cookouts, of course.Now, if you thought Donnie's cake shenanigans at the OLPQ Pee Wee baseball game in Part One were something, just wait until you find out what he's up to Part Two.And a little later in the episode, I'll be talking with The Artist CLEO about a subject that's near and dear to my heart – one of my absolute favorite things in world – flowers!

In our first episode, Baby T, Part One, we find ourselves smack dab in the middle of a baseball diamond. How fitting since we're right in the middle of baseball season. You may be wondering how baseball came to be known as “the great American pastime.” Well, you could say that baseball was invented right here in the U.S. of A, with the first official game being played in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1846. But it was during the American Civil War that baseball really caught on, with soldiers from different states playing baseball to pass the time. So, the game became something of a unifying symbol during a period when our country was so divided—something to reflect on in these times.Now, batter up! Let's play ball as Stephen performs Baby T, Part One…

We're back for Season Four – and so are Georgie and GiGi – for more fun adventures!And Georgie and GiGi are now second graders! So this season is geared towards kiddos—and, of course, their parents.And just as they did last season, Georgie and GiGi will comeface to face with accomplished women both past and present – Shirley Chisholm, Fannie Lou Hamer, and our very own CLEO – from whom they'll learn important lessons in Civil Rights and Voting Rights.So, buckle your seatbelts, kiddos, because it's going to be a jam-packed, fun-filled fourth season.

Editor's Note: Reposted to put in correct timeline.This week Mike brings a list of cards to Alex that he is taking out of his decks to be a better Social Contract player. Thanks to our patreons for supporting the podcast! Fearghalil, Marcusthelost, bearjuden, frugalbrutal, scottrmitch, bigbootytanuki, eddieofcourse, tiny subversions, jonespaulr#0!, Jack Richardson, Ormendahl Kyme and Korinther!Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#MTG #MagicTheGathering #Commander #EDH #GroupHug

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'The social contract in this country has completely broken down as a result of this issue.'Rob Bates responds to figures revealing the cost of asylum seeker hotels to have reached the equivalent of tax contributions from everyone in Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost welcomes former Congressman, political commentator and host of The Social Contract podcast, Joe Walsh joins the Ghost to talk the madness of the Trump administration and the cult of MAGA.Just this past week, Walsh made a surprising decision to register as a Democrat. His move from Tea Party firebrand in 2010 to now is important. We need more conservatives to break with the Trump Republican Party.#Resist #ImpeachTrumpLinks:The Social Contract with Joe Walsh - https://socialcontractwithjoewalsh.substack.com/Joe Walsh on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/walshfreedom.bsky.socialJoe Walsh apologizes for Tea Party past - https://www.pbs.org/video/joe-walsh-apologizes-past-and-attacks-trump-bspjgo/

Jack Chambers-Ward gathers an esteemed panel of SEO all-stars: Dawn Anderson, Jono Alderson, Myriam Jessier, and, the birthday boy himself, Chris Green.Together, they discuss the future of search, focusing on key topics such as the impact of AI mode, the evolution of search behaviour, and the transparency of data.Tune in for an insightful discussion from these industry experts about how they are navigating the ever-shifting SEO landscape and what it means for the future of search marketing.Follow Chris:

Welcome to Limitless. Today we're joined by Luke Drago and Rudolf, authors of the powerful essay series "The Intelligence Curse." Together, we explore a future where artificial general intelligence (AGI) threatens to upend the economic and social contracts that underpin modern civilization. Will AI empower us or make us obsolete? We unpack how labor-replacing AI could dismantle the very incentives that once gave rise to liberal democracies, social mobility, and human-centered innovation—and what it might take to build a future worth living in. ------

Tonight's reading comes from The Social Contract & Discourse. Originally published in 1762, this book was written by Jean-Jacques RousseauMy name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep.For those new to the podcast, it started from my own struggles with sleep. I wanted to create a resource for others facing similar challenges, and I'm so grateful for the amazing community we've built together.

Matt and Karo dive into the Friendship Social Contract - the unspoken rules that hold friendships together. From keeping secrets to showing up on time (and what happens when you don't), they explore the quiet agreements that separate great friends from flaky ones. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and X Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and X

In this episode, Rohit and Abhin dive into Edward Berger's Conclave (2024), exploring its eerie relevance following the death of Pope Francis, and unpacking its layered themes of faith, power, and doubt, while also examining the storied history of the Catholic Church.Please, LIKE, & FOLLOW the podcast!Chapters.00:00 - Intro & Why We're Covering Conclave02:19 - First Impressions & Political Thrills05:00 - Comparing Conclave to Other Papal Films07:14 - Behind the Scenes & Production Trivia08:46 - Memorable Moments & Cinematic Highlights15:32 - Themes: Philosophy, Religion & Society16:11 - History of the Conclave & Catholic Church19:40 - Critique: Power, Corruption, and Faith32:47 - Philosophy: Power, Social Contract, Lies33:56 - Science vs Religion & Personal Beliefs44:58 - Art, Humanity, and the Role of Religion50:17 - Final Thoughts on the Film & Its Message53:37 - Director Edward Berger's Storytelling Strength54:17 - Six Degrees of Gone Girl56:15 - Outro & Upcoming EpisodesFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod

President John Mahama has completed his first four months in office, but his much-publicized 120-day social contract with Ghanaians remains partially fulfilled.

Join Lil' Lo and Big Shot Shae as they discuss Kenya Moore getting kicked off of RHOA, the return to cable TV, the death of the Social Contract and more! Email for advice / to be featured: LetMeStayFocused@gmail.com Follow Our Hosts:@lilloworldwide@bigshotshae**DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A COMEDIC PODCAST** Scenarios and responses from this show should be taken with a grain of salt. In other words, this is all a joke. Unless otherwise noted, any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events, is purely coincidental.

The New Patriotic Party has delivered a damning verdict on President Mahama's 120-day social contract, scoring him at forty-six percent ahead of the President's scheduled address.

Does the colour of your car impact the re-sale value? Plus – is Donald Trump going to kill the international film industry?GUEST: Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former Congressman

Be smart enough to shred your own cheese. And be worth it, Dear Listener. That's the lesson. In bread and all things, just be worth it. We hold space for you in our sacred sirloin area as Melissa determines the do's and absolutley do not's when it comes to foreign hands comingling with one's warmed bread.  Plus, we acknowledge the Pope, and cinnamon, and Kenny Rogers, and problematic extended family in social settings (with equal reverence).  You'll get it. Just press the button. 

Send us a textThe political upheavals of 17th century England demanded new answers for old political questions: what is the purpose of government, how is power legitimated, and who may wield it?  Philosophers Thomas Hobbes and John Locke reasoned from the same premises, but arrived at rather different conclusions.  Balancing those conclusions is the primary task of liberal democracies to this day.Texts:Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes: https://gutenberg.org/files/3207/3207-h/3207-h.htm"Second Treatise on Government" by John Locke: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/7370/7370-h/7370-h.htmLeviathan frontispiece: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18182/leviathan-frontispiece/Support the showPlease like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you listen. Thank you!Email: classicenglishliterature@gmail.comFollow me on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and YouTube.If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it with a small donation. Click the "Support the Show" button. So grateful!Podcast Theme Music: "Rejoice" by G.F. Handel, perf. The Advent Chamber OrchestraSubcast Theme Music: "Sons of the Brave" by Thomas Bidgood, perf. The Band of the Irish GuardsSound effects and incidental music: Freesounds.orgMy thanks and appreciation to all the generous providers!

Sundeep Waslekar eloquently explains why current nationalisms and our obsession with the primacy of the nation state are not able to deliver practical solutions to the problems that threaten our future as a human family. In addition to reforms to our current UN-based global governance architecture we also need a new philosophical and ethical framework that is consistent with the idea that we are one human family, inhabiting one planet and that our survival as a human species is inextricably linked to the recognition of our common humanity. Without this anchoring based on enlightened human values, we risk being overwhelmed by multiple crises and the resulting human suffering. We must imagine a better future and take the concrete steps to get there.Learn more on GlobalGovernanceForum.org

Ethan Suplee welcomes Dr. Alexandra Sowa, author of The Ozempic Revolution, to explore the transformative yet complex world of GLP-1 agonists. They dive into the emotional and mental challenges of weight loss, the pitfalls of yo-yo dieting, and the revolutionary potential of these medications beyond mere thinness. From personal struggles to societal shifts, this candid conversation unpacks the science, the stigma, and the hope for lasting health—offering nuance in a polarized debate.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Introduction and Welcome00:51 - The Polarizing Debate on GLP-1 Agonists03:10 - The Dangers of Yo-Yo Dieting05:50 - Chronic Disease and Long-Term Medication10:55 - Reframing Weight Loss Motivation14:10 - The Mental Side of Eating19:22 - Social Contracts and Lifestyle Changes24:46 - Weight Loss Isn't the Cure32:44 - When to Stop the Medication43:38 - Cost and Access Challenges51:13 - How GLP-1 Medications Work55:44 - Final Thoughts and Hope Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're exploring a concept that is fundamental yet often overlooked in our daily interactions— the Social Contract. This idea, though abstract, plays a crucial role in understanding the dynamics of toxic leadership and the subtle ways it can manifest in organizations.”In the gray areas of unwritten social contracts, toxic leaders find their playground—where chaos breeds control and logic is left in the dust."To join our Inclusion Community Call click here:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uT7bMKbgQgG43rej_IC3xgThank you for being a part of our community. Let's continue to learn and grow together.If you haven't already, check out the podcast episode on Idealization, Devalue, and Discard for more insights into toxic behavior patterns.https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mGrIbWWXLaVt6Y2814raW?si=Rr1CGOKGQTWtjT6odKCV0AUnderstanding these dynamics is essential for fostering inclusive and healthy work environments. If you have questions or thoughts, feel free to share them in the comments. Let's continue this important conversation together!

In this all-new, 45th episode of our show, Psychologists John Gartner and Harry Segal interpret Trump's devastating sociopathic playbook before discussing it all with Joe Walsh–former congressman, warrior for democracy, and host of the daily Social Contract podcast. Our site: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/shrinking-trump  Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shrinking-trump/id1745797271 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xuuqHxzruLEsQXtTuJjP4 Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a101a15a-8b18-49c8-b556-c201aece30ee/shrinking-trump Subscribe on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shrinking-trump-175213669/ We'll reflect on the exhausting state of the nation, still just weeks into Trump's second term, and explore how his psychological disorders continue to jeopardize the nation. And we'll examine Trump's reliance on mafia-like tactics, with extortion being his go-to, to manipulate everyone around him and project his power at any cost. As psychologists with deep expertise in personality disorders, our hosts warn of the dire consequences of Trump's severe narcissistic and psychopathic tendencies—now more apparent than ever. Throughout the session, the Doctors shed light on Trump's impulsivity and cognitive issues that make him particularly susceptible to influences from nefarious figures such as Vladimir Putin. And we'll meticulously outline how Trump's unpredictability undermines international alliances and destabilizes the global order. As always, our hosts wrap things up by urging listeners to resist complacency and remain vigilant during this rising tide of authoritarianism. Both Gartner and Segal ask us to stand together in a unified front against Trump. It's a call to arms, reminding everyone to stay informed and engaged in our fight for democracy. Be sure to join us again next time for another awesome episode, when we continue our mission of Shrinking Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember UFTP? We're back, in pod form.Plan a road trip for this one, UFTP has brought the best and brightest minds from the exclusive IngSoc Social Club for a 2-hr deep dive into all the news that's not worth talking about anymore.That's right, we're closing the book on all the stuff that's getting recycled in the news - are Nazis bad? Are Republicans in the Found Out stage of FAFO? Are taxes good? Well, we're here to tell you of course Nazis are bad, silly. And even if Republicans are finding out, they should still be able to afford insulin. We're undecided on taxes, though. We report, we decide!Topics and time-stamps: Nazis - 17:21The Democratic Party is a Farce - 22:05Two-Party System - 25:49Russia is the Bad Guy - 34:25Media Blackout - 37:15Electric Vehicles (not Tesla) - 43:44Detaining Immigrant Families - 53:23FAFO - 1:01:07Trump is Dumb - 1:22:00Taxes - 1:26:50There is no "Gotcha" - 1:34:12Climate is Still a Huge F-ing Problem - 1:35:41Re-negotiating the Social Contract - 1:49:09

SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Milena Cerdas, Global Head of Contingent Workforce at Philip Morris International, shares her unique journey from Costa Rica to London and Madrid, highlighting the importance of adaptability and resilience in navigating career transitions. She discusses the establishment of a Contingent Workforce Center of Excellence at PMI, emphasizing the need for collaboration between procurement and HR to enhance workforce strategies. Milena also addresses the evolving landscape of skills-based hiring, advocating for a comprehensive approach that considers various dimensions beyond just skills. In this conversation, Milena Cerdas and Connor discuss the evolving landscape of work, focusing on the importance of internal talent marketplaces, the shift towards skills-based organizations, and the challenges posed by talent shortages. They explore the role of empathy in organizational values, the impact of AI on jobs, and the implications of return-to-office mandates. Milena emphasizes the need for a humanized approach to growth and the importance of adapting to the changing workforce dynamics.TakeawaysMilena's journey reflects the importance of adaptability and resilience.Cultural experiences enrich personal and professional growth.Establishing a Center of Excellence requires collaboration and strategic planning.Procurement should focus on adding value beyond cost reduction.Skills-based hiring is becoming essential in the evolving job market.Empathy and cultural fit are crucial in hiring processes.Trust between procurement and HR is vital for successful collaboration.Continuous learning and education are key in workforce management.Understanding different perspectives enhances decision-making.The future of work will require new skills and adaptability. There should be an internal talent marketplace for skills.Education needs to focus on developing relevant skills.Empathy is a core value in organizations today.AI will change the nature of work but won't eliminate it.Flexibility in work environments is crucial for talent retention.The external workforce will continue to rise in importance.Humanized growth considers all stakeholders, not just shareholders.Younger generations prioritize sustainability in their work choices.Organizations must adapt to the changing demographics of the workforce.AI literacy is essential for future job security.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Milena Cerdas and Her Journey04:52 Navigating Career Transitions and Cultural Adaptation10:00 The Importance of Personal Growth and Resilience14:52 Establishing a Contingent Workforce Center of Excellence19:54 Bridging the Gap Between Procurement and HR25:04 The Reality of Skills-Based Hiring29:44 The Future of Internal Talent Marketplaces32:55 The Shift Towards Skills-Based Organizations35:39 Navigating Talent Shortages and Workforce Dynamics40:01 Empathy and the Social Contract in Organizations43:14 AI's Impact on Jobs and the Future of Work49:40 Return to Office Mandates: A New Perspective54:22 Predictions for the Future of WorkConnect with Milena here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milena-cerdas-ccwp-64899032/

Today on Mea Culpa, I'm joined by my good friend Joe Walsh, former Republican Congressman, host of The Social Contract with Joe Walsh, and fierce Trump critic. We break down Trump's chaotic economic policies, including his flip-flopping on tariffs, extreme government cuts, and the dangerous grip he has on the GOP. Joe and I discuss how Trump's mass layoffs at the VA and other federal agencies are devastating American workers and veterans, the GOP's fear-driven politics, and the growing authoritarianism within the Republican Party. We also explore the lack of Democratic opposition and what needs to be done to push back against Trump's reckless agenda. Thanks to our sponsors: Graza: Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/COHEN and use promo code COHEN  today for 10% off of TRIO! VIIA: Try VIIA! https://viia.co/COHEN and use code COHEN! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the social contract broken? In this episode, Paul DeHart joins ISI to discuss his latest book, The Social Contract in the Ruins: Natural Law and Government by Consent. He challenges the idea that consent alone legitimizes government, exploring the role of natural law, classical philosophy, and the American Founding in shaping just governance.Get the BookSubscribe for more ISI conversations: @EducatingForLiberty

On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Ivan Vendrov for a deep and thought-provoking conversation covering AI, intelligence, societal shifts, and the future of human-machine interaction. They explore the "bitter lesson" of AI—that scale and compute ultimately win—while discussing whether progress is stalling and what bottlenecks remain. The conversation expands into technology's impact on democracy, the centralization of power, the shifting role of the state, and even the mythology needed to make sense of our accelerating world. You can find more of Ivan's work at nothinghuman.substack.com or follow him on Twitter at @IvanVendrov.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Setting00:21 The Bitter Lesson in AI02:03 Challenges in AI Data and Infrastructure04:03 The Role of User Experience in AI Adoption08:47 Evaluating Intelligence and Divergent Thinking10:09 The Future of AI and Society18:01 The Role of Big Tech in AI Development24:59 Humanism and the Future of Intelligence29:27 Exploring Kafka and Tolkien's Relevance29:50 Tolkien's Insights on Machine Intelligence30:06 Samuel Butler and Machine Sovereignty31:03 Historical Fascism and Machine Intelligence31:44 The Future of AI and Biotech32:56 Voice as the Ultimate Human-Computer Interface36:39 Social Interfaces and Language Models39:53 Javier Malay and Political Shifts in Argentina50:16 The State of Society in the U.S.52:10 Concluding Thoughts on Future ProspectsKey InsightsThe Bitter Lesson Still Holds, but AI Faces Bottlenecks – Ivan Vendrov reinforces Rich Sutton's "bitter lesson" that AI progress is primarily driven by scaling compute and data rather than human-designed structures. While this principle still applies, AI progress has slowed due to bottlenecks in high-quality language data and GPU availability. This suggests that while AI remains on an exponential trajectory, the next major leaps may come from new forms of data, such as video and images, or advancements in hardware infrastructure.The Future of AI Is Centralization and Fragmentation at the Same Time – The conversation highlights how AI development is pulling in two opposing directions. On one hand, large-scale AI models require immense computational resources and vast amounts of data, leading to greater centralization in the hands of Big Tech and governments. On the other hand, open-source AI, encryption, and decentralized computing are creating new opportunities for individuals and small communities to harness AI for their own purposes. The long-term outcome is likely to be a complex blend of both centralized and decentralized AI ecosystems.User Interfaces Are a Major Limiting Factor for AI Adoption – Despite the power of AI models like GPT-4, their real-world impact is constrained by poor user experience and integration. Vendrov suggests that AI has created a "UX overhang," where the intelligence exists but is not yet effectively integrated into daily workflows. Historically, technological revolutions take time to diffuse, as seen with the dot-com boom, and the current AI moment may be similar—where the intelligence exists but society has yet to adapt to using it effectively.Machine Intelligence Will Radically Reshape Cities and Social Structures – Vendrov speculates that the future will see the rise of highly concentrated AI-powered hubs—akin to "mile by mile by mile" cubes of data centers—where the majority of economic activity and decision-making takes place. This could create a stark divide between AI-driven cities and rural or off-grid communities that choose to opt out. He draws a parallel to Robin Hanson's Age of Em and suggests that those who best serve AI systems will hold power, while others may be marginalized or reduced to mere spectators in an AI-driven world.The Enlightenment's Individualism Is Being Challenged by AI and Collective Intelligence – The discussion touches on how Western civilization's emphasis on the individual may no longer align with the realities of intelligence and decision-making in an AI-driven era. Vendrov argues that intelligence is inherently collective—what matters is not individual brilliance but the ability to recognize and leverage diverse perspectives. This contradicts the traditional idea of intelligence as a singular, personal trait and suggests a need for new frameworks that incorporate AI into human networks in more effective ways.Javier Milei's Libertarian Populism Reflects a Global Trend Toward Radical Experimentation – The rise of Argentina's President Javier Milei exemplifies how economic desperation can drive societies toward bold, unconventional leaders. Vendrov and Alsop discuss how Milei's appeal comes not just from his radical libertarianism but also from his blunt honesty and willingness to challenge entrenched power structures. His movement, however, raises deeper questions about whether libertarianism alone can provide a stable social foundation, or if voluntary cooperation and civil society must be explicitly cultivated to prevent libertarian ideals from collapsing into chaos.AI, Mythology, and the Need for New Narratives – The conversation closes with a reflection on the power of mythology in shaping human understanding of technological change. Vendrov suggests that as AI reshapes the world, new myths will be needed to make sense of it—perhaps similar to Tolkien's elves fading as the age of men begins. He sees AI as part of an inevitable progression, where human intelligence gives way to something greater, but argues that this transition must be handled with care. The stories we tell about AI will shape whether we resist, collaborate, or simply fade into irrelevance in the face of machine intelligence.

This week we're joined again by Josh "Kintanon" Wentworth from Apex MMA in Covington, Georgia!  In this episode, Josh discusses "social contracts" in Jiu-Jitsu and how to break them.  Social contracts are the unwritten rules we abide by, which often aren't actually rules.  Social contracts can become invisible mental scripts and self-limiting habits that hold us back from our best performance in every roll.Follow Josh on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/apexconyersTrain with Josh at Apex MMA in Covington, Georgia:https://www.apexconyers.com/Annoy Josh on Reddit:https://www.reddit.com/u/kintanonResources discussed in this episode:The Meanest Shit You've Ever Seen, feat. Andy Stolarik (requires BJJMM Premium)https://bit.ly/meanestshitMental models discussed in this episode:Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Prevention Over Curehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/You Are What You Trainhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Pattern Interruptshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts/Certainty Heuristichttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/certainty-heuristic/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Friday Night Live 7 February 2025In this episode, I analyze the fallout from the USAID controversy, highlighting the erosion of trust in institutions and a growing cynicism among younger generations towards media narratives seen as propaganda. I discuss how young men challenge societal authority and the potential for youth-led innovation to drive change, while critiquing 'cancel culture' as a response to institutional failures. Drawing from personal experiences, I emphasize the need for deeper critical discourse and encourage listeners to engage with the evolving landscape of the social contract.GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Also get the Truth About the French Revolution, multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material, as well as targeted AIs for Real-Time Relationships, BitCoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-Ins. Don't miss the private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

Start your engines people! Mike and Judge Alex get into the Social Contract cards in Aetherdrift. VROOM!Thanks to our patreons for supporting the podcast! Fearghalil, Marcusthelost, bearjuden, frugalbrutal, scottrmitch, bigbootytanuki, eddieofcourse, tiny subversions, jonespaulr#0!, Jack Richardson and Ormendahl Kyme!Support us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠#MTG #MagicTheGathering #Commander #EDH #GroupHug

In this episode, Julie talks about the California LA wild fires, as well as the new Hateful Conduct policies being employed in 2025 for all META social media products. From the stripping away from hard-fought-for LGBTQIA+ community protections to the end of Facebook third-party fact checking, those in the queer community are facing some fundamental changes that require individuals to make the decision to abandon the META platforms or stick it out and remain present and visible. Show Notes Links:   GLAAD Response to META Policy Changes https://glaad.org/releases/meta-anti-lgbtq-hate-speech-dei/ https://transparency.meta.com/policies/community-standards/hateful-conduct/ PSYCHIATRIC RESPONSE TO GENDER DYSPHORIA https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/gender-dysphoria/what-is-gender-dysphoria ----- SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female dual-gender crossdresser who is visible in the Upstate of South Carolina, active in local groups and advocating as a public speaker at LGBTQ+ conferences and workshops across the United States. At the moment, Savannah is working on more books, blogs, and projects focused on letting every crossdresser–young and mature–find their own confidence, expression, identity and voice. IG @savannahhauk | FB @savannahhauk | FB @livingwithcrossdressing | web @livingwithcrossdressing.com ------ JULIE RUBENSTEIN is a dedicated ally to transgender community and the certified image consultant and co-owner of Fox and Hanger. F&H is a unique service for transgender women and male-to-female crossdressers that creates customized virtual fashion and style “lookbooks”. Julie intuitively connects with each client to find them appropriate clothes, makeup, hair, and shape wear all in alignment with their budget, body type, authentic style and unique personality. Julie also provides enfemme coaching and wardrobe support. Julie has made it her life's work to help MTF individuals feel safe and confident when it comes to their female persona, expression and identity. IG @Juliemtfstyle | FB @foxandhanger | web @FoxandHanger.com

In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, host Rob Ocel, along with co-hosts Adam Rackis and Danny Thompson, explores the sustainability of open source with Chad Whitacre, Head of Open Source at Sentry. Chad discusses the Open Source Pledge, an initiative encouraging companies to fund the open source projects they rely on. He breaks down the challenges maintainers face, the imbalance between corporate benefit and community support, and why businesses need to step up. The conversation touches on alternative funding models, the history of open source licensing, and the push to make sustainability a core part of the industry.

Ed and Kirsten kick off the latest episode with a discussion of Tesla's latest earnings report, and are joined by Alex as the conversation turns to a pair of stories out of San Francisco, and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's recent comments about AV safety in Davos.

Wednesday Night Live 29 January 2025In this episode, I discuss the impact of societal dynamics on personal responsibility and relationships, highlighting the decline in meaningful engagement and the need for community support. I challenge negative narratives surrounding dating and explore how modern distractions affect romantic connections. By connecting diet to mental health, I emphasize the importance of lifestyle choices for societal wellbeing. I examine the breakdown of the social contract for younger generations, which limits their pathways to secure relationships. Additionally, I address the evolving roles of masculinity and femininity and provide strategies for reclaiming agency. Ultimately, I call on listeners to embrace individual responsibility and pursue personal growth amidst contemporary challenges.GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Also get the Truth About the French Revolution, multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material, as well as targeted AIs for Real-Time Relationships, BitCoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-Ins. Don't miss the private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

For the latest Anchoring Truths Podcast, JWI Affiliated Scholar Paul DeHart joins for a fascinating in-depth discussion on themes from his latest book, The Social Contract in the Ruins: Natural Law and Government by Consent. DeHart is a distinguished professor of political science at Texas State University. Topics include the limits of the consent of the governed, philosophic errors of modern liberals such as John Rawls, what the American Founders correctly identified about the origins of rights, and the problems with Justice Holmes's legal positivism.

Send us a textRepresentative government, freedom of religion, the right to privacy - these are just some of the liberties of the modern world which we cherish. But at what cost? After the French Revolution and the subsequent rise and fall of Napoleon, the French classical liberal Benjamin Constant undertook an examination of ancient liberty as compared to modern liberty, in a bid to defend the modern liberal project against its detractors. But Constant is honest about the downsides of the modern liberal regime, and explains what rights and powers from the ancient world modern men can no longer exercise.Benjamin Constant's The Liberty of Ancients Compared with that of Moderns: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/constant-the-liberty-of-ancients-compared-with-that-of-moderns-1819Jean-Jacques Rousseau's The Social Contract: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780141191751Thucydides' The Peloponnesian War: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780684827902Herodotus' Histories: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9781400031146Stendhal's The Red and the Black: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780140447644Julius Caesar's The Gallic War: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780674990807New Humanists is brought to you by the Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/Links may have referral codes, which earn us a commission at no additional cost to you. We encourage you, when possible, to use Bookshop.org for your book purchases, an online bookstore which supports local bookstores.Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Join Jay Scott as he uncovers the Anti-Federalist group that stood against George Washington, the Federalist, and the Constitution in the 1780's!  Natural Freedom, Equal Treatment, Right to Bear Arms, Accountability, and Limits to Power were some of the key points the Anti-Federalist group rallied for. They saw similarities of an Aristocracy rule in the first Constitution. VERY DANGEROUS!  Also important, no clear declarations of individual human rights were written. (Thank these guys for The Bill of Rights we have now.) Learn how these Hero's put their neck on the line for true freedom at a delicate moment in the beginning stages of the USA. You will never think of our origins the same again! Disclaimer: For legal reasons... !!! This show is for entertainment purposes only !!! ~ ENJOY! ____________________________________________________ ❤️Help -keeping it REAL- by being a supporter of the podcast! Support is as simple as giving whatever you feel the show is worth to you. I will always be dedicated to bringing you value. Please consider returning some value in return! Even a like, comment, or share helps. You have my gratitude.

Today on Mea Culpa, I'm joined by my good friend Joe Walsh, former Congressman, host of The Social Contract with Joe Walsh, and a Republican commentator who spoke out against the MAGA movement after running for president. Joe and I discuss the factors behind Trump's unexpected victory, including his campaign's relentless focus on issues like immigration, crime, and the economy. We also examine the Democratic Party's shortcomings, particularly in failing to connect with working-class voters. Finally, we delve into Trump's key cabinet picks, whose appointments signal aggressive moves on immigration and an increasingly isolationist stance. Thanks to our sponsors: Lumen: Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://lumen.me/COHEN to get 15% off your Lumen. Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are four guests on this week's special Election Day 2024 episode of The Chauncey DeVega Show. Joe Walsh was a Republican congressman and a leading Tea Party conservative. He is now a prominent conservative voice against Donald Trump and the host of the podcast The Social Contract with Joe Walsh. D. Earl Stephens is the former Managing Editor at Stars and Stripes and the author of Toxic Tales: A Caustic Collection of Donald J. Trump's Very Important Letters. His Substack newsletter is Enough, Already! Steven Beschloss is a journalist and author of several books, including The Gunman and His Mother. His Substack newsletter is America, America. His essays and other work have been featured in The New Yorker, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The New Republic, Smithsonian and The Economist Intelligence Unit, among many others.    Heidi Siegmund Cuda is an Emmy-award winning investigative reporter, filmmaker, and bestselling author. Her Substack newsletter is Bette Dangerous. She is the co-host and producer of RADICALIZED Truth Survives podcast. These four guests share their reasoning behind and predictions about the outcome of the 2024 presidential election and if Vice President Harris will win and American democracy will continue or if Dictator Trump will take power and unleash a reign of terror, revenge, and destruction on his personal and political enemies. This week's guests also offer their expert insights about what happens after the 2024 Election, the necessity of democratic renewal, the likelihood of political violence and unrest, and how deeply broken the American people and their institutions and culture are for Donald Trump to even be the Republican Party's nominee and so very close, again, to victory. Chauncey DeVega offers counsel that the American people and the pro-democracy movement need to prepare for the worst and hope for the best -- and do the necessary hard work -- to ensure the future of their multiracial pluralistic democracy and the American project.