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From pouring drinks to lighting shots at Blue Sky to leading Adobe's Substance 3D team, Michael Tanzillo's professional path is anything but typical and his story is packed with lessons motion designers need to hear. Check out the corresponding blog post here: www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/adobe-michael-tanzillo In this episode of the School of Motion Podcast, EJ Hassenfratz sits down with Michael to talk about the state of 3D, why motion designers are impressing major animation studios, and how foundational skills (like lighting and storytelling) will outlast any software trend.

羽田空港に新スポット「Sora chika」誕生　フードコート＆レストランで200席超。　日本空港ビルデングは9月10日、羽田空港第1ターミナル地下1階に、フードコートエリア、レストランエリアからなる食のゾーン「Sora chika（ソラチカ）」をオープンした。

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Today we are joined by Gorkem and Batuhan from Fal.ai, the fastest growing generative media inference provider. They recently raised a $125M Series C and crossed $100M ARR. We covered how they pivoted from dbt pipelines to diffusion models inference, what were the models that really changed the trajectory of image generation, and the future of AI videos. Enjoy! 00:00 - Introductions 04:58 - History of Major AI Models and Their Impact on Fal.ai 07:06 - Pivoting to Generative Media and Strategic Business Decisions 10:46 - Technical discussion on CUDA optimization and kernel development 12:42 - Inference Engine Architecture and Kernel Reusability 14:59 - Performance Gains and Latency Trade-offs 15:50 - Discussion of model latency importance and performance optimization 17:56 - Importance of Latency and User Engagement 18:46 - Impact of Open Source Model Releases and Competitive Advantage 19:00 - Partnerships with closed source model developers 20:06 - Collaborations with Closed-Source Model Providers 21:28 - Serving Audio Models and Infrastructure Scalability 22:29 - Serverless GPU infrastructure and technical stack 23:52 - GPU Prioritization: H100s and Blackwell Optimization 25:00 - Discussion on ASICs vs. General Purpose GPUs 26:10 - Architectural Trends: MMDiTs and Model Innovation 27:35 - Rise and Decline of Distillation and Consistency Models 28:15 - Draft Mode and Streaming in Image Generation Workflows 29:46 - Generative Video Models and the Role of Latency 30:14 - Auto-Regressive Image Models and Industry Reactions 31:35 - Discussion of OpenAI's Sora and competition in video generation 34:44 - World Models and Creative Applications in Games and Movies 35:27 - Video Models' Revenue Share and Open-Source Contributions 36:40 - Rise of Chinese Labs and Partnerships 38:03 - Top Trending Models on Hugging Face and ByteDance's Role 39:29 - Monetization Strategies for Open Models 40:48 - Usage Distribution and Model Turnover on FAL 42:11 - Revenue Share vs. Open Model Usage Optimization 42:47 - Moderation and NSFW Content on the Platform 44:03 - Advertising as a key use case for generative media 45:37 - Generative Video in Startup Marketing and Virality 46:56 - LoRA Usage and Fine-Tuning Popularity 47:17 - LoRA ecosystem and fine-tuning discussion 49:25 - Post-Training of Video Models and Future of Fine-Tuning 50:21 - ComfyUI Pipelines and Workflow Complexity 52:31 - Requests for startups and future opportunities in the space 53:33 - Data Collection and RedPajama-Style Initiatives for Media Models 53:46 - RL for Image and Video Models: Unknown Potential 55:11 - Requests for Models: Editing and Conversational Video Models 57:12 - VO3 Capabilities: Lip Sync, TTS, and Timing 58:23 - Bitter Lesson and the Future of Model Workflows 58:44 - FAL's hiring approach and team structure 59:29 - Team Structure and Scaling Applied ML and Performance Teams 1:01:41 - Developer Experience Tools and Low-Code/No-Code Integration 1:03:04 - Improving Hiring Process with Public Challenges and Benchmarks 1:04:02 - Closing Remarks and Culture at FAL

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Heartfelt Gifts: Under the Autumn Moon in Ueno Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-04-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の午後、空は高く澄んでいました。En: On an autumn afternoon, the sky was high and clear.Ja: 上野公園では、週末の小さな市場が賑わっていました。En: In Ueno Park, the small weekend market was bustling.Ja: 空と雪は、月見祭りの贈り物を探しに来ました。En: Sora and Yuki had come to look for gifts for the moon-viewing festival.Ja: 色とりどりの葉が風に舞い、ランタンが小道を明るく照らしていました。En: Multicolored leaves danced in the wind, and lanterns brightly lit up the paths.Ja: 露店には、手作りの雑貨や美味しそうな食べ物が並んでいました。En: The stalls were lined with handmade goods and delicious-looking food.Ja: 空は友達の雪への贈り物を探していました。En: Sora was searching for a gift for his friend Yuki.Ja: 空は控えめで慎重な性格でした。En: Sora was reserved and cautious by nature.Ja: 彼は、大切な雪のために、特別な贈り物を贈りたかったのです。En: He wanted to give a special gift to Yuki, who was very important to him.Ja: しかし、種類が多すぎて、どれにしようか迷っていました。En: However, with so many options, he was unsure of what to choose.Ja: 雪はその横で、楽しげに笑っていました。En: Next to him, Yuki was enjoying herself, laughing cheerfully.Ja: 「空、これを見て！可愛いね！」En: "Look at this, Sora! Isn't it cute?"Ja: 市場の雰囲気を楽しんでいる様子でした。En: She seemed to be relishing the atmosphere of the market.Ja: 「雪が喜ぶものって何だろう？」と、空は心の中で考えました。En: "What would make Yuki happy?" Sora pondered in his heart.Ja: どの贈り物が彼女を驚かせ、喜ばせるか、本当に悩んでいました。En: He was truly struggling with which gift would surprise and delight her.Ja: しかし、空は決心しました。En: However, Sora made up his mind.Ja: 「大切なのは、心がこもったものだ」と。En: "What's important is something heartfelt," he thought.Ja: 彼らの思い出が詰まった、少し古ぼけた手作りの写真立てを見つけました。En: He found a slightly weathered handmade photo frame, filled with their memories.Ja: 月見の夜。空は緊張しながら、満月の下で贈り物を雪に差し出しました。En: On the night of the moon viewing, Sora, feeling nervous, offered the gift to Yuki under the full moon.Ja: 「これ、君との思い出のために選んだんだ。受け取ってくれる？」と。En: "I chose this for our memories together. Will you accept it?" he asked.Ja: 雪は驚き、そしてとても嬉しそうに頷きました。En: Yuki was surprised, and she nodded with great delight.Ja: 「空、ありがとう。本当に感動したわ」と、彼女は写真立てを抱きしめました。En: "Thank you, Sora. I'm truly moved," she said, hugging the photo frame.Ja: その瞬間、空は自信に満ちた微笑みを浮かべました。En: At that moment, a confident smile spread across Sora's face.Ja: 彼の心は暖かく、彼の選択が正しかったことを知りました。En: His heart was warm, and he knew that he had made the right choice.Ja: 二人の友情は、さらに深い絆で結ばれました。En: Their friendship was tied with an even deeper bond.Ja: 秋の夜空に浮かぶ満月が、優しく二人を照らし続けました。En: The full moon floating in the autumn night sky continued to gently illuminate them.Ja: 大切なのはうわべの華やかさではなく、心の中の温かさであることを、空は学びました。En: Sora learned that what matters is not the superficial splendor, but the warmth inside the heart.Ja: 彼はこれからも、自分の気持ちを大切にすることを決めました。En: He decided to cherish his own feelings from then on. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋bustling: 賑わってmoon-viewing festival: 月見祭りmulticolored: 色とりどりのhandmade: 手作りreserved: 控えめcautious: 慎重なcheerfully: 楽しげにrelishing: 楽しんでいるsuperficial: うわべのsplendor: 華やかさweathered: 古ぼけたilluminate: 照らしてmarket: 市場lanterns: ランタンgifts: 贈り物delight: 喜ばせるpondered: 考えましたstruggling: 悩んでいましたheartfelt: 心がこもったmemories: 思い出nervous: 緊張しながらsurprised: 驚きdelight: 嬉しそうmoved: 感動したconfident: 自信に満ちたwarm: 暖かくbond: 絆cherish: 大切にするsentiment: 気持ち

Tambours et trompettes - c'est un départ pour la saison 6 d'IA café!  Au programme:Étude du MIT Media Lab - 95% des projets AI en entreprise échouent lamentablement! (The GenAI Divide-State of AI in business 2025).ChatGPT5 ! Retour sur l'étude du MIT – Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing TaskNanobanana - Google AI Studio - Generation d'images  Exploration d'un texte de Philippa Hardman : l'enseignement supérieur et la fonction « étude » de ChatGPT.Les « chemins de désir », l'intelligence artificiellement augmentée et la menace à l'expertise.Les limites des chatbots AI comme outil de soutien et d'accompagnement à la détresse psychologique.Luc Ferry - IA: grand remplacement ou complémentaritéLa littéracie en IA comme objectif institutionnel et organisationnel.Changement de directeur au MILA (L'institut québécois d'intelligence artificielle). Évolution et suivi de l'European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). Les proposition réglementaires (à venir) de l'agence des marchés financiers (AMF). La création vidéo – Sora vs MidJourneyLes promesses de l'IA en santéLa Commission Gallant - Les dépassements de coûts en informatique et la préparation aux grands chantiers IA dans les systèmes informatiques gouvernementaux.Explorer l'IA dans le domaine des sciences géomatiques. La posture techno critique de l'équipe d'IA Café.Bonne écoute.Production et animation: Jean-François Sénéchal, Ph.DCollaborateurs et collaboratrices (BaristIAs):  Jean-François Sénéchal, Stéphane Mineo, Shirley Plumerand, Véronique Tremblay et Marie-Ève Vachon Savary  Collaborateurs et collaboratrices:  Véronique Tremblay, Stéphane Mineo, Frédérick Plamondon, Shirley Plumerand, Sylvain Munger Ph.D, Ève Gaumond, Benjamin Leblanc, Marie-Ève Vachon Savary.OBVIA Observatoire international sur les impacts sociétaux de l'intelligence artificielleDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Kite Dreams: Haru's Starry Triumph at Tokyo's Obon Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-31-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の桜公園に夏の風が静かに吹いていました。En: A summer breeze was quietly blowing through Tokyo's Sakura Park.Ja: トンボが空を舞い、木陰では人々が涼んでいます。En: Dragonflies danced in the sky, and people cooled off in the shade of the trees.Ja: この日は、特別なオボン祭りの一日でした。En: This day was a special one, the day of the Obon festival.Ja: ハルトは自分のユニークな凧を持って、公園に来ました。En: Haru came to the park with his unique kite.Ja: 彼はその凧で友達のユキとソラを驚かせようとしていました。En: He was planning to surprise his friends Yuki and Sora with it.Ja: 「これは僕の新しい凧だよ！」とハルトは誇らしげに言いました。En: "This is my new kite!" Haru said proudly.Ja: 彼の凧は普通の形とは少し違っていました。En: His kite was a little different from the usual shape.Ja: 色とりどりの紙で作り、形は星型でした。En: It was made with colorful paper and shaped like a star.Ja: ユキは微笑み、「素敵だね、ハルト君。En: Yuki smiled and asked, "It's lovely, Haru-kun.Ja: でも、ちゃんと飛ぶの？」と聞きました。En: But does it really fly?"Ja: 「もちろんさ！見ていてね！」とハルトは力強く答えました。En: "Of course! Just watch!" Haru replied confidently.Ja: でも、ソラがニヤリと笑って、「飛ばすのが楽しみだね。En: However, Sora grinned and joked, "Can't wait to see you fly it.Ja: 本当に飛べるの？」と冗談を言いました。En: Can it really go up?"Ja: ハルトは少し心配しながらも、凧を空に上げました。En: Although a bit worried, Haru launched the kite into the sky.Ja: しかし、風が予想外に強く吹いてきて、凧はくるくると回り始めました。En: But then, unexpectedly, the wind blew strongly, causing the kite to spin around.Ja: そのうち、凧はねじれて変な動きをし始め、すぐに木に引っかかってしまいました。En: Soon, the kite twisted and started to move awkwardly, quickly getting caught in a tree.Ja: 「うわぁ、やばい！」ハルトは叫びました。En: "Whoa, that's bad!" Haru shouted.Ja: しかし、すぐに彼は諦めず、再び挑戦しました。En: However, he didn't give up and tried again.Ja: 何度もやり直し、凧の形を直しました。En: He fixed the shape of the kite and relaunched it several times.Ja: 「僕は負けないよ！」と再び凧を空に上げました。En: "I won't give up!" he declared as he sent the kite back into the sky.Ja: 今回は風が凧を美しく持ち上げ、大空に自由に舞いました。En: This time, the wind lifted the kite beautifully, allowing it to dance freely across the sky.Ja: 公園の人々は拍手をし、みんながその様子を楽しんでいました。En: The people in the park applauded and everyone enjoyed the sight.Ja: ユキはハルトに言いました。「やったね、ハルト君！見事に飛んだね！」En: Yuki said to Haru, "You did it, Haru-kun! It flew splendidly!"Ja: ソラも笑顔で、「いや、最高だったね。本当に面白かったよ。」と同意しました。En: Sora also smiled, "Yeah, that was amazing. It was really fun."Ja: ハルトは満足感でいっぱいになりました。En: Haru was filled with satisfaction.Ja: 「完璧じゃなくても、楽しいことが大事だね。」彼は言いました。En: "Even if it's not perfect, having fun is what matters," he said.Ja: この日の夕方、桜公園ではかがり火がともり、オボン祭りの楽しさが続いていました。En: That evening, bonfires were lit in Sakura Park, and the Obon festival's enjoyment continued.Ja: ハルトは友達と一緒に、その日最高の思い出を胸に抱え、笑顔で家路につきました。En: Haru, with the best memories of the day in his heart, returned home with a smile alongside his friends.Ja: 彼は自分が創造性を大事にし、楽しむ心を持つことの素晴らしさを学びました。En: He learned the importance of valuing creativity and having a heart that enjoys life. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 風dragonflies: トンボshade: 木陰unique: ユニークkite: 凧proudly: 誇らしげにconfidently: 力強くunexpectedly: 予想外にtwisted: ねじれてawkwardly: 変なcaught: 引っかかってrelaunched: 再び挑戦splendidly: 見事にfun: 面白かったsatisfaction: 満足感bonfires: かがり火enjoyment: 楽しさcreativity: 創造性memories: 思い出sky: 空applauded: 拍手をvalue: 大事にstrength: 力強くsurpass: 超えるfestival: 祭りsurprise: 驚かせるlaunched: 上げましたfreely: 自由にimportance: 素晴らしさheart: 心

From redefining “good” and “bad” habits to learning how empathy shapes teaching, Lesley and Brad recap their conversation with yoga teacher Anthony Benenati—founder of City Yoga, California's first Anusara studio, and now leads That's Not Yoga®. With over three decades of experience, Anthony has built a philosophy of meeting students where they are. Together they explore how ego, anger, and even curiosity can open the door to practice, and why the stories we carry and the language we use hold the power to shape growth. This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and ask: is this serving me?If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:How Anthony's teaching shaped his philosophy of fitting yoga to the students.Brad's early yoga mishaps and how they reframed his view of the practice.Feeling like an "outsider" in Pilates and how sharing built deeper connections.Why empathy is the real skill teachers need in guiding students.Why desire, knowledge, and action are the non-negotiables for growth.Episode References/Links:UK Mullet Tour - https://opc.me/ukP.O.T. 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If the answer is yes, fuck what people think. If it's a yes, and tomorrow it's a yes, and then the next week it's a yes, and then next month it's a no, then you make a change. Lesley Logan 0:22  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan 1:05  Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life, Brad, and I are going to dig into the authentic convo I had with Anthony Benenati in our last episode. If you haven't yet listened to that one, you've missed out. Brad Crowell 1:16  You definitely missed out. Lesley Logan 1:18  I don't like to go around saying you made mistakes, but you did.Brad Crowell 1:20  You did. Lesley Logan 1:24  You don't suck or anything, but, all right, before I get into that, today is August 28th 2025 and it is National Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. And on this day, of course, it's gonna say Rainbow Bridge twice. So the death of a beloved pet, whether it's the family dog, a furry kitty, or something a little more obscure, is a sad occasion. Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day on August 28th is the day that we remember the pets that are no longer with us. Whilst the pain of losing a pet, you can't laugh while we're talking about dead dogs, babe, but we are laughing because Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is a day we remember our pets. We got that from remembrance, you know, like we got it, okay, anyways. Whilst the pain of losing a pet somewhat heals over time, they're never forgotten, and today is their day. The day was founded by author Deborah Barnes as a way for people to share their memories of the pets that they have lost, whether it's a dog, a hamster or a snake, or, you know, anything in between. Oh, maybe this is the day that we maybe actually like say it. Brad Crowell 2:32  That's what I was thinking. Lesley Logan 2:34  Okay, well, do you want to say it?Brad Crowell 2:36  Yeah, I do. Also, I think it's great that it's in the month of August. Lesley Logan 2:40  I know it's like we knew. Brad Crowell 2:42  If you didn't know, Lesley and I have only one dog now, and it's been a couple of months that we lost August as well. And when I say as well, what I mean is last year, we lost Gaia towards the end of the year, and then about six months later, we also lost August, and that was really, really challenging, and not something that we talk about very often.Lesley Logan 3:08  I know well, because there's a difference, and I think that's what was important about this day. And like, if you needed this day, it's like, there's something it was something easier. I mean, it felt really hard at the time when we had to, like, make a day to say goodbye to Gaia, you know, like we, we knew for years the day was coming, and we could see it was time. And we had a different situation with August, where it was just like, oh. Brad Crowell 3:33  It was unexpected. It was sudden. Lesley Logan 3:35  This is happening to this is happening today, and that's, that, like, that's just not enough time for your brain to like, not that we miss him differently, but we, I do, like, it's just a different grief. It felt like a different grief. Brad Crowell 3:48  It felt like a different grief. I felt like with Gaia, I had a lot more opportunity to say goodbye ahead of time, you know. And then when when it was gone, it was fond memories. With August, it felt like shock and sadness.Lesley Logan 4:11  Yeah, yeah. I mean, with and with her, like, I felt like, okay, she's gonna be better. Because, like, she was just having a hard time being alive. And he was so young, so that just felt like it was it was hard, it was awful. We didn't talk about it, because there's when you when you share, that someone passes away, or a pet passes away, there's an outpouring of love because of this world we live in. Like, you can say what you want about the negative sides of social media. But the positive sides are like, insane. It's like, it's like the people from your life 10 years ago, and because people have had pets like, they feel it. When you lose a pet and you see someone like you feel that loss with them. Because you know what it feels like and like, in no way were we capable of handling any I'm sorry, like I couldn't and, like, even now we're getting teary eyed. So anyways, we have one amazing dog, and we, if you know this about OPC, well, all of our companies do a little donation to a charity. It's built into all of our products and our profit margins and OPC, this year, I chose a dog charity down because they get like, 500 animals, like, a week, and like, they're trying really hard to be a no kill shelter, and I, and we can't I, like, literally, look at dogs Brad, like, look at this one. Like, we're gonna, like, we're gonna take this on. And as much as, like, oh, that fills this hole. Then I'm, like, it doesn't fill the hole. So, like, anyways, National Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day to for from our hearts to all of yours who've lost a pet, it's so hard. So anyways, okay, so in other news. Brad Crowell 5:51  In other news.Lesley Logan 5:52  We are back from our tour, as you heard last time, but we are literally leaving in like four days to go to the U.K., and we opened up ala carte workshops, which means that if you can't take a whole day off with us, it's quite possible there is a spot left in a workshop. So we just took the day passes and allowed people to buy a workshop. So there might be one or two workshops that you can snag your spot. And so go to opc.me/uk because we're going to be in Essex and Leeds, and I don't know when we'll be back teaching in the U.K., but I know we're gonna be there now, and it's gonna be so much fun. There's some great workshops. There's some business ones, there's some Pilates ones. They're for people who like us and love us and just wanna learn with us who are really, absolutely amazing. So thank you to our hosts from The Movement Base and Chapel Allerton Pilates. Then we come back and like, two weeks later, we leave for Chicagoland. We're going to be at a Balanced Body's POT and I'm teaching the Joe's gyms there. Brad is going to have, like, Brad just now was helping me with the booth, and that's it's in Burr Ridge, but they call it Chicagoland, and I like that. And from Chicagoland, we're going to go to Cambodia. And you know what? We've had people last minute join us, like we said, you could join like, two weeks before. So, crowsnestretreats.com, if you are feeling ambitious and wanting to get the heck out of town because there's a lot going on and maybe you just want to take a break. So, crowsnestretreats.com. And then what? Brad Crowell 7:16  Well, we're actually working on lighting up a workshop and some classes in Singapore right now. Lesley Logan 7:21  I know. Brad Crowell 7:22  Which would be awesome. We'll see. You know, I would say at this point, if it hasn't come together, then we have a problem. If you're listening to this now, but right now we're working on it when we're recording this. So we're gonna say, yeah, it happened. It definitely happened. We got a workshop coming in Singapore.Lesley Logan 7:39  It's going to happen because, hello. I mean, it's not very often Singapore that I have a layover during daylight hours. Brad Crowell 7:44  That's right. Lesley Logan 7:44  And so we're gonna make there's people who want it.Brad Crowell 7:46  It's gonna be awesome, yeah. But anyway, we've been looking at different venues right now, and we're lining it all up. So yeah. And then after we get back from Singapore, we actually are home for about a month, which is quite nice to to chill out. We some family coming into town, and then we go on our winter tour for OPC, where we're driving another 8000 miles this year. Last year, we did 8200 over the winter. This year is going to be less miles more stops. Oh, yeah. Lesley Logan 8:20  Okay. Brad Crowell 8:21  Less miles, more steps, but it's gonna be awesome. We are stoked. Lesley Logan 8:24  You know what's really funny, guys? Okay, so the team, like, I see the map, I see where we're going, I give some inputs on some places. I'm like, yeah, I'll do that, whatever. But then they don't actually always tell me, like, all the events we're doing. So like, this week, all the private events that, because, like, studios that host us can also, like, hire us for an event, just for their team, right? So there's a public class and a public workshop, and then sometimes there's a private workshop. And apparently there's a lot more than workshops that I thought on the summer tour. So I am interested to see this winter tour. I expect lots of gifts and lots of hugs, but we'll announce the winter tour in October. So if you are in Cambodia with us, you'll hear it all announced. Brad Crowell 9:03  Yes, you will. Lesley Logan 9:04  Okay before we get into Anthony's incredible episode. What is the question of the week?Brad Crowell 9:10  Yes, great. So I don't actually know how to say this, netamenashe, yeah, netamenashe. there you go, on Instagram, she asked, Hey Lesley, do you do any Zoom sessions sometimes? Lesley Logan 9:27  Sometimes I do. Brad Crowell 9:28  Sometimes.Lesley Logan 9:29  That's true. Yeah. Who gets them? It's gonna sound like I'm an asshole, but the people who get Zoom sessions with me are people who are in my mentorship program, to be completely honest. I don't have a lot of hours in a week that I can teach because of we run OPC, you run Profitable Pilates, you know, and we do have the mentorship program, so the limited times that I have are for those in that program. And then sometimes OPC members get access to that calendar. But basically, as you can hear, no one publicly gets access to those things. So as much as I love to teach the world on Zoom, that the way I can do that is through OPC actually, because we have a monthly live class, and I can look, we can hang out afterwards, and I can look at your form. I can answer your questions. You don't even have to come to the live class when I look at your form, you can submit videos, and I can give you feedback. So if you're wanting me to give you feedback on some exercises, be an OPC member. If you're a teacher, you can go through eLevate we only have a few spots there, where OPC, it's obviously as many people. Brad Crowell 10:28  Open to the world. Lesley Logan 10:28  Open to the world and. Lesley Logan 10:29  But yeah, I mean, with eLevate, if you, if you're actually looking for a specific feedback on your practice and you want to really grow, Neta, you should be considering eLevate. It's for teachers. It's a nine-month program. It's like, consider it like going and getting a master's degree somewhere. It's very in depth, in in in what it covers. It's going to run through everything that Lesley learned from Jay Grimes, who studied with Joe. So you're going to be covering 500 exercises. It's going to be amazing. During that time, your your personal practice will significantly grow, and you'll also have, Lesley will be, you know, watching your practice during those nine months, too. So that's like, the best way to make that happen. Just reach out, or go to lesleylogan.co/elevate and or you can book a call. I'm super happy to hop on a call and just say, what's up, you know.Lesley Logan 11:21  I mean, I it's like a it's a great problem to have. And I actually used to teach this long I've been teaching online. I used to teach on Skype, and I used to teach people all over on Skype. Brad Crowell 11:30  2015, '16, '17 Skype.Lesley Logan 11:33  Yeah, Skype, oh, my God. Or sometimes Facebook, sometimes Facebook Messenger, because Skype wasn't working, or whatever, like, it was so, but I was, like, anything that has a video I can teach on it. And, you know, but, yeah, I think, like, we do have some great opportunities to work together in person between the tours and Cambodia, and then the online stuff is, you know, you I all love. Brad Crowell 11:56  That's another great one. You could come with us to Cambodia, Neta, where you'll be doing five classes with Lesley during the retreat. And obviously, you know, it's, it's not a large group. So you can come there and be in person. Lesley Logan 12:10  Yeah. So you guys send in your questions. You can, like, you'll literally hear honest feedback and answers. And we love answering them. Like, I just, I want, I want, I want I want questions about your wedding, I don't know. Like, give me some good ones. Go to beitpod.com/questions to submit them, or text us at 310-905-5534, it doesn't yet mean Be It Pod, but we're getting to.Brad Crowell 12:34  No it's not gonna mean Be It Pod anytime soon. So I love that your wishful thinking here it's, you know, low on the list.Lesley Logan 12:41  Being it till I see it. Brad Crowell 12:43  Lower on the priority list. Lesley Logan 12:47  All right, all right. Brad Crowell 12:49  Love you. Lesley Logan 12:49  Love you too.Brad Crowell 12:51  Stick around. We'll be right back. We're gonna dig into one of my really dear friends who I've now known for more than a decade, and he he's just inspirational in multiple ways, being a yogi, but also, you know, he's a philosopher too. So cannot wait to dig into this convbo that you have with Anthony Benenati. You're really going to enjoy. If you haven't already gone back and listened to that, you should, but yeah, looking forward to it. Stick around we'll be right back. Brad Crowell 13:19  Right. Let's talk about Mr. Anthony Benenati. A professional yoga teacher with over 32 years of experience. Before stepping into yoga, Anthony served in the Air Force and worked in a comp as a competitive power lifter. I don't know if he worked at it, but he was a competitive power lifter, which left him with shoulder and knee injuries. In fact, you know, he he told me when he was younger, he couldn't even touch his toes, you know, and today he's like, you know, obviously been doing yoga for three decades. He founded City Yoga, which was California's first on a Sora studio, and he now leads, That's Not Yoga. That's his website, thatsnotyoga.com. He he's actually also done a lot of business stuff, and like because he sold studios and then he taught for other people, and he's done workshops and holds retreats, all sorts of stuff. Anthony's philosophy is to fit yoga to the student, making sure the practice leads to transformation and healing, not to suffering. And he teaches students to listen to their bodies every day, meeting themselves where they're at, with their openness and compassion, and yeah I think that is a really great summary of, you know, who he is. But I would also say he rides a motorcycle, he drinks beer, he curses. He's fucking cool and hip, and that's one of the things that that I connected with him the most about is because I had this preconception of what's a yogi. Lesley Logan 14:45  I mean, your first class was, like a per tip, like a bit like, like the typical yoga instructor, like this little, soft spoken older lady.Brad Crowell 14:52  No, no, no, no, no. I had my well, so that, so that was the first teacher that I actually learned from, and she was super sweet and nice. But yes, the class was literally for, like, elderly people. And I was like, teach me the foundations. And I liked the class because she let her students ask questions during class. And I was like, I don't understand this pose. How does it work? And it effectively was like. Lesley Logan 15:14  In case you haven't noticed, Brad, you guys, Brad literally interrupts all classes to ask questions. Like, like, all classes, he has questions. He comes on the retreat, and he'll just pop into a class, and then he's got a question. It's like, we actually talked about that yesterday, and you missed class. But okay.Brad Crowell 15:29  So, but my very first class was hilarious, because I'm like, you know, my nickname in yoga class was shark boy, or Mr. Bendy, and I, I've just been I'm a hyper mobile body, so naturally flexible. And I get to my first yoga class ever was a Groupon that I bought, and I showed up for class, and I'm in the middle of, like, 30 or 40 people, and I don't have a clue what I'm doing. I'm watching this guy up in the front, you know, do all the things. And I was like, okay, we're sticking our arm over there. We're shooting, our leg over this way. We're twisting and blah, blah, blah. And at the end of the class, he came up to me, he's like, wow, man, you have a great practice. And I was like, this is my very first class. And it was like, what? And I was like, yeah. And then I left the studio, and I walked out to my motorcycle, and I could not get onto it. Lesley Logan 16:16  You did way too much. Brad Crowell 16:17  Because I hurt myself so bad that I literally had to sit there for like an hour just for my back to not be screaming at me. And I was like, well, yoga is not for me. And I just was like, I'm done. And then I never, you know, like, I never went back, and I, but I, but I had that Groupon right? And so anyway, somehow I ended up using it. And I bought another package somewhere with Anthony, because the studio was convenient and but I only want. Lesley Logan 16:46  Your first class wasn't with Anthony. Brad Crowell 16:47  No, no, my first class was not with Anthony. But like, a year or two later, I was like, I'm gonna give this another try. And I did buy, like, a 10 pack at Anthony's studio, and I use, like, and he didn't have an expiration on it, right? So, and I, but I only use, like, two classes. And then I didn't know yoga for like, years. And then there was a point where I was like, I need to go. I need to go back to class. And I, I called the studio. Had, he had sold it and, you know, so I, I went. I was like, hey, I had this package with the old studio, you know, you know. And I wasn't even taking with Anthony. I had been taking with that lady, that older lady, lady, but I still had packages. It just so happened to be Anthony's studio. I didn't know that, yeah. So when I went back, Anthony was the teacher, and that's how I first met him. And I was like, who the hell is this guy? He's awesome. This is rad and that and then I was like, hooked. I was in. This is probably like, 2014. So I've been dabbling in yoga for like, maybe three years, but not really.Lesley Logan 17:46  I love how two or three times in two years is dabbling.Brad Crowell 17:50  Yeah. Well, with the with the older with the with the older lady, whose name I don't remember, and I feel bad about that. I probably went, you know, I bought a few 10 packs, you know, I went a few times.Lesley Logan 18:00  Okay, it wasn't clear that there's a multiple 10 pack. Brad Crowell 18:02  Yeah. Sorry, sorry I went a few times, like, I had enough foundation (inaudible). Lesley Logan 18:05  Every time I've heard this story it has always had, like, one 10 pack, and it's like, you get a couple of times it's not dabbling.Brad Crowell 18:12  Oh, I went, I went, yeah, I went enough to, like, decide that yoga wasn't gonna hurt me if I knew what I was doing. But, you know, I didn't actually, like, it didn't turn it into a habit or a practice. I just went a few times, and then, you know, it wasn't until, you know, a year later that I went back to redeem the rest of my package that, studio had sold. I didn't even know it. And I was like, well, they're gonna honor it. I already have classes. I'll just go there. And then I happened to pop into a class that was Anthony's, but, wow, that was a long story that has nothing to do with anything. Lesley Logan 18:45  Speaking of Anthony. Brad Crowell 18:45  Yeah, let's shift on, like from your convo, which was deep. Lesley Logan 18:50  It was deep. I knew it would be, I know it'd be so good, but I think for all the teachers, no matter what you teach, this is a really great thing. Anthony says he believes that the most effective teacher is someone who understands how people get to the practice. Brad Crowell 19:03  Well, you just found out. Lesley Logan 19:05  Yeah, well, but like, right, right, but like, I think this goes to, you know, we coach a lot of Pilates instructors, and they're like, I want to work with an advanced person. All they want to do is lose weight, and it's like, right? And we don't want you to lie to people, but you have to understand what gets people to the practice, so that you can have empathy for them being a beginner, because they should be allowed to be a beginner, and we can't, we don't want them to feel shame for what they think they want in their life, because that's a compilation of years of stories and influence good or bad to, and in the conversation we talked about, there's no such thing as good or bad, but like to to someone. And so how can you really have a lived experience, so that you can in whatever it is you're teaching, so that you can come from a really great place, an honest place, and and be human, you know, like, I think a lot of instructors put themselves upon pedestals, cult leaders and and forget that like you are also in practice when you teach something, that's a practice, right? And so he also said empathy is such an important factor to be a great teacher, you have to put yourself in their shoes. And this is something like, look, of course, I have days where I get tired and I'm like, why don't they just fucking relax and stop trying to be perfect, like I don't understand, like, I'm fucking just, just relax, just be in practice. But also, I know what that is like. I know why they can't do it. I know that they have years of like, being for whatever, like somebody told them that it had maybe the perfection is because it kept the house safe. You know, there's so many different reasons why people seek perfection. They want certainty. They want control, you know.Brad Crowell 20:47  Yeah, I mean, it could be a response from uncertainty in another area of their life, where they feel like this is where I can have certainty, because I know exactly how it's supposed to be, you know. And then, and then it becomes this thing. Lesley Logan 21:00  Yeah, but when I when I like, so when I catch myself, because sometimes, like, I'm like, and it's like, oh, wait, hold on a second. We've like, I've been here. So what, what was I going through? And what actually got me to, like, let go of that and get back in that empathy, because it actually is what helps guide people on the path to being more themselves, to connecting to themselves, to having a personal practice. So it was just like.Brad Crowell 21:25  Yeah. Anthony was talking about his ego was the thing that brought him to the practice. Because he was like. Lesley Logan 21:31  Which would just be the irony of yoga. Brad Crowell 21:33  Yeah. And I'll tell you, it was actually anger that brought me to the practice and. Lesley Logan 21:39  I do went to yoga with you because I thought you're cute. I mean I was going to yoga already, and I was like, Ookay, I'll go to that class with him, because he's cute.Brad Crowell 21:48  bBut, but I was angry that I couldn't do it, and that was also ego. But like, I was angry. I was angry outside. I was angry at my ex, right? And I was angry that I couldn't figure it out. And I was angry that my I was just angry. And then when I when I knew was that, after I had beat the shit out of myself in a yoga class, I felt better. Like, ironically, you know, and like, if you know, talk about controlling, like I wanted every single answer to every every possible understanding of the movement, you know, and then, and then there was stuff that I was like, couldn't do. And it generally like, ironically, I was flexible, but I wasn't flexible enough in my own mind. And I definitely wasn't strong. And, you know, I think that anger, like, pushed me through the strength training barriers of where I was, like, I need to be able to hold this pose for whatever, 10 seconds, I don't know, like, whatever it was like. And it was like, I mean, I'm glad I didn't hurt myself, to be honest, you know, during it. But it was, you know, it took me a solid six months to enjoy the practice, you know, because I was just frustrated at everything.Lesley Logan 23:04  Yeah, I think, like, had you come to it for a different way, you might, like, it would might have been a different thing, but maybe you didn't, wouldn't have practiced that hard. Like, I think, I think that's what the point is. Like, what if we allowed our journey to whatever it is just be that, I think a lot of people want to change the past. They want, they want it to be a different way that they got into something. I remember, like, how I got into Pilates. I thought it was BS, and I remember not telling anyone that story for years, like I was so embarrassed that I actually thought that that Pilates was a gimmick, you know, I really was. I was like, oh. And then also on top of that, because when I became a Pilates instructor, people, most of the teachers were dancers. So here I was one of the few in my world, not in the world, but in my world, L.A., that was a non-dancer, and I thought it was bullshit, you know, like I was just like, I'm just gonna just, I'm just gonna bend back, I'm in the back, and no one's gonna know. But then I realized, like, actually, like, how I got to Pilates is probably how a lot of people think about Pilates. And what if I actually just, like, lean into the empathy of that, and it might actually allow more people to come to the practice, because then they don't feel stupid or silly or weird for thinking it's, it's, you know, not gonna work, you know? And it found, the more I talked about how I wasn't a dancer, the more teachers were like, I'm not one either. And then made them feel good. And so, like, what if we all just own the story that we have? It might actually make us all have more community and connection to different people.Brad Crowell 24:33  Yeah. I mean, it makes you relatable, you know, makes makes as a teacher, it makes you relatable when you're willing to, you know, share the things that it's I think, you know, there's always over-sharing can be wrong. But like, I think it's hard to know what will be received well. And so I feel like that there's fear there, and that's why you know, you're like, man, I shouldn't share that. But then, like, when you know if and when you do, it's like, oh, you know, like, well, I'm not alone in this, and other people are probably also not sharing, and now they feel permission to, you know, commiserate or connect, or, you know, makes them feel better about themselves, too. So, yeah. Lesley Logan 25:12  Yeah. Love it. Okay, what did you love? Brad Crowell 25:13  Yeah, so I loved this idea of good and bad. You know, he said yoga doesn't actually see things as good and bad. It's not like you have a good practice or a bad practice, or you're a good yogi or a bad yogi, you know. He said that yoga kind of sees things more in the does it work, or is it not working? You know? And he was talking about the specifically, like, when, when we were talking about this, it was more talking about habits. You know, it's like, the habit is there, whether it's a quote, unquote, good habit or a bad habit. You know, we're taking that and setting that aside instead. It's a, you know, how is this habit serving me? Is it, is it working for me, or is it not working for me, right? And specifically you were like, maybe you get frustrated that you sit there and scroll on Instagram all day long, but maybe you can see that as a good thing, because you actually need a moment to to just like, not think, right?Lesley Logan 26:12  Yeah, yeah. We also mean, we talked about, like, some people would say it's bad to drink, but like, if it if, if that drink made you that drink made you relax and connect with your family. Like, is it bad and and I think, like, is it wrong? So I've heard that this before, and a couple different things, obviously, like, there are things that cannot be great for you, but you, the difference is, like, is it serving you? Is it serving you? And it's okay for something to serve you and not serve somebody else. Brad Crowell 26:43  Or what is coming from it that could be serving you, right? Like, it might not be the thing that is serving you like, like the alcohol itself might not be beneficial, but the quality time that you spent with family when consuming the alcohol that is worth doing, right, you know? So, there's, I still, I still love the idea that like everything in moderation, including moderation, you know.Lesley Logan 27:08  Well, I think the point is, because I think about Brene Brown, she's gone in my head a couple times in this conversation, guilt versus shame is her thing, right? Like, I think some people shame themselves. I had a drink last night, versus, like, I spent time with my family and I had a drink, and I love spending time with my family. I don't love I had the drink, but when I had the drink, it let me forget about the work that I had so I could spend time with my family. So I do need to figure out a way to get to forget about work so I can spend time my family. But we don't have to have shame around the drink, because, you know, and I think that's where it's like, we have to be kinder to ourselves. I think people just walk around. I mean, it's on the internet, right? People just shame people all the time. That's bad. That's wrong. You did that wrong. Like, no one is going way to go, like, you know, when's the last time you told a stranger (inaudible). Brad Crowell 28:00  We definitely celebrated with OPC. I was gonna, I was gonna circle this right back around to your Pilates practice or your yoga practice, because when I first got into yoga, that was how I treated myself. I'm not good enough. I'm doing it wrong. I'm not doing it well. It's, it's not good, like I'm not a good yogi. And I was judging myself, but I was angry. I was angry at myself. I was angry at the world, you know, and like, you know, but I knew that, like physically, my body, like you ever felt like, you ever felt like so frustrated you just have to go run? You ever felt like that, where like running is somehow going to like be the thing, I and, like, that was that was like, you know, because you get that endorphins release and all that stuff, and that was what I was looking for without really understanding it, I just knew that I felt better after class, you know, and because I was also more relaxed and, like, my mind wasn't like, freaking out all the time, you know, at that point. But it still took time for me to like, took years for me to stop judging my own practice and like the idea that.Lesley Logan 29:14  But I think going back to like, there's a difference between saying something is bad and to lead to I'm bad, and asking yourself, and if we could just catch ourselves now, because this is why I love this conversation. Is it serving me? If the answer is yes, fuck what people think. If it's a yes, and tomorrow it's a yes, and then the next week, it's a yes, and then next month, it's a no. Then you make a change, but. Brad Crowell 29:44  Sure, you can make a choice. Lesley Logan 29:45  But I think some people are using judgment on good or bad, on things that are serving them, and then they're fucking stuck, like if you had not gone to yoga because I'm bad. It makes me feel like, you know, so I'm not, like, yoga would become the thing that's wrong. And then, like, you know what I mean? So like, is it serving me? It's serving me to go because I'm angry, and I can be angry, and it's serving me, and then all of a sudden, the anger at yoga no longer served you, and you let it go. So I think, like, there's a couple different ways to see this. Brad Crowell 30:20  Or the anger at me is no longer serving me. Lesley Logan 30:22  Yeah, so you had to let it go. So I think, what if we could all stop? If you and this is something we can catch ourselves doing here at this household, you and me together, but also, like our coworkers, your friends, like, if you go, oh, I know it's bad that I do this, hit, pull, that rubber band. Is it serving me, that I do this, right? Is it serving me that I do this? And if you can honestly say yes, then let the fucking guilt go, because it's not helping you. Brad Crowell 30:48  You said pull that rubber band? Lesley Logan 30:50  You know, you have a rubber band on your wrist. Brad Crowell 30:52  Yeah, yeah. Snap it. Lesley Logan 30:53  Snap it. Brad Crowell 30:54  Like, hit the reset button. Yeah, you know. And, and it's, you know, that he took it a little bit differently in the conversation, because he's, you know, he was talking about all things serve a purpose, even if we look at it and say that's bad, you know? Because, you know, he said we wouldn't know love without hate, joy without pain. Lesley Logan 31:18  I can think of a few people that I could still think the world's a better place if they weren't in it. I'm just gonna say, we all know, but like, I get the point.Brad Crowell 31:27  Perspective, right? It allows us to actually understand what we have in our world that is amazing, you know, because we can also see, oh, damn, I definitely that is not amazing over there. You know? You know that that's not giving that's not that is not working. That would not work for me, right? I mean, yeah, that wouldn't work for me. So, you know, it's a, he said, it's a balance, you know, and it's and each scenario you find yourself in, you can find that balance between, you know, is it working for me or not working for me? Or is it the good and the bad? You know, how can it be working for you? Lesley Logan 32:04  I mean, you know, I love it because, like BJ Fogg always said, there's no such thing as bad habit. Every habit you have is serving some function. Now, there might be habits you don't like or are no longer serving you, but they're a habit. But there, you cannot say there's a bad habit, because it is providing something in your brain that's kicking off a dopamine otherwise your brain wouldn't seek doing it.Brad Crowell 32:24  Right. Yeah, yeah. I always thought about that too with, like, food, you know, there's something, even if it's like, quote, unquote, bad habit of, like, eating all the time, or, like, maybe you have, like, a consistent, like, I eat late, or whatever, and you know that it's like, not physically helping you. There's still something in your head that's like, I need that thing, whatever that thing is, you know, I need that glass of orange juice, you know, I need the sugar, you know. Lesley Logan 32:49  Well, because it could be, it brings re lief, right? It's distraction, it might calm you down. There's so many different things that our habits do. So if there's something that you feel no longer serves a purpose in your life, right, you have to explore that and not judge that. I'm going to do a whole series on habits, actually, so we can continue this conversation on this like it's now an eight episode series I'm going to do about habits. Brad Crowell 33:19  Really? Lesley Logan 33:19  Oh, Brad has no idea. Brad Crowell 33:20  What? Tell me more. Lesley Logan 33:22  Yeah, oh, my God, I'm doing a whole episode, a whole series on my. Brad Crowell 33:25  On where? Lesley Logan 33:26  On the pod. I'm just taking over and not interviewing people for a few weeks. And I'm gonna tell you how to fucking do a habit. And we're also talking about unraveling habits that no longer serve you. Brad Crowell 33:35  All right, you heard it here first, y'all, surprise. Lesley Logan 33:37  So the thing the homework from this episode is just start taking notice of things, you know, the habits you have, the routines you have that no longer serve you. And we can bring that to the series, which will come out, I think it's going to come out either in December or January, so.Brad Crowell 33:55  Cool. All right, that's really fun. We'll stick around. We'll be right back. We're going to dig into those Be It Action Items that you covered with Anthony, which were also fantastic. So yeah, stick around we'll be right back. Brad Crowell 34:07  Welcome back. Let's dig into those Be It Action Items that you had.Lesley Logan 34:13  You guys, I am notorious, like, I'm notorious, like, yeah, I'm ready. And then I just looked down, and he's like, just wants me to look at the camera when he says welcome back. So I'm sorry, everyone here we are. Welcome back. Brad Crowell 34:24  Welcome back. Lesley Logan 34:24  Say it with him. What bold, ex, you're not gonna say it with me? What bold, executable, intrinsic or targetedBrad Crowell 34:31  Action items can we take away from your convo with Anthony Benenati?Lesley Logan 34:35  Just so you know, I always fade out, even when you sing Happy Birthday, because I can't. I don't like how I sound. Okay. I'm going first, babe, here we go. I'm taking away because I there's just too many things I loved. So he said, he states that it's important that we actually we focus on three things when you want to do things that you want to do. So first of all, to do anything you want to do, you have to actually have the desire to do it. If you don't have the desire to do it, you won't put the effort forward. Has anyone ever said like, oh, I'm gonna I'm gonna learn Spanish, and then you don't learn Spanish. So you have to have the desire to do it. This is, we're gonna talk about this in the Habit Series. I love it. Knowledge. You have to learn to do it. He actually said just doing something without knowing how to do it can cause you harm. This is very true. You have to actually learn how to do it. I'm actually trying to learn how to do tarot, because I like want to, we have a Ttarot episode coming out, and I like, want to understand how to like, do it better. And I want a tarot is a personal relationship with yourself. It's asking yourself questions. And I want to have, I don't want to do it wrong. I want to have a really good understanding of it before I start journaling and pulling cards. And really like doing it for real. And then third is action. Then you simply have to do it. But beyond doing it just once, you must commit to doing over and over and over again to create meaningful change. And I love this so much. We have to be okay with being beginners, are we okay for having, like, being on a journey of learning, and then you just keep doing it. And it's really amazing how when you do that, it's like there's deeper levels of everything that we do, and it's just so good. I am loving, I love this, love, I love this triad. Okay, Brad.Brad Crowell 36:12  Yeah, I think that that idea of desire, knowledge and action is so obvious, but we often will skip one of the steps. Lesley Logan 36:24  Sometimes people skip desire. Brad Crowell 36:26  That's what I'm saying. Lesley Logan 36:27  It's terrible, like, that's a bad one. Brad Crowell 36:28  I'm doing it because I have to, or I'm doing it for somebody else, but really, you don't fucking want to, and so it actually sets you up to fail from the gate, right? Because what's gonna happen, you're gonna you're gonna do it, and it's gonna build frustration or resentment, you know, or like you mentioned with step two, if you skip knowledge, you could hurt yourself. And then, you know, there's step three, which is actually being consistent with it. You can have the desire to learn. You could even learn how to do it. But then if you don't do it.Lesley Logan 37:03  Right, right, because you, because some people won't do things because they're they're too new at it, you know. Okay, your Be It Action Items, your takeaways.Brad Crowell 37:11  Okay, so he was talking about being careful with language, and you mentioned this too, right? How your body actually learns, your body responds to the way that you think and the things that you say impact, you know, like, what you think is what you're going to say, and what you think your body is also going to do. Lesley Logan 37:32  Your body's not going to go rogue on you.Brad Crowell 37:34  Right. So, for example, you were talking about, you know, oh, I'm never, I never lose weight, or I'm never gonna get stronger or, you know, or I was thinking about just this, just the other day, I had somebody come, you know, we had somebody come to our place, and we were just taking photos, and the person said, oh, no, no, no, no, no, that's my bad side. And then shifted to the other side of the photo so they could get it. And I was like, that's like, I mean, of course, we've all heard that and like, it sounds like so Hollywood, but it's also, you know, like, that's a shame.Lesley Logan 38:13  Well, also, because you it just you have confirmation bias. You actually always see the thing that you're saying is bad, but your body listens. If you say you have a weak arm, your body's not gonna go let me show you how strong I am. No, it's just not gonna happen, and you'll treat it that way. So I really, I really think language, being careful with it, is something we could all pay attention to.Brad Crowell 38:34  Yeah and then the other side of it, too is let's say you have the desire and the action, the knowledge, I mean, and you're putting it into action, the way that you put it into action today might be different than the way you put it into action yesterday, right? And I think I had, especially with my yoga practice, never fully embraced this idea, ever. So for 10 years, I was like, I can always go further than I did the day before. That's just the way I always looked at it. It wasn't until I started lifting weights that I truly looked at it like, I just can't today, whatever, whatever, like, like, if last week I did 150 pounds, I just feel like, wimpy today, I'm not going to be able to do it and I and I could actually hurt myself.Lesley Logan 39:28  Yeah, that's why my trainer has me on a deload week because it's important for your central nervous system to, like, think things are a little easier. Can't always be building, building, building. You have to calm it down, yeah, so it's, it's so true, like our the way we approach things has to be different if we're listening to our body. Brad Crowell 39:47  Yeah and, you know, so yeah, listening to your body, being careful with your language, being willing to, being willing to, not, you know, whatever, reach the goal or hit the to be the epitome of the pose or, you know, in our in my case, it was often handstand, you know, when it was yoga, or for lifters, it's like, I gotta hit my max. Last max was, you know, this, so I gotta hit, I gotta at least hit that and then more, right, like, being willing to be like, okay, maybe right now it's okay if it's different, you know.Lesley Logan 40:24  Yeah, it's interesting how, like, some of those things, just you'd learn with age, but also.Brad Crowell 40:27  I think with age and also, like death. I never felt like I was gonna hurt myself in yoga. I never felt like I could crush my skull. Like, if you're benching and you have too much weight, your body could slip and fail, and you could have 150 pounds crashing on your body like, that was, that was the moment where I was like, oh, okay. Lesley Logan 40:47  So there it is, Anthony. We should have just probably go how to teach Brad he could have died, get a fucking broken his neck. Oh, my God. Okay, now we know. Well, I.Brad Crowell 40:59  But also that's translated, you know, like, I it took me an opportunity to learn, and then, you know, now, when I'm going back into my yoga practice, it's, doesn't have to be like, to the nth degree every single time.Lesley Logan 41:12  Yeah, I just show up. Like, that's where I'm at. I'm like, I'm really enjoying just showing up. So glad I get to do that. I'm like, I'm here today.Brad Crowell 41:20  I also feel a lot stronger, too, and less flexible. And I acknowledge that. Lesley Logan 41:25  You're no longer a shark boy. Brad Crowell 41:26  No. I mean, I don't think so. I'm still flexible, but I'm not like I was like before. Lesley Logan 41:31  You have mobility. Brad Crowell 41:32  Yeah, but I could put my foot behind my neck not in front of my head.Lesley Logan 41:35  I know, but you have but we need strength as we get older, it's really fucking hard to put it on. Anyways, I just this whole episode has so many gems I really enjoyed, like, reliving it. I think it's one that's worth going back to. And I think it's got, it's got a takeaway you might listen to differently each time you hear it. So, listen to it again. And I'm Lesley Logan. Brad Crowell 41:57  And I'm Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 41:58  Thanks for listening. I want to hear reviews. I want to hear takeaways. I want your fucking questions. Send it in to beitpod.com/questions, also your wins. I want your wins. I want a lot. Okay, I want a lot. Brad Crowell 42:09  Yeah. We want it all. Lesley Logan 42:10  Yes, I can't I'm not gonna sing a song for you. Until next time, Be It Till You See It. Brad Crowell 42:14  Bye for now. Lesley Logan 42:16  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. 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DescripciónEn este episodio de Mundo Data Driven exploramos tres temas clave que están definiendo el presente y futuro de la inteligencia artificial. La Estrategia de China con los Chips de IAAnalizamos cómo China está imponiendo revisiones de seguridad a los chips de IA de Nvidia y AMD, mientras presiona a sus empresas locales para adoptar semiconductores domésticos. Esta no es solo una historia de guerra comercial, sino una jugada estratégica para lograr independencia tecnológica en el sector más crítico del momento.Alibaba Democratiza la Generación de Video con Wan 2.2Exploramos el lanzamiento de Wan 2.2 de Alibaba, el modelo open source que está revolucionando la creación de video generativo. Con su arquitectura de mezcla de expertos, este modelo permite generar videos de alta calidad desde tarjetas gráficas convencionales, democratizando el acceso a herramientas que antes eran exclusivas de grandes corporaciones. ¿Puede competir con Sora de OpenAI?La Megainversión de OpenAI y Oracle: 4.5 GigavatiosDesglosamos el anuncio de OpenAI y Oracle sobre sus planes para construir centros de datos que consuman 4.5 gigavatios de energía, diez veces más que los mayores centros actuales. Esta expansión del proyecto Stargate representa una inversión de cientos de miles de millones y plantea serias preguntas sobre sostenibilidad ambiental y el verdadero costo de la inteligencia artificial. ¿Invierno de la IA o Solo un Resfriado del Mercado?Analizamos las recientes caídas en el mercado tech y las declaraciones de Sam Altman sobre una posible burbuja. Con un estudio del MIT mostrando que el 95% de los pilotos de IA no generan retorno financiero y Meta reestructurando sus equipos de investigación, exploramos si estamos ante el fin de la era dorada de la IA o simplemente una corrección natural del mercado.Timestamps:00:00 Introducción02:15 China vs. Chips de IA: La jugada geopolítica08:30 Wan 2.2: Alibaba democratiza el video generativo15:45 OpenAI y Oracle: 4.5 gigavatios de infraestructura23:20 ¿Burbuja de la IA o corrección natural?32:10 Reflexiones finales y despedidaSuscríbete a Mundo Data Driven para análisis profundos sobre inteligencia artificial, tecnología emergente y sus implicaciones en nuestro mundo digital.#MundoDataDriven #IA #InteligenciaArtificial #China #Nvidia #AMD #Alibaba #Wan22 #VideoGenerativo #OpenAI #Oracle #Stargate #BurbujaIA #TechNews #Geopolitica #Semiconductores #MachineLearning #TechPolicy #CloudComputing #DataCenters #AIBubble #TechInvesting #FuturoTecnologico #InnovaciónTecnológica #AIResearch #OpenSource

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Discover how to snap a photo of your product and instantly generate professional Amazon listing images and A+ content with AI. The future of e-commerce is here! ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On YouTube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos Join us for an exciting exploration of the future of AI image generation as we introduce you to a revolutionary era where ChatGPT-5 transforms how Amazon sellers create professional-quality images for their product listings. In this episode of the Serious Sellers Podcast by Helium 10, we're joined by AI expert Andrew Bell to discuss the latest advancements in AI technology. Learn how ChatGPT-5 combines the best features of previous versions to enhance image generation and listing creation, providing tools that could potentially replace traditional photography. Whether you're new to selling on Amazon or a seasoned veteran, discover how these innovations can optimize your listings with AI-generated visuals, avoiding costly photo shoots and improving your product presentation. Listen in as we explore the intricacies of maximizing image generation quality and prompts. Uncover the secrets behind ensuring your AI-generated images meet the highest standards by specifying "maximum quality" in prompts. We'll discuss strategies for using uploaded images as reference points and emphasize focusing on environment, mood, and composition. Andrew shares insights on a custom GPT model designed to generate precise prompts from product images, using examples like a water bottle to demonstrate its versatility. Additionally, learn about the use of Sora for generating multiple images simultaneously, enhancing productivity and creativity in your design process. Finally, we dive into the practical applications of custom GPT tools within ChatGPT for e-commerce optimization. Discover how to navigate the ChatGPT interface to access features like Sora for creating lifestyle images, and how the $20 monthly ChatGPT plan can generate multiple product images quickly and efficiently. We'll guide you through the process of using Helium 10 Audience tool's feature to test and identify the most effective product images for increasing click-through and conversion rates. This episode is packed with insights that promise to enhance your understanding of AI tools, offering cost-effective strategies to boost your e-commerce success.

AI video ads are here, but are they ready for prime time? In this episode of Death to the Corporate Video, Umault founder and creative director Guy Bauer shares the five things you need to know before diving in. From the murky legal landscape, to the limits of what AI actually solves, to the backlash (and wasted credits) you should expect - Guy breaks down the realities of making AI-generated ads after producing four of them himself. Whether you're curious about the potential of AI in video marketing or wondering how to avoid the biggest pitfalls, this episode will help you understand where the magic is—and where the hype ends.

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This week Mickey is edible, the Disney company channels their inner Sora and makes keyblade-sized version of the Key to Disneyland to celebrate the 70th anniversary, Syndrome is coming to Oogie Boogie Bash, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is getting some major upgrades, Disney is finally getting rid of the Hulu app, and more thoughts on The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Listen now at: https://www.podketeers.com/582 or watch this episode at: YouTube.com/Podketeers   Our most frequently requested links can be found at: https://www.podketeers.com/links/   Help us make a difference!  Teamboat Willie is the official charity team of the Podketeers Podcast. For more information on the charity that we're currently supporting, head to: http://www.teamboatwillie.com   Check out our series of Armchair Imagineering episodes here:  https://www.podketeers.com/armchair-imagineering/ --- Join the FGP Squad Family! Support for Podkeeters is provided by listeners and viewers like you! We like to call our supporters our Fairy Godparents (they call themselves the FGP Squad). You can find more info on how to become part of the FGP Squad family by going to:  https://www.podketeers.com/fgp --- We're on Discord! Join other members of our community and us on our Discord server! Use the invite link below to join us: https://discord.gg/gG8kJ2a ---

In this episode, we speak with Furqan, CEO and co-founder of Sora Aviation, a UK-based startup pioneering the S1, a 30-seat battery-electric tiltrotor designed to make Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) truly affordable and accessible. Key Topics & Insights include: - Sora's Origin Story – From early fascination with aviation to leading eVTOL programs at GKN, and why Furqan and co-founder Malcolm Foster set out to build a “flying bus” for the masses. - Mission & Vision – Tackling AAM's biggest challenge: affordability. Why higher passenger capacity is the key to equitable access, not just serving VIPs. - Inside the S1 Aircraft – Battery-electric tiltrotor design, 30-seat capacity, low-noise optimizations, advanced safety redundancies, and innovative battery integration. - Market Focus – Airport shuttle routes as the launch market, with high demand, strong willingness to pay, and a proven historical precedent in large passenger helicopters. - Go-to-Market & Partnerships – Aircraft sales model with MRO, training, and battery services; early orders from South Korea's Moviation and collaborations with UK universities and aerospace specialists. - Certification Path – Targeting UK CAA approval aligned with EASA SC-VTOL standards, paving the way for FAA and global certification. - Challenges & Public Perception – Overcoming skepticism about “flying buses” and shifting the conversation from luxury air taxis to everyday mobility. - Future Milestones – First full-scale rotor spin-up next year, first flight in 2028, and entry into service by 2031. - Myth-Busting – eVTOLs are not just electric helicopters—they target different missions and will evolve over time.

In this episode, I'm joined by Sora Schilling, a certified life coach and mastermind mentor who's done something incredible—she's built her entire business strategy around masterminds, and the results speak for themselves. Sora guides visionary individuals ready to build businesses that are as sustainable as they are spacious, and what caught my attention is how she's managed to create soul-nourishing success without the typical hustle and burnout we're all too familiar with. We dive into the mastermind-first strategy that's gaining real traction as a sustainable business model.Sora shares how she made a decision that goes against conventional wisdom—instead of diversifying her offers, she simplified everything around masterminds, prioritising ease, balance and intention over exhaustion. We explore the core identity shifts that opened doors to opportunities she hadn't imagined and how stepping fully into her power attracted clients who are genuine doers, not just dreamers. Her approach proves the undeniable impact of a well-curated mastermind where everyone's potential gets uplifted together and results compound for everyone involved.This conversation covers Sora's refreshingly simple yet powerful strategy for building thriving mastermind communities based on trust, mutual respect and meaningful interactions between all members. We discuss her philosophy that growth isn't just about increasing revenue but about evolving within ourselves and inspiring clients to find their next level. Sora's mastermind-centric business model is proof of what's possible when you align strategy with heart, and she shares insights on how simplifying around such a powerful offer can change everything—not just for your bottom line, but for the impact you're able to create.Connect with Sora:Website: https://soraschilling.com/ Instagram: @devotedwayPodcast: Sacred Strategy Substack: https://devotedway.substack.com/ Connect with Ellie: Apply for the Scalable Freedom Mastermind hereFREE Private Podcast “Inside a 7-Figure Mastermind Business” hereWebsite:         https://www.ellieswift.com/Instagram:     @elliehswiftFacebook Group:     www.facebook.com/groups/shineonsocialellieswift/

OpenAI released GPT-5, and it's.... polarizing?Google dropped something kinda outta this world.And Anthropic picked a bad week to drop a new model.This week was one of the busiest in AI of the year. If you missed anything, this is your one-stop shot to get caught up. On Mondays, Everyday AI brings you the AI News That Matters. No fluff. No B.S. Just the meaningful AI news that impacts us all. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo and connect with other AI leaders on LinkedIn.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:OpenAI Releases GPT-5—Smarter, Faster ModelGPT-5 Integration in Microsoft Copilot, AzureApple Intelligence Announces GPT-5 IntegrationGPT-5 Multimodal Input and Output FeaturesGPT-5 Rollout Issues and Model Router BugsAnthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.1 UpdateGoogle Genie 3 World Model DemonstrationOpenAI Debuts GPT OSS Open Source ModelGoogle Gemini Guided Learning LaunchesEleven Labs Releases AI Music GeneratorMeta Forms TBD Lab for Llama ModelsChatGPT Plus Plan Rate Limit ControversyUser Backlash Over Removal of Old ModelsCompetition Among AI Model Providers EscalatesTimestamps:00:00 GPT-5's Global Impact Unveiled03:22 "GPT-5: Stellar Yet Polarizing Release"06:23 "OpenAI's Impactful GPT-5 Update"11:51 "GPT-5 Integration Expands Microsoft Reach"13:19 Microsoft Integrates GPT-5 in AI Tools17:15 "GPT-5 Surpasses, OpenAI's Model Looms"23:18 "Guided Learning with Google Gemini"25:26 "AI Integration Critique in Education"30:40 AI Industry Disruption by GPT OSS34:49 AI Advances: Genie 3 Unveiled37:54 AI Video in World Simulators42:23 ChatGPT Plus Users Gain Higher Limits46:36 Altman on Unhealthy AI Dependencies49:41 Tech Updates: New Releases and Controversies51:24 Tech Giants Launch Major AI ModelsKeywords:GPT-5, OpenAI, AI news, large language model, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Apple Intelligence, iOS 26, multimodal model, model router, reasoning models, AI hallucinations, factual accuracy, AI safety, customization, API pricing, Anthropic, Claude Opus 4.1, agentic tasks, software engineering, coding assistant, Google Genie 3, world model, DeepMind, persistent environments, embodied AI, physical mechanics, AI video generation, Sora, AI benchmarking, LM Arena, Google Gemini 2.5 Pro, Guided Learning, LearnLM, Gemini Experiences, active learning AI, AI in education, AI partnerships, Apple integration, real-time rSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner

In this episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, we dive headfirst into the uncanny rise of AI-generated influencers—and what it means for your health, your identity, and your sanity. If you've ever scrolled past a flawless face on social media and felt just a little worse about your own, this episode is for you. We break down how synthetic influencers like Lil Miquela and AI video tools like HeyGen and Sora are reshaping not only marketing and media—but also our perception of what's real, what's desirable, and what's even possible. Highlights you won't want to miss: How the digital influencer economy is being infiltrated by perfect, programmable personas Why our brains struggle to tell the difference between reality and AI-generated content The psychological toll of comparing ourselves to flawless fakes How ideal self distortion is warping mental health, especially in teens Why authenticity is becoming the new luxury in the age of AI 5 real-world ways to protect your mental clarity and digital wellness starting today This isn't just a tech trend—it's a cultural shift. And it's happening right now, on your feed, in your head, and across every scroll of your screen. If you care about digital wellness, tech-life balance, and protecting your mental health in a synthetic world, hit play. This episode is brought to you by Shield Your Body—a global leader in EMF protection and digital wellness. Because real wellness means protecting your body, not just optimizing it. If you found this episode eye-opening, leave a review, share it with someone tech-curious, and don't forget to subscribe to Shield Your Body on YouTube for more insights on living healthier with technology.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Unveiling Secrets: Jiho's Artistic Quest Beneath Blossoms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-07-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울 예술고등학교는 벚꽃 나무로 둘러싸인 우아한 건물입니다.En: Seoul Arts High School is an elegant building surrounded by cherry blossom trees.Ko: 이 학교 뒤쪽에는 오래된 예술 건물이 있습니다.En: Behind this school, there is an old art building.Ko: 벽에는 담쟁이덩굴이 자라고 있습니다.En: Ivy grows on the walls.Ko: 한때 재능 있는 학생들이 활기차게 활동하던 곳입니다.En: It was once a place where talented students were energetically active.Ko: 이 여름, 지호는 이곳에서 비밀을 풀기 위한 모험을 시작하게 됩니다.En: This summer, Jiho begins an adventure here to uncover a secret.Ko: 지호는 내성적인 성격이지만, 예술에 대한 열정이 가득합니다.En: Though Jiho is introverted, he is full of passion for the arts.Ko: 그는 자주 예술 건물에서 시간을 보내며 영감을 찾곤 합니다.En: He often spends time in the art building, seeking inspiration.Ko: 그러나 요즘 그는 무언가 더 특별한 것이 필요하다고 느낍니다.En: However, lately, he feels the need for something more special.Ko: 어느 날, 지호는 친구 소라와 함께 학교를 돌아다니던 중 오래된 예술 건물의 잠긴 방을 발견합니다.En: One day, while wandering around the school with his friend Sora, they discover a locked room in the old art building.Ko: "지호, 저기 봐!En: "Jiho, look over there!Ko: 저 방은 항상 잠겨 있었어," 소라가 흥미롭게 말했습니다.En: That room has always been locked," Sora said with interest.Ko: "들어가고 싶어?En: "Do you want to go in?"Ko: "지호는 소라의 제안을 듣고 조심스레 미소를 지었습니다.En: Listening to Sora's suggestion, Jiho cautiously smiled.Ko: 그는 그 방이 오래된 예술 작품들로 가득할 것이라고 상상했습니다.En: He imagined the room would be filled with old artworks.Ko: 그 작품들은 지호에게 새로운 영감을 줄지도 모르기 때문입니다.En: These artworks might provide new inspiration for him.Ko: 그러나 루머에 따르면 교장 선생님이 열쇠를 잃어버렸거나 일부러 숨겼다고 했습니다.En: However, rumors had it that the principal had lost the key or deliberately hidden it.Ko: 며칠 후, 지호는 학생회장인 민준에게 도움을 요청하기로 결심했습니다.En: A few days later, Jiho decided to ask Minjun, the student council president, for help.Ko: 민준은 친절하고 호기심 많은 학생이어서 지호의 이야기를 흥미롭게 들었습니다.En: Minjun was a kind and curious student, who listened to Jiho's story with interest.Ko: "같이 해보자," 민준이 결심한 듯 말했습니다.En: "Let's do it together," Minjun said as if he were determined.Ko: "방법을 찾아보자.En: "Let's find a way."Ko: "셋은 함께 노력하기로 했습니다.En: The three decided to work together.Ko: 지호는 밤늦게 몰래 들어가지 않기로 했습니다.En: Jiho chose not to sneak in at night.Ko: 대신, 그들은 주말 동안 교내를 둘러보며 방으로 들어갈 수 있는 단서를 찾기로 했습니다.En: Instead, they planned to spend the weekend searching the campus for clues to enter the room.Ko: 소라의 아이디어로, 그들은 오래된 학교 기록을 살펴봤습니다.En: Thanks to Sora's idea, they looked through old school records.Ko: 그곳에서, 교감 선생님이 열쇠를 가지고 있다는 것을 알게 되었습니다.En: There, they discovered that the vice principal held the key.Ko: 토요일 아침, 민준이 교감을 설득해 열쇠를 빌렸습니다.En: On Saturday morning, Minjun persuaded the vice principal to lend them the key.Ko: 지호와 소라는 그의 도움으로 방에 들어갔습니다.En: With his help, Jiho and Sora entered the room.Ko: 그곳에는 오래된 캔버스들이 먼지를 뒤집어쓰고 있었습니다.En: Inside, old canvases were covered in dust.Ko: 작품들은 한 학생의 흔적을 남기고 있었습니다.En: The artworks bore traces of a student's hand.Ko: 미완성이지만 각 작품에는 강한 이야기가 담겨 있었습니다.En: Though unfinished, each piece contained a strong story.Ko: 이 경험은 지호에게 큰 영감을 주었습니다.En: This experience offered great inspiration to Jiho.Ko: 그는 새로운 작품을 만들기 시작했습니다.En: He began to create new artworks.Ko: 그리고 그 작품은 지역 대회에서 1등을 차지했습니다.En: One of these works won first place in a local competition.Ko: 지호는 자신감을 얻고, 그의 호기심과 용기가 더 큰 열망으로 변화했습니다.En: Jiho gained confidence, and his curiosity and courage transformed into a greater ambition.Ko: 이제 지호는 자신이 가진 열정을 어떻게 사용할지 더욱 잘 알게 되었습니다.En: Now, Jiho understands better how to use his passion.Ko: 때때로, 비밀을 발견하고 리스크를 감수하는 것이 놀라운 결과를 가져올 수 있음을 깨달았습니다.En: At times, discovering secrets and taking risks can lead to amazing results.Ko: 학교의 벚꽃 나무 아래, 그는 다음 작품을 위한 영감을 떠올리며 미소를 지었습니다.En: Under the cherry blossom trees at school, he smiled as he thought of his next inspiration. Vocabulary Words:elegant: 우아한adventure: 모험introverted: 내성적인passion: 열정inspiration: 영감wandering: 돌아다니던suggestion: 제안cautiously: 조심스레rumors: 루머deliberately: 일부러persuaded: 설득traces: 흔적unfinished: 미완성curiosity: 호기심courage: 용기ambition: 열망discovering: 발견risks: 리스크transformed: 변화campus: 교내locked: 잠긴principal: 교장energetically: 활기차게curious: 흥미로운determined: 결심한vice principal: 교감competition: 대회confidence: 자신감amazing: 놀라운cherry blossom: 벚꽃

This week we delve in The Final World as we see what the afterlife is like in the Kingdom Hearts Universe. We go through the mini games to regain Sora's body and the reclaim the hearts of the others!

There's a new most powerful AI model in townApple is trying to make a ChatGPT competitor.And OpenAI? Well.... they're in a capacity crunch.Big Tech made some BIG moves in AI this week. And you probably missed them. Don't worry. We gotchyu. On Mondays, Everyday AI brings you the AI News that Matters. No B.S. No marketing fluff. Just what you need to know to be the smartest person in AI at your company. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo and connect with other AI leaders on LinkedIn.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:OpenAI Study Mode in ChatGPT LaunchGoogle Gemini 2.5 Deep Think ReleaseGemini 2.5 Parallel Thinking and Coding BenchmarksGoogle AI Mode: PDF and Canvas FeaturesNotebook LM Video Overviews CustomizationMicrosoft Edge Copilot Mode Experimental RolloutOpenAI GPT-5 Model Launch DelaysApple Building In-House ChatGPT CompetitorMicrosoft and OpenAI Partnership RenegotiationAdditional AI Tool Updates: Runway, Midjourney, IdeogramTimestamps:00:00 AI Industry Updates and Competition03:22 ChatGPT's Study Mode Promotes Critical Thinking09:02 "Google AI Search Mode Enhancements"10:21 Google AI Enhances Learning Tools16:14 Microsoft Edge Introduces Copilot Mode20:18 OpenAI GPT-5 Delayed Speculation22:42 Apple Developing In-House ChatGPT Rival27:06 Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Renegotiation30:51 Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Concerns Rise33:23 AI Updates: Video, Characters, AmazonKeywords:Microsoft and OpenAI renegotiation, Copilot, OpenAI, GPT-5, AI model, Google Gemini 2.5, Deep Think mode, Google AI mode, Canvas mode, NotebookLM, AI browser, Agentic browser, Edge browser, Perplexity Comet, Sora, AI video tool, AI image editor, Apple AI chatbot, ChatGPT competitor, Siri integration, Artificial General Intelligence, AGI, Large Language Models, AI education tools, Study Mode, Academic cheating, Reinforcement learning, Parallel thinking, Code Bench Competition, Scientific reasoning, Chrome, Google Lens, Search Live, AI-powered search, PDF upload, Google Drive integration, Anthropic, Meta, Superintelligent labs, Amazon Alexa, Fable Showrunner, Ideogram, Midjourney, Luma Dream Machine, Zhipu GLM 4.5, Runway Alif, Adobe Photoshop harmonize, AI funding, AI product delays, AI feature rollout, AI training, AI onboarding, AI-powered presentations, AI-generated overviews, AI in business, AI technology partnership, AI investment, AI talent acqSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Heartfelt Gifts: Sora's Obon Market Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-04-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の郊外には、明るい市場が広がっていた。En: In the suburbs of Kyoto, a bright market stretched out before onlookers.Ja: そこはオボン祭りの装飾が施され、カラフルな色が溢れていた。En: There, decorations for the Obon festival adorned the area, with vibrant colors overflowing everywhere.Ja: 屋台や店が並び、空気には屋台料理の香りが漂っていた。En: Stalls and shops lined the streets, and the air was filled with the scent of festival food.Ja: 伝統音楽が流れ、地元の人々と観光客の賑やかな声が響いていた。En: Traditional music played, and the lively voices of locals and tourists echoed about.Ja: 17歳のソラは市場を歩いていた。En: Sora, a 17-year-old, was walking through the market.Ja: 彼はおばあちゃんのための完璧な誕生日プレゼントを探していた。En: He was searching for the perfect birthday present for his grandma.Ja: 家族を大切にする彼は、心を込めた贈り物を見つけたかった。En: Being someone who valued his family, he wanted to find a gift that was heartfelt.Ja: だが、姉のヒナはいつも簡単に成功するように見えて、ソラは少し自信をなくしていた。En: However, his sister Hina always seemed to succeed effortlessly, and this made Sora feel a bit less confident.Ja: ヒナのように素敵な瞬間を作りたかった。En: He wanted to create wonderful moments just like Hina did.Ja: 市場は賑やかで、ソラの前にはたくさんの誘惑があった。En: The market was bustling, and there were numerous temptations before Sora.Ja: 美味しそうなお菓子、カラフルな服、小さなアクセサリー。どれも素敵だが、特別な贈り物には感じられなかった。En: Delicious-looking sweets, colorful clothes, and small accessories—all were wonderful, but none felt like the special gift he sought.Ja: するとクラスメートのタケシがやってきた。En: Just then, his classmate Takeshi approached.Ja: 「ソラ、踊らないか？」彼はオボンの踊りの方を指さした。En: “Sora, want to dance?” He pointed towards the Obon dance.Ja: ソラは少し迷ったが、休憩が必要だと思った。En: Though Sora hesitated a little, he thought he needed a break.Ja: 「いいね、少し踊ってくるよ。」En: “Sure, I'll go dance for a bit.”Ja: 踊りの最中、ソラは突然ある思い出が蘇った。En: During the dance, a memory suddenly came back to Sora.Ja: おばあちゃんが話してくれた子供時代の話だ。En: It was a story his grandma had told him about her childhood.Ja: 昔、彼女の家には地元の職人が作った手作りの品々がたくさんあったと。En: She had often talked about how their home was filled with handmade items crafted by local artisans.Ja: 市場にはちょうど、そうした手作りの品が並んでいた。En: In the market, those exact kinds of handmade goods were on display.Ja: インスピレーションを得たソラは、踊りが終わると再び探しに戻った。En: Inspired, Sora returned to his search as soon as the dance ended.Ja: 市場の一角に、地元の職人が作った美しい木製の飾りがあった。En: In a corner of the market, there were beautiful wooden decorations made by local artisans.Ja: それは素朴で、心のこもった作品だった。En: They were simple yet heartfelt pieces.Ja: この飾りこそが、ソラがおばあちゃんに贈りたかったものだと心に決めた。En: Sora knew immediately that this was the gift he wanted to give his grandma.Ja: おばあちゃんの誕生日がやってきた。En: The day of his grandma's birthday arrived.Ja: 家族が集まり、笑顔が溢れていた。En: Family gathered, and smiles were abundant.Ja: ソラは緊張しながら飾りを贈った。En: Nervously, Sora presented the decoration as a gift.Ja: おばあちゃんは目を輝かせて、それをそっと見つめた。En: Her eyes sparkled as she gently gazed at it.Ja: 「ありがとう、ソラ。とても特別な贈り物だね。」En: “Thank you, Sora. It's such a special present.”Ja: その言葉にソラは胸がいっぱいになった。En: Her words filled his heart.Ja: その日、ソラは気づいた。立ち止まって、目の前の瞬間に浸ることで、思わぬインスピレーションと自信を見つけられるのだと。En: That day, Sora realized that by pausing and immersing himself in the moment, unexpected inspiration and confidence could be found.Ja: そして何よりも、心からの贈り物の意味の深さを学んだ。En: Most importantly, he learned the profound meaning of a gift from the heart. Vocabulary Words:suburbs: 郊外adorned: 施されvibrant: カラフルなoverflowing: 溢れていたonlookers: 見物人echoed: 響いていたperfect: 完璧なheartfelt: 心を込めたtemptations: 誘惑artisans: 職人decorations: 飾りgathered: 集まりsparkled: 輝かせてimmersing: 浸るinspiration: インスピレーションabundant: 溢れていたconfidence: 自信profound: 深さtraditional: 伝統effortlessly: 簡単にcraft: 作ったdisplay: 並んでいたappreciation: 感謝suddenly: 突然handmade: 手作りmoment: 瞬間pause: 立ち止まってspecial: 特別なnervously: 緊張しながらunexpected: 思わぬ

it's time questions, but not before we spend an hour chatting about the itch situation and nsfw content in general. we're moving soon and so we needed to pad out the podcast schedule, thanks for understanding.next time, we'll be starting fate/extra ccc. we'll be covering the prologue (everything up until the game asks you to save after you meet your servant). for yuri teatime we'll be starting a series of movie-themed yuri teatimes with throw away your books, rally in the streets.the link to wishbleed benn mentions is here: https://deaddeaddeath.neocities.org/wishbleed and while i'm at it, https://cryingrulesactually.itch.io/mothxflame is where you can download our game.featuring co-hosts Benn Ends (@bennends.itch.io) and fen (@fenic.moe).support the show and get access to bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/cryingruleslink to the fate/moon archive new and improved schedule: http://moonarchive.art/schedulesection timestamps:intro - 0:00yuri teatime - 0:58toxic yuri jam sampler - 18:53questions - 1:51:19outro - 3:21:11list of non type-moon works referencedblue princethe romance of the moth and the flamekitanai kimi ga ichiban kawaiila mulanawith those we love left alivecigarettes for shionuranium gaysblack lilly theater companyvanitas (by sweetfish)this episode carries content warnings for discussions of rape, incest, payment processors, etc.email us at cryingrulesactually@gmail.com with questions, comments, and compliments.cover art by Benn Ends, intro music by Benn Ends, remaining music from imoutoid.

Welcome to Season 14 Episode 28 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, father-son duo, Ethan and Eyal Yurconi, share their journey through junior tennis.Being the Coach-Parent of a young player is definitely a challenge, but Eyal and Ethan seem to have found a great balance that works for their family. Being a former top junior and college player himself, Eyal had the lived tennis experience but lacked the coaching knowledge to help his son develop. He educated himself, earned coaching certifications, and continues to learn through platforms such as ours.Ethan, at age 12, wants to pursue tennis at the highest levels. He also has interests off the court and continually seeks ways to schedule time for all aspects of his life, including academics. To that end, the family decided to look into alternatives to their neighborhood brick-and-mortar school. Eyal did his research and found Sora Schools.Sora's mission is to deliver a transformative learning experience that empowers middle and high school students to thrive in the modern world. By blending live, interactive classes with independent, flexible focus time, Sora creates a unique environment where students can engage deeply with their learning, pursue their passions, and grow alongside like-minded peers. Their approach prioritizes academic excellence, social development, and real-world preparation, fostering a dynamic and inclusive community where every student is inspired to achieve their unique goals.Eyal and Ethan share more about their family's experience with Sora as well as their tennis journey to date. Eyal has graciously offered to answer any of your questions, so please feel free to reach out to him at eyalyurconi@gmail.com.As always, I am available for one-to-one consults to work with you as you find your way through the college recruiting process. You can purchase and book online through our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://parentingaces.com/shop/category/consult-with-lisa-stone/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your fellow tennis players, parents, and coaches. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or via your favorite podcast app. Please be sure to check out our logo'd merch as well as our a la carte personal consultations in our ⁠online shop⁠.CREDITSIntro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNEAudio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone

Artie Intel and Micheline Learning report on Artificial Intelligence for The AI Report. OpenAI launches GPT-4.5, previewing breakthroughs for GPT-5. Generative video with Google Veo 3 and Sora set new creative standards. AI models diagnose diseases earlier and more accurately than ever. Autonomous agents take over complex business workflows—no human needed. Compact “SLMs” rival large models, democratizing AI even for mobile and edge use. Artie Intel and Micheline Learning report on Artificial Intelligence for The AI Report. Meta’s new Oakley and Ray-Ban AI glasses augment daily life. Fighting deepfakes: how AI is countering its own creations. AI transforms farming and food factories, bringing radical transparency from field to fork. China’s “Z” (GLM-4.5) shakes up competition, setting open-source benchmarks. AI learns comedy, Lol, audiences can barely tell the difference. AI’s hunger for energy grows; massive infrastructure investments begin. The U.S. doubles down with a sweeping new AI Action Plan. The AI Report

C'est une bataille de titans qui agite en ce moment le petit monde de l'intelligence artificielle générative vidéo. Aux avant-postes, Google, avec son impressionnant VEO 3, impose sa puissance… mais à un prix. Comptez jusqu'à 200 euros par mois pour profiter pleinement des performances de cette IA surdouée. Et Google n'est pas seul sur le champ de bataille : OpenAI avec Sora, Runway Gen-3, Kling, SeaDance... Tous ces géants ont un point commun : ils font payer – cher – un service qui reste extrêmement gourmand en puissance de calcul. Face à cette avalanche d'outils premium, certaines plateformes tentent de proposer des alternatives plus accessibles. Hailuo AI, par exemple, réduit les coûts mais impose des filigranes ou des temps d'attente parfois longs. Et puis, il y a Vheer. Un nom encore peu connu… mais qui pourrait bien faire parler de lui.Vheer, c'est l'outsider qui bouscule les codes. Accessible en ligne, sans inscription, l'outil propose de générer des vidéos courtes… gratuitement. Pas de watermark, pas de compte à créer, et une interface simple qui accepte les formats classiques : carré, paysage, portrait. Le tout, en seulement quelques minutes de traitement. Autant dire que ça intrigue. Alors bien sûr, il y a des limites. D'abord, Vheer ne transforme pas encore un texte en vidéo directement. Il faut lui fournir une image. Mais l'astuce, c'est que l'appli propose aussi une fonction de génération d'image via prompt. Autrement dit, vous tapez une idée, il crée une image… que vous transformez ensuite en clip.La durée, elle, est limitée à cinq secondes – un recul récent face à l'afflux de demandes. Mais en rusant un peu, on peut enchaîner les clips à partir de l'image finale du précédent, et les assembler dans un logiciel comme CapCut ou Premiere. Autre conseil : téléchargez vite vos créations, car sans compte, rien n'est conservé. Et ce n'est pas tout. Suppression de fond, OCR, édition d'images… Vheer regorge de fonctions IA, toutes gratuites pour le moment. Une chose est sûre : si le modèle évolue, profitez-en tant qu'il est encore ouvert à tous. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Actualizamos todos los trucos que realmente SÍ usamos con ChatGPT: desde personalizarlo como asistente de marca hasta automatizar tu negocio sin usar una sola línea de código. Te explicamos qué es vibe marketing, por qué ChatGPT es adictivo, y cómo hacerlo sonar menos robot y más tú. Al final te damos el prompt que usamos para que deje de ser un adulador. Spoiler: es más poderoso de lo que crees.Prompt del Oráculo:Prompt del Oráculo:Quiero que hagas una lectura de mi mano lo más científica posible. Para eso, analiza en detalle esta foto que te voy a dar: observa la forma de la palma, la proporción con los dedos, la textura de la piel, las uñas, las articulaciones, la longitud relativa de los dedos, la flexibilidad aparente, y cualquier otro detalle físico que puedas observar con precisión.Después, quiero que combines ese análisis con lo que ya sabes de mí: mi estilo de vida, mi historia, mi forma de trabajar, mis hábitos y mis decisiones recientes. Cruza los datos y genera una lectura que no sea adivinatoria, pero sí interpretativa. Como lo haría un experto que mezcla observación morfológica con análisis psicológico, sociológico y biográfico.No me endulces. No quiero halagos ni complacencia. Quiero un retrato honesto, curioso y revelador. Termina con una pregunta que me ayude a reflexionar más profundamente sobre lo que estás viendo.Prompt para hacer ChatGPT más crítico: No seas complaciente conmigo, no quiero que valides todo lo que digo. Necesito que sea critico cuando sea necesario. Se asertivo y no me des la razón si no la tengo.⏰ Minutos (0:55) ¿ChatGPT para todo?(2:30) Estadísticas de Google vs GPT(4:32) Usar GPT como oráculo(7:11) Personaliza tu GPT(10:29) Compartir Referencias(12:26) Proyectos en ChatGPT(13:40) Evita las respuestas prefabricadas(14:30) ¿Los jóvenes son más ágiles con IA?(15:38) Lienzo de ChatGPT(17:19) Prompt para que GPT no sea complaciente(18:30) Asistente GPT en voz(19:44) GPT como terapeuta(21:14) Usar GPT paso a paso(22:19) Para qué usar los tasks de GPT(24:04) Usos prácticos de Sora(25:28) Deep Research antes de cualquier cosa(26:34) Vibe marketing: el reemplazo de las agencias(27:40) GPTs como producto(28:27) Vibe coding: una app para todo

In this episode we're joined by Julie Garland, CEO of Avtrain, for a deep dive into the current state of the drone industry and regulation across Europe. Julie shares her perspective on why societal acceptance is just as critical as regulatory approval. We explore how operators like Manna are working to normalize drone activity and influence regulations, and why simplifying regulatory frameworks, including the SORA process, is essential to enable broader adoption of drone operations.The conversation also sheds light on the limited number of authorized SAIL III operations across EASA member states and the challenges operators face in meeting technical validation requirements, often by building their own aircraft. Julie walks us through promising commercial use cases, from consumer delivery to infrastructure inspection to airport operations, and outlines how digitization and standardization could unlock more scalable, efficient drone deployments. 

For the North American premiere of her earnest romantic comedy SHE TAUGHT ME SERENDIPITY, director Akiko Ohku joined me to discuss working with actor Riku Hagiwara to find the balance in his character's Konishi's introverted nature with his blossoming love and appreciation for the small moments in life, and being inspired by the film's themes of spontaneity, and world events.#CarolynTalks #JapaneseFilm #Interview #Podcast ##SheTaughtMeSerendipity #今日の空が一番好き、とまだ言えない僕は stars Yuumi Kawai and Aoi Ito.The film had it's North American premiere at the 2025 #TorontoJFF @JapaneseCanadianCulturalCentre Based on the original novel Kyou no Sora ga Ichiban Suki, to Mada Ienai Boku wa" (今日の空が一番好き,とまだ言えない僕は), the film was adapted for the screen by Fukutoku Shusuke (福徳秀介).Interpreting for the interview was conducted by by Aki Takabatake, CEO of Momo Films Inc. *Trailer credit @NipponConnectionTV Find me on Twitter and Instagram at: @CarrieCnh12paypal.com/paypalme/carolynhinds0525My Social Media hashtags are: #CarolynTalks #DramasWithCarrie #SaturdayNightSciFi #SHWH #KCrushVisit Authory.com/CarolynHinds to find links to all of my published film festival coverage, writing, YouTube and other podcasts So Here's What Happened!, and Beyond The Romance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google Veo leads the generative video market with superior 4K photorealism and integrated audio, an advantage derived from its YouTube training data. OpenAI Sora is the top tool for narrative storytelling, while Kuaishou Kling excels at animating static images with realistic, high-speed motion. Links Notes and resources at ocdevel.com/mlg/mla-26 Try a walking desk - stay healthy & sharp while you learn & code Build the future of multi-agent software with AGNTCY. S-Tier: Google Veo The market leader due to superior visual quality, physics simulation, 4K resolution, and integrated audio generation, which removes post-production steps. It accurately interprets cinematic prompts ("timelapse," "aerial shots"). Its primary advantage is its integration with Google products, using YouTube's vast video library for rapid model improvement. The professional focus is clear with its filmmaking tool, "Flow." A-Tier: Sora & Kling OpenAI Sora: Excels at interpreting complex narrative prompts and has wide distribution through ChatGPT. Features include in-video editing tools like "Remix" and a "Storyboard" function for multi-shot scenes. Its main limits are 1080p resolution and no native audio. Kuaishou Kling: A leader in image-to-video quality and realistic high-speed motion. It maintains character consistency and has proven commercial viability (RMB 150M in Q1 2025). Its text-to-video interface is less intuitive than Sora's. Summary: Sora is best for storytellers starting with a narrative idea; Kling is best for artists animating a specific image. Control and Customization: Runway & Stable Diffusion Runway: An integrated creative suite with a full video editor and "AI Magic Tools" like Motion Brush and Director Mode. Its value is in generating, editing, and finishing in one platform, offering precise control over stylization and in-shot object alteration. Stable Diffusion: An open-source ecosystem (SVD, AnimateDiff) offering maximum control through technical interfaces like ComfyUI. Its strength is a large community developing custom models, LoRAs, and ControlNets for specific tasks like VFX integration. It has a steep learning curve. Niche Tools: Midjourney & More Midjourney Video: The best tool for animating static Midjourney images (image-to-video only), preserving their unique aesthetic. Avatar Platforms (HeyGen, Synthesia): Built for scalable corporate and marketing videos, featuring realistic talking avatars, voice cloning, and multi-language translation with accurate lip-sync. Head-to-Head Comparison Feature Google Veo (S-Tier) OpenAI Sora (A-Tier) Kuaishou Kling (A-Tier) Runway (Power-User Tier) Photorealism Winner. Best 4K detail and physics. Excellent, but can have a stylistic "AI" look. Very strong, especially with human subjects. Good, but a step below the top tier. Consistency Strong, especially with Flow's scene-building. Co-Winner. Storyboard feature is built for this. Co-Winner. Excels in image-to-video consistency. Good, with character reference tools. Prompt Adherence Winner (Language). Best understanding of cinematic terms. Best for imaginative/narrative prompts. Strong on motion, less on camera specifics. Good, but relies more on UI tools. Directorial Control Strong via prompt. Moderate, via prompt and storyboard. Moderate, focused on motion. Winner (Interface). Motion Brush & Director Mode offer direct control. Integrated Audio Winner. Native dialogue, SFX, and music. Major workflow advantage. No. Requires post-production. No. Requires post-production. No. Requires post-production. Advanced Multi-Tool Workflows High-Quality Animation: Combine Midjourney (for key-frame art) with Kling or Runway (for motion), then use an AI upscaler like Topaz for 4K finishing. VFX Compositing: Use Stable Diffusion (AnimateDiff/ControlNets) to generate specific elements for integration into live-action footage using professional software like Nuke or After Effects. All-in-one models lack the required layer-based control. High-Volume Marketing: Use Veo for the main concept, Runway for creating dozens of variations, and HeyGen for personalized avatar messaging to achieve speed and scale. Decision Matrix: Who Should Use What? User Profile Primary Goal Recommendation Justification The Indie Filmmaker Pre-visualization, short films. OpenAI Sora (Primary), Google Veo (Secondary) Sora's storyboard feature is best for narrative construction. Veo is best for high-quality final shots. The VFX Artist Creating animated elements for live-action. Stable Diffusion (AnimateDiff/ComfyUI) Offers the layer-based control and pipeline integration needed for professional VFX. The Creative Agency Rapid prototyping, social content. Runway (Primary Suite), Google Veo (For Hero Shots) Runway's editing/variation tools are built for agency speed. Veo provides the highest quality for the main asset. The AI Artist / Animator Art-directed animated pieces. Midjourney + Kling Pairs the best image generator with a top-tier motion engine for maximum aesthetic control. The Corporate Trainer Training and personalized marketing videos. HeyGen / Synthesia Specialized tools for avatar-based video production at scale (voice cloning, translation). Future Trajectory Pipeline Collapse: More models will integrate audio and editing, pressuring silent-only video generators. The Control Arms Race: Competition will shift from quality to providing more sophisticated directorial tools. Rise of Aggregators: Platforms like OpenArt that provide access to multiple models through a single interface will become essential.

When the first video diffusion models started emerging, they were little more than just “moving pictures” - still frames extended a few seconds in either direction in time. There was a ton of excitement about OpenAI's Sora on release through 2024, but so far only Sora-lite has been widely released. Meanwhile, other good videogen models like Genmo Mochi, Pika, MiniMax T2V, Tencent Hunyuan Video, and Kuaishou's Kling have emerged, but the reigning king this year seems to be Google's Veo 3, which for the first time has added native audio generation into their model capabilities, eliminating the need for a whole class of lipsynching tooling and SFX editing. The rise of Veo 3 unlocks a whole new category of AI Video creators that many of our audience may not have been exposed to, but is undeniably effective and important particularly in the “kids” and “brainrot” segments of the global consumer internet platforms like Tiktok, YouTube and Instagram. By far the best documentarians of these trends for laypeople are Olivia and Justine Moore, both partners at a16z, who not only collate the best examples from all over the web, but dabble in video creation themselves to put theory into practice. We've been thinking of dabbling in AI brainrot on a secondary channel for Latent Space, so we wanted to get the braindump from the Moore twins on how to make a Latent Space Brainrot channel. Jump on in! Chapters 00:00:00 Introductions & Guest Welcome 00:00:49 The Rise of Generative Media 00:02:24 AI Video Trends: Italian Brain Rot & Viral Characters 00:05:00 Following Trends & Creating AI Content 00:07:17 Hands-On with AI Video Creation 00:18:36 Monetization & Business of AI Content 00:23:34 Platforms, Models, and the Creator Stack 00:37:22 Native Content vs. Clipping & Going Viral 00:41:52 Prompt Theory & Meta-Trends in AI Creativity 00:47:42 Professional, Commercial, and Platform-Specific AI Video 00:48:57 Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

Send us a textIn this one, Mike and Cody have got Carl back on the show to talk about one of his favorite video game franchises, Kingdom Hearts. Disney owns A LOT of stuff now and that opens up a lot of doors for Sora and the team to explore. NEW SITV MERCH!JOIN THE PATREON!https://linktr.ee/sitvpodAlbum art by @haileycomet_tattooHailey Comet TattooSupport the show

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Twilight Tales: Finding Solace Under Shonan's Starry Sky Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-05-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 湘南ビーチの夕暮れ時、柔らかな波音が響く砂浜には、人々の楽しむ声が溢れていました。En: At the Shonan Beach during twilight, the soft sound of waves resonated along the shoreline, filled with the joyous voices of people.Ja: 七夕の夜、夜空にはたくさんの星が瞬き、そして花火が輝く瞬間を待っていました。En: On the night of Tanabata, countless stars twinkled in the night sky, anticipating the moment when fireworks would light up the sky.Ja: ヒロは、その人混みの中で少しだけ静かな場所を探したいと思っていました。En: Hiro, amidst the crowd, wanted to find a slightly quieter place.Ja: 彼は神奈川県の湘南にあるこのビーチを愛していましたが、学業で忙しい毎日の中、少しだけ一人になり星を楽しみたかったのです。En: He loved this beach in Kanagawa Prefecture's Shonan, but amidst the busyness of his school days, he wanted a moment alone to enjoy the stars.Ja: ヒロの隣には、陽気な幼馴染のユキと、海を楽しむために訪れていた従兄弟のソラがいました。En: Next to Hiro were his cheerful childhood friend Yuki and his cousin Sora, who had come to enjoy the sea.Ja: 二人は花火大会を心待ちにしていました。En: They both eagerly awaited the fireworks festival.Ja: 「ヒロ、屋台で何か食べたいね！En: "Hiro, let's get something to eat at the stalls!"Ja: 」とユキが言い、「サーフショップも見に行こうよ！En: said Yuki, and "surf shop too, let's go check it out!"Ja: 」とソラも興奮していました。En: exclaimed Sora with excitement.Ja: でも、ヒロの気持ちは違いました。En: However, Hiro felt differently.Ja: 「少し静かな場所を探したいんだ」とヒロは静かに言いました。En: "I want to find somewhere a bit quieter," he said quietly.Ja: 「もっと良い眺めがあるかもしれないよ。En: "There might be a better view."Ja: 」三人は海岸を歩き始めました。En: The three of them began walking along the beach.Ja: 笑顔で話しながら、灯篭の光が優しく道を照らしていました。En: They chatted with smiles as the lights of the lanterns gently illuminated their path.Ja: 「ここはどう？En: "How about here?"Ja: 」とソラが言い、砂浜の端にある小さな丘を見つけました。En: Sora said, as they discovered a small hill at the edge of the sand.Ja: 丘の上には誰もいませんでした。En: There was no one there.Ja: その場所からは、海と空が一望できました。En: From that spot, they could gaze out over the sea and sky.Ja: ちょうどその時、花火が打ち上がり、夜空に大きな光の花が咲きました。En: Just then, fireworks were launched, blooming into a magnificent flower of light in the night sky.Ja: ユキとソラは歓声を上げ、ヒロは静かに微笑みました。En: Yuki and Sora cheered, while Hiro smiled quietly.Ja: 三人は砂に座り、花火と星空を眺めました。En: The three sat on the sand, gazing at the fireworks and the starry sky.Ja: 海の静かな音と、時々聞こえる花火の爆音が心地よいリズムを作り出しました。En: The quiet sound of the sea and the occasional booming of fireworks created a pleasant rhythm.Ja: ヒロは心の中で、この静かで美しい瞬間が仲間と共有できるものだと気付きました。En: In his heart, Hiro realized that this quiet and beautiful moment could be shared with his companions.Ja: 「一緒にいるって、いいものだね」とユキが言い、ヒロは頷きました。En: "Being together is a wonderful thing," said Yuki, and Hiro nodded.Ja: その夜、ヒロは学んだことがありました。En: That night, Hiro learned something.Ja: 友達と過ごす楽しさと、静かな時間を手に入れる幸せが同時に存在できることを。En: The joy of spending time with friends and the happiness of finding quiet moments can coexist.Ja: 湘南の星空の下、友情の温かさが心に残ったのです。En: Beneath the starry sky of Shonan, the warmth of friendship left a lasting impression in his heart. Vocabulary Words:twilight: 夕暮れ時resonated: 響くjoyous: 楽しむcountless: たくさんanticipating: 待っていましたamidst: 中quieter: 静かなamidst: 中moment: 瞬間slightly: 少しだけcheerful: 陽気なeagerly: 心待ちexclaimed: 言differently: 違いましたilluminated: 照らしていましたmagnificent: 大きなblooming: 咲きましたlaunch: 打ち上がりsat: 座りgaze: 眺めcompanions: 仲間friendship: 友情coexist: 同時に存在できるimpression: 心に残ったlanterns: 灯篭rhythm: リズムoccasionally: 時々companions: 仲間childhood: 幼馴染cousin: 従兄弟

Most AI video companies are gambling with copyright law. Moonvalley made a different bet. Check out the corresponding blog post with highlights here: http://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/mo... Real talk: Most AI video companies are doing it wrong.They scrape everything they can get their hands on – YouTube, Vimeo, whatever – and feed it into their models. The results? Tools like Sora and Gemini are genuinely impressive. The quality is getting scary good. But here's the rub: Video producers are using these tools to create content that's trained on copyrighted work, while the original artists who made it all possible get zero credit or compensation. It's basically profiting off someone else's creativity without asking permission. But what if there was a better way? What if AI could actually make creators more powerful instead of making them obsolete?That's exactly what Naeem Talukdar, founder of Moonvalley, is betting on. And after listening to him break down his approach on the latest School of Motion podcast, we're convinced he might be onto something big.

Today on Welcome to Cloudlandia, Our discussion unravels the surprises of Ontario's geography, the nuances of tariff wars, and the timeless drive for ambition, ensuring you're well-equipped with insights into how technology continues to redefine the global landscape. Discover how NuCom's innovative app is revolutionizing sleep and relaxation. We dive into the specifics of how its unique audio tracks, like "Summer Night," are enhancing REM and deep sleep, all while adding a humorous twist with a comparison to Italian driving laws. With separate audio for each ear and playful suggestions for use, you'll learn how this app is setting new standards for flexibility and effectiveness in achieving tranquility. Finally, we ponder the evolving nature of trust in a world increasingly dominated by AI and digital interactions. Drawing inspiration from thinkers like Jacques Ellul and Thomas Sowell, we discuss the societal shifts driven by technological advances and the potential need for encryption to verify digital identities. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS We discuss the intriguing journey from Ontario's cottages to the realm of international trade, focusing on how AI is reshaping trade agreements and challenging the predictability of global politics. Dean explores NuCom's innovative app designed to improve sleep and relaxation through unique audio tracks, highlighting its effectiveness in enhancing REM and deep sleep. We ponder the evolving nature of trust in a digital world increasingly dominated by AI, exploring how we can maintain authentic human interactions amid rapidly advancing generative tools. Dan shares a humorous story of two furniture companies' escalating marketing claims, setting the stage for a discussion on capitalism and the importance of direct referrals in business. We delve into the impact of technology on society, drawing insights from Jacques Ellul and Thomas Sowell, and compare AI's transformative potential to historical technological advancements like the printing press. Dean highlights the importance of personalized market strategies, exploring how personal solutions can evolve into valuable products for a wider audience. We explore the concept of ambition and agency, discussing how adaptability and a forward-looking mindset can help navigate new realities and unpredictable changes in the world. Links: WelcomeToCloudlandia.com StrategicCoach.com DeanJackson.com ListingAgentLifestyle.com TRANSCRIPT (AI transcript provided as supporting material and may contain errors) Dean: Mr Sullivan. Dan: Ah, Mr Jackson. General Jackson. General Jackson. Dictator Jackson Dean: Now there's two thoughts that are hard to contain in the brain at the same time. Are you in Toronto or at the cottage today? At the cottage, look at you, okay. Dan: Yeah, all is well, very nice day, yeah, except our water went out and so we can't get it fixed until tomorrow morning because it's cottage country. Till tomorrow morning because it's cottage country. And you know, this is not one of those 24-7 everybody's available places on the planet. Dean: Where do people in cottage country go to get away from the hustle and bustle of cottage country on the weekends? Dan: Yeah, it's a good question. It's a good question. It's a good question they go about two hours north. Dean: It feels like that's the appropriate amount of distance to make it feel like you're getting away. Dan: In the wild. Dean: Yeah. Dan: So we're having to use lake water for priming the vital plumbing. Dean: The plumbing you have to do. Dan: You have to have pails of water to do that and we'll do. Even though it feels like a third world situation, that's actually a first world problem. Dean: You're right, you're exactly right. Dan: Yeah, yeah, beautiful day, though. Nice and bright, and the water is surprisingly warm because we had a cold winter and the spring was really cold and we have a very deep lake. It's about um the depth meters on the boats go down to 300 feet, so that's a pretty deep lake that's a deep lake. Yeah, yeah, so here we are here's a factoid that blew my mind. The province of Ontario, which is huge it's 1,000 miles north to south and it's 1,200 miles east to west has 250,000 freshwater lakes, and that's half the freshwater lakes on the planet. Isn't that amazing? Dean: Yeah, I heard a little. There's some interesting Ontario facts. I remember being awed when I found out that you could drive the entire distance from Toronto to Florida north and still be in Ontario. Dan: Yeah. Dean: Yeah, yeah. Dan: Yeah, If you go from the furthest east, which is Cornwall a little town called Cornwall to the furthest west, which is a town called Kenora Right, kenora to the furthest west, which is a town called canora right, uh, canora. It's the same distance from that as from washington dc to kansas city. Oh, that's amazing yeah I had a good. Dean: I had a friend who was from canora. He was an olympic decathlete, michael sm. He was on the Olympic decathlon team and that's where he was from Kenora, kenora. Dan: Mm-hmm. Yeah, yeah, it's a lot of big. I mean most of it's bugs, you know most of it's bugs. It's not, you know, the 90% of the Ontario population lives within an hour 100 miles of the? U, lives within an hour a hundred miles of the US. Yeah, yeah, you know, I mean that's it's if you go from the east coast to the west coast of Canada. It's just a 3,200 mile ribbon, about a hundred miles high that's really can't. From a human standpoint, that's really Canada. Everything else is just bugs yeah. Dean: So it's very. I guess you've been following the latest in the tariff wars. You know again Canada with the oh yeah, well, we're going to tax all your digital things, okay. Dan: Okay, yeah, okay we're done. Yeah, we're done. That's it Good luck Stay tuned. Dean: We'll let you know how much we're going to charge you to do business. I mean, where does this posturing end, you know? Where do you see this heading? Dan: Well, when you say posturing, you're Well. Dean: I don't think I mean it's. Dan: There's a no. It's the reworking of every single trade agreement with every single country on the planet, which they can do now because they have AI. Yeah, I mean, you could never do this stuff before. That's why using past precedents of tariffs and everything else is meaningless. Dean: Well, here's an example. Dan: If the bombing of Iran, which happened in recent history, iran which happened in recent history, if that had happened 30 years ago, you would have had a real oil and gas crunch in the world. Everything would crunch, but because people have instant communications and they have the ability to adjust things immediately. Now, all those things which in the past they said well, if you do that, then this is going to happen. Now I don't think anything's going to happen, Everybody's just going to adjust. First of all, they've already built in what they're going to do before it happens. You know, if this happens, then this is what we're going to do. And everybody's interconnected, so messages go out, you know they drop the bomb, the news comes through and in that let's say hour's time for everybody involved. Probably you know 10 billion decisions have been made and agreed on and everybody's off and running again. Yes, yeah. Dean: Yeah, it's amazing how this everything can absorb. Dan: I think the AI changes politics. I think it changes, I think it changes everything. Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. Dean: Agreed, yeah, but, but, but not necessarily in any predictable way, mm-hmm. Right, exactly. Dan: Yeah. Dean: But meanwhile we are a timeless technology. Dan: We are. Dean: I was rereading you Are a Timeless Technology. Yeah, these books, Dan, are so good oh thank you. Yeah, I mean, they really are, and it's just more and more impressive when you see them all you know lined up 40 of them, or 44 of them, or whatever. I'm on 43. Dan: I'm on 43. 43 of them yeah, I'm on 43. I'm on 43. 43 of them, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. This one's called Always More Ambitious, and we talked about this in the recent In the free zone yeah. In the free zone that I'm seeing ambition as just the capability platform for all other capabilities. Dean: Yes, you know, you have ambition and you know or you don't. Dan: And then agency goes along with that concept that, depending on your ambition, you have the ability to adjust very, very quickly to new things. For example, getting here and, uh, it was very interesting. We got here yesterday and, um, we had an early dinner. We had an early steak dinner because we were going to a party and we didn't think that they would have the kind of steak at the party that we were right, they didn't have any steak at all. Oh, boy, and they had everything that I'm eating steak. The reason I'm eating steak is not to eat the stuff that's at the party. Right, exactly, yes, I mean, I'm just following in the paths of the mentor here, of the mentor here, anyway, anyway, um, so you know, all the water was working and everything, and when we went to the party we came home and the water didn't work and it's some electrical connection you know, that in the related to the pump and um and anyway, and I just adjusted. you know, it was still light out, so I got a bucket and I went down to the lake and I got a bucket full of water and I brought it up and you know, and I was really pleased with OK. Ok, scene change. Dean: Yeah right, Exactly yeah. Scene change. Dan: Ok, you, you gotta adjust to the new one, and I'm new reality, right yeah, new reality. Okay, what you thought was going to happen isn't going to happen. Something is going to happen and that's agency. That's really what agency is in the world. It's your ability to switch channels that there's a new situation and you have the ability not to say, oh, I'm, oh, why, jane? You know, and you know that long line of things where, maybe 10 years ago, I was really ticked off and you know and, uh, you know, you know, I checked if I had any irish whiskey, just to to dead dead in the pain. Dean: All right. Dan: Yeah, and I just adjusted. You know? Yeah, this morning I took a Pyrex you know, the bowls you use to mix things, the mixing bowls you know, yes and I just filled it up with water, put it in the microwave. It still works, the microwave. Went and I shaved, you know, and. Dean: I shaved Right. There you go. Dan: Yeah, you can do a washcloth bath if you need to. Warm water, yeah, but the interesting thing about it is that I think that you don't have agency unless you have ambition. In other words, you have to have a fix on the future, that you're going to achieve this, you're going to achieve this, you're going to achieve this, and it's out of that ambition that you constantly develop new capabilities. And then the other thing is you utilize all the capabilities you have if something goes you know goes unpredictable. Dean: Yeah. Dan: Yeah. Dean: And my. Dan: Thing is that this is the world. Now, I mean, you know and so, and anyway it's, it's an interesting thing, you know but I'm really enjoying. I'm really enjoying my relationship with perplexity. I'm sort of a one master, I'm a one master dog. Dean: Right, exactly. Dan: Like I listened to Mike Koenigs and he's investigated 10 new AIs in the four weeks since I talked to him last. Dean: He's doing that there. Dan: I'm just going developing this working relationship with one. Dean: I don't even know. Dan: If it's, is it a good one? I don't even know if perplexity is one of the top ones, you know, but it's good for my purposes. Dean: Well, for certain things it is yeah, for just gathering and contextualizing internet search stuff. But you know I look at Mike, as you often talk about Joe Polish, that you know. You don't need to know everybody, you need to know Joe Polish. I just need to know Joe, anybody you want to meet, you just mention it to Joe and he can make it happen. And I'd look at Mike Koenigs like that with AI tools. We don't need to know all the AI tools. Dan: We just need to stay in touch with Mike. Dean: Mike and Lior and Evan, you know we're surrounded by people who are on the. Dan: Yeah. And Tom Labatt do you know Tom, yeah, well, tom has created this AI mindset course that he's doing. And and he he comes to every one of our 10 times. Our connector calls, you know the two hour Zoom calls. So we've got every month I have two for 10x and I have two for FreeZone and and he's in breakout groups and every time he's in a breakout group. He acquires another customer. Dean: Right. Dan: And then I'll have Mike talk about what he's discovered recently. His number goes into chat and you know know, 10 people phone him up and say what's this all about? And it's amazing the, the uh, what I would say the um, um progress in our strategic coach clients just acquiring ai knowledge and mindsets and capabilities just by having one person who I just get him to talk to on a Zoom call. Dean: Yeah, it's pretty amazing yeah. Dan: I think this is kind of how electricity got foothold. Did you get electricity in your house? Yeah, yeah, yeah and you have electric lights. Yeah yeah, yeah, yeah, and you have electric lights. Yeah, yeah, I do, yeah, yeah, you know, it's, you know. And then all sorts of new electrical devices are being created. Dean: Yes, that's what I'm curious, charlotte about the, the, uh. What were the first sort of wave of electrified uh conveniences? You know that. Where did we? Where did we start? I know it started with lights, but then. Dan: Yeah, I think lights obviously were the first. Yeah, yeah. It would have taken some doing, I think actually. I mean, once you have a light bulb and they're being manufactured, it's a pretty easy. You can understand how quickly it could be adapted. But all the other things like electric heaters, that would take a lot of thinking. Dean: Before what we're used to as the kind of two or three prong, you know thing that we stick into the wall. Before that was invented, the the attachment was that you would plug it into the light socket. Dan: Oh yeah, that was how you would access the electricity. That's right, you had a little screw in. Right, you had a little screw in that you could put in. Yeah, I remember having those yeah. Dean: Very interesting, that's right. Dan: Right, yeah, yeah. And then you created lawn wires that you could, you know you could you know, it's like a pug, but you needed something to screw into the light socket. Dean: Yeah, yeah, yeah, very, I mean it's, it's so. Yeah, what a. What a time. We had a great um. I don't know if we recorded um. We uh, chad and I did a vcr formula workshop the day in toronto, in toronto, yeah, and that was a really the first time we'd done anything like a sort of formalized full-day exploration. It's amazing to see just how many you know shining a light for people on their VCR assets and thinking of it as currency and thinking of it as currency and it's amazing how, you know, seeing it apply to others kind of opens their eyes to the opportunities that they have. You know, yeah, it was really I'm very excited about the, just the adaptability of it. It's a really great framework. Dan: Have you gotten? Your NuCom yet? Dean: I have absolutely. Dan: I really love it what's your favorite? I have different. First of all, I use the one at night that sounds like crickets. Okay, yeah, you know, it's 10 hours, you can put it on for 10. It's called Summer Night and it's got some. There's a sort of faint music track to it. But my aura, I noticed my aura that my REM scores went up, my deep sleep scores went up and the numbers you know. Usually I'm in the high 70s. You know 79, 80, and they jumped to 86, 87. And that's just for sleep, which is great. So I've had about two weeks like that where I would say I'm probably my sleep scores I'll just pick a number there but it's probably up around 50, 15, 15, better in all the categories and that and. But the one thing is the readiness. The readiness because I play the trackster in the day. But the one thing is the readiness, the readiness because I play the trackster in the day. But the one that I really like to have on when I'm working is ignite okay yeah, it's a. It's a really terrific. It's really terrific, that's right I haven't used any of the daytime. Uh, yeah, the daytime yeah, yeah, and then the rescue is really great. Okay, yeah, and you know For people listening. Dean: We're talking about an app on iPhone called NuCom N-U N-U-Com, yeah, and it's basically, you know, waves, background music. I mean, it's masked by music, but it's essentially waves. Dan: Apparently. We were in Nashville last week and David Hasse is experimenting with it. He says what they have is that they have two separate tracks. I use earphones and one track comes in through your right ear, one comes and your brain has to put the two tracks together, and that's what uh, so it elevates the brain waves or kind of takes the brain waves down. And there's music. Dean: You know the music yeah over and uh, but I noticed mentioned to me that the music is incidental, that the music has nothing to do with it. Dan: No, that's exactly right, it just gives your brain something to hold on to Attached to yeah. And then Rescue is really great. I mean that one. Just you know if you have any upset or anything, or you're just really busy, or you're enjoying anything. You just put it on, it just calms you right down. Dean: Did you notice that the recommendation on Ignite is to not use more than 60 minutes a day? Dan: Yeah, I doubt if I do. I think it's about a 14-minute track. Oh, okay, yeah, interesting, yeah, but that's a suggestion. Dean: Yeah, it is a suggestion. That's right, that's funny. Dan: Now what you're talking about. There is a suggestion. That's right, Now what you're talking about. There is a suggestion. Dean: That's all suggested. That's right. Dan: That reminds me of I was in Italy, I was on the Amalfi Coast and Italians have a very interesting approach to laws and regulations, you know. So we were going down the street and I was sitting right next to the bus driver, we were on a bus and a whole group of people on the bus, and so we come down to a perpendicular stop. You know you can't go across, you have to turn, and the sign is clearly says to the, and the driver turns to the left, and I said I think that was a right-hand turn. He said merely a suggestion. I love it. Dean: That's great. Dan: Merely a suggestion. Yeah, that's funny, yeah, yeah, yeah, that's funny. Have lawsuits, you know, like something like this. I mean, it's a litigious country, the. Dean: United States. Dan: Yeah, and so you know they may be mentally unbalanced, you know they may be having all sorts of problems. And they said why don't we just put in recommended not to use it more than an hour? So I think that's really what it is. That's funny. Yeah, Like the Ten Commandments, you know, I mean the suggestions yeah, there are ten suggestions, you know, yeah, yeah, but break two of them at the same time and you're going to find out. It's more than a suggestion. Yeah, fool around and find out, yeah I think in terms of book titles, that's a good bit. Pull around and find out. That's right, exactly. So what would you say is uh, just going on the theme of pulling around and find out that you've discovered is that there's things with AI that probably shouldn't go down that road. Dean: Anything. Just philosophically, I'm more and more resolute in my idea of not spending any time learning the particular skill or learning the particular tool, because I really, if I look at it that fundamentally, if you think about it as a generative tool or as a collaboration, creating either images or words or picture or uh, you know, sound or video, that's the big four. Right, those are the underlying things. There's any number of rapidly evolving and more nuanced ways to do all of those things and you're starting to see some specialists in them now, like, I think, things like you know, eleven Labs has really focused on the voice emulation now and they're really like it is flawless. I mean, it's really super what you can do with generated, uh, voice. Now even they can get emotion and I think it's almost like the equivalent of musical notations, like you can say, you know, uh, you know pianissimo or or forte. You know you can give the intention of how you're supposed to play this piece. Uh, so you get a sense that they can say you know whispers, or quietly, or or excited, or giggles, or you know you can add the sentiment to the voice, and so you just think, just to know that, whatever you can imagine, you can get an audio that is flawless of your own voice or any voice that you want to create. You can create a. There is a tool or a set of tools that will allow you to prompt video, you know flawlessly, and that's going to constantly evolve. I mean, there are many tools that do like. It's kind of like this race that we're all in the first leg of the relay race here, and so it started out with Sora was able to create the video, and then the next you know, the VO three, you know less than a month ago, came out and is the far winner by now. So any time that you spend like learning that technical skill is I don't think that's going to be time well well spent, because there's any number of people who could do those things. So I think I'm more, you know, I'm more guessing and betting that imagination is going to be more valuable than industriousness in that. Dan: One thing, and I'd just like to get your take on this, that the crucial quality that makes human things work, human activities, human teamwork and everything is trust you know, and that you're actually dealing with something that you can trust. Ok, and I'm just wondering if the constant evolution of artificial intelligence is going to encourage people to make sure that they're actually dealing with the person in person, that you're actually dealing with another human being in person. Well, I see that in contact with this person or you've got some sort of encryption type mechanism that can guarantee you that the person that you're dealing with digitally is actually the person? And I'm just wondering, because humans, the need for trust overrides any kind of technology. Dean: I agree with you. I mean that's. I think we're going to see, I think we're going to see a more. We're going to react to that that we're going to value human, like I look at now that we are at a point that anything you see on video is immediately questioned that might be especially, yeah, especially if you, if it's introducing a new thought or it's counter to what you might think, or if it's trying to persuade you of something is. My immediate thought is is that real? You know, you know, I just wonder. You know what I was? I was thinking about Dan. You used to talk about the evolution of the signs. You know where it said the best Italian food on the street? Yeah, the evolution was in the town. Two furniture companies, yeah two furniture companies Best furniture. What was it? Dan: Yeah, best furniture companies, best furniture, what was it? Yeah, best furniture store on the street. So the other one comes back and says best, you know best furniture store in the town. And the other one says the other one comes back, state the other one comes back country. The other one comes back Western Hemisphere, the other one comes back planet, the other one comes back solar system and finally it's so far out, it's in the Milky Way. And the other one comes back and says best store on the street. Dean: Right, exactly, and I think that's where we're. I think that's where we're. Dan: Yeah. Anything to differentiate anything to differentiate, I mean the other thing is differentiation. You know, yeah, yeah, yeah and yeah, so no. I go back to Hayek. He's an economist, fa Hayek, and he said that he was talking about capitalism. And he said the big problem with capitalism is that it was named by its enemies. It was named by the whole group of people. You know, marx was the foremost person you know and he, you know, wrote a book, das Capital, you know, and everything else, and they thought it was all about capital. And he says actually, capital is actually a byproduct of the system. He said what capitalism is is an ever expanding system of increasing cooperation among strangers. He says it's just constant going out from ourselves where we can trust that we can cooperate with strangers. And he says most places in history and most places still on the planet, the only people you can trust are our friends and family our friends and family. That limits enormously cooperation, eliminates collaboration, eliminates innovation, eliminates everything if you can only trust the people that you know. He said that basically what capitalism is. It's got this amazing number of structures and processes and agreements and laws and everything that allow you to deal with someone you don't know halfway around the planet and money is exchanged and you feel okay about that and you know, there was a great book and I've recommended it again and again called the One-to-One Future. I've read it. Dean: I've read it. Yeah, yeah, this was written back in the 90s, yeah, and that was one of the things that they talked about was this privacy, that, and I don't see it happening as much, but we're certainly ready for it and and going to appreciate having a, an intermediary, having a trusted advocate for all of the things you know. That that's that we share everything with that one trusted person and trust them to vet and represent us out into the world. Dan: It's really interesting. It would have been at a Free Zone workshop, because those are the only workshops that I actually do, and somebody asked. Babs was in the room and they said that you know how many of your signups for the program you know, the last 12 months and you know we had just short of a thousand a thousand signups and you know, and we know what the influence was because we have the contact we have the, you know, we have the conversations between the salesperson and the person who signs up, and somebody asked how many of them come directly from direct referrals. It's 85%. It's not the only thing They'll read books. They'll see podcasts. Dean: Yeah. Dan: Yeah and everything like that, but it's still that direct referral of someone whose judgment they totally trust is the deciding factor. Dean: Yes, yeah, amazing, right, and that's. Dan: I mean, here we are. We're 36 years down. We're using all kinds of marketing tools. We're using podcasts, we're using books. We're using books, we're using social media. And it struck me one day. I said how do people know me on social media? I said I never use social media. I've never. I've never. Actually, I don't even know how to. I don't even know how to use social media. Dean: I wouldn't know how to get on and everything else. Dan: So I went to our social media director and I said um, how am I on social media? He says dan, you're out there, there you're doing every day you're doing 100 things a day you know you know. and he went down the list of all the different uh platforms that I'm in and I said uh. I said oh, I didn't know that. I said, do I look good? He said oh, yeah. He says yeah, nothing but the best, but I'm just using it as a broadcast medium. You know, I'm not using it as an interactive medium. Right Well, I'm not. We're using it as an interactive medium, but I'm not. Dean: Right. Dan: Yeah. Dean: Yeah, that's all that matters, right, I mean, and it's actually you, yeah, it's your words, but you're using, you know, keeping, like you say, somebody between you and the technology. Dan: Yeah, yeah, yeah, always keep a smart person. Right A smart person between yourself and the technology. Dean: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Dan: Yeah. So yeah, I was at the party. I had this party that was sort of a beach, had this party that was sort of a beach. You know, we have an island, but there are about 15 couples of one kind or another at the party last night, most of whom I didn't know, but I got talking and they were talking about the technology and everything like that. it was about a three person and myself and we were talking and they said, geez, you know, I mean it's driving me crazy and everything like that. And one of them said, dan, how are you approaching this? And I said, well, I'm taking a sort of different approach. And I just went through and I described my relationship to television, my relationship to social media, my relationship to the you know, my iPhone and everything else. And they said, boy, that's a really different approach. And I said, yeah, and I said you know we're growing, you know the company's growing, and you know everybody who needs to find out. what they need to find out is finding that out and everything else. So yeah, but I don't have to be involved in any of it. Dean: Right, yeah, you know, you're proof that it's. You can be in it, but not of it. Dan: Yeah, I think that's part of the thing. Yeah, but there's kind of a well, we're probably on this podcast, we're developing sort of an AI wisdom, because I think wisdom what matters is that you can adapt a particular strategy and just think of it, you know, and just stick with it. There's just something that you can stick with and it doesn't cause you any harm. Yeah, the one thing that I have learned is that the input between me and perplexity has to be 50-50. And the way I do it, dean, is I trigger everything with a fast filter, so I'll do the best result. You have just one box. I put the best result. You have just one box, I put the best result. That becomes the anchor of the particular project that I'm working on with Perpuxy. I'll just take it and stick it in there. Then I'll write one of the success criteria, okay, and then I'll take the success criteria and I said okay, now I want to create two paragraphs. Okay, so I've got the anchor paragraph and I've got this new paragraph. I want to take the central message of this success criteria and I want to modify whatever I wrote down in the lead and bring it back as a 100-word introduction where the success criteria has 50 words. Okay. And then what I'll do is I go to a mindset scorecard and I'll start creating mindsets and I'll take a mindset and I said, okay, I want to take this mindset and I want to change the meaning of the two paragraphs and it comes down and then after a certain point I said okay, let's introduce another. So I'm going back and forth where it's delivering a product but then I'm creating something new and inserting it into the product, and it's kind of like this back and forth conversation. Dean: You're using perplexity for this Perplexity yeah. Yeah. Dan: Yeah, and it has a really nice feeling to it that it's doing some magic. You know it's doing magic tricks. It's carrying out instructions instantaneously. You know three or four seconds. And then I read what I wrote and then it gives me a new idea. Then I write down the idea in the pass filter or the mindset scorecard and then I insert that new idea and say, okay, modify everything above with this new thought, and it's really terrific, it really works really great, yeah, okay, and you know it's, and what's really interesting about? I'll go do this. And then, down at the bottom, it creates a unique summary of everything that we're talking about, and I didn't ask it for a summary, but it creates a summary. Dean: That's amazing, isn't it? Dan: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Dean: Yeah, this is. You know. I really enjoyed the new tool that we did in the FreeZone workshop. This time I forget what the tool is called. Dan: I had three. I had the six-year your best six years ever. Was it that one we also? Dean: had. Always More Ambitious, always well, always more ambitious was great too, but yeah, that uh. But that six year your best six years ever is. That's such a good thing that if you just imagine that that's the, the lens that you're looking at the present through that, you're always. It's a durable thing. I try and explain to people I've had this framework of thinking in terms of the next hundred weeks is kind of a the long-term like actionable thing that you can have a big impact in a hundred weeks on something. But it's gonna happen kind of a hundred days at a time, kind of like quarters I guess, if you think about two years. But I've really found that everything comes down to the real actionable things are the next 100 hours and the next 100 minutes. And those I can find that I can allocate those 50 minute focus finders that. I do those sessions, it's like that's really the only. It's the only thing is to the extent that we're able to get our turn our ambitions into actions that correlate with those right that align, aligning our actions with our ambitions because a lot of people are ambitious on theoretically ambitious, uh, as opposed to applied ambition. Dan: They're not actionably ambitious. Dean: Actionably ambitious. I think that there's something to that, Dan. Dan: Yeah. Dean: And it's frustrating yeah. Dan: Yeah. Dean: Yeah. Dan: I think that's a really good, theoretically ambitious, but not actionably ambitious, yeah, and I think that's a really good theoretically ambitious but not actually ambitious, yeah, and I think that theoretically ambitious just puts you totally in the gap really fast. Absolutely Okay, because you have no proof, you're never actually You're full of propositions. Yeah, I'm reading a book. Have you ever read any of Thomas Sowell? I? Dean: have not. Dan: Yeah, he's a 93, 94-year-old economist at Stanford University and he's got 60 years of work that he's done and he's got a great book. It's a book I'm going to read continually. I have about three or four books that I just read continually. One of them is called the Technological System by Jacques Hulot, a French sociologist, jacques Lull, french sociologist, and it does the best job of describing what technology does to people, what it does to organizations, when they're totally reactive to it. Dean: You know in other words. Dan: They have no sense of agency regarding technology. They're just being impacted, and it's really good. He wrote it probably in the 60s or 70s and it's just got a lot of great observations in it. Dean: And. Dan: I've read it. I've probably read it. I started reading it in 1980, and I've probably read it three or four times. One book fell apart because there was so much notes and online Really Wow. Yeah, the binding fell apart. Dean: What's it called again? It's called the. Dan: Technological System. Dean: The. Dan: Technological System. Jacques, you know Elal and there's quite a good YouTube interview with him If you want to look it up. It's about 25, 30 minutes and very, very, very engaging mind. He really gets you to think when he talks about it. But the book that I'm talking about right now, this is Thomas Sowell. It's called Intellectuals and Society and he said if you take all the intellectuals in the world and you put all their sense of how the world works, at best it could represent 1% of the knowledge that's needed for the world to run every day the other 99%, and he calls it the difference between specialized knowledge and mundane knowledge. Okay, so specialized knowledge is where somebody really goes deep, really goes deep into something and then develops. You know, if the whole world would just operate according to what I'm seeing here, it would be a better world. And he says, and he said that's the intellectual approach. You know, I've I've really thought this deeply, and therefore what I want now is for someone to impose this on the planet. So, I feel good. But, he says what actually makes the world work is just everybody going about their business and working out rules of, you know, teamwork, rules of action, transaction work. And he says and intellectuals have no access to this knowledge whatsoever because they're not involved in everyday life, they're off. You know they're looking down from a height and saying you know, I'd like to reorganize this whole thing, have the mundane knowledge are now being able to really get multiply the value that they're just getting out of their daily interactions at an exponentially high speed and that the intellectuals are probably. The intellectuals are just if they're using AI. They're just doing that to multiply their theories. But they're not actionable ambition, they're theoretical. Theoretically ambitious right, yeah, yeah. Dean: Yeah, that's really interesting looking at the uh, you know, I think that there's, you know, kind of a giant leap from proposition to proof. Oh yeah, in the in the vision column is like that's it's worth so much. Uh, because intellectually that that's the. It's a different skill set to turn a proof into a protocol and a protocol into a protected package. You know, those don't require creative solution and I'm finding the real like the hotspot leverage points, like in the capability column. It's ability is the multiplier of capability. Dan: Yeah. Dean: You know, because that then can affect capacity and cash, you know. Dan: Yeah, yeah, I mean, if you take it. I mean never have human beings had so many capabilities available to them but do they have any ability to go along with the capabilities? Dean: Yeah. Dan: Yeah. Dean: And I think that that part of that ability is to recognize it. You know, vision ability to recognize the excess capacity that they have, you know. Dan: And. Dean: I think that that trusted you know. Dan: The leverageable point in the reach column is the you know a heart level, like an endorsed uh being access to somebody else's um, to somebody else's trust level yeah, relationships yeah it's so it's amazing like I just like that I've seen so much opportunity AI introduced chat, gpt, that we're at a major this is a major jump, like language itself almost. I often go back and say I wonder who the first tribe? That was probably a tribe that developed a language so that they could communicate. You know where they could keep adding vocabulary. You know they could keep adding vocabulary and that they must have just taken over everything immediately. They just totally took over just because of their speed of teamwork, their speed of getting things done. And then the next one was writing when they could write. And then you have another jump, because with writing came reading and then the next one came printing. You know, and I thought that when the microchip came in and you had digital language, I said this is the next gem. But digital language is just a really, really fast form of printing actually. It's just fast, but artificial intelligence is a fundamental breakthrough. So, we're right at the beginning. Gutenberg is like 1455, and it must have been amazing to him and the people who knew about him that he could produce what it would take, you know, a hand writer would take months and months that he could produce one in a matter of you know hours. He could produce in hours, but as many as you wanted. Dean: I wonder what the trickle down, like you know the transition, how long it took to eliminate the scribe industry. Dan: Well, I will tell you this that they have statistics that within 40 years after Gutenberg there were 30,000 presses across northern Europe. So it took off like a rocket. You know it took off. And I mean, and you know, and it I mean in the next 150 years, we're just pure turmoil politically, economically, culturally in. Europe after that came and I think we're in that. We're in that period right now. We're feeling it, yeah, I think so too. Everybody's going to have to have a newcomer. Dean: Yeah, that's right. Dan: Probably on rescue all day 60 minutes at a time, right? Yeah, yeah, yeah, anyway. What have we gotten today? What have we? What's the garden produced today? Dean: Well, I think that this, I think we had this thought of, I think you and I always come the two types of abilities. Well, the capability and the ability. No, theoretically ambitious and actionability Actionability- Theoretically ambitious and actionably ambitious. Dan: The vast majority of people are theoretically ambitious. Dean: They're not actionable. Yes. Dan: I think that's a good distinction. Dean: I do too. That was what I was going to say that level and I think that the you know, when you see more that the I think, being an idea person, like a visionary, it's very difficult to see that there's a lot of people that don't have that ability. But you don't, because we take it for granted that we have that ability to see things and and have that uh, access to that. It doesn't feel like you know almost like you can't uh, you've got the curse of knowledge. We know what it's like to constantly have vision and see things, that the way things could be, um, and not really realize that most people don't have that, and I think it's we discount it, um, or you can't discount it by thinking, well, that that can't be do you know what I? mean that there's got to be more to. It mean there's got to be, more to it. Well, that's the easy part or whatever, but it's not and that's yeah. I think that the more I saw Kevin Smith, the filmmaker, the director. He was on there's a series online called the Big Think and they have, you know, different notable people talking about just their life philosophies or the things, and he said something that on his, the moment he decided to move into being kevin smith professionally, that that, the more he just decided to double down on just being more kevin smith for a living it's like he's really without using the words of unique ability or those things that that was the big shift for him is just to realize that the unique view, vision, perspective that he has is the more he doubles down on that, the more successful things have been for him. Yep, yep. So there's nothing you know, you've been Dan Sullivan professionally or professional. Dan Sullivan for years. Dan: Yeah Well, 51, 51. Yeah, yeah, uh, it's created all sorts of tools. I mean uh you know, I remember the psychiatrist I went to the amen clinic to receive my um add diagnosis, you know because he's got. He's got about seven different types of ADD. Dean: Yes, which one do you? Dan: have. Yeah well, mine's not hyperactive at all. Dean: No me neither yeah. Dan: I mean it takes a lot to get me to move, Anyway, but mine is the constant being barbaric. It's sort of I'm thinking of this and then all of a sudden I think of something else. Dean: And then. Dan: now I've got two things to think about, and then the third one wants to join the party and everything else, and meanwhile I had something to do this morning and I just blew right past it. Dean: Anyway. Dan: Right, yeah, so anyway, but I had filled in. There's like 100 questions that you have to fill in online before they'll even accept you, and you know what's your day look like. You know mine pretty relaxed, good structure, everything like that. But the test, they do all sorts of brain scans. They test out concentration, they test out how long you can maintain attention on something. They do it at rest, they do it after exercise and everything like that. It's about three days. There's about nine hours of it that they do. And so we got together and she said you know, if you look at how you answered our questionnaire, online and you look at our test. These are in separate universes. They don't have any relationship to each other. To each other. She said I've never seen such a wide span between the two. So well, I'm sorry, you know we just pretty soon we got to what I do for a living and I said well, I create thinking tools for entrepreneurs. And so I told her, I gave her a couple of examples and she said well, I don't know who else you created these for, but you sure created them for yourself. And that's really what we do. Is that what we are best at in the marketplace is what we're trying to figure out for ourselves? Dean: Yes, I think that's absolutely true. Dan: We sell our therapies to others, that's right. We want to see if our self-therapies go beyond ourselves. Dean: Yeah, exactly. Dan: Yeah, yeah, all righty. Dean: Okay Dan. That was a good one, yeah, are we on next week? Dan: Yeah, oh, yeah, yeah, Perfect, perfect, okay, I'll be back. Dean: I'll meet you here. Dan: Okay, thanks Bye, thanks Bye. Thanks for watching.

***DISCLAIMER***We had some issues with the recording software, so this week is an experimental run using Elevenlabs.io software to clone our voices, which in turn created this entire episode. Please share your thoughts! We are NOT switching formats, this is merely a circumstantial turn of events!What's up Gamers? In the latest Konsole Kombat, two wielders of legendary blades clash in a battle for the ages! From the worlds of Kingdom Hearts, it's the Keyblade master, Sora, with his boundless optimism, acrobatic prowess, and an arsenal of powerful magic. Facing him is the visionary hero of Xenoblade Chronicles, Shulk, armed with the future-seeing Monado and its myriad of destructive and defensive arts. Will Sora's light prevail against the Monado's foresight, or will Shulk's strategic brilliance cut down the Heart-wielding hero? Get ready for a clash of destinies that will shake the very foundations of the arena!Tune in and geek out with John and Dean as they blend humor, insights, and epic gaming moments in this must-listen episode. Don't forget to subscribe and give us your thoughts in the comments below. Get out there and level up, Kombatants!

Как 7-дневная рабочая неделя привела к №1 ИИ-видео стартапу в мире? Почему Илон Маск, Мадонна, Снупдог, Уилл Смит используют этот продукт? Сегодня у нас очень взрывной эпизод с Ерзатом Дулатом, который уже в третий раз приходит к нам в гости. С момента прошлого эпизода он уже успел запустить один из самых быстрорастущих стартапов в мире и топ1 ИИ-видео стартап в США - @higgsfield.ai В этом эпизоде вы узнаете как команда из 30 человек из Казахстана взорвали Тикток и обогнали OpenAI. Арман Сулейменов: https://www.instagram.com/armansu/ Ерзат Дулат: https://www.instagram.com/higgsfield/ Продюсер и режиссер, Данияр Ахметжанов: https://www.instagram.com/good.years/ Наш Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nfactorialpodcast/  

Ever wondered if ChatGPT's Sora for Amazon can churn out eye-catching Sponsored Brands videos and slash your creative costs?In this episode we stress-test Sora's brand-new text-to-video model on five real-world products—an adjustable bed, a blender, sunglasses, a fitness band and a ceiling fan—to see whether AI can finally keep up with the fast-moving world of Amazon PPC.We upgraded to the pro tier (up to 1080p, 20-second clips) and fed Sora highly detailed cinematographer-style prompts.The results?From beds that fold like origami to athletes morphing into jump-scare monsters, Sora's glitches prove it's not ad-ready—yet.Still, its rapid evolution mirrors the leap we saw with AI image generators earlier this year, and OpenAI says more refinements are on the way.

The Classical Academies is excited to launch a new virtual middle school program this fall in partnership with Sora. Garrett Smiley, CEO and co-founder of Sora, shares how the program blends project-based learning, real-world problem-solving, and mastery-based assessment to create an engaging and meaningful educational experience. Designed around student agency and curiosity, Sora offers flexible schedules, live classes, personalized check-ins, and in-person enrichment opportunities. Discover how this innovative model builds strong virtual communities, cultivates real-world skills, and offers families a compelling alternative to traditional middle school.

Paul Zitzer discusses how he got his parents to fund an indoor vert ramp in Florida, the birth of the Skatepark of Tampa, why vert should be in the Olympics, how he got into commentating, skateboarding needs to show up for one another, opening his skatepark "Sprak", the one Birdhouse graphic he hated and much more! Timestamps 00:00:00 Paul Zitzer 00:03:56 Got his parents to fund an indoor vert ramp for him in Florida 00:06:24 Cops accused him of murder 00:10:24 The birth of the Skatepark of Tampa 00:18:33 Vert skaters always got better job opportunities 00:19:53 Vert should be in the Olympics 00:27:39 Commentating 00:35:03 Free public skate parks - good or bad? 00:37:39 The Olympics didn't help - skateboarding has a lot of other problems 00:44:16 Skating Tampa Pro? - all eyes on you 00:45:52 Skateboarding needs to show up for one another - Nine Club event? 00:50:16 Damn Am - Sprak 01:05:35 Louisville Classic 01:08:42 Few young kids are getting into skateboarding 01:12:22 Less people showing up at events 01:16:16 Yuto vs Sora at Tampa Pro 01:23:57 Commentating for SLS 01:37:00 What is paul's role at Skatepark of Tampa 01:41:32 How he got involved in the far and high contest 01:44:07 The people behind the scenes 01:47:40 How much to skate at Sprak Skatepark 01:51:12 Slap cover 01:52:21 Skated for Airwalk 01:53:14 Birdhouse 01:59:12 Has never talked to Jeremy Klien in his life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if AI is not here actually to replace us, but to remind us who we actually are? That was the question at the heart of Kim Carson's Long Now Talk. In “Inspired by Intelligence: Purpose and Creativity in the AI Era,” Carson, a creative technologist and futurist, challenged us to avoid the easy narratives of tech-driven utopia and dystopia, charting a course through those two extremes that made the case for AI not as a way to make humans unnecessary but to emphasize our most important creative capacities. For Carson, AI is a sort of tool for thought — a mirror that we can use to re-inspire ourselves towards greater creativity. Accompanied by video art made using the SORA text-to-video model by Charles Lindsay, she made the case that AI could be used not just for automating labor but also for reclaiming human agency. That means using these new technological modes as enablers for human thought and action, while recognizing their gaps, too — the questions about ourselves that only we can answer, no matter how sophisticated our technology becomes. As she ended her remarks, Kim made one final note on how we can make a better world collaboratively and creatively: our society does not need “more optimization, it needs more imagination.” This talk was presented April 22, 02025 at The Interval at Long Now in San Francisco.

What if AI is not here actually to replace us, but to remind us who we actually are? That was the question at the heart of Kim Carson's Long Now Talk. In “Inspired by Intelligence: Purpose and Creativity in the AI Era,” Carson, a creative technologist and futurist, challenged us to avoid the easy narratives of tech-driven utopia and dystopia, charting a course through those two extremes that made the case for AI not as a way to make humans unnecessary but to emphasize our most important creative capacities. For Carson, AI is a sort of tool for thought — a mirror that we can use to re-inspire ourselves towards greater creativity. Accompanied by video art made using the SORA text-to-video model by Charles Lindsay, she made the case that AI could be used not just for automating labor but also for reclaiming human agency. That means using these new technological modes as enablers for human thought and action, while recognizing their gaps, too — the questions about ourselves that only we can answer, no matter how sophisticated our technology becomes. As she ended her remarks, Kim made one final note on how we can make a better world collaboratively and creatively: our society does not need “more optimization, it needs more imagination.” This talk was presented April 22, 02025 at The Interval at Long Now in San Francisco.

If you find yourself constantly pulled into the weeds of your own design business—reviewing invoices, managing installs, fixing mistakes, and replying to every text and call—this episode is for you. Melissa dives deep into why so many interior designers unknowingly become the bottleneck in their own firm and how you can flip the script to reclaim your role as the strategic visionary and principal creative. It's not just about doing less, it's about doing what only you can do—and empowering others to do the rest. You'll learn how to identify your true zone of genius, the one that fuels your creativity and drives your business forward. Melissa shares actionable steps to delegate with purpose, create effective systems, and carve out dedicated CEO time to dream and strategize. If you're tired of hustle and grind and ready to lead with clarity, confidence, and creativity, this episode is your blueprint. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL HEAR: (02:48) Why staying in the weeds is sabotaging your growth—and how to break free. (08:15) The 3-part criteria to define your true zone of genius. (13:54) How to build a detailed delegation list that leads to effective job descriptions. (18:19) Why and how to create SOPs—even if you've been “winging it” until now. (24:03) The power of quarterly retreats and why finding a vista can supercharge your vision. (28:41) How being a “control enthusiast” is holding you back—and how to let go. SUPPORTING RESOURCES: Idiogram: https://idiogram.ai MidJourney: https://www.midjourney.com Sora by OpenAI: https://openai.com/sora When you're ready to step into a bigger vision in your design business and create exceptional results and celebrations, book-a-call to explore how coaching can take you there faster, with a solid plan, proven process, and smart strategies.

The IPS Evening Deprogram for June 8th, 2025 explores the intersection of psychological warfare, predictive programming, and reality construction. The host emphasizes that many events are not organic or random but are crafted as part of a long-term “meta script” designed to influence mass perception and behavior.The Pentagon fabricated the UFO myth and the Area 51 narrative to distract from experimental aircraft, seeding a belief system that replaces angels with aliens.This deception, the speaker argues, is part of a broader attempt to introduce a “new scientific paradigm” rooted in superstition.Quotes:“The Pentagon made it all up.”“They've replaced angels with aliens.”“They lied… to influence public opinion and culture.”Entertainment is framed as a weaponized medium used in psychological operations.UFO mythology, alien invasions, and disaster movies are cited as tools of propaganda.Quotes:“Entertainment is more or less a military operation.”“UFO-ology is government propaganda.”Media such as Final Destination, Leave the World Behind, and Fight Club are seen as predictive programming vehicles.Imagery like collapsing towers and doomed flights are interpreted as precursors to 9/11.Quotes:“You're experiencing 9-11 from the perspective of one of the passengers.”“9-11 was being destroyed in front of our eyes in many forms for decades.”Recurring dates like 6/11, 7/13, and the number 33 are highlighted as embedded signals in media and events.These dates connect to themes like blackouts, political assassinations, and media spectacles.Quotes:“Trump was shot at 6:11 — same date, same number.”“Rodney King was hit 33 times in 1 minute 19 seconds.”A growing narrative portrays Trump as an authoritarian tyrant ahead of a potential June 11th crisis.The media script seems to be setting up a symbolic or literal cataclysm around Trump, riots, and Los Angeles.Quotes:“Liberate Los Angeles from the migrant invasion.”“Trump is portrayed as a tyrant — sending in troops unnecessarily.”Generative AI like Sora and Grok expose how easily fake but convincing realities can be created.The speaker argues that AI panic is a staged crisis to justify censorship and protect the “worldview monopoly”.Quotes:“If you can conceptualize it, you can manifest it.”“This is a made-up crisis — the public cannot tell real from fake.”Both red-pill (conspiracy awareness) and woke (social justice awareness) are labeled false awakenings designed to trap and demoralize.True awakening is defined as escaping the media-scripted narrative entirely by adopting an “off-world stage” perspective.Quotes:“The red pill is a false awakening. The woke ideology is a false awakening.”“If you're not deprogrammed, you are programmed by default.”2025 is described as a pivotal year in theosophical circles — a predicted date for the externalization of the hierarchy (manifestation of spiritual guides).The speaker hints this could tie into how elites introduce new “teachers” to lead humanity in a post-truth world.Quotes:“2025 is the next step in spiritual evolution.”Scientists have developed a biological computer made from human brain cells derived from blood.This tech, capable of learning faster and using less energy than silicon chips, is likened to the concept of Astrocrete — human blood used in extraterrestrial construction.Quotes:“Biological fusion… a disturbing development.”“A computer made of human brain cells.”The speaker closes by encouraging listeners to subscribe to the newsletter and Discord, and to watch unfolding events with discernment, not dread — urging a “grab your popcorn” approach to the world stage's manufactured drama.

On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation including Chime Financial's upcoming IPO, Microsoft introducing the Bing Video Creator using OpenAI's Sora, layoffs at Business Insider, Meta's plan to meet AI energy demands, and the long awaited release of the Nintendo Switch 2. Next, Tinder and Bumble are facing challenges, leading their management to pursue ambitious turnaround strategies. Josh and Yaz talk about the current state of dating apps and what they can learn from Hinge. Finally, Josh and Yaz speak with Chairman of Bravo & Peacock Unscripted, Frances Berwick, and star of the reality TV show Below Deck Mediterranean, Captain Sandra “Sandy” Yawn, about the growth of Bravo's reality TV empire, NBCUniversal's streaming strategy, and what it's like to go from Yacht Captain to TV star. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To read Yaz's article on dating apps: Why Bumble and Tinder are suddenly scrambling to keep up with Hinge