Podcasts about Surya

Today we are bringing you something special! A behind the scenes look atone of the businesscreator.club office hours. We had a high-impact discussion on moving from one-on-one sales to scalable one-to-many models with content. We answered questions about launching podcasts, repurposing content, and growing a valuable network. We also discussed how to leverage collaborations to build authority and boost sales. Here are some of the top moments. 1. Validated the Interview Model as a Sales Engine - The interview model is still viable—when done strategically. Use it to build real relationships and create opportunities for collaboration and sales. 2. Leveraged “Ladder of Influence” Framework - Target guests based on tiers (C → B → A). Start with peers and move up by leveraging each guest's network. 3. Created the “Fastest Path to Cash” Flow - Focus first on direct relationships (the guest) and convert them or collaborate with them to reach their audience. This is quicker than cold ads or SEO. 4. Clarified the Expert Positioning in Interviews - Shift from “reporter” to “collaborator” by injecting your own insights in interviews. This positions you as an expert too. 5. Set the Playbook for Growth via Ask Framework - After every interview, ask these 3 things to ensure a constant flow of leads and opportunities. Timestamped Overview: [00:00] Intro: Behind the scenes of the Business Creator Club's first Q&A session [02:30] Surya's question: Is the interview model still worth it in 2025? [05:00] The ladder of influence: How to strategically choose your guests [07:30] Podcasting as a lead-gen tool: building rapport with your guest [10:00] Breaking down podcast discoverability, retention, and what actually works [13:40] Paid reach vs. organic growth: When should you spend to accelerate? [17:00] Why most interview podcasts sound the same — and how to stand out [20:30] Flipping the script: How to position yourself as an expert within the interview [23:30] Leveraging your guests for offers, referrals, and warm intros [27:00] Fastest Path to Cash: Using 1:1 conversations to unlock 1:many opportunities [30:45] How to build value before you make the ask [34:10] Surya's lightbulb moment: From interview to relationship engine [37:35] Dana's question: How do you get guests when you're just starting out? [41:00] How to turn one interview into a referral chain of ideal guests [44:25] Final tips: Use content as a vehicle to connect and collaborate Connect with Fonzi: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Connect with LUISDA: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Subscribe to the podcast on Youtube, Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, or anywhere you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all previous episodes here. If this episode was helpful, please don't forget to leave us a review by clicking here, and share it with a friend.

In this episode, we talk about all the movies of Surya fromAnjaan to Retro, we not only talk about it but we dissect these films and analyze multiple elements related to it. We basically discuss why Surya chose more bad films than good films in this particular stretch.SVK Brotherhood Form:⁠https://forms.gle/9RxFJnT3KtS8C85fA⁠Surya Episode Feedback Form:https://forms.gle/KP6tPtSujU3JHpGG6 UPI ID- ⁠schumyvannakaviyangal13@axlUPI ID- ⁠⁠schumyvannakaviyangal13@yblUPI ID -schumyvannakaviyangal13@iblFully Flimy X SVK Merchandise:-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fullyfilmy.in/collections/svk-collection⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---------------------------------Support Us----------------------------------------Support Schumy Vanna Kaviyangal if you feel like it

In today's conversation, we sit down with Martha Soffer, renowned Ayurvedic expert and founder of Surya Spa in Los Angeles, to explore how ancient wisdom can support modern women's health. Martha unpacks the foundational principles of Ayurveda, and how understanding your constitution can be a game-changer for balance and vitality in every stage of life.In this episode you'll learn: * How the doshas influence your body and mind* Ayurveda for navigating menopause* Herbal remedies to support balance* Postpartum care through an Ayurvedic lens* Natural relief for period cramps* The power of panchakarma for deep detox* And more…Internationally acclaimed Ayurvedic Panchakarma expert, Ayurvedic Chef, Herbal Rasayanist, and master Ayurvedic Pulse diagnostician, Martha Soffer is the founder of Surya, the recognized leader of modern Ayurveda. Martha's focus on “Ayurveda for Modern Life” is achieved through a system of practical and easy self-care, helping each individual attain balance and wellness through healing retreats, restorative beauty, wellness and food products, as well as educational guidance and support. Working to restore Ayurveda to its authentic, spiritual, and most effective roots, Martha is an innovator in making Ayurveda a viable modern and complementary system of wellness and health. A frequent guest on the CBS talk show “The Doctors,” Martha also works with MDs who refer patients when western medicine cannot deliver a satisfactory solution, and who often come themselves for seasonal treatments. Martha teaches and lectures, and is featured in publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, In Style, Allure, the L.A. Times, New York Magazine, and Goop. With the Surya team, Martha brings long-term vitality and health to clients who range from next-door neighbors to the top stars of the film and entertainment industries.This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Martha: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suryabymartha/* Website: https://suryawellness.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We caught up with our friend Surya Ramachandran: Indian naturalist, author, big-cat tracker, and awesome guy.Highlights of our chat include:Home patch leopards: Surya's Nilgiri backyard hosts a multigenerational family of both black and rosetted leopards that he's watched closely for yearsSnow-leopard obsession: why eight straight winters in Ladakh still haven't dulled the thrill of the ghost of the HimalayasKing-cobra lore: nest-building serpents, roadside rescues, and the eerie pressure-cooker hiss they can emitHimalayan lowland magic: the diversity of Assam's Kaziranga–Manas–Nameri circuit—and why March should be peak time for Bengal floricans, Finn's weavers, and maybe even tiger...Life List tour: details on the 2026 Life List Assam Safari, with optional Taj Mahal/Bharatpur pre-trip and Kanha tiger post-extensionField-guide series update: Surya's next book covers India's deserts, salt pans, and forests of Western IndiaCome for the leopard cubs and king-cobra growls...stay for the tips on getting to see the best of India's birds and animals!Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.

Ketua Umum Paten Partai NasDem, Surya Paloh, menegaskan pentingnya pembentukan karakter bangsa melalui penanaman nilai-nilai moral dan etika. Hal ini disampaikannya saat menghadiri Rapat Kerja Wilayah (Rakorwil) Partai NasDem se-Provinsi NTT.

Today's show is with Yogeshwara Pradeep - a globally revered spiritual scientist, healer, martial artist, athlete, musicologist, author, and mentor. His transmissions, guidance, and presence have empowered aspirants to celebrate blissful living. He relays the potent gamma waves to heal remotely. His guidance on the elevated yogic paths of Kriya, Lesha Vidya, Nada, Laya, Surya, and Shambhavapaya has inspired over 10,000 aspirants across the world. His centre,' Heaven on Earth  ' in India, welcomes you to explore, experience, and elevate through absorbing the purest gifts of pristine nature and ‘Galactic Cosmic Rays'. We explore topics like:What makes Himalayan Kriya Yoga so transformativeHow gamma wave frequencies and cosmic rays can support healingThe importance of calibrating the body to align with higher consciousnessHis teachings on “Calibrate, Celebrate, Realize, and Liberate”And how to access a child-like state of causeless joyYogishwara Pradeep shares his journey, his philosophies, and the practices that anchor him—and offers insights for anyone seeking clarity, vitality, and spiritual elevation in today's world. You can learn more about him here. If you've been curious about Himalayan Kriya Yoga, energy healing, or unlocking new states of awareness, this episode is for you.If this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways! And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts.If you'd like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com

Discover an in-depth discussion on the current state of the hydropower industry in Nepal, highlighting critical policy reforms needed to uplift this vital sector. This podcast explores the challenges faced by both private and government hydropower projects, including the impact of climate change on infrastructure and the financial losses borne by NEA, amounting to 42 Arab Nepali rupees. We analyze the proposal for building transmission lines by MCC and how it intersects with Nepal's hydropower growth potential. Learn why small-scale hydropower projects struggle with unnecessary penalties and regulatory hurdles, and why streamlining policies and procedures is essential for improving operational costs and securing energy reserves. Our expert guests discuss the ideal scale for hydropower development in Nepal and the urgent need for government attention to basic factors that can transform the industry. Whether you are interested in the financial dynamics of hydropower IPOs or the major challenges faced by rural private sector projects, this podcast provides valuable insights. Stay informed about how climate change affects hydropower infrastructure and what policy reforms can ensure a sustainable and profitable future for Nepal's energy sector. Don't miss this comprehensive analysis of Nepal's hydropower industry and its path forward. #HydropowerNepal #NepalEnergy #HydropowerPolicy #ClimateChangeHydropower #NEALosses #MCCTransmission #SmallScaleHydropower #NepalHydropowerReforms GET CONNECTED WITH Surya Prasad Adhikari: Linkedin: https://np.linkedin.com/in/surya-prasad-adhikari-848aa4122  

Pulp Studios was born when Beth Dotolo and Carolina Gentry bonded over similar aesthetics—despite their very different working styles. On this episode of Trade Tales, they explain what it takes to operate a firm with employees and offices across the country, and how they've leveled up their approach to team development over the years.This episode was sponsored by Surya and The Shade Store.LINKSPulp StudiosKaitlin PetersenBusiness of Home

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This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.com The key to improving patient outcomes and lowering healthcare costs lies in effectively integrating genomic insights into clinical decision-making.  In this episode, Surya Singh, CEO of InformedDNA, discusses how his company uses technology and genetic information to enhance population health. He shares the recent acquisition of Coriell Life Sciences, a pharmacogenomics company, to expand its proactive healthcare capabilities. With a background as a physician and healthcare strategist, Surya emphasizes the importance of shifting from reactive to preventive care. He also highlights the launch of DNA Impact, a population health platform designed to identify and support at-risk individuals by streamlining the genetic testing process and addressing the underutilization of validated genetic assessments. Tune in and learn how genomic solutions can revolutionize healthcare and improve patient outcomes! Resources:  Connect and follow Surya Singh on LinkedIn. Learn more about InformedDNA on their LinkedIn and website. Discover more about DNA Impact here. Buy Good to Great by Jim Collins here. Grab a copy of Turning the Flywheel by Jim Collins here. Get the book Accelerating Growth by Vern Davenport here. Fast Track Your Business Growth: Outcomes Rocket is a full-service marketing agency focused on helping healthcare organizations like yours maximize your impact and accelerate growth. Learn more at outcomesrocket.com

Isabel Ladd's lifelong penchant for pattern and color set the stage for a maximalist approach to life and design. But after several busy years, she realized that she was falling out of love with her business—she explains how focusing on her process helped her recapture the spark.This episode was sponsored by Surya and The Shade Store.LINKSIsabel Ladd Kaitlin PetersenBusiness of Home

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Earlier in her career, Arianne Bellizaire worked hard to build a large firm—only to realize that the pursuit of what she thought success was supposed to look like had taken the joy out of the work. Her biggest pivot point came when she let her old dream go, and started working on a new one: a nimbler team, fresh opportunities, and reclaiming her love of design.This episode was sponsored by Surya and Regina Andrew. LINKSArianne Bellizaire Kaitlin PetersenBusiness of Home

Send us a textShow: See No EvilEpisode: Driven To The EdgeMunawar Toha was a total nerd.  We are sure everyone questioned why someone as great as Surya would marry him, but they had two wonderful little kids. When Surya goes missing, people wonder if she finally left Munawar. The only issue was that the kids were left behind. Surya would never do that. The police learn there is more to Munawar than just being a nerdy crybaby. Support the showCheck out our website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/837988 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/itsalwaysthehusbandpodcast Like our Facebook page and join our group!! Instagram: @itsalwaysthehusbandpodcast Twitter: @alwaysthehubs Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ItsAlwaysTheHusband?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=776055218 Theme song by Jamie "I'm Gonna Kill You, Bitch" Nelson

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AI is evolving into a mysterious new form of intelligence — powerful yet flawed, capable of remarkable feats but still far from human-like reasoning and efficiency. To truly understand it and unlock its potential, we need a new science of intelligence that combines neuroscience, AI and physics, says neuroscientist and Stanford professor Surya Ganguli. He shares a vision for a future where this interdisciplinary approach helps us create AI that mimics human cognition, while at the same time offering new ways to understand and augment our own brains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Au cœur du sport et du récit qu'on en fait, il y a presque toujours un même ressort : celui de la rivalité. La plupart du temps cette rivalité ne dépasse pas le cadre de la compétition. Hors de la piste, du stade, de la patinoire, la concurrence se tasse. Mais quelque fois, la tension sort du cadre. Elle explose et cristallise, alors, un puissant récit médiatique. C'est ce que raconte l'histoire de Tonya Harding et de Nancy Kerrigan, patineuses américaines qui ont brillé sur la glace des années 90. Icônes du sport, devenues icônes de la pop-culture. Dans cet épisode, nous évoquons le destin de plusieurs des patineuses qui concouraient aux Jeux Olympiques d'hiver de Lillehammer (En Norvège) en 1994. Une génération dorée du patinage artistique glissait sur la classe, cette année-là… Kerrigan et Harding, mais aussi la française Surya Bonaly, ou l'ukrainienne Oksana Baiul. Notre invité : Gilles Goetghebuer, rédacteur en chef du magazine Sport et vie. Présentation : Hélène Maquet et Bertrand Henne Réalisation : Jonathan RemyMerci pour votre écouteL'Histoire Continue c'est également en direct tous les samedis de 9h à 10h sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez l'ensemble des épisodes de l'Histoire Continue sur notre plateforme Auvio.behttps://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/l-histoire-continue-19690 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : Un jour dans l'Histoire : https://audmns.com/gXJWXoQL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKVous pourriez également apprécier ces podcasts de la RTBF: Un jour dans le sport : https://audmns.com/decnhFkAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

Send us a message!Hey Witches! Today, we delve into the finale! There are many unanswered questions left up to the reader's interpretation. Frustrating, but it looks like it could be brought back again! Plus a new spin-off is coming for this universe. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, host Roshan Cariappa is joined by panelists Ruchir Sharma, Surya Kanegaonkar, and Anang Mittal to discuss the potential impact of the Trump presidency on India and the broader world. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the potential for creative diplomacy, the state of India's indigenous military technology programs, and the effects of U.S. foreign policy on India's strategic autonomy. The panelists also discuss how India can take advantage of this period to reform its internal policies and redefine its role as a regional hegemon. With insights into defense, economic policies, and the evolving geopolitical landscape, this episode offers a comprehensive look at what India might expect and how it can best prepare for the future. Topics: 00:00 Sneak peak 01:21 Introduction 02:59 Trump's Policies and Global Reactions 08:15 India's Geopolitical Maneuvering 20:24 Modi's US Visit Highlights 27:40 Negotiating with Trump 37:09 Regional Powers and India's Role 45:13 Indian Talent Exodus and Innovation Challenges 01:00:29 Protectionism and Indian Industry 01:19:52 Multilateralism and Global Organizations 01:29:45 The Role of Non-State Actors in U.S. Influence 01:35:21 Opportunities for India Amid Global Shifts 01:38:30 The Need for Bureaucratic and Policy Reforms 01:41:19 Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook

Vedic culture offers an array of stories and myths that help to explain deep philosophical truths in a way that connects us to esoteric understanding in a simple way. This is the story of Surya and Shani, in English known as the Sun and Saturn, known enemies in the array of the planetary cabinet. With the Sun as our champion of individual expression and Saturn as the representative of the diverse collective, the interaction of these two forces in a horoscope can give us great clues about how we shine and how we're humble.Hello! I'm Kerry Shamblin and I practice jyotisha, also known as Vedic astrology. I have been offering a monthly forecast since 1999 where I track how the planets are moving through the sky and how they may be affecting our life on Earth. I also work directly with others through counseling, teaching, and mentoring. Thank you for listening to this presentation. If you are interested in following my work, look for Kerry Shamblin Astrology on YouTube, Spotify, Patreon, Facebook and Instagram. My monthly forecast is published in written and audio format on my web site: planetaryinfluence.com, where you can join my email list or book a one-on-one session with me. My goal is to light your path toward a joyful and liberated life experience. Kerry offers private sessions and mentoring. BOOK A SESSION.Find updates on Kerry's: Web Site, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Patreon, or Email List

AI is evolving into a mysterious new form of intelligence — powerful yet flawed, capable of remarkable feats but still far from human-like reasoning and efficiency. To truly understand it and unlock its potential, we need a new science of intelligence that combines neuroscience, AI and physics, says neuroscientist and Stanford professor Surya Ganguli. He shares a vision for a future where this interdisciplinary approach helps us create AI that mimics human cognition, while at the same time offering new ways to understand and augment our own brains.

AI is evolving into a mysterious new form of intelligence — powerful yet flawed, capable of remarkable feats but still far from human-like reasoning and efficiency. To truly understand it and unlock its potential, we need a new science of intelligence that combines neuroscience, AI and physics, says neuroscientist and Stanford professor Surya Ganguli. He shares a vision for a future where this interdisciplinary approach helps us create AI that mimics human cognition, while at the same time offering new ways to understand and augment our own brains.

A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these!What type of liquor is used in a classic Tom Collins cocktail?Prohibition in America ended with the ratification of which Constitutional Amendment?The spread of market disturbances – mostly on the downside – from one country to the other is known as "Financial" what, a word used as the title of an unrelated 2011 Matt Damon film?Which two Oscar nominated actors played Tom Cooper in Christopher Nolan's 2014 film Interstellar?The peninsula known as Anatolia makes up the majority of the land area of which country?Which part of the body's immune system is also known as leukocytes?What language has also been known in English as "Cambrian", "Cambric", and "Cymric" (Cum-rik)?Dielli, Surya, and Utuliya are names in various world mythologies for what heavenly body?Sporting clays, skeet, and trap are all types of what recreational and competitive hobby?MusicHot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Don't forget to follow us on social media:Patreon – patreon.com/quizbang – Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support!Website – quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question!Facebook – @quizbangpodcast – we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Instagram – Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Twitter – @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia – stay for the trivia.Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/quizbangpod – Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!

This episode covers the next part of chapter 16: “Sir, of course I shall take your advice...” to “...I was living with a personage indeed superhuman.”  Summary: Mark joins us as we review Sri Yukteswar's hints about the divine astral beings associated with the planets and Paramahansa Yogananda's expositions on the complex subject matter in God Talks with Arjuna: Bhagavad Gita. We explore the readings as well as taking a deep dive into the significance of lead and silver in astrological bangles, the importance of following a guruji's direct instructions in reducing our suffering. Sri Yukteswar's emphatic intercession has some subtle hints as to the method behind the mysticism, we try to decode the enigma!   0:00 Prior episode; 1:40 Outwitting the planets; 34:23 Prediction comes true; 1:04:50 God is the doer; 1:07:35 Looking ahead.  Links discussed in this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surya https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/shani https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahu  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 16: “On later occasions, when I brought my friends...” to “... formidable than are influences flowing from the heavens.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

Welcome to this illuminating episode of The George Peterson Podcast! Today, we embark on a transformative journey into the ancient wisdom of Brahma Muhurta, the science of circadian rhythms, and the healing practice of sun gazing.In this solo episode, I delve into the profound connection between the early hours before dawn—known as Brahma Muhurta—and our natural rhythms. I share how this sacred time, described in the Vedas as "the hour of Brahman," offers us an unparalleled opportunity to align with nature and awaken to our highest potential. Together, we explore the intricate dance of the Earth and the sun, the role of Surya as a divine intelligence, and how greeting the sun can unlock our intuition and enhance our well-being.I also uncover the science behind circadian rhythms, explaining how exposure to natural light at sunrise and sunset synchronizes our internal clock, boosts mental clarity, and promotes restorative sleep. You'll learn how sun gazing can activate the pineal gland—often referred to as the "third eye"—and why this practice is vital for balancing our modern, screen-filled lives.Whether you're a yogi, a seeker of ancient wisdom, or someone looking to improve your health and energy levels, this episode will inspire you to embrace the power of the sun and reconnect with the rhythms of nature.

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Prepare to embark on a transformative journey with me today as I delve into the ancient system of healing known as Ayurveda. In this series, I invite you to join me as I interview individuals who have undergone the rigorous study of Ayurveda at Maharishi International University.Each episode offers a glimpse into the personal and professional journeys of these individuals, exploring how Ayurveda found them and how they've integrated its timeless wisdom into their lives to enhance overall well-being. My guests share insights and anecdotes that offer a glimpse into the profound impact Ayurveda has had on their lives and the lives of their clients.But our exploration doesn't stop there. We also delve into the future of Ayurveda and the creative ways these individuals envision promoting its growth as a practical system of self-care. With its focus on eliminating the root causes of conditions and improving overall health, my guests offer innovative strategies for integrating Ayurveda into modern healthcare systems and society at large.Join me on this enlightening journey as we uncover the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda and its potential to revolutionize modern wellness. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the world of Ayurveda, this series promises to inspire, educate, and empower you on your own path to holistic health and well-being.My guest today is Radhika Erving from San Diego, California.  Radhika came to Ayurveda after her experience with the autoimmune condition, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, which she cured by following an Ayurvedic protocol.  Her interest in Ayurveda was fueled by her godmother who encouraged her to delve more deeply.  Initially, she worked as a panchakarma technician at the renowned Surya Spa in Los Angeles, its founder being Martha Soffer [I interviewed Martha in episode #32].  Although Radhika found the mentorship of Martha and the hands on experience she gained at Surya to be invaluable, she wanted to deepen her knowledge of the healing power of Ayurveda.  During the pandemic, she enrolled in the Master's program in Maharishi Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine at Maharishi International University (MIU).  While at MIU, she delved into every aspect of Ayurveda, but was struck by the profundity of the program's emphasis on the role of consciousness and particularly, the practice of Transcendental Meditation (TM) on health and well-being.  Radhika continues to be connected with MIU as a teacher's assistant in the MS Maharishi Ayurveda program.  She also consults with clients privately and offers a variety of services through her business: Ayurveda Ma.  Website:  ayurvedama.com Social:  @ayurvedamaI would love it if you would follow, rate, or write a review for my podcast. What you think matters and I appreciate all feedback!Get in touch with topic ideas relating to my podcast's categories: The meaning of health and well-being, personal and collective consciousness, and maximizing full human potential. My email: plantsroc@gmail.com.With sincere gratitude, Noreen

Send us a textIraivi Movie Review! Vijay Sethupathy | Karthi Subburaj! Spoilers |  @D54pod   @PardesiReviews  Kathy, Amit @D54pod and Melanie @PardesiReviews review the Karthi transl. Goddess) a 2016 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The film stars  S. J. Surya, Vijay Sethupathi, Bobby Simha, Kamalinee Mukherjee, Anjali, and Pooja Devariya.The plot revolves around three financially struggling men try to overcome their problems, by getting involved in criminal activities and not realizing the impact their efforts are having on the women in their lives.#iraivi #sjsurya #vijaysethupathi #karthiksuburaj #iraivireviewGet early access to these reviews by joining Patreon or our YouTube channel! YouTube Membershiphttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvt8UhKoTahIIRGIwxzUVVA/joinPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/CinemondoPodcastJoin this channel to get access to fun perks like exclusive content and private Discord channel!:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvt8UhKoTahIIRGIwxzUVVA/joinOfficial Swag https://shop.spreadshirt.com/cinemondoNew videos daily!!Subscribe for the latest movie reviewshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvt8UhKoTahIIRGIwxzUVVA?sub_confirmation=1

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BAU865. CME/MOC/AAPA credit will be available until November 5, 2025.Breaking New Ground in the Treatment of COPD: Exploring the Potential Use of Targeted Biologic Therapy in Patients With Evidence of Type 2 Inflammation In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc and Sanofi.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BAU865. CME/MOC/AAPA credit will be available until November 5, 2025.Breaking New Ground in the Treatment of COPD: Exploring the Potential Use of Targeted Biologic Therapy in Patients With Evidence of Type 2 Inflammation In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc and Sanofi.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BAU865. CME/MOC/AAPA credit will be available until November 5, 2025.Breaking New Ground in the Treatment of COPD: Exploring the Potential Use of Targeted Biologic Therapy in Patients With Evidence of Type 2 Inflammation In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc and Sanofi.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BAU865. CME/MOC/AAPA credit will be available until November 5, 2025.Breaking New Ground in the Treatment of COPD: Exploring the Potential Use of Targeted Biologic Therapy in Patients With Evidence of Type 2 Inflammation In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc and Sanofi.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

Explore the rich and complex history of Nepal in our latest podcast, diving deep into the early 2000 B.S. era and its impact on modern-day Nepal. We start with a look into Nepal's history in the early 2000 B.S., examining the prevalent blind faith in historical times and the educational reforms that began shaping the nation. Discover how Indian influence impacted textbooks in the Terai region and how the Rana dynasty's divide and rule strategy was used to control and maintain supremacy over Nepali communities. This podcast also sheds light on the marginalization of the Madhesi people and contrasts the Panchayat system with the current democracy in Nepal. We discuss how nonproductive projects were initiated, leading to significant resource wastage, and examine King Mahendra's efforts to protect Nepal's national interests post-2017 BS coup, empowering Nepali citizens. Learn about King Birendra's simple lifestyle, and hear insights from Surya Bahadur Sen on the royal massacre and the Kshatriya origins of the Newar community. Additionally, we touch on the educational shift in Nepal around 2000 B.S., the origins of terms like “Laure,” and how Indian influence shaped Nepal's educational and economic systems. Join us as we unravel the political, social, and cultural transformations that have influenced Nepal's unique identity. Don't miss this in-depth journey through Nepal's historical, cultural, and political milestones—stories that shaped a nation.

Matt Bowman and Surya Deer join the show for today's episode. They talk about Tampa's Lieutenant Dan, George Droid, the Buster BBW dating app.Thanks to Matt for coming back on the show and to Surya for joining us for the first time. Check Matt out on previous episodes of the show and for even more, hit the links down below.Surya is on Instagram @suryadeer and runs Smolder Comedy, a monthly live comedy show at Revision Lounge in Alphabet City, NYC. Matt is on Instagram as well @mattbowmancomedy and also hosts the podcast Matt Bowman is Bothered.As always, find Michael Good on Instagram @michaelgoodcomedy and on Twitter @agoodmichael. Check out the show on YouTube and follow the official Instagram page @morninggoodpodcast.

The Climate Council says solar power saves Australians up to three billion dollars in electricity costs each year -- and hopes to double that figure. - Climate Council mengatakan tenaga surya menghemat biaya listrik warga Australia hingga tiga miliar dolar setiap tahun – dan berharap dapat menggandakan angka tersebut.

Australia's warm climate offers an abundant supply of solar energy year-round, making solar power an increasingly significant contributor to the nation's electricity supply. Learn what the requirements are for installing solar power systems in your home. - Iklim Australia yang hangat menawarkan sumber enerji yang berlimpah sepanjang tahun, sehingga tenaga surya menjadi penyumbang listrik yang besar bagi negara ini. Pelajari apa saja persyaratan yang diperlukan untuk memasang sistem tenaga surya di rumah Anda.

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If you've spent time on Instagram or Pinterest then it is likely that you have seen Becki Owens work. She is one of the most sought-after interior designers known for her clean, modern, and inviting design aesthetic that millions have tried to replicate. When we recorded this episode with Becki last year I was so impressed with how down-to-earth she is when there are so many things she could brag about! So let me do some bragging for her… she has an exclusive furniture collection with Sam's Club called "Details by Becki Owens", Becki also partnered with Kuka Home to debut the "Becki Owens Home" collection, she has an ongoing collaboration with Surya, a paint collection with Dunn-Edwards, a line of lighting fixtures with Hudson Valley Lighting, and a line of delicious signature scents with Pura. She has a new product-focused Instagram page called Becki Owens Living that's dedicated to showcasing her own curated collection of home decor and furniture items along with some of her favorite design tips.  So you can see why I was so thrilled to have her on the podcast to have her answer some of your toughest design questions! Like… What to do with a huge blank wall? Or how to swap out your "boob lights" for something a little more tasteful–c'mon you konw what I mean right?! Becki is the best and I know you're going to love learning from her and hearing why, with all she does, motherhood is priority #1! Use code: MOMFORCE for 20% off your first  Chatbooks order!  Follow Vanessa Follow Chatbooks Try out HeyFam our new family chat app 10:00 - How Becki got started in the design world  22:00 - What to replace boob lights with in your home  25:00 - What to do with a giant blank wall  30:00 - Becki's dream client  33:00 - Behind-the-scenes as an interior designer is not as glamorous as it looks  35:30 - How Becki decorates for the holidays  41:00 - How Becki Chatbooks and saves her family memories  45:00 - What's next for Becki   

Disclaimer: We recorded this episode ~1.5 months ago, timing for the FastHTML release. It then got bottlenecked by Llama3.1, Winds of AI Winter, and SAM2 episodes, so we're a little late. Since then FastHTML was released, swyx is building an app in it for AINews, and Anthropic has also released their prompt caching API. Remember when Dylan Patel of SemiAnalysis coined the GPU Rich vs GPU Poor war? (if not, see our pod with him). The idea was that if you're GPU poor you shouldn't waste your time trying to solve GPU rich problems (i.e. pre-training large models) and are better off working on fine-tuning, optimized inference, etc. Jeremy Howard (see our “End of Finetuning” episode to catchup on his background) and Eric Ries founded Answer.AI to do exactly that: “Practical AI R&D”, which is very in-line with the GPU poor needs. For example, one of their first releases was a system based on FSDP + QLoRA that let anyone train a 70B model on two NVIDIA 4090s. Since then, they have come out with a long list of super useful projects (in no particular order, and non-exhaustive):* FSDP QDoRA: this is just as memory efficient and scalable as FSDP/QLoRA, and critically is also as accurate for continued pre-training as full weight training.* Cold Compress: a KV cache compression toolkit that lets you scale sequence length without impacting speed.* colbert-small: state of the art retriever at only 33M params* JaColBERTv2.5: a new state-of-the-art retrievers on all Japanese benchmarks.* gpu.cpp: portable GPU compute for C++ with WebGPU.* Claudette: a better Anthropic API SDK. They also recently released FastHTML, a new way to create modern interactive web apps. Jeremy recently released a 1 hour “Getting started” tutorial on YouTube; while this isn't AI related per se, but it's close to home for any AI Engineer who are looking to iterate quickly on new products: In this episode we broke down 1) how they recruit 2) how they organize what to research 3) and how the community comes together. At the end, Jeremy gave us a sneak peek at something new that he's working on that he calls dialogue engineering: So I've created a new approach. It's not called prompt engineering. I'm creating a system for doing dialogue engineering. It's currently called AI magic. I'm doing most of my work in this system and it's making me much more productive than I was before I used it.He explains it a bit more ~44:53 in the pod, but we'll just have to wait for the public release to figure out exactly what he means.Timestamps* [00:00:00] Intro by Suno AI* [00:03:02] Continuous Pre-Training is Here* [00:06:07] Schedule-Free Optimizers and Learning Rate Schedules* [00:07:08] Governance and Structural Issues within OpenAI and Other AI Labs* [00:13:01] How Answer.ai works* [00:23:40] How to Recruit Productive Researchers* [00:27:45] Building a new BERT* [00:31:57] FSDP, QLoRA, and QDoRA: Innovations in Fine-Tuning Large Models* [00:36:36] Research and Development on Model Inference Optimization* [00:39:49] FastHTML for Web Application Development* [00:46:53] AI Magic & Dialogue Engineering* [00:52:19] AI wishlist & predictionsShow Notes* Jeremy Howard* Previously on Latent Space: The End of Finetuning, NeurIPS Startups* Answer.ai* Fast.ai* FastHTML* answerai-colbert-small-v1* gpu.cpp* Eric Ries* Aaron DeFazio* Yi Tai* Less Wright* Benjamin Warner* Benjamin Clavié* Jono Whitaker* Austin Huang* Eric Gilliam* Tim Dettmers* Colin Raffel* Sebastian Raschka* Carson Gross* Simon Willison* Sepp Hochreiter* Llama3.1 episode* Snowflake Arctic* Ranger Optimizer* Gemma.cpp* HTMX* UL2* BERT* DeBERTa* Efficient finetuning of Llama 3 with FSDP QDoRA* xLSTMTranscriptAlessio [00:00:00]: Hey everyone, welcome to the Latent Space podcast. This is Alessio, partner and CTO-in-Residence at Decibel Partners, and I'm joined by my co-host Swyx, founder of Smol AI.Swyx [00:00:14]: And today we're back with Jeremy Howard, I think your third appearance on Latent Space. Welcome.Jeremy [00:00:19]: Wait, third? Second?Swyx [00:00:21]: Well, I grabbed you at NeurIPS.Jeremy [00:00:23]: I see.Swyx [00:00:24]: Very fun, standing outside street episode.Jeremy [00:00:27]: I never heard that, by the way. You've got to send me a link. I've got to hear what it sounded like.Swyx [00:00:30]: Yeah. Yeah, it's a NeurIPS podcast.Alessio [00:00:32]: I think the two episodes are six hours, so there's plenty to listen, we'll make sure to send it over.Swyx [00:00:37]: Yeah, we're trying this thing where at the major ML conferences, we, you know, do a little audio tour of, give people a sense of what it's like. But the last time you were on, you declared the end of fine tuning. I hope that I sort of editorialized the title a little bit, and I know you were slightly uncomfortable with it, but you just own it anyway. I think you're very good at the hot takes. And we were just discussing in our pre-show that it's really happening, that the continued pre-training is really happening.Jeremy [00:01:02]: Yeah, absolutely. I think people are starting to understand that treating the three ULM FIT steps of like pre-training, you know, and then the kind of like what people now call instruction tuning, and then, I don't know if we've got a general term for this, DPO, RLHFE step, you know, or the task training, they're not actually as separate as we originally suggested they were in our paper, and when you treat it more as a continuum, and that you make sure that you have, you know, more of kind of the original data set incorporated into the later stages, and that, you know, we've also seen with LLAMA3, this idea that those later stages can be done for a lot longer. These are all of the things I was kind of trying to describe there. It wasn't the end of fine tuning, but more that we should treat it as a continuum, and we should have much higher expectations of how much you can do with an already trained model. You can really add a lot of behavior to it, you can change its behavior, you can do a lot. So a lot of our research has been around trying to figure out how to modify the model by a larger amount rather than starting from random weights, because I get very offended at the idea of starting from random weights.Swyx [00:02:14]: Yeah, I saw that in ICLR in Vienna, there was an outstanding paper about starting transformers from data-driven piers. I don't know if you saw that one, they called it sort of never trained from scratch, and I think it was kind of rebelling against like the sort of random initialization.Jeremy [00:02:28]: Yeah, I've, you know, that's been our kind of continuous message since we started Fast AI, is if you're training for random weights, you better have a really good reason, you know, because it seems so unlikely to me that nobody has ever trained on data that has any similarity whatsoever to the general class of data you're working with, and that's the only situation in which I think starting from random weights makes sense.Swyx [00:02:51]: The other trends since our last pod that I would point people to is I'm seeing a rise in multi-phase pre-training. So Snowflake released a large model called Snowflake Arctic, where they detailed three phases of training where they had like a different mixture of like, there was like 75% web in the first instance, and then they reduced the percentage of the web text by 10% each time and increased the amount of code in each phase. And I feel like multi-phase is being called out in papers more. I feel like it's always been a thing, like changing data mix is not something new, but calling it a distinct phase is new, and I wonder if there's something that you're seeingJeremy [00:03:32]: on your end. Well, so they're getting there, right? So the point at which they're doing proper continued pre-training is the point at which that becomes a continuum rather than a phase. So the only difference with what I was describing last time is to say like, oh, there's a function or whatever, which is happening every batch. It's not a huge difference. You know, I always used to get offended when people had learning rates that like jumped. And so one of the things I started doing early on in Fast.ai was to say to people like, no, you should actually have your learning rate schedule should be a function, not a list of numbers. So now I'm trying to give the same idea about training mix.Swyx [00:04:07]: There's been pretty public work from Meta on schedule-free optimizers. I don't know if you've been following Aaron DeFazio and what he's doing, just because you mentioned learning rate schedules, you know, what if you didn't have a schedule?Jeremy [00:04:18]: I don't care very much, honestly. I don't think that schedule-free optimizer is that exciting. It's fine. We've had non-scheduled optimizers for ages, like Less Wright, who's now at Meta, who was part of the Fast.ai community there, created something called the Ranger optimizer. I actually like having more hyperparameters. You know, as soon as you say schedule-free, then like, well, now I don't get to choose. And there isn't really a mathematically correct way of, like, I actually try to schedule more parameters rather than less. So like, I like scheduling my epsilon in my atom, for example. I schedule all the things. But then the other thing we always did with the Fast.ai library was make it so you don't have to set any schedules. So Fast.ai always supported, like, you didn't even have to pass a learning rate. Like, it would always just try to have good defaults and do the right thing. But to me, I like to have more parameters I can play with if I want to, but you don't have to.Alessio [00:05:08]: And then the more less technical side, I guess, of your issue, I guess, with the market was some of the large research labs taking all this innovation kind of behind closed doors and whether or not that's good, which it isn't. And now we could maybe make it more available to people. And then a month after we released the episode, there was the whole Sam Altman drama and like all the OpenAI governance issues. And maybe people started to think more, okay, what happens if some of these kind of labs, you know, start to break from within, so to speak? And the alignment of the humans is probably going to fall before the alignment of the models. So I'm curious, like, if you have any new thoughts and maybe we can also tie in some of the way that we've been building Answer as like a public benefit corp and some of those aspects.Jeremy [00:05:51]: Sure. So, yeah, I mean, it was kind of uncomfortable because two days before Altman got fired, I did a small public video interview in which I said, I'm quite sure that OpenAI's current governance structure can't continue and that it was definitely going to fall apart. And then it fell apart two days later and a bunch of people were like, what did you know, Jeremy?Alessio [00:06:13]: What did Jeremy see?Jeremy [00:06:15]: I didn't see anything. It's just obviously true. Yeah. So my friend Eric Ries and I spoke a lot before that about, you know, Eric's, I think probably most people would agree, the top expert in the world on startup and AI governance. And you know, we could both clearly see that this didn't make sense to have like a so-called non-profit where then there are people working at a company, a commercial company that's owned by or controlled nominally by the non-profit, where the people in the company are being given the equivalent of stock options, like everybody there was working there with expecting to make money largely from their equity. So the idea that then a board could exercise control by saying like, oh, we're worried about safety issues and so we're going to do something that decreases the profit of the company, when every stakeholder in the company, their remuneration pretty much is tied to their profit, it obviously couldn't work. So I mean, that was a huge oversight there by someone. I guess part of the problem is that the kind of people who work at non-profits and in this case the board, you know, who are kind of academics and, you know, people who are kind of true believers. I think it's hard for them to realize that 99.999% of the world is driven very heavily by money, especially huge amounts of money. So yeah, Eric and I had been talking for a long time before that about what could be done differently, because also companies are sociopathic by design and so the alignment problem as it relates to companies has not been solved. Like, companies become huge, they devour their founders, they devour their communities and they do things where even the CEOs, you know, often of big companies tell me like, I wish our company didn't do that thing. You know, I know that if I didn't do it, then I would just get fired and the board would put in somebody else and the board knows if they don't do it, then their shareholders can sue them because they're not maximizing profitability or whatever. So what Eric's spent a lot of time doing is trying to think about how do we make companies less sociopathic, you know, how to, or more, you know, maybe a better way to think of it is like, how do we make it so that the founders of companies can ensure that their companies continue to actually do the things they want them to do? You know, when we started a company, hey, we very explicitly decided we got to start a company, not a academic lab, not a nonprofit, you know, we created a Delaware Seacorp, you know, the most company kind of company. But when we did so, we told everybody, you know, including our first investors, which was you Alessio. They sound great. We are going to run this company on the basis of maximizing long-term value. And in fact, so when we did our second round, which was an angel round, we had everybody invest through a long-term SPV, which we set up where everybody had to agree to vote in line with long-term value principles. So like never enough just to say to people, okay, we're trying to create long-term value here for society as well as for ourselves and everybody's like, oh, yeah, yeah, I totally agree with that. But when it comes to like, okay, well, here's a specific decision we have to make, which will not maximize short-term value, people suddenly change their mind. So you know, it has to be written into the legal documents of everybody so that no question that that's the way the company has to be managed. So then you mentioned the PBC aspect, Public Benefit Corporation, which I never quite understood previously. And turns out it's incredibly simple, like it took, you know, like one paragraph added to our corporate documents to become a PBC. It was cheap, it was easy, but it's got this huge benefit, which is if you're not a public benefit corporation, then somebody can come along and offer to buy you with a stated description of like turning your company into the thing you most hate, right? And if they offer you more than the market value of your company and you don't accept it, then you are not necessarily meeting the kind of your fiduciary responsibilities. So the way like Eric always described it to me is like, if Philip Morris came along and said that you've got great technology for marketing cigarettes to children, so we're going to pivot your company to do that entirely, and we're going to pay you 50% more than the market value, you're going to have to say yes. If you have a PBC, then you are more than welcome to say no, if that offer is not in line with your stated public benefit. So our stated public benefit is to maximize the benefit to society through using AI. So given that more children smoking doesn't do that, then we can say like, no, we're not selling to you.Alessio [00:11:01]: I was looking back at some of our emails. You sent me an email on November 13th about talking and then on the 14th, I sent you an email working together to free AI was the subject line. And then that was kind of the start of the C round. And then two days later, someone got fired. So you know, you were having these thoughts even before we had like a public example of like why some of the current structures didn't work. So yeah, you were very ahead of the curve, so to speak. You know, people can read your awesome introduction blog and answer and the idea of having a R&D lab versus our lab and then a D lab somewhere else. I think to me, the most interesting thing has been hiring and some of the awesome people that you've been bringing on that maybe don't fit the central casting of Silicon Valley, so to speak. Like sometimes I got it like playing baseball cards, you know, people are like, oh, what teams was this person on, where did they work versus focusing on ability. So I would love for you to give a shout out to some of the awesome folks that you have on the team.Jeremy [00:11:58]: So, you know, there's like a graphic going around describing like the people at XAI, you know, Elon Musk thing. And like they are all connected to like multiple of Stanford, Meta, DeepMind, OpenAI, Berkeley, Oxford. Look, these are all great institutions and they have good people. And I'm definitely not at all against that, but damn, there's so many other people. And one of the things I found really interesting is almost any time I see something which I think like this is really high quality work and it's something I don't think would have been built if that person hadn't built the thing right now, I nearly always reach out to them and ask to chat. And I tend to dig in to find out like, okay, you know, why did you do that thing? Everybody else has done this other thing, your thing's much better, but it's not what other people are working on. And like 80% of the time, I find out the person has a really unusual background. So like often they'll have like, either they like came from poverty and didn't get an opportunity to go to a good school or had dyslexia and, you know, got kicked out of school in year 11, or they had a health issue that meant they couldn't go to university or something happened in their past and they ended up out of the mainstream. And then they kind of succeeded anyway. Those are the people that throughout my career, I've tended to kind of accidentally hire more of, but it's not exactly accidentally. It's like when I see somebody who's done, two people who have done extremely well, one of them did extremely well in exactly the normal way from the background entirely pointing in that direction and they achieved all the hurdles to get there. And like, okay, that's quite impressive, you know, but another person who did just as well, despite lots of constraints and doing things in really unusual ways and came up with different approaches. That's normally the person I'm likely to find useful to work with because they're often like risk-takers, they're often creative, they're often extremely tenacious, they're often very open-minded. So that's the kind of folks I tend to find myself hiring. So now at Answer.ai, it's a group of people that are strong enough that nearly every one of them has independently come to me in the past few weeks and told me that they have imposter syndrome and they're not convinced that they're good enough to be here. And I kind of heard it at the point where I was like, okay, I don't think it's possible that all of you are so far behind your peers that you shouldn't get to be here. But I think part of the problem is as an R&D lab, the great developers look at the great researchers and they're like, wow, these big-brained, crazy research people with all their math and s**t, they're too cool for me, oh my God. And then the researchers look at the developers and they're like, oh, they're killing it, making all this stuff with all these people using it and talking on Twitter about how great it is. I think they're both a bit intimidated by each other, you know. And so I have to kind of remind them like, okay, there are lots of things in this world where you suck compared to lots of other people in this company, but also vice versa, you know, for all things. And the reason you came here is because you wanted to learn about those other things from those other people and have an opportunity to like bring them all together into a single unit. You know, it's not reasonable to expect you're going to be better at everything than everybody else. I guess the other part of it is for nearly all of the people in the company, to be honest, they have nearly always been better than everybody else at nearly everything they're doing nearly everywhere they've been. So it's kind of weird to be in this situation now where it's like, gee, I can clearly see that I suck at this thing that I'm meant to be able to do compared to these other people where I'm like the worst in the company at this thing for some things. So I think that's a healthy place to be, you know, as long as you keep reminding each other about that's actually why we're here. And like, it's all a bit of an experiment, like we don't have any managers. We don't have any hierarchy from that point of view. So for example, I'm not a manager, which means I don't get to tell people what to do or how to do it or when to do it. Yeah, it's been a bit of an experiment to see how that would work out. And it's been great. So for instance, Ben Clavier, who you might have come across, he's the author of Ragatouille, he's the author of Rerankers, super strong information retrieval guy. And a few weeks ago, you know, this additional channel appeared on Discord, on our private Discord called Bert24. And these people started appearing, as in our collab sections, we have a collab section for like collaborating with outsiders. And these people started appearing, there are all these names that I recognize, like Bert24, and they're all talking about like the next generation of Bert. And I start following along, it's like, okay, Ben decided that I think, quite rightly, we need a new Bert. Because everybody, like so many people are still using Bert, and it's still the best at so many things, but it actually doesn't take advantage of lots of best practices. And so he just went out and found basically everybody who's created better Berts in the last four or five years, brought them all together, suddenly there's this huge collaboration going on. So yeah, I didn't tell him to do that. He didn't ask my permission to do that. And then, like, Benjamin Warner dived in, and he's like, oh, I created a whole transformers from scratch implementation designed to be maximally hackable. He originally did it largely as a teaching exercise to show other people, but he was like, I could, you know, use that to create a really hackable BERT implementation. In fact, he didn't say that. He said, I just did do that, you know, and I created a repo, and then everybody's like starts using it. They're like, oh my god, this is amazing. I can now implement all these other BERT things. And it's not just answer AI guys there, you know, there's lots of folks, you know, who have like contributed new data set mixes and blah, blah, blah. So, I mean, I can help in the same way that other people can help. So like, then Ben Clavier reached out to me at one point and said, can you help me, like, what have you learned over time about how to manage intimidatingly capable and large groups of people who you're nominally meant to be leading? And so, you know, I like to try to help, but I don't direct. Another great example was Kerem, who, after our FSTP QLORA work, decided quite correctly that it didn't really make sense to use LoRa in today's world. You want to use the normalized version, which is called Dora. Like two or three weeks after we did FSTP QLORA, he just popped up and said, okay, I've just converted the whole thing to Dora, and I've also created these VLLM extensions, and I've got all these benchmarks, and, you know, now I've got training of quantized models with adapters that are as fast as LoRa, and as actually better than, weirdly, fine tuning. Just like, okay, that's great, you know. And yeah, so the things we've done to try to help make these things happen as well is we don't have any required meetings, you know, but we do have a meeting for each pair of major time zones that everybody's invited to, and, you know, people see their colleagues doing stuff that looks really cool and say, like, oh, how can I help, you know, or how can I learn or whatever. So another example is Austin, who, you know, amazing background. He ran AI at Fidelity, he ran AI at Pfizer, he ran browsing and retrieval for Google's DeepMind stuff, created Jemma.cpp, and he's been working on a new system to make it easier to do web GPU programming, because, again, he quite correctly identified, yeah, so I said to him, like, okay, I want to learn about that. Not an area that I have much expertise in, so, you know, he's going to show me what he's working on and teach me a bit about it, and hopefully I can help contribute. I think one of the key things that's happened in all of these is everybody understands what Eric Gilliam, who wrote the second blog post in our series, the R&D historian, describes as a large yard with narrow fences. Everybody has total flexibility to do what they want. We all understand kind of roughly why we're here, you know, we agree with the premises around, like, everything's too expensive, everything's too complicated, people are building too many vanity foundation models rather than taking better advantage of fine-tuning, like, there's this kind of general, like, sense of we're all on the same wavelength about, you know, all the ways in which current research is fucked up, and, you know, all the ways in which we're worried about centralization. We all care a lot about not just research for the point of citations, but research that actually wouldn't have happened otherwise, and actually is going to lead to real-world outcomes. And so, yeah, with this kind of, like, shared vision, people understand, like, you know, so when I say, like, oh, well, you know, tell me, Ben, about BERT 24, what's that about? And he's like, you know, like, oh, well, you know, you can see from an accessibility point of view, or you can see from a kind of a actual practical impact point of view, there's far too much focus on decoder-only models, and, you know, like, BERT's used in all of these different places and industry, and so I can see, like, in terms of our basic principles, what we're trying to achieve, this seems like something important. And so I think that's, like, a really helpful that we have that kind of shared perspective, you know?Alessio [00:21:14]: Yeah. And before we maybe talk about some of the specific research, when you're, like, reaching out to people, interviewing them, what are some of the traits, like, how do these things come out, you know, usually? Is it working on side projects that you, you know, you're already familiar with? Is there anything, like, in the interview process that, like, helps you screen for people that are less pragmatic and more research-driven versus some of these folks that are just gonna do it, you know? They're not waiting for, like, the perfect process.Jeremy [00:21:40]: Everybody who comes through the recruiting is interviewed by everybody in the company. You know, our goal is 12 people, so it's not an unreasonable amount. So the other thing to say is everybody so far who's come into the recruiting pipeline, everybody bar one, has been hired. So which is to say our original curation has been good. And that's actually pretty easy, because nearly everybody who's come in through the recruiting pipeline are people I know pretty well. So Jono Whitaker and I, you know, he worked on the stable diffusion course we did. He's outrageously creative and talented, and he's super, like, enthusiastic tinkerer, just likes making things. Benjamin was one of the strongest parts of the fast.ai community, which is now the alumni. It's, like, hundreds of thousands of people. And you know, again, like, they're not people who a normal interview process would pick up, right? So Benjamin doesn't have any qualifications in math or computer science. Jono was living in Zimbabwe, you know, he was working on, like, helping some African startups, you know, but not FAANG kind of credentials. But yeah, I mean, when you actually see people doing real work and they stand out above, you know, we've got lots of Stanford graduates and open AI people and whatever in our alumni community as well. You know, when you stand out above all of those people anyway, obviously you've got something going for you. You know, Austin, him and I worked together on the masks study we did in the proceeding at the National Academy of Science. You know, we had worked together, and again, that was a group of, like, basically the 18 or 19 top experts in the world on public health and epidemiology and research design and so forth. And Austin, you know, one of the strongest people in that collaboration. So yeah, you know, like, I've been lucky enough to have had opportunities to work with some people who are great and, you know, I'm a very open-minded person, so I kind of am always happy to try working with pretty much anybody and some people stand out. You know, there have been some exceptions, people I haven't previously known, like Ben Clavier, actually, I didn't know before. But you know, with him, you just read his code, and I'm like, oh, that's really well-written code. And like, it's not written exactly the same way as everybody else's code, and it's not written to do exactly the same thing as everybody else's code. So yeah, and then when I chatted to him, it's just like, I don't know, I felt like we'd known each other for years, like we just were on the same wavelength, but I could pretty much tell that was going to happen just by reading his code. I think you express a lot in the code you choose to write and how you choose to write it, I guess. You know, or another example, a guy named Vic, who was previously the CEO of DataQuest, and like, in that case, you know, he's created a really successful startup. He won the first, basically, Kaggle NLP competition, which was automatic essay grading. He's got the current state-of-the-art OCR system, Surya. Again, he's just a guy who obviously just builds stuff, you know, he doesn't ask for permission, he doesn't need any, like, external resources. Actually, Karim's another great example of this, I mean, I already knew Karim very well because he was my best ever master's student, but it wasn't a surprise to me then when he then went off to create the world's state-of-the-art language model in Turkish on his own, in his spare time, with no budget, from scratch. This is not fine-tuning or whatever, he, like, went back to Common Crawl and did everything. Yeah, it's kind of, I don't know what I'd describe that process as, but it's not at all based on credentials.Swyx [00:25:17]: Assemble based on talent, yeah. We wanted to dive in a little bit more on, you know, turning from the people side of things into the technical bets that you're making. Just a little bit more on Bert. I was actually, we just did an interview with Yi Tay from Reka, I don't know if you're familiar with his work, but also another encoder-decoder bet, and one of his arguments was actually people kind of over-index on the decoder-only GPT-3 type paradigm. I wonder if you have thoughts there that is maybe non-consensus as well. Yeah, no, absolutely.Jeremy [00:25:45]: So I think it's a great example. So one of the people we're collaborating with a little bit with BERT24 is Colin Raffle, who is the guy behind, yeah, most of that stuff, you know, between that and UL2, there's a lot of really interesting work. And so one of the things I've been encouraging the BERT group to do, Colin has as well, is to consider using a T5 pre-trained encoder backbone as a thing you fine-tune, which I think would be really cool. You know, Colin was also saying actually just use encoder-decoder as your Bert, you know, why don't you like use that as a baseline, which I also think is a good idea. Yeah, look.Swyx [00:26:25]: What technical arguments are people under-weighting?Jeremy [00:26:27]: I mean, Colin would be able to describe this much better than I can, but I'll give my slightly non-expert attempt. Look, I mean, think about like diffusion models, right? Like in stable diffusion, like we use things like UNet. You have this kind of downward path and then in the upward path you have the cross connections, which it's not a tension, but it's like a similar idea, right? You're inputting the original encoding path into your decoding path. It's critical to make it work, right? Because otherwise in the decoding part, the model has to do so much kind of from scratch. So like if you're doing translation, like that's a classic kind of encoder-decoder example. If it's decoder only, you never get the opportunity to find the right, you know, feature engineering, the right feature encoding for the original sentence. And it kind of means then on every token that you generate, you have to recreate the whole thing, you know? So if you have an encoder, it's basically saying like, okay, this is your opportunity model to create a really useful feature representation for your input information. So I think there's really strong arguments for encoder-decoder models anywhere that there is this kind of like context or source thing. And then why encoder only? Well, because so much of the time what we actually care about is a classification, you know? It's like an output. It's like generating an arbitrary length sequence of tokens. So anytime you're not generating an arbitrary length sequence of tokens, decoder models don't seem to make much sense. Now the interesting thing is, you see on like Kaggle competitions, that decoder models still are at least competitive with things like Deberta v3. They have to be way bigger to be competitive with things like Deberta v3. And the only reason they are competitive is because people have put a lot more time and money and effort into training the decoder only ones, you know? There isn't a recent Deberta. There isn't a recent Bert. Yeah, it's a whole part of the world that people have slept on a little bit. And this is just what happens. This is how trends happen rather than like, to me, everybody should be like, oh, let's look at the thing that has shown signs of being useful in the past, but nobody really followed up with properly. That's the more interesting path, you know, where people tend to be like, oh, I need to get citations. So what's everybody else doing? Can I make it 0.1% better, you know, or 0.1% faster? That's what everybody tends to do. Yeah. So I think it's like, Itay's work commercially now is interesting because here's like a whole, here's a whole model that's been trained in a different way. So there's probably a whole lot of tasks it's probably better at than GPT and Gemini and Claude. So that should be a good commercial opportunity for them if they can figure out what those tasks are.Swyx [00:29:07]: Well, if rumors are to be believed, and he didn't comment on this, but, you know, Snowflake may figure out the commercialization for them. So we'll see.Jeremy [00:29:14]: Good.Alessio [00:29:16]: Let's talk about FSDP, Qlora, Qdora, and all of that awesome stuff. One of the things we talked about last time, some of these models are meant to run on systems that nobody can really own, no single person. And then you were like, well, what if you could fine tune a 70B model on like a 4090? And I was like, no, that sounds great, Jeremy, but like, can we actually do it? And then obviously you all figured it out. Can you maybe tell us some of the worst stories behind that, like the idea behind FSDP, which is kind of taking sharded data, parallel computation, and then Qlora, which is do not touch all the weights, just go quantize some of the model, and then within the quantized model only do certain layers instead of doing everything.Jeremy [00:29:57]: Well, do the adapters. Yeah.Alessio [00:29:59]: Yeah. Yeah. Do the adapters. Yeah. I will leave the floor to you. I think before you published it, nobody thought this was like a short term thing that we're just going to have. And now it's like, oh, obviously you can do it, but it's not that easy.Jeremy [00:30:12]: Yeah. I mean, to be honest, it was extremely unpleasant work to do. It's like not at all enjoyable. I kind of did version 0.1 of it myself before we had launched the company, or at least the kind of like the pieces. They're all pieces that are difficult to work with, right? So for the quantization, you know, I chatted to Tim Detmers quite a bit and, you know, he very much encouraged me by saying like, yeah, it's possible. He actually thought it'd be easy. It probably would be easy for him, but I'm not Tim Detmers. And, you know, so he wrote bits and bytes, which is his quantization library. You know, he wrote that for a paper. He didn't write that to be production like code. It's now like everybody's using it, at least the CUDA bits. So like, it's not particularly well structured. There's lots of code paths that never get used. There's multiple versions of the same thing. You have to try to figure it out. So trying to get my head around that was hard. And you know, because the interesting bits are all written in CUDA, it's hard to like to step through it and see what's happening. And then, you know, FSTP is this very complicated library and PyTorch, which not particularly well documented. So the only really, really way to understand it properly is again, just read the code and step through the code. And then like bits and bytes doesn't really work in practice unless it's used with PEF, the HuggingFace library and PEF doesn't really work in practice unless you use it with other things. And there's a lot of coupling in the HuggingFace ecosystem where like none of it works separately. You have to use it all together, which I don't love. So yeah, trying to just get a minimal example that I can play with was really hard. And so I ended up having to rewrite a lot of it myself to kind of create this like minimal script. One thing that helped a lot was Medec had this LlamaRecipes repo that came out just a little bit before I started working on that. And like they had a kind of role model example of like, here's how to train FSTP, LoRa, didn't work with QLoRa on Llama. A lot of the stuff I discovered, the interesting stuff would be put together by Les Wright, who's, he was actually the guy in the Fast.ai community I mentioned who created the Ranger Optimizer. So he's doing a lot of great stuff at Meta now. So yeah, I kind of, that helped get some minimum stuff going and then it was great once Benjamin and Jono joined full time. And so we basically hacked at that together and then Kerim joined like a month later or something. And it was like, gee, it was just a lot of like fiddly detailed engineering on like barely documented bits of obscure internals. So my focus was to see if it kind of could work and I kind of got a bit of a proof of concept working and then the rest of the guys actually did all the work to make it work properly. And, you know, every time we thought we had something, you know, we needed to have good benchmarks, right? So we'd like, it's very easy to convince yourself you've done the work when you haven't, you know, so then we'd actually try lots of things and be like, oh, and these like really important cases, the memory use is higher, you know, or it's actually slower. And we'd go in and we just find like all these things that were nothing to do with our library that just didn't work properly. And nobody had noticed they hadn't worked properly because nobody had really benchmarked it properly. So we ended up, you know, trying to fix a whole lot of different things. And even as we did so, new regressions were appearing in like transformers and stuff that Benjamin then had to go away and figure out like, oh, how come flash attention doesn't work in this version of transformers anymore with this set of models and like, oh, it turns out they accidentally changed this thing, so it doesn't work. You know, there's just, there's not a lot of really good performance type evals going on in the open source ecosystem. So there's an extraordinary amount of like things where people say like, oh, we built this thing and it has this result. And when you actually check it, so yeah, there's a shitload of war stories from getting that thing to work. And it did require a particularly like tenacious group of people and a group of people who don't mind doing a whole lot of kind of like really janitorial work, to be honest, to get the details right, to check them. Yeah.Alessio [00:34:09]: We had a trade out on the podcast and we talked about how a lot of it is like systems work to make some of these things work. It's not just like beautiful, pure math that you do on a blackboard. It's like, how do you get into the nitty gritty?Jeremy [00:34:22]: I mean, flash attention is a great example of that. Like it's, it basically is just like, oh, let's just take the attention and just do the tiled version of it, which sounds simple enough, you know, but then implementing that is challenging at lots of levels.Alessio [00:34:36]: Yeah. What about inference? You know, obviously you've done all this amazing work on fine tuning. Do you have any research you've been doing on the inference side, how to make local inference really fast on these models too?Jeremy [00:34:47]: We're doing quite a bit on that at the moment. We haven't released too much there yet. But one of the things I've been trying to do is also just to help other people. And one of the nice things that's happened is that a couple of folks at Meta, including Mark Seraphim, have done a nice job of creating this CUDA mode community of people working on like CUDA kernels or learning about that. And I tried to help get that going well as well and did some lessons to help people get into it. So there's a lot going on in both inference and fine tuning performance. And a lot of it's actually happening kind of related to that. So PyTorch team have created this Torch AO project on quantization. And so there's a big overlap now between kind of the FastAI and AnswerAI and CUDA mode communities of people working on stuff for both inference and fine tuning. But we're getting close now. You know, our goal is that nobody should be merging models, nobody should be downloading merged models, everybody should be using basically quantized plus adapters for almost everything and just downloading the adapters. And that should be much faster. So that's kind of the place we're trying to get to. It's difficult, you know, because like Karim's been doing a lot of work with VLM, for example. These inference engines are pretty complex bits of code. They have a whole lot of custom kernel stuff going on as well, as do the quantization libraries. So we've been working on, we're also quite a bit of collaborating with the folks who do HQQ, which is a really great quantization library and works super well. So yeah, there's a lot of other people outside AnswerAI that we're working with a lot who are really helping on all this performance optimization stuff, open source.Swyx [00:36:27]: Just to follow up on merging models, I picked up there that you said nobody should be merging models. That's interesting because obviously a lot of people are experimenting with this and finding interesting results. I would say in defense of merging models, you can do it without data. That's probably the only thing that's going for it.Jeremy [00:36:45]: To explain, it's not that you shouldn't merge models. You shouldn't be distributing a merged model. You should distribute a merged adapter 99% of the time. And actually often one of the best things happening in the model merging world is actually that often merging adapters works better anyway. The point is, Sean, that once you've got your new model, if you distribute it as an adapter that sits on top of a quantized model that somebody's already downloaded, then it's a much smaller download for them. And also the inference should be much faster because you're not having to transfer FB16 weights from HPM memory at all or ever load them off disk. You know, all the main weights are quantized and the only floating point weights are in the adapters. So that should make both inference and fine tuning faster. Okay, perfect.Swyx [00:37:33]: We're moving on a little bit to the rest of the fast universe. I would have thought that, you know, once you started Answer.ai, that the sort of fast universe would be kind of on hold. And then today you just dropped Fastlight and it looks like, you know, there's more activity going on in sort of Fastland.Jeremy [00:37:49]: Yeah. So Fastland and Answerland are not really distinct things. Answerland is kind of like the Fastland grown up and funded. They both have the same mission, which is to maximize the societal benefit of AI broadly. We want to create thousands of commercially successful products at Answer.ai. And we want to do that with like 12 people. So that means we need a pretty efficient stack, you know, like quite a few orders of magnitude more efficient, not just for creation, but for deployment and maintenance than anything that currently exists. People often forget about the D part of our R&D firm. So we've got to be extremely good at creating, deploying and maintaining applications, not just models. Much to my horror, the story around creating web applications is much worse now than it was 10 or 15 years ago in terms of, if I say to a data scientist, here's how to create and deploy a web application, you know, either you have to learn JavaScript or TypeScript and about all the complex libraries like React and stuff, and all the complex like details around security and web protocol stuff around how you then talk to a backend and then all the details about creating the backend. You know, if that's your job and, you know, you have specialists who work in just one of those areas, it is possible for that to all work. But compared to like, oh, write a PHP script and put it in the home directory that you get when you sign up to this shell provider, which is what it was like in the nineties, you know, here are those 25 lines of code and you're done and now you can pass that URL around to all your friends, or put this, you know, .pl file inside the CGI bin directory that you got when you signed up to this web host. So yeah, the thing I've been mainly working on the last few weeks is fixing all that. And I think I fixed it. I don't know if this is an announcement, but I tell you guys, so yeah, there's this thing called fastHTML, which basically lets you create a complete web application in a single Python file. Unlike excellent projects like Streamlit and Gradio, you're not working on top of a highly abstracted thing. That's got nothing to do with web foundations. You're working with web foundations directly, but you're able to do it by using pure Python. There's no template, there's no ginger, there's no separate like CSS and JavaScript files. It looks and behaves like a modern SPA web application. And you can create components for like daisy UI, or bootstrap, or shoelace, or whatever fancy JavaScript and or CSS tailwind etc library you like, but you can write it all in Python. You can pip install somebody else's set of components and use them entirely from Python. You can develop and prototype it all in a Jupyter notebook if you want to. It all displays correctly, so you can like interactively do that. And then you mentioned Fastlight, so specifically now if you're using SQLite in particular, it's like ridiculously easy to have that persistence, and all of your handlers will be passed database ready objects automatically, that you can just call dot delete dot update dot insert on. Yeah, you get session, you get security, you get all that. So again, like with most everything I do, it's very little code. It's mainly tying together really cool stuff that other people have written. You don't have to use it, but a lot of the best stuff comes from its incorporation of HTMX, which to me is basically the thing that changes your browser to make it work the way it always should have. So it just does four small things, but those four small things are the things that are basically unnecessary constraints that HTML should never have had, so it removes the constraints. It sits on top of Starlet, which is a very nice kind of lower level platform for building these kind of web applications. The actual interface matches as closely as possible to FastAPI, which is a really nice system for creating the kind of classic JavaScript type applications. And Sebastian, who wrote FastAPI, has been kind enough to help me think through some of these design decisions, and so forth. I mean, everybody involved has been super helpful. Actually, I chatted to Carson, who created HTMX, you know, so about it. Some of the folks involved in Django, like everybody in the community I've spoken to definitely realizes there's a big gap to be filled around, like, highly scalable, web foundation-based, pure Python framework with a minimum of fuss. So yeah, I'm getting a lot of support and trying to make sure that FastHTML works well for people.Swyx [00:42:38]: I would say, when I heard about this, I texted Alexio. I think this is going to be pretty huge. People consider Streamlit and Gradio to be the state of the art, but I think there's so much to improve, and having what you call web foundations and web fundamentals at the core of it, I think, would be really helpful.Jeremy [00:42:54]: I mean, it's based on 25 years of thinking and work for me. So like, FastML was built on a system much like this one, but that was of hell. And so I spent, you know, 10 years working on that. We had millions of people using that every day, really pushing it hard. And I really always enjoyed working in that. Yeah. So, you know, and obviously lots of other people have done like great stuff, and particularly HTMX. So I've been thinking about like, yeah, how do I pull together the best of the web framework I created for FastML with HTMX? There's also things like PicoCSS, which is the CSS system, which by default, FastHTML comes with. Although, as I say, you can pip install anything you want to, but it makes it like super easy to, you know, so we try to make it so that just out of the box, you don't have any choices to make. Yeah. You can make choices, but for most people, you just, you know, it's like the PHP in your home directory thing. You just start typing and just by default, you'll get something which looks and feels, you know, pretty okay. And if you want to then write a version of Gradio or Streamlit on top of that, you totally can. And then the nice thing is if you then write it in kind of the Gradio equivalent, which will be, you know, I imagine we'll create some kind of pip installable thing for that. Once you've outgrown, or if you outgrow that, it's not like, okay, throw that all away and start again. And this like whole separate language that it's like this kind of smooth, gentle path that you can take step-by-step because it's all just standard web foundations all the way, you know.Swyx [00:44:29]: Just to wrap up the sort of open source work that you're doing, you're aiming to create thousands of projects with a very, very small team. I haven't heard you mention once AI agents or AI developer tooling or AI code maintenance. I know you're very productive, but you know, what is the role of AI in your own work?Jeremy [00:44:47]: So I'm making something. I'm not sure how much I want to say just yet.Swyx [00:44:52]: Give us a nibble.Jeremy [00:44:53]: All right. I'll give you the key thing. So I've created a new approach. It's not called prompt engineering. It's called dialogue engineering. But I'm creating a system for doing dialogue engineering. It's currently called AI magic. I'm doing most of my work in this system and it's making me much more productive than I was before I used it. So I always just build stuff for myself and hope that it'll be useful for somebody else. Think about chat GPT with code interpreter, right? The basic UX is the same as a 1970s teletype, right? So if you wrote APL on a teletype in the 1970s, you typed onto a thing, your words appeared at the bottom of a sheet of paper and you'd like hit enter and it would scroll up. And then the answer from APL would be printed out, scroll up, and then you would type the next thing. And like, which is also the way, for example, a shell works like bash or ZSH or whatever. It's not terrible, you know, like we all get a lot done in these like very, very basic teletype style REPL environments, but I've never felt like it's optimal and everybody else has just copied chat GPT. So it's also the way BART and Gemini work. It's also the way the Claude web app works. And then you add code interpreter. And the most you can do is to like plead with chat GPT to write the kind of code I want. It's pretty good for very, very, very beginner users who like can't code at all, like by default now the code's even hidden away, so you never even have to see it ever happened. But for somebody who's like wanting to learn to code or who already knows a bit of code or whatever, it's, it seems really not ideal. So okay, that's one end of the spectrum. The other end of the spectrum, which is where Sean's work comes in, is, oh, you want to do more than chat GPT? No worries. Here is Visual Studio Code. I run it. There's an empty screen with a flashing cursor. Okay, start coding, you know, and it's like, okay, you can use systems like Sean's or like cursor or whatever to be like, okay, Apple K in cursors, like a creative form that blah, blah, blah. But in the end, it's like a convenience over the top of this incredibly complicated system that full-time sophisticated software engineers have designed over the past few decades in a totally different environment as a way to build software, you know. And so we're trying to like shoehorn in AI into that. And it's not easy to do. And I think there are like much better ways of thinking about the craft of software development in a language model world to be much more interactive, you know. So the thing that I'm building is neither of those things. It's something between the two. And it's built around this idea of crafting a dialogue, you know, where the outcome of the dialogue is the artifacts that you want, whether it be a piece of analysis or whether it be a Python library or whether it be a technical blog post or whatever. So as part of building that, I've created something called Claudette, which is a library for Claude. I've created something called Cosette, which is a library for OpenAI. They're libraries which are designed to make those APIs much more usable, much easier to use, much more concise. And then I've written AI magic on top of those. And that's been an interesting exercise because I did Claudette first, and I was looking at what Simon Willison did with his fantastic LLM library. And his library is designed around like, let's make something that supports all the LLM inference engines and commercial providers. I thought, okay, what if I did something different, which is like make something that's as Claude friendly as possible and forget everything else. So that's what Claudette was. So for example, one of the really nice things in Claude is prefill. So by telling the assistant that this is what your response started with, there's a lot of powerful things you can take advantage of. So yeah, I created Claudette to be as Claude friendly as possible. And then after I did that, and then particularly with GPT 4.0 coming out, I kind of thought, okay, now let's create something that's as OpenAI friendly as possible. And then I tried to look to see, well, where are the similarities and where are the differences? And now can I make them compatible in places where it makes sense for them to be compatible without losing out on the things that make each one special for what they are. So yeah, those are some of the things I've been working on in that space. And I'm thinking we might launch AI magic via a course called how to solve it with code. The name is based on the classic Polya book, if you know how to solve it, which is, you know, one of the classic math books of all time, where we're basically going to try to show people how to solve challenging problems that they didn't think they could solve without doing a full computer science course, by taking advantage of a bit of AI and a bit of like practical skills, as particularly for this like whole generation of people who are learning to code with and because of ChatGPT. Like I love it, I know a lot of people who didn't really know how to code, but they've created things because they use ChatGPT, but they don't really know how to maintain them or fix them or add things to them that ChatGPT can't do, because they don't really know how to code. And so this course will be designed to show you how you can like either become a developer who can like supercharge their capabilities by using language models, or become a language model first developer who can supercharge their capabilities by understanding a bit about process and fundamentals.Alessio [00:50:19]: Nice. That's a great spoiler. You know, I guess the fourth time you're going to be on learning space, we're going to talk about AI magic. Jeremy, before we wrap, this was just a great run through everything. What are the things that when you next come on the podcast in nine, 12 months, we're going to be like, man, Jeremy was like really ahead of it. Like, is there anything that you see in the space that maybe people are not talking enough? You know, what's the next company that's going to fall, like have drama internally, anything in your mind?Jeremy [00:50:47]: You know, hopefully we'll be talking a lot about fast HTML and hopefully the international community that at that point has come up around that. And also about AI magic and about dialogue engineering. Hopefully dialogue engineering catches on because I think it's the right way to think about a lot of this stuff. What else? Just trying to think about all on the research side. Yeah. I think, you know, I mean, we've talked about a lot of it. Like I think encoder decoder architectures, encoder only architectures, hopefully we'll be talking about like the whole re-interest in BERT that BERT 24 stimulated.Swyx [00:51:17]: There's a safe space model that came out today that might be interesting for this general discussion. One thing that stood out to me with Cartesia's blog posts was that they were talking about real time ingestion, billions and trillions of tokens, and keeping that context, obviously in the state space that they have.Jeremy [00:51:34]: Yeah.Swyx [00:51:35]: I'm wondering what your thoughts are because you've been entirely transformers the whole time.Jeremy [00:51:38]: Yeah. No. So obviously my background is RNNs and LSTMs. Of course. And I'm still a believer in the idea that state is something you can update, you know? So obviously Sepp Hochreiter came up, came out with xLSTM recently. Oh my God. Okay. Another whole thing we haven't talked about, just somewhat related. I've been going crazy for like a long time about like, why can I not pay anybody to save my KV cash? I just ingested the Great Gatsby or the documentation for Starlet or whatever, you know, I'm sending it as my prompt context. Why are you redoing it every time? So Gemini is about to finally come out with KV caching, and this is something that Austin actually in Gemma.cpp had had on his roadmap for years, well not years, months, long time. The idea that the KV cache is like a thing that, it's a third thing, right? So there's RAG, you know, there's in-context learning, you know, and prompt engineering, and there's KV cache creation. I think it creates like a whole new class almost of applications or as techniques where, you know, for me, for example, I very often work with really new libraries or I've created my own library that I'm now writing with rather than on. So I want all the docs in my new library to be there all the time. So I want to upload them once, and then we have a whole discussion about building this application using FastHTML. Well nobody's got FastHTML in their language model yet, I don't want to send all the FastHTML docs across every time. So one of the things I'm looking at doing in AI Magic actually is taking advantage of some of these ideas so that you can have the documentation of the libraries you're working on be kind of always available. Something over the next 12 months people will be spending time thinking about is how to like, where to use RAG, where to use fine-tuning, where to use KV cache storage, you know. And how to use state, because in state models and XLSTM, again, state is something you update. So how do we combine the best of all of these worlds?Alessio [00:53:46]: And Jeremy, I know before you talked about how some of the autoregressive models are not maybe a great fit for agents. Any other thoughts on like JEPA, diffusion for text, any interesting thing that you've seen pop up?Jeremy [00:53:58]: In the same way that we probably ought to have state that you can update, i.e. XLSTM and state models, in the same way that a lot of things probably should have an encoder, JEPA and diffusion both seem like the right conceptual mapping for a lot of things we probably want to do. So the idea of like, there should be a piece of the generative pipeline, which is like thinking about the answer and coming up with a sketch of what the answer looks like before you start outputting tokens. That's where it kind of feels like diffusion ought to fit, you know. And diffusion is, because it's not autoregressive, it's like, let's try to like gradually de-blur the picture of how to solve this. So this is also where dialogue engineering fits in, by the way. So with dialogue engineering, one of the reasons it's working so well for me is I use it to kind of like craft the thought process before I generate the code, you know. So yeah, there's a lot of different pieces here and I don't know how they'll all kind of exactly fit together. I don't know if JEPA is going to actually end up working in the text world. I don't know if diffusion will end up working in the text world, but they seem to be like trying to solve a class of problem which is currently unsolved.Alessio [00:55:13]: Awesome, Jeremy. This was great, as usual. Thanks again for coming back on the pod and thank you all for listening. Yeah, that was fantastic. Get full access to Latent Space at www.latent.space/subscribe

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Our guest this time on Unstoppable Mindset is Katja Surya Lany who has traveled a very interesting life journey. She was born in Germany and grew up in a household where she believes she learned some less than stellar habits that contributed to her sabotaging her own life. For many years she felt she was always the giver but never received acknowledgement for the joy and kindness she shared.   Katja eventually moved to Colorado and has raised a family. Along the way, at age 45 she says, she experienced a breakthrough at a retreat where she realized that there was a lot within her that she could like. That self-discovery changed her whole outlook on life, love and joy. Today Katja is a proponent of “joie de vivre” or the joy of life. She is an energy healer working with clients around the world. You can learn more about what she does by visiting her landing page at https://katjalany.editorx.io/giftlanding and partaking of the gift of a free eBook she has made available there.   About the Guest:   You know how some of us women in the second half of life slow down enough to realize that we've been tainted by our lineage, our parents, our grandparents, without really having time & energy to deal with it previously? We are older & wiser, yet still feel like a victim, still have issues around codependency, and are still WAY too hard on ourselves? Well, Katja Surya Lany is a spiritual guide who helps wise women to break the bonds of their lineage to become what she calls a "Sacred Disruptor" who breaks the old patterns, stands up against old patterns of abuse, and loves herself as she claims her best years ever. There was a point in Katja Surya's life where she felt taken for granted, frustrated with her hard work not paying off, and believing that dreaming of her great life was all she could hope for. After her breakthrough, Katja Surya can support you to feel appreciation, enjoy satisfaction with the fruits of your labor, and experience a great life that is real. In fact, she knows that this journey isn't just about the lack of reciprocity! Yes, at age 45, she felt: I wish I could wave a magic wand that would finally make everyone return the kindness I am always extending! Her pain was deeper still! Looking at her life at age 45, she realized: I am not fulfilling the sacred vow I made to myself! I grew up in an early childhood environment where the atmosphere felt so toxic that I made the vow: When I grow up, I will create a family of joyful togetherness! Today, Katja Surya knows how to not repeat the dysfunctional patterns of previous generations, but to truly up-level! She supports people with her Family Reset for joie de vivre 9-months journey.   Ways to connect with Katja:   http://linkedin.com/in/katja-lany/ https://katjalany.wixsite.com/surya https://facebook.com/katja.lany https://www.facebook.com/groups/1103313427113091 https://heal.me/practitioner/katja-lany-azarias-energy-healer-and-joie-de-vivre-meditation-teacher https://www.alignable.com/biz/search?_stid=02d49887a19d3c1d46f7c5d6732ed09c4&q=katja+lany&source=ac   About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/   https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast   If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review   Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.     Transcription Notes: Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:20 Welcome once again to unstoppable mindset. We're inclusion diversity in the unexpected meet and what are we going to do today? Unexpected I'm sure. But I really am glad you're here with us and that you're going to spend some time with me and our guest Katya, Surya Lany, who likes to go by Katja Surya, and I'm going to ask her to explain what Syria is all about. Because it was a name that she was given, which she has told me about, but I think it's better coming from her. I think it's pretty cool actually. Katja is a very interesting woman who has had some extremely interesting life experiences. We met through an event we've talked about on unstoppable mindset before podapolooza. And I got a chance to meet Katya. And out of that came this podcast. So we're really glad to have the opportunity to spend some time with her and for her to spend some time with us. And we'll have a great conversation. I'm sure. So Katja Welcome to unstoppable mindset. We're glad you're here.   Katja Lany ** 02:28 Hey, Michael, I'm so glad to be here. And unstoppable mindset. Yeah, that is so good to have. And you cannot have an unstoppable mindset when you are suffering from limiting beliefs. So I'm really happy to be in this community, where we are all passionate about creating that unstoppable mindset for us. And to answer your question about my name. I really love both parts of my name Katja. It's the name that I received from my parents. And it means the pure one. And Surya. It's the name I received from my mentors. And it means the sun goddess or the fire woman.   Michael Hingson ** 03:21 Well, there you go. And I am sure we're going to discover that all of that fits as we go through and chat today. So thank you for explaining that. It is there any special meaning to Lany or it's just there?   Katja Lany ** 03:37 I have no idea.   Michael Hingson ** 03:40 I understand. Well, I appreciate that. Well, let's start by maybe you talking a little bit about you growing up in the early Katja. Before I gather a lot of things happen. So tell us about kind of the early you   Katja Lany ** 03:55 Yeah, it was certainly not an easy and pleasant environment to grow up in because I experienced that as an environment where Mom and Dad always fighting and of course, that was very difficult for baby Katja because I wanted them to be getting along with one another. I wanted the environment to be peaceful and pleasant, but that's not how it came across. So I actually made this secret vow to myself back then, when I'm a grown up, I would create a family of joyful togetherness. And then there was this moment in my life when I was this A 45 year old woman realizing oh my gosh, I might have not fulfilled on that sacred vow that I made to myself, I might have recreated a family that is pretty similar to the one I've been growing up. And even though I wanted nothing more than it to be so different, but somehow I haven't been successful with that yet. Having had that realisation, I became all the more passionate to really be that one that this wraps or the dysfunctional patterns. And I call myself a sacred disrupter. And one of the patterns that I have recognized as being very unhealthy to have is this pattern of self sabotage. And I was becoming very passionate about not being ruled anymore by this inner self saboteur, but to be guided by my wise woman wisdom, and healing this pattern of self sabotage, and really, speaking with confidence about me being an Oracle, is very, very dear to my heart, because I learned that my dad was also an Oracle. But he was too afraid to admit this to himself, and to the world. And you have to know that my dad passed away fairly young in his 60s, from brain aneurysm. And I had my best friend read about how illnesses and causes of deaths can be interpreted spiritually. And when she told me that this is the topic of her book, I immediately asked, Hey, can you look up brain aneurysm for me? And then I was so touched by her answer, because the answer was, but people who died from brain aneurysm are our records and they're too afraid to admit that. So with that being said, it is very dear to my heart to now be the one who says confidently, I am an Oracle. And with that I am honoring my dad, and our lineage. And then, more recently, I was also feeling into the fear of my mom. So the fear of my dad was this, speaking about who am I and why am I here? And my mom became pregnant accidentally, very early in her life, she was still a minor. So I was feeling into that fear of hers that fear of pregnancy. And with that I received this message the other day that said, I am pregnant with Who am I coming? And that was again, something that touched me deeply. So I fear how I can be the one in our family lineage who not only enjoys the physical pregnancies, I've been enjoying being pregnant three times with my own children and it was such a joyful experience for me, but I'm also enjoying this being pregnant with Who am I become meaning so it also applies in more figurative.   Michael Hingson ** 10:05 I'm with you him. We're gonna I do want to talk about a lot of that. I want to go back a little bit. Um, so originally you were born were in Germany In Germany. And how long did you stay there?   Katja Lany ** 10:20 I came to Colorado in 2003. So two decades ago now. Wow.   Michael Hingson ** 10:28 Okay. And in your when you get a nice winter of snow in Colorado,   Katja Lany ** 10:37 I am particularly pleased with the hours of sunshine here and the mountain variety that I have here to go on a new hike each time I'm heading out. That's,   Michael Hingson ** 10:54 that is always good to be able to go out and be in the outdoors. So did you. Did you go to college? Did you get that far in school?   Katja Lany ** 11:06 I studied in Germany and it was Comparative Literature. That was my major. Okay.   Michael Hingson ** 11:15 All right. And then what did you do once you graduated from college?   Katja Lany ** 11:22 Then I really focused on being a mom for quite some years. I did not want to be that person who gives birth to children and then just a couple a day later I'm back and work with somebody else to take care of them. So I was really that stay at home mom who was really passionate about being the caregiver, herself. Love for the little ones continued to be very key in my life because after having taken care of my own children, I continued taking care of for the little ones as a Montessori primary educator. Okay. Yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 12:23 And so, what what do you do now?   Katja Lany ** 12:28 Now I am working as a squad via energy healer. And this name is why the V, which means joy of life in French language that came to me when I was sitting with digesting all this ancestral fear and noticing how this pattern of self sabotage that had held back my dad and my paternal grandpa really rob them of this joy of life. So it seems very appropriate to name the work that I'm doing so because it gives people that joy of life back and as the fire woman, I am the one who is calling others into a passionate enthusiasm for life.   Michael Hingson ** 13:39 Well, you have clearly had a life where you've wanted to, to love and to spread joy and be joyous. But again, you had challenges along the way with that because of family and things in your family that for quite a while things were hard because you talk about a breakthrough. We'll get to that. But you talk about that having at 45. So what was it really like for you had that turn of events?   Katja Lany ** 14:08 Well, I was deeply trapped in this pattern of self sabotage myself without. For the longest time realizing it. myself. I wasn't even conscious of it really how I was putting myself down brutally, all the time. And there was this very loud and harsh inner critic that was really making my life a living hell and I would say I was indeed my own worst enemy instead of being my own best friend.   Michael Hingson ** 14:53 But why was that? What was that because of family or why? Why were you in that kind of a mindset? Do you think I   Katja Lany ** 15:01 can say now that this pattern probably started with my paternal grandpa, and he passed it on to my dad who passed it on to me and I would have passed it on to my children if I had not set okay, this ends with me, this is something that sucks so much. But I do not want to pass on that burden. And when I say this probably started with my picture Petula. No, grandpa, it's good for me to share the story around that. And it's it's a very tragic story. And it's, it's not difficult, it's not easy to speak about it, it's actually difficult. And that's why that story had been so taboo in my family for so many years that it only came to be spoken about after years it had happened. And it was that my paternal grandpa was at home alone, with their firstborn, my grandma was out running errands. And somehow, he was neglectful in his responsibility to watch out because that little baby got a hold of detergent, and survive ingesting that FutureGen. And so there must have been this huge, huge guilt in my grandpa. And he was probably I'm conscious that he made this decision. Okay, this is, this is too awful. I can't. I can't handle this. And the only way to tackle what has happened is when I started punishing myself, and so that pattern of having that inner critic was was being born there. Yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 17:42 So he punished in, like, in so many situations that just got carried down from generation to generation. And so like, I can appreciate that, but at some point, and you talk about it being at 45 years of age, but at some point, you changed, or you had a breakthrough. And everything turned around, tell. Tell us a little bit about that. What what happened? Why was there a complete breakthrough? That created a completely different mental attitude and mindset for you? Yeah,   Katja Lany ** 18:23 that breakthrough happened in a so called Breakthrough retreat that I did with star of Divine Light Institute, and was actually in January this year. And it was a meditation retreat where we did meditate 24/7 And we were a handful of people, but we were all in our own individual retreat, and we would have meals together, but we did not talk. So it was almost a silent retreat. And we only spoke with one another for a few minutes each day when we had quite enough practices. And it was during one of those partner practices that my breakthrough happened and I was sitting together in the living room of our retreat space with my male mentor that I had been in mentorship with for many years. So we had this base of trust between us that really allowed me to sink into the pool. Actors 100%. And it was a eye gazing practice that we did with one another. And while I was looking into the eyes of my mentor and felt being held in his gaze was so much love. I heard him reflect back to me, I see you. And I accept you excel exactly as you are. And I realized how tears were running down my, my face. And it was so hard for me to keep my eyes open and to remain in this gaze. And I noticed how it was hard for me to breathe. But because I had this trust with my mentor, I followed his guidance, and he encouraged me stay with it. Keep your eyes open, stay in your deep breathing, and he continued to hold the gaze and to repeat those words, I see you and I accept you exactly as you are. And only when I was sitting in meditation, later to integrate that partner practice experience, it came to me, oh my gosh, this was really the most painful and the most joyful moment in my life. Joyful, because I felt his unconditional love and I could let it in. And painful because it dawned on me, oh, my gosh, I am 52 years old. So I have lived for over five decades. And this is the first moment in my life that I am feeling I conditionally loved. And then not only this experience of unconditional love was new to me, there was nothing that was completely new to me, while I was sitting in my meditation share, I felt this because this joy full of buzz and every cell of my being. And it felt so good that I really wanted to, to have more of that and to come back to that sensation again and again. And it is really accessible to me now when whenever I it's human back to that moment. And it is really this being seen through fully. that shook me out of my Denia. And I would say that before, it was so typical for me to answer the question, how are you with I'm fine. Without really admitting that I was everything else then fine, because there was this huge amount of pain, this huge amount of fear, not only in me, but in our entire lineage. And it was really key to face this pain and this fear, so it could be transformed. So how helpless I realized do it. I I succeeded doing that.   Michael Hingson ** 24:33 So how has that change affected? How you deal with your family and people around you today? So it's fairly recent. You said it happened at the beginning of 2023? I believe for Yeah, so. So what what have you noticed that has changed in terms of how you deal with people around you?   Katja Lany ** 24:56 Yeah, there was really significant behavior changes I could notice in myself coming home from that retreat. And the first thing that I noticed was that I was more open to have what I call courageous conversations, before I would really avoid conflict, no matter what, because I was too afraid to rock the boat. And it was so much more important for me to, to keep the peace and to not speak up. But I realized that this not speaking up made me really lose from the get go. And that kind of segues into the second observation that I was realizing about myself that I was kind of used to watch live from the sidelines without really actively being a player on the game board of life. And again, this is me losing from the get go, when I'm not an active player, then I robbed myself of the opportunity to win. So I made that decision, okay, I need to, I need to start being on the board, I need to start being the player and not being held back by that fear of making mistakes, but to really risk to play full out. And that showed, for example, in me signing up for a video mastery course that I would not have done before, because I would have been way too afraid to press that go live button and to be on video. But because I had made that decision to play full out and to take more risks, I signed up for the course. And I mastered that challenge to to be on video, I felt the fear of doing so and I did it anyway. And then does courageous conversations that I started to have, I noticed that this fear of oh my gosh, when when I really do that, but I really speak up, I might lose love. That wasn't really that wasn't really so it was really the opposite. That was true that having courageous conversation leads to more love to more bonding to more connections. So all in all, those behavior changes really impacted my life for the better and I am now better able to let in the goodness of life. And that was really the same that happened in that breakthrough moment. It was so painful to let end words of my mentor, I see you and I accept you exactly as you are. It was painful to let it in because it was so unfamiliar to me. But it was important to let it in because it created so much joy in me because what is better than the joy of receiving unconditional love, but it's better than letting in all the goodness of life.   Michael Hingson ** 29:27 So again, when you came back from that retreat, what were the reactions of your family and people around you as you made this substantive change in the way you operate it in the way you were? So what were What did other people say about it?   Katja Lany ** 29:47 It really feels like a relationships improved. Not only my relationship I have with myself had improved due to this greater self acceptance and coming out of denial, but also, relationships between me and the people around me improved, and it's really an inside out effect, right? This change within ripples out to the external. And me improving my relationship with myself positively impacts the relationships that I have with my loved ones.   Michael Hingson ** 30:49 How if you were to point to specific things that have changed in your relationships with loved ones, and so on? What would that be? What are substantive things that you can point to that have changed for the better since your breakthrough?   Katja Lany ** 31:10 I would say that it's really important in a relationship to not hold back with expressing your own truths and your own needs. And I would say that I can role model this now. I speak more openly about what feels true for me and what I need, and me doing that gives others permission to do the same. And I would say that the effect of openly speaking about the emotions within is that there is an improved emotional intelligence in the relationship dynamic.   Michael Hingson ** 32:25 Well, so clearly, there's been a lot of change. If you were to summarize it, what are, let's say three things that you want people to know about you today.   Katja Lany ** 32:39 I would say that in this pattern of self sabotage, there is really a pattern of over giving, you know, that 45 year old woman that I was felled, I give and give and give, and I never get anything back. I wish I had a magic wand that could make the other people finally, as kind as I am. So they would finally be great, that kindness that I'm always extending, but giving and receiving really need to be in a balance and when there is this emphasis on giving in the overcoming of the self saboteur, then the receiving side of Your Beings suffers. So that was quite a healing journey to open up that receptivity within. And I feel I was able to do that by having this feminine side of me come online, which previously had been turned off. And receptivity is a very dry primary characteristic of the feminine so it's all about being in this tracking stage of what's going on inside of my body, rather than being in the figuring out approach and living your life from the mind or Only And with continued dedication to be in this tracking mode, I was eventually able to fear my emotions on a visceral somatic level, and to use my emotions as pointing me towards where I needed to head next, because emotions are really your body's messengers. And it's important to feel them to have that internal feeling navigation system for yourself. So, listening within really allowed me to pull in my intuition as my new superpower, where before that internal guidance through my intuitive knowing was kind of clouded or buried, and my doubting mind, I was in the habit of making decisions mentally. And when somebody is doing that, then there is immediately this second guessing. So I was always in this. They have trapped in mental looping and immediately questioning, did I make the right choice, and really always doubting and never trusting myself. And when I instead listen to my intuitive guidance, then there is no doubt then there is trust with it. So it is feeling so much better now.   Michael Hingson ** 37:08 So when you're talking about trust, and trusting yourself, and so on, does that also carry out to others? That is you talked about giving kindness and not getting? Is there any possibility that in fact, people tried to deliver kindness and you just weren't ready to accept it because you really were too focused on just you internally, and not really dealing with, with others as well.   Katja Lany ** 37:40 You know, it is much spoken about that. One characteristic of the self sabotage is the seeking for external validation, that somehow that never works, it's really necessary to have that inward focus, and to fear your inner value inside. And once you feel it, then it can be felt. So it starts within and then it impacts the external world also. So one of my mantras is, feel it. So it can be felt that 45 Or a woman that I was speaking of, she was yearning for. Appreciation. She was yearning to fear satisfaction with the fruits of her labor. She was yearning for a great life that is real. But it was not accessible because she wasn't really feeling it was then she she felt taken for granted. She felt her hard work, wasn't paying off. And she felt well, that grade lies. That's not really within reach for me, I can, I can only dare to dream of it, but I can make that a reality.   Michael Hingson ** 39:29 Yeah, and again, the the kind of question that I keep coming back to is, in reality, was their praise or acknowledgement of what you did and were doing, but you weren't listening or you weren't receiving it? And was that a part of the issue that you really didn't know how to receive? Eat or take any of that. Yeah. And that's, that's what I'm getting at is that, in reality, it does come back to your perceptions and, and your discovery that maybe people aren't really as bad as you thought. Yeah, which you know, which makes a lot of sense. And we and we often tend not to look at our world, and really recognize what is around us and and how good things perhaps really can be. Because we're just locked into one way of thinking about things. And until we think about it, and open our own hearts, we can't receive the love and kindness and joy that other people are ready to impart to us.   Katja Lany ** 40:49 Yeah, this is such a beautiful and powerful keyword, the heart opening. That is really much of what the healing journey is all about feeling safe enough to open the heart completely. And I really love what I have learned as the sacred breathing phrases they are on and eight count. And when I inhale, I feel I accept all that is given to me. And when I exhale, I fear I give all that my heart does contain.   Michael Hingson ** 41:51 So tell me if you would a little bit more about what you are doing now your career is as a healer, and so on. I   Katja Lany ** 42:00 feel it is really most important to speak about why I am doing what I am doing. And in that context, it feels very important to me to phrase that I am doing what I am doing to honor my lineage and to really radiate that. I know today, what is my place? In film, looking at my ancestors and my own children?   Michael Hingson ** 42:48 Sure. And what I would like to learn a little bit more about also is not just the why of what you're doing, but what you're doing. So I think people would be interested to know just exactly what it is that you do, in addition to why you do it so that they can can kind of relate to that.   Katja Lany ** 43:11 Yeah, I was speaking about how it is about being an Oracle, and, you know, race that it's really being a powerful creator, also because the best way to predict the future is to create the future and somebody cannot powerfully create when they are in a victim mindset. So what I am doing in my Jawad VIERA energy work is facilitating for others to get out of that victim mindset into feeling what a powerful creator that truly are. And because they can feel that they can manifest it and really create the life that they are dreaming about. And not just be shocked and fantasizing about it, but really making that dream become a reality.   Michael Hingson ** 44:49 So what Yeah, go ahead.   Katja Lany ** 44:55 It is awesome. About to attune to that truth of I am a powerful creator by breathing love and light into one's energy centers. And for example, in the Root Chakra, there might be a yearning to feel safe and vital that that cannot be accessed when the person is disconnected from their body. So, this connection to the body needs to be reactivated. So, that sense of inner safety and vitality can be accessed and that can be done through breathing into the root chakra. And then in the second chakra in the sacral there can be this energy of doubting and over giving and hustling, right. But that can also be shifted by doing the RE parenting work that allows you to really listen within and to capitalize on that intuitive guidance. And then in the solar plexus chakra, when can be totally blocked by being in this place of not asserting itself. But that can also be shifted in becoming a powerful just speaker. So it's it's really first assessing with vulnerable rawness what is the state of my energy centers, what is really the Choose of my rude sacral and solar plexus energy. And once I have acknowledged that truth, I can then move from that place and shift it into what I want it to be. But as I was saying earlier in the conversation, many people are totally stuck in denial, they are not owning their truth and just say, Oh, I'm fine. But the truth is, well, actually, I'm I'm fairly miserable, because there's so much pain and fear that I haven't really integrated yet. So it's all about summoning up that courage to digest emotions that have not yet been felt completely. And that is really the definition of an energetic blockage. It's all emotions that haven't been fed emotions that are not in movement. There is this saying that emotion is energy in motion and an energy block is when there is an inability to complete an emotion.   Michael Hingson ** 49:25 So too, yeah, go ahead.   Katja Lany ** 49:28 Yeah, I can. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 49:31 let me ask, let me ask this. So did that work? Sure. So today, you're teaching some of those skills to people or exactly what do you do   Katja Lany ** 49:43 when somebody comes to me with some sort of frustration? Uh huh. The first step is really to speak an intention. So I first heard people to feel into what is it really that you want to call in today. And once we have that heightened intention and an intention is Houghton when it captures what you want to invoke in just a few words, I would say if five words or less is the sweet spot. And then we work with that intention by feeling into the person's energy centers and doing the energy work there to bring the energy center in the perfect functioning state. So rebalance the energy so it can flow in a healthy way. And very often, I have noticed the most work really needs to be done in the Root Chakra. And that is really the place where the energy of the lover recites. And I was speaking a lot about how when I am in this pattern of self sabotage, and I put myself down through my self critical words, that lover energy isn't present, because I am my own worst enemy. And I'm not in this place of loving myself as my own best friend. So it's really crucial to have that root energy flow healthily, again, to have that foundation laid for the energies in the chakras above. And once that basis of self love is laid, then the person already fears much, much better than before.   Michael Hingson ** 52:45 Do you mainly work with people physically close by? Or do you work virtually with people?   Katja Lany ** 52:53 It is amazing how eautifully this work can be done in an online space. So I typically meet with people in zoom meetings just like this one.   Michael Hingson ** 53:06 Well, and that's, that's a good thing that, that you've been able to, to make that happen. And I would have thought that would be the case. And you can sense and get as much from doing it virtually, and working with people online. As you can if you are physically close to them, because you can sense all the different cues and different kinds of things that they're displaying, and how, as you are working with them, they change and their FX changes. Yeah. Which is really pretty cool. Have you written any books about any of this yet?   Katja Lany ** 53:52 I have not publish a book yet. But you can be sure that I am working on one.   Michael Hingson ** 54:04 Because I think you're you have a lot of information that would be useful for people to be able to access in some way. And that certainly is one way to get to more people.   Katja Lany ** 54:15 Yeah, at the moment. The only thing that I have published in written form is the PDF that I'm currently offering as the free gift for anybody who is interested in coming into my field and it's called fear safe and stable now, because this feeling of safety and stability is really necessary to even dare looking at all your shadow as spects if, if you're not feeling safe enough to do that, then you can't even start. And I believe it is vital for anyone to embrace all their hidden words that they repress, because maybe they felt I'm not lovable human aspect of mine, so I, I better, I better turn, turn away from that and brush it under the carpet and don't don't even dare to look at it. But once people make this shift and embrace themselves in their humaneness, that's really where where the magic lies. And it's really three shifts of focus that I would want to name. The first one being this, I allow myself to be that human that I am and to really accept myself in my humaneness. And the second shift is to move from the external focus to the internal focus. And the third shift is to be in what I call your now power. Because in the self sabotage one is always ruminating about the past or worried about the future and the the power and the magic really lie in the present moment. So it's, it's crucial to make those three shifts   Michael Hingson ** 57:13 to change topics a little bit. What prompted you to come to PATA palooza? What does that do for you? Or what is your interest in podcasts?   Katja Lany ** 57:26 That has to do with my reality station. I need to speak about my journey. Oh, and that this is a way for me to overcome that ancestor fear. Yes, it is scary. But I am shielded. And I'm doing it anyway. I I choose to confidently speak about everything that was previously taboo. I am the one who now talks about things and part of Luiza is the event for four speakers. So I felt drawn to that one. It was it was really fun doing all those interviews or conversations during the product Palooza event. And it was the most joyful experience for me when I spoke for the first time on online Summit. And the reason it felt so joyful for me was that I was noticing in the chat comments how much the audience loved the topic I was presenting and how much the audience loved me. It was so palpable, the love that was present and nothing better than then to hear that.   Michael Hingson ** 59:25 Are you thinking maybe at some point you'll start your own podcast? Sure,   Katja Lany ** 59:29 why not?   Michael Hingson ** 59:31 Good for you? Well, that's a great way to speak. And, you know, there are different kinds of podcasts. Some people just do a podcast where they present all the time and never interview people or camp conversations with people. And then there are podcasts where people do have conversations. So it's something to look at, but you you certainly have a message that needs to be talked about and that that needs to get out there. So I hope you continue with it. And I do hope you move toward writing a book, I think that will be interesting and exciting as well. If people would like to reach out to you, and maybe explore working with you and learning from you, how do they do that?   Katja Lany ** 1:00:18 We will put all my information into the show notes,   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:23 right? We aren't we aren't going to but if you will tell people as well, that would be good, or you know, just give people some idea of how they can reach out to you.   Katja Lany ** 1:00:30 Yeah, I was speaking of this free gift that I'm offering, and people can find that on my landing page. And again, the name for that free gift is feel safe and stay there now.   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:48 And what's your website?   Katja Lany ** 1:00:53 I am in the process of revamping that. That site, and I will share that publicly as soon as it is ready.   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:08 Well, you mentioned your landing page. So I was assuming that that would be a page on your website, right.   Katja Lany ** 1:01:15 The landing page is a standalone and it's it's called gift landing.   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:23 So if people want to go there, exactly, what do they do?   Katja Lany ** 1:01:28 They just click the link that they find in the show notes. Okay,   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:33 all right. Well, I hope people will do that all of this will be in the notes. And I hope that people will respond. And we'll take the opportunity and time to learn from what you offer, you certainly are presenting a lot of things that I think people will find pretty fascinating. So I want to thank you for doing that. And I want to thank you all for listening to us today. My gosh, we've been doing this an hour already. So I'd love to thank you all for listening in. I'd love to hear your comments and your thoughts. And of course, as always, I would really appreciate it if you would give us a five star rating wherever you are listening to unstoppable mindset. If you'd like to reach out to me, you can do so through email, email addresses, Michael h i at excessive b.com. That's m i c h a e l h i at A C C E S S I B E.com. Or go to our podcast page, which is www dot Michael hingson.com/podcast. Michael Hingson is m i c h a e l h i n g s o n so Michael hingson.com/podcast You can listen to all the episodes. You can binge Listen, but you can also reach out to us there. And I would also ask any of you listening as well as you Katya if you know of anyone who might be a good guests who you think ought to come on unstoppable mindset, love to get your introductions and your recommendations. We appreciate that a great deal. So we'd love to have you do that. And again, catch it for you. Thank you very much for being here. I really appreciate you taking the time to come on unstoppable mindset. And they won't be able to do more of it in the future. But thank you very much for being here.   Katja Lany ** 1:03:26 For sure, Mike. And as I'm saying goodbye to the listeners, I would like to summarize the three main takeaways for the audience. Number one, commit to self care. Number two, hone your intuition and number three, follow through with it.   Michael Hingson ** 1:03:50 And it doesn't get any better than that. So thank you, and I hope people will take that advice and and listen to it and follow through with it. Yeah,   Katja Lany ** 1:04:00 thank you so much, Mike. It has been a pleasure in these having this conversation with you today.   Michael Hingson ** 1:04:13 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. 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Hi everyone! In this segment we spend time paying homage to the beautiful planet Surya, or the Sun. The Sun represents courage, self-esteem, confidence, nourishment, and royalty. The Sun is truly responsible for "main character energy", if you will. But be mindful! Too much of that can "burn people out" or fry fertile land! This podcast in intended to inspire you to embrace inner confidence with self-appreciation and faith in the path of the divine... regardless of external influences. Enjoy these bright Summer months and create the life you deserve! Work with Christine: patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast innerknowing.yoga astrologynowpodcast@gmail.com instagram: astrologynow_podacst keywords: astrology, jyotish, Vedic astrology, sidereal astrology, nakshatras,  spirituality, Christine Rodriguez, aries, libra, scorpio, libra, capricorn, Nakshatra, new moon, taurus, Venus, Jupiter, Pisces, Spirituality, horoscope, retrograde, eclipse, solar eclipse, new moon, lunar eclipse

Send us a Text Message.Book an astrology reading at:  www.jilljardineastrology.com/shopwww.lifewave.com/jilljar   - Natural healing through light therapy- good for easing inflammation, insomnia and enhancing the body's innate regenerative energiesUnlock the mysteries of the summer solstice and its profound spiritual significance. Ever wondered how this celestial event can harmonize your emotional and physical well-being? Discover the transformative power of honoring the summer solstice on June 20th, 2024, as the Sun enters Cancer, accompanied by Mercury and Venus, and followed by a full moon in Capricorn. Learn how to align yourself with these potent energies through activities like gardening, yoga, and meditation. I'll also unravel the esoteric teachings that view the solstice as a portal for spiritual awakening and greater harmony.But that's not all—prepare to harness the ancient wisdom of Vedic astrology with the healing power of sun mantras. From Om Suryaya Namaha to Om Bhaskaraya Namaha, these chants can mitigate astrological afflictions and promote physical and spiritual well-being. Discover the role of the solar plexus chakra, Manipura, and the concept of 'tapas' or heat generated during chanting to clear blockages. With practical tips on incorporating these mantras into your daily routine, this episode offers a comprehensive guide to empowering your natal birth chart and embracing the solstice's energy. Join us and elevate your spiritual practice with these transformative insights.There are 12 Sun mantras which are called “Fruits of the Sun” and they bestow various Gifts of the sun on to the chanter.  I will share 6 of these 12 fruits of the sun.Of course, the mother of all mantras, is a sun mantra to Gayatri Devi, who is the feminine deity of the Sun.  This mantra is called the Gayatri Mantra.The first sun mantra or fruit of the sun is to Surya, and this can be chanted to help mitigate astrological afflictions to the sun.  The mantra is :1)  OM SURYAYA NAMAHA - and propitiates the planetary deity of the sun, and is the dispeller of darkness.2)  OM MITRAYA NAMAHA - Universal friendshipThe next 2 mantras are healing sun mantras, and fruits of the sun.3) OM ARKAYA NAMAHA -  Remover of afflictions and giver of energy4)  OM HIRANYA GARBAYA NAMAHA: Invokes the golden healing light of the sun5)  OM RAVAYEI Namaha:  Giver of radiance6) Om BHANAVE NAMAHA- Brilliant shining principle7) OM KHAGAYA NAMAHA - All-pervading through the Sky.8) OM POOSHNE NAMAHA:  Mystic fire which gives strength9)OM MARICHAYE NAMAHA: The Pure Light of Dawn, at the Crack between worlds10) OM ADITYAYA NAMAHA: Light of the Sage, An aspect of Vishnu11) OM SAVITRE NAMAHA: Light of enlightenment.12) OM BHASKARAYA NAMAHA - Brilliant Light of Intelligence Support the Show.

The powerful new generation of AI tools that has come out over the past few years —  DALL-E, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and the rest — have blown away our old ideas about what AI can do and raised questions about what it means for computers to start acting... intelligent?This week, we ask what the rise of these systems might teach us about our own biological intelligence — and vice versa. What does modern neuroscience have to say about how AI could become as flexible, efficient, and resilient as the human brain. Few people are better positioned to speak to the intersection of neuroscience and AI than today's guest: Surya Ganguli. Ganguli's lab produced some of the first diffusion models — which are at the foundation of today's AI revolution — and is now working to understand how complex emergent properties arise from biological and artificial neural networks. Ganguli is a member of the Neuroscience Theory Center at the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, a Senior Fellow at Stanford's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI), and an associate professor in Stanford's Department of Applied Physics. Further ReadingInterpreting the retinal neural code for natural scenes: From computations to neurons (Neuron, 2023)Beyond neural scaling laws: beating power law scaling via data pruning (arXiv, 2023)Cortical layer-specific critical dynamics triggering perception (Science, 2019)Stanford team stimulates neurons to induce particular perceptions in mice's minds (Stanford Medicine, 2019)What DALL-E reveals about human creativity (Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, 2023)Visit us!Want to learn more about AI and Neuroscience? Join us at Wu Tsai Neuro's annual symposium on October 17, 2024, which will showcase the frontiers of biological and artificial intelligence research. (More details coming soon!)Episode creditsThis episode was produced by Michael Osborne at 14th Street Studios, with production assistance by Morgan Honaker. Our logo is by Aimee Garza. The show is hosted by Nicholas Weiler at Stanford's Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. Send us a text!Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying our show, please take a moment to give us a review on your podcast app of choice and share this episode with your friends. That's how we grow as a show and bring the stories of the frontiers of neuroscience to a wider audience. Learn more about the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Is Breast cancer just bad luck? Here's what  Breast Cancer UK had to say about that based on a 2015 study published in the Journal of Nature: “This study confirms what Breast Cancer UK has recognized, that environmental factors such as exposure to toxic chemicals are also key risk factors for certain cancers. It should form part of any cancer prevention strategy.” Additionally, a Finnish Study published in 2015 found that “…the odds of breast cancer increased by 23% among women who used hair dyes compared to those who did not. In women born before 1950, an increase of 28% was noted.” So, if you could change one thing to lower your risk of breast cancer, why not start with hair color? In this week's Tuesday Terrain Talk, I invited the founder of Surya Brasil Henna, (my personal hair color choice) to share her insights on a product that creates beautiful color and nourishes your hair without toxic chemicals. Listen now and learn the truth about henna products that won't burn your hair off, covers grey, treat scalp issues, and are easy and affordable.   Referred to in this episode: Work with Laura 90 Days of Wellness Surya Brasil Products More about Clelia Surya Brasil Henna website Surya Brasil on Amazon Follow Surya Brasil Products : Instagram Facebook YouTube Follow me on Social Media:  Facebook Instagram Pinterest YouTube