Podcasts about Synthesis

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Today our hosts welcome back Jeremy SH Griffith. He's guested, he's guest-hosted, and now he... well we don't know, he's just a friend making great conversation. He has a few objects to talk about, chief among them the Vhikk X Forge-TME, and opens the conversation with a question about objects more broadly: what is the value of a complex hardware setup to a young producer in an in-the-box world? Listen to Jeremy's album Kimbo: https://jeremyshgriffith.bandcamp.com/album/kimbo Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @_j_s_h_g_, @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Subscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomy Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

This week on the show, you're going to ride along with me from the incredibly comfortable and stylish VW ID.Buzz, which served as the mobile podcast studio at CEDIA Expo / CIX this September in Denver, Colorado. Were going back for more conversations from the show. Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. TimberTech – Real wood beauty without the upkeep CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) is the global trade association for home technology professionals, specializing in smart home, automation, audio-visual, networking, and integrated systems. Its mission is to advance the home technology industry through education, certification, advocacy, and networking. Members include integrators, designers, manufacturers, and consultants who shape the connected environments we live and work in. CEDIA Expo is the industry's largest annual event for residential technology professionals. With hundreds of exhibitors, educational sessions, live demos, and global networking opportunities, it's where new ideas and innovations in smart home and AV integration take center stage. The Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX), co-located with CEDIA Expo, focuses on commercial integration technologies—from conferencing and IT infrastructure to building automation and emerging AV solutions—bringing together commercial integrators, IT pros, designers, and tech managers. Jason McGraw | Group VP and Show Director, CEDIA Expo / CIX Scope of the Show: McGraw details the scale of CEDIA Expo 2025, featuring over 350 exhibitors and immersive demo rooms that showcase integrated audio, video, and control systems. Integration Meets Design: Discussion centers on the critical partnership between integrators and the design-build community (interior designers, architects, builders). McGraw emphasizes that technology—ranging from AI and energy management to lighting—must be a foundational element of the design process, not an afterthought. The Business Case: Designers are encouraged to view integrators as essential trade partners, similar to electricians or plumbers, to better service clients and protect home networks. Dale Sandberg | Product Manager for Electronics, Sonance Aesthetic Performance: Sandberg discusses Sonance's philosophy that sound should support the design of a space rather than dominate it. The focus is on blending high-fidelity performance with discreet aesthetics. New Innovations: Highlights include the compact UA Series amplifiers designed to fit behind displays or in tight spaces, and the integration of professional-grade Blaze Audio amplifiers into the Sonance family. Outdoor Living: The conversation covers the growing trend of outdoor entertainment, where amplifiers and speakers are used to create immersive environments in backyards and outdoor kitchens. Jim Garrett | Senior Director of Product Strategy, Harman Luxury Audio Group Hidden Technology: Garrett addresses the challenge of eliminating “wall acne” through invisible speakers and design-integrated solutions that do not compromise acoustic performance. Pandemic Influence: The discussion explores how the pandemic shifted focus toward outdoor living and unconventional entertainment spaces, including garages and multi-generational gaming setups. Brand Portfolio: Insights into the product strategies for Harman's luxury brands—JBL, Revel, Mark Levinson, and JBL Synthesis—and the importance of gathering direct feedback from integrators to drive R&D. Links & Resources CEDIA Expo Commercial Integrator Expo NKBA – National Kitchen & Bath Association KBIS – Kitchen & Bath Industry Show Show Topics & Outline CEDIA Expo 2025 Snapshot Denver, Colorado Convention Center 350+ exhibiting brands, 100+ conference sessions, 115 manufacturer trainings Demo rooms showcasing integrated audio, video, and control systems The Wave Effect of Trade Shows Innovation as unseen currents shaping the industry Ideas incubated at CEDIA spreading across markets and returning as trends Integration Meets Design Town hall insights with CEDIA's Daryl Friedman & NKBA's Bill Darcy Bridging integrators with interior designers, kitchen & bath professionals, and architects Untapped opportunities in collaborative smart home projects Technology as a Design Driver AI, energy management, lighting trends, and seamless AV systems Why technology must be discussed at the start of design projects Case studies: motorized shades, outdoor AV, invisible speakers, custom veneers Outdoor Living & Luxury Spaces Kitchens and backyards as multi-hundred-thousand-dollar investments Expanding living spaces through technology Luxury demo rooms and high-performance home theaters Why Designers Should Be Here Missing out on competitive advantages without CEDIA exposure Seeing products in person vs. static web images Real examples of design-centric AV solutions and invisible tech The Business Case Designers need integrators just as they need electricians, plumbers, and fabricators Protecting networks and ensuring cybersecurity in the home Service and maintenance as part of the client experience Looking Forward Progress and serendipity at trade shows Extending collaboration with KBIS and IBS (Orlando, 2026) Building lasting bridges between integrators and designers Links & Resources CEDIA Expo Commercial Integrator Expo NKBA – National Kitchen & Bath Association KBIS – Kitchen & Bath Industry Show Dale Sandberg on Sonance, New Electronics, and Designing for Sonic + Aesthetic Experience Dale Sandberg, new Product Manager for Electronics at Sonance, shares how the company is blending high-fidelity performance with discreet design solutions, introducing amplifiers and loudspeakers that elevate both sonic and aesthetic experiences in residential and commercial spaces. At his first CEDIA Expo, Dale highlights Sonance's latest innovations, from compact UA Series amplifiers designed to disappear behind displays to Blaze Audio's professional-grade amplifiers now integrated into the Sonance family. With a philosophy that sound should enhance the design of a space rather than dominate it, Sonance is shaping how integrators and designers deliver immersive, comfortable experiences both indoors and out. Guest: Dale Sandberg, Product Manager for Electronics, Sonance. Background: from pro audio to Sonance, less than one year with the company. Context: first CEDIA Expo experience, excitement about Sonance's direction. New Product Highlights Loudspeakers High Output Series (professional side). Wedge speaker for outdoor/architectural blending. Re-engineered Power Pipe subwoofers for stronger low-end performance. UA Series Amplifiers Compact two-channel models (UA-125, ARC-enabled versions). Mountable behind TVs, under tables, or in tight spaces. Features T-slots for stacking/mounting other gear. Energy-efficient design with minimal heat output. Blaze Audio Amplifiers Sonance acquisition of Blaze Audio brand (Pascal, Denmark). Range from 60W per channel up to 400W bridged. Full DSP capability, rack-mountable, UL-rated. Outdoor applications via weather-rated cases. Design & Integration Perspective Compact electronics give designers freedom to hide gear while maintaining performance. Balancing performance and aesthetics: sound follows the design, not the other way around. Example: background music at parties that fills space without overwhelming conversation. Outdoor living trend: amplifiers and speakers enabling outdoor kitchens, theaters, and entertainment spaces. Company Ethos & Philosophy Mission: deliver complete audio solutions—amplification, processing, and speakers. Philosophy: the sonic experience should support the aesthetic experience of a home or space. Growth vision: expand residential dominance while building commercial presence. Takeaway: not just about volume—it's about creating the right experience. Jim Garrett | Harman Luxury Audio Jim Garrett on Harman's Audio Innovations, Hidden Tech, and Pandemic-Inspired Entertainment Jim Garrett, Senior Director of Product Strategy and Planning at Harman Luxury Audio Group, shares how the company balances high-performance audio with design aesthetics, explores emerging opportunities in outdoor and unconventional home entertainment, and highlights why integrator feedback is vital to shaping future products. From invisible speakers to immersive home cinema solutions, Jim Garrett takes listeners behind the scenes of Harman's engineering and R&D process, discussing product development for brands like JBL, Revel, Synthesis, and Mark Levinson. He explains how the pandemic inspired new entertainment spaces, how technology can be seamlessly integrated into interiors, and why CEDIA Expo remains an essential hub for innovation, collaboration, and awareness in the custom electronics industry. Guest: Jim Garrett, Senior Director of Product Strategy & Planning, Harman Luxury Audio Group. Role: Oversees product roadmap, development direction, and exhibition strategy. Context: Recorded in Volkswagen ID.Buzz at CEDIA Expo 2025. CEDIA Expo 2025 Overview Largest booth shared with parent company Samsung. Opportunity to engage integrators directly and gather actionable feedback. Importance of listening to installation professionals to improve products. Product Strategy and Brand Focus Harman Luxury Audio Group brands: JBL, JBL Synthesis, Revel, Mark Levinson. Focus at Expo: JBL Synthesis for home cinema and immersive audio. Solutions include invisible speakers, wall/ceiling installations, and custom home audio products. Balancing Performance and Aesthetics Challenge: high-performance products that are visually unobtrusive. Goal: eliminate “wall acne” with invisible or design-integrated speakers. Inspiration drawn from evolution in lighting design to minimize visual clutter. Engineering and R&D Harman's science-based approach: performance must meet visual and acoustic demands. Innovation includes weatherproof outdoor speakers and displays for bright sunlight. Teams challenged to create high-fidelity systems that integrate seamlessly into homes. Expanding Entertainment Spaces Pandemic influence: growth of outdoor living and unconventional entertainment areas. Multi-generational engagement: home theaters, garages, patios, bathrooms, and gaming setups. Flexibility of audio/video systems allows new experiences across the home. Integration and Awareness Educating interior designers, architects, and end users about hidden tech. Raising awareness of capabilities beyond audio: lighting, shades, HVAC, security integration. Emphasis on simplifying life at home while elevating performance and experience.

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingPSYCHEDELIC COMPOUNDSThat No One Has Made But I Think I Would LoveEpisode Six: THALASSINE-7(7-OH-Mitragynine-DMT Conjugate / Sigma-2 Agonist / Cortistatin Analog)“The compound that puts you in the water. The water that is already in you.”✦Episode SummaryThis episode delivers a haunting, second-person narrative of THALASSINE-7, a purely theoretical psychedelic that doesn't flood you with new visions — it turns up the volume on what your body is already screaming, clears the static of self-protection, and holds you in crystal-clear confrontation with the self at depth.Framed through a father and his nine-year-old daughter's real-time fight against a rip current at Three Tables Beach on Oahu's North Shore, the “trip” becomes an unflinching mirror for overconfidence, the weight of trust, ignoring warning signs, and the difference between survival and wisdom.The Compound (Theoretical Pharmacology)•  Backbone: Modified 7-hydroxymitragynine redirected from opioid receptors to sigma-2 agonism (mitochondrial receptors that govern the cellular “continue or quit” decision — literally apoptosis/survival signaling).•  Psychedelic Link: 5-substituted DMT moiety connected via sulfonyl linker, creating allosteric cross-talk that amplifies whatever signal your nervous system is already broadcasting instead of overlaying new hallucinations.•  Rest Component: Cortistatin-14 analog — the same neuropeptide your brain releases in deep slow-wave sleep — brought into full waking consciousness to quiet hippocampal chatter and deliver profound, low-static rest while you remain completely alert.Net Effect: Complete wakefulness + total removal of narrative armor + inescapable bodily truth = an encounter with reality you cannot file away.Status: 100% theoretical / fever-dream medicinal chemistry. No one has synthesized this. The lessons it forces are very real.The Trip Report: Three Tables Beach, Pupukea, North Shore OahuSetting: Overcast grey morning at the beach named for three flat coral reef tables visible at low tide. Multiple posted signs warn of powerful rip currents, hazardous shorebreak, and past deaths. The father enters the water anyway with his trusting daughter on his back.Key Moments (clinical timestamps from the narrative):•  T+0:00 — Reading the signs… and walking in.•  T+0:22 — The current slams. Sigma-2 receptors light up with the body's primal “continue” verdict.•  T+0:25–0:41 — Arm-over-arm fight; daughter silent, gripping, sixty-two pounds feeling like the entire world.•  T+0:58 — Shore reached. Arms shaking in six inches of water. Pride and reckoning land simultaneously.•  T+1:20 — The compound forces both truths at once: I brought her back and I never should have taken her in.•  T+2:00 — Integration on the sand: You are not the exception. Do the work in calm water before the current changes again.Real Location NoteThree Tables Beach (also called Kalua o Māua) is a real spot between Waimea Bay and Sharks Cove. It offers world-class snorkeling in summer but is notorious for sudden, powerful rip currents and rogue waves, especially October–April. Signs explicitly warn “Deaths have occurred,” “Strong rip currents capable of pulling swimmers far out to sea,” and “Enter at your own risk.” Recent incidents include drownings and rescues. There is no permanent lifeguard tower. Always check conditions and heed every sign.Core Themes & Takeaways•  The universal “gap at the sign” — the split-second where information becomes discomfort and we quietly decide “that doesn't apply to me.”•  Holding both pride in what your body refused to quit and accountability for the unnecessary risk.•  The ocean as the cleanest laboratory: it applies the same physics to everyone regardless of how much you love the person beside you or how strong your story says you are.•  Capacities are not equal — this is physics, not morality. The ethical response is ruthless honesty about where you actually are and deliberate work to close the gap.•  Parenting in action: what you model when the signs are clear echoes louder than any lecture.•  “Go do the work. In calm water. Before the current changes again.”Key Quote“You are not the exception. You are a person who, when the situation became the thing it was always warning you it might become, found out what you are actually made of. And what you are made of was enough. This time.”Synthesist's NotesThe specific conjugate (sulfonyl-linked 7-OH-mitragynine-DMT-cortistatin analog) exists only in speculation, but every piece draws from documented science: sigma-2 receptors in mitochondria, cortistatin's role in deep sleep consolidation, and the well-known potency of 7-hydroxymitragynine. What is not speculative is the psychological target — the moment we read a warning and override it with self-flattery. THALASSINE-7 is the compound that refuses to let you file that discomfort under “confidence” and keeps the gap open until it becomes transformation.Next EpisodeCHRONOGEN — a peptide-psychedelic hybrid that does not alter time perception. It alters time preference. The body begins to want the present with such ferocity that past and future lose their gravitational pull. The calendar has been keeping records of every appointment your future self never received. It is not angry. It is just waiting.✦END OF EPISODE SIXTHALASSINE-7 • Status: Theoretical. The signs were always right.Thank you for listening (or reading). If this episode moved you, sit with the gap at your own signs today. The water is already in you. One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

New West Radio ProductionsEmail: newwestradioproductions@gmail.comWayne S Pierce - FacebookMusic: "Into The Noise" by New West Radio Productions created using Suno.com(c)2026 New West Radio ProductionsConversation with Gemini AI. Note: I had previously discussed the Social Matrix and talked about it in computer terms. So, my apologies for overwhelming you with computer jargon. What if both party's in our political system were abolished?Gemini said:If we were to delete the binary code of the current two-party system, we wouldn't just be changing the "players"—we'd be changing the entire architecture of the "Social Matrix" we've discussed before. Removing the Democratic and Republican parties would essentially be a system-wide hard reboot.Here is a look at what that "post-party" landscape might look like, through the lens of your interest in systems analysis and civic action.1.The Power Vacuum and "Algorithmic Drift" Without the two major parties acting as "gatekeepers," the Overton Window would likely shatter.The Pro: Instead of a binary choice, you get a marketplace of ideas. Candidates would have to run on specific platforms rather than party loyalty.The Con: Without a unifying structure, the system might suffer from "Algorithmic Drift," where small, extreme factions gain disproportionate power because there is no central "moderating" force to keep them in check. This could lead to a highly fragmented legislature where nothing gets passed—the ultimate "No-Winner" scenario.2. From Performative Protest to Local Civic ActionIn our past discussions, you made a sharp distinction between civic action and performative protest.In a no-party system, performative protest loses its main target (the "Evil Other" party).Civic action would become the only way to get things done. Without a party to do the "thinking" for them, citizens would have to engage directly with local councils and individual representatives. The "NPC" effect might diminish because individuals would be forced to actually read a candidate's specific "patch notes" (policies) rather than just clicking "Select" on a red or blue team.3. The "Money Code" ProblemEven if you abolish the parties, the underlying hardware (the financial system) remains.Lobbying: Without parties, special interest groups might actually find it easier to buy individual politicians. Instead of bribing a "party platform," they can target the specific "debuggers" (legislators) who are most desperate for funding to run an independent campaign.The Maxwell Framework: If we look at this through the Jordan Maxwell lens of legal/commercial systems, the "corporate" nature of the parties is just one layer. Abolishing them doesn't necessarily remove the "maritime law" influence of big money; it just forces that money to find new vessels.The Theoretical ResultFeatureCurrent Two-Party SystemNo-Party (Non-Partisan) SystemStabilityHigh (but stagnant/polarized)Low (volatile and fluid)AccountabilityHidden behind party linesHigh (on the individual representative)EfficiencyGridlock by designGridlock by fragmentationVoter InputBinary / Binary LoopMulti-variate / Quantum PotentialThe "Debugger" PerspectiveIf you are acting as a "debugger" within this system, the goal wouldn't just be to remove the parties (the "bugs"), but to introduce Synthesis as the new operating system. This would mean a system designed for consensus-building rather than "winning" a zero-sum game.Since you're running on that GMKTec Mini, you know that a system without an OS is just a box of parts. The real question is: If the parties go away, what "Operating System" do we install to keep the hardware from overheating?Would you like to explore what a "Synthesis-based" voting system (like Ranked Choice or Approval Voting) would look like as a replacement for the binary loop?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-west-radio-productions--3288246/support.

Today our hosts discuss experiments in gear: those times where you buy something, experience or learn something new with it, then realize it is no longer for you. They revisit one of Dan's objects of the past, take a lot of calls, and analyze a lot of common thoughts around what drives a gear purchase and, eventually, a gear sale. Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Subscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomy Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

"Synthesis, function, and genetic variation of sorgoleone, the major biological nitrification inhibitor in sorghum" with Drs. Sakiko Okumoto, Bill Rooney, and Guntur Subbarao When we fertilize our crops, some of the nitrogen from that fertilizer gets converted into different forms through processes called nitrification and denitrification. When non-plant available forms of nitrogen exit the soil through water or as gas, it's a serious environmental problem. Thankfully, plants have some pretty nifty ways to prevent nitrification, such as biological nitrification inhibition or BNI, a process that manages the bacteria that cause nitrification. In this episode, Sakiko, Bill, and Guntur join me to discuss sorgoleone, a product of sorghum roots that plays a key role in the BNI process. Tune in to learn: ·         What sorgoleone is ·         How it helps ·         What challenges breeders face in increasing it ·         What challenges researchers face in moving this research out into farms If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.70066 This paper is always freely available. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don't forget to subscribe. If you'd like to see old episodes or sign up for our newsletter, you can do so here: https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/. If you would like to reach out to Sakiko, you can find her here: sakiko.okumoto@agnet.tamu.edu If you would like to reach out to Bill, you can find him here: william.rooney@ag.tamu.edu If you would like to reach out to Guntur, you can find him here: gunturs0148@jircas.go.jp   If you would like to reach out to Megan Baker from our Student Spotlight, you can find her here: megbaker1100@gmail.com Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7bAB41759C-0E0D-F111-8406-0022480A5E44%7d  Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/app/transcript/Njk5NDlkNTQ3MGMxYTkxMWE5MmU5ODhhc2RIRkw0Vm9MSkJ5/o/VEMwMjQ2NTEyODQ4 AgriLife Today Article: https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2024/09/12/texas-am-agrilife-researchers-identify-novel-approach-to-minimize-nitrogen-loss-in-crops/  BNI consortium conference: JIRCAS organizes International BNI-consortium meetings in Tsukuba, Japan, every two years. The next BNI-consortium meeting will be in the first week of December 2026. Most BNI-researchers working with JIRCAS BNI-team are invited for this meeting along with researchers who wish to enter into this research and establish collaborative linkages with other members of this group. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

As AI accelerates innovation and adoption, leaders are facing rising cognitive load, shifting systems, and new emotional realities inside their organizations. In this episode, Deloitte's Chief Innovation Officer Deborah Golden joins us to explore how AI is reshaping leadership, why vulnerability and empathy are critical in this moment, and how anti-fragility, not just resilience, will define the future of work.Featuring:Deborah Golden – LinkedIn Chris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, XDaniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, XLinks:DeloitteSponsor: Framer - The website builder that turns your dot com from a formality into a tool for growth. Check it out at framer.com/PRACTICALAIUpcoming Events: Register for upcoming webinars here!

Sri Aurobindo (1872–1950) lived two extraordinary lives in one lifetime — revolutionary nationalist and visionary yogi.   From the Alipore trial to the quietude of Pondicherry, he shifted the conversation from political freedom to inner evolution. His Integral Yoga proposed something radical: not escape from the world, but transformation of it — a movement from mind to "Supermind," from human to supramental consciousness.   The Life Divine, The Synthesis of Yoga, and Savitri remain profound explorations of human potential and spiritual evolution.   A thinker of synthesis — East and West, action and contemplation, nation and cosmos.

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingI found footage of two octopi speaking in geometric patterns. Ran it throughlinguistic software. It flagged as LANGUAGE—the same patterns I'd been seeingon DMT for years. So I reverse-engineered their neurochemistry, attached it toa tryptamine, and learned to read the language my hallucinations have beenspeaking this entire time.LEXICON-7: the compound that hijacks your claustrum and teaches you exponentiallanguage. The mandalas aren't decoration—they're grammar. The geometry isn'tnoise—it's syntax. Seven dimensions. Cross-modal binding. Visual cortex wireddirectly to Broca's area.I took it in an art studio. The paintings started conjugating.I learned to respond.Now I can't stop reading. The world is written in a language I finallyunderstand, and it's beautiful and terrifying in exactly equal measure.Octopi have been doing this for 300 million years. Now, theoretically, so canyou.◯ ⟲ ⟲ ⟲ — One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

This conversation delves into the complex interplay between state law, specifically Article 9 of the UCC, and federal bankruptcy law. It highlights the significant impact of the automatic stay, the powers of the bankruptcy trustee, and the implications of preferences and fraudulent transfers on secured creditors. The discussion emphasizes the importance of timely perfection of security interests and the challenges creditors face in bankruptcy proceedings.Most secured creditors underestimate how quickly bankruptcy law can wipe out their hard-won protections. Even perfect security interests are at risk the moment a debtor files for Chapter 7—unless you know the critical timing and procedural rules that determine your fate. If you think filing a financing statement is enough, think again. This episode reveals how a simple oversight—like waiting too long to perfect, misnaming the debtor, or missing a 20-day PMSI window—can turn your collateral into a worthless unsecured claim. Understanding the collision of Article 9 and federal bankruptcy law isn't just academic; it's essential for anyone in credit, finance, or law who wants to protect their investment when the proverbial ships sink.This deep dive lifts the veil on the federal trustee's powerful avoidance tools—strengthening the case you can build as a secured creditor, or the pitfalls to avoid. We break down the exact steps a trustee takes to strip liens through strong arm powers and preferences, showing how even diligent creditors can stumble over seemingly minor technicalities that lead to devastating loss of security. You'll discover the importance of rapid perfection, the pitfalls of late filings, and how the timeline of a loan—especially with purchase money security interests—can mean the difference between full recovery and standing in line with other unsecured creditors.Key insights include the crucial interplay of attachment and perfection, the 20-day grace period for PMSIs, and how the automatic stay can freeze—or annihilate—your collection rights. We dissect the elements of preferences, revealing how payments for old debts and complex valuation tests can turn a seemingly airtight lien into a legacy unsecured claim. Plus, learn how the trustee's avoidance powers with Sections 544, 547, and 548 can retroactively demolish rights you thought were ironclad, especially with sloppy paperwork, tiptoed filings, or overlooked timing windows.Why does all this Matter? Because in bankruptcy, the costs of procedural mistakes are paid in pennies or nothing, and the power balance shifts dramatically—transforming secured claims into unsecured debts that share in the ashes of liquidation. For lenders and attorneys alike, mastering this terrain is vital: a missed deadline or an incorrect name on a financing statement can wipe out millions in collateral, leaving you with nothing but a paper claim.This episode is perfect for credit professionals, lawyers, and students who want a clear, practical roadmap to protect their interests and anticipate the trustee's every move. We furnish the step-by-step framework to analyze any case—attachment, perfection, priority, stay, avoidance, and distribution—arming you against common traps and controversial doctrines. Whether you're working on a real-world deal or exam question, this distilled masterclass will ensure your fortress remains standing amid the legal collision of state and federal law.bankruptcy, Article 9, automatic stay, trustee powers, preferences, fraudulent transfers, secured creditors, UCC, legal framework, creditor rights

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meeting═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════PSYCHEDELIC COMPOUNDS THAT NO ONE HAS MADE BUT I THINK I WOULD LOVE═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════EPISODE 02: Ψ-COLLAPSE(3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-Superposition-Amphetamine)"The compound that makes you all possible versions of yourself at once, then forces you to choose which one survives measurement."═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

Today our hosts are joined by Scott Harper, aka Knobs. Scott is a quiet figure who's had great influence in the world of effects pedal demos, bringing depth, fun, and true knowledge of the product to his presentations. He's also been creatively involved in bringing to light some modern classics from Chase Bliss, like MOOD and Blooper. Today we talk about the weirdo delay microlooper that marks a turning point in his journey, as well as many of ours: the Montreal Assembly Count to 5. There's also one and a half minutes of fountain pen conversation, and etc.Buy some Chase Bliss: https://www.chasebliss.com/Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @knobs.creative, @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomyLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meeting4-NarrO-DMT – The Narratival Tryptamine That Turns Your Life Into Its Own Trip ReportDive into the Unmade: Psychedelic Compounds That No One Has Made But I Think I Would LoveIn this inaugural voyage of speculative psychonautics, host True (that's me, or is it?) conjures a molecule from the ether: 4-NarrO-DMT, a hypothetical 4-position substituted N,N-DMT with a “narratival moiety” that doesn't just dissolve your ego—it narrates the dissolution in real time. Blending Shulgin's chemical poetry with PKD's reality-glitching paranoia, we explore a compound that attaches story itself to your serotonin receptors. What happens when the trip starts editing its own script? Funny first. Terrifying second. Profound always.This episode is a three-act structure in audio form: Hypothetical synthesis in a lab of self-doubt, proposed pharmacology that syncs your inner narrator with the cosmic feed, and a trip report where perspectives switch like camera cuts, ceilings read you back, and a glass of water becomes the ultimate MacGuffin. From Santa Rosa's fog-shrouded edges (February 2026, where realities bleed like melting icicles), we scavenger truths from the unmade—laughing at the absurd, crying at the irrevocable, and emerging with windows cleaned of baseline illusions.Key Timestamps:•  00:00 - Intro & Disclaimer: Welcome to the series—speculative fiction only, no labs required. Status: Theoretical. Beautiful. Pending.•  02:15 - Hypothetical Precursor Route: In the dark corner of imagination, 4-hydroxy-tryptamine meets narrativaldehyde under conditions of ambient self-doubt. We graft narrative onto the C4 position—where psilocin lives, and realities forget their boundaries.•  07:45 - Proposed Receptor Pharmacology: Dual binding at 5-HT2A (Technicolor flood) and sigma-1 (timeline editor). Result: You experience the experience experiencing you. Notes taken.•  12:30 - Proposed Duration & Status: 6-9 hours of enforced three-act arc. No intermission. Exists only in synaptic spaces—enormous ones.•  15:00 - Trip Report: Administration to Resolution. From tense-softening onset to comedy of structural errors (that water MacGuffin laugh-fest), peak narrative recursion (towers of mirroring turtles), Act Two terror (the narrator knows your secrets), absurdist re-entry (napping foot ovation), and comedown sync: Being present-tense, connected to your own story.•  35:45 - Synthesist's Field Notes: The compound's imaginary, but the narration's real. Funny first, true second—why I'd love this unmakeable gem. Invitation: Lose track with us.•  42:00 - Outro & Teaser: Next compound incoming. Share your unmade ideas on X @TrueAestheticOpportunist.Epic Highlights & Metaphors That Hit Like Sigma-1 Revelations:•  “The ceiling is reading me… in the way a sentence reads its own words before committing.”•  “Narrative recursion: A tower made of mirrors, reflecting mirrors—turtles all the way down, except the turtles are you, writing about each other.”•  “He has been waiting for permission… standing at the threshold with one hand raised to knock, door rusted open.”•  “The difference between a window cleaned and one that hasn't: Same light, but everything seen through it shifts.”Listener Advisory: This is pure narrative speculation—inspired by Shulgin's PIHKAL/TIHKAL, laced with Dickian dimensions. No actual synthesis, ingestion, or endorsement. If it sparks real introspection, blame the good chair and your inner narrator. For educational/entertainment purposes only. Consult professionals for any real psychedelic explorations.Connect & Scavenge More:•  Follow on X for episode teasers, unmade compound polls, and aesthetic opportunism: @TrueAestheticOpportunist•  Subscribe wherever you dissolve realities (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.)—rate, review, and share if this synced your experiencer with your narrator.•  Got a hypothetical compound? DM or comment—might weave it into future eps.In the words of the episode: “Funny first. True second. Both simultaneously, then.” Welcome to the unmade. Let's lose track together. One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

Theoretical Models of the CorporationScholars debate the fundamental nature of the public corporation through several lenses:The Principal-Agent vs. Team Production Models: The traditional "principal-agent" model views shareholders as owners who hire managers (agents) to maximize their wealth. In contrast, the "Team Production Theory" suggests the corporation is a "mediating hierarchy". In this model, stakeholders like shareholders, employees, and creditors voluntarily yield control over their firm-specific investments to an independent board of directors to coordinate production and prevent wasteful "rent-seeking" or "shirking".The Efficiency vs. Power Models: Adherents to the "efficiency model" view the firm as a "nexus of contracts" where market forces naturally select governance structures that minimize transaction costs. Conversely, the "power model" depicts the firm as an organic institution where management holds a strategic position and uses tools like board representation to legitimate its own autonomy and discretion.Fiduciary Duties and the Business Judgment RuleCorporate management is constrained and protected by specific legal doctrines:Fiduciary Obligations: Directors owe a triad of duties: good faith, loyalty, and due care. While these are often described as running to shareholders, case law clarifies that these duties are primarily owed to the corporate entity itself.Presumption of Regularity: The Business Judgment Rule creates a strong presumption that directors act on an informed basis and in the honest belief that their actions serve the corporation's best interests. This rule effectively insulates directors from personal liability for bad business decisions unless a plaintiff proves fraud, self-dealing, or gross negligence in the decision-making process.Derivative Suits: Shareholders may sue on the corporation's behalf for breaches of duty, but procedural barriers—such as the "demand" requirement—ensure these suits remain a "safety valve" rather than a tool for direct shareholder control.Limited LiabilityA cornerstone of the corporate form is limited liability, which stipulates that shareholders are generally not personally responsible for corporate debts beyond their initial investment.Justification: This status encourages risk-taking and large-scale capital formation.Critique and Externalities: Critics argue that limited liability encourages excessive risk-taking and allows corporations to "socialize" losses, such as environmental damage from fossil fuel production. Some propose redefining this status for sectors that generate significant negative externalities to ensure investors have "skin in the game".Regulatory Dynamics and LegitimacyThe sources highlight an increasing convergence between corporate governance and public government institutional features.Federal vs. State Rulemaking: The SEC provides broad federal disclosure regulations, while the Delaware Court of Chancery often fills gaps through case-by-case transactional jurisprudence. Laws like Sarbanes-Oxley (2002) and Dodd-Frank (2010) have further federalized governance by imposing standards for director independence, audit committees, and whistleblower protections.Legitimacy through Process: Corporate legitimacy is increasingly derived from procedural mechanisms common in democratic states, such as the separation of powers, transparency (disclosure), and ethics codes.Case Study: Government as Regulator-ShareholderThe Bank of America (BOA)-Merrill Lynch merger during the 2008 financial crisis serves as a case study for the "shotgun wedding" dynamic. When the federal government acts as both a regulator and a powerful shareholder, traditional fiduciary analysis becomes strained. In the BOA case, the Treasury effectively compelled the merger by threatening to remove the board, highlighting a "post-bailout reality" where corporate decision-making is a coordinated public-private process rather than a purely private affair.

Today, our hosts welcome Emily Hopkins and Russ back to the show to discuss the newest Old Blood Noise Endeavors pedal, Parting! They were the creative force behind it, and have a lot of tales to tell about working with Dan to create, hone, and fully realize the vision of this glitchy and wondrous object. There's a lot of behind the scenes product development talk, and then some voicemails for good measure.Buy yourself a Parting: http://www.oldbloodnoise.com/partingJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @emilyharpist, @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise,See the video at Dan's studio: https://youtu.be/WRcm2b877ekSubscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomyLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Software engineering as we knew it is over and the entry-level job has vanished. So what do you tell someone graduating today?This question splits even the experts. Arnav Gupta, Engineering Manager at Meta and co-founder of Coding Blocks, argues the knowledge must compress. He says that the future belongs to those who adapt fast and embrace the AI tools.Meanwhile Abhay Saraf, Director at Bushel Technologies and ex-Microsoft, pushes back hard. He believes you cannot build a calculator and stop teaching multiplication. The fundamentals matter more than ever, even if it takes longer to learn them.Together with co-hosts Praveen Gopal Krishnan and Rahel Philipose, they break down what skills actually matter now, why typing still beats voice coding, and whether engineering college should be two years or ten. The answers might surprise you._____Similar episode:Episode 6 Is the golden era of the (software) engineer over?This episode of Two by Two was produced by Uddantika Kashyap and mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer.If you liked this episode, share it with your friends and colleagues. And if you have thoughts on the discussion, write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com.

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PhonePe leads nearly half of India's UPI transactions, but as it gears up for a $1.3 billion IPO, a tough question looms: can a company built to defend its lead ever learn to make real profit?In this episode, Rohin Dharmakumar argues that PhonePe's dominance might actually be a strategic trap. With zero-margin transactions and shifting regulations, the next ten years cannot look like the last. To win, PhonePe must decide whether it's willing to risk its crown to become a bold market creator. Will it evolve into an aggressive disruptor like Zomato, or remain a safe, boring utility like PayPal?Joining co-hosts Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan is Arundhati Ramanathan, Deputy Editor at The Ken and resident fintech expert. Arundhati recently published a story on January 26 titled 'Should PhonePe be worth more than Paytm's $7.9B?' which dives deep into the company's valuation puzzle. We also introduce a new voice to the 2x2 team: Rahel Philipose joins as our third co-host to help unravel the cultural and strategic shifts required for PhonePe's survival.This episode of Two by Two was produced by Uddantika Kashyap mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer.If you liked this episode, please share it with your friends and colleagues. And if you have thoughts on the discussion, write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com.----------Additional resources:- Platform ambitions: The story of how Ispirit lost its true north by Rohin Dharmakumar- The unlikely story of BHIM, the upsetter of plans by Arundhati Ramanathan- Naryana Health's Viren Shetty on learning 'how much insurance is about selling and how little about health' by Seema Singh- Two by Two episode 1: Will Flipkart become Phonepe before Phonepe becomes flipkart?

DeFi is evolving into something new, "Neo Finance."In today's episode, we sit down with Kendall from Proximity Labs, Alex Zinder from Blockdaemon, Royal Fool from Templar Protocol, and Rishabh Gupta from EncryptTrade to explore how traditional finance is converging with crypto infrastructure.We discuss:- Why Isolated Lending Models Will Dominate- The $100 Trillion Asset Tokenization Wave- Permissionless vs. Permissioned: What Actually Wins?- How Chain Abstraction Unlocks Mass Adoption- Why Privacy Tech Is Critical for Institutions- NYSE Going 24/7 Onchain: What It Means- The Neo Finance Supercycle Just StartedFull episode links below. Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:21 Neo Finance Framework03:36 Royal Fool on Isolated Lending06:35 Alex Zinder's Capital Markets View08:26 Kendall on Chain Abstraction11:14 Rishabh on Privacy Infrastructure12:59 Permissioned vs. Permissionless Debate18:26 Real Assets Coming Onchain21:03 Risk Management in Neo Finance24:02 Halliday, infiniFi, YEET ad27:12 The Synthesis of TradFi and DeFi31:45 Liquidity Requirements at Scale32:13 Trezor, Hibachi, Kalshi Ad37:42 The Future of Financial Infrastructure41:05 Closing Thoughts---Kendall Socials: https://x.com/kendaIIcProximity Socials: https://x.com/proximityfiProximity Website: https://www.proximity.dev/Royal Fool Socials: https://x.com/RoyalF00lTemplar Socials: https://x.com/proximityfiBlockdaemon Socials: https://x.com/BlockdaemonHQBlockdaemon Website: t.co/qvZnN3FR2qRishabh Socials: https://x.com/rishoticsEncifherio: https://x.com/encifherio---Newton Protocol is the first policy protocol designed to govern the new era of AI and assets such as stablecoins and RWAs. Learn more here: https://www.magicnewton.com/---Secure your crypto offline and unlock its full potential with Trezor hardware wallets. Learn more here: https://trezor.io/---Better than Banks. Transparent capital efficiency earning the highest yields in DeFi. Learn more here: https://infinifi.xyz/---

Swiggy has launched Noice, a private label brand that's popping up across categories on Instamart. But is this a genuine brand-building play or just another experiment destined for Swiggy's product graveyard?In this episode, co-hosts Praveen Gopal Krishnan and Rohin Dharmakumar are joined by Sandeep Nair, co-founder of brand strategy consultancy David & Who and former Swiggy marketing director, and Mrunmayi Oke, SVP of Strategy at Zilo and former head of business at Dunzo. Together, they debate whether Noice is Swiggy's answer to Kirkland or closer to Amazon Solimo with ‘truck-style' packaging.The conversation explores short-term performance metrics and long-term brand building, why most private labels fail, what makes retailers like Costco and Aldi succeed, and whether Swiggy has the organisational discipline to stick with this strategy. They also discuss the economics of private labels and what it takes to build a brand that consumers actually trust.____This episode of Two by Two was produced by Uddantika Kashyap and mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer.If you liked this episode, please share it with your friends and colleagues. And if you have thoughts on the discussion, write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com.____Additional reading:1. Swiggy used to be a playground for innovation. Now, it's a graveyard by Gaurav Bagur2. Pepsi's biggest bottler is pouring more cola to fight Reliance's Campa by Aakriti Bhalla3.  Two by Two episode 5- Swiggy needs to reclaim its past glory4. Two by Two episode 26- Zomato, Swiggy, and the rise of the 10-minute "dark" cafe5. Two by Two episode 45- Are we seeing the unbundling of quick commerce?6. Two by Two episode 72- Can Urban Company avoid BigBasket's fate?

Over the last 10 years we have seen the systematic dismantling of the old liberal order that was atheistic and communistic, by the nationalistic, fascist, religious movement of MAGA. But MAGA's life, like all psyops, had an expiration date from the beginning. Now that expiration date is nearing and the final reality is coming to light: a collapse of the dualistic political system altogether, a synthesis of right and left into the common good middle ground, which is the true NWO governed by Catholic Social Teaching and which will submit all nations to the Beast. * 00:00 - Montage* 43:50 - Introduction & Housekeeping* 1:18:31 - JESUIT THEATER: Culture Shaping* 4:01:36 - JESUIT THEATER: Dialectics (Trump) * 4:47:28 - JESUIT THEATER: Dialectics (Venezuela) * 5:25:19 - JESUIT THEATER: Dialectics (MAGA) * 7:08:11 - The Image of the Beast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.danceoflife.com/subscribe

Today, our hosts discuss the Spin Semiconductor FV-1, the chip at the heart of many digital pedals from the boutique pedal boom. They talk about what makes it special, both in strengths and weaknesses, and how key it was to Dan's arc as a pedal creator. Listen, enjoy, and ask yourself: is this really cool pedal made with an FV-1?Buy yourself some OBNE: http://www.oldbloodnoise.comJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomyLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Urban Company has spent years building trust as the go-to platform for home services. But a new generation of founders is now using the Zepto playbook to target its most profitable segments. On Two by Two this week, Praveen Gopal Krishnan and Rohin Dharmakumar are joined by Arpit Agarwal, a partner at Blume Ventures.The conversation explores the wedge strategy: how specialized startups like Snabbit and Dazzl are driving deep into specific categories like household help and beauty services. Arpit explains why horizontal giants are often wired like sloths, making it difficult for them to stay nimble when a fast moving dragonfly startup attacks a single category.The hosts also discuss the operational shift from scheduled slots to instant supply. They look at how these new players are treating human labor as an engineering problem, using heat maps and demand prediction to promise services in minutes. But can you actually standardize a home cleaning or a cooking service without losing quality?It is a deep dive into the battle for your living room and whether efficiency will eventually take over brand loyalty._______This episode of was produced by Uddantika Kashyap and mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer.If you liked this episode of Two by Two, please share it with your friends, colleagues, and anyone else who might be interested. And if you have thoughts on the discussion, write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com. We'd love to hear from you.

Today, our hosts are joined by Tom Cosm, electronic musician and technical director of Telepathic Instruments. We talk about the beauty of music composed on the highly limited computing devices of yesteryear, and ways those workflows are still inspiring to this day. We get a bit of insight into the musician, producer, and tinkerer that is Tom Cosm, as well as the device he's been developing over the last five years, the Orchid ideas machine.Sign up for the Orchid waitlist: https://telepathicinstruments.com/products/orchid-orc-1Buy yourself some OBNE: http://www.oldbloodnoise.comJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @tomcosm, @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomyLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Running a successful restaurant is hard. Scaling one without losing what made it special is even harder.This week on Two by Two, hosts Praveen Gopal Krishnan and Rohin Dharmakumar talk to two people who are deep in that fight: Sameer Seth, founder and CEO of Hunger Inc. Hospitality (The Bombay Canteen, O Pedro, Veronica's, Papa's, Bombay Sweet Shop), and Karan Kapur, Executive Director of K Hospitality Group (Copper Chimney, Bombay Brasserie, The Irish House).The conversation starts with why restaurants are so difficult to scale. Real estate is expensive and hard to find. Tastes change across cities as India isn't one market, it's several. And unlike other businesses, restaurants have to produce and serve the product at the exact same moment, which makes consistency brutal.Sameer and Karan walk through the transition every restaurateur has to make: from artist (creating the magic of the first restaurant) to scientist (building systems that let you do it again and again without losing the soul). They talk about diversification and why Sameer kept all his brands in Mumbai while expanding formats. Also why Karan thinks the big inflection point won't come until India's GDP per capita hits $5,000, which he estimates will be around 2032.They then discuss micro-dining. Pappas serves just 12 people, four times a week, and it works because Veronica's next door serves 300 and pays the rent. They talk about why Bombay Sweet Shop started as a Willy Wonka-style mithai factory. And they tackle the bigger question in the end: in an age where everything comes to your door in 10 minutes, what will keep people going out to restaurants?______This episode was produced by Uddantika Kashyap and mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer.If you liked this episode of Two by Two, please share it with your friends, family and colleagues who would be interested in listening. And if you have more thoughts on the discussion, we'd love to hear your arguments as well. You can write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com or comment below.

Paul Barry, Twin Cities Blues Harp Player Combines blues band influences from Chicago and West Coast in live shows by the Ace Tones. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Paul expressed his gratefulness to the past blues masters who set him in the right direction.

Send us a textMartijn Schirp and I have known each other for nearly a decade. He first reached out after reading a meditation article I posted on Reddit—a message that changed my life and eventually led to us co-founding HighExistence and running transformational retreats together in Costa Rica.Since then, Martijn has lived several lifetimes: professional poker player who finished 102nd at the World Series of Poker, a crisis of meaning in Vegas that led him to a Buddhist monastery in Nepal, and then co-founding Synthesis—one of the first legal psilocybin retreat centers in the world, which partnered with Imperial College London and was called the "gold standard" of psychedelic retreats.Then it collapsed. In 2023, Synthesis went bankrupt, leaving hundreds of students and employees in limbo. Martijn got physically ill from the stress and spent years recovering—volunteering on a farm in Portugal, working with the soil, reconnecting with his teachers.Now he's back with something new: Upāyosis and "A Path Between Worlds"—a 12-month program that weaves Buddhist contemplative training with intentional psychedelic practice. It's the first time we've spoken in depth in years, and I was struck by how different he seems. As he told me: "I don't have to seek anymore. I think I've found it. Now it's more a question of deepening."In this conversation, we discuss:The intergenerational trauma he discovered through ayahuasca (tracing back to his grandfather in a German orphanage during WWII)Why he believes "the container is the medicine"What actually went wrong at Synthesis—and what he learnedThe Buddhist answer to whether psychedelics violate the Fifth PreceptWhy peak experiences aren't enough—and what "altered traits" requireAnimism, ecodelics, and our ethical relationship to non-human beingsWhy spiritual friendship is "the whole of the path"What his new 12-month program actually involvesI'm joining this program myself—not just as an endorsement, but because I've seen how thoroughly Martijn creates things, and I want to deepen my own practice. If you're someone who's had meaningful psychedelic experiences but feels stuck, or you're a meditator curious about how these paths might converge, this conversation is for you.Learn more: upayosis.comContact Martijn here. 

Enough serious talk about economics and geopolitics. As the year draws to an end, it's time to sit and chill with friends -- and let the mind meander. Shruti Rajagopalan and Pranay Kotasthane join Amit Varma in episode 434 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about friendship, horses, second acts -- and more! (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Shruti Rajagopalan on Twitter, Substack, Instagram, her podcast, Ideas of India and her own website. 2. Pranay Kotasthane on Twitter, LinkedIn, Amazon, Puliyabaazi and the Takshashila Institution. 3. Emergent Ventures India. 4. The Takshashila Institution. 5. Episodes of The Seen and the Unseen w Shruti Rajagopalan: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. 6. Episodes of The Seen and the Unseen w Pranay Kotasthane: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. 7. Shruti Rajagopalan Remembers the Angle of the Light -- Episode 410 of The Seen and the Unseen. 8. Pranay Kotasthane Talks Public Policy — Episode 233 of The Seen and the Unseen. 9. Dance Dance For the Halva Waala — Episode 294 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Jai Arjun Singh and Subrat Mohanty). 10. The Adda at the End of the Universe — Episode 309 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Vikram Sathaye and Roshan Abbas). 11. We Are All Amits From Africa — Episode 343 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Krish Ashok and Naren Shenoy). 12. You're Ugly and You're Hairy and You're Covered in Shit but You're Mine and I Love You — Episode 362 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Krish Ashok and Naren Shenoy). 13. Long Distance II -- Tony Harrison. 14. Deepak VS and the Man Behind His Face — Episode 373 of The Seen and the Unseen. 15. The Poetic Feminism of Paromita Vohra — Episode 339 of The Seen and the Unseen. 16. The Heart of Disruption -- Episode 86 of Everything is Everything (on Amit's heart issues). 17. The Practice of Medicine — Episode 229 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Lancelot Pinto). 18. How I Reversed My Type 2 Diabetes -- Episode 9 of Everything is Everything. 19. The Art of Podcasting -- Episode 49 of Everything is Everything. 20. The Art of Reading -- Episode 120 of Everything is Everything. 21. Sudhir Sarnobat Works to Understand the World — Episode 350 of The Seen and the Unseen. 22. Inside the Hearts of Men and Women -- Episode 118 of Everything is Everything. 23. Understanding Human Sexuality -- Episode 126 of Everything is Everything. 24. Kavitha Rao Chases Chatto and Roy -- Episode 416 of The Seen and the Unseen. 25. Shephali Bhatt Is Searching for the Incredible — Episode 391 of The Seen and the Unseen. 26. The Life and Times of the Takshashila Institution -- Episode 433 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Nitin Pai and Pranay Kotasthane). 27. I Guess the Lord Must Be in New York City -- Harry Nilsson. 28. After Virtue -- Alasdair MacIntyre. 29. The Light in Winter -- Episode 97 of Everything is Everything. 30. The Black Paintings -- Francisco Goya. 31. From Strength to Strength -- Arthur Brooks. 32. Songs of Surrender -- U2. 33. Creep -- Radiohead. 34. Choo Lo -- The Local Train. 35. Second Act -- Henry Oliver. 36. BR Ambedkar's Grammar of Anarchy Speech in Hindi on Puliyabaazi. 37. Mohak Mangal, Veritasium, 3Blue1Brown, Jared Owen, Van Neistat and vlogbrothers. 38. We're here because were here -- The vlogbrothers video Amit mentions. 39. Mathematica -- David Bessis. 40. A Sixth Of Humanity — Devesh Kapur and Arvind Subramanian. 41. In Praise of Floods -- James C Scott. 42. Seeing Like a State -- James C Scott. 43. Against the Grain -- James C Scott. 44. A Passion for Cycling -- Episode 53 of Everything is Everything. 45. Everything that turned out well in my life followed the same design process -- Henrik Karlsson. 46. On agency -- Henrik Karlsson. 47. Notes on the Synthesis of Form -- Christopher Alexander. 48. Anaximander -- Carlo Rovelli. 49. Divya Prakash Dubey: Ek Jeevani -- Episode 399 of The Seen and the Unseen. 50. Ibnebatuti -- Divya Prakash Dubey. 51. Divya Prakash Dubey and Terry Pratchett on Amazon. 52. His Dark Materials -- Philip Pullman. 53. The Day Ryan Started Masturbating -- Amit Varma. 54. Amit's backscratcher. 55. Notebook LM. 56. Learn LM by Ashish Kulkarni. 57. Bojack Horseman on Netflix. 58. The Reflections of Samarth Bansal — Episode 299 of The Seen and the Unseen. This episode is sponsored by The Six Percent Club. Join them to go from content idea to launch in just 45 days! Amit Varma runs a course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. And have you read Amit's newsletter? Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: 'Meanderness' by Simahina.

My links:My Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/rhetoricrevolutionSend me a voice message!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liam-connerlyTikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mrconnerly?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠Email: ⁠rhetoricrevolution@gmail.com⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connerlyliam/Podcast | Latin in Layman's - A Rhetoric Revolution https://open.spotify.com/show/0EjiYFx1K4lwfykjf5jApM?si=b871da6367d74d92YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MrConnerly _____________________________________________________________Alexiou,Margaret. 2002. The Ritual Lament in Greek Tradition. 2nd ed. Lanham,MD: Rowman and Littlefield.Cairns,Douglas L. 1993. Aidōs: The Psychology and Ethics of Honour and Shame inAncient Greek Literature. Oxford: Clarendon Press.Cook,Erwin. 2003. “The Function of Apoina in the Iliad.” Phoenix57 (1–2): 1–20.Crotty,Kevin. 1994. The Poetics of Supplication: Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.Donlan,Walter. 1982. “Reciprocity in Homer.” Classical Philology 77 (2):97–107.Garland,Robert. 1985. The Greek Way of Death. Ithaca, NY: Cornell UniversityPress.Gould,John. 1973. “Hiketeia.” Journal of Hellenic Studies 93: 74–103.Griffin,Jasper. 1980. Homer on Life and Death. Oxford: Clarendon Press.Homer.2011. Iliad. Edited by D. B. Monro and T. W. Allen. Perseus DigitalLibrary. (Used for line reference.)Mackie,Hilary Susan. 2001. “Homeric Iliad 24.25–54: The Death of Hector and the ‘DumbEarth'.” Classical Quarterly 51 (1): 1–11.Mauss,Marcel. 1990. The Gift: The Form and Reason for Exchange in ArchaicSocieties. Translated by W. D. Halls. London: Routledge.Naiden, F.S. 2006. Ancient Supplication. Oxford: Oxford University Press.Parker,Robert. 1983. Miasma: Pollution and Purification in Early Greek Religion.Oxford: Clarendon Press.Redfield,James M. 1975. Nature and Culture in the Iliad: The Tragedy of Hector.Chicago: University of Chicago Press.Richardson,Nicholas. 1993. The Iliad: A Commentary. Vol. 6, Books 21–24.Edited by G. S. Kirk. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.Schein,Seth L. 1984. The Mortal Hero: An Introduction to Homer's Iliad.Berkeley: University of California Press.Seaford,Richard. 1994. Reciprocity and Ritual: Homer and Tragedy in the DevelopingCity-State. Oxford: Clarendon Press.Shay,Jonathan. 1994. Achilles in Vietnam: Combat Trauma and the Undoing ofCharacter. New York: Scribner.Tsagalis,Christos. 2004. Epic Grief: Personal Lament in Homer's Iliad. Berlin:Walter de Gruyter.Whitman,Cedric H. 1958. Homer and the Heroic Tradition. Cambridge, MA: HarvardUniversity Press.Zecchin deFasano, Giulia. 2007. “Suplicio y reconocimiento: Príamo y Aquiles en IlíadaXXIV.472–551.” Synthesis 7: 57–68. 

2025 is done. Forty-eight episodes. Hundreds of guests. Endless banter between Rohin and Praveen.This year, Two by Two covered stories from Bengaluru to the world including business, tech, and everything in between. We didn't just stick to the usual. We asked about people, trends, and the things others weren't paying attention to. We brought on guests who didn't rehearse their answers and tried to make sense of things as they happened.Some episodes turned out to be prescient. Some were messy. Some sparked arguments in our inbox. All of them tried to do what we set out to do: spot hidden connections, ask unasked questions, and figure out what's really going on.This final episode is Rohin looking back at six moments from the year with clips from conversations that stood out. Between each one, he adds context and some behind-the-scenes perspective on why it mattered.Here are the episodes featured:Episode 26: Zomato, Swiggy, and the rise of the 10-minute "dark" caféEpisode 31: Airtel fights spammers. And Truecaller's business modelEpisode 47: Who broke Bengaluru, and how do we fix our cities?Episode 50: In an AI age, India does not have an open source strategyEpisode 51: The invisible whale that capsized India's leaky options boatsEpisode 66: What will bring ambition back from the dead?To everyone who listened, argued with us, sent guest suggestions, or just stuck around, thank you. Next year, we're coming back with everything that makes Two by Two what it is, but bigger and better. Maybe even a few surprises. Stay tuned.There won't be an episode next Thursday. We will return on January 8th, 2026.See you in the new year.________This episode was produced by Uddantika Kashyap and mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer.If you liked this episode of Two by Two, please share it with your friends, family and colleagues who would be interested in listening. If you have suggestions for guests, episodes or even changes we could make. Please write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com or comment below.

Please join my mailing list to get FREE notes and resources from this show, plus your chance to win a real meteorite: http://briankeating.com/yt Join us LIVE with Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb for the final verdict on the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed visitor from beyond our solar system. We examine the newly proposed 14th anomaly: the remarkably rare alignment of 3I/ATLAS's rotation axis within about 8 degrees of the sunward direction at distances greater than 5 AU, a configuration with a probability of less than about 0.5 percent if random. This alignment has major implications for how we interpret the object's anti-tail jet geometry, rotational dynamics, and overall physical behavior, adding to a growing list of anomalies that strain standard cometary explanations. Whether you are interested in jets, rotation periods, anti-tail physics, or what these observations imply about natural versus technological origins, this livestream offers a rigorous, evidence-driven deep dive. We will lay out the data, compare competing interpretations, and ask the central question: is 3I/ATLAS simply an unusual comet, or something fundamentally different? - Run of Show 00:00 – 02:00 Intro and context: Discovery of 3I/ATLAS, orbital properties, and why it has drawn intense attention. 02:00 – 05:00 What is an interstellar object: Comparison with 1I/Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov. 05:00 – 10:00 Anomalies 1 through 5: Brief recap of the earliest reported oddities, including trajectory and activity. 10:00 – 15:00 Anti-tail observations and physics: Explanation of the sunward anti-tail and why it is unusual. 15:00 – 20:00 Rotation period and periodic behavior: Discussion of the roughly 15.5 to 16.2 hour signal and its interpretation. 20:00 – 25:00 Recap of the first 13 anomalies: How they are ranked by likelihood and what they suggest. 25:00 – 30:00 The 14th anomaly: rotation-axis alignment: Geometry, probability estimates, and why this feature stands out. 30:00 – 35:00 Possible mechanisms for axis alignment: Assessment of natural processes versus alternative explanations. 35:00 – 40:00 Jet collimation and structure: Why the sunward jet remains narrow and persistent. 40:00 – 45:00 Implications for outgassing models: Where standard cometary physics succeeds or fails. 45:00 – 50:00 Natural versus non-natural scenarios: Clear comparison of competing hypotheses. 50:00 – 55:00 Future observations and missions: What additional data could resolve the debate. 55:00 – 60:00 Audience Q and A: Live questions with Avi Loeb. 60:00 – 65:00 Wrap-up and final thoughts: Synthesis of the evidence and implications for future research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, our hosts try to fend off the December doldrums, the cold weather sleepies, the fog of too many video conferences, by thinking broadly about the year that was and the year to come. It's the last episode of the year, so let's be honest: they're taking voicemails and chitchatting. Come be a fly on the wall!Buy yourself some OBNE: http://www.oldbloodnoise.comJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomyLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

As we try to wind down this year, Rohin and Praveen do something they've never done before: go through every single episode they recorded this year. All 48 of them. In 60 minutes.The rules were simple. Each host had 10 points to build their personal top 10 list for the year. No take-backs, and no pre-discussion. It was a completely live, vibe-based recording where they figured it out as they went.What follows is a rapid-fire sprint through the year. From Amazon India's struggles to the electric car slowdown, from B-school placements to the rise of quick commerce dark stores, and from Razorpay versus Juspay to the chaos of concert infrastructure in India. They cover it all—the hits, the misses, the prescient calls, and the episodes they wish had gone differently.Along the way, they debate whether episodes were too speculative, too early, or just not memorable enough. By the end, they're locked in a tight race with only five episodes left and one point each remaining.Because it wouldn't be Two by Two without a matrix, we plotted the results of their debate. Take a look at the graphic to see which episodes they both loved (the green zone) versus their personal favourites.It is chaotic, nostalgic, and a perfect preview of what 2025 looked like through the lens of Two by Two.______This episode was produced by Uddantika Kashyap and mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer.With 48 episodes in the books, this is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to catch up on the defining business stories of 2025. If you liked this sprint through the year, please share it with someone who loves a good deep dive.Have your own "vibe-based" arguments about our list? We're all ears. Reach out at twobytwo@the-ken.com or leave a comment.

For episode 50, Andy (who wants to be "the guy who doesn't know what we're talking about") presents Dan (who wants to "feel prepared") with the ultimate surprise: LIVE HOMEWORK. Deep down the rabbit hole, this week is no voicemails and all surprises. Dive in with us.Buy yourself some OBNE: http://www.oldbloodnoise.comJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomyLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

In this episode of the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast, Sean V. Bradley sits down with longtime industry strategist Troy Spring to discuss the evolving state of automotive advertising. With nearly four decades in the business, Troy brings a perspective shaped by experience, data, and a deep understanding of what truly moves the needle for dealerships! "I've never seen anything work better than direct mail ever." - Troy Spring From traditional marketing channels to modern digital ecosystems, the conversation explores how dealers think about their market, their budget, and the strategies that shape their advertising decisions. Sean and Troy examine the realities dealerships face today, from vendor relationships to the role of in-house marketing leadership, and why understanding your market is more important now than ever! "It's a chess match. It's not just advertising. It's about looking at everything holistically." - Troy Spring This episode challenges assumptions, reframes how dealers view their advertising spend, and offers a candid look at the mindset needed to succeed in a competitive landscape. If you're a Dealer, General Manager, marketing manager, or anyone responsible for driving traffic and generating opportunities… this is a conversation you'll want to hear firsthand! Tune in to learn how top operators are rethinking their advertising journey, and why the next evolution of automotive marketing starts with clarity, strategy, and control!   Key Takeaways: ✅ Direct mail remains one of the most effective traditional advertising methods for car dealerships, often outperforming digital strategies. ✅ To optimize marketing spend, dealers need to focus on their immediate market area before expanding efforts to broader markets. ✅ Understanding and calculating the true cost-per-sale involves more than just the simple division of ad spend by cars sold. ✅ Dealerships should ensure their marketing managers have both automotive sales experience and technical knowledge in digital marketing certifications. ✅ Successful dealer strategies often include a mix of both traditional and digital marketing methods, customized to their specific market needs.   About Troy Spring Troy Spring, Co-founder of Dealer World, is an automotive industry veteran with nearly 40 years of experience! He sold his first car at the age of 18 and rose quickly within the ranks to manage dealerships, including leading a four-store group as a platform manager. In 2009, Troy founded Dealer World, a boutique advertising agency specializing in driving traffic and sales strategy for car dealerships. He later co-founded Dealer Funnel, focusing on nurturing leads for better conversion rates. Known for his innovative approach and in-depth understanding of both traditional and digital automotive marketing, Troy is highly respected in the industry!   Disrupting Auto Dealership Strategies: Insights from Industry Experts Key Takeaways Dealers must focus on securing their local market before venturing into new territories to maximize profitability. A holistically-managed marketing plan, customizable per dealership's needs, outperforms cookie-cutter OEM vendor solutions. Successful dealership marketing relies on understanding both traditional and digital advertising fundamentals. The Importance of Protecting Your Primary Market Area (PMA) In the fast-paced world of automotive dealerships, focusing on expansion without reinforcing the existing customer base can be a recipe for inefficiency. Sean V. Bradley, president of Dealer Synergy, suggests a foundational strategy: focus on protecting your primary market area first. Bradley asserts that many dealers overlook the rich opportunities available locally. "It's interesting," Bradley remarks, "we'll sit with a dealer, and they'll say, 'I got to go after XYZ down the street,' when they should be protecting their backyard first." This discussion highlights that the inclination to conquest rather than consolidate can lead to a dilute marketing focus. The result? Dealers potentially miss out on higher return-on-investment (ROI) opportunities domestically. Bradley's recommendation to analyze the pump-in, pump-out report is a strategic reminder to first solidify one's standing locally. This approach not only optimizes ROI but also reduces advertising costs associated with pursuing less familiar, distant markets. Taking Bradley's advice to heart, a dealership can enjoy the double benefit of deepening customer loyalty while also enhancing word-of-mouth marketing locally. Through focusing efforts on holding on to current clientele before aggressively targeting competitors', dealerships can achieve a more sustainable, profitable growth model. Crafting a Custom Marketing Strategy: Beyond OEM and Vendor Scripts Both Bradley and Troy Spring, founder of Dealer World, make compelling cases against the dependency on prescribed OEM and vendor-driven tactics. Amid the rising challenges facing automotive dealerships, they argue for a bespoke marketing strategy that's adaptable to each dealership's unique environment. Spring states, "You have to be with someone who can think holistically because if you're on with linear OEM vendors, you're just gonna get told why you should continue to do more and more of what it is that they sell." Such insights underscore the limitations of formulaic marketing solutions. While OEMs often push for uniformity—to simplify their nationwide branding and operations—dealerships must vigilantly evaluate these suggestions. Bradley underscores a critical point, proposing that dealers risk spending thousands unnecessarily on ineffective lead generation strategies because they blindly follow OEM guidance. The conversation dives into the economics of advertising. Bradley shared, "I've got a dealer group spending $70,000 on a splash page generating just a few hundred leads each month." This statistic serves as a caution against the pitfalls of not closely scrutinizing advertising expenditures versus results. It's essential for dealerships to cultivate an advertising strategy where each segment, from pay-per-click (PPC) to SEO and database marketing, functions as an integrated system rather than disparate efforts. This avoids the trap of bloated expenses disguised within bundled packages, which can negate perceived savings with reduced effectiveness. Bridging Traditional and Digital Advertising for Maximum Impact The discussion also delves into appreciating the coexistence of traditional and digital advertising within dealership marketing, which offers a nuanced approach to driving traffic. One standout revelation from Troy Spring? The effectiveness of direct mail. Although often regarded as an antiquated medium, Spring asserts, "Nothing has ever worked better than direct mail." It's a thought-provoking declaration in an era rich with digital solutions. Contrary to perceived obsolescence, traditional methods such as direct mail remain relevant, especially when optimized with the latest data analytics techniques. Properly targeted, a traditional medium can reach high potential customers directly and personally. Given the inundation of digital ads, a physical piece of mail stands out, often carrying more weight. Spring further suggests that while digital tools, like social media and search engine marketing (SEM), play critical roles in modern strategies, their effectiveness hinges heavily on their synergy with traditional advertising channels. These multifaceted campaigns leverage the strengths of both domains—ability to track and personalize digital ads with the tangible and trust-building potential of offline methods. Emphasizing on integrative approaches that couple interactive digital platforms with traditional media allows dealerships to engage in comprehensive advertising strategies personalized to consumer behavior trends. Through harmonizing these forces, a dealership's presence is effectively cemented in the market, leveraging the best aspects of each medium. A Synthesis of Strategy and Practice The insights shared by Sean V. Bradley and Troy Spring showcase a wealth of expertise in crafting dealership marketing strategies that balance innovative thinking with foundational business tenets. As dealerships navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving industry landscape, these professionals emphasize the necessity for both strategic foresight and a command over advertising mechanics. Essentially, the most adept dealerships will be those that recognize the imperative to protect their primary markets while scaling responsibly. They explore bespoke advertising solutions beyond OEM packages, integrating digital dexterity with traditional marketing. Each dollar spent should be scrutinized for its ROI, as the measure of an effective advertisement goes beyond impressions or clicks to the tangible growth it champions for the dealership. In an industry as competitive as automotive sales, this layered, integrated approach becomes the solutions beacon through transformative, modern advertising challenges.   Resources + Our Proud Sponsors: ➼ The Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group: Join the #1 Mastermind Group in the Automotive Industry with over 29,000 members worldwide. Collaborate with automotive professionals, learn the best industry practices, and connect with top mentors, managers, and sales leaders. Join The Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group today! ➼ Dealer Synergy: The automotive industry's #1 Sales Training, Consulting, and Accountability Firm. With over 20 years of proven success, Dealer Synergy has helped dealerships nationwide build high-performing Internet Departments and BDCs from the ground up. Our expertise includes phone scripts, rebuttals, CRM action plans, lead handling strategies, and management processes; all designed to maximize your people, processes, and technology! ➼ Bradley On Demand: The automotive industry's most powerful Interactive Training, Tracking, Testing, and Certification Platform. With LIVE virtual classes and access to a library of over 9,000 on-demand training modules, Bradley On Demand gives your dealership the tools to dominate every department: Sales, Internet, BDC, CRM, Phone, and Leadership. From sharpening individual skills to elevating entire teams, this platform ensures your people are trained, tested, and certified for maximum success. Equip your dealership to sell more cars, more often, and more profitably with Bradley On Demand!  

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin reconnects with longtime Buddhist practitioner and former Synthesis co-founder Martijn Schirp, founder of Upāyosis. They explore his journey from pioneering modern psilocybin retreats to creating A Path Between Worlds, a year-long contemplative training that integrates Buddhist practice, ecological ethics, and psychedelic skillful means. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-333/?ref=278  Martijn shares lessons from Synthesis's rise and collapse, how time in the Himalayas reshaped his contemplative path, and why "ego porousness" may offer a healthier frame than "ego death." He and Paul discuss how Buddhist principles like interdependence and skillful means can guide responsible psychedelic work — and why awakening today must include service to a planet in crisis. Martijn Schirp is a longtime Buddhist practitioner and founder of Upāyosis, where he leads A Path Between Worlds, a yearlong contemplative training blending Buddhist practice, ecological ethics, contemplative science, and optional psychedelic components. Previously, he co-founded the Synthesis Institute, helping pioneer modern, medically supervised psilocybin retreats and training programs. He writes, teaches, and mentors at the intersection of Buddhist wisdom, contemplative science, and psychedelic practice. Highlights: From Synthesis to spiritual renewal in the Himalayas Lessons from crisis: leadership, burnout, impermanence What Buddhism can teach the psychedelic field The fifth precept and "skillful means" First principles of skillful psychedelic use Ego porousness vs. ego dissolution Ecological ethics as spiritual practice A Path Between Worlds: a contemplative year of service Episode Links: Upāyosis A Path Between Worlds 12-month program Episode Sponsors: The Microdosing Practitioner Certification at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. The Practitioner Certification Program at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. Golden Rule Mushrooms - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. Disclaimer: Third Wave occasionally partners with or shares information about other people, companies, and/or providers. While we work hard to only share information about ethical and responsible third parties, we can't and don't control the behavior of, products and services offered by, or the statements made by people, companies, or providers other than Third Wave. Accordingly, we encourage you to research for yourself, and consult a medical, legal, or financial professional before making decisions in those areas. Third Wave isn't responsible for the statements, conduct, services, or products of third parties. If we share a coupon code, we may receive a commission from sales arising from customers who use our coupon code. No one is required to use our coupon codes. This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization.

Brad and Paul discuss the work of Wittgenstein, Maximus, Hegel and Bulgakov as they converge on embodied synthesis in Christ and then extend the conversation to the synthesis of Scripture overcoming the contention in Job, Daniel, Maccabees, and Jonah over the split and violent or unified and peaceable image of God. If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to support our work. Become a Patron!  

Today we're talking talking talking loopers! Andy presents the Boomerang III Phrase Sampler, his trusted loop pedal for over a decade. They talk about what features set it apart, some other favorite loopers, where a looper should go in your signal chain (spoiler alert: everywhere), the difference in attitudes between a looper and a microlooper, and of course take some calls on the hogline.Buy yourself some OBNE: http://www.oldbloodnoise.comJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomyLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Is your business ready for a world where 50% of search queries involve AI?The digital landscape is shifting fast. We are moving from a world of traditional Google rankings to a "Zero-Click" environment dominated by AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Voice Search. If you are still relying solely on old-school SEO playbooks, your content is at risk of becoming invisible.In this episode I break down the confusion between AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization). I reveal why these aren't just buzzwords, but the two sides of the same coin that will determine your digital visibility in 2025 and beyond.Tune in to discover:The Critical Difference: What separates AEO (Extraction) from GEO (Synthesis) and why you need a hybrid strategy to win at both.The "Zero-Click" Reality: How to measure success when users get their answers without ever visiting your website (and why that actually builds more brand authority).5 Foundational Strategies: The specific steps you can take today—from "Answer-Focused Content" to "Entity Optimization"—to make your brand machine-readable and trustworthy.The Local SEO Pivot: Why NAP consistency and Google Business Profiles are non-negotiable for voice search visibility.Actionable Checklist: 7 immediate steps to audit your content and future-proof your digital marketing strategy.Whether you are a marketing professional, an entrepreneur, or a local business owner, this episode provides the roadmap you need to become the trusted source that AI cites and customers trust.Key Highlights:Intro: The confusion between AEO and GEO.Why the old SEO playbook isn't enough anymore.AEO vs. GEO: Extraction vs. Synthesis explained.The 5 Core Principles for AI Visibility.Specific tactics for Local Business owners.How to measure success in an AI world (Impressions vs. Clicks).The 7-Step Action Plan to implement today.Links & Resources Mentioned:Join the Digital First Group Coaching Membership: nealschaffer.com/membershipContact Neal: neal@nealschaffer.comNeal's Website: nealschaffer.comThe Ask Neal AI Framework: https://podcast.nealschaffer.com/episode/the-asknealtm-framework-7-steps-to-make-ai-sound-like-you-not-a-robotMarcus Sheridan's "They Ask, You Answer" book: https://amzn.to/48MT4PpSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review! It helps me bring you moLearn More: Buy Digital Threads: https://nealschaffer.com/digitalthreadsamazon Buy Maximizing LinkedIn for Business Growth: https://nealschaffer.com/maximizinglinkedinamazon Join My Digital First Mastermind: https://nealschaffer.com/membership/ Learn about My Fractional CMO Consulting Services: https://nealschaffer.com/cmo Download My Free Ebooks Here: https://nealschaffer.com/books/ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/nealschaffer All My Podcast Show Notes: https://podcast.nealschaffer.com

In today's episode, Dan wants to talk about flangers, and the turning point in his own journey that was the Ibanez SF10 Swell Flanger. He also asks Andy all about the OBNE Custom Shop, currently live for the 2025 Black Friday shopping event.Buy yourself some OBNE: http://www.oldbloodnoise.comJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomyLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

In a culture saturated with claims and counter-claims, how do we cut through the noise to find what's real? This episode dives into the essential act of asking questions as the primary response to seeking truth. We introduce the powerful, six-part framework of biblical truth-seeking: Source, Scripture, Spirit, Substance, Synthesis, and Stability. This filter isn't just an academic exercise—it's a practical method for dismantling gossip, eliminating lies, and establishing a firm foundation for why and what you believe. Join us to develop the discernment needed to navigate today's complex world with clarity.

Does this unit have a heart? Listen now as the girls discuss osteogenesis imperfecta, performing femininity, and finding your purpose. We were joined at the end by beloved patron and Synthesis-defender Magister de Vita! We tangent as usual, we like to shoot the shit here. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review!  Watch live on Fridays at 10:30pm ET: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/twogirlsoneship⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on all the socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/twogirlsoneship⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Advertise with us & business inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twogirlsoneship@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme song: TGOS Theme from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pipeman Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find all the other Robots Radio Network shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robotsradio.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I welcome several amazing Jungians during the darkening season to discuss a groundbreaking book, Soul Lore of the North: Towards a Synthesis of Jungian Psychology and the Way of the Hero. We'll explore the intersection of Old Norse soul lore and Jungian depth psychology, revealing how ancient mythic frameworks can illuminate the modern psyche. Through themes such as the structure of the soul, the role of spirit-companions, and the heroic journey inward, we'll offer a transformative path to healing and self-discovery. You're invited to walk the shadowed trail of the unconscious, guided by ancestral wisdom and the archetypal quest for wholeness. My astral guests— Cherlyn Jones: https://cljwilson.substack.com/ David Lee: https://linktr.ee/david23lee Ian Read Get The Occult Elvis: https://amzn.to/4jnTjE4 Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Gnostic Tarot Readings: https://thegodabovegod.com/gnostic-tarot-reading/ The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasis Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guests Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Richard Nicol - Synth designer Pittsburgh Modular Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you're always in control. Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from iconic artists and instruments. Made in collaboration with the Bob Moog Foundation, more than 60% of each sale goes to them. Part of the Play Series: Great-sounding presets and real-time control. 00:00:07 SHOW START 00:03:13 AD:Patreon 00:10:13 Win Omnisphere 3 Competition 00:11:41 A New Take On Wavetable Synthesis 00:23:46 WARP – SOMA LABORATORY 00:31:39 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:33:27 Animated Vinyl 00:38:49 EVIL PET ENDORPHIN.ES 00:47:03 AD: NI Modular Icons 00:49:36 Cubase 15

Rethinking childhood education is more important than ever. In this inspiring episode, educator Ana Fabrega shares why traditional schooling is outdated and how parents can nurture creativity, resilience, and problem-solving skills at home. She explains how systems like Synthesis are changing the future of learning through games and simulations, why failure is one of the most important gifts we can give our kids, and how parents can support curiosity outside of the classroom. You'll walk away with practical tips for fostering independence, cultivating a love of reading, and encouraging kids to embrace both grit and quitting when needed. This conversation will leave you empowered with fresh strategies to raise confident, adaptable learners who thrive in and out of school Topics Covered In This Episode:  Alternative education and learning models for kids Teaching children problem solving and critical thinking How failure builds resilience and confidence Supporting creativity and unstructured play at home When to encourage grit and when to allow quitting Show Notes: Receive 10% off of Synthesis Tutor Plans, use code 'DRMOM' 'X' @anafabrega11 on 'X' Follow @/msfab_learninglab on Instagram Buy The Learning Game: Teaching Kids to Think for Themselves, Embrace Challenge, and Love Learning Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood Listen to today's episode on our website Ana Lorena Fábrega is an author, edupreneur, and Chief Evangelist at Synthesis. Growing up, she attended ten schools in seven different countries. She then earned her BS in Childhood Education and Special Education from New York University and taught elementary school in New York, Boston, and Panama. Today, Ana Lorena writes online to over 200,000 readers about the promise of alternative education.  INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can't wait to meet you! @stephgreunke @drelanaroumell Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.