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TLDR: It was Claude :-)When I set out to compare ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and ChatPRD for writing Product Requirement Documents, I figured they'd all be roughly equivalent. Maybe some subtle variations in tone or structure, but nothing earth-shattering. They're all built on similar transformer architectures, trained on massive datasets, and marketed as capable of handling complex business writing.What I discovered over 45 minutes of hands-on testing revealed not just which tools are better for PRD creation, but why they're better, and more importantly, how you should actually be using AI to accelerate your product work without sacrificing quality or strategic thinking.If you're an early or mid-career PM in Silicon Valley, this matters to you. Because here's the uncomfortable truth: your peers are already using AI to write PRDs, analyze features, and generate documentation. The question isn't whether to use these tools. The question is whether you're using the right ones most effectively.So let me walk you through exactly what I did, what I learned, and what you should do differently.The Setup: A Real-World Test CaseHere's how I structured the experiment. As I said at the beginning of my recording, “We are back in the Fireside PM podcast and I did that review of the ChatGPT browser and people seemed to like it and then I asked, uh, in a poll, I think it was a LinkedIn poll maybe, what should my next PM product review be? And, people asked for ChatPRD.”So I had my marching orders from the audience. But I wanted to make this more comprehensive than just testing ChatPRD in isolation. I opened up five tabs: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and ChatPRD.For the test case, I chose something realistic and relevant: an AI-powered tutor for high school students. Think KhanAmigo or similar edtech platforms. This gave me a concrete product scenario that's complex enough to stress-test these tools but straightforward enough that I could iterate quickly.But here's the critical part that too many PMs get wrong when they start using AI for product work: I didn't just throw a single sentence at these tools and expect magic.The “Back of the Napkin” Approach: Why You Still Need to Think“I presume everybody agrees that you should have some formulated thinking before you dump it into the chatbot for your PRD,” I noted early in my experiment. “I suppose in the future maybe you could just do, like, a one-sentence prompt and come out with the perfect PRD because it would just know everything about you and your company in the context, but for now we're gonna do this more, a little old-school AI approach where we're gonna do some original human thinking.”This is crucial. I see so many PMs, especially those newer to the field, treat AI like a magic oracle. They type in “Write me a PRD for a social feature” and then wonder why the output is generic, unfocused, and useless.Your job as a PM isn't to become obsolete. It's to become more effective. And that means doing the strategic thinking work that AI cannot do for you.So I started in Google Docs with what I call a “back of the napkin” PRD structure. Here's what I included:Why: The strategic rationale. In this case: “Want to complement our existing edtech business with a personalized AI tutor, uh, want to maintain position industry, and grow through innovation. on mission for learners.”Target User: Who are we building for? “High school students interested in improving their grades and fundamentals. Fundamental knowledge topics. Specifically science and math. Students who are not in the top ten percent, nor in the bottom ten percent.”This is key—I got specific. Not just “students,” but students in the middle 80%. Not just “any subject,” but science and math. This specificity is what separates useful AI output from garbage.Problem to Solve: What's broken? “Students want better grades. Students are impatient. Students currently use AI just for finding the answers and less to, uh, understand concepts and practice using them.”Key Elements: The feature set and approach.Success Metrics: How we'd measure success.Now, was this a perfectly polished PRD outline? Hell no. As you can see from my transcript, I was literally thinking out loud, making typos, restructuring on the fly. But that's exactly the point. I put in maybe 10-15 minutes of human strategic thinking. That's all it took to create a foundation that would dramatically improve what came out of the AI tools.Round One: Generating the Full PRDWith my back-of-the-napkin outline ready, I copied it into each tool with a simple prompt asking them to expand it into a more complete PRD.ChatGPT: The Reliable GeneralistChatGPT gave me something that was... fine. Competent. Professional. But also deeply uninspiring.The document it produced checked all the boxes. It had the sections you'd expect. The writing was clear. But when I read it, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was reading something that could have been written for literally any product in any company. It felt like “an average of everything out there,” as I noted in my evaluation.Here's what ChatGPT did well: It understood the basic structure of a PRD. It generated appropriate sections. The grammar and formatting were clean. If you needed to hand something in by EOD and had literally no time for refinement, ChatGPT would save you from complete embarrassment.But here's what it lacked: Depth. Nuance. Strategic thinking that felt connected to real product decisions. When it described the target user, it used phrases that could apply to any edtech product. When it outlined success metrics, they were the obvious ones (engagement, retention, test scores) without any interesting thinking about leading indicators or proxy metrics.The problem with generic output isn't that it's wrong, it's that it's invisible. When you're trying to get buy-in from leadership or alignment from engineering, you need your PRD to feel specific, considered, and connected to your company's actual strategy. ChatGPT's output felt like it was written by someone who'd read a lot of PRDs but never actually shipped a product.One specific example: When I asked for success metrics, ChatGPT gave me “Student engagement rate, Time spent on platform, Test score improvement.” These aren't wrong, but they're lazy. They don't show any thinking about what specifically matters for an AI tutor versus any other educational product. Compare that to Claude's output, which got more specific about things like “concept mastery rate” and “question-to-understanding ratio.”Actionable Insight: Use ChatGPT when you need fast, serviceable documentation that doesn't need to be exceptional. Think: internal updates, status reports, routine communications. Don't rely on it for strategic documents where differentiation matters. If you do use ChatGPT for important documents, treat its output as a starting point that needs significant human refinement to add strategic depth and company-specific context.Gemini: Better Than ExpectedGoogle's Gemini actually impressed me more than I anticipated. The structure was solid, and it had a nice balance of detail without being overwhelming.What Gemini got right: The writing had a nice flow to it. The document felt organized and logical. It did a better job than ChatGPT at providing specific examples and thinking through edge cases. For instance, when describing the target user, it went beyond demographics to consider behavioral characteristics and motivations.Gemini also showed some interesting strategic thinking. It considered competitive positioning more thoughtfully than ChatGPT and proposed some differentiation angles that weren't in my original outline. Good AI tools should add insight, not just regurgitate your input with better formatting.But here's where it fell short: the visual elements. When I asked for mockups, Gemini produced images that looked more like stock photos than actual product designs. They weren't terrible, but they weren't compelling either. They had that AI-generated sheen that makes it obvious they came from an image model rather than a designer's brain.For a PRD that you're going to use internally with a team that already understands the context, Gemini's output would work well. The text quality is strong enough, and if you're in the Google ecosystem (Docs, Sheets, Meet, etc.), the integration is seamless. You can paste Gemini's output directly into Google Docs and continue iterating there.But if you need to create something compelling enough to win over skeptics or secure budget, Gemini falls just short. It's good, but not great. It's the solid B+ student: reliably competent but rarely exceptional.Actionable Insight: Gemini is a strong choice if you're working in the Google ecosystem and need good integration with Docs, Sheets, and other Google Workspace tools. The quality is sufficient for most internal documentation needs. It's particularly good if you're working with cross-functional partners who are already in Google Workspace. You can share and collaborate on AI-generated drafts without friction. But don't expect visual mockups that will wow anyone, and plan to add your own strategic polish for high-stakes documents.Grok: Not Ready for Prime TimeLet's just say my expectations were low, and Grok still managed to underdeliver. The PRD felt thin, generic, and lacked the depth you need for real product work.“I don't have high expectations for grok, unfortunately,” I said before testing it. Spoiler alert: my low expectations were validated.Actionable Insight: Skip Grok for product documentation work right now. Maybe it'll improve, but as of my testing, it's simply not competitive with the other options. It felt like 1-2 years behind the others.ChatPRD: The Specialized ToolNow this was interesting. ChatPRD is purpose-built for PRDs, using foundational models underneath but with specific tuning and structure for product documentation.The result? The structure was logical, the depth was appropriate, and it included elements that showed understanding of what actually matters in a PRD. As I reflected: “Cause this one feels like, A human wrote this PRD.”The interface guides you through the process more deliberately than just dumping text into a general chat interface. It asks clarifying questions. It structures the output more thoughtfully.Actionable Insight: If you're a technical lead without a dedicated PM, or you're a PM who wants a more structured approach to using AI for PRDs, ChatPRD is worth the specialized focus. It's particularly good when you need something that feels authentic enough to share with stakeholders without heavy editing.Claude: The Clear WinnerBut the standout performer, and I'm ranking these, was Claude.“I think we know that for now, I'm gonna say Claude did the best job,” I concluded after all the testing. Claude produced the most comprehensive, thoughtful, and strategically sound PRD. But what really set it apart were the concept mocks.When I asked each tool to generate visual mockups of the product, Claude produced HTML prototypes that, while not fully functional, looked genuinely compelling. They had thoughtful UI design, clear information architecture, and felt like something that could actually guide development.“They were, like, closer to, like, what a Lovable would produce or something like that,” I noted, referring to the quality of low-fidelity prototypes that good designers create.The text quality was also superior: more nuanced, better structured, and with more strategic depth. It felt like Claude understood not just what a PRD should contain, but why it should contain those elements.Actionable Insight: For any PRD that matters, meaning anything you'll share with leadership, use to get buy-in, or guide actual product development, you might as well start with Claude. The quality difference is significant enough that it's worth using Claude even if you primarily use another tool for other tasks.Final Rankings: The Definitive HierarchyAfter testing all five tools on multiple dimensions: initial PRD generation, visual mockups, and even crafting a pitch paragraph for a skeptical VP of Engineering, here's my final ranking:* Claude - Best overall quality, most compelling mockups, strongest strategic thinking* ChatPRD - Best for structured PRD creation, feels most “human”* Gemini - Solid all-around performance, good Google integration* ChatGPT - Reliable but generic, lacks differentiation* Grok - Not competitive for this use case“I'd probably say Claude, then chat PRD, then Gemini, then chat GPT, and then Grock,” I concluded.The Deeper Lesson: Garbage In, Garbage Out (Still Applies)But here's what matters more than which tool wins: the realization that hit me partway through this experiment.“I think it really does come down to, like, you know, the quality of the prompt,” I observed. “So if our prompt were a little more detailed, all that were more thought-through, then I'm sure the output would have been better. But as you can see we didn't really put in brain trust prompting here. Just a little bit of, kind of hand-wavy prompting, but a little better than just one or two sentences.”And we still got pretty good results.This is the meta-insight that should change how you approach AI tools in your product work: The quality of your input determines the quality of your output, but the baseline quality of the tool determines the ceiling of what's possible.No amount of great prompting will make Grok produce Claude-level output. But even mediocre prompting with Claude will beat great prompting with lesser tools.So the dual strategy is:* Use the best tool available (currently Claude for PRDs)* Invest in improving your prompting skills ideally with as much original and insightful human, company aware, and context aware thinking as possible.Real-World Workflows: How to Actually Use This in Your Day-to-Day PM WorkTheory is great. Here's how to incorporate these insights into your actual product management workflows.The Weekly Sprint Planning WorkflowEvery PM I know spends hours each week preparing for sprint planning. You need to refine user stories, clarify acceptance criteria, anticipate engineering questions, and align with design and data science. AI can compress this work significantly.Here's an example workflow:Monday morning (30 minutes):* Review upcoming priorities and open your rough notes/outline in Google Docs* Open Claude and paste your outline with this prompt:“I'm preparing for sprint planning. Based on these priorities [paste notes], generate detailed user stories with acceptance criteria. Format each as: User story, Business context, Technical considerations, Acceptance criteria, Dependencies, Open questions.”Monday afternoon (20 minutes):* Review Claude's output critically* Identify gaps, unclear requirements, or missing context* Follow up with targeted prompts:“The user story about authentication is too vague. Break it down into separate stories for: social login, email/password, session management, and password reset. For each, specify security requirements and edge cases.”Tuesday morning (15 minutes):* Generate mockups for any UI-heavy stories:“Create an HTML mockup for the login flow showing: landing page, social login options, email/password form, error states, and success redirect.”* Even if the HTML doesn't work perfectly, it gives your designers a starting pointBefore sprint planning (10 minutes):* Ask Claude to anticipate engineering questions:“Review these user stories as if you're a senior engineer. What questions would you ask? What concerns would you raise about technical feasibility, dependencies, or edge cases?”* This preparation makes you look thoughtful and helps the meeting run smoothlyTotal time investment: ~75 minutes. Typical time saved: 3-4 hours compared to doing this manually.The Stakeholder Alignment WorkflowGetting alignment from multiple stakeholders (product leadership, engineering, design, data science, legal, marketing) is one of the hardest parts of PM work. AI can help you think through different stakeholder perspectives and craft compelling communications for each.Here's how:Step 1: Map your stakeholders (10 minutes)Create a quick table in a doc:Stakeholder | Primary Concern | Decision Criteria | Likely Objections VP Product | Strategic fit, ROI | Company OKRs, market opportunity | Resource allocation vs other priorities VP Eng | Technical risk, capacity | Engineering capacity, tech debt | Complexity, unclear requirements Design Lead | User experience | User research, design principles | Timeline doesn't allow proper design process Legal | Compliance, risk | Regulatory requirements | Data privacy, user consent flowsStep 2: Generate stakeholder-specific communications (20 minutes)For each key stakeholder, ask Claude:“I need to pitch this product idea to [Stakeholder]. Based on this PRD, create a 1-page brief addressing their primary concern of [concern from your table]. Open with the specific value for them, address their likely objection of [objection], and close with a clear ask. Tone should be [professional/technical/strategic] based on their role.”Then you'll have customized one-pagers for your pre-meetings with each stakeholder, dramatically increasing your alignment rate.Step 3: Synthesize feedback (15 minutes)After gathering stakeholder input, ask Claude to help you synthesize:“I got the following feedback from stakeholders: [paste feedback]. Identify: (1) Common themes, (2) Conflicting requirements, (3) Legitimate concerns vs organizational politics, (4) Recommended compromises that might satisfy multiple parties.”This pattern-matching across stakeholder feedback is something AI does really well and saves you hours of mental processing.The Quarterly Planning WorkflowQuarterly or annual planning is where product strategy gets real. You need to synthesize market trends, customer feedback, technical capabilities, and business objectives into a coherent roadmap. AI can accelerate this dramatically.Six weeks before planning:* Start collecting input (customer interviews, market research, competitive analysis, engineering feedback)* Don't wait until the last minuteFour weeks before planning:Dump everything into Claude with this structure:“I'm creating our Q2 roadmap. Context:* Business objectives: [paste from leadership]* Customer feedback themes: [paste synthesis]* Technical capabilities/constraints: [paste from engineering]* Competitive landscape: [paste analysis]* Current product gaps: [paste from your analysis]Generate 5 strategic themes that could anchor our Q2 roadmap. For each theme:* Strategic rationale (how it connects to business objectives)* Key initiatives (2-3 major features/projects)* Success metrics* Resource requirements (rough estimate)* Risks and mitigations* Customer segments addressed”This gives you a strategic framework to react to rather than starting from a blank page.Three weeks before planning:Iterate on the most promising themes:“Deep dive on Theme 3. Generate:* Detailed initiative breakdown* Dependencies on platform/infrastructure* Phasing options (MVP vs full build)* Go-to-market considerations* Data requirements* Open questions requiring research”Two weeks before planning:Pressure-test your thinking:“Play devil's advocate on this roadmap. What are the strongest arguments against each initiative? What am I likely missing? What failure modes should I plan for?”This adversarial prompting forces you to strengthen weak points before your leadership reviews it.One week before planning:Generate your presentation:“Create an executive presentation for this roadmap. Structure: (1) Market context and strategic imperative, (2) Q2 themes and initiatives, (3) Expected outcomes and metrics, (4) Resource requirements, (5) Key risks and mitigations, (6) Success criteria for decision. Make it compelling but data-driven. Tone: confident but not overselling.”Then add your company-specific context, visual brand, and personal voice.The Customer Research WorkflowAI can't replace talking to customers, but it can help you prepare better questions, analyze feedback more systematically, and identify patterns faster.Before customer interviews:“I'm interviewing customers about [topic]. Generate:* 10 open-ended questions that avoid leading the witness* 5 follow-up questions for each main question* Common cognitive biases I should watch for* A framework for categorizing responses”This prep work helps you conduct better interviews.After interviews:“I conducted 15 customer interviews. Here are the key quotes: [paste anonymized quotes]. Identify:* Recurring themes and patterns* Surprising insights that contradict our assumptions* Segments with different needs* Implied needs customers didn't articulate directly* Recommended next steps for validation”AI is excellent at pattern-matching across qualitative data at scale.The Crisis Management WorkflowSomething broke. The site is down. Data was lost. A feature shipped with a critical bug. You need to move fast.Immediate response (5 minutes):“Critical incident. Details: [brief description]. Generate:* Incident classification (Sev 1-4)* Immediate stakeholders to notify* Draft customer communication (honest, apologetic, specific about what happened and what we're doing)* Draft internal communication for leadership* Key questions to ask engineering during investigation”Having these drafted in 5 minutes lets you focus on coordination and decision-making rather than wordsmithing.Post-incident (30 minutes):“Write a post-mortem based on this incident timeline: [paste timeline]. Include:* What happened (technical details)* Root cause analysis* Impact quantification (users affected, revenue impact, time to resolution)* What went well in our response* What could have been better* Specific action items with owners and deadlines* Process changes to prevent recurrence Tone: Blameless, focused on learning and improvement.”This gives you a strong first draft to refine with your team.Common Pitfalls: What Not to Do with AI in Product ManagementNow let's talk about the mistakes I see PMs making with AI tools. Pitfall #1: Treating AI Output as FinalThe biggest mistake is copy-pasting AI output directly into your PRD, roadmap presentation, or stakeholder email without critical review.The result? Documents that are grammatically perfect but strategically shallow. Presentations that sound impressive but don't hold up under questioning. Emails that are professionally worded but miss the subtext of organizational politics.The fix: Always ask yourself:* Does this reflect my actual strategic thinking, or generic best practices?* Would my CEO/engineering lead/biggest customer find this compelling and specific?* Are there company-specific details, customer insights, or technical constraints that only I know?* Does this sound like me, or like a robot?Add those elements. That's where your value as a PM comes through.Pitfall #2: Using AI as a Crutch Instead of a ToolSome PMs use AI because they don't want to think deeply about the product. They're looking for AI to do the hard work of strategy, prioritization, and trade-off analysis.This never works. AI can help you think more systematically, but it can't replace thinking.If you find yourself using AI to avoid wrestling with hard questions (”Should we build X or Y?” “What's our actual competitive advantage?” “Why would customers switch from the incumbent?”), you're using it wrong.The fix: Use AI to explore options, not to make decisions. Generate three alternatives, pressure-test each one, then use your judgment to decide. The AI can help you think through implications, but you're still the one choosing.Pitfall #3: Not IteratingGetting mediocre AI output and just accepting it is a waste of the technology's potential.The PMs who get exceptional results from AI are the ones who iterate. They generate an initial response, identify what's weak or missing, and ask follow-up questions. They might go through 5-10 iterations on a key section of a PRD.Each iteration is quick (30 seconds to type a follow-up prompt, 30 seconds to read the response), but the cumulative effect is dramatically better output.The fix: Budget time for iteration. Don't try to generate a complete, polished PRD in one prompt. Instead, generate a rough draft, then spend 30 minutes iterating on specific sections that matter most.Pitfall #4: Ignoring the Political and Human ContextAI tools have no understanding of organizational politics, interpersonal relationships, or the specific humans you're working with.They don't know that your VP of Engineering is burned out and skeptical of any new initiatives. They don't know that your CEO has a personal obsession with a specific competitor. They don't know that your lead designer is sensitive about not being included early enough in the process.If you use AI-generated communications without layering in this human context, you'll create perfectly worded documents that land badly because they miss the subtext.The fix: After generating AI content, explicitly ask yourself: “What human context am I missing? What relationships do I need to consider? What political dynamics are in play?” Then modify the AI output accordingly.Pitfall #5: Over-Relying on a Single ToolDifferent AI tools have different strengths. Claude is great for strategic depth, ChatPRD is great for structure, Gemini integrates well with Google Workspace.If you only ever use one tool, you're missing opportunities to leverage different strengths for different tasks.The fix: Keep 2-3 tools in your toolkit. Use Claude for important PRDs and strategic documents. Use Gemini for quick internal documentation that needs to integrate with Google Docs. Use ChatPRD when you want more guided structure. Match the tool to the task.Pitfall #6: Not Fact-Checking AI OutputAI tools hallucinate. They make up statistics, misrepresent competitors, and confidently state things that aren't true. If you include those hallucinations in a PRD that goes to leadership, you look incompetent.The fix: Fact-check everything, especially:* Statistics and market data* Competitive feature claims* Technical capabilities and limitations* Regulatory and compliance requirementsIf the AI cites a number or makes a factual claim, verify it independently before including it in your document.The Meta-Skill: Prompt Engineering for PMsLet's zoom out and talk about the underlying skill that makes all of this work: prompt engineering.This is a real skill. The difference between a mediocre prompt and a great prompt can be 10x difference in output quality. And unlike coding or design, where there's a steep learning curve, prompt engineering is something you can get good at quickly.Principle 1: Provide Context Before InstructionsBad prompt:“Write a PRD for an AI tutor”Good prompt:“I'm a PM at an edtech company with 2M users, primarily high school students. We're exploring an AI tutor feature to complement our existing video content library and practice problems. Our main competitors are Khan Academy and Course Hero. Our differentiation is personalized learning paths based on student performance data.Write a PRD for an AI tutor feature targeting students in the middle 80% academically who struggle with science and math.”The second prompt gives Claude the context it needs to generate something specific and strategic rather than generic.Principle 2: Specify Format and ConstraintsBad prompt:“Generate success metrics”Good prompt:“Generate 5-7 success metrics for this feature. Include a mix of:* Leading indicators (early signals of success)* Lagging indicators (definitive success measures)* User behavior metrics* Business impact metricsFor each metric, specify: name, definition, target value, measurement method, and why it matters.”The structure you provide shapes the structure you get back.Principle 3: Ask for Multiple OptionsBad prompt:“What should our Q2 priorities be?”Good prompt:“Generate 3 different strategic approaches for Q2:* Option A: Focus on user acquisition* Option B: Focus on engagement and retention* Option C: Focus on monetizationFor each option, detail: key initiatives, expected outcomes, resource requirements, risks, and recommendation for or against.”Asking for multiple options forces the AI (and forces you) to think through trade-offs systematically.Principle 4: Specify Audience and ToneBad prompt:“Summarize this PRD”Good prompt:“Create a 1-paragraph summary of this PRD for our skeptical VP of Engineering. Tone: Technical, concise, addresses engineering concerns upfront. Focus on: technical architecture, resource requirements, risks, and expected engineering effort. Avoid marketing language.”The audience and tone specification ensures the output will actually work for your intended use.Principle 5: Use Iterative RefinementDon't try to get perfect output in one prompt. Instead:First prompt: Generate rough draft Second prompt: “This is too generic. Add specific examples from [our company context].” Third prompt: “The technical section is weak. Expand with architecture details and dependencies.” Fourth prompt: “Good. Now make it 30% more concise while keeping the key details.”Each iteration improves the output incrementally.Let me break down the prompting approach that worked in this experiment, because this is immediately actionable for your work tomorrow.Strategy 1: The Structured Outline ApproachDon't go from zero to full PRD in one prompt. Instead:* Start with strategic thinking - Spend 10-15 minutes outlining why you're building this, who it's for, and what problem it solves* Get specific - Don't say “users,” say “high school students in the middle 80% of academic performance”* Include constraints - Budget, timeline, technical limitations, competitive landscape* Dump your outline into the AI - Now ask it to expand into a full PRD* Iterate section by section - Don't try to perfect everything at onceThis is exactly what I did in my experiment, and even with my somewhat sloppy outline, the results were dramatically better than they would have been with a single-sentence prompt.Strategy 2: The Comparative Analysis PatternOne technique I used that worked particularly well: asking each tool to do the same specific task and comparing results.For example, I asked all five tools: “Please compose a one paragraph exact summary I can share over DM with a highly influential VP of engineering who is generally a skeptic but super smart.”This forced each tool to synthesize the entire PRD into a compelling pitch while accounting for a specific, challenging audience. The variation in quality was revealing—and it gave me multiple options to choose from or blend together.Actionable tip: When you need something critical (a pitch, an executive summary, a key decision framework), generate it with 2-3 different AI tools and take the best elements from each. This “ensemble approach” often produces better results than any single tool.Strategy 3: The Iterative Refinement LoopDon't treat the AI output as final. Use it as a first draft that you then refine through conversation with the AI.After getting the initial PRD, I could have asked follow-up questions like:* “What's missing from this PRD?”* “How would you strengthen the success metrics section?”* “Generate 3 alternative approaches to the core feature set”Each iteration improves the output and, more importantly, forces me to think more deeply about the product.What This Means for Your CareerIf you're an early or mid-career PM reading this, you might be thinking: “Great, so AI can write PRDs now. Am I becoming obsolete?”Absolutely not. But your role is evolving, and understanding that evolution is critical.The PMs who will thrive in the AI era are those who:* Excel at strategic thinking - AI can generate options, but you need to know which options align with company strategy, customer needs, and technical feasibility* Master the art of prompting - This is a genuine skill that separates mediocre AI users from exceptional ones* Know when to use AI and when not to - Some aspects of product work benefit enormously from AI. Others (user interviews, stakeholder negotiation, cross-functional relationship building) require human judgment and empathy* Can evaluate AI output critically - You need to spot the hallucinations, the generic fluff, and the strategic misalignments that AI inevitably producesThink of AI tools as incredibly capable interns. They can produce impressive work quickly, but they need direction, oversight, and strategic guidance. Your job is to provide that guidance while leveraging their speed and breadth.The Real-World Application: What to Do Monday MorningLet's get tactical. Here's exactly how to apply these insights to your actual product work:For Your Next PRD:* Block 30 minutes for strategic thinking - Write your back-of-the-napkin outline in Google Docs or your tool of choice* Open Claude (or ChatPRD if you want more structure)* Copy your outline with this prompt:“I'm a product manager at [company] working on [product area]. I need to create a comprehensive PRD based on this outline. Please expand this into a complete PRD with the following sections: [list your preferred sections]. Make it detailed enough for engineering to start breaking down into user stories, but concise enough for leadership to read in 15 minutes. [Paste your outline]”* Review the output critically - Look for generic statements, missing details, or strategic misalignments* Iterate on specific sections:“The success metrics section is too vague. Please provide 3-5 specific, measurable KPIs with target values and explanation of why these metrics matter.”* Generate supporting materials:“Create a visual mockup of the core user flow showing the key interaction points.”* Synthesize the best elements - Don't just copy-paste the AI output. Use it as raw material that you shape into your final documentFor Stakeholder Communication:When you need to pitch something to leadership or engineering:* Generate 3 versions of your pitch using different tools (Claude, ChatPRD, and one other)* Compare them for:* Clarity and conciseness* Strategic framing* Compelling value proposition* Addressing likely objections* Blend the best elements into your final version* Add your personal voice - This is crucial. AI output often lacks personality and specific company context. Add that yourself.For Feature Prioritization:AI tools can help you think through trade-offs more systematically:“I'm deciding between three features for our next release: [Feature A], [Feature B], and [Feature C]. For each feature, analyze: (1) Estimated engineering effort, (2) Expected user impact, (3) Strategic alignment with making our platform the go-to solution for [your market], (4) Risk factors. Then recommend a prioritization with rationale.”This doesn't replace your judgment, but it forces you to think through each dimension systematically and often surfaces considerations you hadn't thought of.The Uncomfortable Truth About AI and Product ManagementLet me be direct about something that makes many PMs uncomfortable: AI will make some PM skills less valuable while making others more valuable.Less valuable:* Writing boilerplate documentation* Creating standard frameworks and templates* Generating routine status updates* Synthesizing information from existing sourcesMore valuable:* Strategic product vision and roadmapping* Deep customer empathy and insight generation* Cross-functional leadership and influence* Critical evaluation of options and trade-offs* Creative problem-solving for novel situationsIf your PM role primarily involves the first category of tasks, you should be concerned. But if you're focused on the second category while leveraging AI for the first, you're going to be exponentially more effective than your peers who resist these tools.The PMs I see succeeding aren't those who can write the best PRD manually. They're those who can write the best PRD with AI assistance in one-tenth the time, then use the saved time to talk to more customers, think more deeply about strategy, and build stronger cross-functional relationships.Advanced Techniques: Beyond Basic PRD GenerationOnce you've mastered the basics, here are some advanced applications I've found valuable:Competitive Analysis at Scale“Research our top 5 competitors in [market]. For each one, analyze: their core value proposition, key features, pricing strategy, target customer, and likely product roadmap based on recent releases and job postings. Create a comparison matrix showing where we have advantages and gaps.”Then use web search tools in Claude or Perplexity to fact-check and expand the analysis.Scenario Planning“We're considering three strategic directions for our product: [Direction A], [Direction B], [Direction C]. For each direction, map out: likely customer adoption curve, required technical investments, competitive positioning in 12 months, and potential pivots if the hypothesis proves wrong. Then identify the highest-risk assumptions we should test first for each direction.”This kind of structured scenario thinking is exactly what AI excels at—generating multiple well-reasoned perspectives quickly.User Story GenerationAfter your PRD is solid:“Based on this PRD, generate a complete set of user stories following the format ‘As a [user type], I want to [action] so that [benefit].' Include acceptance criteria for each story. Organize them into epics by functional area.”This can save your engineering team hours of grooming meetings.The Tools Will Keep Evolving. Your Process Shouldn'tHere's something important to remember: by the time you read this, the specific rankings might have shifted. Maybe ChatGPT-5 has leapfrogged Claude. Maybe a new specialized tool has emerged.But the core principles won't change:* Do strategic thinking before touching AI* Use the best tool available for your specific task* Iterate and refine rather than accepting first outputs* Blend AI capabilities with human judgment* Focus your time on the uniquely human aspects of product managementThe specific tools matter less than your process for using them effectively.A Final Experiment: The Skeptical VP TestI want to share one more insight from my testing that I think is particularly relevant for early and mid-career PMs.Toward the end of my experiment, I gave each tool this prompt: “Please compose a one paragraph exact summary I can share over DM with a highly influential VP of engineering who is generally a skeptic but super smart.”This is such a realistic scenario. How many times have you needed to pitch an idea to a skeptical technical leader via Slack or email? Someone who's brilliant, who's seen a thousand product ideas fail, and who can spot b******t from a mile away?The quality variation in the responses was fascinating. ChatGPT gave me something that felt generic and safe. Gemini was better but still a bit too enthusiastic. Grok was... well, Grok.But Claude and ChatPRD both produced messages that felt authentic, technically credible, and appropriately confident without being overselling. They acknowledged the engineering challenges while framing the opportunity compellingly.The lesson: When the stakes are high and the audience is sophisticated, the quality of your AI tool matters even more. That skeptical VP can tell the difference between a carefully crafted message and AI-generated fluff. So can your CEO. So can your biggest customers.Use the best tools available, but more importantly, always add your own strategic thinking and authentic voice on top.Questions to Consider: A Framework for Your Own ExperimentsAs I wrapped up my Loom, I posed some questions to the audience that I'll pose to you:“Let me know in the comments, if you do your PRDs using AI differently, do you start with back of the envelope? Do you say, oh no, I just start with one sentence, and then I let the chatbot refine it with me? Or do you go way more detailed and then use the chatbot to kind of pressure test it?”These aren't rhetorical questions. Your answer reveals your approach to AI-augmented product work, and different approaches work for different people and contexts.For early-career PMs: I'd recommend starting with more detailed outlines. The discipline of thinking through your product strategy before touching AI will make you a stronger PM. You can always compress that process later as you get more experienced.For mid-career PMs: Experiment with different approaches for different types of documents. Maybe you do detailed outlines for major feature PRDs but use more iterative AI-assisted refinement for smaller features or updates. Find what optimizes your personal productivity while maintaining quality.For senior PMs and product leaders: Consider how AI changes what you should expect from your PM team. Should you be reviewing more AI-generated first drafts and spending more time on strategic guidance? Should you be training your team on effective AI usage? These are leadership questions worth grappling with.The Path Forward: Continuous ExperimentationMy experiment with these five AI tools took 45 minutes. But I'm not done experimenting.The field of AI-assisted product management is evolving rapidly. New tools launch monthly. Existing tools get smarter weekly. Prompting techniques that work today might be obsolete in three months.Your job, if you want to stay at the forefront of product management, is to continuously experiment. Try new tools. Share what works with your peers. Build a personal knowledge base of effective prompts and workflows. And be generous with what you learn. The PM community gets stronger when we share insights rather than hoarding them.That's why I created this Loom and why I'm writing this post. Not because I have all the answers, but because I'm figuring it out in real-time and want to share the journey.A Personal Note on Coaching and ConsultingIf this kind of practical advice resonates with you, I'm happy to work with you directly.Through my pm coaching practice, I offer 1:1 executive, career, and product coaching for PMs and product leaders. We can dig into your specific challenges: whether that's leveling up your AI workflows, navigating a career transition, or developing your strategic product thinking.I also work with companies (usually startups or incubation teams) on product strategy, helping teams figure out PMF for new explorations and improving their product management function.The format is flexible. Some clients want ongoing coaching, others prefer project-based consulting, and some just want a strategic sounding board for a specific decision. Whatever works for you.Reach out through tomleungcoaching.com if you're interested in working together.OK. Enough pontificating. Let's ship greatness. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit firesidepm.substack.com

Citationslaw.georgetown.eduCreating Effective Rule Statementslaw.georgetown.eduCreating Effective Rule Statementsalg.manifoldapp.orgChapter 12 - Rule Synthesis | Legal Writing Manual 3rd Edition | OpenALGalg.manifoldapp.org"Teaching Rule Synthesis with Real Cases" by Paul Figleylaw.georgetown.eduCreating Effective Rule Statementslaw.georgetown.eduCreating Effective Rule Statementslaw.georgetown.eduCreating Effective Rule Statementslaw.georgetown.eduCreating Effective Rule Statementslaw.georgetown.eduCreating Effective Rule Statementslaw.berkeley.eduA Quick Guide to Rule Synthesisalg.manifoldapp.orgChapter 12 - Rule Synthesis | Legal Writing Manual 3rd Edition | OpenALGlaw.cuny.eduDrafting a Law Office Memorandum | CUNY School of Lawlaw.cuny.eduDrafting a Law Office Memorandum | CUNY School of Lawlaw.cuny.eduDrafting a Law Office Memorandum | CUNY School of Lawlaw.berkeley.eduA Quick Guide to Rule Synthesislaw.cuny.eduDrafting a Law Office Memorandum | CUNY School of Lawlaw.georgetown.eduCreating Effective Rule Statementsalg.manifoldapp.orgChapter 12 - Rule Synthesis | Legal Writing Manual 3rd Edition | OpenALGlaw.georgetown.eduCreating Effective Rule Statementslaw.georgetown.eduCreating Effective Rule Statementslaw.georgetown.eduCreating Effective Rule Statementslaw.cuny.eduDrafting a Law Office Memorandum | CUNY School of Lawlaw.cuny.eduDrafting a Law Office Memorandum | CUNY School of Lawlaw.cuny.eduDrafting a Law Office Memorandum | CUNY School of Lawlaw.cuny.eduDrafting a Law Office Memorandum | CUNY School of Lawtexasbarpractice.comQuoting versus Paraphrasing: Best Practicestexasbarpracti

What significance does homeopathy play in epidemics? In this episode, we'll discuss Jeremy's new children's book, which will be released before the end of the year. We'll also talk about his outstanding work in homeopathy, how homeopathy is evolving and being very helpful in pandemics, the mandemics, vaccine injuries, and what homeopathic proving truly teaches us. Jeremy Sherr is the founder of Homeopathy for Health in Africa (HHA), and has been treating people with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania since 2008. Jeremy began his homeopathic studies in 1980 at the College of Homoeopathy, London, and simultaneously completed a degree in Acupuncture at the International College of Oriental Medicine. In 1986 he founded the Dynamis School, the longest running post-graduate homeopathy course in the world. Jeremy has taught and lectured in over 30 countries and is responsible for the proving (testing) of 35 new homeopathic remedies. He has published numerous articles and books, including The Dynamic Methodology of Homoeopathic Provings and Dynamic Materia Medica of Syphilis, which are all homeopathic bestsellers and are used as textbooks in many schools. Jeremy was awarded a Fellowship by the Society of Homeopaths in 1991 and both Medicina Alternativa and Pioneer University have awarded him a Ph.D. He is a member of the North American Society of Homeopaths, the Israeli Society for Classical Homeopathy, an honorary professor at Yunan Medical College, Kunming, China, and an associate Professor at University Candegabe, Argentina. Check out these episode highlights: 03:11 - First introduction to homeopathy 07:31 - Books that's good for kids 14:42 - The philosophy of epidemics 16:24 - Synthesizing an epidemic's symptoms into a single concept 22:15 - Why modern medicine can't cure AIDS 23:51 - Adapting homeopathic software to the modern world 25:54 - How homeopathy is adapting to epidemics 31:08 - The third big epidemic - mandemic 32:40 - Vaccine injuries as an epidemic 42:20 - Why is treating a mandemic more difficult than a pandemic 55:44 - The seven R 57:27 - A professional homeopath must be involved in proving 01:00:02 - What does homeopathic proving teach us 01:01:58 - The best remedy for infertility 01:08:16 - The downside of perfection 01:18:50 - Jeremey's poem called Homeo-shamanism Connect with Jeremy https://homeopathyforhealthinafrica.org/ https://www.dynamis.edu/ Here is the link to have access to a huge selection of Jeremy's work https://www.patreon.com/JEREMYSHERR   If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode.   Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies   Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s   Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom

Synthesizing the vision of ShineOn, the Great Discovery Project and all the things! Yay!Guidance on how to get activated in our listening of content.Link to join the GDP Community of Skool: https://www.skool.com/great-discovery-project-gdp-3856/about?ref=a108303102fd4d2f9f3962248a4ed966Link to my blog: https://www.shineonmethod.com/blog/mineyourgoldmind

You can sign the letter here. The Trump administration has been retaliating against its critics, and people and groups with business before the administration have started laundering criticism through other sources with less need for goodwill. So I have been asked to share an open letter, which needs signatures from scientists, doctors, and healthcare professionals. The authors tell me (THIS IS NOT THE CONTENTS OF THE LETTER, IT'S THEIR EXPLANATION, TO ME, OF WHAT THE LETTER IS FOR): The NIH has spent at least $5 billion less of that money than Congress has appropriated to them, which is bad because medical research is good and we want more of it. In May, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya told a room full of people that he would spend all the money by the end of the fiscal year. That is good news, because any money not spent by that point will disappear. The bad news is the fiscal year ends on September 30th and according to the American Association of Medical Colleges, “the true shortfall far exceeds $5 billion.” Our open letter requests that Dr. Bhattacharya do what he said he would and spend all the money by September 30th. We as the originators of the letter do not want to be named publicly because we are concerned about being the focal point for blame and retaliation. We would rather be members of a large crowd of signatories than be singled out as individuals to make an example of. Based on our understanding of current administration norms, we do not expect retaliation against private individuals who sign this letter. We are looking for signatures from scientists, doctors, and healthcare professionals. So if that is you, please sign here. If you want to help support the letter more broadly, email nihfundingletter@gmail.com. Our stretch goal is to have a thousand people sign the letter within the next two weeks. To hammer home (since many people failed to understand it) that this is not the contents of the letter, I am including the actual contents below: We, the undersigned scientists, doctors, and public health stakeholders, commend your commitment to spend all funds allocated to the NIH, as reported in The Washington Post. At the same time, we are concerned by reports that U.S. institutions received nearly $5 billion less in NIH awards over the past year. With less than one month to the end of the fiscal year, we submit this urgent request to ensure that your commitment is upheld. If you anticipate that all appropriated funds cannot be spent in time, we request a public disclosure of the barriers preventing the achievement of this crucial responsibility. We present this request in the spirit of the broad, bipartisan consensus in favor of spending appropriated NIH funds. In their July letter to the Office of Management and Budget, fourteen Republican senators, led by Senators Collins, Britt, and McConnell, forcefully argued that suspension of NIH funds “could threaten Americans' ability to access better treatments and limit our nation's leadership in biomedical science.” The case for investment in medical research transcends political divides as it serves our collective national interest. The return on investment from research is compelling. Synthesizing the empirical literature, economist Matt Clancy estimates that each public and private R&D dollar yields roughly $5.50 in GDP—and about $11 when broader benefits are counted. Every dollar of NIH funding not deployed represents lost opportunities for breakthrough treatments, missed chances to train the next generation of scientists, and diminished returns on America's innovation ecosystem. Spending these funds is also a competitiveness imperative as China attempts to transform itself from a low-end manufacturer to a high-tech research and innovation juggernaut. In 2024, the Chinese government increased its spending on science and technology by 10%, and the nation's total expenditure on research and development increased by 50% in nominal terms between 2020 and 2024. As China's number of clinical trials and new drug candidates begin to outpace the U.S., America cannot afford to allow biomedical research funding to go unspent. We respectfully ask that you ensure that NIH will obligate all FY25 funds by September 30, 2025, and, if that is not possible, that you address the scientific community to explain why and what must be done to ensure all appropriated funds are spent in FY26. We stand ready to support your efforts to preserve this vital national investment. https://readscottalexander.com/posts/acx-open-letter-to-the-nih  

This week, Matthew Kraft, professor of education and economics at Brown University, joins The Education Gadfly Show to discuss the intersection of education policy and climate change.Then, on the Research Minute, Adam Tyner examines whether an elite “exam school” led to better educational outcomes for its students.Recommended content: On education and climate changeEducation and climate change: Synthesizing the evidence to guide future research —Matthew Kraft, Sohil Malik, and Grace Falken, Anneberg Institute EdWorkingPaper (2025)Does spending on school facilities raise student test scores? —Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., Thomas B. Fordham InstituteHow school HVAC systems affect learning —Ali Schalop, Thomas B. Fordham InstituteThe Research MinuteOptimal school system and curriculum design: Theory and evidence —Glenn Ellison & Parag A. Pathak, National Bureau of Economic Research (2025)Threading the needle on selective enrollment public schools —Michael J. Petrilli, Thomas B. Fordham InstituteFeedback welcome: Have ideas for improving our show? Send them to Alicia Anderson at aanderson@fordhaminstitute.org.  

Synthesizing the divine love found in Sufism with the primal emptiness found in Zen practice, Llewellyn reveals how each path has impacted his spiritual life. This episode is a companion to BHNN Guest Podcast Episode 213, Angels & Devas with Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check it out!In this week's episode, Llewellyn goes over:Understanding the essence of Ch'an (Zen) as a harmonious fusion of Taoism and BuddhismInterweaving the mystical threads of Sufism and Zen practiceHow both divine love and pure awareness dissolve the thinking mindAwakening to the inner light and Buddha nature within every beingBecoming veiled by the play of illusions that we call lifeLlewellyn's return to love after a childhood without itThe mystery of divine love as a selfless force that seeks nothing in returnWisdom from Llewellyn's Indian guru: “There is nothing but nothingness.”The vast, primal emptiness found at love's distant shoreIntegrating pure consciousness into everyday life—not just on the meditation cushionMoving on from the drama of awakening into the calm silence of emptinessAbout Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee:Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, Ph.D. is a Sufi teacher in the Naqshbandiyya-Mujaddidiyya Sufi Order. He is the author of Sufism, the Transformation of the Heart, and the founder of The Golden Sufi Center. Check out his new podcast Working With Oneness."Love gradually became part of my life. Like an invisible scent, a perfume from a hidden garden, it began to permeate me, and in one of the greatest mysteries that can happen to a human being, my heart woke up—that spiritual organ of divine perception that is the direct connection with the source of love, what the Sufis call the beloved." – Llewellyn Vaughan-LeeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Artist and technologist, Ari Melenciano, spent her youth obsessed with music, art, and gadgets. A year in Barcelona, a city that valued art as she did, left a meaningful impression on her. Back in the US, frustrated at the racial inadequacy of academia and technology, she founded Afrotectopia, a cultural institution building at the nexus of art, science, and technology through an Afrocentric lens.Images and more from Ari at cleverpodcast.com!Special thanks to our sponsor:Wix Studio is a platform built for all web creators to design, develop, and manage exceptional web projects at scale.Clever is hosted & produced by Amy Devers, with editing by Rich Stroffolino, production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by El Ten Eleven.If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider leaving a review, making a donation, becoming a sponsor, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!SUBSCRIBE - listen to Clever on any podcast app!SIGN UP - for our Substack for news, bonus content, new episode alertsVISIT - cleverpodcast.com for transcripts, images, and 200+ more episodesSAY HI! - on Instagram & LinkedIn @cleverpodcast @amydevers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

D. Harlan Wilson's Strangelove Country is a deft, innovative study of Stanley Kubrick's relationship with science fiction that explores how the genre shaped his cinematic identity and how that identity reshaped the genre. Focusing on Kubrick's futurist trilogy—Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and A Clockwork Orange—as well as his collaboration with Steven Spielberg on A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Wilson takes a unique approach that is at once scholarly and defiant of academic stodge. Specifically, he views the “Kubrickian consciousness” through the lens of schizoanalysis and filmosophy, methods of inquiry that he uses to probe how Kubrick's oeuvre forms a singular, autonomous, interstitial “filmind” distinct from the director, with its own way of thinking, seeing, and being. Synthesizing film theory, critical analysis, and novelistic technique, Wilson reaffirms Kubrick's status as one of the twentieth century's greatest auteurs while casting new light on the filmmaker's extraordinary contribution to the history of cinema. Buy the book here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

D. Harlan Wilson's Strangelove Country is a deft, innovative study of Stanley Kubrick's relationship with science fiction that explores how the genre shaped his cinematic identity and how that identity reshaped the genre. Focusing on Kubrick's futurist trilogy—Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and A Clockwork Orange—as well as his collaboration with Steven Spielberg on A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Wilson takes a unique approach that is at once scholarly and defiant of academic stodge. Specifically, he views the “Kubrickian consciousness” through the lens of schizoanalysis and filmosophy, methods of inquiry that he uses to probe how Kubrick's oeuvre forms a singular, autonomous, interstitial “filmind” distinct from the director, with its own way of thinking, seeing, and being. Synthesizing film theory, critical analysis, and novelistic technique, Wilson reaffirms Kubrick's status as one of the twentieth century's greatest auteurs while casting new light on the filmmaker's extraordinary contribution to the history of cinema. Buy the book here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Pompliano reveals why he appeared to be a Bitcoin maximalist while secretly diversifying his crypto portfolio. Despite calling Bitcoin "the lowest risk asset in crypto," Pomp explains his strategic decision to focus publicly on Bitcoin while privately holding Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies.From surviving the Block-Fi collapse to building multiple successful businesses, Pomp shares his philosophy on problem-solving, leverage, and why helping others succeed creates personal wealth.__________________________________PARTNERS

FEATURED GUESTS: Dr. Mimi Savage is an associate professor and core faculty member in the Master's of Counseling Psychology with Expressive Arts program at CIIS in SF. She has an extensive background in acute milieus and has researched adopted young women and boys from foster care using narrative inquiry, arts based and participatory research on the topic of intersectionality and self identity. She is a founding faculty member of UCLArts and Healing in Los Angeles--now called Integrative Arts and Healing Initiative. She is a registered drama therapist and board certified trainer and mentors an international student body for professionals interested in drama therapy certification at her own school--So Cal Drama Therapy Center. She is now also core faculty for a new program she is helping to launch at CIIS which is Expressive Arts Coaching and Community Building. She is in the process of editing her book for Taylor & Francis/Routledge due next year called The Future of Black Creative Art Therapists: Practice, Pedagogy and Preservation.LISTEN & LEARN:What is narrative inquiry?What is the Personal Public Services Announcement™ (PPSA) method? The importance of identity work when engaging with adolescents. The value of contributing to the field through the use of writing. How to use the PPSA as a tool in participatory arts-based research. Mimi's upcoming book, "The Future of Black Creative Arts Therapists: Pedagogy and Preservation," due in 2026 by Taylor & Francis/Routledge. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Mimi's Session at the Midwest Expressive Therapies Summit - Re-Storying Self-Identity Through Drama, Writing & Masks: Creating Personal Public Service Announcements ™ on May 3, 2025 from 10:00 AM-5:30 PMCTIn this day-long three-part master class, participants will have the opportunity to learn the Personal Public Service Announcement™ (PPSA) method, an arts-based approach that was originally developed to generate narrative data using drama therapy techniques with adopted young women in foster care. To introduce this novel format, past peer-reviewed research will be discussed from the empirical-based inquiry. For the majority of our time together, however, participants will be invited to work collaboratively and in embodied ways to create their own PPSAs using a number of expressive arts tools, including creative writing, digital apps, and mask-making. In particular, participants will discover the theory, processes, and outcome of this restorative way of doing participatory research within narrative inquiry. Synthesizing personal explorations to enhance emotional or clinical development — then creatively reconstructing that information and affect into PPSAs with the intent to re-story and restore self-identity while being witnessed — can be very effective in treatment, as well.PLEASE NOTE: Participants' knowledge of qualitative research tenets and methods will be beneficial. The ability to access your narratives without concern about retraumatization will be key to maintaining safety in this session. The Future of Black Creative Art Therapists: Practice, Pedagogy and Preservation will be available for preorder on https://www.routledge.com/ April 2026. Mimi Savage, PhD, RDT, BCT contact msavage@ciis.eduMimi's SoCaldramatherapycenter http://www.socaldramatherapycenter.com/Mimi's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimi-savage-phd-rdt-bct-b0179931/Need support in creating your practice Email me for a consult: creativeclinician@gmail.com

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How does peer-reviewed literature make it into the hands of practicing dentists? Sometimes it doesn't. Other times research can be misinterpreted and applied incorrectly. The process of analyzing and applying current research is time consuming for practitioners to the point where new dental findings often fail to be widely adopted in practice.Reminiscing on his first meetings with researchers John Purk and Jack Ferracane, Dr. David Alleman discusses how synthesizing research into practical protocols requires a deep understanding of how research is conducted and a treatment-focused view of how different protocols interact with others. Without this perspective, research may be applied incorrectly, but with productive conversations and large-scale clinical examples, his Six Lessons Approach protocols show how using current literature to benefit patient outcomes is possible.Send us a textNew 2025 training programs announced:Biomimetic Mastership - class starts February 10. Learn more and register at allemancenter.com/mastershipIn-Person SLA Workshop Dates:April 25-26August 8-9October 24-25December 12-13Learn more and register at allemancenter.com/trainingLearn more about Dr. Alleman's work at training programs at allemancenter.com.Instagram @david.alleman.dds@davey_alleman_dmd@allemancenter.comYouTube@allemancenter

ABOUT JAMES CAMPBELLJames Campbell is the co-founder and CTO at Great Expectations, the leading open-source data quality product. Prior to his life at a startup, James spent nearly 15 years working across a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytic roles in the US intelligence community, ultimately serving as Chief Data Scientist at CIA. He studied Math and Philosophy at Yale, and international security at Georgetown. He is passionate about creating tools that help communicate uncertainty and build intuition about complex systems.This episode is brought to you by Clipboard HealthClipboard Health is looking for the next generation of exceptional software engineering leaders, not just managers. They're a profitable unicorn, backed by top-tier investors, and they take the craft of engineering management seriously.Clipboard Health matches highly qualified healthcare workers with nearby facilities to fulfill millions of shifts a year - revolutionizing healthcare staffing with a fast, flexible, and user-friendly platform.Learn more & browse their open roles at clipboardhealth.com/engineeringSHOW NOTES:The origin story of Great Expectations & James' founding journey (3:28)Pitching / validating your idea through community (6:24)Transitioning from federal government to co-founder of a company (9:20)Recommendations when considering the founder / collaboration path (11:30)James' experience starting with open source & getting 10k stars on GitHub (13:15)Engaging with your audience to drive growth & share your product's message (15:17)How open source impacts Great Expectations' marketing / communication (16:58)Navigating the tension between product vision & product roadmap (19:21)Where that tension showed up in Great Expectations' early days (22:11)Capturing & synthesizing insights from your users (23:54)Strategies for removing biases from product-related decisions (25:37)Finding the balance between your perspective & community insights (27:13)James' perspective on different levels of product analysis (29:54)Lessons learned from Great Expectations' phase changes (31:22)Takeaways from the org's latest experience / transition (34:51)Defining the “Heilmeier Catechism” & how it impacts James' leadership style (37:07)Rapid fire questions (40:40)LINKS AND RESOURCESCIA Guide to Analytic Tradecraft - Primer published by the CIA to assist analysts in dealing with the perennial problems of intelligence.American Prometheus - Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin's definitive biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, one of the iconic figures of the twentieth century, a brilliant physicist who led the effort to build the atomic bomb for his country in a time of war, and who later found himself confronting the moral consequences of scientific progress.This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-HostJerry Li - Co-HostNoah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/

The first seven minutes of tonight's show file is Tore's Tic Toc audio post made yesterday. Then, what if this is all a simulation, and it breaks down when you see the truth? Treason talk over a few beers. When the Pentagon starts planning to thwart Trump. It all seems like a movie. Replication means the truth is shrouded. An intricate construct that is undecernable. Maybe reality is beyond our understanding, like a projection of code that's too complicated. We're puppets until we realize it's a system of illusion. The matrix is self evident. When you no longer participate, a void results. Escaping the belief prison. The simulation depends on blind adherence. An amazing story of food and water refused. Hard to believe yet documented. The miracles involved in melanin. Synthesizing nutrients from what? Not agreeing to stay bound within the rules, even physical ones. If things sound way off, there's a good chance they are. Don't be surprised at perceived losses. This is a war, and it will get brutal. Evil is manifesting everywhere, so be careful. Pray for time, and the knowledge to spend it wisely.

De l'afrobeat japonais, de la pop ouzbèke oubliée, des BOF transmusicales, en piste ! Tous les mois, le critique musical Sophian Fanen propose une playlist de 5 titres. (Rediffusion) Playlist - Adriana Paz & Mexican Choir, Las Damas que Pasan, tiré de la «Bande originale du film Emilia Pérez» (Why Not / Masterworks, 2024)- Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Viviendo en las sequelas (Mariachi 2000 de Cutberto Perez Version), tiré du EP Reset Mariachi (Domino Recording, 2024)- Angelina Petrosova, Tantsuyushchiy Ostrov (Dancing Island), tiré de la compilation «Synthesizing the Silk Roads: Uzbek Disco, Tajik Folktronica, Uyghur Rock & Tatar Jazz from 1980s Soviet Central Asia» (Ostinato Records, 2024)- Kyrylo Stetsenko, Play, the Violin, Play (feat. Tetiana Kocherhina), tiré de la compilation «Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996» (Light in the Attic, 2024)- Kit Sebastian, Metropolis, tiré de l'album New Internationale (Brainfeeder, 2024).Puis nous recevons le groupe japonais Ajate pour la sortie de l'album Dala Toni.AJATE sort son 3ème album DALA TONI sur le label 180g. Dala Toni d'AJATE est un album qui célèbre la puissance de la connexion humaine, soulignant que nous sommes plus forts ensemble. Il nous invite à transcender les distances, à partager la beauté du quotidien et à enrichir nos vies mutuellement. Cet opus mêle émotions, joie et résilience, chaque chanson étant une exploration des profondeurs de l'âme humaine. À travers sa musique poignante, AJATE nous rappelle que nous ne sommes jamais seuls, offrant une expérience immersive de réconfort et d'inspiration. DALA TONI est une invitation à découvrir la magie de l'union humaine, promettant un voyage où l'amour et la force s'harmonisent.Le musicien japonais « John » Imaeda, lors d'un séjour en Afrique de l'Ouest, est un jour pris de stupéfaction par les similarités qu'il ressent entre l'afrobeat qui résonne dans les rues d'Accra et les sonorités du «Ohayashi» , les musiques jouées lors des fêtes ancestrales japonaises – les fameuses «Matsuri» - auxquelles John participe depuis son enfance. A son retour dans l'archipel en 2009, il crée le groupe AJATE, collectif de 10 musiciens passionnés. Leur son unique passe d'un monde à l'autre, joue des rythmes et des mélodies pour créer une musique unique aux racines entremêlées. Aux tambours, aux flûtes et aux cloches, viennent se joindre de curieux instruments faits main par John lui-même avec le matériau incontournable des campagnes japonaises : le bambou.Le « Jaate », xylophone-balafon doté de capteurs piézoélectriques sur chacune de ses touches et au son amplifié, ou le « Piechiku » version bambou du « Ngoni » malien ou du « Guembri » gnawa, équipé de cordes de shamisen et connecté à un arsenal de pédales guitare, donnent a AJATE une sonorité unique. Des chants féminins et masculins japonais puissants et entraînants comme jamais apportent la touche finale d'un groove extraordinaire et novateur, ou Afrobeat et musique Japonaise traditionnelle sont comme un poisson dans l'eau.Titres interprétés au grand studio- Nagi Yoni Live RFI- Iduchihemo, extrait de l'album- Waya Yawa Live RFILine Up : Junichiro «John» IMAEDA, Piechiku (guitare en bambou), vocal chorus, Yukio «Gen» SATO, vocal, chorus take (cylindre en bambou) NORIKO «Nyori» OTA, jaate (xylophone en bambou), Takako UCHIDA «Peppermint U», vocal, chorus, tamasudare (bamboo toy, traditional busking Japan), Kazuki «Cho-san» CHONAN, Shinobue (flûte japonaise en bambou), Keigo «Shin-san» YAMADA, Shime-taiko (Japanese trad high-pitched drum), Yugo AKAMATSU, Kane (jap trad metal percussion), Masaho «Doncic» TAMURA, Ohdo (jap trad low-pitched drum), Tomohiko «Kick-Rin» KIKUCHI, basse, Kenta Takeda, guitare + traduction japonais / français Gregory Gouty.Son : Benoît Letirant, Mathias Taylor►  Album Dala Toni (180g 2024)Réalisation : Donatien CahuSite - Chaîne YouTube - Facebook

De l'afrobeat japonais, de la pop ouzbèke oubliée, des BOF transmusicales, en piste ! Tous les mois, le critique musical Sophian Fanen propose une playlist de 5 titres. (Rediffusion) Playlist - Adriana Paz & Mexican Choir, Las Damas que Pasan, tiré de la «Bande originale du film Emilia Pérez» (Why Not / Masterworks, 2024)- Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Viviendo en las sequelas (Mariachi 2000 de Cutberto Perez Version), tiré du EP Reset Mariachi (Domino Recording, 2024)- Angelina Petrosova, Tantsuyushchiy Ostrov (Dancing Island), tiré de la compilation «Synthesizing the Silk Roads: Uzbek Disco, Tajik Folktronica, Uyghur Rock & Tatar Jazz from 1980s Soviet Central Asia» (Ostinato Records, 2024)- Kyrylo Stetsenko, Play, the Violin, Play (feat. Tetiana Kocherhina), tiré de la compilation «Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996» (Light in the Attic, 2024)- Kit Sebastian, Metropolis, tiré de l'album New Internationale (Brainfeeder, 2024).Puis nous recevons le groupe japonais Ajate pour la sortie de l'album Dala Toni.AJATE sort son 3ème album DALA TONI sur le label 180g. Dala Toni d'AJATE est un album qui célèbre la puissance de la connexion humaine, soulignant que nous sommes plus forts ensemble. Il nous invite à transcender les distances, à partager la beauté du quotidien et à enrichir nos vies mutuellement. Cet opus mêle émotions, joie et résilience, chaque chanson étant une exploration des profondeurs de l'âme humaine. À travers sa musique poignante, AJATE nous rappelle que nous ne sommes jamais seuls, offrant une expérience immersive de réconfort et d'inspiration. DALA TONI est une invitation à découvrir la magie de l'union humaine, promettant un voyage où l'amour et la force s'harmonisent.Le musicien japonais « John » Imaeda, lors d'un séjour en Afrique de l'Ouest, est un jour pris de stupéfaction par les similarités qu'il ressent entre l'afrobeat qui résonne dans les rues d'Accra et les sonorités du «Ohayashi» , les musiques jouées lors des fêtes ancestrales japonaises – les fameuses «Matsuri» - auxquelles John participe depuis son enfance. A son retour dans l'archipel en 2009, il crée le groupe AJATE, collectif de 10 musiciens passionnés. Leur son unique passe d'un monde à l'autre, joue des rythmes et des mélodies pour créer une musique unique aux racines entremêlées. Aux tambours, aux flûtes et aux cloches, viennent se joindre de curieux instruments faits main par John lui-même avec le matériau incontournable des campagnes japonaises : le bambou.Le « Jaate », xylophone-balafon doté de capteurs piézoélectriques sur chacune de ses touches et au son amplifié, ou le « Piechiku » version bambou du « Ngoni » malien ou du « Guembri » gnawa, équipé de cordes de shamisen et connecté à un arsenal de pédales guitare, donnent a AJATE une sonorité unique. Des chants féminins et masculins japonais puissants et entraînants comme jamais apportent la touche finale d'un groove extraordinaire et novateur, ou Afrobeat et musique Japonaise traditionnelle sont comme un poisson dans l'eau.Titres interprétés au grand studio- Nagi Yoni Live RFI- Iduchihemo, extrait de l'album- Waya Yawa Live RFILine Up : Junichiro «John» IMAEDA, Piechiku (guitare en bambou), vocal chorus, Yukio «Gen» SATO, vocal, chorus take (cylindre en bambou) NORIKO «Nyori» OTA, jaate (xylophone en bambou), Takako UCHIDA «Peppermint U», vocal, chorus, tamasudare (bamboo toy, traditional busking Japan), Kazuki «Cho-san» CHONAN, Shinobue (flûte japonaise en bambou), Keigo «Shin-san» YAMADA, Shime-taiko (Japanese trad high-pitched drum), Yugo AKAMATSU, Kane (jap trad metal percussion), Masaho «Doncic» TAMURA, Ohdo (jap trad low-pitched drum), Tomohiko «Kick-Rin» KIKUCHI, basse, Kenta Takeda, guitare + traduction japonais / français Gregory Gouty.Son : Benoît Letirant, Mathias Taylor►  Album Dala Toni (180g 2024)Réalisation : Donatien CahuSite - Chaîne YouTube - Facebook

"This looks great. Let me just get the board's input."Those words strike fear into the heart of every social impact leader. You've poured your heart and soul into a project, only to have it potentially derailed at the last minute.But what if getting community input didn't have to be so terrifying? What if there was a way to gather feedback that actually improved your work instead of watering it down?In our latest episode of Designing Tomorrow, we tackle the thorny issue of community input head-on. We share hard-won lessons from years of mistakes and successes, revealing:• The #1 thing you must do before asking for any feedback (get this wrong and you're doomed from the start)• Why timing is everything - and the counterintuitive approach that works best• How to design your input process for maximum impact (and minimum headaches)• What to do when you get "bad" feedback that goes against everything you believeWhether you're working on a rebrand, website overhaul, or major strategic initiative, this episode is a must-listen. We break down exactly how to get the input you need without derailing your vision or watering down your impact.Don't let fear of feedback hold you back from creating transformative change. Tune in now and learn how to harness the power of community input to take your work to the next level.Episode Highlights:[01:55] Introduction to the challenge of community feedback during large projects[02:56] Discussing how different projects require tailored approaches for gathering input[03:36] Setting expectations for feedback + clarifying the decision-making processes[05:13] Timing of community feedback in different phases of a project[09:10] Designing the right framework for gathering input[10:21] Understanding when and how to collect actionable feedback[12:00] Synthesizing community input into strategic decisions[17:09] Importance of well-planned community collaborations[19:05] Handling negative community feedback and maintaining decision-making authority[20:11] Including community members who see aspects the leader might miss[21:38] Managing vocal minorities within a large community[23:06] Addressing the emotional responses of vocal groups without changing course [24:11] Recognizing negativity bias in decision-making processesResources:The Right Way to Get Community Input on a RebrandBrand Building: An Authentic Approach to Growing a Fierce, Loyal, and Supportive CommunityNavigating a Rebrand: Nine Common Mistakes to AvoidHow to Build a Community People Will ACTUALLY JoinCommunity Building Might Not Feel Like Your Core Work, But It Should Be*** If you liked this episode, it really helps a new podcast if you can help spread the word. Share with your friends or co-workers, post it to social media, “follow” or “subscribe” in your podcast app, or write a review on iTunes. We could not do this without you!Listeners, now you can text us your comments or questions by clicking this link.

Please fund the Acéphalous Kickstarter today!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acephalous/acephalous-the-erotic-tarot-of-georges-batailleAcid Horizon and Stuart Kendall live at the Durations Festival on November 9th, 2024: https://publicrecords.nyc/events/durations-festival-2024/Buy Thomas' book: https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517917456/the-philosophy-of-movement/About 'The Philosophy of Movement: An Introduction': Why are city dwellers worldwide walking on average ten percent faster than they were a decade ago? Why are newcomer immigrant groups so often maligned when migration has always constituted civilization? To analyze and understand the depth of the reasons, Thomas Nail suggests that it serves us well to turn to a philosophy of movement. Synthesizing and extending many years of his influential work, The Philosophy of Movement is a comprehensive argument for how motion is the primary force in human and natural history.Nail critiques the bias toward stasis at the core of Western thought, asking: what would a philosophy that began with the primacy of movement look like? Interrogating the consequences of movement throughout history and in daily life in the twenty-first century, he draws connections and traces patterns between scales of reality, periods of history, and fields of knowledge. In our age of rapid movements shaped by accelerating climate change and ensuing mass global migration, as well as ubiquitous digital media, Nail provides a contemporary philosophy that helps us understand how we got here and how to grapple with these interlocking challenges.With a foreword by philosopher Daniel W. Smith, The Philosophy of Movement: An Introduction is a must-read for scholars and students not only of philosophy but also history, anthropology, science and technology studies, mobility studies, and other fields across the humanities and social sciences. Support the show

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Mistakes in Synthesizing Answers Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In providing synthesized answers to the investor, here's a list of key mistakes to avoid. The most common mistake is summarizing instead of synthesizing. Summarizing is not synthesis. In this case, one recounts what was said but doesn't create any new information. The second most common mistake is citing facts, telling stories, and recounting general information without any particular point. Synthesis creates a new concept from the facts and contextual stories that was not known before. The third most common mistake is reciting the history of the startup rather than giving a synthesized answer. The founder mistakenly believes that telling the backstory provides enough information to let the listener draw what conclusions they want. Stories take a great deal of time and don't answer the questions directly. In a fundraise the main point is to show the company solves a significant problem with a meaningful solution and the founder has built a fundable company to deliver it.  Instead of summarizing, focus on the main point and show the support for it. Instead of citing facts, combine them into a coherent case that supports the main point.  Investors look for short and to the point answers to their questions. Finally, avoid using the story form for most answers.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Synthesizing the Components for a Fundraising Pitch Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In formulating a pitch for a fundraise, you must synthesize several sources of information. Here are the steps to synthesizing the components for a fundraise pitch: Start with the topic stating you have a fundable startup. State the problem you are solving.    The problem must be big and compelling.  Small problems don't justify funding. State the solution.   The solution is what the company will use to solve the problem.  This is often the basic technology or approach to solving the problem.  Show the product you will bring to market.   The product shows the solution in action. Show the team you have assembled and why each of the top level people are the right ones for the task at hand. Outline the business model showing how the business makes money. Show the current traction with customers. It helps to state a customer ROI with the product. List the nearest competitors and how the startup's solution is superior. Show the financial projections at a high level, showing revenue, cost, and profits. Show the fundraise amount with the deal terms. Finally, show the proposed path to an exit. Use synthesis to combine the information from several sources to show the startup is fundable.    Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

De l'afrobeat japonais, de la pop ouzbèke oubliée, des BOF transmusicales, en piste ! Tous les mois, le critique musical Sophian Fanen propose une playlist de 5 titres.   Playlist - Adriana Paz & Mexican Choir, Las Damas que Pasan, tiré de la «Bande originale du film Emilia Pérez» (Why Not / Masterworks, 2024)- Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Viviendo en las sequelas (Mariachi 2000 de Cutberto Perez Version), tiré du EP Reset Mariachi (Domino Recording, 2024)- Angelina Petrosova, Tantsuyushchiy Ostrov (Dancing Island), tiré de la compilation «Synthesizing the Silk Roads: Uzbek Disco, Tajik Folktronica, Uyghur Rock & Tatar Jazz from 1980s Soviet Central Asia» (Ostinato Records, 2024)- Kyrylo Stetsenko, Play, the Violin, Play (feat. Tetiana Kocherhina), tiré de la compilation «Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996» (Light in the Attic, 2024)- Kit Sebastian, Metropolis, tiré de l'album New Internationale (Brainfeeder, 2024). Puis nous recevons le groupe japonais Ajate pour la sortie de l'album Dala Toni. AJATE sort son 3ème album DALA TONI sur le label 180g. Dala Toni d'AJATE est un album qui célèbre la puissance de la connexion humaine, soulignant que nous sommes plus forts ensemble. Il nous invite à transcender les distances, à partager la beauté du quotidien et à enrichir nos vies mutuellement. Cet opus mêle émotions, joie et résilience, chaque chanson étant une exploration des profondeurs de l'âme humaine. À travers sa musique poignante, AJATE nous rappelle que nous ne sommes jamais seuls, offrant une expérience immersive de réconfort et d'inspiration. DALA TONI est une invitation à découvrir la magie de l'union humaine, promettant un voyage où l'amour et la force s'harmonisent. Le musicien japonais « John » Imaeda, lors d'un séjour en Afrique de l'Ouest, est un jour pris de stupéfaction par les similarités qu'il ressent entre l'afrobeat qui résonne dans les rues d'Accra et les sonorités du «Ohayashi» , les musiques jouées lors des fêtes ancestrales japonaises – les fameuses «Matsuri» - auxquelles John participe depuis son enfance. A son retour dans l'archipel en 2009, il crée le groupe AJATE, collectif de 10 musiciens passionnés. Leur son unique passe d'un monde à l'autre, joue des rythmes et des mélodies pour créer une musique unique aux racines entremêlées. Aux tambours, aux flûtes et aux cloches, viennent se joindre de curieux instruments faits mains par John lui-même avec le matériau incontournable des campagnes japonaises : le bambou. Le « Jaate », xylophone-balafon doté de capteurs piézoélectriques sur chacune de ses touches et au son amplifié, ou le « Piechiku » version bambou du « Ngoni » malien ou du « Guembri » gnawa, équipé de cordes de shamisen et connecté à un arsenal de pédales guitare, donnent a AJATE une sonorité unique. Des chants féminins et masculins japonais puissants et entraînants comme jamais apportent la touche finale d'un groove extraordinaire et novateur, ou Afrobeat et musique Japonaise traditionnelle sont comme un poisson dans l'eau.Titres interprétés au grand studio- Nagi Yoni Live RFI- Iduchihemo, extrait de l'album- Waya Yawa Live RFI. Line Up : Junichiro «John» IMAEDA, Piechiku (guitare en bambou), vocal chorus, Yukio «Gen» SATO, vocal, chorus take (cylindre en bambou) NORIKO «Nyori» OTA, jaate (xylophone en bambou), Takako UCHIDA «Peppermint U», vocal, chorus, tamasudare (bamboo toy, traditional busking Japan), Kazuki «Cho-san» CHONAN, Shinobue (flûte japonaise en bambou), Keigo «Shin-san» YAMADA, Shime-taiko (Japanese trad high-pitched drum), Yugo AKAMATSU, Kane (jap trad metal percussion), Masaho «Doncic» TAMURA, Ohdo (jap trad low-pitched drum), Tomohiko «Kick-Rin» KIKUCHI, basse, Kenta Takeda, guitare + traduction japonais / français Gregory Gouty.Son : Benoît Letirant, Mathias Taylor.►  Album Dala Toni (180g 2024).Réalisation : Donatien Cahu.Site - Chaîne YouTube - Facebook.

De l'afrobeat japonais, de la pop ouzbèke oubliée, des BOF transmusicales, en piste ! Tous les mois, le critique musical Sophian Fanen propose une playlist de 5 titres.   Playlist - Adriana Paz & Mexican Choir, Las Damas que Pasan, tiré de la «Bande originale du film Emilia Pérez» (Why Not / Masterworks, 2024)- Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Viviendo en las sequelas (Mariachi 2000 de Cutberto Perez Version), tiré du EP Reset Mariachi (Domino Recording, 2024)- Angelina Petrosova, Tantsuyushchiy Ostrov (Dancing Island), tiré de la compilation «Synthesizing the Silk Roads: Uzbek Disco, Tajik Folktronica, Uyghur Rock & Tatar Jazz from 1980s Soviet Central Asia» (Ostinato Records, 2024)- Kyrylo Stetsenko, Play, the Violin, Play (feat. Tetiana Kocherhina), tiré de la compilation «Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996» (Light in the Attic, 2024)- Kit Sebastian, Metropolis, tiré de l'album New Internationale (Brainfeeder, 2024). Puis nous recevons le groupe japonais Ajate pour la sortie de l'album Dala Toni. AJATE sort son 3ème album DALA TONI sur le label 180g. Dala Toni d'AJATE est un album qui célèbre la puissance de la connexion humaine, soulignant que nous sommes plus forts ensemble. Il nous invite à transcender les distances, à partager la beauté du quotidien et à enrichir nos vies mutuellement. Cet opus mêle émotions, joie et résilience, chaque chanson étant une exploration des profondeurs de l'âme humaine. À travers sa musique poignante, AJATE nous rappelle que nous ne sommes jamais seuls, offrant une expérience immersive de réconfort et d'inspiration. DALA TONI est une invitation à découvrir la magie de l'union humaine, promettant un voyage où l'amour et la force s'harmonisent. Le musicien japonais « John » Imaeda, lors d'un séjour en Afrique de l'Ouest, est un jour pris de stupéfaction par les similarités qu'il ressent entre l'afrobeat qui résonne dans les rues d'Accra et les sonorités du «Ohayashi» , les musiques jouées lors des fêtes ancestrales japonaises – les fameuses «Matsuri» - auxquelles John participe depuis son enfance. A son retour dans l'archipel en 2009, il crée le groupe AJATE, collectif de 10 musiciens passionnés. Leur son unique passe d'un monde à l'autre, joue des rythmes et des mélodies pour créer une musique unique aux racines entremêlées. Aux tambours, aux flûtes et aux cloches, viennent se joindre de curieux instruments faits mains par John lui-même avec le matériau incontournable des campagnes japonaises : le bambou. Le « Jaate », xylophone-balafon doté de capteurs piézoélectriques sur chacune de ses touches et au son amplifié, ou le « Piechiku » version bambou du « Ngoni » malien ou du « Guembri » gnawa, équipé de cordes de shamisen et connecté à un arsenal de pédales guitare, donnent a AJATE une sonorité unique. Des chants féminins et masculins japonais puissants et entraînants comme jamais apportent la touche finale d'un groove extraordinaire et novateur, ou Afrobeat et musique Japonaise traditionnelle sont comme un poisson dans l'eau.Titres interprétés au grand studio- Nagi Yoni Live RFI- Iduchihemo, extrait de l'album- Waya Yawa Live RFI. Line Up : Junichiro «John» IMAEDA, Piechiku (guitare en bambou), vocal chorus, Yukio «Gen» SATO, vocal, chorus take (cylindre en bambou) NORIKO «Nyori» OTA, jaate (xylophone en bambou), Takako UCHIDA «Peppermint U», vocal, chorus, tamasudare (bamboo toy, traditional busking Japan), Kazuki «Cho-san» CHONAN, Shinobue (flûte japonaise en bambou), Keigo «Shin-san» YAMADA, Shime-taiko (Japanese trad high-pitched drum), Yugo AKAMATSU, Kane (jap trad metal percussion), Masaho «Doncic» TAMURA, Ohdo (jap trad low-pitched drum), Tomohiko «Kick-Rin» KIKUCHI, basse, Kenta Takeda, guitare + traduction japonais / français Gregory Gouty.Son : Benoît Letirant, Mathias Taylor.►  Album Dala Toni (180g 2024).Réalisation : Donatien Cahu.Site - Chaîne YouTube - Facebook.

Monocle's Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with the founder of Ostinato Records Vik Sohonie, who just released a new compilation entitled ‘Synthesizing the Silk Roads: Uzbek Disco, Tajik Folktronica, Uyghur Rock & Crimean Tatar Jazz from 1980s Soviet Central Asia'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rylie Davis the burgeoning  folk/country/americana artist from Idaho joined Of Stone & Clay to talk amongst other things, about her music journey, her relationship with divinity, and her way of synthesizing pain and heartbreak. She also performed a live version of her original song, “Something Special Here”. CONNECT WITH TAYLOR CHURCH All Links: https://taylorchurch.komi.io/   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taylorchurch44  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorchurch44?_t=8kEB4kGbLPm&_r=1  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/ @TaylorChurch   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/taylorchurch44 CONNECT WITH  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryliedavismusic?igsh=MTQ3Zmo1YTJtM2k4NA== TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ryliedavismusic?_t=8pUUksixYfD&_r=1 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5tXJYT8F29KYHPlSY9KERi?si=FvdhpE9kQ_OlLxvRHTEIMw YouTube - https://youtube.com/@ryliedavismusic?si=FFUkLSh6GzWCfygr LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Music - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/of-stone-clay-with-taylor-church/id1487867868  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Mg5PmeuJmOVgxIWIe4N7c?si=a-DwQDnSSQKFN1rGWOtoOg&nd=1&dlsi=3d7c23bc051b4ffc  PRODUCTION CREDITS: Intro/Outro Music: Saintrickolas  https://open.spotify.com/artist/735LkHjRrb3LEv9php5HPA?si=tTTWuRPZQPWPM6Lj3VLS1Q Recorded at Mindset Content Creation Studios Produced by Tommy Moore Brought to you by Vodcasts by Tommy Moore Presents - https://www.instagram.com/vodcasts_by_tommymoore/

Dive into the depths of human consciousness. In this illuminating episode of "Drops of Gold," Jeff Scult sits down with Emilio Ortiz, a profound thinker who has interviewed many titans of transformation, including Joe Dispenza, Reverend Michael Bernard Beckwith, and Garrain Jones. Emilio distills wisdom from these great minds, weaving it into his own powerful narrative of personal transformation. He explores how meditation, curiosity, and the integration of wounds into gifts can elevate our spiritual journey. With profound insights on the interconnectedness of humanity and the path to authentic living, Emilio's wisdom flows effortlessly, offering a beacon for those seeking deeper meaning. Tune in to learn how to align with your true self, honor your unique path, and embrace the vastness of human consciousness. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. Drops of Gold Website | ⁠⁠Drops of Gold Instagram | Jeff Scult Instagram This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠One Golden Thread⁠⁠⁠, the eco-chic regenerative fashion brand founded by Jeff Scult. As a special offering for Drops of Gold listeners, receive 22% off your first purchase with - dropsofgold ⁠⁠⁠Drops of Gold⁠⁠⁠ is the NOW podcast hosted and threaded by Jeff Scult, devoted to reminding us how to release stuck stories, embrace life, and reveal our most expressive, authentic selves.  Gratitudes: To One Golden Thread for powering the pod, to co-producers Mark Shapiro, Josh Robertson, and Victory for bringing it to life, Kat Benzova for her stunning guest portraits, and special thanks to artist Taib for featuring his electrifying new track Departures as the Drops of Gold title song.  And infinite love to you, for your curiosity and commitment to living in your highest vibrational truth. Aho, here we grow. We are designed to be reminded, we are already golden inside. I'm Jeff Scult, Wishing you a radically yes f*ck yes day, Ase

Join Fred Champlain and Mark Castoe as they break down the various steps that successful organizations take to technological maturity. Synthesizing the learnings and understandings of the customer journeys you are supporting is a critically important part of any strategy. Application portfolio management is the gathering point to bring together asset management, IT service management and many other tools to uplevel demands and planning. Listen now to hear how you can up level your enterprise capabilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to environmental concerns, there's certainly plenty to worry about at the moment. Whether you and your family is eating microplastics on the regular may not be your list of top concerns. But it's an important topic to cover. While the health effects of microplastics on humans are not fully understood, common sense measures that reduce our exposures to both the plastic itself and also the endocrine-disrupting chemicals that are on and in such particles are certainly prudent. On today's show: How to eat, drink, and inhale fewer microplastics as you go about your days.   Here's a preview: [6:00] Synthesizing the latest research into the effects of microplastics on human health [11:00] Stop eating microplastics! 3 practical action steps in the kitchen [27:00] Inhalation and absorption matters: Why vacuuming and dusting helps [35:00] 3 (super easy) ways to reduce your plastics exposure when you're out and about   Resources mentioned: Episode #393: Single-Use Poison Episode #466: Toxic Fashion E-Cloth Numi Tea   This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! Join our (free!) Facebook community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

When it comes to environmental concerns, there's certainly plenty to worry about at the moment. Whether you and your family is eating microplastics on the regular may not be your list of top concerns.But it's an important topic to cover. While the health effects of microplastics on humans are not fully understood, common sense measures that reduce our exposures to both the plastic itself and also the endocrine-disrupting chemicals that are on and in such particles are certainly prudent. On today's show: How to eat, drink, and inhale fewer microplastics as you go about your days. Here's a preview:[6:00] Synthesizing the latest research into the effects of microplastics on human health[11:00] Stop eating microplastics! 3 practical action steps in the kitchen[27:00] Inhalation and absorption matters: Why vacuuming and dusting helps[35:00] 3 (super easy) ways to reduce your plastics exposure when you're out and about Resources mentioned: Episode #393: Single-Use Poison Episode #466: Toxic Fashion E-Cloth Numi Tea   This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! Join our (free!) Facebook community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

Up and Up - what is next? So many questions about this market's next leg…. Inflation- mixed messages – but the Fed is pushing the carrot Guest - Dr. Richard Smith When Dr. Richard Smith discovered that many top investment advisors and wealthy traders used special mathematical formulas to invest in the stock market, he decided to try it out himself. Using his own formula, he found that he could make more money and take less risk, regardless of market performance. In 2004 he used this algorithm to build one of the first online financial technology platforms. The platform worked so well he made it available to individual investors. In 2013 he founded TradeSmith, which started as a simple way to track portfolios and evolved into a powerful suite of risk-management and portfolio analysis tools. The company grew to over 30,000 investors who entrusted his technology with a staggering $20 billion, earning him the moniker “doctor of uncertainty.” After 16 successful years, he sold TradeSmith at the top of the market. Never one to sit idle, Richard's newest endeavor, RiskSmith, levels the playing field for individual investors. Synthesizing his passion for simplifying complex financial markets and his background in mathematics and systems science, Richard has created tools that help investors better understand and evaluate risk in the market. According to Richard, “Most people have no idea how powerful of a tool good risk management really is. They look at risk as something to stay away from. In fact, it's exactly the opposite. Once you understand risk, you can control it. By taking smart risks, you can truly transform your financial future.” Richard studied mathematics at U.C. Berkeley and earned his PhD in Systems Science from the Watson School of Engineering at SUNY Binghamton under the late Professor George Klir. Richard is also Chairman of the Board and CEO of Foundation for the Study of Cycles, an international nonprofit that promotes and conducts research of cycles and how they can be used to make the world a better place     Check this out and find out more at: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Follow @andrewhorowitz Looking for style diversification? More information on the TDI Managed Growth Strategy - HERE Stocks mentioned in this episode: (MSFT), (GS), (BA), (NVDA)

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop interviews Kip Mock from Valar Atomics. They discuss Valar Atomics' innovative approach to creating synthetic hydrocarbons using nuclear energy, diverting from traditional electricity-based methods. Kip explains the technical challenges and advantages of their thermal-chemical process, the economic implications, and the potential impact on global energy markets. They also delve into the startup culture in El Segundo, California, and its role as a hotspot for deep tech and hard tech innovation. Additionally, they explore the philosophical and societal impacts of advancing technology and addressing humanity's energy needs.   Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation   Links of interest Valar Atomics Kip Mock on Twitter Kip Mock on Linkedin   Timestamps   00:00 Introduction to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast 00:24 Valar Atomics' Vision for Synthetic Fuels 01:45 Thermochemical Process and Engineering Challenges 05:12 Entrepreneurial Insights and Market Strategy 10:00 Microsoft's Energy Needs and Nuclear Power 14:13 AI Revolution and Energy Efficiency 23:51 Valar Atomics' Current Status and Future Plans 25:50 Combining Engineering Solutions 27:28 Targeting Jet Fuel Production 29:14 Challenges and Skepticism in Synthetic Fuels 32:28 The Mission of Valar Atomics 35:14 El Segundo: A Hub for Deep Tech 46:46 The Future of Technology and Society 50:09 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information   Key Insights Synthetic Hydrocarbons from Nuclear Energy: Kip Mock introduces Valor Atomics' innovative approach to nuclear energy, which focuses on producing synthetic hydrocarbons instead of electricity. This method leverages nuclear heat to create fuels like diesel, kerosene, and gasoline, integrating seamlessly into existing energy infrastructures designed for hydrocarbons. This innovation addresses the logistical challenges of transporting large amounts of energy, highlighting the potential of synthetic fuels in revolutionizing the energy sector​​ . Thermochemical vs. Electrical Processes: Kip explains the significance of using a thermochemical process over the conventional electrical methods for producing synthetic fuels. Valor Atomics employs the sulfur-iodine cycle to catalyze water splitting at lower temperatures, making the process more efficient by avoiding the energy loss associated with generating electricity first. This approach underscores the technical ingenuity and complexity involved in Valor Atomics' solution, aiming to optimize the use of nuclear reactor output for fuel production​​ . Economic and Environmental Viability: The episode delves into the economic rationale behind Valor Atomics' focus on synthetic fuels. Kip emphasizes that the company's success hinges on producing hydrocarbons at a cost lower than traditional extraction and refining methods. By potentially reducing the cost of energy, Valor Atomics aims to drive a significant shift in the energy market, offering a commercially viable alternative that does not depend on government subsidies or mandates ​​. Challenges and Milestones: Kip outlines the company's current status and future milestones. Valor Atomics is in the early stages, focusing on building and testing non-nuclear prototypes and developing their fuel synthesis process. The next crucial steps include validating their reactor design and achieving successful fission tests, with a target to reach production within three years. These milestones are essential for demonstrating the feasibility and reliability of their technology​​ . Innovative Business Model: Drawing parallels to Elon Musk's strategy with SpaceX, Kip discusses Valor Atomics' decision not to sell nuclear reactors but to own and operate them, selling the fuel instead. This vertical integration strategy aims to streamline the commercialization process, avoiding the lengthy and complex sales cycles typical in the nuclear industry. This business model reflects a strategic shift designed to accelerate market entry and impact​​ . The El Segundo Deep Tech Hub: The conversation highlights the burgeoning deep tech and hard tech scene in El Segundo, California. Stewart and Kip discuss the concentration of innovative companies tackling complex problems in a small area, attributing this to a supportive ecosystem and a culture of high standards and collaboration. This environment fosters a unique camaraderie and competitive spirit among entrepreneurs, driving advancements in various high-tech fields, including aerospace and manufacturing ​​. Philosophical Reflections on Technology and Society: Throughout the episode, there are reflections on the broader implications of technological advancements. Stewart and Kip touch on the balance between innovation and its societal impact, discussing the potential for technology to both solve critical problems and create new challenges. They explore the idea that while technology enhances human capability, it also requires thoughtful integration to ensure it serves humanity's best interests ​​.

How does travel and nonnative EMF impact your metabolism and your ability to digest and break down food and nutrients? In this episode, Dr. Sara Pugh and I explore the fascinating intersection of travel, nonnative EMF, and their impact on metabolism and nutrient absorption. We discuss insights from our experiences as practitioners, and discuss the effects of diets like keto and carnivore. Join us as we share personal stories and expert tips on optimizing health amidst modern challenges. Topics Discussed:  03:07 - Recapping Sara's trip to the states  05:50 - Nonverbal and non-speaking autism  13:06 - The first time we met  15:37 - Hydrogen tablets & methylene blue 20:20 - Dosing for methylene blue  21:54 - Supporting your body's endogenous production  24:01 - Tips for flying  26:09 - Flight protocol  30:50 - Circadian rhythms at different latitudes  33:24 - Synthesizing vitamin D  37:40 - Introducing carbs to your diet  40:22 - Carnivore, keto, and UV  44:45 - Metabolism speed 51:35 - UV's impact on hormones  53:47 -  Simplifying your life  57:04 - Weight Loss  01:03:04 - Weight gain and leptin resistance Sponsored By:  Viva Rays Go to vivarays.com & use code: YOGI to save 15% Check Out Dr. Sara Pugh: Website Instagram This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional! ________________________________________ Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey! https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resources Check out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) -  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/courses Sign up for my newsletter to get special offers in the future! -https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/contact Free Guide to Building your perfect quantum day (start here) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/opt-in-9d5f6918-77a8-40d7-bedf-93ca2ec8387f My free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes: https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/resource_redirect/downloads/file-uploads/sites/2147573344/themes/2150788813/downloads/84c82fa-f201-42eb-5466-0524b41f6b18_2024_SKW_Affiliate_Guide_1_.pdf

Documenting a culture can be a daunting process, especially when it involves a history of conquest and colonialism. Synthesizing such a complex and traumatic past in a contemporary narrative is a formidable task, requiring extensive researchh and dedicated planning. This is the back story to today's podcast. Above photograph © Juan Brenner For the seventh chapter in our monthly series, Picturing World Cultures, we speak with Guatemalan photographer Juan Brenner about his recent projects in the country's Western Highlands. Our chat begins with Brenner's introduction to photography as a youth, and the protective bubble surrounding him during the country's brutal civil war. He left Guatemala at age 20 to forge a career as a fashion photographer in New York, which filters into our discussions about portraiture and photo gear. But our primary focus is on Brenner's recent personal projects, created after his return to Guatemala, and an epiphany he had about the idea of “Indigenous Power.” Listen in as he describes how this concept was subsequently called into question. You'll gain insight into the unequal power quotient that comes with being a “Mickey Mouse” photographer and discover how critical aspects of communication extend well beyond the basic structure of language. As Brenner notes during our chat, “You have to be really careful just being a photographer. It's so colonialist, you know, having a camera. You have this big robot that you stick in people's faces. You have this advantage. And, for me, it's really important to think about that a lot.” If you haven't already listened, check out all the episodes of our Picturing World Cultures podcast series here. Guest: Juan Brenner For more information on our guest and the gear he uses, see: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/picturing-world-cultures-juan-brenner-guatemala Stay Connected: Juan Brenner Website: https://www.juanbrenner.com Juan Brenner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juan_brenner Juan Brenner Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/JuanBrenner5/ Artist talk with Juan Brenner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPiwQXWUMJ8&t=40s Juan Brenner's book Tonatiuh: https://editorialrm.com/en/producto/tonatiuh/

Today, you'll learn about the dreams of birds, why sound pollution in the oceans could be killing whales, and how fruit-eating birds are doing the work to save tropical forests. Bird Dreams “Birds sing in their sleep - and now we can decipher their dreams.” by Paul McClure. 2024. “Replay of innate vocal patterns during night sleep in suboscines.” by Juan F. Doppler, et al. 2021. “Synthesizing avian dreams.” by Juan F. Doppler, et al. 2024. “What is World Environment Day.” n.a. N.d. Whales & Noise “Avoidance, confusion, solitude: whales react to rising noise pollution.” The University of Melbourne. 2024. “Avoidance, confusion or solitude? Modelling how noise pollution affects whale migration.” by Stuart T. Johnston & Kevin J. Painter. 2024. “How First Contact With a Whale Civilization Could Unfold.” by Ross Anderson. 2024. Fruit-Eaters Save Forest “Tropical forests can't recover naturally without fruit eating birds.” EurekAlert! 2024. “Frugivores enhance potential carbon recovery in fragmented landscapes.” by Carolina Bello. 2024. Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebuilding Story Worlds: The Obscure Cities by Schuiten and Peeters (Rutgers UP, 2020) examines The Obscure Cities, one of the few comics series to achieve massive popularity while remaining highly experimental in form and content. Set in a parallel world, full of architecturally distinctive city-states, The Obscure Cities also represents one of the most impressive pieces of world-building in any form of literature. Rebuilding Story Worlds offers the first full-length study of this seminal series, exploring both the artistic traditions from which it emerges and the innovative ways it plays with genre, gender, and urban space. Comics scholar Jan Baetens examines how Schuiten's work as an architectural designer informs the series' concerns with the preservation of historic buildings. He also includes an original interview with Peeters, which reveals how poststructuralist critical theory influenced their construction of a rhizomatic fictional world, one which has made space for fan contributions through the Alta Plana website. Synthesizing cutting-edge approaches from both literary and visual studies, Rebuilding Story Worlds will give readers a new appreciation for both the aesthetic ingenuity of The Obscure Cities and its nuanced conception of politics. Jan Baetens is a Professor Emeritus at the Faculty of Arts of the KU Leuven. His main research interests and areas of expertise include: contemporary French poetry and popular culture (among many other topics). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Rebuilding Story Worlds: The Obscure Cities by Schuiten and Peeters (Rutgers UP, 2020) examines The Obscure Cities, one of the few comics series to achieve massive popularity while remaining highly experimental in form and content. Set in a parallel world, full of architecturally distinctive city-states, The Obscure Cities also represents one of the most impressive pieces of world-building in any form of literature. Rebuilding Story Worlds offers the first full-length study of this seminal series, exploring both the artistic traditions from which it emerges and the innovative ways it plays with genre, gender, and urban space. Comics scholar Jan Baetens examines how Schuiten's work as an architectural designer informs the series' concerns with the preservation of historic buildings. He also includes an original interview with Peeters, which reveals how poststructuralist critical theory influenced their construction of a rhizomatic fictional world, one which has made space for fan contributions through the Alta Plana website. Synthesizing cutting-edge approaches from both literary and visual studies, Rebuilding Story Worlds will give readers a new appreciation for both the aesthetic ingenuity of The Obscure Cities and its nuanced conception of politics. Jan Baetens is a Professor Emeritus at the Faculty of Arts of the KU Leuven. His main research interests and areas of expertise include: contemporary French poetry and popular culture (among many other topics). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Rebuilding Story Worlds: The Obscure Cities by Schuiten and Peeters (Rutgers UP, 2020) examines The Obscure Cities, one of the few comics series to achieve massive popularity while remaining highly experimental in form and content. Set in a parallel world, full of architecturally distinctive city-states, The Obscure Cities also represents one of the most impressive pieces of world-building in any form of literature. Rebuilding Story Worlds offers the first full-length study of this seminal series, exploring both the artistic traditions from which it emerges and the innovative ways it plays with genre, gender, and urban space. Comics scholar Jan Baetens examines how Schuiten's work as an architectural designer informs the series' concerns with the preservation of historic buildings. He also includes an original interview with Peeters, which reveals how poststructuralist critical theory influenced their construction of a rhizomatic fictional world, one which has made space for fan contributions through the Alta Plana website. Synthesizing cutting-edge approaches from both literary and visual studies, Rebuilding Story Worlds will give readers a new appreciation for both the aesthetic ingenuity of The Obscure Cities and its nuanced conception of politics. Jan Baetens is a Professor Emeritus at the Faculty of Arts of the KU Leuven. His main research interests and areas of expertise include: contemporary French poetry and popular culture (among many other topics). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Howard Gardner: The Synthesizing Mind   Sign up to our Substack to be first to know about latest events, episodes and more.    In this episode of the Innovation Show, Howard Gardner, renowned for his theory of multiple intelligences, discusses his memoir 'A Synthesizing Mind,' recounting his life's intellectual journey.    Gardner talks about his career, his passion for understanding intelligence, his work on 'good work,' and how modern innovations like large language models impact his theories.    He shares personal anecdotes, the importance of synthesizing information, and his thoughts on education and ethics in the 21st century. Join us for a truly memorable episode as we delve deep into Gardner's mind and explore the essence of a synthesizer.   We talk innovation, creativity, ethics, goodness, education and life itself.   00:00 Unveiling the Synthesizing Mind of Howard Gardner 01:56 Exploring the Essence of the Synthesizing Mind 06:20 The Role of Synthesizers in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 14:36 Good Work: The Triple Helix of Excellence, Engagement, and Ethics 17:55 Navigating the Complexities of Good Work and Ethical Dilemmas 20:47 The Impact of Multiple Intelligences on Innovation 33:22 Exploring Musical Intelligence and Personal Reflections 33:46 The Impact and Legacy of 'Frames of Mind' 34:38 The Journey of Synthesizing Knowledge 35:56 Upcoming Publications: The Essential Howard Gardner 36:47 Reflections on Life, Learning, and Legacy 38:31 Navigating the Digital Age: Challenges and Strategies 44:17 The Misuse of Multiple Intelligences Theory 46:08 Ethical Considerations in Public Speaking and Publishing 47:22 The Importance of Good Work and Ethical Values 48:29 Revisiting Truth, Beauty, and Goodness in the Modern Era 01:01:29 Personal Experiences Shaping Educational Perspectives 01:05:24 The Essence of Continuous Learning and Good Work   Find Howard here:   The Good Project:   Project Zero:     In 2024, Teachers College Press is issuing two volumes:  (spring);  (fall). Covering work from several decades, each volume contains over two dozen articles, along with my autobiographical notes and up-to-date comments on the background, motivation, and impact of these publications. For those interested in path-breaking work in education, psychology, and related fields, these books are indeed  Essential Reading. Blurbs for Education volume:  "A fascinating look at educational issues by one of our nation's finest and most creative academics. This is vintage Howard!" ―David C. Berliner, Regents Professor Emeritus, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University "For more than 40 years, Dr. Howard Gardner has been one of―if not the―most influential scholar on the American educational system. It is thrilling to see a single volume that brings together Gardner's research and writings on educational institutions ranging from pre-K through the university. Readers who know Gardner best for his work on multiple intelligences theory will benefit tremendously from this exposure to his thinking on topics such as what it means to do good work, the purpose of a liberal arts education, and the role of social media in contemporary young people's development." ―Scott Seider, associate professor of applied developmental and educational psychology, Lynch School of Education and Human Development, Boston College "The Essential Howard Gardner on Education offers a crisp distillation of Gardner's lasting contributions to our understanding of teaching and learning in a complex, ever-changing world. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Gardner's work, this masterfully crafted narrative provides an accessible overview of Gardner's wide-ranging contributions to the field of education, including his educational philosophy; the provenance, uptake, and legacy of multiple intelligences theory; what it means to educate for...

Amy Larkin visits Google to discuss her book, "Environmental Debt." For decades, politicians and business leaders alike told the American public that today's challenge was growing the economy, and that environmental protection could be left to future generations. Now in the wake of billions of dollars in costs associated with coastal devastation from hurricanes, rampant wildfires across the West, and groundwater contamination from drilling, it's becoming increasingly clear that yesterday's carefree attitude about the environment has morphed into a financial crisis of epic proportions. Amy Larkin has been at the forefront of the fight for the environment for years, and in "Environmental Debt" she argues that the costs of global warming, extreme weather, pollution and other forms of environmental debt are wreaking havoc on the global economy. Synthesizing complex ideas, she pulls back the curtain on some of the biggest cultural touchstones of the environmental debate, revealing how, for instance, despite coal's relative fame as a 'cheap' energy source, ordinary Americans pay $350 billion a year for coal's damage in business-related expenses, polluted watersheds, and in healthcare costs. And the problem stretches far beyond our borders: deforestation from twenty years ago in Thailand caused catastrophic flooding in 2011, and cost Toyota 3.4 percent of its annual production while causing tens of thousands of workers to lose jobs in three different countries. Provocative and hard-hitting, "Environmental Debt" sweeps aside the false choices of today's environmental debate, and shows how to revitalize the economy through nature's bounty. Originally published in August of 2013. Visit http://youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle/ to watch the video.

I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Christina Rahm, who has an inspiring journey from a pharmaceutical executive to an advocate for integrating holistic health solutions with rigorous scientific methods. We dive into the impact of spirituality on wellness, the transformative power of neural feedback, and the intersection of technology and ethics in health. Dr. Rahm shares her insights into combating health issues with nanotechnology and discusses the influence of the environment on our well-being.(00:00:01) Introducing Dr. Christina Rahm and her diverse expertise in health and science (00:02:17) The transparency and ethics in the pharmaceutical industry (00:07:07) Transition to holistic health solutions and bioengineering innovations (00:14:10) Addressing the pervasive health effects of fungus and mold (00:27:11) Biotechnology's role in creating a brighter future for human health (00:38:04) Discussing the unexpected benefits of childhood diseases on immune function (00:50:31) Exploring annual detox rituals and their scientific basis (01:03:01) Handling criticism with humor: The "Your Mom" strategy(01:06:57) Announcement of Upgrade Labs locations and offerings Sponsors: Mitosynergy | Exclusive offer for listeners – 15% off by going to www.Mitosynergy.com/Dave ARMRA | Go to www.TryARMRA.com and use code Dave to get 15% off your First Order Resources: Dr. Christina Rahm's website: https://drchristinarahm.com/ Root Brands: https://therootbrands.com/ Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com/ Dave Asprey's NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder' is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Dr. Chrsitina Rahm's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/drchristinarahm/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do we define intelligence? What is the point of creativity and intelligence if we are not creating good in the world? In this age of AI, what is the importance of a synthesizing mind?Howard Gardner, Research Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, an author of over 30 books, translated into 32 languages, and several hundred articles, is best known for his theory of multiple intelligences, a critique of the notion that there exists but a single human intelligence that can be assessed by standard psychometric instruments. He has twice been selected by Foreign Policy and Prospect magazines as one of the 100 most influential public intellectuals in the world. In the last few years, Gardner has been studying the nature of human synthesizing, a topic introduced in his 2020 memoir, A Synthesizing Mind.For 28 years, with David Perkins, he was Co-Director of Harvard Project Zero, and in more recent years has served in a variety of leadership positions. Since the middle 1990s, Gardner has directed The Good Project, a group of initiatives, founded in collaboration with psychologists Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and William Damon. The project promotes excellence, engagement, and ethics in education, preparing students to become good workers and good citizens who contribute to the overall well-being of society. Through research-based concepts, frameworks, and resources, The Good Project seeks to help students reflect upon the ethical dilemmas that arise in everyday life and give them the tools to make thoughtful decisions."I had two close colleagues, both psychologists: William Damon, a student of moral development, and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, recently deceased, probably known to many of your audience because he developed the notion of flow, which is that psychological state where anxiety and boredom are mediated by something that really involves and engrosses you. And the three of us were able to spend a year together at a research center, and the question we came up with was: Can you be creative and humane at the same time? Creative means having your mind go free, think about all sorts of things, try them out. Nothing is taboo, nothing is off limits. But at the same time, can you do it in a way that's humane and ethical and avoids, for example, creating the Einstein equation, which was a brilliant physics explanation, but also led to nuclear weapons.And similarly with cracking genetic code in any way. And we thought this was a good question, but we weren't wise enough to come up with an answer. So that's why we spent 10 years, roughly from 1995 to 2005, interviewing about 1, 500 people from nine different professions. And it was from that very intensive and extensive study that we came up with the three E's of good work. Excellence, engagement, and ethics. Since then, my research group at Harvard has called this The Good Project. And The Good Project is looking at the development of a moral and ethical stance as young as the age of three or four, preschool, all the way to professions and middle life. And we have a website thegoodproject.org where you can read dozens of blogs and various papers on this topic. And, as Mia indicated, there were also our books in which there's one book called Good Work, and another book called Truth, Beauty, Goodness, Refrain, where we describe our current thinking. And, you know, I think the study would have been different if we had done it in the age of ChatGPT."www.howardgardner.comhttp://thegoodproject.orghttps://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262542838/a-synthesizing-mindwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Decisions Over Decimals: Striking the Balance between Intuition and Information by Christopher Frank, Paul Magnone, and Oded Netzer About the Book: Become a confident leader and use data, experience, and intuition to drive your decisions Agile decision making is imperative as you lead in a data-driven world. Amid streams of data and countless meetings, we make hasty decisions, slow decisions, and often no decisions.  Uniquely bridging theory and practice, Decisions Over Decimals breaks this pattern by uniting data intelligence with human judgment to get to action — a sharp approach the authors refer to as Quantitative Intuition (QI).  QI raises the power of thinking beyond big data without neglecting it and chasing the perfect decision while appreciating that such a thing can never really exist. Successful decision-makers are fierce interrogators. They square critical thinking with open-mindedness by blending information, intuition, and experience. Balancing these elements is at the heart of Decisions Over Decimals. This book is not only designed to be read - but frequently referenced - as you face innumerable decision moments.  It is the hands-on manual for confident, accurate decision-making you've been looking for; the rare resource that provides a set of pragmatic leadership tools to accelerate: Effectively framing the problem for stakeholders Synthesizing intelligence from incomplete information Delivering decisions that stick Strike the right balance between information and intuition and lead the smarter way with the real-world guidance found in Decisions Over Decimals. About the Author: Oded Netzer is the Vice Dean for Research and the Arthur J. Samberg Professor of Business at Columbia Business School, an affiliate of the Columbia Data Science Institute, and an Amazon Scholar.  He is a world-renowned expert in data-driven decision-making and extracting meaningful insights from data.  He holds a Ph.D. in Business and a Masters degree in Statistics from Stanford University. And, interesting fact - he's originally from Israel! Click here for this episode's website page with the links mentioned during the interview... https://www.salesartillery.com/marketing-book-podcast/decisions-over-decimals-oded-netzer