Podcasts about synthesizing

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

------Text BE THE BANK to 55444 to receive Curtis's report on “The Value of Liquidity” and get added to his mailing list for further resources and updates. -------- In this episode, I continue my conversation with Curtis May, founder of Practical Wealth Advisors and host of the Practical Wealth Show Podcast. Picking up from our last discussion on personal finance principles, we delve into practical financial planning strategies, real-world wealth creation examples, and the importance of continuous learning and a positive mindset. Curtis underscores the power of strategic thinking over the 'microwave mentality' and emphasizes the necessity of foundational principles in financial success. Additionally, he shares his methods for digesting and applying new information, highlights critical principles of finance, and recounts lessons learned from interviewing over 300 successful individuals. This insightful episode is packed with Curtis's wisdom and experience, offering listeners invaluable guidance towards achieving financial freedom. -------------- Links to Resources Mentioned ⁠12 Week Year⁠ by Brian P. Moran The book presents a planning method that helps individuals and organizations accomplish more in 12 weeks than others do in 12 months.  “Becoming Your Own Banker” by Nelson Nash An 85-page book on the concept of infinite banking, which Curtis discusses as a vital resource for understanding the principles of personal finance and wealth creation. “Poor Charlie's Almanack” by Charlie Munger A collection of speeches and talks by Charlie Munger, focusing on wisdom in investing, business, and life. “Fire Yourself: How to Create Financial Freedom in Three Years or Less” by Bronson Hill A book mentioned by Curtis emphasizes principles and strategies for achieving financial independence quickly. “The New Black Wall Street” by Jay Jones A book Curtis references discusses entrepreneurial principles and the importance of selling physical products, digital products, or services. ------------- EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction and Recap 00:44 Diving into Practical Strategies 02:20 The Importance of Principles 03:52 Mindset and Financial Language 04:53 Learning from Successful People 05:47 Investing Rules and Strategies 08:23 Synthesizing and Acting on Information 12:48 Marketing and Business Growth 16:48 Setting Big Goals and Staying Motivated 17:42 Balancing Passion and Work 19:09 Structuring Your Day for Success 20:09 The 12 Week Year Strategy 21:29 Faith, Family, Finance, and Fitness 25:00 The Importance of Sales Skills 27:44 Continuous Learning and Personal Growth 29:03 Final Thoughts and Resources --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-gold-podcast/support

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

Blog post link The Big Picture: In the Lean community and beyond, some people mistakenly equate “psychological safety” with being comfortable all the time. This misconception can undermine the true essence of psychological safety in the workplace. Psychological safety is not about constant comfort or shielding managers from discomfort. Synthesizing a few definitions of psychological safety, I say it's a person's belief, feeling, or perception that it's safe enough to speak candidly about things including: Mistakes Problems Ideas Differing views without fearing marginalization or punishment. What Psychological Safety Really Means --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lean-blog-audio/support

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

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/art

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.

Matt, Brian, Jason and Paul discuss the work of Sergius Bulgakov's sophiology in addressing transcendence and immanence and the futility connected to the new atheism, as compared to Slavoj Žižek's therapeutic atheism. The hope for goodness and truth as inherent to the personal faith journey is discussed. Become a Patron! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to support our work.  

In this episode, Kate sat down with our very own Jen Whitelaw, PR professional and former C-3 President. Jen first shares her career path from English studies to public relations and urban planning. She discusses a few of her favorite tools for reaching the public about important topics like density and sustainability through her work with organizations like C-3. Jen highlights some successful strategies for engaging diverse audiences, emphasizing the power of the public to influence how our city gets shaped. She explains why it's so important to engage the public and younger generations in advocacy work around land use issues and shaping San Diego's future, and discusses two documentary films that brought important conversations to the community.   Timestamps: [2:33] How Jen's formative years living on Del Mar Mesa shaped her appreciation for conservation. [3:13] A glimpse at Jen's career history and the influence that Jen's mom's architectural career had on her own vision. [4:08] Jen's experience working at the San Diego Film Commission. [5:47] How Jen's interest in marketing and public relations originated. [7:24] Why Jen expanded her career path to urban planning and land planning, and the impact of interpreting and facilitating communication between the industry and the media. [9:23] A few of Jen's favorite tools to engage the public and community groups on land use issues. [11:41] The power of the public when it comes to advocacy. [14:31] How social media can facilitate conversation and action between the public and policymakers. [15:31] The City of Villages plan. [18:38] Was there a failure within San Diego to get the public on board? [20:26] The impetus for making “Designing for the Future” and how they distributed the film. [24:26] “San Diego Canyonlands”. [27:41] The importance of developing responsibly while keeping the San Diego charm. [29:03] Synthesizing the works for a modern audience. [30:05] How Jen discovered and became involved with C-3. [31:05] Who should C-3 be engaging in advocacy work? [33:27] Overcoming the obstacles and challenges of working with more diverse audiences. [35:11] The rise of public common spaces. [36:14] C-3's influence on the practice of urban planning and development in San Diego. [38:22] Adapting C-3's structure and programming to meet modern challenges.   About C-3   Even before the California Coastal Commission or Environmental Protection Agency existed, Citizens Coordinate for Century 3 (C-3) was the environmental conscience of San Diego. Since that time, in part due to C-3's leadership in education, advocacy, and empowerment, a plethora of organizations have developed throughout San Diego County. These organizations specifically focus on promoting progressive values in architecture, urban design, land-use governance, natural resource management, sustainable economic development, climate change resilience, and social justice. As the field of allies has grown, C-3's role has evolved to provide a platform that promotes creating civic community.   Opportunities for Advocacy and Engagement: C3sandiego.org Jen Whitelaw LinkedIn   Quotes: “To be able to communicate effectively through writing, I can't emphasize it enough, for someone who wants to go into that field (PR), it's really, really important.” — Jen [7:09] “I think that curiosity has been a theme throughout my life. I really enjoy learning about things.”  — Jen [8:46] “If you want to accomplish something, first, you need to make sure that people understand the subject.” — Jen [11:55] “Everyone wants to be heard. When people have a voice in something and feel like they're being heard and helping to shape something, they are almost inherently on board.” — Jen [12:45] “Fear is such a powerful motivator and unfortunately, there's not a lot of innovation that usually comes out of fear, it's more of a wall.” — Jen [19:30] “You've got to involve the younger generations because they're going to be the decision-makers coming up, and that's such a unique opportunity and a special opportunity.” — Jen [25:30] “There's power in not knowing what you can't do yet, and you surprise yourself because you just go and do it.” — Jen [32:43] “[C-3's] a really important platform for giving voice to voices that aren't always part of the discussion, and aren't always well funded.” — Jen [36:29]

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

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."The barriers to climate change are largely political: individual countries and countries working together. We need to keep carbon down and have people lead lives in ways which are less destructive to our environment. And I don't have a great deal of faith that our political system can do that. I'm not religious myself, but I think that we need to have a new religious leader in the world. I always say Gandhi is the most important person of the last thousand years because he understood that if we tried to fight with weapons, we would just destroy one another. We have to disagree peacefully. And I think we need that kind of figure who can mobilize people across different nations and different attitudes on the question. Where I think I do have something to say, is I think in the schools of the future, we're going to focus much more on what it means to be human beings on our planet. I think that's the best chance for the planet to survive, which is the question of climate change, but also to thrive, which is a question of good work and good citizenship."www.howardgardner.comhttp://thegoodproject.orghttps://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262542838/a-synthesizing-mindwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

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."And I became interested in synthesis and I wrote the memoir quite a while ago, but now with the advent of large language instruments or ChatGPT, the pressure to figure out what synthesis is, what these computing systems can or can't do that human beings are still the privileged cohort in carrying out those tasks, that's made the interest in synthesis more important than ever. If we're trying to decide what policy to cover, whether it's an economic policy about interest rates, or whether - we're talking now during the beginning of the war in the Middle East - what policies to follow militarily, economically, and ethically. For that matter, do we entrust that to some kind of a computational system, or is this something that human judgment needs to be brought to bear? And if so, how and at what point? And these are quintessential synthesizing questions. You can't just look up and say, 'Well, what should we do with the Gaza Strip? Or what should we do in Japan, which has had low interest rates, but the rest of the world has got very high inflation.' These are not things where we just want to press a button and get the answer. These are things we want to discuss and debate and review and maybe even pit one large language instrument against another and see do they come up with the same answers. They might well not."www.howardgardner.comhttp://thegoodproject.orghttps://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262542838/a-synthesizing-mindwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

If you missed the first episode with thoughtbot Incubator Program partcipant and founder Josh Herzig-Marks of Knect, you can go here first (https://www.giantrobots.fm/incubators3e1josh) to catch up. A key focus of Josh's second episode is the importance of user research and customer discovery. Josh stresses that talking to users is crucial, as it grounds the development process in reality. thoughtbot's Director of Product Strategy, Jordyn Bonds, adds that direct engagement with users builds empathy and understanding within the team, making it more effective. They also discuss the challenges of identifying a product's target audience and the importance of iterative customer feedback. Josh and Jordyn highlight the need for founders to be resilient and open to feedback, even when it's negative. Transcript: JOSH: We're live. DAWN: Welcome. Thanks, everyone, for joining. I'm Dawn. I am going to be emceeing today, facilitating, really just asking questions and letting these great people talk. Filling in for Lindsey, who is usually here. Thanks for being here. We're excited to talk to everyone and hear your comments and questions. You might be familiar with thoughtbot. We're a product design and development consultancy. And we like to help people make products or make products better. We are currently in our third incubator session. And today, we're talking to one of two founding teams. And in case you aren't familiar with the incubator, it's an eight-week program that we run with founders. We pair founders up with a product quad from thoughtbot. And we undergo market research, customer discovery, basically market and product validation exercises to help us hone in on a solution, a potential solution for the problem that we're trying to solve, and build a product plan with the founder, basically set them off on a path for success, hopefully, and next steps. Do you want to kick us off, Jordyn? JORDYN: Yes. DAWN: Tell the people about yourself. JORDYN: I'm Jordyn. I'm the Director of Product Strategy on Dawn's team. Dawn is my boss. And I sort of run the incubator. I have also founded two startups and been the first head of product at two others, so four early-stage startups. JOSH: I'm Josh. I am the founder part of this who is working with the thoughtbot incubator. I founded a startup. I wasn't very good at it. I was very lucky at it. I was head of product at a whole series of other startups. And I enjoy that a lot. A few folks have asked me why I wanted to join the thoughtbot incubator if I've done this before. I'm, like, moderately techie for a non-technical person. And I coach other founders in doing the sorts of things that Jordyn and her team are coaching me on. So, I'm doing this thing for a few reasons. One is being a founder is really, really lonely. But the other one is that there's just a huge value in bringing together the diverse set of perspectives. And we're doing that with a company that's really good at getting complicated things out the door, having them be successful through a focus on who the end user is. It kind of felt like a no-brainer because I felt like—and we talked about this last week—I had the Josh problem that I wanted there to be a solution to. And trying to figure out, is there a larger opportunity that this represents? DAWN: Thanks. Well, you cued us up well for the topic, at least that we're going to start with today, which is user research or customer discovery. I think it probably goes by several names. That's another interesting topic we [laughs] could get into. But what is this user research that you're doing? Why is it important? What's it doing for this team at this stage? JOSH: One of the founders I work with asked me a couple of months ago, "Just remind me again, what are the things I have to do to build a product?" And I'm like, "It's actually really easy," right? My, like, standing on one foot advice is talk to users, mostly customers. Bring your engineers along when you can. And if you do those things, mostly everything will work out. But I think it's actually, like, there's some subtlety in all of those things, right? It's not that talking to users or customers is going to solve all of your problems. It's just that you're not going to make any progress in the absence of doing that, right? Because then you're just talking to yourself. And I don't know about everybody else here in this group or who might be listening, but it's really easy to get yourself all spun up inside of your head if you're only talking to yourself. Users are the ones who ground you, right? And ultimately, users are the ones who could turn to customers. So, why customers, right? As the people you really want to be talking to. Now, we don't have any customers yet, so we can't do that. But you know something about customers more than anybody else, and that's they're willing to pay for the thing, for the problem you're trying to solve. They could be paying in money. They could be paying in time. They could be paying in reputation. Oftentimes, they'll be paying in all three of those things or two out of three of those things. But they have an expressed willingness to pay. And that's really the magic of, like, having a product and having those conversations. Now, why do you bring along your engineers? It's because the most effective tech companies...and I think thoughtbot is maybe unusual in design-build firms in really internalizing this, but the most successful tech companies are the ones where the entire organization is aligned around understanding who is our market? Who is our customer? What is their problem, and what does it take to solve that problem for them? And too often, all that stuff is, like, stuck inside of the founder's head, or the sales team's head, or the marketing team's head, or the product manager's head, or little bits of stories are stuck other places. But when we're all listening to the same conversations, that's when it's most effective to build alignment around who's the customer? What are their needs? What would they pay for? JORDYN: I agree. And I would add some detail there that why does it work like that? How does having everyone at the organization talk to users and customers build that alignment? And it's one of those things that's kind of, like, it has to be seen to be believed in a certain way. But, like, you can break it down. You know, we can all sit in a room and argue about what reality looks like out there. But it's a lot more efficient if we're all living in that reality together. There's a lot less bringing everyone along. If you've got skeptics on your team, and I hope that you do because they're very useful people, they want to hear it from the source. So, great, go have them hear it from the source. And there's nothing that's more motivating as an engineer, having been an engineer, than seeing someone live fail to achieve their goal in the piece of software you're working on. You will turn around and go fix that bug right then. A bug that has maybe been sitting at the top of the backlog for, like, six weeks or six months, when you see someone struggling with it [laughs] in action, you'll be like, oh, I see. Okay, this is actually causing a lot of angst out there, and I... So, anyway, building that empathy, it's always easiest to build it directly. And it's harder if I am here and if I'm having to triangulate empathy through someone else. Like, if only one person on your team is talking to users and listening to users, and then they come back to the team, and they're like, "Here's what I'm hearing," maybe the team believes you. Maybe they hear the same things out of your mouth that they would have heard directly out of the user, but probably not [laughs]. So, it sounds less efficient. People resist it because it feels intuitively, I think, to a lot of people like a waste of time to have engineers doing user interviews or having anyone else. There's a lot of pushback at organizations for doing this for different reasons. If you're doing, like, an enterprise SaaS thing, sales might really not want anyone else talking to customers because they worry it's going to erode that relationship that they feel like they have. Nothing could be further from the truth in my experience. Customers feel valued. The more people on your team they talk to, the more they are listened to, the more they are taken seriously, and, like, have people engaging with them, that only bolsters your relationship with them, not the opposite. But either way, it's just much more efficient when everyone is hearing the thing from the people it's impacting directly. I get that that does not intuitively feel true, but I assure you that it is true. DAWN: So, -- JOSH: And even more so at this stage where our experience as designers or engineers is much less important than our experience as team members who are trying to find who is that initial audience going to be who is so motivated they will let us build a product for them? DAWN: That's exactly what my follow-up question was related to, which is there's this sort of perception that you sort of stay in your lane, right? With the different roles that you occupy [laughs] in an organization, whether it's early stage or later stage. And even for people who are participating in that customer discovery, you kind of want to, like, ask questions that are most relevant to your role. So, how do you, like, prepare teams or, you know, offer guidance to teams to help them sort of get into the right mindset going into those conversations, not so that they execute it perfectly because they have to have some UX design background, but so that you can learn the important things? JOSH: I think it is totally natural for someone to feel unprepared coming into these, but that's okay, right? Their job is to develop this as a skill, and the only way they're going to do that is by actually doing it. I am certain there were people on the thoughtbot team who felt uncomfortable doing this for the first time, talking to somebody who wasn't even a user, a rando who Josh found on the internet who was willing to chat and go talk to them. And I know they got better at it because I get to watch everybody's interview recordings, and I get to watch the notes they're taking. And I get to watch my own. And we have, like, a team of five of us who, like, are all getting better at this, and that's good. These things are skills, and you got to practice them, which, putting on my friends of thoughtbot hat, is, I think, one of the reasons why thoughtbot likes to do these things because it's a chance to develop these skills in a really intense way, which we may not otherwise get to. And it's a thing that, you know, as a founder, I want everybody on my team to be getting good at as quickly as possible. So, sure, prep work. You read a book. It's like baking a cake, right? You know, you can read cookbooks. You can walk up and down the aisle at the supermarket, right? You can go to the bakery and try other people's cakes, but until your arms are deep in flour, butter, and sugar, like, you've no idea what you're really talking about. And I just want to get people making a mess in the kitchen as fast as possible. Nothing bad happens if you have a bad interview. Lots of bad things happen if you never interview. That's my very strong opinion. JORDYN: I share the opinion and its intensity. That is exactly how I would have answered. JOSH: [laughs] JORDYN: There's no substitute for doing the thing. And you can spend your whole life feeling like you're not ready to do the thing. You're not going to learn and get better at it until you just start doing it. It's like...and, Josh, you are right. That is partly what this incubator is for, both internally and externally. One of the main differentiators of what we're doing here with this incubator from other incubator programs out there is we get into the kitchen with you and get our arms and elbow deep in flour with you so that we can help founders, not necessarily Josh who has brought some skills into this with him, but, like, so that you know what it feels like to do the thing. There's a lot of content out there about how to start a company, how to do customer discovery, all this stuff, and you can read all of that stuff. You can also listen to people talk about it all the livelong day. There are tons of people out there who do this all the time. They are on podcasts. They are here on this live stream. That's cool [laughs]. Like, listen to them. But really, there's no substitute for you getting out there and talking to people. And this, I just cannot stress this, like, so many people...given my role here and what I do, people often bring their startup ideas to me. People at thoughtbot, people outside of thoughtbot they say, "I have this idea." I ask, "Who is it for?" They tell me. I say, "Have you talked to those people?" and they say, "I'm not ready to start talking to people yet." And I'm like, "That is incorrect. You're talking to me. The only way you're going to get to a thing is if you start talking to people, like, yesterday." And they resist. "Well, I still need to figure out." And I'm like, "No, you don't need [laughs] to figure anything out." If you're going to build something for someone, go engage with them, learn what their life is like, what their work is like today. Hello, people listening to this, do this today. JOSH: Jordyn talks a lot about the emotional labor of being a founder, and I think it's really important. Like, hey, founders out there who hear this and they feel a bit overwhelmed, that's okay, right? The thing which you're going to learn how to do as a founder is talk to people about the thing you're trying to do and have people give you feedback you don't like, and it's not fun. You know, I work with a lot of very technical founders, and it's amazing the things people will do to avoid that. They will take their savings, their retirement money out of the bank and plow it into design-build firms. They will quit their jobs to build this thing themselves just to avoid having that potentially unpleasant conversation. So, potential founders, if you want to prepare yourself for being a successful founder or even a mediocre founder, the thing which you need to do is [laughs] improve your frustration tolerance. Get really good at people telling you your idea is bad, or your process is bad, or something else is bad. And maybe they're right, and maybe they're wrong, and it doesn't matter. But you got to be able to tolerate that. JORDYN: Yes, you have to be able to tolerate that. And you have to be able to actually, like, listen for the relevant feedback that's buried in there. So, the founder Josh just described was me, P.S. JOSH: [laughs] JORDYN: The first time. JOSH: Not just you. JORDYN: And not just me, not merely me, but it was me. You know, technical background definitely plowed my meager savings—because I'd already been working in startups, which does not pay well, newsflash [laughs]. I don't know if any of you know this; they don't pay well—into a product that I hadn't really spoken to very many people about. But I knew that I needed to start talking about it with people, but I didn't know how to do that well. That's okay. So, I started talking to people about it after the fact. I should have done this sooner. That's cool. My first company was this product called TallyLab. Like, you can think of it like a data diary app. Basically, it's a place you can go and collect small data to kind of figure out, like, if you think you have a food allergy. Think of it like a food allergy notebook but a digital app for it. I think that when the moon is full, and I eat over a pint of strawberries, I get a stomach ache, whatever it is. So, you need to track the cycles of the moon and how much strawberries you ate and when, and then you can do this analysis. Anyway, if you're thinking to yourself, that doesn't sound like a business, you are correct. Anyway [laughs], I was describing this to my friend's dad. My friend had just had her first kid. I was over meeting this baby. Her dad was there. And he was just like, "What do you do?" And I was like, "Oh, I have a startup." He's like, "What's your startup do?" And I told him. And he was like, "Sounds like you're just feeding people's OCD to me." Like, I felt physical pain at that reaction to this. Like, he was like not only...his tone was so derisive [laughs]. But, like, there was information for me in that. First of all, I needed to think about who is this guy. Where is he coming from? Does this have anything to do with his life at all? Should I even listen to this? In fact, maybe he's, like, my anti-ideal customer. And this feedback is great for me because it means my ideal customer is a good fit, whatever. There's information in there, right? But this was some of the first feedback I was getting on this from someone in the wild [laughs]. So, I had to dig that dagger right out of my heart. So, it's going to happen. It's going to happen, but you got to, like, steel yourself for it, like Josh says. And you also find a way to respond to it with curiosity. So, if I could go back in time to that conversation...I just changed the subject immediately, I think, at the time. I was like, "Cool. Let's talk about something else [laughs]." What I should have done is been like, "Tell me more. Why does it strike you like that? Tell me more about this problem in your life," right? That was an opportunity for me to have a customer interview, and I just totally whiffed it [laughs]. DAWN: Hopefully, it didn't harm your relationship with your friend [laughs]. JORDYN: Not at all. Not at all. I think she felt somewhat aghast. She was like, "Dad, lay off." [laughs] JOSH: Which is actually the other lesson to take from this, which is these things all feel really important and personal and, like, present to you as the founder. Nobody else gives a shit. JORDYN: No. And this was a lesson for me. I at least didn't have that problem because I had been in a series of touring rock bands, and I had learned over and over again how little anything I was doing mattered to anyone. Like, you know, you get to the point where, like, you walk offstage, and you're like, "That was the worst set we ever played." No one knows that. No one cares. They were, like, talking to their girlfriend at the bar the whole time, like, whatever, man [laughs]. Like, whatever is going on with you, you as a human are maybe this big in their purview. What you're doing professionally is even smaller. So, like, don't sweat it. They're not going to be thinking about it again, ever [laughs]. DAWN: That's the thing. Maybe your startup idea doesn't matter, but you matter. Everyone here matters. Okay? JORDYN: Yes. DAWN: So, I want to go back to the users or the particular customers in this case. Have there been any surprises? Have there been any daggers out there or any delights? What have you been learning? JOSH: Last time we were speaking, we were basically talking to a convenient sample of people who, let's be honest, look a lot like Jordyn and myself, right? They are people in mostly U.S. tech companies, mostly early-stage ones, not necessarily programmers, but maybe they found the company. Maybe they work in product management, or they have other kinds of executive roles. Maybe they change their job every couple of years because that's what people in tech companies do. Maybe they like, you know, they carry around a smartphone. They live out of their smartphone. They care about building a network. They attend in-person things when they can. They're in a bunch of, like, networking Slacks, and WhatsApp groups, and things like that. And they all kind of look the same. And I think the last time we spoke two weeks ago, we were noticing that this thing we were trying to work on was a problem for all of them but not necessarily a problem that they were, on average, investing a whole lot of time and energy into. We recognized this as a group largely because everybody was participating in the conversations and getting better and better at it and getting better and better at kind of, like, pulling out the insights. So, we experimented with a couple of other audiences. And the reminder here is the idea isn't to build a product for one of these audiences; the idea is to build the first version of the product for one of these audiences who feels the need so intensely they're actually going to use the damn thing and give you some feedback. So, the audience has to have a real pain–a willingness to do some work. And we have to be able to find them, so some attribute that allows us to identify where they are. They all hang out at the playground after recess is, like, a good attribute, or they all search for the same kinds of things using the same language or a comparable language on Google, or they all follow the same people on TikTok. They are all examples of audiences that we could somehow identify and address. People who, you know, deep down, are worried that their second-grade teacher didn't like them enough, right? Probably not an addressable audience, even though you can imagine, you know, all sorts of potential problems and potential solutions you can build for those folks. So, we got to find that. So, we've experimented with a few other groups. One is we identified early on in kind of our broader conversations that journalists might have a need for this, journalists or folks that have a broad network, and they check in with those people frequently. And the other one was people who do Biz Dev, or partnerships work at tech companies as well. And we reached out to a bunch of people. And we discovered that both those groups are probably also a little bit too big for us to be focused on. It's not that nobody in those groups had a burning need for the thing that we're trying to do; it's that people in those groups overall didn't. And now we got to go figure out, like, okay, is there, like, a subgroup inside of there that we can identify? Just sports journalists, just investigative journalists, just journalists who don't have a salary who work freelance, just radio journalists, you know, just journalists who went to specific schools. Hard to know what that's going to be, and that's the work that we're doing, like, literally right now. JORDYN: We actually published our methodology for doing this recently. People should go to thoughtbot.com and look at our Playbook, our Customer Discovery Playbook, if you want to know how to do this. It is not black magic or something. Basically, you just think about the dynamics that matter that create a need for the thing that you're contemplating building, and then you just generate giant lists of the people who might need that thing. And guess what? It's going to be totally wrong and weird, and a bunch of different shaped groups of people. It is going to be like people who hang out at the playground and also dog walkers, and just, like, some weird random assortment of personas, individuals, groups of people, but that's where you start. And then you start learning. You take what you know about those people today, and you find the best place to start. And then you start talking to them, and then you learn why they are or are not a good fit, and you keep going through the list. So, it's not mysterious, but it is work. It is hard work. Synthesizing on a team what you're hearing is part of that hard work, but it's really invaluable because everybody, like Josh mentioned earlier, brings something different to the conversation, thinks about it from a different vantage, brings different life experiences. And that is just invaluable to unlocking insights, perspectives, directions to pursue. It really is very much a...I don't know what we would call it. It's like a real...it's the hard work. You go talk to a bunch of people. You get together as a group, and you talk to each other about what you're hearing from all the other people [laughs]. You go back and talk to more people or the same people if you realized you weren't asking them the things that you needed to be asking them. You come back together. And out of that process, the patterns emerge. DAWN: This is also kind of meta, the fact that y'all are doing so much customer discovery with potential customers who their entire work lives [laughs] are managing conversations, both the frequency and timing of that, but also, like, what they're learning from those conversations. So, that's super interesting. It sounds like, obviously, there are still many conversations to be had. But what else is next? I know we're about halfway through the program. So, what are y'all looking into for the next week or two? JOSH: I mean, we don't yet have that audience, which is, I think, a really important part of this and something which I think about all the time as the founder. What does this mean that it's hard to find the audience? Like, what does that tell about the idea, about the opportunity? But I think we've had enough conversations with enough people who have enough similarities in the problems we're trying to solve that I think we're getting good insights into if we knew who would really want this thing; we have some good ideas about how we might be able to help them out. So, we're starting to actually go through the process of, you know, the really early sketches, the wireframes. And what might a solution look like? Which I think is doing two things, right? One, it helps us to sharpen our thinking a fair amount, right? There's, like, a thing which we can react to as a group, which is not as amorphous as an interview. Like, a sharp, pointy thing we can react to. The second is we're going to start showing this to people. And not everybody we talk to is going to be, like, our final audience we're building for. That's okay. They can still, like, give us thoughts and give us feedback. And it'll probably change the tenor of the conversations we're having with them. And that's also okay, too, right? We're going to learn different kinds of things than we would in the absence of this. JORDYN: Yeah. And that is super exciting. And then the other side of that coin becomes feasibility questions. So, this thing that we're imagining, how would we build it? Can we build it? What do we need in order to build it? And so, those conversations are really starting to fire up as we start to imagine a solution. DAWN: I know there's a really awesome blog post to come from Jordyn that I reviewed [inaudible 22:27] JORDYN: Wow. Public nudging. DAWN: [laughs] JORDYN: I'm late with this blog post, and I'm being publicly nudged. This is so intense; you're right. DAWN: [laughs] But it's so relevant to exactly what y'all have been talking about. JORDYN: I know. I know. [laughs] DAWN: So, [crosstalk 22:40] retroactively point everyone to it. It's really good stuff. JORDYN: How would you state the problem, Josh, if anyone out there has the problem? JOSH: The problem we're looking at is people who have a hard time managing their social network in general but their professional social network in particular. You know, that might be, you know there's people you wish you were keeping in touch with, but you just forget to keep in touch with them. Or, you know, you tell somebody to do something in some thread, or some channel, on some social network, or some direct message, and you just kind of forget about that because you don't go back to it. Or maybe, you know, you're making friends on Discord. You're making friends on Slack. You're making friends out in the real world, but you don't actually, like, add them into your LinkedIn, something like that. Somebody who's having problems like that that's actually done something about it. Did you go and build yourself, like, a spreadsheet? A baby CRM in Notion, or in Coda, or in Airtable? Do you search out a purpose-built tool? You know, if you think you've ever tried, whether you've been successful or not, to actually solve this problem for yourself, I'd love to talk to you, or Jordyn would love to talk to you. Dawn would probably love to talk to you also. But reach out to any of us any way you can. I got a super Googleable SEO-compatible name, as does Jordyn. So, like, reach out to one of us, and we'd love to chat. DAWN: Awesome. Well, thanks, y'all. This has been wonderful, as always. And if anybody has questions for the team, feel free to comment on the post afterwards. And we'll see y'all next time. AD: Did you know thoughtbot has a referral program? If you introduce us to someone looking for a design or development partner, we will compensate you if they decide to work with us. More info on our website at: tbot.io/referral. Or you can email us at referrals@thoughtbot.com with any questions.

The all important employment report and what happened after. Treasury Yields go parabolic as political upheaval and a new shutdown countdown starts. Guest, Dr. Richard Smith – AKA – The Doctor of Uncertainty 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 Follow @Investing_Dr 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:

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