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In late 2024, Israel closed its embassy in Dublin, accusing the Irish government of extreme anti-Israel policies, antisemitic rhetoric, and double standards. Meanwhile, the small Jewish community in Ireland, numbering nearly 3,000, has faced antisemitism in the streets. AJC's Director of International Jewish Affairs, Rabbi Andrew Baker, joins us to discuss his recent meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, examples of antisemitic activity in Ireland, including Holocaust inversion and the chilling impact of widespread anti-Israel sentiment on Irish Jews. He also shares insights on Ireland's adoption of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism and the future of Holocaust remembrance in the country. ___ Resources: AJC Directly Addresses Antisemitism and Vilification of Israel in Ireland with the Prime Minister Listen – AJC Podcasts: -The Forgotten Exodus: with Hen Mazzig, Einat Admony, and more. -People of the Pod:  U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Gaza Reconstruction, Israeli Security, and the Future of Middle East Diplomacy Why Germany's Antisemitic Far-Right Party is Thriving Instead of Disappearing Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. __ Transcript of Conversation with Andrew Baker: Manya Brachear Pashman:   In December, Israel closed its embassy in Dublin, accusing the Irish government of extreme anti-Israel policies, antisemitic rhetoric, and double standards. Meanwhile, the small Jewish community in Ireland, numbering nearly 3000 has faced antisemitism in the streets. With us now to discuss the situation in Ireland, and his meeting with the Irish Prime Minister last week, is AJC's Director of International Jewish Affairs, Rabbi Andrew Baker, who also serves as the personal representative on combating antisemitism in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Andy, welcome to People of the Pod.  Andrew Baker:   Great to be here, Manya. Manya Brachear Pashman:   This situation did not develop overnight. Can you take our listeners back to the first clues that the relationship between Israel and Ireland was deteriorating? Andrew Baker:   Ireland has a small Jewish community, perhaps about 3000 people. And a significant number of them, maybe upwards toward 1000, also people with Israeli citizenship who moved to Ireland to work there with a number of the social media tech companies based in Ireland. Over the years, and certainly even predating October 7, in Ireland there's been a fairly high degree of anti-Israel animus. It's not dissimilar to what we may find in a number of other northern European countries. They view the political scene in the Middle East through a certain prism that creates and maybe amplifies this form of animus.  But that said, there have also been, I think, issues between this community and government policy, even as it's reflected in ceremonies marking Holocaust remembrance in Ireland. In many cases, the particular focus in that history of what happened to the Jewish people in Europe during World War II, the genocide of the Holocaust. While there may be commemoration events, in principle to market, they've really, in many ways, washed out the Jewish nature of that.  In 2016 I was an invited speaker to the official Holocaust Commemoration Day in Ireland. Almost the entire focus was on the refugees, at the time coming in from North Africa and the Middle East. I was actually the only person who spoke the word antisemitism at that event. You also had an effort through legislation to really separate out Israel, the occupied territories, as they understood it, and the name of this bill that was passed by the legislature was called the Occupied Territories Bill. Which sought to separate Israel, at least the territories commercially from Ireland, but it would have a very onerous impact, frankly, on any anyone, certainly members of the Jewish community, who would choose to visit Israel. If they purchased a kippa in The Old City of Jerusalem, brought it back with them to Ireland, under this law, if it were enacted, they could literally be arrested for that action.  So I think also at the time I made a visit there in 2019 in my OSC role, Israel was preparing to host the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, and there was a very public campaign in Ireland to boycott the Eurovision contest. Advertisements calling for this on the side of buses, people in the state media already indicating that they were going to refuse to attend. So you had this sort of environment in Ireland, again, a good number of years before what happened on October 7, which really changed everything throughout Europe. Manya Brachear Pashman:   And now there has been a more moderate government recently elected in Ireland. Prime Minister Micheál Martin was in the United States last week in Washington, DC, and you actually met with him when he was here, correct?  Andrew Baker:   That's correct.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   Did you share some of these concerns? Did you address, for example, the Occupied Territories Bill with him? Andrew Baker:   Yes, we spent a bit over an hour together. I was joined also by Marina Rosenberg from the ADL. Our two organizations met. There were some initial plans that other organizations would also participate, but in the end, it was the two of us. One of the most significant issues that has arisen, it's partly why Israel closed its embassy, was the fact that Ireland has joined with South Africa in the charges brought before the ICJ, the International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide. So our goal at this meeting was to raise a number of these issues, including that, including the status of the Occupied Territories bill.  But also, really to impress on him that the community itself was feeling, sieged, if you will, by these developments. And so we wanted him to understand that the anti-Israel animus, which at times, crosses over to a form of antisemitism, has had a direct impact on the Jews in Ireland.  It also was brought to the fore only this past January at this year's International Holocaust Remembrance event, Michael Higgins, the Irish president, spoke, even though the Jewish community had actually urged that he not be given a platform. He used the opportunity to focus on the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza. And again, by that, drawing an analogy between Israel, between the Jewish experience during the Holocaust and somehow Israel's treatment of Palestinians today. So this, too, was an issue we brought up with the Prime Minister. Manya Brachear Pashman:   But this prime minister has made some overtures to address antisemitism, right? I mean, his administration, for example, just announced it was adopting the working definition. Andrew Baker:   Yes, in fact, several weeks before coming to Washington, the prime minister did announce that Ireland would accept the international Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, the IHRA working definition of antisemitism. And we also have a set of global guidelines that some, I think, over over 30 countries now have adopted, that lay out measures that government should take. So we did, of course, discuss this with the prime minister. He indicated to us that he was in the process of appointing a national coordinator, someone who could sort of oversee the development of national strategy to combat anti semitism. This is a very important step, by the way, it's one that almost all, with only a couple of exceptions, EU Member States, have already done. So. It is good that Ireland is doing this. Of course, it comes quite late to the game in this the IHRA definition is very important, because it offers old and new examples of antisemitism, and to digress only for a moment, this IHRA definition began as the definition endorsed presented by the European monitoring center on racism and xenophobia, already 20 years ago. And in my AJC role at that time, I worked closely with the EUMC in the drafting and the adoption of that definition. And notably, it speaks about antisemitism related to Israel. Frankly, if one had that definition in front of him or her, you would be able to look at some of the actions, even by members of government, and certainly the President's own remarks in January, and say, well, this could constitute a form of antisemitism itself. Manya Brachear Pashman:   And did he address the bill legislation that is so troublesome? Andrew Baker:   Yes, he did. He indicated to us that the Occupied Territories Bill as drafted is probably unconstitutional, since it really concerns international trade and economics. This is the purview of Brussels for all EU member states. So in that regard, they're really not expected or permitted to have their own economic international policy. He also said it was probably unenforceable.  Now I asked him to simply dispel with this bill altogether. That was not something that he could agree to, but he did inform me that it would be, at least for now, off the legislative calendar. So we know there are others in Ireland who are pushing for that law to be redrafted and enacted. So this was somewhat reassuring to be told that no, at least this will not happen this year. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Though he adopted the IRA working definition, I know that he also received some pressure from activists to dispense of that, to not adopt it and to reject it. And he assured them that it was not legally binding.  Was that discouraging to hear? Or did he seem to be willing to implement it in training of law enforcement and education of students?  Andrew Baker:   Look, these are the very elements that we speak of when we speak about employing the IHRA definition. And as you said, it's identified as a non legally binding definition, but it ought to be used to advise, to inform law enforcement, the judiciary, if and when they address incidents of antisemitism. Again, he made the decision to adopt the definition, to accept the global guidelines only, only a few weeks ago, really. So how it will be used to what extent remains to be seen. I have to say we, and my ADL colleague indicated we're certainly prepared to work with the government to offer advice on how these things can be employed. We hope that they'll consider and take up our offer, but at this point, we have to see what happens. Manya Brachear Pashman:   You mentioned that the small Jewish community there is largely Israeli expats doing business. And they were certainly uncomfortable at Holocaust Remembrance event. Are there other examples of harassment or antisemitic behavior, assaults, protests. What are they seeing on a day to day basis? Andrew Baker:   Yes, first, I mean, the majority of the community are not Israelis, but there's a significant number who are. And I think what they're finding is, it's not unique, but it's intensive for them, that in schools, in the workplace, there's a high level of discomfort. And a result of this, where people may have the choice they will try not to identify publicly in some way that would signal to others that they're Jewish. There are incidents. There haven't really been violent attacks but clearly kids in school have been harassed and made to feel uncomfortable. Because they're Jewish because of this sort of strong anti-Israel animus.  There was, only shortly after we had our meeting, an incident in one of the resort towns in Ireland where Israeli tourists in a restaurant were harassed by other patrons. They were cursed. They were spit at. It was the sort of thing, and the local council did issue a kind of apology. But I think it illustrates that when you have such a high level of anti-Israel animus, which at times can be just a harshly critical view of Israel or Israel's government, but it can spill over and create a sense that there is, as we've termed it, a kind of ambient antisemitism. It is sort of in the atmosphere, and so it does have an impact on this small Jewish community. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Last year, Israel recalled its ambassador to Dublin. It closed its embassy in December, but in May, it actually recalled its ambassador, after Ireland announced, along with other countries, Norway, Spain, Slovenia, that it would recognize a Palestinian state. And I'm curious if there's something about Ireland's history that informs this approach? Andrew Baker:   I think that's partly true. Look, first of all, Ireland had a somewhat checkered role, even during the Holocaust. You know, the Irish Ambassador government signed a condolence book when Adolf Hitler died. And it accepted German refugees after the war, but it was really quite reluctant to accept even some small number of Jewish refugees. And I think over time, Ireland in its own fight for independence with Great Britain, maybe drew the same analogy to Palestinians. This notion of being a colonialist subject. Perhaps there are those connections that people make as well.  But in the case with the Israeli ambassador first being withdrawn, and then the embassy closed, unfortunately, much of the normal diplomatic relations that an ambassador wants to do, is expected to do, were really precluded from Israeli Ambassador Erlich. Gatherings of political parties where diplomats as a kind of standard rule, invited to attend, she was not invited. Other events the same was true. So there was also a frustration to be ambassador in what ought to be a friendly country, a fellow democracy, a member of the European Union, and yet to be made a kind of de facto persona non grata was a quite troubling experience. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So whether there was an ambassador or an embassy there didn't seem to matter. They were still being excluded from diplomatic events already. Andrew Baker:   The Israeli government made the decision that they needed to do something dramatic to express the state of affairs and this discomfort, and that was first through recalling the ambassador, but ultimately, As you pointed out, essentially closing the embassy, that's a dramatic step, and some might disagree, particularly if you have Israeli citizens that would otherwise want the services of an embassy in that country, but they believe this was one way of sending a message, and I think it was a message that was received.  I would point out that following our meeting with the Prime Minister, it drew significant attention in the Irish press. Perhaps one of the most prominent read newspapers in Ireland, The Independent, this past Sunday, had an editorial that spoke about our meeting with the Prime Minister and really called on the government to reassess its relationship with Israel. In other words, to try and repair that relationship. So if it leads to that, then I think we will feel it was well worth it. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Going back to the Holocaust Remembrance events that seem to be a continuing issue. Did you speak with the Prime Minister about the Jewish community perhaps having a role in organizing those commemorations from now on? Andrew Baker:   We did. The fact is, there has been a Holocaust Educational Trust organization that had some government support, but it's separate from the Jewish community that has been responsible for organizing these events. As I noted when I was invited in 2016, this was the organization that organized it, but it has sort of fallen out of favor with the Jewish community. There have been internal tensions, and again, as a result of this last event in January, the Jewish community has asked the government to really be given the authority to to organize these events.  I have to point out that it does have, typically, the participation of senior figures in the government. When I was there, the prime minister at the time spoke, and members of the High Court participated, the Mayor of Dublin. So I think that level of participation is important and should continue. But I think the problem we're seeing is that even that history is being instrumentalized, so we need to be certain that doesn't continue. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Andy, a number of Jewish leaders declined to meet with Prime Minister Martin, given the tension and animosity Jews in Ireland have been facing. Why did you meet with him?  Andrew Baker:   AJC values, sees itself as playing an important diplomatic role, not simply with Ireland, but with various countries. And while some other organizations felt in the end, they should not participate, because by not talking to the Irish Prime Minister that was sending a message, our approach is rather quite the opposite. It's important to talk. I'm not sure that it's always the easiest conversations, and the results may not always be all that we would hope them to be, but I want to say we're in this for the long haul. We've been back and forth to Ireland, with other countries, of course, as well over the years. We hope that those visits and these meetings will continue. Frankly, it's only by this kind of ongoing engagement, I believe that we can really make a difference, and that's what we're all about. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Well Andy, thank you so much for joining us.  Andrew Baker:  You're welcome, Manya.

Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Rachel Payne as they discuss anti-vilification legislation and more. The post Saturday, 9th, March, 2025; Rachel Payne- Legalise Cannabis Party, Update on Anti Vilification Legislation. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with hormone expert Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson to break down the myths and misconceptions about estrogen, hormone therapy, and the medical system's failure to properly educate women on their hormonal health.

Madeleine and Fiona talk to Anna Brown, CEO Equality Australia, Census updates, anti-vilification NSW and Vic, hormone ban in Qld *Historic anti-vilification reforms have passed through Victoria's lower house! We are... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 22 February, 2025: Anna Brown, CEO Equality Australia, Census updates, anti-vilification NSW and Vic hormone ban in QLD appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has told Tom Elliott she is yet to hear back from the Liberal Party on the anti-vilification bill which would give Victoria Police the ability to crack down on hate speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we are going to give you a preview of Vilification Tennis for 2025. It is the comedy show that brought the three of us together and we don’t toot our own horn all that often. Well some tooting will happen this week as we run down our big plans for the upcoming year.

Well, now we know. That is, we know how the vote tally turned out. What we don't know for sure is what will happen next. As I said in closing the last podcast, we are waiting for the next number of shoes to drop. But many of our fellow citizens are worried that they know all too well what is coming, ranging from your worst nightmare to the final establishment of Valhalla on Earth. But this time the hall will include only the living survivors, not those who died in battle, as in the Norse myth. We have been here before politically, which will be remembered by all but those who voted for the first time in this election, who may have known only the recent history, and thus are doomed to repeat it, according to Churchill (who should know). The sanctification of former President George W. Bush by certain religious groups, particularly in his second campaign and term in office, presaged the elevation of the current President-elect to the status of being anointed by God to lead the country. Vilification by the other side reached similar levels of hysteria, if memory serves. One might regard the entire campaign as an example of confirmation bias on steroids. Both sides interpreted events — crowd size, 50-50 polls, mob hysteria at rallies — as confirming their most cherished hopes for victory. Only time will tell which, if either, is the extreme position out of touch with reality. Midterms may be the next major tilt of the teeter-totter. Meanwhile, let us return to the central focus of Zen — reality itself, the ultimate in vacillation. Like a Taoist shaggy dog story, this may be good, but it could be bad. Through this lens, the question arises as to exactly how important — how relevant — the political landscape can possibly be, to the living-out of our daily Zen lives? It might provide a bit of perspective to recall that Buddha did not buck the political establishment of his time in India. Which, if my poor understanding of history is correct, was based on the caste system — from the Brahmin, or priests at the top of the pyramid — to Sudra, or commoners, peasants and servants, at the bottom. Completely outside the box were the outcasts, out-of-caste members of the society — untouchables — who were employed as street sweepers and latrine cleaners. From an online search we find the following AI-assisted definition: India's caste system is a social hierarchy that divides people into groups based on ritual purity and is passed down through families. It has been in place for at least 3,000 years and is considered one of the world's oldest social hierarchies. The caste system dictates many aspects of a person's life, including their profession, who they can marry, and their social standing. The system apparently does allow for some upward social mobility as it functions in modernity, but it appears that originally, the level into which you were born pretty much determined your fate and future in society — what degree of influence you might have on the social sphere, and its degree of influence on your personal sphere. Needless to say, it was an asymmetrical relationship at best. Buddha was born into the Kshatriya, or warrior caste, second only to the Brahmin. Which makes me wonder if he was basically a late-blooming draft-dodger, or resistant to implementing the military misadventures of his overlords. I am fairly certain that had he been born into the lower classes, or as an untouchable, he would not have been able to carry out his program of establishing Sangha, the original order of monks and nuns. It is notable that many who joined him were of his same caste, some related to Siddhartha Gautama by blood. It is also noteworthy that whoever initially conceived the caste system, they justified it based on a notion of inborn “ritual purity.” Compare to today's stiff-necked, toxic, entrenched and unyielding attitudes on racial and ethnic superiority. In the last segment I encouraged you to vote, without consideration of how you vote or for whom, other than to vote your conscience and for the future. You may have been surprised, as I was, at the outcome, either distressingly disappointed, or irrationally exuberant. In either case, I suggest tempering your expectations as to what may transpire in the next four-year cycle. Again, we have been here, done this, seen this movie, and rode this rodeo, before. The pendulum swings. Though, admittedly, if it swings to far it may break its mount. Uchiyama-roshi, in “Deepest Practice, Deepest Wisdom,” which we have been studying in the Tuesday evening Cloud Dharma readings this year, encourages us to look at our present life as if we had been aborted at the beginning. That way, we would never even have been here to suffer the vagaries of our lifetime. A less extreme thought experiment is to imagine that you were born into another period in history. In any time, if you lived to the full “three-score-and-ten” lifespan of tradition, the passing political pageantry of a given period may or may not have had any substantial effect upon you. You may have perished in the Revolutionary War, or been enslaved during the Civil War, or you may have been so far removed from the fray that you survived relatively unscathed. In the context of geologic time, a human lifetime is equivalent to the blink of a gnat's eyelash in human time. In any case, how you lived and died mattered more within your personal sphere of experience and influence, than did the likely impact of your life on the social sphere. It is an asymmetrical relationship at best, and even more so as regards the natural and universal spheres. You may counter with the “great man” theory of history, but that assumes a lot, is over-simplistic, and in any case applies to very few individuals. Most of us are statistical placeholders. So, what to do? I like the old aphorism, “tend to your own knitting.” Not much actual knitting is going on these days, of course, but it points to the same idea as Matsuoka-roshi's response to the question of how to take up so-called “engaged Buddhism.” He would assume the zazen posture and say: This is the most you can do. A more ancient saying from a Ch'an poem of about 600 CE — third patriarch Sengcan's Hsinhsinming; Trust in Mind — takes this idea to a new, nondual level: In this world of suchness there is neither self nor other-than-selfTo come into harmony with this reality just simply say, when doubt arises, “Not-two.”In this “not-two” nothing is separate, nothing is excluded.No matter when or where, enlightenment means entering this truth. So I suggest that when doubt arises in the context of concerning and confusing developments in the social sphere — or even the natural or universal spheres — that we simply double down on Zen. In Zen, even the opposing political parties and their policies are “not-two.” This is not simple. Nor is it easy. But where are you going to find the answers to the social and political dilemmas we face today, if not in your meditation? Remember the old spiritual, “O sinner man, where you gonna run to? All on that day?” Well, every day is “that day” in Zen. I remember an old friend quoting an Indian guru, repeating over and over: “Every day, every day, every day — you must die a little to become the Buddha!” He would do it with an exaggerated East Indian accent, his voice rising higher and higher with each recitation, until he had you in stitches, your stomach hurting from laughing. But, you say, this is not a laughing matter. Are you so sure? It's either laugh or cry, as we say. Only you can determine whether your life is a melodrama, a tragedy, a comedy, or a tragicomedy. The frustration we feel in our inability to influence the outer spheres of our reality to move in the direction we want to see them evolve stems mainly from the futility of any such endeavor. The most we can do to have a direct influence is to put our attention and effort into the personal sphere, beginning on the cushion. The ripple effect hopefully ensues. The Bodhisattva Vow to “save or free all beings” is not a directive to take to the streets and lead the charge toward the elusive “arc of the moral universe bending toward justice.” MLK was a modern bodhisattva who appreciated the limits of what he could do in this regard, but expressed a deep faith that however futile his efforts might be, this is the inevitable direction of existence. In Buddhism, it is the wisdom of waking up to reality, in which we pray “May all beings be happy.” But with reality as it actually is, with aging, sickness and death baked into the cake. By their example, bodhisattvas help all beings to save themselves from their own ignorance, beginning at home, like any form of charity, and up close and personal. We have to get our oxygen mask firmly in place before we can effectively help anyone else. We do so by sharing with them the excellent method of zazen. In the next episode of UnMind, the last segment of 2024, we will return to our primary focus on the practical aspects of Zen in daily life. The “design intent” of Zen and zazen, so to speak. Stay tuned. 2025 is the 85thanniversary year of Matsuoka-roshi's coming to America. Please celebrate by intensifying your practice.

An anti-vilification bill was introduced in Victoria's Parliament this week.  Victorian Pride Lobby Secretary Chloe Holmes joins us.  Home - Victorian Pride Lobby

Macca and Madeleine are joined live on air  by Sean Mulcahy, Co-Ordinator Vic Pride Lobby, as they discuss, speaking about transphobic abuse The Victorian Government intends to introduce changes to... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 19th October, 2024: Sean Mulcahy, Co-Ordinator Vic Pride Lobby, Anti-vilification Reformed Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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In this segment of The Marc Cox Morning Show, Marc and Kim discuss Dinesh D'Souza, author of Vindicating Trump, as he presents a systematic defense of Donald Trump against media vilification. The conversation highlights the impact of D'Souza's documentary 2000 Mules on election integrity and addresses the lack of investigations into election fraud. They also touch on recent trends in Republican voter behavior and the ongoing false claims surrounding Trump's presidency.

On this episode of Man Talk  Monday on the Smarticle podcast, we discuss a recent New York Times article by Claire Cain Miller addressing the feelings of many Gen Z men who feel left behind and consider Trump as a potential solution. We explore themes of masculinity, societal changes, and how education systems might need to adapt to better serve young men. The conversation delves into the challenges these young men face, including job prospects, societal expectations, and the potential disconnect between their support for Trump and his background. We also talk about the importance of understanding and addressing these men's concerns without vilifying them.   00:00 Introduction to Man Talk Mondays   00:39 Rebranding the Smarticle Podcast   02:03 Gen Z Men and Trump: A New York Times Perspective   03:47 Understanding Young Men's Issues   07:57 Education and Employment Challenges   10:54 Addressing the Vilification of Men   13:14 Conclusion: A Call for Unity   Many Gen Z Men Feel Left Behind. Some See Trump as an Answer.   smarticlepodcast@gmail.com   #genzmen #genz #trump #dissaffectedyoungmen #failingyoungmen #bettereducationforboys #boyseducation #nyt #smarticlepodcast #podcast #smarticle @Smarticleshow  @BDDoble @larryolson threads.net/@smarticleshow @brand.dobes The Smarticle Podcast  https://www.smarticlepodcast.com/

Cotton Mather was a third generation minister born into Puritan royalty, a nepo baby long before anyone had ever used the term. But his involvement in the Salem witch trials — and defense of the trials afterward — led to his eventual vilification. We're joined by Professor Rick Kennedy who helps us sort through Mather's complex role in Puritan New England.  Learn about Rick Kennedy Learn about Rick Kennedy's book The First American Evangelical: A Short Life of Cotton Mather Rick Kennedy's latest book is Winds of Santa Ana: Pilgrim Stories of the California Bight Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter. and TikTok Learn about Greg Houle's forthcoming book, The Putnams of Salem: A Novel of Power and Betrayal During the Salem Witch Trials

The vilification of politics creates a perception that nothing gets done in Washington. While Congress often appears dysfunctional, it continues to govern, quietly advancing bipartisan, critical pieces of legislation. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Towner French.

In this enlightening episode of "Designed By," Joanna Peña-Bickley connects with Tatyana Mamut, a visionary tech leader and first-generation American, who explores the complex problems democracies face in societal technological transformation. Emerging from this conversation are the outlines of an Ai Peer-ocracy. Drawing from her unique journey and empathetic leadership style, Tatyana discusses how AI can be trained to make governance more reflective of society. She delves into the potential of AI to serve as an alternative to current forms of local and national government, emphasizing the importance of designing these systems to reflect the collective values of fairness, transparency and accountability. This episode not only illuminates Tatyana's anthropological  approach to problem solving, she shares the generational escapes of a family of innovators' influence on her thinking and actions.Join us to discover how Tatyana Mamut's empathetic and inclusive vision for AI could reshape the future of democracy.Show Notes00:00 Make A Donation00:10 “Ai for President” Quote (Opening Quote)00:58 Introduction02:42 Where does your Story Being? - The Story of Tatyana's family & her journey to the states05:06 “I feel that I am the luckiest person alive”06:10 “At a moment in time in History” - The global jewish sisterhood 09:10  Raising Consciousness - “Jews are the most resilient group against Genocide” 13:43 “Leader are only Leaders if there are followers” 14:28 DesignedBy.Show Commercial14:56 All About leadership in place - “Systems don't make decisions” 17:33 The Best Leadership Book to Reads - Yertle the Turtle & Other Stories19:00 Creating with an Anchor in Human History - A Background in Anthropology26:24  Thinking of cultures as systems29:00  Redesign our societal mental model31:43  The Vilification of Learning & Defunding innovation36:25  The importance of updating regulation & the democracy we need39:14  Electing & selecting the right leaders who knows to ask the right questions42:00  Understanding the discord deeper & the creating Ai guard rails49:15  Rachel & Joanna Reflections54:20  Readout Of CreditsSupport the Show.

Debunking Dietary Fat Myths   In episode 10 of the 'Fix My Fatigue Podcast' Brian dispels the misconceptions surrounding dietary fats, which have been deeply ingrained in American society since the 1950s, largely due to flawed studies by Ancel Keys. He emphasizes the importance of dietary fat for human health, detailing its role in energy metabolism, immunity, gut health, and metabolic health. It critiques the low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet propagated by misinterpretations of scientific studies and encourages listeners to embrace fats as essential nutrients, alongside proteins. The host shares personal experiences with veganism and no-fat diets, highlighting the adverse effects on health. The episode also covers the nutritional value of food sourced from grass-fed and regeneratively raised animals, the importance of omega ratios for combating insulin resistance, and the detrimental effect of processed fats on health. The discussion argues for a diet rich in quality animal fats and plant oils like coconut, avocado, and olive oil, aiming to correct public misunderstanding and advocate for the inclusion of healthy fats for overall well-being.   00:00 Welcome to the Fix My Fatigue Podcast: Unveiling the Truth About Fats   00:19 The Vilification of Dietary Fat: A Historical Overview   01:56 Ancel Keys and the Misguided War on Fat   05:59 The Essential Role of Fats in Human Evolution and Health   08:24 Cholesterol: The Misunderstood Molecule   12:35 Personal Journey: From Veganism to Embracing Fats   14:29 Revisiting Our Ancestral Diet: The Importance of Fats   16:12 Debunking Low-Fat Diets: A Call for a Return to Fat   17:41 The Energy Shift: From Carbs to Fats   18:25 Understanding Metabolism: Carbs vs. Fats   19:02 The Benefits of a Fat-Based Metabolism   19:09 Debunking Myths Around Fat Consumption   20:00 The Nutritional Power of Animal Fats   21:53 Historical and Global Perspectives on Fat Consumption   23:56 The Science of Fats: Types and Their Benefits   26:26 The Importance of Quality in Fat Sources   32:38 Avoiding Processed and Rancid Fats   35:13 Concluding Thoughts on Dietary Fats   Not Medical Advice

The Vile Vilification Of Donald Trump https://www.audacy.com/989word The Charlie James Show Listen on Spotify : https://spoti.fi/3MXOvGP Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-charlie-james-show-podcast/id1547262821 Follow us on Social Media Join our Live Stream Weekdays - 3pm to 7pm  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/989word Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2031096 X: https://twitter.com/989word Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/989word/ "Red Meat, Greenville." 04/25/24

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In a fiery rebuttal to recent critiques from Jonathan P. Thompson and Danny Kent, JD's commentary takes a stand against the portrayal of off-roaders as reckless environmental villains. JD exposes the underlying hypocrisy and misinformation fueling such narratives, arguing for the off-road community's deep commitment to responsible land use and environmental stewardship. With a blend of hard truths and a call for unity, it challenges the divisive rhetoric, advocating for an inclusive vision of public land access where off-roading coexists with conservation efforts. This piece boldly declares that it's time to shift the conversation from exclusion to coexistence on America's wilderness trails. If you want to hear more, let us know and visit at www.thetrailheadnetwork.com

Man of War with Rafa Conde

Man of War with Rafa Conde

Dante deals with a merchant just so happens to be anti-smoking and has a lung in his bag.

In 1988, the actress Robin Givens and her husband Mike Tyson, the heavyweight champion of the world, gave a television interview to Barbara Walters addressing persistent tabloid rumors that their marriage was violent. In a stunningly honest moment, Givens admitted, with Tyson by her side, that she was tormented by her husband's physical abuse. In this episode, Susie and Jess revisit that interview, the vicious public response and what it revealed about what it means to be a victim in America. FOR MORE: Mike Tyson And Robin Givens Are Interviewed Amid Rumors (ABC News) Robin's Sad Song (People, 1988) The Woman America Loves To Hate (Sun Sentinel, 1988) Through the Storm: Robin Givens (Essence, 2020) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when someone hates you publicly? Do you crumble in a heap or do you stand your ground with what you know is true for you? It's always about what do you choose next? On today's episode of Choice, Change and Action, Simone Milasas tells us about certain situations where she has been publicly vilified and hated, and the choices she made in response to that.  The episode is jam packed with tools that you can take away and use. Maybe you are not being publicly hated upon, but what do you choose when someone judges you? How often do you have 100 people who are so grateful for you, and one person who is not, and you take that one person's point of view as meaning something rather than the 100 people who are grateful? That is something you need to navigate. You are not alone. You've got this. No matter where you are in the world, no matter what you are choosing. Let's have way too much fun! Keys to success How Do You Handle Vilification? Stay True To You Dealing With Other People's Judgements Be The Leader Of Your Life Tools You Can Take Away Clearing The Crap 2024: The Year Of Relaxation Daily Questions "What else is possible?"  "How does it get any better than this?" "Body, what would you like to look like? What movement would you like today?" "Who do you think of before you choose?" "Where is my energy required today?" "What else is possible?" "How does it get any better than this?" "What can I receive today that I wasn't willing to receive yesterday?"  "What am I looking to create with this choice? What future will be created by this choice?"    "What am I looking to create with this choice? What future will be created by this choice?"   "If I wasn't judging this and I wasn't making judgement real, what am I aware of?"  Useful Links: The Clearing Statement explained Access Consciousness Website Choice, Change & Action Podcast Instagram Simone Milasas' Website Simone Milasas' Instagram Simone Milasas' Facebook Simone Milasas' YouTube Simone Milasas' Telegram Simone Milasas' Contact Email Joy of Business book Getting Out of Debt Joyfully book Getting Out of Debt Joyfully ~ Taking Action online course Hello Bodies: A 3-month playground of possibilities Leaders of The Future free replay

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In this week's episode of the New Flesh Podcast, Ricky and Jon interview return Angie Jones. Angie is a Melbourne based gender critical woman, who runs the YouTube channel TERF Talk Down Under. Angie is a fierce advocate for women, and is outspoken about self ID, biological men in women's spaces, and the right for females and girls to have sex-separated sports categories. She recently gave a speech in the Federal parliament on the subject “Why can't women talk about sex?” Topics covered include; the controversy surrounding the Let Women Speak Tour Down-Under and it's immediate aftermath, the censorship  behind closed doors in newsrooms around the country in relation to trans ideology, Daniel Andrews Parliament hosted drag queen story hour AND more.  ---ARTICLES AND LINKS DISCUSSEDFollow Angie on X:@angijones---Follow Terf Talk Down Under:https://www.youtube.com/@TERFTalkDownUnder---Let Women Speak: The Vilification of Angie Jones - Women's Forumhttps://www.womensforumaustralia.org/the_vilification_of_angie_jones---SUPPORT THE NEW FLESHBuy Me A Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenewflesh---Instagram: @thenewfleshpodcast---Twitter: @TheNewFleshpod---Follow Ricky: @ricky_allpike on InstagramFollow Ricky: @NewfleshRicky on TwitterFollow Jon: @thejonastro on Instagram---Theme Song: Dreamdrive "Vermilion Lips" 

This is part of of my series, “Ozempic Done Right.”  If you have not listened to Part 1, click here to listen first!On Part 2 of my series, join me on a discussion that strips away the prejudice and misunderstanding around GLP1 agonists like Ozempic and highlights novel insights into their roles and mechanisms against age related diseases. We uncover research insights into these peptides' roles against the most common age-related diseases, lending a dynamic perspective that challenges their common vilification.On This Episode We Cover:0:00:42 - Clearing Peptide & GLP1 Misinformation 0:05:01 - Vilification and Remarkable Results With Peptides 0:09:04 - Gut Microbiota's Impact on Metabolism 0:19:12 - Exploring GLP1 Agonists for Various Conditions 0:25:16 - Using Drugs at Low Doses 0:29:30 - Benefits of GLP1's in Reducing Polypharmacy 0:36:50 - Peptides' Potential Benefits for Various Conditions 0:41:37 - Peptides' Impact on Musculoskeletal Conditions Sponsored By:PALEOVALLEYFor 15% off go to http://paleovalley.com/drtynaLMNTGet 8 FREE packs with any order at drinkLMNT.com/drtynaRUPA HEALTHPractitioners: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP with Rupa or head to Rupahealth.com and let them know Dr. Tyna sent you!Consumers: Head to www.Drtyna.com/labsALITURAwww.alitura.com Use Code DRTYNA for 20% offHead to www.Drtyna.com for the following offers:Grab my FREE GUIDE to Assess Your Metabolic Health.Check out my Metabolic Revamp Toolkit for a deeper dive.Join me inside my Private Membership/Strength Training PortalGrab My Winter Crud Cheat Sheet Now! Click Here!Further Listening:EP 106: Ozempic Done Right Part 1 | Solo Episode EP. 104: Fatty Liver 101 | Solo EpisodeEP. 83: Orthopedic Medicine is a Scam Part 1EP. 84: Orthopedic Medicine is a Scam PT. 2 | Regenerative MedicineEP. 86: Orthopedics is a Scam PT. 3 | Osteoarthritis is Diabetes of the JointEP. 92: Orthopedic Medicine is a Scam PT. 4 | Xrays, MRI's & ImagingDisclaimer: Information provided in this blog/podcast is for informational purposes only. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided in this blog/podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this blog/podcast. Information provided in this blog/podcast and the use of any products or services related to this blog/podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Tyna Moore. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease. Get full access to Dr. Tyna Show Podcast & Censorship-Free Blog at drtyna.substack.com/subscribe

Investigative journalist Asa Winstanley discusses his recent book, "Weaponising Anti-Semitism: How the Israel Lobby Brought Down Jeremy Corbyn." Winstanely explains how the most aggressive onslaughts on Corbyn were made by Israel proxies presenting as local British political and community organizations, and were coordinated with either the Israeli Embassy or its other government affiliates.

Biotech founder and investor Martin Shkreli joins Erik Torenberg and his co-host Jesse Genet on In The Arena podcast to dissect his controversies and crises through the lens of leadership. Martin goes deep into the leadership decisions and regulatory environment that led to him serving time in prison, the lessons he took away about tech and founding startups, and how he believes there is a hero's journey arc up ahead. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/upstream In The Arena is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. If you loved listening, subscribe at the podcast platform of your choice: https://link.chtbl.com/MwjyhPC5 Upstream and In The Arena are part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: www.turpentine.co RECOMMENDED PODCAST:  Every week investor and writer of the popular newsletter The Diff, Byrne Hobart, and co-host Erik Torenberg discuss today's major inflection points in technology, business, and markets – and help listeners build a diversified portfolio of trends and ideas for the future. Subscribe to “The Riff” with Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg: https://link.chtbl.com/theriff TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Episode Preview (01:52) Reliving Martin's most stressful moment (06:09) How the lawsuit impacted Martin's team (09:52) How the government handled Shkreli's case (11:22) The day Martin was taken by authorities (14:28) Sponsor: NetSuite (19:10) Hedge funds' relationships with the law compared with venture (25:57) The price hike and pharma industry norms (32:22) Explanation of charges (41:15) The new CEO (44:36) New trope of private equity pharma (48:57) The demise of trust in the media and Pharma Bro (57:11) Regrets and anger (59:45) The epidemic of criminal injustice (01:02:58) Being sued by the FTC under the Sherman Act (monopoly law) (01:06:03) Shkreli and Silicon Valley (01:08:31) Entrepreneurship post-indictment (01:15:40) Martin's time in prison (01:21:48) Martin reflects on being a repeat founder, and where his passions lie now. X / TWITTER: @wagieeacc (Martin) @jessegenet (Jesse) @eriktorenberg (Erik) @inthearena_pod Please support our sponsors: Shopify Shopify: https://shopify.com/torenberg for a $1/month trial period Shopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. Shopify powers 10% of all ecommerce in the US. And Shopify's the global force behind Allbirds, Rothy's, and Brooklinen, and 1,000,000s of other entrepreneurs across 175 countries. From their all-in-one ecommerce platform, to their in-person POS system – wherever and whatever you're selling, Shopify's got you covered. Sign up for $1/month trial period: https://shopify.com/torenberg.

Democrats, media seek to silence concerned parents by vilifying them. Early attacks paint Dave Reichert as either too far right, or not right enough. The other ‘unBelievable' extreme in abortion debate. Andrew Lewis, selective tree hugger. 

Biotech founder and investor Martin Shkreli joins Jesse Genet and Erik Torenberg on In The Arena to dissect his controversies and crises through the lens of leadership. Martin goes deep into the decisions, mindset, and unforeseen logistics that led to him serving time in prison, the lessons he took away about tech and founding startups, and how he believes there is a hero's journey arc up ahead.  RECOMMENDED PODCAST: The HR industry is at a crossroads. What will it take to construct the next generation of incredible businesses – and where can people leaders have the most business impact? Hosts Nolan Church and Kelli Dragovich have been through it all, the highs and the lows – IPOs, layoffs, executive turnover, board meetings, culture changes, and more. With a lineup of industry vets and experts, Nolan and Kelli break down the nitty-gritty details, trade offs, and dynamics of constructing high performing companies. Through unfiltered conversations that can only happen between seasoned practitioners, Kelli and Nolan dive deep into the kind of leadership-level strategy that often happens behind closed doors. Check out the first episode with the architect of Netflix's culture deck Patty McCord. https://link.chtbl.com/hrheretics In The Arena is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: www.turpentine.co RECOMMENDED PODCAST: Econ 102 with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg Economist and Substack writers Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg make sense of what's happening in the news, technology, business, and beyond, through the lens of economics. Subscribe to the show: https://link.chtbl.com/Econ102 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Episode preview (03:55) Perceptions of the media (06:00) How the lawsuit impacted Martin's team (09:40) How the government handled Shkreli's case (12:50) The day Martin was taken by authorities (15:30) Hedge funds' relationships with the law compared with venture (24:15 The price hike and pharma industry norms (29:45) Explanation of charges (38:30) The new CEO (41:00) New trope of private equity pharma (47:30) The demise of the trust in the media (54:20) Regrets and anger (58:15) The epidemic of criminal injustice (1:00:00) Being sued under the Sherman Act (monopoly law) (1:03:26) Shkreli and Silicon Valley (1:05:45) Entrepreneurship post-indictment (1:13:00) Martin's time in prison (1:19:10) Martin reflects on being a repeat founder and where his passions lie now. TWITTER:  @wagieeacc (Martin) @jessegenet (Jesse) @eriktorenberg (Erik) @inthearena_pod 

It's the Bad People finale. In this last ever episode, Julia and Sofie dig into the ethics of the media covering criminal cases. After a press “campaign of vilification”, all charges against Christopher Jefferies were dismissed. The tabloids had incorrectly painted him as Joanna Yeates' killer. Mr Jefferies took the newspapers responsible to court - and won. He then gave evidence during the Leveson Inquiry, the UK's landmark investigation into wrongdoing and alleged corruption within the media. In this episode of Bad People, criminal psychologist Dr Julia Shaw and comedian Sofie Hagen discuss why many of us think the media is biased against our own views because of “the hostile media effect”. They talk about the Leveson inquiry and what makes media coverage of crimes bad -- or good. At the end, they summarise what they learned from working on Bad People for the past three and a half years. CREDITS Presenters: Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen Producers: Laura Northedge and Lauren Armstrong-Carter Assistant Producer: Hannah Ward Editors: Anna Lacey and Richard Collings Music: Matt Chandler Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Assistant Producer: Adam Eland Production Coordinator: Jonathan Harris#BadPeople_BBC

OUTLINE of today's show with TIMECODESPoll shows a connection between the mob that supports Covid War and supports Ukraine War (3:05)Ukraine's organ trafficking before war and now using war. (11:19)How will F-16s be used in Ukraine? There are some significant logistical problems (22:17)Washington Post does a "Deep Read" of 34+ pages on a couple, both homeschooled in a Christian home, sending their child to government school — calling it a "revolt". Why is WaPo doing this and doing it now? (25:03)Corporal punishment at home and in school, then and now (42:38)North Korean toddler given life in prison because parents caught with a Bible (57:51)"Sologamy" women who marry themselves (59:27)Disney's very deliberate choice to have as their "fairy godmother" a man in a dress with mustache, dress, and eye shadow greet young girls at Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boutique (1:09:40)Disney+ gives the go-ahead to a "coming of age" story about a 18-year-old girl who falls in love with the devil after she becomes pregnant after a one-night stand (1:13:28)The pushback begins on the debt ceiling (1:25:29)Hyperinflation in Argentina, cash confiscation in India — how are people dealing with it? (1:34:43) Washington Post is hoping that Christians are losing their clout in the GOP. As Trump's campaign made clear in 2020, he doesn't share their concerns (1:53:20)INTERVIEW Masking the Truth - Donald Jeffries Many people still don't understand they've been played for the last 3 years. Many who never trusted it just want to move on and get along with their lives. But we must not forget or misunderstand the deliberate fraud. Don Jeffries, "I Protest" DonaldJeffries.substack.com, joins to talk about his new book "Masking the Truth: How COVID-19 Destroyed Civil Liberties and Shut Down the World" (2:04:26)Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation through Mail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764 Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.com Cash App at: $davidknightshow BTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHT

OUTLINE of today's show with TIMECODESPoll shows a connection between the mob that supports Covid War and supports Ukraine War (3:05) Ukraine's organ trafficking before war and now using war. (11:19) How will F-16s be used in Ukraine? There are some significant logistical problems (22:17) Washington Post does a "Deep Read" of 34+ pages on a couple, both homeschooled in a Christian home, sending their child to government school — calling it a "revolt". Why is WaPo doing this and doing it now? (25:03) Corporal punishment at home and in school, then and now (42:38) North Korean toddler given life in prison because parents caught with a Bible (57:51) "Sologamy" women who marry themselves (59:27) Disney's very deliberate choice to have as their "fairy godmother" a man in a dress with mustache, dress, and eye shadow greet young girls at Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boutique (1:09:40) Disney+ gives the go-ahead to a "coming of age" story about a 18-year-old girl who falls in love with the devil after she becomes pregnant after a one-night stand (1:13:28) The pushback begins on the debt ceiling (1:25:29) Hyperinflation in Argentina, cash confiscation in India — how are people dealing with it? (1:34:43) Washington Post is hoping that Christians are losing their clout in the GOP. As Trump's campaign made clear in 2020, he doesn't share their concerns (1:53:20) INTERVIEW Masking the Truth - Donald Jeffries Many people still don't understand they've been played for the last 3 years. Many who never trusted it just want to move on and get along with their lives. But we must not forget or misunderstand the deliberate fraud. Don Jeffries, "I Protest" DonaldJeffries.substack.com, joins to talk about his new book "Masking the Truth: How COVID-19 Destroyed Civil Liberties and Shut Down the World" (2:04:26)Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation through Mail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764 Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.com Cash App at: $davidknightshow BTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHT

Growing up in a reglious cult, Michelle learned from an early age to deny her body, her needs and any pleasures along with a vital piece of her humanity. She found solace in the natural world. In her memoir 'Forager: Field Notes From Surviving A Family Cult' she channels her younger selves: their beliefs, feelings and yearnings and brings us her into the often uncomfortable and devestating world of self-disconnection. In this episode, we deep dive into: -Her family history and militant upbringing -The Vilification of Beauty -Pleasure as an act of Reclamation -"Mind Over Matter" and Systems of Control VS Interdependence and Connectivity -How Somatic Practices Were Integral to her healing process And more! Michelle Dowd is a journalism professor and contributor to The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The LA Book Review, TIME Magazine, The Alpinist, ORION, LA Parent Mag, Catapult, and other national publications. She was the 2022 Faculty Lecturer of the Year at Chaffey College, where she founded the award-winning literary journal and creative collective, The Chaffey Review, advises Student Media, and teaches poetry and critical thinking in the California Institutions for Men and Women in Chino. She has been recognized as a Longreads Top 5 for her article on the relationship between environmentalism and hope in The Alpinist, nominated twice for the Pushcart Prize, and profiled on. Her popular Modern Love column in The New York Times inspired a book contract.    Michelle was raised on a mountain in the Angeles National Forest where she learned to identify flora and fauna, navigate by the stars, forage for edible plants, and care for the earth. As an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, she has been teaching students and training teachers in southern California studios since 2008. Michelle's memoir, Forager: Field Notes on Surviving a Family Cult, showcases her life growing up on an isolated mountain in California as part of an apocalyptic cult, and how she found her way out of poverty and illness by drawing on the gifts of the wilderness. Connect with Michelle on her website at www.michelledowd.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: My May 2023 priorities for AI x-safety: more empathy, more unification of concerns, and less vilification of OpenAI, published by Andrew Critch on May 24, 2023 on LessWrong. I have a mix of views on AI x-risk in general — and on OpenAI specifically — that no one seems be able to remember, due to my views not being easily summarized as those of a particular tribe or social group or cluster. For some of the views I consider most neglected and urgently important at this very moment, I've decided to write them here, all-in-one-place to avoid presumptions that being "for X" means I'm necessarily "against Y" for various X and Y. Probably these views will be confusing to read, especially if you're implicitly trying to pin down "which side" of some kind of debate or tribal affiliation I land on. I don't tend to choose my beliefs in a way that's strongly correlated with or caused by the people I affiliate with. As a result, I apologize in advance if I'm not easily remembered as "for" or "against" any particular protest or movement or statement, even though I in fact have pretty clear views on most topics in this space... the views just aren't correlated according to the usual social-correlation-matrix. Anyhoo: Regarding "pausing": I think pausing superintelligence development using collective bargaining agreements between individuals and/or states and/or companies is a good idea, along the lines of FLI's "Pause Giant AI Experiments", which I signed early and advocated for. Regarding OpenAI, I feel overall positively about them: I think OpenAI has been a net-positive influence for reducing x-risk from AI, mainly by releasing products in a sufficiently helpful-yet-fallible form that society is now able to engage in less-abstract more-concrete public discourse to come to grips AI and (soon) AI-risk. I've found OpenAI's behaviors and effects as an institution to be well-aligned with my interpretations of what they've said publicly. That said, I'm also sympathetic to people other than me who expected more access to models or less access to models than what OpenAI has ended up granting; but my personal assessment, based on my prior expectations from reading their announcements, is "Yeah, this is what I thought you told us you'd do... thanks!". I've also found OpenAI's various public testimonies, especially to Congress, to move the needle on helping humanity come to grips with AI x-risk in a healthy and coordinated way (relative to what would happen if OpenAI made their testimony and/or products less publicly accessible). I also like their charter, which creates tremendous pressure on them from their staff and the public to behave in particular ways. This leaves me, on-net, a fan of OpenAI. Given their recent post on Governance of Superintelligence, I can't tell if their approach to superintelligence is something I do or will agree with, but I expect to find that out over the next year or two, because of the openness of their communications and stance-taking. And, I appreciate the chance to for me, and the public, to engage in dialogue with them about it. I think the world is vilifying OpenAI too much, and that doing so is probably net-negative for existential safety. Specifically, I think people are currently over-targeting OpenAI with criticism that's easy to formulate because of the broad availability of OpenAI's products, services, and public statements. This makes them more vulnerable to attack than other labs, and I think piling onto them for that is a mistake from an x-safety perspective, in the "shooting the messenger" category. I.e., over-targeting OpenAI with criticism right now is pushing present and future companies toward being less forthright in ways that OpenAI has been forthright, thereby training the world to have less awareness of x-risk and weaker collective orien...

Sumit Peer and Sree Iyer discuss the latest developments in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the hand of China in the troubled nation. Where does Pakistan go from here? and Karnataka Election debacle for the BJP #Pakistan #PakistanArmy #AsimMunir #ImranKhan #KarnatakaElection #KarnatakaElectionResults #BJP #Congress #JDS #Politics #GeoPolitics

Join Marty as he sits down with Charles Mayfield to discuss Farrow Skincare, animal vs plant-based fats, and regenerative farming. Follow Charles on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchuckfit Check out Farrow: https://farrow.life/ 8:02 - Opening riff 11:54 - Intro to Farrow 16:58 - Why lard 20:16 - Making the first Farrow cream 24:35 - Science behind animal based skin products 26:32 - Sunburns and sunscreen 36:00 - Why is skincare important? 38:05 - Perils of mainstream skincare 43:23 - Fossil fuels 47:38 - Regenerative farming 54:30 - Ignoring the nature of complex systems 1:01:44 - Scalability of regenerative farming 1:04:13 - Red tape 1:12:30 - Vilification of healthy food 1:17:53 - Seed oil origins 1:23:01 - The power of marketing 1:24:39 The call of nature 1:26:26 - Catching on to the lies 1:31:44 - Humans have the power to reverse their destruction 1:33:41 - Allan Savory 1:37:13 - Fixing the money 1:41:12 - More mechanics of regen farming 1:48:43 - Respecting the animal 1:51:30 - Plugs 1:53:57 - Adaptability 1:57:34 - Wrapping up Shoutout to our sponsors: Unchained Capital River TFTC Merch is Available: Shop Now Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel Clips YT Channel Website Twitter Instagram Follow Marty Bent: Twitter Newsletter Podcast

A Single Serving Podcast publishes ONLY on Patreon every Monday morning, but once a year I like to gift subscribers who have found me throughout the year with one Patreon-only episode as a way to show you what you can expect from the podcast. I hope you enjoy one of my absolute favorite 2022 episodes, The Vilification Of Single Women. This episode does not hold back, it does not mince words, and it is DONE with the BS narrative that single women are a threat to married women's relationships. NOPE! We are done being vilified, and we are done moving through the world on eggshells so that we don't upset a married. It's an intense one and you know what—it should be. Because single people are not villains, and partnered people are not superior. Period. Shani's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shanisilverShani's book: A Single Revolution: Don't Look For A Match. Light One. https://amzn.to/3FZwBzjShani's website: https://www.shanisilver.com/Shani on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shanisilverShani on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shanisilverBook link is affiliate link. Support the show

The RSB Show 11-7-22 - Heart health supplements, Ventilator science, A Mom-Led Rebellion, Dr. Willie Soon, The Weaponization of Science Politics, Vilification, and the Climate Debate

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are talking about the hate and vitriol being leveled on those of the Jewish faith in 2022.  Where did the Jews come from in history and religion?  Where did the hate for the Jews come from in the early Gospels of Christianity.  Are you finding benefit from this show? We appreciate any support with our Patreon page! Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

What is sick fat? How do you know if you have it?How does it make you sick? How can you get rid of it? All this here and more in our 3rd episode. If you care about your health, this is one you can't miss.For more information on Dr. Vyvyane Loh visit https://www.vyvyanelohmd.comTime stamps:4:08   Components of Obesity4:50   Vilification of Fat6:10   Fat is an organ8:00   Leptin9:42   Blood Brain Barrier10:05 Leptin in the brain11:05 Leptin in Obesity13:33 Sick Fat19:16 Dying Fat Cells20:42 Fat Compartments22:30 Chronic Inflammation23:18 Fat in the Liver26:20 Fat in the Heart/ A Fib17:17 Fat in the Lungs27:53 Visceral Fat (VAT)30:19 Health Risks with Visceral Fat33:35 Metabolic goals34:54 How to assess Visceral Fat39:37 Lipodystrophy42:54 Wrap-up

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In the third hour of the show, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen are joined by Michael-Shawn Dugar to discuss the upcoming Seahawks season, we look at the vilification of Phil Mickelson and whether it is justified, and Mike Glasscott of PGATour.com joins the show to talk some actual golf.

We have covered Malcolm X in previous seasons. We alluded to how the narrative that surrounds his legacy tends to be tarnished in the eyes of some. He has been the victim of revisionist history in many regards. According to the paper “The Vilification of Malcolm X” by Greg Tull, this was done systematically with intention. On this episode, we look to expound upon his vilification with the paper's author and returning guest Greg Tull.Hosted by Malik Seelal, Steve Kramer and Sydney Pinn.Follow us @discriminology_podcast on Instagram, @discriminology3 on Facebook and Twitter.Discriminology is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.Subscribe to Discriminology on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discriminology/id1521770510Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

Throughout history women have been misrepresented as villains and monsters: witches, demons, succubus, and beyond. And this misrepresentation of our bodies and minds as evil is no accident! Rather, the vilification of women is a practical tool of patriarchal systems which remains painfully relevant today. After all, if we cast women as monsters, that must make the men controlling them heroes—and who would want to listen to the words of a she-demon? Who would want to vote for one? The damage caused by this vilification is long lasting, so in order to help us unpack some of its history and present-day impact two remarkable women joined us for this episode — Dr. D'Vorah Grenn and Lucy Allebest. Lucy Allebest (she/her) studies History at the University of St Andrews. She enjoys dancing, organizing, wearing green, and sleeping at any time of day or night. Her greatest joy is hugging her parents and her greatest fear is the Pixar lamp. She hopes to one day do something interesting enough to write a bio longer than sixty words.  D'vorah J. Grenn (she/her) Ph.D. and Kohenet, is Founding Director, The Lilith Institute (1997). She co-directed the former Women's Spirituality MA Program at Institute of Transpersonal Psychology/Sofia University, and founded Mishkan Shekhinah, a movable sanctuary honoring the Sacred Feminine in all traditions. D'vorah leads the Institute's Lilith's Fire Circle, does a https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYnhC2YC6xclEp_wVGm2Xg (“Tending Lilith's Fire”) broadcast/podcast with Kohenet Annie Matan and also serves as a spiritual mentor and guide.