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Robotic surgery has moved from novelty to norm, and in this episode of Behind the Knife, Drs. James Jung and Joey Lew sit down with urologic pioneer and Medtronic CMO Dr. Jim Porter to dissect how we got here, what the data really say about “the death of laparoscopy,” and where competing robotic platforms like Hugo may take the field next. From ergonomics and education to economics and global access, they tackle both the hype and the hard questions around robotics as the future of minimally invasive surgery.Hosts: ·      James Jung, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Duke University·      Joey Lew, MD, MFA, Surgical resident PGY-3, Duke University, @lew__actuallyLearning Goals: By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to:·      Describe key clinical, ergonomic, and educational drivers behind the rapid adoption of robotic surgery in the United States and globally.·      Summarize current evidence comparing robotic and laparoscopic approaches for common procedures, including where outcomes are equivalent, inferior, or clearly superior.·      Explain how surgeon ergonomics, trainee experience, and video-based learning influence practice patterns and learning curves in minimally invasive surgery.·      Discuss the role of cost, reimbursement structures, and market competition (e.g., Medtronic Hugo vs da Vinci) in shaping robotic adoption across different health systems.·      Anticipate how next-generation, task- or organ-specific robotic platforms may further change standards of care in minimally invasive surgery.References:·      Violante T, Ferrari D, Novelli M, Larson DW. The Death of Laparoscopy - Volume 2: A Revised Prognosis. A retrospective study. Ann Surg. 2025 Jun 16. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000006792. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40518997. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40518997/·      Yu Yoshida, Yoshiro Itatani, Takehito Yamamoto, Ryosuke Okamura, Koya Hida, Kazutaka Obama, Single-incision plus one robot-assisted surgery (SIPORS) using the Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system for rectal cancer, Annals of Coloproctology, 10.3393/ac.2025.00787.0112, 41, 6, (586-591), (2025). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41486916/Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.  If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/listenBehind the Knife Premium:General Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/general-surgery-oral-board-reviewTrauma Surgery Video Atlas: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/trauma-surgery-video-atlasDominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-clerkshipDominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotationVascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/vascular-surgery-oral-board-audio-reviewColorectal Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/colorectal-surgery-oral-board-audio-reviewSurgical Oncology Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/surgical-oncology-oral-board-audio-reviewCardiothoracic Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/cardiothoracic-surgery-oral-board-audio-reviewDownload our App:Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/behind-the-knife/id1672420049Android/Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.btk.app&hl=en_US

Por mais de dois milênios, a Basílica de Vitrúvio existiu apenas como uma descrição detalhada em "De Architectura", o tratado mais influente da história da construção civil. Considerada por muitos um "edifício fantasma", a obra do maior teórico da arquitetura romana foi finalmente localizada sob o solo da cidade de Fano, na Itália. Neste vídeo, a Brasil Paralelo explora os detalhes desta descoberta arqueológica extraordinária, comparada por especialistas à abertura da tumba de Tutancâmon. Com a participação do arquiteto Bruno Perenha, analisamos como as ruínas encontradas na Piazza Andrea Costa coincidem milimetricamente com os relatos de Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, datados de 19 a.C. Entenda por que Vitrúvio é considerado o homem que ensinou o mundo a construir através dos pilares Firmitas (Solidez), Utilitas (Utilidade) e Venustas (Beleza), e como seu pensamento influenciou gênios como Leonardo da Vinci na criação do Homem Vitruviano. Além disso, discutimos como o passado tem retornado à superfície em locais como a Amazônia e o México, desafiando nossa percepção sobre a complexidade das civilizações antigas.

What if robots could handle tedious retraction, precise bone milling, or even autonomous suturing, freeing surgeons to focus on complex decision-making and more patients?In this episode of the Succeed In Medicine Podcast, Dr. Bradley Block speaks with Dr. Michael Yip, as he explains that today's robots primarily serve as extensions of human surgeons via teleoperation (e.g., da Vinci for precision in hard-to-reach areas), enhancing dexterity, visualization, and accuracy rather than replacing them. He highlights existing autonomous applications in "hard tissue" procedures like the Mako or Stryker robots for precise bone milling in joint replacements, and non-contact examples like CyberKnife for focused radiation therapy.For soft tissue surgery, the more challenging domain due to tissue deformation and variability, autonomy is emerging in simpler, repetitive tasks such as retraction, suctioning, or basic suturing, with demonstrations dating back 15 years but real-world deployment lagging due to engineering, data, and economic hurdles. Dr. Yip discusses why demos in controlled settings don't easily translate to ORs, the shift to data-driven AI (with risks of out-of-distribution failures), and regulatory challenges like FDA expertise gaps and defining probabilistic safety. He predicts stepwise adoption: starting with assistant-level tasks (replacing med student/intern roles in retraction/suction), then progressing to free surgeons for higher-value work, especially in underserved rural areas via telesurgery. Full "skin-to-skin" autonomy (e.g., simple lipoma excision or appendectomy) remains years away, limited by hardware combining strength, dexterity, and precision in one system, though teams of specialized robots could accelerate progress. Ultimately, robotics will alleviate surgeon burnout from growing demand, not eliminate jobs soon.Three Actionable TakeawaysEmbrace Robotics Early in Training: Surgeons and trainees should gain hands-on experience with diverse robotic technologies now, treating them as essential tools that augment precision and dexterity rather than threats to obsolescence.Focus on Repetitive Tasks for Autonomy Gains: Prioritize robotic assistance in tedious, physically demanding steps like retraction, suctioning, or basic closure to free up time, reduce fatigue, and improve efficiency in high-volume or resource-limited settings.Stay Informed on Regulatory and Economic Shifts: Monitor evolving FDA guidelines for AI/surgical autonomy, economic incentives (e.g., cost savings in joint replacements or anastomosis), and liability frameworks to prepare for integration that enhances patient access and outcomes.About the Show:Succeed In Medicine covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!About the Guest:Dr. Michael Yip is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UC San Diego and Director of the Advanced Robotics and Controls Laboratory (ARCLab). His research focuses on surgical robots, biomimetic design, robot learning, autonomous robotic surgery, and deformable tissue manipulation. He has received the NSF CAREER Award, NIH Trailblazer Award, IEEE RAS Distinguished Lecturer recognition, and was named Faculty Innovator of the Year at UCSD in 2024 and elected to the National Academy of Inventors. Previously a Disney researcher at Amazon Robotics, he holds a BSc in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Waterloo, MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, and PhD in Bioengineering from Stanford University.Website: yip.eng.ucsd.edu and ucsdarclab.comAbout the Host:Dr. Bradley Block – Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts Succeed In Medicine podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physiciansWant to be a guest?Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com  or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more!Socials:@physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter   This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let's grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA ADOLESCENTES 2026“LA VUELTA AL MUNDO EN 365 DIAS”Narrado por: Mone MuñozDesde: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church18 DE FEBREROEL COMEDOR PRECIOSO«EL SEÑOR CONCEDE SABIDURÍA» (PROVERBIOS 2:6).En 1495, todos los ojos se dirigieron al famoso pintor Giovanni Donato. Él pintaría en el comedor del importante convento femenino Santa Maria Delle Grazie la esperada escena de la crucifixión de Cristo. Cobró caro, pero hizo exactamente lo que le pidieron.Al mismo tiempo, sin embargo, un desconocido artista también fue contratado para hacer otra pintura en la pared opuesta (mucho más modesta, a propósito): La última cena de Jesús con los discípulos. Cuatro años después, el mundo vería a este «pintor de segunda categoría» como el mayor genio artístico de la historia de la humanidad. Así surgiría el célebre Leonardo da Vinci, quien inmortalizó aquel lugar con una de sus obras más conocidas.Se cuenta que nadie podía creer cómo Da Vinci consiguió representar la ilusión de profundidad en 3D con las hermosas colinas del Milán de la época. Como el comedor no tenía ventanas al exterior, La última cena brindó lo impensable a quienes comían dentro: una comida en compañía de Cristo con vistas a las montañas italianas.Hoy en día, para visitar este preciosísimo convento, es necesario realizar la reserva dos meses antes y pagar más de 70 euros para mirar 15 minutos las dos paredes del comedor. En la Segunda Guerra Mundial, las bombas explotaban allí y destruyeron casi todo, menos estas dos pinturas. Lo interesante es que nadie se pone a mirar la Crucifixión, cuya belleza fue eclipsada por la extraordinaria belleza de La última cena de Leonardo Da Vinci.Cuando estuve allí, comprobé en persona cómo la innovación talentosa es capaz de superar la tradición de la monotonía. La genialidad de la vida radica en hacer de manera diferente lo que todo el mundo hace igual. Si todos hacen goles de la misma manera, ¿por qué no intentamos dar un pase nuevo? ¿Y en la rutina para estudiar, la apatía para ayudar a los padres o la indiferencia al hacer el culto? ¿Y si nos atrevemos a volver a inventar la rueda? ¿Por qué no le pedimos a Jesús más sabiduría y creatividad?Durante el día de hoy, atrévete a hacer como Leonardo da Vinci: viaja en las alas de una imaginación diferente y sorprende al mundo con un Dios encantador. Será fantástico probar algo nuevo, y no por eso malo. Con Jesús descubrirás cosas increíbles y entrarás en la historia grande, la historia eterna. 

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The Space Show Presents FRANK PIETRONIGRO, a visionary interdisciplinary artist, astronaut, polymath, educator, and author whose work, in part, explores the intersection of human creativity and space, Friday, 2-13-26Quick Summary:The Space Show featured a discussion with Frank Pietronigro, an interdisciplinary artist and artronaut who presented his vision for the Xenian node, a biologically living space habitat that would represent universal hospitality and integrate living biological systems. Frank shared his concept of the BioPixel, which would replace traditional flat screen pixels with living, biological units of information that could reflect light and video like cuttlefish skin. The discussion explored ethical considerations around living biological systems in space, with participants examining how to treat non-human life forms and the implications of sending human DNA into space. The conversation also touched on the technical aspects of creating such a living habitat, with engineer Phil Swan discussing the “biocompression algorithm” that would convert DNA into biological entities. The show concluded with a brief video presentation of Frank's artwork and projects, including his NASA-related work and concepts for space art.Detailed Summary:David, Frank, and John Jossy discussed Frank's ideas on biological living systems and the concept of the “biopixel,” which Frank explained as a living data storehouse. Frank emphasized the need to move away from the “flat black pixel” and towards a living architecture with respect for biological systems. He also mentioned his involvement in the Yuri's Night festivals at NASA Ames Research Center. David suggested that Frank explain his concepts more clearly to others, as the terminology might not be widely understood. The group briefly discussed a past experiment involving bouncing signals off the moon at a Yuri's Night event. Frank planned to share his screen during the show to present further ideas on a code of ethics for living biological systems and the Xenian node, which he related to universal hospitality.Frank discussed his concept for a living biopixel display and Xenian node that would use biological systems instead of traditional screens, incorporating living organisms like chromatophores from cuttlefish. He explained that these would create floating 3D images in a biokinetic drift environment, moving away from industrial metal-based technology to biological cultivation methods. David advised Frank to be more concise during the upcoming space show discussion.David introduced Rayme Silverberg, the founder of Paradigm Shift, who conducts research on alternative funding opportunities for museums and has developed an alternative funding model. Frank discussed the concept of artronauts, which expands the idea of astronauts to include the advocacy of culture and human spirit in space. The group explored the intersection of art and space exploration, with Frank sharing his experience working with NASA and his belief in the influence of art on engineering and design.Frank discussed his artistic and scientific research focused on creating living biological spacecraft and habitats, emphasizing the integration of art and science to enhance human space exploration. He highlighted collaborations with NASA and the development of systems to reduce stress and boredom in space environments, while also exploring the concept of biopixels and living cells as programmable elements for future space habitats. Frank referenced historical and contemporary influences, while David mentioned a previous guest who was a former hand surgeon now an architect talking about “living architecture for space.”Frank discussed the evolution of space art and the concept of biopixels, emphasizing the shift from geometric to organic structures and the need for an ethics of universal hospitality in space exploration. He shared his vision for a dynamic living space habitat and mentioned a proposal submitted to MIT. The Wisdom Team also discussed recent art projects on the moon, including Jeff Koons' digital sculpture and a digital museum, highlighting the intersection of art, technology, and science. Frank reflected on his own experiences with space art, including a drift painting experiment in 1986 and his work with the California Space Grant Program.Frank discussed his concept of drift painting, which involves creating art in weightlessness using magnetic fields as a medium. He explained that the BioPixel, a combination of biology and technology, is a futuristic concept he introduced in 2002, and he believes it will become real due to the influence of artists on scientific progress. Frank emphasized the importance of collaboration between artists and scientists in pushing the boundaries of art and technology.The team discussed the intersection of art and science, particularly focusing on how different people perceive space art and the emotional responses it evokes. Marshall shared his perspective on how space telescopes transform data into visible images, while Rayme mentioned the historical example of Andy Warhol's artwork on the moon from the Apollo 12 mission. The discussion explored how different individuals perceive art differently, with Rayme referencing Leonardo da Vinci's approach to using painting as a form of scientific study during a time when formal scientific inquiry was not established.Frank discussed his concept of BioPixels, which is currently in the conceptual stage and involves exploring mechanisms for artists to control and create with them. He emphasized the importance of sharing ideas, comparing it to the Indigenous potlatch tradition, and mentioned his collaboration with an IP attorney and genetic scientists at Stanford. David inquired about integrating Frank's BioPixel concept into life sciences, particularly in the context of human space travel and colonization, to which Frank responded with ideas about using floating text and three-dimensional video environments for storytelling in tight space capsules.Frank also discussed his proposal for the Aurelium Prize, which explores the Xenian node and biopixel concepts. He is also in negotiations with GoFundMe for funding and is working with an IP attorney to seek financial support. Frank reported that he is building relationships with genetic engineers and considering collaborating with Louis Guzman. He emphasized the importance of integrating new technologies beyond traditional metals and rare earth minerals and shared his belief in the power of serendipity in guiding scientific and artistic progress.Our team also discussed the concept of a “biopixel” as a biological unit of information, with Marshall sharing his perspective as a mathematician and engineer who appreciates the beauty in complex systems and technology. Rayme mentioned a 2005 European Space Agency study where lichens survived in space, suggesting potential for life in extreme environments. Frank raised questions about ethical standards for living biological entities in space exploration, and shared his personal journey of artistic expression and technological innovation, reflecting on whether to pursue the BioPixel project.David discussed the ethics of technology in self-driving cars and its limitations, comparing it to animal rights and consciousness. He shared his experience with science experiments involving plants and animals, highlighting the lack of consideration for plant consciousness in ethical discussions. David also touched on the ethical considerations of space exploration and the potential for extraterrestrial life, suggesting that any discovered life would likely be protected. Frank and David briefly discussed the possibility of interacting with extraterrestrial intelligence and the potential for scientific study to destroy life forms.David expressed hesitation about sharing his DNA for a biopixel art project due to unknowns, but he would consider it if it resulted in a museum exhibit on the moon. Phil discussed the complexity of DNA as a form of biological compression and suggested that artists could be inspired by the processes of life, such as protein folding. Frank appreciated the insights and suggested connecting with Phil on LinkedIn for further discussions.As we were drawing to a close, we focused on the concept of the Xenian node, a biologically alive living space habitat that is self-sustaining and interactive with its inhabitants. Frank discussed the potential for such a habitat to represent universal hospitality and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to develop it further. The group also touched on the use of 3D printing for building homes on Earth and in space. To conclude, Frank shared a six minute video showcasing his artistic work related to space exploration and creativity.Special thanks to our sponsors:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223 (Not in service at this time)For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. 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Chief Matthew Vinci brings more than 31 years of experience across every level of the fire service — from the kitchen table to national advocacy to the Fire Chief's office. In this episode, he shares how his background as a labor leader shaped his belief that people are the most valuable resource any department has, and why inclusive leadership isn't optional if you want real progress. We explore the real growth challenges facing fire departments today, how involving your labor group in strategic planning, budgeting, and facilities decisions builds trust instead of resistance, and why stagnation quietly erodes culture. Chief Vinci breaks down how leaders can make strong decisions with 80–90% of the information, instead of waiting for perfection, and why momentum matters. He also shares how Spokane County Fire is tackling wellness with a multi-pronged approach, and why leaders must accept that you never truly know where your career — or life — will take you, but preparation and involvement shape the outcome.

Her får du en smakebit av Historiske Romanser og den utrolige historien om et av verdens aller største genier, Leonardo da Vinci og hans unge mannlige elsker, Salai. Vi får et unikt innblikk i kjærlighetslivet til mennesker i det som senere ble Italia på 1400-tallet. Og om hvor omstridt og farlig, men likevel utbredt det var å ha erotiske relasjoner med en av samme kjønn. Leonardo malte sin unge elsker en rekke ganger, Kan tenåringsgutten med de feminine trekkene til og med ha vært modell for Mona Lisa? Hør resten av denne og flere andre spennende episoder ved å søke opp Historiske Romanser alle steder der du finner podkast.

The Trump administration strips the Environmental Protection Agency of much of its power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions -- revoking a ruling that said they pose a threat to public health. As the people of Tumbler Ridge, BC gather for a vigil, an Alberta father who lost his son in a school shooting also mourns their loss -- and tells us how he survived his. After student protests toppled the longtime leader of Bangladesh, the country elects a new government. One young voter tells us it was his first chance to vote for his future. Researchers discover that a nineteenth-century house-turned-museum in New York City was a stop on the Underground Railroad, after deciphering a cleverly hidden secret compartment. Scientists develop a wearable device to measure human flatulence -- with the noble goal of creating a complete flatus atlas. Italy's national broadcaster for airing an Olympics promo in which a famous male figure drawn by Leonardo da Vinci appears, with his genitals erased. As It Happens, the Friday Edition. Radio that thinks you've gotta draw the loin somewhere.

Leonardo da Vinci said, “Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt. Poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.”Today, we'll begin studying the fourth book of Psalms with a read through of Psalm 91. We'll look at how the poetic language of this songbook communicates something that everyday language cannot. Through metaphors that cause us to feel and understand abstract spiritual things, we're given images that strengthen our faith and paint lasting pictures in our minds.Today we'll see that the Psalms build our biblical imagination. Scriptures:NumbersPsalm 90:1Psalm 91Luke 10:19

Miguel Ángel González Suárez te presenta el Informativo de Primera Hora en 'El Remate', el programa matinal de La Diez Capital Radio que arranca tu día con: Las noticias más relevantes de Canarias, España y el mundo, analizadas con rigor y claridad. Hoy hace un año: Trump habla con Putin y Zelenski para iniciar "negociaciones" para acabar con la guerra de Ucrania … y hoy hace un año: El Estado se compromete a financiar los trenes de Gran Canaria y Tenerife. El Ministerio de Transportes firmará primero un protocolo declarando las líneas ferroviarias de interés estratégico y luego rubricará sendos convenios con los dos cabildos para costear la construcción a lo largo de diez años ampliables en otros siete. Hoy se cumplen 1.462 días de guerra entre Rusia y Ucrania. 3 años y 352 días. Hoy es viernes 13 febrero de 2026. Día Mundial de la Radio. Cada 13 de febrero celebramos el Día Mundial de la Radio, un medio que ha resistido el paso del tiempo, adaptándose a los cambios tecnológicos sin perder su esencia: informar, entretener y conectar a las personas. Desde su invención, la radio ha sido testigo y protagonista de los momentos más importantes de la historia. Ha llevado la actualidad a cada rincón del planeta, ha dado voz a quienes no la tenían y ha sido un refugio de compañía en los momentos más difíciles. En un mundo dominado por lo digital, sigue siendo un medio cercano, inmediato y de confianza. Hoy rendimos homenaje a quienes hacen posible la magia de la radio: locutores, periodistas, técnicos y todos aquellos que trabajan para que, con solo encender un dial o pulsar un botón, podamos escuchar historias, debates, música y noticias. Porque la radio no solo informa, también emociona y une. ¡Feliz Día Mundial de la Radio! 📻 1839: En Mallorca, el pianista polaco Frédéric Chopin, acompañado de la escritora francesa George Sand, abandona la isla (donde había permanecido desde noviembre del año anterior) a causa de su maltrecha salud. 1880: En España, el rey Alfonso XII firma la ley de abolición de la esclavitud. 1917: En un hotel de París (Francia) el servicio de espionaje detiene a la espía Mata Hari. 1934: En España se fusionan la Falange Española y las Juntas de Ofensiva Nacional-Sindicalista en una sola agrupación patriótica nacional-sindicalista: FE de las JONS. Tal día como hoy, 13 de febrero de 1960, Francia se convierte en la cuarta potencia atómica después de explotar una bomba atómica en el desierto del Sahara. 1967: En la Biblioteca Nacional de España (Madrid) se descubre un volumen de casi 700 páginas con anotaciones manuscritas y dibujos a mano de Leonardo da Vinci. 1990: en Alemania, en el marco de la reunificación, se alcanza un acuerdo para un plan de dos etapas de reunir las dos Alemanias. 1997: En España, el Congreso español aprueba el proyecto de ley de Liberalización de las Telecomunicaciones y fija las condiciones del segundo operador de telefonía en España (Retevisión). santos Benigno, Lucinio, Esteban, Gilberto, Agabo, Julián y Poliuto. EE.UU. pide más colaboración y menos dependencia en la reunión de ministros de Defensa de la OTAN en Bruselas. Sánchez y Meloni chocan por la reunión paralela a la cumbre informal de la UE a la que España no ha sido invitada. El Gobierno español se ha quejado ante el de Italia al considerar que mina los principios básicos de la Unión Europea. Junto a España ha habido otros siete países que no han sido invitados: España, Portugal, Irlanda, Estonia, Letonia, Lituania, Malta y Eslovenia. Los casos de cáncer en la UE crecen un 30% y disparan el gasto sanitario al 6,9%. Las defensas de Ábalos y Koldo piden sin éxito apartar a cinco magistrados del tribunal que juzgará el caso mascarillas. Guardiola ve "factible" el acuerdo con Vox en Extremadura y subraya que el PSOE solo quiere "destruir" Las bajas laborales en España siguen en aumento: alcanzan los 8,5 millones en 2024. Casi uno de cada cuatro habitantes de Canarias nació en el extranjero: 545.225 personas. El censo de habitantes de las Islas creció el año pasado en otras 13.868 personas, según los últimos datos del Instituto Nacional de Estadística. El Gobierno confirma la ayuda de 200 euros al mes por hijo: “Es para el 100% de las familias” El Ejecutivo incorpora la ayuda universal por hijo dentro de su nueva hoja de ruta social hasta 2030, una medida que llegará al 100% de las familias sin distinción de renta. Alerta en el Archipiélago: por qué tener trabajo ya no garantiza poder vivir en Canarias. El colapso inmobiliario amenaza con frenar la economía de las Islas al "faltar 37.600 casas" Día Mundial de la radio. El mejor cántico a la radio, lo ha hecho Dyango.

De legalisering van psilocybine bij psychotherapie wordt in Tsjechië – als eerste EU-land – met open armen én enige voorzichtigheid ontvangen. ‘Opeens weet je dat je problemen kunnen worden opgelost. Wat de oplossing is weet je niet, maar wel weet je dat er een oplossing bestaat en dat je de tijd hebt om die te zoeken. Dat stelt je gerust.' Zo beschrijft de zeventiger Vladimir de ervaring die vijf jaar geleden op een novembermiddag zijn leven voorgoed veranderde. De depressies waaraan hij leed vanaf het moment dat hij alleen voor de opvoeding van zijn twee zoons was komen te staan, en die in de loop der jaren erger waren geworden, verdwenen en zouden nooit meer met dezelfde hevigheid terugkomen. De verschillende psychiatrische behandelingen die hij als eenzame alleenstaande ouder had uitgeprobeerd hadden weliswaar voor verademing gezorgd, maar dat was telkens slechts van korte duur geweest, waarna het alleen maar weer erger werd. ‘Depressies verlammen je, slopen je en beroven je van je levenslust,' zegt hij om deze vicieuze cirkel te beschrijven. ‘Je ziet geen uitweg meer.' Toen zijn behandelend arts hem zo'n vijf jaar geleden het advies gaf deel te nemen aan een onderzoek van het Nationaal instituut voor geestelijke gezondheid (NUDZ) naar de effecten van de stof psilocybine, reageerde Vladimir aanvankelijk terughoudend. De chemische stof, die van nature voorkomt in paddo's, brengt een verandering teweeg in je staat van bewustzijn. Volgens de Tsjechische wet valt de stof onder de verboden middelen. ‘Van drugs heb ik altijd een afkeer gehad,' zegt Vladimir, die niet rookt en sinds een operatie aan zijn alvleesklier ook geen alcohol meer drinkt. Maar uiteindelijk liet hij zich overtuigen door de veelbelovende uitkomsten die het onderzoek tot dan toe had laten zien. Ook wakkerde het nummer ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' van zijn favoriete band The Beatles – dat over lsd zou gaan, de hallucinogene stof die verwant is aan psilocybine – zijn interesse enigszins aan. Het psilocybinetablet dat hij op doktersadvies innam voordat hij geblinddoekt op een comfortabele bank ging liggen om met een koptelefoon naar elektronische muziek te luisteren, leek iets te kunnen waar geen enkel medicijn daarvoor toe in staat was geweest: het verbeterde zijn mentale gezondheid. Pioniers Vanaf januari is deze optie beschikbaar voor iedereen die haar nodig heeft. Als eerste EU-land heeft Tsjechië in de zomer van 2025 het gebruik van psilocybine bij psychotherapie gelegaliseerd. Daarmee is het met Australië, Nieuw-Zeeland en Zwitserland wereldwijd een van de pioniers geworden op het gebied van deze therapie, die volgens velen een van de meest veelbelovende psychiatrische ontwikkelingen van de eenentwintigste eeuw is. Het onderzoek naar psychedelische substanties beleefde zijn hoogtijdagen na de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Dankzij psychiaters als Stanislav Grof en Miloš Vojtěchovský behoorde Tsjechoslowakije wereldwijd tot de koplopers op dit gebied. De populairste stof, lsd, werd destijds door het staatsbedrijf Spofa met dozen tegelijk aan psychiatrische klinieken geleverd, terwijl de artistieke en wetenschappelijke elite deelnam aan officiële experimenten. Doordat drugs echter op steeds meer plekken verboden werden, kwam er een wereldwijd verbod op psychedelica. Het onderzoek naar de stoffen, die als een revolutie in de geestelijke gezondheidszorg werden gezien, werd voor enkele decennia in de ijskast gezet. ‘Ik geloofde dat een gedeelde mystieke ervaring, het besef dat we hier niet slechts van onze geboorte tot onze dood zijn, maar deel uitmaken van iets groters, een tegengif zou zijn tegen de oorlog in Vietnam,' zei de Amerikaanse activist Rick Doblin, een van de drijvende krachten achter de zogeheten ‘psychedelische renaissance', dit jaar in een interview met Respekt, waarin hij herinneringen ophaalde aan zijn jeugd. Psychedelica waren in de jaren zestig bepalend voor zijn generatie. Nooit heeft Doblin het geloof in het potentieel van psychedelische middelen opgegeven. Ondanks het strikte verbod op drugs dat halverwege de jaren tachtig werd ingevoerd, richtte hij de non-profitorganisatie MAPS op, die eraan bijdroeg dat vergeten stoffen beetje bij beetje weer in de geneeskunde terugkeerden. En toen er deze eeuw weer opnieuw onderzoek werd gedaan, leverde dat indrukwekkende uitkomsten op. Drugs bieden weer hoop voor de behandeling van psychische stoornissen Om een voorbeeld te noemen: een onderzoek uit 2016 toonde aan dat 67 procent van de patiënten met een klinische depressie binnen een week na de inname van een psychedelicum verlichting ervoer. Bij de meerderheid van hen hield het effect zelfs langer dan drie maanden aan. Drugs bieden weer hoop voor de behandeling van psychische stoornissen, waarvan de traditionele farmacologische behandeling al enige tijd is gestagneerd. ‘Zonder Stanislav Grof waren we niet geweest waar we nu zijn,' zei Doblin in juni op een conferentie in Praag, waarmee hij de Tsjechische bijdrage op dit gebied prees. En het blijft niet bij de herinnering aan de beroemde founding fathers. Tsjechische psychiaters zijn in het nieuwe millennium op de rijdende trein van de psychedelische renaissance gesprongen, en het NUDZ behoort nu zelfs tot de meest gerespecteerde instituten wereldwijd die onderzoek doen naar psychedelica. Mentale toestand Deskundigen zijn er tegenwoordig van overtuigd dat de mentale toestand van iemand die een psychedelische sessie ondergaat van fundamentele invloed is op het verloop ervan. Daarom probeerde Vladimir op advies van artsen en psychotherapeuten, die hem op de ervaring hadden voorbereid, met zijn beste humeur naar de sessie te komen. Hij nam zijn vrouw mee ter ondersteuning en had souvenirs van zijn reizen naar Bali en Thailand bij zich. Nadat hij het tablet met een nauwkeurig afgemeten dosis had ingeslikt en op de bank was gaan liggen, gebeurde er aanvankelijk helemaal niets. Tot hij zich ineens realiseerde dat hij de muziek uit de koptelefoon, die hij normaal gesproken alleen met zijn gehoor zou waarnemen, voor zijn ogen zag. ‘Ik zag kleuren die niet in woorden te vatten zijn, omdat ze niet bestaan,' zo probeert hij de ervaring te beschrijven. Achter Vladimirs gesloten oogleden begonnen bekende kunstwerken ‘in onwerkelijke kleuren' op te duiken, zoals de Dame met de hermelijn van Leonardo da Vinci. En hij zag [de hooggelegen Praagse wijk] Vyšehrad: ‘Ik keek van de heuvel naar beneden en zag daar ineens in de donkere rivier een ingang naar een andere wereld, de grens tussen het bekende en het onbekende,' zo herinnert hij zich het moment dat de chemische stof ten volle was ingetreden. Opnieuw voelde hij de brandende twijfel of hij ondanks al zijn inspanningen wel een goede vader voor zijn zoons was geweest. Hij bedacht wat hij fout had gedaan. Maar toen hij door de geheime poort de andere wereld was binnengetreden, verdween de behoefte om al zijn beslissingen in goed en slecht op te delen. ‘Ik realiseerde me dat één mislukte poging niet het einde hoeft te zijn. Dat gaf me een geweldig perspectief. Alles viel ineens op zijn plek,' aldus de gepensioneerde, die in zijn leven heel wat beroepen heeft gehad, van metrobestuurder tot IT-ondernemer. ‘Alles viel ineens op zijn plek' Die ene ervaring zou hem van zijn zware depressies hebben verlost, maar soms voelt Vladimir dat het effect van de psilocybinetherapie afneemt. Om te voorkomen dat zijn depressies terugkeren, koopt hij nu ongeveer vier keer per jaar paddo's, die hij onder toezicht van zijn vrouw gebruikt. ‘Maar ik ben blij dat ik vanaf het nieuwe jaar legaal aan psilocybine kan komen,' zegt hij. Psychedelica werken volgens een ander principe dan traditionele psychiatrische geneesmiddelen. Naast het reguleren van de niveaus van neurotransmitters die de stemming beïnvloeden, kan het toedienen van psilocybine onder professionele begeleiding een zeer diepgaande, soms zelfs mystieke ervaring opleveren. De psychologische impact ervan kan het perspectief van de patiënt op zijn of haar levenssituatie veranderen. Het helende effect wordt getriggerd door de beleefde ervaring; daardoor hebben psychedelica niet alleen het potentieel om de symptomen van problemen te verzachten, maar ook om de oorzaken ervan aan te pakken. De verandering in het denken, zoals Vladimir die beschrijft, is het belangrijkste voordeel van de behandeling, dat verder ontwikkeld kan worden door middel van psychotherapie. ‘Psychedelica bieden zogenoemde inzichten,' aldus psychiater en NUDZ-directeur Jiří Horáček, die al 25 jaar onderzoek doet naar deze stoffen. Hij test het gebruik ervan onder andere bij kankerpatiënten die oog in oog met hun naderende levenseinde vaak pijnlijke, existentiële stress ervaren. ‘Psilocybine levert bij deze cliënten zeer positieve resultaten op,' zegt hij. ‘Het gebeurt vaak dat mensen ineens beseffen dat we een volkomen onbelangrijk wezen zijn in het universum’ Volgens Horáček leidt het gebruik van de stof soms tot het geruststellende besef dat de zin van het leven niet slechts gelegen is in ons tijdelijke bestaan, maar dat we deel uitmaken van de ontwikkeling van het universum en dat onze genen van generatie op generatie worden doorgegeven. ‘Ik heb een aantal patiënten gehad die dankzij psilocybine tot het besef kwamen dat hun leven zin had, ook al werd dat door ziekte bedreigd,' zegt de psychiater. ‘Ze kregen hun levensvreugde terug en de kracht om voor hun kleinkinderen te zorgen, in de tuin te werken, te sporten of de natuur in te gaan. Dat effect houdt lang aan.' Psychiater Tomáš Páleníček, een collega van Horáček bij het NUDZ, zegt dat mensen na het gebruik van psilocybine het gevoel kunnen hebben dat hun ‘ego in elkaar stort', of bijna-doodervaringen kunnen krijgen. ‘Het gebeurt vaak dat mensen ineens beseffen dat we een volkomen onbelangrijk wezen zijn in het universum, dat we er ​​slechts een ogenblik zijn en dan weer verdwijnen. Dat besef is soms een enorme opluchting die kan helpen de eindigheid van het leven te accepteren, of onderscheid te maken tussen wat wel en niet belangrijk is in het leven.' Deze buitengewone ervaringen worden mogelijk gemaakt door het feit dat psilocybine de verbinding tussen verschillende hersendelen vergroot, en zo het repertoire aan gedachten uitbreidt. ‘Iemand kan dan dingen bedenken die anders ondenkbaar zijn,' aldus Horáček. De belangrijkste voorwaarde voor een succesvolle psychedelische therapie is echter een grondige voorbereiding, deskundige begeleiding van de patiënt en integratie van de ervaring. Zo voorkom je dat de sessie uitloopt op een angstaanjagende ‘bad trip' zoals die bij recreatief drugsgebruik op de loer ligt. Wetsvoorstel De weg naar de legalisering van psilocybine in Tsjechië werd gebaand door een wijziging in het Wetboek van Strafrecht. Dit amendement, dat de voorheen gedemoniseerde drug veranderde in een medicijn, werd – enigszins verrassend – in de Kamer van Afgevaardigden ingediend door Marek Benda, de conservatieve fractievoorzitter van de ODS [Občanská Demokratická Strana, Democratische Burgerpartij]. Die geeft toe dat het niet zijn persoonlijke initiatief was: hij nam het uitgewerkte voorstel over van zijn partijgenoot en oud-burgemeester van Praag, Pavel Bém, die de politiek heeft verlaten en zich nu voornamelijk wijdt aan zijn oorspronkelijke beroep als psychiater en deskundige op het gebied van drugsbeleid. ‘Klinische en preklinische studies tonen aan dat psilocybine een mogelijkheid biedt om een ​​groot aantal mensen te helpen,' zegt Bém, die ook samenwerkte met collega's van het NUDZ. De indieners van het voorstel benadrukken dat het niet de bedoeling is psilocybine te legaliseren voor recreatieve doeleinden. Het wetsvoorstel werd eind mei door het parlement goedgekeurd, vervolgens zonder problemen door de Senaat geloodst en in juli door de president ondertekend. ‘Ik ben blij. Het laat zien dat de Kamer van Afgevaardigden bereid is gedurfde stappen te zetten wanneer haar redelijke, wetenschappelijk onderbouwde argumenten worden voorgelegd,' aldus een tevreden Bém, die in 2013 als parlementslid meehielp aan de legalisering van medicinale cannabis. (En later regelde hij dat president Zeman gratie verleende aan de organisatoren van psychedelische ceremonies met ayahuasca uit het Amazonegebied.) Welke medisch specialisten psilocybine mogen voorschrijven, moet nog worden bepaald. Verwacht wordt dat naast psychiaters ook specialisten in de palliatieve zorg de mogelijkheid krijgen om patiënten aan het einde van hun leven te helpen. De daadwerkelijke toediening van het medicijn blijft echter in handen van psychiaters en artsen met een certificering in psychotherapie, die de sessies moeten begeleiden. ‘Het zal zeker niet zo zijn dat er een recept voor psilocybine wordt voorgeschreven, en dat de ​​patiënt vervolgens zijn tabletten bij de apotheek afhaalt,' zegt Páleníček. Regels Deskundigen komen nu op het ministerie van Volksgezondheid bijeen om de regels voor behandeling nauwkeurig vast te leggen. Het meest waarschijnlijk is volgens Páleníček dat er een behandeling beschikbaar komt voor patiënten met depressie of een ongeneeslijke ziekte. Maar volgens hem komen ook andere diagnoses aan de orde, zoals posttraumatische stressstoornis, verslavingen of eetstoornissen. Depressie zal waarschijnlijk de meest voorkomende indicatie zijn: ongeveer een derde van de patiënten reageert niet op klassieke antidepressiva; psilocybine betekent voor hen een nieuwe behandelmogelijkheid. Er is al lange tijd een tekort aan psychiaters in Tsjechië, en patiënten moeten tegenwoordig een half jaar wachten op hun eerste sessie. En ook psilocybinetherapie kost tijd: volgens Páleníček kunnen de voorbereiding, de toediening zelf en de daaropvolgende integratie van ervaringen tot wel zestien uur werk in beslag nemen. Het heeft echter één voordeel: als het effect optreedt, begint het vaak direct nadat de psilocybine is uitgewerkt en houdt het lang aan, weken of maanden, waardoor de patiënt niet zo vaak naar de dokter hoeft. Hoewel de beroepsgemeenschap de baanbrekende legalisering over het algemeen unaniem heeft verwelkomd, roepen sommigen op tot voorzichtigheid. Jan Vevera, hoofd van de psychiatrische kliniek van de faculteit Geneeskunde in Pilsen, wijst erop dat de huidige psychische problemen hun oorsprong vinden in sociale problemen, een hoog stressniveau en algehele ontevredenheid, die niet met medische middelen kunnen worden opgelost. ‘Ook al is psilocybine geen klassiek antidepressivum, het is nog altijd een pil waarin een deel van de samenleving mogelijk een wonderoplossing voor hun problemen zou kunnen zien.' ‘Als je zegt dat psilocybine geen drug is, maar een remedie voor maatschappelijke problemen, zullen mensen er vaker voor kiezen,' vervolgt Vevera. Hij herinnert eraan dat er de afgelopen decennia meer nieuwe methoden zijn geweest waar de maatschappij veel van verwachtte, zoals biofeedback, lichttherapie of transcraniële stimulatie. De resultaten voldeden uiteindelijk niet aan de verwachtingen. ‘Dit is geen argument tegen psychedelica, maar een argument om de hoge verwachtingen te temperen,' benadrukt de psychiater. Hij zegt dat er tot nu toe onderzoek is gedaan met een te kleine steekproef van de bevolking en dat het volgens hem niet is uitgesloten dat psilocybine, net als marihuana, een psychose kan veroorzaken. Experts Volgens voorstanders van de nieuwe behandeling is het essentieel dat psilocybine alleen wordt toegediend door experts die kunnen beoordelen wie er baat bij heeft en een veilig verloop kunnen garanderen. Ze moeten ervaring hebben met het begeleiden van patiënten en idealiter ook legaal ervaring met psychedelica hebben opgedaan tijdens een gespecialiseerde opleiding. Páleníček schat dat er in Tsjechië op dit moment nog geen tien van zulke experts zijn. Alleen door het naleven van strikte regels kan er worden voldaan aan de verwachtingen die de psychedelische renaissance twee decennia geleden heeft gewekt. ‘De situatie op het gebied van de geestelijke gezondheidszorg in Tsjechië is ernstig, dus hebben we sterke instrumenten nodig om die te verbeteren,' zegt Horáček. ‘En psychedelica kunnen zeker zo'n instrument zijn.'

What happens when decades of trusted learning and development expertise meet purpose-built AI? In this episode, Ken Taylor, CEO of Training Industry, and Amanda Longo, Vice President of Brand Strategy, explore TIA, Training Industry's new AI-powered assistant, designed specifically for L&D professionals to support learning strategy and performance.Show Notes:Ken Taylor and Amanda Longo from Training Industry share the benefits of their organization's AI Agent TIA including these key points:TIA is built for L&D and nothing else. Unlike general AI tools, TIA is trained exclusively on Training Industry's vetted content, including research reports, articles, webinars, and expert contributions. This ensures responses are relevant, credible, and grounded in the realities of learning and development work.Transparency and attribution are non-negotiable. A core design principle of TIA is showing users exactly where information comes from. Every response is sourced, allowing learning leaders to explore original articles, compare perspectives, and build confidence in the guidance they receive.Guardrails matter for trust and quality. TIA is intentionally limited to Training Industry's content ecosystem. If the answer isn't there, TIA says so—reducing AI hallucinations and reinforcing integrity over convenience.TIA supports preparation, not content creation. TIA isn't meant to replace instructional designers or subject matter experts. Instead, it helps learning leaders think through structure, strategy, and next steps—making the human work faster and more informed.AI works best when paired with community. TIA is designed to complement Training Industry's peer and expert network. Learning leaders can use AI-generated insights as a springboard into conversations with practitioners, contributors, and Training Industry staff—turning AI into a catalyst for connected learning.Related Articles:[Product Demo] Meet Tia, Your AI Agent for Solving L&D ChallengesHow Training Industry Turned Two Decades of Knowledge Into an AI Agent: A Case StudyPowered by Learning earned Awards of Distinction in the Podcast/Audio and Business Podcast categories from The Communicator Awards and a Gold and Silver Davey Award. The podcast is also named to Feedspot's Top 40 L&D podcasts and Training Industry's Ultimate L&D Podcast Guide. Learn more about d'Vinci at www.dvinci.com. Follow us on LinkedInLike us on Facebook

Photography is due for another revolution—and most likely, sooner rather than later. In fact, it may already be underway, and we don't quite see it yet. Why do I think that a revolution is coming? Well, the short answer is because history repeats itself. You see, if you look back over history, photography has gone through several very definitive growth stages. The first camera obscuras were made millennia ago, with the earliest historical mention of them dating to China around 500 BC. Leonardo da Vinci improved on the technology with designs for lenses. Early film creation began in the 17th century, and it was again revolutionized when Niepce created the first photograph using sheet metal and photographic chemicals in 1827... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/when-is-the-next-revolution/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Music From the Doctor's Office: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/music-from-the-doctors-office/

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA MENORES 2026“HEROES Y VILLANOS”Narrado por: Tatania DanielaDesde: Juliaca, PerúUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church10 de FebreroEl héroe mecenas«Ahora, hermanos, queremos contarles cómo se ha mostrado la bondad de Dios en las iglesias de Macedonia. A pesar de las pruebas por las que han tenido que pasar, son muy felices; y a pesar de ser muy pobres, sus ofrendas han sido tan generosas como si fueran ricos» (2 Corintios 8: 1-2).Algunas especialidades, como el arte, estarían muertas de no ser por el generoso apoyo de otros. Históricamente, ese rol se lo debemos a Gayo Cilnio Mecenas (70 a. C. a 8 a. C.), un político y consejero del emperador Augusto en la antigua Roma.Mecenas desempeñó un papel importante en la política romana, actuando como consejero de Augusto y ayudando mantener la estabilidad del régimen. Fue también un hábil diplomático y negociador, y se le atribuye haber contribuido a la expansión del imperio romano a través de acuerdos políticos y alianzas. Mecenas es recordado como uno de los personajes más influyentes y emblemáticos de la época de Augusto, y su nombre se ha convertido en sinónimo de mecenazgo cultural y apoyo a las artes en la historia de Roma.Mecenas llegó a ser conocido por su generosidad y por ser un patrocinador de las artes y la literatura. Patrocinó a numerosos escritores, poetas y artistas de la época, entre ellos Virgilio, Horacio, Ovidio y Propercio, contribuyendo así al florecimiento cultural y artístico de Roma.Gracias a Mecenas, se creó un rol en la sociedad que se conoce precisamente por el nombre de este caballero: ser un mecenas. Un mecenas es una persona que brinda apoyo financiero y estímulo a diversos campos. La palabra mecenas ha llegado a significar «patrocinio» o «filantropía».Lorenzo de' Medici fue un influyente mecenas del Renacimiento italiano, conocido por su apoyo a artistas como Leonardo da Vinci, Miguel Ángel y Botticelli. La reina Isabel I de Inglaterra apoyó a artistas del campo de la literatura y del teatro, y a escritores como William Shakespeare y Christopher Marlowe. Johann Sebastian Bach contó con el apoyo del príncipe Leopold de Anhalt-Köthen y Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart tuvo apoyo del emperador José II de Austria y el barón Gottfried van Swieten.Cuando alguna causa digna requiere apoyo, los que tienen recursos e influencia pueden venir al rescate. Gracias a personas como ellas, otros han podido preservar su arte o sus ideas para beneficio de muchos. Aunque deseable, no necesitamos invertir recursos financieros cuando se trate de apoyar causas dignas. Será notable que haya proyectos u organizaciones cuyas metas son buenas y se verían ayudadas con lo que podamos dar o hacer. Si miramos a nuestro alrededor, no tardaremos mucho en hallar alguna de esas dignas causas. 

Hannah Murray will start by looking at the bestseller lists on Amazon.co.uk and The Sunday Times, the oldest and most influential book sales chart in the UK, and seeing what new entries there are. Chris Humphreys was born in Toronto and raised in London . His acting career has taken him from the West End to Hollywood with stops along the way for The Bill and Coronation Street. His debut novel 'The French Executioner' was shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger. His new novel 'One London Day' takes you deep undercover into the murky world of the intelligence services. Alice Bell worked as a video games journalist for many years and is now the editor of the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition. Her debut novel 'Grave Expectations' was selected for the BBC Radio 2 Book Club. Her third novel 'The Grapples of Wrath' is a playful contemporary cosy mystery about a medium turned private investigator excited to embark on her first official case.Julie Tovey is based in Bristol and has been writing since childhood. She studied Literature at the University of East Anglia. After graduating she went into teaching and has remained in education ever since. Her novel 'Something Changed' explores the serendipity and random connections in our lives. ...Deborah Jeanne Weitzman is a native New Yorker who has spent her life travelling the world. A sailor of the soul and a hopeless romantic, these travels have defined and informed her writing. Her debut novel 'The Sinking of The Leonardo da Vinci' is about a dreamy, sensitive young woman who lives with a constant ache of loneliness, until she meets Luca aboard an ocean liner bound for Europe. Heidi Gallacher holds a Masters in Creative Writing and focuses on bringing history to her novels. 'A Theory in Vienna' is based on the true story of a forgotten hero; a real-life medical practitioner whose lifesaving discovery was rejected by the establishment. Caroline James is the celebrated author of later-life fiction, including 'The Cruise', the no.1 bestseller that has captivated cruise ship passengers worldwide. Her latest novel 'Atticus Arnott's Great Adventure' was born from a simple kitchen table conversation when her husband asked 'How do you fancy spending our winter's in Spain?' It's a story full of heart and hope - sure to inspire a wave of readers to head to Spain in a delightful twist on the Shirley Valentine effect.Paul Quinlan is an academic with a long track record of publishing in the field of political science. His debut novel 'Flashover' is loosely inspired by the terrible series of murders attributed to 'The Monster of Florence' in the 1980s when Paul was living there.

Bonjour! Bienvenue à Renaissance France! (That means welcome to renaissance France in French!) (Also, no one speaks French in this movie except for "monsieur" and "madame"). We are discussing Ever After, a beautiful movie that flips the script on the classic fairytale trope way before its time. Danielle (or Daniella?) is a woman who don't need no man, and is more than willing to save the pouty prince in his castle. We get Leonardo di Vinci and his boat shoes playing the role of the fairy godmother, while the Baroness de Ghent (Anjelica Huston) SLAAAAYS as the evil step-mother. (I have been coaching Erin on Drag Queen terms) (Yeah, right!) We talk about so much from Henry XIII's divorces, Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel, to the anti-Pope and the Byzantine Empire (it was still the Roman Empire). We don't know how else to say it; we love this movie and every message it brings with it. Women are smart and powerful, the men need to stop moping and get to work, and we really want that painting of Drew Barrymore because it is actually a work of art. 

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones At age 15, Arthur Williams Jr. (Art) was taught the secrets of money counterfeiting by his mother's boyfriend. What started as a skill quickly turned into a global operation and continued to print over $10 million in fake money, earning the reputation as the world's most notorious counterfeiter. This is the insane true story of a teenager who built a million dollar empire of designing fake money. SPONSORS https://stopboxusa.com/danny - Use code DANNY & get 10% off firearm security redesigned! https://shopify.com/dannyjones - Sign up for your $1 dollar trial today. https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/zralgyl0 - Download Cash App Today. https://rhonutrition.com - Use code DANNY for 20% off sitewide. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS https://artistreplete.com/collections/arthur-j-williams-jr https://www.instagram.com/arthurjwilliamsjr FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Counterfeiting the 1996 $100 bill 02:20 - The Satan Disciples of Chicago 04:37 - Gang politics in county jail 07:20 - Worst prison punishment 09:47 - What happened to Art's dad 14:25 - How Art started counterfeiting 16:45 - How the banks take old bills out of circulation 21:28 - Working for "da Vinci" 31:28 - How counterfeit money is made 37:43 - The paper used for counterfeit money 43:38 - The $100 bill that can't be counterfeit 46:20 - Best paper for fake money 50:04 - Why Art BURNED his money 51:21 - Using superglue to remove fingerprints 57:06 - Helping others with counterfeit money 01:02:42 - How to spend fake money 01:08:16 - Printing $250k per week 01:10:26 - getting shot by a rival gang 01:16:52 - Scalise & the Marlborough diamond robbery 01:23:52 - Donating to kids with fake money 01:30:15 - When Art reunited with his dad 01:37:08 - Art's dad's secret underground grow room 01:43:16 - Meeting the president of the Hell's Angels 01:45:38 - How Art got caught 01:53:12 - The day Art got released from prison 01:59:05 - Counterfeiting is harder to quit than heroin 02:01:43 - Cashless society & robot police 02:08:54 - Thomas Jefferson's warning about revolution 02:16:14 - America's divide was predicted 30 years ago 02:21:27 - How to fix the worst parts of the country 02:30:42 - How Art escaped poverty 02:32:37 - Why universal basic income won't work 02:36:22 - Norway's $250k birthright 02:40:26 - International prisons vs. American prisons 02:44:48 - Trying to counterfeit the Euro 02:50:30 - Speaking to a room of homeland security agents 02:56:26 - The day Art got arrested for his son's crime 03:05:29 - The start of Art's art career 03:08:09 - Working with Arnold Schwarzenegger's charity 03:12:28 - Art's $100 bill cowboy hat 03:18:59 - Art's new projects 03:22:46 - Art's newest gallery 03:26:07 - Top secret art supplies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Analizamos los valores clave en el Viejo Continente: Société Générale, Vinci, Orsted, Glencore y Rio Tinto, de la mano de Luis García Langa, analista en luisgarcialanga.com.

For this month's episode of Magus we're finally discussing the life of the first Magus ever, Hermes Trismegistus!An ancient Egyptian sage written about by Cicero and early Christian church fathers, he is the literal reason why the magical practices of Hermeticism and Alchemy came into existence. He was still being referenced by the likes of Isaac Newton during the European Enlightenment, and his writings remain popular in esoteric and occult circles even today.Discovery of his existence came about in Italy, at the same time as other ancient writers, including Plato, were being translated into Latin for the very first time, prompting the whirlwind array of changes we call 'the Renaissance.'The man to whom the task fell specifically was Italian philosopher and Catholic priest Marsilio Ficino, who soon established a Neo-Platonic Academy attended by artists including Boticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael, their work all funded by Cosimo di Medici, the richest man in the world.Their collective project was to recover the past and remake it, all so mankind could reshape its physical existence through magic. Ficino's product was The Hermetica, an entire magical system based on philosophies of Matter and Spirit. It quickly became one of the most famous magic books in all of history, and for centuries the story of Hermes Trismegistus, his learning, wisdom, and magical system, were all beyond doubt.Only then along came a classical scholar and philologist called Isaac Casaubon, who had questions about some of the 'ancient Egyptian' vocabulary used in The Hermetica, which prompted others to wonder whether Hermes Trismegistus had ever existed at all...We really hope you enjoy the episode, and Eleanor will speak with you again on Saturday for this week's Local Legends episode all about Brecknockshire with the wonderful Horatio Clare!Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastREGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOURProud members of the Dark Cast Network.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hoy subimos a los palacios del genio renacentista y bajamos a las calles devastadas por la crisis de opioides, porque en DÍAS EXTRAÑOS nada de lo humano nos es ajeno. Pablo Fuente nos trae tres historias que parecen ciencia ficción pero son ciencia pura y dura: científicos extraen el ADN de Leonardo da Vinci de un dibujo de 500 años usando un simple bastoncillo de algodón, y lo comparan con 14 descendientes vivos para confirmar el código genético del genio. Luego descubrimos cómo una inteligencia artificial llamada Sleep FM analiza tus noches de sueño y predice enfermedades que desarrollarás dentro de 5 o 10 años, antes de que aparezca el primer síntoma. Y cerramos con un giro inesperado en la devastadora crisis del fentanilo en Estados Unidos: las muertes han caído un 15% y nadie lo vio venir... excepto Reddit. Sí, la red social detectó la "sequía" del opioide meses antes que los datos oficiales, revelando cómo la diplomacia entre Biden y Xi Jinping cortó la cadena de suministro desde China. Tres historias que demuestran que la ciencia puede leer el pasado en una célula, el futuro en un sueño y el presente en un foro de internet. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Friction, the force that resists motion, is synonymous with difficulty and complication. If you've ever replaced tires worn smooth by the road or reached for a can of WD-40 to fix a creaking door hinge, then you know the headache this force can cause. In Friction: a Biography (Harvard UP, 2026), Dr. Jennifer Vail reveals beneath the difficulty and complication a force as enigmatic and intriguing as it is central to the human story. She traces how, from the moment we first harnessed the power of fire to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, the quest to manipulate friction has driven innovation, culture, and even our own evolution. Today, as scientists study friction in the most unexpected of places, they're learning why some viruses lie dormant for years while others devastate our cells immediately; where elusive dark matter might be found; and how the climate crisis ought finally be addressed. And yet, for all they've learned, scientists still haven't cracked the greatest mystery of all: how to bridge the distinct laws that govern friction at its largest and smallest scales. Connecting the discoveries of historical luminaries like Newton, da Vinci, and the Wright brothers to the latest breakthroughs in engineering, Friction is a captivating biography of this unsung hero of the physical world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. 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

Friction, the force that resists motion, is synonymous with difficulty and complication. If you've ever replaced tires worn smooth by the road or reached for a can of WD-40 to fix a creaking door hinge, then you know the headache this force can cause. In Friction: a Biography (Harvard UP, 2026), Dr. Jennifer Vail reveals beneath the difficulty and complication a force as enigmatic and intriguing as it is central to the human story. She traces how, from the moment we first harnessed the power of fire to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, the quest to manipulate friction has driven innovation, culture, and even our own evolution. Today, as scientists study friction in the most unexpected of places, they're learning why some viruses lie dormant for years while others devastate our cells immediately; where elusive dark matter might be found; and how the climate crisis ought finally be addressed. And yet, for all they've learned, scientists still haven't cracked the greatest mystery of all: how to bridge the distinct laws that govern friction at its largest and smallest scales. Connecting the discoveries of historical luminaries like Newton, da Vinci, and the Wright brothers to the latest breakthroughs in engineering, Friction is a captivating biography of this unsung hero of the physical world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science

Friction, the force that resists motion, is synonymous with difficulty and complication. If you've ever replaced tires worn smooth by the road or reached for a can of WD-40 to fix a creaking door hinge, then you know the headache this force can cause. In Friction: a Biography (Harvard UP, 2026), Dr. Jennifer Vail reveals beneath the difficulty and complication a force as enigmatic and intriguing as it is central to the human story. She traces how, from the moment we first harnessed the power of fire to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, the quest to manipulate friction has driven innovation, culture, and even our own evolution. Today, as scientists study friction in the most unexpected of places, they're learning why some viruses lie dormant for years while others devastate our cells immediately; where elusive dark matter might be found; and how the climate crisis ought finally be addressed. And yet, for all they've learned, scientists still haven't cracked the greatest mystery of all: how to bridge the distinct laws that govern friction at its largest and smallest scales. Connecting the discoveries of historical luminaries like Newton, da Vinci, and the Wright brothers to the latest breakthroughs in engineering, Friction is a captivating biography of this unsung hero of the physical world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friction, the force that resists motion, is synonymous with difficulty and complication. If you've ever replaced tires worn smooth by the road or reached for a can of WD-40 to fix a creaking door hinge, then you know the headache this force can cause. In Friction: a Biography (Harvard UP, 2026), Dr. Jennifer Vail reveals beneath the difficulty and complication a force as enigmatic and intriguing as it is central to the human story. She traces how, from the moment we first harnessed the power of fire to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, the quest to manipulate friction has driven innovation, culture, and even our own evolution. Today, as scientists study friction in the most unexpected of places, they're learning why some viruses lie dormant for years while others devastate our cells immediately; where elusive dark matter might be found; and how the climate crisis ought finally be addressed. And yet, for all they've learned, scientists still haven't cracked the greatest mystery of all: how to bridge the distinct laws that govern friction at its largest and smallest scales. Connecting the discoveries of historical luminaries like Newton, da Vinci, and the Wright brothers to the latest breakthroughs in engineering, Friction is a captivating biography of this unsung hero of the physical world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

Friction, the force that resists motion, is synonymous with difficulty and complication. If you've ever replaced tires worn smooth by the road or reached for a can of WD-40 to fix a creaking door hinge, then you know the headache this force can cause. In Friction: a Biography (Harvard UP, 2026), Dr. Jennifer Vail reveals beneath the difficulty and complication a force as enigmatic and intriguing as it is central to the human story. She traces how, from the moment we first harnessed the power of fire to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, the quest to manipulate friction has driven innovation, culture, and even our own evolution. Today, as scientists study friction in the most unexpected of places, they're learning why some viruses lie dormant for years while others devastate our cells immediately; where elusive dark matter might be found; and how the climate crisis ought finally be addressed. And yet, for all they've learned, scientists still haven't cracked the greatest mystery of all: how to bridge the distinct laws that govern friction at its largest and smallest scales. Connecting the discoveries of historical luminaries like Newton, da Vinci, and the Wright brothers to the latest breakthroughs in engineering, Friction is a captivating biography of this unsung hero of the physical world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie Manson, President: FMOL Health/ Our Lady of Lourdes, joins Discover Lafayette to talk about leadership, mission-driven Catholic healthcare, and the most significant hospital expansions Lafayette has seen in years. Stephanie shares her deeply personal journey into healthcare administration, her love for Louisiana and Lafayette, and how Our Lady of Lourdes is expanding capacity, technology, and compassionate care through the Advancing Acadiana initiative, while staying grounded in a values-based mission that puts people first. Stephanie has dedicated her professional life to Catholic health care and the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. She began her career as an administrative resident at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge and steadily progressed through leadership roles, including serving as the first administrator of Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital and later as Chief Operating Officer from 2018 to 2023. In March 2023, she joined Our Lady of Lourdes, continuing her work in Louisiana communities she deeply values. “I grew up in Houma, Louisiana, so I'm a Louisiana girl, and it was important to me to give back to Louisiana.” Stephanie holds dual master's degrees in Business Administration and Health Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, along with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from LSU. She describes her path into health care administration as a blend of service and business, exactly the balance she set out to find. “I set out to find a career that balanced service and business; 100% of healthcare administration checked those boxes. I’ve still not touched a patient. Sometimes I try to help and I get told, no, please don’t do that. You’re going to mess us up. But to see the work we do carried out through the work of our team, that’s extremely fulfilling. It is why I’ve kept going in this ministry for so long.” A Health System Serving Acadiana The Our Lady of Lourdes system includes three hospitals, approximately 2,800 team members, and more than 200 employed providers, including physicians and nurse practitioners. Stephanie oversees a rapidly growing regional footprint that now offers comprehensive care from birth through end of life. “We offer comprehensive services from birth until end of life care. And that's important for the community to be able to have access to that.” The system includes: Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, the legacy acute care campus located at 4801 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette LA 70508; Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital, featuring a 32-bed inpatient unit and advanced cardiovascular care, located at 1105 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette LA 70508; and Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's Hospital, acquired in 2019, expanding services for mothers, babies, and pediatric patients, located at 4600 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette LA 70508. Stephanie emphasizes that growth has never been about size—it has always been about mission. “It was never about growth or being the biggest. It's about delivering Catholic health care in the communities that need it.” Advancing Acadiana One of the most significant initiatives underway is Advancing Acadiana, a multi-campus investment focused on expanding access, improving patient flow, and ensuring the hospital can say “yes” to more patients who need specialized care. Projects include: Expansion of inpatient capacity at the Regional Medical Center (approximately 20 additional beds) Emergency department expansion to improve access and efficiency A new electrophysiology lab and additional inpatient beds and operating rooms at the Heart Hospital Major upgrades at Women's & Children's, including approximately 20 private NICU family suites, a refreshed exterior, and a new chapel Our Lady of Lourdes’ Women's and Children's Hospital is undergoing $100 million in improvements. At the heart of the Advancing Acadiana project is the expansion of the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit, featuring significant exterior upgrades and private suites, each with a full bathroom and a dedicated family area within the room. The NICU will expand from 51 to 60 beds and will feature 19 new private suites. “Talk about a sacred moment and a tender moment… a private opportunity for them to be together as a family is so important. Leadership as a Climb Toward Excellence Stephanie Manson describes her leadership philosophy using a Mount Everest metaphor, introduced by President and Chief Executive Officer and leader of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System E.J. Kuiper, with five “camps” on the climb toward excellence. “The idea is that the foundation or the base of the mountain is our mission, and that everything we do should be grounded in our mission. That’s why we’re here. And that’s really what the sisters ask of us every day, to perpetuate the mission, to always do more for those most in need, with particular regard to the poor and the underserved. And so many of our services, such as the Saint Bernadette Clinic and Northside High, some of our free health screenings are all about the mission. It’s important to us that you can feel that difference and that mission at work. The best time is when you think nobody’s watching and we catch you doing good.“ From mission, the climb moves through: Being the best place to work and practice medicine Delivering an exceptional patient experience Ensuring strong quality of care Achieving sustainable market share and finances that allow reinvestment in the community “We measure all of these things… team member engagement, turnover, patient experience, quality results.” The summit, she says, is aspirational. “I don't know that we'll ever get there… we're never quite done with progress and being better.” Caring for the Caregivers Stephanie speaks with deep respect for physicians, nurses, and advanced practice professionals. “None of us (in administration) can admit a patient. We really rely on the physicians trusting us to care for the patients.” She shares a moving moment involving a nurse practitioner grieving alongside a family transitioning to hospice care, who was apologizing for her emotions. “I said, no, please. I think this is beautiful because it means after all these years, you care.’ We can never stop caring.” That human connection, she says, is irreplaceable—even as technology advances. Innovation, Technology, and Early Detection Stephanie highlights investments in robotic surgery, advanced imaging, and lung cancer detection technologies. “We recently invested in a da Vinci 5 robot… our patients recover faster, there are better health outcomes.” She also discusses robotic bronchoscopy and early lung cancer detection. “What we've seen is that we're able to detect cancer a lot earlier… and hopefully that leads to survivorship.” Community screenings, often offered free of charge, are another key part of preventive care. “Utopia is that fewer people need us because we're healthier.” Mission in Action Stephanie underscores Lourdes' unwavering commitment to caring for all patients, regardless of insurance. “In our emergency departments, we care for the patient first. You can worry about insurance later.” She points to the Saint Bernadette Clinic, adjacent to Catholic Charities on St. John Street, as a living example of mission-driven care. “Regardless of ability to pay, you come into Saint Bernadette Clinic. We don't charge….ever.” Life Beyond the Hospital At home, Stephanie treasures family, experiences, and balance. She and her husband, Briggs, have been married 26 years and are proud parents to Anna Claire, a graduate student in health care administration, and Lily, a college sophomore. Their dog, Scout, acquired after a persuasive PowerPoint business plan presentation by her daughters, remains a beloved part of their family story. She loves music, travel, sports (especially football), fantasy football, and watching people do their best.“My kids said, ‘Mom, you like experiences.' And I think that's it. Any type of competition and the ability to watch people excel, whether that’s live music or a sporting event, I'm in.” A Guiding Principle In her office hangs a sign passed down from her grandfather who had worked in leadership with the Lafourche Police Department, to her mother, and then to Stephanie: “It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.” “My grandparents and my parents, instilled a lot of the values of who I am at the core in terms of caring for people, a strong work ethic. There is an awful amount of authority in leadership and you can lose your way and your grounding and believe maybe that you’re more important than you are. I think the most important thing is how do we treat people? How do I interact with people every day? There are important decisions to be made. Remember how you made them feel. That’s what’s most important to me. And so even if it’s a difficult conversation, we can do that with dignity and kindness. The sign is a reminder of those tenets of being a good person first.” Stephanie Manson leads with humility, clarity of purpose, and a deep respect for the people who make health care possible. Her vision for Lourdes, and for Acadiana, is rooted in mission, measured progress, and compassion that never loses its human touch.

When done well, learning design grabs participants' attention like a great marketing campaign and engages them emotionally and intellectually to make learning stick.  That's the premise of “Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro,” a book written by our guests  Mike Taylor and Bianca Baumann.  In this episode, you will learn how to elevate traditional training approaches with marketing tools such as learner personas, journey mapping, and content strategy that come together in high impact learning campaigns.Show Notes: Co-authors Mike Taylor and Bianca Baumann share some of the top takeaways from their book, “Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro,” to help you create experiences that learners crave.L&D can learn a lot from marketing. Marketers know the value of making an emotional connection with their audience —L&D should too. Applying marketing principles can help learning designers create experiences that boost performance and influence behavior.Learner personas are foundational, not optional. Understanding who learners are, what they need, and what motivates them is critical to designing content that resonates and sticks.Journey mapping helps deliver learning at the right moment. Mapping the learner journey allows L&D teams to support employees before, during, and after key moments—not just during formal training events.Content strategy drives behavior change. When personas, journey maps, and content strategy work together, learning becomes more targeted, improving proficiency and long-term behavior change.It all comes together in a Learning Campaign. Smaller, well-timed content—resources, nudges, and reinforcements—create more impact than one-time standalone training events.Success is measured beyond completion rates. True learning impact shows up in measuring performance, confidence, and on-the-job behavior—not just in LMS reports.Learn more about Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D ProConnect with Mike Connect with Bianca Powered by Learning earned Awards of Distinction in the Podcast/Audio and Business Podcast categories from The Communicator Awards and a Gold and Silver Davey Award. The podcast is also named to Feedspot's Top 40 L&D podcasts and Training Industry's Ultimate L&D Podcast Guide. Learn more about d'Vinci at www.dvinci.com. Follow us on LinkedInLike us on Facebook

En este episodio de Historia para tontos hablamos de Leonardo da Vinci, el arquetipo del genio renacentista: pintor, inventor, científico, anatomista, ingeniero y básicamente alguien que nunca supo quedarse en un solo carril. Exploramos por qué la Mona Lisa sigue obsesionando al mundo, qué tan adelantadas estaban sus ideas (spoiler: siglos), y cómo su curiosidad infinita lo convirtió en una de las mentes más importantes de la historia… aunque dejó más proyectos incompletos que trabajos terminados. Un capítulo para entender por qué Leonardo no fue solo un artista, sino una forma distinta de pensar. nos arrancamos los pelos por el panorama politico actual y trataremos de explicarles lo que pensamos sin perder la cordura Dale laik, suscribete y picale a la campanita para poder ver todos nuestros episodios, andaleeeeee. ✨️

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Lea Oetjen und Holger Zschäpitz über Shutdown-Alarm in den USA, neue Zolldrohungen gegen Kanada und was sonst noch wichtig wird in dieser Woche. Außerdem geht es um Intel, Amazon, Volkswagen, ASML, SAP, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, Ryanair, Stabilus, Steel Dynamics, Nucor, Ferrovial, Thales, Vinci, Eiffage, Fraport, Accenture, Wipro, Tata Consultancy, C3.ai, Palantir, Standard Chartered, Fujitsu, Cloudflare, CrowdStrike, Dell, Pinterest, Cognizant, Uber, Nasdaq, Qualcomm, Snowflake, Bank of America, Citi, IBM, Cisco, Krka, Ignitis, Shell, BP, HSBC, Diageo, Reckitt Benckiser, Rio Tinto, Imperial Brands, Sage Group, Unilever, Aviva, Phoenix Group, Legal & General, Vale, OPAP, National Bank of Greece, DBS Group, Oversea Chinese Banking Corporation, Singapore Exchange, Jardine Matheson, Invesco, Tokio Marine, CK Infrastructure, EUWAX Gold II (WKN: EWG2LD), VanEck Defense ETF (WKN: A3D9M1), iShares MSCI Canada ETF (WKN: A0YEDS), Xtrackers Euro Stoxx 50 ETF (WKN: DBX1ET), Amundi Stoxx Europe 600 ETF (WKN: LYX0Q0), Global X European Infrastructure Development ETF (WKN: A40E7B), SPDR MSCI Europe Industrials ETF (WKN: A1191T), iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia Capped ETF (WKN: A14ZV2) und Xtrackers MSCI EM Europe, Middle East & Africa ETF (WKN: DBX1EA). https://www.businessinsider.de/informationen/newsletter/alles-auf-aktien/ Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

On n'a ni gardé les cochons, ni été en classe ensemble… et pourtant, je sais un truc certain sur votre passé à l'école, que ce soit en France, en Belgique ou au Canada, en primaire ou au lycée, qu'importe ! Vos profs vous ont forcément fait cours sur Léonard de Vinci. Pourquoi ? Peut-être pour se simplifier la vie ! En effet, la Renaissance a compté une foule d'artistes, peintres, sculpteurs, architectes et inventeurs de génie. Mais Léonard, sans être le meilleur dans chaque catégorie, avait un atout. Il les a toutes essayées. Donc, en un seul nom, en une seule vie, votre maître ou maîtresse pouvait vous faire comprendre presque toute la Renaissance. Mais moi je pose la question qui dérange : est-ce que Léonard était particulièrement bon ? Ou est-ce que dans chaque domaine, c'était l'éternel second, le touche-à-tout qui n'approfondit et ne finit jamais son travail ? Pour le savoir, on va creuser un aspect de sa vie : ses inventions !Bonne écoute !

In this episode of Biographers in Conversation's special summer season, Dr Stephen J. Campbell chats with Dr Gabriella Kelly-Davies about his choices while crafting Leonardo da Vinci: An Untraceable Life. Here's what you'll discover in this episode: Why Stephen Campbell resists the urge to create a seamless narrative and instead embraces the mystery, silence and gaps in Leonardo da Vinci's story. How the book's structure reflects the fragmented reality of Leonardo's life. The origin of the book's title and how it challenges traditional biographical expectations by leaning into ambiguity. How Campbell uses philosophical chapter titles and historical nuance to explore mythmaking and modern interpretations of Leonardo da Vinci. Why Campbell avoids speculation and instead invites readers to sit with what we don't know, treating uncertainty as revealing rather than inconvenient. The biographer's role as a curator of questions rather than authority, a model of life writing that prioritises transparency over certainty. The myths the book gently dismantles, from the lonely genius trope to misconceptions about Leonardo's inventions and personality. How An Untraceable Life encourages us to rethink what biography can be and to rediscover awe in the unresolvable aspects of a life.

The AI-driven future of espionage is here. In a world where China is building super soldiers and weaponizing AI, the battle to protect America's intelligence dominance has never been more critical. Hear from former NGA Chief Technology Officer Dr. Anthony Vitchie as he reveals the chilling realities of the Fourth Intelligence Revolution - from AI-powered cyber attacks to the democratization of super weapons. This is no science fiction - this is the future of global competition, and the stakes have never been higher.Website:  https://www.anthonyvinci.com/ Dr. Vincis substack: https://vascoduarte.substack.com/p/bonus-saving-democracyhow-ai-is-transforming

Meanwhile... Historians may have found actual DNA from Leonardo da Vinci, Stephen checks in on his fellow Olympic bobsledders, a man was found with over 100 human skulls in his house, a town in Japan appointed a calico cat to run a train terminal, Stephen fearlessly bites into a trending fish-covered donut, Mr. Beast is penniless, a bear broke into a candy store, and Staten Island is back on top! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Programa Nº 1018 de "Voces del Misterio", Temporada 2025/2026. Programa de “Voces del Misterio” Nº 1018, en el que hablamos de niños fantasmas con Rafael de Alba, de los misterios de la ciudad portuguesa de Oporto, de la carta del Ermitaño con Toñi Nieto, de hoteles encantados, con Javier Mauri del cambio climático y con Antonio Reinoso de Leonardo da Vinci. RECORDAROS que este PODCAST NO es el OFICIAL del programa “Voces del Misterio”. Para comentarios sobre los temas tratados o las opiniones de los colaboradores, podeís contactar directamente con el programa a través de su web (https://www.vocesdelmisterio.com) o el correo electrónico: "vocesdelmisterio@gmail.com". Podeís seguirnos a través de la WEB (https://paranormaliaweb.github.io/), FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/paranormaliaweb/) o X (https://x.com/paranormaliaweb). Un saludo.

It's not just science fiction anymore, cloning technology is here and advancing rapidly. How far will this tech take us? Will we be able to clone heroes of history like Leonardo da Vinci? ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joined the show to discuss. 

In this episode of One Decision, guest host Rosanna Lockwood and Sir Richard Dearlove, former Chief of MI6, are joined by Dr. Anthony Vinci, the former Chief Technology Officer and Associate Director of Capabilities at the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), as well as the author of The Fourth Intelligence Revolution: The Future of Espionage and the Battle to Save America. Dr. Vinci discusses how advances in intelligence and technology are reshaping global relationships and creating new challenges.  He also highlights how intelligence is no longer limited to governments and its impact on everyday life. The group also explores how AI is changing the way disinformation is spread, as well as the risks associated with Chinese control over platforms like TikTok, and why democracies are increasingly vulnerable when facing authoritarian surveillance states.  Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted speaks with Justin Garcia, a renowned artist and Medici Award winner, discussing his journey in the art world, the intersection of art and science, and the importance of authenticity in art amidst the rise of AI. Justin shares insights on inspiring young artists, the significance of human connection, and his innovative projects that merge art with architecture and social change. The discussion also highlights the unique Neon Project, which combines art and consumable experiences, showcasing the creative potential of art in various forms.TOPICS DISCUSSED01:10 Introduction to Justin Garcia and the Medici Award02:50 The Impact of Leonardo da Vinci on Art and Science04:00 Inspiring the Next Generation of Artists07:00 The Role of AI in Art and Authenticity9:30 Educating Collectors on Authentic Art17:30 Innovative Concepts in Art and Architecture19:10 Reinvigorating the Craft of Architecture20:10 If These Walls Can Talk: Art Therapy for Kids23:00 Building Trust with Vulnerable Children27:00 The Power of Perspective: Victims vs. Survivors29:45 Future Aspirations: Growing Awareness31:00 Innovative Art: The Neon Project37:00 Creating Memorable Experiences CONNECT WITH GUESTJustin GarciaWebsiteLinkedInKEY QUOTES FROM EPISODE"It's a beautiful project.""It's all about creating memories.""I love that idea."

What does it take to build a learning culture that truly sticks? Brad Garfinkel, Vice President of Learning and Development at Members 1st Federal Credit Union shares how a clearly defined culture — grounded in the belief that “we is greater than me” — shapes everything from onboarding and frontline training to leadership development and career pathways. Show Notes:Members 1st VP of Learning and Development Brad Garfinkel offers many practical, inspirational and actionable ways to make learning an integral part of any organization. Culture must be embedded from day one: At Members 1st, learning starts on day one with a consistent message: culture isn't a slogan — it's a daily practice reinforced through onboarding, training, and coaching.“We is greater than me” drives learning design: This simple but powerful mindset shapes how training is built, delivered, and reinforced, helping employees see their role within a larger team and mission.Listening builds credibility for L&D: Brad's organization-wide listening tour helped reposition learning and development as a strategic partner, not just a support function for frontline roles.Personalized pathways outperform one-size-fits-all training: By using flexible learning pathways, hybrid delivery models, and hands-on coaching, Members 1st meets learners where they are — and accelerates growth.Career exploration fuels engagement and retention: Programs like leadership development tracks and internal apprenticeships allow employees to explore new roles, build skills, and envision long-term careers within the organization.Read the book Brad referenced, Attitude is Everything : 10 Life-Changing Steps to Turning Attitude into Action   By Keith HarrellPowered by Learning earned Awards of Distinction in the Podcast/Audio and Business Podcast categories from The Communicator Awards and a Gold and Silver Davey Award. The podcast is also named to Feedspot's Top 40 L&D podcasts and Training Industry's Ultimate L&D Podcast Guide. Learn more about d'Vinci at www.dvinci.com. Follow us on LinkedInLike us on Facebook

We are really lucky to get lots of listener suggestions for the show, more good questions than we can possibly answer in a mailbag episode once or twice a year. So we're starting a new segment we call… Decoder Rings Back! Every month, host Willa Paskin will personally call up a listener to answer their question. In this inaugural installment of Decoder Rings Back, Willa calls up listener Dustin Malek about his cultural mystery: Why did the Mona Lisa, of all paintings, become the most famous in the world, bar none? Willa shares the story of daring heist that turned Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic smiling subject into a celebrity.Future episodes of Decoder Rings Back will only be available to Slate Plus subscribers. So if you want to be sure not to miss them, sign up for Slate Plus! You'll get exclusive episodes and ad-free listening not just on our show, but all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. This episode was produced by Max Freedman. Decoder Ring is also produced by Katie Shepherd and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Sources for This EpisodeCumming, Laura. “The man who stole the Mona Lisa,” The Guardian, August 5, 2011.Hoobler, Dorothy, and Thomas Hoobler. “Stealing Mona Lisa,” Vanity Fair, April 16, 2009.Hoobler, Dorothy, and Thomas Hoobler. The Crimes of Paris: A True Story of Murder, Theft, and Detection, Bison Books, 2010.Isaacson, Walter. Leonardo da Vinci, Simon & Schuster, 2018.Roberts, Sam. “Happy Birthday to the Man Who Stole the Mona Lisa and Took It to Italy,” The New York Times, October 7, 2022.Sassoon, Donald. “Mona Lisa: The Best-Known Girl in the Whole Wide World,” History Workshop Journal, Spring 2001.Sassoon, Donald. Mona Lisa: The History of the World's Most Famous Painting, HarperCollins, 2016.“The Theft That Made The 'Mona Lisa' A Masterpiece,” NPR, July 30, 2011.Zug, James. “Stolen: How the Mona Lisa Became the World's Most Famous Painting,” Smithsonian Magazine, June 15, 2011. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are really lucky to get lots of listener suggestions for the show, more good questions than we can possibly answer in a mailbag episode once or twice a year. So we're starting a new segment we call… Decoder Rings Back! Every month, host Willa Paskin will personally call up a listener to answer their question. In this inaugural installment of Decoder Rings Back, Willa calls up listener Dustin Malek about his cultural mystery: Why did the Mona Lisa, of all paintings, become the most famous in the world, bar none? Willa shares the story of daring heist that turned Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic smiling subject into a celebrity.Future episodes of Decoder Rings Back will only be available to Slate Plus subscribers. So if you want to be sure not to miss them, sign up for Slate Plus! You'll get exclusive episodes and ad-free listening not just on our show, but all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. This episode was produced by Max Freedman. Decoder Ring is also produced by Katie Shepherd and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Sources for This EpisodeCumming, Laura. “The man who stole the Mona Lisa,” The Guardian, August 5, 2011.Hoobler, Dorothy, and Thomas Hoobler. “Stealing Mona Lisa,” Vanity Fair, April 16, 2009.Hoobler, Dorothy, and Thomas Hoobler. The Crimes of Paris: A True Story of Murder, Theft, and Detection, Bison Books, 2010.Isaacson, Walter. Leonardo da Vinci, Simon & Schuster, 2018.Roberts, Sam. “Happy Birthday to the Man Who Stole the Mona Lisa and Took It to Italy,” The New York Times, October 7, 2022.Sassoon, Donald. “Mona Lisa: The Best-Known Girl in the Whole Wide World,” History Workshop Journal, Spring 2001.Sassoon, Donald. Mona Lisa: The History of the World's Most Famous Painting, HarperCollins, 2016.“The Theft That Made The 'Mona Lisa' A Masterpiece,” NPR, July 30, 2011.Zug, James. “Stolen: How the Mona Lisa Became the World's Most Famous Painting,” Smithsonian Magazine, June 15, 2011. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are really lucky to get lots of listener suggestions for the show, more good questions than we can possibly answer in a mailbag episode once or twice a year. So we're starting a new segment we call… Decoder Rings Back! Every month, host Willa Paskin will personally call up a listener to answer their question. In this inaugural installment of Decoder Rings Back, Willa calls up listener Dustin Malek about his cultural mystery: Why did the Mona Lisa, of all paintings, become the most famous in the world, bar none? Willa shares the story of daring heist that turned Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic smiling subject into a celebrity.Future episodes of Decoder Rings Back will only be available to Slate Plus subscribers. So if you want to be sure not to miss them, sign up for Slate Plus! You'll get exclusive episodes and ad-free listening not just on our show, but all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. This episode was produced by Max Freedman. Decoder Ring is also produced by Katie Shepherd and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Sources for This EpisodeCumming, Laura. “The man who stole the Mona Lisa,” The Guardian, August 5, 2011.Hoobler, Dorothy, and Thomas Hoobler. “Stealing Mona Lisa,” Vanity Fair, April 16, 2009.Hoobler, Dorothy, and Thomas Hoobler. The Crimes of Paris: A True Story of Murder, Theft, and Detection, Bison Books, 2010.Isaacson, Walter. Leonardo da Vinci, Simon & Schuster, 2018.Roberts, Sam. “Happy Birthday to the Man Who Stole the Mona Lisa and Took It to Italy,” The New York Times, October 7, 2022.Sassoon, Donald. “Mona Lisa: The Best-Known Girl in the Whole Wide World,” History Workshop Journal, Spring 2001.Sassoon, Donald. Mona Lisa: The History of the World's Most Famous Painting, HarperCollins, 2016.“The Theft That Made The 'Mona Lisa' A Masterpiece,” NPR, July 30, 2011.Zug, James. “Stolen: How the Mona Lisa Became the World's Most Famous Painting,” Smithsonian Magazine, June 15, 2011. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are really lucky to get lots of listener suggestions for the show, more good questions than we can possibly answer in a mailbag episode once or twice a year. So we're starting a new segment we call… Decoder Rings Back! Every month, host Willa Paskin will personally call up a listener to answer their question. In this inaugural installment of Decoder Rings Back, Willa calls up listener Dustin Malek about his cultural mystery: Why did the Mona Lisa, of all paintings, become the most famous in the world, bar none? Willa shares the story of daring heist that turned Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic smiling subject into a celebrity.Future episodes of Decoder Rings Back will only be available to Slate Plus subscribers. So if you want to be sure not to miss them, sign up for Slate Plus! You'll get exclusive episodes and ad-free listening not just on our show, but all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. This episode was produced by Max Freedman. Decoder Ring is also produced by Katie Shepherd and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Sources for This EpisodeCumming, Laura. “The man who stole the Mona Lisa,” The Guardian, August 5, 2011.Hoobler, Dorothy, and Thomas Hoobler. “Stealing Mona Lisa,” Vanity Fair, April 16, 2009.Hoobler, Dorothy, and Thomas Hoobler. The Crimes of Paris: A True Story of Murder, Theft, and Detection, Bison Books, 2010.Isaacson, Walter. Leonardo da Vinci, Simon & Schuster, 2018.Roberts, Sam. “Happy Birthday to the Man Who Stole the Mona Lisa and Took It to Italy,” The New York Times, October 7, 2022.Sassoon, Donald. “Mona Lisa: The Best-Known Girl in the Whole Wide World,” History Workshop Journal, Spring 2001.Sassoon, Donald. Mona Lisa: The History of the World's Most Famous Painting, HarperCollins, 2016.“The Theft That Made The 'Mona Lisa' A Masterpiece,” NPR, July 30, 2011.Zug, James. “Stolen: How the Mona Lisa Became the World's Most Famous Painting,” Smithsonian Magazine, June 15, 2011. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Anthony Vinci, author of The Fourth Intelligence Revolution, discusses how the battlefield has shifted from physical territory to the human brain. From China's influence within U.S. education and gaming to the subtle "mind hacking" potential of AI-generated misinformation, Anthony breaks down the strategic landscape of modern information operations. Join us for a deep dive into the risks posed by TikTok, the crisis of masculinity in the digital age, and how we can build individual resilience against an era of total surveillance. Recording Date: 8 Jan 2026 Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #100 Rand Waltzman on the Metaverse and Immersive Virtual Reality #212 Libby Lange on Algorithmic Cognitive Warfare The Fourth Intelligence Revolution: The Future of Espionage and the Battle to Save America by Anthony Vinci The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power by Shoshana Zuboff Princeton Review Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio: Anthony Vinci is the author of The Fourth Intelligence Revolution: The Future of Espionage and the Battle to Save America (Henry Holt, 2025). He served as the first Chief Technology Officer at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) where he was one of the first leaders to bring AI into intelligence. Earlier in his career he served in Iraq, Africa, and Asia. After leaving the world of intelligence, Vinci became an executive at a private equity firm and CEO of VICO, an AI company that is bringing the intelligence revolution to the rest of us by democratizing intelligence analysis. He is an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) and received his PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Delivered on October 8, 2025 at the Istituto Lombardo Accademia di Scienze e Lettere in Milan, Italy as part of their Leonardo da Vinci lecture series.

BONUS: Saving Democracy—How AI Is Transforming the Battlefield for Our Minds In this very special BONUS episode, we speak with Anthony Vinci, former CTO and Associate Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and author of The Fourth Intelligence Revolution. Anthony has been at the frontlines of modernizing the intelligence community for the age of AI, and in this episode, he lays out a stark warning: we are entering an era where machines don't just augment intelligence—they transform it. But the real battlefield isn't just digital; it's cognitive, economic, and societal. From Startup Founder to Intelligence Modernizer "When I started my career, it was kind of the last dot-com boom... then I went into intelligence and became a case officer who goes out and recruits sources. I went to Iraq and places like this."   Anthony's career has uniquely zigzagged between the tech industry and the intelligence community. Starting in a New York startup during the 2000 dot-com era, he later became a case officer before returning to the startup world. When NGA needed someone to bring AI and modern technology into the agency, Anthony's rare combination of intelligence experience and tech entrepreneurship made him the ideal candidate. At NGA, he led the effort to implement computer vision and machine learning into workflows that were historically manual—where analysts would literally print satellite imagery and examine it with magnifying glasses. Nine years later, NGA now produces intelligence reports with "no human hands" involved. The Automation Arms Race "I believe where we're entering now is where the machine, the AI, has to do the analysis itself. Period. And it never comes to a person."   The volume of data has surpassed what humans can process, regardless of how sophisticated our tools become. Anthony points to a recent Anthropic report showing Chinese actors used Claude to automate 80-90% of a cyber espionage campaign. He believes we're approaching a world where 100% of cyber operations—both offensive and defensive—will be automated. The parallel he draws is striking: just as quantitative hedge funds trade in microseconds without human intervention because competitors do the same, cyber warfare and eventually physical drone warfare will follow this pattern. The only way to defend against automated attacks is to automate your defense. How Social Media Already Threatens Democracy "The longer a user was on TikTok, the more they used it, the more benevolent view of human rights in China that user had. So it's actually working, and it's so subtle, you can't even see it unless you do these big statistical studies."   The threat isn't theoretical—it's measurable. Researchers at Rutgers demonstrated that TikTok doesn't just censor content about the Uyghurs or Tiananmen Square; prolonged use of the platform actually shifts users' views on Chinese human rights. And that's just one piece of evidence, there are more! Unlike the 2016 election interference where the Russian Internet Research Agency placed targeted ads, modern influence operations work through algorithmic content selection. The platform doesn't need to show you propaganda; it simply needs to decide what you don't see. AI Will Hack Our Minds "AI is a dialogue. AI becomes this arbiter of information... This is really, really different when it comes to information operations. It's more like what I used to do as a case officer, where I'm trying to convince you of something."   Recent studies in Science and Nature demonstrate that AI systems trained for political persuasion are dramatically more effective than traditional advertising—not through persuasive rhetoric, but by overwhelming users with an abundance of "facts" (which aren't always factual). Anthony warns that the 2026 and 2028 elections will see widespread use of these tools. More alarming: Anthropic research shows that just 250 documents can poison a large language model. Foreign adversaries don't need millions of data points to corrupt the AI systems we increasingly rely on for information. The Fourth Intelligence Revolution: What Must Change "The first thing that we need to do is to compete in intelligence in those fields as well... economics, science, technology. And doing that requires intelligence to work with private companies, with the public."   Anthony outlines a three-part solution:   Expand intelligence scope: Move beyond traditional political and military focus to include economic, scientific, and technological competition with China and other adversaries through a whole-of-society approach Automate everything: Embrace AI across all intelligence functions—it's the only way to compete against adversaries who are already automating Democratize resilience: Since everyone is now a target of foreign information operations, we can't rely solely on government protection. Citizens must learn to think like intelligence officers Think Like an Intelligence Officer "No matter how trusted the source, they're always going to look at another source. If you read the New York Times, go read Newsmax, or vice versa. And if they both say the same thing, that probably means it's true, or more true."   Anthony offers practical advice for personal information resilience. First, acknowledge you are personally being targeted—this isn't paranoia, it's the new reality. Second, triangulate information like an analyst: never trust a single source, and deliberately seek out opposing viewpoints. Third, think like a technology officer: before adopting any new app or platform, research who made it and assess the risks. This doesn't mean avoiding risky technologies entirely—it means using them with awareness and mitigation strategies like VPNs, limiting shared information, or using multiple accounts. Name the Threat "One thing is to think about the threat and to think that there may be someone who's targeting you... not just generally—me as an individual."   The core message is clear: the threat to democracy is the capability of adversaries to influence our views to go against our own interests. Whether it's voting behavior, economic decisions, or social cohesion, foreign actors now have the tools to target individuals at scale with personalized influence campaigns. The first step in defense is naming this threat openly. The book The Fourth Intelligence Revolution provides both the warning and a framework for response.   About Anthony Vinci   Anthony Vinci is the former CTO and Associate Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in the USA, and author of The Fourth Intelligence Revolution. He has flip-flopped between the tech industry and intelligence throughout his career—starting in a New York startup during the dot-com boom, becoming a case officer who served in Iraq, founding and exiting a tech startup, and then returning to government to modernize NGA for the age of AI. He is now CEO of Vico, a startup building AI for intelligence analysis.   You can link with Anthony Vinci on his website and subscribe to his Substack, 3 Kinds of Intelligence.

First up on the podcast, scholars are on a quest to find Leonardo da Vinci's DNA. With no direct descendants, the hunt involves sampling the famous polymath's papers, paintings, and distant cousins. Contributing Correspondent Richard Stone talks with host Sarah Crespi about what researchers hope to learn from Leonardo's genes and the new field of “arteomics.” Next on the show, new evidence for poisoned arrows from 60,000 years ago complicates our picture of hunting during the Pleistocene. Sven Isaksson, a professor of archaeological science at Stockholm University, joins the podcast to discuss the discovery of poisonous residues on microliths—the tiny, worked stone points used on arrows and spearheads. These findings could push back the origins of this toxic technology by 50,000 years. This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy. About the Science Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Last Supper is one of the most famous paintings in the world, created by Leonardo da Vinci in the late 1400s. It shows the moment Jesus tells his twelve disciples that one of them will betray him, capturing their shock and emotion. The painting covers an entire wall in a monastery in Milan, Italy. Over the centuries, it has been damaged and restored many times, but it remains a masterpiece of art and storytelling. This episode explores how Leonardo painted it, the meaning behind the scene, and why it continues to amaze viewers today.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 5, 2026 is: marginalia • mahr-juh-NAY-lee-uh • noun Marginalia is a plural noun that refers to notes or other marks written in the margins of a text, and also to nonessential matters or items. // I loved flipping through my literature textbooks to find the marginalia left behind by former students. // She found the documentary's treatment of not only the major events but also the marginalia of Scandinavian history fascinating. See the entry > Examples: “Marginalia have a long history: Leonardo da Vinci famously scribbled thoughts about gravity years before Galileo Galilei published his magnum opus on the subject; the discovery was waiting under our noses in the margins of Leonardo's Codex Arundel.” — Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 19 Sept. 2025 Did you know? In the introduction to his essay titled “Marginalia,” Edgar Allan Poe wrote: “In getting my books, I have always been solicitous of an ample margin; this not so much through any love of the thing in itself, however agreeable, as for the facility it affords me of penciling suggested thoughts, agreements and differences of opinion, or brief critical comments in general.” At the time the essay was first published in 1844, marginalia was only a few decades old despite describing something—notes in the margin of a text—that had existed for centuries. An older word, apostille (or apostil), refers to a single annotation made in a margin, but that word is rarely used today. Even if you are not, like Poe, simply ravenous for scribbling in your own books, you likely know marginalia as a telltale sign that someone has read a particular volume before you.