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    .NET Rocks!
    Arguing about AI with Billy Hollis

    .NET Rocks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 63:03 Transcription Available


    Ready for a rant? Carl and Richard talk to Billy Hollis about the impact of artificial intelligence on software development. The conversation starts with a listener comment about going all-in on AI to speed up development radically, which raises the question of how much AI is the right amount. What's safe and what is reckless? And how will that position change over time? Are the problems we're having today just growing pains of the tools, or are they systemic to the technology? Lots to debate!

    allmomdoes Podcast with Julie Lyles Carr
    House Hushing with Myquillyn Smith

    allmomdoes Podcast with Julie Lyles Carr

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 34:09 Transcription Available


    In all the minimalist/maximalist debate about our homes, what if there's a happy, hushed in-between? AllMomDoes welcomes back Myquillyn Smith, aka The Nester, to talk through how you can have a home with lots of things you love while still keeping the chaos to a minimum.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4zri7DNKey Topics:House hushing as a method to reduce visual chaosThe importance of visual volume in home decorBalancing sentimental items with minimalismBackward decluttering approachCreating spaces that feel good and function wellThe psychological impact of environment on moodStrategies for leaving spaces intentionally blankThe role of color, texture, and scale in calming a homeResisting marketing influences in home decorThe connection between environment and behaviorSound bites:"Your house shouldn't be shouting at you.""Environment shapes human behavior.""Less stuff, more margin, more peace."Chapters:00:00 Introduction and guest introduction01:00 Myquillyn Smith's background and home journey01:55 The concept of house hushing explained03:52 Visual volume and its impact on calm07:01 Minimalism vs. house hushing: finding balance10:01 Backward decluttering method detailed13:54 Creating spaces that invite use and comfort17:01 The psychological power of environment19:00 Designing within a Victorian home20:48 The importance of leaving spaces intentionally blank23:55 The influence of marketing and inspiration images27:00 Practical tips for styling with confidence29:51 Pre-ordering the book and resourcesKeywords: home organization, house hushing, decluttering, minimalism, interior design, emotional attachment, peaceful home, decorating tips, mental health, lifestyle

    The Best of Azania Mosaka Show
    Parenting and Parents: Hidden visual challenges in children

    The Best of Azania Mosaka Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 22:23 Transcription Available


    Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Annemie Kruger, an optometrist, about the hidden visual challenges that can affect children’s reading and learning, some children have perfectly normal eyesight but may struggle with tracking, focusing, and coordinating their eye movements while reading. These hidden visual challenges can affect reading speed, comprehension, classroom performance, and a child’s confidence, they explore how eye-tracking technology is helping to identify these challenges earlier. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    .NET Rocks!
    Beside, Inside, and Outside AI with Chad Michel

    .NET Rocks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 56:38 Transcription Available


    What's the best way to interact with an LLM in applications? Carl and Richard talk to Chad Michel about the evolving user interface to large language models. Chad recalls Build 2023, where Technical Fellow Steven Batiche talked about LLMs starting out beside your application (like Copilot), but eventually moving inside, like Claude Cowork. Then Steven suggested that the ultimate destination is outside - a separate interface that then orchestrates across applications. The conversation dives into how development has evolved with these tools, and what other applications could look like in the future. 

    iPad Workers
    203:Obsidianで手書きメモを活用するプラグイン「Visual Card」を作った

    iPad Workers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 24:20


    Why Music Matters With Jeff Miers
    Generations: Linda and Zuri Appleby

    Why Music Matters With Jeff Miers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 62:58


    Hey there, music lovers! Welcome to Why Music Matters!  Today, we kick off a special intermittent series called “generations,” focusing on families that have passed on their love of music from parents to children, and have created musical legacies in the process.  I could think of no better way to kick this series off than to invite Linda Appleby and her daughter, Zuri Appleby, to the studio for a chat about the way that music has crossed generational lines in their family.  Linda is a renowned and highly lauded music educator and advocate for music and the arts all across Western New York. Here in Buffalo, Linda is seen as the Queen of our music scene -  a scene that she helped to build through her work as a teacher, music director, and artist manager, and that she continues to foster through her consistent advocacy.  Zuri started her musical journey as a 5 year-old singing in church choirs, and deepened her commitment as she took up guitar at age 7, eventually settling on the bass, continuing the tradition started by her father, the renowned bassist and educator Rodney Appleby.  A mere 3 days after she graduated from the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, Zuri began her service in the Marine Corps,  as the first female bassist of color to play in the USMC Band.  After completing her service, Zuri wasted little time making a name for herself in the civilian world, and became a member of Nick Jonas' band in 2015. After moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Zuri began to accumulate some top-tier gigs, performing with the likes of Adam Lambert and Lizzo, with whom she would go on to complete two headlining world tours.  During their visit to the studio, Linda and Zuri discussed the pivotal role that music played in their family life, the importance of music education, and the need to carve out space for reflection and personal growth within the hustle and bustle of the music industry. Welcome to Why Music Matters, Linda and Zuri!  Produced by 678Main Studio and Creative Services https://678main.com --- Follow Why Music Matters on social media https://instagram.com/whymusicmatterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/whymusicmatterspodcast https://twitter.com/wmmpod

    New Books Network
    Karène Sanchez Summerer and Sary Zananiri eds., "Palestine in Transition: Frank Scholten's Visual Archive of the British Mandate Period" (CEU Press, 2026)

    New Books Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 45:39


    In this episode, host Andrea Talabér (CEU Press) talks with Karène Sanchez Summerer and Sary Zananiri, the editors of Palestine in Transition: Frank Scholten's Visual Archive of the British Mandate Period. They discuss who Frank Scholten was, the breadth and depth of the images he took in Palestine, and the archival holdings themselves. You can browse Frank Scholten's images here. Follow the City Sarha Instagram account to be updated on when the app exploring Jerusalem's modern cultural history will launch. You can purchase a copy here. The book is also available Open Access here. The CEU Press Podcast delves into various aspects of the publishing process: from crafting a book proposal, finding a publisher, responding to peer review feedback on the manuscript, to the subsequent distribution, promotion and marketing of academic books. We also talk to series editors and authors, who will share their experiences of getting published and discuss their series or books. Interested in CEU Press's publications? Click here to find out more.  Stay tuned for future episodes and subscribe to our podcast to be the first to be notified. 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

    New Books in Middle Eastern Studies
    Karène Sanchez Summerer and Sary Zananiri eds., "Palestine in Transition: Frank Scholten's Visual Archive of the British Mandate Period" (CEU Press, 2026)

    New Books in Middle Eastern Studies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 45:39


    In this episode, host Andrea Talabér (CEU Press) talks with Karène Sanchez Summerer and Sary Zananiri, the editors of Palestine in Transition: Frank Scholten's Visual Archive of the British Mandate Period. They discuss who Frank Scholten was, the breadth and depth of the images he took in Palestine, and the archival holdings themselves. You can browse Frank Scholten's images here. Follow the City Sarha Instagram account to be updated on when the app exploring Jerusalem's modern cultural history will launch. You can purchase a copy here. The book is also available Open Access here. The CEU Press Podcast delves into various aspects of the publishing process: from crafting a book proposal, finding a publisher, responding to peer review feedback on the manuscript, to the subsequent distribution, promotion and marketing of academic books. We also talk to series editors and authors, who will share their experiences of getting published and discuss their series or books. Interested in CEU Press's publications? Click here to find out more.  Stay tuned for future episodes and subscribe to our podcast to be the first to be notified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

    New Books in Photography
    Karène Sanchez Summerer and Sary Zananiri eds., "Palestine in Transition: Frank Scholten's Visual Archive of the British Mandate Period" (CEU Press, 2026)

    New Books in Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 45:39


    In this episode, host Andrea Talabér (CEU Press) talks with Karène Sanchez Summerer and Sary Zananiri, the editors of Palestine in Transition: Frank Scholten's Visual Archive of the British Mandate Period. They discuss who Frank Scholten was, the breadth and depth of the images he took in Palestine, and the archival holdings themselves. You can browse Frank Scholten's images here. Follow the City Sarha Instagram account to be updated on when the app exploring Jerusalem's modern cultural history will launch. You can purchase a copy here. The book is also available Open Access here. The CEU Press Podcast delves into various aspects of the publishing process: from crafting a book proposal, finding a publisher, responding to peer review feedback on the manuscript, to the subsequent distribution, promotion and marketing of academic books. We also talk to series editors and authors, who will share their experiences of getting published and discuss their series or books. Interested in CEU Press's publications? Click here to find out more.  Stay tuned for future episodes and subscribe to our podcast to be the first to be notified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/photography

    New Books in British Studies
    Karène Sanchez Summerer and Sary Zananiri eds., "Palestine in Transition: Frank Scholten's Visual Archive of the British Mandate Period" (CEU Press, 2026)

    New Books in British Studies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 45:39


    In this episode, host Andrea Talabér (CEU Press) talks with Karène Sanchez Summerer and Sary Zananiri, the editors of Palestine in Transition: Frank Scholten's Visual Archive of the British Mandate Period. They discuss who Frank Scholten was, the breadth and depth of the images he took in Palestine, and the archival holdings themselves. You can browse Frank Scholten's images here. Follow the City Sarha Instagram account to be updated on when the app exploring Jerusalem's modern cultural history will launch. You can purchase a copy here. The book is also available Open Access here. The CEU Press Podcast delves into various aspects of the publishing process: from crafting a book proposal, finding a publisher, responding to peer review feedback on the manuscript, to the subsequent distribution, promotion and marketing of academic books. We also talk to series editors and authors, who will share their experiences of getting published and discuss their series or books. Interested in CEU Press's publications? Click here to find out more.  Stay tuned for future episodes and subscribe to our podcast to be the first to be notified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

    The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed
    Dog Data Science and Identity with Alexandra the Average - Ethno 43

    The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 60:45


    In this episode of Ethnocynology, I sit down with dog science communicator Alexandra the Average for a wide-ranging conversation about dogs, science, identity, and the ways our own cultural biases shape how we understand dogs themselves. Alexandra discusses her approach to navigating misinformation in the dog and animal-welfare world, including why she relies on multiple studies rather than individual papers. But also the importance of reading beyond the abstract, and how scientific findings can become messy once they reach social media. The conversation dives into some of the most persistent debates surrounding dogs, including pit bull stereotypes, breed and temperament, dog-bite statistics, veterinary bias, and how race and socioeconomic inequality can affect people's experiences with animal welfare and adoption. We also explore the deeper history behind our relationships with dogs, like the use of dogs as status symbols to the effects of colonialism on Indigenous dog populations. We  discuss how dogs can become wrapped up in human identity, prejudice, politics, and even colonial violence, illustrating why the history of dogs can never really be separated from the history of people. Alexandra also discusses her upcoming podcast, Pod Reviewed Research, which explores the human-animal connection, animal welfare, legislation, history, and culture through detailed, research-heavy conversations. Transcripts For a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/ethnocynology/43 Links: The racialization of pit bulls: What dogs can teach us about racial politics Ancestry-inclusive dog genomics challenges popular breed stereotypes Human–dog bond cross-cultural study Once-daily feeding is associated with better health in companion dogs" "Implicit weight bias exists among veterinary professionals," Visual breed identification vs. DNA. Dog-bite fatality risk factors Woolly Dog “Possessions and the Extended Self," Bronwen Dickey, Pit Bull: The Battle over an American Icon Michael Luo, Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America (2025) CARE: Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Dog Aging Project Darwin's Ark davidianhowe.com Davidianhowe.com/store ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Iron Sights
    #208 After Dark: Training In Isolation Defined: Structured Firearms Training and Why Cops Are Finally Leveling Up

    Iron Sights

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 104:31


    This is a conversation about the gap between checking the box and being genuinely competent and confident when it counts. Bryan Williams, Chancey Pogue, Matt Pranka, and Dustin Mowery walk through the real roadmap: why the stigma against competition shooting is rooted in ego and not evidence, why the qualification score is one of the most useless metrics in law enforcement, and what training in isolation actually means when you strip away the buzzwords and get honest about the work.Dry fire is the thread running through the whole episode, and not in the vague, post-it-on-Instagram way. You'll hear what to focus on, how long to go, when to stop, how to marry it to live fire when you only have 50 rounds to your name, and why grip and vision are the only two things that matter until you have truly mastered them. The principles are simple. The work isn't. But if you understand why you are doing it, the framework and roadmap becomes clear.If you've ever said, "I can't do that at my agency" or "I'm not trying to be a GM," this episode is specifically for you. The guys lay out exactly what it looks like to start wherever you are, eliminate the excuses, and build the kind of skill that holds up when everything is moving fast and the stakes are real.In this episode:• Law enforcement qualifications are a box to check, not a measure of skill: shooting at seven yards on a line with no time pressure is not a test of your ability to run a gun under stress, and anchoring your identity to that score is actively holding you back• The stigma against competition shooting comes from ego, not evidence: the best shooters in the world are practical shooting competitors, and the 'targets don't shoot back' argument falls apart the moment you realize no targets on any LE range shoot back either• Peer pressure inside a ranked department is a more powerful culture driver than any mandate: when officers can see exactly where they rank in ability, the bottom of the stack starts climbing, and culturally the whole group shifts upward over time• Grip and vision are the foundation that everything else is built on: if those two things are not dialed in, every rep of dry fire and every round of live fire is reinforcing a flawed pattern, not building a better one• Dry fire sessions should be short, focused, and honest: when your grip pressure, visual discipline, or mechanical consistency starts to degrade, that session is over for that task, point of diminishing returns is real and ignoring it means taking steps backward• A 10 to 1 dry fire to live fire ratio maximizes limited ammo: settle grip and vision in dry fire first, then test it live, do not use your 50 rounds to figure out things that cost you nothing to figure out in your living room• Chancey's recruit class averaged 98.6 out of 100 on their qualification after eight weeks of structured dry fire with zero live rounds fired beforehand, two 30 minute sessions per week, no fancy facility required• Visual discipline and visual control are the two principles that govern the vision side: use the right aiming scheme for the distance and difficulty at hand, connect to the exact spot on the target you need to hit, and do not over confirm or under confirm, no more and no lessChapters:0:56 Welcome to TTPOA 2026 in Round Rock2:17 Guest introductions around the table3:57 Setting the stage: what is wrong with LE firearms training11:05 Breaking the stigma against practical/competition shooting14:22 Why the qualification score is a broken measuring stick20:55 How practical shooting culture spreads inside departments28:36 The ego reset: your first match is supposed to hurt40:19 Training in isolation: what it actually means47:57 Building the dry fire habit: capturing time wherever you can1:05:40 Chancey's recruit dry fire protocol and the 98.6 average1:28:46 Making the most of limited ammo: the 10 to 1 rule1:37:34 Wrapping up: grip, vision, and the two principles that never changeMentioned:Bryan Williams — Nearly 39-year law enforcement veteran, former police chief in Central Texas, one of the first five USPSA Grand Masters in the nation and the first in Texas, joins the roundtable at TTPOA 2026.Chancey Pogue — Lieutenant over the weapons range and all reality-based training at a large North Texas agency with approximately 2,000 officers, credited with implementing practical shooting and a structured recruit dry fire program.Matt Pranka — Owner of X-Ray Alpha, retired Army Special Operations background, USPSA competitor for about 13 years and GM, has spent six years working to bring practical shooting and competition-style training to law enforcement and military.Dustin Mowery — Retired Ohio police officer with 27 years of service, helped introduce practical shooting to his department's firearms unit around 2019 after connecting with Matt Pranka, now teaches classes independently and with Matt.Kim Pastore — Described as a runaway train working tirelessly through the Jorge Pastore Foundation to get the right coaches in front of law enforcement and raise money to send officers to training for free.Ben Stoeger — Referenced as having done more for the practical shooting training world than anyone, praised for his ability to reverse-engineer classifiers, self-teach to a GM level, and present foundational concepts in the simplest and most effective way.Jerry Barnhart — Legendary practical shooter Bryan Williams saw run stages at the nationals in Reno in the nineties, described as a beast whose performance was a formative, eye-opening demonstration of what is possible with a handgun.Sean Griffith — Described as a world-class shooter who teaches more cops on a day-to-day basis than almost anyone through the entity he works with, called out as a heavy lifter at the TTPOA match.Gabe Rivera — High-level shooter whose dramatic skill improvement since 2019 is highlighted as an example of the hockey-stick trajectory possible with focused training; was about to appear in the booth after the roundtable.Adrian Yun — High-level shooter praised alongside Gabe Rivera and Clay for the rapid skill development they achieved, also noted during the match for his grip awareness and in-stage self-correction.Clay B — High-level shooter nicknamed 'speed demon,' noted for shooting with the wrong hand and called out as one of the heavy lifters whose improvement since 2019 is remarkable.Jay — Person Chancey met who was highly skilled at shooting without ever having competed, described as someone whose natural drive and desire to improve explained everything about how he got that good.

    All TWiT.tv Shows (MP3)
    Hands-On Apple 244: Live Text & Visual Look Up

    All TWiT.tv Shows (MP3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 15:46 Transcription Available


    Stop fumbling with serial numbers, plant names, or care tags. Discover quick, practical tricks to turn your iPhone's camera into a powerhouse for instant web answers and hassle-free text capture. Enabling Live Text and checking device and language compatibility Using Live Text in Photos, Camera, and Notes for text selection Tips for extracting phone numbers, emails, and addresses with Live Text Scanning serial numbers and copying image text across Apple devices Identifying plants, animals, landmarks, and more with Visual Lookup Visual Lookup for laundry symbols and car dashboard lights Troubleshooting fussy features Best practices for clear OCR and uncluttered frames Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

    Hands-On Mac (Video)
    HOA 244: Live Text & Visual Look Up

    Hands-On Mac (Video)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 15:46


    Stop fumbling with serial numbers, plant names, or care tags. Discover quick, practical tricks to turn your iPhone's camera into a powerhouse for instant web answers and hassle-free text capture. Enabling Live Text and checking device and language compatibility Using Live Text in Photos, Camera, and Notes for text selection Tips for extracting phone numbers, emails, and addresses with Live Text Scanning serial numbers and copying image text across Apple devices Identifying plants, animals, landmarks, and more with Visual Lookup Visual Lookup for laundry symbols and car dashboard lights Troubleshooting fussy features Best practices for clear OCR and uncluttered frames Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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    Hands-On Apple 244: Live Text & Visual Look Up

    All TWiT.tv Shows (Video LO)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 15:46 Transcription Available


    Stop fumbling with serial numbers, plant names, or care tags. Discover quick, practical tricks to turn your iPhone's camera into a powerhouse for instant web answers and hassle-free text capture. Enabling Live Text and checking device and language compatibility Using Live Text in Photos, Camera, and Notes for text selection Tips for extracting phone numbers, emails, and addresses with Live Text Scanning serial numbers and copying image text across Apple devices Identifying plants, animals, landmarks, and more with Visual Lookup Visual Lookup for laundry symbols and car dashboard lights Troubleshooting fussy features Best practices for clear OCR and uncluttered frames Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

    Heat Treat Radio
    Heat Treat Radio #136: Steelhead Acquires Visual Shop and Bluestreak — What Heat Treaters Need to Know

    Heat Treat Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 36:18


    In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, host Doug Glenn sits down with Jeff Halonen, CEO and co-founder of Steelhead Technologies, to discuss the company's recent acquisitions of Visual Shop and Bluestreak. Halonen explains what brought the deals together, what the acquisitions mean for current users, and how Steelhead Technologies plans to integrate the platforms and their heat treat-specific capabilities. The conversation also explores the company's broader investment in technology, AI, and the future of software for commercial heat treaters. Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio

    Total Mikah (Video)
    Hands-On Apple 244: Live Text & Visual Look Up

    Total Mikah (Video)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 15:46 Transcription Available


    Stop fumbling with serial numbers, plant names, or care tags. Discover quick, practical tricks to turn your iPhone's camera into a powerhouse for instant web answers and hassle-free text capture. Enabling Live Text and checking device and language compatibility Using Live Text in Photos, Camera, and Notes for text selection Tips for extracting phone numbers, emails, and addresses with Live Text Scanning serial numbers and copying image text across Apple devices Identifying plants, animals, landmarks, and more with Visual Lookup Visual Lookup for laundry symbols and car dashboard lights Troubleshooting fussy features Best practices for clear OCR and uncluttered frames Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

    Total Mikah (Audio)
    Hands-On Apple 244: Live Text & Visual Look Up

    Total Mikah (Audio)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 15:46 Transcription Available


    Stop fumbling with serial numbers, plant names, or care tags. Discover quick, practical tricks to turn your iPhone's camera into a powerhouse for instant web answers and hassle-free text capture. Enabling Live Text and checking device and language compatibility Using Live Text in Photos, Camera, and Notes for text selection Tips for extracting phone numbers, emails, and addresses with Live Text Scanning serial numbers and copying image text across Apple devices Identifying plants, animals, landmarks, and more with Visual Lookup Visual Lookup for laundry symbols and car dashboard lights Troubleshooting fussy features Best practices for clear OCR and uncluttered frames Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

    Digital Pathology Podcast
    240: Computational Pathology Is Changing Companion Diagnostics

    Digital Pathology Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 64:40 Transcription Available


    Send us Fan MailCan a treatment decision depend on whether one pathologist sees 45% biomarker positivity and another sees 55%?Visual immunohistochemistry scoring helped establish precision oncology. But as targeted therapies become more sensitive to subtle biological differences, categorical scores such as 0, 1+, 2+, and 3+ may no longer capture the information needed to identify the right patients.In this episode, I speak with three Roche experts:Gordana Juric-Sekhar, MD, anatomic pathologistSaleh Miri, PhD, Director of Digital Pathology AI AlgorithmsPurvi Gaglani, Regulatory Affairs Lead for Digital PathologyWe discuss how computational pathology is changing companion diagnostics by moving biomarker assessment from visual estimates to continuous, cell-level measurements.The conversation examines the limitations of manual IHC scoring, including interobserver variability, intraobserver variability, visual fatigue, borderline cases, tumor heterogeneity, and the inability of the human eye to measure complex spatial relationships.Using TROP2 scoring in advanced non-small cell lung cancer as an example, Saleh explains the normalized membrane ratio. This computational metric measures protein expression at the cell membrane relative to total expression within the cell—something that can't be reproduced through conventional visual scoring.We also clarify the difference between computer-assisted scoring and a fully computational companion diagnostic. An assisted tool supports a pathologist's visual interpretation. A computational CDx generates the biomarker measurement through algorithmic, cell-level analysis.That doesn't remove the pathologist.Pathologists remain responsible for evaluating tissue quality, staining quality, scan quality, tumor selection, image analysis results, and the final clinical context. They can reject a stain, request a rescan, exclude inappropriate regions, question the result, or seek a second opinion.The episode also examines the regulatory implications of computational companion diagnostics. Instead of evaluating a single IHC assay, regulators may need to assess the complete system - from tissue preparation and staining to scanning, image management, algorithmic analysis, display, and the final biomarker report.Finally, we discuss what laboratories will need to implement these workflows, including validated scanning infrastructure, cybersecurity, tighter preanalytical process control, and training that helps pathologists interpret continuous computational measurements.Episode Highlights00:00 — Pathologists remain central to computational CDxWhy computational tools provide more precise measurements without replacing pathology expertise.01:09 — Why companion diagnostics are changingVisual IHC scoring helped launch precision oncology, but the model is approaching its limits.04:53 — The current companion diagnostic landscapeHow IHC, next-generation sequencing, liquid biopsy, and visual biomarker scoring are used today.07:01 — The mathematical burden placed on the human eyeWhy manually assessing tens of thousands of tumor cells requires pathologists to estimate rather than calculate.08:39 — The borderline patient dilemmaA digital tool can distinguish measurements such as 74% and 76%, while that difference is difficult to reproduce visually.09:27 — Why spatial context mattersComputational pathology can measure biomarker heterogeneity, clustering, and relationships between tumor and immune cells.12:17 — Where manual scoring reaches its limitsInterobserver variability, intraobserver variability, fatigue, staining interpretation, and heterogeneous tumors.18:29 — Moving from judgment calls to quantified measurementsWhy the next stage of precision oncology requires information beyond human visual perception.19:14 — Computer-assisted scoring versus computational CDxThe important distinction between helping a pathologist calculate an existing score and generating a new algorithmic measurement.23:22 — Computational pathology and decentralized workflowsHow digital images can support remote review, access to expertise, and second opinions.27:48 — Why therapies require higher-resolution biomarkersModern targeted treatments may respond to biological differences that categorical scoring can't capture.32:09 — TROP2 in advanced non-small cell lung cancerThe episode's example of a biomarker requiring computational measurement.33:26 — Understanding the normalized membrane ratioHow the algorithm measures membrane expression relative to total protein expression at the individual-cell level.35:46 — Working with regulators on a new diagnostic modelPurvi discusses global health authority engagement and the FDA Breakthrough Device Designation.38:33 — The computational CDx as a system of systemsWhy staining, scanning, image management, algorithms, displays, and reporting must be evaluated together.40:11 — Changes to validated workflow componentsHow using a different scanner, monitor, or other component could fall outside the defined device configuration.43:30 — Why computational pathology is becoming necessaryContinuous measurements can reveal biomarker-treatment relationships that may remain hidden within categorical scores.49:12 — The pathologist's role in the workflowReviewing sample, staining, scan, image, algorithmic analysis, and the final biomarker result.53:39 — Digital second opinionsHow image management systems can simplify collaboration without physically transporting glass slides.56:43 — What laboratories need to prepareValidated infrastructure, cybersecurity, preanalytical control, training, and digital pathology literacy.58:49 — Learning to interpret computational resultsThe shift from visually estimated categories to continuous, quantitative biomarker measurements.Resources MentionedFull discussion on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oKW1xC6TTZgListen to the full discussion to understand how computational pathology could change companion diagnostics—and what pathologists, laboratories, and regulators must prepare for next.Support the showGet the "Digital Pathology 101" FREE E-book and join us!

    .NET Rocks!
    OpenClaw with David Guttman

    .NET Rocks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 57:25 Transcription Available


    What can OpenClaw do for you? Carl and Richard talk to David Guttman about his work on OpenClaw, and helping others be successful with it.OpenClaw was one of the first personal agents released and has continued to evolve with the industry. David talks about controlling access to OpenClaw, and controlling what OpenClaw has access to. The challenge is managing prompt injection, and the agent can be manipulated by others to share information inappropriately. But it can also be a time saver for routine and annoying tasks - it takes time to set up properly, but that time is paid back quickly when it gets to work!

    Future of Data and AI
    Dan Maloney on Visual AI, Agentic Document Extraction & Building Trust in Enterprise AI | Episode 11

    Future of Data and AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 77:46


    OCR has been around for more than 40 years. So why do the world's biggest banks still have thousands of people reading documents by hand? When Dan Maloney became CEO of Landing AI in 2024, as Andrew Ng stepped back from the day-to-day, he was returning to a problem he had first worked on at SAP back in 2001. When he looked closely at it again two decades later, he was struck by how little it had actually moved. Landing AI's mission is to make the world's documents computable. Instead of growing up from OCR and patching its limits with templates and heuristics, Landing AI came at the problem from visual AI, blending purpose-built models, an intelligent router, and agentic reasoning into a single system that reads a document the way a person does. Today that system extracts structured data from the messiest documents enterprises have, the scanned pages, the tables inside tables, the handwritten forms, at accuracy levels they can build on. Before every enterprise had an AI strategy... Before "agentic" became a boardroom word... Before the industry spent a year token maxing... There was a quieter, more stubborn problem: The world's data was trapped in documents, and no one could read it at scale. In this episode of the Future of Data & AI Podcast, Dan Maloney, CEO of Landing AI and a two-decade veteran of enterprise software and AI, joins Raja Iqbal for a grounded conversation about what it actually takes to move visual AI from an impressive demo into production. Dan is candid about where the hype outruns reality, why the model is the smallest part of the equation, and how a company earns the trust of a compliance team, not just an engineering one. What You'll Discover

    SWN Podcast
    SWN Podcast | Paul Hubris on Visual Impact Wrestling, The Headbangers, wrestling in Korea and more

    SWN Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 81:22


    AniTAY
    AniTAY Podcast S11 E14: Where Are the Gears in the Mouth?

    AniTAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 94:14


    Summer continues on and the anime this season are as hot as the weather itself!This week on the AniTAY podcast, Hybridmink, Requiem, Doctorkev and Marquan (with Reikaze handling the editing duties) talk about the Summer 2026 season as well as how anime is a bad influence.The AniTAY Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast brought to you every other Wednesday. It is available on all your favorite podcast services! If you like us, be sure to subscribe to your favorite service and give us 5 stars! Your support is much appreciated and will help us grow and continue to provide this style of content.ItineraryIntro : 0:00:00–0:01:03Housekeeping : 0:01:03–0:08:55ShowsDraw This, Then Die! : 0:08:55–0:14:53THE GHOST IN THE SHELL: 0:14:53–0:22:48Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games: 0:22:48–0:30:33Goodbye, Lara : 0:30:33–0:38:16Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia : 0:38:16–0:43:46From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II: 0:43:46–0:45:49Sparks of Tomorrow : 0:45:49–0:51:04The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 3: 0:51:04–0:54:37Misc. : 0:54:37–0:55:54Iron Wok Jan! : 0:55:54–1:00:27More Misc. : 1:00:27–1:02:34News 1:02:34 1:14:58Question of the Week — Has an anime ever gotten you into a hobby or even a bad habit?: 1:14:58 1:32:42Ending: 1:32:42 -EndMissed the previous episode of the AniTAY Podcast? Check it out here:https://medium.com/anitay-official/anitay-podcast-s11-e13-marquan-likes-to-dress-up-as-a-gothic-lolita-a3b44cbafe47You're reading AniTAY, a reader-run blog whose writers love everything anime related.To join in on the fun, please fill in this form and read our FAQ page!Otherwise, check out our website, visit our official subreddit, follow us on Twitter, or give us a like on our Facebook page.

    TheOccultRejects
    The Mechanics of Magick: The Pupil, Light, and the Nervous System Part Two- Darkness, Flame, and the Ritual Technology of Seeing

    TheOccultRejects

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 77:28 Transcription Available


    If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below.  Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Substackhttps://substack.com/@theoccultrejects?r=7auau0&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageCash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsDarkness, Sensory Deprivation, Caves, and Visionary ConditionsUstinova, Yulia. Caves and the Ancient Greek Mind: Descending Underground in the Search for Ultimate Truth. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009.Use for: caves, descent, darkness, ancient Greek revelation, incubation, inspired prophecy, and altered states in underground sacred settings.Lewis-Williams, David. The Mind in the Cave: Consciousness and the Origins of Art. London: Thames & Hudson, 2002.Use for: caves, prehistoric imagery, altered consciousness, visual phenomena, and symbolic environments. Use carefully because some interpretations of prehistoric religion remain debated.Eliade, Mircea. The Sacred and the Profane: The Nature of Religion. New York: Harcourt, 1959.Use for: sacred space, threshold, the difference between sacred and profane space, and the way religious environments reorganize orientation and meaning.Zuckerman, Marvin, and Nathan Cohen. “Sources of Reports of Visual and Auditory Sensations in Perceptual-Isolation Experiments.” Psychological Bulletin 61, no. 1, 1964: 1–20.Use for: sensory deprivation, perceptual isolation, visual/auditory sensations, and internally generated experiences under reduced stimulation.Wackermann, Jiří, Peter Pütz, and Carsten Allefeld. “Ganzfeld-Induced Hallucinatory Experience, Its Phenomenology and Cerebral Electrophysiology.” Cortex 44, no. 10, 2008: 1364–1378.Use for: Ganzfeld states, reduced/uniform sensory fields, pseudo-hallucinatory imagery, altered perception, and EEG findings.Metzger, Wolfgang. “Optische Untersuchungen am Ganzfeld.” Psychologische Forschung 13, 1930: 6–29.Use for: early Ganzfeld research and the effect of homogeneous visual fields on perception.Shenyan, O., et al. “Visual Hallucinations Induced by Ganzflicker and Ganzfeld Differ in Frequency, Complexity, and Content.” Scientific Reports 14, 2024.Use for: modern comparison between Ganzfeld and flicker-induced visual phenomena. Useful if connecting this episode back to the earlier flicker-light show.Candlelight, Firelight, Sacred Atmosphere, and the Agency of LightBille, Mikkel, and Tim Flohr Sørensen. “An Anthropology of Luminosity: The Agency of Light.” Journal of Material Culture 12, no. 3, 2007: 263–284.Use for: light as a social, material, emotional, and cultural agent; how light shapes atmosphere, social meaning, and movement.Bille, Mikkel, and Tim Flohr Sørensen, eds. Elements of Architecture: Assembling Archaeology, Atmosphere and the Performance of Building Spaces. London: Routledge, 2016.Use for: architecture, atmosphere, materiality, embodied space, and how built environments shape experience.Pallasmaa, Juhani. The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses. Chichester: Wiley, 1996; later editions.Use for: architecture as multisensory experience, not just visual design; helpful for sacred architecture, embodied space, and sensory atmosphere.Barrie, Thomas. “Sacred Space and the Mediating Roles of Architecture.” European Review 20, no. 4, 2012: 505–514.Use for: sacred architecture as a mediating threshold between ordinary and sacred worlds.Kieckhefer, Richard. Theology in Stone: Church Architecture from Byzantium to Berkeley. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004.Use for: Christian sacred architecture, spatial theology, light, ritual orientation, and the way buildings teach belief through space.Do, Michael T. H. “Melanopsin and the Intrinsically Photosensitive Retinal Ganglion Cells: Biophysics to Behavior.” Neuron 104, no. 2, 2019: 205–226.Use for: melanopsin, intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells, non-image-forming vision, and the biological effects of light beyond ordinary sight.Hattar, Samer, H. W. Liao, Motoharu Takao, David M. Berson, and King-Wai Yau. “Melanopsin-Containing Retinal Ganglion Cells: Architecture, Projections, and Intrinsic Photosensitivity.” Science 295, no. 5557, 2002: 1065–1070.Use for: retinal ganglion cells that detect light for non-image-forming functions, including circadian-related pathways.Blume, Christine, Corrado Garbazza, and Manuel Spitschan. “Effects of Light on Human Circadian Rhythms, Sleep and Mood.” Somnologie 23, 2019: 147–156.Use for: light, circadian rhythms, sleep, mood, and why sunlight, darkness, dawn, and dusk matter biologically.Cajochen, Christian. “Alerting Effects of Light.” Sleep Medicine Reviews 11, no. 6, 2007: 453–464.Use for: light's alerting effects beyond image-forming vision.Stained Glass, Religious Light, and Visual TheologyBinski, Paul. Gothic Wonder: Art, Artifice, and the Decorated Style, 1290–1350. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2014.Use for: Gothic visual culture, sacred display, ornament, and the emotional force of medieval religious space.Camille, Michael. Gothic Art: Glorious Visions. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1996.Use for: Gothic imagery, religious seeing, visual devotion, and sacred art as visionary environment.Kessler, Herbert L. Seeing Medieval Art. Peterborough, Ontario: Broadview Press, 2004.Use for: medieval Christian theories of seeing, devotional image use, sacred art, and vision as religious practice.Hamburger, Jeffrey F. The Visual and the Visionary: Art and Female Spirituality in Late Medieval Germany. New York: Zone Books, 1998.Use for: visionary art, devotional seeing, mystical imagery, and the relationship between images and religious experience.Freedberg, David. The Power of Images: Studies in the History and Theory of Response. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1989.Use for: why images provoke emotion, devotion, fear, desire, reverence, and acts of ritual engagement.Scrying, Black Mirrors, Crystal Gazing, and Reflective VisionCaputo, Giovanni B. “Strange-Face-in-the-Mirror Illusion.” Perception 39, no. 7, 2010: 1007–1008.Use for: mirror-gazing under low light, face distortion, visual instability, and apparitional perception.Caputo, Giovanni B. “Apparitional Experiences of New Faces and Dissociation of Self-Identity During Mirror Gazing.” Perceptual and Motor Skills 110, no. 3, 2010: 1125–1138.Use for: mirror-gazing, dissociation, altered self-recognition, and strange-face experiences.Caputo, Giovanni B. “Strange-Face Illusions During Inter-Subjective Gazing.” Consciousness and Cognition 22, no. 1, 2013: 324–329.Use for: prolonged eye-to-eye gazing, face alteration, dissociative effects, and interpersonal gaze phenomena.Caputo, Giovanni B. “Visual Perception During Mirror-Gazing at One's Own Face in Patients with Depression.” The Scientific World Journal, 2014.Use for: mirror-gazing research and altered self-perception. Useful for grounding black mirror and psychomanteum discussion, but do not overgeneralize.Moody, Raymond A., with Paul Perry. Reunions: Visionary Encounters with Departed Loved Ones. New York: Villard, 1993.Use for: modern psychomanteum practice, mirror-gazing, grief, and visionary encounters. Use cautiously; this is experiential/parapsychological material, not mainstream neuroscience.Roll, William G. “Psychomanteum Research: A Pilot Study.” Journal of Near-Death Studies 22, no. 4, 2004: 251–270.Use for: psychomanteum research, bereavement visions, mirror-gazing, and altered perception. Use cautiously.Northcote, Thomas. “Scrying.” In The Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology, edited by J. Gordon Melton. Detroit: Gale, various editions.Use for: general historical overview of scrying traditions, crystal gazing, mirror gazing, and divinatory seeing.Agrippa, Heinrich Cornelius. Three Books of Occult Philosophy. Translated by James Freake; edited and annotated by Donald Tyson. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn, 1993.Use for: Renaissance magical imagination, correspondences, planetary symbols, spirits, and visual/ritual operations.Barrett, Francis. The Magus. London, 1801.Use for: later ceremonial magic, mirrors, spirits, correspondences, and visual ritual imagination. Use historically, not as scientific evidence.Magical Gaze, Concentration, Visualization, and Ceremonial PracticeCrowley, Aleister. Liber E vel Exercitiorum. In The Equinox.Use for: concentration, posture, breath, mental discipline, and the training of attention as a magical foundation.Crowley, Aleister. Magick: Liber ABA, Book 4. York Beach, ME: Samuel Weiser, various editions.Use for: ceremonial magic, concentration, visualization, ritual method, symbols, and disciplined magical practice.Regardie, Israel. The Golden Dawn. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn, variousAlso want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. 

    Chat GPT Podcast
    Why AI fails simple visual puzzles

    Chat GPT Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 22:16 Transcription Available


    The provided sources explore the evolution of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), moving from early theoretical frameworks to modern, high-stakes benchmarks like ARC-AGI-3. This new interactive standard evaluates agentic intelligence by requiring AI to navigate unfamiliar, instruction-free environments through autonomous exploration and planning. These developments directly confront Moravec's Paradox, which observes that while AI easily masters complex logical reasoning, it struggles with basic physical and sensorimotor tasks that humans perform instinctively. To bridge this gap, industry leaders are shifting from static datasets to robotic foundation models and human-calibrated testing to measure true adaptive efficiency. Ultimately, the texts highlight the transition of AI from a tool for abstract computation to an embodied agent capable of functioning in the physical world.

    Strange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast
    Episode 204: Deep Interiors & Visual Styles

    Strange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 43:15


    Guest: Professor Tyler Perez Come for the laser experiments, stay for the lens flares. Prof. Tyler Perez—who studies the material properties of rock at high pressures and temperatures, and who delves into movie visual effects as a hobby—beams aboard to discuss his research on planetary interiors and the visual style of Star Trek.

    Boutique Chat
    Five Minute Friday: How to Merchandise a Profitable Table Display

    Boutique Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 8:55


    Why do some boutique displays instantly make customers want to shop while others get ignored? The answer isn't having more inventory—it's creating displays that guide customers through a complete shopping experience. Visual merchandising experts Joell and JR Visual Design walk through the exact process they use to build profitable table displays that increase average order value, encourage cross-merchandising, and turn your front display into one of the highest-performing areas of your store. You'll learn: How to build a profitable front table display Why color stories influence customer buying behavior How cross-merchandising increases your average transaction Simple visual merchandising strategies you can implement immediately Join The Boutique Hub JR Visual Design & Merchandising: Website: jrvisualdesign.com Instagram: @jrvisualdesigns

    Awkwardly Anna
    Creative Ways to Rest No Matter How Unnaturally It Comes to You

    Awkwardly Anna

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 11:43


    # Creative Ways to Rest, Even When Rest Feels UnnaturalAnna Barr shares a short, practical episode on redefining rest as a gift rather than something to earn. She walks through small, realistic ways to build rest into everyday life, especially if slowing down feels uncomfortable, guilty, or unproductive.This episode is for anyone who feels like rest only counts if it is a vacation or a reward after everything is finished. Anna offers gentle, faith-based reframes and simple micro-rest ideas you can try this week.## Key topics- Anna explains why “rest” can feel like a trigger word, tied to laziness, guilt, or the fear of sitting with your thoughts.- She reframes rest from a reward into a necessary rhythm of human life and a gift from God.- She introduces **productive rest** as a bridge for people who struggle with the word “rest.”- She shares **micro-rests** that fit into normal life, not just big vacations or retreats.- The **laundry audit**: pairing a chore with a favorite show, podcast, or video series so the task feels restorative.- The **silent walk**: leaving headphones behind to let the brain process without external input.- She encourages an **app purge** for the weekend by deleting social media apps, not accounts, to reduce unconscious scrolling.- She highlights the **power of no** as a zero-cost way to protect capacity and create space for rest.- She connects rest to scripture, especially **Ephesians 2:8-9** and **Matthew 11:28**, as reminders that love is not earned by productivity.- She shares simple spiritual practices like **breath prayer**, **writing the Psalms**, and a **parking lot technique** for offloading mental clutter.- She recommends **visual transitions**, like changing clothes after work, to signal to the nervous system that it is time to shift into rest.## Timestamps00:00 - Episode intro and invitation for podcast ideas 00:27 - Why rest feels unnatural and emotionally loaded 00:53 - Reframing rest as productive rest, then simply rest 01:23 - Rest is not earned, it is a gift from God 01:50 - God's example of rest in creation 02:19 - Why rest does not have to mean a big vacation 02:49 - The laundry audit and anchoring chores to leisure 03:17 - Silent walks without podcasts or music 04:16 - Guarding your mental space by deleting social apps for a weekend 04:46 - Cutting down unconscious scrolling habits 05:10 - The power of no and protecting your capacity 06:07 - When restlessness may point to deeper wounds around earning love 06:30 - Ephesians 2:8-9 and rest as grace, not works 06:58 - Rest as an act of faith and trust 07:27 - Matthew 11:28 and coming to God in weariness 07:53 - Breath prayer as an instant recalibration 08:51 - Writing the Psalms slowly with pen and paper 09:50 - Parking lot technique for anxious, unfinished thoughts 10:19 - Visual transitions to shift out of work mode 11:17 - Final reminder that rest is not a waste of time## Notable quotes- “Rest is an example we have been shown in his word, in his creation.”- “Rest is an act of faith.”- “You're worthy of rest because you're loved by a very, very, very good God.”Contact: helloannabarr@gmail.com

    The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press
    Full Episode - Biggest Takeaways From Tuesday's Primaries + The Summit That Almost Ended Nuclear Weapons Forever

    The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 161:58 Transcription Available


    Chuck Todd breaks down a primary night that scrambled the Senate map, starting in Michigan where Abdul El-Sayed edged Rep. Haley Stevens by roughly 20,000 votes — overcoming a nearly 8-to-1 spending disadvantage in what became the most expensive Senate primary in American history. He argues the narrow margin was actually the best thing that could have happened to El-Sayed, and while Michigan is now a harder general election for Democrats against Mike Rogers, El-Sayed can absolutely win it. The most fascinating data point buried in the results: El-Sayed carried Grand Rapids and Kent County, a place that was solidly Republican for decades, evidence that there's a growing white progressive vote reshaping the Midwest. He pushes back on the sloppy way analysts label party factions, preferring "movement" versus "governing" factions to the usual progressive-moderate shorthand, notes that electability is always situational, and cautions that money makes races competitive without guaranteeing wins. He flags that Wisconsin is now the next big test, where nobody should assume Francesca Hong runs away with it. He also spotlights results that flew under the radar: pastor Adam Hamilton beat ten other Democrats to become nominee Republicans will struggle to caricature against Roger Marshall, meaning Kansas joins Iowa as a genuine pickup opportunity in a cycle where Trump's tariffs have wrecked agricultural states. Republicans, meanwhile, leaned into Islamophobia against El-Sayed on day one, which Chuck suspects could badly boomerang. He argues the GOP would love to be rid of Max Miller, whose personal issues could drag down Bernie Moreno, though even replacing him may cost the GOP three to five points — and closes on the surreal spectacle of a president losing an increasingly global war while obsessing over his reflecting pool: Jeanine Pirro thought she could say one thing publicly and another in court, Trump says she "choked" when really she choked on reality, and Chuck’s read is that Trump wanted a headline more than a case, may be lashing out precisely because he's lost control of everything else, is desperate to get out of Iran, and might find that handing over the Strait is the least humiliating option left — all while his grip on his own voters keeps weakening. Then, writer-director Michael Russell Gunn joins the Chuck Toddcast to discuss The Brink of War, his feature debut about the 1986 Reykjavík Summit, hitting theaters August 14th with Jeff Daniels as Reagan, Jared Harris as Gorbachev, and J.K. Simmons as George Shultz. The film's origin story is its own remarkable piece of history: Gunn interviewed Shultz before his death in 2021, and Shultz handed him the declassified summit transcripts that became the script — the first scene between Reagan and Gorbachev is verbatim from that record. Gunn's argument for why this story matters right now is simple and pointed: these were two men with every reason to hate each other who sat in a room and tried to build a better world, at a moment when Americans have gotten very good at yelling and very bad at talking. He walks Chuck through what most people get wrong about Reykjavík — that Gorbachev was far younger than memory suggests, with no personal recollection of World War II (he brought the last WWII-era Soviet general with him to Iceland), that adversaries are always more politically divided internally than we perceive from the outside, and that the summit is simultaneously remembered as a triumph and a failure because a deal to eliminate every nuclear weapon on earth collapsed over a single word. Gunn notes that Americans instinctively read everything through game theory — winners and losers — while the Soviets understood the talks as one point on a longer arc, which is why Gorbachev rushed to a press conference to declare the whole thing a success. The conversation also works as a genuinely useful look inside how difficult political history gets made in Hollywood. Gunn explains that he assembled the actors and script first and only then went to a studio, that Simmons was hunting for a real challenge and nailed Shultz's accent on the first take, and that Daniels prepared by looping an hour of Reagan interviews through his headphones while biking around Chelsea, Michigan. He talks about the nervousness surrounding the idea of putting the two leaders alone in a room, the enormous goodwill Reagan carried into Reykjavík, and the fact that the whole world genuinely waited on that weekend with bated breath. Gunn is candid about the projects that didn't happen (he wanted to make a film about the Nunn-Lugar amendment and couldn't get it off the ground), the tradeoffs between film and limited series as formats, and why audiences have proven far hungrier for true history than the industry assumes. He and Chuck close on career advice — how Gunn broke in, why you have to "prove it" before anyone green-lights your dream project, and his observation that the things you don't get can end up mattering just as much as the things you do. And for anyone tempted to write off Reykjavík as a failure: the summit paved the way for the INF Treaty a year later, and the world's nuclear arsenals have since come down roughly 90%. Finally Chuck presents his ToddCast Top 5 most vulnerable Democratic seats… and couldn’t make it to 5. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck /*Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 04:45 Review of Tuesday’s primary results 05:30 Michigan now harder for Dems in general, but El-Sayed can win 06:30 Wisconsin primary will be next big test of divide in Democratic party 08:45 Almost losing was the best thing that could have happened to El-Sayed 09:30 Republicans don’t have many senate pickup opportunities 11:30 El-Sayed’s winning margin will be less than 20k votes13:00 El-Sayed won the race in Grand Rapids 14:15 Kent county was solidly Republican for decades 16:30 The moderate/Gerald Ford Republicans aren’t voting for the GOP 17:30 There’s a growing white, progressive vote 19:45 In 2016 many people voted for Bernie out of protest for Clinton 20:30 Fascinating that Grand Rapids became a progressive stronghold 23:00 Analysts have a hard time characterizing factions inside parties 23:45 Prefer the label of “movement” vs. “governing” factions 24:45 Electability depends on the state and the situation 25:15 Money makes races more competitive, doesn’t guarantee victory 27:30 Progressives will need a crowded primary in 2028 to win 29:15 Don’t assume Francesca Hong will run away in Dem primary in WI 31:45 Big questions loom over Wisconsin primary 33:15 Some big results in Kansas flew under the radar 34:45 Founders didn’t want judges to be elected & subject to voters 35:15 Kansas rejected elections for state Supreme Court 36:30 On day one, Republicans leaned into Islamophobia against El-Sayed 37:00 The Islamophobia could boomerang on Republicans 37:45 Dems keep putting more senate seats in play, Kansas is now one 38:15 Adam Hamilton is pastor of huge church in Kansas 39:00 Hamilton has been a bridge builder, and beat 10 other Dems 39:45 Republicans will have a hard time making a caricature of Hamilton 40:30 Hamilton will have an unusual constituency going into the race 41:30 Roger Marshall has never had a stress test in a general election 43:00 Trump’s tariffs have caused huge problems in agriculture states 44:30 Iowa and Kansas are real pickup chances for Democrats 46:00 Missouri voters sent a message on the issue of taxes 46:45 Trump has long wanted to scrap income taxes 47:30 Voters reject a high sales tax replacing income tax 49:00 Tax credits for the KC Chiefs stadium was a political loser 49:30 Voters don’t like subsidizing rich people 50:00 More stories of Republican men behaving badly 50:15 Republicans would love to get rid of Max Miller 50:45 Trump always sides with the accused over the women 51:30 Max Miller has serious personal issues 52:45 Miller could have hurt Bernie Moreno politically 53:45 Multiple disgraced former members of congress in same race in Florida 55:00 Even if Miller is replaced, the party could face a 3-5 point penalty 55:45 Iran war is going sideways & Trump is worried about Reflecting Pool 56:30 Jeanine Pirro thought she could say one thing in public & another in court 57:15 Trump says she “choked”... she choked on reality 58:00 Trump doesn’t care the facts didn’t meet the case, wanted a headline 58:30 Maybe he’s angry because he’s lost control of everything else, like Iran 59:30 Trump is desperate to get out of the war 1:00:30 Chance of the war going global is uncomfortably high 1:01:30 Trump handing over the Strait might be least humiliating option 1:02:00 Reflecting pool may be the thing Trump feels he has control over 1:02:45 Trump’s grip on his voters has weakened 1:10:00 Michael Russell Gunn (The Brink of War) joins the Chuck ToddCast 1:12:30 How much time should elapse before telling a historical story? 1:14:45 How strong was Gorbachev viewed at the time of the summits? 1:15:30 We were saved by junior people/officers during the Cold War 1:16:00 We came very close to nuclear armageddon 1:17:30 Gorbachev is remembered as older than he actually was 1:18:30 Gorbachev didn’t have any memory of World War 2 1:19:30 Gorbachev brought last WW2 era general to Reykjavik 1:21:15 Adversaries are more politically divided than we perceive them 1:22:00 Reykjavik is considered both a success and a failure 1:22:30 There was a deal to get rid of every nuke, one word tanked it 1:23:00 Gorbachev rushed to a press conference to declare conference “great” 1:23:45 Reagan and Gorbachev built a relationship and some trust 1:24:15 This was one of the greatest diplomatic achievements in history 1:25:00 Americans view everything in a game theory context, winners & losers 1:25:30 Soviets viewed talks as one point in an arc 1:26:00 Transcripts of the meeting helped in creating the movie 1:28:00 Wanted to create a movie about the Nunn-Lugar amendment, but couldn’t 1:29:30 Visual of Reagan sitting across from Gorbachev was powerful 1:30:45 First scene between Reagan and Gorbachev was verbatim from transcript 1:32:30 There was something profound about their willingness to engage 1:34:15 There was nervousness about having them alone in a room 1:35:45 Reagan carried immense goodwill from Americans into Reykjavik 1:37:45 The whole world was waiting/watching the summit with bated breath 1:38:30 How close were we to getting rid of nuclear weapons? 1:39:30 We did end up reducing nuclear arsenals by 90% 1:40:00 How did Jeff Daniels prepare to play Reagan? 1:41:45 Difficulty getting mainstream actors to participate in political history? 1:42:30 How’d you pull off getting a difficult topic approved and made? 1:43:15 Got the actors and script first, then went to the studio 1:44:00 JK Simmons was looking for a real challenge 1:45:15 George Shultz is an unsung hero of American history 1:46:00 JK Simmons nailed Shultz's accent on the first take 1:47:45 You’re given more breadth in film, but not more time to produce it 1:50:30 What is the better format to tell a story? Movie, limited series etc. 1:53:00 Audiences have proven to be hungry for true history stories 1:55:15 What’s your dream project? 1:56:30 Need to “prove it” in order to get your dream project approved 1:59:15 Career advice? How did you break in and succeed in the business? 2:00:45 Things you don’t get can be just as important as what you do get 2:02:00 ToddCast Top 5 Vulnerable Democratic Held Seats 2:04:45 #1 Kansas governor 2:06:15 #2 Michigan senate 2:08:00 #3 Oregon governor 2:09:15 #4 Wisconsin governor 2:10:45 #5 None - There aren’t that many vulnerable Dem seats 2:13:45 Ask Chuck 2:14:00 Is presidential health the only thing an administration can hide? 2:17:30 Thoughts on the World Cup & sportsmanship displayed? 2:19:00 Thoughts on the Fauci hearings? 2:26:00 Do bipartisan letters to the White House actually work? 2:28:30 Has politics discouraged a better investigation into the Butler shooting? 2:32:45 Does growing physical separation between public & leaders heighten their bubble?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press
    Interview Only w/ Michael Russell Gunn - The Summit That Almost Ended Nuclear Weapons Forever

    The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 57:37 Transcription Available


    Writer-director Michael Russell Gunn joins the Chuck Toddcast to discuss The Brink of War, his feature debut about the 1986 Reykjavík Summit, hitting theaters August 14th with Jeff Daniels as Reagan, Jared Harris as Gorbachev, and J.K. Simmons as George Shultz. The film's origin story is its own remarkable piece of history: Gunn interviewed Shultz before his death in 2021, and Shultz handed him the declassified summit transcripts that became the script — the first scene between Reagan and Gorbachev is verbatim from that record. Gunn's argument for why this story matters right now is simple and pointed: these were two men with every reason to hate each other who sat in a room and tried to build a better world, at a moment when Americans have gotten very good at yelling and very bad at talking. He walks Chuck through what most people get wrong about Reykjavík — that Gorbachev was far younger than memory suggests, with no personal recollection of World War II (he brought the last WWII-era Soviet general with him to Iceland), that adversaries are always more politically divided internally than we perceive from the outside, and that the summit is simultaneously remembered as a triumph and a failure because a deal to eliminate every nuclear weapon on earth collapsed over a single word. Gunn notes that Americans instinctively read everything through game theory — winners and losers — while the Soviets understood the talks as one point on a longer arc, which is why Gorbachev rushed to a press conference to declare the whole thing a success. The conversation also works as a genuinely useful look inside how difficult political history gets made in Hollywood. Gunn explains that he assembled the actors and script first and only then went to a studio, that Simmons was hunting for a real challenge and nailed Shultz's accent on the first take, and that Daniels prepared by looping an hour of Reagan interviews through his headphones while biking around Chelsea, Michigan. He talks about the nervousness surrounding the idea of putting the two leaders alone in a room, the enormous goodwill Reagan carried into Reykjavík, and the fact that the whole world genuinely waited on that weekend with bated breath. Gunn is candid about the projects that didn't happen (he wanted to make a film about the Nunn-Lugar amendment and couldn't get it off the ground), the tradeoffs between film and limited series as formats, and why audiences have proven far hungrier for true history than the industry assumes. He and Chuck close on career advice — how Gunn broke in, why you have to "prove it" before anyone green-lights your dream project, and his observation that the things you don't get can end up mattering just as much as the things you do. And for anyone tempted to write off Reykjavík as a failure: the summit paved the way for the INF Treaty a year later, and the world's nuclear arsenals have since come down roughly 90%. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck /*Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. 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Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Michael Russell Gunn (The Brink of War) joins the Chuck ToddCast 02:30 How much time should elapse before telling a historical story? 04:45 How strong was Gorbachev viewed at the time of the summits? 05:30 We were saved by junior people/officers during the Cold War 06:00 We came very close to nuclear armageddon 07:30 Gorbachev is remembered as older than he actually was 08:30 Gorbachev didn’t have any memory of World War 2 09:30 Gorbachev brought last WW2 era general to Reykjavik 11:15 Adversaries are more politically divided than we perceive them 12:00 Reykjavik is considered both a success and a failure 12:30 There was a deal to get rid of every nuke, one word tanked it 13:00 Gorbachev rushed to a press conference to declare conference “great” 13:45 Reagan and Gorbachev built a relationship and some trust 14:15 This was one of the greatest diplomatic achievements in history 15:00 Americans view everything in a game theory context, winners & losers 15:30 Soviets viewed talks as one point in an arc 16:00 Transcripts of the meeting helped in creating the movie 18:00 Wanted to create a movie about the Nunn-Lugar amendment, but couldn’t 19:30 Visual of Reagan sitting across from Gorbachev was powerful 20:45 First scene between Reagan and Gorbachev was verbatim from transcript 22:30 There was something profound about their willingness to engage 24:15 There was nervousness about having them alone in a room 25:45 Reagan carried immense goodwill from Americans into Reykjavik 27:45 The whole world was waiting/waiting the summit with bated breath 28:30 How close were we to getting rid of nuclear weapons? 29:30 We did end up reducing nuclear arsenals by 90% 30:00 How did Jeff Daniels prepare to play Reagan? 31:45 Difficulty getting mainstream actors to participate in political history? 32:30 How’d you pull off getting a difficult topic approved and made? 33:15 Got the actors and script first, then went to the studio 34:00 JK Simmons was looking for a real challenge 35:15 George Shultz is an unsung hero of American history 36:00 JK Simmons nailed Shultz's accent on the first take 37:45 You’re given more breadth in film, but not more time to produce it 40:30 What is the better format to tell a story? Movie, limited series etc 43:00 Audiences have proven to be hungry for true history stories 45:15 What’s your dream project? 46:30 Need to “prove it” in order to get your dream project approved 49:15 Career advice? How did you break in and succeed in the business? 50:45 Things you don’t get can be just as important as what you do getSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Discover Music Channel (Discover Music Channel)
    Af & My AI Vol2_02 Generative Design and Visual Monotony

    Discover Music Channel (Discover Music Channel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 9:25


    When generative AI floods social feeds with automated visual noise, audiences don't just get bored—they tune out entirely. In this episode of AF & MY AI, Af and Gemini dissect the conflict between diffusion model feature saturation and human architectural discipline. Discover why treating negative space as a "functional zero" is essential for preserving brand equity and cultural storytelling in modern design.

    .NET Rocks!
    Catching Up with Shawn Wildermuth

    .NET Rocks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 55:55 Transcription Available


    What's Shawn been up to lately? Carl and Richard chat with Shawn Wildermuth about his work in the Netherlands. Shawn talks about his last show on being a senior developer - and how much that has changed in the past two years. The role of large language models in software development has changed careers, but they're still fun. The conversation also dives into the role of Aspire to utilize the best of cloud architecture and how LLMs make that easier as well - and enable developers to take on more architectural roles without getting stuck in the details of implementation.

    Inside the GMAT
    Week 2: Don't Sweat the Quant Stuff | GMAT Summer Study Series with Hailey Cusimano, Menlo Coaching

    Inside the GMAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 68:38


    GMAT Quant questions can look intimidating—but the hardest part is not always the math. In week two of our six-week GMAT study series, GMAC Zach is joined once again by Hailey Cusimano of Menlo Coaching for a hands-on Quantitative Reasoning session. Together, they work through three challenging problems and explore what actually separates an efficient GMAT solution from a long, calculation-heavy one. You'll learn why rushing into the first available approach can cost you time, how to identify the question's true ask, and how techniques such as number picking, visual organization, and proportional reasoning can reveal a much simpler path forward. Along the way, Hailey explains how to: Front-load your analysis so you can execute more efficiently Identify and pursue the path of least resistance Recognize the cues intentionally built into a question Choose useful numbers when variables make a problem difficult to visualize Avoid doing the right math for the wrong question Turn "careless mistakes" into specific opportunities for improvement Whether Quant is your biggest concern or you simply want to become a more flexible problem-solver, this episode will help you approach difficult questions with greater clarity, confidence, and control. About Hailey: Hailey Cusimano is a 99th-percentile performer and a self-proclaimed standardized test nerd. Drawing from her years of experience as an instructor, she knows how to assess students' main obstacles and strategize accordingly, maximizing efficiency in short study windows. Plus, her enthusiasm is infectious, and most students find studying with Hailey actually becomes—dare we say—fun. Helpful Resources: Menlo Coaching: https://menlocoaching.com/ Register for the GMAT: https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam/register 5 Traits of Successful GMAT Test Takers: https://tinyurl.com/insidethegmat Purchase GMAT Official Prep: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/prepare Key Takeaways: Analyze before you calculate. A small investment of time at the beginning can prevent you from spending several minutes on an approach that will not pay off. Look for the path of least resistance. The first method that comes to mind is not necessarily the most efficient one. Treat every detail as intentional. A word such as "remaining," "integer," or "non-negative" may completely change how the question should be interpreted. Make abstract questions tangible. When a problem uses percentages and variables, choosing useful numbers can make the underlying relationship easier to see. Answer the question that was actually asked. Correct calculations can still lead to a wrong answer when you use the wrong comparison or percentage base. Investigate so-called careless mistakes. Errors often begin with how the problem was interpreted or organized—not with the final arithmetic. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to GMAT quant challenges and guest Haley Cusimano 01:02 The importance of mindset and environment in tackling quant questions 02:29 Common misconceptions about approaching GMAT quant 03:43 The GMAT as an analysis of thinking, not just content knowledge 05:00 Bad habits from content-based exam thinking 06:23 The value of slow analysis and question deconstruction 07:34 Course correction strategies for difficult questions 09:12 Frontloading analysis and identifying the path of least resistance 10:54 Using number sense and ratios to simplify problems 12:27 The importance of understanding question cues and details 15:50 Visual organization of complex data and question setup 17:23 Handling challenging percent questions with strategic number picking 20:14 Dealing with traps and misconceptions in percent problems 24:39 Leveraging divisibility and number properties for quick calculations 28:23 Setting up for success: avoiding careless errors 34:52 Approaches to tackling difficult GMAT questions efficiently 37:32 Visualizing data with tables and diagrams for complex problems 44:46 Using number sense to simplify and verify answers 50:54 Summary and key takeaways for effective GMAT quant prep

    Adam and Jordana
    Full Show: Visual Scare, Torey Van Oot, Voting Integrity and Not My Thing!

    Adam and Jordana

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 111:47


    Adam and Jordana Full Show!

    TheOccultRejects
    The Mechanics of Magick: The Pupil, Light, and the Nervous System- The Eye That Reveals the Body

    TheOccultRejects

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 59:50 Transcription Available


    If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below.  Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Substackhttps://substack.com/@theoccultrejects?r=7auau0&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageCash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsBibliographyCore Eye Anatomy, Retina, Optic Nerve, and Visual PathwaysBelliveau, A. P., & Somani, A. N. “Pupillary Light Reflex.” StatPearls. 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    Moonshots - Adventures in Innovation
    The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

    Moonshots - Adventures in Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 53:54


    Today, we continue our creativity series with an audience favourite: Rick Rubin.Join Mike and Mark as they uncover the secrets of creativity with the legendary Rick Rubin. In a captivating discussion with Andrew Huberman, Rubin reveals his unique approach to the creative process and the importance of selective focus. Doug Neill from ‘Verbal to Visual' breaks down Rubin's four phases of creative work, from the inception of an idea to its playful exploration, meticulous crafting, and completion.This episode offers insights for anyone looking to harness their creative potential.Clips FeaturedIntro: Rick Rubin talks to Andrew Huberman about selective focus and creative energy.Hold Problems Lightly: Doug Neill explains the role of ideas' inception and intuition.Experimentation: Doug discusses the playful exploration of possibilities without judgment.Crafting: Understanding Rubin's ‘winding staircase' approach to meticulously shaping and refining ideas.Completion: The final stage of refinement and launching projects ready for the world.Listen to the full episode here: Rick Rubin: The Creative ActFor a detailed book summary, check out Summary of The Creative Act by Rick RubinWatch the episode on YouTube: Rick Rubin: The Creative Act - Moonshots PodcastBecome a member and support the show: Patreon - MoonshotsKey Concepts and InsightsSelective Focus and DisengagementRick Rubin emphasises the importance of focusing selectively and the power of disengagement to channel creative energy effectively. This approach allows creatives to manage their energy and maintain a fresh perspective.The Four Phases of Creative WorkInception: Intuition plays a critical role in the early stages of an idea. Trusting one's instincts can lead to the birth of innovative concepts.Experimentation: Exploring possibilities without judgment is crucial for innovation. This phase involves playful exploration and openness to new ideas.Crafting: Rubin likens this phase to a ‘winding staircase 100 stories tall,' where meticulous shaping and refining of the idea takes place.Completion: The final stage is about refinement, perspective, and finalising the project or product, making it ready for the world to see.Holding Problems LightlyRubin advocates for holding problems lightly, which means not getting bogged down by challenges and maintaining a flexible approach to problem-solving.Thanks to our monthly supportersMikeEdwin DeitchJamie DorwardEmily Rose BanksMalcolm MageeNatalieRyan N.Marco-Ken Möller孤鸿 月影FabianJasper VerkaartAndy PilaraOlaAustin HammattZachary PhillipsMike Leigh CooperGayla SchiffLaura KERoar Nikolay Ytre-EideStefRoger von Holdtvenkata reddyIngram CaseyOlarahul groverRavi GovenderCraig LindsaySteve WoollardDeborah SpahrSamoelaJo HatchardKalman CsehBerg De BleeckerPaul AcquaahMrBonjourKonnor Ah kuoiMarjan ModaraDietmar BaurBob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast
    290 -Manufacturing Medical Gear In A War Zone: Aluminum Splints, Plastic Drag Litters & The Human Side Of War

    Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 45:47


    In this episode of the Prolonged Field Care Podcast, Dennis sits down with Alex, CEO of Shannon Mechanics, a Ukrainian company that has produced more than 8,000 drag stretchers and over 330,000 immobilization splints for the front line since the full-scale invasion.Alex shares the raw story of how the company started with scrap materials and construction-store aluminum during the early chaos of 2022, scaled production while operating physically underground with independent power and battery-powered equipment, and refined products based on real soldier feedback. They discuss the BM splint (a more rigid, radiolucent alternative designed for Ukrainian conditions), the philosophy behind their rollable plastic drag stretcher optimized for one-person extraction under drone threat and complex terrain, quality control under resource constraints, the transition from pure volunteering to a sustainable business, and the deeper questions of dignity in life and death, PTSD, and long-term rehabilitation.This is practical, unfiltered insight into how medical manufacturing adapts when supply lines collapse, borders close, and every piece of gear has to work in the worst conditions imaginable.Key TakeawaysMedical equipment designed for true one-person drag evacuation becomes critical when vehicles and multi-person teams are unavailable under drone threat and destroyed terrain.Starting with simple, locally available materials (construction-store aluminum for splints) allowed rapid production when imports were impossible.Operating underground with independent power, internet, and battery-powered tools enables continuity during blackouts and air raids.Visual quality control plus a “donation pile” for minor cosmetic defects keeps functional gear moving to the front while supporting community needs.Sustainable production requires paying people and covering costs—pure volunteering burns out and collapses.Feedback loops from soldiers drive continuous product improvement (rigidity, size options, packing for NATO pouches).Beyond the gear itself, the conversation highlights the need for dignity in recovery of the wounded and the fallen, plus long-term psychological and prosthetic support for survivors.Chapters00:00 – Introduction & Disclaimer00:26 – Meet Alex: CEO of Shannon Mechanics01:15 – Company origins: Revolution of Dignity to 2014–202202:41 – Humble beginnings, scrap materials, and the siege of Kyiv04:55 – Building supply chains under closed borders07:18 – Starting with BM splints, then the Utah/drag stretcher08:06 – Material challenges and community-driven solutions11:20 – Learning the craft, teaching production, and favoring people over full automation13:26 – From volunteering to a sustainable business model16:21 – Quality control process for splints23:20 – Introducing the drag stretcher design philosophy24:02 – Why rigid NATO litters fail in modern Ukrainian conditions25:01 – One-person drag, complex terrain, drones, and secondary injury prevention28:15 – Limitations (sniper fire) and real-world evacuation stories (8 km drag, quad bike integration)30:32 – Hypothermia protection, mud/snow durability, and recovery of the fallen34:40 – PTSD as generational trauma and the need for long-term support40:00 – Managing supply chain volatility and building Ukrainian supplier capacity42:39 – What has allowed the company to succeed during warFor more content, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Next Level Soul with Alex Ferrari: A Spirituality & Personal Growth Podcast
    We are Living in a Simulation with Donald Hoffman

    Next Level Soul with Alex Ferrari: A Spirituality & Personal Growth Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 92:57 Transcription Available


    BONUS MONDAYS: Donald Hoffman received a PhD in Computational Psychology from MIT, and is a Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. He is an author of over 100 scientific papers and three books, including The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes (2019), and Visual intelligence: How we create what we see (1998). He received a Distinguished Scientific Award of the American Psychological Association for early career research, the Rustum Roy Award of the Chopra Foundation, and the Troland Research Award of the US National Academy of Sciences.His writing has appeared in Scientific American, New Scientist, LA Review of Books, and Edge, and his work has been featured in Wired, Quanta, The Atlantic, Ars Technica, National Public Radio, Discover Magazine, and Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman. He has published a mathematical theory of consciousness. He has a TED Talk titled “Do we see reality as it is?”. A podcast titled “Reality is an illusion” with Lex Fridman, and a podcast with the philosophers Philip Goff and Keith Frankish titled "What Is Reality?". He has dozens of other podcasts available online.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

    Switchfoot Song Stories
    The Creative/Visual Process of "Forever Now"

    Switchfoot Song Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 35:10


    Erick Frost is back! And Alicia St. Gelais joins the show for the first time. Erick and Alicia talk about the creative visual process for Switchfoot's latest album. Props, videos, van rentals, backdrops, newspapers, lyrics, and so much more! This episode gives a glimpse of the entire process and what the team cooked up for everything you can see visually on "Forever Now."

    Transforming Work with Sophie Wade
    163: Ayelet Segal - Cultivating Human-centered AI & Ai Change Makers

    Transforming Work with Sophie Wade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 39:52


    Professor Ayelet Segal, Human-Computer Interaction and UX expert and Head of the "AI & I" Lab of Bar Ilan's Faculty. Drawing on decades of experience in cognitive psychology, user experience, and technology innovation, she explains how AI can amplify rather than replace human expertise. She discusses human-centred design working on AI digital twins, personality-informed avatars, and why context and trust influence the quality of human-AI interactions. Ayelet describes how LLMs are not search engines but simulate our world and expand human capabilities. She shares how new methodologies are accelerating scientific breakthroughs. Ayelet explains how she is preparing emerging leaders to effect change, combining AI with soft skills to transform industries.    KEY TAKEAWAYS  [00:31] Visual communication studies leads Ayelet toward interactive media and human technology.  [01:41] Her doctoral research explored touchscreen gestures for improved learning applications.  [05:12] Every technological revolution creates significant human behavioural change.  [05:45] Human-centred design combines cognitive psychology, design skills with emerging technology.  [06:40] Effective innovation begins with human needs, expert input, and iterative testing.  [09:14] Tech advances now enable more natural, human-centred interactions.  [09:59] Video avatars can provide accessible, conversational expertise across many professional fields.  [11:35] Digital twins use someone's knowledge base as well as their appearance and voice.  [12:14] AI companions sustain 'natural' conversations by answering, encouraging, and remembering.  [13:25] Video mentors generate longer, richer, more accurate interactions than text-based chatbots.  [14:14] Natural conversation and proactive prompting can strengthen users' trust and engagement.  [17:02] LLMs are not search engines. They simulate our world, including its strengths and biases.  [17:40] Effective AI companions benefit from personalities appropriate to the specific professions.  [18:36] Touchcast's avatars incorporate five personality traits as well as other parameters.  [19:11] AI communication – to/from humans – should adapt language according to the audience.  [21:21] Clear, defined context helps LLMs deliver more accurate answers.  [22:30] LLMs gradually learn about the user, creating important foundation context about them.  [23:55] Human-AI interaction is two-way, making individual accounts important for accuracy.  [25:57] AI should become a cognitive partner that amplifies professional capabilities.  [26:30] Professionals must creatively develop methodologies that expand their abilities with AI.  [27:00] AI is transforming UX research, enabling greater scale, depth, and analysis.  [27:30] AI-generated synthetic personas support research when human participants are unavailable.  [29:01] Integrating AI throughout scientific research can enable new breakthroughs.  [30:00] AI can help researchers rethink questions, not simply accelerate solutions.  [33:21] New AI implementation roles require leaders who bridge technology and industry.  [34:00] Students can become change makers using AI to identify transformative approaches.  [34:57] AI implementation skills can accelerate graduates into meaningful management roles.  [37:15] Successful change makers need skills in leadership, creativity, collaboration, and conflict mitigation.  [38:00] Leading AI change requires gathering supporters and navigating organizational resistance.  [39:00] Engaging deeply with AI now creates competitive edge for future leaders.  [42:10] Even experienced AI experts feel overwhelmed by the technology's rapid growth.  [43:13] People should focus on AI tools and developing solutions relevant to their profession.  [44:27] Treat AI as a superpower extending your mind, capabilities, and professional impact.  [44:48] Exploring real workplace needs can quickly inspire useful AI applications.  [45:58] Despite genuine risks, AI can solve previously intractable global problems.  [48:11] AI can advance sustainability, healthcare, education, and other critical domains.  [48:40] Everyone can use AI's superpower to create positive global impact.  [49:00] IMMEDIATE ACTION TIP: Explore one professional challenge and develop an AI-supported solution this week.    QUOTES   "We've experienced a few technological revolutions….Each time, for example, when we started to create the applications for mobiles, there was also a big behavioural change."    "We have now a technology that could be finally much more natural and human-centred."  Re LLMs "It's a simulation of our world and it comes with everything that we know about it. With the good things and the bad things and we need to treat it this way."  "It's about the context that you feed it, and then it's learning you through time and it's adjusting the answer based on that. So you really want to be cognisant about that….the interaction is two-way."  "We really need to be creative about how to use it [AI] and develop our own methodologies."  "In order to be a change maker and lead, you really need to learn how to deal with people who are against change."  "Every one of us has a [AI] superpower, and we should use it to do good in the world." 

    Conceptualizing Chess Podcast
    ⚡️ Aphantasia and the Visual-Verbal Spectrum

    Conceptualizing Chess Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 14:53


    A quick lesson in conceptualization from Aiden at Don't Move Until You See It. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization

    .NET Rocks!
    Identity is Hard with Michele Bustamante

    .NET Rocks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 63:27 Transcription Available


    Identity is hard, and getting harder! Carl and Richard talk to Michele Bustamante about the evolution of authentication and authorization in the current landscape. Michele talks about finding apps at clients that are still using older authentication strategies that are no longer secure - or are implemented incorrectly, so they were never secure! The conversation covers the array of tools available today for security, so you don't need to roll your own, and includes support so you can do it right. The role of the LLMs is important - old significant vulnerabilities are being found and fixed that can impact your apps, so it's important to review your identity solutions today!

    Studio Break
    DONOVAN WIDMER 3

    Studio Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 32:14


    July 30th, 2026This week, Donovan Widmer returns to the podcast to discuss his recent work for his solo exhibition: Jewelry Abdjecthood that opens at Studio Break Gallery on Saturday August 8th, 5-8 PM. Donovan has been featured on Studio Break episodes: 94 & 202, and 348.

    Possible
    The artist using AI to sell brands | Joe Salvatore

    Possible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 36:41


    Visual artist and brand content creator Joe Salvatore joins Reid Hoffman and Parth Patil to explain how AI is turning creative professionals into orchestrators of systems rather than makers of one piece at a time. Joe spent four years chasing every new image and video model out of pure creative curiosity before Parth pushed him to take a step back and become a director of these tools. He traces that shift, from generating a single image, to making 200, to running fully automated ad campaigns through Codex, and explains why the critical skill turned out not to be technical at all. As he puts it, he can outsource production, but he can't outsource his taste. He walks through a live campaign for Ketone-IQ, using a Hermes agent to research decades of proven advertising styles, then chaining models together to generate and grade hundreds of on-brand variations overnight. He and Parth get into how a shared creative agent learns from everyone it works with, why articulating an idea clearly has become the differentiator, and how AI made the gap between a sloppy brief and a tight one impossible to hide. Reid, Parth and Joe close on Wittgenstein, and why language no longer just describes the world but summons it. Referenced in episode: the Lord of the Rings x Wes Anderson AI trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrjL_TSOFrI

    Pajama Gramma Podcast
    I F'd Up! What's SHE Up To Now Day 3102? Supersize Challenges, Coaching, AI, Contribution...?

    Pajama Gramma Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 5:45


    I F'd Up! What's SHE Up To Now Day 3102? Supersize Challenges, Coaching, AI, Contribution...? Join us every day in 2026 for a quick challenge that is all about you Improving and creating the life you want! https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingSharon Ask your questions and share your wisdom! #supersize #lessonslearned #missedopportunities #decisionmaking #beabetteryou #personalgrowth #developskills #uncoverwhatis #giving #coaching #scaling #supersizechallenges #howcanIhelp #contribution #AI #coaching #exhausted #burnout #skoolcommunity #legacy #impact #legacy #whatssheuptonow #documentthejourney #competition #abundancemindset #review #SUPER #rippleeffect #makingwaves #impact #identity #whoyouare #messedup I made a simple date confusion mistake by misreading my computer screen. Learn how I am turning this error into a positive outcome. Visual accessibility issues can happen to anyone, even when just checking the date. This video recounts my experience of thinking it was July 29th, 2026, when it was actually July 28th, 2026, and how that specific moment impacted my day. If you have ever struggled with computer screen reading due to visibility challenges, this story will resonate with you. Facing a minor setback is frustrating, but changing your perspective is possible. I break down why this date confusion occurred and the steps I am taking to find a positive outcome despite the error. We discuss the importance of patience when navigating digital tools and how to handle small blunders with grace. Subscribe for daily personal growth breakdowns, and comment below with a time you turned a small mistake into a better day.

    Do I Know You?
    Dana Teller on "Celebrity Adjacent" Life with Miles Teller and Ditching Finance for Standup at 40

    Do I Know You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 46:23


    I created Do I Know You? because growing up with a famous sibling comes with a whole lot that nobody talks about... and Dana brought the jokes AND the wisdom!!Dana is a standup comedian, woman who does it all, and yes... Miles Teller's big sister. But five minutes in, you'll forget all about that last part.We talked about the wild whiplash of "celebrity adjacent" life (private jets to studio apartments, anyone?), the terrifying reality of teenage superfans, and why she left a career in finance and accounting to chase her standup dreams. We also got into the real stuff: bombing on stage, learning to take a note without losing yourself, "friendship pruning," and why we believesnothing in your life experience is ever wasted.There were laughs (duh), a little TMI about Top Gun Maverick, and a whole lot of "it's never too late." Come sit with us!!! xoxoxoxoFOLLOW DANA AT @DanaTellerFOR FUNSIES:Instagram: @jordierae_Show Instagram: @doiknowyoushowTiktok: @jordierae_LET'S TALK BUSINESS:

    This Week in Linux
    353: Codeberg Bans AI, 432 Linux CVEs, Valve wants Arch on ARM, Jellyfin Leaders Left & more Linux news

    This Week in Linux

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 26:42


    video: https://youtu.be/mytY-cyk76U This week in Linux, hundreds of Linux security alerts landed but the headlines leave out the most important part. Codeberg, a major open-source code hosting platform, is drawing a new line around AI-generated code, Valve is stretching out their ARM for a new Frame of mind for running Linux, and Jellyfin is entering a major new chapter behind the scenes. All of this and more on This Week in Linux, Your Source for Linux GNews! Download as MP3 Support the Show Become a Member = tuxdigital.com/membership Store = tuxdigital.com/store Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Become a Member of the channel by July 31st 01:39 Codeberg bans mostly AI-generated projects 05:31 Valve and Collabora develop Arch Linux for ARM64 08:08 Jellyfin Leadership Departures 11:57 Linux publishes 432 kernel CVEs in 2 days 14:53 Canonical fixes 3 Snap vulnerabilities 17:26 Firefox 153 adds Containers and Vulkan Video 21:11 TWIL Speedrun or Linux Lightning Round 21:37 AMD's open-source AI and robotics announcements 22:34 Final MPEG-4 Visual patent expiration 23:31 OBS Studio 32.2 Released 24:05 Raspberry Pi launches a 10-inch Touch Display 2 25:18 Outro Links: Become a Member of the channel by July 31st https://tuxdigital.com/membership Codeberg bans mostly AI-generated projects https://blog.codeberg.org/protecting-our-floss-commons-from-llms.html https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/codeberg-bans-ai-generated-code https://itsfoss.com/news/codeberg-bans-ai-contributions/ OpenAI on Vibe Coding - https://x.com/karpathy/status/1886192184808149383 Valve and Collabora develop Arch Linux for ARM64 https://www.collabora.com/news-and-blog/news-and-events/building-an-arch-linux-aarch64-port-for-holo-core.html https://gitlab.steamos.cloud/holo/holo-core-aarch64-preview https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/collabora-announce-a-preview-of-holo-core-an-aarch64-port-of-arch-linux-for-steam-frame/ https://www.phoronix.com/news/Holo-Core-Experimental-ARM64 https://9to5linux.com/valve-and-collabora-announce-official-arch-linux-arm64-port-for-steam-frame Jellyfin Leadership Departures https://www.boniface.me/posts/on-my-jellyfin-resignation/ https://itsfoss.com/news/jellyfin-leadership-crisis/ https://linuxiac.com/jellyfin-loses-project-leader-and-core-team-member-in-major-shake-up/ https://jellyfin.org/posts/state-of-the-fin-2026-05-24/ Linux publishes 432 kernel CVEs in 2 days https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/ https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q3/198 https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q3/210 https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/07/22/linux_kernel_team_publishes_432_cves_in_two_days/5276497 https://docs.kernel.org/process/cve.html https://utcc.utoronto.ca/~cks/space/blog/linux/KernelBugfixCVEsAStory Canonical fixes 3 Snap vulnerabilities https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8579-1 https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q3/191 https://blog.qualys.com/vulnerabilities-threat-research/2026/07/21/cve-2026-8933-snap-confine-local-privilege-escalation https://cdn2.qualys.com/advisory/2026/07/21/snap-confine-set-capabilities.txt https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-15226 Firefox 153 adds Containers and Vulkan Video https://www.firefox.com/en-US/firefox/153.0/releasenotes/ https://blog.mozilla.org/en/firefox/firefox-containers-preview/ https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Firefox/Releases/153 https://brave.com/blog/containers/ TWIL Speedrun or Linux Lightning Round which do you prefer of those names? AMD's open-source AI and robotics announcements https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/events/advancing-ai.html https://www.amd.com/en/blogs/2026/rocm-ai-the-ai-native-developer-experience-for-building.html https://www.amd.com/en/products/system-on-modules/kria/ai.html https://www.amd.com/en/products/system-on-modules/kria/ai/robotics-developer-platform.html Final MPEG-4 Visual patent expiration https://www.phoronix.com/news/Last-MPEG-4-Patent-Expired https://itsfoss.com/news/mpeg-4-visual-patent-expiry/ https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Have_the_patents_for_MPEG-4_Visual_expired_yet%3F OBS Studio 32.2 Released https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.2.0 https://9to5linux.com/obs-studio-32-2-released-with-new-filter-to-compose-sdr-into-hdr https://linuxiac.com/obs-studio-32-2-makes-adding-sources-easier/ Raspberry Pi launches a 10-inch Touch Display 2 https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/a-new-10-raspberry-pi-touch-display-2-available-now-at-80/ https://pip-assets.raspberrypi.com/categories/1083-raspberry-pi-touch-display-2 https://www.phoronix.com/news/10-inch-Raspberry-Pi-Touch-2 https://www.theregister.com/2026/07/22/raspberry-pi-goes-large-with-101-inch-touch-display-2/ https://9to5linux.com/raspberry-pi-launches-10-inch-raspberry-pi-touch-display-2-at-80 Support the show https://tuxdigital.com/membership https://store.tuxdigital.com/

    .NET Rocks!
    Commercial Open Source Update with Jimmy Bogard

    .NET Rocks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 56:01 Transcription Available


    Last year Jimmy Bogard released commercial licensed versions of AutoMapper and Mediatr - how's it going? Carl and Richard chat with Jimmy about the decision to go commercial and what he's learned after a year. Making customer transactions is part of the process for sure, as is a new array of issues and ideas. But for the most part, Jimmy says it was the right decision and has been a good experience. Another great story of sustainable open source!

    #WeAreChristChurch
    Beware of Visual Religion

    #WeAreChristChurch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 44:56


    Security Now (MP3)
    SN 1086: The Apex Agentic Adversary - Visual Prompt Injection Strikes

    Security Now (MP3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 173:23 Transcription Available


    From the sudden retirement of Internet pioneer Vint Cerf to the unstoppable advance of "apex agentic adversaries," get a front-row seat to the unfolding security revolution and its massive real-world stakes. Why Fable5's re-release has disappointed. Opera becomes the first browser to offer "Paste Protect." Microsoft BlueHammer exploit is "hammering" systems. Industry legend (TCP creator) Vint Cerf on AI. Chrome turns 150 with too many fixes to load. Google fails to sidestep a $4.67 billion EU fine. One last (we can hope) Chat Control vote next week. AirDrop & Android Quick Share are exploitable. How to bypass Claude's and ChatGPT's guardrails. My own Sunday spin with SpinRite. A legendary hacker uses AI on a widespread library Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1086-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT cohesity.com/Resilience bitwarden.com/twit zscaler.com/security XBOW.com adaptivesecurity.com