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Una directora de alineación en Meta conectó un agente de inteligencia artificial a su correo. El sistema empezó a borrar mensajes sin permiso y ella tuvo que correr físicamente a su computador para detenerlo.Por Félix Riaño @LocutorCoAgente OpenClaw casi elimina correos de directora de seguridad en Meta por error humanoLa escena parece de película, pero pasó en la vida real. Summer Yue, directora de seguridad y alineación de inteligencia artificial en Meta, conectó a su bandeja de Gmail un agente autónomo llamado OpenClaw. Su idea era simple: que el sistema revisara su correo, sugiriera qué archivar y esperara confirmación antes de borrar nada.Lo que ocurrió fue distinto. El agente empezó a eliminar mensajes sin pedir autorización. Desde su teléfono, Yue intentó detenerlo escribiendo “no hagas eso” y “STOP OPENCLAW”. No funcionó. Según contó en la red social X, tuvo que correr hasta su Mac mini “como si estuviera desactivando una bomba” para matar los procesos manualmente. ¿Cómo puede pasar algo así justo a alguien que trabaja en que la IA sea segura?Pero la experta también fallóUna lección incómoda sobre confianza tecnológica.Summer Yue trabaja en el laboratorio de “superinteligencia” de Meta. Su rol es estudiar cómo lograr que los sistemas de inteligencia artificial sigan instrucciones humanas y no actúen en contra de nuestros intereses.El agente que utilizó, OpenClaw, es un proyecto de código abierto creado por Peter Steinberger. Es popular porque puede operar 24 horas al día, conectarse a servicios reales y ejecutar tareas sin intervención constante. A diferencia de otros asistentes, no necesita una aprobación manual en cada paso. Eso lo hace atractivo para quienes quieren automatizar tareas repetitivas.Yue ya lo había probado en una bandeja de prueba, con correos poco relevantes. Allí había funcionado bien durante semanas. Ganó confianza. Entonces decidió conectarlo a su bandeja principal, mucho más grande y con información importante. Le indicó que revisara y sugiriera, pero que no actuara sin confirmación. El problema ocurrió cuando el sistema realizó un proceso de “compactación” interna para manejar la gran cantidad de datos. Durante ese proceso, el agente perdió la instrucción original y comenzó a borrar mensajes más antiguos que el 15 de febrero que no estuvieran en una lista de conservación.Este caso abrió varias preguntas. La primera es técnica: ¿cómo un sistema puede ignorar una instrucción explícita como “confirma antes de actuar”? Según explicó Yue, el agente perdió el contexto inicial durante la reorganización de datos. Eso muestra una limitación conocida en modelos de lenguaje: cuando manejan grandes volúmenes de información, pueden resumir o descartar partes del contexto. Si la orden crítica se pierde, el sistema actúa según reglas incompletas.La segunda pregunta es de seguridad. OpenClaw funciona con permisos amplios, incluso acceso de nivel administrador. Eso significa que puede leer, borrar o modificar archivos y cuentas conectadas. El investigador Gary Marcus comparó esta práctica con darle todas tus contraseñas a alguien desconocido que promete ayudarte. Es una metáfora fuerte, pero ayuda a entender el riesgo.Además, no es un caso aislado. Según Bloomberg, otro ingeniero permitió que OpenClaw accediera a su iMessage. El agente terminó enviando más de 500 mensajes no solicitados a contactos al azar. Cuando un sistema autónomo tiene acceso directo a servicios reales, cualquier error escala rápido. Y si la persona no puede detenerlo desde el móvil, el control humano queda en desventaja frente a la velocidad de la máquina.Después de detener el proceso desde su Mac mini, Yue publicó capturas de pantalla donde el agente reconocía que había “violado” la instrucción y pedía disculpas. Ella misma calificó lo ocurrido como un “rookie mistake”, un error de principiante. Admitió que se confió porque el flujo había funcionado bien en su bandeja de prueba.El creador de OpenClaw ha dicho en entrevistas que está priorizando reforzar las salvaguardas de seguridad antes de añadir funciones de facilidad de uso. Eso significa más controles, más confirmaciones y límites de acceso. También recordó que el proyecto todavía está en etapa temprana y no debe tratarse como una herramienta totalmente confiable.Incluso figuras como Elon Musk comentaron en X que dar acceso total a estos agentes es como entregar las llaves de toda tu vida digital. Más allá de la ironía, el punto central es que los sistemas autónomos necesitan barreras técnicas y hábitos responsables por parte de los usuarios.Este episodio no muestra que la inteligencia artificial sea malvada. Muestra que la automatización sin supervisión puede generar consecuencias rápidas. La alineación no es un interruptor que se enciende y listo. Es un proceso continuo de pruebas, errores y mejoras.OpenClaw se volvió tendencia en Silicon Valley porque promete automatizar tareas complejas: organizar correos, enviar mensajes, ejecutar scripts y manejar aplicaciones completas. Funciona como un agente que interpreta instrucciones en lenguaje natural y luego actúa directamente en el sistema operativo.El concepto de “alineación” en inteligencia artificial significa que el sistema debe comportarse de acuerdo con valores y objetivos humanos. En empresas como Meta, OpenAI o Google, hay equipos dedicados a investigar cómo evitar que modelos avanzados generen respuestas dañinas o ejecuten acciones indebidas. Yue llegó a Meta después de acuerdos estratégicos en el sector de datos y modelos avanzados, y su papel está precisamente en estudiar estos riesgos.Curiosamente, al mismo tiempo surgieron reportes de usuarios de Gemini que perdieron historiales de chat tras actualizaciones del sistema. Google calificó esos casos como fallos técnicos y anunció restauraciones. Aunque son situaciones distintas, ambos casos recuerdan algo básico: los datos digitales dependen de sistemas complejos que pueden fallar.Para cualquier persona que use herramientas automáticas, la recomendación técnica es clara: probar primero en entornos controlados, limitar permisos, mantener copias de seguridad y entender qué nivel de acceso se está otorgando. Un agente autónomo puede trabajar rápido, pero también puede equivocarse rápido.Un agente de inteligencia artificial borró correos de la directora de seguridad de Meta tras perder una instrucción. Ella logró detenerlo a tiempo. La historia deja una enseñanza: automatiza con cuidado y nunca entregues acceso total sin respaldo. ¿Tú confiarías tu correo a un agente autónomo? Cuéntamelo y sigue el pódcast en Spotify:Flash Diario

Ever feel pressured to choose a side on big life decisions? Yue explores the freedom of living in the gray area, especially when it comes to having kids. At 45, she shares why a "hard maybe" is empowering, not indecisive. She talks about why she doesn't need to be defined by any decisions (that may change in the future) and how to separate your own wants and desires from those of friends, family or even partners. Enjoy!

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Festive Harmony at the Lantern Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-17-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夜幕降临，元宵节市场亮得像白天。En: As night fell, the Yuanxiao Festival market was as bright as daytime.Zh: 灯笼的红光将夜空装点得热闹非凡，街道上飘散着烤串和糖葫芦的香味。En: The red glow of lanterns filled the night sky with vibrant energy, and the aromas of grilled skewers and candied hawthorn drifted through the streets.Zh: 月与明在市场中穿梭，两人的眼神都在寻找着各自心中完美的节日装饰。En: Yue and Ming wove through the market, their eyes searching for the perfect holiday decoration each had in mind.Zh: “月，看这个漂亮的灯笼！En: "Yue, look at this beautiful lantern!"Zh: ”明指着一个五彩斑斓的灯笼说。En: Ming pointed to a colorful lantern.Zh: 月摇了摇头，“太单调了。En: Yue shook her head, "It's too plain.Zh: 我想要一盏更盛大的，这样家里才会感觉有节日的氛围。En: I want something more grand, so our home feels truly festive."Zh: ”明皱着眉头，他想要找到一个简单而有意义的装饰品，而不是那些过于浮夸的灯笼。En: Ming furrowed his brows.Zh: 他耐心地和月解释，“灯笼不一定要大才有意义。En: He wanted to find a decoration that was simple yet meaningful, rather than those overly extravagant lanterns.Zh: 有时候，简单的灯笼反而能更好地传达节日的精神。En: He patiently explained to Yue, "A lantern doesn't have to be big to be meaningful.Zh: ”月听了明的话，开始认真思考。En: Sometimes, a simple lantern can better convey the spirit of the festival."Zh: 她以前总是追求华丽的装饰，却从未考虑过节日的真正意义。En: Listening to Ming, Yue began to think seriously.Zh: 她看着市场上的许多灯笼，有的复杂华丽，有的简约精致，她的心又有些犹豫。En: She had always pursued ornate decorations but had never considered the festival's true meaning.Zh: 忽然，他们同时停下了脚步，被一个特别的灯笼吸引。En: As she looked at the many lanterns in the market, some complex and ornate, others simple and elegant, she felt a bit of hesitation.Zh: 这个灯笼既浑厚又简约，灯面上用细致的剪纸技术裁出龙和花朵的图案，光透过纸洞洒下柔和的浅红色。En: Suddenly, they both stopped in their tracks, captivated by a particular lantern.Zh: “这个灯笼太美了。En: This lantern was both substantial and simple, with intricate cut-out designs of dragons and flowers on its surface, casting a soft pink light through the paper holes.Zh: ”月在灯下轻声说。En: "This lantern is so beautiful," whispered Yue under the light.Zh: 明点了点头，“是啊，这个正好结合了我们的想法，传统又不过于复杂。En: Ming nodded, "Yes, this perfectly combines our ideas, traditional yet not overly complex."Zh: ”他们走上前去，发现这个灯笼虽贵，但在预算内。En: They approached to find that, although the lantern was expensive, it was within their budget.Zh: 月微笑起来，“我觉得我们可以把它带回家。En: Yue smiled, "I think we can take this one home.Zh: 这盏灯笼不仅美丽，还象征着我们共同的节日愿望。En: This lantern is not only beautiful, but it also symbolizes our shared festive wishes."Zh: ”在购买下这盏灯笼后，月和明带着新的理解和喜悦离开了市场。En: After purchasing the lantern, Yue and Ming left the market with newfound understanding and joy.Zh: 月开始欣赏简单生活带来的温暖，而明也更愿意融入节日的传统中。En: Yue began to appreciate the warmth of a simple life, and Ming was more willing to immerse himself in festival traditions.Zh: 市场的灯火渐渐变成他们身后的一片红色海洋，两人心头同样温暖。En: The market lights gradually turned into a red sea behind them, warming their hearts equally. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: 热闹非凡aromas: 香味skewers: 烤串hawthorn: 糖葫芦wove: 穿梭plain: 单调grand: 盛大festive: 节日的furrowed: 皱（眉头）pursued: 追求ornate: 华丽的hesitation: 犹豫captivated: 吸引substantial: 浑厚intricate: 细致的cut-out: 剪纸designs: 图案symbolizes: 象征purchasing: 购买newfound: 新的immerse: 融入glow: 红光lantern: 灯笼convey: 传达elegant: 精致subtle: 简约splendid: 美丽transforming: 变成budget: 预算appreciate: 欣赏

Ever been told to "believe in yourself" and thought, "How?" Yue explores why belief isn't about commands but proof. Inspired by Nir Eyal, she reveals how your brain demands evidence, not motivation. Discover how to shift beliefs by collecting proof from past wins and admired relationships. Yue shares practical steps to turn daily routines into evidence-collecting rituals, helping you align your mind with your goals. Ready to stop feeling fake and start believing? Hit play and start gathering those receipts!

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Bamboo Quest: A Kung Fu Adventure Amidst Chunjie Fireworks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-05-08-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 竹林深处，绿竹高耸入云，仿佛没有尽头。En: Deep in the bamboo forest, the green bamboo shoots tower into the clouds, seemingly without end.Zh: 冬天的寒冷空气让呼吸更清晰，远处偶尔传来的爆竹声提醒着人们，春节快到了。En: The cold winter air makes breathing feel crisper, and the occasional sound of firecrackers from afar reminds people that the Chunjie (Spring Festival) is approaching.Zh: 今天，三个朋友—伟、悦和明—来到这片竹林，他们充满期待，要重现一部功夫电影里的绝妙场景。En: Today, three friends—Wei, Yue, and Ming—arrived at this bamboo forest, filled with anticipation to recreate a fantastic scene from a kung fu movie.Zh: 伟充满热情，他是个功夫迷，策划这次冒险已久。En: Wei, full of enthusiasm, is a kung fu fanatic and has been planning this adventure for a long time.Zh: 他自信地走在最前面，兴奋地说：“跟着我，一定找到最棒的场景！”En: He confidently leads the way, excitedly saying, "Follow me, and we'll definitely find the best scene!"Zh: 旁边的悦却有些担忧，En: Beside him, Yue is a bit worried.Zh: 她本就细心，怕大家会迷路。En: She's naturally careful and fears getting lost.Zh: 尽管心里藏着顾虑，但她还是拿出手机导航，希望这能让她安心一些。En: Although there's apprehension in her heart, she takes out her phone for navigation, hoping it will give her some peace of mind.Zh: 走在最后的是明，他嘴角带笑，手里捧着一袋春节零食。En: At the back is Ming, smiling with a bag of Spring Festival snacks in his hands.Zh: 他吃着瓜子，说：“啊，只要有吃的就好，不用想太多。”En: As he munches on sunflower seeds, he says, "Ah, as long as there's food, it's fine; there's no need to overthink."Zh: 他的轻松态度让大家都放松不少。En: His relaxed attitude helps everyone feel more at ease.Zh: 可竹林里的路不像看起来那么简单。En: However, the paths in the bamboo forest aren't as simple as they seem.Zh: 绕来绕去，四周都差不多。En: They wind and turn, making everything look the same.Zh: 伟继续走着，还不时停下来摆出功夫姿势。En: Wei continues walking and occasionally stops to pose in various kung fu stances.Zh: 他对自己找路的能力充满信心，转头对朋友们说：“再往前走走就能找到路。”En: He's confident in his ability to navigate, turning to his friends and saying, “Let's walk a bit further to find the way.”Zh: 悦看看手机导航，发现信号很不稳定。En: Yue checks her phone's navigation but notices the signal is very unstable.Zh: 她叹口气，边走边说：“还是小心点，别走太远迷路了。”En: She sighs and says while walking, "Let's be cautious and not wander too far to avoid getting lost."Zh: 而明呢，已经偷偷再吃了几块糕点，鼓励大家：“饿了就吃点，走饿了也不怕！”En: Meanwhile, Ming has sneakily eaten a few more snacks, encouraging everyone, "If we're hungry, let's just eat a bit. There's no fear in getting tired from walking!"Zh: 终于，走着走着，一股困惑笼罩着他们。En: Finally, as they continued, a sense of confusion enveloped them.Zh: 偌大的竹林成了名副其实的迷宫，前面看不到希望，后面也一模一样。En: The vast bamboo forest turned into a veritable maze, with no hope in sight ahead, and the path behind looked identical.Zh: 就在这时，不远处，伟忽然大喊：“看这个动作！”说完，他就飞快地跳跃并转身踢出一脚。En: Suddenly, not far away, Wei shouted, "Watch this move!" After saying this, he swiftly jumped and turned, delivering a kick.Zh: 然而，这股冲动导致伟不小心踢在一根竹子上，结果整片竹林如多米诺骨牌般接连倒下。En: Unfortunately, this impulsive action accidentally kicked a bamboo stalk, causing the entire forest to topple like a series of dominoes.Zh: 这意外下一秒变成他们的救命稻草。En: This accident unexpectedly became their saving grace.Zh: 眼前突然出现了一条隐藏的小径。En: A hidden path appeared before them.Zh: 从空隙中漏下的阳光让他们的脸上重现了笑容。En: The sunlight filtering through gaps in the foliage brought smiles back to their faces.Zh: 太阳开始下山，他们跌跌撞撞地走出了竹林。En: As the sun began to set, they stumbled out of the bamboo forest.Zh: 远处开始绽放缤纷的焰火，映红整个天际。En: In the distance, vibrant fireworks began to bloom, lighting up the entire sky.Zh: 伟诚恳地对朋友们微笑：“我以后会多听你们的建议。”En: Wei sincerely smiled at his friends, "I'll listen to your suggestions more in the future."Zh: 悦也同样点头：“其实这样也蛮好玩的，该放轻松一点。”En: Yue nodded in agreement, "Actually, this was pretty fun. I should relax a bit more."Zh: 明抹了一把嘴，笑着说：“下次我一定留点吃的给大家。”En: Ming wiped his mouth and smiled, "Next time, I'll definitely save some food for everyone."Zh: 他们一起看着天空中绽放的焰火，各自心中都怀着对彼此的感谢。En: Together, they watched the fireworks bloom in the sky, each holding gratitude for each other in their hearts.Zh: 这次冒险成为了他们之间的美好回忆，春节的夜色也显得格外温暖。En: This adventure became a beautiful memory among them, and the night of the Chunjie felt especially warm. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: 期待fantastic: 绝妙enthusiasm: 热情fanatic: 迷apprehension: 顾虑navigation: 导航stable: 稳定munches: 吃relaxed: 轻松unease: 不安paths: 路径stances: 姿势navigate: 找路cautious: 小心veritable: 名副其实的impulsive: 冲动的topple: 倒下foliage: 植被grace: 恩惠dominoes: 多米诺骨牌hidden: 隐藏的enveloped: 笼罩unexpectedly: 意外地confusion: 困惑maze: 迷宫hidden path: 隐藏的小径sincerely: 诚恳地gratitude: 感谢stumbled: 跌跌撞撞地bloom: 绽放

This week we're turning the tables and Yue is interviewing Julie now! Julie shares her experiences (and surprises!) about married life, including the unexpected emotional aftermath of the wedding. She reflects on her personal growth over the past decade, the importance of stability in relationships, and also how her anxieties have now manifested in different forms. We discuss the big 'What's Next?' question and Julie opens up about the pressures and considerations involved along with how she's trying to regain her mojo and trust in the timing of life events. Enjoy!

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We're back with a crowd favorite of when we interview each other! This week, Julie interviews Yue, starting with her reflections on 2025 and how she learned to not shrink herself and embrace the freedom to be her true self. She also drops something so surprising (she even had Julie in shock!) related to her current relationship and how she's been able to work through the challenges of understanding each other's definitions of freedom. We discuss future goals for 2026, how she's aiming for more alignment, and the ways she's working to build a rich life for herself and with her partner. Enjoy!

With the throwback to 2016 trend, Yue reflected back to what she was like during that time when dating. As someone who was often told she was "intimidating", she shares how she used to view this as a badge of honor and as a way to attract men, but now realizes it was code for being emotionally unavailable and attracting all the wrong types of people. She shares why this actually held her back in dating, the shifts she made, and why she wants to be viewed as open and available instead. Enjoy!

China's economy demonstrated strong resilience in 2025, with growth holding firm despite mounting external pressures and internal structural adjustments, while new growth drivers are taking shape to support sustainable expansion going forward, said officials and experts.政府工作人员和专家指出，2025年中国经济展现出强劲韧性，在外部压力不断加剧和内部结构调整的双重背景下，经济增长依然保持稳健，同时新的增长动力正在形成，为未来可持续扩张提供支撑。Official data released on Monday showed that China's gross domestic product grew 5 percent last year, meeting the country's annual target of around 5 percent. The hard-won performance, achieved amid heightened tariff pressures, has laid a solid foundation for a steady start to economic growth in 2026, reinforcing confidence that the world's second-largest economy remains on a stable trajectory.官方周一公布的数据显示，中国去年国内生产总值增长5%，实现了约5%的年度增长目标。在关税压力加剧的背景下取得的这一来之不易的成绩，为2026年经济增长平稳开局奠定了坚实基础，增强了市场信心，表明这个全球第二大经济体仍保持着稳定发展态势。As China enters the opening year of its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, economists said policymakers are set to press ahead with front-loaded fiscal support to boost domestic demand, alongside a moderately accommodative monetary stance aimed at lifting prices and easing financing costs.随着中国迎来第十五个五年规划（2026-2030年）的开局之年，经济学家指出，政策制定者将推进前置性财政支持以提振内需，同时采取适度宽松的货币政策立场，旨在提振物价并降低融资成本。The country's annual GDP came in at 140.19 trillion yuan ($20.13 trillion) in 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Chinese economy grew 4.5 percent year-on-year, following 4.8 percent growth in the third quarter.国家统计局数据显示，2025年中国国内生产总值（GDP）达140.19万亿元（合20.13万亿美元）。2025年第四季度，中国经济同比增长4.5%，此前第三季度增速为4.8%。Kang Yi, head of the NBS, said that the latest indicators fully demonstrate the Chinese economy's steady progress, resilience under pressure, and vitality in moving toward higher-quality and innovation-driven development.国家统计局局长康义表示，最新指标充分展现了中国经济稳步前进的态势、在压力下的韧性，以及在迈向更高质量、创新驱动发展道路上的活力。"China's average annual contribution to global economic growth stood at around 30 percent throughout the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period. With a complete industrial system, China has played a stabilizing role in global supply chains and injected much-needed stability into a world economy undergoing turbulence and transformation," he said.中国在“十四五”规划（2021-2025年）期间，对全球经济增长的年均贡献率保持在30%左右。凭借完整的产业链体系，中国在全球供应链中发挥着稳定器作用，为动荡转型中的世界经济注入了急需的稳定力量。Guan Tao, global chief economist at BOCI China, said that China's economy has delivered "hard-won" results in 2025, featuring breakthroughs in technological advances and emerging consumption phenomena, setting the stage for a 2026 GDP growth target possibly at 4.5 percent to 5 percent.中银证券全球首席经济学家管涛表示，2025年中国经济取得“来之不易”的成果，技术进步实现突破性进展，消费呈现新形态，为2026年GDP增速目标设定4.5%至5%的区间奠定基础。"In 2025, when people talked about China, things like DeepSeek, Ne Zha 2, Unitree humanoid robots, the overseas expansion of innovative pharmaceuticals, and Jiangsu Football City League, or Suchao, all showed that China's economy has been full of highlights, whether in consumption recovery or technological innovation," Guan said.管涛表示：“在2025年，当人们谈论中国时，话题转向了诸如DeepSeek、《哪吒2》、宇树人形机器人、创新药出海、江苏城市足球联赛‘苏超'等新事物；焦点无论是消费复苏还是科技创新，都展现出中国经济的亮点纷呈；都无不印证着中国经济的蓬勃生机。”Citing the latest indicators, Sheana Yue, a senior economist at British think tank Oxford Economics, said that the fourth quarter's continued momentum appeared to be driven by stronger industrial activity and exports in December, which offset still weak domestic demand.英国智库牛津经济研究院高级经济学家岳喜娜援引最新指标指出，第四季度经济持续增长的动能似乎源于12月工业活动和出口的强劲表现，这抵消了国内需求依然疲软的影响。NBS data showed that China's value-added industrial output rose 5.2 percent in December, following 4.8 percent growth in November.国家统计局数据显示，中国12月工业增加值同比增长5.2%，高于11月的4.8%增速。"Our estimates suggested high-tech manufacturing, including transport equipment, electrical machinery and electronics manufacturing, continued to outperform at the end of 2025," Yue said.岳喜娜：“我们的估算显示，包括运输设备、电机和电子制造在内的高科技制造业，在2025年底仍保持着强劲增长态势。”According to the NBS, retail sales, a key indicator of consumer spending, increased 0.9 percent in December, while China's fixed-asset investment decreased 3.8 percent in 2025.据国家统计局数据显示，作为消费支出重要指标的零售额在12月增长0.9%，而2025年中国固定资产投资同比下降3.8%。Wang Qing, chief macroeconomic analyst at Golden Credit Rating International, said that looking ahead to 2026, the impact of high tariffs imposed by the United States on global trade and China's exports is expected to become more pronounced, weakening the contribution of external demand to economic growth and requiring domestic demand to step in more decisively.东方金诚首席宏观分析师王青表示，展望2026年，美国高关税对全球贸易和中国出口的影响预计将更加显著，这将削弱外需对经济增长的贡献，需要内需更果断地接棒。"We expect that, with more proactive and effective macroeconomic policies continuing to gain strength, consumption will accelerate further in 2026, and investment will stabilize after bottoming out," he said.王青表示：“随着更积极有效的宏观经济政策持续发力，预计2026年消费将进一步加速增长，投资将在触底后趋于稳定。”With 2026 marking the opening year of China's 15th Five-Year Plan, Xu Hongcai, deputy director of the economic policy committee of the China Association of Policy Science, said that ensuring a smooth economic start will be critical, and called for stable, consistent and moderately forceful macro policies.2026年标志着中国第十五个五年规划的开局之年。中国政策科学研究会常务理事、经济政策委员会副主任徐洪才指出，确保经济平稳开局至关重要，呼吁实施稳定、连贯且力度适中的宏观政策。Fiscal policy should remain proactive, he said, suggesting that the fiscal deficit ratio remain at around 4 percent, supported by the continued issuance of long-term treasuries to boost consumption, improve public well-being and mitigate local government debt risks. He added that monetary policy should stay moderately accommodative, with room for further cuts to interest rates and the reserve requirement ratio.徐洪才表示，财政政策应保持积极，建议财政赤字率维持在4%左右，同时继续发行长期国债以提振消费、改善民生并缓解地方政府债务风险。他还指出，货币政策应保持适度宽松，存在进一步下调利率和存款准备金率的空间。Going forward, Xu said that China's economic growth in 2026 is expected to remain within a reasonable range, with improving quality, a more optimized structure and steady progress toward high-quality development.徐洪才表示，展望未来，2026年中国经济增长预计将保持在合理区间，质量不断提升，结构持续优化，朝着高质量发展稳步迈进。Choi Yong-ho, chief executive officer and chief happiness officer of South Korean entertainment technology company Galaxy Corp, said China's market holds virtually unlimited development potential. "It is creative, innovative and dynamic, and it is already at the global forefront in multiple industries."韩国娱乐科技独角兽Galaxy Corp首席执行官兼首席幸福官崔龙湖表示，中国市场蕴藏着几乎无限的发展潜力。“这个市场充满创造力、创新精神和活力，已在多个行业处于全球领先地位。”"China's strong capabilities in robotics and artificial intelligence are leading industrial development, and its younger generation represents a highly capable and promising talent base. With these advantages, I believe the Chinese market will continue to grow, with a very optimistic outlook," he said.崔龙湖表示：“中国在机器人和人工智能领域的强大实力正引领着工业发展，其年轻一代代表着一支能力出众、充满希望的人才队伍。凭借这些优势，我相信中国市场将继续增长，前景非常乐观。”humanoid robot/ˈhjuː.mə.nɔɪd/n.人形机器人trajectory/trəˈdʒek.tɚ.i/n.轨道；态势

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from the launch of the Hinckel United Tenant Union at Hinckel Brewery Apartments in Park Avenue in Albany. Then, Mark Dunlea talks to members of various advocacy groups at the Peoples State of State advocating for various issues such as: a more robust food assistance program and the rejection of building new nuclear capacities in NY state. Later on, Hugh Johnson joins us to discuss some of the significant weather events of 2025. After that, we have our weekly series Everybody Moves where Yue, an international student from China joins us to talk about his migration journey to the US. Finally, Yi Lu talks to end of life doula Michele Polacinski about her work at the Albany Death Cafe.

We're all so rational when it comes to dating and trying to find our person. But what if we need to be a bit more delusional? And what's missing is that level of delulu that helps us envision what we truly want and actually believe it's possible. Yue shares why she's going to be embrace being delusional this year and how we all can get some of that magic back into dating, relationships and love. Take the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/HOW TO BE DATEABLE IS OUT! Order now: https://howtobedateable.com/Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Kensington Books: Dawn of Chaos and Fury by Melissa K. Roehrich is on sale now: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Talkiatry: Get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes at https://talkiatry.com/DATEABLESupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-your-insiders-look-into-modern-dating-and-relationships/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. This week we feature Yue from China.

Yue is from Beijing, China, but she’s been all over.  We talk about that, atheism, rock climbing, caving, growing old, meaning in life, and other things as well

Send us a textIn this week's episode of The Midlife Mentors Podcast, we're joined by two incredible women who have spent years on the front line of love and relationships  - active daters turned true insiders - Julie and Yue.They're the powerhouse duo behind the award-winning Dateable podcast and authors of How To Be Dateable, a guide that's helped countless people navigate the wild world of love in the digital age. Their work has been celebrated by the New York Times, The Huffington Post, Oprah Daily and so many others.Julie brings her background in human-centred design and deep qualitative research, while Yue draws on her experience as a dating coach - together offering a rare blend of insight, humour and grounded wisdom.In our conversation, we dive into expectations around dating at midlife, the biggest misconceptions, how apps have reshaped the landscape, and what's coming next - whether the future is even more digital led, or if there's a swing back to real-world connection. And of course, they share some brilliant tips to help you actually enjoy the process!You can find Julie and Yue at dateablepodcast.com and on Instagram @dateablepodcast Support the showPlease remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

This week we talk about Arifureta From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 3 and there was a light recap in episode 1 which kinda helped, and we talk about why this season felt especially dense but still pretty clean and focused with no real filler. We get into the labyrinth trials that this season hit us with as well as what the past ones were largely because the season also re-hashed them a little so we ended having to and a little as well, how the emotion flip and cockroach scenes were a smart way to test their bonds, convictions, and finally how they were challenged on their inner darkness. We spend a lot of time on the differences between Hajime's traumatized, laser focused “I just want to go home” mindset and Kouki's crumbling “hero” complex and the moral high ground he tries to maintain. We also talk about how Hajime's party are all solid and seasoned (for obvious reasons) compared to the struggling newcomers, Rick was surprised by Tio's surprising emotional stability under all the perviness, and the extra layers we get on Yue's nature and history which has us excited to see if more information will come. But we can't help but also highlight some of the negatives that we had for this season as well like how we felt things felt like they were rushed in some places and the open ended finale that makes it so that we want a season 4.About the anime:Season 3 picks up right where season 2 left off with Hajime and his party on their way to tackle another Great Labyrinth, only to get sidetracked when they stumble on a group of rabbitmen under attack. They figured out that they are members of Shea tribe, and that members of her tribe including her father, have been abducted by soldiers from the Hoelscher Empire. That detour kinda drags Hajime into a messy mix of empire politics dealing with the Heiligh Kingdom trying to gain assistance and the Haulia clan planning a straight up revolution. Following the events at the empire Hajime, Yue, Shea, Tio and the rest then dive into the Haltina Great Labyrinth and the final Labyrinth trials. In general this season leans into themes of rebellion, what it really means to be a “hero”, and how far Hajime and his companions are willing to bend their morality to protect their own, and all while setting up the larger plot that ties the labyrinths and the gods together.Next Week's Pick: "Clevatess"Have you had the chance to watch Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest or any of our previous selections? We'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that'll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special:Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We've got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon't miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings:Producers: Arifureta Production Committee, Overlap, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, FuRyu, AT X, Sony Music Solutions, Toranoana, Bandai Namco Arts, BushiroadStudio: asread.Source: Light NovelGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Harem, IsekaiAired: October 2024 to February 2025Number of Episodes: 16Our Scores:Jack's Score: 8 / 10Rick's Score: 8 / 10

In this conversation, Dr Austin Tay explores the significance of humour in leadership and its impact on workplace dynamics. He discusses the different styles of humour, the strategic use of humour to foster team cohesion, and how humour can serve as a diagnostic tool for understanding organisational challenges. The conversation emphasises the importance of context, trust, and appropriateness in using humour effectively, ultimately highlighting how leaders who leverage humour can create a more engaging and resilient workplace culture.TakeawaysHumour can unveil deeper organisational problems. Positive humour boosts team performance and cohesion. Understanding humour styles is vital for effective leadership. Humour can serve as a diagnostic tool for organisational health. Trust is crucial for humour to be impactful. Timing and context are essential when applying humour. Inappropriate humour can harm leadership credibility. Leaders should monitor humour patterns within their teams. Self-deprecating humour promotes psychological safety. Humour can help manage workplace tensions and contradictions.REFERENCESHatch, M. J., & Ehrlich, S. B. (1993). Spontaneous humour as an indicator of paradox and ambiguity in organisations. Organisation Studies, 14(4), 505-526. https://doi.org/10.1177/017084069301400403Holmes, J., & Marra, M. (2006). Humour and leadership style. Humor: International Journal of Humor Research, 19(2), 119-138. https://doi.org/10.1515/HUMOR.2006.006Mao, J. Y., Chiang, J. T. J., Zhang, Y., & Gao, M. (2017). Humour as a relationship lubricant: The implications of leader humour on transformational leadership perceptions and team performance. Journal of Leadership & Organisational Studies, 24(4), 494-506. https://doi.org/10.1177/1548051817707518Vetter, L., & Gockel, C. (2016). Can't buy me laughter—Humour in organisational change. Gruppe. Interaktion. Organisation. Zeitschrift für Angewandte Organisationspsychologie (GIO), 47(4), 313-320. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11612-016-0341-7Mesmer-Magnus, J., Glew, D. J., & Viswesvaran, C. (2012). A meta-analysis of positive humour in the workplace. Journal of Managerial Psychology, 27(2), 155-190. https://doi.org/10.1108/02683941211199554Martin, R. A., Puhlik-Doris, P., Larsen, G., Gray, J., & Weir, K. (2003). Individual differences in uses of humour and their relation to psychological well-being: Development of the Humour Styles Questionnaire. Journal of Research in Personality, 37(1), 48-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0092-6566(02)00534-2Lee, D. (2015). The impact of leader's humour on employees' creativity: The moderating role of trust in leader. Seoul Journal of Business, 21(1), 59-86. https://doi.org/10.35152/snusjb.2015.21.1.003Tremblay, M. (2017). Humour in teams: Multilevel relationships between humour climate, inclusion, trust, and citizenship behaviours. Journal of Business and Psychology, 32(4), 363-378. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10869-016-9445-xRosenberg, C., Walker, A., Leiter, M., & Graffam, J. (2021). Humour in workplace leadership: A systematic search scoping review. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 610795. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.610795Bitterly, T. B., Brooks, A. W., & Schweitzer, M. E. (2017). Risky business: When humour increases and decreases status. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 112(3), 431-455. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspi0000079Decker, W. H., & Rotondo, D. M. (2001). Relationships among gender, type of humour, and perceived leader effectiveness. Journal of Managerial Issues, 13(4), 450-465.Yue, X., Jiang, F., Lu, S., & Hiranandani, N. (2016). To be or not to be humorous? Cross-cultural perspectives on humour. Frontiers in Psychology, 7, 1495. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01495 

Yue Zhao's career began with aspirations rooted in a desire to help people, initially thinking she would become a doctor. However, her path led her into the tech industry, where she spent over 15 years as a product executive in Silicon Valley.  Discovering the power of executive and leadership coaching became a pivotal point in her career. Inspired by her experiences and driven by her commitment to support underrepresented groups, Yue transitioned from a tech executive to a full-time executive coach. She now focuses on advancing the careers of women and minorities by leveraging her unique insights and personal journey. Through her Substack newsletter, "The Uncommon Executive," and her coaching work, Yue shares valuable lessons on leadership, overcoming challenges, and creating more inclusive workplaces. Yue has coached hundreds of aspiring executives since 2016, is an instructor at Reforge and Maven and is the author of the Uncommon Executive: Breakthrough to the C-Suite as a Minority. She's also been a VC back founder, venture partner at Life X Ventures and a consultant at McKinsey and Company. Yue has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley    What You Will Hear in This Episode:    02:16 Youi's Journey: From Aspirations to Reality 03:52 Discovering Executive Coaching 06:22 Challenges and Triumphs in Silicon Valley 09:20 Leveraging Unique Perspectives 13:37 Coaching Women and Minorities 17:27 Addressing Gender Bias and DEI Efforts 22:03 Building a Web of Influence 23:04 Challenges in Career Advancement 25:03 The Importance of Advocacy and Relationships 33:24 Creating Inclusive Work Environments   Quotes “Being able to empathize with multiple different perspectives is crucial.” “Finding those moments where you can say, okay, who I am, and where I naturally come from, gives me a step up.” “If I do the work and I do it really well, that'll get me ahead.” “When you've been in environments where you see what great looks like, you're like, ‘This should just be everywhere.”   Mentioned: The Uncommon Executive subastack LinkedIn   eConnect with Bonnie Online Course for Ambitious Women: https://www.female-career-accelerator-online.com/ Substack Newsletter: Own Your Ambition Gendered Ageism Survey Results Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age IAMMusicGroup   Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon:    If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review  

Dating, dating apps, rejection therapy, and the future of modern relationships — this conversation with Yue and Julie from the Dateable Podcast and authors of How to Be Dateable dives into the biggest problems with dating today and how to date better in real life. We talk about disposability in dating apps, networking, meeting people IRL, and why rejection therapy might be the key to building confidence in love.In this episode we explore the “Dating North Star” — getting clear on why you're dating and what you want in a partner. We break down everything from shedding ego in relationships, to dating while wanting kids in your 30s and 40s, to how to meet your person without burning out. If you're navigating dating apps, trying to meet people in person, or just wondering where the dating world is headed, this episode will give you fresh insights and strategies for finding love. #spiritualpodcast #datingtips #datingadvice TIMESTAMPS00:00 intro + dating today02:59 Yue's story on being a dating coach04:42 Julie's story about dating and starting a dating podcast07:50 What is the biggest problem with dating today?10:51 Dating Apps and Disposability16:08 Meeting People on Dating Apps vs IRL 21:13 Inner Child Quiz22:11 How to date better in person25:57 Rejection therapy 32:04 The Dating North Star: Why am I dating?34:24 You have to let go of people quicker 35:55 Relationship Chicken & ego shedding42:14 energy work 42:51 Where do you see the dating world going?44:25 “How did you meet your person?” journey46:39 Kristen's Dating North Star & the perfect partner equation52:45 Dating in your 30s & 40s when wanting kids

Jared and Jordana are joined this week by Dateable podcast hosts Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu on U Up? Julie opens up about her journey as a self-proclaimed “type A dater” and how letting go of control ultimately led her to the right partner. She was just married last Saturday, with Yue officiating the wedding. Yue shares the shocking story of discovering her long-term boyfriend was cheating while she was writing a dating book, and how interviewing “the other woman” on their podcast became one of the most therapeutic experiences of her life. They also play “Icky or Picky: Fashion Edition,” debating whether showing up underdressed to a fancy restaurant is an ick or just being picky. Check out more on Dateable here

When night fell and the lights turned on, the statue of Lushena Buddha, originally built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) as part of the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan province, seemed draped in a golden cassock.Against the backdrop of the night sky, the statue, whose name is the Chinese translation of the Sanskrit word "vairocana", meaning "illuminator", looked more solemn and serene, inspiring awe for the ancient piety and artistry that brought it to life.The night tour around Longmen, an artistic trove comprising more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into steep limestone cliffs over a one-kilometer-long stretch mainly from the fifth to the 10th centuries, gained popularity this summer.Since July, the site has received an average of 5,000 to 6,000 visits daily from 5 pm to 9 pm, with peak days exceeding 10,000, according to Yu Jie, Party secretary of the Longmen Grottoes Academy.President Xi Jinping's continuous attention to cave temples has significantly contributed to this popularity. Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has visited all four major cave temples in China and made many instructions about their significance and conservation since 2019.The four grottoes are all treasures of Chinese civilization with significant historical and cultural value, Xi said when he visited the Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui, Gansu province, on Sept 11 last year.Besides Longmen and Maijishan, the four sites also include the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu, and the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province, all UNESCO World Heritage sites. They are outstanding examples of Chinese grotto temples, an important Buddhist art form that was introduced to China via the ancient Silk Road during the third century.In August 2019, Xi arrived in Gansu for an inspection and made the first stop at Dunhuang. Touring the Mogao Caves, he checked the work of cultural relics protection and research, and emphasized the need to preserve the finer features of the nation's culture.The Mogao Caves site, at the religious and cultural crossroads on the ancient Silk Road, boasts more than 700 Buddhist caves featuring exquisite murals and statues from the fourth to the 14th centuries.Xi also met Fan Jinshi, honorary director of the Dunhuang Academy, who was born in Beijing and raised in Shanghai, but chose to work in Dunhuang, a remote and arid desert region in Northwest China, for six decades. Xi highlighted the "Mogao spirit", forged by heritage protectors such as Fan, which values insistence, contribution, a sense of responsibility and pioneering.Change in approachExperts noted that cave temples, often located in remote mountainous areas and exposed to the natural environment, are difficult to protect and manage, as they frequently face threats such as water damage, earthquakes, unstable rock foundations and weathering, as well as human-induced damage."Despite the difficulties, China's efforts to protect its cave temples have endured for eight decades," said Su Bomin, director of the Dunhuang Academy. "We have continuously explored technologies and accumulated experience in restoring the Mogao Caves, developing a comprehensive set of programs that have been applied not only in domestic grottoes but also to sites overseas."Su said that the approach to protecting China's cave temples is currently experiencing a leap from a "rescue restoration" mindset to one focused on "preventive protection".Hang Kan, director of the Yungang Research Institute, said that in recent years, professionals have intensified their efforts in the digital collection of information from the caves of the Yungang Grottoes, striving to "seize the information at the moment"."Grottoes are changing every day, and so is the information they carry. We want to capture every moment to preserve as much information as possible," said Hang. He added that they have collected information from 80 percent of the caves, which will serve as a reference for their long-term protection.On the other hand, restorers are actively exploring new technologies and materials for cave temple restoration. For example, in the 1970s, epoxy resin was frequently used in restoring cultural relics in caves due to its strong adhesion, excellent versatility and chemical resistance, making it an advanced new material at that time.However, after decades of use, professionals have discovered that epoxy resin materials are not good enough, as they age and deteriorate under high temperatures. Therefore, they are developing new materials.Experts from Chongqing University are exploring a way of using microorganisms in the restoration of cultural relics as an alternative to epoxy resin. By introducing specific microbial strains under suitable environmental conditions, bioadhesives can be synthesized, and these can then be applied to reinforce cracked relics, offering benefits such as greater compatibility, non-toxicity, environmental friendliness and stronger weather resistance, according to Hang."The protection of cave temples is not a once-and-for-all project. With changes in time and climate, new problems arise, bringing fresh challenges and prompting us to continuously seek new materials, innovative ideas and advanced technological methods for their preservation," he said.Unwavering commitmentBehind the progress is the persistent dedication of heritage protectors, year after year.In September last year, Xi, at Maijishan, encouraged cultural heritage professionals to inherit the "Mogao spirit", remain dedicated to safeguarding the nation's treasures and to contribute greater efforts to the preservation and innovation of China's fine traditional culture, as well as the improvement of the influence of Chinese culture.Cave temples are often located in remote areas, sometimes lacking good environmental conditions. According to Yue Yongqiang, deputy director of the Maijishan Grottoes art research institute, heritage protectors can withstand the loneliness and stay for decades because they are obsessed with the charm of traditional Chinese culture and art, find their research direction there, and are committed to intensive studies of their subjects."It's all about insistence, passion and love," said Yue.He said that predecessors such as Fan have set good examples for them. "They possess ideas and beliefs, love their cause and are not willing to give up their research, forming the precious 'Mogao spirit'," said Yue. "Their spirit has inspired more people to join, reminding us that despite the hardships, our work is very meaningful."In May, Xi visited the Longmen Grottoes and called for protecting, inheriting and promoting the treasures of Chinese culture well.Hang, director of the Yungang Research Institute, said: "Although protection is our priority, it's not reasonable to keep the relics sealed. Instead, we aim to strike a balance between protection and utilization, which means that while ensuring their protection, we explore ways to bring them back to life so they can benefit the public."He said that the institute has organized a series of innovative exhibitions related to Yungang in many cities across the country. In an upcoming exhibition in Shanghai this month, there will be dancing robots based on stone carving figurines from a cave in Yungang.Such efforts have made significant changes. "We have analyzed the data and found an interesting phenomenon: Every time we organize an exhibition in a city, visitors from that city flock to Yungang afterward. This means that exhibitions are an effective way to promote cave temples. With digital technologies, we will find more ways for such promotion," he said.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lanterns and Love: A Qixi Night Market Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-18-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 上海的夜市在夏天特别热闹。En: The night market in Shanghai is especially lively in the summer.Zh: 灯笼高挂，光芒四射，空气里飘着牛肉串的香气和欢声笑语。En: Lanterns hang high, shining brightly, while the air is filled with the scent of beef skewers and joyful laughter.Zh: 在这个七夕节的晚上，年轻的摊主廉忙碌地在自己的摊位后面整理珠宝。En: On this Qixi Festival night, the young vendor Lian busily organizes jewelry behind his stall.Zh: 他卖的都是精心制作的手工饰品，其中有一个特别的项链，是他为岳准备的礼物。En: He specializes in selling meticulously crafted handmade accessories, among them a special necklace that he prepared as a gift for Yue.Zh: 廉一直以来都很喜欢岳，那个每周都会来市场的女孩。En: Lian has always liked Yue, the girl who visits the market every week.Zh: 她的笑容总是让市场变得更加明亮。En: Her smile always makes the market brighter.Zh: 然而，廉有些内向，不敢表达自己的心意。En: However, Lian is somewhat shy and has not dared to express his feelings.Zh: 今天是七夕节，廉决定鼓起勇气，在正好午夜时分的时候，把项链送给岳。En: Today is Qixi Festival, and Lian decides to summon the courage to present the necklace to Yue right at midnight.Zh: 然而事情并不如想象中顺利。En: However, things do not go as smoothly as imagined.Zh: 当天市场格外拥挤，人群涌动，所有人都在享受七夕的氛围。En: The market is exceptionally crowded that day, with throngs of people enjoying the Qixi ambiance.Zh: 廉发现那条精心制作的项链不见了！En: Lian discovers that the meticulously crafted necklace is missing!Zh: 他心急如焚，只能放下摊位，去市场中寻找。En: He is distraught and has no choice but to leave his stall to search the market.Zh: 幸好，明，廉的好友和同事，愿意帮忙。En: Fortunately, Ming, Lian's friend and colleague, is willing to help.Zh: “不要担心，我们一定能找到它。”明安慰着廉。En: “Don't worry, we will definitely find it.” Ming comforts Lian.Zh: 两人走遍了整个市场，询问了许多摊贩和顾客。En: The two of them search the entire market, asking many vendors and customers.Zh: 但一直没找到。En: But they haven't found it.Zh: 廉有些灰心，他怕再也无法见到那条项链。En: Lian feels a bit disheartened, afraid he might never see the necklace again.Zh: 他低下头，心想可能真是无缘。En: He lowers his head, thinking perhaps it really is fate.Zh: 就在时钟指向午夜的时候，明突然兴奋地冲着廉挥手。En: Just as the clock strikes midnight, Ming suddenly waves excitedly at Lian.Zh: 在一个不起眼的角落，项链静静地躺在那里。En: In an unnoticed corner, the necklace lies there silently.Zh: 廉急忙上前，小心翼翼地捡起它。En: Lian hurries forward, carefully picking it up.Zh: “快去找岳！”明催促道。En: "Go find Yue quickly!" Ming urges.Zh: 于是廉立刻跑向岳常常出现的地方，找到了她。En: So, Lian immediately runs to the place where Yue often appears and finds her.Zh: 他深吸一口气，小心地把项链递给她。En: He takes a deep breath and carefully offers her the necklace.Zh: “这是送给你的，七夕快乐。”廉说道，声音虽轻却充满诚意。En: "This is for you, happy Qixi." Lian says, his voice light yet filled with sincerity.Zh: 岳愣了一下，随即脸上露出幸福的微笑。En: Yue is momentarily stunned, then a happy smile appears on her face.Zh: “谢谢你，廉。这真漂亮。”岳看着他，眼神里充满了温暖和爱意。En: "Thank you, Lian. It's really beautiful." Yue looks at him, her gaze full of warmth and affection.Zh: 廉终于鼓起勇气，坦然说道：“我一直以来都很喜欢你。”En: Lian finally musters the courage to candidly say, "I've always liked you."Zh: 岳点了点头，“我也是。”En: Yue nods, "I do too."Zh: 廉的心跳加速，他明白了一个道理：有些事情，只有尝试过才知道结果。En: Lian's heart races, and he realizes a truth: some things only reveal their outcome once you've tried.Zh: 在那个星光闪烁的夜晚，他第一次感受到心中的勇气。En: On that starry night, he feels courage within his heart for the first time.Zh: 这次夜市之行不仅让廉找回了项链，更重要的是，他找到了属于自己的爱情。En: This trip to the night market not only allowed Lian to find the necklace but, more importantly, he found a love of his own. Vocabulary Words:lively: 热闹lanterns: 灯笼scent: 香气vendor: 摊主meticulously: 精心accessories: 饰品summon: 鼓起courage: 勇气ambiance: 氛围throngs: 人群disheartened: 灰心fate: 缘stunned: 愣sincerity: 诚意gaze: 眼神affection: 爱意musters: 鼓起candidly: 坦然shy: 内向strikes: 指向excitedly: 兴奋unnoticed: 不起眼carefully: 小心翼翼hurries: 急忙joyful: 欢声笑语brighter: 明亮colleague: 同事comforts: 安慰outcome: 结果reveal: 显露

Are you navigating the dating world in your 40s—or beyond—and wondering why things feel so different? You're not alone! In Episode 406 of The Charisma Quotient, “Dating In Your 40's (And Beyond):  Special Dateable Edition” Kimmy is invited onto the dynamic Dateable Podcast with hosts Julie and Yue. The conversation dives deep into the world of dating in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond  The tables are turned as Kimmy sits in the guest seat, opening up about her own experience moving cross-country, dealing with divorce, rediscovering herself, and re-entering the dating scene as a single mom. She reveals the pivotal moment that reignited her confidence: the famous red dress story, where shopping for something outside her comfort zone became the catalyst for a complete mindset (and life) shift. The conversation dives into the real-life challenges of dating in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond: from evolving attraction and patterns, to balancing careers, family, and social lives, to confronting limiting beliefs about “the dating pool” at any age. Kimmy unpacks why your “second act” can be your strongest yet, and how clarity, confidence, and a willingness to try new things—whether that's a new outfit or a new approach to flirting—can make all the difference.  You'll hear: Why dating after 40 isn't a consolation prize — it's often a “reset” filled with wisdom, clarity, and deeper authenticity. How to break out of old “types,” refresh your flirt game, and finally have fun again—even if you haven't dated in decades. First-hand advice for navigating dating apps, balancing busy lives, and prioritizing your own happiness. The truth about age, attraction, and that so-called “shrinking dating pool” (spoiler: it's all about mindset and action—not your birth date). If you are a later dater and getting caught in the friendzone often or not feeling the chemistry on dates, join Kimmy for her next co-ed interactive workshop called Unleash Your Sexy Confidence where you will learn the art of attraction and chemistry.  Go to www.stophatingdating.com to register. Charisma Quotient Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many of your other favorite podcast channels. ************************************************⁣ Kimmy Seltzer is a Confidence Therapist and Authentic Dating Strategist implementing targeted style, emotional and social intelligence to your life. ⁣ ************************************************⁣ Would you like to connect with Kimmy?⁣ Website:  https://kimmyseltzer.com/⁣ Chat: https://www.kimmyseltzer.com/breakthrough-session/ Instagram: @kimmyseltzer Twitter: @kimmyseltzer Join her FREE Facebook Group Love Makeover Insiders:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovemakeovers Take her Flirt Quiz to see what kind of flirt you are www.flirtover40.com

Yue almost walked out of the movie Materialists...it may be one of Julie's favorite movies of all times. Whether you've seen it or not, we're having a debate about the messaging and takeaways of the movie as it pertains to modern dating, financial disparities in relationships, height surgery, and the matchmaking industry. We're revealing our true feelings of matchmaking from our own experiences and hope you enjoy this heated debate! And if you saw the movie, let us know what you thought...we'll be putting up some Spotify & Instagram polls. Enjoy!Take the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/HOW TO BE DATEABLE IS OUT! Order now: https://howtobedateable.com/Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Blueland: Get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/dateable* Quince: Go to https://quince.com/dateable for free shipping and 365 day returns. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-your-insiders-look-into-modern-dating-and-relationships/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we're joined by Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu from the podcast Dateable to talk about--you guessed it--how to be dateable. We're going to be talking about traditional dating advice, dating archetypes, different perspectives on dating, and more! Julie and Yue are active daters turned dating insiders, and top influential voices of modern dating, relationships, and connection in the digital world. They're the authors of How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Person and Falling in Love and the co-hosts of the hit podcast Dateable, which has been named one of the top podcasts about modern dating and relationships by the New York Times, The Huffington Post, Oprah Daily, and more. Join Dedeker and Orit Krug for our polyamory somatic retreat in northern Spain (September 22-25, 2025) - sliding scale pricing available, use code MULTI when you apply at www.multiamory.com/retreat. Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.supercast.com. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community. Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack. Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand. Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We always wonder...how do I know if someone is right for me? Yue's breaking down her recent analogy that gives you a good gut check when dating to see if someone could be a good partner for you. She shares what she's learned over the years – and how she was able to find a partner that compliments her in all the right ways. Bottoms up!Take the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/HOW TO BE DATEABLE IS OUT! Order now: https://howtobedateable.com/Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Armoire: Get 50% off your first month of clothing rentals (up to $125 off) by visiting https://www.armoire.style and using the code DATEABLE* Avocado Green Mattress: Save 10% on all bedding and 50% off clearance bedding at https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Blueland: Get 15% off Blueland Cleaning supplies at https://blueland.com/DATEABLE with the code DATEABLE* Happy Mammoth: Take the Free Quiz & Get 15% off, sitewide, on your first purchase at happymammoth.com with the code DATEABLE* Quince: Go to https://quince.com/dateable for free shipping and 365 day returns. * SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Everyday Collection and more at SKIMS.com * Washington Red Raspberries: For recipes, healthy tips, and retail locations go to https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode we will discuss various embassies to and from Yamato during the reign of Takara Hime, with a particular focus on the embassy of 659, which occured at a particularly eventful time and happened to be extremely well-recorded fro the period by Iki no Hakatoko, who was apparently on the mission to the Tang court itself. For more, check out our blog post at: https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-123 Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua, and this is episode 123: Embassy Interrupted.   Iki no Hakatoko sat in his room, gazing out at the city.   It was truly an amazing place, filled with all kinds of people from around the world.  And yet, still, after 9 months of confinement, the place felt small.  Sure, there he hadwere visits from ranking nobles and dignitaries, but even the most lenient of house arrests was still house arrest. But that didn't mean that he had nothing to do.  There were books and more that he had access to—many that had not yet made it to the archipelago, and some of which he no doubt hoped he could bring back with him.  And of course, there was paper, brush, and ink. And then there were the experiences he and others had acquired on this mission to the Great Tang.  From the very beginning the missionit washad been plagued with disaster when they lost half of their ships and company mission to rogue winds on the open seas.  Now they were trapped because the Emperor himself wouldn't let them return home.  They had experienced and seen so much, and that provided ample material for one to catalogue. As the seasons changed, and rumors arrived that perhaps his situation would also something would change soon, Iki no Hakatoko spread out the paper on the desk in front of him, dipped his brush in the ink, and began to write.  He wrote down notes about his experiences, and what had befallen him and the others.  He had no idea who It is unclear whom he thought might read it, and if he was intending this to be an official or personal record, but he wrote it down anyway. Hakatoko He couldn't have known then that his words would eventually be captured in a much larger work, chronicling the entire history of Yamato from its very creation, nor that his would be one of the oldest such personal accounts records to be handed down.  His Itwords  wwould only survive in fragments—or perhaps his writing was simply that terse—but his words they would be preserved, in a format that was still being read over a thousand years later.     Last episode we finished up the story of Xuanzang and his Journey to the West—which is to say the Western Regions -- , and thence on to India, or Tianzhu, where he walked in the footsteps of the historical Buddha, studied the scriptures at the feet of venerable teachers, such as Silabadhra at the Great Monastery of Nalanda, and eventually wound up bringingbrought back hundreds of manuscripts to Chang'an to , which he and others be translated and disseminated, impacting Buddhist thought across East Asia.  HisXuanzang's travels lasted from around 629 to 645, and he was still teaching in Chang'an in the 650s when various student-monks from Yamato  arrived to study and learn from him, eventually bringing back his teachings to the archipelago as part of the Faxiang, or Hossou, school of Buddhism. Before that we talked about the visitors from “Tukhara” and “Sha'e” recorded in the Chronicles.  As we noted, these peopley were morest likely from the Ryukyuan islands, and the names may have been conflated with distant lands overseas – but regardless, .  Whether or not it was a mistake, this it does seem to indicated that Yamato had at least an inkling of the wider world, introduced through the continental literature that they had been importing, if not the direct interactions with individuals from the Korean peninsula and the Tang court. This episode, we're going to talk about some of the relations between Yamato and the continent, including the various embassies sent back and forth, as well as one especially detailed embassy from Yamato to the Tang Court that found itself in a bit of a pickle.  After all, what did you do, back in those days, when you were and ambassador, and your country suddenly went to war?  We'll talk about that and what happened. To reorient ourselves in time, we're in the reign of Takara Hime, called aka Kyogoku Tennou during her first reign, who had reascended to the throne in 655, following the death of her brother, Prince Karu.  The Chroniclers would dub her Saimei Tennou in her second run on the throne. From the very beginning of her second reign, Takara Hime was entertaining foreign envoys.  In 654, the Three Han of the Korean Peninsula—Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla—all sent ambassadors to express their condolence on the death of her brother, and presumably to witness her ascension.  And in the 8th month of her reign, Kawabe no Maro no Omi, along with others, returned from Chang'an.  He Kawabe no Maro no Omi had been the Chief Ambassador to the Tang on an embassy sent , traveling there in the 2nd month of the previous year.  Originally he had been He was under the command of the controlling envoy, Takamuku no Obito no Kuromaro, but Kuromaro who unfortunately died in Chang'an and so Kawabe no Mari no Omi took over his role. That same year, 655, we know that there were about 100 persons recorded in Yamato from Baekje, along with envoys of Goguryeo and Silla.  These are likely the same ones we mentioned back in episode 117 when 150 Baekje envoys were present at court along with multiple members of the Emishi. Silla, for their part, had sent to Yamato a special hostage , whom we know as something like “Mimu”, along with skilled workmen.  Unfortunately, we are told that Mimu fell ill and died.  The Chronicles are pretty sparse on what this meant, but I can't imagine it was great.  After all, the whole idea of sending a hostage to another nation was as a pledge of good behavior – the idea being that the hostage was the idea that they werewas valuable enough that the sending nation wouldn't do anything too rash.  The flip side of that is if the hostage died, Of course, if they perished, the hosting country lost any leverage—and presumably the sending nation would be none too pleased.  That said, people getting sick and passing away was hardly a hostile action, and likely just considered an unfortunate situation. The following year, in 656, we see that Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla again all sent ambassadords were all sent to offer “tribute”.  The Chronicles mention that dark purple curtains were drawn around the palace site to entertain the ambassadors—likely referring to the new palace site at Asuka no Wokamoto, which probably was not yet fully built out, yet.   We are given the name of the Goguryeo ambassador, Talsa, and associate ambassador, Ilchi,  in the 8th month, Talsa and Ilichi, with 81 total members in the Goguryeo retinueof the embassy.  In seeming response, Yamato sent an embassy was sent to Goguryeo with the likes of Kashiwade no Omi no Hatsumi as the Chief Ambassador and Sakahibe no Muraji no Iwasuki as the Associate Ambassador.  Other names mentioned include We also see the likes of Inugami no Shiromaro, Kawachi no Fumi no Obito—no personal name is given—and Ohokura no Maro.  We also see thea note in the Chronicles that Yamato ambassadors to the quote-unquote “Western Sea”—which seems to refer to the Tang court, but could possibly refer to anything from the Korean Peninsula west—returned in that same year.  The two are named as Saheki no Muraji no Takunaha and Oyamashita no Naniha no Kishi no Kunikatsu.  These are both families that were clearly involved in cross-strait relations , based on how they are frequently referenced in the Chronicles as being associated with various overseas missions.  but  However, we don't seem to have clear evidence of them when these particular individualsy leavingft on this mission.  “Kunikatsu” mightay refer to an earlier ambassador to Baekje, but the names are different, so that is largely just speculation.  In any case, Uupon their return, they are said to have brought with them a parrot.  This wasn't the first parrot the court had seen—that feathery traveler had arrived in 647, or at least that is the first parrotinstance  we have in the written record -- .  Aand that one came from Silla as part of that embassy's gifts. Continuing on, in 657, The following year there was another group of ambassadors returned coming  from the “Western Seas”, in this case coming back from—or through—Baekje.  Thisese wasere Adzumi no Muraji no Tsuratari and Tsu no Omi no Kutsuma.  The presents they brought back were, of all things:  one camel and two donkeys.  And can you imagine bringing a camel back across the sea at this point?  Even if they were using the larger ships based on continental designs, it still must have been something else to put up with a camel and donkeys onboard, animals that are not exactly known for their easy-going and compliant nature. Speaking of boats, we should probably touch on what we *think* they were usinghas been going on here.  I say *think* because we only get glimpses  of the various boats being used in the archipelago, whether from mentions in or around Yamato, archaeology, or artistic depictions, many of which came from later periods., and wSo while it is generally assumed that they the Yamato were using Tang style vessels by the 8th and 9th century, there does not appear to be clear evidence of exactly what kind of boats were being used during the early earlier periods of contact. A quick note on boat technology and navigation: while travel between the Japanese archipelago and the Korean Peninsula, and up the Yellow Sea, wasn't safe, it would have been possible with the vessels of the time.  Japan sits on the continental shelf, meaning that to the east where the shelf gives way to the Pacific Ocean with the Phillippine Sea to the south, the waters are much, much deeper than they are to the west.  In deep waters, waves are not necessarily affected by the ocean floor, meaning they can build up much more energy and require different kinds of technology to sail.  In shallower areas, such as the Sea of Japan, the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea or the Korean Straits to the west of the archipelago, there's more drag that dampens out the wave effect – it's not that these areas are uniformly shallow and calm, but they are calmer and easier to navigate in general.  Our oldest example of boats in the archipelago of any kind are dugout canoes, .  These are logs that are hollowed out  and shaped. , and tThese appear to be what Jomon era populations used to cross to the archipelago and travel between the various islands.  Though they may be considered primitive, without many of the later innovations that would increase stability and seaworthiness—something I'll touch on more a bit later—, they were clearly effective enough to populate the islands of the Ryukyuan chain and even get people and livestock, in the form of pigs, down to the Hachijo islands south of modern Tokyo.    So they weren't ineffective. Deep waters mean that the waves are not necessarily affected by the ocean floor.  Once it hits shallower water, there is more drag that affects larger waves.  This means that there can be more energy in these ocean waves.  That usually means that shallower areas tend to be more calm and easier to navigate—though there are other things that can affect that as well. We probably should note, however, that Japan sits on the edge of the continental shelf.  To the west, the seas are deep, but not nearly as deep as they are to the east, where continental shelf gives way to the Pacific ocean, with the Philippine Sea to the south.  These are much deeper waters than those of the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea, or the Korean Straits.  The Sea of Japan does have some depth to it, but even then it doesn't compare in both size and depth. Deep waters mean that the waves are not necessarily affected by the ocean floor.  Once it hits shallower water, there is more drag that affects larger waves.  This means that there can be more energy in these ocean waves.  That usually means that shallower areas tend to be more calm and easier to navigate—though there are other things that can affect that as well. All this to say that travel between the Japanese archipelago and the Korean Peninsula, and up the Yellow Sea, were all things that were likely much easier to navigate with the vessels available at the time, but that doesn't mean that it was safe. Later, we see a different type of vessel appear: .  This is a built vessel, made of multiple hewn pieces of wood.  The examples that we see show a rather square front and back that rise up, sometimes dramatically, .  There are with various protrusions on either side. We see examples of this shape , and we've seen examples in haniwa from about the 6th century, and we have some corresponding wooden pieces found around the Korean peninsula that pretty closely match the haniwa boat shapesuggest similar boats were in use there as well, .  Nnot surprising given the cultural connections.  These boats do not show examples of sails, and were likely crewed by rowers.  Descriptions of some suggest that they might be adorned with branches, jewels, mirrors, and other such things for formal occasions to identify some boats as special -- , and we even have one record of the rowers in ceremonial garb with deer antlers.  But none of this suggests more than one basic boat typevery different types of boats. In the areas of the Yellow and Yangzi rivers, area of modern China, particularly in the modern PRC, the boats we see are a little different.  They tend to be flat bottomed boats, possible evolved from  which appear to have been designed from rafts or similar .   These vessels would have evolved out of those used to transport goods and people up and down the Yellow and Yangzi rivers and their tributaries.  These boats y had developed sails, but still the boats wwere n'ot necessarily the most stable on the open ocean.  Larger boats could perhaps make their way through some of the waves, and were no doubt used throughout the Yellow Sea and similar regions.  However, for going farther abroad, we are told thatcourt chronicles note that there were other boats that were preferred: . These are sometimes called  the Kun'lun-po, or Boats of the Kunlun, or the Boats of the Dark-skinned people.  A quick dive here into how this name came to be. Originally, “Kunlun” appears to refer to a mythical mountain range, the Kunlun-shan, which may have originated in the Shan-hai-jing, the Classic of Mountains and Seas, and so may not have referred to anything specific terrestrial mountain range, ally.  Italthough the term would later attach be used to describe to the mountain chain that forms the northern edge of the Tibetan plateau, on the southern edge of the Tarim Basin. However, at some point, it seems that “Kunlun” came to refer to people -- .  Sspecifically, it came to refer to people of dark complexion, with curly hair.  There are Tang era depictions of such people, but their origin is not exactly known: it might .  It is thought that it may have have equally referred to dark-skinned individuals of African descent, or possibly referring to some of the dark-skinned people who lived in the southern seas—people like the Andamanese living on the islands west of modern Thailand or some of the people of the Malay peninsula, for example. It is these latter groups that likely were the origin, then, of the “Kun'lun-po”, referring to the ships of the south, such as those of Malay and AsutronesianAustronesian origin.  We know that from the period of at least the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and even into the early Tang, these foreign ships often , which were often plyingied the waters from trade port to trade port, and were the preferred sailing vessels for voyages to the south, where the waters could be more treacherous.  Indeed, the Malay language eventually gives us the term of their vessels as “Djong”, a term that eventually made its way into Portuguese as “Junco” and thus into English as “junk”, though this terms has since been rather broadly applied to different “Asian” style sailing vessels. So that leaves us with three ship types that the Yamato court could have been using to send these embassies back and forth to the continent: .  Were they still using their own style of native boat as seen on haniwa,, or were they adopting continental boats to their needs?   If so, were they using the flat-bottomed boats of the Tang dynasty, or the more seaworthy vessels of the foreign merchants?. Which were they using?  The general thinking is that IMost depictions I have seen of the kentoushi, the Japanese embassies to the Tang court, depict them as t is generally thought that they were probably using the more continental-style flat-bottomed, riverine vessels.  After all, they were copying so much of what the Sui and Tang courts were doing, why would they not consider these ships to likewise be superior to their own?  At least for diplomatic purposes.  I suspect that local fishermen did their own were keeping their own counsel as far as ships are concernedthing, and I also have to wonder about what got used they were using from a military standpoint for military purposes.  Certainly we see the Tang style boats used in later centuries, suggesting that these had been adopted at some earlier point, possibly by the 650s or earlier. Whatever they used, and while long-distance sailing vessels could Sailing vessels could be larger than short-distance riverine craft, this was not a luxury cruise.  , but conditions on board were not necessarily a luxury cruise.  From later accounts we know that they would really pack people into these shipspeople could be packed in.  It should be noted that individual beds and bedrooms were a luxury in much of the world, and many people probably had little more than a mat to sleep on.  Furthermore, people could be packed in tight.   Think of the size of some of these embassies, which are said to be 80 to 150 people in size.  A long, overseas journey likely meant getting quite cozy with your neighbors on the voyage.  So how much more so with a camel and two donkeys on board a vessel that was likely never meant to carry them?  Not exactly the most pleasant experience, I imagine – and this is not really any different than European sailing vessels during the later age of exploration.. So, from the records for just the first few years of Takara-hime's second reign, we see that there are lots of people going back and forth, and we have a sense of how they might be getting to and from the continent and peninsula.  Let's dive into Next, we are going to talk about one of the most heavily documented embassies to the Tang court, which set out in the 7th month of the year 659.  Not only do we get a pretty detailed account of this embassy, but we even know who wrote the account: as in our imagined intro, , as this is one of the accounts by the famous Iki no Muraji no Hakatoko, transcribed by Aston as “Yuki” no Muraji. Iki no Hakatoko's name first appears in an entry for 654, where he is quoted as giving information about the status of some of the previous embassies to the Tang court.  Thereafter, various entries are labeled as “Iki no Muraji no Hakatoko says:”, which   This would seem to indicate that these particular entries came are taken directly from another work written by Iki no Hakatoko and referred to as the “Iki Hakatoko Sho”.  Based on the quoted fragments found in the Nihon Shoki, itthis appears to be one of ourthis oldest Japanese travelogues.  It , and spends considerable time on the mission of 659, of which it would appear that Iki no Hakatoko was himself a member, though not a ranking one.  Later, Iki no Hakatoko would find himself mentioned in the Nihon Shoki directly, and he would even be an ambassador, himself. The embassy of 659 itself, as we shall see, was rather momentous.  Although it started easily enough, the embassy would be caught up in some of the most impactful events that would take place between the Tang, Yamato, and the states of the Korean peninsula. This embassy was formally under the command of Sakahibe no Muraji no Iwashiki and Tsumori no Muraji no Kiza.  It's possible In the first instance it is not clear to me if this isthat he is the same person as the previously mentioned associate envoy, Sakahibe no Iwasuki—but the kanji are different enough, and there is another Sakahibe no Kusuri who shows up between the two in the record.  However, they are both listed as envoys during the reign of Takara Hime, aka Saimei Tennou, and as we've abundantly seen, and it wouldn't be the first time that scribal error crept in. has taken place, especially if the Chroniclers were pulling from different sources. The ambassadors took a retinue with them, including members of the northern Emishi, whom they were bringing along with them to show to the Tang court.  TheThey also  embassy ttook two ships—perhaps because of the size of the retinue, but I suspect that this was also because if anything happened to the one, you still had the other.  A kind of backup plan due to the likelihood something went wrong.  And wouldn't you know it, something did go wrong.  You see, things started out fine, departing Mitsu Bay, in Naniwa, on the 3rd day of the 7th month.  They sailed through the Seto Inland Sea and stopped at Tsukushi, likely for one last resupply and to check in with the Dazai, located near modern Fukuoka, who would have been in charge of overseeing ships coming and going to the archipelago.  They departed from Ohotsu bay in Tsukushi on the 11th day of the 8th month. A quick note: Sspeedboats these were not.  Today, one can cross from Fukuoka to Busan, on the southeast corner of the Korean peninsula, in less than a day.  The envoys, however, were taking their time.  They may have even stopped at the islands of Iki and Tsushima on their way.  By the 13th day of the 9th month—over a month from leaving Kyushu behind -- , the  ships finally came to an island along the southern border of Yamato's ally, Baekje.  Hakatoko does not recall the name of the island, but o On the following morning, around 4 AM, so just before sunrise, the two ships put out to sea together to cross the ocean, heading south, towards the mouth of the Yangzi river.  Unfortunately, the following day, the ship Iwashiki was on met with a contrary wind, and was driven away from the other ship – with nothing known of its fate until some time afterwards.  Meanwhile, the other ship, under the command of Tsumori no Muraji no Kiza, continued on and by midnight on the 16th day, it arrived at Mt. Xuan near Kuaiji Commandary in the Yue district, in modern Zhejiang.  Suddenly a violent northeast wind blew up, and p.  Tthey were saileding another 7 days before they finally arrived at Yuyao.  Today, this is part of the city of Ningbo, at the mouth of the Qiantang river, south of Shanghai and considered a part of the Yangzi Delta Region.  This area has been inhabited since at least 6300 years ago, and it has long been a trade port, especially with the creation of the Grand Canal connecting between the Yangzi and the Yellow River, which would have allowed transshipment of goods to both regions. The now half-size Yamato contingenty  left their ship at Yuyao and disembarked, and made their way to Yuezhou, the capital of the Kuaiji Commandary.  This took them a bit of time—a little over a month.  Presumably this was because of paperwork and logistics: they probably because they had to send word ahead, and I suspect they had to inventory everything they brought and negotiate carts and transportationfigure out transportation., since   Tthey didn't exactly have bags of holding to stuff it all in, so they probably needed to negotiate carts and transportation.  The finally made it to Yuezhou on the first day of the 11th intercalary month.  An “intercalary” month refers to an extra month in a year.  It was determined by various calculations and was added to keep the lunar and solar years in relative synch. From Yuezhou, things went a bit more quickly, as they were placed on post-horses up to the Eastern Capital, or Luoyang, where the Emperor Tang Gaozong was in residence.   The Tang kept a capital at Luoyang and another to the west, in Chang'an.  The trip to Luoyang was long—over 1,000 kilometers, or 1 megameter, as it were.  The trip first took them through the Southern Capital, meaning the area of modern Nanjing, which they entered on the 15th day of the month.  They then continued onwards, reaching Luoyang on the 29th day of the 11th month.  The following day, on the 30th day of the 11th intercalary month of the year 659, the Yamato envoys were granted an audience with Emperor Tang Gaozong.  As was proper, he inquired about the health of their sovereign, Takara Hime, and the envoys reported that she was doing well.  He asked other questions about how the officials were doing and whether there was peace in Yamato.  The envoys all responded affirmatively, assuring him that Yamato was at peace. Tang Gaozong also asked about the Emishi they had brought with them.  We mentioned this event previously, back in Episode XXX117 , how the Emishi had been shown to the Tang Emperor, and how they had described them for him.  This is actually one of the earliest accounts that we have describing the Emishi from the Yamato point of view, rather than just naming them—presumably because everyone in Yamato already knew who they were.  From a diplomatic perspective, of course, this was no doubt Yamato demonstrating how they were, in many ways, an Empire, similar to the Tang, with their own subordinate ethnicities and “barbarians”. After answering all of the emperor's questions, the audience was concluded.  The following day, however, was something of its own. This was the first day of the regular 11th lunar month, and it also was the celebration of the Winter Solstice—so though it was the 11th month, it may have been about 22 December according to our modern western calendars.  The envoys once again met with the emperor, and they were treated as distinguished guests—at least according to their own records of it.  Unfortunately, during the festivities, it seems that a fire broke out, creating some confusion, and .  Tthe matters of the diplomatic mission were put on hold while all of that went on. We don't know exactly what happened in the ensuing month.  Presumably the envoys took in the sites of the city, may have visited various monasteries, and likely got to know the movers and shakers in the court, who likely would have wined and dined them, inviting them to various gatherings, as since they brought their own exotic culture and experiences to the Tang court. Unfortunately, things apparently turned sour.  First off, it seems clear that the members of this embassyy weren't the only Japanese in the court.  There may have been various merchants, of course, but and we definitely know that there were students who had come on other missions and were still there likely still studying, such as those who had been learning from studying with Master Xuanzang, whose journeys we mentioned in the last several episodes.  But Wwe are given a very specific name of a troublemaker, however:  Kawachi no Aya no Ohomaro, and we are told that he was aa servant of Han Chihung, who .  Han Chihung, himself, is thought to have possiblymay have been of mixed ethnicity—both Japanese and ethnic Han, and may .  Hhe may have traveled to the Tang court on or around 653. , based on some of the records, but it isn't entirely clear. For whatever reason, on the 3rd day of the 12th month of the year 659, Kawachi no Aya no Ohomaro slandered the envoys, and although .  Wwe don't know exactly what he said, but the Tang court caught wind of the accusations and found the envoys guilty.  They were condemned to banishment, until the author of our tale, none other than Iki no Hakatoko himself, stepped up, .  He made representation to the Emperor, pleading against the slander.  , and tThe punishment was remitted, .  Sso they were no longer banished.  However, they were also then told that they could no't return home.  You see, the Tang court was in the middle of some sensitive military operations in the lands east of the sea—in other words they were working with Silla to and invadeing the Kingdom of Baekje.  Since Yamato was an ally of Baekje, it would be inconvenient if the envoys were to return home and rally Yamato to Baekje's defense. And so the entire Yamato embassy was moved to the Western Capital, Chang'an, where they were placed under individual house arrest.  They no doubt were treated well, but they were not allowed to leave, and .  Tthey ended up spending the next year in this state. of house arrest. Unfortunately, we don't have a record of just how they passed their time in Chang'an.  They likely studied, and were probably visited by nobles and others.  They weren't allowed to leave, but they weren't exactly thrown in jail, either.  After all, they were foreign emissaries, and though the Tang might be at war with their ally, there was no formal declaration of war with Yamato, as far as I can make out.  And so the embassy just sat there, for about 9 months. Finally, in the 7th month of 660, the records tell us we are told thatthat tThe Tang and Silla forces had been successful: .  Baekje was destroyed..  The Tang and Silla forces had been successful.   News must have reached Chang'an a month later, as Iki Hakatoko writes that this occurred in the 8th month of the year 660.  With the Tang special military operation on the Korean peninsula concluded, they released the envoys and allowed them to return to their own countries.  They envoys began their preparations as of the 12th day of the 9th month, no doubt eager to return home, and left were leaving Chang'an a week later, on the 19th day of the 9th month.  From there, it took them almost a month to reach Luoyang, arriving on the 16th day of the 10th month, and here they were greeted with more good news, for here it was that they met up once again with those members of their delegation who had been blown off course. As you may remember, the ship carrying Iwashiki was blown off-course on the 15th day of the 9th month in the year 659, shortly after setting out from the Korean peninsula.  The two ships had lost contact and Tsumori no Muraji no Kiza and his ship had been the one that had continued on.   Iwashiki and those with him, however, found themselves at the mercy of the contrary winds and eventually came ashore at an island in the Southern Sea, which Aston translates as “Erh-kia-wei”.   There appears to be at least some suggestion that this was an island in the Ryukyuan chain, possibly the island of Kikai.  There, local islanders, none too happy about these foreigners crashing into their beach, destroyed the ship, and presumably attacked the embassy.  Several members, including Yamato no Aya no Wosa no Atahe no Arima (yeah, that *is* a mouthful), Sakahibe no Muraji no Inadzumi (perhaps a relative of Iwashiki) and others all stole a local ship and made their way off the island.  They eventually made landfall at a Kuazhou, southeast of Lishui City in modern Zhejiang province, where they met with local officials of the Tang government, who then sent them under escort to the capital at Luoyang.  Once there, they were probably held in a similar state of house arrest, due to the invasion of Baekje, but they met back up with Kiza and Hakatoko's party. The envoys, now reunited, hung out in Luoyang for a bit longer, and thus .  Thus it was on the first day of the 11th month of 660 that they witnessed war captives being brought to the capital.  This included 13 royal persons of Baekje, from the King on down to the Crown Prince and various nobles, including the PRimiePrime Minister, as well as 37 other persons of lower rank—50 people all told.  TheThese captives y were delivered up to the Tang government and led before the emperor.  Of course, with the war concluded, and Baekje no longer a functioning state, while he could have had them executed, Tang Gaozong instead released them, demonstrating a certain amount of magnanimity.  The Yamato envoys remained in Luoyang for most of the month.  On the 19th, they had another audience with the emperor, who bestowed on them various gifts and presents, and then five days later they departed the Luoyang, and began the trek back to the archipelago in earnest. By the 25th day of the first month of 661, the envoys arrived back at Yuezhou, head of the Kuaiji Commandery.  They stayed there for another couple of months, possibly waiting for the right time, as crossing the sea at in the wrong season could be disastrous.  They finally departed east from Yuezhou on the first day of the fourth month, coming to .  They came to Mt. Cheng-an 6 days later, on the 7th, and set out to sea first thing in the morning on the 8th.  They had a southwest wind initially in their favor, but they lost their way in the open ocean, an all too commonall-too-common problem without modern navigational aids.  Fortunately, the favorable winds had carried them far enough that only a day later they made landfall on the island of Tamna, aka Jeju island. Jeju island was, at this point, its own independent kingdom, situated off the southern coast of the Korean peninsula.  Dr. Alexander Vovin suggested that the name “Tamna” may have been a corruption of a Japonic or proto-Japonic name: Tanimura.  The island was apparently quite strange to the Yamato embassy, and they met with various residents natives of Jeju island.  They, even convincinged Prince Aphaki and eight other men of the island to come with them to be presented at the Yamato court. The rest of their journey took a little over a month.  They finally arrived back in Yamato on the 23rd day of the fifth month of 661.  They had been gone for approximately two years, and a lot had changed, especially with the destruction of Baekje.  The Yamato court had already learned of what had happened and was in the process of drawing up plans for an expedition back to the Korean peninsula to restore the Baekje kingdom, and pPrince Naka no Oe himself was set to lead the troops. The icing on the cake was: Tthe reception that the envoys received upon their return was rather cold.  Apparently they were had been slandered to the Yamato court by another follower of Han Chihung—Yamato no Aya no Atahe no Tarushima—and so they weren't met with any fanfare.  We still don't know what it was that Tarsuhima was saying—possibly he had gotten letters from Chihung or Ohomaro and was simply repeating what they had said. Either way, the envoys were sick of it.  They had traveled all the way to the Tang capitals, they had been placed under house arrest for a year, and now they had returned.  They not only had gifts from the Tang emperor, but they were also bringing the first ever embassy from the Kingdom of Tamna along with them.  The slander would not stand.  And so they did what anyone would do at the time:  They apparently appealed to the Kami.  We are told that their anger reached to the Gods of the High Heaven, which is to say the kami of Takamanohara, who killed Tarushima with a thunderbolt.  Which I guess was one way to shut him up. From what we can tell, the embassy was eventually considered a success.  Iki no Hakatoko's star would rise—and fall—and rise again in the court circles.  As I noted, his account of this embassy is really one of the best and most in depth that we have from this time.  It lets us see the relative route that the envoys were taking—the Chronicles in particular note that they traveled to the Great Tang of Wu, and, sure enough, they had set out along the southern route to the old Wu capital, rather than trying to cross the Bohai Sea and make landfall by the Shandong peninsula or at the mouth of the Yellow River.  From there they traveled through Nanjing—the southern “capital” likely referring, in this instance, to the old Wu capital—and then to Luoyang.  Though they stayed there much longer than they had anticipated, they ended up living there through some of the most impactful events that occurred during this point in Northeast Asia.  they And that is something we will touch on next episode.  Until then, thank you once again for listening and for all of your support. If you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page.  You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com.  Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now.  Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan

Yue Zhao, former PM at Meta and Instagram, and Founder of The Uncommon Executive, shares how she struggled with promotions early in her career—until she learned how to navigate corporate politics. From feeling stuck in a startup to learning how influence and perception shape career growth, Yue opens up about the pivotal lessons that changed her approach and ultimately helped her scale to leadership roles in tech.Yue opens up about:-The moment she realized working harder wasn't enough to get promoted-How she learned to build influence and position herself for leadership-The power of framing, buy-in, and playing the game strategicallyThings to listen for:(00:00) People think politics is a bad thing (02:47) Childhood interests and parental influence (07:34) Thanks to our sponsor, Fullstory(09:24) Career beginnings and consulting at McKinsey (13:18) Joining Thumbtack and early challenges (19:50) Navigating career frustrations and promotions (25:41) Understanding workplace politics (35:30) Questioning career progression (36:36) Efforts to get promoted (38:36) Building influence and strategy (41:05) Creating forums for strategic conversations (44:36) The Head of Growth Leadership Scorecard(45:38) Transition to Instagram (57:46) When to lead vs. when to listen (1:07:35) Habits for high performance This episode is presented by:Fullstory: Surface User Sentiment with Behavioral Data - https://fullstory.com/valueResources:Connect with Yue:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuezhao/-Substack: https://news.yuezhao.coach/-Yue Zhao Coaching: https://www.yuezhao.coach/Connect with Andrew:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcapland/ -The Head of Growth Leadership Scorecard: https://andrew-dkbyiqi6.scoreapp.com/-Substack: https://media.deliveringvalue.co-Hire Andrew as your coach: https://deliveringvalue.co/coaching

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Navigating modern dating can feel exhausting. It's easy to get lost in the fast pace of swiping and online dating. But dating doesn't have to feel like so much work.  In Episode 386 of The Charisma Quotient, “The Traps Of Modern Dating:  Interview Julie Krafchick & Yue Xu,” Kimmy is joined by Julie and Yue, dynamic co-hosts of the critically acclaimed Dateable podcast and authors of the anticipated book "How to Be Dateable." With nearly a decade of research exploring the intricacies of dating, they have a wealth of expertise when it comes to transforming from confused daters to respected dating insiders. Throughout the episode, Kimmy, Julie, and Yue engage in a lively discussion on the four main dating traps that ensnare many in today's fast-paced dating scene. From the "expectation of love on demand" to the hazards of "settling paradox," they break down these traps with research-backed insights and personal anecdotes. Julie shares her story of spending over two years in a situationship driven by the need for validation. Yue opens up about her own dating missteps, involving a hiking date and a pair of infamous black socks.  You'll hear the 3 of them breakdown: Why being grounded and living in the moment is critical to fostering genuine connections and finding lasting love. The importance of focusing on understanding yourself and dating without the expectation of immediate attachment. The specific skills needed for modern dating, such as DMing and flirt texting. How to avoid moving too quickly and ignoring red flags in the desire to form relationships. If you are burnt out doing online dating and want to learn how to meet people IRL (In Real Life) join Kimmy's next workshop - Meeting IRL on February 26 by signing up at www.stophatingdating.com. Charisma Quotient Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many of your other favorite podcast channels. ************************************************⁣ Kimmy Seltzer is a Confidence Therapist and Authentic Dating Strategist implementing targeted style, emotional and social intelligence to your life. ⁣ ************************************************⁣ Would you like to connect with Kimmy?⁣ Website:  https://kimmyseltzer.com/⁣ Chat:  https://meetme.so/kimbreakthrough⁣ Instagram: @kimmyseltzer Twitter: @kimmyseltzer Join her FREE Facebook Group Love Makeover Insiders:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovemakeovers Take her Flirt Quiz to see what kind of flirt you are www.flirtover40.com

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Yue Zhao, a former product leader at Thumbtack, Instagram, Meta, and Fuzzy, who now thrives as an executive coach and author. Yue shares her story of moving to Barcelona, exploring new career paths, and writing a book that reshaped her outlook on work and leadership. They dive into key topics like navigating career pivots, staying energized through curiosity, and learning to reframe limiting beliefs.Whether you're a product leader considering new career paths or someone seeking actionable tips for personal growth, this conversation is packed with insights.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

Julie and Yue are intrepid, wise, and funny -- and they have explored the world of dating from the inside out, with insights from countless daters and top experts. Together, they are two of the most wonderful dating experts I know. Celebrating the release of the new book, I was thrilled to tap them for their best advice for modern daters.  SUBSCRIBE TO DEEPER DATING ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3LPSrXZ LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://deeperdatingpodcast.com ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kenpagelcsw INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/deeper.dating TWITTER: https://twitter.com/KenPageLCSW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DeeperDating

Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we have Yue Xu and Julie Krafchick, the dynamic duo behind the Dateable podcast and the new book, “How to Be Dateable,” to have a conversation with us about, well, dating! Julie and Yue will share with us today the 7 things that matter when looking for a partner and why connection and compatibility goes way beyond some chemistry and attraction. We'll learn about the key qualities to focus on when choosing someone for a relationship, how to avoid getting stuck in surface level connections, and what it really means to be dateable. Along the way, we'll touch on emotional availability, long-term compatibility, and how to create genuine, lasting connections so you can feel more confident and empowered in dating.  So, whether you're single, dating, or just curious about what makes relationships thrive, this episode is for you! It's for everyone, basically! Stay tuned! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! About our guests:  Julie Krafchick & Yue Xu are active daters turned dating insiders, and top influential voices of modern dating, relationships, and connection in the digital world. They're the authors of How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Person and Falling in Love and the co-hosts of the hit podcast Dateable, which has been named one of the top podcasts about modern dating and relationships by the New York Times, The Huffington Post, Oprah Daily, and more.  Connect with Julie and Xue on Instagram, Take the "Dating Archetype" Quiz, and grab your copy of How to Be Dateable! About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

Deepseek's R1 model shook OpenAI & now Sam Altman says they're moving faster. We explain what's going on, where we go next (AGI anyone?) and how China is a MAJOR AI player now. It's not only Deepseek, China's Qwen2.5 Max model is brand new, Chinese AI video tools like Kling & Minimax keep shipping updates. AND they've got tentacle robots! YIKES. Meanwhile, Apple's pretty happy with their position AND we cover some of our favorite AI creators newest work in AI See What You Did There! IT'S GETTING CRAZY AGAIN Y'ALL! Join the discord: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/   // SHOW LINKS // Deepseek R1 Shocks The World https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/technology/china-deepseek-ai-silicon-valley.html?unlocked_article_code=1.sk4.bGIR.hQusJjr7ruV4&smid=url-share   Did They “Steal” OpenAI Data? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-29/microsoft-probing-if-deepseek-linked-group-improperly-obtained-openai-data Meta Scrambling into War Rooms https://www.theinformation.com/articles/meta-scrambles-after-chinese-ai-equals-its-own-upending-silicon-valley?rc=c3oojq&shared=924bbcc92a1a8b36 Marc Andreesen Called This AI's Sputnik Moment https://x.com/pmarca/status/1883640142591853011 Sam Altman Says OpenAI Will Launch Sooner https://x.com/sama/status/1884066337103962416 Trump Calls it a ‘wake-up' moment for American Scientists https://x.com/BasedBeffJezos/status/1884032343272575361 Palmer Lucky Says Impressive But Also Maybe Psyop https://x.com/PalmerLuckey/status/1884351579240927677 US Navy Bans Deepseek Due to Ethics & Safety Concerns https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/28/us-navy-restricts-use-of-deepseek-ai-imperative-to-avoid-using.html Jevon's Paradox (explain briefly) https://x.com/satyanadella/status/1883753899255046301 Trump Tariffs on Semiconductors https://x.com/FinanceLancelot/status/1884023740826280053 Apple Celebrates https://x.com/alexocheema/status/1884017524368720044 Chinese Open Source AI Music Generator https://x.com/victormustar/status/1884166716181344300 https://huggingface.co/m-a-p/YuE-s1-7B-anneal-en-cot Hailuo Minimax Director (Early Access Only) https://x.com/maxescu/status/1883853629817512429 https://x.com/Hailuo_AI/status/1884176446702428568 Evil Dead Minimax Shot https://x.com/WuxiaRocks/status/1884147071982461009 AI Warper Makes Female Asmongold AI Influencer https://x.com/AIWarper/status/1884262138908467244 Indiana Jones In Front Of Live Audience https://www.reddit.com/r/aivideo/comments/1hr7xcs/indiana_jones_but_its_filmed_in_front_of_a_live/ Deepseek GROQ Coding Generator  https://x.com/_akhaliq/status/1884368360940400652 Spiral Robots https://youtu.be/2GFyFmMm9-A?si=8jEWJvJl2yG0BreR Kling Elements https://x.com/maxescu/status/1884250507012985027  

Send us a textAre you tired of swiping endlessly on dating apps, feeling like you're getting nowhere? In this episode, I sit down with Julie and Yue, the dynamic duo behind the Dateable podcast and authors of "How to Be Dateable: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Person and Falling in Love." These dating experts are here to shake up your approach to modern romance, whether you're monogamous, non-monogamous, or somewhere in between.We dive deep into why non-monogamous dating often leads to better sex, the importance of DIY-ing your relationships for ultimate happiness, and strategies to overcome dating app burnout. Plus, Julie and Yue share their game-changing insights on:The power of defining your own relationship rulesUnderstanding your dating archetype and how it impacts your love lifeThe secret behind the 24-hour rule in datingHow to connect authentically with potential partnersJulie Krafchick & Yue Xu are active daters turned dating insiders, and top influential voices of modern dating, relationships, and connection in the digital world. They're the authors of How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Person and Falling in Love and the co-hosts of the hit podcast Dateable, which has been named one of the top podcasts about modern dating and relationships by the New York Times, The Huffington Post, Oprah Daily, and more. They're also the hosts and executive producers of the dating experiment show Exit Interview. Julie brings her background in human-centered design and research, while Yue shares her experience as a dating coach. Together you can find them at dateablepodcast.com and @dateablepodcast.  Ready to revolutionize your love life? Don't miss out on Julie and Yue's book, "How to Be Dateable," and take their dating archetype quiz at howtobedateable.com to uncover your unique approach to love and relationships.Poly Healing Retreat in Crete – March 31st to April 3rd, 2025Looking for a transformative getaway to deepen your connections and heal relationship challenges? Join Dedeker Winston of the Multiamory podcast and award-winning dance/movement therapist Orit Krug on the mythical island of Crete for a somatic therapy retreat designed specifically for polyamorous folks.Visit multiamory.com/retreat to learn more https://elleciapaine.com/callSupport the show

Today, John talks with Yue and Julie, hosts of the podcast 'Datable' and authors of the book 'How to Be Datable,' about the complexities of modern dating, how cultural differences come into play, and the evolution of relationships in the digital age. They also dive into evolving definitions of love, the challenges of healthy relationships, share practical advice for becoming more dateable, and much more.  Learn more about Yue and Julie and their new book How to Be Datable HERE Listen to their podcast Dateable HERE or anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow Yue and Julie on Instagram @dateablepodcast and dateablepodcast.com You can pre-order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE Jump into John's new Single. On Purpose app HERE Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabe and Allison worry about their attention spans. Then, the duo gives advice to someone wondering about reconciling with a former friend and creative partner with whom they no longer want to be as close. Next, Julie and Yue of the Dateable Podcast join the show to nerd out about modern dating, ways to find more success on the apps, the misconceptions and why “icks” don't allow for real relationships. In Hypotheticals, Gabe somehow manages to make it about blackmail. And finally, anxiety triggers. Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and Topix videos, join us for a monthly livestream, PLUS MORE:https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusThis has been a Gallison ProductionProduced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint ProductionsPost-Production by Coco LlorensProduction Assistance by Melanie D. WatsonOur Sponsors:* Check out Diet Smoke and use my code JUSTBETWEENUS20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code JUSTBETWEENUS for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu, hosts of the Dateable Podcast, share the knowledge and insights from their brand-new book, “How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Person and Falling in Love.” Whether you're stuck in the dating rut or just looking for that spark of clarity, they've got the tools to help you date smarter and connect deeper. Then our Dear Damona question this week is: Now that I've stopped chasing unavailable men, I can't seem to find anyone that I am attracted to. What do I do? Go to HowToBeDateable.com to grab a copy of “How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Person and Falling in Love.” And you can follow Yue and Julie on Instagram @DateablePodcast l LAST CALL to JOIN US LIVE - if you want more tools, support, and community, spend the entire day with Damona and her team while you heal your heart and renew your faith in romance at our one-day-only F the Fairy Tale Virtual Retreat. This live online event is ALMOST SOLD OUT so grab your ticket before it's gone at DamonaHoffman.com/Retreat Submit your questions for Dear Damona on any of the socials @DamonaHoffman or by visiting DamonaHoffman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Date Brazen Podcast, I'm talking to Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu-- dating and relationship experts and co-hosts of Dateable, one of the top podcasts on modern relationships, featured by The New York Times, HuffPost, and Oprah Daily.   Tune into this episode to hear- Understanding your dating archetype can help you navigate relationships better. How to use their quiz in the Dateable book helps identify strengths and weaknesses in dating. How to use the "Sunday test" helps assess compatibility with a partner. What to expect with sexual chemistry in early dating-- can it develop over time, or do you need to expect "The Spark". And more!   Julie Krafchick & Yue Xu are active daters turned dating insiders, and top influential voices of modern dating, relationships, and connection in the digital world. They're the authors of How To Be Dateable and the co-hosts of the podcast Dateable, which has been named one of the top podcasts about modern dating and relationships by the New York Times, The Huffington Post, Oprah Daily, and more. They're also the hosts and executive producers of the dating experiment show Exit Interview. Julie brings her background in human-centered design and qualitative research, while Yue shares her experience as a dating coach. Together you can find them at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/ and @dateablepodcast. Their book How to be datable comes out January 28th, 2025- TODAY! Get Julie and Yue's book at howtobedateable.com And learn about their work at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/   This episode is brought to you by my free, live SHOOT YOUR SHOT CHALLENGE: From "late bloomer" to confident dater in 5 days ✨   Links: Get Lily's Book, Thank You More Please HERE.   Follow Lily on Instagram and Tiktok.   Subscribe to Lily's Youtube channel HERE. 

Il y a cinq ans jour pour jour, le 23 janvier 2020, la Chine annonçait à Wuhan le premier confinement à cause d'une maladie à coronavirus, alors un virus inconnu, qui sera baptisée plus tard Covid-19. On ne fait mention nulle part en Chine de cet anniversaire. Mais à Wuhan, les stigmates demeurent.  Avec notre correspondante à Wuhan, Clea Broadhurst avec la collaboration de Chi XiangyuanLa vie a repris son cours à Wuhan, dans la province du Hubei, au centre de la Chine. Mais, interrogés sur le premier confinement dû au Covid-19, les habitants se souviennent, parfois dans la douleur, « des mois les plus difficiles de [leur] vie », comme nous le dit Tang.« Au début, ce n'était pas grand-chose, mais plus les rumeurs se répandaient, plus elles devenaient exagérées et on se sentait tous à cran, se remémore l'homme, qui tient un petit magasin près du marché de fruits de mer Huanan. Dire que le marché est à l'origine de toutes ces infections, c'est complètement absurde. Des rumeurs circulaient même sur le fait que les gens d'ici mangeaient des chauves-souris ! Aucune preuve, juste leur imagination débordante. » Ils sont nombreux, parmi les passants interrogés par RFI, à dire que le marché de la ville a été blâmé à tort.À l'époque, ce qui comptait pour eux, c'était de survivre, explique Yue, un chauffeur de taxi. « À Wuhan, causer des ennuis, c'est comme demander la mort, se souvient-il. L'approche était la suivante : "Mieux vaut arrêter à tort que laisser passer quelqu'un." Sur TikTok, on regardait des vidéos de Pékin ou de Shanghai où des gens disaient : "Je veux sortir, je viens d'outre-mer, je veux juste faire un jogging", et la police restait là, à essayer de les raisonner. Mais des vidéos similaires à Wuhan ? Non. Si vous osiez faire quelque chose comme ça, c'était chercher les ennuis. »Le nombre de victimes est une incertitude qui demeure, souligne Li, qui affirme ne pas savoir « combien de personnes sont mortes, car il n'y a pas eu de bilan officiel. Les critères pour les statistiques étaient très stricts. Par exemple, on ne comptait que les personnes officiellement diagnostiquées et décédées à l'hôpital. Et encore, il fallait mourir dans un service spécifique ou dans une zone désignée pour être pris en compte. Les crématoriums fonctionnaient 24 heures sur 24, sans interruption. Wuhan comptait quatre crématoriums, qui fonctionnaient tous sans interruption. S'ils brûlaient un corps toutes les demi-heures… je vous laisse faire le calcul ».Aujourd'hui, les habitants de Wuhan veulent tourner la page, oublier à quel point leur ville a pu être silencieuse. Pour Dang, cela a aussi révélé la persévérance des habitants : « Tout le monde était uni dans la lutte contre la pandémie. Les personnes âgées, les jeunes, on faisait tous preuve de patience. L'esprit d'entraide, les bonnes actions sans se soucier du profit personnel se sont renforcés. C'est toujours le cas aujourd'hui. »Wuhan tente de reprendre du poil de la bête, voulant à tout prix laisser derrière elles les stigmates de cette période douloureuse.À lire aussiChine: cinq ans après l'annonce du premier mort du Covid-19 à Wuhan, les stigmates demeurent

While last year was all about building resilience after that heart-wrenching infidelity, this year was about finding love again. Julie interviews Yue to hear how she's been able to able to design the type of relationship that works for her and her "manfriend" – and most importantly herself. We discuss the biggest shifts she's made in dating / relationships, how she learned to love being in her single era instead of looking at it as a layover to a relationship, and of course the impact she's hoping to make with our book 'How to Be Dateable' which comes out NEXT WEEK! Take the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/HOW TO BE DATEABLE COMES OUT NEXT WEEK! Pre-order now: https://howtobedateable.com/Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available for pre-order now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Blueland: Get 15% off Blueland Cleaning supplies at https://blueland.com/DATEABLE with the code DATEABLE* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/dateable* Happy Mammoth: Get 15% off, sitewide, on your first purchase at happymammoth.com with the code DATEABLE* Rosetta Stone: Get 50% off your lifetime membership with unlimited access to 25 language courses for the rest of your life at https://www.rosettastone.com/today using the code TODAY* VIIA Hemp: Get 15% off all products including their best-selling High Love gummy at https://bit.ly/viiagoddess with the code DATEABLESupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From getting engaged to quitting her job pursue Dateable full-time, it's been a year of taking that next step – saying yes to the future that's to come. In this episode, Yue interviews Julie about all these life changes – what's been incredible, challenging, and so forth. We discuss not always so linear progression of relationships, the anxieties despite the milestones, and of course the hopes for 2025 with our book 'How to Be Dateable' soon into the world!Take the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/To listen to Julie's engagement story, listen to the intro in 'S19E18: An Insider's Look Into Matchmaking w/ Jaydi Kuba & Lauren Rosenberg' from a couple week's ago!Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available for pre-order now: https://howtobedateable.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy New Year! On this special episode of Ask a Matchmaker, Matchmaker Maria is joined by the dynamic duo behind the Dateable podcast, Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu! They're here to talk about their brand-new book, How to Be Dateable,  and officially hitting shelves on January 28th

When it comes to dating in our 20s, the entire experience seems like a bit of a maze and often leaves us questioning, is there a RIGHT way to be dating in our 20s? Should I be playing it casual, and just having fun, prioritise being single and getting to know myself, only dating people we want to marry, be looking for long term compatability? And what if you know exactly what you want, but are unsure how to get it? Today, I have on the hosts of Dateable to answer your biggest dating questions and conundrums and provide their advice from over two decades of learnings and knowledge, including: How to tell if someone is right for you How to not rush into love How to detach from the outcome of a first date How to know what you want and how to get it How to handle a good, not great relationship How to rebound from a breakup + more Preorder How to be Dateable here: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/166803042X?tag=simonsayscom Follow Julie & Yue here: @dateablepodcast PREORDER MY BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/ Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're meant to do life with other people. So then, why is dating so damn hard? Yue's sharing why dating feels so difficult these days – and how we can start to shift our mindset to think about things differently. Because being with another human you love is natural, yet dating is not. And it's about time we change how we approach it altogether. Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available for pre-order now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Anisa Beauty: Get 30% off site-wide at www.anisabeauty.com using the code DATEABLE* Happy Mammoth: Get 15% off, sitewide, on your first purchase at happymammoth.com with the code DATEABLE* OSEA: Give the gift of OSEA's Super Glow Body Set! Get 10% off your purchase site wide at oseamalibu.com with the code DATEABLEPODCAST* Quince: Get free shipping and 365 day returns at https://quince.com/dateable* Rosetta Stone: Get 50% off your lifetime membership with unlimited access to 25 language courses for the rest of your life at https://www.rosettastone.com/today using the code TODAY* Uncommon Goods: Get 15% off original, handmade, absolutely remarkable gifts at www.uncommongoods.com/dateable with the code DATEABLE* VIIA Hemp: Get 15% off all products including their best-selling High Love gummy at https://bit.ly/viiagoddess with the code DATEABLE* VIIA Hemp: Get 15% off all products including their best-selling High Love gummy at https://bit.ly/viiagoddess with the code DATEABLESupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We tend to be so focused on commonalities when dating...but what if that wasn't actually what mattered in finding a compatible partner? Yue's breaking down why focusing so much on shared interests can lead to a false sense of connection and what's more important to look out for. Also she's sharing her newfound love of quickies – from this type of episode to you know, the real deal. Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available for pre-order now: https://howtobedateable.com/ Finding Your Person is now OPEN! Registration closes 10/6 so get your spot now: findingyourperson.comOur Sponsors:* Anisa Beauty: Get 30% off site-wide at www.anisabeauty.com using the code DATEABLE* Artifact Uprising: Get 20% off for new customers or 15% off if you have purchased before at artifactuprising.com and use code DATEABLE through December 31.* Gobble: Make a delicious dinner in 15 minutes! Get $120 off across 4 boxes with free shipping and free cookies at gobble.com/DATEABLEPODCAST* Happy Mammoth: Get 15% off on your entire first order of Hormone Harmony at happymammoth.com with the code DATEABLE* Magic Mind: Get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases at https://magicmind.com/dateable with code DATEABLE* Osea Malibu: Get 10% off their skincare from the sea at https://oseamalibu.com and use the code DATEABLEPODCAST* Quince: Get free shipping and 365 day returns at https://quince.com/dateable* Rosetta Stone: Get 50% off lifetime access at www.rosettastone.com/today with the code TODAY* VIIA Hemp: Check out their new High THCA Flower and get 15% off your favorite gummies using the code DATEABLE at https://bit.ly/viiadataeableSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You've heard the theories about the first 6 months of a relationship and how it's a marker if the relationship will last. Yue's breaking down what she's learned about the 6 month period – what typically happens and how she's doing things differently this time around. Also, she's sharing some updates about her 'new' relationship after crossing that 6 month barrier and what's unfolded in that time.Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE is available for pre-order now: https://howtobedateable.com/ Meeting People IRL Kickstarter - CLOSES August 31st and get $10 OFF now through then!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How many of you get anxiety about using the bathroom when you're just starting to date someone new? Anyone? Yue is going there: taking us through her own bathroom anxieties while being utterly perplexed that her friend did not share the same sentiment in the slightest – so much that it lead to an investigation on the topic and this quickie for all of you.TW: Talking about bathroom activities in this one. If this is not for you, check out our many other episodes. Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE is available for pre-order now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Armoire: Get 50% off your first month of your clothing rental membership, up to $125 off using the code DATEABLE at https://armoire.style/refer/dateable/* Check out Armoire and use my code DATEABLE for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Blueland Cleaning Supplies: blueland.com/DATEABLE* Go to badlandsfood.com/DATEABLE to get up to 50% off your regular-priced dog food order with a 90-day money-back guarantee with Badlands Ranch Pets.* Gobble: Make a delicious dinner in 15 minutes! Get $120 off across 4 boxes with free shipping and free cookies at gobble.com/DATEABLEPODCAST* Osea Malibu: Get 10% off their skincare from the sea at https://oseamalibu.com and use the code DATEABLE* Quince: Get free shipping and 365 day returns at https://quince.com/dateable* VIIA: Get 15% off + a free pack of their award winning gummies. (21+) at https://viiahemp.com/ using the code DATEABLESupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What makes you attracted to one person and not another? We're bringing back our most popular episode ever with Dr. Paul Eastwick about his work at the UC Davis Attraction Lab of how people form and maintain relationships. We discuss how ideal partner preferences play into partner selection, why we often think we know what we want when we don't, and the secret of when attraction can build over time. Plus we'll kick off the episode with a new intro recapping Yue's solo trip + the intimacy workshop she attended, and Julie's bday highs and lows. Plus BIG announcement coming next week!!!Check out Paul's work at http://pauleastwick.com/ or @pauleastwick on Twitter.Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Use the promo DATEABLE for $10 off our Meeting People IRL Masterclass NOW until July 9th: https://www.dateablepodcast.com/programsOur Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code DATEABLE for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Blueland Cleaning Supplies: blueland.com/DATEABLE* Check out VIIA and use my code DATEABLE for a great deal: viiahemp.com* Equilibria: Get 15% wellness solutions at www.myeq.com with the code DATEABLE* Go to badlandsfood.com/DATEABLE to get up to 50% off your regular-priced dog food order with a 90-day money-back guarantee with Badlands Ranch Pets.* Osea Malibu: Get 10% off their skincare from the sea at https://oseamalibu.com and use the code DATEABLE* VIIA: Get 15% off + a free pack of their award winning gummies. (21+) at https://viiahemp.com/ using the code DATEABLESupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy