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Welcome to ”Total Convexity,” a weekly financial podcast that caters to professional finance individuals, high-net-worth investors, family offices, and other sophisticated financial professionals. Join our hosts, hedge-fund manager Jim Wang and Henrik Neuhaus, as they explore the interconnected world of global macroeconomics, central banks, and capital markets.
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The Alpha Exchange is a podcast series launched by Dean Curnutt to explore topics in financial markets, risk management and capital allocation in the alternatives industry. Our in depth discussions with highly established industry professionals seek to uncover the nuanced and complex interactions between economic, monetary, financial, regulatory and geopolitical sources of risk. We aim to learn from the perspective our guests can bring with respect to the history of financial and business cy ...
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David Noël-Romas (@davidnoelromas) and Alex Kessinger (@voidfiles)

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Conversations with software engineers who have progressed beyond the career level, into Staff levels and beyond. We discuss the areas of work that set Staff-plus level engineers apart from other individual contributors; things like setting technical direction, mentorship and sponsorship, providing engineering perspective to the org, etc.Hosted by David Noël-Romas (@davidnoelromas) and Alex Kessinger (@voidfiles).
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Welcome, Fellowers! Thanks for visiting and listening to The 138 Show w/ Bobby & Bobby! Two buddies/Bobbys talking truth. Deep chats about the things that matter. It may annoy, offend, and/or anger you. Choose Good, Pray, and Sleep! (Podcast/YouTube) #truth #flatearth #health #demiurge #prison #spirituality #religion #relationships #politics #lies #manipulation
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/a-consensus-based-algorithm-for-non-convex-multiplayer-games-nonlinear-oligopoly-games. A novel algorithm using swarm intelligence to find global Nash equilibria in nonconvex multiplayer games, with convergence guarantees and numerical experiments. Check more stories relat…
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When reigning Olympic Gold triathlete Dame Flora Duffy takes her place on the pontoon on the Seine in Paris in three weeks’ time, it marks the end of a long, frustrating battle to make the start line. Flora finished 2022 on a high, winning her second Commonwealth Gold, but was devastated not to race at all in 2023 due to a painful, complicated knee…
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There’s been some decent ink spilled recently on the “dispersion trade” which has profited from the epically low level of realized correlation among stocks. If winning trades attract capital and erode the margin of safety in the process, is this exposure crowded and vulnerable to an unwind? In this short pod, I lay out a 5-part, informal framework …
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/a-consensus-based-algorithm-for-non-convex-multiplayer-games-abstract-and-introduction. A novel algorithm using swarm intelligence to find global Nash equilibria in nonconvex multiplayer games, with convergence guarantees and numerical experiments. Check more stories relat…
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A Wall Street economist who served institutional clients at both Lehman Brothers and Bank of America, Michelle Meyer, transitioned to Mastercard two and a half years ago, now serving as the firm’s Chief Economist and Head of the Mastercard Economics Institute. I had the opportunity to catch up with Michelle back in May and while much has of course …
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-evolution-of-browser-games-from-flash-to-modern-times. Explore the evolution of browser games from simple Flash to advanced HTML5, JavaScript, and WebGL experiences, highlighting their growth and modern capabilities Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hack…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-install-duckstation-for-playing-ps1-games-on-linux. Learn how to install DuckStation on your Linux system to enjoy your childhood PlayStation 1 games with modern graphics and top-notch speed. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gaming. …
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Four time British FIM Enduro World Champion Jane Daniels aimed simply to complete her first ever Dakar race – an extreme endurance event. But she won the 2024 Women’s Class, racing across 7,891km of towering sand dunes, vast oases, and dramatic rock formations in Saudi Arabia, sponsored by Italian motorcycle company Fantic. Jane, from Wigan, shares…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/play-build-and-earn-on-play-to-earn-platforms. In this article, we'll explore P2E gaming on the blockchain, and how players are rewarded for their time and effort put into playing these games. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gaming. You ca…
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It’s been 25 years since Mark Cuban implemented an exceedingly well-timed and attractively priced hedge on shares of Yahoo. In this short podcast, we review the popular “zero cost collar” trade and discuss the factors that impact its pricing. Cuban is known for playing offense in investing, buying the Mavs and making deals on the Tank. But his defe…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/web3-game-con-the-worlds-largest-web3-game-show-debuts-at-abs2024-in-taipei. The Future of Gaming with GEDA, MATR1X, Bitboy & Ordz Games, Pomerium, and over 50 gaming projects. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gaming. You can also check exc…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/cryptopia-announces-increased-airdrop-allocation-and-beta-tester-rewards. Not only did the campaign surpass the team's expectations with over 50,000 participants completing an impressive 137,000 missions, but it also helped Cryptopia Check more stories related to gaming at…
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Explorer Oli France on his 64-day, 3,588-mile 'human powered' journey, cycling alone for 39 days from Death Valley in California to Denali, eventually reaching the summit of one of the world’s most challenging mountains. Oli spent ten years dreaming of and five years planning ‘The Ultimate Seven’ project – expeditions which will culminate in, hopef…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/stardew-valley-16-on-switch-for-the-console-the-wait-continues-as-soon-as-possible. Discover the latest updates and features of the highly anticipated Stardew Valley 1.6 update for Nintendo Switch. Learn about new content, gameplay enhancements Check more stories related t…
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Earning a Ph.D. in financial economics is no small feat. And not only did Garrett DeSimone do just that, but he would unknowingly embark on his future career in the process of doing so. His dissertation from the University of Delaware involved the study of event risk premia in single stocks ahead of earnings. And to perform the analysis he engaged …
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/web3-sports-fantasy-game-maincardio-now-live-on-ton. The goal was to transfer most of the game's functionality, which is already available on the Polygon blockchain, and include exclusive features for TON blockch Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.…
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Dr Jack Wolfson practised as a traditional hospital cardiologist in the States for more than 16 years, following in his eminent father’s footsteps. An epiphany moment with his now wife, Dr Heather Wolfson, led him on a different journey - to investigate the cause of heart disease and illness, rather than ‘put a Band-Aid’ over the symptoms. Based in…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/gaming-leaders-carv-and-double-jumptokyo-join-forces-to-reshape-web3-experiences. The alliance brings together two powerhouses in the industry, promising to drive innovation and widespread adoption of web3 gaming. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/parallel-tcg-releases-on-epic-games-store. . Players collect cards, build 40-card decks combining cards from one of the five factions and the Universal pool, and engage in strategic battles against their Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gam…
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The study of correlation is valuable, informative and, likely an over-indulged in activity on Wall Street. That said, there are important risk considerations when it comes to how significantly assets move together or do not. The task at hand in this short podcast is to illustrate and contemplate the diverging paths of two important correlations: th…
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In this week’s Convex Conversation we explore behavioural science and its role in helping tackle some of the greatest challenges in society. Behavioural scientist Elspeth Kirkman – Chief Programmes Officer at innovation charity Nesta – reveals how issues like the nation’s health, domestic decarbonisation and the disparity in early childhood are bei…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/mvp-game-development-with-flutter-and-flame. Follow along as we build an example game, demonstrating the power and efficiency of Flutter and Flame for creating engaging and functional games quickly. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gaming. …
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/warped-games-embraces-premature-teaser-release-to-highlight-warped-universe. The post racked up 80,000 impressions over the subsequent days before the Warped Team decided they might as well keep the post live. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/carv-secures-strategic-investment-from-neowizs-web3-gaming-platform-intella-x-ahead-of-public-node. The investment, in the form of CARV node purchasing in anticipation of tomorrow’s public sale, will fuel greater synergies between the two gaming ecosystems. Check more stor…
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It was a pleasure to welcome Raghuram Rajan back to the Alpha Exchange. Raghu is currently a distinguished professor at the Chicago Booth School of Business and is the former head of the Reserve Bank of India. With a deep understanding of the intersection of markets, the economy and policymaking, he is among the most important voices on Central Ban…
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To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Helen joins the Paddle Group, Royal Marines Association, on the Thames in a folding two-man boat, known as a Klepper, made famous by the Cockleshell heroes. As she paddles with former Royal Marines corporal Chris Maynard and some of the team preparing to cross the Channel to Normandy, she discovers how these e…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/solving-othello-related-works-you-should-be-aware-of. The algorithms used to solve games have been extensively studied, and they are chosen based on the purpose and nature of the game. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gaming. You can also c…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/othello-is-finally-solved. The game of Othello is one of the world’s most complex and popular games that has yet to be computationally solved. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gaming. You can also check exclusive content about #strategy-gam…
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Corporate Fraud is an unfortunate, costly and seemingly never-ending aspect of the world of business. In the best case, fraud is prevented or, at least caught before harm is done. All too often, however, these cases of deception lead to large financial losses, impacting the lives of many - shareholders, individuals and certainly those that are cour…
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Travel writer Catherine Fairweather talks about her new podcast series, Voices from the Frontline, exploring lives shaped by war. In the first episode she interviews her husband, revered photo-journalist Sir Don McCullin, and recalls how she first heard about Don from foreign correspondent Jon Swain when she was 11, living in Laos during the Indoch…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/world-of-warcraft-meets-escape-from-tarkov-chains-of-war-launches-on-epic-game-store. Fans of the iconic 'World of Warcraft' franchise can expect fast-paced, action-packed gameplay with the high-quality graphics of Unreal Engine 5. Check more stories related to gaming at: …
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/stereoscopic-imaging-technologies-for-pc-game-developers. The principles of stereoscopic imaging, its evolution, and impact on PC game development. Learn from the expertise of Konstantin Morshnev Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gaming. You…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-use-incantations-in-elden-ring. Incantations offer a unique playstyle in Elden Ring and in this guide, players will find everything they need to know on how to unlock and use them. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gaming. You can als…
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Prince William is building 24 sustainable homes on his Duchy of Cornwall land at Nansledan to provide temporary accommodation and support for some of the many people sleeping rough in the county, in partnership with homelessness charity St Petrocs. Jon Sparkes OBE is a trustee of St Petrocs; ran Crisis; Scope; is currently CEO of UNICEK UK and is a…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/metrics-swallow-the-red-pill. User Perceived Metrics and User Reported Metrics complement each other and form the foundation for a highly reliable conversational assistant. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gaming. You can also check exclusi…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/exploring-the-impact-of-gamification-in-flipped-classrooms-abstract-and-introduction. This paper explores impact in flipped classrooms, offering recommendations for effective implementation and future research to enhance student success. Check more stories related to gamin…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/levelling-up-learning-exploring-the-impact-of-gamification-in-flipped-classrooms-discussion. This paper explores impact in flipped classrooms, offering recommendations for effective implementation and future research to enhance student success. Check more stories related t…
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It was a pleasure to welcome Kris Kumar, CIO of Goose Hollow Capital, to the Alpha Exchange. Our conversation starts with Fed policy and the manner in which the 500bps of policy tightening is impacting the economy. To this, Kris argues that the propitious starting position for households and corporates in this cycle has been quite different than in…
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Deep in the sub-basement of the Natural History Museum in London, surrounded by a vast collection of dinosaur bones, world-leading palaeontologist Prof Paul Barrett gives an insight into how prehistoric times can inform current issues like climate change. In this golden age for prehistoric reptiles, where on average one new dinosaur is discovered e…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/minecraft-how-to-make-an-invisibility-potion. Add a golden carrot and a fermented spider eye to an awkward potion to make invisibility potions in Minecraft. Then, use these potions to sneak up on others. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gam…
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An insider’s view from former cabinet minister Rory Stewart OBE on the upcoming UK election and the difficulties a new Government will face taking over a country that he believes is bust, with public services we can't afford. Rory is already selling out venues like the O2 in the autumn with his The Rest is Politics podcast co-host Alastair Campbell…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/may-2024s-must-play-list-the-top-10-game-releases-you-cant-miss. Dive deep into the 10 best games releasing in May 2024, including Senua's Saga, Paper Mario, Prince of Persia, and many others. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gaming. You ca…
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/celebrating-10-years-of-war-robots-and-reflecting-from-a-technical-perspective. In this post, we look at the technical side of War Robots over 10 years: the cool stuff, the problems, the experiments, remastering the game, and more! Check more stories related to gaming at: …
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-summon-spirits-in-elden-ring-and-upgrade-them. Knowing how to summon spirits is a key part of Elden Ring and upgraded spirits are strong allies that can be helpful in defeating even the hardest bosses. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/…
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Major General Alastair Bruce OBE is known for his engaging live TV commentary, here and in America, on royal weddings, jubilees, and the King's Coronation, giving viewers an accurate insight into ceremonial life and history. Alastair - a direct descendant of the revered warrior king Robert the Bruce - is the current Governor of Edinburgh Castle, a …
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