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AI & Ancestry in 'Family Tree Sagas': Embark on a captivating journey through history, genealogy, and vivid storytelling. "Sicilian Sagas" forms the first branch of the Family Tree Sagas project, a series dedicated to exploring the intricate branches of family history and heritage. Set against the rich cultural backdrop of Sicily, our Sicilian Sagas delve deep into the ancestral roots of a Sicilian family, tracing their journey from the rustic landscapes of Sicily to the dynamic streets of S ...
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AI & Ancestry in 'Family Tree Sagas' The Allende Chronicles" is a captivating exploration of a family's lineage, deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of Mexico's history. Spanning from the ancient civilizations of the Olmecs, Maya, Toltecs, and Aztecs to the transformative period of Spanish conquest, the narrative weaves a story of resilience, cultural synthesis, and identity. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque town of Allende, the book delves into the mestizo heritage, revealing how ...
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Artificial Intelligence has suddenly gone from the fringes of science to being everywhere. So how did we get here? And where's this all heading? In this new series of Science Friction, we're finding out.
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Ancestry and AI: Genealogical Roots Reborn and Historical Echoes Rediscovered. "Dispatches from the Disputed Texas Territories," another exciting branch of ancestral narratives from FamilyTreeSagas.com, offers a vivid exploration into our families' past, encapsulating the essence of our ancestors' experiences through a series of innovative narrative formats. This collection is an endeavor to breathe life into the tales of those who came before us, presenting their stories through a variety o ...
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Book Nomad is a monthly podcast by Muslims for those who love reading, culture and the occasional tough question! Each episode, we explore a book, dive into its themes and see how it applies to our real lives and communities. Instagram: @booknomadpodcast
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Episode Notes Ancestry and AI: Genealogical Roots Reborn and Historical Echoes Rediscovered: The latest chapter of Sicilian Sagas transports readers to Alia, where Angelo's family preserves cherished traditions amidst the winds of change sweeping 19th-century Sicily. A heartfelt invitation to a feast in Valledolmo promises reunions and revelations,…
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Episode Notes Ancestry and AI: Genealogical Roots Reborn and Historical Echoes Rediscovered Discover "The Legacy of Jack Coker," a captivating narrative that brings to light the unsung hero of the Texas Revolution. This story transcends mere historical recounting, offering a deep dive into the life and contributions of Jack Coker, whose strategic f…
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Episode Notes Ancestry and AI: Genealogical Roots Reborn and Historical Echoes Rediscovered Dive into 'The Allende Chronicles: In Search of de la Garza,' a captivating tale set in 19th-century Mexico. Follow Victor de la Garza's journey in Allende, a town at the heart of Mexico's transformative era. This saga blends personal growth, cultural identi…
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Episode Notes Ancestry and AI: Genealogical Roots Reborn and Historical Echoes Rediscovered. In the heart of Valledolmo, where Sicilian history and daily life intertwine, stands Fortunata, a young girl embodying the spirit of her town. Surrounded by the legacy of the Sicani and the shadows of bygone barons, she walks the sunlit streets, feeling an …
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Episode Notes AI & Ancestry in 'Family Tree Sagas': Embark on a captivating journey through history, genealogy, and vivid storytelling. In 'The Allende Chronicles: In Search (of) de la Garza,' Chapter 5 reveals the parallel lives of Victor de la Garza and the town of Allende. Born simultaneously, Victor's journey mirrors Allende's historical transf…
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Episode Notes Ancestry and AI: Genealogical Roots Reborn and Historical Echoes Rediscovered Discover Sarah Jane Autry's legacy in Texas, where her resilience and dairy adventures weave a captivating tale of ancestry and family history. Her story, rich in humor and strength, highlights the enduring spirit of Texas pioneers, inspiring generations to …
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Episode Notes Ancestry and AI: Genealogical Roots Reborn and Historical Echoes Rediscovered. Valledolmo, a picturesque town nestled in Sicily's heartland, embodies a legacy rich with history. From its Sicanian roots to the layers of Greek, Roman, Arab, and Norman influences, every corner of Valledolmo is steeped in stories from ages past. The town,…
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Episode Notes Ancestry and AI: Genealogical Roots Reborn and Historical Echoes Rediscovered Discover the enthralling journey of ancestral discovery in "Coahuila's Call," a chapter from "The Allende Chronicles" at familytreesagas.com. This narrative delves into the depths of Mexico's history, tracing the roots and lineage of a family as it intertwin…
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Episode Notes AI & Ancestry in 'Family Tree Sagas': Embark on a captivating journey through history, genealogy, and vivid storytelling. "A Poem For Nettie" is a poignant narrative that delves into the life of Miss Antoinette 'Nettie' Battaglia, whose brief yet incredibly full life left a lasting impression in early 20th-century Texas. Through a ser…
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Episode Notes AI & Ancestry in 'Family Tree Sagas': Embark on a captivating journey through history, genealogy, and vivid storytelling. In the serene Sicilian town of Valledolmo, Angelo is captivated by a mysterious girl. Amidst ancient streets and traditions, their lives intertwine. Angelo, drawn by her laughter and spirit, navigates his own dream…
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Episode Notes Ancestry and AI: Genealogical Roots Reborn and Historical Echoes Rediscovered In Chapter 3 of 'The Allende Chronicles,' the narrative embarks on a poignant journey north towards Coahuila, traversing through the heart of Mexico's tumultuous history. This chapter is a profound exploration of the enduring legacy and resilience of a famil…
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Episode Notes AI & Ancestry in 'Family Tree Sagas': Embark on a captivating journey through history, genealogy, and vivid storytelling Crystal City, once a disputed frontier land, now resonates with the spirit of new beginnings. Here, Tino and Catita, a young couple full of aspirations, have staked their claim, planting the seeds of a hopeful futur…
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Episode Notes AI & Ancestry in 'Family Tree Sagas': Embark on a captivating journey through history, genealogy, and vivid storytelling. In the Sicilian town of Alia, in the Province of Palermo, Angelo reflects on his family's deep roots, advancing hostilities and the enduring spirit of Sicily. Amidst ancient streets and traditions, Angelo's persona…
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Episode Notes Ancestry and AI: Genealogical Roots Reborn and Historical Echoes Rediscovered In the waning years of the 15th century, Spain, emerging from conflicts with the Moors, embarked on a bold venture beyond the Pillars of Hercules. This era of discovery, marked by Columbus's journey and Cortés's conquests, forged new worlds and destinies. Am…
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Episode Notes Ancestry and AI: Genealogical Roots Reborn and Historical Echoes Rediscovered The story of Amos Jones embodies the quintessential American pioneering spirit. In 1846, Amos, a 29-year-old from Talladega, Alabama, embarked on a transformative journey with his wife Jane and their infant son Marion. Drawn by the allure of newly admitted T…
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Episode Notes Ancestry and AI: Genealogical Roots Reborn and Historical Echoes Rediscovered In this episode of "Sicily to San Antonio," we embark on a journey to Alia, a town steeped in the rich tapestry of Sicilian history and culture. Nestled in the heart of Sicily, Alia emerges as a cradle of generations, where ancient traditions and landscapes …
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Episode Notes Ancestry and AI: Genealogical Roots Reborn and Historical Echoes Rediscovered Explore the genesis of 'The Allende Chronicles' in its introductory chapter, where we weave through the alleys of history to uncover the origins of a family in the Mexican state of Coahuila. Immerse yourself in a tale that, not only traces their lineage but …
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Episode Notes Ancestry and AI: Genealogical Roots Reborn and Historical Echoes Rediscovered Explore the rich tapestry of Sicilian history and culture in 'Sicily's Dawn,' the first chapter of 'Sicilian Sagas' from FamilyTreeSagas.com. Dive into a captivating narrative that intertwines family, tradition, and the enduring spirit of Sicily's people, se…
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Behind the rise of AI there's big questions about where this technology is going. Is it going to be super intelligent — and if that happens — is it going to kill us all? In our final episode, we're diving into the future and unpacking the full spectrum of expert predictions, from the idea that we're on the brink of creating human-level AI, to fears…
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2023 was the year powerful new AI technology went mainstream, with image generators and tools like ChatGPT. And people quickly started wondering where these advances were taking them. This is the story of 2023 in three chapters: the first contact, the backlash that followed, and the new reality. It's the story of actors fighting back against plans …
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AI is often portrayed as being all about technology. But it is also about money and control. Because those who control AI, may control the world. In the AI world, there are two names that keep coming up: OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, and its CEO, Sam Altman. Who is Sam Altman? How did his tiny company leapfrog the tech giants and win the scra…
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When you think about a driverless car future, perhaps your mind goes to being driven around, watching movies from the backseat and drinking martinis. For over a decade, perfect driverless cars have seemed only a few years away. But in reality, they were nowhere close. Now, driverless cars are finally being rolled out in some cities. But (like human…
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As ChatGPT shows us, AI can do some amazing stuff. But it does some creepy stuff as well. And it's already been responsible for locking up innocent people. The story of how AI scanned millions of drivers licences and accused Michigan man Robert Wiliams of a crime he didn't commit. When human biases lead to neural networks going rogue.…
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The world is experiencing a boom in artificial intelligence (AI). It's everywhere. In just a few years, computers have learned to paint a picture, write a novel, translate languages and consume the entire internet. But how we got here goes back decades to two men who couldn't agree on the best way to teach a thinking machine. The AI world was divid…
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2023 has been the breakout year of artificial intelligence. After decades of investment and improvement, the technology suddenly went mainstream. For many, it was as though a miraculous machine was plonked in our midst. But AI didn't come from nowhere. And it hasn't been a smooth and simple process. It's been a story rife with drama, conflict, and …
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What family secrets lie deep inside your cells? A story of survival against the odds, hope after the Holocaust, and the eye-opening new science of epigenetics… Can biology help you transcend the traumas of your ancestors, or forever burden you with their legacy?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Tai Poole is a self-described scientist and the teenage star of multi-award-winning podcast Tai Asks Why. Love, climate change, death, dreaming…there is nothing Tai's tenaciously, voraciously hungry mind won't take on. He joins Natasha Mitchell to talk life, the universe, and everything.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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When pioneering Australian RNA biologist Archa Fox was a child, her parents were drawn into the orbit of the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. Her family packed up their life to join the Orange People communes in India and Oregon as disciples. Archa shares her candid, confronting story of what happened when this spiritual movement morphed into a cult.…
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Nuclear weapons are not toys. But what happens when children get their hands on nuclear know-how? Two explosive stories of two smart kids — both with a radioactive obsession, but with very different outcomes — one celebrated as a child genius and given his own university lab as a teen; the other dead at age 39. Meet Taylor Wilson and David Hahn.…
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Natasha Mitchell, presenter and co-producer of Science Friction, has some special news she wants to share with you. Listen in. (Spoiler alert: You can catch her as the new host of the ABC's Big Ideas from April 10 2023. Follow the show on the ABC Listen app or wherever you get your podcasts).By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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How has fusion inspired the imaginations of science fiction writers? In The Expanse blockbuster book and TV series, fusion energy has changed the course of civilisation in extraordinary ways – for better and worse. Ty Franck, one half of the James S.A Corey writing duo behind The Expanse, and Canadian futurist and science fiction writer Karl Schroe…
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The promise of nuclear fusion is clean, limitless energy for all. But why do start-up entrepreneurs think they can solve a problem that's perplexed scientists and fuelled the imagination of science fiction writers for decades? Are they kidding themselves, or inching closer to a breakthrough? Big name billionaires like Bill Gates and George Soros ar…
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It started with one post on Instagram. What followed was unimaginable. Scientists turned social media giants Darrion Nguyen (aka Lab Shenanigans) and Dr Cindy Pham (aka The Scholar Diaries) share moving stories of trauma, self-discovery, and growth. Superficial shiny stereotypes of social media celebrity ... they are definitely NOT.…
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Chinese scientist Dr Jiankui He flouted the law and bioethics basics to create the world's first CRISPR gene edited babies. Now out of jail, he's back on Twitter recruiting patients and raising funds for more trials, this time in adults not embryos. A dangerous distraction or a cautionary lesson for the world's scientists? Dr Joy Zhang has an extra…
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Science is political. So let's go straight to the heart of political power in Australia. 10 months into role, the Federal Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic joins Natasha this week. From the muzzling of scientists to stemming the brain drain, from the corporatisation of CSIRO to connecting science to more people — will the state of play for…
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Self-proclaimed TikTok mystics, healers, wellness influencers are increasingly turning to quantum physics to give their claims credibility, with potentially dangerous consequences. How do you disentangle the woo from the wow in quantum physics? And can it be deadly?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Chemist Kim Kwan didn’t realise how much they needed to find their queer crew in science until they did. Rami Mandow threw in a successful career in finance and business to find true love — astronomy. They share frank, fearless stories about coming out as third culture kids and why bringing their whole selves to science - their queer self and their…
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Australia is hosting the 2023 World Pride festival and queer botanists are celebrating by bringing their full selves to their science.Ryan O'Donnell is an accomplished opera singer and musical theatre performer turned botanist studying orchids and fungi.Botanist Hervé Sauquet is piecing together the evolutionary history of flowering plants – most o…
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From the nomadic world of the Sahara Desert to a fantasy wonderland inside a Melbourne industrial warehouse ... meteorites are a growing business and a controversial one. Are the secrets inside space rocks at risk of being lost to wealthy collectors in the West? And, the battle of the Arab world’s first — and first female — meteorite scientist to s…
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Scientists Jonathan Napier and Cathie Martin remember when they needed armed guards and high fences to protect their genetic experiments. But the rules around genetically modified crops are rapidly changing. What could this mean for your dinner plate? (REPEAT)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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A pair of twin girls is born in the late 1980s and their mother, Chris, is told a series of ‘facts’ about them.Each born with their own placenta, Chris is told it’s extremely unlikely that her twins are identical, but, if they were, they’d be a perfect DNA match. She’s also told that her daughters have a much higher likelihood as adults of conceivi…
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Science journalist, biologist, podcaster, teacher and activist Dr Ilya Kolmanovsky is a superstar science communicator.He hosts one of the biggest Russian language podcasts. Bigger than podcasts on sex or politics.But he's no stranger to the brutality of Russia's political leadership.Now, with Putin's violent invasion of Ukraine and as a new Iron C…
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Leading computer scientist and co-founder of Black in A.I, Dr Timnit Gebru, was hired by Google to co-lead its Ethical AI team with another tech industry trailblazer Dr Margaret Mitchell. The team investigated the ethics of artificial intelligence to understand and prevent its potential harms. Timnit was the first Black woman the company had employ…
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What does it take to reimagine your life?In this occasional Science Friction series, scientists who end-up their lives and strip themselves of their professional identity to become artists.Kolkata-born engineer Nishant Jain flew in the face of expectations, threw in a PhD in biomechanics, and reinvented himself as a cartoonist, writer, and self-tau…
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It started with an idea. Then came the university car park full of tonnes of fish heads. Now this extraordinary 20-something couple have deployed a mighty maggot army to turn 50 tonnes of food waste a week into … well, you'll want to listen to find out. A story of science, ingenuity, and revolution. We throw out a third of the food we produce, and …
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