Best HPS Podcasts (2024)

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S3 Ep 10 - Aja Watkins & Miguel Ohnesorge on 'Philosophy of the Geosciences' 26:22

7h ago26:22

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Today we are joined by early career researchers, Miguel Ohnesorge and Aja Watkins to talk about a new subfield of HPS - The Philosophy of the Geosciences. Miguel and Aja recently co-authored an article titled 'What is the Philosophy of Geosciences?' In today's episode, we discuss many of the themes introduced in the paper, including common problems…

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Current Credit Market Trends with HPS Governing Partners Purnima Puri and Mike Patterson 22:18

8d ago22:18

22:18

This week’s episode features a discussion of current credit market trends with HPS Governing Partners Purnima Puri and Mike Patterson joining host Colbert Cannon.By purnima puri, colbert cannon, mike patterson, hps, hps investment partners

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Jared Solomon - Co-Founder and CEO of Five Iron Golf 23:48

1h ago23:48

23:48

On this week’s episode, host Colbert Cannon sits down with Jared Solomon, Co-Founder and CEO of Five Iron Golf, an indoor golf simulator and events & entertainment business catering to urban centers. We talk about Jared’s first foray into entrepreneurship with Flux Stables, a poker staking business he started in law school. And he shares how he’s c…

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64 Microsoft Outages and Update Attacks 30:16

4h ago30:16

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In this episode, we'll discuss some recent Microsoft cloud service outages and explore why they still happen. We'll also discuss: Some recent update attacks and the resulting destruction to Windows PCs. What causes update attacks and how to prevent them. And finally, after eleven years of Marc hosting tech talk shows, finally, finally, someone in t…

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93. the great cardigan debate: our style roots 1:04:41

9h ago1:04:41

1:04:41

hi hello hey, we’re back to bring the “flair” by combining personal style and personalities! Whether you love fashion like us or despise shopping, it’s important to understand your style. Not only does it make your closet more cohesive, but it can also help you know what kind of pieces to buy that you’ll actually wear! Case learned about the 8 styl…

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S3 Ep 9 - Emma Kowal on 'Haunting Biology' 26:29

3d ago26:29

26:29

How are we to understand Indigenous biological difference in the twenty-first century? Is it a racist ruse, a stubborn residue of racial pseudoscience? Or is it a potentially empowering force that can be unlocked by newly accurate science? Or by being under Indigenous control? Today’s guest is Deakin Distinguished Professor Emma Kowal. Emma first t…

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63 Is Microsoft Exchange Safe? 30:19

11d ago30:19

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Tonight we discuss cybersecurity breaches: In other words, people stealing each other's data instead of doing something constructive. Microsoft Exchange is a software product from 1996 that holds your emails in a server. In 2021, the world watched as bad guys broke into Exchange servers and sucked emails out like a vacuum. The bad guys then shared …

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Freeing EEs to Design Like Tony Stark 55:06

19m ago55:06

55:06

While leading the system design of new head-word displays for fighter pilots, Tomide Adesanmi was most excited when he got a chance to innovate. However, like most electronics design engineers, he found that the majority of his time was spent searching distributor sites for components, drawing symbols, and working with spreadsheets. Engineers can a…

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Jay Goffman - Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Smith Goffman Partners 25:00

5d ago25:00

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On this week’s episode, host Colbert Cannon sits down with Jay Goffman, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Smith Goffman Partners, a restructuring advisory firm with a merchant bank component. We talk about Jay’s early start in bankruptcy law, his journey to becoming partner at Skadden and the origin of Smith Goffman Partners. Learn more about Jay’s Best Ide…

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92. cass’ guide dog is retiring?! 1:15:05

16d ago1:15:05

1:15:05

hi hello hey, the title says it all: Cassandra’s guide dog, Romana, is retiring Like humans, guide dogs also get to retire from their years of hard work! Romana has worked for nearly 8 wonderful years and has earned a well deserved rest. In this episode, Cass explains what the retirement process entails. She and Case share memories and laughs from …

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S3 Ep 8 - Haixin Dang on 'Disagreement in Science' 30:49

18d ago30:49

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We have a very special episode today with guest host Dr Joshua Eisenthal interviewing fellow philosopher of science, and good friend, Dr Haixin Dang on the fascinating subject of Disagreement in Science. It might seem like scientists should always aspire to achieve consensus, and therefore any disagreement in science is a mark of failure. However, …

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The HPScast - Midseason 10 Break 0:33

12d ago0:33

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The HPScast is on a midseason break, but we’ll be back with all new episodes starting Wednesday, May 1st. We encourage you to take a listen back to any conversations you might have missed. Or, check out our Best Ideas shared so far. You'll find links to books, podcasts, movies and TV shows in our show notes.…

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Cooperation and Competition Behind the Scenes in the RISC-V Community 51:23

13d ago51:23

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Over the course of his fascinating career, Mark Himelstein has worked on several significant computing technologies at historic companies like MIPS and Sun Microsystems. He has also worked as a consultant in various roles that include architect, VP of engineering, and advisor. However, RISC-V may have a greater impact on the computing field and our…

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62 How Far We've Fallen 50:50

14d ago50:50

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It's another one-hour special! Today is a solo teaching episode, where Marc discusses: Nick Francesco's exposure of Apple's "Designer Exodus" A Plain English history of what brands of processors Apple has used, and the opportunity to repurpose old Apple computers and tablets You've heard of JD Power & Associates. It's a company that surveys consume…

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S3 Ep 7 - Sophie Ritson on 'Collaboration in Science' 22:58

25d ago22:58

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Today's episode features one of our favourite philosophers of physics, Dr Sophie Ritson. Sophie's research focuses on the way contemporary physicists – of both the experimental and theoretical kind – work together to develop reliable knowledge and find creative ways to expand our fundamental understanding of the universe. Sophie is unafraid to dig …

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Dr. Brendan Carr - Chief Executive Officer of the Mount Sinai Health System 21:34

19d ago21:34

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This week, host Colbert Cannon sits down with Dr. Brendan Carr, Chief Executive Officer of the Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Carr became the head of the Emergency Department of Mount Sinai in 2020 — just one month before the hospital reported New York City’s first case of COVID-19. He shares his takeaways from the frontlines of a global pandemic a…

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91. doctors at a bar, cute lab mice, & dancing dinosaurs: HPS conference recap 1:20:44

1M ago1:20:44

1:20:44

hi hello hey, it’s springtime, which also means we get to recap one of our favorite things: the annual Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome family conference! Back in 2021, we explained this very unique conference before back in episode 16 (!), so we recommend giving it a listen if you haven’t already. We love to recap these special times together like we did…

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S3 Ep 6 - Kirsten Walsh on 'Rethinking Isaac Newton through his Archive' 26:40

1M ago26:40

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Today's guest is Dr Kirsten Walsh, a philosophy lecturer at the University of Exeter. Kirsten’s research primarily focuses on Isaac Newton and his methodology, but she is careful to consider philosophical issues alongside a sensitivity and consideration for historical contexts. In today’s episode Kirsten gives us a sense of how our historical under…

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Salim Ismail - Co-Founder and Chairman of OpenExO 30:45

26d ago30:45

30:45

On this week’s episode, host Colbert Cannon sits down with Salim Ismail, Co-Founder and Chairman of OpenExO, a global community that connects professionals with organizations, institutions and people who want to build a better future through cutting-edge ideas and actionable methodologies. We talk about how Salim works with global organizations to …

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At Silicon Labs, Wireless IoT is Only The First Step in Rethinking Product Design 56:24

1M ago56:24

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Daniel Cooley started his career in RF chip design at Silicon Labs and now leads technology and product development at “the number one wireless supplier” for the Internet of Things. In this thoughtful interview, Cooley explains why adding wireless connectivity is only the first step to completely rethinking product designs and features. He noted th…

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Throwback Thursday - Greg Radick on 'Counterfactual History of Science' 29:16

1M ago29:16

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This week the team at The HPS Podcast are taking a mid-semester break! To celebrate we are reposting one of our favourite episodes from Season 1 featuring Professor Greg Radick, a leading historian of biology at the University of Leeds. In the podcast Greg discusses the use of counterfactuals in history of science - the term we use for asking ‘What…

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David Lehman - Managing Director at HPS Investment Partners 23:57

1M ago23:57

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This week, host Colbert Cannon sits down with David Lehman, Managing Director for HPS Investment Partners. David manages HPS's real estate finance practice. We discuss David’s early career learnings while trading structured products at Morgan Stanley and later Deutsche Bank before joining Goldman Sachs, where he eventually led the firm’s global rea…

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61 HP's Inky Oil Spill 51:54

1M ago51:54

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When Marc saw this article, he knew he'd have to summon Dr. Mike to help him get through it with a bit of levity. Tonight's one-hour special is about the HP ink cartridge scandal. Not only does HP charge an arm and a leg for their cartridges, but they're now sending out update attacks that turn your printer into a paperweight if you dare try and us…

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90. too sick to be healthy, too healthy to be sick 1:07:58

2M ago1:07:58

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hi hello hey, we’re back again to talk about life’s gray areas. It’s been a minute since we’ve talked about chronic illness, since one of the most recent episodes we did on it was nearly two years ago where we shared funny moments of being sick (check ep 40 out!). We really wanted to talk about our changing health since it’s been something we’ve be…

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S3 Ep 4 - Dan Hicks on 'Public Scientific Controversies' 27:34

2M ago27:34

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In today’s episode we have assistant professor and philosopher of science, Dan Hicks, taking us through better understanding public scientific controversies. ‘Public scientific controversies’ is a term Dan uses to capture a broad variety of controversies that involve both science and the public. This would include controversies around vaccines, gen…

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Kristin Kallergis Rowland - Global Head of Alternative Investments at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management 23:45

2M ago23:45

23:45

Welcome back to Season 10 of The HPScast. Host Colbert Cannon sits down with Kristin Kallergis Rowland, Global Head of Alternative Investments for J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. Kristin’s team oversees $140 billion in assets under management with private equity, private credit, real estate and hedge fund firms globally. We talk about Kristin’s earl…

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Pragmatic Semi is Breaking the Rules and Bending Silicon Electronics 57:58

1M ago57:58

57:58

While Moore’s Law scaling has driven incredible advancements in computing, AI, and smartphones, many applications don’t need or benefit from the most advanced semiconductor nodes. From its inception, Pragmatic Semiconductor’s goal has been to take a…well, pragmatic…approach to develop an ultra low-cost, fast cycle time alternative to traditional si…

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60 Exploiting Loneliness in Older Adults 38:19

2M ago38:19

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Tonight's solo teaching episode focuses on one very poignant article, entitled "Can AI Curb Loneliness in Older Adults?" Many seniors are lonely. In response, one new company is now selling/renting robots to the elderly. It's one thing if you talk to it when you're lonely at home, but one lady reported shunning her family reunion because she felt a…

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S3 Ep 3 - Anna Alexandrova on 'Philosophy of Well-Being Science' 28:17

2M ago28:17

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Today's episode features Professor Anna Alexandrova from the University of Cambridge discussing a field she has pioneered - the Philosophy of Well-Being Science. As Anna points out, well-being and happiness are now established phenomena for scientific research, particularly in the disciplines of psychology and economics. But does current scientific…

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89. the moments that defined our ten-year friendship 1:05:31

2M ago1:05:31

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hi hello hey, it’s March, which officially marks TEN years of our friendship! Since meeting at our very first Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Conference in 2014, we’ve always been friends, but our relationship has grown and changed over time. What started as periodic FaceTime calls became talking daily and maintaining a nearly four-year-old podcast! If y…

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59 Selling Who You Are with Janet Gervers 38:18

2M ago38:18

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Tonight's guest is Janet Gervers! One day in the 1990s, she heard about the web, and decided she should be a web designer. So she moved to San Francisco and the next morning the web took off! We even get a history lesson on the origins of Flash multimedia. She's now an expert in online branding, emphasizing branding that authentically communicates …

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S3 Ep 2 - Kate Lynch on 'Causal Explanation in Science' 24:15

2M ago24:15

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Today's guest is Dr Kate Lynch, who will discuss the topic of 'causal explanation in science'. Kate is a philosopher of biology and a lecturer in HPS at the University of Melbourne. In this episode Kate introduces us to the difference between 'causation' and 'causal explanation', as well as difficulties involved in assessing what makes a good causa…

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State of the Industry: Semiconductor Insiders Discuss the Ambitions and Realities of the CHIPS Act 55:28

2M ago55:28

55:28

The chip shortage made us all think about the precarious semiconductor supply chain. In response, the US government has moved to bolster the domestic industry. The CHIPS and Science Act was signed into law in August 2022, but we are still waiting to see its impact on US semiconductor manufacturing. In this podcast, we are joined by three industry i…

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58 The Heroics of Weakness with Aaron Welty Pt. 2 47:39

2M ago47:39

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Here's the long-awaited sequel to the interview with our very own superhero, Aaron Welty. Tonight we discuss: What sparked his journey to Capitol Hill "Why aren't I at the next level yet?" Saving the world versus being the world to someone What happens when you realize life is finite When a group of students lay their hands on him and prayed for hi…

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S3 Ep 1 - Lorraine Daston & Peter Harrison on 'Scientists and History' 30:57

2M ago30:57

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Today's episode is dedicated to the often complex, sometimes fraught relationship between practicing scientists and the history of science. To discuss this topic, we are joined by two of the most distinguished scholars in the history of science, Lorraine Daston and Peter Harrison, who recently co authored an article for Aeon, urging for a fresh dia…

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S3 - Samara & Carmelina on 'Seeing Science Differently' 19:39

2M ago19:39

19:39

Welcome to Season 3 of the HPS podcast! It's so great to be back. Kicking off our third season, we have a new addition to the team, Carmelina Contarino. Carmelina is an Honours student in HPS at the University of Melbourne and will be joining Samara in producing the podcast, as well as hosting several of the episodes. In today's episode, Samara and…

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88. side hustles, plant murder, & melting away the stress 1:04:49

2M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Case & Cass doing things they love, 2023By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

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An Industry Titan! - An interview with Jair Velleman 254 - NPK Hydroponics live 1:23:42

2M ago1:23:42

1:23:42

On this week's episode, we interviewed the Founder of Gavita, Jair Velleman, about his 3-decade career in the Hydro industry. From founding Gavita, to selling the company and now returning with a NEW light and LED, DLI! This is a great podcast with an industry legend and some parts to make you raise your eyebrows! Thank you to our Partners: CANNA A…

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57 The Heroics of Weakness with Aaron Welty Pt. 1 46:56

2M ago46:56

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Tonight's guest is Aaron Welty. He has succeeded in life despite a number of obstacles, such as Cerebral Palsy, and worse yet, being born in Detroit. After doctors told his family he wouldn't survive past childhood, he defied them by going to work for the House of Representatives, climbing a mountain, and traveling the world as a motivational speak…

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Leading the RISC-V Revolution, SiFive Aims to Take the Computing Industry Throne 1:02:36

2M ago1:02:36

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During his fascinating career, Jack Kang has had the opportunity to work on iconic, massively successful products like the Microsoft Xbox Kinect and Nintendo Switch. Today, as one of the founding members of SiFive, Kang works alongside several of the creators of the RISC-V ISA to bring new products to market. SiFive is developing products based on …

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56 Being Authentic with Taylor Abrahamse, Part 3 43:43

3M ago43:43

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This is the third and final segment of the Taylor Abrahamse interview! How does Marc remain optimistic? Is it your job to save the world? Why 9 is better than 11 Being your own worst enemy "I'm really uncomfortable with the idea of relaxing." Entering a dojang, stripped of the trappings of life, with nothing left besides your core identity Removing…

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87. the definitive ranking of all assistive technology 1:22:31

3M ago1:22:31

1:22:31

Cass and Case with their tools: guide dog and cane, 2023 show notes Rare with Flair Assistive Technology Tier List S tier smartphones screen magnifiers apple sunglasses, transition lenses tablets e-readers (casey) accessible crosswalks A tier guide dog (cassandra) white cane rideshare apps grocery apps computers audio description audiobook apps scr…

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55 Being Authentic with Taylor Abrahamse, Part 2 47:24

3M ago47:24

47:24

Today we continue our discussion with thinker/songsmith/voice actor Taylor Abrahamse. I hope you're finding this as fascinating as I did! We discuss: Artists (and us) leaving the whole scene behind and retiring (but then what?) WHY people like certain songs - what components make up a good song? The cynicism, pandering, and formulaic nature of this…

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54 Being Authentic with Taylor Abrahamse, Part 1 39:15

3M ago39:15

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Tonight's special guest is Taylor Abrahamse. He's a thinker, a songsmith, and has been a voice actor for several famous TV shows and animes. I don't even know where to begin. We talked about so many fascinating things, we had to do three episodes. Here are some of the many topics we covered in Pt 1: Trying to be unique in a world of Taylor Swift fa…

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Quantum Computing: Sci-Fi Technology Requires Real-World Engineering 55:52

3M ago55:52

55:52

A decade after demonstrating the first entanglement of semiconducting spin quantum bits, or qubits, Oliver Dial and IBM Quantum are developing the ICs, cryogenic systems, error mitigation techniques, and software tools that will identify solutions to problems beyond the scope of classical computers. Recently, the IBM Quantum team announced the Hero…

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86. just a couple decisive, self-aware, water signs: revisiting personality types 53:04

3M ago53:04

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Cass + Case in January, 2024By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

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53 DVDs and Old Cars Forever 33:30

4M ago33:30

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Today is a solo teaching episode where Marc discusses positive articles! If you have some data you really care about, like family photos, you can now burn it to a Thousand-Year DVD. It has a surface made of minerals, and is projected to last 1,000 years. How do we know this? Well we put them through torture tests like extreme heat and moisture. The…

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Energizing the Future: Real-Time Precision in Renewable Energy Management 58:17

4M ago58:17

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Optimizing energy generation and consumption requires accurately measuring currents and voltages. In addition, to maximize overall efficiency, that data must be shared in real-time or near real-time. The highlights of this conversation between Henrik Mannesson of Texas Instruments and host Daniel Bogdanoff include discussing: -The differences betwe…

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85. hold up, sighted people

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hi hello hey, are you ready for some tea on sighted people this week? Early on, we recorded an episode called, “dear sighted people,” where we talked about the things sighted people do that make us feel valued. Sometimes, though, sighted people do or say things to us that make us laugh, either because they’re tone-deaf or bordering on micro-aggress…

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What's in the Bag? - An interview with Grove Bags Podcast 253 - NPK Hydroponics live 1:09:06

4M ago1:09:06

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We interviewed Lance Lambert from Grove Bags to get his insights into these wonderful products to keep herbs, tobacco, and dried plant matter at its peak. Thank you to our Partners: CANNA AutoPot BudBox Grow Tent Optic Foliar DynoMyco Garden Culture magazine Global Air Supplies Thank you! Thank you to all our listeners who have stayed with us over …

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