Best Julia Wheeler Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 97: Annabelle the Doll 10:43

4h ago10:43

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In 1970, a young nurse was given a doll by her mother for her 28th birthday. What neither of them could have known at the time is the terror that doll would cause for not only them but countless other individuals. This is the story of one of the most haunted dolls in recent history, Annabelle. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner…

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Why Are Migrants Becoming AI Test Subjects? With Petra Molnar 46:19

3h ago46:19

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Climate change, political instability, hunger. These are just some of the forces behind an unprecedented refugee crisis that’s expected to include over a billion people by 2050. In response to this growing crisis, wealthy governments like the US and the EU are employing novel AI and surveillance technologies to slow the influx of migrants at their …

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Episode 96: Cold Case Corner Washington 17:57

7d ago17:57

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There are over 3,000 unsolved homicides in the state of Washington just since 1965 alone and over 600 active missing person cases. Today we’re discussing a few of them. If you have any information regarding The Disappearance of Shari Anderson please contact the Everett Police Department at 425-257-8483. there is a $20,000 reward for information tha…

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Former OpenAI Engineer William Saunders on Silence, Safety, and the Right to Warn 37:47

13d ago37:47

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This week, a group of current and former employees from OpenAI and Google DeepMind penned an open letter accusing the industry’s leading companies of prioritizing profits over safety. This comes after a spate of high profile departures from OpenAI, including co-founder Ilya Sutskever and senior researcher Jan Leike, as well as reports that OpenAI h…

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'The greatest man I ever knew' — Andrew Moran's eulogy for father Lawrence Moran, Melbourne 2023 54:38

14d ago54:38

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Since 2006, Andrew Moran has been a baritone with Opera Australia in Sydney. When he visited Melbourne as part of a touring production of Puccini's Tosca, Tony spoke to him about a lovely eulogy he delivered for his father, Lawrie Moran, the man who inspired him to sing, in Surrey Hills, Melbourne, on 9 November 2023. You can read and listen to the…

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Episode 95: The Sydney River McDonald’s Murders 29:57

17d ago29:57

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In the early morning hours of May 7th, 1992, a man named Jimmy Fagan headed to work at the local McDonalds where he was an overnight maintenance worker. When he arrived, he expected to greet the colleagues he had come to know. What greeted him instead was a scene of horror and three men determined to escape the crime they committed. Sources are ava…

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Episode 94: Haunted Hotels 17:11

28d ago17:11

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In today's episode, we're heading to a few different haunted hotels from around the world. Buckle up, you may not have heard of these ones! Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-94-haunted-hotels Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehauntedcorner Follow us on Faceboo…

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War is a Laboratory for AI with Paul Scharre 59:16

28d ago59:16

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Right now, militaries around the globe are investing heavily in the use of AI weapons and drones. From Ukraine to Gaza, weapons systems with increasing levels of autonomy are being used to kill people and destroy infrastructure and the development of fully autonomous weapons shows little signs of slowing down. What does this mean for the future of …

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Episode 93: The Murder of Julia Wallace 27:50

1M ago27:50

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On the evening of January 19th, 1931, a well-liked insurance agent received a message at his local chess club from a possible client requesting a business meeting for the next evening. An address was left and the man set off on what he expected to be a routine insurance appointment. What he didn’t know at the time was that the meeting would change …

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AI and Jobs: How to Make AI Work With Us, Not Against Us With Daron Acemoglu 46:48

1M ago46:48

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Tech companies say that AI will lead to massive economic productivity gains. But as we know from the first digital revolution, that’s not what happened. Can we do better this time around? RECOMMENDED MEDIA Power and Progress by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson Professor Acemoglu co-authored a bold reinterpretation of economics and history that will…

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Episode 92: The Murder of Amanda Bach 15:27

2M ago15:27

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On September 15th, 2011, 19-year-old Amanda Bach left her home in Portage Indiana. When she missed her 1 am curfew, her parents reported her missing and a search was launched. When her body was found two days later, the mystery began to unfold. This is the story of the murder of Amanda Bach. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.c…

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Episode 91: Haunted Lighthouses Part 1 19:49

2M ago19:49

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Today we’re heading to Florida to explore two of the most haunted Lighthouses in America. Buckle up! Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-91-haunted-lighthouses-part-1 Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehauntedcorner Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehaun…

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Episode 90: The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter 15:17

2M ago15:17

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On the evening of August 21st, 1955, 11 terrified residents of the small town of Kelly, Kentucky, flooded into the local police station with a harrowing tale. They claimed that they had not only seen extraterrestrials that evening, but had been fighting the creatures for most of the night. Their story has held a strong place in UFO lore to this day…

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Jonathan Haidt On How to Solve the Teen Mental Health Crisis 1:05:17

2M ago1:05:17

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Suicides. Self harm. Depression and anxiety. The toll of a social media-addicted, phone-based childhood has never been more stark. It can be easy for teens, parents and schools to feel like they’re trapped by it all. But in this conversation with Tristan Harris, author and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt makes the case that the conditions that l…

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Episode 89: Omayra Sanchez and the Eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz Volcano 18:00

3M ago18:00

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In an all-new episode of The Haunted Corner, I’m coming back from hiatus with a bang and sharing a truly devastating story of Omayra Sanchez and the 1985 eruption Colombia’s Nevado Del Ruiz Volcano. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-89-omayra-sanchez-and-the-eruption-of-the-nevado-del-ruiz-volcano Contact me at: th…

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Chips Are the Future of AI. They’re Also Incredibly Vulnerable. With Chris Miller 45:16

3M ago45:16

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Beneath the race to train and release more powerful AI models lies another race: a race by companies and nation-states to secure the hardware to make sure they win AI supremacy. Correction: The latest available Nvidia chip is the Hopper H100 GPU, which has 80 billion transistors. Since the first commercially available chip had four transistors, the…

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Year 9s can smell fear — Declan Fay's tips and stories about speaking in schools, Eltham High Valedictory, 2023 1:40:22

3M ago1:40:22

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Comedy writer Declan Fay is Tony's Speakola guest. Declan was the co-writer of Ronny Chieng International Student and the hilarious Crossbread podcast, about a Christian rap duo who hit the big time, but don't happen to be Christians (stars Megan Washington and Chris Ryan). Declan was head writer for this year's AACTA Awards, and has been part of w…

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A Haunted Corner Announcement! 1:43

4M ago1:43

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Tune in as Ashton shares an important announcement about what's next for the podcast. Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehauntedcorner Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehauntedcorner Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehauntedcorner Listen on Youtube: www.youtube.com/thehaunte…

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Future-proofing Democracy In the Age of AI with Audrey Tang 34:38

4M ago34:38

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What does a functioning democracy look like in the age of artificial intelligence? Could AI even be used to help a democracy flourish? Just in time for election season, Taiwan’s Minister of Digital Affairs Audrey Tang returns to the podcast to discuss healthy information ecosystems, resilience to cyberattacks, how to “prebunk” deepfakes, and more. …

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Episode 88: The Murder of Irene Izak 20:32

4M ago20:32

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In the early morning hours of June 10th, 1968, a young teacher named Irene Izak left New York and headed to Canada in pursuit of a new job opportunity. Irene was traveling alone in her tan 1965 Volkswagen, heading north on Interstate 81 when she was pulled over for speeding by a New York State trooper. She was given a warning and sent on her way, b…

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'Laughter is the closest distance' — Jules Schiller's tips for the Best Man speech, Tony and Kate's wedding, 2003 1:03:08

4M ago1:03:08

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The cohost of ABC breakfast radio in Adelaide, Jules Schiller delivered a beautiful best man speech for his old comedy partner Tony Moclair when he married Kate in 2003. It's a Speakola favourite, and in this episode, Jules comes on in the aftermatch of a Married at First Sight best man speech abomination to talk about what makes a great best man s…

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U.S. Senators Grilled Social Media CEOs. Will Anything Change? 25:06

4M ago25:06

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Was it political progress, or just political theater? The recent Senate hearing with social media CEOs led to astonishing moments — including Mark Zuckerberg’s public apology to families who lost children following social media abuse. Our panel of experts, including Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, untangles the explosive hearing, and offers …

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Episode 87: Humor Me This Volume 6 16:14

5M ago16:14

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On today’s episode of Humor Me This- we’re diving into a few updates from previous cases. Was Amelia Earhart’s plane really found? What’s going on with the Stanley Hotel? We’ll cover all that plus a few silly criminals and a couple heartwarming animal tales to round us out. Grab your snacks and buckle up! Sources are available on the blog: www.theh…

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Episode 86: Pennhurst State School and Hospital 14:44

5M ago14:44

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Today we’re entering the world of Pennhurst State School. You may know this place for its dark history and continued hauntings, it’s not hard to see why. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-86-pennhurst-state-school-and-hospital Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/th…

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Taylor Swift is Not Alone: The Deepfake Nightmare Sweeping the Internet 42:59

5M ago42:59

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Over the past year, a tsunami of apps that digitally strip the clothes off real people has hit the market. Now anyone can create fake non-consensual sexual images in just a few clicks. With cases proliferating in high schools, guest presenter Laurie Segall talks to legal scholar Mary Anne Franks about the AI-enabled rise in deep fake porn and what …

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Episode 85: Amusement Park Accidents 21:32

5M ago21:32

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Approximately 30,000 theme-park-related injuries occur each year, but many aren’t classified as serious. Statistically speaking, you are more likely to get struck by lightning than die on a roller coaster. But alas- today, I’ve put together a few shallow dives into some of the worst Amusement Park Accidents throughout time. Sources are available on…

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Can Myth Teach Us Anything About the Race to Build Artificial General Intelligence? With Josh Schrei 35:50

5M ago35:50

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We usually talk about tech in terms of economics or policy, but the casual language tech leaders often use to describe AI — summoning an inanimate force with the powers of code — sounds more... magical. So, what can myth and magic teach us about the AI race? Josh Schrei, mythologist and host of The Emerald podcast, says that foundational cultural t…

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Episode 84: The Unsinkable Violet Jessop 13:44

6M ago13:44

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When you think of unsinkable women, you may think of Molly Brown, but that's not who we're discussing today. That title really belongs to Violet Jessop. She was an incredible woman with an amazing story of survival. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-84-the-unsinkable-violet-jessop Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gm…

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Episode 83: Christmas Crimes 18:05

6M ago18:05

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Merry Christmas! Today, I’ve put together a few shallow dives of some cases that occurred on or around Christmas. Enjoy! Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-83-christmas-crimes Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehauntedcorner Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.c…

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How Will AI Affect the 2024 Elections? with Renee DiResta and Carl Miller 47:15

6M ago47:15

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2024 will be the biggest election year in world history. Forty countries will hold national elections, with over two billion voters heading to the polls. In this episode of Your Undivided Attention, two experts give us a situation report on how AI will increase the risks to our elections and our democracies. Correction: Tristan says two billion peo…

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Best Speeches of 2023 — Tony presents 'The Speakolies' with Dylan Bird on The Grapevine, 3RRR 38:24

6M ago38:24

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For the sixth year running, Tony awards his speeches of the year on Triple R's 'The Grapevine' with Dylan Bird. This year, no Kulya who has moved on from the show after 13 years. Congrats Kulya. Thank you to Triple R for the audio. Dylan will be back in 2024 with a new show called Future Perfect. Join Speakola's mailing list and Substack Join Tony'…

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Episode 82: Cold Case Corner Minnesota 21:29

6M ago21:29

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Today we’re covering cold cases from the state of Minnesota in an effort to bring awareness to cases that are unsolved. If you have any information about the murder of George Jensen, please contact the Bloomington Police department at 952-563-4900 or email police@bloomingtonmn.gov. Anyone with information about the murders of Susanne and Mary Reker…

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The art of the MC — Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis talk about hosting and MCing 1:09:49

6M ago1:09:49

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For 15 seasons and 181 episodes, Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis have been the dual hosts of 'Rockwiz', bringing their wit, charm and performance energy to Australia's legendary music quiz show. In this episode Tony chats to them about what makes a good MC, and they share tips and yarns from several decades of hosting big events. In the second hal…

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Episode 81: Jessica Ridgeway 16:36

7M ago16:36

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On October 5th, 2012. A 10 year old girl left her home in Westminster, Colorado to meet a friend to walk the short distance to their school. When she never arrived, a widespread search was launched. This is the story of the murder of Jessica Ridgeway. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com//episode-81-jessica-ridgeway Contact m…

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2023 Ask Us Anything 35:07

7M ago35:07

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You asked, we answered. This has been a big year in the world of tech, with the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence, acceleration of neurotechnology, and continued ethical missteps of social media. Looking back on 2023, there are still so many questions on our minds, and we know you have a lot of questions too. So we created this episode…

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Episode 80: The Ghost Train Fire at Luna Park 29:21

7M ago29:21

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On June 9th, 1979, families and friends gathered at Luna Park in Sydney, Australia to spend a fun-filled evening together. A group of young boys along with a father and his two sons were some of almost 30 people who climbed aboard the ride known as The Ghost Train. The fun and excitement quickly turned to terror when a fire broke out on the train a…

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The Promise and Peril of Open Source AI with Elizabeth Seger and Jeffrey Ladish 38:44

7M ago38:44

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As AI development races forward, a fierce debate has emerged over open source AI models. So what does it mean to open-source AI? Are we opening Pandora’s box of catastrophic risks? Or is open-sourcing AI the only way we can democratize its benefits and dilute the power of big tech? Correction: When discussing the large language model Bloom, Elizabe…

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Episode 79: Preston Castle 14:26

7M ago14:26

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Today we’re discussing the history and hauntings of one of the oldest reform schools in the United States. Preston Castle, also known as Preston School of Industry. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-79-preston-castle Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehauntedco…

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A First Step Toward AI Regulation with Tom Wheeler 35:24

8M ago35:24

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On Monday, Oct. 30, President Biden released a sweeping executive order that addresses many risks of artificial intelligence. Tom Wheeler, former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, shares his insights on the order with Tristan and Aza and discusses what’s next in the push toward AI regulation. Clarification: When quoting Thomas Jeff…

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Episode 78: The Man Who Ruined Halloween 13:35

8M ago13:35

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Halloween is meant to be a fun and carefree night for children of all ages. Dressing up in your favorite costume, trick or treating with friends and more importantly, eating all of the candy your stomach can handle. Eight-year-old Timothy O’Bryan had those same plans on Halloween of 1974, but the young boy wouldn’t survive the night. This is the st…

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No One is Immune to AI Harms with Dr. Joy Buolamwini 47:46

8M ago47:46

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In this interview, Dr. Joy Buolamwini argues that algorithmic bias in AI systems poses risks to marginalized people. She challenges the assumptions of tech leaders who advocate for AI “alignment” and explains why some tech companies are hypocritical when it comes to addressing bias. Dr. Joy Buolamwini is the founder of the Algorithmic Justice Leagu…

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Episode 77: Haunted Roads Volume 3 18:29

8M ago18:29

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Back by popular demand, we're discussing a few more haunted roads from around the world. Lock your doors and buckle up! (Literally.) Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-77-haunted-roads-volume-3 Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehauntedcorner Follow us on Facebo…

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Episode 76: The Life and Death of Big Nose George 12:25

8M ago12:25

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Today, I’m going to weave you a tale about a man named George Parrot, also known as Big nose George. A man whose death was as interesting if not more so than his life. Buckle up! Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-76-the-life-and-death-of-big-nose-george Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on …

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My husband had a magical cape — Lahra Carey's eulogy for husband Ben Cowen, Springvale Cemetery, Melbourne, 2017 58:08

9M ago58:08

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Lahra Carey's husband Ben Cowen died in paragliding accident on 8th of January 2017. A few days later, Lahra spoke at her husband's graveside, paying tribute to 'the Ben effect' and summoning friends and mourners to 'Ben's Army'. The speech is recreated for the episode, and Lahra talks to Tony about love and loss, and the challenge of giving a eulo…

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Episode 75: Cruise Ship Disappearances Part 3 19:38

9M ago19:38

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Between 2009 and 2019, there were 212 overboard incidents reported around the world involving passengers and crew, according to statistics compiled for Cruise Lines International Association Out of those 212 incidents, only 48 people were rescued. Today we're covering a few similar incidents. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.…

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Episode 74: Humor Me This Volume 5 19:28

9M ago19:28

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Aliens, Nessie and Haunted Portraits, Oh my! This month's episode of Humor Me This is full of the headlines you've wanted to talk about, Buckle up! Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-74-humor-me-this-volume-5 Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehauntedcorner Foll…

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Mustafa Suleyman Says We Need to Contain AI. How Do We Do It? 32:04

9M ago32:04

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This is going to be the most productive decade in the history of our species, says Mustafa Suleyman, author of “The Coming Wave,” CEO of Inflection AI, and founder of Google’s DeepMind. But in order to truly reap the benefits of AI, we need to learn how to contain it. Paradoxically, part of that will mean collectively saying no to certain forms of …

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Episode 73: The Harvard Exit Theater 17:26

9M ago17:26

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On today’s all new episode of The Haunted Corner, we head to Seattle to explore the once bustling Harvard Exit Theater. A theater known for its hauntings as well as its prominent place in the city’s history. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a story about a spooky experience from Ashton. Buckle up and grab your popcorn! Sources are availa…

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Inside the First AI Insight Forum in Washington 26:48

9M ago26:48

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Last week, Senator Chuck Schumer brought together Congress and many of the biggest names in AI for the first closed-door AI Insight Forum in Washington, D.C. Tristan and Aza were invited speakers at the event, along with Elon Musk, Satya Nadella, Sam Altman, and other leaders. In this update on Your Undivided Attention, Tristan and Aza recount how …

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Spotlight on AI: What Would It Take For This to Go Well? 43:46

9M ago43:46

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Where do the top Silicon Valley AI researchers really think AI is headed? Do they have a plan if things go wrong? In this episode, Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin reflect on the last several months of highlighting AI risk, and share their insider takes on a high-level workshop run by CHT in Silicon Valley. NOTE: Tristan refers to journalist Maria Res…

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