Best Lux Capital Podcasts (2024)

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“The commons are under attack” from TikTok and subsea cables to data centers and elections 38:08

21h ago38:08

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2024 is the year of democracy, with more than half of the world’s population voting in elections across India and Indonesia to the European Union, United Kingdom and United States. Underneath the usual campaign slogans and stump speeches though is a crucial set of enabling technologies that are increasingly under attack, diminishing the will of vot…

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The Orthogonal Bet: How to fund R&D that is for the public good? 26:06

6d ago26:06

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In this episode, Sam speaks with Ben Reinhardt, an engineer, scientist, and the founder of a new research organization called Speculative Technologies. Ben is obsessed with building an open-ended and exciting future for humanity. After spending time in academia, government, startups, and even venture capital, he set out to build a new type of resea…

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From Gourmet Gelato to Real Estate Gotchas | Episode 59 51:20

9d ago51:20

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In Episode 59 of the Toronto Livings Podcast, hosts Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio discuss the top six ways realtors can unintentionally kill a deal, including a lack of professionalism, slow responses, and overly aggressive negotiations. Additionally, they delve into fun topics like popular Toronto dessert spots, fishing adventures, and some of thei…

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Is AI killing journalism? Pitchforks, Perplexity and reporters yelling “Boo!” 28:58

9d ago28:58

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Another week, another media tempest in a shrinking tea cup. This time, the internet’s ire centered on Perplexity AI, a startup that offers a layer on top of LLM models that can answer real-time questions about current events. The company got into hot water after it summarized a paywalled Forbes article on Eric Schmidt and his investments in drones …

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The Orthogonal Bet: SimCity, Maxis and the ambitious modeling of everything 22:52

13d ago22:52

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The Orthogonal Bet is an ongoing miniseries of the Riskgaming podcast that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world hosted by Samuel Arbesman, complexity scientist, author, and Scientist-in-Residence at Lux Capital. In this episode, Sam speaks with game designer and researcher Chaim Gingold, the author of the f…

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The Impact of Capital Gains Changes in Canada | Episode 58 42:49

15d ago42:49

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Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio dive into episode 58 of the Toronto Livings podcast, focusing on capital gains, how they work, and upcoming changes. They discuss the new inclusion rates for capital gains coming into effect on June 25th and provide examples to illustrate the potential tax impacts. The episode also covers recent events, including the Sa…

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Why high-throughput bio research needs better tools immediately 23:26

20d ago23:26

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There have been data revolutions in most areas of human activity, and biological research is no exception. The rapidly shrinking cost of collecting data like DNA sequences means that there has been an exponential growth in the amount of data that bio researchers have at their disposal. Yet, most biologists still operate on top of general purpose cl…

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From "Nummy" Wings to Interest Rates - May Market Update | Episode 57 50:56

24d ago50:56

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Toronto Real Estate: May 2023 Market Updates and More| Episode 57In episode 57 of the Toronto Livings podcast, Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio dive into last month's market updates, discuss sizzling food spots in Toronto, and even take a trip back in time to May 2023. From the Toronto real estate market trends and interest rates to the newest sandwich…

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The Orthogonal Bet: Novelist Robin Sloan’s Love for Books with Maps on the First Page 42:31

27d ago42:31

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Hello, and welcome to the ongoing mini-series, The Orthogonal Bet, a show that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Host Samuel Arbesman, Complexity Scientist, Author, and Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital. In this episode Sam speaks with Robin Sloan, novelist and writer and all-around fun thinker. Rob…

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Garden Suites in Toronto 101: Everything You Need to Know | Episode 56 49:38

1M ago49:38

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Toronto Livings Podcast: All About Garden Suites in TorontoIn episode 56 of the Toronto Livings podcast, hosts Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio dive deep into the topic of garden suites, discussing the process, costs, and regulations involved in building one in Toronto. They share insights on the necessary steps, potential challenges, and financing opt…

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How Applied Intuition used the Valley’s hardest lessons to upgrade automotive with autonomy 55:10

1M ago55:10

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Qasar Younis and Peter Ludwig built Applied Intuition differently from most other startups. At a time of profligate spending at the peak of the tech bubble, they kept expenses low — and the company cash-flow positive for several years now. When every other company was moving toward remote work or a hybrid setup, they doubled down on the in-person, …

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High-End Homes and Helicopter Rides: A Review of Amazon's 'Luxe Listings Toronto' | Episode 55 1:00:51

1M ago1:00:51

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Amazon Primes Luxe Listings Toronto Review | Episode 55In this episode of the Toronto Living Podcast, Joe and Mark (dubbed Forerunner Joe and Maserati Mark) dive into the world of luxury real estate with their review of Amazon Prime's show "Luxe Listings Toronto'. The hosts discuss key moments from the show, such as Brett Starke's helicopter date, …

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Orthogonal Bet: A technology vibe shift from utopian Star Trek to absurdist Douglas Adams? 28:47

1M ago28:47

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This is the inaugural episode of an on-going mini-series for the Riskgaming podcast we’re dubbing the Orthogonal Bet. Organized by our scientist-in-residence Sam Arbesman, the goal is to take a step back from the daily machinations that I, Danny Crichton, generally host on the podcast to look at what Sam describes as “…the interesting, the strange,…

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Seeing the Game Differently: The Evolution of Blind Hockey with Luca DeMontis | Episode 54 54:56

1M ago54:56

54:56

Empowering Vision: The Inspiring Story of Canadian Blind HockeyThis episode of the Toronto Livings Podcast features Luca DeMontis, the program manager for Canadian Blind Hockey, who shares the inspiring journey of his brother, Mark DeMontis, and the founding of Canadian Blind Hockey. From the origins of blind hockey in Canada to its growth into a s…

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The soon-to-be-solved protein problem that will accelerate drug discovery 20:46

2M ago20:46

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We’ve known for decades that one of the key mechanisms of biology — and of life itself — is the binding of molecules to proteins. Once bound, proteins change shape and thus their function, allowing our bodies to adapt and change their molecular machinery as needed for survival. The challenge that remains unsolved is to predict — across billions of …

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Wellness Meets Real Estate: Toronto Livings' Ice Bath Adventure at Othership Yorkville | Episode 53 42:38

2M ago42:38

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Exploring the Transformative Power of Cold Plunges in Toronto at Othership Ice BathIn this episode of the Toronto Livings Podcast, hosts Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio dive into the benefits of cold plunges and sauna experiences at Othership, a wellness center in Toronto. They are joined by Sherryne (Sher) and Dan, who share insights on Othership's m…

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Margaret Mead and the psychedelic community that theorized AI 34:17

2M ago34:17

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How does science progress? One way to look at the question is to peer into individual fields and observe the flow of ideas from laboratories and experiments into seminars and conferences and ultimately into the journal record. But the reality is so much more complicated since science is truly a creative act, a set of imaginative leaps from incumben…

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Strategizing Your Real Estate Moves in Toronto: Do You Buy or Sell First? | Episode 52 47:16

2M ago47:16

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In episode 52 of the Toronto Livings podcast, hosts Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio delve into the critical real estate question of whether to buy a new home first or sell your current one first. They provide listeners with detailed considerations, including financial implications, market conditions, and personal scenarios, to help navigate this compl…

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The nightmare specter of designer bioweapons and the people trying to stop them 33:58

2M ago33:58

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Ever since the invention of CRISPR technology about a decade ago, biologists have gained increasing power to discover new DNA sequences, cut and mash them up, and then print them in ever larger volumes through biomanufacturers. That freedom and openness is the opening to a long-awaited Century of Bio, with scientists bullish on the potential to dis…

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New Rules for Capital Gains In Canada - PEOPLE ARE MAD | Episode 51 45:16

2M ago45:16

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In episode 51 of the Toronto Livings Podcast, hosts Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio delve into the heated topic of Canada's new federal budget, specifically focusing on the controversial changes to capital gains tax and the introduction of a vacant home tax in Toronto. They discuss the public's frustration over these changes and their potential impact…

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Lux and the Art of Startup Maintenance 24:16

3M ago24:16

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Every quarter, Lux publishes our latest quarterly letter to our limited partners, highlighting the key themes we’re working on as a partnership. These topics are — unsurprisingly — bold, as the frontiers of science fiction transition into the world of the possible. But this time around, we’re emphasizing a new thesis that we think combines the futu…

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The Toronto Livings Podcast Hits 50 Episodes: Shout-Outs, Stories, and Surprises | Episode 50 1:04:03

3M ago1:04:03

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It's SHOUT-OUT TIME! In our 50th episode of the TorontoLivings Podcast, we celebrate this significant milestone by looking back on our journey and share some ambitious goals for the future. We've got a ton of special shout-outs for our supporters, friends, businesses in Toronto, and previous podcast guests, with a big thank you to everyone who's su…

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The Zone of Totality with Sam Arbesman 9:35

3M ago9:35

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This week’s solar eclipse captured the imaginations of millions of Americans throughout an arc across the continent. One of those entranced was Sam Arbesman, Lux’s scientist-in-residence and a local of Cleveland, which sat in the full zone of totality. Sam also happened to live in Kansas City during the 2017 eclipse, so he has (accidentally) eclips…

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March Market Trends, Taxes, and Delicious Discoveries | Episode 49 45:24

3M ago45:24

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In Episode 49 of the Toronto Livings Real Estate Podcast, hosts Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio dive into a comprehensive March market update, discussing key trends and statistics. The episode also addresses the vacant home tax situation, highlighting the confusion and controversies surrounding it. Additionally, they touch upon the proposed renter's b…

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From Athletic Camps to Real Estate Deals: A Conversation on Empowerment and Education | Episode 48 1:28:50

3M ago1:28:50

1:28:50

In Episode 48 of the Toronto Livings Podcast, we have an incredible chat with guest Alexander Arthur, who discusses the transformation of TAC Sports into a holistic educational platform that nurtures young minds with a blend of sports, financial education, and real estate knowledge.The conversation sheds light on the importance of financial literac…

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Pioneering the MLS for Pre-construction in Toronto - Interview ft. TalkCondo Founders | Episode 47 1:01:50

3M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Navigating Toronto's Pre-Construction Real Estate with TalkCondo FoundersIn episode 47 of the Toronto Livings Podcast, we feature an in-depth interview with Roy and Amit Bhandari, the entrepreneurs behind TalkCondo.com, Toronto's leading online platform for pre-construction real estate. Starting from their entry into real estate in 2007, the Bhanda…

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The Future of Urban Living: Exploring Garden Suites with Lorena Magallanes | Episode 46 53:22

4M ago53:22

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#torontorealestate #gardensuites #torontopodcast Exploring Garden Suites with Lorena Magallanes In this episode of the Toronto Livings Podcast, hosts Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio invite Lorena Magallanes, a real estate expert and part-owner of Stomp Realty, to discuss the concept of garden suites. Lorena shares her insights on the process of buildi…

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Biology is becoming engineering and not just science 24:27

4M ago24:27

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During a recent interview, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasized his interest in how Nvidia’s AI processing chips could transform the science of life. He noted that this science, when properly understood, could evolve into a new form of engineering. Currently though, we lack the knowledge of how the extreme complexity of biology works, nor do we have …

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Giggles, Guitars, and Growth in the Toronto Real Estate Market | Episode 45 42:18

4M ago42:18

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In episode 45 of the Toronto Livings Real Estate Podcast, hosts Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio navigate through daylight savings time changes, share personal stories including Joey's music jam sessions and their food adventures, and delve into news you can use. The episode focuses on market updates for the month of February 2024, discussing the curre…

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The three revolutions in astrobiology and the search for extraterrestrial life 32:30

4M ago32:30

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Astrobiology has seen a series of revolutions over the past three decades that have completely reinvigorated the field. Scientists who were curious about life and biological organisms across the universe once had to handle the so-called giggle factor: the idea that they were kooky crazies searching for UFOs and little green men. With a dramatic imp…

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Six (minus one) Incentives For First Time Home Buyers | Episode 44 37:53

4M ago37:53

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First-Time Home Buyer Incentives: What You Need To Know!The 44th podcast episode of the Toronto Livings Real Estate Podcast dives into the numerous incentives available to first-time homebuyers in Ontario. The hosts, Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio, discuss the six homebuyer incentives, one of which was eliminated recently, that buyers can take advant…

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Touring the Lisbon Hotel, Torontos Newest Cocktail Bar | Episode 43 55:42

4M ago55:42

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In this episode of the Toronto Livings Podcast, hosts Mark and Joey visit Lisbon Hotel, a new spot from co-owners Adam Hijazi and David Wex, located at River City in downtown Toronto!They discuss the unique experience Lisbon hotel offers - from its inspired décor to its culinary delights. Although it's not Portuguese nor a hotel, Lisbon Hotel offer…

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“I am basically a cosmic Fluke” and the chaos of science, policy, and human narratives 33:01

4M ago33:01

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Humans are enamored by a good story. The world overloads our mammalian senses, and so we seek any simplifying structure to narrate what we are witnessing and make it more accessible for processing. That simplification doesn’t just reduce the complexity of the world, but also makes it difficult to see the extent by which luck drives the successes of…

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Pets and Properties: Navigating Toronto's Real Estate Pet Rules | Episode 42 47:17

4M ago47:17

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In Episode 42 of Toronto Living's Real Estate Podcast, hosts Mark and Joey discuss the impact of pets on real estate buying, renting, and landlord behavior helping you navigate pet rules related to Toronto Real Estate!They delve into condo rules regarding pets, how these rules can affect home buyers and tenants, and the potential eviction scenarios…

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How an anonymous blog during the neural network winter led to Japan’s national AI champion 45:15

5M ago45:15

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Connections are the key ingredient for careers, society and AI neural networks to boot. Sometimes those connections arise spontaneously and other times they’re planned, but the most interesting ones tend to be planned that go in unexpected directions. That’s the story of David Ha, the co-founder and CEO of Sakana, a world-class generative AI resear…

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Toronto Real Estate Market Update for January 2024 | Episode 41 44:18

5M ago44:18

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In this week's episode, realtors Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio discuss the latest happenings in Toronto's real estate market with their January market update. They also share Toronto Real Estate Board's 2024 predictions on sales and average prices and compare the predictions with their own market insights. Additionally, they delve into interesting t…

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The most wasteful infrastructure megaproject that wasn’t 36:22

5M ago36:22

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The construction of Boston’s Big Dig highway tunnels has gone down in history as one of the most infamously delayed and over-budgeted infrastructure projects in the sorry annals of U.S. growth and progress. But Ian Coss sees the project radically different. In hindsight, he argues, the Big Dig was a steal: the good kind. Far from being a gargantuan…

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Bidding Wars ARE BACK in the Toronto Real Estate Market | Episode 40 54:47

5M ago54:47

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In this episode of the Toronto Livings Real Estate Podcast, hosts Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio discuss effective strategies for buyers in Toronto's bidding wars, the importance of writing love letters to potential sellers, and the surprising news about Luigi Hamilton joining Ferrari in the F1 season. They also delve into the rise and importance of …

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The stove hasn’t changed in decades. It’s time to upgrade. 28:26

5M ago28:26

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Home appliances are some of our most used and time-saving technologies, but they have barely evolved since their invention. A “smart” movement from major manufacturers tried to upgrade them with random tech features over the past decade, only to frustrate consumers with random crashes and mandatory web updates for a fridge. It was the nadir of user…

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The Toronto Vacant Home Tax Explained | Episode 39 47:05

5M ago47:05

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Confused about the Toronto Vacant Home Tax? In this podcast, we'll explain everything you need to know about this tax and how it affects the real estate market in Toronto.As a Toronto real estate investor, you'll want to stay informed about any changes or taxes that may affect your properties. Our podcast breaks down the vacant home tax and what it…

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Astronauts all lie, but the biggest lie is that we will colonize Mars (Zach Weinersmith, Part 1 of 2) 26:09

5M ago26:09

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Colonizing Mars has gone from the speculative fiction section of the bookstore right into the halls of Congress. Entrepreneurs led by Elon Musk have made “Occupy Mars” a tagline, and companies the Earth over are exploring the logistics of settling humans across the Moon and Mars. But what’s the true viability of a Mars settlement plan? Do we have t…

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Why a Mars settlement could never be a libertarian paradise (Zach Weinersmith, Part 2 of 2) 25:05

5M ago25:05

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The current drive for a Mars colony revolves around two central axes: one is a fear of existential risk and the other is a search for existentialism. On the former, philosophers and probabilists remain deeply concerned about humanity’s Achilles heel: that our entire existence depends on the sustenance of a single blue dot in the Milky Way. Humanity…

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An Interview With Toronto Mortgage Broker: Chris Molder | Episode 38 1:11:09

5M ago1:11:09

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Split into two parts, this podcast includes lively discussions with seasoned Toronto mortgage broker, Christopher Molder, who discusses the impact of pessimism, social media, and the 'seduction of pessimism' on investment decisions and the Toronto property market's perception. The latter part of the video features expert perspectives on the Canadia…

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How Impulse Space’s Helios will democratize access to Earth’s farthest orbits 15:55

6M ago15:55

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The cost of launching a payload into low-earth orbit has shrunk dramatically over the past two decades as SpaceX has aggressively expanded its capability to repeatedly launch payloads into orbit at cheap cost. But accessing orbits farther away from Earth, such as Medium Earth orbit (MEO) and Geostationary orbit (GEO), remain expensive endeavors. Lu…

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Why Tokyo’s Sakana AI is pioneering a new vanguard of national AI foundation models 9:48

6M ago9:48

9:48

Lux announced big news today: we are leading a $30 million founding seed round into Sakana AI, a Tokyo, Japan-based AI research laboratory that uses evolutionary methods, collective intelligence and character-level training to radically accelerate the training and development of nature-inspired AI foundation models. It’s a marquee check for Lux int…

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The City of Toronto is Proposing at 10.5% Property Tax in 2024 - Lets Explore The Details | Episode 37 1:06:44

6M ago1:06:44

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Toronto Real Estate Deep-Dive: Understanding Property Taxes & the City's Revised BudgetMark and Joey, deep dive into the impact of property tax on homeowners and renters, explaining how it funds essential services like public transit and emergency responses. The duo explains how this preliminary budget gets created, the process of what comes next, …

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Hot or Cold? December 2023 Toronto Real Estate Market Update | Episode 36 53:03

6M ago53:03

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The Toronto Livings Podcast Episode 36: A New Year, A New Theme Song and A 2023 Real Estate Market RecapIn the 36th episode of the Toronto Livings Podcast, hosts Mark and Joey discuss the new theme song for the show, their New Year's plans, and a recap of the 2023 Real Estate Market. They further discuss the market activity for December in Toronto …

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Lyn Alden: Studying the Financial System 57:31

6M ago57:31

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My conversation with Lyn Alden, author of Broken Money. Twitter: @LynAldenContact Disclaimer: I write and podcast for entertainment purposes only. This is not investment advice.

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WTF Happened in AI in 2023? 44:26

7M ago44:26

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Hey, it's Danny Crichton. 2023 was an incredibly busy year, and nowhere was there more fervent attention than on artificial intelligence. OpenAI launched ChatGPT at the very end of 2022, and its implications found purchase this year among more than one hundred million users and the regulators who serve them. Those product developments don't even ge…

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The Working Wives of Toronto Livings - Living with a Realtor | Episode 35 1:32:43

7M ago1:32:43

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A behind-the-scenes look at living with a Toronto Realtor. Get a glimpse into the dynamic relationship of Mark Savel and his partner, Adriana S. Our hosts delve into candid discussions about the blend of their professional and personal lives, with insightful and amusing anecdotes, tips about financial management, interesting details about their soc…

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