Best Michelle Blum Podcasts (2024)

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Manuel & Lenore Blum: The Conscious Turing Machine 2:23:04

1h ago2:23:04

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Episode 132 I spoke with Manuel and Lenore Blum about: * Their early influences and mentors * The Conscious Turing Machine and what theoretical computer science can tell us about consciousness Enjoy—and let me know what you think! Manuel is a pioneer in the field of theoretical computer science and the winner of the 1995 Turing Award in recognition…

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Navigating Menopause: Mental Health and Holistic Wellness with Amita Sharma 38:42

2h ago38:42

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In this enlightening episode of The Mindful Space, we sit down with Amita Sharma, co-founder of Nourish Doc, to explore the multifaceted impact of menopause and perimenopause on women's mental health. Amita shares her personal journey and the challenges she faced, leading her to develop a holistic wellness platform designed to support mid-age women…

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Kevin Dorst: Against Irrationalist Narratives 2:15:21

44m ago2:15:21

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Episode 131 I spoke with Professor Kevin Dorst about: * Subjective Bayesianism and epistemology foundations * What happens when you’re uncertain about your evidence * Why it’s rational for people to polarize on political matters Enjoy—and let me know what you think! Kevin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at …

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Navigating Attachment Styles in Mother-Daughter Relationships - Marcelle Little 36:43

22h ago36:43

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In this insightful episode of The Mindful Space, we welcome Marcelle Little to discuss the intricacies of mother-daughter relationships. Marcelle dives deep into the concept of the mother wound, how attachment styles impact these relationships, and the importance of emotional availability. She provides valuable guidance on navigating generational t…

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David Pfau: Manifold Factorization and AI for Science 2:00:52

2d ago2:00:52

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Episode 130 I spoke with David Pfau about: * Spectral learning and ML * Learning to disentangle manifolds and (projective) representation theory * Deep learning for computational quantum mechanics * Picking and pursuing research problems and directions David’s work is really (times k for some very large value of k) interesting—I’ve been inspired to…

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Battling Inner Demons and PTSD: John Schrey's Path to Sobriety - The Mindful Space 38:20

8d ago38:20

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Join us in this compelling episode of The Mindful Space as we hear the powerful story of John Schrey, a Marine Corps veteran who overcame the harsh realities of PTSD and addiction. John shares his journey from intense combat experiences to battling homelessness and substance abuse, ultimately finding hope and recovery through the support of his lov…

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Dan Hart and Michelle Michael: Bringing AI to Students in New South Wales 1:13:54

9d ago1:13:54

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Episode 129 I spoke with Dan Hart and Michelle Michael about: * Developing NSWEduChat, an AI-powered chatbot designed and delivered by the NSW Department of Education for students and teachers. * The challenges in effectively teaching students as technology develops * Understanding and defining the importance of the classroom Enjoy—and let me know …

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Kristin Lauter: Private AI, Homomorphic Encryption, and AI for Cryptography 1:17:13

16d ago1:17:13

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Episode 129 I spoke with Kristin Lauter about: * Elliptic curve cryptography and homomorphic encryption * Standardizing cryptographic protocols * Machine Learning on encrypted data * Attacking post-quantum cryptography with AI Enjoy—and let me know what you think! Kristin is Senior Director of FAIR Labs North America (2022—present), based in Seattl…

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Existential Psychology and Music's Influence on Mental Health - Dr. Jefff Mims 31:18

22d ago31:18

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In this episode of our podcast, we have a fascinating conversation with Dr. Jeff Mims about the intersection of existential psychology and music. Dr. Mims explains the core principles of existential psychology and how they apply to understanding the profound impact of music on mental health. We delve into how music can be used as a therapeutic tool…

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Sergiy Nesterenko: Automating Circuit Board Design 1:03:35

23d ago1:03:35

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Episode 128 I spoke with Sergiy Nesterenko about: * Developing an automated system for designing PCBs * Difficulties in human and automated PCB design * Building a startup at the intersection of different areas of expertise By the way — I hit 40 ratings on Apple Podcasts (and am at 66 on Spotify). It’d mean a lot (really, a lot) if you’d consider l…

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C. Thi Nguyen: Values, Legibility, and Gamification 1:30:13

1M ago1:30:13

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Episode 127 I spoke with Christopher Thi Nguyen about: * How we lose control of our values * The tradeoffs of legibility, aggregation, and simplification * Gamification and its risks Enjoy—and let me know what you think! C. Thi Nguyen as of July 2020 is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Utah. His research focuses on how social …

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Reinventing Yourself: Lessons from Case Kenny 39:20

1M ago39:20

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Reinventing Yourself! Case emphasizes the power of words and the importance of challenging and redefining the labels we give ourselves. He also shares personal stories about embracing uncertainty and the daily practices that keep him grounded and motivated. Join us for an inspiring conversation about finding your true path, the importance of self-r…

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Vivek Natarajan: Towards Biomedical AI 1:55:03

1M ago1:55:03

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Episode 126 I spoke with Vivek Natarajan about: * Improving access to medical knowledge with AI * How an LLM for medicine should behave * Aspects of training Med-PaLM and AMIE * How to facilitate appropriate amounts of trust in users of medical AI systems Vivek Natarajan is a Research Scientist at Google Health AI advancing biomedical AI to help sc…

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Understanding EMDR: Insights from Expert Martine Blum 36:02

1M ago36:02

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Description for the Video Podcast: Welcome back to another episode of The Mindful Space! In this insightful episode, we are joined by Martine Blum, an expert in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Martine shares her journey into becoming certified in EMDR and discusses how this powerful therapeutic modality can help indivi…

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Thomas Mullaney: A Global History of the Information Age 1:43:45

2M ago1:43:45

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Episode 125 False universalism freaks me out. It doesn’t freak me out as a first principle because of epistemic violence; it freaks me out because it works. I spoke with Professor Thomas Mullaney about: * Telling stories about your work and balancing what feels meaningful with practical realities * Destabilizing our understandings of the technologi…

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Overcoming BPD: Dr. Courtney Tracy's Journey and Insights 47:58

2M ago47:58

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Welcome to another episode of The Mindful Space! In this engaging and enlightening episode, we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Courtney Tracy, a licensed clinical social worker and an expert in mental health, to discuss the complexities of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Dr. Tracy shares her personal journey of overcoming BPD, providing an …

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Seth Lazar: Normative Philosophy of Computing 1:50:17

2M ago1:50:17

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Episode 124 You may think you’re doing a priori reasoning, but actually you’re just over-generalizing from your current experience of technology. I spoke with Professor Seth Lazar about: * Why managing near-term and long-term risks isn’t always zero-sum * How to think through axioms and systems in political philosphy * Coordination problems, econom…

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Suhail Doshi: The Future of Computer Vision 1:08:07

2M ago1:08:07

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Episode 123 I spoke with Suhail Doshi about: * Why benchmarks aren’t prepared for tomorrow’s AI models * How he thinks about artists in a world with advanced AI tools * Building a unified computer vision model that can generate, edit, and understand pixels. Suhail is a software engineer and entrepreneur known for founding Mixpanel, Mighty Computing…

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Azeem Azhar: The Exponential View 1:46:25

2M ago1:46:25

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Episode 122 I spoke with Azeem Azhar about: * The speed of progress in AI * Historical context for some of the terminology we use and how we think about technology * What we might want our future to look like Azeem is an entrepreneur, investor, and adviser. He is the creator of Exponential View, a global platform for in-depth technology analysis, a…

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David Thorstad: Bounded Rationality and the Case Against Longtermism 2:19:02

2M ago2:19:02

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Episode 122 I spoke with Professor David Thorstad about: * The practical difficulties of doing interdisciplinary work * Why theories of human rationality should account for boundedness, heuristics, and other cognitive limitations * why EA epistemics suck (ok, it’s a little more nuanced than that) Professor Thorstad is an Assistant Professor of Phil…

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Life with Schizophrenia - Rachel Star Withers 31:59

3M ago31:59

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Living with Schizophrenia: Rachel Star Withers shares her powerful story of being diagnosed with schizophrenia at a young age and her journey navigating the challenges that come with this mental health condition. From hallucinations that began in childhood to undergoing controversial treatments like an exorcism and electroconvulsive therapy, Rachel…

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Ryan Tibshirani: Statistics, Nonparametric Regression, Conformal Prediction 1:46:29

3M ago1:46:29

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Episode 121 I spoke with Professor Ryan Tibshirani about: * Differences between the ML and statistics communities in scholarship, terminology, and other areas. * Trend filtering * Why you can’t just use garbage prediction functions when doing conformal prediction Ryan is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at UC Berkeley. He is also a Princ…

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Sasha Luccioni: Connecting the Dots Between AI's Environmental and Social Impacts 1:03:07

3M ago1:03:07

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In episode 120 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Sasha Luccioni. Sasha is the AI and Climate Lead at HuggingFace, where she spearheads research, consulting, and capacity-building to elevate the sustainability of AI systems. A founding member of Climate Change AI (CCAI) and a board member of Women in Machine Learning (WiML), Sasha is …

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Michael Sipser: Problems in the Theory of Computation 1:28:21

3M ago1:28:21

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In episode 119 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Professor Michael Sipser. Professor Sipser is the Donner Professor of Mathematics and member of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at MIT. He received his PhD from UC Berkeley in 1980 and joined the MIT faculty that same year. He was Chairman of Applied Mathema…

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Andrew Lee: How AI will Shape the Future of Email 1:03:40

3M ago1:03:40

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In episode 118 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Andrew Lee. Andrew is co-founder and CEO of Shortwave, a company dedicated to building a better product experience for email, particularly by leveraging AI. He previously co-founded and was CTO at Firebase. Have suggestions for future podcast guests (or other feedback)? Let us know her…

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Dr. John Delony Unveils Key Strategies for Mental Well-being: Live More, Worry Less 51:45

4M ago51:45

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In this episode, we're joined by Dr. John Delony, a leading expert in counseling and mental health. Dr. Delony, author of 'Building a Non-Anxious Life' and host of The Dr. John Delony Show, shares simple yet powerful strategies for overcoming anxiety and finding balance in our daily lives. Dr. Delony reveals practical techniques from his book that …

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Joss Fong: Videomaking, AI, and Science Communication 1:23:59

4M ago1:23:59

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“You get more of what you engage with. Everyone who complains about coverage should understand that every click, every quote tweet, every argument is registered by these publications as engagement. If what you want is really meaty, dispassionate, balanced, and fair explainers, you need to click on that, you need to read the whole thing, you need to…

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Kate Park: Data Engines for Vision and Language 41:34

4M ago41:34

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In episode 116 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Kate Park. Kate is the Director of Product at Scale AI. Prior to joining Scale, Kate worked on Tesla Autopilot as the AI team’s first and lead product manager building the industry’s first data engine. She has also published research on spoken natural language processing and a travel m…

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Ben Wellington: ML for Finance and Storytelling through Data 1:07:40

4M ago1:07:40

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In episode 115 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Ben Wellington. Ben is the Deputy Head of Feature Forecasting at Two Sigma, a financial sciences company. Ben has been at Two Sigma for more than 15 years, and currently leads efforts focused on natural language processing and feature forecasting. He is also the author of data science …

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Handling Trauma and Addiction - Dr. Rob Kelly | The Mindful Space 36:00

4M ago36:00

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Today, we're focusing on a crucial topic – the deep connection between trauma and addiction. We discuss early influences, coping mechanisms, common patterns, and effective treatment strategies. Today's guest is Dr. Robb Kelly also known as "The Recovery Expert" from Manchester, England. His journey is a fascinating blend of music, academia, and ove…

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Venkatesh Rao: Protocols, Intelligence, and Scaling 2:18:35

4M ago2:18:35

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“There is this move from generality in a relative sense of ‘we are not as specialized as insects’ to generality in the sense of omnipotent, omniscient, godlike capabilities. And I think there's something very dangerous that happens there, which is you start thinking of the word ‘general’ in completely unhinged ways.” In episode 114 of The Gradient …

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Sasha Rush: Building Better NLP Systems 54:03

5M ago54:03

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In episode 113 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Professor Sasha Rush. Professor Rush is an Associate Professor at Cornell University and a Researcher at HuggingFace. His research aims to develop natural language processing systems that are safe, fast, and controllable. His group is interested primarily in tasks that involve text gen…

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The Intersection of Humor and Healing - Nicole Arzt 44:11

5M ago44:11

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In this insightful episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the nuanced world of therapists navigating their own mental health journeys using Humor for Healing mental health struggles. Nicole Arzt, celebrated for her engaging psychotherapy memes and her profound book on therapy's awkward moments, shares her expertise and personal experiences. Toge…

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Cameron Jones & Sean Trott: Understanding, Grounding, and Reference in LLMs 1:59:26

5M ago1:59:26

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In episode 112 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Cameron Jones and Sean Trott. Cameron is a PhD candidate in the Cognitive Science Department at the University of California, San Diego. His research compares how humans and large language models process language about world knowledge, situation models, and theory of mind. Sean is an A…

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Nicholas Thompson: AI and Journalism 59:43

5M ago59:43

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In episode 111 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Nicholas Thompson. Nicholas is the CEO of The Atlantic. Previously, he served as editor-in-chief of Wired and editor of Newyorker.com. Nick also cofounded Atavist, which sold to Automattic in 2018. Publications under Nick’s leadership have won numerous National Magazine Awards and Puli…

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The Realities of BPD: Misconceptions, Challenges, and Therapy with Savanna Deiser 48:04

5M ago48:04

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In this Mindful Space episode, we talk with Savanna Deiser, an expert in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Savanna tells us all about BPD and the special challenges it brings. She also clears up some wrong ideas people often have about it. We get into what DBT is and why its methods, like being mindful an…

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Subbarao Kambhampati: Planning, Reasoning, and Interpretability in the Age of LLMs 1:59:03

6M ago1:59:03

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In episode 110 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Professor Subbarao Kambhampati. Professor Kambhampati is a professor of computer science at Arizona State University. He studies fundamental problems in planning and decision making, motivated by the challenges of human-aware AI systems. He is a fellow of the Association for the Advanc…

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OCD Misunderstood - Paul Mc Carroll 40:36

5M ago40:36

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In this episode of the Mindful Space, we delve into the complex world of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and how it is Misunderstood with our esteemed guest Paul McCarroll. Join us as we navigate the intricacies of OCD, from its clinical definition to personal journeys of healing. Paul, sharing his own battle with OCD and his expert insights, o…

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Russ Maschmeyer: Spatial Commerce and AI in Retail 55:41

6M ago55:41

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In episode 109 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Russ Maschmeyer. Russ is the Product Lead for AI and Spatial Commerce at Shopify. At Shopify, he leads a team that looks at how AI can better empower entrepreneurs, with a particular interest in how image generation can help make the lives of business owners and merchants more producti…

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Benjamin Breen: The Intersecting Histories of Psychedelics and AI Research 1:07:45

6M ago1:07:45

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In episode 108 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Professor Benjamin Breen. Professor Breen is an associate professor of history at UC Santa Cruz specializing in the history of science, medicine, globalization, and the impacts of technological change. He is the author of multiple books including The Age of Intoxication: Origins of the…

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Navigating Trauma: Understanding, Recovery, and Resilience - Lydiana Garcia 39:51

6M ago39:51

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This comprehensive video, "Navigating the Maze of Trauma: Understanding, Recovery, and Resilience," delves deeply into the multifaceted world of trauma and its impact on individuals. It is an enlightening journey that begins by exploring what trauma is and how it profoundly affects people, both mentally and physically. The discussion extends to the…

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Navegando el trauma: comprensión, recuperación y resiliencia - Lydiana García 45:14

6M ago45:14

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Este completo vídeo, "Navegando por el laberinto del trauma: comprensión, recuperación y resiliencia", profundiza en el mundo multifacético del trauma y su impacto en las personas. Es un viaje esclarecedor que comienza explorando qué es el trauma y cómo afecta profundamente a las personas, tanto mental como físicamente. La discusión se extiende a l…

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Ted Gibson: The Structure and Purpose of Language 2:13:24

6M ago2:13:24

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In episode 107 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Professor Ted Gibson. Ted is a Professor of Cognitive Science at MIT. He leads the TedLab, which investigates why languages look the way they do; the relationship between culture and cognition, including language; and how people learn, represent, and process language. Have suggestions …

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Living with PTSD after the Boston Marathon Bombing - Elenna and Joelle 46:34

6M ago46:34

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Today, we delve deep into the complex world of living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), exploring its intricacies from both expert and personal viewpoints. Join Michelle, alongside special guests Joelle Maletis, MAEd, MA, LMFT, and Elena Breese, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing, as they unravel the layers of PTSD. Follow Elena ht…

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Harvey Lederman: Propositional Attitudes and Reference in Language Models 2:10:34

7M ago2:10:34

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In episode 106 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Professor Harvey Lederman. Professor Lederman is a professor of philosophy at UT Austin. He has broad interests in contemporary philosophy and in the history of philosophy: his areas of specialty include philosophical logic, the Ming dynasty philosopher Wang Yangming, epistemology, and…

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Eric Jang: AI is Good For You 1:29:57

7M ago1:29:57

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In episode 105 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Eric Jang. Have suggestions for future podcast guests (or other feedback)? Let us know here or reach us at editor@thegradient.pub Subscribe to The Gradient Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | RSSFollow The Gradient on Twitter Outline: * (00:00) Intro * (01:25) Updates si…

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Redefining Men's Mental Health: A Candid Talk with Advocate Allan 44:51

7M ago44:51

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Join us in an enlightening conversation with Allan, a renowned mental health advocate, as we delve into the critical topic of men's mental health. Allan, whose journey has led him to speak on over 1000 stages, also has a wealth of experience as a mental health educator at various colleges and as a counselor helping individuals on their recovery jou…

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Explorando la ketamina en el tratamiento de la depresión resistente | Bianchi y Dra. Uribe 32:57

7M ago32:57

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Sumérgete en el innovador mundo de la terapia con ketamina para la depresión resistente al tratamiento con nuestro último video, "El uso de ketamina para la depresión resistente al tratamiento - Fiorella Bianchi y Dra. Liliana Uribe". Únate a nosotros mientras exploramos este enfoque innovador con los conocimientos de los profesionales médicos Dra.…

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2023 in AI, with Nathan Benaich 1:35:37

7M ago1:35:37

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In episode 104 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Nathan Benaich. Nathan is Founder and General Partner at Air Street Capital, a VC firm focused on investing in AI-first technology and life sciences companies. Nathan runs a number of communities focused on AI including the Research and Applied AI Summit and leads Spinout.fyi to improv…

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Finding Peace After Betrayal: Sariah Bastian on Surviving Marital Infidelity 50:20

7M ago50:20

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In this powerful episode of the Mindful Podcast as we dive deep into a sensitive yet vital topic with Sariah Bastian. Discover Sariah's journey through the turmoil of infidelity and her path to healing and empowerment. Explore the complex emotions and challenges faced in the aftermath of betrayal, and learn how to find peace and rebuild trust. Don'…

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