Best Stross Podcasts (2024)

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BalanceBelt - A Smart belt to improve your balance 47:55

2h ago47:55

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Learn more at https://vestibular.org/balancebelt-information-request/ The BalanceBelt is a smart belt that helps you to improve your balance during walking and standing. The BalanceBelt contains several tiny vibration motors. When the BalanceBelt senses that you are starting to lose balance, it will vibrate in the direction of your imbalance. Your …

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Transhumanist Manifestos and Dilemmas: A Decade and a Half of Reflection 5:44

2M ago5:44

5:44

Fifteen years ago, I penned the first versions of Hamlet’s Transhumanist Dilemma and A Transhumanist Manifesto. Much has changed since then, including my perspective.I began with a question inspired by Hamlet: Will technology replace biology?At the time, I believed this to be the modern iteration of Shakespeare’s existential query: to be or not to …

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Transhumanist Manifestos and Dilemmas: A Decade and a Half of Reflection

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Fifteen years ago, I penned the first versions of Hamlet’s Transhumanist Dilemma and A Transhumanist Manifesto. Much has changed since then, including my perspective. I began with a question inspired by Hamlet: Will technology replace biology? At the time, I believed this to be the modern iteration of Shakespeare’s existential query: to be or […]…

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Get Your Why before AI: Technology is The How, Not the Why or What 7:00

2M ago7:00

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Technology is the new religion, Silicon Valley – the new Promised Land, and entrepreneurs – the new prophets. They promise a future of abundance and immortality—a techno-heaven beyond our wildest dreams. And we are all believers.We often forget technology is the how, not the why or what. It is a means to an end, not an end in itself. ‘Technology’ c…

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Get Your Why before AI: Technology is The How, Not the Why or What

2M ago

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Technology is the new religion, Silicon Valley – the new Promised Land, and entrepreneurs – the new prophets. They promise a future of abundance and immortality—a techno-heaven beyond our wildest dreams. And we are all believers. We often forget technology is the how, not the why or what. It is a means to an […]…

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From Mutual Dependence to Obsolescence: The Future of Labor in an AI-Driven Economy 9:40

2M ago9:40

9:40

Throughout history, capital and labor have been interdependent forces driving economic growth. Capital relies on labor to generate returns on investment, while labor depends on capital for wages. Despite historical fluctuations in their balance of power, classical economics suggests a theoretical long-term equilibrium where both parties benefit—cap…

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From Mutual Dependence to Obsolescence: The Future of Labor in an AI-Driven Economy 9:41

2M ago9:41

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Throughout history, capital and labor have been interdependent forces driving economic growth. Capital relies on labor to generate returns on investment, while labor depends on capital for wages. Despite historical fluctuations in their balance of power, classical economics suggests a theoretical long-term equilibrium where both parties benefit—cap…

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New Wellness App for Dizzy Women 38:42

3M ago38:42

38:42

BEqualise is a holistic and personalized program to help patients suffering from balance disorders. The Bequalise program is scientifically based and aims to guide patients with day-by-day training, nutrition, brain exercises, and relaxation tips. There is also a section for healthcare professionals to monitor and empower their patients. Learn more…

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Our Future, AI and Veganism: 6 Reasons Why I Went Vegan 11:01

4M ago11:01

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I have now been vegan for 8 or 9 years and people keep asking me how I feel and why I did it. So let me share a quick health update as well as the original 6 reasons why I went vegan.Well, since going vegan I have lost and kept off 25 pounds or about 12 kgs. My body fat has gone down from about 22% to about 14%. My blood pressure went down from abo…

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Our Future, AI and Veganism: 6 Reasons Why I Went Vegan 11:02

4M ago11:02

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I have now been vegan for almost 9 years and people keep asking me how I feel and why I did it. So let me share a quick health update as well as the original 6 reasons why I went vegan. Since going vegan I have lost and kept off 25 pounds or about […]By Nikola Danaylov interviews Ray Kurzweil, Michio Kaku, Noam Chomsky, Max More, Aubrey de Grey, Jeremy Rifkin & others...

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Nikola Danaylov: It’s Ethics. Not Tech Ethics 8:44

4M ago8:44

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I have noticed that almost every startup in almost every industry is claiming “a revolutionary AI or blockchain breakthrough.” [Often both.] More recently I’m flabbergasted to see a similar fad in the growing number of self-proclaimed Tech and AI ethicists. We apparently have an exponential proliferation of what someone called “ethics natives” such…

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It’s Ethics. Not Tech Ethics. 8:44

5M ago8:44

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I have noticed that almost every startup in almost every industry is claiming “a revolutionary AI or blockchain breakthrough.” [Often both.] More recently I’m flabbergasted to see a similar fad in the growing number of self-proclaimed Tech and AI ethicists. We apparently have an exponential proliferation of what someone called “ethics natives” such…

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Ask the Experts: Vestibular Healthcare Across the Pond 1:01:29

7M ago1:01:29

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Vestibular patients across the globe share many common experiences besides the physical symptoms of vestibular disorders. In this recorded live event, UK-based Peter Rea, MD and US-based Joel Goebel, MD join host Kathleen Stross, DPT to discuss the differences and similarities between the US and UK healthcare systems and how that impacts vestibular…

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Modern Bard Dr. Martin Shaw: Be a Story-maker for Your Times 57:47

10M ago57:47

57:47

Dr. Martin Shaw is the best oral storyteller that I know of. He is also the only person who can impromptu tell the entire Odyssey by his imagination alone. Martin is well versed in a variety of stories from classic Greek to pagan, indigenous, and religious ones. He is the author of 18 books and […]By Nikola Danaylov interviews Ray Kurzweil, Michio Kaku, Noam Chomsky, Max More, Aubrey de Grey, Jeremy Rifkin & others...

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Evidence-based clinical decision making for VRT therapists (featuring DizzyDx) 54:52

11M ago54:52

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DizzyDx is a web-based clinical decision support tool to help rehabilitation professionals better define symptoms and prioritize impairments, leading to targeted evidence-informed care for individuals experiencing dizziness. The application promotes broad-based critical thinking from astute client interviews through systematic clinical testing and …

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People-first: featuring Brian Baker and Stephanie Kramer 32:14

1y ago32:14

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People-first companies prioritize their people and foster a culture of hiring. They understand that people are their most valuable asset, so they treat all their people practices — especially hiring — as strategic, rather than administrative, functions. On the Greenhouse podcast: People-first, join host Donald Knight, Chief People Officer at Greenh…

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People-first: featuring Lars Minns and Steve Ehretsman 32:25

1y ago32:25

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In this episode, Donald is joined by Lars Minns, Chief HR Officer at Mercedes-Benz, North America and Steve Ehretsman, Founder & CEO at Shamrock Prosthetics, Inc., to discuss the importance of building trust and care between leaders and employees. Lars and Steve also share their personal journeys and how experiences in their lives outside of work h…

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People-first: featuring Edith Cooper, Jordan Taylor and Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri 29:51

1y ago29:51

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In this episode, Donald is joined by Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri, Partner and Chief Human Resources Officer at TPG Global, and the Co-Founders of Medley, Edith Cooper and Jordan Taylor, CEO, to discuss the importance of feedback loops and how to manage with intentional focus. We also discuss strategies to create development opportunities and how to formal…

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Kevin Kelly on Wisdom and Excellent Advice for Living 1:26:32

1y ago1:26:32

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When I started blogging and podcasting back in 2009 topics like wisdom were near-invisible, if not considered irrelevant to the conversations of AI, transhumanism, genetic engineering, and human enhancement. So bringing ethics to the technology conversation became my longstanding goal and unique selling proposition for both Singularity Weblog and S…

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People-first: featuring Kenysha Bartee and Jamie Adasi 30:35

1y ago30:35

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In this episode, Donald is joined by Kenysha Bartee, SVP, People & Culture at SoundExchange and Jamie Adasi, Head of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Allyship (IDEA) at Greenhouse to unpack the leading characteristics of people-first companies. You’ll also learn about the importance of matching internal values with external values and how leading wit…

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People-first: featuring Jennifer Remling and Robyn Tombacher 30:58

1y ago30:58

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In this episode, Donald is joined by WPP's Jennifer Remling, Global Chief People Officer and Robyn Tombacher, Global Chief People Operations Officer, to discuss moving away from a leadership model of "command and control" towards "support and empower" in order to strengthen innovation and creativity. You'll also hear specific ways senior women lead…

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People-first: featuring Everette Taylor and Elisa Colombani 30:42

1y ago30:42

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In this episode, Donald is joined by Everette Taylor, Chief Executive Officer at Kickstarter and Elisa Colombani, Chief People Officer at Artsy to discuss how employers should understand the alignment between a business strategy and its people. Donald, Everette and Elisa also share their thoughts on why transparency matters and why companies must a…

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People-first: featuring Chris Rainey and Natasha Rainey 33:55

1y ago33:55

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In this episode, Donald is joined by Chris Rainey, Founder & CEO of HR Leaders and host of the HR Leaders podcast, and Natasha Rainey, Founder of All Inclusive Media and Host of the All Inclusive Podcast. Listen as Donald, Natasha, and Chris get real about how important it is to lead with empathy. You'll also learn how employers can build trust by …

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People-first: featuring Foram Sheth, Paul Saiedi, and Will Leahy 30:42

1y ago30:42

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In this episode, Donald is joined by Foram Sheth, Chief Coaching Officer at Ama La Vida, Paul Saiedi, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Uber, and Will Leahy, VP, People Development & Business Partners at Greenhouse to discuss how to prioritize inclusion in the face of different hiring challenges. You’ll also learn why some conflicts ca…

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Introducing The Greenhouse podcast: People-first 1:39

1y ago1:39

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People-first companies prioritize their people and foster a culture of hiring. They understand that people are their most valuable asset, so they treat all their people practices – especially hiring – as strategic, rather than administrative, functions. Join host Donald Knight, Chief People Officer at Greenhouse, as he sits down with individuals at…

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Émile Torres on Transhumanism, Longtermism and Existential Risks 2:04:16

1y ago2:04:16

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My goal with this podcast has always been to be a bit of a gadfly to your as well as my intellectual growth and, hopefully, a midwife to your best ideas rather than a disseminator of a specific movement or ideology. Thus, while I’ve never hidden my personal views, I don’t try to make you […]By Nikola Danaylov interviews Ray Kurzweil, Michio Kaku, Noam Chomsky, Max More, Aubrey de Grey, Jeremy Rifkin & others...

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Functional Concierge Neuro-Vestibular Rehabilitation 57:00

1y ago57:00

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In this episode, Dr. Kathleen Stross spoke with Nidhi Seth, a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has a unique method of providing for the needs of neuro and vestibular patients in the Bay Area. Her practice, NeuroBloom Physical Therapy & Wellness, uses an holistic approach with evidence-based techniques in a way that differs from traditional physical t…

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The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach (Ask the Experts) 44:02

1+ y ago44:02

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Vestibular dysfunction, and symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, disequilibrium, and imbalance can be caused by a wide range of conditions. The right treatment plan, and which kind of specialist can be most helpful, will all depend on what is causing the symptoms. That is why it is so important to have a team of experts from different specialties work…

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Gait Training For Imbalance With Vizziq 57:28

1+ y ago57:28

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Inventor, Katherine Haik, and Ashley Williams present a new medical-fitness exercise tool that helps people with imbalance learn to walk more confidently. WHY GAIT TRAINING? Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults. They are expensive and can cause a spiral of decline, often leading to institutionalization. Neuro…

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Nikolas Badminton on Facing Our Futures: Futurism is Activism 1:32:02

1+ y ago1:32:02

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My podcast guest today is Nikolas Badminton. Nik is the Chief Futurist at futurist.com. He has worked with over 300 organizations in foresight, strategy, and disruption – including NASA, the United Nations, Google, Microsoft, Intel, Rolls Royce, and many others. Nik is a friend of mine, and in addition to our common interest in the […]…

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My NBF Contest Pitch: The Greatest Leadership Opportunity of the 21st Century 3:58

1+ y ago3:58

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This is my 4 min video pitch for the 2023 Nordic Business Forum Speaker Contest. Hope you enjoy it but feel free to let me know if that’s not the case 😉 The Greatest Leadership Opportunity in the 21st Century A story I stumbled on in 2006 changed my life. “The Singularity is Near” […]By Nikola Danaylov interviews Ray Kurzweil, Michio Kaku, Noam Chomsky, Max More, Aubrey de Grey, Jeremy Rifkin & others...

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The Greatest Leadership Opportunity NBF Pitch 3:58

1+ y ago3:58

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This is my 4 min video pitch for the 2023 Nordic Business Forum Speaker Contest. Hope you enjoy it 😉The Greatest Leadership Opportunity in the 21st CenturyA story I stumbled on in 2006 changed my life. “The Singularity is Near” by Ray Kurzweil totally blew my mind. It gave me insight into cool new tech like AI. It gave me meaning, purpose and commu…

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CBD: Does it live up to the hype? 1:04:17

1+ y ago1:04:17

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This episode is the audio recording of the most recent installment in the VeDA Video Education Series. The video recording is also available at vestibular.org/video-education. Over the past several years, VeDA has fielded a growing number of questions and calls from the vestibular community about alternative medicines in regards to their approach t…

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Massimo Pigliucci on Story, Virtue, Character and AI 1:05:38

1+ y ago1:05:38

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Prof. Massimo Pigliucci is one of those very rare people who manage to combine the pursuit of deep science and the living ethos of practical philosophy. Massimo has Ph.D. degrees in Genetics, Evolutionary Biology, and Philosophy. He is also the author of hundreds of technical papers in both science and philosophy as well as a […]…

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Massimo Pigliucci on Story, Virtue, Character and AI 1:05:37

1+ y ago1:05:37

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Prof. Massimo Pigliucci is one of those very rare people who manage to combine the pursuit of deep science and the living ethos of practical philosophy. Massimo has Ph.D. degrees in Genetics, Evolutionary Biology, and Philosophy. He is also the author of hundreds of technical papers in both science and philosophy as well as a number of books includ…

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