Hop on the JumpSeat podcast with FLYHT as we talk to aviation leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators as they make their airline operations safer, more profitable, and friendlier for passengers and the environment alike. Come along for the ride as we discuss how game-changing technology such as Big Data, AI, and 5G impact how airlines deal with their ever-changing and challenging business.
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Your own personal geek-to-English translator, in handy Podcast form! Equal parts topical science background, correction / explanation of poorly reported science & tech issues, and just plain interesting points to ponder. A 20 minute helping of critical thinking every week, presented in conversational style and with a dash of dry humor.
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XR Connections covers Extended Reality (XR - AR - VR - MR), providing a weekly guide to items of interest in the worlds of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality. Hosted by Liam James O'Malley of Mars and Mercury - XR Strategy and Intelligence
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Revolutionizing In-Flight Experience: A Chat with Satcom Guru Peter Lemme
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In this special episode of "The Jump Seat," host Chris Glass sits down with Peter Lemme, a veteran in the field of aviation technology, live from the AMC conference in Phoenix, Arizona. With a career that began at Boeing in 1981, Peter has been a pivotal figure in the development of Satcom and in-flight connectivity. He shares his fascinating journ…
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From Fighter Jets to Cargo Flights: Ted McFann’s Story
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What happens when a childhood surrounded by aviation leads to a storied career in both military and commercial flight technology? Meet Ted McFann, our guest who has lived that journey and more. From working on mission computers for fighter jets at the Naval Warfare Center to his long-standing role at FedEx, Ted’s experiences are a goldmine of insig…
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From Flight Ops to EFBs: Brian Gleason's Aviation Journey
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In this episode of The Jump Seat, Chris Glass sits down with Brian Gleason, an aviation industry veteran with a rich background in operations engineering. Brian shares his journey from his early days at Boeing, through his groundbreaking work on electronic flight bags (EFB) at FedEx, to his current role at Southwest Airlines. They discuss the diffe…
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Affordability and the Future of Ultra Low-Cost Carriers in Canada
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Join Chris Glass from Flight Aerospace in this special edition of "The Jump Seat," recorded at Abbotsford Airport, as he explores the affordability and future of ultra low-cost carriers (ULCCs) in Canada. Chris is joined by a distinguished panel: Stephen Jones, CEO of Flair Airlines; David Gillen, Professor Emeritus at UBC; Parm Sidhu, GM of Abbots…
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Aviation Evolution: A Flight Through History and Accessibility with Lorne Mackenzie
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Welcome to 'The Jump Seat,' the go-to podcast for aviation enthusiasts and professionals alike. In today's flight, we're cruising through the clouds with Lorne McKenzie, a maverick in the aviation industry. With a legacy rooted in airlines like Canadian Airlines and a trailblazer in regulatory affairs and accessibility, Lorne offers us a cockpit vi…
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Dive Into Blockchain and AI's Impact on Industries with Lorne Sugarman on The Jump Seat!
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In this captivating episode of "The Jump Seat," Chris Glass interviews technology innovator Lorne Sugarman, who delves into his extensive career, spanning investment banking to leading tech-driven projects. Lorne discusses his transformative work in disability management through technology, his venture into gaming with branded games for Fortnite an…
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Captain Mary McMillan: From Ranches to Runways - Innovating for a Sustainable Flight Future
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From the rugged terrains of ranch life to the vast expanse of the aerial highways, Captain Mary McMillan's journey is anything but ordinary. Selling off her sheep to soar the skies, she joins us to unravel the tapestry of aviation's past, present, and future. Her tale intertwines with a discussion on the intricate dance of introducing cutting-edge …
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Navigating the Skies of Change: The Intersection of Aviation and Environmental Sustainability with Nancy Young
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Embark on a transformative exploration with Nancy Young, a vanguard in the sphere of environmental law and sustainability, as she unfolds her journey from the halls of Capitol Hill to the cutting edge of eco-friendly aviation. Our conversation takes a deep dive into the complexities of marrying the world of air travel with the imperatives of enviro…
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Navigating the Dynamic Shifts in the Aviation Industry with Dan Geier
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Buckle up! We take you on an exhilarating ride through the world of aviation with our guest, Dan Geer, a seasoned industry professional with 22 years of experience. From his initial days at WestJet to his current role as Regional Managing Director for Canadian Oath, Dan walks us through the transformative journey of Canadian airlines. Join us as we…
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#8: Navigate the Future with Actionable Intelligence — Air Traffic Control and Sustainability with Captain Mary McMillan
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New technology is coming into the aviation space, making sure we have the right information to make the right decisions is even more critical than before. Welcome to this episode of the JumpSeat with host Chris Glass and guest Captain Mary McMillan, former United Airlines Captain and Independent Safety Advisor for the board for Airservices Australi…
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#7: Cyber Resiliency — Preparing for the New Frontier with IATA's Matthew Vaughan
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🔒 You can't expect to be lucky every time. Understanding what the next phase looks like and being preventive is key for security, compliance, and risk management. Welcome to this episode of the JumpSeat with host Chris Glass and guest Matthew Vaughan, Director of Aviation Security & Cyber for IATA. In this episode, Matt shares his background in sec…
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Real World Results of Enterprise VR Training's with Lorne Fade of VR Vision
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Lorne Fade of VR Vision discusses, VR for Enterprise Training, the Merits and Drawbacks of 360 Video and Measuring the ROI of VR Training Applications VR Vision VR Vision Clients: Avangrid Renewables Oculus Avangrid Renewables Case Study Siemens Toyota Connect: Lorne Fade, Co-Founder & COO at VR Vision Roni Cerga, CEO at VR Vision | CRO at Reality …
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#6: Don't Be Paralyzed By Too Much Data — Industry Veteran Don Wilson On Just-In-Time Aircraft Parts and Operations
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💡 Having the capabilities to extract intelligence from big data that is actionable is key for efficient operations. Modern aircraft generate hundreds of GBs of data every day and it's easy to be lost without an intelligence system to help you navigate through that data. Welcome to this episode of the JumpSeat with host Chris Glass and guest Don Wil…
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#5: Get In and Get Out & Project Zero — Strategic Operations With Waltzing Matilda Aviation's Smart New Airline
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🛩️ As travel opens up with pent up travel demand, airports and airlines are scrambling to take advantage and kickstart operations again. However, operators face the challenge of staffing shortage while also trying to balance their costs. Welcome to this episode of the JumpSeat with our guest Dave Marcontell, Chief Operating Officer at Waltzing Mati…
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#4: WestJet's EVP Charles Duncan, Former President of Swoop, On Pandemic Recovery In The Face Of Rising Fuel Prices
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❗This episode contains valuable content you don't want to miss if you're operating a low-cost carrier. With soaring fuel prices, APU reduction is low-hanging fruit that airlines to save on fuel costs and improve profitability. Save more than $150/hr by helping your team become more aware of APU usage. Welcome to this episode of the JumpSeat with ou…
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#3: Save Your Bottom Line, How A Ready-to-Use Software Can Help Save Millions of Dollars And Lower Emissions
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Profit margins are tight and will continue to tighten with increasing fuel prices and the inevitable carbon pricing in North America. Welcome to the third episode of the JumpSeat Podcast with Chris Glass and our guest, Ryan Pepper, where they explore the topic of fuel savings and lowering emissions to improve operational efficiency for airlines. In…
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Ep. 22 - Getting Started for Business in the Metaverse with Deborah Worrell of Virtual Reality Marketing
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Deborah Worrell discusses how to get started in the Metaverse from a business perspective. We discuss the hardware and software needs, where to start, how to plan for a business presence in the Metaverse, and what exactly a VR experience is. Deborah Worrell Virtual Reality Marketing Reality Innovators Network Goldman Sachs Metaverse/Crypto Facebook…
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#2: Starting A Brand New Airline In Bermuda. A Conversation With Serial Entrepreneur — Coral Jet's Wes Gardner
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Establishing a habit is easy, but keeping up a good habit can be difficult. Welcome to the second episode of FLYHT's JumpSeat podcast with our host Chris Glass and Coral Jet's Wes Gardner where they talk about the works of starting up a brand new airline in Bermuda. In this episode, you can hear about the challenges of a startup airline and the exc…
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#1: 5G in Aviation, Friend or Foe? See The Bigger Picture With Peter Rysavy
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Even though it is human nature to resist what is unknown, we never stop seeking the next big thing. What does 5G mean for aviation, and will it play a big part in aviation tomorrow? We are excited to present to you the very first episode of FLYHT's JumpSeat podcast, with Willie Cecil and Peter Rysavy where they will unravel 5G technology and discus…
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Episode 21 with Edwin Rivera of CG1 Solutions and the Miami VRARA on XR Training and Healthcare
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EPISODE 021 SHOW NOTES: Edwin Rivera of CG1 Solutions discusses challenges and opportunities in developing and deploying XR training content for Healthcare, the importance of being platform agnostic, how he was inspired to enter the AR space, and the emergence of the Miami area as a tech innovation center. Edwin Rivera CG1 Solutions Total Immersion…
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XR Connections Ep.20 - Deborah Worrell of Virtual Reality Marketing and the Reality Innovators Network
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Deborah Worrell of Virtual Reality Marketing recommends VR collaboration and networking platforms, and discusses the Reality Innovators Network, Digital Twins and IoT, NFTs and virtual goods, and the best sources for keeping up with all things Metaverse. Deborah Worrell Virtual Reality Marketing Reality Innovators Network AltSpace Oculus …
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No. 19. Former Disney Imagineer Brian Collins on Transforming Education with XR
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Episode No. 19. features former Disney Imagineer Brian Collins of The Brainstorm Institute and Magic Bytes on transforming education with XR, VR platforms AltspaceVR and Engage, and advice and insight on presenting in VR. Brian Collins Magic Bytes Brainstorm Institute FB The Mouse and the Imagineer Educators Who Love Disney Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge …
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No. 18. VictoryXR's Steve Grubbs on building a Virtual Reality Classroom Environment and Developing a Standards-Based VR Curriculum
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Steve Grubbs, founder and CEO of VictoryXR, discusses building a Virtual Reality Classroom Environment, engaging a team to develop and present a Standards-Based VR Curriculum, choosing the ENGAGE platform as VictoryXR's virtual campus, how hardware development is accelerating adoption of VR education, and some of his favorite educational VR experie…
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No. 17 Rene Pinnell on Cannes XR 2020, The VR Museum of Other Realities, Grants for XR Artists, and the Kaleidoscope Creator Community.
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In Episode No. 17 Rene Pinnell of Kaleidoscope VR discusses Cannes XR 2020, The VR Museum of Other Realities, and how he and his wife have built Kaleidoscope and a community-funded grant model that helps artists migrate into the new medium of XR. Rene Pinnell Kaleidoscope Cannes XR - June 22-26 2020 Elie Levasseur - XR program Leader - Cannes XR / …
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No. 16 XR Rapid Prototyping with Preview Lab's Bernard Francois
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EPISODE 016 SHOW NOTES: Featuring an interview with Bernard Francois, founder of Preview Labs, who discusses the unique challenges and benefits of rapid prototyping for XR, his company’s VR and AR projects for the National Institutes for Health and Yale University, and his experience presenting and networking at the online AWE 2020 Conference in M…
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No. 15 Virtual Reality and Education with Kai Liang of MEL Science
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EPISODE 015 SHOW NOTES: Featuring an interview with Kai Liang of MEL Science and Smart Stone Technology. Kai discusses how he got his start in Virtual Reality for Education, the role quality content plays in the adoption of VR for K-12 use, subjects that VR excels at, and his recommendations of VR education content providers. Kai Liang MEL Science …
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No. 14 Participating in the MIT XR Reality Hack with Tom Buchanan, Co-Founder of haptic glove maker Contact CI.
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EPISODE 014 SHOW NOTES: Episode 14 of XR Connections features an interview with Tom Buchanan, Co-Founder and Chief of Product for the haptic glove maker Contact CI. Tom discusses his experience as a participant of the XR-focused MIT Reality Hack, his team's award-winning immersive Impact Journalism project, Rising Tide, haptic technology, the Varjo…
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No. 13 with Terry Proto on Virtual Reality Marketing and Ubereal Agency
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Episode 13 features an interview with Terry Proto, Co-Founder and CEO of Virtual Reality Marketing and Ubereal Agency. Terry is both helping brands find trustworthy XR development partners and helping XR creators find more clients and recurring business. We discuss Virtual Reality Marketing’s searchable database of over 2500 XR creators, the import…
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No. 12 with Covalent's Thomas Jackson on the MIT XR Reality Hack
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Episode 012 presents an overview of leading-edge XR tech and hardware as seen at MIT Reality Hack 2020 in an interview with Thomas Jackson, founder of XR design and development firm Covalent Reality. A volunteer at this year's MIT XR Hackathon, Jackson discusses the Human Bionic Display of the Varjo VR headset, the open source AR platform Project N…
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No. 11 with Dan Zaitsev of the AR Creator's Community CatchAR
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EPISODE 011 SHOW NOTES: Episode 011 features an interview with Dan Zaitsev, who discusses his vision for CatchAR, the community platform he has built for Augmented Reality creators, 2019’s biggest developments for AR creators, his advice for getting started in making AR prototypes and his plans for the future of CatchAR. Catchar.io SparkAR LensStu…
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No. 10 of XR Connections on AR, VR, and XR in Retail with Ed McCabe of Zebra Technologies
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EPISODE 010 SHOW NOTES: Episode 010 covers XR in Retail and features an interview with Ed McCabe of Zebra Technologies, who discusses how AR headsets are improving efficiency in warehouses, the use of AR for picking and stocking, how XR is driving immersive brand experiences, and what consumers might expect to see this 2019 Holiday Shopping season.…
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No. 009 of with Kevin Williams on XR, VR, and AR for Location Based Experiences, Theme Parks and Attractions
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Episode 009 features an interview with Kevin Williams, a leading specialist in the digital Out-of-Home entertainment industry. Kevin discusses recent trends and developments in Location Based Experiences, focusing on Virtual and next generationMixed Reality/Cross Reality attractions, rides and games. From motion simulators to arena-scale VR, Kevin …
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No. 008 with Antony Vitillo of New Technology Walkers (HitMotion MR Game); NYVR AI Meetup, XR4Media
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EPISODE 008 SHOW NOTES: In Episode 008 Antony Vitillo of The Ghost Howls and Wise Realities discusses how VR changed his life, his experience as the co-founder of a VR startup, the Mixed Reality game HitMotion he’s developing, advice on attending China’s World Conference on VR Industry, VR for physical and mental rehabilitation, and who to follow …
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No. 007 with DJ Smith, CCO of The Glimpse Group and leader of the New York Virtual Reality Meetup
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EPISODE 007 SHOW NOTES: Episode 007 features an interview with DJ Smith, Chief Creative Officer of the XR startup-focused Glimpse Group. DJ is also the leader of the New York Virtual Reality Meetup (NYVR) and the discussion includes the origins and growth of NYVR, the impact of the Oculus Quest, how the Glimpse Group is contributing advances in A…
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No. 006 with Virti's Lukas Roper on XR Medical Training; Free Roam VR and XR Location Based Experiences
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Episode 006 of XR Connections features an interview with Lukas Roper of Virti, who are creating AR and VR medical training experiences already in use in schools and hospitals. Also discussed are XR Location Based Experiences including the Samsung AT&T 5G AR Fan Experience and Free Roam VR experiences such as Sandbox VR. SHOW NOTES: AR and VR LOCATI…
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No. 005 with apelab's Emilie Joly on XR creation tools in the classroom (Zoe); XR InLearning Global Summit Preview
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XR Connections Episode 005 features an interview with Emilie Joly, Co-Founder and CEO of apelab, who are bringing XR into the classroom with SpatialStories, a gaming and storytelling toolkit allowing students and teachers to quickly design and develop AR and VR experiences. Also highlighted is the XR InLearning Global Summit, which aims to share be…
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No. 004 with David Ripert of Poplar interview, Modelo AR Experience, VR/AR Global Summit
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Episode 004 of XR Connections features an interview with David Ripert of Poplar, a collaborative platform connecting AR creators with brands and institutions aimed at making the creation of AR experiences quick and affordable, and XR items of interest including Modelo's Day of the Dead out of home AR experience and the VR/AR Association's Global Su…
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No. 003 with Aidan Wolf, creator of the (fantastic) DoodleLens AR app, Google’s AR Wrapper, Web AR, and the NYVR New York Virtual Reality Meetup.
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Episode 003 features an interview with Aidan Wolf, creator of the DoodleLens AR app and covers items of interest in XR including Google’s AR Wrapper bringing 3D models to the Web (Web AR) and the NYVR New York Virtual Reality Meetup.
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No. 002 New York Augmented Reality Meetup AWE NITE NYC, Doodle Lens AR app, Looking Glass Factory's 3D hologram display.
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Episode 002 covers items of interest in XR from the week of August 26th, 2019, including the New York Augmented Reality Meetup AWE NITE NYC, the Airbus 3D Holographic Tactical Map App, the Doodle Lens AR app, Looking Glass Factory's 3D hologram display, and an AR Scavenger Hunt featuring David "Big Papi" Ortiz. Show notes at marsandmercury.com.…
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No. 001 Introduction, Instagram AR Filters, Oculus Quest and AR, a guide to 2019's Best VR, and Lego's Hidden Side AR Experience.
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Episode 001 introduces the podcast and covers items of interest in XR from the week of August 21, 2019, including Instagram AR Filters, Oculus Quest and AR, a guide to 2019's Best VR, and Lego's Hidden Side AR Experience. Show notes at marsandmercury.com. EPISODE 001 SHOW NOTES: INSTAGRAM USERS CAN CREATE THEIR OWN AR FILTERS "Facebook now lets any…
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GC061 So long, and thanks for all the fish...
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FinisBy Lorne Ipsum
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Now that we've gone through the science behind climate change, and knocked down most of the kooks surrounding the issue, it's time to talk about what we're up against. In this episode, I spend a bit under 30 minutes laying out the most likely future impacts of climate change -- and while I wouldn't call it a catastrophe, things don't look too prett…
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Since the opponents of the climate change consensus have had their turn, now it's time to give the supporters of the consensus a little working over. Since this is the seventh episode in a series, I'd recommend that before listening to this episode, you first listen to episodes 45, 47, 54, 56, 57, and 58.…
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A couple of Geek Counterpoint listeners (thanks, Travis and Bill!) pointed me to a show recently aired on BBC channel 4 called "The Great Global Warming Swindle." It purports to be a documentary, and is uniformly critical of the science behind climate change and the global warming concensus. It's generated a lot of heat both in British papers and o…
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GC057 Climate Change: the Skeptics (part 3)
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Now that we've simplified things by covering the more common arguments made by climate change skeptics, this episode is devoted to discussing some specific climate change skeptics and their arguments. Since this is the fifth episode in a series, I'd recommend that before listening to this episode, you first listen to episodes 45, 47, 54, and 56. In…
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GC056 Climate Change: the Skeptics (part 2)
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A continuation of episode 54's treatment of general points used by climate change skeptics. Since this is the fourth episode in a series, I'd recommend that before listening to this episode, you first listen to episodes 45, 47, and 54.By Lorne Ipsum
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When the Chinese government demolished one of its aging weather satellites a few weeks ago, they did more than just test out a potentially useful technology. They also cluttered up low Earth orbit with a huge amount of debris, and stirred up a comparable amount of controversy in the press. While nobody is yet quite sure what the motivation behind t…
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GC054 Climate Change: the Skeptics (part 1)
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It's taken some time to do a reasonable level of fact checking, but my climate cats have now been successfully herded, so it's (finally!) time for another climate change episode.Since (at least in the media) the discussion over climate change has been boiled down to two "sides," I'll start with the case made by various parties skeptical of the main…
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Today is the 100th anniversary of the birth of a giant of space exploration -- Sergey Korolyov (sometimes also transliterated as Sergei Korolev). For much of the 20th century, Korolyov was the prime driving factor behind the Soviet space program. He led the efforts to launch Sputnik, put Yuri Gagarin into orbit, and hold up the USSR's end of the ra…
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Sure, it's not much to look at -- but this humble lump of corroded bronze completely demolished our previous understanding of the history of mechanical inventions. The Antikythera Mechanism was built late in the 2nd century BC, and is the earliest example ever found of a geared mechanism, but represents a level of mechanical technology not seen aga…
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