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Chalk Radio

MIT OpenCourseWare

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Chalk Radio is an MIT OpenCourseWare podcast about inspired teaching at MIT. We take you behind the scenes of some of the most interesting courses on campus to talk with the professors who make those courses possible. Our guests open up to us about the passions that drive their cutting-edge research and innovative teaching, sharing stories that are candid, funny, serious, personal, and full of insights. Listening in on these conversations is like being right here with us in person under the ...
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MIT is...

MIT Student Life

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This is the MIT is...Podcast brought to you by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Division of Student Life. We created this channel to help you get to know the people who make MIT...well...MIT: the students! The MIT Is...Podcast is hosted by Oby '21 and Gabe '21.
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Welcome to MIT Technology Review Narrated, the home for the very best of our journalism in audio. Each week we will share one of our most ambitious stories, from print and online, narrated for us by real voice actors. Expect big themes, thought-provoking topics, and sharp analysis, all backed by our trusted reporting.
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MIT Catalysts

MIT Club of Northern California

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MIT Catalysts is a podcast series by the MIT Club of Northern California. Host Julia Yoo interviews MIT alumni, faculty and affiliates who are movers and shakers in the Bay Area.
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Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST)

Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST)

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Welcome! We engage in fascinating discussions with pre-eminent figures in the AI field. Our flagship show covers current affairs in AI, cognitive science, neuroscience and philosophy of mind with in-depth analysis. Our approach is unrivalled in terms of scope and rigour – we believe in intellectual diversity in AI, and we touch on all of the main ideas in the field with the hype surgically removed. MLST is run by Tim Scarfe, Ph.D (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecsquizor/) and features regular ...
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MIT News

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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MIT News is dedicated to bringing news from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to the world. We cover research, innovation, teaching, entrepreneurship, and the Institute’s distinctive and quirky culture. We find ourselves educated and amazed by our community of hands-on problem-solvers who are eager to know how things work — and inspired to make them work better. We hope you are amazed, too.
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Welcome to CONSCIOUSNESS IS ALL THERE IS, the podcast hosted by Harvard- and MIT- trained medical doctor, neuroscientist, and globally recognized expert in consciousness, Dr. Tony Nader. On this podcast, you'll find a mix of episodes on Consciousness and how Consciousness pertains to health, relationships, and inner growth. Combining the most modern scientific discoveries and the most ancient fields of knowledge hosted by Dr. Tony Nader with some of the greatest thinkers, philosophers, scien ...
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Video podcast featuring the diversity of the MIT experience bringing you stories on a range of subjects ranging from technical innovations, to student life, sports, and hacks; capturing the essence of what makes MIT tick. ZigZag is produced by MIT Academic Media Production Services (AMPS). Subscribe to the RSS feed to receive regular updates.
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Brave New Planet

Pushkin Industries

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Utopia or dystopia? It’s up to us.In the 21st century, powerful technologies have been appearing at a breathtaking pace—related to the internet, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and more. They have amazing potential upsides, but we can’t ignore the serious risks that come with them.Brave New Planet is a podcast that delves deep into the most exciting and challenging scientific frontiers, helping us understand them and grapple with their implications. Dr. Eric Lander, president a ...
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A research center at the MIT Sloan School of Management, MIT CISR helps executives meet the challenge of leading dynamic, global, and information-intensive organizations.
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This podcast is about staying anonymous in the world that is all about materialism and consumerism! Get into the lives of the ordinary people where we talk about the little things in life! :) Cover art photo provided by Nahil Naseer on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@nahilnaseer
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Business Lab

MIT Technology Review Insights

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The Business Lab is a sponsored podcast produced by Insights, the custom content division of MIT Technology Review. The Business Lab podcast features a 30-minute conversation with either an executive from the sponsor partner or a technologist with expertise in a relevant technology area. The discussion focuses on technology topics that matter to today’s enterprise decision-makers. Laurel Ruma, MIT Technology Review’s custom content director for the United States, is the host.
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Better Offline

Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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Better Offline is a weekly show exploring the tech industry’s influence and manipulation of society - and interrogating the growth-at-all-costs future that tech’s elite wants to build. Combining narrative-form storytelling, one-on-one interviews and panel-based discussions, Better Offline cuts through the buzzwords and obfuscation of the tech industry, investigating and evaluating the schemes and scams of everyone from cryptocurrency scumbags to the greediest of the venture capital elite. Te ...
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“MIT” stands for Mindset Into Transformation, which resonates with our belief that every key transformation begins in the mind. The same goes with investing. In a world with turmoil and uncertainty, it is more important than ever to obtain the right investment mindset to stay calm amidst market volatility. MIT Capitals is a Real Estate Investment Firm, aiming to be the most skilled and systemized and trustworthy multifamily residential acquirer in the market. Our purpose is to help people to ...
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Trust the Process is an interview show featuring the top entrepreneurial minds at MIT. Produced by the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, it features interviews with alumni, current students, friends of the program, and affiliates.
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The Extortion Economy

MIT Technology Review & ProPublica

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Ransomware is proliferating across the country, disabling computer systems and harming critical infrastructure — hospitals, city governments, schools, even an oil pipeline. The technology that enables ransomware may be new, but extortion and ransom are not. So why is this happening now? And can it be stopped? In this 5-part series from MIT Technology Review and ProPublica we look at the money, people and technology behind the explosion of ransomware that is delivering hundreds of millions of ...
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Economic Frontiers is a podcast about the frontier of economics research regarding technology, innovation, and digitization. Each episode brings in a leading researcher or research team for a discussion of their work and its broader implications. This podcast is sponsored by the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy (IDE). The IDE is an effort focused on the impact of digital technology on businesses, the economy, and society. Drawing on MIT Sloan’s strengths in technology and innovation, it ...
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Three Big Points

MIT Sloan Management Review

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MIT SMR's Three Big Points is the podcast you need to stay at the top of your game as a business leader. In each episode you’ll get one new idea from the world’s leading academics, researchers, and executives delivered with three takeaways to help you put it to use in your organization.
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Podcast by Art, Culture, and Technology program at MIT. This podcast is the result of the Morning Conversation series held in the Fall 2020 Choreographing the City class, offered by the Art, Culture and Technology Program at MIT in partnership with Theatrum Mundi and Professor Richard Sennett. The course was taught by Professor Gediminas Urbonas, and the MIT Center for Art, Science, and Technology's visiting artist, choreographer Dr. Adesola Akinleye. Dr. Akinleye’s residency looks at emergi ...
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The smarter E Podcast – für und mit den Machern der neuen Energiewelt. In unserem Podcast dreht sich alles um die aktuellen Trends und Entwicklungen einer erneuerbaren, dezentralen und digitalen Energiewirtschaft. Unsere Moderatoren Tobias Bücklein (DE) und Zackes Brustik (EN) begrüßen und interviewen Persönlichkeiten, die unsere Branche prägen und Entwicklungen vorantreiben. Jede Woche Donnerstag mit einer neuen Folge! || The smarter E Podcast - for and with the creators of the new energy w ...
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TalkRL podcast is All Reinforcement Learning, All the Time. In-depth interviews with brilliant people at the forefront of RL research and practice. Guests from places like MILA, OpenAI, MIT, DeepMind, Berkeley, Amii, Oxford, Google Research, Brown, Waymo, Caltech, and Vector Institute. Hosted by Robin Ranjit Singh Chauhan.
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MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) Alliances serves as a gateway into the lab for industry and governmental institutions seeking a closer connection to the work, researchers, and students of CSAIL. Our podcast aims to provide inside access to topics covered by CSAIL and other leaders advancing computer science and AI research.
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​Kate Dalley is a nationally recognized radio host! She is currently on Fox News Affiliate KZNU and listeners from around the globe listen and stream her daily 3-hour political talk show! She has interviewed Dr. Ben Carson, Senator Rand Paul, Senator Mike Lee, Mark Steyn (popular fill in host for Rush Limbaugh) Sibel Edmonds, G. Edward Griffin, Syrian Girl, Fox Legal Consultant Victoria Toensing, Fox & Friends Brian Kilmeade, Lew Rockwell, JASON Scientist Freeman Dyson, New York Times Best S ...
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English: Every Saturday morning we are on air for our local and international listeners with our German radio show “Bunte Welle”. We are focused on the most beautiful German hits of all times, and entertain a wide range of people with our music selection, information about the artists, current affairs and local events. We are part of the multicultural program. Responsible for radio “Bunte Welle” are Hilli and Fritz Schmitt, whereby Hilli leads you through the show as a moderator and Fritz ac ...
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Pipeline!

WMBR 88.1 FM at MIT

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WMBR's weekly live radio show featuring performers from across New England. WMBR 88.1 FM is a non-commercial, all volunteer radio station operated by MIT students and members of the community.
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TechMagic with Cathy Hackl helps you navigate the future and make sense of today’s rapid technological change. Hear unique perspectives, explore new trends, and journey into the heart of technology. TechMagic is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of tech because Arthur C. Clarke said it best: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Neurodiversity Podcast talks with leaders in the fields of psychology, education, and beyond, about positively impacting neurodivergent people. Our goal is to reframe differences that were once considered disabilities or disorders, promote awareness of this unique population, and improve the lives of neurodivergent and high-ability people.
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The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast discusses designing learning experiences, teaching, and learning. The purpose of this show is to help folks, like yourself, learn about best instructional design practices by sharing stories and bringing on incredible guests. We also discuss career tips and guidance for transitioning into instructional design and related learning and development positions. Other podcast topics include higher education and online learning. If you are a learning nerd, you are welcom ...
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Inside Ragon

Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard

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Inside Ragon is the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard’s official podcast. Join Liam Fitzgerald as he talks with some of the brightest minds in HIV/AIDS research.
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Exploring the intersection of health, economics, and society through the lenses of values-based leadership and results-oriented strategy. Join us for high yield "snapshot" conversations with leaders who share insights on developing and achieving their vision for the future. About the host: Umbereen S. Nehal MD, MPH is an MIT Sloan fellow, physician executive, healthcare strategist, LinkedIn Top Voice, and coach with deep expertise in outcomes-focused value-based care. https://www.linkedin.co ...
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Firmsconsulting maintains a 80% success rate at placing clients within McKinsey, BCG and Bain. This is the highest in the industry and the rate is higher if we include other firms. We achieve this rate because we only use former partners from McKinsey, BCG et al to develop our clients. This makes us unique. We never use analysts, associates, engagement managers or associate principals. We also carefully select and develop clients on their communication, image, technical and case interview sk ...
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Delve deep into the labyrinth of the human mind with Professor Steven Pinker as he demystifies the complexities of the human condition using the tools offered by cognitive psychology. Steven is a world-renowned Cognitive Psychologist, Linguist and Professor who has taught at Harvard, MIT & Stanford Universities, and has made it to Time Magazines’ 100 Most Influential People in the World Today. Calling Professor Pinker a Titan in his field would definitely be an understatement! In this 20 cha ...
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Curiosity Unbounded

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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The Curiosity Unbounded podcast brings you behind the scenes at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) through conversations between MIT President Sally Kornbluth and the people working in its labs and in the field. Along the way, Sally and her guests discuss pressing issues, as well as what inspires the people running at the world’s toughest challenges at one of the most innovative institutions on the planet.
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Conversations that drive Global Sales Growth. If you are responsible for international sales and you are ready to grow, join this conversation. If you are an executive that has been given global responsibility but no training, join this conversation. If you are a CEO and you are ready for global leadership, join this conversation. Why did President Obama and Governor Quinn of Illinois give Zach export excellence award for growing manufacturing jobs? Why did the Department of Commerce magazin ...
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The Digital Insider with Sinan Aral, is dedicated to getting to the hard science behind the digital economy. MIT Professor, IDE Director, and author of “The Hype Machine," Sinan Aral, sits down with some of the most brilliant minds on the planet, including Nobel laureate, Maria Ressa, Facebook Whistleblower, Frances Haugen, NYU Professor and business guru, Scott Galloway, and broadcast news journalist and MSNBC host, Ali Velshi, to explore the latest trends in digital business and society. E ...
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dusp@MIT

dusp@MIT

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We are committed to generating and disseminating knowledge, and to working with communities, governments, and industry to bring this knowledge to bear on the world's most pressing challenges. Our goal is to apply advanced analysis and design to understand and solve pressing urban and environmental problems.
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Brains Byte Back interviews startups, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders that tap into how our brains work. We explore how knowledge & technology intersect to build a better, more sustainable future for humanity. If you're interested in ideas that push the needle, and future-proofing yourself for the new information age, join us every Friday. Brains Byte Back guests include founders, CEOs, and other influential individuals making a big difference in society, with past guest speakers such as ...
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Are you ready to supercharge your German listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in German, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between German and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support t ...
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Are you the entrepreneur planning to take the plunge or just got started? Do you have an eye towards space shuttling into 1M, 10M or 100M orbit? Then this show is for you. We uncover untold stories of entrepreneurs in a rather hard hitting, no BS format. Learn from the raw experiences, uncomfortable truths, jaw dropping facts and figures that entrepreneurs share. This is not a show where entrepreneurs sugarcoat and sell dreams. Each show packs ton of actionable insights for YOU from the wins ...
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Escapist Corner

Escapist CrossFit by Rickard Long

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The Escapist Corner is a podcast where we talk about sports, health, nutrition and entrepreneurship. We talk to CrossFit athletes, sportsmen, Doctors and business owners.
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We've known of Europa’s existence for more than four centuries, but for most of that time, Jupiter’s fourth-largest moon was just a pinprick of light in our telescopes— a bright and curious companion to the solar system’s resident giant. Over the last few decades, however, as astronomers have scrutinized it through telescopes and six spacecraft hav…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Hackathon Triumph: The Power of Creative Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/hackathon-triumph-the-power-of-creative-collaboration Story Transcript: De: Der Raum summte vor Energie. En: The room buzzed with energy. De: Im Startup-Inkubator der Universität saßen Stude…
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Posters and Hallway episodes are short interviews and poster summaries. Recorded at RLC 2024 in Amherst MA. Featuring: Ann Huang from Harvard on on Learning Dynamics and the Geometry of Neural Dynamics in Recurrent Neural Controllers Jannis Blüml from TU Darmstadt on HackAtari: Atari Learning Environments for Robust and Continual Reinforcement Lear…
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David Hanson, CEO of Hanson Robotics and creator of the humanoid robot Sofia, explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and human potential. In this thought-provoking interview, Hanson discusses his vision for developing AI systems that embody the best aspects of humanity while pushing beyond our current limitations, aiming to a…
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The role of AI in the classroom is evolving rapidly. When students and teachers embrace this technology, it has the ability to democratize access to education through programs like IBM SkillsBuild. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Dr. Laurie Santos, host of Pushkin’s The Happiness Lab podcast, spoke with two innovators in the space. Justina…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Lost in the Black Forest: An Unplanned Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/lost-in-the-black-forest-an-unplanned-adventure Story Transcript: De: Der Wald war still. En: The forest was silent. De: Die Herbstblätter raschelten unter ihren Füßen. En: The autumn leaves rustl…
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Podcast hosted by George Grombacher of LifeBlood:We talked about how to know thyself, what consciousness is and how to increase yours, the benefits of enhanced consciousness, transcendental meditation, and one thing that unites all of us, with Dr. Tony Nader, Medical Doctor, Consciousness Expert, author, speaker, and Global Leader of Transcendental…
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Jon Hartley and Steven Davis discuss Steven’s research career and seminal work on job flows, including the legacy of his classic book Job Creation and Destruction, co-authored with John Haltiwanger and Scott Schuh. They also discuss how we should think about full employment, how significant economic policy uncertainty is, and how important the shif…
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In this series of podcasts we look at each of the typical McKinsey/BCG FIT/PEI questions and provide a typical answer. Note, that while replicating this approach and standard will help you, we caution you that the main test of fit is in handling the cross-examination of your answer. Most candidates tend to be unprepared for that and we urge you to …
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Do you have a B1 level in German? Test your vocabulary by seeing if you know these 15 intermediate words (B1). Share your score out of 15 in the comments!By learning this vocabulary, you'll gain a better understanding of an important topic that is frequently discussed. So, practice your German by joining my membership to quiz yourself and recap wha…
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In this episode, Ed Zitron is joined by Jason Kint, CEO of DCN, to set the scene for Better Offline's coverage of the Department of Justice's second antitrust case against Google, one that alleges that "through Serial Acquisitions and Anticompetitive Auction Manipulation, Google Subverted Competition in Internet Advertising Technologies." This is t…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Rekindling Old Bonds: A Reunion Amidst Neuschwanstein's Storm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/rekindling-old-bonds-a-reunion-amidst-neuschwansteins-storm Story Transcript: De: Der Regen hängte sich wie ein feuchter Mantel über die Bäume um das Schloss Neuschwanstein. En: The r…
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Today I talked to Al Posamentier about his books (co-authored with Christian Speitzer) The Mathematics of Everyday Life (Prometheus Books, 2018). We all are told – practically from the moment we enter school – that mathematics is important because it permeates practically all aspects of our lives. But, for the most part, we don’t really notice it e…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Mending Ties at Oktoberfest: Lukas' Journey of Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/mending-ties-at-oktoberfest-lukas-journey-of-reconciliation Story Transcript: De: Der goldene Herbstwind wehte durch die Straßen von München und brachte eine besondere Stimmung mit si…
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Playlist: Lolita - Eine Seefahrt, die ist lustig Shanty Chor Brunsbüttel - Schiff ahoi Freddy Quinn - Nimm uns mit Kapitän auf die Reise Judith & Mel - Heidewitzka, Herr Kapitän Freddy Quinn - Heut geht es an Bord Blauen Jungs - Wo die Nordseewellen Tanzpalais - Das Weiße Schiff der Träume Heintje Simons - Tulpen aus Amsterdam 2 Brüder aus Roosenda…
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Fluent Fiction - German: A Spicy Connection: Love and Craft at Berlin's Farmers' Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/a-spicy-connection-love-and-craft-at-berlins-farmers-market Story Transcript: De: Der Herbstwind wehte durch die Straßen Berlins und brachte den Duft von frisch gebackenem Brot und w…
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In this episode, Ed Zitron walks you through how Google used their monopolies over search and search advertising to scam advertisers - and why the entire tech industry should demand that Google is broken up and forced to compete like the rest of us. LINKS: http://www.tinyurl.com/betterofflinelinks Newsletter: wheresyoured.at Reddit: http://www.redd…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Finding Creativity in Imperfection: Lukas's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/finding-creativity-in-imperfection-lukass-journey Story Transcript: De: Lukas saß still an seinem Schreibtisch. En: Lukas sat quietly at his desk. De: Draußen tanzten die Herbstblätter im Wind.…
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David Spivak, a mathematician known for his work in category theory, discusses a wide range of topics related to intelligence, creativity, and the nature of knowledge. He explains category theory in simple terms and explores how it relates to understanding complex systems and relationships. MLST is sponsored by Brave: The Brave Search API covers ov…
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In episode 240, Emily Kircher-Morris chats with Brandon Gernux, an elementary school counselor from Santa Ana, California, and the 2024 Orange County Elementary School Counselor of the Year. Emily and Brandon dive into the importance of neurodiversity-affirming support in schools, sharing insights on how schools are slowly evolving to meet the need…
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In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we sit down with Sam Oliver, CEO of OpenFI, a conversational AI tool designed for businesses looking to elevate their customer interactions. The London-based author and serial tech entrepreneur joins the podcast to share a cautionary tale about a private equity earn-out deal that took a sharp, expensive turn dur…
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Für günstigen, klimafreundlichen Strom müssen Erzeugung, Speicherung und Verbrauch optimal abgestimmt sein. Ein KI-basiertes Energiemanagement könnte hier in Zukunft eine wichtige Rolle spielen und eine optimale Nutzung der Erneuerbaren unterstützen. Wie aber funktionieren solche Tools? Wie können Millionen Stromverbraucher mit der Verfügbarkeit vo…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Souvenirs of the Soul: A Journey of Trust and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/souvenirs-of-the-soul-a-journey-of-trust-and-friendship Story Transcript: De: Klaus und Ingrid gingen entlang eines schmalen Waldweges. En: Klaus and Ingrid walked along a narrow forest pa…
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In this series of podcasts we look at each of the typical McKinsey/BCG FIT/PEI questions and provide a typical answer. Note, that while replicating this approach and standard will help you, we caution you that the main test of fit is in handling the cross-examination of your answer. Most candidates tend to be unprepared for that and we urge you to …
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Cathy and Lee are back from their break! 🎉 Join hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler on this episode of the TechMagic podcast as they explore what’s hot and happening in tech, innovation, AI, and spatial computing. They discuss the recent Roblox Developers Conference and the growth of international creators on the platform. Get insights on the potentia…
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What role does science play in shaping our laws? How do we distinguish between good science and bad science? Where does science hit its limits due to our human nature? And how do we separate orthodox belief from true knowledge? These are just some of the thought-provoking questions we'll explore in our upcoming philosophical conversation on science…
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Tokelau is a group of three isolated atolls strung out across the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand (of which it’s an official territory) and Hawaii. Its population hovers around 1,400 people. Reaching it requires a boat ride from Samoa that can take over 24 hours. To say that Tokelau is remote is an understatement: it was the last place on Earth t…
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A few weeks ago, a federal judge declared that Google has a monopoly over the search industry and text-based advertising. In this episode, Ed Zitron walks you through how the many monopolies of big tech hurt you on a daily basis. LINKS: http://www.tinyurl.com/betterofflinelinks Newsletter: wheresyoured.at Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/betteroffli…
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Fluent Fiction - German: The Great Sausage Standoff: A Day to Remember at Oktoberfest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/the-great-sausage-standoff-a-day-to-remember-at-oktoberfest Story Transcript: De: Die Sonne strahlte über München und tauchte das Oktoberfest in ein warmes Licht. En: The sun shone ove…
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