Best The Blue Stable Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 86: Can ‘Events’ be Sustainable? with Matilde Riley, Sustainability Consultant at From Now 32:11

4h ago32:11

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“When it comes to including sustainability in events - we’re finding the focus on sustainability is increasingly part of the client brief.” As we continue with our greening your marketing activity mini-series, we wanted to turn our attention to events. Events can be fun, they allow us to learn and connect, but they also come with a considerable foo…

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117. Black Swans - What Are They? What Do They Mean? Can You Prepare for Them? 55:30

12d ago55:30

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In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss black swan events, which are rare and unpredictable events with significant consequences. They explore the criteria for a black swan event and provide examples such as the 2008 financial crisis and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. They also discuss the predictability of these events and the impact they have on soc…

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Episode 85: Purpose driven digital - optimising your web presence with Sepas Seraj, Founder - Pixeled Eggs 32:53

12d ago32:53

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“There's something like 7.5 million data centers around the world now, and most of them are still powered by coal and gas. One of the easiest things you can do is move your hosting.” Welcome back to the second part in our mini-series on ‘greening your marketing activities’ and this episode we explored smarter, greener websites with Sepas Seraj, Fou…

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116. Short Selling & Squeezing - Billionaire Feuds; Meme Stocks & Movies 50:29

19d ago50:29

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In this episode, the hosts discuss short selling and short squeezes in the stock market. They provide examples from movies like 'The Big Short' and 'Casino Royale' to explain the concept of short selling. They also explain the mechanics of short selling, including opening a brokerage account, borrowing stocks, and monitoring account equity. The hos…

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Episode 84: Considering the Carbon Impact of Email Marketing with James Gill, Founder at Ecosend 38:58

22d ago38:58

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Have you ever considered the carbon footprint of your email activity? Welcome to the first in our ‘greening your marketing activity’ mini-series! Did you know that your digital activity has a carbon footprint? Are you aware that there are better choices you can make which mean your marketing activity is greener and more sustainable, without comprom…

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115. Catching Up & The State of Podcasts - Why Your Favorite Podcast MAY Be In Trouble 43:49

27d ago43:49

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We're back. Sorry - We y'all too.

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Episode 83: The Ocean Begins in your Home, with Adam Parker, Re-Founder and CMO, OceanSaver 30:34

1M ago30:34

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Every other breath you take comes from the ocean … How much thought do you give to the products you use to clean your home? We recently took a metaphorical deep dive with Amanda Horn into her love of the ocean as part of World Ocean Day and Ocean Week (in Canada), and how important the ocean and water is to our lives. Following our chat with Amanda…

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114. Why You Can't Get a Restaurant Reservation - Bots May Have Something to Do With It 53:00

2M ago53:00

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SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including Chris' recent wedding, changes in Adobe's terms and conditions, and the practice of scalping restaurant reservations. They explore the implications of Adobe's attempt to own the intellectual property of content created on their software and the backlash they faced. They also delve i…

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Episode 82: Toxic Free Circularity and How Degrowth Equals Greater Profits, with Paul Foulkes-Arellano, Founder, Circuthon Consulting 50:19

2M ago50:19

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Degrowth equals greater profits – and big disruptions are coming… In this episode we got to talk to the brilliant Paul Folkes Arellano about circularity, and not just circularity, but toxic free circularity. Paul shares his knowledge, insights and experience in a space which plays a significant role in sustainability, business and societal behaviou…

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Annick Tollenboom, Royal Canin 39:40

2M ago39:40

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Andrew White from Saïd Business School and Adam Canwell from EY speak to Annick Tollenboom about complex stakeholder management. “Inspirational leadership and tone of the top is crucial to land the messages.” In the second series of Transformation Leadership2050 Dr Andrew White and Adam Canwell meet five global leaders who have led their organisati…

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Episode 81: Ocean Literacy - Collective Action for Healthy Oceans and a Stable Climate, with Amanda Horn, Founder, Loless Blue Water Co. 52:33

2M ago52:33

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The need to reconnect to water and rebrand the ‘Big Blue’… World Ocean Day falls on June 8th and for those who haven’t heard of this event, it’s about “catalyzing collective action for a healthy ocean and a stable climate”. The ocean’s role is one of the most important there is, and, water security is a real concern. But, to make such events succes…

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Arnaud Soirat, Rio Tinto 40:28

3M ago40:28

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Andrew White from Saïd Business School and Adam Canwell from EY speak to Arnaud Soirat about leading a cultural transformation at global mining company Rio Tinto. “What was important was to get started and then to leave room for people to experiment and improve.” In the second series of Transformation Leadership2050 Dr Andrew White and Adam Canwell…

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113. The Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy & Confirmation Bias - Facts to Suit Theories Instead of Theories to Suit Facts 53:44

3M ago53:44

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy, which is when outcomes are analyzed out of context, giving the illusion of causation rather than attributing the outcome to chance. They provide examples of this fallacy, such as the alcohol industry pushing back on labels that state alcohol causes cancer. They also touch on the nar…

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Episode 80: The Role of Behavioural Science in Nudging towards Behaviour Change, with Behavioural Scientist, and Author, Patrick Fagan 37:47

3M ago37:47

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We’re only consciously aware of 0.0004% of everything around us at once…read that again! Fake news, real news, social media, pickup artists. With all the messages we see and decisions we make every day, have you ever thought about how we are constantly being nudged towards one thing or another? In this episode we explore behavioural science with Pa…

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Richard Howell, ANZ Bank 43:29

3M ago43:29

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Andrew White at Saïd Business School and Adam Canwell at EY talk to Richard Howell from ANZ Bank about what makes a transformation go well, and when it goes wrong, how to fix it. “There were moments where we had that feeling that wow, we’ve kind of cracked it.” In Transformation Leadership2050 Dr Andrew White and Adam Canwell at EY explore the jour…

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112. Sell in May & Go Away -- Chicken or the Egg? 52:00

3M ago52:00

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the adage 'sell in May and go away' and its implications for the stock market. They explore the historical underperformance of the stock market during the summer months and the potential reasons behind it. They also touch on the impact of the presidential election cycle on stock market performance. The hosts cauti…

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111. Recruiting Games: Companies Are Recruiting Earlier; Why Game Play Can Help Find Talent 54:46

3M ago54:46

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In this episode, the guys talk about how early major firms are beginning their recruiting process and whether it's possible for game theory to apply to the hiring process.

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Mohamed Althaf, Lulu Group International 47:34

3M ago47:34

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Andrew White at Saïd Business School and Adam Canwell at EY discuss how to overcome the challenges of radical business transformation with Dr Mohamed Althaf, the director of supermarket giant Lulu Group International. “Every leader with an ambition and intention to make things better should strike because everything is ready for you.” In Transforma…

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110. Pizza Meter - How Pizza Orders Predict War & Waffle House Index - They Unofficial FEMA Designation 47:30

4M ago47:30

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Summary The conversation discusses the concept of the pizza meter, which suggests that an increase in pizza orders from government buildings can be indicative of important political or military events. The pizza meter has been observed to predict events such as the invasion of Grenada and Panama. The Pentagon has attempted to combat the pizza meter…

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Episode 79: Honing in on the ‘S’ of E S G – a critical component of the sustainability journey with Beth Knight, Social Impact and Sustainability Director 47:17

4M ago47:17

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Honing in on the ‘S’ of E S G – a critical component of the sustainability journey ESG – environmental, social, governance, a subject that has been an increasing topic of debate and discussion, but what about the S? In this episode we speak to Beth Knight, a leading figure in social impact and sustainability, with over 15 years’ experience in purpo…

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109. Spotify's Stream Farm Problem & Amazon's Fake Walk-Out Stores 50:20

4M ago50:20

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Summary The conversation explores the fraudulent practices of buying followers and streams in the music industry and social media platforms. It discusses the incentives for marketing firms to manipulate engagement numbers and the challenges of creating a level playing field. The conversation also touches on the impact of these practices on the broa…

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Junaid Ahmed, Applied Materials 45:35

4M ago45:35

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Andrew White at Saïd Business School and Adam Canwell at EY explore the key to successful business transformation with Junaid Ahmed from Applied Materials. “In a rapidly changing and dynamic business environment it’s essential for companies and people to be comfortable and proactive about transformation, it’s the calling of our time.” In Transforma…

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Series 5: Transformational Leadership 1:56

4M ago1:56

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Dr Andrew White from Saïd Business School and Adam Canwell from EY meet more inspirational leaders who have been through the process of radical organisational change. What can they teach us about the secrets and the pitfalls? In this new series Andrew and Adam focus on the specific area of turning points. These are those moments every organisation …

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Episode 78: Unpacking the Action - Intention Gap with Sandy Skees, Purpose and Impact Global Lead, Porter Novelli 38:57

4M ago38:57

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“Be the voice of the consumer who wants to do more.” ESG – environmental, social and growth, (yep you read that right), growth rather than governance. We absolutely loved that take from Sandy Skees, Purpose and Impact Global Lead at Porter Novelli. We’ve wanted to talk to Sandy for some time since we came across their research on the ‘Intention – A…

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108. AI-Generated Content: Sports Illustrated's Scandal; Gothika Cover; The Library of Babel 1:01:33

4M ago1:01:33

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SummaryIn this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics, including the New York State salary listing requirement, the impact of AI on creative expression, the importance of a paper co-authored by prominent thinkers in foreign policy, the revolutionary change brought about by nuclear weapons, and the use of AI in music and art. They also explo…

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107. John Von Neumann - Father of Game Theory, Nuclear Scientist, Super Genius 59:46

5M ago59:46

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In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss their hiatus and receive feedback on their Match Day episode. They then introduce John von Neumann, a mathematician, physicist, computer scientist, and polymath who made significant contributions to game theory. We discuss his biography, academic career, and collaborations with other intellectual giants. They…

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Episode 77: Serious about social impact - How small changes open to the door to bigger impacts - Chris Baker, CEO Serious Tissues 59:45

5M ago59:45

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“If you can change how people spend their money, you can change the world.” Social Impact, sustainable business, creative ideas and changing behaviours, these are just some of the areas that we explored with Chris Baker, strategist turned entrepreneur and CEO of Serious Tissues. With behavioural science sitting behind so many successful business mo…

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Episode 76: – Insects - The future of sustainable food for our pets? with Alessandro Di Trapani, CoFounder and CEO, Grub Club 41:39

5M ago41:39

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Did you know that 20% of the world's fish and meat is consumed by our pets? We didn’t… and so yet again, the learning curve continues. We love having conversations with amazing brands who are pioneering, disrupting the norms and thinking outside the box with a focus on delivering social and environmental impact. Food security, the impact of food pr…

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THROWBACK: Medical Match Day, The Stable Marriage Problem, and a Special Guest 1:01:28

5M ago1:01:28

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In this episode, Nick and Chris are joined by Nick's better half -- Dr. Kim Linden -- to talk about the medical match. What's it like? Do you like it? What are the problems? We'd all also like to congratulate and wish godspeed upon all those who matched! Remember, this show has a YouTube Channel and you can also check out the website for blogs, etc…

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106. Blue Dot Effect & Negative Journalism; 'Insh*tification'; Why Everything Seems So Bad 56:23

6M ago56:23

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In this episode, Nick and Chris various topics including the Atlanta Hawks' coin flip games, the Match Group lawsuit, Wendy's surge pricing, and the blue dot effect. The blue dot effect refers to the phenomenon where people change their concept of something based on its prevalence. This has implications for decision-making and perception. The hosts…

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Episode 75: – UpCircule Beauty - Building Capital from Waste and Embedding Circularity into Brand - CoFounder, Anna Brightman 35:54

6M ago35:54

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Proving unequivocally that waste can build capital, UpCircle is a truly inspiring organisation built on circular economy principles. The circular economy presents a huge opportunity for both business and the environment so we were really excited when Anna Brightman from UpCircle, a skincare and beauty brand built from waste and, focused entirely on…

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105. Secretary Problem & Optimal Stop Theory: How to Choose One from Many 50:23

6M ago50:23

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Episode 105.In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the challenges of moving, a dating app lawsuit, the impact of Seattle's delivery laws, AI-generated content, the secretary problem, and the application of cardinal and ordinal information in decision making. They also touch on Euler's constant and its significance in mathematic…

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Episode 74: – Investing in Biodiversity is a Competitive Opportunity with Gavin Sheppard and Rob Cheesewright, Pinwheel 41:59

6M ago41:59

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When you view something as a competitive opportunity, you look at it totally differently - how can we go above and beyond? How can we get a real angle on this? How can we bring people with us along this process? We’ve had a bit of a focus or mini-series on biodiversity and nature over the last few episodes of Can Marketing Save the Planet because i…

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104. TikTok v Universal Music Group & How Licensing Deals Impact All Parties 55:16

6M ago55:16

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Contact the show: gametheorymedia1@gmail.com _________________________________ Summary: The conversation explores the topics of licensing agreements, negotiations, ownership, compensation, and the influence of AI in the entertainment industry. The hosts discuss the challenges and dynamics of moving and the process of purging belongings. They also t…

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103. Raven Paradox: What Constitutes Evidence & Why Logical Arguments Matter 53:27

6M ago53:27

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In this episode of the Game Theory podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including the Stanley Cup craze and lead contamination, international women's soccer tournaments, and the Raven paradox. They explore different solutions to the paradox, including Good's Baby Solution and the Red Herring Solution. The conversation explores Hempel's paradox…

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102. Fraudster IV - Paolo Macchiarini: The Bad Surgeon, Fake Lover 1:14:12

7M ago1:14:12

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Summary This episode of the Game Theory podcast discusses the case of Paolo Macchiarini, a surgeon who committed medical and relationship fraud. Macchiarini gained fame for his experimental surgeries, particularly the implantation of lab-grown tracheas. However, his procedures resulted in the deaths of several patients. Additionally, Macchiarini en…

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Episode 73: – Biodiversity - How Marketing Can Inspire People to be Part of the Solution, with Dr Samual Sinclair, Co-Founder of Biodiversify 42:44

7M ago42:44

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“We are totally dependent on biodiversity to survive – this is not a ‘greeny’ concern, this is an everyone concern.” Given nature and biodiversity is SO important to the future of humanity, we wanted to dive deeper into this important area. Following our recent episodes with the brilliant Alexandra Pimor, who works with organisations to give nature…

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101. Stanley Cups: Conspicuous Consumption; Marketing to Women & Fads 58:18

7M ago58:18

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Summary The conversation begins with a reflection on the previous episode and a discussion on snow and winter. The main topic of the conversation is the Stanley Cup trend, which is a fad involving the popularization of Stanley mugs. The factors contributing to the trend, such as novelty and fear of missing out, are explored. The benefits and featur…

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Episode 72: – Exploring the world of ‘Meaningful Work’ - Challenges and Opportunities, with Claire Osborne, Sustainability Career Coach 41:00

7M ago41:00

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Are you using your career to fight for the future? In this episode we talk with Claire Osborne who has a fascinating job as a sustainability career coach. Claire works with people who are increasingly looking at where and how they work, questioning the role they can play as climate change, climate action and sustainability continue to rise up the w…

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EPISODE 100 REVIEW AND CONTEST 1:10:16

7M ago1:10:16

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Thanks for hanging out with us for 100 episodes!

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THROWBACK: 39. Quiet Quitting & Laying Flat - Game Theory of The American (And Chinese) Worker 44:00

7M ago44:00

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In this episode, Nick and Chris dive into the new phenomenon known as quiet quitting and laying flat. Connect with us:Website: https://www.gametheorypod.comGame Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypodGame Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPodNick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnicChris …

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99. Occam's Razor, Newton's Flaming Laser Sword, and the 9 Philosophical Razors 1:11:15

8M ago1:11:15

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In this episode, the hosts discuss various philosophical razors, which are principles used to evaluate and simplify explanations and claims. They cover razors such as Alder's Razor, Einstein's Razor, Grice's Razor, Hume's Guillotine, Hitchens' Razor, Occam's Razor, Popper's Falsifiability, and Sagan's Standard. Each razor provides a different persp…

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Episode 71: – Part 2: Nature on the board… Exploring what business has to do with nature with Alexandra Pimor, Director of Nature Governance 33:53

8M ago33:53

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Part 2 - “We have to find the courage to do something different…” Following on from Episode 1, we delve further into the role of law in sustainability. 2023 saw a marked rise in legal cases being brought against businesses and governments, as well as the tightening of regulations and guidelines around not only what businesses can do, but what they …

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98. Math Confirms Santa is Real; What the Nash Equilibrium Teaches Us About Gift Giving 56:27

8M ago56:27

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In this episode, the hosts discuss various Christmas topics, including the mathematics of Christmas and the existence of Santa Claus. They also talk about their upcoming episodes and milestones. The conversation delves into the philosophical and mathematical proof of Santa Claus, drawing parallels to Descartes' philosophical arguments. The hosts ex…

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97. Conspiracy Theories & Hoaxes - Why They Last So Long, How They Start, Our Favorites 1:03:14

8M ago1:03:14

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In this episode, the hosts discuss conspiracy theories and hoaxes. They explore the factors that contribute to the lifespan of a hoax and the challenges of debunking conspiracy theories. They also highlight the importance of distinguishing between harmless conspiracy theories and those that can have real-world consequences. The hosts mention exampl…

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Episode 70: – Part 1: Nature on the board… Exploring what business has to do with nature with Alexandra Pimor, Director of Nature Governance 38:15

8M ago38:15

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“What does business have to do with nature? The next two episodes of Can Marketing Save the Planet go DEEP! We suggest you wrap up warm, pop in your headphones, and go for a wintry walk as we catch up with Alexandra Pimor, Director of Nature Governance at the Earth Law Centre. Despite preconceptions, we (humans) are part of nature, we are not above…

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96. Rank Choice Voting; American Primary Elections; College Football Playoff Conundrum 1:01:00

8M ago1:01:00

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In this episode, the boys discuss rank choice voting, an alternative to the normal elections in the US.

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95. Marchetti's Constant: Why All Commute Times Are the Same; the Rise of 15 Minute Cities 58:56

9M ago58:56

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In this episode, the boys discuss Marchetti's Constant and why it always takes about an hour (round-trip) to get to work.

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Episode 69: – Marketing - The Management Science of Empathy, with Nicolas Lambert - Expert, Author, Sustainable Marketer 49:20

9M ago49:20

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“Marketing is the management science of empathy - we need deep empathy if we want to take humanity and our economy through this massive change that we are facing.” Marketing will not save the world, but we will not save the world without marketing. In this episode we talk with Nicolas Lambert, author of, “Can Marketing Save the World”, (we know… a …

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94. Weber-Fechner Law: Why You Suddenly Notice Change and How We Observe Our World 54:54

9M ago54:54

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In this episode the boys talk about the Weber Fechner Law and how our brains are logarithmic.. Googliography: Weber-Fechner Law:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weber%E2%80%93Fechner_lawBest Subreddit Ever? https://www.reddit.com/r/IsItBullshit/comments/x09sx8/isitbullshit_humans_can_smell_water_better_than/…

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