Best Warwick Business School Podcasts (2024)

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#77 Will Machines Tell Better Stories than Humans? | Mike Todasco 42:21

16d ago42:21

42:21

"AI is an amazing tool for brainstorming, giving ideas, and being a thought partner, but even when machines can do better than humans, we still like the story behind it. The human behind the machine is what really matters." In this episode, we exchange with Mike Todasco, former Senior Director of Innovation at PayPal and current AI Fellow at San Di…

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#76 Has Corporate Foresight Become Obsolete? | Prof. Dr. René Rohrbeck 1:23:41

29d ago1:23:41

1:23:41

"Strategic foresight, as I define it, is really about the capability of organizations to, in a systematic way, create superior positions in markets of the future." In this episode, Dr. Christian Mühlroth engages in a discussion with Professor Dr. René Rohrbeck, a leading expert in strategy foresight and innovation, Professor of Strategy and EDHEC &…

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#75 - Navigating Industry Challenges with Strategic War Gaming | Prof. Dr. Jan Oliver Schwarz | Bavarian Foresight-Institute 41:24

4M ago41:24

41:24

"The term ‘war gaming’ comes from military war gaming. I think often business leaders are experiencing competition as being something very brutal when they fight over market shares." In this episode, we welcome Prof. Dr. Jan Oliver Schwarz, a renowned expert in strategic foresight and trend analysis. As the Head of the Bavarian Foresight Institute …

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Creating a legacy for major cultural events 26:39

4M ago26:39

26:39

Core Insights host Trevor Barnes talks to Jonothan Neelands, Professor of Creative Education at Warwick Business School, about his that work helped Coventry to develop its winning bid to become UK City of Culture in 2021. The City of Culture programme, and events such as the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham in 2022, are seen as individual succ…

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Creating a legacy for major cultural events 26:39

4M ago26:39

26:39

Core Insights host Trevor Barnes talks to Jonothan Neelands, Professor of Creative Education at Warwick Business School, about his that work helped Coventry to develop its winning bid to become UK City of Culture in 2021. The City of Culture programme, and events such as the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham in 2022, are seen as individual succ…

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#74 - Embracing Radical Optimism for a Future-Ready Mind State | Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt | Author of "What’s Next Is Now” 1:02:31

4M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

“We live in very dynamic times. But ask yourself, ’What can you control?’. And the only thing you can control is your way of thinking. And if you feel a little bit more optimistic, a little bit more open, I guarantee you're going to have a chance to invent that future that you always wanted to see happen.” In this captivating episode, we welcome Dr…

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#73 - From Creators to Coaches: Chick-fil-A’s Innovation Transformation | Prof. Michael McCathren | Chick-fil-A 53:18

5M ago53:18

53:18

"How can you create this army of everyday innovators throughout your organization? Whether it's 100 people or 100,000 employees, democratizing innovation is key." In this episode of Innovation Rockstars, we feature Michael McCathren, Senior Principal for Enterprise Innovation at Chick-fil-A and former Adjunct Professor at the University of Georgia.…

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#72 - How To Nail Your Startup Engagement Program | Paolo Lombardi | Author of 'Startup Program Design' 1:07:53

5M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

“A [startup] program gives a very clear collaboration platform to engage with startups. It's a clear gateway that corporations can create to send a signal to the startup ecosystem, that they are ready to collaborate.” In this episode, we welcome Paolo Lombardi, author of the book ‘Startup Program Design’ and Director of Artificial Intelligence Inno…

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#71 - The Complete Guide To Measuring Innovation Performance | Dan Toma | OUTCOME 43:31

6M ago43:31

43:31

"Measuring innovation is not about finding one perfect metric; it's about understanding the broader impact on your organization." In this enlightening episode of the Innovation Rockstars podcast, we welcome Dan Toma, acclaimed author, innovation expert, and co-founder of OUTCOME to demystify the complexities of measuring innovation performance. Dan…

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#70 - Commercialization Eats Culture For Breakfast | Prof. Dr. Andy Wynn | TTIP Global 40:46

6M ago40:46

40:46

"No technology is ever going to make an impact today unless somebody is going to make money from it. And that's the cold hard reality." In this episode, we welcome Prof. Dr. Andy Wynn, CEO TTIP Global, Professor @ IE Business School in Madrid, and professional globetrotter. Facing Andy’s decades of international business and innovation expertise, w…

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Will CBDCs bring about the end of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies? 44:44

7M ago44:44

44:44

In the final episode of this seven-part series in conjunction with the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology we are looking at Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and how they will work alongside cryptocurrencies. It has been argued in some quarters that the introduction of CBDCs will spell the end of cryptocurrencies. And that day seems to…

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Will CBDCs bring about the end of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies? 44:44

7M ago44:44

44:44

In the final episode of this seven-part series in conjunction with the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology we are looking at Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and how they will work alongside cryptocurrencies. It has been argued in some quarters that the introduction of CBDCs will spell the end of cryptocurrencies. And that day seems to…

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How blockchain is about to revolutionise banking 47:06

7M ago47:06

47:06

In this latest episode of a seven-part series in conjunction with the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology we are looking at blockchain's potential impact on banking. Blockchain has been billed as potentially a huge disruption to the financial system, removing the middlemen for instant transactions. Recently JP Morgan announced it is using bloc…

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How blockchain is about to revolutionise banking 47:06

7M ago47:06

47:06

In this latest episode of a seven-part series in conjunction with the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology we are looking at blockchain's potential impact on banking. Blockchain has been billed as potentially a huge disruption to the financial system, removing the middlemen for instant transactions. Recently JP Morgan announced it is using bloc…

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#69 - Building a Competitive Edge with AI | Andreas Welsch | Intelligence Briefing 48:31

7M ago48:31

48:31

"One of the ways that I see humans are creating a problem for AI is that these large models... rely at the end of the day on data that humans have created and even that humans have curated." In this engaging episode of the Innovation Rockstars podcast, we converse with Andreas Welsch, Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing and Adjunct Lecture…

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Can AI save ESG? 47:20

7M ago47:20

47:20

In this fifth episode on fintech with the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology we look at Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards, which have become important to all businesses, especially as, according to the CBI, two-thirds of investors take ESG factors into account when investing in a company. Yet accusations of greenwashing are…

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Can AI save ESG? 47:20

7M ago47:20

47:20

In this fifth episode on fintech with the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology we look at Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards, which have become important to all businesses, especially as, according to the CBI, two-thirds of investors take ESG factors into account when investing in a company. Yet accusations of greenwashing are…

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CEX vs DEX: The battle for the future of cryptos 53:28

8M ago53:28

53:28

Since the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX - a centralised exchange or CEX - the popularity of decentralised exchanges, or DEXs, such as Uniswap or Orca, has soared. But which type of platform will win in the battle for crypto trading? What are the pros and cons of the different types of platform? And will it just be cryptos being traded…

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CEX vs DEX: The battle for the future of cryptos 53:28

8M ago53:28

53:28

Since the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX - a centralised exchange or CEX - the popularity of decentralised exchanges, or DEXs, such as Uniswap or Orca, has soared. But which type of platform will win in the battle for crypto trading? What are the pros and cons of the different types of platform? And will it just be cryptos being traded…

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#68 - Beyond the Boardroom: The Open Strategy Revolution | Prof. Dr. Christian Stadler | Warwick Business School 49:10

8M ago49:10

49:10

"Identify your most important problems as an organization, and then think whether you have a way to address them. That's the sweet spot where you should concentrate your strategy on." In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Prof. Dr. Christian Stadler, a strategic management expert and Professor of Strategy from the Warwick Business School. To…

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What does DeFi need to go mainstream? 49:45

8M ago49:45

49:45

In the third episode of this special series on Fintech with the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology we look at decentralised finance, or DeFi. It offers financial instruments without relying on traditional intermediaries such as brokerages, exchanges, or banks by using smart contracts on a blockchain. It could be revolutionary and take out a l…

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What does DeFi need to go mainstream? 49:45

8M ago49:45

49:45

Decentralised finance, or DeFi, offers financial instruments without relying on traditional intermediaries such as brokerages, exchanges, or banks by using smart contracts on a blockchain. It could be revolutionary and take out a lot of costs that banks like to add, plus anybody can become a ‘bank’ and start lending money or cryptos, getting better…

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Will cryptocurrencies survive the coming regulations? 1:09

8M ago1:09

1:09

In the second of this special series on Fintech with the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology we look at cryptocurrency regulation or the lack of it. The crypto world has frequently been described as the Wild West, while the collapse of the FTX exchange with investors losing billions of dollars and founder Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of fraud, …

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Will cryptocurrencies survive the coming regulations? 30:35

8M ago30:35

30:35

The crypto world has frequently been described as the Wild West, while the collapse of the FTX exchange with investors losing billions of dollars and founder Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of fraud, means regulators and regulations are closing in. What will this look like for a market that crosses borders? How will they work? Will they dampen investor…

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How will digital currencies impact our world? 44:38

8M ago44:38

44:38

The first in a new seven-part series on Fintech with the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology, join your host Natasha de Teran, a former financial journalist and author of The Pay Off: How Changing the Way We Pay Changes Everything, as we explore the world of digital currencies. Most central banks around the world are looking at introducing a d…

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How will digital currencies impact our world? 44:38

8M ago44:38

44:38

Most central banks around the world are looking at introducing a digital currency or a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency), including the UK’s Bank of England. Indeed, China has already started experimenting with the digital yuan piloted in more than 20 areas. So, how will CBDCs change how we bank? Will we still need commercial banks? Will a digit…

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#67 - Carolin Šalé & Steffen Kuhn | Detecon Consulting | Über den Nutzen von Foresight und Szenarien 43:32

10M ago43:32

43:32

„Foresight ist etwas, das man kontinuierlich betreiben sollte und nicht erst im Krisenmodus. Wenn ich mich kontinuierlich mit der Zukunft beschäftige, dann werde ich in der Regel auch nicht so oft überrascht und kann die eine oder andere Sache viel schneller umsetzen in der Organisation oder vielleicht eine Strategie anpassen.“ In dieser Folge habe…

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#66 - Daria Krivonos | Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies | Navigating Tomorrow's World: Insights into Futures Studies 47:12

11M ago47:12

47:12

"The future is always important but never urgent". In this episode, we step into the world of foresight and future studies by introducing you to Daria (Dasha) Krivonos, CEO of the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies. We kick things off with a glimpse into what the institute is all about, setting the stage for an exploration of how the field of…

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#65 - Barbara Schandl | Mondelēz International | Crunching Numbers and Trends in the Snack Industry 50:07

12M ago50:07

50:07

"Even more important than looking at the snacking industry is looking outside the box to see what is changing in consumer behavior, but also to see how certain trends complete the bigger picture." In this episode, we welcome Barbara Schandl from Mondelēz International. With more than 25 years of experience in consumer research and marketing at a gl…

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#64 - Ronja Stoffregen | DB Schenker | Next-Level Venture Clienting @ DB Schenker 41:36

1y ago41:36

41:36

“Make sure you actually solve the problem and make sure you know your audience. By that I mean know who's your champion inside the organization.”In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Ronja Stoffregen, Head of Global Startup Management at DB Schenker, co-author, and lecturer at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Together with Ronja…

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#63 - Jana Uthayakumar | Ericsson ConsumerLab | XR Unleashed: The Future of Reality Tech 47:54

1y ago47:54

47:54

“There is an appetite for XR experiences to break out of just entertainment. So there is a real chance for XR to make it into our daily lives. It can really break the mold of the mundane routines that we do by making it really more convenient for us.” In this episode we welcome Jana Uthayakumar, Global Foresight, Data & Analytics Lead from the Eric…

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#62 - Justyna Baber | IKEA | The IKEA Innovation Community 42:50

1y ago42:50

42:50

“When building a community make sure that you really understand for whom you are building it, what is it for and what will be the benefit both for the business and most importantly, for the community itself, because without people, you don't have community.” In this inspiring episode, we are joined by Justyna Baber, Innovation Community Leader at t…

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#61 - Leslie Shannon | Nokia | The Metaverse At Work 47:09

1y ago47:09

47:09

“We're at a position where it's so early that anyone who gets involved in the spatial computing area/ the metaverse area has the opportunity to shape the way it develops. It's a super exciting time.” In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Leslie Shannon, a Silicon Valley-based “novophiliac” and Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting at Nokia.…

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#60 - PJ Mistry | Unilever | A Toolbox for Start-up and Corporate Collaboration 42:33

1+ y ago42:33

42:33

“In fact, I believe there is not a lack of innovative ideas out there, but a lack of rolling up our sleeves and getting to work.” Get ready for an inspiring episode as we welcome PJ Mistry from Unilever. PJ is one of the driving forces behind the TRANSFORM program. Brace yourself for an insightful journey as we learn how TRANSFORM, an impact accele…

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Maximising the benefits of inward investment 31:10

1+ y ago31:10

31:10

Nigel Driffield, Professor of International Business, has become a much sought after expert in foreign direct investment, leading the West Midlands strategy to attract investors from overseas and then Coventry and Warwickshire as the district sought to recover from the pandemic. Here, Professor Driffield reveals to Core Insights host Trevor Barnes …

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Partnering with policymakers to strengthen UK SMEs 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

29:34

Stephen Roper joins Core Insights host Trevor Barnes to discuss how the UK's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy and how his research is proving vital in their battle for growth and survival. Professor Roper is Director of the Enterprise Research Centre, the UK's leading centre for research into the growth, inn…

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Helping NASA stay ahead in the new space race 34:27

1+ y ago34:27

34:27

Loizos Heracleous, Professor of Strategy, has been advising NASA on how it can stay ahead and work with the new space firms emerging from the private sector, such as Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. Here, he reveals to host Trevor Barnes how he has helped shape NASA's new strategy to not only strengthen the US as a global leader in s…

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#59 - Nic Umana | Mars | Activating Human Intelligence for Global Agile Innovation 42:54

1+ y ago42:54

42:54

“We try to get our people attached to the learning rather than the outcome. It's not a failure if you decide to kill your project. In fact, we celebrate that.” In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Nic Umana, Global Agile Innovation Human Intelligence Director at Mars. Having worked at Mars for more than two decades, the self-proclaimed "cha…

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Using Toyota’s Lean method to improve the NHS 30:18

1+ y ago30:18

30:18

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has been involved in a five-year long trial across five hospitals with the US-based Virginia Mason Institute (VMI), which is famed for adopting the lean methods used in car manufacturing pioneered by Toyota. The VMI has produced some of the best healthcare organisations in the US through this system and the NH…

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#58 - Dr. Christoph Nabholz | Swiss Re | Leveraging Technology and Data to Tackle Emerging Risks 46:16

1+ y ago46:16

46:16

“You can only be at the top of your game when it comes to creating accurate prediction models with a large amount of up-to-date data. And that's what we do, because the risk industry is all about predicting the future.”In this episode we are joined by Dr. Christoph Nabholz, Chief Research Officer and Head of the Research, Engagement & Sustainabilit…

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#57 - Tom Kegode | Lloyds Banking Group | The Toolbox for High-Impact Hybrid Work 36:33

1+ y ago36:33

36:33

“I would describe myself as a friendly disruptor. And the people I probably give the most trouble to are those who are very set in their ways and their fixed mindset zone where innovation is hardly possible.” Today we are joined by Tom Kegode from the Lloyds Banking Group. Calling himself a “friendly disruptor”, Tom is an expert in harnessing human…

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Applying behavioural science to business 25:32

1+ y ago25:32

25:32

Core Insights podcast host Trevor Barnes is joined by award-winning author Nick Chater, Professor of Behavioural Science at Warwick Business School, and Ed Gardiner, Director at Innovation firm Cogco, which uses behavioural science, data science and design to build new products and services. The pair reveal how research from behavioural science can…

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Time to deliver on net zero 29:01

1+ y ago29:01

29:01

Core Insights host Trevor Barnes talks to Michael Bradshaw, Professor of Global Energy, and how his research has led to him becoming a trusted advisor to UK Government policymakers as the country attempts to decarbonise its economy. The complicated journey to net zero has been made even more difficult by the effects of Brexit, an increased dependen…

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#56 - Kelly Van Dyke | PepsiCo | Collaborating with Startups: Lessons Learned 32:09

1+ y ago32:09

32:09

“When starting a collaboration with a start-up, you should ask yourself the following three questions: Is it the right company, with the right technology, at the right time?”In this episode, we catch up with Kelly Van Dyke, Director - R&D External Innovation at PepsiCo. Her mission: Identify new technologies to disrupt the CPG category through stra…

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#55 - ChatGPT | OpenAI | Will AI Replace Creative Jobs First? 36:44

1+ y ago36:44

36:44

“AI can be like a trusty sidekick to a superhero. I can provide support and assist with the heavy lifting, but the superhero is the one calling the shots and using their creativity and imagination to save the day.”Have you ever done a full interview with an AI? We have! In this unconventional episode of INNOVATION ROCKSTARS, we take on a very speci…

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#54 - Cordell Hardy | 3M | Navigating the Balance of Ambition and Returns in Global R&D 39:59

2y ago39:59

39:59

“To value a portfolio, you have to be able to forecast and if you're not in the business of delivering on forecasts, then your innovative roadmap is not going to turn out to be too valuable.”In this episode, we are joined by Cordell Hardy, PhD, Senior Vice President of Corporate R&D Operations at 3M. With more than 20 years of experience at 3M, Cor…

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#53 - Vera Betz | o2 Telefónica Germany | HR Driven Innovation 24:01

2y ago24:01

24:01

“Innovation is not done by one business unit, innovation is done by everyone.”In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Vera Betz, HR Digital Transformation Manager at o2 Telefónica Germany. Her mission: Connecting people and combining their strengths with the goal of developing the right innovations together.During this very casual exchange, Vera…

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#52 - Hod Fleishman | BCG X | The Realist’s Guide to Emerging Technologies 38:24

2y ago38:24

38:24

“Doing innovation means to spent more time on figuring out the problem than the solution.”In this episode, we welcome Hod Fleishman, Partner, VP, Deep Tech Business Innovation at BCG X, Boston Consulting Group’s new tech build and design unit, and also a successful founder of various startups with a deep passion for connecting the physical and digi…

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#51 - Tessa Finlev | Dolby Laboratories | Running a Futures Council 38:33

2y ago38:33

38:33

“To assume that running a Foresight or Future program is something that people can do on the side of their regular work would doom the whole thing directly to failure.”In this episode, we are joined by Dolby Laboratories' first-ever Foresight Strategist, and current founder of her own consultancy, Tessa Finlev. As Head of Foresight, she has launche…

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#50 - Roni Michael | KPMG International | Global Innovation - Together 37:28

2y ago37:28

37:28

“If we want to be truly ahead of the market, we need to do more of what we've been doing, but so much faster and in a more intense way.”In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Roni Michael from KPMG International. Roni is dedicated to innovation at heart and in her role as Global Head of Innovation responsible for establishing, driving and accel…

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