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Apr 28, 2024 • 35min

Sunday Pick: The perils of following your career passion

Explore the debate on 'do what you love' in career choices, emphasizing learning opportunities over happiness. Hear stories on aligning passion with work, developing expertise, supporting underprivileged youth, and navigating unexpected realities in pursuing dreams.
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Apr 27, 2024 • 7min

A climate solution? The wisdom passed down through generations | Louise Mabulo

Louise Mabulo, a farmer and climate activist, discusses merging traditional farming knowledge with modern science to adapt to a changing climate. She explores childhood memories of learning traditional techniques and the success of combining old and new methods in sustainable agriculture. Mabulo advocates for the transmission of ancient wisdom for a sustainable future.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 13min

The secret ingredient of business success | Pete Stavros

Investment expert Pete Stavros discusses the benefits of extending stock ownership to all employees, promoting wealth creation and community influence. He shares stories of employees benefiting from a garage door company's sale and the transformative power of ownership in business.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 11min

How to live with fire | Oral McGuire

Fire management expert Oral McGuire shares how traditional wisdom and modern techniques can promote biodiversity and heal the land through controlled burns. He discusses the cultural ties to fire, the impact of colonialism on indigenous practices, and the significance of cultural burns in sustainable land management.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 18min

The weird and wonderful art of Niceaunties | Niceaunties

Niceaunties, an AI artist inspired by 'auntie culture', shares surreal art creations like sushi cars with legs and ramen hot tub baths. She explores societal perceptions of aunties and challenges stereotypes through AI art and storytelling. The podcast delves into the Antiverse, cultural stereotypes, beauty standards, AI in art, and future artistic endeavors.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 13min

The art of persuasive storytelling | Kelly D. Parker

Communications expert Kelly D. Parker discusses the power of storytelling in marketing and leadership. She explains how compelling narratives can connect, persuade, and drive meaningful action. Topics include crafting persuasive stories, understanding audience problems, and the impact of storytelling on proposals and connections.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 22min

What is an AI anyway? | Mustafa Suleyman

Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft AI CEO, discusses the future of AI, likening it to a new digital species. He explores the evolution, impact, ethical implications, and the necessity of prioritizing safety and human agency in AI development. The podcast delves into the risks and potential capabilities of AI in the next 5 to 10 years, emphasizing the importance of deliberate design choices and early safety measures.
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Apr 21, 2024 • 19min

Sunday Pick: Unsolicited Advice — Boeing and how to lead in a crisis

An episode focusing on Boeing's crisis management and leadership issues, offering unsolicited advice for the company. Discusses the importance of radical responsibility, engineering roots, and cultural transformation. Draws parallels with Toyota's successful recovery from crisis.
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Apr 20, 2024 • 12min

Can cannabis help you sleep? Here's the science | Jen Walsh

Sleep physiologist Jen Walsh discusses the potential of medicinal cannabis for sleep disorders like insomnia. She explores the historical uses of cannabis, the benefits of cannabinoids, and the challenges of using cannabis as a treatment for insomnia. Learn about the world's first study into using cannabinoids to improve sleep quality.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 12min

How AI will step off the screen and into the real world | Daniela Rus

Robotics and AI pioneer Daniela Rus discusses the integration of AI into physical objects and the creation of 'physical intelligence' through liquid networks. She explores the challenges of transitioning AI to the real world and the potential of AI in transforming text prompts into physical machine designs for personalized tasks.

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