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Homeschooling with TechnologyUsing Media in Foreign Language Learning
Episode 333: Using Media in Foreign Language Learning
In this episode of Homeschooling with Technology, host Meryl van der Merwe is joined by two of FundaFunda Academy’s language teachers—Sebastian (French) and Suzette (Spanish)—to discuss how media can enhance the foreign language learning experience.
You’ll discover:
How music supports vocabulary retention and pronunciation How to use movies and subtitles strategically as students progress Great podcast and website recommendations for Spanish and French learners How to turn your phone settings into a language-learning tool Why apps like Rad...2025-07-2316 minHomeschooling with TechnologyScavenger Hunts That Bring Local History to Life
Episode 331: Scavenger Hunts That Bring Local History to Life
In this episode, host Meryl van der Merwe revisits a topic she first explored back in episode 41 — scavenger hunts! But this time, she brings fresh insights from her recent European adventures, where she completed three different app-based scavenger hunts in Belgium and France.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How digital scavenger hunts work and what makes them so engaging
Why these hunts are perfect for multi-generational learning
How they combine exercise, fun, and education in one imme...2025-07-0918 minHomeschooling with TechnologyHow I Use AI to Kickstart Creativity
330: How I Use AI to Kickstart Creativity
Use AI to kickstart creativity—yes, it’s possible! In this episode, Meryl van der Merwe shares seven practical ways she uses AI tools like ChatGPT to spark and support creative thinking. Hopefully, this will give you ideas on how you can use AI as a helpful collaborator when you’re stuck or overwhelmed.
Topics Covered:
Why AI isn’t truly creative—but can still inspire you
Brainstorming podcast, blog, and social media content
Getting help with catchy titles and outlines2025-07-0200 minHomeschooling with TechnologyTeaching Students to Navigate Social Media
329: Teaching Students to Navigate Social Media
Teaching students to navigate social media is more important than ever as teens face a constant stream of information, misinformation, and online pressures. In this episode, Meryl Van der Merwe is joined by returning guest Stephanie Simons, founder of CritiKid, a platform dedicated to teaching kids critical thinking.
Stephanie shares:
Common social media challenges for teens: pseudoscience, scams, clickbait, unhealthy comparisons, and more
Why trying to shield your kids from social media isn’t enough—and what to do instead
A fasc...2025-06-2500 minHomeschooling with TechnologyWhy Scratch is the Perfect First Programming Language to learn326: Why Scratch is the Perfect First Programming Language to Learn
In this episode, host Meryl van der Merwe is joined by returning guest Matthew Jurison, a homeschool teen. Together, they explore why Scratch is an ideal language for beginners learning to code.
What You’ll Learn:
How Scratch compares to text-based languages like JavaScript and Python
Why Scratch’s drag-and-drop interface is approachable for all ages
Matthew’s journey learning programming—from JavaScript to Scratch to Unreal Engine
The benefits of learning through a structured class vs...2025-06-0417 min
The EV Charging Podcast#7 EV Myths, Bidirectional Charging & Cybersecurity | Catherine Van Der Merwe & Geordie ZafirisIn this special super episode, we blend two fascinating conversations into one powerhouse session. Catherine van der Merwe, Policy Officer at the Smart Energy Council, cuts through EV misinformation, unpacks the challenges of DNSPs, and offers a hopeful roadmap for Australia’s electrified future. Paired with deep technical insights from Geordie Zafiris, EV Charging Solutions Engineer at Fronius, we explore bidirectional charging, the cybersecurity risks most people aren’t talking about, and what batteries on wheels could really mean for Australia’s energy grid. This is the episode for anyone curious about the policy, technology, and future-proofing behind EV infras...2025-05-1335 minHomeschooling with TechnologyWhy Math Should Be Fun
321: Why Math Should Be Fun
In this episode, host Meryl van der Merwe is joined by Mina Neuberg from Wonder Math, to explore why making math fun is essential.
Topics Covered:
The connection between math and technology careers
Why so many students and parents struggle with math anxiety
How a growth mindset can transform math learning
What makes Wonder Math unique: live instruction, gamification, story-based learning, and continuity
The importance of contextual, real-world math applications
Simple, practical ways to bring joy...2025-04-2319 min
Radio WerklichtExpo Kaapkwartier 2025 - Dag 3 - Theo Huijgens & Thea van GilsAls afsluiter van de drie dagen praten we met Theo en Thea over Stichting Werklicht en de expo Kaapkwartier 2025. Ook spreken we over het belang en het langzaam verdwijnen van de vrije kunstzinnige ruimte in een steeds drukkere stad. 2025-04-2036 minRadio WerklichtExpo Kaapkwartier 2025 - Dag 3 - Diet van VelzelNaast haar beeldend werk schreef Diet van Velzel twee kinderboeken en, in het Engels, een bundel magische en tegelijk realistische verhalen voor volwassenen: Roses are Blue, twelve tales. Ook al is ze vrij nuchter, of juist daarom, maakt ze tijdens het creatieve proces op beeldend en schrijvend gebied geregeld gebruik van overdrijving of verdraaiing, van verkleining of een dosis spot, van glamour en glitter, en van luchtige of rauwe (sprookjes)elementen. Doel: het exploreren van de werkelijkheid en van mogelijkheden, hoe absurd ook.Diet volgde een letterenstudie, was docent, en werd in de beeldende...2025-04-2035 minRadio WerklichtExpo Kaapkwartier 2025 - Dag 3 - Els van Teefelen‘Tijdens het reizen verlegt zij haar grenzen, zintuiglijke ervaringen worden heviger. Het is de drijfveer die haar vleugels geeft en meevoert door diepe dalen en hemelse hoogten. Bij thuiskomst is ze nooit meer dezelfde.’ Aldus citaat uit Passanten, verhalen 2013. Els is geboren in de hongerwinter van 1945 in Rotterdam. Ik ben ‘echt Rotterdams’ zoals ze zelf zegt. Haar eerste baan was op een Scheepvaartkantoor in Rotterdam, op de Veerhaven.Gaandeweg verdiepte ze zich in de literatuur. Studeerde Nederlands en pakte de pen ter hand. Ze publiceerde korte verhalen in Passanten, 2013 en Licht 2017. Tevens verschenen haar gedichten in enkel...2025-04-2028 minRadio WerklichtExpo Kaapkwartier 2025 - Dag 3 - Mirjam BoomortMirjam Boomert, geboren en getogen Vlaardingse (1965) kijkt als autodidact kunstenaar met een open blik naar haar omgeving en geeft in werk en woord weer wat ze waarneemt.Voelen is belangrijk, fysiek en mentaal, er komen veel prikkels binnen in haar hoofd en als tegenwicht voor deze chaos gebruikt ze vaak ongekleurde natuurlijke materialen.Er komt een verscheidenheid aan disciplines voorbij, o.a. fotografie, textiel en poëzie, die ze bij voorkeur met elkaar verbindt. Als drummer is ritme belangrijk voor haar, dit werkt ook door in haar gedichten.Ze zoekt de grenzen op v...2025-04-2030 minRadio WerklichtExpo Kaapkwartier 2025 - Dag 3 - Gerdina ElberseGerdina Elberse is een pedagogisch medewerkster. Ze werkt van haar onderbewustzijn en deed al tekenen voordat ze kon lopen wat haar later hielp met het verwerken met het traumatische verleden van haar joodse kindertijd. Dat resulteert nu in haar boek voor kinderen die ze geschreven en getekend heeft zonder haar naam te gebruiken. Deze is gratis verspreidt onder de wijken in Rotterdam hopend dat ze jonge kinderen kan inspireren hoe fijn het is hun dromen te volgen. 2025-04-2027 minRadio WerklichtExpo Kaapkwartier 2025 - Dag 3 - Wouter SpringerWouter Springer (1985) is een maker pur sang. Na het afstuderen op Journalistiek zag hij in dat hij zijn creativiteit niet kwijt kon in die sector. Langzaam rolde hij de film- en televisiewereld in. Hij bedacht, schreef, regisseerde en produceerde verschillende korte films. In 2016 publiceerde hij zijn eerste boek Jij bent van mij, waarmee hij openheid gaf over zijn traumatische jeugd. Twee jaar later besloot hij weer te gaan tekenen, drie jaar later volgden de eerste exposities. In 2022 bracht hij zijn tweede boek Ontworsteld uit. Inmiddels is hij weer gaan studeren, aan de Willem de Kooning Academie. Mocht je hem...2025-04-2030 minRadio WerklichtExpo Kaapkwartier 2025 - Dag 2 - Jan BulsinkJan Bulsink werkte als onderwijsadviseur in Rotterdam. Zijn liefde voor taal maakte dat hij in deze stad dichter werd. Hij publiceerde tot op heden vier bundels. Met Gepke Visser zingt hij het luisterlied uit de jaren zeventig. Als duo brengen zij met veel succes een programma waarin zijn poëzie wordt omlijst door liedjes van Bram Vermeulen en Miel Cools. Als dichter reist Jan iedere week met veel plezier langs de podia in Vlaanderen en Nederland.In de jaren na de tweede wereldoorlog emigreerden vijf broers en zussen van zijn moeder naar Canada. Het was een gebeurtenis d...2025-04-2033 minRadio WerklichtExpo Kaapkwartier 2025 - Dag 2 - Joyce LammersJoyce Lammers (Krimpen aan den IJssel, 2004) begon met schrijven toen ze zestien was, in eerste instantie om de vele gedachtes uit haar koppie te kunnen schrijven. Na het ontdekken van dichten bleek ze lol te vinden in het spelen met woorden. We hebben het over haar eerste bundel genaamd 'De woorden die ik voor mij beschrijf' en alle stappen die nodig waren om tot deze bundel te komen. 2025-04-2027 minRadio WerklichtExpo Kaapkwartier 2025 - Dag 2 - Marcel Ruijters(1966) is sinds eind jaren 80 actief als stripauteur, illustrator en kunstenaar en woont en werkt in Rotterdam. Zijn vrije bewerking van Dante’s Inferno werd bekroond als beste graphic novel van 2008. In 2015 ontving hij de Stripschapprijs en verscheen zijn biografie van Jheronimus Bosch, vertaald in zeven talen. Het 9e Eiland, uitgegeven door Sherpa, werd bekroond met de Stripschappenning voor beste graphic novel van 2017. Dit jaar verschijnt zijn nieuwste album Alles Hangt samen."2025-04-2032 minRadio WerklichtExpo Kaapkwartier 2025 - Dag 2 - Tamara Prins van't Hof & Robert van der KroftNog geen beschrijving beschikbaar. 2025-04-2034 minRadio WerklichtExpo Kaapkwartier 2025 - Dag 1 - Nick J. SwarthNick J. Swarth is een artistieke vijfpoot. Hij is actief als schrijver, dichter, performer, muzikant en beeldend kunstenaar - een duizendpoot die aan het stuur zit in zijn eigen roadmovie. Hij is de voice 'n' noise van het guerrilla rock trio Betonfraktion, dat onlangs de cd Master's Spunk uitbracht. Hij is de zanger van punkband Rotte Zeehond. Het duo Swagemakers Swarth biedt improvisaties voor viool en stem. Gedichten en tekeningen verscheen in de bundel 'grensoverschrijdend gedrag' en hij schrijft aan het derde deel van de romantrilogie '1980'. Zo'n 35 gedichten in het publieke domein kregen vorm in het project...2025-04-2025 minRadio WerklichtExpo Kaapkwartier 2025 - Dag 1 - Christine SaalfeldChristine Saalfeld behandelt in haar werk vraagstukken rondom humanisme, sociale filosofie en kunst in de openbare ruimte. Ze verkent aspecten van het dagelijks leven en sociale interactie, zoals openbare en private ruimte, sociale inclusie, interactie, betrokkenheid en participatie. Steden, straten en huizen zijn onderzoekplekken in haar voortdurende poging om de menselijke natuur en sociale co-existentie beter te begrijpen. Ze werkt in verschillende media, waaronder tekenen, sculptuur en installaties, evenals openbare kunst. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.saalfeld/2025-04-2011 minRadio WerklichtExpo Kaapkwartier 2025 - Dag 1 - Martin VermeulenMartin Vermeulen is 57 als hij te horen krijgt dat hij een hersentumor heeft. Om zijn gedachten te ordenen begint hij blogs die goed worden ontvangen. Zijn boek is een bundeling van deze blogs en schetsen een ontroerend en realistisch beeld van hoe (over) leven er met kanker uitziet. 2025-04-2011 min
The Truth Talk Podcast with Larreth JimuTruth Talk Podcast with Francois van der Merwe (Pt. 2) | EP42In an illuminating episode of The Truth Talk Podcast, Larreth Jimu engages in a profound dialogue with the exceptional Francois van der Merwe. As the pioneering force behind Otinga.io, a trailblazing enterprise dedicated to catalyzing innovative product launches and fostering the growth of new business paradigms through the dynamic mediums of hackathons and design thinking, Francois van der Merwe embodies a visionary approach to technological advancement. Simultaneously serving as the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of InvestRand, Francois spearheads initiatives that empower everyday South Africans to cultivate prosperity through strategic property investments and...2025-04-101h 15
Trail CultureA commitment to adventure | S2E15: Marz van der MerweMarz van der Merwe: A commitment to adventure Join us this week as we chat to a local favorite, a tremendous talent & a well rounded athlete. So stoked to have @marz_merwe on the podcast this week 🎙️ We’ll be talking about everything from her sports journey to her professional development. 🤙🏼🎥 Chapter Markers: 00:00 - Welcome to 2025: Season 2 continues 02:36 - Goal orientation: Finding trail running 04:37 - Early days: Racing & early mistakes 08:05 - The Coaster: Race directing & the Canada adventure 16:37 - International Events: Navigating UTMB & Western States 2025-02-1454 min
Womanity - Women in UnityDr Ilze van der Merwe – Counselling Psychologist – Empowered ResilienceThis week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka is in conversation with Dr. Ilze van der Merwe, a counselling psychologist based in Cape Town, South Africa. As the head of a multidisciplinary private practice, Dr. van der Merwe works across psychological, therapeutic, and forensic fields, specializing in family mediation, parent coordination, and mental health interventions. Our conversation explores the complexities of relationships, the emotional impact of divorce, gender differences in conflict resolution, and strategies for emotional resilience and empowerment.
🔹 The Role of a Counselling Psychologist
Dr. van der Merwe begins by distinguishing the field of counselling psychology from clini...2025-02-1440 min
TechTalk HealthcareThe Possibility of Hope w/ guest Dr. Katinka van der MerweJoin Dr. Jay and Brad as they interview Dr. Katinka van der Merwe.
Dr. Katinka van der Merwe is the founder and CEO of The Spero Clinic in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She is known for taking on hopeless and severe patient cases from all over the world who have traveled to her clinic. She has gained a worldwide reputation for her significant success in treating non-retractable pain syndromes, chronic pain, neurologic pain, and symptoms associated with long COVID, using her patented Neurologic Rehabilitation Program by restoring balance to the Autonomic Nervous System. Dr. van der Merwe has dedicated...2025-02-0739 min
What's Next with Aki AnastasiouAbraham van der Merwe unpacks how people can save on electricity, risk free with Stage ZeroIn this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Abraham van der Merwe discusses how South Africans can save on electricity with Stage Zero.
Van der Merwe is the founder and CEO of Stage Zero — a renewable energy provider that specialises in embedded generation and energy storage solutions for residential and commercial customers.
He is an accomplished investor with over 20 years of experience in the embedded systems and telecommunications industries.
In this What’s Next interview, van der Merwe reveals what led to the creation of Stage Zero and how it differs from other South African solar providers.
He explains why lo...2025-02-0632 minHomeschooling with Technology300: Celebrating 300 Episodes: 15 Tools in 15 Minutes with Exclusive Bonuses
300: Celebrating 300 Episodes: 15 Tools in 15 Minutes with Exclusive Bonuses
Join us as we celebrate the 300th episode of Homeschooling with Technology! Host Meryl van der Merwe highlights 15 top tech tools she uses in both her online classes and everyday life. Each tool has been featured at some point over the podcast’s journey, making this episode a refresher or a first-time introduction to tools that can benefit homeschoolers. As a bonus, our show sponsor, FundaFunda Academy, is offering special discounts, free resources, and an exciting giveaway!
Exclusive Bonuses: Listeners can enjoy discounts, free items, an...2024-11-1325 min
Sê dit soos dit isNICO VAN DER MERWESê Dit Soos Dit Is: Episode 055 - Nico van der MerweIn hierdie episode gesels Gerhard Papenfus, Uitvoerende Hoof van NEASA, met Nico van der Merwe, voorsitter van die H.A.S.S. groep, stigter van Eduplex, skrywer en spreker. Hulle bespreek sy ongelooflike trajek vanaf apteker tot gerekende internasionale rolspeler wat die pas aangee in opvoeding vir dowes. Nico is 'n besonderse individu, luister en deel dit met iemand na aan jou.YouTube & Podcast: https://bit.ly/sdsdi055Hierdie episode word moontlik gemaak deur NEASA 'n organisasie wat die belange van werkgewers b...2024-08-161h 13
Huis van God EindhovenJe richten op de hemel terwijl je op aarde leeft | Kolossenzen 3:1-17 | Daniel van der MerweRicht jij je op de hemel? In Kolossenzen 3 worden we opgeroepen om 'te zoeken wat boven is.' De hemel is ons thuis. Hoe kan de realiteit van ons toekomstige huis onze activiteiten nu motiveren? Laten we eens kijken naar hoe we ons kunnen richten op de hemel terwijl we op aarde leven.De preek van deze week komt uit de serie 'Altijd alleen Jezus' met Daniel van der Merwe van Huis van God.GEVENWil jij ook een bijdrage doen om het evangelie verder te verspreiden? Ga naar www.huisvangod.nu/contact/ om...2024-08-1133 min
The Neurological Disorder Podcast15. Here's an Ally: The Spero Clinic ft. Dr. Katinka van der MerweSend us a textThis week's episode is with Dr. Katinka van der Merwe, a Doctor of Chiropractic who focuses on nervous system rehabilitation to help those suffering from chronic pain. She grew up just outside of Johannesburg, South Africa, and immigrated to the United States to receive her Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Since then, she has received numerous awards for her work, including the prestigious Global Chiropractor of the Year award in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Award of Innovation for her ongoing work with RSD/CRPS patients in Los Angeles. In addition...2024-06-0536 minHomeschooling with TechnologyWeb Development for Homeschoolers275:` Web Development for Homeschoolers
In this episode, host Meryl van der Merwe interviews Robert Walsh, an experienced web developer and educator from Excalibur Solutions Stem Academy. They dive into the fundamentals of web development, discussing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the advantages of learning to code websites over using drag-and-drop builders. Robert shares insights on the ideal age for kids to start learning web development, free online resources, and the benefits of taking a structured web development course.
Robert Walsh was also a guest on Episode 266 where he talked about teaching students to...2024-05-1523 minHomeschooling with TechnologyVacation Planning with AI
272: Vacation Planning with AI
In this episode one Vacation Planning with AI, Meryl discusses using AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, and others to plan their upcoming summer road trip out west in their Sprinter van. She shares her experience asking the AI for suggestions on stops, restaurants, activities and more along their route through states like Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma and others before arriving at Capitol Reef National Park.
She also covers using AI to plan a hypothetical trip to Boston with kids aged 6, 9 and 14, asking for child-friendly museum recommendations un...2024-04-2418 minHomeschooling with TechnologyTeen Podcasters Share Their Journey269: Teen Podcasters Share Their Journey
In this episode, host Meryl van der Merwe interviews Laila Alvarez and Damien Segovia, two homeschooled teen podcasters, who share their experience starting and running their own podcast called “IKR?!”.
Topics Covered:
What inspired Laila and Damien to start a podcast
The name and focus of their podcast “IKR?!”
Number of episodes recorded so far and topics covered
Technical aspects – equipment used, editing software, posting to platforms
Skills they’ve learned from podcasting
Advice for parents/teens interested in starting a podcast
How they are marketing the...2024-04-0316 min
Vuka Online Radio Podcasts220224-Healthcare Hour with Colleen Qvist Podcast with Rory Van Der Merwe - Hope the 5th vital signRory Van Der Merwe is a Consulting psychologist and certified AQ coach. Focused on improved ADAPTABILITY for individual, team and organizational Transformative Change. He enables leaders to translate strategy into pragmatic delivery through engaged team contributions for improved performance. He supports teams to increase their adaptive capacity for co-creative collaboration in navigating change and disruption. He builds and manages complex relationships by maximizing stakeholder engagement to challenge the constraints of silo-thinking.
Join a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest
Rory Van Der Merwe. In this episode, Rory Van Der...2024-03-0348 minHomeschooling with TechnologyGamified Science Apps for Neurodiverse Brains263: Gamified Science Apps for Neurodiverse Brains
In today’s episode, host Meryl Van Der Merwe interviews homeschooling mom And Clark about two gamified science apps she uses with her neurodiverse kids — Brilliant and TytoOnline. These gamified science apps make science interactive and engaging for both neurodiverse and neurotypical students. Brilliant offers supplemental math and science courses while Tyto is a 3D video game focused on middle and high school science.
Brilliant
Offers math, science, computer science courses and puzzles
Pay monthly or annually
Has free preview available
For advanced middle school and h...2024-02-2100 min
The Misery MachineThe Case of Poppie van der MerweThis week, Drewby and Yergy head to South Africa to discuss the case of Poppie van der Merwe, an adorable 3-year-old little girl. After her mother, Louisa, met and married Kobus Koekemoer in the controversial white separatist town of Orania, Poppie and her brother fell victim to extreme abuse... Abuse that cost Poppie her life.
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Simply Vessels"Trust and Contentment" with Juan Van Der MerweIn this episode, we have a really fun conversation with a special guest, Juan Van Der Merwe! Juan brings some amazing points and stories to the conversation, and we talk about finding all of our contentment in Jesus. We also hit on some other cool topics along the way that you don't want to miss! Our prayer is that this episode will encourage you and help you grow closer in your walk with Jesus!2023-11-2934 min
Things You Learn in TherapyEp63: Exploring Trauma: From Understanding to Healing with Therapist Jessica Van der MerweSend us a textWhat happens when trauma imprints itself onto your brain? How can we navigate the intricacies of our own healing journey? Join us as we grapple with these questions alongside Jessica Van der Merwe, a highly skilled mental health counselor and certified brain spotting therapist. Our discussion takes us deep into the world of trauma, dissecting its many forms from standalone traumatic events to ongoing, complex trauma. Jessica unravels the ways our early relationships with caregivers can shape and impact us, and passionately advocates for the destigmatization of trauma to pave the way for...2023-09-0836 min
Future Matters#8: Bing Chat, AI labs on safety, and pausing Future MattersFuture Matters is a newsletter about longtermism and existential risk by Matthew van der Merwe and Pablo Stafforini. Each month we curate and summarize relevant research and news from the community, and feature a conversation with a prominent researcher. You can also subscribe on Substack, read on the EA Forum and follow on Twitter. Future Matters is also available in Spanish.
00:00 Welcome to Future Matters.
00:44 A message to our readers.
01:09 All things Bing.
05:27 Summaries.
14:20 News.
16:10 Opportunities.
17:19 Audio & video.
18:16 Newsletters.
18:50 Conversation with Tom Davidson.
19:13 The importance of understanding and forecasting AI takeoff dynamics.
21:55 Start and end points of...2023-03-2141 minFuture Matters#7: AI timelines, AI skepticism, and lock-inFuture Matters is a newsletter about longtermism and existential risk by Matthew van der Merwe and Pablo Stafforini. Each month we curate and summarize relevant research and news from the community, and feature a conversation with a prominent researcher. You can also subscribe on Substack, read on the EA Forum and follow on Twitter. Future Matters is also available in Spanish.
00:00 Welcome to Future Matters.
00:57 Davidson — What a compute-centric framework says about AI takeoff speeds.
02:19 Chow, Halperin & Mazlish — AGI and the EMH.
02:58 Hatfield-Dodds — Concrete reasons for hope about AI.
03:37 Karnofsky — Transformative AI issues (not just misalignment).
04:08 Vaintrob — Beware saf...2023-02-0300 minFuture Matters#6: FTX collapse, value lock-in, and counterarguments to AI x-riskFuture Matters is a newsletter about longtermism by Matthew van der Merwe and Pablo Stafforini. Each month we curate and summarize relevant research and news from the community, and feature a conversation with a prominent researcher. You can also subscribe on Substack, read on the EA Forum and follow on Twitter. Future Matters is also available in Spanish.
00:00 Welcome to Future Matters.
01:05 A message to our readers.
01:54 Finnveden, Riedel & Shulman — Artificial general intelligence and lock-in.
02:33 Grace — Counterarguments to the basic AI x-risk case.
03:17 Grace — Let’s think about slowing down AI.
04:18 Piper — Review of What We Owe the Future.
05:04 Clare & Ma...2022-12-3037 minFuture Matters#5: supervolcanoes, AI takeover, and What We Owe the FutureFuture Matters is a newsletter about longtermism brought to you by Matthew van der Merwe and Pablo Stafforini. Each month we collect and summarize longtermism-relevant research, share news from the longtermism community, and feature a conversation with a prominent researcher. You can also subscribe on Substack, read on the EA Forum and follow on Twitter.
00:00 Welcome to Future Matters.
01:08 MacAskill — What We Owe the Future.
01:34 Lifland — Samotsvety's AI risk forecasts.
02:11 Halstead — Climate Change and Longtermism.
02:43 Good Judgment — Long-term risks and climate change.
02:54 Thorstad — Existential risk pessimism and the time of perils.
03:32 Hamilton — Space and existential risk.
04:07 Cassidy & Mani — Huge...2022-09-1331 min
Data BytesScaling Your Machine Learning Solutions with Samantha Van Der MerweOverview
Our guest today is Samantha Van Der Merwe, Data Science Technical Lead at Kantar and machine learning content creator. Samantha has a Bachelor's in Engineering and a Master's in Data Science, and helps teams successfully scale and deploy data science and analytics solutions.
In this episode, we chat about the tech stack needed to deploy machine learning models, her journey to becoming a tech lead, and how we can ensure our models have the business impact we are looking for.
About Samantha Van Der Merwe
As a...2022-08-2532 minFuture Matters#4: AI timelines, AGI risk, and existential risk from climate changeFuture Matters is a newsletter about longtermism brought to you by Matthew van der Merwe and Pablo Stafforini. Each month we collect and summarize longtermism-relevant research, share news from the longtermism community, and feature a conversation with a prominent researcher. You can also subscribe on Substack, read on the EA Forum and follow on Twitter.
00:00 Welcome to Future Matters
01:11 Steinhardt — AI forecasting: one year in
01:52 Davidson — Social returns to productivity growth
02:26 Brundage — Why AGI timeline research/discourse might be overrated
03:03 Cotra — Two-year update on my personal AI timelines
03:50 Grace — What do ML researchers think about AI in 2022?
04:43 Leike — On...2022-08-0831 min
Financial Secrets RevealedFSR Season 2 - Louis Van der MerweWelcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 2 podcast episode where Amanda Cassar meets with Louis Van der Merwe, CFP, a financial adviser from the Western Cape of South Africa.Louis’ mission is to help his clients reduce their money worries. And, Louis was one of the first handful of advisers to complete the Financial Abuse Specialist Accreditation.Louis here shares his motivation for wanting to take up the credential and how he’s implemented it into his own financial planning practice.Louis is happily married and has t...2022-07-1231 minFuture Matters#3: digital sentience, AGI ruin, and forecasting track recordsEpisode Notes
Future Matters is a newsletter about longtermism brought to you by Matthew van der Merwe and Pablo Stafforini. Each month we collect and summarize longtermism-relevant research, share news from the longtermism community, and feature a conversation with a prominent longtermist. You can also subscribe on Substack, read on the EA Forum and follow on Twitter.
00:00 Welcome to Future Matters
01:11 Long — Lots of links on LaMDA
01:48 Lovely — Do we need a better understanding of 'progress'?
02:11 Base — Things usually end slowly
02:47 Yudkowsky — AGI ruin: a list of lethalities
03:38 Christiano — Where I agree and disagree with Eliezer
04...2022-07-0400 minHomeschooling with TechnologyHow to use movies in your homeschool
187: How to use Movies in your Homeschool
In this episode, guest Rachel van der Merwe, discusses how to use movies in your homeschool. Rachel is Assistant professor of media studies at the University of Groningen and FundaFunda’s teacher of the “I Spy: A Course in Visual Literacy” online class.
Rachel starts off talking about Movies vs Documentaries – listen in for her interesting perspective.
Some specific content areas we cover and the movies mentioned are:
History movies – Newsies
Geography movies – Michael Palin’s videos
English – Movies based on...2022-06-2919 minHomeschooling with TechnologyOnline Choose Your Own Adventure Games
Episode 185: Online Choose Your Own Adventure Games
Host: Meryl Van de Merva | Podcast: Homeschooling with Technology
Welcome!
This episode explores online choose-your-own-adventure games, ideal for homeschoolers to engage in reading, decision-making, and critical thinking.
What are Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Games?
These games offer stories where players make choices that shape the narrative. Traditionally available as books, they are now accessible as online games. Meryl recalls playing a text-based version called Adventure Game in her youth—and many similar options are still available today.
Create Your Own Adventure
...2022-06-1519 minFuture Matters#2: Clueless skepticism, 'longtermist' as an identity, and nanotechnology strategy researchFuture Matters is a newsletter about longtermism brought to you by Matthew van der Merwe and Pablo Stafforini. Each month we collect and summarize longtermism-relevant research, share news from the longtermism community, and feature a conversation with a prominent longtermist. You can also subscribe on Substack, read on the EA Forum and follow on Twitter.
00:01 Welcome to Future Matters
01:25 Schubert — Against cluelessness
02:23 Carlsmith — Presentation on existential risk from power-seeking AI
03:45 Vaintrob — Against "longtermist" as an identity
04:30 Bostrom & Shulman — Propositions concerning digital minds and society
05:02 MacAskill — EA and the current funding situation
05:51 Beckstead — Some clarifications on the Future Fund's appro...2022-05-2823 minFuture Matters#1: AI takeoff, longtermism vs. existential risk, and probability discountingThe remedies for all our diseases will be discovered long after we are dead; and the world will be made a fit place to live in. It is to be hoped that those who live in those days will look back with sympathy to their known and unknown benefactors.
— John Stuart Mill
Future Matters is a newsletter about longtermism brought to you by Matthew van der Merwe and Pablo Stafforini. Each month we collect and summarize longtermism-relevant research, share news from the longtermism community, and feature a conversation with a prominent longtermist. You can also subscribe on Su...2022-04-2429 minFuture Matters#0: Space governance, future-proof ethics, and the launch of the Future Fund> We think our civilization near its meridian, but we are yet only at the cock-crowing and the morning star.
> — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Welcome to Future Matters, a newsletter about longtermism brought to you by Matthew van der Merwe & Pablo Stafforini. Each month we collect and summarize longtermism-relevant research, share news from the longtermism community, and feature a conversation with a prominent longtermist. Future Matters is crossposted to the Effective Altruism Forum and available as a podcast.
Research
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She serves on several parliament committees, namely: Multi-Party Women's Caucus; Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs; Portfolio Committee on Social Development; Joint Committee on Ethics and Members Interests.
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http://www.koffieenambacht.nl/2020-12-1949 minHomeschooling with TechnologyReplay: Online Tools For Photography
With the holiday season coming up, this seemed like a good time to rerun episode 42 which covers Online Tools for Photography. Our guest is Piers van der Merwe.
I hope these tools come in useful!
You can find the show notes on the original episode here.
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