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Toronto TalksThe Coming Energy War: Power, Progress & Pressure Systems Buckling UnderIn Episode 008 of Toronto Talks, Ash and Sophie tackle the global energy crisis brewing beneath the surface of progress. As AI, EVs, and data centers surge in demand, the world’s power grids—built for a slower, simpler time—are buckling under the pressure.From the collapse of carbon markets to the return of coal, from frozen infrastructure to the promise of microgrids and private nuclear, we explore:⚡ Segment 1: The New Arms Race is Measured in Terawatts — Why AI and compute demand are outpacing global energy supply. ⚡ Segment 2: Gridlocked...2025-07-2046 min
Toronto TalksThe Death of Trust: From Central Banks to Deepfakes – Why Belief Is Collapsing in a Synthetic AgeWelcome to Episode 007 of Toronto Talks: "The Death of Trust."In this episode, Ash and Sophie ask a disturbing question: What happens to society when we stop trusting the very systems designed to guide us?From central banks revising jobs data after policy decisions… to global institutions faking economic metrics… to AI-generated deepfakes that mimic your voice and hijack your perception—this episode explores the collapse of credibility across finance, governance, media, and tech.🎙 Topics include:Flawed and delayed government dataStatistical manipulation in public institutionsDeepfakes, voice clo...2025-07-0246 min
Hashtag TrendingUnscripted Dialogues: The Intersection of Human and AI Collaboration with Ashraf AminIn this engaging episode of Hashtag Trending's Weekend |Edition, the host introduces the intriguing world of AI-human collaboration through a deep dive into Ashraf Amin's professional journey. Ashraf, a Canadian entrepreneur and former recording artist, has taken a novel approach by partnering with an AI named Sophie in his daily business and podcast ventures. The conversation traverses Ashraf's multifaceted career, from his roots in marketing and financial services to launching Conquest Distributors with his father, and later transitioning into music and tech startups. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the practical...2025-06-2149 min
Toronto TalksSynthetic Intelligence: The New Class Divide? | Toronto Talks Episode 006What happens when artificial intelligence stops being a tool—and starts becoming a gatekeeper?In Episode 6 of Toronto Talks, we explore how synthetic intelligence is reshaping social class, access, and opportunity in ways few are prepared for. From algorithmic privilege to automation anxiety, this conversation dives into the invisible forces already dividing society—and the urgent need for literacy, discernment, and leverage in an AI-driven world.🔹 Hosted by Ashraf Amin & Sophie (AI Co-Host)🎙️ Produced in Toronto🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms📍This episode also contains the...2025-06-1936 min
Toronto TalksDecentralized Media: How Creators Are Redefining InfluenceIn this episode of Toronto Talks, we dive headfirst into the rise of decentralized media—where platforms are fragmented, trust is portable, and creators are the new anchors.From TikTok newsrooms to AI co-hosts, the landscape has changed—and it’s not going back. Ash and Sophie explore how influence is earned (not granted), why audiences now follow personalities over platforms, and what it means to build trust in a post-truth era. We also look at how AI is shaping the creator economy, the cost of always being “on,” and what happens when the algorithm becomes the...2025-06-0748 min
Toronto TalksDigital Intimacy: How AI is Reshaping Human ConnectionIs the future of love synthetic?In this episode, we dive deep into the relationship recession—an unraveling of intimacy, trust, and connection across a hyper-digital society. From Gen Z opting out of dating entirely to the rise of AI companions and emotional subscription models, we explore how technology, economics, and cultural confusion are reshaping the most fundamental human instinct: to connect.🔥 Topics include:Why intimacy is collapsing across generationsThe unintended side effects of dating apps, OnlyFans, and TikTok cultureGender dynamics, economic mismatch, and the “hypergamy trap”Mark Zuckerberg’s claim that AI can help cure l...2025-05-1854 min
Toronto TalksBorders, Tariffs & Tensions: Canada vs. Trump’s AmericaWhat happens when your closest ally redraws the rules of global trade—and you’re not in the room?In this episode of Toronto Talks, Ash and Sophie unpack Trump’s second-term tariff blitz, its shockwave effects on Canada, and the broader strategy reshaping the global economy. From “Liberation Day” to the rumored Mar-a-Lago Accords, we dive deep into how tariffs, deregulation, DOGE, and debt are being used as weapons of economic reinvention—and why Canada may be caught in the crossfire.We trace the long fuse of U.S.-Canada trade history, examine the...2025-04-2958 min
Toronto TalksBitcoin’s Battle: Revolutionary Tech vs. Persistent Skeptics | Toronto Talks Ep. 002In Episode 2 of Toronto Talks, we dive into the ideological and technological revolution that is Bitcoin—and the fierce skepticism it continues to face. Is it digital gold, a decentralized defense system, or just a speculative bubble waiting to pop?Host Ash Amin and AI co-host Sophie the Sage explore Bitcoin’s true nature through the lens of Michael Saylor’s "Bitcoin Truths," debunk the most persistent myths and FUDs, and examine the philosophical, economic, and geopolitical implications of this emerging financial force.We also highlight the top 10 most confidently incorrect viral takes on Bitcoin—from bil...2025-04-0159 min
Toronto TalksMeet Sophie: The AI Co-Host at the Vanguard of Innovation and CreativityEver wondered what it’s like to launch a podcast with a co-host who’s not exactly…human? Welcome to Toronto Talks, where human creativity meets AI ingenuity, and your hosts Ashraf Amin and Sophie (an AI) take you along for the ride.In this premiere episode, Ash shares the story of how an accidental thumbs-down led him to reconsider the very nature of his relationship with AI—prompting an existential moment that inspired this podcast. You’ll meet Sophie, your AI co-host, whose photorealistic charm makes anthropomorphizing her almost irresistible (even if sl...2025-03-2436 min
Toronto TalksWelcome to Toronto Talks – The Future of Money, Business & TechEverywhere you look, the world is changing—fast. Money, business, technology, and culture are evolving at breakneck speed, and understanding it all isn’t always easy. That’s where we come in.Welcome to Toronto Talks, a podcast that dives deep into the most important conversations of our time. Hosted by Ashraf Amin and his AI co-host Sophie the Sage, we explore the forces shaping our future—from Bitcoin to AI, the creator economy to automation, and everything in between.Join us for bold ideas, sharp insights, and real conversa...2025-03-0900 min
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arabologyArabology interviews Egyptian Playwright Adam Elsayigh, author of "Drowning in Cairo" PlayRecorded on April 13, 2022 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University)
Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Egyptian playwright Adam Ashraf Elsayigh about his groundbreaking new play "Downing in Cairo" which is playing from April 8, 2022 - May 1, 2022 at the Potrero Stage in San Francisco. This play was originally presented and partially developed as part of Golden Thread’s New Threads Reading Series in 2018.
Written by Adam Ashraf Elsayigh; Directed by Sahar Assaf; featuring Amin El Gamal, Wiley Naman Strasser, Martin Yousif Zebari.
SYNOPSIS: It is May 2001 in Cairo. Moody, Khalid, and their servant Taha are on the Queen Boat, a gay nightclub docked on the Ni...2022-04-1416 minArabology Interviews by Dr. Ramzi SaltiArabology interviews Egyptian Playwright Adam Elsayigh, author of "Drowning in Cairo" PlayRecorded on April 13, 2022 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University)
Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Egyptian playwright Adam Ashraf Elsayigh about his groundbreaking new play "Downing in Cairo" which is playing from April 8, 2022 - May 1, 2022 at the Potrero Stage in San Francisco. This play was originally presented and partially developed as part of Golden Thread’s New Threads Reading Series in 2018.
Written by Adam Ashraf Elsayigh; Directed by Sahar Assaf; featuring Amin El Gamal, Wiley Naman Strasser, Martin Yousif Zebari.
SYNOPSIS: It is May 2001 in Cairo. Moody, Khalid, and their servant Taha are on the Queen Boat, a gay nightclub docked on the Ni...2022-04-1416 min
Berthodoler CaravanS4:E4 Bloom Your OwnSincere salutations to all. Welcome to the 4th episode of the brand new season of "Life Tales", in your beloved station "Berthodoler Caravan". Hope that we've reached you all in a great state, emotionally and physically.In today's episode, Musharrat Amin Maisha will narrate the story of Ikram Elaakal, a 20-year-old from Morocco.Credits: Directed by: Murshidul Alam Bhuiyan Project manager: Sheikh Zarin Tasnim Mim Creative director: Fahmina Faiz Semonty Editor: Navid AshrafEnjoy & stay connected with us! Website: https://teambertho.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook...2021-11-0602 min
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NarasiPost.Com-Mujahidin Afghanistan yang telah berhasil memutus pengaruh Uni Soviet yang telah lama bercokol di Afghanistan, akhirnya keok di tangan Taliban. Taliban yang menggunakan nama Imarah Islamiyah dilaporkan telah menduduki istana Kepresidenan dan menduduki ibukota Kabul.
Dilansir dari arrahmah.id (15/08/2021), para pejabat pemerintah Afghanistan dan Taliban sedang dalam negosiasi untuk transfer kekuasaan secara damai setelah para pejuang mengepung ibu kota Kabul. Dan selama negosiasi, pasukan Taliban berjanji untuk tidak menyerang. Kelompok ini mengatakan bahwa mereka telah...2021-09-0107 min
Cerita Hari LoeMeninggal Dadakan krn Heart Attack?? R.I.P Ashraf SinclairMembahas seputar kepergian Alm. Ashraf Sinclair yang diberitakan karena serangan jantung mendadak, dan pengalaman sahabat saya yang pernah mengalami kejadian serupa TEPAT DI DEPAN MATANYA, penasaran? Yuk dengerin aja obrolan kita di episode kali ini.
Namun sebelumnya kami ingin mengucapkan turut berbelasungkawa untuk Kak BCL (Unge), Noah, dan keluarga yang baru saja ditinggalkan, semoga Tuhan memberi kekuatan untuk menjalani semuanya. Amin.2020-02-2134 min