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The DemystifySci PodcastChris Lehto, Mike McCulloch, Gareth Samuel - Paradigm Drift LIVE @ DemystiCon '25DemystifySci presents Paradigm Drift, the show where theorists of all stripes present their ideas about how the world works. In this space it doesn’t matter where you came from, where you’re going, or what letters are after your name. The only thing that matters is that you’ve got a deep insight into the universe that you can explain in SIXTY SECONDS. This is our first live edition, recorded at Demysticon 2025 with live music from the Baryonic Acoustic Oscillators. Theorists include C. S. Unnikrishnan, Robin Booth, Ben Wilson, Gareth Samuel (@seethepattern), Chris Lehto (@lehtofiles), Mike McCulloch, Michael Gunnin...2025-07-131h 48

What If Instead? PodcastDiseconomies of Scale | Michael ShumanKey Concepts & Themes:Pre-Copernican Economics: The central metaphor for the outdated, pre-Copernican economic models that insist on globalization and scale above all else, despite evidence that localized systems are often more resilient and competitive.The "Scale" Fallacy: The conversation challenges the common wisdom that to "scale" a business means to make it as big as possible. Instead, Moose argues for finding the right scale for the right mission.Investment Crowdfunding: A revolutionary shift in securities law that now allows everyday people to invest small amounts of money in the local businesses they love, historically a prohibitively expensive process...2025-06-0451 min

YesUsers PodcastSeason 01 Ep #20 | Unlocking SEO Secrets: AI, NLP & the Game-Changing Future of Digital MarketingA Word About Our Sponsor: We have a special thank you to give to our sponsor, AI Monitor. AI Monitor is doing some truly groundbreaking work in the world of AI content, and we're incredibly grateful for their support of the podcast. They're providing essential tools that help brands like yours monitor how their content is appearing and performing on cutting-edge platforms like ChatGPT and Google AI Overview. You know, with the rise of these generative AI engines, it's becoming more critical than ever to understand how your brand is represented. AI Monitor is at...2025-01-0305 min

In Pursuit of DevelopmentAdministrative Capacity and Its Impact on Development in Pakistan — Sameen A. Mohsin AliEffective bureaucracies are pivotal in mobilizing resources, implementing development projects, and ensuring equitable distribution of growth benefits across all societal segments. Conversely, weak administrative systems often result in inefficiency, corruption, and the derailment of vital development efforts aimed at improving health, education, and economic opportunities. The significance of administrative capacity extends beyond immediate program implementation. Strong administrative systems ensure that the achievements of development policies are maintained over time, adapting to new challenges like technological changes, demographic shifts, and environmental sustainability. This adaptability is essential for long-term development outcomes, making the strengthening of bureaucratic institutions a fundamental aspect of...2024-04-2452 min

Conversations for HealthAn Integrative Approach to Ocular Health and Nutrition with Dr. Rani BanikDr. Rudrani Banik is a Board-certified Ophthalmologist, fellowship-trained Neuro-Ophthalmologist, and Functional Medicine expert. She is fully trained in ophthalmic surgery and Botox, and she has a special interest in treating headaches and migraine. Dr. Banik manages a wide spectrum of conditions affecting vision, as well as the complex connections between the eye and brain. She graduated with a B.A with Honors and M.D. from Brown University. She trained in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, followed by Ophthalmology at the University of California, Irvine, and Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins...2024-04-1757 min

Po čuniVáclav Svěrkoš hostem společného podcastu Po čuni a Baník blog!Venca Svěrkoš si nebere servítky a dokázal to i ve speciálním podcastu, ve kterém jej zpovídal šéfredaktor Magazínu PATRIOT Jaroslav Baďura a také Jan Petrus z Baník blogu. Jak viděl baníkovský výkon proti Spartě, jak vnímá baníkovské fanoušky, kteří vytvořili skvělou atmosféru, co soudí o práci trenéra Hapala, co prozradil o práci hráčského agenta a kolik podle něj Baník získá ještě na podzim bodů? To a ještě mnohem více se dozvíte v našem podcastu!2023-11-1738 min

In Pursuit of DevelopmentThe European Union and global development — Johanne Døhlie SaltnesThe European Union is collectively the biggest provider of international aid in the world, contributing over € 50 billion a year to the fight against poverty and the advancement of global development. However, while the EU’s capacities and impact in foreign and security policy have been extensively discussed among scholars and policymakers, its role in promoting global development has attracted less attention. Our guest has focused her research on the contestation of international norms and values, particularly the promotion of human rights norms in the EU’s development policy.In identifying the limits to the EU’s approach, her recent book discusses how s...2023-03-2947 min

Technik vor Taktik#055 Projekt "Länder-Spiel" - mit Markus SeilerMarkus Seiler ist U16 Trainer vom Chemnitzer FC und leitet die internationale Kooperation „Länder-Spiel“ mit dem Partnerverein FK Banik Most-Sous aus Tschechien. Wir reden über die Einführung der U16 Mannschaft, den direkten Aufstieg in die Regionalliga Nordost, den Übergang vom Aufbaubereich in den Leistungsbereich und die Vorteile einer U16 Mannschaft. Außerdem reden wir über den sportlichen und kulturellen Mehrwert des „Länder-Spiel“ Projekts. Viel Spaß beim Hören! Ihr wollt mehr über Markus Seiler erfahren? LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/in/markus-seiler-418a39177?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com...2022-11-1537 min

In Pursuit of DevelopmentBangladesh's development journey — Imran MatinBangladesh has witnessed a remarkable turnaround in recent decades. From being termed as a “basket case” by the American Under Secretary of Political Affairs in 1971, it is now frequently talked of a development success, having achieved fast economic growth and considerable poverty reduction. While Bangladesh’s per capita GDP was the tenth lowest in the world upon independence in 1971 and by 2015, the country had reached lower-middle-income status. Over the past decade, Bangladesh has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world. It has among others benefited from a demographic dividend, strong ready-made garment exports, and stable macroecon...2021-11-241h 00

In Pursuit of DevelopmentDemocracy and crisis response in India — Patralekha ChatterjeeIndia is experiencing a devastating second wave of the pandemic. Indeed, the country appears to be going through one of the darkest moments in its post-independence history with new records broken every day for new cases of Covid-19. There are also growing concerns that even these staggering numbers that have been officially reported are in reality an undercount. And then there is the crippling shortage of life-saving supplies such as medical oxygen.Critics claim that the Indian government has ignored numerous red flags in recent months and disregarded scientific opinion. Thus, some have argued that Indians are now paying...2021-05-051h 07

In Pursuit of DevelopmentSummit diplomacy and African agency — Folashadé SouléSeveral countries are vying for the African continent’s attention. While there has been considerable attention on China’s and India’s motives and interests, Russia, Germany, France, the UK, Turkey, Japan, South Korea and Middle Eastern countries are all trying to increase their footprint on the continent. An important first step for many of these countries is to organize a summit – a major gathering of leaders and other high-level officials to discuss how African countries can further strengthen trade and diplomatic relations with this one country hosting the summit. The goal of these events is basically to promot...2021-03-241h 03

In Pursuit of DevelopmentHow India became the "pharmacy of the world" — Rory HornerOne of the many ways in which India has expanded its influence in global affairs relates to pharmaceutical products. The Indian pharmaceutical sector has enthusiastically highlighted its ability to develop Triple A technology (affordable, available, adaptable). By encouraging research hubs and offering a steady supply of affordable drugs to many countries, including the United States, India has rapidly moved from being a pharmacy for low-income countries to becoming the “pharmacy of the world”. The country’s rapidly growing economy has been a major beneficiary of the astonishing rise of the domestic pharmaceutical industry. In becoming a powerhouse on low-co...2021-02-1053 min

In Pursuit of DevelopmentFood insecurity and the Nobel Peace Prize 2020 — Ida RudolfsenThe Nobel Peace Prize this year was awarded to the World Food Program (WFP). In its announcement, the Norwegian Nobel committee emphasized that “providing assistance to increase food security not only prevents hunger, but can also help to improve prospects for stability and peace”.The WPF indeed appears to be a worthy winner of this prestigious award. It is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, and currently assists over 100 million people in 88 countries. It is also the frontline UN agency responding to emergencies caused by conflict, climate shocks, pandemics and other disasters. And currently it is involved in addres...2020-10-1734 min

In Pursuit of DevelopmentWhy AIDS interventions in Africa often fail — Kim Yi DionneAs the international community addresses numerous development challenges, we must often pause, reflect, and ask: Do good intentions lead to good results? If so, when? And how? There are innumerable development agendas and a multitude of stakeholders involved in saving lives as well as promoting long-term development in many developing countries. What really is the impact of their activities? Are such activities well-coordinated? How effectively can external actors make a meaningful contribution to alleviating local problems? And most importantly, whose priorities do such interventions address, and to what extent are the so-called “beneficiaries” consulted? Guest: Kim Yi Dionn...2020-09-161h 04

In Pursuit of DevelopmentChinese aid and South-South Cooperation — Marina RudyakChina is on everyone’s mind these days. It is not just related to the origins of Covid. There is considerable global attention on Beijing’s tense relations with Washington, Ottawa, New Delhi, Tokyo, and even many European capitals. But China wields great influence in large parts of the world, including in low and medium incomes countries, through its investments and aid. And in recent years, Beijing has steadily expanded its global influence through its signature foreign policy project – The Belt and Road Initiative – which is a long-term plan to undertake a series of large investments in roads, bridges, gas pipeli...2020-07-081h 01

In Pursuit of DevelopmentThe population questionMuch of Africa is experiencing high birth rates and certain countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria are projected to witness massive increases in their populations in the next few decades. An explosive growth in population will in turn pose major challenges for government policies aimed at promoting development and well-being of citizens. Are governments reluctant to talk about birth control. If so, why? And what can policymakers learn from the Indian and Chinese experiences? The current discourse on birth control is polarized. Some scholars argue that despite its adverse impacts on the climate, the population q...2020-06-0830 min

In Pursuit of DevelopmentDreaming of electricityIn this episode, I begin by discussing India's achievements in improving access to electricity before providing a brief overview of electricity access at the global level. I then go on to identify some of the major challenges that hundreds of millions of people on the African continent face in trying to access electricity. Most countries on the continent are struggling to promote clean and renewal forms of energy, but there are certain exceptions, such as Rwanda and Ethiopia. And then there are countries like Kenya and Malawi who have pinned their hopes on highly polluting coal-fired power plants. What...2020-06-0827 min

In Pursuit of DevelopmentCrises and leadershipCovid-19 has confronted leaders with a crisis that they probably never expected in their lifetime. With the growing demand for, and resistance against, strict quarantines and national lockdowns, which entail severe restrictions on the freedom of movement and assembly of citizens, democracies as well as non-democracies around the world are being tested. There is also growing frustration, especially among the youth in Africa on the inability of the current political system to provide them with better representation and a stronger say in how their countries are governed. Many of Africa’s leaders are also accused of not adequately adapting to...2020-06-0827 min

In Pursuit of DevelopmentChina in a post-Covid worldIn this episode, I discuss why China’s role and influence will continue to expand in a post Covid-19 world. In the initial months of the crisis in early 2020, the main narrative coming from China was very much inward-looking in that Beijing was projecting for its citizens as well as to the world that it could control the outbreak and that no other country would be able to perform better on this matter that it was already doing. Gradually, however, the narrative began to shift to one where Beijing has pursued a more aggressive public relations campaign. A key ques...2020-06-0836 min

OutbreakThe Jungle BookAnimals are some of our best friends, and have been at our side for millennia. But they can also cause human infections and kick of new epidemics, and all the big pandemics in the recent years, including swine flu, MERS, HIV and Ebola have had an animal origin. Music: Lost Radiance - On The Planet Far Away (ver. 1) Sources: Websites – Rabies. World Health Organisation. https://www.who.int/rabies/about/en/ Origins of the 2014 Ebola epidemic. World Health Organisation. https://www.who.int/csr/disease/ebola/one-year-report/virus-origin/en/ 2014-2016 Ebola Outbreak in West Africa. Centre for Disease Control. https://ww...2019-07-2914 min

The Musafir Stories - India Travel Podcast5: Explore Pushkar with BidishaThis week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Bidisha Banik from the blog 'Resfeber18'. Bidisha takes us through an enticing journey of the annual Pushkar camel fair and relives the time she spent in the world famous fair as well as her experience glamping and being on a hot air balloon ride, courtesy Tripoto and Sky Waltz. Sit back and enjoy listening! Today's destination: Pushkar, Rajasthan Nearest airport: Sanganeer Airport (JAI), Jaipur, Rajasthan; Jodhpur Airport (JDH), Jodhpur, Rajasthan Nearest Railway Station: Ajmer Junction (AII), Ajmer, Rajasthan; Daurai (DOZ), Ajmer, Rajasthan Packing - Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, scraf water to stay hydrated ...2017-03-2330 min

The Musafir Stories - India Travel Podcast5: Pushkar with BidishaThis week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Bidisha Banik from the blog 'Resfeber18'. Bidisha takes us through an enticing journey of the annual Pushkar camel fair and relives the time she spent in the world famous fair as well as her experience glamping and being on a hot air balloon ride, courtesy Tripoto and Sky Waltz. Sit back and enjoy listening! Today's destination: Pushkar, Rajasthan Nearest airport: Sanganeer Airport (JAI), Jaipur, Rajasthan; Jodhpur Airport (JDH), Jodhpur, Rajasthan Nearest Railway Station: Ajmer Junction (AII), Ajmer, Rajasthan; Daurai (DOZ), Ajmer, Rajasthan Packing - Sunscreen...2017-03-2329 min