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Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11)Killing viruses with light, with Jacob SwettIn this episode, Patrick McKenzie (patio11) is joined by Jacob Swett of Blueprint Biosecurity to discuss far UVC technology - a specialized wavelength of UV light that kills airborne pathogens while remaining safe for humans. Jacob explains how widespread deployment of this technology in schools, hospitals, and public spaces could dramatically reduce respiratory diseases and prevent future pandemics, comparing our approach to air quality with the water sanitation revolution that eliminated diseases like typhoid. They discuss the economics of implementation (starting around $30 per student annually with costs likely decreasing), the historical reasons why this technology hasn't been widely deployed...2025-05-151h 01
Biosecurity Fundamentals: PandemicsDifferential Technology Development: An Innovation Governance Consideration for Navigating Technology RisksThis paper introduces a framing of "differential technology development" – affecting the relative timing of new innovations to reduce a specific risk. For instance, it may be beneficial to delay or halt risk-increasing technologies and preferentially advance risk-reducing defensive, safety, or substitute technologies. As you read, consider how you might apply this framing to biosecurity risks associated with developments in AI and biotechnology (this week's pre-class exercise).Original text: https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:b481e9ad-bc27-4550-87ca-f414354aeb35 Author(s): Jonas B. Sandbrink, Hamish Hobbs, Jacob L. Sw...2025-01-0216 minBiosecurity Fundamentals: PandemicsToward a Global Pathogen Early Warning SystemThis report covers the current landscape in pathogen early warning and biosurveillance, highlights challenges and identifies opportunities from emerging technologies. You will have the opportunity to dig deeper into some of the new technologies in the pre-class exercise and the optional readings.Original text: https://councilonstrategicrisks.org/toward-a-global-pathogen-early-warning-system/ Author(s): A product of the Janne E. Nolan Center on Strategic Weapons, an institute of the Council on Strategic Risks. Authors: Natasha Bajema, Bill Beaver, Christine Parthemore, Adejare Atanda, Joanne Horn, David Manheim, Daniel Regan, Sid Sharma, Jacob Swett, and Nikki...2024-06-2137 min
ORISON SWETT MARDEN - HQ Full AudiobooksHow They Succeeded - 6. PRESIDENT SCHURMAN OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY - Life Stories of Successful Men - Orison Swett Marden (1901)How They Succeeded - 6. PRESIDENT SCHURMAN OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY - Life Stories of Successful Men - Orison Swett Marden (1901) - HQ Full Books."How They Succeeded – Chapter 6: President Schurman of Cornell University" is a compelling biographical sketch by Orison Swett Marden that captures the remarkable journey of Jacob Gould Schurman, the then-president of Cornell University. The chapter is part of Marden’s 1901 classic, How They Succeeded, a collection of success stories meant to inspire readers with real-life examples of determination, discipline, and purposeful living. In this chapter, Marden turns his attention to the world of academia, expl...2023-11-0510 min
devpath.fmEntrepreneur and Freelance Engineer Jason SwettJason is a freelance software engineer and an expert on Ruby testing. He hosts the Ruby Testing podcast, writes technical books, teaches other developers, and is on a mission to build businesses with his technical skillset. During our talk, Jason shared his expertise in seeking new ways to increase your income as a developer and revealed his own experiences as a developer, author, teacher, and freelancer.
Jason's internet home: https://www.codewithjason.com/2019-03-0131 min