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EnvisiontechEpisode 48, Is AI Actually Bad for Accessibility? What No One Is Talking About.Everyone's talking about AI's potential, but what about its pitfalls? This podcast episode pulls back the curtain on a critical, often overlooked issue: how current AI systems are, unintentionally, making the digital world less accessible. We break down concrete examples, from AI generating visually formatted content that's useless to screen readers, to code that ignores fundamental accessibility standards like alt text and ARIA. Join us as we uncover why this is happening and lay out a roadmap for how we can demand and build truly inclusive AI.
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Nature RevisitedRevisit: Gary Paul Hablan - Agave SpiritsGary Paul Nabhan is an agricultural ecologist, ethnobotanist, and award-winning author whose work focuses primarily on the plants and cultures of the desert American Southwest. Considered a pioneer in the local food movement and the heirloom seed saving movement, he is the author of many books including Agave Spirits, which explores the world of Mezcal production.
On this episode of Nature Revisited, Gary introduces us to mezcal’s sacred dimensions, ceremonial uses, probiotic benefits, and its deep-rooted cultural traditions. Distinct from other spirits due to its variety, mezcal is derived from numerous agave species and crafted through traditional methods that in...2025-06-1634 minEnvisiontechEpisode 47, Seeing Data Differently: Charts and Accessibility for the BlindIn a world increasingly driven by visual information, how do blind and visually impaired individuals truly "see" and understand the ubiquitous charts and graphs that shape our understanding of data? In this insightful episode of the Envisiontech podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating and innovative solutions bridging the accessibility gap for data visualization.
Join us as we explore diverse approaches that empower blind users to engage with complex information:
• Screen Reader Accessibility: We'll unpack how effective alt text and robust semantic coding transform digital charts into navigable narratives for screen readers, often leveraging the power of underlying data tables.
• Soni...2025-06-1221 minEnvisiontechEpisode 46, The Challenge of Explaining AccessibilityJoin us for a critical discussion on why explaining and understanding accessibility remains such a significant challenge. This episode cuts through the confusion, exploring common myths (like "it's just for disabled people" or "it's too expensive"), backed by compelling research and statistics. We'll uncover the vast impact of inaccessible design, from digital barriers to everyday exclusions, and make a powerful case for why prioritizing accessibility benefits all users. Prepare to gain a new perspective on inclusivity and discover actionable insights for a more accessible future.
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Peter York's Culture Wars House PartyPeter Geoghegan, investigative journalist on corruption on the cheap: inside Britain's political influence machineWelcome to my new podcast, “PETER YORK’S CULTURE WARS HOUSE PARTY.” In this fifth episode, I’m joined by Peter Geoghegan former editor of Open Democracy, an investigative journalist and writer, who now runs “Democracy for Sale” https://democracyforsale.substack.com/about Peter reveals how the Brexit campaign in Sunderland sparked his interest in exposing dark money and political fraud—and why he believes Britain is doing corruption on the cheap. We explore how money quietly seeps into the bloodstream of British policy, the rise of think tanks that claim to be “neutral observers” but...2025-03-1950 min
Quiet RiotSPECIAL: What's Eating Paul Marshall?Alex Andreou talks to investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan about the mysterious - and increasingly influential figure - the owner of GB News, Unherd, and The Spectator, Paul Marshall.***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** Peter's substack Democracy for Sale. It's free and you should subscribe. Peter's LRB profile of Paul Marshall. Our bookshop featuring many of the books we have featured - including Peter Goghegan's - can be found at uk.bookshop.org/shop/quietriot. Kick your...2025-03-0739 min
The LRB PodcastWho is Paul Marshall?A decade ago, the hedge fund manager Paul Marshall was known as a Lib Dem donor and founder of the Ark academy chain. Now, as the owner of UnHerd, GB News and, since last September, the Spectator, he’s a right-wing media tycoon. Peter Geoghegan joins Thomas Jones to discuss Marshall’s transformation. He explains the ‘symbiotic relationship’ between Marshall and Michael Gove, their shared connection to evangelical Christianity, and the changing shape of conservative politics in Britain.Find further reading on the episode page: https://lrb.me/marshallpodSponsored links:Use the...2025-03-051h 01EnvisiontechEpisode 39, Bootstrapping and Belonging, Part 2: Building a Startup with Accessibility at its Heart (ft. Michael Christie)In this episode, we continue our conversation with Michael Christie, a software engineer here at Envisionly who is passionate about building inclusive hiring practices in the tech industry. We discuss the importance of belonging in the workplace, the challenges of bootstrapping a startup, and the role of accessibility in software development. Michael shares his insights on how to build a successful startup with accessibility at its heart and how to create a culture of belonging that empowers employees to do their best work.
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The Bitterest Pill: The Dan Klass Monologues#388: It Was 20 Years Ago Today...
We celebrate the 20th Anniversary of The Bitterest Pill by discussing: Chatbots can’t keep up the facade, DJ X is a fraud, passing gas immediately before work is a risky game, and Clint Eves is a bad intern.
THANK YOU FOR THE MESSAGES: Lance Anderson, Grant Baciocco, Paul Barrie, Jason Tucker, Ray Slakinski, Micheal W. Geoghegan, Paul Hutchinson, Greg Willits, Dan R. Morris, Clinton Alvord, “Theater Allan” in Germany, Maury Estabrooks, Jeff Mccann, Bob Dole, Robert Scott Leavesley, Gordon Gregory, Jean Dunbar, Tim Windsor, Shayna Williams, Glenn Webber, Brennig Jones, Tina Lynn, Lucas Riley, Rob Us...2024-11-041h 21The Bitterest Pill#388: It Was 20 Years Ago Today...
We celebrate the 20th Anniversary of The Bitterest Pill by discussing: Chatbots can’t keep up the facade, DJ X is a fraud, passing gas immediately before work is a risky game, and Clint Eves is a bad intern.
THANK YOU FOR THE MESSAGES: Lance Anderson, Grant Baciocco, Paul Barrie, Jason Tucker, Ray Slakinski, Micheal W. Geoghegan, Paul Hutchinson, Greg Willits, Dan R. Morris, Clinton Alvord, “Theater Allan” in Germany, Maury Estabrooks, Jeff Mccann, Bob Dole, Robert Scott Leavesley, Gordon Gregory, Jean Dunbar, Tim Windsor, Shayna Williams, Glenn Webber, Brennig Jones, Tina Lynn, Lucas Riley, Rob Us...2024-11-041h 21EnvisiontechEpisode 33, Neurodiversity in Tech: The Untapped PotentialIn this episode of the EnvisionTech Podcast, we explore the impact of neurodiversity on the tech industry. Neurodiversity includes conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, offering unique strengths such as creativity, problem-solving, and attention to detail. We’ll discuss how embracing neurodiverse talent can drive innovation, the challenges neurodiverse individuals face in traditional workplaces, and how companies can create more inclusive environments.
Tune in for success stories, practical tips, and insights into how neurodiversity is shaping the future of tech.
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We’ll compare Tauri with other tools like Electron, Flutter, and React Native, and explore the challenges and advantages of cross-platform solutions.
Tune in for insights on enhancing your development workflow and delivering great user experiences!
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We’ll share a comparison for media with and without audio description, compelling statistics, personal anecdotes, and insights into the creative process behind audio descriptions. Join us as we advocate for a more inclusive entertainment experience and celebrate the power of sound in storytelling. Don’t miss this chance to learn how you can help create...2024-10-1144 minEnvisiontechEpisode 30, Tech Tools: Accessibility Reviews, Part 2: Popular Tech Tools and GadgetsIn the second part of our accessibility reviews, we dive deep into popular tech tools and gadgets, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses from the perspective of blind users. We explore how accessible software like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and mobile platforms like iOS and Android measure up. We highlight features that work well, common challenges, and share expert insights backed by statistics to help you make informed choices. Tune in to discover how these tools perform in real-world accessibility scenarios and where improvements are needed!
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Nature RevisitedEpisode 129: Gary Paul Nabhan - Desert EarthGary Paul Nabhan is an agricultural ecologist, ethnobotanist, and award-winning author whose work focuses primarily on the plants and cultures of the desert American Southwest, including the book The Nature of Desert Nature. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Gary re-introduces us to the possibilities of what a desert is and can be, challenging our traditional notions. Filled with sights, sounds, scents, and wildlife systems one wouldn't think possible, Gary reveals how the desert contains wisdom and teachings that are invaluable to humanity in the midst of our changing climate.
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Tune in to supercharge your SEO game for the...2024-08-3044 minEnvisiontechEpisode 27, Digital Accessibility: The Mental Health Struggles You Don't SeeIn this episode of The Envisiontech Podcast, we explore the unique mental health challenges faced by people with disabilities in today’s digital landscape. From the frustrations of inaccessible websites and apps to the exhaustion of screen reader fatigue, we discuss how these daily barriers can erode self-confidence and well-being, especially for those in tech-heavy careers. Join us as we share personal stories, practical coping strategies, and insights into why digital accessibility is crucial for mental health. Tune in to learn how we can all advocate for a more inclusive digital world.
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Nature RevisitedEpisode 128: Paul Bierman - When The Ice Is GonePaul Bierman is professor of environmental science at the University of Vermont, where he develops methods to understand ice and date rocks. His findings have been published in Science and Nature and in his recent book When The Ice Is Gone. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Bierman reveals a startling discovery about Greenland's rapidly melting ice sheet - it has melted naturally before, hundreds of thousands of years ago... Changes in Greenland due to a warming earth are already reverberating around the world, and Bierman explains how losing Greenland's ice will catalyze devastating events if we don't change course...2024-08-1932 minEnvisiontechEpisode 26, Cracking the Code: WCAG SimplifiedTired of accessibility jargon? Join us as we break down the complex world of WCAG into plain English. This episode is your go-to guide for anyone looking to build inclusive digital experiences. We'll demystify POUR principles, explore different conformance levels, and uncover common pitfalls. Discover how to integrate accessibility into your development process, understand the business case, and learn about essential tools and resources. Let's create a more accessible web together!
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The Envisiontech podcast is your go-to resource for practical advice and actionable steps to turn your digital vision into...2024-08-021h 04EnvisiontechEpisode 24, The Great Debate: Working for Yourself vs. The Corporate Grind (Part 3)In the final installment of our series, we dive deep into the world of self-employment and entrepreneurship. We'll explore the unparalleled freedom and potential rewards of being your own boss, while also shedding light on the challenges and sacrifices often involved. By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of the entrepreneurial journey and whether it's the right path for you.
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• From challenge to opportunity: How my blindness shaped my business idea and helped me identify a specific need in the market.
• Breaking barriers in tech: We'll delve into the challenges I faced navigating the tech industry and the innovative solutions I used to overcome them.
• Building a team for success: Discover how I plan to assemble a team that complements my strengths and fosters a supp...2024-07-0537 minEnvisiontechEpisode 20, Tech Reality Check: Exposing the Lies We BelieveEver thought hoverboards would be a reality by now? Tech myths have a way of capturing our imagination, but often don't align with the truth. In this episode, we're debunking common misconceptions about technology, from its impact on productivity and job opportunities to the real story behind social media and online privacy. We'll share research-backed insights, personal anecdotes, and practical tips to help you navigate the digital world with a clearer understanding. Get ready to separate fact from fiction and discover the real power of technology!
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This episode of the Envisiontech podcast explodes common myths about accessibility with assistive technology officer Trevor Boland from DCU. We explore how accessible features like curb cuts and alt text benefit everyone, not just a select few. Trevor shares practical tips for making your digital content more inclusive, proving that accessibility is achievable and surprisingly cost-effective.
Join host Paul Geoghegan and his special guest for an insightful conversation that will change the way you think about accessibility.
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Join Paul Geoghegan, host of Envisiontech, as he dives beyond the screen to explore the everyday challenges people with disabilities face using common products. From brewing coffee to navigating crosswalks, this episode exposes the unseen barriers that can hinder independence.
Paul shares a relatable personal anecdote and expands the conversation to various disabilities. Learn how seemingly simple objects can create obstacles, and discover how good design can unlock a more inclusive world. We'll also explore solutions and best practices, highlighting companies getting accessibility right.
Tune...2024-05-2426 minEnvisiontechEpisode 14, Braille in the Digital AgeJoin Paul Geoghegan, a blind software engineer, on a journey through the fascinating world of braille! This episode of Envisiontech explores braille's rich history and its continued relevance in today's digital landscape. We'll delve into the revolutionary world of refreshable braille displays, unpacking how they're empowering blind and visually impaired individuals with access to information and education. We'll also tackle the ongoing conversation surrounding braille's future. Get ready to discover how braille is not just surviving, but thriving in the digital age!
Here is the braille I promised:
⠠⠓⠊⠀⠠⠊⠀⠁⠍⠀⠠⠏⠁⠥⠇
Hi I am Paul
The first character the ⠠ or braille dot 6 just means that the following letter...2024-05-1023 minEnvisiontechEpisode 13, Open-Source Accessibility: How We're Making Web Learning InclusiveOn Envisiontech, we've consistently discussed the importance of building accessible web applications. But in this episode, blind software engineer and host Paul takes things a step further. He dives into the practical implementation of accessibility best practices, using his exciting new open-source learning website project built with Svelte 5, Bun JS, and Sveltekit as a real-world example.
From semantic HTML and proper color contrast to keyboard navigation and ARIA attributes, you'll learn how Paul is putting accessibility principles into action, ensuring his web applications are truly inclusive for everyone.
Tune in for valuable insights and practical tools inspired by Paul's hands-on...2024-05-0325 minEnvisiontechEpisode 12, Don't Just Code, Design for All! (Unleashing the Power of Inclusive Software)Ever wonder why some software feels frustratingly complex? This week on Envisiontech, we delve into the world of user-centered design and explore how to build software that's not just accessible, but truly great for everyone. We'll discuss the importance of understanding your users, crafting intuitive interfaces, and incorporating accessibility best practices. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to create software that's inclusive and empowering for all.
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contact@envisionly...2024-04-2634 minEnvisiontechEpisode 11, Beyond Sight: Can The8thone Navigate the Digital World with a Screen Reader?Ever wonder how frustrating navigating familiar apps can be without sight? This week on Envisiontech, we put our friend The8thone to the test! First, we'll see how The8thone tackles managing his email in Outlook the traditional way. Then, get ready for a transformation! We'll equip The8thone with a screen reader and guide him through Outlook again. Listen in as The8thone shares his experience and we unveil the power of screen readers. We'll also delve into the importance of accessibility features, like clear headings, that bridge the gap for everyone. Join us and discover how even small...2024-04-1922 minEnvisiontechEpisode 10, Beyond the Code: Seeing Accessibility Through Different Lenses (ft. The8thone)Have you ever stopped to think about how much technology takes accessibility for granted?
This week on Envisiontech, we kick off a two-part interview where we're joined by my good friend, The8thone, who brings a fresh perspective to the table – he's neither blind nor a software engineer! Together, we delve into the "empathy gap" – why it can be difficult to consider accessibility needs until it directly affects us.
We'll also explore the fascinating world of assistive technology and discuss other key issues at the intersection of technology and accessibility.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply curious about making the...2024-04-1221 minEnvisiontechEpisode 9, the basics of programmingThis episode will focus on giving you an introduction to programming concepts in an easy to understand way. From basic concepts to more advanced topics, we will cover it all. We will also discuss the importance of learning programming and how it can help you in your career. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
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https://envisionly.tech/RSS.xml2024-04-0525 minEnvisiontechEpisode 8, how does programming workIn this episode Paul takes a look at how programs actually run on a computer along with how programming languages actually work. As promised here is the programming language comparison:
**********
In python:
answer = 1+2
In C this is:
int answer = 1 + 2;
In asm this is:
section .data
answer db 0
section .text
global _start
_start:
mov eax, 1
add eax, 2
mov [answer], eax
; Exit the program
mov eax, 1
xor ebx, ebx
int 0x80
**********
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https://envisionly.tech/RSS.xml2024-03-0810 minEnvisiontechEpisode 5, don't let coding intimidate you!This week Paul is talking about some of the common problems that, especially new developers, run in to. He also covers how to help avoid some of these problems and how he has also faced them throughout his development journey.
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https://envisionly.tech/RSS.xml2024-03-0123 minEnvisiontechEpisode 4, a guide to screen readersPaul will be diving deeper into screen readers in this episode. From how they work, to some of their problems. He will be giving you a better understanding of screen readers.
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https://envisionly.tech/RSS.xml2024-02-1620 minEnvisiontechEpisode 2, making things more accessibleIn this episode Paul will be talking about common problems with things not being accessible. He will also be telling you what can be done to help fix them along with what you should be doing to help.
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https://envisionly.tech/RSS.xml2024-02-0913 minEnvisiontechEpisode 1, blind people can't make games!In the first episode of the podcast Paul will be talking about trying to develop games using Epic's Unreal engine, Unity, and others, along with the problems he faced along the way as a blind developer.
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https://envisionly.tech/RSS.xml2024-02-0216 min
Nature RevisitedEpisode 112: Gary Paul Hablan - Agave SpiritsGary Paul Nabhan is an agricultural ecologist, ethnobotanist, and award-winning author whose work focuses primarily on the plants and cultures of the desert American Southwest. Considered a pioneer in the local food movement and the heirloom seed saving movement, he is the author of many books including Agave Spirits, which explores the world of Mezcal production. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Gary introduces us to mezcal’s sacred dimensions, ceremonial uses, probiotic benefits, and its deep-rooted cultural traditions. Distinct from other spirits due to its variety, mezcal is derived from numerous agave species and crafted through traditional methods that in...2024-01-0834 min
The Voice of InsuranceSpecial Ep: Navigating the DDM switch-off with Paul Templar CEO of VIPRToday’s guest is Paul Templar, CEO of insurance technology solutions specialist VIPR.
VIPR started out in the London Market 14 years ago and it’s best known for providing software solutions to the endless administrative problem of the ingestion and checking of data in the Delegated Authority (DA) space.
And this goes right to the heart of what Paul and I are going to talk about today.
This year is highly significant for carriers writing Delegated Authority business in the London Market because DDM – the system that they use to process this business into L...2024-01-0527 minThe Voice of InsuranceEp190 Paul Brand, Convex: Execution is everythingToday’s episode is a real treat. That’s because I’m talking to an underwriter with encyclopaedic knowledge and over thirty-five years in the insurance industry.
But what makes this interview special is that I am talking to someone with huge experience but very specifically the opportunity to put all that experience into practice for a second time.
Paul Brand was Chief Underwriting Officer at Catlin for almost thirty years.
Just under five years ago he founded Convex Stephen Catlin, taking over the CEO role in in the summer of 2022.
Convex...2023-11-2837 minThe Voice of InsuranceEp185 Paul Bantick, Global Head of Cyber Risk, Beazley: Providing for Cyber growthCyber is rightly never far from the news.
It’s a class of business that’s only 15 years old, but is already producing annual income in the billions of dollars for many insurers and reinsurers.
Today’s guest is Paul Bantick, Global Head of Cyber Risks at Beazley
Beazley’s gross cyber income was already well over a billion dollars in 2022 and is still growing strongly into this year on the back of seemingly insatiable demand, despite a near trebling of rate over the last three years.
And this is demand that is...2023-10-1748 minThe Voice of InsuranceSpecial Ep Paul Templar and Sebastian Prosser of VIPR: Stop throwing people at the problemToday’s guests are Paul Templar CEO and Sebastian Prosser, Head of Account Management at insurance technology solutions specialist VIPR.
VIPR started out in the London Market 14 years ago. From day one its core offering was to provide a software solution to the endless administrative problem of the ingestion and checking of data in the Delegated Authority (DA) space.
With around 40% of the business at Lloyd’s transacted this way, it started life in a very fertile environment that was drowning in a mass of spreadsheets, emails and stray documents.
Today it has grow...2023-07-2034 min
HauntedMTL58. Brooklyn 45, Up With Dead People, Ghostbusters (2016)In this review, we will be taking a closer look at three horror movies that bring something unique to the genre: “Brooklyn 45” directed by Ted Geoghegan, “Up With Dead People” by Bruce LaBruce, and “Ghostbusters” (2016) directed by Paul Feig. Brooklyn 45 First up is “Brooklyn 45“, directed by Ted Geoghegan. The movie is […]2023-06-161h 10HauntedMTL - Streamin' Demons58. Brooklyn 45, Up With Dead People, Ghostbusters (2016)In this review, we will be taking a closer look at three horror movies that bring something unique to the genre: “Brooklyn 45” directed by Ted Geoghegan, “Up With Dead People” by Bruce LaBruce, and “Ghostbusters” (2016) directed by Paul Feig. Brooklyn 45 First up is “Brooklyn 45“, directed by Ted Geoghegan. The movie is […]2023-06-161h 10
New Books in Critical TheoryComputer GraphicsIn this episode of High Theory, Bernard Dionysius Geoghegan talks with us about computer graphics. Emerging from tools for sailing and warmaking, like sea charts and radar, modern computer graphics are technologies of mapping and managing risk. They seem intent on absorbing the human sensorium into the machine.In the episode Bernard refers to computer graphics as “techniques of addressing,” a term he attributes to Ranjodh Singh Dhaliwal. He also uses the term “operational images” which comes from the work of Harun Farocki, and talks about SAGE, the US Government’s Cold War era Semi-Automatic Ground Environment Air Defense S...2023-04-2717 min
High TheoryComputer GraphicsIn this episode of High Theory, Bernard Dionysius Geoghegan talks with us about computer graphics. Emerging from tools for sailing and warmaking, like sea charts and radar, modern computer graphics are technologies of mapping and managing risk. They seem intent on absorbing the human sensorium into the machine.In the episode Bernard refers to computer graphics as “techniques of addressing,” a term he attributes to Ranjodh Singh Dhaliwal. He also uses the term “operational images” which comes from the work of Harun Farocki, and talks about SAGE, the US Government’s Cold War era Semi-Automatic Ground Environment Air Defense S...2023-04-2717 min
New Books in Science, Technology, and SocietyComputer GraphicsIn this episode of High Theory, Bernard Dionysius Geoghegan talks with us about computer graphics. Emerging from tools for sailing and warmaking, like sea charts and radar, modern computer graphics are technologies of mapping and managing risk. They seem intent on absorbing the human sensorium into the machine.In the episode Bernard refers to computer graphics as “techniques of addressing,” a term he attributes to Ranjodh Singh Dhaliwal. He also uses the term “operational images” which comes from the work of Harun Farocki, and talks about SAGE, the US Government’s Cold War era Semi-Automatic Ground Environment Air Defense S...2023-04-2717 min
New Books in ArtComputer GraphicsIn this episode of High Theory, Bernard Dionysius Geoghegan talks with us about computer graphics. Emerging from tools for sailing and warmaking, like sea charts and radar, modern computer graphics are technologies of mapping and managing risk. They seem intent on absorbing the human sensorium into the machine.In the episode Bernard refers to computer graphics as “techniques of addressing,” a term he attributes to Ranjodh Singh Dhaliwal. He also uses the term “operational images” which comes from the work of Harun Farocki, and talks about SAGE, the US Government’s Cold War era Semi-Automatic Ground Environment Air Defense S...2023-04-2717 min
New Books in TechnologyComputer GraphicsIn this episode of High Theory, Bernard Dionysius Geoghegan talks with us about computer graphics. Emerging from tools for sailing and warmaking, like sea charts and radar, modern computer graphics are technologies of mapping and managing risk. They seem intent on absorbing the human sensorium into the machine.In the episode Bernard refers to computer graphics as “techniques of addressing,” a term he attributes to Ranjodh Singh Dhaliwal. He also uses the term “operational images” which comes from the work of Harun Farocki, and talks about SAGE, the US Government’s Cold War era Semi-Automatic Ground Environment Air Defense S...2023-04-2716 min
New Books in CommunicationsComputer GraphicsIn this episode of High Theory, Bernard Dionysius Geoghegan talks with us about computer graphics. Emerging from tools for sailing and warmaking, like sea charts and radar, modern computer graphics are technologies of mapping and managing risk. They seem intent on absorbing the human sensorium into the machine.In the episode Bernard refers to computer graphics as “techniques of addressing,” a term he attributes to Ranjodh Singh Dhaliwal. He also uses the term “operational images” which comes from the work of Harun Farocki, and talks about SAGE, the US Government’s Cold War era Semi-Automatic Ground Environment Air Defense S...2023-04-2717 min
Nature RevisitedRevisit: Paul Hawken - RegenerationPaul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, author and activist who has dedicated his life to environmental sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the environment. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Paul introduces us to the concept of Regeneration - a response to the urgency of global warming that can regenerate life on earth and grant agency to a new generation of humanity working together in a system of interlocking initiatives to stem the climate crisis in the span of a single generation. [Originally published Sep 7 2021, Ep 50]
Find Paul's new book 'Regeneration' here: https://paulhawken.com/
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Product Quest PodcastEpisode 37: Cybernetics on Design and Innovation with Paul Pangaro
One word that comes up often in design and innovation is the word "need". "Goals" are central to Alan Cooper's influential "goal driven design". A famous book in Jobs-to-be-Done theory is called "what customers want". And of course the word "job" is right there in the name "jobs-to-be-done". Chairs, rocks, stories, stars, information, music and countless other things do not have "needs", "goals", "jobs" or "wants". But people, animals, organizations, societies do have these things. And they have them because they are what we might call purposeful systems, they can have goals and try to reach them.
...2023-03-201h 34Product Quest PodcastEpisode 37: Cybernetics on Design and Innovation with Paul Pangaro
One word that comes up often in design and innovation is the word "need". "Goals" are central to Alan Cooper's influential "goal driven design". A famous book in Jobs-to-be-Done theory is called "what customers want". And of course the word "job" is right there in the name "jobs-to-be-done". Chairs, rocks, stories, stars, information, music and countless other things do not have "needs", "goals", "jobs" or "wants". But people, animals, organizations, societies do have these things. And they have them because they are what we might call purposeful systems, they can have goals and try to reach them.
...2023-03-201h 34The Voice of InsuranceEp159 James Baird & Paul Richards Co-CEOs Consilium: Do you pass the barbecue test?Today’s guests are a pair of broking executives clearly relishing an opportunity to lead a business through a period of accelerated growth in a market that is extremely favourable.
James Baird (pictured left) and Paul Richards (right) are co-CEOs and Managing Partners of Consilium, the wholesale and specialist insurance and reinsurance broker that is part of the expansive Aventum group.
Aventum Group CEO David Bearman laid down a marker back in Episode 82 almost two years ago and it’s worth re-listening to that podcast to put this one into context:
https://www.thev...2023-03-0741 min
The Natural Curiosity ProjectEpisode 204 - Invention, Innovation And Just Plain MagicInvention vs. innovation--what's the difference? In this episode we discuss these two forces of social change, and share a handful of amazing stories from each camp. We also hear from John Geoghegan, the author of several books on what he calls "White Elephant Technology," or "WETech." You can learn more about John at https://www.johnjgeoghegan.com. I also welcome my old friend Paul Whalen to the episode; Paul will be joining me on a few more programs in the near future.2023-01-2028 minThe Voice of InsuranceSpecial Episode. The Data Council: Standards, not SystemsToday’s episode brings together a trio of London Market leaders.
Sheila Cameron is the CEO of the Lloyd’s Market Association (the LMA) and was the guest on the very first Episode of the Voice of Insurance.
Clyde Bernstein is the Head of Broking Technology at WTW, as well as being its Head of Broking in Great Britain. Clyde appeared in Episode 63, which was all about the broker of the future.
Completing the line-up is someone who I have wanted to get on the show for a long time as he is a st...2022-04-2945 min
Drama on NewstalkStrolling Through Ulysses - Episode TwoEpisode Two On the one hundredth anniversary of the publication of James Joyce's masterpiece Ulysses; a two part radio drama that tells the story of Bloomsday, June 16th 1904. 'Strolling Through Ulysses'. This programme contains adult themes. Episode two will be available on next Sunday, Feb 13th.CREDITS: ‘Strolling Through Ulysses’; written and narrated by Robert Gogan. Script editing, various voices and direction by Eimear Finan. Produced, recorded and edited by Alan Meaney.Music played by Danny Weir.Bloom Played by Paul Fred McCloskeyThe Reader played by Tracy BruenMolly played by Zita Monahan-McGowanStephen played by John RogersVarious voices by Bob Kelly, Francis...2022-02-1446 min
What on Earth?A climate for action – as the dust settles on CoP26, what’s next in the fight against climate change?The UN CoP26 climate change summit threw an international focus on global warming and what needs to be done to mitigate its worst potential impacts – but was the conference a success or a failure? And what needs to happen next to avert catastrophe?
Climate campaigners Sophie Geoghegan and Kim O’Dowd join Paul Newman to reflect on the outcomes of CoP26 and discuss what needs to happen next.
2021-12-0827 minThe Voice of InsuranceEp 95 Jean-Paul Conoscente CEO Scor Global P&C: True partnership isn‘t about being accommodatingToday’s guest is one of those people I always enjoy spending time talking to and was really looking forward to having on the show.
I first met him when he was running Scor’s North American P&C operations when he would often appear at Insurance conferences I was chairing in New York.
Back then Jean-Paul Conoscente was unfailingly charming, calm and very straightforward and open in his approach and always a great asset to any media event.
Some time has passed since my last encounter with him, and in that time he h...2021-10-1945 min
Nature RevisitedEpisode 50: Paul Hawken - RegenerationPaul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, author and activist who has dedicated his life to environmental sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the environment. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Paul introduces us to the concept of Regeneration: a response to the urgency of global warming that can regenerate life on earth and grant agency to a new generation of humanity working together in a system of interlocking initiatives to stem the climate crisis in the span of a single generation.
Find Paul's new book 'Regeneration' here: https://paulhawken.com/
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Website...2021-09-0730 minThe Voice of InsuranceEp 77 Stephen Catlin & Paul Brand Convex: Being ready ahead of the marketToday’s guests head one the largest and best-placed new businesses in the market.
This is because it had a long head-start on the class of 2020.
Before the market turn became obvious last year it already had $1.7bn in capital committed and underwriting teams in place. Then with the hardening in full swing it accelerated its growth plan and almost doubled that capital base.
Convex’s Chairman and CEO Stephen Catlin and Deputy CEO Paul Brand have had impeccable timing and are looking to use the benefit of all their long experience building Catl...2021-04-2749 min
5x15Eliot Higgins of Bellingcat, Amelia Gentleman and Peter GeogheganAmelia Gentleman is a reporter for the Guardian. She was named Journalist of the Year at the 2019 British Journalism Awards and won the 2018 Paul Foot journalism award for her reportage on the Windrush scandal. She has also won the Orwell Prize and Feature Writer of the Year at the British Press Awards. Peter Geoghegan is an Irish writer, broadcaster and investigations editor at openDemocracy. His journalism has appeared in the New York Times, the Guardian, the London Review of Books and dozens of other publications. His latest book Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics is published by Head...2021-03-031h 03
Exposed : le podcast de Film Exposure14 : POSSESSOR, ramifications filmiques de la remise en cause identitaireQui voyons-nous à travers l’œil de la caméra ? Voit-on la même chose que les personnages et comment, eux, se voient-ils ? La question de l’identité au cinéma de date pas d’hier. Réellement entamée dans les années 1910 avec des films comme DER STUDENT VON PRAGE de Paul Wegener et son héros dédoublé, cette quête se retrouve à toutes les époques cinématographiques sous des formes toujours renouvelées : possessions parasitiques, clones, jumeaux, mind swap, face swap, êtres polymorphes, reflets prenant vie ou tout simplement métaphores visuelles, les méthodes pour brouiller les pistes de l’identité n...2020-12-071h 51
MoneyNeverSleeps100: Money Talks #22: Challenges of the Challengers and Top 10 EpisodesFor the 100th episode of MoneyNeverSleeps, Eoin and Pete dive into their favorite topic – the challenges of challenger banks – and look back to the first 99 episodes to build out a list of their Top 10 episodes.
This episode is kindly sponsored by Ireland’s fintech and financial services recruitment specialists, Top Tier Recruitment. If you would like an intro to the team at Top Tier Recruitment, please click here.
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Before we started the episode, we were th...2020-08-2851 minMoneyNeverSleeps099: Money Talks #21: Peter Geoghegan and Democracy for SaleThis week, Eoin and Pete have the pleasure of talking to Peter Geoghegan about his book, ‘Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics’.
It is a fascinating story of how undisclosed donations have infiltrated British politics, undermining public faith in democracy and fuelling the rise of populism across the West.
Pete and Peter also discuss their common love of baseball and cricket and Peter shares a fascinating story about emigration from Longford to Argentina!
This episode is kindly sponsored by Ireland’s fintech and financial services recruitment specialists, Top Tier Recruitment. If you would...2020-08-2145 min
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveUnofficial Rosie: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A BBC Radio crime drama by Alan McdonaldPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/398024to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Unofficial Rosie: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A BBC Radio crime drama
Author: Alan Mcdonald
Narrator: Paula Wilcox, Full Cast
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 35 minutes
Release date: August 20, 2020
Genres: Police & Detective
Publisher's Summary:
A BBC Radio 4 crime drama about a Merseyside mum-turned-private eye Single mum Rosie Monaghan is 39 and redundant. Wondering what to do with the rest of her life – and with two kids to support – she decides to start a new career as a private detective. In Series 1 she begins her first investigation, involving a mystery client and a se...2020-08-206h 35
the Best Audio Stories in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveUnofficial Rosie: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A BBC Radio crime drama by Alan McdonaldPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/398024 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Unofficial Rosie: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A BBC Radio crime drama Author: Alan Mcdonald Narrator: Paula Wilcox, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 35 minutes Release date: August 20, 2020 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: A BBC Radio 4 crime drama about a Merseyside mum-turned-private eye Single mum Rosie Monaghan is 39 and redundant. Wondering what to do with the rest of her life – and with two kids to support – she decides to start a new career as a private detective. In Series 1 she begins her first investigation, involving a mystery client and...2020-08-2005 min
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseUnofficial Rosie: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A BBC Radio crime drama by Alan McdonaldPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/398024 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Unofficial Rosie: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A BBC Radio crime drama Author: Alan Mcdonald Narrator: Paula Wilcox, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 35 minutes Release date: August 20, 2020 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: A BBC Radio 4 crime drama about a Merseyside mum-turned-private eye Single mum Rosie Monaghan is 39 and redundant. Wondering what to do with the rest of her life – and with two kids to support – she decides to start a new career as a private detective. In Series 1 she begins her first investigation, involving a mystery client and a se...2020-08-2005 min
5x15Democracy for Sale - Peter Geoghegan in conversation with Fintan O'ToolePeter Geoghegan is an Irish writer, broadcaster and investigations editor at openDemocracy. His journalism has appeared in the New York Times, the Guardian, the London Review of Books and dozens of other publications. He is a founder and chair of the award-winning investigative website the Ferret and was nominated for a 2019 British Journalism award and the Paul Foot award for his investigations into the Brexit referendum. His book People's Referendum: Why Scotland Will Never Be the Same Again, was nominated for the Saltire first book award and his latest book Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics is published...2020-08-1128 min
5x15Democracy for Sale - Peter Geoghegan in conversation with Fintan O'ToolePeter Geoghegan is an Irish writer, broadcaster and investigations editor at openDemocracy. His journalism has appeared in the New York Times, the Guardian, the London Review of Books and dozens of other publications. He is a founder and chair of the award-winning investigative website the Ferret and was nominated for a 2019 British Journalism award and the Paul Foot award for his investigations into the Brexit referendum. His book People's Referendum: Why Scotland Will Never Be the Same Again, was nominated for the Saltire first book award and his latest book Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics is published...2020-08-1128 min
Nature RevisitedEpisode 23: Paul Fuzinski - The Appalachian TrailThe Appalachian trail is an iconic American landmark of wild natural beauty and the longest hiking-only trail in the world, stretching from Georgia to Maine. More than 2 million people hike portions of the trail each year, but only a small fraction hike the entirety of the trail in a single season. Paul Fuzinski is one such ‘Thru-hiker’. On this episode of Nature Revisited, Paul recounts his life-changing experiences on the trail, the physical and mental commitments involved, relationships forged along the way, and the resulting profound connection to nature he now enjoys.
Listen to Paul's podcast 'Aptitude Outdoors' at https://www...2020-07-2127 min
New Thinking Allowed Audio PodcastAnti-Mysticism with James TunneyJames Tunney, LLM, is an Irish Barrister who has lectured on legal matters throughout the world. He is a poet, a visual artist, and also author of The Mystical Accord: Sutras to Suit Our Times, Lines for Spiritual Evolution. In addition, he has written two dystopian novels — Blue Lies September, and Ireland I Don’t Recognize Who She Is. His website is http://www.jamestunney.com.
Here he discusses various elements of society that are antagonistic to mysticism. He notes that the objectivist philosophy of Ayn Rand, while antagonistic to religion, and therefore mysticism, ought not to be —...2020-05-2139 min
DumTeeDum - A show about BBC Radio's 'The Archers'DTD: 315 Its all about money, Roifield is righter than right!Listen to the Dumteedum podcast here https://dumteedum.com/Join us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dumteedumJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thearcherstw...Join us on the Flick App https://flick.group/dumteedumWe would like to thank the following for their support on Patreon.Alasdair KingAlison FaheyAlison KirbyAllison HartleyAmanda HartAmy NorrisAndrew HornAndy BentAngelaAnn CharlesAnna...2020-02-121h 37
WIT Vikings SportEp 17: WSCAI Women's Soccer Intervarsity LaunchThis week Tom Grinsell, Lizzy Kent & Sean Geoghegan spoke with Mark Scanlon (FAI National Coordinator for Schools & Colleges), Michelle O'Neill (International referee) and Paul Dunton (WSCAI Chairman) around the Women's Soccer Intervarsities which will be hosted by WIT Vikings SOccer Club in WIT Arena on the 24th & 25th of March 2020!!2019-12-0635 min
Bloody Murder - A True Crime Podcast130. The Welsh Dragon and The Cunning FoxThe Welsh Dragon and The Cunning Fox...Australian locksmith Paul Parsons was hoping for forever-afters when he married his second wife Donna, a wrestler from the UK who went by the stage name “The Welsh Dragon.” Unfortunately for Paul, Donna tired of their union and decided he was worth more to her dead than alive. So she hired an amatuer hitman who aspired to be a vigilant like his hero "the Crow."Fitness fanatic Russell 'The Fox' Cox loved yoga and jogging. He also dug guns and robbing banks. What he didn't love was spending time...2019-10-1400 min
We Are WestmeathEp 30: Castletown-Geoghegan and Clonkill into finalConor McKenna, Kevin O'Brien, Paul O'Donovan and Darragh Fallon reflect on the weekends small ball action.2019-09-3000 min
Blank is the Killer24 – Deadly Big Rigs, Murderous Hackers, and Grotesque CultistsThis episode’s lineup:1. Maximum Overdrive (1986) directed by Stephen King2. Unfriended: Dark Web (2018) directed by Stephen Susco3. Baskin (2015) directed by Can Evrenol4. Ruin Me (2017) directed by Preston DeFrancis5. Mohawk (2017) directed by Ted Geoghegan6. The Cottage (2008) directed by Paul Andrew Williams7. Buffy BabbleIf you liked what you heard, you may be interested in watching The Bloody Reuben, a horror/comedy I wrote and directed.Also, check out Sticker Fridge2018-07-3035 min
Irish Times Off TopicGood news for a change? Impact Journalism DayTo mark Impact Journalism Day, Hugh Linehan meets some people involved in projects aimed at creating sustainable social change.
First Hugh chats with NCAD graduate Mark O'Meara's project is a novel solution to the problem of how to help homeless people shy away from handing over small change
Then he sits down with Paul O'Hara of ChangeX, a "platform of proven ideas for anyone who wants to strengthen their community", Tony Geoghegan of the Merchant's Quay drug harm prevention project, and Sarah Keane CEO of Swim Ireland to talk about their experience in changing people's lives for the better.2016-06-2541 min
NewJobRadioCurrencyFair ShowThis week we are joined in the studio by Paul Phillips, Chief Technology Officer, and Ben Geoghegan, HR and Marketing Manager at CurrencyFair. CurrencyFair are a new Irish startup providing a peer to peer foreign exchange website that could spell the end for the huge fees charged by banks and bureaux de change. Tune in as the guys talk to our presenter Ruadhri McGarry about the company and the roles they are looking to fill.2014-01-2414 min