Heroic Aging explores how to age with clarity, resilience, and meaning in an increasingly dystopian world. Created by Gus, this podcast blends science, philosophy, and personal growth to help you navigate the challenges of aging without magical thinking or denial. Each short episode dives into topics like emotional mastery, purpose, frailty prevention, mortality, and the psychology of heroic living. Whether you're facing down old age or simply seeking meaning in the face of nihilism, Heroic ...
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The Ride AI podcast presents cutting-edge insights and meaningful conversations with the world’s top mobility technology leaders so that you learn hard-won lessons of investment and innovation. Ride AI is hosted by Ed Niedermeyer an American author and analyst who focuses on the automotive industry and mobility innovation. Co-hosts include Horace Dediu, Oliver Bruce and James Gross.
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The Rider is a series of podcast and video interviews that get the gritty details from some of rock and roll’s greatest. From the process of bringing an album to life, to the gigs, the parties and everything in between. Fans want to know the hard work that goes into bringing entertainment to the masses and how the rock stars manage it all. Most of all, The Rider gives true fans access to the raw, unfiltered experience of loving rock and roll. Listeners will feel like they’re knocking one bac ...
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Since 2006, we’ve broadcast unrehearsed and informative conversations featuring extraordinary career stories of ordinary people, and insights from future-of-work thought leaders including National Geographic explorer-in-residence Wade Davis, former Member of Parliament, Helene Leblanc, and career experts Sareena Hopkins, Norm Amundson, Roberta Borgen, Rich Feller and many more. We also look at the intersection of real-world business practice and people’s career and life choices. We explore h ...
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Hannah Brown and Chris McLeish are two creatives from the Gothic city, Glasgow. Their fascination with all things gothic began at a young age but now as twenty-somethings they want to share their thoughts and feelings. From murder to literature, ghosts to architecture and maybe even the occasional film chat, they've got all your gothic interests covered.
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Team building & career development in organizations | SWIFT framework
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55:31Why are team-building and career development critical for creating engaged, high-performing workplaces? How do trusting relationships between employees lead to stronger collaboration, better productivity, and lasting success for organizations? Heidi Heung and Mark Franklin and Rich Feller lead and coordinate the teams at OneLifeTools and CareerCycl…
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Entrepreneurship is the process of identifying a commercial opportunity and putting it into action by developing new products, services, or business models, often involving innovation and risk-taking. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from starting a small business to launching a scalable startup, and can occur independently or within an e…
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Davey Lane is one of the hardest-working musicians I know. Guitarist for You Am I, he's on various touring projects including the album celebrations of Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, and now his fourth album is released: "Finally, A Party Record." Finally, A Party Record. is an eclectic mix, chock full of late-‘70s LA party vibes. Singles released so…
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Inside The Biggest Robotaxi Deal To Date (w/ Nuro COO Andrew Chapin)
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36:30In this episode, we dive into the details of the Uber-Lucid-Nuro robotaxi deal, which could be the largest deal of its kind to date.By Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu
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In this special episode, Dr Michael Stebleton and Dr Abby Razink present an engaging discussion about a new concept they are playing with, namely, Career Play. Explore the meaning of Career Play and its value for your career and life success. Listen & join Hoda and her guests on Career Buzz to increase your Career Literacy. Guest Bios Dr Michael J.…
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The Rider with Becko and Dave Graney & The Coral Snakes
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42:31It's hard to believe 30 years have passed since one of the most important albums of the indy scene was released: Dave Graney & The Coral Snakes "The Soft N Sexy Sound". Dave Graney & The Coral Snakes were part of a huge movement, long before most of us discovered the band in the mid-90s. Whether it was Melbourne, Sydney or London, we all have a sto…
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Career development is everyone's responsibility ~ Career Buzz hosts Professor Michael Stebleton
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59:51How can everyone a student meets help them in their career exploration? Professor Michael Stebleton from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and colleagues argue in their publications that anyone can be a “career influencer” and that career conversations can be effective when everyone on campus adopts this helpful mindset. Tune into this wide rang…
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Self-compassion isn't soft—it's the most radical act of internal revolution you can commit. You've escaped the prison of social conformity and claimed your solitude. But there's one final tyrant left to overthrow: the harsh, critical voice in your own head that whispers "you're not good enough." This episode demolishes the myth that self-compassion…
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What separates heroes from ordinary people? The answer might surprise you. Forget everything you think you know about heroism. This research-driven episode dissects the psychological DNA of heroes, revealing the specific traits that make some people willing to risk everything for others while most of us remain safely on the sidelines. Drawing from …
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What if your loneliness isn't a problem to solve, but a doorway to freedom? In this transformative episode, we challenge everything you've been told about being alone. While society treats loneliness as a disease to cure, we explore how it can become solitude—a state of creative liberation that mystics, artists, and philosophers have actively sough…
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The Path From Industrial Designer to Manufacturing Entrepreneur
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53:51Industrial design is a process of design applied to physical products that may be manufactured by mass production. It is the creative act of determining and defining a product’s form and features, which takes place in advance of the manufacture or production of the product. Industrial Design can also be described as “creative problem solving”. At t…
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Alice Cooper has reunited with his original Alice Cooper group for the first time in over 50 years - the new album is out now, "The Revenge of Alice Cooper." Dennis Dunaway, Michael Bruce, Neal Smith and Glen Buxton are back with Alice, and they sound as brutal as ever. A lot has happened since Alice went solo, the 80s 'Trash' era was epic and it's…
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Don't be frail! How to avoid age-related disability.
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5:31In this episode, we ask a radical question: is frailty really inevitable with age? I share the story of Rex —a former smoker and drinker who became a 200-kilo squatting legend in his 60s— and break down what the science says about strength, independence, and resilience later in life. Whether you're in your 40s, 60s, or beyond, this episode will giv…
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Sometimes you know you're onto something good. The day I met INXS Manager Chris Murphy, he had a skill of finding great people with an even greater attitude. They wanted to work harder than anyone else, but have fun doing it. That's how it was meeting the Buckleys. Consisting of siblings Sarah Grace (lead vocalist/bass guitar), Molly (vocals, keybo…
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What’s it like to work in the world of simulators?
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53:35You know those giant pieces of heavy equipment you see on construction sites like cranes, bulldozers, backhoes? Ever wonder how people learn to operate them? And how the decide to get into that work in the first place? Imagine a heavy equipment simulator so good you can use it to train people, and even explore what it’d be like to operate heavy equ…
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The Rider with Becko and Angus Young from AC/DC
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17:04AC/DC are without doubt, the greatest band to come out of Australia. Over 200 million albums sold and famously, 'Back in Black' the highest selling rock album of all time. The band formed in 1973 and toured heavily across Australia and then the world. The lineup has changed over the years, but the foundation was the Young brothers, Malcolm and Angu…
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Transforming The World With Lidar (w/ Ouster CEO Angus Pacala)
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47:39In this episode, we dive into the nitty gritty of what makes a good sensor and how lidar could transform urban traffic as we know it.By Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu
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Part 2: Navigating the Future: AI, Gen AI, and Managed Services in Management Consulting
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56:00As technology grows day by day, businesses also grow to stay ahead, or else be obsolete. Part 2 of the Innovation Nation episode with Pranav Bhardwaj explores how AI and Generative AI are reshaping management consulting. It covers strategic implications like new business models, managed services, and outcome-based pricing. The discussion highlights…
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Can I flourish alone? Leading the solitary good life.
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5:15Can introverts flourish alone? This episode reveals how over 80% of human flourishing is possible without social connection—backed by science and philosophy. 🎵 **Music Credits** Original music licensed through Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com). Featured track: “Ship” by Hara Noda. 🎙️ **Voice Credits** Narration generated using AI voice…
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The One About Careers: Careers & Parenting
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59:52Thrilled to have Devon Turcotte, and Sarah-Jane VandenBerg join us to talk about careers, parenting and their podcast, The One About Careers. Listen & join Hoda and her guests on Career Buzz to increase your Career Literacy. Guest Bios Sarah-Jane VandenBerg is a Career Coach, Author and Speaker. She is a Certified Career Development Practitioner an…
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The Rise of Autonomous Racing (w/ AIPEX's Ed Bernardon)
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1:18:07In this episode of the Ride AI podcast, we sit down with Ed Bernardon, Chief Racing Officer at AIPEX Racing, to explore the high-octane world of autonomous motorsport. From dispelling the myth that self-driving race cars are just glorified remote-control vehicles to unpacking the unique challenges of AI-driven competition, Ed offers an insider’s lo…
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“A new story that works changes everything”: Angus Fletcher on Career Buzz
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56:38Is it true that children are more creative than computer AI? How can we use literature, art, and stories to increase innovation, resilience, and joy in the era of AI? These are the research questions of Career Buzz guest, Angus Fletcher. We had an inspiring conversation covering Angus’s own career and education story from studying life science in u…
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The Rider with Becko and Danny from The Coronas
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37:54The Coronas formed over 20 years ago in Ireland. 8 albums later, they haven't lost that hunger and the love of touring the world. It seems they like Australia too, after four visits in four years we welcome them again this November. After meeting in college, forming a band and then a quick name change to avoid confusion with 90s dance artist 'Coron…
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Discover Heroic Aging — a science-backed framework that helps you age with meaning, purpose, and power. Based on psychological research and mythic storytelling, this 5-minute guide introduces the Hero’s Journey as a blueprint for living well in older age. 🌟 Learn more: https://heroicaging.com/ 📘 Upcoming eBook: Heroic Aging - Coming Soon Quotes fea…
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Part 1: Navigating the Future: AI, Gen AI, and Managed Services in Management Consulting
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53:01As technology grows day by day, businesses also grow to stay ahead, or else be obsolete. AI and Gen AI is impacting the MC industry requiring a major transformation in operations and services. The MC industry is a $1T business globally and is expected to rise to $5T by 2028. This paradigm shift is both a challenge and an opportunity for the MC indu…
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After 14 years touring the world with 5 Seconds of Summer, Calum Hood has released his debut album 'ORDER chaos ORDER'. This has not been a rushed effort, the 10-track collection is a masterpiece and has been in the works for over two years. The album was written and recorded with 'Day Wave' (Jackson Phillips) and brings together emotions and fragi…
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Enjoy this lively conversation and dive deep with Hoda and guest, Dr Marcelo Staricoff, into the JOY OF NOT KNOWING aka #JONK. Listen & join Hoda and her guests on Career Buzz to increase your Career Literacy. Guest Bio A former scientist and Primary School Headteacher, Dr Marcelo is currently a Lecturer in Education at the University of Sussex and…
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Sometimes you chat to someone and straight away you think you're on the same wavelength, that's how it feels with 360. His 5th album, 'Out of The Blue' is out in July and it feels very much a 'HEY, I'M BACK!!' Most of the album had been recorded over the last few years since covid and it seems his life has hit a crossroad. You find out in this epis…
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In this episode, we unpack what it really means to think heroically as we age. I explore why some minds grow sharper while others fade —and how you can be in the first group. From fluid vs. crystallized intelligence to BrainAGE, emotional wisdom, and creative longevity, this episode is your guide to staying mentally powerful and purpose-driven—no m…
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Delivering the Future with Ali Kashani of Serve Robotics
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42:14In this episode of the Ride AI Podcast, we sit down with Ali Kashani, CEO and co-founder of Serve Robotics, the company bringing AI-powered sidewalk delivery robots—with googly eyes—to city streets. Ali shares the origin story behind Serve's charming, efficient bots and explains why using a two-ton car to deliver a two-pound burrito simply doesn’t …
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The Rider with Becko and Katy Steele from Little Birdy
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29:25Little Birdy came onto the scene as the spotlight was on their hometown, Perth. Eskimo Joe were riding high, Jebediah, Sleepy Jackson, End of Fashion and more... The debut album from Little Birdy, 'Big Big Love' landed in the ARIA chart at number 5 and the unforgettable track, 'Beautiful To Me' was loved by the entire country. As Little Birdy celeb…
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From a Hobby obsession for Rugby to a Business Initiative
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55:17Welcome to the show where we explore how everyday hobbies can spark extraordinary ventures. Whether you’re baking on weekends, tinkering with tech, snapping photos, or writing poetry—your hobby might be more than just a pastime. In this series, we dive into real stories and expert insights on how people just like you turned what they love into thri…
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The Rider with Becko and Felix from The Cat Empire
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36:41The Cat Empire have been a huge part of Melbourne's music scene since 1999. Most of us heard "Hello" and we were hooked, while others were lucky enough to be there from the beginning. Recently, The Cat Empire dissolved their original lineup and had the official farewell at the Myer Music Bowl. Now with a brand new lineup and the first album since t…
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Our message today is about gathering others to support you. Wayne Pagani’s term was Circle of Support. Take the time to pause, re-listen to the definition of the term and let us know how you grow your Circle of Support. Bella Doswell is on a mission to increase awareness about the work that Career Development Professionals do. She calls it a moveme…
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Inside Lyft’s Autonomous Vehicle Strategy (w/ Jeremy Bird, EVP of Driver Experience)
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32:42In this episode, we explore Lyft’s evolving approach to autonomous vehicles and the future of rideshare. Rather than building its own L4 tech, Lyft is doubling down on its marketplace strengths—demand generation, rider experience, and fleet management—while teaming up with AV innovators like Mobileye. The company envisions a hybrid future where hum…
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What if optimism isn’t enough? In this episode, we dive deep into myth, meaning, and existential resilience—arguing that the Hero’s Journey offers a more grounded path to human flourishing than any positivity mantra. If you’ve ever felt that mainstream self-help skips over life’s darkness, this one’s for you. 🎵 **Music Credits** Original music lice…
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Enhancing Cognitive and Physical Health in an Aging Population with Innovative Technologies – From the Lab to Adoption
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52:41In this episode, Professor Mark Chignell shared his decade-long journey transforming research into real-world tools aimed at enhancing cognitive and physical health in aging populations. His work bridges psychology, engineering, and entrepreneurship, resulting in products like To Race With Me, BrainTagger, and Chummy, now being tested in care homes…
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Navigating the Gig Economy (w/ Ryan Green of Gridwise)
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44:50In this episode of Ride AI, we dive into the fast-evolving intersection of autonomy, gig work, and delivery economics. Our guest, Gridwise founder and CEO Ryan Green, joins to discuss why autonomous vehicles won't spell the end for human gig workers — at least not yet.By Oliver Bruce and Horace Dediu
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Cost Per Mile and the Road to Autonomous Trucking (w/ Xiaodi Hou of Bot Auto)
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39:19In this episode, we dive into the gritty reality of autonomous trucking with Xiaodi Hou, founder of Bot Auto, a Level 4 freight-hauling company that's rewriting the playbook on autonomy. While much of the industry chases glossy tech demos and futuristic hype, Bot Auto is quietly building a cost-efficient, scalable logistics operation—one truckload …
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Dr Dorothy E. Siminovitch shares tremendously valuable career advice. Her career term was Awareness Intelligence. Take the time to pause, relisten to the definition of the term and the questions that Dorothy asks and let us know how easy it was for you to answer them. Listen, learn and respond! Join Hoda and her guests on Career Buzz to increase yo…
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One of the most alarming aspects of AI is its impact on jobs and the economy. Advances in AI threaten to make many human jobs obsolete. Which will completely disrupt national and international economies. And, a growing number of AI experts - such as "The Godfather of AI," and Canadian Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton - are warning that the curren…
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The Full Spectrum Challenge of Deploying Robotaxis with Vishay Nihalani of Waymo
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20:26Today's episode is a recording of an interview from the Ride AI summit in which Vishay Nihalani of Waymo (Director of Product Management, Operations) unpacks the company’s transformation from Google’s self-driving side project into a global pioneer of autonomous mobility. From deployment strategy to global expansion, it’s a behind-the-scenes look a…
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Reflections of a Canadian Civil Engineer's career journey from school to consulting to teaching to retirement in Mexico – a 50 year journey
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59:41Career planning is important because it helps you manage your career effectively and achieve your professional goals. By planning your career, you can focus on your overall objectives and not just your immediate plans, which can lead to a more fulfilling and successful career path. Planning your career allows you to define what you want to achieve …
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Bringing ADAS to the Mainstream with Nimrod Nehushtan of Mobileye
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31:07In this episode, Ed Niedermeyer sits down with Nimrod Nehushtan, EVP of Strategy and Business Development at Mobileye, to unpack the company’s push to bring ADAS to the mainstream. From Mobileye’s new partnership with Volkswagen and Valeo—bringing hands-free Level 2+ driving to EVs priced under $30K—to the rollout of Supervision, Chauffeur, and REM…
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from Bike racks to Biomedical devices: Careers in Industrial Design
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59:59You sit in a favourite comfortable chair, or enjoy that useful kitchen gadget or you clean up using a cool vacuum cleaner; these products were probably designed by an industrial designer. Imagine combining artistic talent – together with skills and knowledge in product use, marketing, and materials – to create functional and appealing product desig…
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Rivian, Tesla, Waymo, Uber... This Week in Autonomy News with Sophia Tung
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12:22YouTuber, writer, and coder Sophia Tung recaps the week's most important AV news, including Waymo’s big Bay Area expansion, multiple Tesla controversies, Travis Kalanick’s robotaxi regrets, Rivian’s hands-free driving debut, and more. This week’s episode is shorter than usual, but hopefully it serves as a good introduction to Sophia and her point o…
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Sustainable Aviation: Tech, Design, & Myths
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1:00:00Sustainable aviation involves the development and use of renewable or waste-derived aviation fuels, known as Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), which meet sustainability criteria. These fuels are designed to reduce CO2 emissions from aviation, a sector responsible for 12% of CO2 emissions from all transport sources. The global aviation industry is c…
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What to Expect at the First Ride AI Summit (with Ed Niedermeyer & Timothy B. Lee)
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35:24The first Ride AI summit, an intimate gathering of top leaders in driving automation technology and related AI-empowered hardtech, is taking place on April 2 at Neuehouse in Hollywood, California. In this episode, our hosts, Edward Niedermeyer and Timothy B. Lee, preview the aspects of the event program they are most excited about. We already have …
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When you’re traveling, there’s something that opens up. It’s easier to meet people and good things seem to happen in a more concentrated way. That’s what happened to Mark when he travelled in lovely BC recently. On a transition day between spending time with friends and starting to work, Mark had a Sunday to myself to drive from Vernon to Kamloops …
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If someone lives to live to age 90, which is now true for over half of Canadians, and they retire at 60, that’s a 30 year, post-work life. At age 60, they have half their life more to live. So, what’s next for them? How will they find purpose and meaning across 30 more years? And who is there to help them design their lifestyle? Mike Drak is a Re…
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