Best Eric Kavanagh Podcasts (2025)

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Supplementary Material 39: Bad Guys, Panpsychists, and Sensemakers 37:58

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Chris and Matt walk into a bar with an atheist sensemaker, an Ayurvedic Guru, and a Christian Apologist, and predictable frivolities ensue. Featuring not one but two good-natured, robust exchanges of opinion between our two hosts. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (1 hour, 42 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/Decoding…

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Real-Time Intelligence with Confluent 52:43

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Live from Current in New Orleans, join this special episode of DM Radio exploring how Confluent is redefining the data foundation for the age of Agentic AI. Host Eric Kavanagh will interview Andrew Sellers, who will unveil Confluent Intelligence - a new way to deliver trusted, contextual data to AI systems in real time. Then, Kamal Brar will join t…

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Required Readings: The Genius Myth by Helen Lewis 16:44

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In another exciting Required Reading episode, Chris and Matt offer their penetrating, high IQ thoughts on the latest book by journalist and podcast quizmaster, Helen Lewis. Titled 'The Genius Myth: The Dangerous Allure of Rebels, Monsters, and Rule Breakers', the book tears into some of the long-enduring myths surrounding historical and contemporar…

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Discussing Nazis and Gurus with Al Murray 1:07:17

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We welcome Al Murray, the comedian who might just be your new favourite historian, to Decoding the Gurus. In a crossover you probably didn’t expect, we discuss World War II, Wehraboos, gurus, and the contemporary comedy scene... something for all the family. Along the way, we touch on British nostalgia, military fetishism, and self-styled “truth te…

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Keith Raniere: The Serpent and the Cognitive Fog 3:08:49

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Kicking off cult season, Chris and Matt take a dip into the manipulative world of NXIVM founder and self-proclaimed 200-IQ “Vanguard,” Keith Raniere, as he talks with his then-disciple and ex-Hollywood actress, Allison Mack. Through a haze of pseudo-profound musings and decorative scholarship, Raniere sermonises on creativity, authenticity, and the…

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Building the Backbone of AI 51:37

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What does it really mean to be AI-ready? In this episode of Inside Analysis, host Eric Kavanagh welcomes Mark Madsen of Third Nature and Roger Cummings, CEO of PEAK:AIO, to explore how cutting-edge infrastructure is powering the AI revolution. From GPUs and parallel file systems to energy-efficient data centers and workload optimization, the guests…

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Private AI and the Data Race: Building Smarter, Safer Enterprises 52:54

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Dive into this episode of DM Radio, as host Eric Kavanagh joins experts from Cloudera and Hitachi to explore how enterprises are rethinking AI and data infrastructure amid rapid innovation. Manasi Vartak, Chief AI Architect at Cloudera, unpacks the concept of "Private AI" - enabling organizations to maintain full control over their data, models, an…

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Lab Leak Fever with Philipp Markolin 1:13:43

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Join Matt and Chris as they dive into the controversy-ridden world of the lab leak theory, accompanied by biochemist-turned-author Philipp Markolin. Philipp details his journey into the abyss of lab leak lore and sensationalist media, documenting how thorough research was pushed aside in favour of conspiratorial discourse. For those who dream of a …

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Good AI vs Bad for AML, KYC and Fraud 56:18

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Know your customer? Know your bad guy! The power of AI extends to both black hats and white, and with Generative AI now in the toolset, all bets are off. Bad actors can whip up pixel-perfect, fraudulent web sites in seconds to pilfer your username and password. They can mimic your spouse's voice to put you in a panic. And they can use Agentic AI to…

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Supplementary Material 38: Toxic Mould Symbiosis, Mild Phrenology, and the Best People in the World 49:51

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We end the futile struggle, embrace the toxins, and become one with our mould brethren. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (2 hours, 38 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus Supplementary Material 38 00:00 Intro 02:54 Boomer Matt reacts to Twitter videos 07:31 Shellenberger and Tucker discuss the 9/11 File…

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AI-Powered Collaboration: The Junto AI Vision 52:05

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Is LinkedIn losing its edge? Join this episode of Inside Analysis as host Eric Kavanagh sits down with Dr. Markus Schmidberger of JuntoAI to explore a bold new idea: a social action network that replaces likes and noise with AI-powered collaboration, transparency, and ownership. Discover how Junto AI gives every professional their own autonomous AI…

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Preparing Analytics for the AI Rewrite 53:21

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The revolution has begun. AI will rewrite most major enterprise applications. Analytics will play a central role, but big questions remain. How can deterministic BI meld with probabilistic AI? How will fast-evolving AI systems be effectively governed? What's the secret to building trust in data and interactive dashboards in this new era? Register f…

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Metadata, Governance, and Private AI: Inside Cloudera Evolve 25 44:46

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Join this episode of InsideAnalysis as host Eric Kavanagh talks with two leaders shaping the future of enterprise AI and analytics. Jide Adeoye, Director of Business Intelligence at goeasy Ltd, explains how his team leverages Cloudera's platform - along with Octopai - for data cataloging and metadata management, enabling trusted analytics at scale.…

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Act Now: Visual Immediacy At Scale 51:09

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When time-to-action requires very low latency, the immediacy of data visualization makes all the difference. Being able to analyze vast amounts of multi-dimensional data in real-time requires massive throughput, and an in-memory architecture designed to deliver instant insights at scale. Check out this episode of DM Radio to hear how advanced optim…

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A Sense-Making Odyssey, Part 2: Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke & Jordan Hall 2:36:42

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Matt and Chris once again take up their oars and plunge deeper into the recursive whirlpools of contemporary sensemaking. Picking up where Part 1 left off, having grappled with conscience, touchstones, hierarchies, and normativity, we return to the sensemaking labyrinth to see just how many more words and concepts the combined powers of Peterson, V…

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Amazon's Test Drive, and a New Lease on Life for Dealers 53:12

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The crashing waves of AI and Digital Transformation continue to reshape entire industries, and the auto business is no exception. With new car inventory levels running nearly double monthly sales, and tariffs incentivizing U.S. production, dealers face compressed margins. And then, there's Amazon's foray into the biz! Check out this episode of Insi…

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Supplementary Material 37: Public Murder Discourse, Heterodox Psychodramas, and Generous Tit for Tat-ers 41:48

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Why are we never invited to these dinners? We wonder if it was something we said or if our invitation just got lost in the mail, as we endure the inevitable discourse wave that followed in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (2 hours, 21 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGur…

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Powering AI: Inside the Next-Gen Data Center 53:48

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Join this episode of DM Radio, as host Eric Kavanagh dives into the emerging concept of "AI factories" with special guests Mark Madsen of Third Nature and Denise Muyco of Ravel. Together, they explore how modern data centers are being transformed to handle the massive compute demands of AI-balancing workloads, optimizing power usage, and rethinking…

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Breaking It Down: How Composable Apps Power Enterprise AI 52:29

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Join this episode of Inside Analysis as host Eric Kavanagh explores the power of composable applications and their role in building enterprise-grade AI solutions. He will talk with Gilad Shoham‏, founder of Bit.dev, about how breaking software into reusable components transforms development, collaboration, and long-term application resilience. Toge…

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Turning Chaos into Clarity: Data Governance in the AI Era 44:31

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Join this episode of InsideAnalysis as host Eric Kavanagh talks with Hao Yang of Splunk and Josh Rubin of Fiddler AI about the evolving role of AI in observability and data analysis. They dive into agentic AI, time series foundation models, and how companies can monitor large language models to ensure reliability and performance. Don't miss this de…

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Data Products, On-Demand 52:48

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You can always build a better mousetrap. Data warehouses and lakes turn out to be overkill for many business teams. A new approach makes enterprise data readily available for last-mile transformations. In other words, don't build it until they come, then do so dynamically in minutes. Register for this DM Radio to learn how enterprise data from any …

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A Sense-Making Odyssey, Part 1: Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke & Jordan Hall 2:15:09

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Join Matt and Chris as they enter an intellectual labyrinth of recursive sensemaking featuring the combined insights of Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke, and Jordan Hall. You will learn about many, many deep and complex concepts and puzzle over definitions of conscience, the vertical hierarchy, value, normativity, goals & ideals, quests, the ultimate…

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Bridging the Gap: Driving Innovation with Data 52:27

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The blessing and curse of today's data landscape is diversity. Hundreds of vendors, scores of databases, a dozen cloud providers and an infinite array of information architectures: That's the reality facing business analysts and engineers every day. But there is one foundational player that can help make sense of all these variations: the battle-te…

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From Friction to Flow: Building Trust in Data for the AI Era 52:58

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Join this episode of InsideAnalysis as host Eric Kavanagh interviews Colin Dober of SAP, who shares insights on enterprise data systems, including common friction points in pipelines and strategies for keeping complex environments running smoothly. Next, Sean Knapp, Founder & CEO of Ascend.io, explains how his platform helps organizations streamlin…

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Supplementary Material 36: Comedy Cults, Toxic Mould, and WW2 Revisionism 45:37

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We risk contamination with toxic mould, endure distressing initiation rituals to a comedy cult, and ponder if the narratives we have received about the Nazis have enough nuance. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (2 hours, 21 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus Supplementary Material 36 00:00 Introductio…

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From the Show Floor at TDWI 2025: The Hybrid Data Future 52:33

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Recorded live at TDWI 2025, this episode of InsideAnalysis dives into one of the hottest debates in enterprise data today: cloud vs. on-premises vs. hybrid. Host Eric Kavanagh sits down with Curtis Bennett of OpenText to discuss the surprising trend of data repatriation - why some organizations are pulling workloads back from the cloud, and how tha…

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Good Vibes or Bad? Agentic DevOps Evolves 54:55

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DevOps is undergoing a radical transformation, fueled by AI-driven platforms like Bolt, Lovable, Anthropic, OpenAI and others. They are seriously disrupting the market with agentic capabilities that can design, test, and deploy code at lightning speed. While the power of these tools is breathtaking, there are serious risks: quality, security, gover…

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Supplementary Material 35: Cult Leaders, Gurus, and Evil Economists 29:43

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We face a disciplinary crisis as the twin pillars of Game Theory and Gurometry are called into question. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (1 hour, 35 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus Supplementary Material 35 00:05 Introduction 01:52 Matt's Apology 06:55 Just Life... 12:34 Matt's Foodie Corner 14:01…

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Naval Ravikant: Predictable Polemics and Empty Aphorisms 3:08:40

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In this watery simulation of an episode, Matt and Chris uncover the true purpose of Scott Adams’ existence: not to shape reality, but to provide training data for future AIs working on plumbing-related problems. Somewhere in a cosmic server farm, Scott is endlessly confronted with blocked drains, dripping faucets, and municipal water conspiracies, …

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How to Get Noticed by ChatGPT 52:31

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Google built their trillion-dollar empire on keywords, but text is just a thin layer of abstraction that only ostensibly represents the real world. Video is a much different story! With video, modern algorithms from Gong, Otter, Read and other tools can ascertain a whole host of valuable dimensions: confidence of voice, engagement level, thoughtful…

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More Agility, Less Risk: The Dawn of AI ERP 51:25

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The most important tech stack in any organization takes care of core business. For the last 20 years, not much has changed in the world of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). That's mostly because core business is so crucial, that any changes made could cause serious disruption. Until now! Imagine being able to test your business ideas in a product…

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Exploring the Manosphere with James Bloodworth 1:19:39

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In this episode, we immerse ourselves in the potent juices of the manosphere with British journalist and author James Bloodworth. James recently published Lost Boys: A Personal Journey Through the Manosphere and takes us on a whirlwind tour of various misogynistic and anti-feminist subcultures, including pickup artists, incels, and the blue, red, a…

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The Rise of the Composable CDP 52:21

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CDPs have long promised unified, personalized marketing, but legacy systems often create new data silos, slow implementation, and lock-in. Join this episode of DM Radio as host Eric Kavanagh interviews Adam Greco, Product Evangelist at Hightouch to explore a disruptive new approach: the composable CDP. By operating directly on top of the data wareh…

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Supplementary Material 34: Giants, Grifters, and Google Eyed Loons 48:46

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We drown in waves of ideological fluidity as the gurusphere continues to crash all around us. Supplementary Material 34 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Irish Stew and Dog Exercise Report 03:45 A new 276 IQ Genius 11:47 Fresh and Fit Antisemitism 16:51 Are things getting dumber? 21:22 Asmongold on the Epstein Files 24:53 Epstein Conspiratorial Discourse he…

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A Stellar Debut: Vertical SaaS Intelligence Awaits 51:46

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With the pace of innovation ramping up worldwide, businesses everywhere continue to sharpen their focus on AI. In the crosshairs are vertically oriented SaaS companies, where purpose-built technologies have been gathering rich, contextual data for years. With the right GenAI platform, these companies could leapfrog over their competition. Sound exc…

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Data + AI = A Revolution in Healthcare 52:43

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Join this episode of DM Radio as host Eric Kavanagh speaks with Steve Sobel of Databricks and Anmol Madan of RadiantGraph. Discover how data and AI are driving a long-overdue transformation in the U.S. healthcare system, a sector that accounts for nearly 20% of the GDP. Learn how modern data architectures, real-time analytics, and AI-driven persona…

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A Return to Gary World 3:41:20

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In this exhausting deep dive, Matt and Chris take a break from counting their billionaire stipends to devote (what some might call) an inordinate amount of time to Gary Stevenson’s recent appearance with a challenging interviewer: Tomás from Despolariza. They grapple with the indeterminacy of Schrödinger’s Gary, who oscillates between being an econ…

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Embedded Analytics Uncovered: Convergence, Context, and Control 48:53

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Join this episode of Inside Analysis as host Eric Kavanagh welcomes Jeff Hainsworth of InsightSoftware for a deep dive into the evolving world of embedded analytics. Explore the convergence of traditional BI, data science, and internal analytics, and why aligning information and business architectures is critical to success. Discover how organizati…

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Mini Decoding: Sabine's Contrarian Outrage- How Dare You Criticise Eric! 59:02

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In this mini-decoding, Matt and Chris examine Sabine Hossenfelder's recent fervent defence of Eric Weinstein and her sharp rebuke of his critics, including Sean Carroll. Sabine suggests that Eric poses a genuine threat to the physics establishment and that he is terrifying them by exposing their weak points. Moreover, according to Sabine, Geometric…

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Responsible AI Starts with Ethical Humans 53:56

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The rise of Artificial Intelligence ignites age-old questions about ethics, responsibility, and the nature of decision-making. As AI systems become more embedded in daily life, shaping what we see, buy, and believe, the call for "Ethical AI" grows louder. But what does that really mean? Is it about aligning machine behavior with human values? Can r…

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Supplementary Material 33: Weinstein Enigmas, The Epstein Conspiracies, and Dwarves punching ducks 39:40

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In this packed supplementary episode, we tackle all of the urgent global issues, ranging from Epstein file conspiracies to Matt’s immense love of a fantasy game where dwarves punch ducks for fun. Along the way, we’re joined by a stellar cast of commentators, including some old favourites. Strap in… it’s a long one. Supplementary Material 33 00:00 I…

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Modern Data Platforms: The Journey to Agentic AI 52:29

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A major bank can ideate through a data product 100 times in a morning, to test new data for a Machine Learning engine. It can now refine a new model in a day, when it used to take six weeks! That's the kind of experimentation made possible by a governed, federated data architecture. Removing the bottlenecks to discovery helps organizations achieve …

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AI for Good: Building Trust in Healthcare Data 52:16

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Dive into this thought-provoking episode of Inside Analysis as host Eric Kavanagh welcomes Prashant Natarajan, Chief AI Officer at Velatura, to discuss the evolution of AI in healthcare and the responsibilities of data stewardship. Learn the nuances of AI model development - challenging assumptions about data accuracy, model size, and trust, especi…

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Required Readings: Buddhism - A Journey Through History 28:53

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In this episode of "Decoding Academia: Required Readings", Chris and Matt take a joint stroll through the history of Buddhism through Donald S. Lopez Jr.'s latest book, 'Buddhism: A Journey Through History.' We discuss the unexpected historical and cultural facets of Buddhism, how modern interpretations can often romanticise ancient practices, and …

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Mind, Culture & Visual Illusions: Dorsa Amir and Chaz Firestone on Visual Illusions 1:06:48

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In this academic-themed interview episode of Decoding the Gurus, Matt and Chris sit down to chat with Dorsa Amir and Chaz Firestone (@chazfirestone) about their recent paper 'Is Visual Perception WEIRD? The Müller-Lyer Illusion and the Cultural Byproduct Hypothesis.' In a conversation that serves as a welcome tonic to the endless lamentations of th…

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Supplementary Material 32: A Shower of Bastards 37:24

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We wallow in the mud with some of the worst gurus of the gurusphere. Join us and lament the guru paradise that we all live in. Supplementary Material 32 00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:22 Old Squeaky and Daily Life 03:53 Matthew McConaughey Episode Recap 08:13 The Liver King Controversy 16:14 Nazi Propaganda on YouTube 21:11 Historical Revisionism…

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Cyber, AI and the Economics of Storage 51:47

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Join this episode of DM Radio as host Eric Kavanagh welcomes back Eric Herzog of Infinidat to explore the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, and data storage economics. They dive into the escalating arms race between cybercriminals and enterprise defenders, highlighting how AI is being used on both sides. Learn why storage is often the weakest link…

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The Spark Behind Simplicity 52:01

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Join this episode of Inside Analysis as host Eric Kavanagh, Rafi Kurlansik of Databricks and Mikey Watson of Media.Monks explore how AI and data technologies are transforming both creative and analytical workflows. From the evolution of Apache Spark to the natural language-driven tools now available in Databricks, they highlight how powerful system…

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Transforming Global Payments with Data and AI 52:26

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Dive into this episode of DM Radio as host Eric Kavanagh interviews Tapan Parekh of Convera about how fintech companies expertly navigate the growing complexity of global payment compliance. Discover why quality AI depends on quality data, especially in the highly regulated and complex fintech landscape. Learn how Convera manages payments across 20…

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Matthew McConaughey: Selling is Love! 3:30:12

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In this episode, Matt and Chris try to get from where they are to where they want to be, accepting their hidden strengths and dismantling their egos as they immerse themselves fully in the wild world of Matthew McConaughey's burgeoning self-help empire. Join them as they uncover the true Art of Livin’ and learn how it is that an Academy Award-winni…