Best Alex Carruthers Podcasts (2025)

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Witnessing, with Michael Richardson 1:10:48

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11d ago1:10:48

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In this episode, I get to chat with the brilliant Michael Richardson on the concept of "Nonhuman Witnessing" especially in how this relates to algorithms and AI. In his book, "Nonhuman Witnessing" (Duke), he argues that a "radical rethinking of what counts as witnessing is central to building frameworks for justice in an era of endless war, ecologi…

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Dopaminergic, with Rohit Revi 58:48

25d ago58:48

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Rohit Revi walks us through paranoia, care, conspiracy, capitalism, and catastrophe, in relation to technology and culture, to draw us into a deeper consideration of collective psychic resources and psychological commons. We talk about psychometry and linger on the dopaminergic. Recorded July 16, 2025. Released August 11, 2025. Great Delirium: Cult…

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Con, with Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna 56:44

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Emily M.Bender and Alex Hanna have been leading the charge against "AI", helping us understand it for the con that it is, and how AI companies are turning to health, education, and other social realms to try to recover their costs. In this episode we discuss LLMs vs. what the AI (and AGI) con is -- who benefits, and who loses -- and much more. Reco…

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Control, with Paul Schütze 55:42

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In this episode, Paul Schütze and I pick apart the inherent contradictions of “sustainable AI”, marketing language that aims to convince the public that one of the most extractive industries can be used to solve climate change. We delve into the layers of control embedded in the logics of AI, when technology becomes the fix that needs fixing. Recor…

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Breaking in to Luxury | EP2 14:01

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In this episode of Privacy in Paradise, Shane Aronson and Alex McKinney delve into the concept of gatekeepers in luxury real estate. They discuss the importance of building relationships with influencers and local connections, emphasizing that successful networking often involves engaging with those who have access to high net worth individuals. Th…

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Water, with Rebecca Kilberg, Mary-Clare Bosco and Jonathan Gilmour 52:46

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In this episode I speak with Rebecca Kilberg, Mary-Clare Bosco and Jonathan Gilmour who together use policy approaches to solve problems related to data center water usage and the various planetary and health outcomes that emerge from water consumption and extraction. They talk about how you get such data and what to do with it, and the importance …

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Unlocking the Luxury Mindset | Shane & Alex 16:34

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In this episode of Privacy in Paradise, Shane Aronson and Alex McKinney delve into the concept of a luxury mindset, exploring how it influences communication and interactions in the high-end real estate market. They discuss the importance of positioning oneself in luxury environments, the value of concise communication with high-net-worth clients, …

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Creating Business from Scratch in Real Estate - Ricky Carruth 51:30

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In this episode of Privacy in Paradise, Shane Aronson and Alex McKinney interview Ricky Carruth, a pioneering real estate agent and YouTuber. They discuss Ricky's journey in real estate, the impact of live cold calls on his success, and the importance of mastering communication with clients. Ricky shares insights on creating a business from scratch…

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Solidarity, with Shannon Wait 52:58

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In this episode, Shannon Wait — Alphabet Workers Union-CWA organizer — speaks with me about the labour conditions for data center and AI workers. We talk about contracts, sub-contracts, sub-sub-contracts, NDAs, invisible labour -- and how all of this leads to unions, solidarity, and a fight for tech workers’ rights globally. Recorded May 8, 2025. R…

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Breaking in to Luxury Real Estate | Shane & Alex 20:03

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In this episode of Privacy in Paradise, Shane Aronson and Alex McKinney delve into the world of luxury real estate, discussing the perception of luxury, marketing strategies, and the importance of networking and follow-up in the industry. They share insights on breaking into luxury markets, leveraging social media for connections, and elevating con…

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Remade, with Allison Carruth 1:02:12

4M ago1:02:12

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Allison Carruth and I talk about her new book which gets at some of the material infrastructure and social systems that have made the US a settler state ever obsessed with new frontiers, including space. We talk about tech imaginaries, worlds remade, and better futures — a vision that invites confronting the state of things head-on, a slower redoin…

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Not Your Daddy's Podcast: Theoni Rapo on Building Legacy & Leveraging Influence 49:21

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In this episode of 'Privacy in Paradise', hosts Shane Aronson and Alex McKinney welcome Theoni Rapo, a prominent figure in the lending industry and a social media influencer. The conversation explores Theoni's roots in Albania, her family's immigration story, and the cultural significance of work ethic and success. The discussion also delves into t…

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The Price of Luxury: Country Club Costs Unveiled 14:08

4M ago14:08

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In this episode of Privacy in Paradise, Shane Aronson and Alex McKinney discuss the exorbitant costs associated with country club living in South Florida, including initiation fees and monthly dues. They explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on golf's popularity and the dynamics of country club memberships. The conversation also delves into i…

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Hype, with Dani Shanley and Gemma Milne 1:00:06

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In this episode, Dani Shanley and Gemma Milne walk me through "hype" -- what it means in various technological contexts, how it works, what it is definitionally, how it feels in the body, who it serves, who it harms, and how we might need to nuance our relationship to it, especially as critical (tech) scholars. Recorded May 1, 2025. Released May 5,…

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Damage, with Dustin Edwards 57:24

4M ago57:24

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Dustin Edwards and I discuss the damage caused by digital infrastructure and its extractive requirements. We talk about data centers and copper mines, but more than this, we delve into the what a decolonial, feminist, anti-racist approach can look like for white settler scholars grappling with their inheritances and obligations to the landscapes an…

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"Professionalism is lacking among some agents"- Shane & Alex 23:03

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In this episode of Privacy in Paradise, Shane and Alex discuss the current state of the real estate market, emphasizing the importance of professionalism and collaboration among agents. They explore market trends, the impact of interest rates, and the challenges faced by agents in today's economy. The conversation highlights the need for agents to …

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Naples: The Beverly Hills of Florida - Tiffany Mcquaid 59:22

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In this episode of Privacy in Paradise, hosts Shane Aronson and Alex McKinney welcome Tiffany McQuaid, who shares her journey from Ohio to Naples, Florida. The conversation explores the charm of Naples, its real estate market, community dynamics, and the lifestyle that comes with living in such a desirable location. Tiffany discusses the growth of …

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Consent, with Jasmine McNealy 52:10

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In this episode, I ask Jasmine McNealy about the role of consent online, from social media exchanges to the circulation of deep fakes. Who gets to define harm? Who is responsible for the damage? Does anyone have to take accountability? We also talk about surveillance, sonic privacy, and the many data trails the body leaves behind. Recorded Apr 4, 2…

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Be the calm voice of reason - 2025 Market Correction?! 7:24

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In this episode of Privacy in Paradise, Alex discusses the current volatility in the market and its implications for real estate agents. He emphasizes the importance of understanding market dynamics and encourages agents to communicate effectively with their clients. The episode includes a challenge for agents to reach out to their databases and pr…

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Together, with Collin Bjork 58:38

6M ago58:38

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Collin Bjork and I discuss the double (triple?) meaning of "extractive AI". Collin explains Otter.ai -- an AI powered voice-to-text transcription software, and the capitalist logics that enable it -- vs. Maori-led Te Hiku Media, based on principles of stewardship, community and collaboration. Collin also explains how rhetoric is about togetherness …

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Charlotte, Kiawah, Fiji?! - Andy Griesinger 42:19

6M ago42:19

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In this episode of Privacy in Paradise, Shane Aronson and Alex McKinney welcome Andy Griesinger, a real estate professional from Charlotte. The conversation explores Andy's experiences with luxury suits, his favorite getaway to Kiawah Island, and the dynamics of the real estate market in Charlotte. They discuss the allure of Kiawah Island as a golf…

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Deskill, with Hagen Blix 1:04:59

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In this episode Hagen Blix and I talk about how the fear of AI, from the non-billionaire CEO class, comes from the threat of deskilling workers. Recorded Mar 5, 2025. Released March 17, 2025. Tech Workers Can Still Fight Silicon Valley’s Overlords by Hagen Blix and Ingeborg Glimmer https://jacobin.com/2025/02/tech-workers-silicon-valley-trump/ Why …

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Unlearning, with Kane Murdoch 1:02:39

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In this episode I speak with Kane Murdoch about the perils of contract cheating. As an integrity officer, he frames what's happening with "cheating" as an unlearning that we should all be paying attention to if we care about education. Recorded Feb 6, 2025. Released March 10, 2025. Guerilla Warfare https://www.guerillawarfare.net/ Ellis, C., & Murd…

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Diving into Miami, Family Getaways, and Nostalgia - Jason Sims 47:21

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In this episode of Privacy in Paradise, Shane Aronson and Alex McKinney welcome Jason Sims, a founding agent from SERHANT., Miami. They discuss the vibrant lifestyle in Miami, family vacations, parenting challenges, nostalgic summer memories, and the thrill of Scuba diving adventures. The conversation flows through personal anecdotes, insights on b…

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Indexicality, with Roland Meyer and Gillian Rose 1:02:39

6M ago1:02:39

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AI images are circulating more and more online and sometimes we can't tell the 'real' from AI-generated. But as I discuss with the inimitable Gillian Rose and Roland Meyer, we need to think about AI images beyond their indexicality, i.e. the idea that a photograph is a direct representation of the subject it captures. In this episode, we grapple wi…

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Modern Strategies for Modern Real Estate Agents - Jason Cassity 42:01

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In this episode, Shane Aronson and Alex McKinney welcome Jason Cassity, to discuss his journey, favorite travel destinations, and insights into real estate marketing. They explore the contrasts between San Diego and Costa Rica, delve into Jason's real estate career, and discuss the evolution of the Real Broker. The conversation also touches on effe…

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The Art of Appointment Setting in Real Estate - Shane & Alex 16:18

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In this episode of Privacy in Paradise, Shane Aronson and Alex McKinney discuss the challenges and strategies of cold calling in real estate. They emphasize the importance of redefining what an appointment means, focusing on building relationships rather than just securing listings. The conversation highlights the significance of follow-ups and the…

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Asymmetries, with Jathan Sadowski 1:00:36

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In this episode Jathan Sadowski discusses the 'risk industry' as imagined by FIRE (finance, insurance and real estate) and the asymmetries they create. Recorded January 15, 2025. Released February 10, 2025. The Mechanic and the Luddite: A Ruthless Criticism of Technology and Capitalism https://www.ucpress.edu/books/the-mechanic-and-the-luddite/pape…

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Finding Balance in a Busy Real Estate Life - Dan O'Neil 41:53

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In this engaging conversation, Shane Aronson and Alex McKinney welcome Dan O'Neill, a prominent figure in the real estate industry. They discuss various themes including the vibrant energy of New York City, the importance of creating a productive office culture, the significance of professional appearance in real estate, and the challenges of maint…

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Lessons, with Charles Logan 55:08

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Charles Logan is the go-to person to talk to about how AI is infiltrating the many layers of education, from K-12 to universities. In this conversation, we learn our lessons; we talk about what Ed Tech is, its promise and hype, and (ultimately) how to refuse it as professors and teach students to resist it as well. We also wonder about 'AI-proofing…

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Storying, with Dillon Mahmoudi and Anthony Levenda 56:46

8M ago56:46

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In this episode I speak with Dillon Mahmoudi and Anthony Levenda about the relationship (feedback loop) between data and urban planning. We focus on the idea of 'storying' data to make it compelling and to get past the inertia of data delivered as mere stats or numbers that have little resonance and don't (or no longer) move people to action, towar…

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Coastal Wisdom with Kevin Bergin 47:52

8M ago47:52

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In this episode of 'Privacy in Paradise', Shane Aronson and Kevin Bergin discuss the unique aspects of Long Beach Island (LBI), including its real estate market, community dynamics, and the challenges of construction. They explore the seasonal population fluctuations, the cultural nuances of coastal towns, and the intricacies of beach access and ba…

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Defining, with Ali Alkhatib 55:02

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I got to speak with the brilliant Ali Alkhatib about his blog post "defining AI" -- an object, subject, metaphor, and discursive formation used amongst all of us trying to figure out how to grapple with AI's ownership, deployments, and impacts. Who gets to define AI? Is it just computer scientists? What are the stakes of having it defined only tech…

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Aha Moments in Paradise: Family Traditions and Future Visions - Ashlin Endter 55:52

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In this engaging conversation, Shane, Ashlin, and Alex explore the concept of 'privacy in paradise' through personal anecdotes and insights about family traditions, work-life harmony, and the real estate market in Marco Island. They discuss the importance of creating lasting family memories, the balance between work and family life, and the growing…

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Colonialism, with Ulises A. Mejias and Nick Couldry 1:00:14

8M ago1:00:14

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I start the new year with an episode on "data colonialism". I had the great pleasure of speaking with Ulises A. Mejias and Nick Couldry about our contemporary relationship to corporations, about the idea that there’s no capitalism without colonialism (and vice versa), about how human lives are being exploited these days, and about data being a chea…

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New Year New Show?! 17:51

8M ago17:51

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In the first episode of Privacy in Paradise for 2025, Shane and Alex discuss personal updates, including Alex's new addition to the family, and delve into the concept of 'Privacy in Paradise'—a podcast exploring what paradise means to different people. They also touch on the evolution of real estate, the importance of networking events, and their g…

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Investigative, with Déborah López and Hadin Charbel 1:02:00

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Such a delight speaking with Déborah López and Hadin Charbel, incredible artists-architects-scholars as investigators of future possibilities in light of climate change rapidly changing arctic (and other) landscapes. We discuss a range of art projects, from large installations to projections to speculative fiction, and how these modes and condition…

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Collaborative, with Chris Gilliard 1:03:24

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In this episode, I spoke with Chris Gilliard (@hypervisible) about AI’s encroachment on universities and what this means for collaboration — i.e. learning, writing, thinking and feeling. This conversation puts out a warning of sorts to universities adopting AI given that, as a technology, it is built off of stolen materials, relies on extraction an…

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The Year of Growth | Shane and Alex 27:12

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In this episode of Privacy in Paradise, Shane and Alex reflect on the past year, discussing market trends, personal growth, and the importance of setting and achieving goals in real estate. They share their experiences with confidence-building, personal branding, and the journey of becoming authentically themselves. As they look ahead to the new ye…

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Regulated, with Jennifer Holt 59:10

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It was a real honour and joy to speak with someone whose work has so significantly shaped my own (and many of us writing about data centers): Jennifer Holt joined me for a chat about US cloud policy. The Cloud is understood in this episode through the lens of policy, which means we grapple with who owns data, its infrastructures and our data future…

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Real Estate Reality Check: Challenges, Market Insights, and the Power of Relationship-Building - Shane & Alex 48:56

10M ago48:56

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In this episode, Shane and Alex discuss the challenges and nuances of the real estate industry, focusing on the importance of common decency among agents, the significance of building relationships with clients, and the dynamics of showings. They also touch on the role of listing agents, and the current state of the real estate market, and share st…

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Frequencies, with Trent Wintermeier 47:57

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Listen to the data center's hum with your feet first... on this episode, Trent Wintermeier and I discuss what it means to absorb sound through the body and "hear" vibrations with and through your limbs and ears. We discuss what this means for folks living near data centers, especially in places imagined as kinds of sacrifice zones. Recorded Oct 9, …

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The Joys of Staycations - Mark Raumaker 44:30

10M ago44:30

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In this episode of Privacy in Paradise, Shane Aronson and Alex chat with Mark Raumaker, the team leader of SERHANT. Orlando, about his journey in real estate, family life, and the joys of living in Orlando. Mark shares insights on local attractions, the concept of staycations, and the dynamics of family vacations. The conversation also delves into …

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Safety, with Remmelt Ellen 58:17

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In this episode, I have a conversation with Remmelt Ellen from AI Safety Camp. We discuss AI safety and his 44-page book Artifical Bodies outlining AI harms from the perspective of someone really grappling with the ethics, hype, and harms of the industry and beyond. Recorded Oct 4, 2024. Released Oct 28, 2024. Artificial Bodies https://workflowy.co…

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"I consider myself a star" - Drew Appelbaum 48:29

11M ago48:29

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In this episode of Privacy in Paradise, Shane Aronson interviews Drew, who shares insights about his life, work, and the concept of paradise. Drew discusses his recent purchase of a home in the North Fork of Long Island, the balance between city life and his new paradise, and the impact of COVID on remote work. The conversation also touches on the …

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Deep, with Lisa Yin Han 59:24

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Everyone should read Lisa Yin Han's Deepwater Alchemy! It's a stunningly well written book about how we come to value the ocean through various extractive mediations. Recorded Sept 27, 2024. Released Oct 14, 2024. Deepwater Alchemy: Extractive Mediation and the Taming of the Seafloor How underwater mediation has transformed deep-sea spaces into res…

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Lessons Learned from the First Year in Real Estate | Shane & Alex 46:11

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In this episode of Privacy in Paradise, Shane and Alex reflect on their first years in real estate, discussing the challenges and triumphs they faced. They explore the importance of networking, adapting to market conditions, and leveraging social media for success. The conversation also touches on goal setting for the future and the balance between…

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Dancing, with Joana Chicau 58:04

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Joana Chicau is a designer, researcher and coder, with a background in choreography and performance. We had a truly delightful chat about how dance can make you understand data differently. Recorded Sept 13, 2024. Released Sept 23, 2024. Website https://joanachicau.com/about.html Publications https://researchers.arts.ac.uk/2383-joana-chicau/publica…

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Crypto, Real Estate, and Blockchain - Eric Cruz 17:30

12M ago17:30

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In this episode, Shane, Alex and Eric discuss how Proppy plans to take over the real estate industry by changing the title process. They highlight the need for a more efficient and secure process, similar to the instant gratification we experience in other industries. Eric explains how Proppy's transactional AI system and digital earnest money depo…

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Geologica, with Siobhan Angus 46:44

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It was such an honour to be in conversation with Siobhan Angus about what can only be describe as a masterpiece: her book Camera Geologica. Recorded August 8, 2024. Released Sept 9, 2024. Camera Geologica: An Elemental History of Photography https://www.dukeupress.edu/camera-geologica Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…