Stories of learning in and out of school, and interviews with teachers, students, and school leaders. Artwork by the inimitable Enrique "Chikle" Lugo Brought to you by HTH Unboxed: A Journal of Adult Learning in Schools Visit us online at hthunboxed.org
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One brother is an Engineer, and the other is a Scientist. Both are hilarious and discuss the latest news, rumors, and developments going on in the Computer Hardware and PC Gaming Space. Broken Silicon is Brought to you by the Youtube Channel: Moore's Law Is Dead, and its creator Tom. Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRPdsCVuH53rcbTcEkuY4uQ Patreon That Makes this Possible: https://www.patreon.com/MooresLawIsDead Music by SAHARA, who were awesome enough to give written permis ...
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We hear, frequently, that the global education system is broken, and as a result, we spend billions of dollar trying to fix it. But the K-12 system isn’t actually broken at all – it’s working exactly as it was designed, 100 years ago, and it’s obsolete. So in Learning Unboxed, we will have a conversation about teaching, learning, and the future of work; we will reimagine, rethink, and redesign our educational system.
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Each episode we interview a badass social change leader and learn the ins and outs of what they're doing to make the world a better place. This podcast will help you feel optimistic that we can make a difference and give you practical tips about how to go about doing so in a big way.
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Welcome to the Future! It’s the end of work as we know it. Technology has made work awesome, and the happiness quotient of every employee is at an all-time high. In this podcast, we unbox opinions and sentiments of thought leaders who will help draw a virtual blueprint of what the future of work will look like, where AI and humans complement each other.
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S6E26 - How to Package a Process, with Bedtime in a Box
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36:35Episode Notes Sofía Tannenhaus talks to Jarrod Bolte, CEO of both Improving Education and Bedtime in a Box, a nonprofit that provides families with boxes containing everything you need for a positive bedtime routine. Each Box contains four age-appropriate books; bath wash, a towel, and bath toys; a toothbrush and toothpaste; pajamas; a stuffed anim…
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277. Student-Centered High School Transformation with Steven Sell
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33:42In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Steven Sell, Assistant Director at MAP Academy, an alternative charter high school in Plymouth, Massachusetts. MAP Academy’s mission is to serve students who haven’t found success in traditional schools by offering a personalized, student-centered approach with strong academic, social, and emoti…
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312. RX 9090 XT 32GB, RX 9060 XT 16GB Review, XBOX Handheld, AMD Zen 5 Threadripper
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1:49:52We review the RX 9060 XT, upcoming RDNA 4 flagships, FSR 4 Redstone, and more! [SPON: Only $5.80 with the coupon!!! Get a $10 coupon for Flex PCBs at JLCPCB: https://shorturl.at/mkloy ] [Support the Independent Journalism done by the MLID Team: https://patreon.com/MooresLawIsDead ] [SPON: Micro Center Santa Clara is OPEN: https://micro.center/8d951…
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276. Transforming Lives Through Education with David Harris
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30:41In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by David Harris, President and CEO of Christel House International, a global nonprofit breaking the cycle of poverty through an 18-year, full-circle education model. Christel House operates nine tuition-free schools across five countries and supports students from early childhood through age 23. Wit…
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S6E25 - Solar for All Schools [guest episode from the Climify podcast]
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51:06Episode Notes This episode comes from the Climify podcast, which is hosted by Eric Benson, and produced by the Climate Designers Network. Benson interviews Tish Tablan, senior program director at Generation 180, about how going solar can benefit schools' budgets and provide opportunities for PBL, as well as helping us all thrive as we face an unpre…
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311. Nvidia Gaming CPU Leak, AMD Zen 7 AM6, RX 9060 XT 16GB, RTX 5060 | Level1Techs
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2:27:52Wendell joins to leak Nvidia's Laptop APU! [SPON: Use "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer for $23 Win11 Pro: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] [SPON: Only $5.80 with coupon!!! Get a $10 OFF Flex PCBs at JLCPCB: https://shorturl.at/mkloy ] [Support the Independent Journalism done by the MLID Team: https://patreon.com/MooresLawIsDead ] 0:00 What kee…
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BONUS. Learner-Centered Schools in Every State with Sonn Sam
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33:52Welcome to a bonus edition of Learning Unboxed, where we will spend two weeks revisiting innovative case studies of student-centered learning. We know that the one-size-fits-all sit-and-get strategy is not the most effective for students. Join us in moving to a system that deeply values the individual. Tune in to get inspired and walk away with too…
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S6E24 - Improving College Transfer Enrollment with NASH's Juliette Price
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46:59Episode Notes Alec Patton talks to Juliette Price, the senior Improvement Science coach at the National Association of Higher Education Systems, about how their Network Improvement Community has achieved its remarkable results on transfer enrollments from two-year to four-year colleges. You know you want to try it: David Williams’s Mr. Potato Head …
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310. RTX 5060 8GB War on Reviewers, Nvidia APU Delay Leak, AMD Zen 7, Intel B770 MIA
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1:37:46We have details on GeForce Supply, Nvidia cancelling or delaying CPUs, and Zen 7! [SPON: Only $5.80 with the coupon!!! Get a $10 coupon for Flex PCBs at JLCPCB: https://shorturl.at/mkloy ] [SPON: Use "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer for $23 Win11 Pro: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] 0:00 Scotland Vacation (Intro Banter) 6:17 RTX 5060 Reviews …
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BONUS. Institute for Self Directed Learning with Tyler Thigpen
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34:16Welcome to a bonus edition of Learning Unboxed, where we will spend two weeks revisiting innovative case studies of student-centered learning. We know that the one-size-fits-all sit-and-get strategy is not the most effective for students. Join us in moving to a system that deeply values the individual. Tune in to get inspired and walk away with too…
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S6E23 - Okorie Johnson (OkCello): music and education are all about conversation
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47:02Episode Notes Ben Krueger talks to cellist, composer, and teacher Okorie Johnson, who performs as OkCello, about music, teaching, and community. And, appropriately, they talk about how all three of those are, themselves, a form of conversation. OkCello Website Learn more about the PBL Leadership Academy…
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S6E20 - Anthropology for Kids, with Nika Dubrovsky
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25:14Episode Notes Alec talks to Nika Dubrovsky about Anthropology for Kids, a project she started with her husband, anthropologist David Graeber. Referenced in this Episode: Anthopology for Kids Cities Made Differently by David Graeber and Nika Dubrovsky The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow David Graeber on the Charlie Rose Show De…
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309. AMD Zen 7 3D Core Leak, Intel Panther Lake, RX 9070 XT, RTX 5000 | High Yield
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1:52:22Max joins to discuss NEW Zen 7 details, Ryzen 10000 vs Intel Core Ultra 300, and RDNA 4 vs Blackwell. [SPON: Use "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer for $23 Win11 Pro: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] [SPON: Minisforum MS-A2 Compact Zen 5 Desktop: https://shrsl .com/4w0cl ] 0:00 Why do YouTubers Burnout? 5:00 Zen 5 vs Arrow Lake in 2025 21:48 Was…
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275. Playful Learning with Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor
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34:49We’re diving into the joy and purpose of play in this episode of Learning Unboxed with Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor, director of Dr. Diane’s Adventures of Learning. Diane brings a powerful message about the deep connections between literacy, creativity, and hands-on exploration—reminding us that learning through play isn’t just for preschoolers, it’s …
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S6E22 - The Big Power of Small Changes, with RISE
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25:12Episode Notes Alec talks to Linzi Golding, Erin Asselin, and Melanie Gonzalez about keeping things simple, celebrating small changes, smart ways to share data with schools, and how to recognize and celebrate effort, even when it doesn’t lead to the outcomes we were hoping for. To see an example of a driver diagram (and get a transcript for this epi…
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308. Nvidia RTX 5000 SUPER Specs, RX 9060 XT Release Date, AMD 9070 GRE Performance
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1:38:40New RX 9060 XT Leaks, RADEON Details, and the latest Intel & Nvidia news are included in this episode! [SPON: Use Code “9950” to unlock a Treat on Millionaire Match when you sign up: https://is.gd/Ti5x15 ] [SPON: Use "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer for $23 Win11 Pro: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] 0:00 Slow News when Tom & Dan Vacation (Int…
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274. Innovative Urban Learning with Kalimah Fergus Ayele
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34:11What if your city was your classroom? In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we meet Kalimah Fergus Ayele, Head of the New York City campus of The Winchendon School, a high school program that reimagines education through experiential learning and citywide engagement. Kalimah shares the origins of this innovative school model and the intentional desi…
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S6E21 - The Student Voice Revolution: How Teach Plus is Transforming Math Instruction
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27:00Episode Notes Alec talks to Cary Sabados (national director of teacher leadership development at Teach Plus) and Morgan Hython (fourth grade math and science teacher at Piccolo School of Excellence, a public preK-to-8 school in Chicago) about their work in the Teach Plus Network for School Improvement. Learn more about Teach Plus Learn more about t…
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307. Nvidia 5000 Series WARNING, RTX 5060 8GB vs Zen 6 Medusa, AMD Strix | Just Josh
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2:00:32Josh joins to discuss how RADEON and GeForce are evolving, Next-Gen APU, and Tariffs. [SPON: Support MLID by signing up for a $70 Coupon for New Customers: https://jlcpcb.com/?from=moore ] [SPON: Minisforum TB4-01 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock: https://shrsl.com/4vgxj ] 0:00 From Wall Street to YouTube (Josh's Journey) 7:44 AI ruined PC Gaming Shoppin…
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273. Summer Learning Through Outdoor Joy with Lisa Gitelson
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29:57In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we explore the powerful intersection of summer camp and education with Lisa Gitelson, CEO of the Fresh Air Fund. With over 148 years of impact, the Fresh Air Fund offers low-income youth from New York City transformative summer experiences—think swimming, hiking, stargazing, and leadership training—all designed …
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S6E19 - Liberating Learning One District at a Time
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1:20:36Episode Notes Stacey Caillier talks to Michelle Pledger and David Montes de Oca about the ways that school districts are using Michelle's book, "Liberate: Pocket-Sized Paradigms for Liberatory Learning" You can find Michelle's book, and Montes's study guide, here You can find Michelle's podcast, Unapologetic and Uninterrupted, here…
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306. Nvidia Supply Increase Leak, Intel Nova Lake LGA 1954, RTX 5060 Ti, AMD 9060 XT
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1:24:47Click for new info on GeForce Supply increases, Intel requiring NEW motherboards, and upcoming GPUs. [SPON: Get 5% OFF Tiny SE with Code “OBSBOT2025” // Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMF4GLR8?maas=maas_adg_DE78B9E7CECB9219D04865B024D3AA2E_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas ] [SPON: Get 5% OFF Tiny SE with Code “OBSBOT2025” // Official Websit…
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272. Reimagining EdTech and Data with Chris Hull
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31:26In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we dive into the transformative power of data in education with Chris Hull, former educator and co-founder of Otus. Otus is a K-12 assessment and data insights platform designed to centralize the many fragmented tools educators use and provide actionable data to drive student success. Chris brings a deep underst…
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S6E17 - Dr. Heather Michel on How to Take Care of Yourself as a Teacher, Even When It Seems Impossible
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42:36Episode Notes If you want to try a body scan, try this 11-minute guided body scan by meditation teacher Tara Brach. You can find journal prompts and affirmations on the Teachers of Color Matter website, here. Learn more about the Deeper Learning Conference.
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305. Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti vs AMD RX 9060 XT Tariff Price, Nintendo Switch 2 | Hoeg Law
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2:00:06A Business Lawyer joins to discuss how prices will change for PlayStation, Nintendo, AMD, and Nvidia. [SPON: Use "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer for $23 Win11 Pro: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] [SPON: Get a $10 coupon for Flex PCBs at JLCPCB: https://shorturl.at/mkloy ] [Support the Independent Journalism done by the MLID Team: https://pat…
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271. Transforming Education Through Teaming with Nick Salmon, Mar Cano Mesa, and Erin O’Reilly
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33:04In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we're joined by Nick Salmon, Mar Cano Mesa, and Erin O’Reilly, co-authors of TeamEd, a transformative guide to collaboration in education. Together, they share the story behind their international partnership and their deeply rooted belief that teaming—at every level of the education ecosystem—is essential to bu…
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S6E16 - Molodi's Jason Nious on Stepping, Body Percussion, and Connecting with Students
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28:44Episode Notes Learn more about Molodi Learn more about the Deeper Learning Conference
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270. Revolutionizing Math Education with Dr. Aditya Nagrath
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30:13Math anxiety holds many students back, but what if we could change the way they experience mathematics? In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Dr. Aditya Nagrath, founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy, to explore how his innovative approach helps students master years of math in just a few months—using only 10 minutes a da…
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304. Nvidia Freezes Value w/ RTX 5060 Ti, Nintendo Switch 2, AMD Zen 6, 5090 Laptop
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1:42:56We analyze Switch 2 performance, the impacts of Trump Tariffs, Zen 6, and Nvidia releases. [SPON: Get a $10 coupon for Flex PCBs at JLCPCB: https://shorturl.at/mkloy ] [SPON: Use "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer for $23 Win11 Pro: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] 0:00 Weather Talk (Intro Banter) 2:48 Microsoft Teams vs Skype, AI Videos (Correc…
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S6E15 - Schools Can Get Better At Unleashing Student Potential (with Ron Berger and friends)
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1:06:40Episode Notes In this special live episode from the 2025 Deeper Learning Conference, educator Ron Berger talks to two Japanese educators and their two brilliant children, who have experienced education across cultures in Japan, the United States, and Europe.
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269. AI as a Positive Disruptor in Education with Jose Moreno
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33:12In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education with Jose Moreno, founder and CEO of Neulight. Jose's company is at the forefront of using AI to empower educators through their innovative product, IntelliTier, which helps schools implement personalized student support systems with data-driven…
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303. AMD 9070 XTX 32GB, RX 9060 XT & RTX 5070 VRAM, FSR 4, Zen 6 | Hardware Unboxed
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2:36:50Tim joins to discuss the GPU market, AMD Zen 6 Medusa, and Nvidia shafting PC Gamers… [SPON: Use "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer for $23 Win11 Pro: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] [SPON: Get a $10 coupon for Flex PCBs at JLCPCB: https://shorturl.at/mkloy ] [SPON: Save BIG on the MINISFORUM BD795 Series Motherboards: https://amzn.to/43Oy6P1 ]…
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S6E14 - Improvement in Action: Leveraging Data Routines for 9th Grade On-Track Results
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48:32Episode Notes In this episode, Alec talks to Nichelle Woodson, the Chief of Network Success at RISE Eileen Mezzo, an Assistant Principal at Naugatuck High School in Connecticut. They talk about how the RISE Network has achieved remarkable gains in ninth-grade on track rates (for example, on-track for Black students has risen by 27 percentage points…
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268. Jazz Lab & STEM with Stephanie Matthews
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29:46In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we explore the transformative power of jazz in education with Stephanie Matthews, Executive Director of A Tribe for Jazz. Stephanie has pioneered Jazz Lab, an innovative pilot program that integrates jazz with STEM education to foster creativity, collaboration, and emotional wellness in students. Backed by the B…
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302. RTX 5080 60% Price Hike Leak, Nvidia 5060 Ti 8GB, RX 9060 XT, AMD FSR 4 PS5 Pro
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1:38:52We discuss the evolving GPU supply situation, AMD’s new 3nm ARM APU, and Nintendo Switch 2! [SPON: Checkout the OBSBOT Meet 2 4K AI Webcam! https://amzn.to/4hd3udb // https://www.obsbot.com/store/products/meet-2?rfsn=7469394.10cd25&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7469394.10cd25 ] [SPON: Use "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer for $…
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Episode Notes Read Jeff Govoni's article for Unboxed, about this (and other) projects, "Deconstructing Construction Projects" For more ideas about assessing projects, check out our episode with physics teacher Ted Cuevas, "How to Assess Students like Scouts" Read Ron Berger's thoughts on Models of Excellence…
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267. Empowering Kids: Rethinking Grades and Stress with Ned Johnson
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33:57In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Ned Johnson, co-author of “The Self-Driven Child” and “What Do You Say?”. Ned’s unique blend of experience as a successful academic tutor and a dedicated advocate for student autonomy helps us explore how control and agency shape a child’s mental health and intrinsic motivation. We discuss why a…
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301. AMD 9070 XT Ultimate Edition, FSR 4 vs DLSS 4, Nvidia Supply | Ancient Gameplays
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1:41:31Fabio joins to discuss how close FSR 4 is to DLSS 4, RX 9000 Series, and the future of GPUs! [SPON: Use "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer for $23 Win11 Pro: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] [SPON: Check out MINISFORUM’s AI X1 Pro Zen 5 Mini PC: https://shrsl.com/4uyi9 ] 0:00 Fabio's YouTube Origins (Intro Banter) 3:28 RDNA 4 Launch Discussion, …
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