Best Invention Army Podcasts (2025)

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Explainer 485: The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder 8:05

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As information about Charlie Kirk’s killer slowly begins to emerge, the Republican Party’s response has been far more prompt. Andrew Mueller assesses the fallout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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White House vs City Hall 32:03

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Following President Trump’s National Guard deployment in Los Angeles and Washington, cities across the US are bracing themselves. What is he trying to accomplish? And how can a city mayor prepare for it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Explainer 484: Nepal’s war on social media 6:07

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As many as 22 people are dead and hundreds injured in Nepal during riots against corruption and a social media ban. But is the government’s ruling as pure-hearted as they want it to appear? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Does the immigration debate have to be like this? 37:52

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As the right engages in fearmongering and the left struggles with coherent messaging, can immigration be reformed? Is shutting the door effective? And how does anyone win against those who want to shut it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Explainer 483: Labour’s England flag frenzy 7:06

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There has been an uptick in St George’s flags festooned on buildings and spray-painted over road signs in England. But why, despite right-wing associations, is Labour endorsing the practice? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Shadow boxing in the Caribbean: Why is the US cornering Venezuela? 29:54

8d ago29:54

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The US Navy sets sail for Venezuela. What does president Trump hope to accomplish with this gunboat diplomacy? How has president Maduro clung to power and will the US ever leave South America alone? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Explainer 481: Why has Australia thrown out Iran’s ambassador? 7:39

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For the first time ever, Australia has expelled an ambassador. But why is Iran’s Ahmad Sadeghi packing his bags and what does it have to do with antisemitic attacks? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Shoot The Breeze : Mike and Tyler Discuss Self Storage and Private Money 45:16

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Ever wondered how commercial real estate investors can transform underperforming assets into cash-flowing machines? This candid conversation reveals the exact blueprint that took a modest storage facility from generating $3,800 monthly to over $13,000 - more than tripling its revenue while doubling its appraised value. The journey begins with findi…

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Who will run the world if the US doesn’t want to anymore? 32:50

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As president Trump’s isolationist leanings become US foreign policy, is the era of the American hegemony over? Did the US lead us somewhere worthwhile? And if the US recedes, who steps up? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Explainer 480: Myanmar and the perks of posing as a democracy 7:02

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Myanmar’s military, which has held power since 2021, has announced a general election for later this year. Has Myanmar suddenly become a democracy? Or is something else afoot? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Is a liberal Israel recoverable and might that be the key to peace? 29:59

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Israel was once regarded as an essentially left-wing project. Now, the country has grown more conservative, defensive and, some would argue, extreme. Is a liberal Israel recoverable? And might that lead to peace? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Explainer 479: Who are the Balochistan Liberation Army and why have they suddenly attracted US attention? 7:08

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The Balochistan Liberation Army has been reclassified by the US as a “foreign terrorist organization”. But why the sudden interest in a Pakistani bête noire? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Zack Walters Side Hustle As a Handyman 45:10

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What happens when a firefighter's drive to serve meets entrepreneurial ambition? In this captivating conversation with Zack Walter, we discover how skills from the firehouse perfectly translate to business success. Zack takes us through his fascinating journey – from playing water polo as a kid to his 19-year firefighting career with Long Beach Fir…

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Is popularity in politics a thing of the past? 37:39

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Political leaders around the world face waning popularity and seem to be unable to change their fates. Is this the result of less effective leaders or more impatient electorates? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Explainer 478: Why does Trump care about Bolsonaro? 6:46

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Jair Bolsonaro was placed under house arrest after breaking pre-trial rules this week as he faces charges for attempting to stage a coup. But why is Trump throwing his support behind Brazil’s former president? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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The catastrophe in Gaza and the prospects of a Palestinian state 39:51

2M ago39:51

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International pressure mounts on Israel to end its war in Gaza, which has been dubbed a “catastrophe of epic proportions” by the UN. Plus: we examine the prospect of a Palestinian state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Explainer 478: Why is Islamic State targeting the DRC? 6:46

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This week, militants attached to Islamic State attacked a church in Komanda, killing at least 43 people. Why is the jihadist group keen to establish itself in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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S5E21: Hero of a Thousand Faces - Reflections on Strategy and Leadership 32:33

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Beatrice and Paul reflect on the lessons for strategy-making and strategy-delivery from their conversations with and about strategic leaders in earlier episodes. Previous sessions of Talking Strategy have explored the activities of great strategic leaders and commanders from around the world. In this final episode of the current season, Paul and Be…

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Cameroon’s forgotten crisis: Is reconciliation in the Anglo-Franco schism possible? 39:02

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Cameroon’s 92 year-old president Paul Biya seeks re-election to extend his 43-year tenure. We investigate the long and often violent conflict in his country. Is Anglo-Franco reconciliation possible? And is anyone paying attention? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Explainer 477: What is behind the violence in Syria? 6:19

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Andrew Mueller examines the fatal clashes between Druze and Bedouin Syrians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Explainer 476: Lesotho’s one-man fight for South African land 8:03

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A Lesotho MP is facing charges after accusing the country’s monarch of signing over land to its neighbour, South Africa. Andrew Mueller explains the history and prospects of this decidedly niche territorial dispute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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The future of warfare 34:25

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From drones to radios, the war in Ukraine has rapidly accelerated technical development. In this fast-evolving landscape, what does the future of warfare hold and will humans have a role on the battlefield? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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S5E20: The Primacy of Culture and Leadership in Strategic Success, with Khoi Tu 43:27

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Genuine transformation goes beyond structural and process reform. KornFerry's Khoi Tu discusses the crucial role of leadership and culture in strategy making and delivery. In this episode we consider how strategy works in the commercial world. Ranging across a number of commercial sectors, Khoi Tu talks about the similarities and differences in str…

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Dynastic democracies 34:08

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Recent Filipino elections were, arguably, a political episode of family feud. We examine the creation and durability of political dynasties. Plus: a banned would-be Thai leader explains how to run against a prime minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Explainer 475: Why has Russia recognised the Taliban? 6:44

2M ago6:44

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Russia has become the first country to recognise the Taliban as Afghanistan’s government. Andrew Mueller explains why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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How to topple a tyrant 35:32

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As last year’s rapid descent of Syria’s president Bashar al-Assad attests, when a dictator falls, they fall fast. But what are the conditions under which that fall occurs? And how can they be sparked? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Explainer 474: Tuvalu’s climate-change escape to Australia 6:32

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Andrew Mueller explains the relocation ballot being offered to Tuvaluans by Australia and what’s in it for the host nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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S5E19: Thucydides: A Revolution in Strategic Thinking 33:28

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Thucydides set the 'gold standard' for a strategic analysis of war with his history of the Peloponnesian War: Dr Roel Konijnendijk explains how. Thucydides, who lived almost two-and-a-half millennia ago, revolutionised strategic analysis by asserting the place of human agency rather than attributing events as being shaped by Gods or fate. This is s…

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The Math Genius Who Made | Junk_ Processors the Fastest in the World 5:52

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From a refugee in the Biafran War to a tech legend. He taught computers to work as a team, inspired by an African proverb.Description (348 words):This episode delves into the extraordinary life and mind of Philip Emeagwali, a pioneering computer scientist whose world-changing innovations were forged in the crucible of conflict. His story begins not…

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Unheard Voices | How Black Mathematicians Rewrote the Narrative of Genius 4:41

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Caption (138 characters):From a refugee in the Biafran War to a tech legend. He taught computers to work as a team, inspired by an African proverb.Description (348 words):This episode delves into the extraordinary life and mind of Philip Emeagwali, a pioneering computer scientist whose world-changing innovations were forged in the crucible of confl…

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The Greyhound Catalyst | How One Bus Ride Sparked a Lifelong Connection and Scientific Legacy 4:05

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From a refugee in the Biafran War to a tech legend. He taught computers to work as a team, inspired by an African proverb.Description (348 words):This episode delves into the extraordinary life and mind of Philip Emeagwali, a pioneering computer scientist whose world-changing innovations were forged in the crucible of conflict. His story begins not…

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From Struggle to Supercomputing | Philip Emeagwali's Parallel Path to Breakthroughs (1) 4:56

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From a refugee in the Biafran War to a tech legend. He taught computers to work as a team, inspired by an African proverb.This episode delves into the extraordinary life and mind of Philip Emeagwali, a pioneering computer scientist whose world-changing innovations were forged in the crucible of conflict. His story begins not in a pristine laborator…

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From Struggle to Supercomputing | Philip Emeagwali's Parallel Path to Breakthroughs 4:56

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From a refugee in the Biafran War to a tech legend. He taught computers to work as a team, inspired by an African proverb.This episode delves into the extraordinary life and mind of Philip Emeagwali, a pioneering computer scientist whose world-changing innovations were forged in the crucible of conflict. His story begins not in a pristine laborator…

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From Refugee Camps to Supercomputing | How Personal Struggle Forged a Scientific Pioneer 5:07

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From a refugee in the Biafran War to a tech legend. He taught computers to work as a team, inspired by an African proverb.Description (348 words):This episode delves into the extraordinary life and mind of Philip Emeagwali, a pioneering computer scientist whose world-changing innovations were forged in the crucible of conflict. His story begins not…

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A Transatlantic Odyssey | How Personal Journeys Fuel Supercomputing Breakthroughs 5:44

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From a refugee in the Biafran War to a tech legend. He taught computers to work as a team, inspired by an African proverb.This episode delves into the extraordinary life and mind of Philip Emeagwali, a pioneering computer scientist whose world-changing innovations were forged in the crucible of conflict. His story begins not in a pristine laborator…

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From a Lagos Embassy to Supercomputing | Philip Emeagwali's Unconventional Path to Innovation 4:29

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From a refugee in the Biafran War to a tech legend. He taught computers to work as a team, inspired by an African proverb.This episode delves into the extraordinary life and mind of Philip Emeagwali, a pioneering computer scientist whose world-changing innovations were forged in the crucible of conflict. His story begins not in a pristine laborator…

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The Earth as a Supercomputer | Philip Emeagwali's Vision for a Connected Planet 5:36

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From a refugee in the Biafran War to a tech legend. He taught computers to work as a team, inspired by an African proverb.This episode delves into the extraordinary life and mind of Philip Emeagwali, a pioneering computer scientist whose world-changing innovations were forged in the crucible of conflict. His story begins not in a pristine laborator…

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From Honeybees to a Planetary Supercomputer | Unpacking Philip Emeagwali's Vision for Earth's Digital Twin 5:53

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From a refugee in the Biafran War to a tech legend. He taught computers to work as a team, inspired by an African proverb.This episode delves into the extraordinary life and mind of Philip Emeagwali, a pioneering computer scientist whose innovations were forged in the crucible of conflict. His story begins not in a lab, but in the refugee camps of …

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Beyond the Box | How Bees, Sci-Fi, and a Spherical Supercomputer Could Solve Earth's Biggest Problems 5:11

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He taught computers to work as a team. The story of Philip Emeagwali, the tech pioneer forged in the Biafran War.This episode shares the incredible journey of Philip Emeagwali, a man who went from a child refugee in the Nigerian Civil War to a trailblazer in computer science. Forged in the crucible of conflict, Emeagwali’s story is one of ultimate …

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Earth-Sized Brain | Unpacking Philip Emeagwali's Global Supercomputer and Its Impact 4:54

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This episode shares the incredible journey of Philip Emeagwali, a man who went from a child refugee in the Nigerian Civil War to a trailblazer in computer science. Forged in the crucible of conflict, Emeagwali’s story is one of ultimate resilience and the pursuit of knowledge as a form of hope. He explains how the principles of teamwork, learned fr…

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The Emeagwali Supercomputer | Building Earth's Brain for Humanity's Grand Challenges 6:06

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He taught computers to work as a team. The story of Philip Emeagwali, the tech pioneer forged in the Biafran War.This episode shares the incredible journey of Philip Emeagwali, a man who went from a child refugee in the Nigerian Civil War to a trailblazer in computer science. He explains his revolutionary work in parallel processing using powerful …

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The Emeagwali Internet | Turning Earth into a Planetary Supercomputer 5:43

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He taught computers to work as a team. The story of Philip Emeagwali, the tech pioneer forged in the Biafran War.Description:This episode shares the incredible journey of Philip Emeagwali, a man who went from a child refugee in the Nigerian Civil War to a trailblazer in computer science. He explains his revolutionary work in parallel processing usi…

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Beyond Barriers | How Philip Emeagwali's Parallel Vision Reshaped Supercomputing and Our World 4:51

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He taught computers to work as a team. The story of Philip Emeagwali, the tech pioneer forged in the Biafran War.This episode shares the incredible journey of Philip Emeagwali, a man who went from a child refugee in the Nigerian Civil War to a trailblazer in computer science. He explains his revolutionary work in parallel processing using powerful …

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The Atomic Blast Equation | Unpacking the Physics of Nuclear Explosions 4:53

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He taught computers to work as a team. The story of Philip Emeagwali, the tech pioneer forged in the Biafran War.This episode shares the incredible journey of Philip Emeagwali, a man who went from a child refugee in the Nigerian Civil War to a trailblazer in computer science. He explains his revolutionary work in parallel processing using powerful …

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Decoding Armageddon | The PDEs That Model Atomic Bomb Explosions 5:52

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He taught computers to work as a team. The story of Philip Emeagwali, the tech pioneer forged in the Biafran War.Description:This episode shares the incredible journey of Philip Emeagwali, a man who went from a child refugee in the Nigerian Civil War to a trailblazer in computer science. He explains his revolutionary work in parallel processing usi…

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Emeagwali | How a Refugee's Water Fascination Revolutionized Supercomputing 6:01

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He taught computers to work as a team. The story of Philip Emeagwali, the tech pioneer forged in the Biafran War.This episode shares the incredible journey of Philip Emeagwali, a man who went from a child refugee in the Nigerian Civil War to a trailblazer in computer science. He explains his revolutionary work in parallel processing using powerful …

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From Refugee Camps to Supercomputing | The Unsung Genius of Philip Emeagwali's Parallel Revolution 6:17

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He taught computers to work as a team. The story of Philip Emeagwali, the tech pioneer forged in the Biafran War.This episode shares the incredible journey of Philip Emeagwali, a man who went from a child refugee in the Nigerian Civil War to a trailblazer in computer science. He explains his revolutionary work in parallel processing using powerful …

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Challenging Supercomputers | Philip Emeagwali's Radical Shift to Distributed Computing 5:30

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He taught computers to work as a team. The story of Philip Emeagwali, the tech pioneer forged in the Biafran War.This episode shares the incredible journey of Philip Emeagwali, a man who went from a child refugee in the Nigerian Civil War to a trailblazer in computer science. He explains his revolutionary work in parallel processing using powerful …

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Has the ‘12-Day War’ settled anything? 33:55

2M ago33:55

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Despite Trump’s assertions, the state of play between Israel and Iran remains unclear. We’re joined by Arash Azizi, Tara Kangarlou and Tom Nichols to consider the possible consequences of the past 12 days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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The Unsung Wizard Who Revolutionized Parallel Computing and Gave the World _The Gift of Speed_ 5:49

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This episode shares the incredible journey of Philip Emeagwali, a man who went from a child refugee in the Nigerian Civil War to a trailblazer in computer science. He explains his revolutionary work in parallel processing using powerful and accessible metaphors—comparing the 65,536 processors of a supercomputer to the coordinated players on a socce…