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** Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks ** Host David Barr Kirtley, author of the book Save Me Plz and Other Stories, talks geek culture with guests such as Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Richard Dawkins, Simon Pegg, Bill Nye, Margaret Atwood, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Ursula K. Le Guin. Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy has appeared on recommended podcast lists from NPR, The Guardian, Wired, The A.V. Club, BBC America, CBC Radio, WVXU, io9, Omni, The St ...
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Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the last six stories from the book The Best of Greg Egan. Stories discussed: “Crystal Nights,” “Zero for Conduct,” “Uncanny Valley,” “Bit Players,” “3-adica,” “Instantiation.” Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Steve Adubato speaks with Corey Feist, JD, MBA, Co-Founder and CEO of Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, about how this non-profit protects the mental health of our healthcare workers. Steve Adubato is joined by Michaela White, the National Grand Catholic Forensic League Speech Champion, and Saul Grullon, National Speech and Debate Association Dis…
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“October 11, 2025. Steve Adubato sits down with three passionate advocates for a powerful conversation about supporting veterans and military families in New Jersey. Panelists Include: Asw. Melinda Kane (D) – NJ, 6th Legislative District and Gold Star Mother of Lance Corporal Jeremy Kane Michael Mimms, Ed.D., Former Marine Corps First Lieutenant an…
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The world in certain of its aspects resembles the workings of a computer: input-process-output. Computer Programmers and the "Zombie-experience" (Weizenbaum). The new men and techné: the reduction of experience and understanding to something that is only technically intelligent Support the show http://michaelrdjames.org…
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Chat GPT does not qualify for the characterisation "artificial intelligence" because the word intelligence denotes a human power and the danger is that using such terminology will result in equating these forms of intelligence with each other. Chat is not aware of itself in the way in which a living human being is. The programmers could, if they ch…
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Anthony Ha joins us to discuss six more stories from the book The Best of Greg Egan. Stories discussed: “Silver Fire” (1:30), “Reasons to be Cheerful” (16:42), “Oceanic” (28:10), “Oracle” (44:19), “Singleton” (1:04:54), “Dark Integers” (1:16:32). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your …
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October 4, 2025. Steve Adubato is joined by three Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award honorees to discuss their innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Panelists Include: Jose German-Gomez, Founder, Northeast Earth Coalition and 2023 Russ Berrie Making A Difference honoree Kim Gaddy, Founder and Director, The South Ward Environmental Allia…
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A light bulb that ceases to function is a light bulb in name only and this is an analogy for my body which when it cases to function bears my name which no longer designates the living me. Eastern Societies less exposed to war becuase of geographical location... http://michaelrdjames.org Delphic Podcast…
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The institution of writing and its influence on mental processes. The role of the Apollo mission in the search for a planetary Mythology. Jung versus Freud. Transcendence and Hinduism and Buddhism http://michaelrdjames.org Delphic PodcastBy Michael R D James
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Pete Connolly, CEO of NJ Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP), sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss the impact of tariffs, energy costs, and Artificial Intelligence on manufacturing in New Jersey. Steve Adubato is joined by Ramin Hastings, MD, Medical Director of the Structural Heart and Valve Program and Interventional Cardiologist at Englew…
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Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King, creators of The Spine of Night, join us to discuss the book Flame and Crimson: A History of Sword and Sorcery by Brian Murphy. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Steve Adubato sits down with Asw. Ellen Park (D) – NJ, Parliamentarian of the New Jersey Assembly, to discuss New Jersey’s fiscal future, affordability, and the challenges facing New Jersey’s next governor in 2026. Steve Adubato is joined by Sen. Vince Polistina (R) – NJ of the 2nd Legislative District to discuss the unique needs of Atlantic County…
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