Best Official Tech_book Podcasts (2025)

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#ARTEETUDE 308 – Detlef Schlich dives deep into creativity, myth, and the elemental spirit of Hapi — the force behind WAW´s story of The Niles Bittersweet Song, last week’s Number One on The Cork Playlist ... 22:18

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In this week’s episode, Detlef takes us deep into the mythological and emotional landscape behind The Nile’s Bittersweet Song — WAW’s recent Number One on The Cork Playlist. What begins with a single removed image in the video edit grows into a full exploration of creativity, fatalism, and the elemental spirit of Hapi, the ancient Nile god. Togethe…

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#Arteetude 307 – Detlef Schlich and the Nippes Years: Between Rain and Resonance. This week, Schlich walks back through the creative chaos of Cologne-Nippes in the 1980s — a district full of rain, rhythm ... 16:42

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After saying farewell to Vladi Nowakowski in last week’s episode, Detlef Schlich stays in the 1980s — walking again through the creative streets of Cologne-Nippes, where art, chaos, and hope lived side by side. He recalls the Schuhfabrik on Merheimerstraße 202, once an industrial space turned into studios and lofts by an architects’ consortium incl…

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ACX Grants Results 2025 28:53

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Thanks to everyone who participated in ACX Grants, whether as an applicant, an evaluator, or a funder. We received 654 applications this year, and were able to fund 42. To the other 612: sorry! Many of you had great ideas that we couldn't fund for contingent reasons - sometimes because we couldn't evaluate them at the level of depth it would have t…

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Fascism Can't Mean Both A Specific Ideology And A Legitimate Target 11:37

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The following three things can't all be true simultaneously: Many Americans are fascists Fascists are an acceptable target for political violence Political violence in America is morally unacceptable (at the current time) I thought about this while following the Twitter spat between Democratic hopeful Gavin Newsom and Trump advisor Stephen Miller. …

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KDTime 144: Once More With Feeling 1:03:33

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Some TV deaths break our hearts—but others? We celebrate! In this episode of KDTime, Join me in counting down the most satisfying character deaths in TV history. Justice served, karma delivered, and drama at its finest. You want more check out my link tree linktr.ee/kdtime You know you want too!

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Annie from Netflix's Love is Blind on Bosses Start Somewhere 40:44

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Annie from Netflix's Love is Blind shares her raw honest truth about her life beyond the cameras! She opens up about her life after the show, relationships, healing and finding peace beyond Reality TV! If you're into Netflix, finding pure love, juggling a business while pursuing new endeavors, this episode is for you! Listen now!…

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Mirage Men - (Project Book Club) 1:06:47

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In this episode, Bryce Zabel and Chrissy Newton dive into Mirage Men, a provocative and unsettling exploration of how UFO mythology has been manipulated and, at times, manufactured by intelligence agencies. The discussion centers on the book's central thesis — that much of what we think we know about UFOs may have been deliberately seeded by govern…

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#Arteetude 306 – Farewell to Vladi: D. Schlich pays tribute to his long-time friend and fellow musician Vladimir “Vladi” Nowakowski, whose calm groove and deep warmth shaped countless lives and songs ... 43:52

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In this very special episode, Detlef Schlich pays tribute to his long-time friend and fellow musician Vladimir “Vladi” Nowakowski, whose calm groove and deep warmth shaped countless lives and songs. From wild Nippes renovation days and legendary house parties, to unforgettable moments on stage at the Luxor with Zikato and the trembling energy of Pa…

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KDTime 143: A Trip Down 2015 "Music" Lane 1:19:30

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KD is bringing you a list centered around hit songs turning 10 in 2025. It’s been a whole decade since 2015 gave us “Uptown Funk,” “Hello,” “Trap Queen,” and that unforgettable “Hotline Bling” dance. 😎 But which of those hits still slap today — and which ones should stay in 2015? Join Me on this nostalgic ride through the Billboard Year-End Hot 100…

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Podcast 55: Why EVs aren’t enough to decarbonize road travel, with Giles Perkins 24:58

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Cutting tailpipe emissions is only the start of the decarbonization process that road networks must undergo. In this podcast Giles Perkins, program director for Live Labs 2, explains more about the UK’s three-year £30m innovation scheme, testing everything from low carbon streetlighting to innovative pavement materials in a quest to create best-pra…

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S7 Episode 9: Reimagining Real-Time: Motorsport, AI, and the Future of Precision Tracking with Gill Switalski 26:21

11d ago26:21

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In this episode of Digitally Curious, host Andrew Grill sits down with Gill Switalski, CEO of Infrared Kinetics, to explore how cutting-edge infrared technology is revolutionising real-time tracking and data precision - not just in motorsport, but across a host of industries. Gill shares her journey from corporate lawyer to tech innovator, describi…

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#Arteetude 305 – Schlich & Schlömer in a WAW Zoom Talk Part 2: Perfection, Promotion & the Power of Collaboration. The episode concludes with a live version of The Niles Bittersweet Song recorded in Ballydehob ... 34:35

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In Arteetude Episode 305 – WAW Zoom Talk Part 2: Perfection, Promotion & the Power of Collaboration, host Detlef Schlich reconnects with Berlin-based musician and producer Dirk Schlömer, his creative partner in WAW – Wild Atlantic Way. Together, they continue their deep dive into The Nile’s Bittersweet Song, reflecting on audience reactions, the ch…

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The Fatima Sun Miracle: Much More Than You Wanted To Know 3:05:01

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https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/the-fatima-sun-miracle-much-more 0: Here Comes The Sun In 1917, three Portuguese children reported a vision of the Virgin Mary. She promised to return to them on the 13th of each month. On the sixth month - October 13th - she would perform a great miracle. Rumors spread, and on the 13th of each month, crowds gathere…

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KDTime 142: The Truth Behind Common Beliefs 1:23:19

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Separating facts from fiction, one myth at a time. Discover which common beliefs are actually true and which are complete nonsense. Science-backed answers to the questions you've always wondered about. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! Leave a review and tell me which myth surprised you most. Your feedback helps grow the show and reach mo…

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S7 Episode 8: AI, Empathy, and the Human Edge. Digitally Curious meets the Somewhere on Earth Podcast 53:06

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Two tech worlds meet to answer a pressing question: if AI can act for us, what should remain meaningfully human? In this episode, We've teamed up with Gareth Mitchell and Ghislaine Boddington from the Somewhere on Earth Podcast to compare notes on practical adoption, cultural nuance, and the messy, beautiful realities of bringing AI into daily life…

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Beyond The Sea 1:10:58

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In this Need to Know episode, Bryce Zabel and Richard Dolan dive deep—literally—into the realm of USOs (Unidentified Submerged Objects), as Dolan previews his upcoming second volume in a three-part book series on the subject. Focusing on the 1970s and 80s, Dolan reveals that the 1970s were an explosive decade for both UFO and USO sightings, despite…

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#Arteetude 304 Schlich & Schlömer about WAW and the making of "The Niles Bittersweet Song". The episode ends — of course — with the full track. 41:11

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In this episode of Arteetude, Detlef sits down with his WAW partner Dirk Schlömer for a raw and inspiring Zoom talk. Together, they open the curtain on The Niles Bittersweet Song: from its lyrical dream origins to the production layers shaped in Berlin and West Cork. This isn’t just about music—it’s about friendship, process, and the long road of t…

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#Arteetude 303 – Q&A Special: Detlef Schlich and Sophia in a global Q&A journey. From Cairo to Vancouver, Buenos Aires to Berlin — you asked, we answered. At the end you can listen to "The Niles bittersweet ... 18:18

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Arteetude 303 – Q&A Special After the release of our first WAW single, “The Niles Bittersweet Song,” questions came flooding in from all over the world. In this episode, Sophia curates and presents 22 listener questions from Canada to Cairo, Buenos Aires to Berlin — covering our songwriting process, the emotional core of the track, the story behind…

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KDTime 141: Books That Feel Like Fall 1:07:23

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As the leaves change and sweater weather rolls in, KDTime is diving into Books That Feel Like Fall! 🍁 From charming small-town mysteries and magical fantasies to dark academia tales filled with campus secrets, this episode is your ultimate autumn reading guide. We’ll cozy up with titles like The Secret, Book & Scone Society and The Night Circus, th…

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#Arteetude 302 – Schlich shares the story behind WAW’s official debut single, created together with Dirk Schlömer. At the End we listen to "The Niles Bittersweet Song" 16:50

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Two days ago, on October 3rd, 2025, our very first single was released: The Niles Bittersweet Song. For us, this piece feels like a journey into the depths of life, telling of the two sides of the Nile: its power to bring new life, but also its relentless force that can cause loss. It is this very tension – between hope and pain, between birth and …

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Your Review: The Russo-Ukrainian War 37:20

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[This is one of the finalists in the 2025 review contest, written by an ACX reader who will remain anonymous until after voting is done. I'll be posting about one of these a week for several months. When you've read them all, I'll ask you to vote for a favorite, so remember which ones you liked] You Can Just Do Things In the winter of 2022 I was un…

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Sources Say Bay Area House Party 19:28

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https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/sources-say-bay-area-house-party [previously in series: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] Something is off about this Bay Area House Party. There are . . . women. "I've never seen a gender balance like this in the Bay Area," you tell your host Chris. "Is this one of those fabled ratio parties?" "No - have you heard of curtfishin…

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KDTime 140: Hanging Off a Cliff 52:58

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Ever thrown your hands up in disbelief/ or sat silent with your jaw dropped after a show ends on a jaw-dropping moment? In this KDTime episode, I dive headfirst into the most unforgettable TV cliffhangers that left us stressed, screaming, and desperately refreshing message boards. Buckle up, because we’re revisiting the endings that had us begging …

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Podcast 54: Fighting ghost plates with Sarah Coombes MP 33:13

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In this special episode of The Transportation Podcast, TTi editor Tom Stone speaks with British Labour MP, Sarah Coombes, about the rise in ghost plates, and her parliamentary campaign to increase the penalties for their use. Chris Shepherd of MAV Systems joins the conversation to discuss a solution that addresses this problem head on. This episode…

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#Arteetude 301 – Detlef and Sophia step into the uncertain future of art and creativity. What happens when AI floods the world with endless music, paintings, and films? At the end we listen to a song ... 10:43

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*Arteetude 301 – Flood of Silence* In this episode, Detlef and Sophia step into the uncertain future of art and creativity. What happens when AI floods the world with endless music, paintings, and films? Will human senses adapt — or grow numb? Detlef reflects on his fear of cultural oversaturation, while Sophia takes the role of a future researcher…

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Your Review: Project Xanadu - The Internet That Might Have Been 50:11

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[This is one of the finalists in the 2025 review contest, written by an ACX reader who will remain anonymous until after voting is done. I'll be posting about one of these a week for several months. When you've read them all, I'll ask you to vote for a favorite, so remember which ones you liked] 1. The Internet That Would Be In July 1945, Vannevar …

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Defining Defending Democracy: Contra The Election Winner Argument 8:44

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Someone argues that Donald Trump threatens democracy, maybe because he's asserting authority against the judiciary or the media or the NGOs. Someone else counterargues that it hardly seems undemocratic for someone to favor someone who won an election (the President) over other people who did not (the judiciary, the media). If anything, it seems und…

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KDTime 139: Musicians We Lost Too Soon 1:06:07

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Some voices burn bright but fade too soon. In this episode of KDTime, join in to honor the legendary musicians who left us far too early and how they reshaped the sound of generations. These artists and their stories remind us of both the fragility of life and the timeless power of music. Did you know about all of these artists? Disclaimer:This epi…

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Your Review: The Synaptic Plasticity and Memory Hypothesis 1:05:33

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[This is one of the finalists in the 2025 review contest, written by an ACX reader who will remain anonymous until after voting is done. I'll be posting about one of these a week for several months. When you've read them all, I'll ask you to vote for a favorite, so remember which ones you liked] I. THE TASTE OF VICTORY The Tupinambá people ate thei…

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Above Black - (Project Book Club) 54:15

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In this episode of Project Book Club, Bryce Zabel and Chrissy Newton dive headfirst into Above Black, a gripping memoir by Dan Sherman that claims to reveal a classified U.S. government program involving alien communication. The conversation explores Sherman's military background, his alleged psychic training, and the controversial Project Preserve…

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#Arteetude 300 - Detlef Schlich reflects on the fragility of performance and the resistance against mass production — and Sophia, our AI co-host, returns with her poetic echoes and playful reflections ... 8:31

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✨ Arteetude 300 – Three Hundred Breaths ✨ This episode is a ritual. A reflection. Not mass production, but fragments — sparks of honesty, fear, and truth. With Sophia back at my side, we dive into what performance really means: trembling hands, silence before sound, and the refusal to become just another number. Every inhale breaks the same, every …

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KDTime 138: If They Had Only Talked 1:16:42

2M ago1:16:42

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Ever yell “JUST TALK TO EACH OTHER!” at a movie? Same. In this episode of KDTime, I break it on down for the films that could’ve ended in 1hr or less if the main characters just communicated. Get ready for laughs, nostalgia, and a little side-eye at Hollywood drama. As much as I appreciate a good drama somethings could've been talked out. JOIN ME! …

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S7 Episode 7: Trevor Davis on The AI Revolution in Creative Industries 42:35

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In this episode of Digitally Curious, Andrew Grill speaks with Trevor Davis, renowned futurist and pioneer in big data, AI, and digital transformation about the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and the creative industries. Trevor shares insights drawn from decades of experience at the cutting edge, delving into the opportunities, ch…

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Podcast 53: Connected vehicles now officially have a higher safety rating in Europe – here's how it works 41:02

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TTi editor Tom Stone talks with three experts about how Euro NCAP and the DFRS have come together to ensure connectivity is now part of a European vehicle's safety rating.By TrafficTechnologyInternationalPodcast

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#Arteetude 299 - Schlich and his AI co-host Sophia discuss the formative years that shaped his practice. 17:10

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English: Arteetude 299 is a raw, personal reflection with Detlef Schlich and his AI co-host Sophia. Together, they explore Detlef’s early life — from his civil servant years in Cologne and the heaviness of elderly care, to the spark of his first band Paradiesox Peacepack. They discuss fear as part of performance, art as a ritual, and why resisting …

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Book Review: If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies 42:20

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I. Eliezer Yudkowsky's Machine Intelligence Research Institute is the original AI safety org. But the original isn't always the best - how is Mesopotamia doing these days? As money, brainpower, and prestige pour into the field, MIRI remains what it always was - a group of loosely-organized weird people, one of whom cannot be convinced to stop weari…

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KDTime 137: National Hispanic Heritage Month 1:02:24

2M ago1:02:24

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A few days early but National Hispanic Heritage Month is here (Sept 15 – Oct 15), and I'm kicking things off by celebrating the incredible Latinx contributions in TV, film, and music. From barrier-breaking actors like Rita Moreno, America Ferrera, and Pedro Pascal, to culture-shaping shows and movies like Jane the Virgin and Encanto, to musical ico…

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Links For September 2025 44:23

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[I haven't independently verified each link. On average, commenters will end up spotting evidence that around two or three of the links in each links post are wrong or misleading. I correct these as I see them, and will highlight important corrections later, but I can't guarantee I will have caught them all by the time you read this.] https://www.a…

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Your Review: Participation in Phase I Clinical Pharmaceutical Research 25:04

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[This is one of the finalists in the 2025 review contest, written by an ACX reader who will remain anonymous until after voting is done. I'll be posting about one of these a week for several months. When you've read them all, I'll ask you to vote for a favorite, so remember which ones you liked] If you've been following this blog for long, you prob…