Teach In VR is a site committed to Teaching and Learning about Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality. Here on this podcast I connect with leaders in the EdTech community who are using big ideas and this new technology to reach students. Visit www.TeachInVR.com to connect and learn more!
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The New School VR podcast is a show about learning technologies so powerful, they transcend the limits of reality itself. Imagine atoms the size of your house, or billion-star galaxies at living room scale. To our eyes and ears, these visions are real, and the implications for the future of learning are beyond imagination. New School VR is a weekly interview-style podcast, helping parents, teachers, instructors, artists and engineers navigate the vast potential of VR and AR-assisted learning.
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In his series "Crazy Wisdom," Stewart Alsop explores cutting-edge topics, particularly in the realm of technology, such as Urbit and artificial intelligence. Alsop embarks on a quest for meaning, engaging with others to expand his own understanding of reality and that of his audience. The topics covered in "Crazy Wisdom" are diverse, ranging from emerging technologies to spirituality, philosophy, and general life experiences. Alsop's unique approach aims to make connections between seemingly ...
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The Tech Savvy Professor, hosted by Dr. Marty Jencius (Kent State University) and Dr. Eric Perry (Keiser University), are two professors' love for all things technology. TSP will be brief weekly conversations regarding what technology they are currently enjoying. You'll get helpful ideas of great software, apps, and hardware as they can be used in your academic and non-academic life.
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Mission Statement Paired with evidence-based research, the MAGICademy podcast co-explores how advancements in humanized leadership, neuroarts, learning science, and bio-cultural tech are converging to empower wonder-making new heroes who heal and embrace the magic within to transcend the limitations of the past toward collective flourishing. Sign up and stay tuned: https://www.magicademy.club/
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You don’t need a PhD in linguistics to explore interesting, unique features of different languages. In this podcast, “Language Matters” by Diplomatic Language Services, we make language accessible to everyday people by discussing features which may not exist in other languages. For instance, unless you have studied a Slavic language, you may not be familiar with “verbs of motion”, but we can teach you! Join us each episode as we host experts to discuss how these unique features impact learni ...
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A place for those that need a little light in their life. An escape from the day to day grind and a place to feel lifted. From real life stories to special guests, The Roman Atwood Podcast is designed to Inspire, Motivate and teach listeners/viewers how to conquer their fears and complete big goals. Get motivated and Smile More.
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Marty and Eric provide ideas and resources for your consideration is using project management software Why move past email? Email buries decisions/files in long threads. Slack (real-time chat + threads) + a project manager (kanban/tasks/timelines) make work visible, searchable, and faster. Slack is already common in higher ed for communication and …
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Episode #483: The Limits of Logic: Probabilistic Minds in a Messy World
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49:15In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop sits down with Derek Osgood, CEO of DoubleO.ai, to talk about the challenges and opportunities of building with AI agents. The conversation ranges from the shift from deterministic to probabilistic processes, to how humans and LLMs think differently, to why lateral thinking, humor, and creative downtim…
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Episode #482: When Complexity Kills Meaning and Creativity Fights Back
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58:06In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop speaks with Juan Verhook, founder of Tender Market, about how AI reshapes creativity, work, and society. They explore the risks of AI-generated slop versus authentic expression, the tension between probability and uniqueness, and why the complexity dilemma makes human-in-the-loop design essential. Juan…
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Episode #481: From Rothschilds to Robinhood: Cycles of Finance and Control
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58:20On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Michael Jagdeo, a headhunter and founder working with Exponent Labs and The Syndicate, about the cycles of money, power, and technology that shape our world. Their conversation touches on financial history through The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson and William Bagehot’s The Money Ma…
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Can AI and VR Make Life More Fun & Abundant? | Alvin Wang Graylin
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49:28What if abundance wasn't just possible—but inevitable? In this MAGICademy conversation with VR/AI pioneer Alvin Wang Graylin sees AI productivity exploding so dramatically that we'll transition from fighting over resources to having more than we know what to do with. Think "universal high income" where everyone lives comfortably while working maybe…
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Episode #480: The Patchwork Age and Why AI Can’t Grasp the Human Story
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1:30:28In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop talks with Paul Spencer about the intersection of AI and astrology, the balance of fate and free will, and how embodiment shapes human experience in time and space. They explore cultural shifts since 2020, the fading influence of institutions, the “patchwork age” of decentralized communities, and the c…
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Just in time for the start of the semester, Marty and Eric talk about ways you can organize and manage your document backups The Simple Backup Plan (3-2-1) Rule: 3 copies, 2 types of storage, 1 off-site. Step-by-step (7 steps) Make a home base: Create folders: Teaching, Research, Service, Admin. Turn on encryption: FileVault (Mac) / BitLocker (Win)…
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Episode #479: From Bitcoin to Birdsong: Building Trust in a World of Fakes
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1:15:34In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop talks with Cathal, founder of Poliebotics and creator of the “truth beam” system, about proof of liveness technology, blockchain-based verification, projector-camera feedback loops, physics-based cryptography, and how these tools could counter deepfakes and secure biodiversity data. They explore applic…
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Episode #478: Beyond Encyclopedias: Teaching History for the AI Era
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50:04In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop talks with Zachary Cote, Executive Director of Thinking Nation, about how history education can shape citizens who think critically rather than simply memorize facts. They explore the role of memory, the ethics of curation in a decentralized media landscape, and the need to rebuild trust in instit…
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The Origami Lesson: What One Simple Experiment Revealed About How We Learn | Dr. Mark Johnson
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48:28What if there's a different way to think about developing skills? In this @MAGICademy conversation, Dr. Mark Johnson shares some fascinating insights through a simple paper-folding exercise that reveals something surprising about how we master new abilities. We explore ideas like "latency"—the gap between hearing instructions and applying them—and …
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Episode #477: Why Curiosity Isn’t Just a Virtue—It’s Our Oldest Technology
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54:53In this episode, Stewart Alsop speaks with Edouard Machery, Distinguished Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and Director of the Center for Philosophy of Science, about the deep cultural roots of question-asking and curiosity. From ancient Sumerian tablets to the philosophical legacies of Socrates and Descartes, the conversation spans how di…
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Let MAGIC In: How Process-Based Creation Transforms Leaders | Judy Tuwaletstiwa
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52:12There was a moment when Judy Tuwaletstiwa stood crying in a Van Gogh exhibit, something cracking open in her heart that had been closed since childhood. She rushed home and made her first drawing in 20 years—launching a 50-year artistic journey that would take her from California studios to painting murals in war-torn Ukraine. Now in her 80s, Judy …
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Episode #476: More Than Magic: Astrology as the Oldest Data Science
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1:09:44In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop sits down with astrologer and researcher C.T. Lucero for a wide-ranging conversation that weaves through ancient astrology, the evolution of calendars, the intersection of science and mysticism, and the influence of digital tools like AI on symbolic interpretation. They explore the historical line…
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Making virtual meetings and office hours actually work
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32:46Eric and Marty talk about how to make virtual meetings effective with students and colleagues The New Normal – Virtual Office Hours How virtual office hours are becoming more common post-pandemic. Benefits: Accessibility for online/hybrid students, schedule flexibility for faculty. Tech tools that support flexible scheduling (Calendly, Bookings, Go…
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Episode #475: The Illusion We Opt Into: VR, AI, and the Fractals of Reality
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47:33In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Ryan Estes about the intersections of podcasting, AI, ancient philosophy, and the shifting boundaries of consciousness and technology. Their conversation spans topics like the evolution of language, the impact of AI on human experience, the role of sensory interfaces, the tension betwe…
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Episode #474: Truth Beams and Chaotic Solutions: Building Decentralized Futures
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58:16In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop sits down with the masked collective known as the PoliePals—led by previous guest Cathal—to explore their audacious vision of blending humans, nature, and machines through cryptographic reality verification and decentralized systems. They talk about neural and cryptographic projector-camera technologie…
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Leadership Wellbeing Index: Co-Flourishing in the Future of Work | Caitlin Krause
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51:09In today's @MAGICademy episode, we dive deep into the essential concept of digital well-being with our guest, @Caitlin Krause, founder of MindWise and author of 'Digital Wellbeing.' Caitlin unpacks a timely framework that redefines well-being beyond traditional notions, revealing how leaders and teams can transform their relationship with technolog…
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Marty and Eric speak about the state of AR and VR in education and speculate on the future. A new computer uses AR glasses to create a 100- inch virtual workspace https://qz.com/spacetop-g1-first-look-hands-on-ar-vr-1851509236 Project Aura https://www.xreal.com/ Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3: In-Depth Comparison and Review 2025 https://ts2.tech/…
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Episode #473: Breaking the Parasite Spell: Metabolic Healing and Remembering Who We Are
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58:12On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop talks with Larry Diamond, co-founder of Healing with the Diamonds, about his journey from severe metabolic illness to vibrant health and his work helping others do the same. They explore topics like heart-brain coherence, the alchemical journey, insulin resistance, seed oils, and the deeper spiritual d…
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Episode #472: FarmBot and the Vision of a Distributed Food Future
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56:47On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop speaks with Rory Aronson, CEO of FarmBot, about how his open-source hardware project is transforming home gardening into a more automated and accessible practice. Rory explains how FarmBot works—essentially as a CNC machine for your garden—covering its evolution from Arduino-based electronics to custom…
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Sometimes You Have to Sit on a Pineapple: Rediscover Team Potentials through Collective Story Making | Richard Gold
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41:42🍍 "That's me sitting on a pineapple."A senior developer said this during a team workshop, holding up a LEGO model of a minifigure stuck on a spiky plant.The room went silent. Then something incredible happened.What started as one person's frustration became their team's secret weapon. "Sometimes you have to sit on a pineapple" transformed from a co…
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Episode #471: Truth-Seeking Entrepreneurs and the Future of Innovation
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52:42In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I, Stewart Alsop, speak with Thamir Ali Al-Rahedi, host of the From First Principles podcast on YouTube, about the nature of questions and answers, their role in business and truth-seeking, and the trade-offs inherent in technologies like AI. We explore the tension between generalists and specialists, the influence …
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How Magic Teaches Us About Trust and Innovation | Mike Hruska
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44:22Why do you instantly trust your favorite actor... even though they've been lying to you for years? Here's the mind-bending truth: We don't just tolerate deception—we PAY for it. Movies, music, magic shows... we crave "beautiful lies" that expand our sense of what's possible. The kicker? The same psychology that makes magic work can revolutionize ho…
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Episode #470: AI That Learns From Humans: Rethinking Work for the Next Generation
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57:45On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I, Stewart Alsop, talk with Sarah Boisvert, founder of New Collar AI, about the future of work in manufacturing, the rise of “new collar” jobs, and how technologies like 3D printing and AI are transforming skills training. We cover her experience with Fab Labs, creating a closed-loop AI tutor for workforce developme…
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