Best Smart Web Creators Podcasts (2025)

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RNR 349 - How 2025 Changed the React Native Job Market (with Taylor Desseyn) 46:32

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Mazen and Robin are joined by fan-favorite Taylor Desseyn to discuss how the React Native job market has shifted in 2025 and why community matters more than ever. They break down what skills companies want now and how developers can stand out in a tighter market. Show Notes RNR 302 - Landing a Job with Taylor Desseyn Thelma & James (The band Taylor…

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72: 💃🏼Menopause break! Defense rests in Brian Walshe Trial, Jesse Butler's back in court, + tangent city 1:44:55

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Mega Something's Off episode with a few menopause breaks. Mel and Rebecca are talkers...what can we say. 🤷🏻‍♀️ In this episode the hosts--who like to interrupt one another often--breakdown historic cases like OJ Simpson, Pamela Smart, and Matthew Shepard, while getting into the nuances of why the defense chose NOT to put on a case in the Brian Wals…

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71: The Murder That Moved a Nation: Matthew Shepard 24:37

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In October 1998, 21-year-old Matthew Shepard was lured from a Wyoming bar, beaten, tied to a fence on the outskirts of Laramie, and left alone in the freezing dark for eighteen hours. His murder shocked the nation, ignited a global outcry, and reshaped the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in America. But behind the headlines and the legislation that now car…

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172. The Year-End Website Audit That Gets You More Sales 15:28

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Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Let me guess - you built your website, checked it off your list, and now it’s collecting dust. Or maybe you’re eyeing a trendy 2026 redesign! In this episode, I share why year-end is the ideal time to stop chasing trends and start treating your site like the strategic business tool it should be. You’ll le…

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Ep. 111 From Walled Gardens to the Open Web: Brad Thompson on the DSP Shift Powering SMB Growth 30:29

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Brad Thompson from MediaGo, a Baidu Company, joins AdTechGod on the AdTechGod Podcast to break down how SMB advertisers are using performance DSPs as a bridge from walled gardens into open web programmatic. Brad shares his path from agency work to platforms like AOL and MediaMath, why simplifying programmatic is essential for growth, how he uses Li…

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70: SOMETHING'S OFF: Tangent City! Plus Turtleboy hearing against Cosgrove, Brian Walshe Trial Days4+5, + Vampire Facials 1:20:01

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Mel + Rebecca take a train to tangent city PLUS the new Turtleboy hearing v. Cosgrove where Cosgrove argues for emails verses hard copies, days 4+5 of the Brian Walshe Trial--including testimony from Ana Walshe's DC boyfriend, William Fastow...and vampire facials? If you like us, tip us. http://www.venmo.com/melbarrettwrites Thank you!!! You can no…

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RNR 348 - From Ionic Evangelist to React Native Content Creator: Simon Grimm 43:14

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Mazen and Jamon chat with Simon Grimm about his move from Ionic pioneer to React Native creator. Simon highlights key cross-platform trends, why React Native’s future looks exciting, and how he supports developers through Galaxies.dev. Show Notes Simon Grimm's podcast, Rocket Ship: https://podcast.galaxies.dev Zero to Hero, Launch Your First Real M…

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69: Commonwealth plays games with Kelsey Fitzsimmons, Turtleboy drama, and a recap of the first three days of the Brian Walshe Trial. 1:17:29

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Drama, drama, drama. Mel + Rebecca try to parse the latest Turtleboy drama, while the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is back on their bullshit with the Kelsey Fitzsimmons case, and Mel takes you on a journey through the bonkers first three days of the Brian Walshe Murder Trial. If you like us, tip us. http://www.venmo.com/melbarrettwrites Thank you!…

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#750: re:Invent 2025 - Day 3 Wrapup 22:42

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It is the end of re:Invent! Simon and Jillian share some updates and also take a moment to reflect on 2025.By Amazon Web Services

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#749: re:Invent 2025 - Swami Sivasubramanian Keynote 27:07

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Simon and Jillian catch you up on the highlights from today's keynote PLUS all the "pre:Invent" announcements that took place prior to the event!By Amazon Web Services

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68: LIVE FREE OR DIE: Pamela Smart Asks The State Of New Hampshire For A New Trial Based On New Evidence 31:33

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It's been a long road, but we're finally here. Pamela Smart's attorneys are filing a petition of Habeus Corpus asking for a new trial or at the very least resentencing and they've given me access to the petition. I've been investigating Pam's case for going on a decade and some of the work I did on the first season of The In Between Podcast became …

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#748: re:Invent 2025 - Matt Garman Keynote 39:14

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In this episode, Matt Garman's 2025 re:Invent keynote unveils exciting AI advancements, including Amazon Nova to Lite, a cost-effective reasoning model, and Amazon Nova 2 Sonic, a new speech-to-text model. The keynote also covers Security, Storage, Compute, Networking, and a whole lot more!By Amazon Web Services

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171. Why You Should Own Your Business Website, Not Rent It 15:19

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Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Feeling overwhelmed by website platform options? You’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs choose “easy” all-in-one builders like Squarespace or Wix, but in this episode, I’m breaking down why those platforms can limit your long-term growth and leave you building on borrowed land. We’ll explore the hidden draw…

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Ep. 110 From Spin off to Smart Auctions: Tal Shaked on Building Rise and the Future of Agentic Ad Tech 37:39

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Tal Shaked, Chief Business Officer and co-founder of Rise, joins AdTechGod to trace his unconventional path into ad tech, from early toolbar monetization to driving alternative revenue at Babylon and later helping grow IronSource through strategic acquisitions. He explains how Rise emerged as a necessary spin out ahead of IronSource’s IPO, why the …

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67: NEW UPDATES in the Pamela Smart Story - Dark Week Revisit 27:55

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It’s been more than thirty years since Pamela Smart, a 22-year-old media coordinator from Derry, New Hampshire, was convicted of plotting her husband’s murder. But the story isn’t over. In fact, it’s entering a new chapter. Pamela’s legal team, led by attorney Matthew Zernhelt, has just filed a new habeas corpus petition — and some of the evidence …

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170. Writing Website Copy That Actually Sells 16:38

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Send us a text! (Your number stays private) A beautiful website can only take you so far. What truly drives results is the strategic website copy behind it. In this episode, I share why your words matter more than your design and how simple messaging shifts can help visitors feel understood and ready to take action. You’ll learn how to refocus your…

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Ep. 109 Building Advertible: Priti Ohri on Reinventing Native Ads and Leading with Purpose 25:45

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AdTechGod speaks with Priti Ohri, Co-Founder and CEO of Advertible, about how she turned a layoff into a launchpad for innovation. From her early days at MTV Networks and LVMH to founding a company reshaping native advertising, Priti shares how Advertible simplifies native ad delivery for SSPs while improving user experience across formats and devi…

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#747: Unpacking Automated Reasoning: From Mathematical Logic to Practical AI Security 38:02

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Discover how AWS leverages automated reasoning to enhance AI safety, trustworthiness, and decision-making. Byron Cook (Vice President and Distinguished Scientist) explains the evolution of reasoning tools from limited, PhD-driven solutions to scalable, user-friendly systems embedded in everyday business operations. He highlights real-world examples…

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66: LISTEN to the new Karen Read Complaint against Proctor, Bukhenik, Tully, Higgins, and the McAlberts, read to you by Mel Barrett 1:21:46

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If you're a listening learner, you'll hopefully get a lot out of listening to Mel read you the new Karen Read complaint. If you want to read along, here's the court filing: https://www.scribd.com/document/951000000/Karen-Read-Lawsuit#from_embed If you want to listen without ads, join The Investigator Club Thanks for listening. If you like Mel's wor…

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64: MEGA Something's Off Episode PART ONE - Karen Read sues...everyone! PLUS Brian Walshe pleads guilty + MORE 59:27

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In PART ONE of this mega episode--which was too big to upload, so I'm releasing it in parts--Mel + Rebecca break down Brian Walshe pre-trial updates, Karen Read's civil suit against Proctor, Bukhenik, Tully and the McAlberts, Corri Hopkins gets the sidebahs, Deitch is running for Morrissey’s job, Gaitani helps out Turtleboy, and Depetro reaches out…

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65: MEGA Something's Off Episode PART TWO - Karen Read sues...everyone! PLUS Brian Walshe pleads guilty + MORE 1:03:24

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In PART TWO of this mega episode--which was too big to upload, so I'm releasing it in parts--Mel + Rebecca break down Brian Walshe pre-trial updates, Karen Read's civil suit against Proctor, Bukhenik, Tully and the McAlberts, Corri Hopkins gets the sidebahs, Deitch is running for Morrissey’s job, Gaitani helps out Turtleboy, and Depetro reaches out…

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Ep. 108 Michael Berkowitz on the Evolution of Ad Tech, AI Hype, and Empowering Publishers 33:22

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Michael Berkowitz, a longtime ad tech veteran with experience at Spiny, BERT, Lotomy, and MediaMath, joins AdTechGod to share his journey from journalism to ad tech leadership. He reflects on the industry’s transformation, the growing sophistication of publishers, and how innovation has shifted from the U.S. to Europe. Michael discusses the risks p…

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169. Is Your Homepage Just a Pretty Welcome Mat That Loses Sales? 21:35

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Send us a text! (Your number stays private) You’ve got just three to five seconds to capture a visitor’s attention on your website. Miss that window, and they’re gone! In this episode, I share why so many homepages, despite looking beautiful, act like fancy doormats that fail to convert. Using real-world examples, I break down the strategic element…

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Ep. 107 Inside Nexxen: Chance Johnson on Building a Smarter, More Transparent DSP 25:26

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In this episode, Chance Johnson, Chief Commercial Officer at Nexxen, joins AdTechGod to discuss how the company is reshaping the advertising landscape through trust, transparency, and innovation. From bridging the gap between buyers and sellers to empowering advertisers with interoperable tools, Chance shares insights on how Nexxen is helping redef…

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63: SOMETHING'S OFF with the final Brian Walshe pre-trial hearing (IT'S SPICY) and Turtleboy responds to the McAlbert's threats 1:08:52

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Something's Off with Mel Barrett + Rebecca Lavoie episode 5.5 Mel + Rebecca break down the final pre-trial hearing before the Dec 1 trial begins for Brian Walshe. We're back in Norfolk County and so are some of the characters from the Karen Read case. It gets SPICY. AND Turtleboy responds to the Mcalberts threats. TIP JAR: https://tinyurl.com/Somet…

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#746: AWS Regional Planning Tool, MCP Proxy for AWS, and Lots More!!! 30:01

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There are so many updates this week you might need two cups of coffee! Simon and Jillian guide your way.By Amazon Web Services

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RNR 347 - Skylight: Smart Displays Powered by React Native 37:24

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Mazen talks with Alex Lanclos from Skylight about how they power their wildly popular smart displays with React Native! Mazen and Alex dig into architecture upgrades, performance wins, and why Skylight is so excited about the framework’s future. Show Notes Skylight RNR 328 - Flashlight with Alexandre Moureaux RNR 325 - Legend List with Jay Meistric…

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62: EARLY + AD FREE Something's Off with Jesse Butler, more Proctor emails, the Epstein files, and Lindsay Gaetani brings the receipts! 1:07:01

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TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault and DV. Something's Off with Mel Barrett + Rebecca Lavoie episode 5 Mel + Rebecca break down the case of rapist, Jesse Butler, who received no jail time even though he almost killed one of his victims, PLUS more Proctor emails in the Marbury V Mad email dump, holy shit the Epstein Files, annnnd Lindsey Gaetani releas…

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168. Stop Obsessing Over Vanity Metrics and Start Tracking What Pays the Bills 14:17

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Send us a text! (Your number stays private) I’m all for data-driven decisions, but tracking every download and view? Hard pass. In this episode, I’m breaking down why digital product sellers and service providers don’t need to obsess over endless content stats and what to focus on instead to actually move the needle. We’ll explore the difference be…

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Ep. 106 Redefining Quality in Ad Tech: Erez Levin on Marketing Effectiveness and Media Value 27:55

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Erez Levin, a prominent figure in the Ad Tech industry known for his focus on quality joins AdTechGod on the podcast today. They discuss Erez’s journey from Google to founding his advisory firm, the complexities of defining quality in marketing, and the importance of ad placement and publisher quality. The conversation dives into the incentives tha…

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61: Stillwater’s Shame: The Jesse Butler Case 21:32

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Jesse Mack Butler was charged with raping and choking two girls at Stillwater High School. Eleven felonies. One girl thought she was going to die. And somehow—he walked. No jail. No detention. Just therapy, community service, and a ban on social media. In this episode, Mel breaks down exactly what he did, what the victims survived, and how the syst…

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#745: Accelerating Cloud Migration: How Occidental Petroleum Transformed with Terraform and AFT 20:19

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This episode features a deep dive into Occidental Petroleum’s cloud migration journey, emphasizing automation and scalability. Brian Moore, a Cloud Architect at Occidental Petroleum, discusses how they used Terraform and AFT to streamline account provisioning, manage complex network architectures, and improve operational efficiency. The conversatio…

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60: Something's off with the Karen Read email dump and VERDICT WATCH in the Zwerner 1st grade shooter case 53:47

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Something's Off with Mel Barrett + Rebecca Lavoie episode 4 Mel + Rebecca break down the MarburyVMad (Corri Hopkins) MSP email dump from the Karen Read Trial and Mel breaks down the civil case of the 1st grade shooter who shot his teacher, Abigail Zwerner. TIP JAR: https://tinyurl.com/SomethingsOffTips You can now join the channel! Click the join b…

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167. How to Actually Repurpose Your Content (And Reach More People) 18:49

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Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Feeling drained from creating content for every single platform? In this episode, I’m sharing how I simplified my process by turning one “source” piece into multiple pieces of content that work across platforms like podcasts, YouTube, email, and social media. You’ll learn my behind-the-scenes workflow, mi…

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Ep. 105 David Danziger on AI, Human Connection, and the Future of Ad Tech 27:58

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David Danziger, SVP of partnerships at Dstillery joins AdTechGod. They discuss David's journey in the ad tech industry, the impact of technological advancements on audience segmentation, and the role of AI and machine learning in advertising. David emphasizes the importance of human relationships in client interactions and shares his passion for th…

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59: She Called for Help: The Killing of Sonya Massey 22:21

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When 36-year-old Sonya Massey—a Black mother of two—called 911 for help during a mental health crisis, she needed compassion. Instead, she was shot in the face by a white sheriff’s deputy in her own kitchen. In this episode of The In Between, host Mel Barrett walks listeners through the events of July 6, 2024, the bodycam footage that shook a commu…

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#744: Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, Amazon EC2 Capacity Manager, and so much more! 31:36

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Simon and Jillian walk you through all the new and interesting updates.By Amazon Web Services

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58: EXTRA Something's Off w/the feds and Michael Proctor's messages and well...Jen McCabe's 911 call 45:41

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Something's Off with Mel Barrett + Rebecca Lavoie episode 3.5 Mel + Rebecca break down the preservation of Michael Proctor's messages and go on a deep dive into Samanthan Benigno's analysis of the 911 call Jen McCabe made at the scene of John O'Keefe's death. If you weren't already convinced the McCabes and Alberts had something to do with you, you…

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57: SOMETHING'S OFF with that Microdots video, Turtleboy and the Jurks, and Kelsey Fitzsimmons' case eps 3 1:06:05

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Something's Off with Mel Barrett + Rebecca Lavoie episode Three Mel + Rebecca get into allll the chaos surrounding Turtleboy and the other boys, updates on all things Karen Read adjacent, including Microdots, and we take a deep dive on the Kelsey Fitzsimmons case. TIP JAR: https://tinyurl.com/SomethingsOffTips Join the Investigator Club (The In Bet…

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56: RED RECORD: The Story of Trey Reed 24:26

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On September 15, 2025, 21-year-old Trey Reed—a first-generation college student at Delta State University—was found hanging from a tree on campus. Within hours, his death was ruled a suicide. No investigation. No real answers. But Trey’s family knew something was wrong. And the deeper you look, the more disturbing the picture becomes: missing surve…

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166. The Smart Way to Use AI for Content Creation Without Losing Your Voice 16:57

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Send us a text! (Your number stays private) AI for content creation can be a total game-changer, but only if you’re using it the right way. In this episode, I’m sharing my exact process for using AI to save time without losing your unique voice or expertise. You’ll learn how to choose the right AI tools, set up “project-based AI” to streamline your…

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Ep. 104 Leading with People and Purpose: Dani Mariano on AI, Culture, and the Future of Razorfish 27:07

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In this episode of The AdTechGod pod, host AdTechGod sits down with Dani Mariano, CEO of Razorfish, to discuss leadership, company culture, and the evolution of marketing in the age of AI. Dani shares her career journey from joining Razorfish 11 years ago to now leading the agency, and reflects on how people, mentorship, and learning have shaped he…