Best Microprocessors Podcasts (2025)

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MAAJHI - Empowering people to Humanize Loss, Grief, & find Meaning with Krittika Sharma 2:01:12

12d ago2:01:12

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Maajhi Link - www.maajhi.com Krittika’s passion for end-of-life care was sparked by a deeply personal experience & a lifelong relationship with loss. Driven by this profound connection, she is committed to bringing dignity, grace & wellbeing into aging, loss, end-of-life care, & the broader healthcare ecosystem. Krittika is a death meditation facil…

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Engineering & Prototyping - T-Works 25:02

3M ago25:02

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*A Special interview with Joginder Tanikella - CEO T-Works *Featuring a guided & detailed tour by Sahaj Sandhu - Start Up Manager Indian Genes was proud to visit the T-Works space and here bring to you never before seen footage & insight into this amazing initiative. If You are an Engineer, Start Up of just a Curious Mind....this is the episode you…

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Ben Wildavsky on the German Model of Dual-Studies 50:23

4M ago50:23

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Ben Wildavsky is a veteran higher education strategist and writer, and host of the Higher Ed Spotlight podcast. He brings decades of experience in journalism and education policy, including leadership roles at Strada Education Network, the College Board, and US News & World Report. He is the author of The Career Arts: Making the Most of College, Cr…

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Robert Lerman on the Role of Apprenticeships in the American Economy 45:57

5M ago45:57

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Robert Lerman is a research fellow at the Urban Institute and the co-founder of Apprenticeships for America, where he is dedicated to expanding opportunities for lifelong learning and ensuring that apprenticeships are a cornerstone of America’s educational landscape. Through his prolific research and advocacy, we examine the role of apprenticeships…

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Stuart Andreason on Skills-Based Hiring 53:26

5M ago53:26

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Stuart Andreason is the Executive Director of Programs at the Burning Glass Institute where he leads efforts in research and engagement on workforce innovation, higher education, and economic mobility. Through his personal experience and his work in skills-based hiring, we look at vocation in career, skills signals, and role of technology in the hi…

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Indian Space Conclave 2024 26:57

6M ago26:57

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An Indian Genes Podcast EXCLUSIVE !! Welcome to our exclusive coverage of the Indian Space Conclave 2024! In this video, we dive into the highlights of this groundbreaking event, where India emerged as the leading force in global space exploration. The conclave showcased India’s ambition to become a top space nation, emphasizing international colla…

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Bill Mensch : The Man That Changed The World with Microprocessors & the 6502 Legacy 2:35:22

6M ago2:35:22

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In this fascinating Indian Genes EXCLUSIVE, Bill Mensch Founder, Chairman, and CEO of The Western Design Center (WDC), shares his groundbreaking journey in the microprocessor industry. Recognized as one of the key figures in computer history, Mr. Mensch's inventions and patents played a foundational role in creating the modern PC and video game ind…

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Kerry McKittrick on Education, Career Navigation, and Workforce Development 47:15

7M ago47:15

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Kerry McKittrick, in her work as co-director of The Project on Workforce at Harvard, looks into different aspects of the relationship between workforce development and careers. In this episode of Hardly Working, we dive into three different reports that McKittrick has authored recently. Mentioned in the episode: The College-to-Jobs Initiative: Expl…

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Avi Loeb - Harvard 53:35

7M ago53:35

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Unti Dive into the cosmos with us in this exclusive interview with Avi Loeb, Harvard astrophysicist and renowned author of "Extraterrestrial." Join us as we explore groundbreaking insights into alien life, UFO phenomena, and the implications for humanity! In this eye-opening conversation, Avi shares his thoughts on: The evidence supporting the exis…

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David Hernandez on Creating a Domestic Microprocessor Manufacturing Labor Force 45:49

7M ago45:49

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Description: This week on Hardly Working, Brent Orrell talks with David Hernandez, Vice President of Education at IPC, the Global Association for Electronics Manufacturing. Brent and David discuss domestic electronics manufacturing, workforce education and training, and the global supply chain. Mentioned During the Show: IPC International, Inc. The…

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Nikol Koleva Space Psychologist 1:16:45

7M ago1:16:45

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Nikol Koleva is the Executive Director of Space Generation Advisory Council SGAC under United Nations, She also represented the organization in international forums, including the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS), the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), and the International Astronautical Federation (…

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John Bucher - Hollywood Writer 1:02:48

8M ago1:02:48

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John Bucher is a renowned mythologist and story expert who has been featured on the BBC, the History Channel, the LA Times, The Hollywood Reporter and on numerous other international outlets . He serves as Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is a writer, podcaster, storyteller, and speaker. He has worked with government and cu…

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Michael Graziano - Neuroscience 1:31:14

8M ago1:31:14

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Indian Genes speaks to Michael about the brain basis of consciousness. Brains arrive at the conclusion that they have an internal, subjective experience of things — an experience that is non-physical and inexplicable. How can such a thing be studied scientifically? When an information-processing device such as the brain introspects, or accesses int…

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Chris French - Aliens. Ghosts. Paranormal Activity...Lets Fact Check ! 1:36:22

9M ago1:36:22

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Aliens! Ghosts! Paranormal Activity....lets take a Skeptical look as all this and then make informed decisions ! Indian Genes speaks to Professor Chris French who is the Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit in the Psychology Department at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society and of the Co…

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Addressing Rural Economic Development With Kevin R. Kosar 1:27:17

9M ago1:27:17

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On July 22, Brent Orrell from AEI and Tony Pipa from Brookings hosted a discussion about Casa Grande Valley Farms, an agricultural cooperative from the New Deal era that faced challenges and eventually failed. AEI's Kevin R. Kosar, who has republished a book on the project, joined the conversation to discuss the lessons this historical case offers …

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Russ Roberts on "Wild Problems" 59:50

9M ago59:50

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Russ Roberts, President of Shalem College in Jerusalem and host of the Econtalk podcast, discusses his book, “Wild Problems: A Guide to the Decisions That Define Us. The book discusses Robert’s approach to problems that can’t be solved with normal economics analysis. In this episode, Brent and Russ also discuss the influences Russ had growing up an…

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Sally Satel and Keith Humphreys on the Opioid Epidemic 56:22

10M ago56:22

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On July 8, AEI’s Brent Orrell hosted the fifth event in the “On the Front Porch” series with the Brookings Institution’s Tony Pipa featuring Stanford University Professor Keith Humphreys and AEI’s Sally Satel, two experts in opioid treatment and the societal effects of drug abuse in rural areas. They discuss the factors that led to the opioid crisi…

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Brad Wilcox on Marriage and Family Stability 52:05

11M ago52:05

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This week on Hardly Working, Brent Orrell talks with AEI Senior Fellow Brad Wilcox. Wilcox’s recent book Get Married: Why Americans Should Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families and Save Civilization explores the importance of marriage in society. Brent and Wilcox discuss how marriage promotes healthy families and why declines in marriage rates are…

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Daniel Susskind on the Growth Dilemma 44:59

11M ago44:59

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Americans are grappling with the complexities of economic growth, technology, and their impacts on society. This week, Brent talks with Oxford University economist Daniel Susskind, who explores these themes in his latest book Growth: A Reckoning. Together, Brent and Susskind discuss the historical context of growth, the role of technological advanc…

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Scott Winship on the Wage-Productivity Paradox 46:36

12M ago46:36

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Americans’ views on the economy have soured in recent years, often seemingly disconnected with the realities of work and growth in incomes. One particularly pernicious meme, found on both the left and the right, is that economic growth has not translated into higher wages for American workers. This week on Hardly Working, Brent sits down with Scott…

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John Tamny on the End of Work 46:28

12M ago46:28

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In a world where the traditional boundaries of work are being redrawn, the interplay between work and personal satisfaction, a sense of purpose, and meaning is rapidly evolving. This week on Hardly Working, Brent sits down with John Tamny, editor of RealClearMarkets and president of the Parkview Institute. They discuss Tamny’s 2018 book The End of …

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Carol Graham on the Power of Hope 1:33:27

1y ago1:33:27

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Contemporary differences between rural and urban areas in America have their roots in long-term demographic, economic, technological, and social factors. Brent and the Brookings Institution’s Tony Pipa are hosting conversations “On the Front Porch” with authors of recent research on issues facing rural America. These discussions explore the unique …

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Understanding CHAT GPT - Darsh Kodwani 1:31:15

1y ago1:31:15

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Darsh Kodwani works with Data Science at Microsoft and is the UK Lead for AI in Asset industries such as Energy, Manufacturing, Utilities etc. He holds a PHD from the University of Oxford in Astrophysics. In this episode we Unravel the Power of Chat GPT: Dive into the Mind of a Data Scientist! Ready to explore the cutting-edge world of Chat GPT? Jo…

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Jim Pethokoukis on Conservative Futurism 56:50

1y ago56:50

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As technology marches on, what kind of world are we moving towards? According to AEI senior fellow Jim Pethokoukis, it’s an abundant and prosperous one, at least potentially. So long as we play our cards right–and embrace what he calls an “UpWing” technology and growth policies we will reap the benefits of what many find to be destabilizing, disori…

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Vikram Mansharamani on Why to Be a Generalist 47:09

1y ago47:09

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In a world of specialists, generalists sometimes seem like people without a country. That may be changing. In an age of specialized–and increasingly powerful– AI tools, going broad rather than narrow may increasingly be valuable. Today on Hardly Working, Vikram Mansharamani returns to the podcast to discuss his personal and professional journey as …

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What Rural Voters Think: A Conversation with Nick Jacobs 1:30:51

1y ago1:30:51

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Divides between rural and urban America have their roots in longstanding demographic, economic, technological, and social factors. In a new event series, AEI’s Brent Orrell and the Brookings Institution’s Tony Pipa are hosting a series of conversations “On the Front Porch” with authors of recent research on issues facing rural America. These discus…

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Robert Schwartz and Rachel Lipson on Community Colleges and Economic Mobility 57:10

1+ y ago57:10

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In recent years, confidence in higher education has plummeted. This decline has prompted a vigorous debate on the role of all types of post-secondary education. In their recent book America’s Hidden Economic Engines: How Community Colleges Can Drive Shared Prosperity, Robert B. Schwartz and Rachel Lipson make the case for the value of community col…

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Keith Sonderling on AI and the Workforce 49:14

1+ y ago49:14

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As artificial intelligence (AI) bounds ahead, many are rightfully concerned about the risks and ethical issues it raises. Perhaps some of the most practical of these is the potential that AI will be biased against minority populations because of deficiencies in the data used to build it. If true, this would have serious implications for human resou…

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Elizabeth Currid-Halkett on Rural America 53:14

1+ y ago53:14

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Many urban Americans have come to believe that there’s a growing chasm separating urban and rural America. While urban America bounds ahead, rural America, many assume, is being left behind, struggling with material and spiritual impoverishment, and cultural confusion. This week on Hardly Working, Brent talks with University of Southern California …

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Ben Wildavsky on the Career Arts 58:42

1+ y ago58:42

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Regrettably, the debate about post-secondary education has devolved into just another culture war issue with one camp saying “everyone go to college” and another saying “skip college learn a trade.” Today, Brent sits down with Ben Wildavsky, a visiting scholar at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development, who challenges…

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Michael Chui on Generative AI 42:54

1+ y ago42:54

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at breakneck speed. Michael Chui, a partner at the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), leads research on how this technology is reshaping business, the economy, and society more broadly. According to MGI, the next wave of AI-generated productivity improvements will send shockwaves through the labor market as i…

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Chris Stirewalt on Appalachia 1:07:09

1+ y ago1:07:09

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Today, we continue to explore Appalachia with Chris Stirewalt, a senior fellow at AEI. Stirewalt, who grew up in Wheeling, West Virginia, speaks to Brent about the unique culture and values of Appalachia, the role that strong families and institutions play in the region’s success, and potential solutions to the region’s challenges, from its opioid …

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Aaron Renn on Appalachia 53:25

1+ y ago53:25

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The media has told us a very straightforward, and depressing, story about Appalachia: it is a region that is being left behind as the rest of the U.S. economy chugs on; it’s a destitute, hopeless place without good jobs, and filled with communities in decline. In his recent report on the region, Aaron M. Renn, a senior fellow at American Reformer, …

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Harriet McDonald and Jennifer Mitchell on the Doe Fund 51:45

1+ y ago51:45

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In cities across America, homelessness, poverty, crime, addiction, and mental illness are perennial, and deeply intertwined, problems. The New York City-based Doe Fund, however, has made real progress on these challenges. Emphasizing work and personal responsibility, the fund has served struggling and at-risk individuals for nearly 40 years. In thi…

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Tom Davenport and Steven Miller on Human-Machine Collaboration 1:00:19

1+ y ago1:00:19

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From tech companies to healthcare providers and fast food services, organizations are deploying AI technologies to boost productivity and improve service. As these technologies filter into the economy and workplace, a host of questions are arising: will AI replace human labor? How will new technology affect the nature of work? How can we equip work…

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Samuel Gregg on the Next American Economy 44:49

1+ y ago44:49

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From Elizabeth Warren to former president Trump, actors on both the political left and right show increasing willingness to expand the role of government in the country’s economic affairs. Skepticism of free markets, long confined to the left, is now in vogue across the political spectrum, fueling a renewed interest in industrial policy and trade p…

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How DO We Build Structures? Roma Agrawal 1:13:02

1+ y ago1:13:02

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Indian Genes brings to you another remarkable guest whose work has quite literally touched the sky. Roma Agrawal is not your average engineer; she's a visionary, an author, and a relentless advocate for the world of engineering. You may know her best for her contribution to the design of Western Europe's tallest tower, The Shard, a stunning icon of…

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Uncertainty & Technology: The Adaptability Imperative of Automation 1:07:27

1+ y ago1:07:27

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As AI permeates our world, many are forecasting transformational impacts on work and the economy. With AI, the future is highly uncertain, but it's imperative that we prepare workers to the best of our ability today. In this episode, we bring you a live event with Brent and Shane Tews, a nonresident senior fellow at AEI and head of AEI’s Tech Polic…

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Does Big Tech Need a Reboot? 1:34:36

1+ y ago1:34:36

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In this episode, we invite you to listen in on a recent AEI event on the book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot (Harper Academic, 2021). On June 22, 2023, AEI’s Brent Orrell and Shane Tews were joined by Rob Reich of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and Jeremy M. Weinstein of the Freeman …

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Unveiling the Secrets of Ancient Civilizations with Dr. Robert Schoch: Sphinx Rewritten! 1:41:39

2y ago1:41:39

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Its finally here, what we all have been waiting for in 2023 an Exclusive with Dr. Robert Schoch…the Legend !!! Winner of the 2023 4BiddenKnowledge Awards - Field Researcher / Archaeologist award. See: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=632801408834618&set=a.117720540342710 Website - www.robertschoch.com ORACUL - www.oraculonline.org Dive deep into…

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Workforce Futures Initiative Event Rebroadcast 1:33:29

2y ago1:33:29

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In this episode, we invite you to listen in on a Workforce Futures Initiative (WFI) event from February 2023. WFI is a collaboration between the American Enterprise Institute, the Brookings Institution, and the Harvard Kennedy School Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy that analyzes the latest research on various aspects of the workforce develo…

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship - John Wensveen 1:16:58

2y ago1:16:58

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In this episode, we have the distinct honor of getting deeper into the world of innovation and Entrepreneurship with a true visionary in the field. Our guest is, a dynamic force of innovation and Chief Innovation Officer at NSU (Nova Southeastern University, he also holds the esteemed position of Executive Director of the Alan B. Levan | NSU Browar…

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100th Episode Special: Hardly Working Highlights 30:11

2y ago30:11

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For our 100th episode, we look back at some favorite moments in our podcast's history. You'll hear clips from conversations about the future of work with Jamie Merisotis; male worklessness with my colleague Nicholas Eberstadt; happiness and civic engagement with my colleague Ryan Streeter; thinking for yourself with author and Harvard lecturer Vikr…

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Learning More About Interstellar Travel 1:16:38

2y ago1:16:38

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Les Johnson speaks exclusively to Indian Genes in his private capacity as an author & futurist as we have the pleasure of immersing ourselves into the awe-inspiring world of science, fiction, and space exploration with a true luminary in the field Les wears many hats, as an accomplished author, he paints vivid landscapes of imagination, crafting co…

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Joseph Fuller on Delivering on Degrees 44:43

2y ago44:43

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Joe Fuller, a Nonresident Senior Fellow at AEI and Professor at Harvard Business School, discusses two new reports, Delivering on Degrees and The Partnership Imperative. The first examines the effectiveness of programs that facilitate the transition from postsecondary education to employment and finds programs such as career coaching and experienti…

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What Is Life ? - Carl Zimmer 1:38:03

2y ago1:38:03

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Welcome to Indian Genes, Im your host Joaquim Gonsalves and today we have a truly captivating guest who is a prolific author, renowned science writer, and an expert in his field. With an impressive fourteen books under his belt, including his latest work, "Life's Edge: The Search for What It Means to Be Alive," he delves into the depths of scientif…

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Matt Continetti on American Conservatism through the 20th Century 57:14

2y ago57:14

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The Republican Party has been the main political vehicle for American conservatism over the past 100 years. Periods of tension between the intellectual/elite faction and the grassroots faction have defined the party’s history. Matt Continetti, senior fellow at AEI, has spent his career studying the Republican Party and the American conservative mov…

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Seeing Myself Through Consciousness 1:18:30

2y ago1:18:30

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Exclusive - Susan Blackmore, We have a block buster episode here where we explore the mysteries of the human mind and the depths of human experience. today we have the privilege of delving into the realms of neuroscience, consciousness, and the enigmatic nature of our own awareness. Our Exclusive and special guest is a true polymath, a freelance wr…

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Evan Selinger on Tech, Surveillance, and Obscurity in Work and Society 45:17

2y ago45:17

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Responses to the sudden emergence of widely available artificial intelligence tend to swing between those who believe these technologies will deliver a utopia of unlimited growth and opportunity or inflict a robot-dominated dystopia of human obsolescence. In the space between those two polls, some are engaged in serious ethical reflection that atte…

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Scott Lincicome on Empowering the New American Worker 29:47

2y ago29:47

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Scott Lincicome is the Vice President of General Economics and Trade at the CATO Institute, where he works to keep the economy open to innovation and change while preserving safety and opportunity for families, communities and the economy. In this episode, we discuss the intra-conservative debate over how to balance the need for stability in the ma…

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