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Light that connects By bringing lighting together with data and the Iot, you can create spaces that adapt to your needs, making them more efficient, connected, and sustainable. A series of podcasts & audiobooks about connected lighting and all of its aspects. From the early beginnings till lighting for the internet of things and beyond. Listen and learn more about the connected lighting world. Brought to you by the Signify Academy
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Pastor Caleb Campbell, Desert Springs Bible Church, has published a new book, Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor, with Blackstone Publishing. It is available in paperback, Kindle and Audible editions. https://www.amazon.com/Disarming-Leviathan-Christian-Nationalist-Neighbor/dp/B0DB2NV6F7 Get in on everything we do: http…
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We finish up the discussion of Jerzy Kosinski’s novel Being There with “Chauncey Gardiner” being launched into the stratosphere of American power while being an acknowledged complete unknown on both sides of the Cold War. What does this satirical novel have to say about our lack of common sense? Get in on everything we do: https://patreon.com/mauri…
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People are really falling for Chance … er, Chauncey in Chapter 5 of Jerzy Kosinski’s Being There. Get in on everything we do: https://patreon.com/maurinacademy Find out more about our classes and see our schedule here: https://pmaurin.org Political Philosophy Podcast: https://political-philosophy.com Dustbowl Diatribes and Political Philosophy are …
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A few questions we will discuss: Why are you still busy with office lighting, will work be done by GEN-AI agents, isn't it they don't need offices! What is the future of digital lighting, a language as an interface between data and compute. What is EPBD all about? More on EPBD Interact office Interact Pro Podcast episode…
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We continue with our discussion of Jerzy Kosinski’s novel, Being There, at the point where “Chauncey Gardiner,” mistaken for a wealthy and handsome businessman, meets the President of the United States and the American press–and a desperate heiress. Get in on everything we do: https://patreon.com/maurinacademy Find out more about our classes and se…
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Can the Clean Industrial Deal drive the EU Green Deal forward?
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Since its introduction in 2019, the EU Green Deal has encountered obstacle after obstacle, from a pandemic to armed conflict to the AI boom. Yet it remains the EU's "man on the moon" ambition, and switching to #connectedLEDlighting remains one the of quickest ways to make progress. #Signify expert Mario Giordano explains at #LightThatConnects Green…
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We continue with our discussion of Jerzy Kosinski’s novel, Being There, at the point where “Chauncey Gardiner” meets EE by accident and gets mistaken for a wealthy and handsome businessman. Get in on everything we do: https://patreon.com/maurinacademy Find out more about our classes and see our schedule here: https://pmaurin.org Political Philosoph…
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Jerzy Kosinski’s Being There is a satirical story about American democracy and the effects of electronic media on the American mind. This video covers the first two chapters of the novel, which was made into a movie starring Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine. Get in on everything we do: https://patreon.com/maurinacademy Find out more about our cla…
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We begin a new series inspired by Jerzy Kosinski’s classic novel, Being There (1971). Being There is a satirical and allegorical tale about the adventures of Chance, a simple gardener who has previously lived a sheltered life saturated with television as his main source of human contact. Chance is thrown into the media spotlight by accident, propel…
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The customer perspective and the market point-of-view about connected lighting and its benefits.
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In this podcast series, we’ve been talking about the many different technical aspects of connected lighting, how and where it can be applied, and the benefits to people, businesses and the planet, mostly from a manufacturer’s or provider’s perspective. What is the perspective of a market leader? What are the main challenges and opportunities custom…
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Thomas Aquinas’s Natural Law Theory: Brief Explanation (Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics Public Segment #4)
This is a segment of an hour long lecture followed by a Q & A session for patrons of the Maurin Academy. To get the entire course and all the courses, reading groups and our lecture series, support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/maurinacademy Find out more about our classes and see our schedule here: https://pmaurin.org Political Philosophy Pod…
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The Quality of Friendships: Does it Matter for Politics? Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics Public Segment #3
This is a segment of an hour long lecture followed by a Q & A session for patrons of the Maurin Academy. To get the entire course and all the courses, reading groups and our lecture series, support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/maurinacademy Find out more about our classes and see our schedule here: https://pmaurin.org Political Philosophy Pod…
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Uniquely yours, for all your lighting needs and beyond The Custom Dashboard lets you tailor your smart lighting solutions – and your dashboard itself – to your unique needs. It gives you precision control over your lighting and energy, whether you’re managing a building, street, highway, or city. An update on the existing dashboard, the Custom Dash…
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This is a segment of an hour long lecture followed by a Q & A session for patrons of the Maurin Academy. To get the entire course and all the courses, reading groups and our lecture series, support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/maurinacademy Find out more about our classes and see our schedule here: https://pmaurin.org Political Philosophy Pod…
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Starting June 19, the Maurin Academy will host a class by Deacon Chris May on Ivan Illich. Here Deacon May discusses who Illich was and why we should know more about him. Maurin Academy Patreon (join at the Salt of the Earth for all recordings of this and all our classes, or Worker-Scholar level for live access to all our content plus our recording…
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We finish up Federalist 51 and end the series on Federalist 10 and 51, the basics of American Political Thought. Get Laurie’s book, The Gap in God’s Country, at most bookstores in paperback and hardcover. Laurie’s book on Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8 The Maurin Academy: https://pmaurin.org Support the Maurin Academy on Patreon: patreon.com/maurin…
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In Federalist 51, the author asserts that the legislative branch is always the strongest branch in a republic. Why, and is this true? The founders wanted a government that helped people enjoy their liberty, but has the definition of liberty changed? Get Laurie’s book, The Gap in God’s Country, at most bookstores in paperback and hardcover. Laurie’s…
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BrightSites is an innovative broadband-enabled lighting solution developed by Signify, transforming existing street lighting infrastructure into a high-speed connectivity network. By replacing existing luminaires with LED broadband-enabled ones, cities can provide gigabit-speed internet access via streetlights—without requiring extensive fiber tren…
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The American founders were concerned about one branch of government becoming too powerful and trampling on the freedoms of Americans by suppressing the other branches’ freedom. Here Madison or Hamilton (which one is not clear) discusses how the new constitution tries to reduce the chances of this happening through separation of powers and checks an…
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James Madison tried hard to faction-proof the US Constitution, but he did not anticipate the effects of instant media and the massification of modern populations. Get Laurie’s book, The Gap in God’s Country, at most bookstores in paperback and hardcover. Laurie’s book on Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8 The Maurin Academy: https://pmaurin.org Support…
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Madison devoted the majority of Federalist paper #10 to the dangers of a violent majority faction and corrupt demagogues. In this part of the paper, we see Madison hoping that a large republic will prevent such a faction from existing, or if it exists, will blunt its ability to tyrannize over the rest of the citizens. Get Laurie’s book, The Gap in …
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How Color Kinetics participates in connected systems
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Thomas Barber joins us today to talk about what Color Kinetics is and how Color Kinetics dynamic LED luminaires can participate in connected systems. What does a pure Color Kinetics connected system look like? How do Color Kinetics luminaires and controls participate in Interact connected lighting systems, and what changes or advancements have been…
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Laurie continues her series of Federalist 10 and 51. This is the second video on Federalist 10, heading into how to handle the effects of a violent faction of the majority, and the threat of demagogues. Get Laurie’s book, The Gap in God’s Country at most bookstores in paperback and hardcover. Laurie’s book on Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8 The Maur…
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You can find out more about this reading group and the ways to join here: https://pmaurin.org/reading-dialectic-of-enlightenment-with-jakob-hanschu/ Support us on Patreon at any level and get in on Jakob’s reading group and more: https://patreon.com/maurinacademy Political Philosophy Podcast: https://political-philosophy.com Dustbowl Diatribes and …
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Federalist 10 Deciphered: Madison on the Dangers of Factions and the Separation of Powers (Part 1)
Laurie begins a short series on Federalist 10 and 51, untangling the antiquated language of these important writings by the American founders having to do with important constitutional principles such as the separation of powers and checks and balances. She starts with Federalist 10 and the question of how to stop violent factions from overtaking a…
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Laurie discusses Plato’s view of democracy–its strengths and weaknesses, particularly its vulnerability to demagogues–and what he thought about other types of regimes. Pardon the reverberation on this recording! Get Laurie’s book, The Gap in God’s Country. Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8 The Maurin Academy: https://pmaurin.org Support the Maurin Aca…
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You’re lucky Laurie isn’t ending that sentence the way Kendrick does. Get Laurie’s book, The Gap in God’s Country in hardcover, paperback and kindle/e-edition. Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8 The Maurin Academy: https://pmaurin.org Support the Maurin Academy on Patreon: patreon.com/maurinacademyBy Political Philosophy: Dr Laurie M Johnson
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What does the global tunnel lighting situation look like today and what are the main challenges and opportunities? What are some of the specific problems related to lighting tunnels that proper lighting controls can solve? More on InteractBy Signify Academy
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Laurie discusses some plans for guest speakers, her new Great Books reading group, and plans for the channel. Maurin Academy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maurinacademy Maurin Academy Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-maurin-academy-311669 Political Philosophy: https://political-philosophy.com Dustbowl Diatribes and Political Philoso…
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Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. This session dealt with direct action vs. the charity model. Get the book: https://a.co/d/9sJwfDe Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8 The Maurin Academy: https://pmaurin.org Support the Maurin Academy on Patreon…
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Spencer and Laurie talk with Benjamin Studebaker about his new book, Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies. Studebaker will give a speech for the Maurin Academy March 3, 2025. Maurin Academy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maurinacademy Maurin Academy Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-maurin-academy-311669 Political Philosophy Podcast: htt…
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Joining us for the Light that connects podcast series today is Daniel Walker, Global Product Manager for Philips Dynalite. Daniel joins us today to talk about the Dynalite lighting controls and the value they bring to different business segments, and how Dynalite fits into the range of connected lighting solutions offered by Signify. Contact us in …
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Narcissistic Leaders in Church and State–Segments from Session 4 of The Gap in God’s Country series
These are segments of the fourth session in Dr. Laurie M Johnson’s 5-part series on her new book, The Gap in God’s Country: A Longer View on Our Culture Wars (Wipf & Stock, 2024). Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can see all five full …
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Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can join in live for the following sessions by registering on Eventbrite or joining us on Patreon. All of the registration information can be found on our website: https://pmaurin.org/the-gap-in-gods-co…
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Starting January 2, Laurie Johnson will be holding first Thursday monthly sessions in a new reading group. The first book covered (over three monthly sessions) will be Carl Jung’s The Undiscovered Self. Discussion can continue on the Maurin Academy Slack Great Books channel. Reading is optional as Dr Johnson will be discuss the selection at the beg…
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Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can join in live for the following sessions by registering on Eventbrite or joining us on Patreon. All of the registration information can be found on our website: https://pmaurin.org/the-gap-in-gods-co…
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Connected lighting and lighting systems design
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In this episode of the Light that connects podcast series, I‘m happy to welcome Brian Ellsworth, Specification Sales at LINX Lighting + Controls, formerly Forman & Associates before their recent merger with Western Lighting + Controls. Brian joins us to talk about the work that Forman & Associates has done as a certified system integrator with Sign…
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Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can join in live for the following sessions by registering on Eventbrite or joining us on Patreon. All of the registration information can be found on our website: https://pmaurin.org/the-gap-in-gods-co…
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By retrofitting old street lights instead of replacing them, cities reduce carbon emissions while working toward achieving sustainability goals. Signify expert Yong Liang Eng talks about the impact of switching all street lights worldwide to LED 👉 #LightThatConnects More information Talk to our experts Tell us what you're looking for. Our experts w…
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For more information about this book and where to buy it, as well as information about a series of talks I’ll give on themes from the book, check out: https://pmaurin.org/2024/11/02/the-gap-in-gods-country-themes-discussion-with-laurie-johnson-coming-up/ Live Sessions: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/maurinacademy Eventbrite: https://www.eventbr…
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In the context of wrapping up JD Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy book club, Laurie talks about how she reads books without getting angry, even if she’s not too happy with the authors. Join Laurie’s Email List for Exclusive Updates on The Gap in God’s Country https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclBQaeXturmSm-F1ZuhDWcqXXFZZiBq2ScKjIe-MbFrAYdNA/viewform…
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Prof. Martin Chung on “Catholic Social Teaching on Economic Life and the International Community.”
Prof. Martin Chung (Hong Kong Baptist University/Center for the Study of Ethnic Conflict, Queens University Belfast) gave a lecture to the Maurin Academy introducing us to Catholic Social Teaching on economic life and the international community. Dr. Chung’s lecture is followed by questions from Laurie Johnson and Spencer Hess. Maurin Academy Patre…
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Laurie Johnson talks about her new book, published by Wipf & Stock, Cascade Books, and about her upcoming live sessions discussing themes from the book. Synopsis of the book: https://pmaurin.org/2024/10/23/published-the-gap-in-gods-country-a-longer-view-on-our-culture-wars/ Wipf & Stock page: https://wipfandstock.com/9781666737400/the-gap-in-gods-c…
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Connected LED in warehouses and manufacturing
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Create a safer, more productive working environment for your workers with Interact connected lighting. Manage your lighting system assets, monitor performance and energy usage, and plan preventive maintenance to ensure system uptime and enhance workplace safely. Optimize stocking and order picking with detailed occupancy and activity data. Set dimm…
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Jordan Daniel Wood’s book is The Whole Mystery of Christ: Creation as Incarnation in Maximus the Confessor: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268203474/the-whole-mystery-of-christ/ This is a part of a longer discussion from the Maurin Academy’s Communio Reading Group, which meets every 3rd Saturday of the month at 4 p.m. US Central Time. To get involved …
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The Greatest of All Plagues: Economic Inequality From Plato to Marx: Interview w/ David Lay Williams
Direct link to DePaul University Political Scientist Dr. David Lay William’s book and e-book, The Greatest of All Plagues: How Economic Inequality Shaped Political Thought from Plato to Marx: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691171975/the-greatest-of-all-plagues?srsltid=AfmBOoouC6GyFyOl3Elvzagqym3OgW-ohnU_ydH4vwXy6E0Nz3OpVb34 Join La…
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For more info and Patreon and Eventbrite links to sign up: https://pmaurin.org/2024/09/20/the-spiritual-crises-of-modernity-from-nominalism-to-nihilism/ Direct to Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-spiritual-crises-of-modernity-from-nominalism-to-nihilism-tickets-1023017542007?aff=oddtdtcreator (7 pm CDT on Tuesdays October 08, 15, 22, 29…
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Exciting innovations in lighting systems are revolutionizing the way we interact with our environment! No longer just a source of light, these systems are now enabling incredible use cases like indoor wayfinding and asset tracking. Imagine never losing your tools or getting lost in a hospital again thanks to intelligent lighting grids. The possibil…
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Hypermasculinity, Revolving Doors and Consumer Debt (Hillbilly Book Club 4, with Viewers’ Comments)
Join Laurie’s Email List for Exclusive Updates on The Gap in God’s Country: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclBQaeXturmSm-F1ZuhDWcqXXFZZiBq2ScKjIe-MbFrAYdNA/viewform Support Maurin Academy on Patreon and Stay Connected Supporting Maurin Academy on Patreon can help sustain the channel while keeping you connected: https://www.patreon.com/ma…
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Why the Fights, Infidelities, Serial Marriages, & Kids Raised by Grandparents? (Hillbilly Elegy 3)
Laurie discusses the phenomenon of generational trauma and repeating the same stupid mistakes, a syndrome caused by long-term generational poverty and exposure to prejudice, in the process of unpacking JD Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy Chapters 3 and 4. She’ll respond to more questions from the last Hillbilly bookclub session as well as this one, in an up…
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