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Why So Many People Told Me To Kill Myself This Weekend

Singal-Minded • 1644 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
📰 News Podcasts
  1. The author received harsh and disturbing responses online, including calls to kill themselves, after tweeting about an issue they disagreed with.
  2. There was a situation where a podcast misinterpreted and misrepresented a doctor's recommendation regarding hormone treatment for a transgender individual, leading to a Twitter controversy.
  3. The author faced escalating online harassment and suicide-baiting from certain individuals and their followers, highlighting the toxic nature of social media interactions.

The AI Conference in SF: The Future of AI is Now!

Gradient Flow • 319 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. The AI Conference in San Francisco aims to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications of AI by providing a vendor-neutral platform for networking and learning.
  2. The conference is seeking speakers with expertise in implementing AI across various industries like healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and more, as well as in model development and deployment.
  3. Cutting-edge developments in AI include advancements such as a benchmarking platform for large language models with Elo ratings, reduced latency in Apache Spark Structured Streaming, and AI systems like Med-PaLM 2 for medical question answering.

The Lone Toad Newsletter - February 2024

The Lone Toad - Croaker RPGs Newsletter • 139 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Podcasts
  1. The Solo But Not Alone 4 bundle features 125 solo games and supports mental health initiatives in the gaming community, it's a great opportunity to explore unique games while contributing to a good cause.
  2. Some highlighted games from the Solo But Not Alone 4 bundle include 'People, Places & Perils' by Cezar Capacle, 'Haxen' by Not Writing, and 'We Deal in Lead' by Odin’s Beard RPG, offering diverse gameplay experiences with innovative mechanics.
  3. Upcoming projects from Croaker RPGs include the completion of 'Night Terror' and the release of 'The Lost City of Cargoth,' showcasing a creative journey in expanding the world of solo RPGs.

A down-on-her-luck Lady of Shalott, and other tall tales

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 678 implied HN points • 30 Jul 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Podcasts
  1. The author reflects on revisiting past places, realizing how much she's changed but also how old selves still linger within her.
  2. The monthly newsletter discusses upcoming projects like 'Hagitude' and 'The Rooted Woman Oracle', and offers a chance to win a signed copy of 'Hagitude'.
  3. The author shares personal experiences and insights on growth, learning, and the impact of different places on one's sense of self.

Why Spotify is struggling to copy YouTube's playbook

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter • 424 implied HN points • 15 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. Spotify wants to be like YouTube by creating more video podcasts, but it's facing challenges. Many podcasts are hosted on different platforms, which makes it hard for Spotify to control everything.
  2. YouTube grew its ad business by having both video hosting and distribution. Spotify is trying to bring podcasters to its own platform, but many are reluctant to let one company have so much power.
  3. The shift in how Google ranks websites is affecting smaller publishers a lot. Many are losing traffic because the new updates target what Google considers 'low quality' sites.
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Links - 03/26/2023

Value Investing World • 255 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
💰 Finance Podcasts
  1. Don't feel the need to immediately make back money lost, it's ok to take your time.
  2. Trying to recover losses the same way they were made can lead to more problems.
  3. Being overly cautious can sometimes lead to unexpected mistakes.

What I Learned This Week #2

Eventually Consistent • 39 implied HN points • 02 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. Transaction latency is crucial in datacenters, affected by shared resource contention that causes waiting, the main performance bottleneck.
  2. Coroutines provide concurrency without synchronization complexity, unlike threads which need careful synchronization for shared data access to avoid conflicts.
  3. Each thread maintains its own call stack, recording function calls and variables, enabling independent execution and function history maintenance.

Announcements – November 2024

The Upheaval • 455 implied HN points • 02 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Podcasts
  1. A dialogue with Freya India is now available for free, so you can share it with others who might enjoy it.
  2. Recently, a great gathering in the Catskills brought together interesting people for discussions and good times, and there are opportunities to join similar events in the future.
  3. A book proposal expanding 'The China Convergence' is underway, and the author is looking for potential publishers to bring it to life.

How not to predict the future of AI

Meaningness • 79 implied HN points • 31 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. Opinions about AI future are often based on feelings rather than evidence or rational reasoning.
  2. Predicting AI future using Bayesian probability can be unreliable due to the initial framing of the problem and personal biases.
  3. Understanding the risks and opportunities of AI requires acknowledging uncertainty and taking pragmatic measures while considering the impact on culture and society.

Unwrapped: The Pick and Roll Podcast, Episode 3

The Pick and Roll • 137 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Podcasts
  1. The podcast episode features an interview with Mitch McCarron, discussing leadership, adversity, and more.
  2. Ayush Gautam joins to talk about the potential Australian Boomers squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  3. The podcast is supported by FBL - Fantasy Ballers League, the official apparel sponsor.

What you might have missed in June

The Shift With Sam Baker • 239 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Podcasts
  1. The Shift With Sam Baker is a reader-supported publication, and you can subscribe to support the work.
  2. The post highlights a monthly round-up to keep readers informed about the latest on The Shift and catch up on what they may have missed.
  3. The content is exclusive for paid subscribers, encouraging readers to consider becoming paid subscribers to access the full post.

The long and winding road

Thoughts on Writing • 159 implied HN points • 22 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Podcasts
  1. Author Nick Asbury is releasing a book called 'The Road to Hell' in March/April 2024, critiquing the concept of corporate purpose and advocating for human creativity.
  2. The book argues that the pursuit of corporate purpose led to poor marketing strategies and negative social outcomes.
  3. Asbury's work emphasizes the importance of valuing human creativity and cognitive empathy over corporate interests when it comes to business practices.

Links - 02/15/2023

Value Investing World • 235 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
💰 Finance Podcasts
  1. Charlie Munger seeks good judgment by studying bad judgment.
  2. Read and reflect on Rudyard Kipling's poem 'If—' for valuable life lessons.
  3. Stay resilient and true to yourself in the face of challenges and successes.

THE WORLD OF NATURAL WINE Turns One

Not Drinking Poison • 235 implied HN points • 27 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Podcasts
  1. The World of Natural Wine book turned one year old, celebrating with heartfelt thanks to supporters and a reflection on the journey.
  2. Book distribution in Europe for The World of Natural Wine has faced challenges mainly due to distributor issues and lack of awareness about natural wine.
  3. The author is working on more projects, including a new book pitch, podcast series, and reports from various regions, despite becoming a new parent.

Bob McGinn is back at Go Long

Go Long with Tyler Dunne • 235 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Podcasts
  1. Bob McGinn is returning to Go Long with insightful NFL content including podcasts and draft series.
  2. Subscribers can expect discussions on players like Jordan Love and the 2023 Packers, as well as insights on the Detroit Lions.
  3. McGinn's in-depth NFL Draft series provides unique perspectives based on raw conversations with scouts.

Progress Report for Paid Subscribers #4

Trantor Publishing • 79 implied HN points • 23 Mar 24
📚 Literature Podcasts
  1. The author is updating paid subscribers on the progress of exclusive content, like a short story, despite setbacks from family issues.
  2. There's a proposal to let subscribers decide on focusing efforts on finishing Gigaheroes, a popular serial, rather than returning to the regular schedule after disruptions.
  3. The author shares updates on completed audio chapters for The Domes of Calrathia and Gigaheroes, along with links to playlists for listeners.

Chinese Shoegaze: An Introduction

ChinaTalk • 400 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🎶 Music Podcasts
  1. Chinese shoegaze is a unique music genre that's getting more popular, with bands like NarrowLaneAngel and Forsaken Autumn showcasing their talents. It's exciting to see new acts emerge and contribute to this sound.
  2. A podcast episode explores Chinese shoegaze and features various bands, highlighting different tracks. Listeners can enjoy a deep dive into this music scene while discovering fresh and vibrant sounds.
  3. The genre has roots in different cities across China, with each band bringing its own flavor to the shoegaze style. This diversity adds richness and variety to the music, making it a fascinating scene to explore.

Time to Upgrade to Full-blown Aluminum Hazmat Suits

Deep Fix • 216 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Podcasts
  1. Social media is a major cause of mental illness in teen girls and screen addiction has negative consequences for many.
  2. Quality podcast interviews can lead to insightful conversations on topics like addiction and healing.
  3. Aesthetics are important for storytelling, emphasizing the value of human-made art over AI-generated creations.

2023 Retrospective: A Return to Normal?

Holodoxa • 139 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Podcasts
  1. 2023 may be a return to normal, or at least as close to normal as possible in our time.
  2. The author's year was a mix of highs and lows, including personal milestones and adventures.
  3. The author focused on reading, writing, and podcasts, offering insights on their book reviews and audiobook habits.

This Year's Best Bits: The Tipping Point?

What's Important? • 19 implied HN points • 19 Dec 25
🎭️ Culture Podcasts
  1. 2025 felt like a tipping point where mystical or “woo” ideas and new models of consciousness moved from fringe curiosity into mainstream acceptance.
  2. Popular podcasts, books, and articles this year mixed scientific research with personal accounts of nonordinary experiences, highlighting renewed interest in healing and expanded models of mind.
  3. Mainstream entertainment—TV, film, and music—increasingly explored themes like collective consciousness and disclosure, signaling these ideas are spreading into broader culture and institutions.

Notes & Links

Kvetch • 24 implied HN points • 29 Nov 25
🎭️ Culture Podcasts
  1. AI is already reshaping the real economy and offers a huge chance to redesign business models, though current service incentives are often broken and need fixing.
  2. Countries can choose their demographic and strategic paths, so national identity and immigration policy are political choices rather than inevitable fates.
  3. Institutions and leaders are fallible: journalists, bureaucrats, and officials often act from self‑interest or inertia, which breeds mistrust and can let important failures happen; history shows small groups or individuals can make outsized decisions.

Interpreting Machine Learning Models With SHAP is published 🥳

Mindful Modeler • 199 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. SHAP can explain individual predictions and provide interpretations of average model behavior for any model type and data format.
  2. There's a need for a comprehensive guide like the book to navigate the evolving SHAP ecosystem with updated information and practical examples.
  3. The book dives into the theory, application, and various estimation methods of SHAP values, offering a one-stop resource for mastering machine learning model interpretability.

Accessing the Bonus Content in Your Curriculum

Mathworlds • 196 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🚌 Education Podcasts
  1. Teachers find ways to access bonus content in the curriculum, going beyond what's expected.
  2. Good curriculum lets teachers offer bonus content to students through ingenuity and pedagogy.
  3. In engaging classrooms, students' ideas and thinking become the focus, essentially becoming the curriculum.

Abstraction, Gentleman's Agreement, Buying Software Once

Austin's Analects • 59 implied HN points • 04 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. Abstraction makes complex tasks appear simple for users, like starting a car with a key despite the intricate workings behind the scenes.
  2. Utilizing a 'Gentleman's Agreement' can boost subscriptions, as seen in podcast strategies like MFM's approach.
  3. Exploring the concept of buying software once as a contrast to subscription-based models, promoting simplicity and cost-consciousness.

The Profile's 2023 Year in Review

The Profile • 138 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
💼 Business Podcasts
  1. The author reflects on the importance of taking on one hard challenge per year for personal growth.
  2. The post highlights the best original interviews featured in The Profile.
  3. The content includes lists of best dossiers, columns, podcasts, and videos shared throughout the year.

What I Learned This Week #1

Eventually Consistent • 39 implied HN points • 06 May 24
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. ScyllaDB introduces a shard per core design, maximizing parallelism by assigning a separate shard to each core.
  2. FoundationDB bridges SQL and NoSQL, offering ACID transactions with schema flexibility and performance.
  3. Compilers like Clang and language servers like Clangd have separate purposes; language servers follow the Language Server Protocol for portability.

Vol. 1, Issue 46 - Interview with Michael Haigney

Johto Times • 119 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Podcasts
  1. Michael Haigney was the voice director for the English adaptation of the Pokémon anime and voiced many beloved characters like Charmander and Psyduck.
  2. Adapting the anime involved a lot of fast-paced script writing and scheduling challenges, especially to keep up with tight deadlines.
  3. Attending conventions and meeting fans has been a rewarding part of his journey, revealing how much the show means to many people.

Links - 09/17/2023

Value Investing World • 176 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23
💰 Finance Podcasts
  1. Cultural habits of a small group can shape the culture of a larger group.
  2. Check out the conversation between Chris Bloomstran on the Richer, Wiser, Happier Podcast.
  3. Failures can be stepping stones to success according to Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Quick Media Update

The Sleepwell Strategy • 176 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🎶 Music Podcasts
  1. Joined Chit Chat Money Podcast to discuss State of the Music Industry
  2. Talked about streaming royalties, independent artist experience, labels, streaming platforms, and AI
  3. Expressed gratitude for support and growth of over 5,000 subscribers

Links - 03/07/2023

Value Investing World • 176 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
💰 Finance Podcasts
  1. Risk management involves recognizing that normal is a transition, not a state of nature.
  2. Berkshire Hathaway increased stake in Occidental to 22.2%.
  3. Various podcasts and articles on investing and business are available for learning and insight.

The Monday Media Diet with Kelsey Keith

Why is this interesting? • 603 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Podcasts
  1. Kelsey Keith, brand creative director for Herman Miller, describes her varied background in editing design and architecture publications.
  2. Her media diet includes a mix of work-related and personal interest subscriptions like AD Pro, New Yorker, and Bloomberg Business Week.
  3. She recommends lesser-known writers like Stephanie Madewell and Fred Nicolaus, and praises the app Libby for library downloads on Kindle.

Facebook has become a punchline

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter • 299 implied HN points • 30 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. Facebook is now seen as a joke, filled with low-quality content that doesn't engage users seriously.
  2. Feminist blogs that were popular in the 2010s are largely gone now, leaving a gap in discussions about women's rights.
  3. Political campaigns increasingly use social media influencers to promote candidates, often without clear rules, which can mislead voters.

Remembering Gabe Hudson

Counter Craft • 747 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Podcasts
  1. Gabe Hudson was a beloved and energetic writer in the literary world.
  2. Gabe Hudson was dedicated to boosting and supporting fellow writers.
  3. Gabe Hudson's impact on literature and his students will be long-lasting.