Chris Snowdon, Tom Slater and guests discuss the latest in nanny-state killjoyism.
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The Dive Down is a Magic: The Gathering podcast focused on the latest decks, trends, and strategies for the casual spikes in Modern, Pioneer, Explorer, and more! Each week your hosts Dave, Shane, and Stanislav discuss the latest innovations, competitive events, and level-up topics for paper and online players. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Proudly sponsored by Heavy Play, a new card gaming accessories brand that'll improve your gameplay and game day. Use code THE ...
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A podcast by venture capital firm Lux Capital on the opportunities and risks of science, technology, finance and the human condition. Hosted by Danny Crichton from our New York City studios.
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Exercise Addiction. Everything surrounding fitness, addiction, nutrition and how to get a 6 pack. -Ben Chiseld gives the physiological reasoning behind the biggest topics in mental and physical health in order to help us understand why we are, or are not meeting our own expectations. His short, “straight to the point” podcasts are a great way to get motivated and learn new life hacks based on his trial and error experiences. A great listen for short car rides.
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The Podcast for the creative community x fellow content creators x Artists x friends x collaborators. We talk journey, passion, purpose, process and everything in between. Michael has over 10 years experience as an assistant director on films and television series such as “Broad City”, “The Best Man”, “Law & Order”, “Inside Man”, “The 25th Hour”, “7th Heaven”,and the academy award nominated film "Precious" in which he was nominated for a DGA award along with the director Lee Daniels as part ...
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This Podcast will give Small Business Owner’s and INDIE Brands the TIP Strategy needed in order to run a successful online or free standing business. This is the Podcast that can answer your ASK yo the questions that have you stuck or confused. Simply Ask any question you want and get the answer. Allow Gloria to listen to your questions and sprinkle her GEMS of knowledge. Gloria has walked the walk and now she can talk the talk. Footnanny is now a Multi-Million Dollar Brand and now Gloria wa ...
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From porn stars to pastors, we interview people from all walks of life seeking advice and wisdom for men on topics about sex, relationships, money, careers, mindset, health and fitness, and more. What defines masculinity?Being a man can be tough in today's age. It's okay to feel confused and dispirited sometimes. You are not alone. The Uncensored Advice For Men podcast is a testament to that statement. What makes a man? Join host Josh Wilson and our variety of guests to learn what it means t ...
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Join us as we dive into the rich history, culture, and achievements of HBCUs, and gain a deeper understanding of the vital role they play in shaping our society. That's why we're dedicated to bringing you the latest news on HBCU life, culture, and history. Don't miss out on the opportunity to listen and learn from the diverse perspectives of HBCU students, alumni, and faculty members. Tune in now and explore the untold stories of HBCUs with us.
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Paul and Olivia are the premiere young sibling duo in conservative politics. Each week they break down the latest news out of Washington, the Trump administration, and across the country with a uniquely traditionalist and Catholic bent that is indebted to the broader Western tradition. They also regularly feature some of the most influential voices in politics, media, and academia. Come join us Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit our website www.rightonpointpodcast.com to learn more!
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94: Does Chris Whitty run the country?
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Josie Appleton, director of the Manifesto Club, joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders. They discuss Chris Whitty’s one-man crusade against smoking and drinking, the calls to abolish the pint glass, and what Labour’s ‘respect order’ will mean for civil liberties. Don’t miss our upcoming live show at the Battle of I…
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Episode 295: RC DC Preview & First Duskmourn Decks
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It's time (for Devon) to get ready for the RC in DC this weekend, so we dive deep into Pioneer for the week. We talk through the RC that happened in Brazil last weekend, examine new/interesting decks, and go through some of Devon's considerations on deck selection. If you haven't been paying attention to Pioneer lately — post-Duskmourn seems like a…
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The Orthogonal Bet: Artificial Life and Robotic Evolution
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Welcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman. In this episode, Sam speaks with Tarin Ziyaee, a technologist and founder, about the world of artificial life. The field of artificial life explores ways to des…
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From Satellites to Submarines: The Power of Open Source Intelligence in Global Conflict
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In this episode of the RISKGAMING Podcast, host Danny Crichton sits down with columnist Michael Magnani to dissect the explosive rise of legalized sports betting in America and its far-reaching consequences. The conversation then pivots to broader geopolitical topics, including the role of open-source intelligence in modern warfare and how technolo…
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Josh Wolfe: Our new world order is one where algorithms can wield as much influence as armies
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Science is the world’s greatest force for progress, but how are the people and institutions that compose this critical activity performing? More specifically, how well is American science competing as more and more countries focus on sci-tech supremacy as a key aspect of building power? The frontiers of technology are determinative of destiny, and …
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Episode 294: Working Not Playing, ft Mark Stanton
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On this week's show, Stan and Dave are joined by a new guest to The Dive Down. Taking a break from preparing for Regional Championship Washington DC and next month's World Championship in Las Vegas , Mark Stanton stops by to talk about the competitive mindset and how to practice Magic better. We chat about first impressions from Duskmourn, the curr…
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The Orthogonal Bet: From Online Communities to In-Person Programming
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Welcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman. In this conversation, he speaks with Omar Rizwan, a programmer currently working on Folk Computer. Omar has a longstanding interest in user interfaces in computin…
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The how and why of the most successful supply-chain attack in history
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This week, Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon were injured and killed by the thousands across two waves of attacks when their pagers and walkie-talkies exploded. Presumably orchestrated by Israel, it’s one of the most complex and successful supply-chain attacks in world history, and it has mesmerized the global espionage community. We wanted to go deepe…
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Episode 293: Boros Energy is Better than Rakdos Aggro & Duskmourn Spoilers, pt 2
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On this week's show, d00mwake recaps his RCQ win with Gerry T's take on Boros Energy, Stan recounts all the reasons he hated Rakdos Aggro, the boys review results from the NRG Louisville Modern Open, and discuss our final picks from Duskmourn. The Break Down: Devon Wins an RCQ! The Break Down cont.: 70% Winrate Seems Good! The Dive Down: Goods Card…
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The Orthogonal Bet: The Art of Naming
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Welcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman. In this episode, Sam speaks with Eli Altman, the managing director of A Hundred Monkeys, a company that specializes in the art of naming. A Hundred Monkeys works wi…
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AI is spiking chip design costs – can it solve them too?
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The old adage of “If you build it, they will come” might be translated into chip design better as, “You can’t build it, since they don’t exist.” The small but crucial profession of chip design used to be a quieter niche within the broader semiconductor market, with just a handful of companies hiring PhD grads. Now, with trillion-dollar companies li…
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93: The nanny state is back with a vengeance
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Smoking bans, a crackdown on junk food, state-sanctioned fat-shaming… it’s been a miserable few weeks in Keir Starmer’s Britain. In the latest episode of Last Orders, Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater discuss Labour’s zealous embrace of public-health paternalism – and whether or not it’s time for Chris to emigrate. Don’t miss our upcoming live episode a…
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The Orthogonal Bet: How to Navigate Complexity Within a Large Organization
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Welcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman. In this episode, Sam speaks with Alex Komoroske, a master of systems thinking. Alex is the CEO and co-founder of a startup building at the intersection of AI, priva…
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Episode 292: Rakdos Aggro Takes Pioneer & Duskmourn Spoilers, pt 1
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A new Pioneer metagame is upon us, just in time for a slate of new cards from Duskmourn. On this week's show, we review Pioneer MTGO Challenge results following the Amalia and Sorin bans, take a closer look at the hot new Rakdos Aggro deck making waves in the format, and peer into the latest spoilers from Duskrmourn. The Break Down: Rakdos Aggro, S…
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Silicon Valley’s secret industrial spy war
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Silicon Valley couldn’t be farther from the confines of Langley or Fort Meade, let alone Beijing or Moscow. Yet, the verdant foothills of suburban sprawl that encompass the Bay Area have played host to some of the most technically sophisticated espionage missions the world has ever seen. As the home of pivotal technologies from semiconductors to da…
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Episode 291: Dreams Do Come True: Stan Visits WOTC, Modern is Healing
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What a long strange trip it's been... from Chicago to Seattle! On this week's show, Stan shares stories and highlights from his visit to Wizards of the Coast headquarters. Then we look at the first batch of Modern results since the Nadu ban, and breath a sigh of relief at a format finding its footing. The Break Down: The Sights and Sounds of Renton…
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The Orthogonal Bet: Bio Trajectories and the Importance of Long-Term Thinking
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Welcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman. In this episode, Sam speaks with Adrian Tchaikovsky, the celebrated novelist of numerous science fiction and fantasy books, including his Children of Time series, Final A…
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Rob Lyons, science and technology director at the Academy of Ideas, joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders. They discuss whether chatbots are the future of medicine, the sorry state of Irish boozing, and why ‘Gamblegate’ disappeared after the election. Send your postbag questions to lastorders@spiked-online.com and…
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How games, god(s) and chance transformed human decision-making
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Gaming has enveloped our world. A majority of Americans now gamble at least once every year, and popular video games like Fortnite and Roblox count hundreds of millions of global players. In social science, game theory and its descendants remain the mainstay for objectively analyzing human rationality, even as a gigaton of evidence shows the limits…
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The Orthogonal Bet: The Harsh Realities of the Soviet Space Program
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Welcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman. In this episode, Samuel Arbesman speaks with John Strausbaugh, a former editor of New York Press and the author of numerous history books. John’s latest work is the compellin…
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Episode 290: Grief is Banned. Joy is Allowed.
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This week we talk about... what else? With multiple cards banned in Pioneer and Modern — and a few cards left suspiciously untouched — we talk through what happened, how we feel about it, and what we think will happen next. • It Finally Happened • Sorin and Amalia Go in Pioneer • Nadu and Grief (?) Go in Modern Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nat…
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The Orthogonal Bet: Understanding Embodied Intelligence
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Welcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman. In this episode, Sam speaks with Michael Levin, a biologist and the Vannevar Bush Professor at Tufts University. Michael’s work encompasses how information is processed in biol…
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Episode 289: Breached Eldrazi and Lizards, Wizards
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Despite Stan getting Nadu's out of a Modern RCQ, he brushed off the dust and went back to MTGO for some Rakdos Lizards in Standard. Then Shane casts Through the Breach to cheat some Eldrazi into play, and Dave revisits a few Modern Wizards in an updated Izzet shell. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show …
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Radical Uncertainty, Rapid Learning and the Success Equation for Catching Up
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Global inequality has grown over the past two decades, concentrating an enormous amount of wealth and power on an elite number of individuals, cities, regions and nations all while stranding the vast masses to ignominy and penury. Yet, history is replete with examples of people and places that have caught up — and in some cases even surpassed — onc…
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Big Brother Watch’s Mark Johnson is this week’s guest on Last Orders, with Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater. They discuss the crackdown on free speech after the riots, the creepy rise of facial-recognition technology, why booze and nicotine can be good for you, and the return of monkeypox. Send your postbag questions to lastorders@spiked-online.com and…
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The Orthogonal Bet: The Quest to Build the Fruitful Web
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Welcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman. In this episode, Sam speaks with Laurel Schwulst. Laurel operates within many roles: designer, artist, educator, and technologist. She explores—among other things—the intersectio…
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Industrial literacy and the fate of American progress
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It’s good and bad times in America. Inflation is down and wages are up in real terms, but there’s a rising challenge: how can we provide the housing, transportation, schooling, health care and amenities that Americans expect when prices for these social services have skyrocketed over the past three decades? Even when new technologies are capable of…
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Episode 288: Scoop Less, Mull More, Remember Cards That Were Good Before
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On this week's show, we marvel at the return of Through the Breach in MTGO Modern events, followed by a couple level up topics about scooping and mulligans. Then Lee McLeod drops buy to educate us about some Nadu Loops, and we wrap with a walk down memory lane via Dave's box of former playables. The Break Down: Return of Through the Breach? The Div…
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The Orthogonal Bet: : The Art of Cultivating Curiosity
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Welcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman. In this episode, Sam speaks with Eliot Peper. Eliot is a science fiction novelist and all-around delightful thinker. Eliot’s books are thrilling tales of the near future, exploring…
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Episode 287: Modern Since MH3 & First Bloomburrow Tests
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This week it's a bit of a grab bag — or bags? Or grabs bag? One is the state of Modern since MH3, the other is our first tests with Bloomburrow in Modern and Pioneer. We take a dive through several recent challenges and a whole mess of concerning stats from frequently cited Modern watcher, Anaël Yahi. After that, we take a look at a few Bloomburrow…
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Why engineers are using chaos to make computers more resilient
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The CrowdStrike meltdown on July 19th shut down the world with one faulty patch — proving once again the interconnected fragility of global IT systems. On Tuesday this week, the company released its Root Cause Analysis as both an explanation and a mea culpa, but the wider question remains: with so much of our lives dependent on silicon and electron…
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90: How universities fell to censorship
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The Free Speech Union’s Jan Macvarish returns to Last Orders with Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater. They discuss why Labour is abandoning the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act, how drinking made Western civilisation and the problem with ‘problem gambling’. Send your postbag questions to lastorders@spiked-online.com and we’ll try to answer them i…
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The Orthogonal Bet: Building a Fractal Combinatorial Trope Machine
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Welcome to the ongoing mini-series The Orthogonal Bet. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman, a Complexity Scientist, Author, and Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital. In this episode, he speaks with Hilary Mason, co-founder and CEO of Hidden Door, a startup creating a platform for interactive storytelling experiences within works of fiction. Hilary has als…
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Episode 286: Diving Into Modern Boros Energy, ft. YungDingo
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Modern Boros Energy has quickly emerged as a Tier 1 Modern deck despite the ongoing menace of Nadu taking over tournaments left and right. On this week's show, The Dive Down is joined by YungDingo to break down how the deck functions, how to sequence its various 1-drops, and the benefits of splashing into black for Mardu Energy. Become a citizen of…
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How many trillions in damage would an invasion of Taiwan cost global GDP?
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When it comes to the so-called DC foreign policy “blob”, few scenarios have been more sketched out, analyzed and wargamed than a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan. President Xi Jinping’s calls for national rejuvenation coupled with Taiwan’s coalescing autonomous identity apart from the mainland is raising the stakes for both sides and the world …
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