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My whole life, I've struggled to be a hopeful, optimistic person. But a couple of years ago, I decided I wanted to change. I was sick of always being negative. Always being the downer in groups, always being the one who makes the cynical jokes, the guy who could find a way to work the end of the world into any conversation. And it worked. Until Covid. Now, I'm beginning that journey again, and I want some accountability. Will you help me? Email: [email protected]
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Worship Ministry Catalyst

David Lindner and Joe Brookhouse

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Worship Ministry Catalyst is a networking resource for worship leaders and worship team members. We have been around since May of 2008 and if you haven't yet joined the conversation, we invite you to come sit at the table!
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Man They Remember

David Lindner

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Tearing down the "macho man" stereotype, one episode at a time. We don't have a problem with the macho man, if that's what you enjoy - go for it! But that's not what makes you a man. Men are defined by their character. If you want to be the kind of man people will remember, the kind of man people will think highly of when you're gone, you better be a man of virtue. We invite you to join us on that journey!
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AXRP (pronounced axe-urp) is the AI X-risk Research Podcast where I, Daniel Filan, have conversations with researchers about their papers. We discuss the paper, and hopefully get a sense of why it's been written and how it might reduce the risk of AI causing an existential catastrophe: that is, permanently and drastically curtailing humanity's future potential. You can visit the website and read transcripts at axrp.net.
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Code Patrol

Contrast Security

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Code Patrol scrutinizes the month’s tech scene with code-colored glasses. Computer security industry veteran Lisa Vaas chats with guests about all things security — be it cybercrime, hacking, DevSecOps, and beyond — that collide with the code that runs the world.
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An informational podcast all about the world of work and those within it. Past, present and future will be discussed in detail with opportunities to explain successes, failures and learning opportunities where the guest will represent their specific industry. Exposing the unknown intricacies in industries for young professionals where advice is passed on from established professionals to those joining the workforce.
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Are you a business owner looking to increase profitability through the growing power of ONLINE & CONTENT MARKETING? The Productive Insights Podcast — the show notes of which you can access at https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/podcast — brings you brings you top entrepreneurs and shares actionable advice that can help you take your business to the next level. Some of the previously featured guests include: Ryan Deiss, Richard Lindner, Roland Frasier, and Marcus Murphy from Digital Marketer, ...
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RAD Cast Outdoors Podcast | Hunting, Fishing, Angling, Outdoor

Fishing, Hunting, Anlger, Elk, Walleye, Deer by Patrick Edwards and David Merrill

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RAD Cast Outdoors is for families who want clean content about hunting, fishing, and everything in between. The show is hosted by an experienced, globetrotting hunter and skilled, record-breaking angler. David Merrill is the founder of Recreational Archery Development (RAD) and The Bow Spider. He grew up hunting and fishing in Oregon‘s Cascade Mountains, spent time in Alaska, and moved to Wyoming in 2013. David has been a passionate bow-hunter since he was 14-years-old. David is an avid arch ...
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This episode, "Inside the Mind of a Pessimist," explores what pessimism is, distinguishing it from realism by examining its psychological and neuroscientific roots. It delves into the pessimistic worldview, highlighting both the downsides—such as its link to mental health issues and relationship strain—and the surprising upsides, like defensive pla…
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Artificial Intelligence Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLscAJ4HqaYT-juVTGRqw-dbSwX12C2yrT Inbound Vs Outbound Marketing Strategy with Ash Roy: https://www.productiveinsights.com/209 Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://productiveinsights.learnworlds.com/course/sustainable-business-success-system Is Google Search dying? In th…
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Could AI enable a small group to gain power over a large country, and lock in their power permanently? Often, people worried about catastrophic risks from AI have been concerned with misalignment risks. In this episode, Tom Davidson talks about a risk that could be comparably important: that of AI-enabled coups. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axr…
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In this episode, "Social Media Algorithms and Negativity Bias," we delve into how social media platforms are designed to exploit our inherent psychological tendency to focus on negative information. We explore how algorithms prioritize emotionally charged content, leading to addictive engagement loops, and highlight how internal documents (like the…
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In this episode, we're tackling the overwhelming negativity of the modern world. We'll explore why pessimism feels like our default setting, debunk what true optimism actually is (it's not just smiling all the time, thankfully), and arm you with practical, doable strategies to cultivate a more hopeful mindset. Join us as we try to find the light, e…
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Hey everyone, welcome back to Recovering Pessimist! If you've ever felt like your brain is hardwired for the worst-case scenario, or that genuine joy is just a fleeting illusion, then this episode is for you. We're diving into the surprising power of gratitude—not the "forced smiles and thank-you notes" kind, but a profound practice that can genuin…
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How Justin Welsh Built an $8 Million Business: • How Justin Welsh Built an $8 Million Dolla... Adam Franklin Building Connections on LinkedIn for consultants and coaches: • Building connections on LinkedIn for consu... Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://productiveinsights.learnworld... In this video, I share a 3-part proven system (inspire…
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In this episode, I chat with Samuel Albanie about the Google DeepMind paper he co-authored called "An Approach to Technical AGI Safety and Security". It covers the assumptions made by the approach, as well as the types of mitigations it outlines. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axrpodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/axrpodcast Transcript: https://axr…
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Membership Community: https://www.productiveinsights.com/me... Brian Tracy Conversation: • Brian Tracy Goal Setting: Master goal sett... Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://www.productiveinsights.com/9-... In this episode of the Productive Insights podcast, Ash Roy explores how daydreaming can be a powerful tool for achieving your goals. Fe…
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In this episode, I talk with Peter Salib about his paper "AI Rights for Human Safety", arguing that giving AIs the right to contract, hold property, and sue people will reduce the risk of their trying to attack humanity and take over. He also tells me how law reviews work, in the face of my incredulity. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axrpodcast K…
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In this episode, I talk with David Lindner about Myopic Optimization with Non-myopic Approval, or MONA, which attempts to address (multi-step) reward hacking by myopically optimizing actions against a human's sense of whether those actions are generally good. Does this work? Can we get smarter-than-human AI this way? How does this compare to approa…
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Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/9-steps Free 9 Step Business Email framework: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/subscribe James Clear Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFw3qjGmvTI&t=4s Brian Tracy Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV9jdzGx0GY Ash Roy discuss a powerful five-point align…
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Earlier this year, the paper "Emergent Misalignment" made the rounds on AI x-risk social media for seemingly showing LLMs generalizing from 'misaligned' training data of insecure code to acting comically evil in response to innocuous questions. In this episode, I chat with one of the authors of that paper, Owain Evans, about that research as well a…
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What's the next step forward in interpretability? In this episode, I chat with Lee Sharkey about his proposal for detecting computational mechanisms within neural networks: Attribution-based Parameter Decomposition, or APD for short. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axrpodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/axrpodcast Transcript: https://axrp.net/episode…
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Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/9-... Free 9 Step Business Email framework: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/su... Justin Welsh Full Conversation: • How to grow on LinkedIn in 2025 with ... James Clear Full Conversation: • Atomic Habits James Clear : An Easy W... What if showing up consistently on LinkedIn c…
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In this episode of Career Conversations with Chris, we step into the world of independent education with Dr. Mike Davis, Head of School at Colorado Academy. Key themes in this educational odyssey include: Running a school like a startup: Why being Head of School is equal parts educator, CEO, and crisis manager Teaching in the age of AI: Reflections…
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Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/9-... Free 9 Step Business Email framework: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/su... Dean Jackson Full Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nciVvTnke9I&t=1s Discover why the old way of asking for referrals doesn't work — and what to do instead. In this video, I break do…
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Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/9-steps Free 9 Step Business Email framework: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/subscribe Perry Marshall Full conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWOj5Z_KI7w&list=PLscAJ4HqaYT-EVd0S4jpEMt1ygsSywkmx Brian Tracy Full Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV9jdzG…
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In this Primetime episode of Career Conversations with Chris, we dive into the fast-paced, content-saturated world of college football media with John Snelson, Director of Creative Services for CU Boulder Football. Key moments from our creative journey include: The rise of "The Rise": How John pitched and produced a six-part docuseries for the Pac-…
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Got a great idea but feel stuck turning it into content? You’re not alone. In this video, I share how I use ChatGPT as a thinking partner to shape fuzzy thoughts into clear, actionable content—without the overwhelm. 🎯 Real examples, simple steps, and a custom GPT setup that changed the game for me. Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Overwhel…
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In this episode of Career Conversations, we dive deep into the world of finance with Zach Pashel, a versatile professional whose career has taken him from the pages of English literature to the heart of Wall Street and beyond. Key milestones in our conversation with Zach include: Firsthand experience in the heart of the 2008 Market Crisis at Lumine…
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How do we figure out whether interpretability is doing its job? One way is to see if it helps us prove things about models that we care about knowing. In this episode, I speak with Jason Gross about his agenda to benchmark interpretability in this way, and his exploration of the intersection of proofs and modern machine learning. Patreon: https://w…
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Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://productiveinsights.learnworld... Chris Do Full Conversation: • Pricing strategy in marketing w/ Chri... Business Mistakes Playlist: • Business Mistakes In this episode, Ash Roy shares seven vital business lessons learned over a decade of entrepreneurship. From managing cash flow to pricing strategies, dis…
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In this visionary episode of Career Conversations with Chris, host Chris Wachuta and co-host Henry Lewinsohn sit down with David Armitage, a visionary entrepreneur who has spent decades at the forefront of technology. Key highlights from our conversation with David: Learning FORTRAN at IBM labs as a child and coding alongside a young Bill Gates Inv…
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Want to achieve your biggest goals faster? In this episode, we break down Brian Tracy's five goal-setting strategies that will transform the way you work and think. Learn why multitasking is a myth, how to avoid context switching, and the secret power of writing your goals down daily. Plus, discover how recognizing turning points can change your li…
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In this episode of Career Conversations with Chris, host Chris sits down with Matthew Lindner, CEO and co-founder of Crafthouse Cocktails. Key highlights from our conversation with Matt: How Matt launched his first bar on a shoestring budget and grew it into a local favorite Scaling and managing 13 restaurants before founding Crafthouse Cocktails H…
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In this episode, I chat with David Duvenaud about two topics he's been thinking about: firstly, a paper he wrote about evaluating whether or not frontier models can sabotage human decision-making or monitoring of the same models; and secondly, the difficult situation humans find themselves in in a post-AGI future, even if AI is aligned with human i…
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In this episode, I explore the nuances of goal setting and achievement by sharing insights from five experts. Starting with Brian Tracy's transformative experience of writing daily goals, the video then showcases James Clear's argument that goals alone aren't enough; instead, habits, systems, and processes are crucial. Joe Pulizzi shares his system…
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In this episode of Career Conversations with Chris, we sit down with Ivette Dominguez Drawe the CEO of Alpine Automotive Group. Key highlights from our conversation with Ivette: Her rise from top-ranked BMW saleswoman to CEO of a $400M automotive group Lessons learned from turning around underperforming dealerships and navigating competitive market…
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The Future of Life Institute is one of the oldest and most prominant organizations in the AI existential safety space, working on such topics as the AI pause open letter and how the EU AI Act can be improved. Metaculus is one of the premier forecasting sites on the internet. Behind both of them lie one man: Anthony Aguirre, who I talk with in this …
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In this episode of Career Conversations, we sit down with Khushang Hirpara the founder of CLD-9. Key highlights from our conversation with Khushang: The technical challenges of building reliable AI models and eliminating hallucinations in health recommendations Insights into bootstrapping a startup and navigating the venture capital landscape Why h…
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Typically this podcast talks about how to avert destruction from AI. But what would it take to ensure AI promotes human flourishing as well as it can? Is alignment to individuals enough, and if not, where do we go form here? In this episode, I talk with Joel Lehman about these questions. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axrpodcast Ko-fi: https://ko…
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In this episode of Career Conversations with Chris, we explore the unconventional career path of Andrea Schumacher, a successful interior designer and entrepreneur. Key highlights from our conversation with Andrea: Her journey from Subway sandwich artist to acclaimed interior designer The impact of reading "Think and Grow Rich" on her business mind…
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Discover the transformative power of storytelling with Matthew Dicks, bestselling author of Storyworthy and Someday Is Today. In this video, Matthew shares his journey of overcoming life’s challenges, how near-death experiences shaped his relentless creativity, and the secrets to crafting unforgettable stories. Timestamp: 00:00 The Illusion of Tomo…
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Suppose we're worried about AIs engaging in long-term plans that they don't tell us about. If we were to peek inside their brains, what should we look for to check whether this was happening? In this episode Adrià Garriga-Alonso talks about his work trying to answer this question. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axrpodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com…
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In this episode of Career Conversations, we sit down with Tim Jackson, a veteran of the automotive industry and association management. Key highlights from our conversation with Tim: The unexpected path that led him from volunteer work to a career in association management The challenges and successes of running the Denver Auto Show, one of the old…
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AI researchers often complain about the poor coverage of their work in the news media. But why is this happening, and how can it be fixed? In this episode, I speak with Shakeel Hashim about the resource constraints facing AI journalism, the disconnect between journalists' and AI researchers' views on transformative AI, and efforts to improve the st…
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In this episode of Career Conversations, we delve into the fascinating world of aging research with Dr. Eric Verdin, President and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. Key highlights from our conversation with Dr. Verdin: The revolutionary impact of AI and machine learning on biological research and data analysis Insights into the epige…
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In this video Brian and I debunk 5 common myths around goal setting and achievement and how to 5 common mistakes. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: Brian Tracy's life changer 01:05 Writing down goals makes you 42% more likely to achieve them 01:38 Myth # 1 02:38 Focus on fewer goals (that move the needle) 02:52 Myth # 2 03:04 "For 30 days I want you t…
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In this episode of Career Conversations, we sit down with Andrew Schneider, a veteran marketing executive with a diverse background spanning from the early days of the internet to the launch of major streaming platforms. Key highlights from our conversation with Andrew: His pivotal role in introducing internet strategies to traditional media compan…
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Lots of people in the AI safety space worry about models being able to make deliberate, multi-step plans. But can we already see this in existing neural nets? In this episode, I talk with Erik Jenner about his work looking at internal look-ahead within chess-playing neural networks. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axrpodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.c…
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In this video I reveal 3 simple keys to great storytelling. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: It was 8am on 26th October 2024 ... 00:48 ... and then everything changes! 01:50 Why stories are such powerful lead generators 02:18 The 3 keys to telling a great story 02:59 The 5-second transformation and why it matters 03:44 Why using location in your stor…
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The 'model organisms of misalignment' line of research creates AI models that exhibit various types of misalignment, and studies them to try to understand how the misalignment occurs and whether it can be somehow removed. In this episode, Evan Hubinger talks about two papers he's worked on at Anthropic under this agenda: "Sleeper Agents" and "Sycop…
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In this episode of Career Conversations, we talked with Blake Hickok, the Chief Financial Officer of Engineering Economics Inc. Key highlights from our conversation with Blake: His journey from entry-level to CFO within the same organization over three and a half decades The importance of going beyond your job description to drive career advancemen…
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You may have heard of singular learning theory, and its "local learning coefficient", or LLC - but have you heard of the refined LLC? In this episode, I chat with Jesse Hoogland about his work on SLT, and using the refined LLC to find a new circuit in language models. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axrpodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/axrpodcast T…
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Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: The Power of Stories 00:12 Understanding Money as a Story 00:35 The Influence of Metrics and Proxies 01:04 Choosing Your Customers and Future 02:14 Welcoming Seth Godin 02:39 The Importance of Stories in Strategy 04:51 Personal Story: A Journey of Resilience 09:06 Building a Community and Creating Value 22:29 The Role…
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Road lines, street lights, and licence plates are examples of infrastructure used to ensure that roads operate smoothly. In this episode, Alan Chan talks about using similar interventions to help avoid bad outcomes from the deployment of AI agents. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axrpodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/axrpodcast The transcript: https…
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In this episode of Career Conversations, we sit down with Nigel Alexander. Key highlights from our conversation: His transition from banking to telecommunications, sparked by the 1996 Telecommunications Act The critical importance of finance and accounting skills as a foundation for any industry His experience in turning around struggling companies…
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Do language models understand the causal structure of the world, or do they merely note correlations? And what happens when you build a big AI society out of them? In this brief episode, recorded at the Bay Area Alignment Workshop, I chat with Zhijing Jin about her research on these questions. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axrpodcast Ko-fi: http…
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