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Youre interested in AI but youre human: Youve got emails to answer, deadlines to meet, and you dont have 40 hours a week to sift through academic papers on large language models. You just want to know whats happening, why it matters, and maybe how to use it to get home a little earlier. In that spirit, here are five AI podcasts to help you get smarter and stay informed without wasting your time. The AI Daily Brief For the busy professional who needs the headlines fast, theres The AI Daily Brief. Its usually about 20 minutes, which is perfect for the commute or while youre brewing that second pot of coffee. Host Nathaniel Whittemore does a great job of cutting through the noise, but he doesnt just read the news. He analyzes what the big moves by OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft actually mean for the rest of us. AI for Humans AI for Humans is for the “rest of us” who just want to have a good time learning. Hosted by Kevin Pereira and Gavin Purcell, this show is exactly what it says on the tin: AI news and tools explained by two guys whove been in the tech and media world forever but dont take themselves too seriously. They demo new tools, they crack jokes, and they make the whole “impending robot takeover” feel a lot less scary. If you want to keep up with the latest without feeling like youre sitting in a lecture hall, give this one a shot. Practical AI If youre looking to actually get stuff done, check out Practical AI. The name says it all. Hosts Chris Benson and Daniel Whitenack aren’t here to wax poetic about the singularity. Instead, they talk about real-world applications. They interview people who are actually shipping AI products and solving real problems. Their podcast is accessible enough for enthusiasts but technical enough to be useful if youre trying to implement this tech in your business. The Artificial Intelligence Show For marketers and business leaders, The Artificial Intelligence Show is required listening. Hosts Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput from the Marketing AI Institute were beating the AI drum long before ChatGPT showed up. They look at AI through a business lens: How does the latest news change your career? How does it change your company? If youre in marketing or management and youre trying to figure out how to navigate the next five years, youd be crazy not to listen. Eye On AI Eye On AI is a podcast for anyone interested in seeing the bigger picture. Hosted by longtime New York Times correspondent Craig S. Smith, this one slows things down a bit. Its biweekly, and the interviews are deep. Smith talks to the researchers and people building AI systems to better understand the “why” and the “how.” Its less about the “tool of the week” and more about understanding the fundamental shifts in the technology. Its a great weekend listen when youve got a little more headspace.
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American statesman and polymath Ben Franklins legacy includes inspirational quotes on frugality, honesty, and hard work. Hes less frequently thought of as an icon of successful aging. But as doctor and author Ezekiel Emanuel recently pointed out on Big Think, At a time when the average age at death was under 40, he lived to 84, fully mentally competent all the way to the end. That makes the founding father a worthy source of advice on aging well. Whats the biggest lesson we can learn from him. Unsurprisingly, given he lived at a time when dentures were made out of wood and surgery was done without anesthesia, Franklin cant teach us anything about the latest aging breakthroughs. But he can remind us of a fundamental truth thats thoroughly backed up by modern science, but still frequently forgotten: Staying useful is as important to aging well as any fancy new drug, fitness routine, or diet plan. Ben Franklins secret to healthy aging Ben Franklin was 70 when he signed the Declaration of Independence, and he churned out inventions into his eighties. (Those include inventing bifocals to solve his own issues with failing eyesight). That might leave you with the impression that he was a work-until-you-drop kind of guy. But Emanuel points out thats not actually how Franklin understood his own life. Franklin invented retirement for working-class people, Emanuel insists. He made enough as a printer that he could retire at 42, and he said, Im going to live a life of leisure. That means everything that followed the ending of Franklins career as a printer, including much of his work helping to found the University of Pennsylvania and the United States, were technically retirement hobbies. His golden years didnt look anything like the golf, pickleball, or Caribbean cruises many of us dream about today. But that, Emanuel stresses, is the central wellness lesson we take from Franklins long and exceptionally productive life. Leisure, for Franklin, didnt mean going to the Jersey Shore. It meant that he didnt have to worry about business and making money. He could focus on doing good, and for him, doing good was science and social improvement activities, Emanuel says. Not contributing to society is not good for the soul. You have to be useful. You have to try to make the world a better place. Thats key to wellness, too. What modern psychology says about purpose and aging About 275 years ago, when Franklin stepped away from his first, moneymaking career, he understood that the key to aging well was to find purposeful ways to use his newfound leisure time. Thats a simple enough insight. But research suggests that even today a great many of us fail to remember it. Research out of Insead, the European business school, shows that many successful entrepreneurs struggle after exiting their businesses with big paydays. It is perfectly normal to discover that life post-financial freedom isnt as happy as one might have expected it to be, the researchers noted. The most common reason for these problems is a sense of aimlessness and boredom. Studies of retired Japanese salarymen and personal commentary from many who have pursued the popular Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement point in the same direction. Many of us dream of wide open days after leaving the world of work. But when confronted with the reality of long stretches of unstructured time, unless people have many explicit plans to stay useful, they tend to spiral. And not just emotionally. Neuroscience research has found that a sense of purpose helps delay dementia. Its absence, on the other hand, can speed cognitive decline. Meanwhile, an absolute mountain of studies testified that one of the best ways to look after your own wellness is to find ways to help others. A Google founder and the Governator agree It can be tempting to think of retirement in terms of numbers. If you have enough saved, your later years will be comfortable and stress free, and therefore healthy and happy, too. But even billionaires seem to flail in retirement unless they, like Ben Franklin, figure out how to continue to contribute to society. Sergey Brin is worth a cool $200 billion or so. He unretired and went back to work at Google because, he says, I was just kind of stewing and . . . not being sharp. Bill Gates is another guy with no financial constraints, but he, too, has written about how post-work life presents a lot of time to fill and that people need a reason to get out of bed in the morning. On the other hand, action star turned Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger credits his peace of mind at the age of 78 to a simple life motto: Stay busy. Be useful. Thats basically Ben Franklins whole approach to aging well boiled down to four snappy words. Healthy aging wisdom thats stood the test of time So if youre in the market for some good advice on how to stay mentally and physically health for as long as possible, you could look to wellness influencers and tech bros chasing immortality. But all their dubious routines probably wont buy you nearly as many healthy years as Ben Franklins straightforward 275-year-old wisdom. If you want to age well, stay useful. By Jessica Stillman, Contributor, Inc.com This article originally appeared on Fast Companys sister website, Inc.com. Inc. is the voice of the American entrepreneur. We inspire, inform, and document the most fascinating people in business: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters that represent the most dynamic force in the American economy.
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The fleeting nature of the Olympic Winter Games makes them all the more alluring. The scarcity is almost sacred. Competitors work their whole lifetimes for one shot at glory that takes place over a period of just a few weeks. To celebrate every athletic achievement at the XXV Olympic Winter Games, the closing ceremony will take place Sunday, February 22. Heres everything you need to know including how to tune in. Where will the Milano Cortina Olympic Closing Ceremony take place? Just like William Shakespeare intended, its fair in Verona where we lay our scene. The Milano Cortina Closing Ceremony will be held at the Verona Arena, which many historians believe predates the Colosseum. Unlike the opening ceremony, which took place in multiple venues, this is the sole location. Verona lies about halfway between Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the two cities where the majority of the competitions took place. What is the theme of the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony? The theme of the closing ceremony is Beauty in Action. While exact details of the two-and-a-half-hour event are always kept under wraps for the element of surprise, it is known that the event will celebrate the host country, Italy. It will also convey climate changes impact on the games and the future challenges this brings. Elements such as music, dance, film, design, and technology will all be utilized to tell these stories and celebrate the games. Who is performing at the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony? The first performer announced was ballet star Roberto Bolle. He is a principal dancer at La Scala Theatre Ballet and frequently performs as a guest artist around the world. Joining him is singer-songwriter Achille Lauro. He made a name for himself in the hip-hop world but also excels in other genres of music like pop and rock. Actress Benedetta Porcaroli will also take part in the closing ceremony. She is best known for her work as Chiara in the Netflix series Baby. Additionally, her film credits include Immaculate, The Leopard, and The Kidnapping of Arabella. DJ Gabry Ponte is planning on dropping some sick beats. He gained prominence as a member of the group Eiffel 65. He even has his own record label, Dance and Love. Who is hosting the 2030 Winter Olympics? Another important part of the closing ceremony is handing over the flag to the next host. The 2030 Winter Olympics will take place in France. The French Alps are already planning for another spectacular competition that will be here before we know it. How can I stream or watch the closing ceremony? The ceremony takes place on Sunday, February 22. If you want to catch the action in real time, turn on NBC or the streaming service Peacock at 2:30 p.m. ET. If that time doesnt work with your schedule, there will be another chance to see the pageantry during prime-time, beginning at 9 p.m. ET. You can watch NBC for free if you have an over-the-air antenna or a traditional cable subscription. Peacock is a paid subscription service, but if it’s not part of your streaming arsenal, you can turn to a live-TV streaming service that carries NBC. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or fuboTV carry NBC in most areas. Just make sure to double check before you sign up to account for regional differences.
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