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@poddictive.bsky.social
Addicted to podcasts and vloggs, especially those that aim to educate, entertain and inform (sound familiar?)
Interesting take on what AI can and can't do to progress medical as science shared by @scientificdiscovery.dev
August 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Interesting take on what AI can and can't do to progress medical as science shared by @scientificdiscovery.dev
A lot of YouTubers tell us that a successful business has to provide a solution to a problem. @richardjmurphy.bsky.social explains that the other way is to convince consumers that they have a problem that their product solves - in other words, advertising makes you unhappy by design.
Advertising tells you every day that you’re too old, too poor, too unfashionable. Why? Because unhappiness sells. In this video, I explain how advertising is deliberately designed to make you feel inadequate.
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Why Ads Want You to Feel Bad About Your Life
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
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August 3, 2025 at 7:04 AM
A lot of YouTubers tell us that a successful business has to provide a solution to a problem. @richardjmurphy.bsky.social explains that the other way is to convince consumers that they have a problem that their product solves - in other words, advertising makes you unhappy by design.
Cancer therapy that killed.
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford: "Captain Kirk Forgot to put the Machine on Stun"
Episode webpage: omny.fm/shows/cautio...
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Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford: "Captain Kirk Forgot to put the Machine on Stun"
Episode webpage: omny.fm/shows/cautio...
Media file: podtrac.com/pts/redirect...
"Captain Kirk Forgot to put the Machine on Stun" - Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Lying on the cold metal table, Voyne Ray Cox knew the drill. This was his ninth round of cancer treatment - which is why he was certain that what happened next couldn't be right. He heard a sizzling s...
omny.fm
July 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Cancer therapy that killed.
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford: "Captain Kirk Forgot to put the Machine on Stun"
Episode webpage: omny.fm/shows/cautio...
Media file: podtrac.com/pts/redirect...
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford: "Captain Kirk Forgot to put the Machine on Stun"
Episode webpage: omny.fm/shows/cautio...
Media file: podtrac.com/pts/redirect...
Jaw dropping
The News Agents: The secret court that silenced The News Agents...until now
Episode webpage: www.global.com
Media file: episodes.captivate.fm/episode/956c...
The News Agents: The secret court that silenced The News Agents...until now
Episode webpage: www.global.com
Media file: episodes.captivate.fm/episode/956c...
Global
On-air, on Global Player and outdoor - entertaining 32 million people across the UK, reaching virtually the entire UK population every week
www.global.com
July 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Jaw dropping
The News Agents: The secret court that silenced The News Agents...until now
Episode webpage: www.global.com
Media file: episodes.captivate.fm/episode/956c...
The News Agents: The secret court that silenced The News Agents...until now
Episode webpage: www.global.com
Media file: episodes.captivate.fm/episode/956c...
Professor Gerdes always provides clear but detailed explanations.
The contrast between Russia (targeting civilians) and Ukraine (causing multiple millions $$$ to military targets).
The contrast between Russia (targeting civilians) and Ukraine (causing multiple millions $$$ to military targets).
June 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Professor Gerdes always provides clear but detailed explanations.
The contrast between Russia (targeting civilians) and Ukraine (causing multiple millions $$$ to military targets).
The contrast between Russia (targeting civilians) and Ukraine (causing multiple millions $$$ to military targets).
Always worth listening/viewing @sathnam.bsky.social output, especially when the full documentary is free on YouTube 😀
April 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Always worth listening/viewing @sathnam.bsky.social output, especially when the full documentary is free on YouTube 😀
The If You're Listening YouTube channel (@abcnewsnetau.bsky.social) has some excellent videos.
For example, I can't fault the analysis here. The alignment of Trump's actions with Russian interests can be explained by Vladimir Putin's dream.
@mattbevan.bsky.social 👏👏👏
youtu.be/SkEn86RIsOk?...
For example, I can't fault the analysis here. The alignment of Trump's actions with Russian interests can be explained by Vladimir Putin's dream.
@mattbevan.bsky.social 👏👏👏
youtu.be/SkEn86RIsOk?...
How Putin’s dream explains Trump’s policies | If You're Listening
YouTube video by ABC News In-depth
youtu.be
March 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The If You're Listening YouTube channel (@abcnewsnetau.bsky.social) has some excellent videos.
For example, I can't fault the analysis here. The alignment of Trump's actions with Russian interests can be explained by Vladimir Putin's dream.
@mattbevan.bsky.social 👏👏👏
youtu.be/SkEn86RIsOk?...
For example, I can't fault the analysis here. The alignment of Trump's actions with Russian interests can be explained by Vladimir Putin's dream.
@mattbevan.bsky.social 👏👏👏
youtu.be/SkEn86RIsOk?...
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The framework of Adverse Childhood Experiences has been used for decades. Science writer @preetisimransethi.bsky.social joins us to talk about where it came from, and how it might change.
The Evolving Science Of How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adults
The framework of Adverse Childhood Experiences started with an unexpected finding over 30 years ago. How is our approach changing?
www.sciencefriday.com
March 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The framework of Adverse Childhood Experiences has been used for decades. Science writer @preetisimransethi.bsky.social joins us to talk about where it came from, and how it might change.
Duty to Warn: May I Tell You Who JD Vance Really Is?
YouTube video by Frank Schaeffer
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March 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
"One day a computer will fit on a desk" - such imagination. They'll be saying next there will be powerful all-in-one computer and communication devices you can fit in your pocket!
youtube.com/watch?v=sTdW...
youtube.com/watch?v=sTdW...
One day, a computer will fit on a desk (1974) | RetroFocus
YouTube video by ABC News In-depth
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March 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"One day a computer will fit on a desk" - such imagination. They'll be saying next there will be powerful all-in-one computer and communication devices you can fit in your pocket!
youtube.com/watch?v=sTdW...
youtube.com/watch?v=sTdW...
Freakonomics Radio, The Downside of Disgust
It’s a powerful biological response that has preserved our species for millennia, but is it time to dial down our disgust reflex?
You can help fix things by chowing down on some delicious insects.
shorturl.at/0cVn3
It’s a powerful biological response that has preserved our species for millennia, but is it time to dial down our disgust reflex?
You can help fix things by chowing down on some delicious insects.
shorturl.at/0cVn3
shorturl.at
March 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Freakonomics Radio, The Downside of Disgust
It’s a powerful biological response that has preserved our species for millennia, but is it time to dial down our disgust reflex?
You can help fix things by chowing down on some delicious insects.
shorturl.at/0cVn3
It’s a powerful biological response that has preserved our species for millennia, but is it time to dial down our disgust reflex?
You can help fix things by chowing down on some delicious insects.
shorturl.at/0cVn3
YOU could boost your state pension by TENS of THOUSANDS of pounds.
If you’re aged between 40 and 73 – it’s a must listen.
It’s all about missing National Insurance years.
Martin brings you a step-by-step guide and a full Q&A. It’s everything you need to know.
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If you’re aged between 40 and 73 – it’s a must listen.
It’s all about missing National Insurance years.
Martin brings you a step-by-step guide and a full Q&A. It’s everything you need to know.
open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselecto...
open.live.bbc.co.uk
March 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
YOU could boost your state pension by TENS of THOUSANDS of pounds.
If you’re aged between 40 and 73 – it’s a must listen.
It’s all about missing National Insurance years.
Martin brings you a step-by-step guide and a full Q&A. It’s everything you need to know.
open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselecto...
If you’re aged between 40 and 73 – it’s a must listen.
It’s all about missing National Insurance years.
Martin brings you a step-by-step guide and a full Q&A. It’s everything you need to know.
open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselecto...
Could Europe cover the gaps in the Ukraine defence if (when) the US stop military aid? Spoiler alert, no.
The Briefing Room
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The Briefing Room
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open.live.bbc.co.uk
March 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Could Europe cover the gaps in the Ukraine defence if (when) the US stop military aid? Spoiler alert, no.
The Briefing Room
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The Briefing Room
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Elon Musk's Grok thinks Trump is a Russian asset
March 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Elon Musk's Grok thinks Trump is a Russian asset
Does the leader of the free world have a chaotic mind?
Watch what this psychiatrist says and decide for yourself
youtube.com/watch?v=gMet...
Watch what this psychiatrist says and decide for yourself
youtube.com/watch?v=gMet...
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March 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Does the leader of the free world have a chaotic mind?
Watch what this psychiatrist says and decide for yourself
youtube.com/watch?v=gMet...
Watch what this psychiatrist says and decide for yourself
youtube.com/watch?v=gMet...
Badenoch gone by the summer (after the May elections)? Get the TLDR from @tldrnews.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=GQ-6...
youtube.com/watch?v=GQ-6...
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March 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Badenoch gone by the summer (after the May elections)? Get the TLDR from @tldrnews.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=GQ-6...
youtube.com/watch?v=GQ-6...
Nice idea, set up an alternative to Facebook, Instagram etc, but can anyone think of a thriving social media platform not run by the broligarchy 🤔 😉
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youtube.com/watch?v=EM1-...
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March 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Nice idea, set up an alternative to Facebook, Instagram etc, but can anyone think of a thriving social media platform not run by the broligarchy 🤔 😉
youtube.com/watch?v=EM1-...
youtube.com/watch?v=EM1-...
The Trump Vance ambush of Zelenski is almost like they want to hand Ukraine to Russia...
March 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Trump Vance ambush of Zelenski is almost like they want to hand Ukraine to Russia...
This is a great listen. Even if you think you know all about Alan Turin this Legacy from Wondery episode puts it in the context of the time and culture
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March 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This is a great listen. Even if you think you know all about Alan Turin this Legacy from Wondery episode puts it in the context of the time and culture
rss.art19.com/episodes/360...
rss.art19.com/episodes/360...
Trump ratings tanking. @davidpakman.bsky.social points out that Trump's ratings are the lowest at this stage of the Presidency... other than Trump's first term.
youtube.com/watch?v=q7Jq...
youtube.com/watch?v=q7Jq...
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March 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Trump ratings tanking. @davidpakman.bsky.social points out that Trump's ratings are the lowest at this stage of the Presidency... other than Trump's first term.
youtube.com/watch?v=q7Jq...
youtube.com/watch?v=q7Jq...
Most non-US commentators and many in the US that I've heard/read agree that the Zelenski-Trump-Vance meeting was a disaster AND that Zelenski was ambushed.
Once again @philmoorhouse.bsky.social puts his finger on it
youtube.com/watch?v=Nw_T...
Once again @philmoorhouse.bsky.social puts his finger on it
youtube.com/watch?v=Nw_T...
youtube.com
March 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Most non-US commentators and many in the US that I've heard/read agree that the Zelenski-Trump-Vance meeting was a disaster AND that Zelenski was ambushed.
Once again @philmoorhouse.bsky.social puts his finger on it
youtube.com/watch?v=Nw_T...
Once again @philmoorhouse.bsky.social puts his finger on it
youtube.com/watch?v=Nw_T...
Community and industrial decline #BBC Start the week
Liverpool decline and regeneration
Chinese ghost cities
Corby's closed down steel industry environmental scandal
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Liverpool decline and regeneration
Chinese ghost cities
Corby's closed down steel industry environmental scandal
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Start the Week - Community and industrial decline - BBC Sounds
Adam Rutherford with Sam Wetherell, Yu Jie and Jack Thorne.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Community and industrial decline #BBC Start the week
Liverpool decline and regeneration
Chinese ghost cities
Corby's closed down steel industry environmental scandal
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Liverpool decline and regeneration
Chinese ghost cities
Corby's closed down steel industry environmental scandal
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Have any Kindle ebooks?
Would you like to prevent them being forever tied to the Amazon ecosystem?
Don't want to download them one at a time?
Here is a simple guide to batch downloading (25 at a time).
youtube.com/watch?v=EGJD...
Would you like to prevent them being forever tied to the Amazon ecosystem?
Don't want to download them one at a time?
Here is a simple guide to batch downloading (25 at a time).
youtube.com/watch?v=EGJD...
youtube.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Have any Kindle ebooks?
Would you like to prevent them being forever tied to the Amazon ecosystem?
Don't want to download them one at a time?
Here is a simple guide to batch downloading (25 at a time).
youtube.com/watch?v=EGJD...
Would you like to prevent them being forever tied to the Amazon ecosystem?
Don't want to download them one at a time?
Here is a simple guide to batch downloading (25 at a time).
youtube.com/watch?v=EGJD...
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If you have any Kindle books consider downloading and backing them up before the 26th Feb - you won't be able to after
Amazon are changing the way you own your Kindle books - you have 10 days to react
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Amazon are changing the way you own your Kindle books - you have 10 days to react
YouTube video by CriminOlly
youtu.be
February 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
If you have any Kindle books consider downloading and backing them up before the 26th Feb - you won't be able to after
Can the UK rejoin Europe, if so how?
@quietriotpod.bsky.social's brilliant review of the possibilities & the pitfalls with @sturdyalex.bsky.social, @pimlicat.bsky.social & special guest @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social founder of Scientists for EU & chair of European Movement UK
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@quietriotpod.bsky.social's brilliant review of the possibilities & the pitfalls with @sturdyalex.bsky.social, @pimlicat.bsky.social & special guest @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social founder of Scientists for EU & chair of European Movement UK
pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/r...
pdst.fm
February 15, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Can the UK rejoin Europe, if so how?
@quietriotpod.bsky.social's brilliant review of the possibilities & the pitfalls with @sturdyalex.bsky.social, @pimlicat.bsky.social & special guest @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social founder of Scientists for EU & chair of European Movement UK
pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/r...
@quietriotpod.bsky.social's brilliant review of the possibilities & the pitfalls with @sturdyalex.bsky.social, @pimlicat.bsky.social & special guest @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social founder of Scientists for EU & chair of European Movement UK
pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/r...