Ministry of Secrets
Ministry of Secrets

Ministry of Secrets

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The Ministry of Secrets, is the story of one of the great unsolved mysteries of the Cold War. At its heart is a missing person — a wartime hero and international celebrity. But that’s just the starting point. It involves the royal family, MI6, the CIA, and the KGB. There are conspiracies. And lies. This story is so sensitive, so secret - that the truth is being withheld for 100 years, until 2057. Presenter Giles Milton and producer Sarah Peters are on a quest to find out why… Ministry of Secrets is part of The Binge - subscribe to listen to all episodes, all at once, ad-free right now. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. Follow The Binge Crimes and The Binge Cases wherever you get your podcasts to get new stories on the first of the month, every month. Hit ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Ministry of Secrets show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts.

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AUG 5, 2024
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<p>Introducing Andrew Bosworth on AI, wearables, and mixed reality from Possible.</p><p>Follow the show: <a href="https://www.possible.fm/">Possible</a></p> <p>The evolution of AI is changing the way we interact with the physical world, not just in how we use this technology, but also where and how we access it.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Reid and Aria sit down with Meta’s Chief Technology Officer, Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, who is pioneering wearables for the company. Boz’s journey in the tech sector has taken him from working on Microsoft Visio to founding Reality Labs, Meta’s AR and VR division. Now, he’s focused on the next frontier in mixed realities with his latest project, Orion, a pair of AR glasses. Boz offers an Orion demo and shares his vision for wearables as an equalizing technology that can unlock superpowers for every person. Plus, they check-in on the state of AI as it relates to open source software, safety, hyperscalers, and startups.  </p><p><br></p><p>For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit <a href="https://www.possible.fm/podcast/">https://www.possible.fm/podcast/</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>1:03 - Episode introduction</p><p>3:36 - How Boz’s farm upbringing influenced his career and perspective on the digital world </p><p>7:02 - How will wearables influence how we navigate the physical and digital worlds? </p><p>9:46 - Meta's AI philosophy</p><p>11:27 - Pi explains Norbert Wiener's construct of information theory</p><p>14:28 - What would it take to build AI world models?</p><p>15:09 - What are the most significant use cases for Orion?</p><p>19:01 - Can Orion accommodate monocular vision?</p><p>20:00 - Boz's response to Orion skeptics</p><p>22:29 - Boz gives predictions on our AI future</p><p>25:09 - What would it look like to have a compatible system of wearables? </p><p>27:30 - Unexpected discoveries from Orion testing</p><p>29:33 - What is Meta's focus in the AI space for the years to come?</p><p>30:48 - How do we ensure that AI innovation is used for good?</p><p>35:28 - Boz responds to Meta's changes in fact checking policy</p><p>37:11 - How will hyperscalers and start-ups flourish in the AI game?</p><p>40:06 - Boz shares his review on “The Wild Robot”</p><p>42:24 - Rapid-fire questions</p><p><br></p><p>Select mentions: </p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-martian-andy-weir/228860?ean=9780553418026&amp;next=t"><em>The Martian</em></a> by Andy Weir</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/project-hail-mary-andy-weir/18644162?ean=9780593135228&amp;next=t"><em>Project Hail Mary</em></a> by Andy Weir</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-am-a-strange-loop-douglas-r-hofstadter/12392696"><em>I Am a Strange Loop</em></a> by Douglas Hofstadter</p><p><br></p><p>J. C. R. Licklider, psychologist and computer scientist</p><p><br></p><p>Douglas Engelbart, engineer and computer science pioneer</p><p><br></p><p>Norbert Wiener, computer scientist and mathematician</p><p><br></p><p>Yann LeCun, computer scientist and Chief AI Scientist at Meta </p><p><br></p><p>Michael Abrash, Chief Scientist, Reality Labs, Meta</p><p><br></p><p>Garry Kasparov, Russian chess grandmaster</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://4-h.org/">4-H, a youth development program from the USDA</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.aclu-il.org/en/campaigns/biometric-information-privacy-act-bipa#:~:text=WHAT%20IS%20BIPA?,name%20before%20sharing%20their%20fingerprint)">The Biometric Information Privacy Act</a> (BIPA)</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/qualified-business-income-deduction">Qualified Business Income Deduction</a> (QBI)</p><p><br></p><p>Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Whether it's Inflection’s Pi, OpenAI’s ChatGPT or other AI tools, each episode will use AI to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.</p> <p>DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].</p>
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You Might Also Like: Possible
AUG 5, 2024
You Might Also Like: Possible
<p>Introducing Derek Thompson on AI, abundance, and human progress from Possible.</p><p>Follow the show: <a href="https://www.possible.fm/">Possible</a></p> <p>Why can the United States government help make a vaccine in a year but not build a high-speed train in a reasonable timeframe? What if our biggest problems—affordable housing shortages, energy limits, and scientific slowdowns—aren’t inevitable, but chosen?</p><p><br></p><p>This week, Reid and Aria sit down with Derek Thompson—staff writer at <em>The Atlantic</em> and host of the podcast <em>Plain English</em>—to explore how a scarcity mindset is holding American society back. They cover how AI can revolutionize scientific discovery; what Operation Warp Speed got right; and why real progress depends on bold policy, not just better technology. Plus, Reid joins Derek in the hotseat for some “Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right?”—a game co-created with ChatGPT to discuss ideas in Derek’s new best-selling book, <em>Abundance</em>. </p><p><br></p><p>For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit <a href="https://www.possible.fm/podcast/">https://www.possible.fm/podcast/</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Select mentions</strong>: </p><p><a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Abundance/Derek-Thompson/9781668023488"><em>Abundance </em>by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/02/american-loneliness-personality-politics/681091/">“The Anti-Social Century” </a></p><p><a href="https://everycure.org/">Every Cure co-founder Dr. David Fajgenbaum </a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics:</strong></p><p>1:06 – Episode introduction</p><p>2:34 – What year would Derek choose to be born and why?</p><p>7:14 – What can AI do as a co-author that Ezra Klein can't, and what are Ezra's irreplaceable strengths?</p><p>9:08 – AI's impact on the future of work — what AI can and can't do — and what the enduring role of humans will be.</p><p>12:00 – The situation with current tariffs, and the potential fixes or silver linings.</p><p>14:28 – Operation Warp Speed and other examples of abundance in the U.S. and beyond.</p><p>19:39 – What specific government policies could effectively leverage AI to speed up the creation of abundance?</p><p>22:40 – Midroll</p><p>22:49 – Derek and Reid play a fun game based on Abundance: “Too much, too little, or just right?” </p><p>30:46 – What's needed to better incentivize scientific progress and foster innovation?</p><p>39:22 – How could society and our relationship with technology be reframed to combat the loneliness epidemic?</p><p>45:08 – Derek identifies specific policies that currently hinder abundance and suggests new ones that could promote it.</p><p>49:45 – Rapid-fire Questions</p><p><br></p><p>Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Each episode seeks to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.</p> <p>DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].</p>
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AUG 5, 2024
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<p>Introducing A Cannes-Do Attitude with Beth Sidhu from Good Game with Sarah Spain.</p><p>Follow the show: <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-good-game-with-sarah-spai-185664375/">Good Game with Sarah Spain</a></p><p>Beth Sidhu, the woman behind Sport Beach, joins Sarah to talk about the business of women&rsquo;s sports, from why the perception of women athletes and women&rsquo;s leagues has changed over the years to which big names will be seaside in Cannes this summer. Plus the Tempo&rsquo;s moves are speeding up, like father like daughter, and the first ever member of the alpine skiing 100 club.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Pre-order Sarah&rsquo;s book <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Runs-in-the-Family/Sarah-Spain/9781668036280" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Runs-in-the-Family/Sarah-Spain/9781668036280&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740433687019000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3likn1JSTf9UR9EO9Zmnb-">here</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr">Pre-order Dawn Staley's book <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Uncommon-Favor/Dawn-Staley/9781668023365">here</a></li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Pick up a copy of Jane McManus&rsquo;s book &ldquo;The Fast Track&rdquo; at your local bookstore or <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-fast-track-inside-the-surging-business-of-women-s-sports-jane-mcmanus/21646469?ean=9781439925089&amp;next=t&amp;next=t" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-fast-track-inside-the-surging-business-of-women-s-sports-jane-mcmanus/21646469?ean%3D9781439925089%26next%3Dt%26next%3Dt&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740433687019000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Cn2--Woyli32WJ89uU7-n">here</a>&nbsp;</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Read the Oregonian&rsquo;s 2024 report on Graeme Abel <a href="https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2024/04/oregon-womens-soccer-players-claim-harsh-treatment-verbal-abuse-from-coach-graeme-abel.html" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2024/04/oregon-womens-soccer-players-claim-harsh-treatment-verbal-abuse-from-coach-graeme-abel.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740433687019000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1OOhVyE5epll1XWO1zuew6">here</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Read Meg Linehan&rsquo;s analysis of Abel&rsquo;s hiring <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6149877/2025/02/20/bay-fc-graeme-abel-scouting-hire/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6149877/2025/02/20/bay-fc-graeme-abel-scouting-hire/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740433687019000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3vrARB-MyUSyVllyeSVJlX">here</a>&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>&nbsp;</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740433687019000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1N4qY7hJQabGR95Y9Y9f35">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/spain2323&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740433687019000&amp;usg=AOvVaw06t8fQ5QmBJQuydO9ixcKJ">@Spain2323</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mishthejrnalist.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/mishthejrnalist.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740433687019000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ASzOnhCbEJIduTMRgsCg0">@mishthejrnalist.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740433687019000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3k_8vR4PNy_cbn_FMI5Vwa">@mishthejrnalist</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740433687019000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0rnEiJ_BYtXzXrLcj_2slV">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a></p> </li> </ul><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].</p>
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