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Host John Strelecky (author of The Cafe on the Edge of the World) and fellow collaborators share humorous and heartfelt advice about the big questions in life. Hang with them as they bridge the gap between our seemingly absolute unimportance given the grand scale of the universe and yet how to live a meaningful life despite that. Episodes include highlights from interviews he has given, and brand new content recorded just for the show. New episode each month.

Lucius Annaeus Seneca, known as Seneca the Younger (c. 4 BC - AD 65), is the author of On the Shortness of Life (c. 49 AD). In it, Seneca draws insight from different streams of ancient wisdom: Stoic, Epicurean, Platonic, Skeptic and Cynic, as he addresses some of the important questions humans face. Seneca encourages people to be mindful of time and to use it purposefully. He suggests awareness and acceptance as a remedy for many worries and wasteful dissipations.

From modern literature to menopause, from utopian thought to rodeos - in this classic collection of essays, Ursula K. Le Guin roves with her customary audacity over the intersecting arenas of literature, feminism, and social responsibility, exploding any received notions she comes across and revealing visionary possibilities in their stead.

It's your boy who is not your boy Nyati Kodoro and welcome to On the Edge podcast, where I dive into the weirdness of life, art, and creativity. From film to philosophy, personal growth to random thoughts, it’s all unfiltered and real. Think for yourself and hit that subscribe button (or is it a following button) , whatever man.

We’re up against enormous societal challenges in this 21st century: climate change, a clean energy transition, the ethics of artificial intelligence, and the list goes on. And behind the headlines there’s also a lot of hype. It’s tough to know what scientific and technological advancements will truly create positive change. And when. When will automated vehicles be navigating the streets, and will they be safe? Will quantum computing impact our lives? And how? In this ‘Innovations Uncovered’ series, WebsEdge Founder & CEO, Stephen Horn, digs in to these challenges and identifies the ...

Welcome to Life on the Edge (of Wales), the podcast where Pembrokeshire's problems and possibilities are laid bare by two blokes who've seen it all.Join Pembrokeshire lifers and businessmen Ramjam and Adrian as they pull up a chair and chew the fat on local politics, squandered opportunities, and the unique challenges of coastal living. It’s opinionated, occasionally grumpy, but always about making life better on the edge.

In this ground-breaking book, Ben Ramalingam shows that the linear, mechanistic models and assumptions on which foreign aid is built would be more at home in early-20th-century factory floors than in the dynamic, complex world we face today. All around us, we can see the costs and limitations of dealing economies and societies as if they are analogous to machines. The reality is that such social systems have far more in common with ecosystems: They are complex, dynamic, diverse, and unpredictable.

In 1945, both the U.S. State Department and U.S. Intelligence saw Czechoslovakia as the master key to the balance of power in Europe and as a chessboard for the power-game between East and West. Washington believed that the political scene in Prague was the best available indicator of whether the United States would be able to coexist with Joseph Stalin's Soviet Union.

Tonight we cover Shanon Sharpe getting fired from E.S.P.N. and the dangers of thinking with your dick over discipline. We are also cover Gilbert Arenas in an alleged federal indictment over card games. We tackle an elephant in the room destroying success & the people who live life on the edge with no financial and social competence whatsoever.

In "the best book about the current state of girls and young women in America” (Atlantic), the New York Times-bestselling pediatrician outlines the four biggest threats to girls' psychological growth and how parents can help Girls today are motivated and hardworking. In school, they regularly...

Summary The first source describes the resignation of all seven independent directors from 23andMe's board due to disagreements with CEO Anne Wojcicki regarding the company's strategic direction. These disagreements stemmed from Wojcicki's proposal to take the company private, which the board rejected due to a lack of a premium offer to shareholders. The second source discusses the potential future of 23andMe's genetic data as the company faces financial challenges and the possibility of going out of business. While the company emphasizes its commitment to privacy and its policy of anonymizing...

On The Edge with The Creative Coalition spotlights stories of opportunity, discovery, and courage and is hosted by The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. The program features incredible individuals whose unique stories will enlighten and inspire listeners.

Welcome to Ag on the Edge - the podcast taking back the conversation about local farming. In this podcast, we'll be shining a spotlight on Ventura County, California—a region renowned not just for its breathtaking landscapes but also for its vibrant agricultural sector. From the rolling citrus groves to the expansive strawberry fields, Ventura County's agricultural industry is a powerhouse, feeding communities locally and beyond. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with experts, historians, and local farmers who will share their insights and personal stories. We'll explore ...

This is Climate on the Edge, where we explore the frontier of climate interventions and dive into the bold ideas that could shape our planet's future. Hosted by Susan Su. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conversations about Ventura County farming and what its like to be involved with farming on the edge

In tonight's feature, we delve into the gripping tale of Ning Xi, a young heiress caught in a whirlwind of family tragedy and corporate intrigue. As she faces the daunting task of saving her family's empire from the brink of collapse, Ning Xi turns to Jiang Lü, a former high school acquaintance and now a formidable Wall Street tycoon. With her father's life hanging in the balance and her brother wrongfully imprisoned, Ning Xi's desperate bid for Jiang's assistance unfolds into a saga of betrayal, old flames, and high-stakes negotiation. Join us as we unravel this compelling story of ...

Life on the Edge is a monthly podcast about the hidden struggles of ordinary people. It is funded by Trust for London and hosted by ice&fire, a human rights focused theatre company. Life on the Edge will make you look at your fellow travellers in one of the world’s biggest cities with new eyes.

Life on the Edge is where adventure filmmakers Estelle and Ramy share the unconventional journeys of those who redefine what « possible » means. From Explorers of the Arctic to Women Rangers in Africa, get inspired by captivating stories full of insights, and gain practical knowledge from people extending the boundaries of human achievement, courage, determination, and altruism. If you want to learn from real-life heroes, cutting edge explorers, athletes, and entrepreneurs, but also from Estelle and Ramy's adventures with them around the world, this podcast is for you.

Living on the Edge is a tech podcast with Jason Hoffman, CEO of MobiledgeX and Dan Benjamin discussing the latest news and strategies around everything edge, cloud, mobility and more.

Arts on the Edge is the podcast created by the International non-profit American Voices. Each episode will take listeners to some of the world's most remote, conflicted, and isolated places to meet local artists, educators and the American musicians that go there to collaborate and train the next generation of teachers, performers and cultural leaders. From Eritrea and Turkmenistan to Iraq and Sudan, learn how AV uses music, dance and theater to make remarkable connections and lasting relationships with fascinating young artists and their communities. To learn more about the powerful work that...