Posts by smartpeoplepodcast:
- The Best of SXSW
- Where is the internet heading?
- App culture
- Netted.net – the email you seriously shouldn’t miss
- Internet influence on various types of media (when is the last time you bought a CD?)
- What motivates people to be more productive?
- Harmonious Passion vs. Obsessive Passion
- How do you use the science behind the brain to improve leadership skills?
- AND MORE!
Episode 53 – David-Michel Davies
April 3rd, 2012
David-Michel Davies, Executive Director of the Webby Awards
If you’re anything like me (Chris) and nothing like the other host (Jon) you absolutely hate surfing the internet to find the next big thing. I mean, by the time I learned about Myspace, there was a movie being made about Facebook. But let’s face it, the web is where it’s at people. Not understanding the inner workings of the interwebs is the equivalent of being the last caveman to discover fire…you’re dead. And with all of the URL’s, HTML’s, WWW.’s and HTTP’s the majority of us struggle to keep up. That’s why you need to be a lot like me (Chris) and become really good friends with a computer nerd (Jon) to ensure that you are kept up to speed. But just in case you are unable to make friends, we have brought the best of the internet to you in this week’s episode.
This week we call upon the only man to have reached the end of the internet, David-Michel Davies (DMD for short – coolest nickname ever BTW). DMD is the Executive Director of the Webby Awards, a leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet. Established in 1996 during the Web’s infancy, the Webbys is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, which includes an Executive 1,000-member body of leading Web experts, business figures, luminaries, visionaries and creative celebrities. Just listening to DMD makes you feel like you have your finger on the pulse of the internet. And if you do ONE thing after listening to this week’s episode, go to netted.net, you can thank us later.
This week we tackle:
Episode 52 – Craig Koslofsky
March 24th, 2012
Craig Koslofsky, author of "Evening's Empire: A History of the Night in Early Modern Europe"
Craig Koslofsky, author, Associate Professor of History at the University of Illinois .
Can you imagine a time without electricity and modern technology? First of all, HOW would you download this podcast?
In Craig Koslofsky’s book, Evening’s Empire: A History of the Night in Early Modern Europe, Craig discusses “the history of night” and what it meant to people during those times. During this period of history, the night was changed when it came to religion, literature, socialization, and art. Check out this week’s podcast to learn more!
Episode 51 – Dr. Srini Pillay
March 12th, 2012
Dr. Srini Pillay, CEO of NeuroBusiness Group
Dr. Srini Pillay – Neuroscientist, Psychiatrist, Executive Coach…amazing. The human brain is a miracle, no one can question that. The brain is the source of all of our cognition. It stores our memories, it creates our identity and it interprets the world in which we live. It’s also a mechanism that can be exercised and fine tuned to help us reach our greatest potential. But how the heck does it work? I mean, thinking about thinking is damn near impossible. That’s why we leave it up to experts such as this week’s guest Dr. Srini Pillay.
After graduating as the top medical student in his class, Dr. Pillay trained in Psychology at McLean Hospital (the nations top psychiatric hospital) and Harvard Medical Institute. He graduated as the resident with the most number of awards at any training program at Harvard Medical School and one of the top three award winners in the US. He was also the Founder and Director of the Outpatient Anxiety Disorders Program at McLean Hospital. He has also authored numerous books including, Your Brain and Business and, Life Unlocked: 7 Revolutionary Lessons to Overcome Fear. So needless to say, he’s got a little bit of experience on his side. Join us as we blow your mind…er…brain.
Please check out his website! http://srinipillay.com/
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