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- 38 For the Record || Karlyn King
Karlyn is an expert in the field of music academia, podcasting, and global presentations, having built up a rich portfolio as a published author, lecturer, and researcher with engagements spanning the UK and the USA. As a sought-after panelist and presenter at conferences worldwide, Karlyn is particularly known for her contributions to discussions surrounding the significance of vinyl in contemporary music culture.
Karlyn's lockdown project, "The Songs Are Spells Podcast," is a platform where she produces and hosts insightful discussions with prominent figures from the music industry. This podcast has garnered acclaim, earning praise from Sony Music as the "magical rendition of Song Exploder."
As an academic, she is on the verge of completing her doctoral studies at the University of Birmingham, delving into the enduring allure of vinyl within the context of popular culture and fan engagement. Notably, her research has already yielded a published chapter in Routledge Music's Handbook of Women's Work in Music.
Music Mentions
- Nirvana
- The Hardy Boys (band)
- Janis Joplin
- BB King
Work today & power of music (8:34):
- Women in Vinyl
- Pure Vinyl Records
- Lion Vibes
Resurgence of vinyl (18:59):
- “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” by the Beatles
- “Dark Side of the Moon” by Pink Floyd
- Amy Winehouse
- Foo Fighters
- Kings of Leon
Q&A
- Sophie Ellis-Bextor
- “Murder on the Dancefloor” by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
- Taylor Swift
- “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton
- Sam Phillips Recording Studio
- Take Out Vinyl
Discovering music today (26:46):
- Record stores in-person
- Spotify
- YouTube
First album ever purchased (30:50):
- “Up” by Right Said Fred
Most recent album purchased (32:05):
- “Cowboy Carter” by Beyoncé
Artists discovered in the past year(34:40):
- Royel Otis
- Doja Cat
- Chris Stapleton
Desert island discs (37:00):
- “Nevermind” by Nirvana
- “Black on Both Sides” by Mos Def
- “At the Royal Albert Hall” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Recommendations for future guests (42:07):
- Jeff Powell
- ENS Labs Proposes ENSv2
Ethereum News for Tuesday, May 28, 2024: ENS Labs proposes to extend ENS to L2. Polygon introduces Pessimistic Proofs. Lodestar outlines its Ethereum roadmap vision. And Morpho introduces the Morpho Stack. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/474
Sponsor: Harpie is an onchain security solution that protects your wallet from theft in real time. Harpie helps you detect and block suspicious transactions before they execute, safeguarding your assets from malicious attacks and scams. Try Harpie for free at https://harpie.io/ethdaily.
0:00 Intro
0:49 ENS Labs Proposes ENSv2
1:43 Polygon Introduces Pessimistic Proofs
2:32 Lodestar Pectra Roadmap Vision
3:00 Morpho Introduces The Morpho Stack
4:09 Fin
📧 Newsletter - https://ethdaily.io
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#ENS #Ethereum #L2
- ENS Labs Proposes ENSv2
Ethereum News for Tuesday, May 28, 2024: ENS Labs proposes to extend ENS to L2. Polygon introduces Pessimistic Proofs. Lodestar outlines its Ethereum roadmap vision. And Morpho introduces the Morpho Stack. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/474
Sponsor: Harpie is an onchain security solution that protects your wallet from theft in real time. Harpie helps you detect and block suspicious transactions before they execute, safeguarding your assets from malicious attacks and scams. Try Harpie for free at https://harpie.io/ethdaily.
0:00 Intro
0:49 ENS Labs Proposes ENSv2
1:43 Polygon Introduces Pessimistic Proofs
2:32 Lodestar Pectra Roadmap Vision
3:00 Morpho Introduces The Morpho Stack
4:09 Fin
📧 Newsletter - https://ethdaily.io
🎙️ Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/eth
🎥 Video - https://youtube.com/@ethdaily
🌿 Lens - https://hey.xyz/u/ethdaily
🐦 X - https://x.com/ethdaily
🟪 Farcaster - https://warpcast.com/ethdaily.eth
#ENS #Ethereum #L2
- James Ross, CoFounder of Mode Network on Building the Modular Defi L2
In this episode, I sat down with James Ross, co-founder of Mode Network, to explore his fascinating journey in the crypto world and his pivotal role in Mode, a modular DeFi Layer 2 (L2) ecosystem.
Discover why Mode chose the OP Stack and how their collaboration with Optimism is driving their success. James highlights the necessity of a product-focused approach in web3, including user funnels, campaigns, and journeys. He explains how creating new revenue streams for developers through fee sharing and referral programs can fuel decentralized application growth.
We also touch on the importance of quality and active engagement over mere quantity in ecosystem applications, the significance of team expansion for scaling, and the strategic considerations in angel investing. Plus, get James' insights on NFTs' future potential and how they open new avenues for innovation and creativity in the crypto space.
#Crypto #Web3 #DeFi #EthereumL2 #Optimism #Blockchain #Mode #NFTs #AngelInvesting #CryptoEcosystem #BlockchainDevelopment #TokenLaunch
- Steve Lacy's laid-back Cali guitar hero cool
Photos by Kevin Amato
- Wanna know everything about @lens/p00ls? Stay tuned.
⏰ Today
- the winner of this bounty is @lens/gremiana 🥳
- My brother fighting last night
- They actually put Juneteenth on a calendar
- “I wish I knew you wanted me…” Steve Lacy and ‘Bad Habit’ on loop today ✨ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF-FGf_ZZiI
- Introducing the concept of Go To network
Covariance is in a mission to pioneer a new way to “Go To Market” by leveraging the power of networks.
https://paragraph.xyz/@0xcovariance.eth/go-to-network?referrer=0xd5aefe935dfc9360945115dde8da98b596dfbb9f
- LULLABY
Free mints.
Open Edition.
Made w/ udio.
Check out the video on my profile.
- “In New York, we have had a set of protocols in place since the Portal’s launch, including 24/7 on-site security and barriers to prevent people from stepping onto the Portal,” said a statement from Flatiron NoMad Partnership,** **one of the project’s organizers in New York.
- Okay so sharing a current observation and also a bit of a challenge of our operating model.
We get often a lot of interesting leads that want to work with us for equity or even for an investment but want to start asap. This kind of creates a bit of tricky situation, if we work mainly for equity we do need to stick to our due dilligence process, want to make sure this is a great investment opportunity, but on the flip side we can't just blindly say yes to something and start asap. So we need to slow down a bit.
So we constantly iterating on our process to a) get a lot better in spotting patterns, streamlining our memo process, etc. b) introducing new forms of due diligence in the form of what we call "do" diligence, hosting a few work sessions for major projects before an investment decision.
But at the end we can't act as fast as team might want. But I also realize this is not entirely true, one thing that our due and do diligence process enables us to do, is actually when we start already be quite deep and knowledgable in the space a team works in, through work session understand their team dynamics etc. The problem though it's not an immediately visible value.
But it allows us to be a lot faster during the work. Which reminds me a lot about my running practice. I do a lot of "slow" runs, so I can go all out on my fast days.
TLDR: We got leads, that want to start asap and have us work for equity because we are pricey, but we can't start asap, because we need to do our homework. So we are slow. But our homework is actually a superpower in the longrun, as the team has done its homework and can start with work when we align immediately and with a set foundation..
- LOL also this is a misunderstanding worth to share. In a chat about POS. One thought it stands for Proof of Stake the other Piece of Shit, we are so early.
- Missing the good old days, untitled_artist_192kb.exe on Limewire, Emule, Kazaa, etc.
- I miss the soundcloud days....
- My current petpeeve with genAI is that I want to make pictures that are not clean. Give me the bad styles of 2017 back...
- RedFlag.Ventures Merch test print... not happy yet...
- GPT-4 Outshines Humans in Reframing Negative Situations, Study Finds
A new study has found that GPT-4, a large language model, surpasses human performance in the skill of cognitive reappraisal - reframing negative situations to reduce negative emotions. The AI system outscored humans on measures of effectiveness, empathy, and novelty when generating alternative perspectives on difficult scenarios.
- Gold Boom: Defies Traditional Market Theory
The gold market is experiencing a remarkable surge, with prices reaching record highs despite rising interest rates. This decoupling of gold prices from interest rates challenges traditional capital market theory, which suggests that higher interest rates should lead to lower gold prices. However, several factors are driving this new era of gold investing.
Firstly, demand from emerging markets, particularly China, is significantly influencing the gold market. Central banks in countries like Singapore, India, and Libya are increasing their gold reserves to hedge against economic and geopolitical risks. Private investors are also finding it easier to invest in gold, with retailers like Costco offering gold bars online.
Secondly, while gold prices have historically been correlated with the US dollar, the current gold boom is occurring despite a strong dollar. This suggests that investors are turning to gold as a safe haven asset amid financial system stress and geopolitical uncertainties.
Lastly, inflation-adjusted gold prices remain well below their historical peaks, indicating potential for further growth. With gold comprising less than 5% of diversified portfolios, there is room for increased allocation.
The current gold boom represents a paradigm shift in investing, driven by emerging market demand, a decoupling from traditional market theory, and the metal's enduring appeal as a safe haven asset.
- MicroStrategy Unveils Decentralized ID Solution on Bitcoin Network
MicroStrategy, the company led by Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor, is set to introduce a groundbreaking decentralized identity solution built on the Bitcoin network. Dubbed "**MicroStrategy Orange**," this innovative project will leverage Ordinal-based inscriptions to store and retrieve user information, ensuring privacy and security.
By utilizing UTXOs on the Bitcoin blockchain, MicroStrategy Orange aims to provide a pseudonymous yet reliable way to manage digital identities. The open-source solution is designed to handle up to 10,000 decentralized identifiers within a single Bitcoin and operates independently of sidechains. As MicroStrategy continues to increase its Bitcoin holdings, now owning an impressive 214,400 BTC, the company's foray into decentralized identity solutions marks a significant step forward in the evolution of Bitcoin's practical applications.
- Apple's Q2 2024: iPhone Sales Slump, Services Soar
Apple has released its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, revealing a mixed bag of performance. While iPhone sales took a significant hit, declining by nearly 10% compared to the same period last year, the company's services sector continued to shine.
The tech giant reported iPhone revenue of just under $ 46 billion, a stark contrast to the $ 51.3 billion generated in Q2 2023. This marks the weakest second-quarter iPhone sales since 2020. Apple attributes the decline to unusually high demand in the previous year due to delayed iPhone 14 deliveries and a lack of groundbreaking innovations in the current lineup.
On the other hand, Apple's services category, which includes App Store and subscription-based offerings, reached a record high of $ 23.9 billion, now accounting for more than a quarter of the company's total revenue. Overall, Apple closed Q2 2024 with a total revenue of $ 90.8 billion.
- Coinbase Rides the Bitcoin Wave to Stellar Q1 Results
Coinbase has reported impressive financial results for the first quarter of 2024, surpassing market expectations. The company's revenue soared to $ 1.64 billion, significantly higher than the anticipated $ 1.34 billion, largely driven by the ongoing Bitcoin rally and the adoption of new accounting standards.
A substantial portion of Coinbase's revenue came from a $ 650 million mark-to-market gain on digital assets held for investment. The exchange also witnessed a 100% increase in trading fees compared to the previous year, amounting to nearly $ 1 billion. The surge in user activity was so immense that the platform experienced a temporary crash during the quarter.
Coinbase's stock price also outperformed analysts' estimates, reaching $ 4.4 per share, more than four times the expected value. The company's success can be attributed to its strategic moves, such as launching its own blockchain, Base, which has become one of the most successful Layer2 networks on Ethereum, handling the majority of transactions with fees often below 1 cent.
Despite ongoing legal challenges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the alleged sale of unregistered securities, Coinbase continues to thrive, capitalizing on the growing interest in cryptocurrencies and the Layer2 hype.
- JPMorgan Warns of Challenging Times Ahead for Crypto Market as Retail Investors Retreat
JPMorgan analysts have expressed a cautious outlook on the cryptocurrency market in the near term, citing a lack of positive catalysts and waning retail investor momentum. According to reports from CNBC and BTC-Echo, the explosive growth of Bitcoin ETFs in the United States has slowed down, with record outflows of around $ 564 million on May 1, 2024, after weeks of consistent inflows. The BlackRock ETF also saw no inflows in the last seven days, coinciding with a nearly 10% drop in the Bitcoin price.
The launch of the first Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong on April 30, 2024, generated only $ 87 million in inflows on the first trading day. JPMorgan analysts identify three central challenges for the market: exhaustion, Bitcoin's high valuation compared to gold, and expensive production costs. Additionally, interest from retail investors is diminishing, while institutional investors are taking profits and reducing their positions in Bitcoin and gold due to new risk assessments.
Despite Bitcoin's impressive 30% rise since the beginning of the year and its 156% surge in 2023, the absence of positive catalysts is expected to hinder further development. The recent Bitcoin halving event on April 19 is anticipated to have minimal short-term impact on the cryptocurrency's price, according to JPMorgan's earlier assessment.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/02/jpmorgan-is-cautious-on-crypto-as-retail-investors-dump-following-etf-hype.html
- AI Bubble Brewing: Frustrated Experts Warn of Hype-Driven Development
Amidst the rapid growth of the AI industry, a growing number of AI experts from major tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are voicing concerns about the frenzied pace and hype-driven nature of AI development.
Many feel pressured to deliver AI tools at breakneck speeds, often at the expense of ethics, safety, and real-world impact. Some projects are described as "nonsense" aimed solely at impressing investors or managers, with little practical value. Developers report accelerated timelines, constant pivots to match competitors' announcements, and a general disregard for the potential consequences of the technology.
One Microsoft engineer spoke of an "AI witch hunt," while others lamented the prioritization of large language models over more efficient, cost-effective solutions. As the AI race intensifies, experts warn of an impending bubble fueled by hype rather than substance.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/03/ai-engineers-face-burnout-as-rat-race-to-stay-competitive-hits-tech.html
- Nick Bostrom's Philosophical Journey: From AI Apocalypse to Deep Utopia
In a remarkable shift, philosopher Nick Bostrom, known for his warnings about the existential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), has released a new book exploring a future where AI solves all of humanity's problems. "Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World" envisions a world where superintelligent machines have eradicated disease, enabling humans to live indefinitely in a state of abundance.
Bostrom's previous work, particularly his 2014 book "Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies," brought the idea of AI turning against humanity into the mainstream, influencing tech leaders like Elon Musk. However, in "Deep Utopia," Bostrom takes a different approach, pondering the philosophical implications of a techno-utopia where algorithms have solved every problem.
The book raises thought-provoking questions about the meaning and purpose of human life in a world where superintelligent AI systems have rendered human labor obsolete. Bostrom explores the potential hollowness of such an existence, asking if a life without challenges or problems to solve would be devoid of meaning.
As the rapid advancement of AI continues, Bostrom believes that conversations about the implications of superintelligent AI will become increasingly prevalent and profound. He foresees a future where social companion applications, AI in politics, and marketing will lead to various societal dynamics, ultimately shaping our world in ways we may not yet fully comprehend.
While Bostrom's earlier work focused on the potential dangers of AI development gone wrong, "Deep Utopia" invites readers to consider the possibilities of a future where things go right. It prompts us to imagine a world where superintelligence is developed safely, governed well, and harnessed to unlock unimaginable wealth and technological powers.
Through his philosophical exploration, Bostrom encourages us to contemplate the fundamental components of our values and the meaning we derive from life's challenges. As we stand on the precipice of a machine intelligence era, "Deep Utopia" serves as a thought-provoking catalyst for discussions about the future of humanity in a world transformed by advanced AI.
https://nickbostrom.com/deep-utopia/
- Zen Wisdom Blooms in Every Garden
**ZEN**
- Just wrote a new banger.. all hyped up before bed lmao 🕺⚡️
- ☠️☠️
https://x.com/cryptanzee/status/1786270219360502153?s=46&t=n1ZZIF6WVWqEZ8ICmGnkmg
- testing post no territory on lens
this is a test post! this is a test post!this is a test post!this is a test post!this is a test post!this is a test post!this is a test post!this...
- london spring is wild cuz it’ll be fully sunny one moment then the next there’s hail for about 30s but then it’ll be back to sunny in approx 2 min
- a quintessential english experience @ chelsea FC last night which resulted in a 6-0 win against everton
featuring a beef onion pie + pint
- wtf the music player UI on orb is so cool how did i just discover this
- how do we feel about the chinese gp returning to the schedule? i wasn’t an f1 fan while i was living there so i never paid too much attention to it.
what will zhou guan yu’s home race be like? what are the top narratives this week? what’s the track like? sound off 👇
- St Ives, Cornwall, England
Summer 2023
35mm Film
Shot by me
- eldest child right of passage: planning the family vacation
- suns are cooked
lakers are cooked
bucks are cooked
- there’s something in the air in this years nba playoffs. a changing of the guards. young guns dominating the old heads. core core edits of nostalgia days of peak lebron and kd.
shedding a tear
- What is the modern publishing tech stack?
There's a variety of tools these days for publishing. What are your favourite ones? What's your tech stack for publishing? How does t2 fit into it? ...
https://app.t2.world/prompt/what-is-the-modern-publishing-tech-stack--clvo1ca0r5484751zmcr11atkg5
- what does db mean to you:
finance girl: deutsche bank
tech bro: database
dj girl: decibel
😭
- london overcast is great for b&w film
- Lens Protocol data is now live on @lens/dune, created by onchain data explorers @lens/sealaunch!
Check out the charts → https://dune.com/lens/lens-protocol
- ✨ The purr-fect view from up here! ✨
- 🎉 Exciting news! We've just launched a native tipping feature on @lens/hey. Now you can show your support directly to your favorite creators with just a tap 💰.
- Time to help our frens in Lens ecosystem 🌿
If you are a lens user, consider donating some funds to @lens/hey and @lens/tape in the Gitcoin Grant round 20, to help them keep building!
Any amount, for small that it is, helps thanks to quadratic funding.
If you don’t know how to vote, you can collect this post and all funds will go directly to their creators @lens/yoginth and @lens/sasicodes
https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/42161/25
- We heard you and made some adjustments to the parameters, and also, some of the @lens/guild roles are included in the calculation 😉
- GM ✌🏾😌✌🏾
Mid-week, Dig deep 💭
- GM ✌🏾😌✌🏾
Mid-week, Dig deep 💭
- The NBA playoffs are upon us 😤🔥
Clippers vs Mavs (1-1) | Game 2: MAVS WIN 🐴
Bucks vs Pacers (1-1) | Game 2: PACERS WIN 🏃
Timberwolves vs Suns (2-0) | Game 2: WOLVES WIN 🐺
Nuggets vs Lakers (2-0) | Game 2: NUGGETS WIN ⚒️
Thunder vs Pelicans (2-0) | Game 2: THUNDER WIN⚡️
Celtics vs Heat (1-1) | Game 2: HEAT WIN🔥