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Science is useful, but its usefulness isn't always obvious. In this podcast we dive deep into scientific research to figure out how the science was done, what was discovered, and how you can use it to improve your life.
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Are you a professional developer, or do you want to be? Worried that your computer science theory is not enough, or is outdated? We'll talk about which parts are useful, which aren't, and why/where. Every week you'll get an informed opinion from a professional developer about a specific part of computer science and when/where/whether it's useful. We cover algorithms, analysis, data structures and all sorts of theory, here on Comp Sci: Just the Useful Bits.
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Unlock the secrets of your metabolism and harness your body’s power for effective, lasting weight loss with Patty Palko. Take a breather, and tune in as Patty Palko, a Certified Health and Wellness Coach, PhD in Biology, Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, breaks down the science of metabolism in an easy-to-understand way. Using everyday language, practical tips, and a dash of humor, Patty leverages her vast knowledge and expertise to help you decode your body’s signals and unloc ...
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Is your bloating just uncomfortable, or could it be secretly adding inches to your waist and pounds on the scale? In this episode, we're diving into the surprising link between bloating and weight, uncovering the hidden causes behind those nagging tummy troubles. Join us for a journey of the scientific explanation behind bloating, its impact on you…
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Struggling to kickstart your weight loss journey? Taking that first step can be tough. In this eye-opening episode, we uncover the three biggest obstacles that have been holding you back from getting started with your weight loss goals. Discover the secrets to overcome these challenges, gain unstoppable momentum, and finally embark on your transfor…
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Are your eating habits keeping you from reaching your weight goals? Dive into 'Consistency Unlocked: Unraveling Why You Eat to Master Your Weight Goals' and discover the hidden truths behind your food choices. In this episode, we reveal the deep-seated reasons that go beyond hunger, driving you to eat. You'll hear real stories, like Jamie's, that i…
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Ever feel like you're always hitting the reset button on your weight journey? You're not alone. In this episode, we dig deep into what really goes on with our consistency, spotlighting the top 5 hidden challenges that might be tripping you up. Tune in to hear real women, just like you, share their experiences, and discover practical tips to help yo…
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Are you a woman over 45 wondering why your metabolism feels sluggish even though you’ve tried seemingly everything under the sun? Uncover the silent enemy lurking within—chronic inflammation. Discover its stealthy impact on your metabolism, unravel the truths behind inflammation's ties to weight, and arm yourself with strategies to rekindle your me…
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Ever wondered why some workouts leave you energized, while others drain you? The answer might lie beyond the gym. In this episode, we'll explore surprising factors from your day-to-day life that shape your ideal fitness routine. Dive in and discover how to tailor your exercise regimen so you can get the lasting results you're looking for. Tune in, …
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Ever felt like you can't achieve your weight loss goals because you just don't believe in yourself? Dive into Episode 9 of 'Unleash Your Metabolic Power' where Patty Palko breaks down the myth that belief is where you have to start. Discover why waiting for belief might be slowing you down, and the surprising factor from science that can truly kick…
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Ever felt like you've completely gone off the rails and your metabolism is stuck in slow mode? You're not alone! In this episode, Patty shares three simple, yet highly effective steps, to help you get back on track and re-establish your wellness journey, ensuring your metabolism is firing on all cylinders. Discover a mix of practical tips and scien…
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Are you a woman over 45 who's tired of putting tons of effort into the calorie-counting game only to see pounds come creeping back? Get ready for a groundbreaking episode that could redefine your approach to weight loss! Patty Palko unpacks the surprising science behind why 'Calories Aren't Your Enemy’ - and what you should actually be watching out…
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Are you struggling with unexplained weight gain as you get older? You're not alone, and it's not just 'bad luck.' In this episode, we delve into the often misunderstood factors that cause women to gain weight as they age. Discover why it's not just about calories and exercise, and why popular diets often fail for women over 40. Unlock the mystery a…
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Ever wondered if Intermittent Fasting is your golden ticket to weight loss and a healthier lifestyle? You're not alone—but what works like a charm for some might not be the game-changer you think it is, especially for women. In this eye-opening episode, we pull back the curtain on the hype around Intermittent Fasting and reveal crucial information …
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Struggling with stubborn weight and tempted by the 'miracle' promise of GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy? In this episode, Dr. Patty Palko uncovers the science behind these popular weight loss drugs, whether they really work, and the risks no one else is talking about. Tune in to arm yourself with the information you need to make an educated …
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Embark on a journey into the heart of metabolism with Patty Palko as she delves into age, weight, and the intricate systems of our bodies. Through this enlightening episode, she unravels the blueprint of how metabolism functions, dispelling myths and uncovering truths. Discover the steps to help reignite your inner metabolic fire, empowering you to…
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Stuck in the diet vs. exercise dilemma after 45 and eager for real results? Join Dr. Patty Palko in 'Decoding Weight Loss After 45: The Diet vs Exercise Dilemma', where she unravels the science behind the two most talked-about weight loss strategies. Dive into the transformative stories of Rebecca, who sought weight loss through exercise, and Tina,…
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Unlock the truth behind sustainable weight loss in our first episode of 'Unleash Your Metabolic Power: Use Science to Conquer Weight'. Join Dr. Patty Palko as she debunks the myth that calorie restriction is the only way to lose weight. Prepare to see weight loss from a fresh perspective that could change everything you thought you knew. Get ready …
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Larry has 15 years' experience in the military under his belt, and is still training as a software developer. We talk about the up-and-coming developer experience, before his first job and what they're looking for. We also talk about social change, and how different the software world is from most of the real world. A little psychology, a little so…
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Tobi works at Shopify and is the author of benchee, an Elixir-language benchmarking suite. He runs RUG:B, a Berlin-based Ruby group, maintains SimpleCov and... Lots of stuff. I always feel tired looking at all the stuff Rubyists do :-) Tobi had a pretty extensive formal computer science education, and it's served him well. We also talk about a lot …
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Oh man, my audio quality is AWFUL here. Luckily Ross's is better and he's great at carrying the conversation! We talk about how Ross "cheats" both to get into teaching and to get into tech, and about some overlap between the two -- we talk about Seymour Papert, of course. Later we get into different paradigms of programming and what you learn from …
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We talk about how Craig got started, of course, and about buzzwords and how he did his early job hunting. We talk a *lot* about Ruby performance - who's who, what matters, what's annoying. We veer a bit into how Pina Coladas shouldn't use dark rum (heresy!) and about the example of Centaur Chess, and how it related to other human/computer interacti…
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This episode is with me, my wife Krissy and Akien McIain, a mutual friend who is also a very senior test automation engineer. When two old engineers get together to talk, you can always expect a lot of war stories... But more importantly, a lot of this is a compare/contrast between developers, QA and test automation. What's similar? What's differen…
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I barely know how to summarise this one. It's one of my favourites. Andrew is from dot-NET rather than Ruby. He was raised by missionaries, and is thus extremely literate about cultures and how to introduce yourself into a new one. He sees a lot of what I see from a very enlightened outsider's perspective. Which is like catnip to me, just so we're …
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Andrew is the founder of the Remote Ruby Podcast (now a lot more prominent than when we talked!), RubyBlend and CodeFund. We talk about the prison and court systems, why FTP is a terrible protocol, reading code, ADHD and a lot more. For show notes and links, see: http://justtheusefulbits.com/jtub/andrew-mason-i-expected-college-to-be-basically-boot…
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Shai Schechter, co-founder of RightMessage, has been hustling since he was 11. He believes that what's practical is very different for different people. If you see a task through a particular lens (e.g. tech) then that's the way you should do it. Do what comes naturally. For show notes: https://justtheusefulbits.com/jtub/shai-schechter/…
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https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/60 This week we're talking about climate anxiety and winter sports. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us on Twitter as @usefulsci, Instagram as @usefulscience, or email us at podcast@usefulscience.org. Show Notes The 2021 Western North American heat dome increased climate change anxiety among British Colum…
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http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/21 This week we're talking about sleep. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at podcast@usefulscience.org. Show Notes People who slept less than 6 hours a night were 4 times more likely to catch a cold. Higher nighttime temperatures due to climate change are projected to disrupt summer sleep patterns, particularly f…
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https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/59 This week we're talking about dog ownership and gift giving. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us on Twitter as @usefulsci, Instagram as @usefulscience, or email us at podcast@usefulscience.org. Show Notes Dog owners have a 24% lower risk of dying early and a 31% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular …
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https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/58 This week we're talking about fatigue & risk management in healthcare workers. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us on Twitter as @usefulsci, Instagram as @usefulscience, or email us at podcast@usefulscience.org. Show Notes Association of residency work hour reform with long term quality and costs of ca…
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https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/57 Deborah talks about two intervention programs designed to address the effects of discrimination on Black youth. Alex presents the results of the Oregon Water Futures Project, which revealed inequalities in water access throughout the state. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us on Twitter as @usefulsci, …
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https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/56 This week we're talking about racial disparities in health and medicine. Ian and Deborah present research focusing on differences in cancer treatments for Black patients in contrast to White patients, and also discuss athlete head trauma and concussion education in the US. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Fol…
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https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/55 This week we're talking about neighborhood connections and green spaces. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us on Twitter as @usefulsci, Instagram as @usefulscience, or email us at podcast@usefulscience.org. Show Notes ‘It's real, not fake like a park’: Residents’ perception and use of informal urban gre…
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https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/54 This week we're talking about cultural change. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us on Twitter as @usefulsci, Instagram as @usefulscience, or email us at podcast@usefulscience.org. Show Notes Global Increases in Individualism Social Structure, Infectious Diseases, Disasters, Secularism, and Cultural Cha…
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Caitlyn didn't want to go back and get a degree "at my age", but went to Thinkful to learn to be a full-stack software engineer, which is "like being paid to go to school and make cool things forever." It's hard to tell what to focus on when there's so much to learn. "It used different muscles in my brain," she says, as she "learn[ed] to work from …
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https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/53 This week we're talking about food and allergies. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us on Twitter as @usefulsci, Instagram as @usefulscience, or email us at podcast@usefulscience.org. Show Notes When surveyed, almost 1 in 5 Americans report that they have a food allergy, but only 1 in 10 report symptoms…
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Jennifer is an early-career cloud engineer. We talk about how she got into software development without having experience before university, and what that meant about picking up the unspoken cultural norms. We also talk about the dark academic aesthetic and how she improves at all of this. For show notes and links, see: https://justtheusefulbits.co…
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https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/52 On this episode we're joined by special guest, Erika Kirgios, whose research explores strategies for promoting prosocial behavior. Familiar hosts Avaneesh, Uyen, and Cameron discuss two of Erika's recent studies. One investigates “temptation bundling,” the process of pairing a pleasurable indulgence with a l…
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Ernesto and I talk about how he learned software development, but also some business and management in his competitive public university in Argentina. We talk group projects, learning well and trying things that failed. For show notes and links, see: http://justtheusefulbits.com/jtub/ernesto-tagwerker-learning-programming-business-and-management/…
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I met John Pavan early in his career, after he'd just made the transition from nuclear physics to full-time computer programming. We caught up on how C++ is doing and how he's doing in it. We also talked about what he looks for in a software hire, and handling legacy code. For show notes and links, see: http://justtheusefulbits.com/jtub/john-pavan-…
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Chris Seaton, founder of TruffleRuby, talks with me about getting a computer science Ph.D, how learning compilers is necessarily like an old-style apprenticeship, and a near-the-metal view of complex algorithms for computation. For show notes and links see: For show notes, links and comments see https://justtheusefulbits.com/jtub/chris-seaton-on-ph…
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