arbitrage
A concept involving buying and selling the same asset in different markets to profit from price differences
Arcana system
Arcana's system is designed to prevent unauthorized duplication of faces and brands in AI-generated media.
Arc benchmark
The Arc benchmark is a set of puzzles designed to test machine intelligence and resistance to memorization.
archangels
A spiritual being believed to be an archangel, a messenger of divine will.
ARC review system
Australian rules football rule review system involving the arc and point post.
Argentinosaurus
A specific sauropod genus, known for being the largest sauropod ever to evolve, with an estimated weight of 80 tons.
arginine vasopressin
A hormone involved in social bonding and emotional attachment, influenced by the Avprea gene
Argo operation
The operation to exfiltrate American diplomats from Iran using a fake film production
argument as architecture
A pattern of debate among multiple AI agents to improve decision-making or scoring.
Ark
A fictional island in the novel representing a sanctuary for people seeking refuge, created through the story's imaginative landscape.
Armenian
A religious and cultural group originating from Armenia.
arrependimento
The act of repentance and turning back to God, a key theme in Christian salvation.
arsehole
A slang term for a sexual act, used in the context of the podcast.
Artemis lunar mission
Artemis lunar mission, NASA's project to explore the Moon
Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis mission aims to return humans to the Moon and explore lunar flybys.
Artemis Space program
The space program aiming to return humans to the Moon, including the Artemis missions.
arteries
A network of arteries that transport blood to the arms and legs.
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States, established a weak federal government.
Artificial Intelligence Act
A legislative proposal by the European Union to regulate artificial intelligence based on risk.
artificial superintelligence
A concept referring to artificial superintelligence, an AI system more intelligent than all of humanity combined.
arts engagement
The podcast discusses the health benefits of arts engagement, including effects on inflammation, longevity, and mental health.
Asatru
A Germanic pagan religion focusing on the Aesir gods like Odin and Thor.
ascension rates
A metric representing the percentage of customers who move to higher-value offerings.
Ashtoreth
Ancient goddess associated with fertility, sexuality, and pagan worship, mentioned in the Old Testament.
Asian Century
The Asian Century, a term referring to the rise of Asian economies and influence.
Asian cuisine
A type of Asian cuisine that producer Mitch tried during his trip.
Asian elephant
Elephant species with fewer than 50,000 individuals left in the wild
Asmodeo
An ancient deity associated with fire and child sacrifice, often depicted with a bull's head.
assisted outpatient treatment laws
A legal framework for involuntary outpatient treatment for individuals with mental illness.
Asterof
A malware targeting banking information that spreads via WhatsApp Web, known as Asterof
astroseismology
A field of study analyzing stellar oscillations to understand internal stellar structures.
Aswang
The Aswang, a Filipino folklore creature believed to be a vampire-like monster that feeds on blood and organs.
ASX200
Australian stock exchange index representing the 200 largest companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange
Atlantic meridional overturning current
Ocean current system in the Atlantic Ocean that influences climate and heat distribution.
Atlas II
Atlas II, also known as Devourer, is a colossal creature investigated in the podcast episode.
atmospheric river
The weather phenomenon involving a storm delivering heavy rain and strong winds to California.
ATP
A molecule involved in cellular energy production, essential for mitochondrial function.
at protocol
A web protocol for decentralized social networking.
attachment
The mental state of attachment and identification with mental activities, considered a defilement in Buddhist practice.
attention
The four inner directions of meditative practice: intention, attention, compassion, wisdom.
attributes of self-doubt
A concept referring to the abstract ideas of self-acceptance, agency, autonomy, and adaptability used to rewire self-doubt.
auction clearance rates
Australian property auction clearance rates, the percentage of properties sold at auction in Australian cities.
audible paradigm
A scientific test used to measure brain responses to unexpected sounds, indicating consciousness.
Audience data
Audience data, information about consumers used for marketing, advertising, and profiling.
audio guest books
A modern alternative to traditional guest books where guests record voice messages on vintage rotary phones
auditory cortex
Brain region that processes what we hear, involved in auditory perception.
auija
The state of ignorance, darkness, or deluded knowledge in Buddhist teachings
austerity
The UK government policy involving significant public spending cuts following a financial crisis.
Australian 10-year government bond yield
Australian government bond yield, representing the return on government debt.
Australian cricket
Australian cricket is the national cricket team representing Australia.