On The Fly

Patrick Ball
  • 5,0 (2)
  • DÉVELOPPEMENT PERSONNEL
  • CHAQUE SEMAINE

A smidgen of history, a dash of culture - a minute dedicated to making you smile.

  1. Fronting the Miracle

    -5 J

    Fronting the Miracle

    The 24-hour news cycle is like a bad gym membership: you pay with stress, don’t get stronger, and canceling is harder than signing up. Many run Outrage 2026, which causes insomnia, lost perspective, and online arguing.

    6 min
  2. Ode To Gemology

    22 AVR. ·  BONUS

    Ode To Gemology

    For over 80 years, gemology students have grappled with spectra, birefringence, and pleochroism. This sonnet will bring a smile and remind us that students of life and gemology rediscover nature's gifts daily.

    5 min
  3. The Current Below the Asphalt

    19 AVR. ·  BONUS

    The Current Below the Asphalt

    Today, instead of cycling on the roadway, I've ventured down a creek-side trail with my old neighbor, Henry David Thoreau. The thick brush obscures the neighborhood, and his words resonate in the fresh air, finally tuning me into their frequency.

    4 min
  4. Tuck, Roll, and Rain

    18 AVR.

    Tuck, Roll, and Rain

    It was a beautiful day for our usual 30-mile Sunday ride to Escondido. The weather was moody with dark clouds threatening rain, but the streets were mostly empty. Traffic was light, and bike paths were eerily quiet, creating a false sense of peaceful sanctuary. Really?

    7 min
  5. The Cowardice of Corporate Jargon

    11 AVR.

    The Cowardice of Corporate Jargon

    Picture this: an email arrives. A colleague—perhaps a friend—needs a favor, a second opinion, or your time. You sigh, look at your screen, and type: “I’d love to help, but I’m busy right now.”

    7 min
  6. The Light, The Void, and Integrity

    4 AVR.

    The Light, The Void, and Integrity

    This morning, a glowing light crept through the window as I sat in my reading chair. Outside, the nearly full Moon sank in the West under a clear sky, with the Big Dipper visible above. I had to step outside to see the Moon and reflect.

    6 min
  7. Overcooking the Grid

    28 MARS

    Overcooking the Grid

    In our last chat, we discussed Chef Adamas, our sometimes delusional AI friend, who hallucinates blueberries into your Carbonara. We learned to manage his quirks by organizing our “digital pantry.” Today, we must look beyond the chef and consider the size of the kitchen we're building for him.

    6 min
  8. Confidently Wrong

    21 MARS

    Confidently Wrong

    The Art of the AI Tall Tale. Let's chat with Adams, the Chef, about hidden recipes causing digital hallucinations. Sit back, pour coffee—and, for your sake, taste it first. We will talk about why your computer reimagines reality with the confidence of a five-star chef who has lost his mind.

    5 min
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A smidgen of history, a dash of culture - a minute dedicated to making you smile.

Informations

  • Création
    Patrick Ball
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    388
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © Patrick Ball
  • Site web de l’émission
    On The Fly

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