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Based in Sydney, Australia, Foundry is a blog by Rebecca Thao. Her posts explore modern architecture through photos and quotes by influential architects, engineers, and artists.

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Episode 85 - Metaculus: Aggregating emotions, expertise, and data into Prediction Engine

Sep 23

Sep 23 Episode 85 - Metaculus: Aggregating emotions, expertise, and data into Prediction Engine

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Episode 84 - Big Questions about the Universe with Anthony Aguirre

Sep 16

Sep 16 Episode 84 - Big Questions about the Universe with Anthony Aguirre

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Episode 79 - Creating Virtual Worlds with Timoni West

Aug 12

Aug 12 Episode 79 - Creating Virtual Worlds with Timoni West

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Episode 77 - Competitive Foosball

Jul 29

Jul 29 Episode 77 - Competitive Foosball

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Episode 75 - The Market Loves You: Jeffrey Tucker on the nature of Innovation

Jul 15

Jul 15 Episode 75 - The Market Loves You: Jeffrey Tucker on the nature of Innovation

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Episode 73 - Talking Python with Michael Kennedy

Jul 1

Jul 1 Episode 73 - Talking Python with Michael Kennedy

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Episode 71 - Science and The City: From Urban Theory to Mobile Apps with Tassos Noulas

Jun 17

Jun 17 Episode 71 - Science and The City: From Urban Theory to Mobile Apps with Tassos Noulas

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Episode 66 - Dennis Crowley, Hypertrending at Foursquare

May 13

May 13 Episode 66 - Dennis Crowley, Hypertrending at Foursquare

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Episode 64 - Pro Tips for Your Resume with Marc Cenedella

Apr 29

Apr 29 Episode 64 - Pro Tips for Your Resume with Marc Cenedella

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Episode 63 - Transfer Learning, Career Cliffs, and Investing for the Future with Bethany Crystal of USV

Apr 22

Apr 22 Episode 63 - Transfer Learning, Career Cliffs, and Investing for the Future with Bethany Crystal of USV

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Episode 62 - Capitalism, Competition, and Wealth: A Conversation with Denise Hearn

Apr 15

Apr 15 Episode 62 - Capitalism, Competition, and Wealth: A Conversation with Denise Hearn

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Episode 61 - Facebook vs Capitalism

Apr 8

Apr 8 Episode 61 - Facebook vs Capitalism

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Episode 60 - Hilary Mason, Machine Learning Research in Action

Apr 1

Apr 1 Episode 60 - Hilary Mason, Machine Learning Research in Action

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Episode 58 - Using Reflection from Media to Engineering with Mark Weiss

Mar 18

Mar 18 Episode 58 - Using Reflection from Media to Engineering with Mark Weiss

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Feb 25

Feb 25 Episode 55 - Bitwise: A Life in Code with author David Auerbach

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Episode 53 - Live Behavioral Assessment Results with Swati Doshi

Feb 11

Feb 11 Episode 53 - Live Behavioral Assessment Results with Swati Doshi

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Episode 51 - Swarm Lifelogging, Microsoft Evolving, and Sports Analyzing with Avneesh Kohli

Jan 28

Jan 28 Episode 51 - Swarm Lifelogging, Microsoft Evolving, and Sports Analyzing with Avneesh Kohli

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Episode 49 - Happier Maps, Better Routes, and the Tyranny of Efficiency with Daniele Quercia

Jan 14

Jan 14 Episode 49 - Happier Maps, Better Routes, and the Tyranny of Efficiency with Daniele Quercia

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Episode 46 - The Audio Internet with Shani Offen

Dec 24

Dec 24 Episode 46 - The Audio Internet with Shani Offen

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