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The Sill

Peter Noce & Harry Posnerwww.thesillpodcast.com
From Canada, with Peter Noce, a media producer and technology trainer/tutor and Harry Posner, a writer, author and former Poet Laureate; sharing our interests and passions with you, on 'The Sill'. The original concept of our podcast was to explore areas relating to Art and Technology, evolving into a virtually ‘no limits’ conversation. Neither of us are experts, nor profess to be. We are on the same level as the listener, offering up ideas and thoughts that come from our life experiences, inviting listeners to eavesdrop on what we hope is an enjoyable and interesting dialogue. We discuss artificial intelligence, the power of poetry in the digital age, explore the worlds of tea and coffee, aging, death and dying, and interview a range of fascinating people. The whole point is to both educate and entertain, and to re-enliven the art of conversation.
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Episodes

TSP043 - Machina Memories: Driving stories.

From Benz and Ford to Tesla and trending technologies. The personal joys and tribulations of putting the pedal to medal. Duration - 24:58 VoxBox: The Driving Instructor segment - Bob Newhart Music Credits: Janis Joplin - Mercedes Benz and Tracy Chapman - Fast Car

May 07, 201825 min

TSP042 - Morality In Flux: Right and wrong in a relative world.

Is it even relevant to think of right and wrong in the same way that we used to, and what does that mean for our daily lives? Duration - 24:44 VoxBox: Will Lisa Lie And Make Springfield Elementary School Rich? - The Simpsons Music Credits: Ike & Tina Turner - The Things That I Used To Do and Millie Jackson - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want To Be Right

Apr 30, 201825 min

TSP041 - Subterfuge Soup: Who’s pulling your strings?

Conspiracies, large and small, infuse the very air we breath. Is our desire to belong and connect influencing our beliefs and choices? Duration - 25:38 VoxBox: George Carlin interviewed by Art Bell in 1999 Music Credit: James & Bobby Purify - I’m Your Puppet

Apr 23, 201826 min

TSP040 - The Caged Mouth: Do we really have free speech?

From the personal to the social, to the political, how encumbered is free speech in today’s world? Duration - 21:57 VoxBox: Diane Ford on men and women Music Credits: Marvin Gaye - What’s Going On and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - I Won’t Back Down

Apr 16, 201822 min

TSP039 - My Life Has Value: Rethinking Populism.

Examining the relevance of populism in our current world and the challenge confronting the new generation. Duration - 25:28 VoxBox: Movie Clip from ’Network’ - delivered by actor Peter Finch as Howard Beale Music Credits: Sly & The Family Stone - Everyday People and Parachute Club - Rise Up

Apr 09, 201825 min

TSP037 - Inventiveness: So, what else is new?

In search of the next. Probing the creative imagination and what fosters it’s development. Duration - 27.18 VoxBox Segment: Larry Kurtz - founder of the Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival Music Credit: Rodger Hodgson (formerly of Supertramp) - Dreamer

Mar 26, 201827 min

TSP035 - Riffing On Music: Talking about revolution.

A hop and a skip across music’s influential landscape, “Songs in the key of life”. Duration - 33:19 VoxBox: George Martin & The Beatles Music Credits: Eva Noce, Beethoven, Beatles, Chuck Berry, Pink Floyd

Mar 12, 201833 min

TSP034 - Still I Rise: Yes or no, do you dare?

The power of yes, in a world of no. From diets to neuroplasticity, affirming transformation. Duration - 27:55 VoxBox: Maya Angelou Music Credit: Beatles - Hello, Goodbye

Mar 05, 201828 min

TSP032 - Do It Yourself Healing: Carrots versus chemicals.

Modern western medicine would be wise to embrace and integrate the traditional art of healing. Duration - 24:25 Highlights: Benefits of natural remedies and integrative medicine Importance of considering weight, lifestyle, and nutrition before medication Holistic and naturopathic treatments gaining popularity Criticism of profit motive in pharmaceutical industry and side effects of medications Limited focus on nutrition in medical education Benefits of garlic, oil of oregano, saltwater, vitamin ...

Feb 19, 201824 min

TSP027 - Shattering Habits: Phoenix rising.

Habits are not addictions, so say the experts. In fact some habits are good. Discerning helpful from harmful, and getting off the never ending wheel. Duration - 25:58 Music Credit: Joni Mitchell - The Circle Game

Jan 15, 201826 min

TSP026 - Marriage Of Minds: From I. Q. to A. I.

Will the ongoing development of AI impede the evolution of human consciousness? Can we imbue technological form with human intelligence, and to what end? Duration - 24:43 Music Credit: Sinead O’Connor (by John Lennon) - Mind Games

Jan 08, 201825 min

TSP025 - 2017 In Review: Shock culture goes viral.

Is shock the new normal? Are we accepting the unacceptable? From Donald Trump's inauguration to Harvey Weinstein’s exposure, we explore the quakes and vibrations felt in 2017. Duration - 25:25 Music Credit: Jimi Hendrix – Along The Watchtower

Jan 01, 201825 min

TSP023 - Work: Is it doing its job?

From the industrial revolution to the digital revolution, a conversation about the nature of work in the modern world. Duration - 24:44 Music Credit: Lee Dorsey - Working In The Coal Mine

Dec 18, 201725 min

TSP021 - Freedom’s Just Another Word: Real or BS?

Unpacking the idea of freedom in a world seemingly bound by restrictions and limitations. Breaking the shackles. Duration - 22:42 Highlights: Limitations of freedom of speech and self-censorship in society Societal norms and the influence of religion on censorship Control of information and manipulation in censorship Personal education and open-mindedness for a more tolerant society Role of education in changing societal norms and laws Impact of technology on freedom of speech and internet censo...

Dec 04, 201722 min

TSP020 - Black, 2 Sugars: Coffee, tea and tech.

Exploring the role of coffee and tea in our daily lives and their relative importance to our sense of community and personal rituals. The makings of good coffee and tea. Duration - 22:50 Credit: YouTube - I Love Coffee, I Love Tea Posted: November 27, 2017

Nov 27, 201723 min

TSP019 - Darkside: Hello darkness my old friend.

Exploring the power of darkness in the modern world, from depression to zombies and everything in between. Duration - 24:35 Music Credit: Disturbed (Simon & Garfunkel original) - Sound Of Silence

Nov 20, 201725 min
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