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"AI in Sports: The Game-Changer You Can't Ignore"
Quote: "AI isn't just a tool; it's the silent coach that never blinks, never guesses, and always delivers precision."
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Get a peek at the fascinating world of wild swimming in Scotland and explore some academic research that ponders the unique values and community connections it fosters. Discover how the Act Framework offers a fresh perspective on understanding human-nature interactions.
"It's not just about the swim; it's about the profound connections we forge with nature and each other, all emerging from a the experience of an open-water swim in the wild."
Learn how Mick and Sue Nelson of Total Aquatic Programming manage data collection of important facts for the greater aquatic community.
This is a heavy job that is handled masterfully.
Jump to a mainstream podcast snip from Radio Lab
Jim's life story took a turn when he was seven-years-old and his brother didn't come back to the surface in the Mississippi River.
First, a bit of an A.I. success story of a company less than 3 years old, and operated by one founder and a handful of others called Base 44. The company was acquired by WIX for millions. A.I. is hot, and this is proof.
Source on the Base 44 acquisition is Nomi, Nomiki Petrolla at or of The SaaS Accelerator for Women, and Instagram at nomikipetrolla.
Will shares the remarkable story of Robert, his son, a young boy who defied the odds after a near-fatal incident. Discover the treatments and advocacy efforts that have sparked a conversation about medical protocols and patient rights.
The harrowing experience of Robert's drowning and the initial medical response.
The role of hyperbaric therapy in Robert's recovery and its potential for treating brain injuries.
Challenges faced by parents in advocating for alternative treatments in hospitals.
The creation of drownedbaby.org as a resource for parents of drowned children.
The broader implications of Robert's story on medical practices and right-to-try laws.
See the podcast on YouTube of the Tom Woods episode, #2665.
See DrownedBaby.org.
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Chatbots have wormed their way into everything: phones, cars, TVs, offices. They’re also in kids’ classrooms.
Microsoft and OpenAI announced yesterday that they would spend millions on a new program that will train teachers to use artificial intelligence. It’s part of a bigger push by tech companies to get their chatbots into schools. They’re selling A.I. subscriptions to administrators and promising them that the bots will help teachers grade assignments, prepare lessons and draft recommendation letters. The companies say A.I. proficiency will prepare kids for the work force.
They also approach students directly with discounted subscription rates around exam periods. It’s an old playbook: Get kids hooked, and you’ve got future customers.
But do chatbots actually help them learn? So far, there’s little evidence. Today, I explain how students have become guinea pigs in a national classroom-learning experiment.
After years of hesitancy and hand-wringing about A.I., schools are starting to experiment with chatbots — some with enhanced privacy guardrails, some without. In a nationally representative survey, nearly half of districts reported having provided A.I. training for their teachers as of last fall. That’s twice the number from the previous year.
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In Kelso, Wash., middle and high schoolers used Google’s Gemini this school year for tasks like research and writing. In Newark, an A.I. tool from Khan Academy helps teachers place elementary-school students into study groups based on their skill levels. It also answers students’ questions as teachers give lessons.
Colleges are buying chatbots, too. The California State University System just signed a $17 million deal with OpenAI to give its 460,000 students access to ChatGPT, despite major state funding cuts. The school wants to equip students with A.I. to debug computer code, make digital art, edit essays and research assignments. Schools like Duke and the University of Maryland are among a growing group that have introduced homegrown chatbots for similar tasks.
Tech companies are using an old marketing strategy: Promise that the latest tech will solve classroom problems. In the early 2000s, they told parents and educators that laptops would revolutionize classroom learning. Districts spent millions.
Two decades later, tech companies are still peddling the same fear of missing out: They suggest students need cutting-edge tools for tomorrow’s economy, and schools that don’t provide them are setting their students up for failure. “‘I don’t want my kids to get left behind.’ That’s the first thing we hear from districts,” Vicki Zubovic, who heads outreach for Khan Academy’s new classroom A.I. service, told me.
The government is on board, too. President Trump signed an executive order in April urging schools to integrate A.I. into classrooms at all grade levels. He said doing so would be necessary “to ensure the United States remains a global leader in this technological revolution.”
While tech companies promise that A.I. can facilitate “personalized learning,” many students and educators are simply using chatbots as a sophisticated search engine. (Some also use it to cheat, including by drafting essays.) The Jetsonian features are familiar; interview-prep bots and virtual tutors have been around for years.
Julia Kaufman, who tracks national education data for the RAND Corporation, told me that it was “really hard to know” whether A.I. would actually improve student learning. Since the tools are so new, there’s virtually no research on their efficacy yet.
Laptop programs offer a sobering precedent. They modestly improved students’ long-term achievement: An analysis of 10 studies found “small” but statistically significant bumps in writing, math and science. But those gains often relied on teacher buy-in and revamped curriculums — and fell short of interventions like reducing class sizes and offering tutors.
This time around, the stakes are arguably higher. A generation of students is learning what it means to coexist with — and depend on — powerful, often opaque technology. In many cases, they’re handing over their data to tech companies. And researchers won’t know for years whether the experiment has worked.
Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, #43
The fascinating role of diet in determining the fate of queen bees and worker bees.
The serious concerns surrounding the Enhanced Games and those anti-doping regulations have teeth worth avoiding.
The potential health benefits of NRF2 activators and their impact on oxidative stress.
Personal stories of improved health and vitality through natural supplements.
Opportunities for coaches and teachers to enhance their income through direct sales.
Queen Bee and Worker Bee
Same DNA but different roles
Role of food in determining their development
Example of epigenetics
Flash Flooding in Texas
Impact on camps and loss of life
Importance of camp experiences for personal growth and community building
Expression of condolences and hope for safety
Enhanced Games and Anti-Doping Concerns
USA Swimming's concerns about the Enhanced Games
Potential risks of participating in the Enhanced Games
WADA's stance on the Enhanced Games
Advice for athletes and support staff regarding media inquiries
Supplements and Activation
Explanation of supplements and their benefits
Introduction to the concept of activation
NRF2 activator and its health benefits
Personal experiences and testimonials
LifeVantage and Business Model
Transition from traditional sales to direct sales
Success of the direct sales model
Public trading and recognition on NASDAQ
Historical context and media coverage
Personal Testimonies and Experiences
Bob Kane's personal health improvements
Impact of ProTandem on energy and well-being
Experiences with driving and physical activities
Coaching and Financial Challenges
Bob Kane's background as a swimming coach and teacher
Financial challenges faced by coaches and teachers
Desire to help coaches and teachers achieve financial abundance
Business Opportunities with LifeVantage
Sharing the benefits of activation with others
Tools and resources for sharing the opportunity
Subscription model and retention rates
Options for generating additional income
Success Stories and Testimonials
Examples of individuals benefiting from LifeVantage products
Personal weight loss and health improvements
Stories of individuals transitioning to full-time involvement
Contact and Information Sharing
Encouragement to reach out for more information
Approach to sharing information without pressure
Potential financial benefits of sharing the products
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A much-loved open water swimming spot near Teddington on the River Thames is at risk.
Thames Water’s proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) scheme plans to remove up to 75 million liters of river water daily during droughts, replacing it with treated sewage effluent pumped year-round from the Mogden Sewage Treatment Works.
This spot is more than just a body of water. It’s a sanctuary for swimmers, paddlers, rowers, dogs, and entire communities. Thousands rely on it for physical health, mental wellbeing, and meaningful connection.
Simon Griffiths’s call in Outdoor Swimmer made this call to stop that plan.
Deadline: August 26, 2025
✅ Send an email to: TDRA@ipsos.com
Use your own words, or adapt this message:
I object to Thames Water’s TDRA scheme. Discharging treated sewage into a treasured recreational stretch of the Thames, year-round, is unacceptable. This river supports thousands of water users and wildlife. Sustainable solutions like fixing existing leakage—currently over 600 million liters per day—should come first. Please register my objection formally with the Planning Inspectorate.
Check out the business meeting after the ASCA World Clinic and the Build-a-Pool event in early 2026 at AOAP event.
Discover the threats facing a cherished stretch of the Thames and how you can help.
Learn about the Aquatic Health Club model initiative and its impact on private and nonprofit sectors.
Get insights into the upcoming coaches Aquatic Business Workshop and its benefits.
Explore the importance of purpose-driven business in the aquatics industry.
Find out about the All Things Aquatics event on September 20th and how it can be a fun networking event for your aquatic career.
The series with Mick & Sue started on episode #37. Feel free to play prior interview parts.
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Exploring how NZ Drowning Prevention went into a floating frenzy.
School closures and Equity Concerns raised in public comment by a parent with cutting perspective to Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Canadian teen makes a heroic water rescue. She saves a kayaker in Georgian Bay, Ontario.
AI Innovations: Real-Time Speech Translation and Accent Conversion in Google Meet and Krisp.
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