I migliori Programmers Notes podcast (2025)

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No nationalism here: trashing benefit claimants is a global sport 21:30

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Last episode for this year! In this episode, we travel across our rising millennium seas to the home nation of New Zealand! We're having a starter look at the ways that NZ's useless government is trying to crush benefit claimants. The aim here is to start painting a picture of the way that governments are targeting vulnerable benefit claimants acro…

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The God and his Daughter Audio Description 9:00

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The Boy Audio Description 13:21

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Mixing files up, losing sick notes, scanning blank pages: how the benefits system really works 17:43

2M ago17:43

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In this episode, we take another look at the benefits and public sector system. It is a total circus. I talk with Michelle Cardno who is a benefits lawyer at Fightback for Justice in Bury. Michelle tells an interesting story about the DWP scanning people's medical evidence the wrong way up, so that a tribunal judge at appeal only had blank pages to…

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ANOTHER leaked email telling professionals NOT to write rehousing support letters for desperate families 16:43

2M ago16:43

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Di Kate Belgrave

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Council tells NHS to stop writing support letters for disabled children who desperately need rehousing 14:08

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In this episode, we look at an extraordinary email that a senior health professional just sent to me. The email says that a Hackney council officer met with health and medical staff, and told them to stop writing supporting letters for families who need to be moved out of terrible housing - that's families with disabled children. The email was circ…

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D-Wave Versus IBM: Quantum Computing's Divergent Paths 57:09

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The provided source conducts a comparative analysis of the two leading quantum computing platforms: D-Wave's quantum annealing and IBM's universal gate-based model, highlighting their fundamentally different approaches. It outlines D-Wave's focus on specialized optimization problems for immediate commercial application, in contrast to IBM's long-te…

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Quantum Annealing in 2025: State, Applications, and Future 27:44

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The provided text offers a comprehensive overview of quantum annealing as of Q3 2025, detailing its principles as a specialized quantum computing paradigm focused on combinatorial optimization. It highlights the D-Wave Advantage2 system as the leading commercial hardware, emphasizing its architectural enhancements like increased connectivity and re…

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Quantum Computing Inconveniences (Q3 2025) 30:50

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The provided text, "Quantum Computing Inconveniences: September 2025," offers a comprehensive overview of the significant challenges currently facing the field of quantum computing. It primarily focuses on the inherent difficulties stemming from quantum decoherence and quantum noise, which corrupt quantum states and necessitate complex mitigation s…

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Quantum Circuit Input: Beyond QML Parameter Encoding 29:11

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This comprehensive report, "Quantum Circuit Input Beyond QML," examines the diverse methods for providing input parameters to non-Quantum Machine Learning (QML) quantum circuits as of September 2025. It highlights a core distinction between problem-structure encoding for non-QML, where a problem's inherent mathematical definition is mapped onto qua…

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Quantum Data Encoding: Principles, Strategies, and Future Directions 39:10

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The provided sources offer a comprehensive overview of quantum data encoding methods, which are crucial for translating classical information into quantum states for processing. They explain foundational techniques like Basis, Amplitude, and Rotation-based encodings, highlighting their trade-offs in qubit efficiency and gate complexity. Furthermore…

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Quantum Computing Capabilities: A 2025 Assessment 1:22:05

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The provided text offers an extensive overview of the state of quantum computing in 2025, highlighting its transition from theoretical exploration to nascent practical applications. It distinguishes between quantum supremacy and practical quantum advantage, asserting that while broad, fault-tolerant quantum computers are still on the horizon, noisy…

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Quantum Computing: A Programmer's Guide to Principles and SDKs 50:08

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This comprehensive guide, "Quantum Computing Explained For Programmers," introduces the fundamental shift from classical to quantum computing by explaining core concepts such as qubits, superposition, and entanglement. It visualizes qubit states and their manipulation using the Bloch sphere and categorizes various quantum gates by their function an…

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Radiation Health Impacts Explained 31:10

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The provided text offers a comprehensive analysis of radiation's health impacts, distinguishing between non-ionizing and ionizing radiation based on their energy levels and mechanisms of interaction with biological tissue. It explains that ionizing radiation, the focus of health concern, damages DNA through direct and indirect action, leading to ce…

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The Enduring Archetype of the Aberrant Ruler 1:00:11

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This report synthesizes philosophical and psychological analyses to examine the recurring archetype of the aberrant leader throughout history. It begins by exploring classical Greek thought, particularly Plato's concept of the tyrant arising from democratic decay and Aristotle's analysis of the demagogue's tactics. The text then shifts to Machiavel…

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Surviving Nuclear Winter and Ozone Depletion 59:17

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The source outlines a multi-generational strategy for human survival and reconstruction following a large-scale nuclear exchange, which would trigger a "nuclear winter" and protracted ozone depletion. It describes the initial decade of profound cold, darkness, and radiological contamination, highlighting the collapse of global ecosystems and the tr…

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Nuclear Winter: A Global Catastrophe Timeline 29:43

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The provided text outlines the concept of nuclear winter, detailing how a nuclear exchange could lead to a severe, long-lasting climatic disruption. It explains that the catastrophe is not primarily from the blasts themselves, but from the immense fires ignited in urban areas, which would inject vast quantities of soot into the atmosphere. This soo…

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Soviet Nuclear Experiments on Citizens 39:16

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The provided text examines the Soviet Union's extensive and ethically questionable nuclear testing program, focusing on two major case studies: the Semipalatinsk Test Site and the Totskoye military exercise. It highlights how the Soviet state, driven by Cold War imperatives, systematically exposed both civilian populations and military personnel to…

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We've shut your benefit claim with no warning at all: How the DWP really does disability 16:59

3M ago16:59

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In this episode, Niki tells us how the DWP closed her universal credit claim without any warning at all. They just shut it and that was that. Niki has a 7 year old SEND son who also has autism. Niki and I called the universal credit helpline to ask what was going on. I recorded that call. Universal credit kept saying that Niki would have to wait fo…

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Building Your Own NMR Spectrometer 1:00:02

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This comprehensive guide outlines the design and construction of affordable DIY Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometers, offering an expert-level roadmap for various applications like education and process monitoring. It begins by explaining the fundamental principles of low-field NMR, including nuclear spin, Larmor frequency, and the proces…

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Embassy Electronic Surveillance Countermeasures 1:19:54

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The provided text outlines the critical importance of Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM) for protecting sensitive government environments like embassies and presidential offices from sophisticated state-level espionage. It explains how the threat landscape has evolved from simple analog bugs to complex digital and cyber-physical vulnera…

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Colorado's Military-Intelligence Nexus 39:35

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The provided source details Colorado's critical role as a hub for U.S. national security, particularly within the military and intelligence sectors. It highlights the strategic co-location of major unified combatant commands like NORAD, USNORTHCOM, and USSPACECOM, which are vital for homeland defense and space operations. Furthermore, the text expl…

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Russia's Nuclear Doctrine: Coercion and Lowered Thresholds 57:11

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The provided source details the evolution and current state of Russia's tactical nuclear weapons doctrine, highlighting a significant shift towards a lower threshold for first use formalized in November 2024. This change is driven by the degradation of Russia's conventional military capabilities during the conflict in Ukraine, aiming to deter Weste…

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Soviet Subjugation: Poland's Ordeal, 1939-1945 29:21

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The provided text outlines the systematic and multi-pronged campaign of political subjugation and cultural eradication orchestrated by the Soviet Union against the Polish people during and after World War II. It details the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact as the genesis of the tragedy, leading to the dismantling of the Polish state and mass deportations. T…

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Leaders' Downfall Through Sycophants 42:05

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The provided text explores how leaders' isolation within sycophantic inner circles frequently leads to their downfall and national disaster. It establishes a theoretical framework that highlights the symbiotic relationship between vulnerable leaders and opportunistic flatterers, which often culminates in groupthink, a psychological phenomenon where…

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Theories of War: A Comprehensive Overview 1:40:30

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This comprehensive overview examines the complex nature of war through the lens of various international relations theories. It begins by defining war and introducing Kenneth Waltz's "levels of analysis" framework, which attributes conflict to individual, state, or systemic factors. The text then explores Realism, emphasizing power struggles and th…

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The Mind of Command: U.S. Generals and War Theory 51:01

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This comprehensive analysis examines how U.S. generals' understanding and application of war theories have evolved over time. It begins by outlining the foundational Western military thinkers like Sun Tzu, Clausewitz, and Jomini, detailing their core principles and influence on military education. The text then illustrates how these theories are in…

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From NACA to Artemis: NASA's Century of Flight 1:43:03

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This comprehensive text outlines NASA's intricate history, tracing its evolution from the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) to its current Artemis program. It details the agency's foundational period, driven by the Cold War's Space Race, leading to the Apollo missions and the first lunar landing. The sources then cover subsequent e…

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Wernher von Braun: Engineer of War, Architect of Space 28:30

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This report examines the complex and controversial career of Wernher von Braun, a pivotal figure in 20th-century rocketry. It details his professional life, beginning with his early work in Germany where he developed the V-2 rocket for the Nazi regime, a project heavily reliant on slave labor from concentration camps like Mittelwerk-Dora. The text …

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Russia's Imperial Journey: From Kievan Rus' to Present 54:41

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This comprehensive historical analysis traces Russia's evolution from the 9th-century Kievan Rus' to its current geopolitical standing in 2025. It highlights three enduring themes that have consistently shaped Russian identity and statehood. These themes include a persistent drive for a strong, centralized, and often authoritarian state, an ambival…

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Leaders' Minds: Madness, Melancholy, and National Fate 42:38

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This collection of texts explores the intricate relationship between leaders' mental health and the destiny of nations, employing psychobiographical analysis to understand historical and contemporary figures. It investigates a central paradox: while mental illness can be debilitating, traits associated with conditions like depression can, in times …

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A History of Military Errors and Their Consequences 1:23:08

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This comprehensive text, "History of Military Errors," explores a wide array of military failures throughout history, from antiquity to the contemporary era. It categorizes these errors into four overarching themes: failures in planning, leadership, execution, and adaptation. Through numerous case studies, such as the Athenian Syracuse Expedition a…

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Human Rights Watch: From Cold War to Global Watchdog 48:40

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The provided text offers a comprehensive overview of Human Rights Watch (HRW), detailing its evolution from a Cold War-era monitor to a global advocacy powerhouse. It traces the organization's origins as Helsinki Watch in 1978, its strategic expansion into various "Watch Committees" throughout the 1980s to counter accusations of bias, and its conso…

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Amnesty International: Lighting a Candle for Human Rights 45:20

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The provided text offers a comprehensive overview of Amnesty International (AI), chronicling its evolution from its founding in 1961 by Peter Benenson as an appeal for "Prisoners of Conscience" to its current status as a global human rights powerhouse. It details AI's expansion beyond its initial mandate, encompassing campaigns against torture, the…

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Oxfam International: From Relief to Rights and Decolonization 1:02:42

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The provided text offers a comprehensive historical overview of Oxfam International, tracing its evolution from a wartime relief committee in 1942 to a global confederation. It highlights several key transformations, including its shift from immediate aid to long-term development and a rights-based approach to poverty, and its structural growth int…

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UNICEF: For Every Child, A Global History (1946–2025) 50:37

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The provided source offers a comprehensive historical overview of UNICEF, tracing its evolution from a temporary post-World War II relief effort in 1946 to a permanent, global organization dedicated to children's rights and development by 2025. It details how UNICEF transitioned from an emergency needs approach to focusing on long-term benefits and…

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The World Food Programme: Six Decades of Global Hunger Response 42:02

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The provided text offers a comprehensive overview of the World Food Programme's (WFP) evolution from its origins in 1961 as a three-year experiment, influenced by U.S. agricultural surpluses, to its current role as a crucial global humanitarian agency. It details the WFP's dual mandate of emergency relief and long-term development, showcasing its t…

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IFRC: A Century of Global Humanitarian Leadership 48:37

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The provided text offers a comprehensive historical overview of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), detailing its evolution from its founding in 1919 as the League of Red Cross Societies. It describes the organization's foundational mission to address peacetime humanitarian crises, highlighting the initial t…

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Action and Witness: A History of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) 50:39

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The provided text offers a comprehensive history and impact analysis of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), detailing its evolution from 1967 to 2025. It explores the organization's founding principles born from the Biafran War, emphasizing the tension between impartial medical action and bearing witness (témoignage). The document outlines MSF's operat…

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Save the Children: A Century of Humanitarianism and Advocacy 42:06

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The provided text outlines the comprehensive history and operational evolution of Save the Children, beginning with its radical origins in post-World War I Europe, where sisters Eglantyne Jebb and Dorothy Buxton founded it out of moral outrage against the Allied blockade. It details the organization's swift growth, its pioneering use of media for f…

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CARE International: Eight Decades of Humanitarian Evolution 1:18:53

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This report outlines the eight-decade evolution of CARE International, tracing its transformation from a post-World War II relief organization, initially known for its CARE Package deliveries to Europe, into a global confederation dedicated to addressing systemic poverty and injustice. It highlights key periods of change, including the shift from d…

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STTEP International: Success, Sovereignty, and the Mercenary Legacy 39:33

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The provided source offers an overview of STTEP International, a private military and security company (PMSC), tracing its origins back to its founder Eeben Barlow's previous, more controversial venture, Executive Outcomes (EO). It examines STTEP's operational model, "Composite Warfare," through a case study of its 2015 contract with the Nigerian g…

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PMC Patriot: Anatomy of Russia's State-Controlled Private Army 57:13

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The provided text examines PMC Patriot, a private military company established by the Russian Ministry of Defence in 2018 to counterbalance the Wagner Group's growing autonomy. It highlights Patriot's elite recruitment of military professionals, its deep integration with state command structures like the MoD and GRU, and its focus on specialized mi…

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Triple Canopy: From Iraq War to Global Security Conglomerate 57:08

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The provided text offers an extensive corporate history of Triple Canopy, Inc., a prominent American private military and security company founded in 2003 by U.S. Army Special Forces veterans. It meticulously charts the company's trajectory from its rapid ascent during the Iraq War, where it secured significant U.S. government contracts for securit…

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Executive Outcomes: Anatomy of a Corporate Military 49:09

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The provided sources offer a comprehensive overview of Executive Outcomes (EO), a private military company (PMC) that operated from 1989 to 1998, and its enduring legacy. They detail EO's genesis in post-apartheid South Africa, where it harnessed the expertise of demobilized elite soldiers. The text outlines the company's revolutionary business mod…

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Unit 8200: Israel's Cyber, AI, and Intelligence Nexus 1:09:59

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The provided source offers an in-depth look at Unit 8200, an elite intelligence and cyber warfare organization within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). It traces the unit's historical evolution from its origins in early signals intelligence to its current role as a global leader in AI-driven warfare, highlighting both spectacular successes and catas…

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The Wagner Group's Rise, Rebellion, and Rebirth 38:47

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The provided text offers a comprehensive historical analysis of the Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary organization, tracing its evolution from its inception in 2014 to its effective dissolution and absorption by the Russian state by 2025. It details Wagner's origins as a proxy force for Russian foreign policy, its crucial roles in conflicts in U…

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From Blackwater to Constellis and Beyond 57:40

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This comprehensive report details the corporate history of Constellis, tracing its origins from the controversial private military company Blackwater, founded by Erik Prince in 1997. The document highlights Blackwater's rapid growth after 9/11, its "cowboy" reputation, and the devastating impact of the 2007 Nisour Square massacre, which led to mult…

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