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- TSP209 - Time Trek: Hagia Sophia - Church of the holy wisdom. (TSP120 Revised)For almost fifteen hundred years, the largest basilica in the world, Hagia Sophia, was at the spiritual centre of both the Christian and Muslim worlds. An architectural wonder, it inspired builders and designers of sacred spaces for centuries.
Duration - 23:12
Credit: NPR excerpt on 'The Sound of The Hagia Sophia, More Than 500 Years Ago.'
Posted: August 13, 2023
Highlights:- Architectural features of the Hagia Sophia
- Transformation of the Hagia Sophia from a church to a mosque
- Historical and cultural significance of the Hagia Sophia
- Acoustic engineering of the Hagia Sophia
- Use of technology to explore the building
- Significance of the Hagia Sophia as a sanctuary and safe harbor
- Strategic location of Constantinople and its walls
- Parallels between the walls of Constantinople and modern geopolitics
- Shift in focus from cathedrals to skyscrapers and commercial structures
- Power and influence of large institutions and organizations
24 min - TSP208 - Incandescent SpiritsThe early industrial revolution spawned a spirit of experimentation and invention, and gave birth to innovative individuals - as noted in this podcast - Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse. These inventors, among others, were instrumental in creating technologies that fundamentally changed the world forever.
Duration - 31:07
Credit: YouTube Segment on Thomas Edison with Comic Tim Wilson
Posted: July 30, 202332 min - TSP207 - Rocking and RollingTwo of the most fundamental human activities, rocking and rolling, have catalyzed human behaviour and invention for thousands of years. From technological developments to popular toys, their influence is immeasurable.
Duration - 27:17
Credit: YouTube Segment on Alan Freed - Rock & Roll Radio Show
Posted: July 16, 202328 min - TSP206 - Old and Dispensable?Getting old is inevitable, and yet we struggle with accepting this very natural process. As a society, how do we navigate the minefield of social obligations, economic necessities and physical reality of a fast growing sector of the population?
Duration - 31:55
Posted: July 2, 202332 min - TSP205 - Manufactured Oblivion?Artificial Intelligence (AI) is enveloping humankind like an uncertain cloud. From its unofficial origins in 1940’s wartime Europe to the modern day furor over ChatGPT, advancements in AI magnify the critical questions about human evolution and the world of technology.
Duration - 36:21
Credit: YouTube Segments on AI co-produced Taryn Southern's new album and Rutger Hauer in Blade Runner
Posted: June 18, 202337 min - TSP204 - Rising Tides of DiscontentMuch of what we take for granted in the affluent West is a direct result or consequence of the impulse to protest injustices and other forms of oppression. There are more ways than ever, in the modern world, to express and actualize our discontent. From the use of social media to creating a podcast to approaching a local politician, protest, both individual and group, continues to be a powerful agent for change.
Duration - 32:30
Credits: YouTube Segment with Peter Finch from the movie Network
Posted: June 4, 202333 min - TSP203 - From Wired to WirelessFrom ancient Etruscan jewelry to barbed wire to submarine cables criss-crossing the world’s oceans, the ubiquity of wire in underpinning our current way of life is undeniable. Not only is the history of wire fascinating, it’s the precursor to the wired and now wireless world we live in.
Duration - 31:03
Posted: May 21, 202332 min - TSP202 - PH Factor: The Joy of We - Celebrating CollaborationNo one flies solo in this world. All life forms, from beginning to end, are engaged in acts of ongoing collaboration, the joys of which should be extolled.
Duration - 32:59
Credits: YouTube Segments with John Lennon & Paul McCartney and Abbot & Costello
Posted: May 7, 202333 min - TSP201 - PH Factor: Surviving The Lifeline - Cutting the cord.Smartphones have become the Swiss Army knives of the 21st century, in that they provide one source access to many tools. Has our dependence on smartphone technology created deep psychological and/or sociological dis-ease?… The debate continues.
Duration - 31:30
Posted: April 23, 202332 min - TSP200 - PH Factor: Flying Loose - The Sill lands on 200.In this milestone - 200th episode of The Sill, hosts Peter and Harry mine the audio landscape created over the last six years. Favourite episodes, experiences gained and lessons learned, we share the joys and challenges of producing more than one hundred hours of varied and thoughtful content.
Duration - 31:13
Posted: April 9, 202332 min
About The Sill
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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.