# Autodesk on The No Agenda Show Autodesk comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2012 to April 2023. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** May 2012 – April 2023 - **Related topics:** [Adobe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adobe.md), [Clean Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-energy.md), [Coal Mining](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal-mining.md), [Esg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/esg.md), [Germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [Gimp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gimp.md), [Goldman Sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [High-speed Rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [Investment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investment.md), [John Walker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-walker.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Autodesk Clean Energy Claims, German Coal Mine Software - **Episode:** [1546: Cat Hole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1546-cat-hole.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-13 - **Time:** 9:33–10:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1546-cat-hole/chapter/autodesk-clean-energy-claims-german-coal-mine-software.md Autodesk faces scrutiny over its environmental credentials despite investing millions in green technology. Reports indicate the company's software is used to design and operate the largest coal mine complex in Europe, owned by a German energy giant. This connection potentially threatens the company's ESG score and investment status ahead of the 2030 energy phase-out. Keywords: [autodesk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autodesk.md), [esg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/esg.md), [coal mining](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal-mining.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [clean energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-energy.md) ### China-Spain Rail Link and Transportation Efficiency - **Episode:** [700: Bidentification](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/700-bidentification.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-04 - **Time:** 52:01–55:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/700-bidentification/chapter/china-spain-rail-link-and-transportation-efficiency.md The hosts discuss the arrival of the China-to-Spain freight train and the logistics of trans-continental rail travel. They reference a lecture at Autodesk regarding the efficiency of trucks versus trains for distribution. The segment explores the cost-benefit analysis of different transportation methods in global commerce. Keywords: xinyu rail, [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [logistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logistics.md), [autodesk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autodesk.md), [self-driving cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-driving-cars.md), [trucking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trucking.md) ### Open Source Software and the GIMP Challenge - **Episode:** [514: Patriotic Printer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/514-patriotic-printer.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-19 - **Time:** 1:28:31–1:35:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/514-patriotic-printer/chapter/open-source-software-and-the-gimp-challenge.md The hosts debate the merits of open-source software versus commercial products like Adobe Photoshop. While one host criticizes the "GIMP" as inferior, the other challenges him to conduct an honest, modern review of the software. They discuss the "Adobe iCloud" subscription model as a bad deal for artists and advocate for supporting open-source alternatives in the 3D modeling space. Keywords: [gimp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gimp.md), [adobe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adobe.md), [photoshop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photoshop.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [autodesk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autodesk.md), software reviews ### John Walker Goldman Sachs Recording, Career Progression - **Episode:** [405: Piles of Pelicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/405-piles-of-pelicans.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-03 - **Time:** 1:57:42–2:02:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/405-piles-of-pelicans/chapter/john-walker-goldman-sachs-recording-career-progression.md Autodesk founder John Walker recorded a meeting with Goldman Sachs representatives in Switzerland after they repeatedly fired his brokers for not "gouging" him enough. 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