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In this episode, Joe and Patrick resume their convo on intentionality. They unpack the concept of intentionality, discussing how they've consciously incorporated it into every facet of their lives, from personal decisions to professional strategies. Joe highlights how pivotal it is when your intentions turn into reality to understand to let yourself breathe before you commit to the next path. They discuss how dangerous these ‘in between' phases for Men can be. Patrick considers these phases as essential for a deeper understanding of life and crucial for nourishing the next phase of where to invest the only commodity that matters, your time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join BAU as much needed rain lands across Eastern Australia as a late Easter present. The two discuss on how to take deliberate steps in the age of distraction. In this episode, Pat shares his perspective on the importance of pacing yourself, emphasising that recognising the long journey ahead and strategically observing the field is just as crucial as seizing opportunities with quick sprints. Joe highlights the significance of intentionality in affecting the change you wish to see in the world and yourself. Together, they offer a unique blend of strategies for long-term success and immediate impact, inviting listeners to rethink their approach to both life and work in the face of continued disruptions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they dissect the complex nuances of our current economic landscape and most importantly the nocturnal habits of Koalas. They peel back the layers and get into the nitty-gritty of automation, the state of the economy, and the profound gap between institutional messaging and the lived experiences of individuals. The conversation critiques the retrospective nature of economic reports and the scarcity of forward-looking insights, highlighting the disconnect between official communications and the reality faced by many. The two ask, where does that leave the everyday person when making decisions around finances and risk? The answer: read between the lines and from multiple sources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they explore into the emergence of "The Age of Answer" and its subsequent impact on how brands will show up into the future. Pat delves into Joe's thoughts and experiences running The Contenders, highlighting how brand significance is evolving in a world of personalised feeds, information bubbles, and tech products. They discuss the idea that while brands continue to hold value, that value will increasingly differ from person to person, reflecting our journey into a different type of future culture based in individualism vs the more collective past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they dig into navigating through their experiences of both happiness and unhappiness. They chat through how they approach happiness and delve into their personal strategies for coping with unhappiness. They discuss the impact of external factors like the digital world on their mental health, and explore the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations behind their actions. Through their conversation, they highlight the importance of finding meaning in life's pursuits and the challenges of balancing the digital influence with personal growth and contentment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they navigate the uncharted territories of tomorrow's opportunity landscape. In this defining era, the blueprint of the next generation's moment to shine remains intriguingly TBC (To Be Confirmed). The two delve into the heart of an often heated debate: the generational advantage between baby boomers and the subsequent generations. While opinions may vary, Joe and Pat find common ground on the transformative power of education. They discuss the needs for it to evolve to allow for a new way we value and harness human contributions. As we stand on the cusp of change, it's clear that the skill sets of today will have to evolve drastically, paving the way for the innovations of tomorrow and today as we make room for what's to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they dig under the hood of a shifting work environment. With Joe putting forward the case that UBI would go along way to supporting and maybe even reinvigorating an economy that is becoming more scared to take risk. As the spoils continue to go to the big seven as we continue to witnessing a trend where dominant market players merge further concentrating their power, the question arises: How do we pivot back to championing small-scale enterprises and fostering a more diversified economic ecosystem? When and how do we get back to being small? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they dive into the digital divide, exploring how significant weather events and shared governance impact our digital landscape. Question the ownership of digital infrastructures, the balance between public and private sectors, and the vital role of digital literacy in ensuring equitable access. Poking holes and trying to find insights on the potential for innovation in digital access and identity management, and ponder the what the future holds for digital participation for all looks like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they take stock of AI and interrogate where value is being created and captured, from what and from whom? Joe comes out swinging in this episode for the hot minute, casting his gaze to the big seven that have been holding up the S&P 500. The two explore how we might break up companies when they become too big and what does it mean for the future if we don't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they take a moment to get a pulse check on 2024. With monetary policy tightened and changing the tempo the duo focus to the everyday implications and atmosphere surrounding it. This weeks hot take finds them engaging in arguments on some points and finding common ground on others. They both agree that we are treading water at best in a sea with a strong undercurrent of AI, Polarisation and conflict threatening to drag us all out into the deep water. Keep paddling and stay tuned for more next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat for their 2nd chat of 2024.101 convos in. Join us weekly for a hot take of the week and a deep dive into where it leads us. This week the boys take a swing at whether our institutions are letting us down with their unwillingness to throw away the shackles of expertise and embrace being equal to all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they take their first swing in 2024, with a new format to boot. Leading with a hot take of the week, to which they have affectionately named amateur minute. Where they take a swing at solving some of the world's most pressing issues. With a more traditional deep dive to follow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they bit adieu to 23 and welcome in 24 with wary eyes. The two bring out their respective crystal balls and make their predictions for the year ahead and look into the rearview mirror with perspective to summerise the year that's gone. Stay tuned for the refresh of the convo as the two look to explore new premises of intrigue in the year ahead on the pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they dissect the multifaceted concept of accountability and its significance in today's leadership landscape. The convo navigates through the pandemic's impact on accountability, contrasting leadership styles from Texas to California, and the vital role of discipline. It also emphasises the challenges of decision-making in an information-saturated era. They conclude by highlighting resilience as a key component in sustaining a culture of accountability, both in personal growth and collective responsibility within communities and organisations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they continue to delve into the evolving complexities of modern leadership. They explore the shift from traditional hierarchical models to more inclusive and non-hierarchical approaches, emphasising the importance of adaptability and empathy in today's multi-channeled and personalised communication landscape. The episode highlights the enduring qualities of effective leadership, including the critical role of allowing each team member to understand their importance to achieving an organisation's vision. The duo also examines the significance of a strong platform presence in leadership and the challenges of conveying a clear vision in our diverse, digital world. Additionally, they revisit the dynamic changes in leadership styles in the post-truth era, underlining the essential role of accountability. Tune in next time as they continue the conversation on accountability's vital part in fostering leadership that can go the distance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they continue the convo on existence in a post-truth era. In this episode they delve into the evolving nature of societal leadership, questioning what has fundamentally changed in guiding others in these complex times. They argue that modern leadership is increasingly about providing platforms and creating accountability more than ever before. Joe and Pat discuss the challenges and pitfalls of such approaches in political and organisational contexts. They conclude setting the stage for the next episode, which will focus on the nuances of accountability and the art of fostering a central narrative that unites diverse perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they continue their ascent out of the valley of digital despair. In this convo, they focus on the role Government should play in restoring the middle ground in our public discourse and economic systems. They delve into how political dialogue and governmental mechanisms have evolved, highlighting the urgent need for a rule book overhaul to reflect our modern era where the current constitution is not up to snuff. Joe and Pat pave the way for future conversations about leading effectively in a landscape dominated by digital influence and heightened polarisation. Join them next convo as they delve deeper into the theme of leadership in a post-truth environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they chart a way out of the valley of despair live from the top of a hill in Gippsland. The two trade notes from their personal and professional lives on how they maintain an attitude of hope in face of adversity. They explore new ways civil society can break up the tech titans of today who have over colonised our digital lives and landscapes. They close by asking the question about what to do with an egg once it is cracked when it comes to social media. Tune in next time as the two explore the role of government in building the conditions for new to thrive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in as Joe and Pat explore the evolving dynamics of our interactions and transactions in an increasingly polarised world. They grapple with the challenges of holding a middle ground position in a world of algos that encourage a valley of disconnection and despair rather than deeper debate. While Pat embarks on a quest for silver linings, Joe shines a light on the current landscape and the impact of the 'rage machine' on diminishing middle-ground conversations.Join them again next week as they strategise an ascent from the valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they attempt to dissect the recent events surrounding the Australian referendum, switching focus from the last time they spoke. As Australia held a vote on whether to incorporate Indigenous Australian voices into the parliament through constitutional recognition. In this convo they explore the historical context of this decision and contemplate the potential implications for the future. They also raise the question: will this change the way we engage with one another?As what was initially seen as an opportunity for Australians to unite has unfortunately turned into another contentious political football match, further dividing the nation. Where does Australia go from here? Tune in to our next episode as they continue the convo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Pat and Joe as they delve deeper into the nuances of productivity. They examine its cause and effect in an era where the share of the spoils going to labor is at a historic low. Together, they assess the current state of affairs and contemplate what is at stake as we navigate through a transformative period. They explore how we are striving to define a "new normal" in the aftermath of changed dynamics in workplaces and family life how and policymakers are grappling with a shifting paradigm where most nuclear families to operate with two full-time wage earners. Joe and Pat set the stage for a future discussion on the essential support required to adapt to this emerging reality starting next week through the lens of family support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they look to unpack the productivity problem that has been splashed across many of the worlds economies and arguably non more so than Australia's. The two step outside their fields of expertise and begin to play out possible future scenarios that may be utilised to fix re-design economic models that would free up equity and increase productivity. Join the two next week as they continue the convo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they wrap up their thoughts on the next 'Communicorn' and whether this mythical beast is even possible in an age of continued innovation. The overarching consensus is that a 'Communicorn' can exist in a niche, however, at scale, the Communicorn vanishes, giving way to a true commerce beast where community becomes the product. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Pat and Joe as they return to regular scheduled programming and their quest to determine whether a new communicorn is on the horizon. They delve deep into the concept, questioning whether it is a new platform or a aggregator of content such as Apple that will win the game of thrones. While content remains king and businesses strive to grow and differentiate in the digital realm, it's clear that storytelling and the ability to captivate and maintain attention are paramount. However, the role of community, the queen, is yet to be fully harnessed. They discuss how no one has successfully captured the fractional economy and distributed value fairly to those arguably creating the majority of it. Tune in next week as Joe and Pat continue the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Pat take a moment to pause and reflect on their personal lives in the latest episode of "Business as Unusual." Recognising the challenges of staying connected in our fast-paced world, they use this episode as an opportunity to check in as friends, discussing their current states from a personal rather than professional perspective. It's a valuable moment of reflection and connection, and a reminder of the importance of taking stock of our well-being amidst the hustle and bustle of life. Be sure to join Joe and Pat next week as they resume their conversation and explore the potential birthplace of the next communicorn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat on as they delve into the diminishing role of intermediaries and explore the potential for a new player to revolutionize the way we collaborate and form groups. Can Apple Inc. dominate this evolving space? While they might have the appetite to capitalize on the shifting dynamics, can they continue to innovate amidst the changing landscape of social platforms that increasingly resemble traditional cable models? The changing digital realm promises opportunities for innovation. The pivotal question is: how will this landscape transform in an AI-driven world rapidly progressing towards a fractional economy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the boys as they navigate the intricate and intersected mazes of online walled gardens. While not frustrated that their journey to identify strategies for small groups to cultivate value has not yielded the next communicorn the convo provides insight into shifts in the digital realm that are part of the equation in getting there. From the gradual phasing out of middlemen, digital land grabs and the impending surge of AI-generated content, Pat and Joe grapple with evolving concepts of social engagement – the primary reason we once eagerly reached for our phones .In this age of digital metamorphosis, where can individuals truly belong? Where can they contribute, be acknowledged, or perhaps even learn and earn? Dive deeper next week as the conversation unfolds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they delve into the implications of Elon Musk's endeavour to 'kill the bird,' looking into its potential signals or perhaps the lack thereof. The convo attempts to stay focused on the unique value niche communities can carve out amidst the shifting paradigm of how they are formed online. The two talk about the future storage, capture, and distribution of value in an era dominated by AI and how the ongoing Hollywood strike is a foreteller of the rapid change to come. Hold onto your hats and Intellectual Property. Tune in next week as Pat and Joe dig deeper into the strategies that small groups can employ to build value within the confines of online walled gardens. Woof Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and pat as they dive into the contrarian idea that to truly innovate in the web-driven 'winner-takes-all' world, the most strategic step is to build a protective wall so you can foster a unique community within. The two look to current examples to show that social is taking a step off main stage with the most exciting conversations often happening in private online groups. With the public social feed having replaced the free to air tv model join the two next week to continue the convo on who is going to step up and invent the next network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they pick up the convo on the distribution of value in an era where binary outcomes have become the new norm. They delve into the rise and decline of apex organisations, assessing the current landscape for incumbents who are seeking to disrupt or differentiate themselves. Venturing into the realm of the unexpected, they propose a contrarian approach: to truly innovate in the web-driven 'winner-takes-all' world, the most strategic step may be to build a protective wall, fostering a unique community and value from within. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they did into the world of segmentation.The two take on whether AI is a new platform changing the status quo or an add on to existing players. They look into how in the face of AI industry is changing in its approach to segmenting different parts of production of goods, services and experiences to build a big enough moat to keep even super intelligent robots out of their data lakes. Join the two on the next convo as they discuss the changes in how value as a whole is created in a winner takes most world as they explore the question how to distribute that value fairly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they continue their convo on Generative AI as they pivot from culture and trends into its effect on productivity. They explore what is changing in the way we interact and transact. The two assess whether generative AI will be the solve all solution to productivity and ask whether it can make up for the loss of institutional working capital that the pandemic produced, time will tell. Join the two next week as they look into market segmentation as they and continue the convo on how AI will impact its growth or decline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they continue their convo on the social and cultural trends that are at play and how they will influence the way AI will roll now and into the future. The two discuss the legacy of free money and the transition back into a world where money costs broadly what it always did. They pair this with the polarisation of the the post truth era served with side course of Covid confusion. Key takeaways, fortune will favour the brave, times are only getting tougher, the moment is ripe moment for disruption and find new ways to transact and interact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they dial in on the new financial weather patterns hovering over our heads. They kick off the convo discussing what economic models are born in such environments and where does AI fit in? Is it a new product in an of itself or just an enhancement tool to better exisiting use cases or verticals? Join the two next convo as they look to social and cultural trends that will influence what comes next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they underneath the surface to see what is really being sold today, is it culture or product. The answer? Culture. In a market saturated in product and starved of connection and meaning the new commodity is affection and experience. Has the age of virtue signalling and the mass adoption of digital changed us forever? Join the two as they discuss and dissect some more in their next convo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they block out the hype and discuss the longer term growth of AI. The two fight through the top line paranoia that AI is going eat us one industry at a time. Taking the convo beyond the froth and land on the realisation we are heading past the product based marketplace to a culture based one. Apple seems like is winning the game. Join the two next week as they continue the convo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the convo as Joe and Pat dive deep into what it means to be human in an AI world. The two plunge to dystopian depths as they evaluate the defining characteristics of what it means to be a human in the context of the the double edge sword of AI. Is it the end of us or a new beginning? Could go either way. They both discuss we are making decisions today that will have consequences for generations to come in the way that they interact and transact with one another, as AI rolls out at breakneck speed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will AI help us solve our biggest problems or just put another mask on the problems of humanity. Join us as we keep digging into what industries will be reshaped by AI and most importantly what this means for society. We put a historical lens on this moment in time where AI is coming to life. We peel back the curtains on the culture factory and examine what is to come in the wake of AI generated content in a post truth society bedevilled by inequality. Join in next week as we dig into the question, 'What will it mean to be Human in an AI world'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat they continue to dig into the unlocks that AI could bring. Pat predicts a new AI marries web3 bull run fuelled by with a new wave of products to come within 2024 and that the decentralised web technology will unlock the biggest problems that AI presents such as data integrity as it permeates all areas of our lives. Joe calls for the ‘unbundling' of IP driven by AI creating value for many creative thinkers across the globe and that it will free our systems from the tyranny of the human mins. Together the two make for an interesting take on the possibilities and challenges that AI brings to humanity. Join the two next episode as they continue the convo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they dig into their promise to share their thoughts on what AI can and will unlock for the world and the issues this presents. The two took different tacks when doing their homework so the conversation explores the morals and the models channeled by AI. Pat brings to life the human moral dilemma at the heart of his relationship with AI while Joe brings the perspective of how it can unlock value in human systems. Join the two next week for Part Two as they keep pushing into the world of unlocks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Pat and Joe as they dig into whether public policy can ever keep pace with technological advancements. The two weigh the pros and cons of whether government can ever balance the need for speed, effectiveness and innovation in the face of new waves of technological advancement. With governments around the globe looking at ways to build resilient policies that protect people and promote breakthroughs it is a space that is only getting hotter. Join the two on the next convo as they two put forward their three biggest unlocks that they think AI has the capability to solve for the good of society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they talk through the latest developments in the AI public discourse and asses were it is heading, with Joe bringing the European perspective as he dials in from the outskirts of London. The two weigh up the latest headlines for call to pause the continued development of Open AI's ChatGPT, its origins and the notarises who have gotten behind the movement, and what that says about society. Ending the conversation on the question can public policy speed up to catch the latest runaway train? Join the two on the next episode as they dive a little deeper into that question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they take their convo from the car to the screen to discuss how unique data sets will act as the unlock in the race to commercialise AI. The two talk chat GPT4 and what it's closest to, a mate, a colleague, a foe or none of the above. Joe and Pat have widely differing opinions yet agree that it will change the way we interact with not just technology but each other in the long run. Never before have we been so intimate with a new tech. Join the two next episodes as our BaU UK correspondent, Joe brings us the latest from the streets of Europe and England. Will AI save him from bad beer and pork pies? Time will tell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they drive back from an Australian first round table on the future of AI. The two compare notes and conclude that computing processing power is the next scalable, sellable telecommunication commodity that will be bought, sold and fought over in the age of AI. The two end the conversation by interrogating the myth that humans will have more time to chill in the age of AI. Join the two next week as they look to Data and its renewed value in providing unique insight in an age of AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Pat and Joe as the dive into the infrastructure layer needed to bring future technology into existence. The two discuss how we have gone past the tipping point where it is now a necessity to invent better tech to help solve some of humanities most pressing issues. They close by exploring what is needed and what is left to be done. Join in next week as they explore what that might actually look like across energy, computational power and AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they dive into the promise vs the reality of AI delivering a new wave of value. The two unpack thoughts on why is it always Cat memes, the weeks latest news and share insights into the immediate hurdles stopping the new wave of value that will be build off the back of AI technology. Join the two next week as they delve deeper into the infrastructure that is needed to be created to service AI at scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as Joe and Pat pick up the conversation where they left off last at the fork in the road for where the next wave of tech innovation will take us. They explore how the battle between the juggernauts still riding the high line of the last two waves of digital innovation might play out in the out in the new fight to redefine and own search. Joe and Pat turn their attention to where new value will arise from AI and ask each other what this will mean for the way we interact in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join in the convo as Pat and Joe dive into their predictions on what will be the main mysteries that AI is going to solve. AI will 100% free us from the tyranny of typing but the two explore whether it will also free us from our worship of technology and its fallible inventors. Could it bring a world where we understand our own personal data by making coding and data literacy as accessible as reading and writing? Join in next week next episode we they continue to explore the fork in the road that AI presents to reclaim or reseed our own data sovereignty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as Joe and Pat continue to unpack our complicated relationship with technology. They explore how it is a human to view technology as a type of deity as it solves a mystery or answers a question that seemed unanswerable prior. They discuss what the defining ‘god like' features of the human AI relationship might be be and how it may shape how we access the very world of technology we have created. They close out the convo by exploring what is going to be the defining mystery that AI is perceived to solve for humanity and what types of pedestals it might be put upon as a result. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join in as Pat and Joe pick up the convo on what does AI means for industries, societies and us as individuals. They discuss how we are witnessing the birth of a new AI God or at the very least a new mythology that furthers our worship of the tools we create. The two dig into what this means, where it will take us it and what we can make of it in the process. In the next episode they get into the detail of how the tools of tech have become our post modern deity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Joe and Pat as they dust dust off the studio cobwebs and get back to business as unusual. The raise of AI to stardom, will it take the throne of google and see it tumble from the throne of search, most likely not without a fight as they release their own versions of AI products. Yet what is clear we are in another tech race to define a decade to come. Join us next wee as the two discuss the possible business models that will sit behind the new AI product base ecosystems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.