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Preston and Jevi unpack the double-edged sword of modern technology. They examine how social media, AI, EMFs, and LED lights impact our well-being, and offer real-world privacy solutions like Graphene OS and open-source photo apps. From sleep disruption to self-sovereignty, they advocate for mindful tech use and explore how AI can act as a “second brain” while respecting user privacy. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:50 How social media algorithms can both help and harm your mental well-being 00:07:56 The benefits of switching to privacy-respecting platforms like Nostr 00:09:32 What self-sovereignty in digital spaces really means 00:12:14 Why being intentional about digital content consumption is crucial 00:12:55 How to use AI and LLMs responsibly as personal information tools 00:18:38 Real-life alternatives to Big Tech's data-hungry photo storage services 00:29:10 The hidden risks of EMF exposure from common devices 00:38:49 Why LED lights and blue light can disrupt your sleep 00:42:35 Practical tools to mitigate tech's effects, like Daylight Tablets and color filters 00:47:12 How to strike a balance between tech's convenience and its consequences 00:51:36 Outro BOOKS AND RESOURCES Maple AI. Daylight Computers. Unchained Capital. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Simple Mining Human Rights Foundation Unchained HardBlock Vanta LinkedIn Talent Solutions Kubera Netsuite Shopify reMarkable Onramp Public.com Abundant Mines Horizon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
Join Lionel as he rambles psychotically through the biggest mysteries and political failures of the day. This episode unpacks Vladimir Putin's motives regarding Ukraine and his offer to release a 350-page document on the JFK assassination. Lionel argues that the system is designed like a "hall of mirrors", ensuring the truth behind the Kennedy killing—including the missing brain and the bullet hole in the windshield—remains permanently off-limits. Hear critiques of "crettonous" media figures like Piers Morgan, and deep dives into domestic issues, including the powerlessness of voters against Big Tech lobbyists, and the societal conditioning that has made curiosity embarrassing. Plus: What exactly is a "Republican strategist", and why are we worried about Ukraine instead of Antifa and potholes? Don't let them make the truth invisible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode of "The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel" focuses on Warrior Wednesday as Lionel and his beloved wife, Lynn Shaw of Lynn's Warriors, tackle the urgent youth mental health crisis. Lynn Shaw sounds the alarm on the well-documented youth mental health crisis in the U.S., which coincides with the rise of social media among children. The discussion reveals that these devices are not mere phones but are "an onboard computer and portal to predation". Lynn highlights the crucial bipartisan legislative effort behind the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which aims to impose a "duty of care" on Big Tech to protect children. The episode also uncovers the alarming dangers of AI chatbots (like Character AI), which learn vulnerabilities and are linked to self-harm and lawsuits. Finally, listeners will learn the four new norms necessary to reverse this course: no smartphone before high school, no social media before 16, phone-free schools, and encouraging real-world independence. This is a matter of life and death; parents must educate themselves and advocate for their children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Doctorow lays out his "enshittification" playbook—how tech platforms lure users, trap businesses, then extract value from both—tying it to interoperability, right-to-repair, and DMCA lock-ins, with Facebook as Exhibit A. He explains why incremental state laws can break Big Tech's coalitions better than sweeping federal reforms. Meanwhile, Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro warns, "If the gringos threaten, we work harder; if they attack, we respond," after Trump-ordered strikes sink another Caribbean vessel, this time with proof the public can't see. Also: the Spiel contends that hostages were freed not by moral suasion but by sustained force—and that human-rights maximalism, however sincere, often misunderstands how wars actually end. Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, contact ad-sales@libsyn.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: GIST INSTAGRAM Follow The Gist List at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack
This week, we chat with Avni Barman! Avni is the CEO and Founder of Gen She, a media company and fund empowering a community of over 700,000 women across Instagram, TikTok, a newsletter, a podcast, and a job board. Through Gen She, Avni writes $50K–$100K checks into ventures that directly help their audience rise to the top 1%, driving real impact for the next generation of women leaders.Before launching Gen She, Avni spent over four years in Big Tech as an engineer and product manager — experience that now fuels her mission to unlock the potential of young women in entrepreneurship, tech, venture, and media.Her work bridges empowerment and innovation — creating pathways for women to lead in every corner of tech, venture, and media.✨ This episode is presented by Brex.Brex: brex.com/trailblazerspodThis episode is supported by RocketReach, Gusto, OpenPhone & Athena.RocketReach: rocketreach.co/trailblazersGusto: gusto.com/trailblazersQuo: Quo.com/trailblazersAthena: athenago.me/Erica-WengerFollow Us!Avni Barman: @avnibarman_Gen She: @gen.she@thetrailblazerspod: Instagram, YouTube, TikTokErica Wenger: @erica_wenger
Turn online alignment into an offline community — join us at TheWayFwrd.com to connect with like-minded people near you. It's the best way to support this podcast and the movement we're building together: https://thewayfwrd.com/join/ Hakeem Anwar joins Alec for a discussion on how Big Tech tracks, trades, and monetizes user data — and what we can do to reclaim privacy. A former health firm engineer turned technologist, Hakeem exposes the hidden collaboration between Apple, Google, and law enforcement through systems like “Sensor Vault.” He also explains how surveillance extends beyond devices into the spiritual domain and introduces Above, a suite of privacy-first tools designed for autonomy. For more details, links, timestamps and resources mentioned in this episode, visit our website: https://thewayfwrd.com/content/ Resources and Links Above Phone $100 OFF Coupon Code (5 days only!): WAYFWRD100 Above Phone $50 OFF Coupon Code (Ongoing Discount): WAYFWRD https://abovephone.com/wayforward Take Back Our Tech: https://takebackourtech.orgConscious Tech Substack: https://tbot.substack.comFree Webinar: https://abovephone.com/webinar Related Links & References GrapheneOS: https://grapheneos.orgLineageOS: https://lineageos.orgJitsi: https://jitsi.orgNewPipe: https://newpipe.netXMPP Providers: https://providers.xmpp.net The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by: New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground Up Experience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Visit https://NewBiologyClinic.com and use code TheWayForward for $50 off activation. Way Forward members get the fee waived: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/ ————————— Sleep Deeper with BiOptimizers Magnesium Struggling with restless nights? Magnesium deficiency may be the reason. Try Magnesium Breakthrough: https://bioptimizers.com/alec — use code ALEC10 for 10% off. ————————— RMDY Collective: Homeopathy Made Accessible High-quality remedies and training to support natural healing. Enroll: https://rmdyacademy.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowaExplore: https://rmdycollective.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa
In this episode, Dan Nathan and Guy Adami break down a dramatic week in the markets, spotlighting the volatility surge driven by surprise tariff headlines and shifting macro risks. They dig into the growing dangers of passive investing, the outsized impact of the “Magnificent 7” on everyday portfolios, and why even small CapEx pullbacks in Big Tech could ripple across the market. The hosts also examine gold's frenzy (fueled by retail and historic central bank buying) and debate whether recent sell-offs foreshadow a broader reset, and warn that rising tariffs, weak consumer signals, and struggling IPOs could all spell trouble ahead. —FOLLOW USYouTube: @RiskReversalMediaInstagram: @riskreversalmediaTwitter: @RiskReversalLinkedIn: RiskReversal Media
MRKT Matrix - Monday, October 13th Stocks claw back more than half of Friday's rout after Trump softens China stance (CNBC) Gold breaks $4,100 to hit high on trade jitters, rate-cut optimism (CNBC) Silver Prices Just Hit Their First Record Since 1980 (WSJ) OpenAI, Broadcom Forge Multibillion-Dollar Chip-Development Deal (WSJ) Quantum stocks surge after JPMorgan investing push into strategic tech (CNBC) Veteran Stockpicker Sees Risks for AI, Big Tech. Why It Could Be Worse Than the Dot-Com Bust. (Barron's) S&P 500 Financials Sector Earnings Preview: Q3 2025 (FactSet) --- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
Teamsters President Sean O'Brien calls out Amazon, Uber, and Lyft for exploiting workers through 1099 loopholes. In this PBD Podcast, Patrick Bet-David challenges O'Brien on what makes a “real job,” the future of unions, and whether corporate giants are America's new enemy.
KING AMAZIAH of Judah is a classic example of someone whose pride got the better of him. 2 Kings 14 tells us that after Amaziah became king, he led a successful military campaign against Edom. He captured the stronghold of Sela, which was probably Petra in present-day Jordan, defeating an army of some 10,000 Edomites. This led him to provoke a war with the northern kingdom of Israel. Despite a warning from King Jehoash to “be content with your glory, and stay at home,” Amaziah wouldn't listen, the two kingdoms went to war, Judah was defeated, and Amaziah, like his father, fell victim to a palace coup. The parallel chapter in 2 Chronicles 25 reveals that Amaziah brought idols representing the gods of Edom back to Jerusalem and began to worship them, and that this was the reason the king provoked a war with Israel—God used this war to humble Amaziah and those who followed him into pagan worship. Sharon's niece, Sarah Sachleben, was recently diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, and the medical bills are piling up. If you are led to help, please go to GilbertHouse.org/hopeforsarah. Our new book The Gates of Hell is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! Derek's new book Destination: Earth, co-authored with Donna Howell and Allie Anderson, is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! If you are looking for a text of the Book of 1 Enoch to follow our monthly study, you can try these sources: Parallel translations by R. H. Charles (1917) and Richard Laurence (1821)Modern English translation by George W. E. Nickelsburg and James VanderKam (link to book at Amazon)Book of 1 Enoch - Standard English Version by Dr. Jay Winter (link opens free PDF)Book of 1 Enoch - R. H. Charles translation (link opens free PDF) The SkyWatchTV store has a special offer on Dr. Michael Heiser's two-volume set A Companion to the Book of Enoch. Get both books, the R. H. Charles translation of 1 Enoch, and a DVD interview with Mike and Steven Bancarz for a donation of $35 plus shipping and handling. Link: https://bit.ly/heiser-enoch Follow us! • X: @gilberthouse_tv | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert• Telegram: t.me/gilberthouse | t.me/sharonsroom | t.me/viewfromthebunker• YouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelation | @thebiblesgreatestmysteries• Facebook.com/GilbertHouseFellowship Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at GilbertHouse.org/donate. Get our free app! It connects you to these studies plus our weekly video programs Unraveling Revelation and A View from the Bunker, and the podcast that started this journey in 2005, P.I.D. Radio. Best of all, it bypasses the gatekeepers of Big Tech! The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at www.gilberthouse.org/app/. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site! Gilbert House T-shirts and mugs! New to our store is a line of GHTV and Redwing Saga merch! Check it out at GilbertHouse.org/store! Think better, feel better! Our partners at Simply Clean Foods offer freeze-dried, 100% GMO-free food and delicious, vacuum-packed fair trade coffee from Honduras. Find out more at GilbertHouse.org/store. Our favorite Bible study tools! Check the links in the left-hand column at www.GilbertHouse.org.
Mallory Knodel, executive director of the Social Web Foundation and founder of a weekly newsletter called the Internet Exchange, and Burcu Kilic, a senior fellow at Canada's Center for International Governance Innovation, or CIGI, are the authors of a recent post on the Internet Exchange titled “Big Tech Redefined the Open Internet to Serve Its Own Interests,” which explores how the idea of the ‘open internet' has been hollowed out by decades of policy choices and corporate consolidation. Kilic traces the problem back to the 1990s, when the US government adopted a hands-off, industry-led approach to regulating the web, paving the way for surveillance capitalism and the dominance of Big Tech. Knodel explains how large companies have co-opted the language of openness and interoperability to defend monopolistic control. The two argue that trade policy, weak enforcement of regulations like the GDPR, and the rise of AI have deepened global dependencies on a few powerful firms, while the current AI moment risks repeating the same mistakes. They say to push back we must call for coordinated, democratic alternatives: stronger antitrust action, public digital infrastructure, and grassroots efforts to rebuild truly open, interoperable, and civic-minded technology systems.
Oct 10, 2025 – What if the U.S. stock market's record-breaking concentration is secretly propping up the entire Treasury market? Jim Puplava sits down with Doomberg to explore this precarious link and the high-stakes economic war with China...
How do we stop what amounts to a coup from Big Tech from destroying our democracy? Author Marietje Schaake joins Joe and Alex to explain how we got to a place where tech oligarchs aren't just selling services to the government - they're running it. What can we do? How do we take back control of technology when Big Tech is wealthier than most governments? And is there a way out? Get your copy of "The Tech Coup" here: http://bit.ly/4gZnMZ2 Use code #COUP30 for 30% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
According to the platform economist Sangeet Paul Choudary, author of Reshuffle, today's AI hype is a feature rather than a bug in Silicon Valley. It's a deliberate mechanism to attract capital in an “attention-poor, capital-heavy economy” while distracting from the lack of short-term business results. So who will ultimately win and who will lose in today's AI arms race? While Choudary predicts power will concentrate around infrastructure players like Nvidia and enterprise workflow companies like Microsoft and Google, he warns that OpenAI risks becoming “the Cisco of this revolution” unless it moves beyond the commoditizing model layer. More troubling, for Choudary, is AI's societal impact. We cannot trust Big Tech with our “agentic future,” he cautions—particularly as technologies like OpenAI's Pulse preview eliminate the last vestige of user agency that we still possess. While pessimistic about US and Chinese models built on data hoarding and state-backed monopolies, the Dubai-based Choudary sees promise in India's stack experiment, where digital public infrastructure allows users to own their data and get paid when AI trains on it.1. The Algorithm Creates a New Class Divide The critical inequality today isn't traditional capital vs. labor—it's between those who work “above the algorithm” (designing systems, like Uber data scientists) and those working “below it” (controlled by systems, like Uber drivers whose rates and job access are algorithmically determined).2. AI Hype is a Feature, Not a Bug In an attention-poor, capital-heavy economy, hype serves as a mechanism to attract investment. Companies selling distant AGI narratives and engaging in circular deals (OpenAI-Nvidia-Microsoft-Oracle) are propping up valuations while actual business results remain uncertain. A market correction is “long overdue.”3. Power Will Concentrate at Two Layers of the AI Stack Winners will emerge at the infrastructure level (Nvidia for chips/inference) and the customer workflow level (likely Google or Microsoft with their enterprise relationships). The middle layer—the model itself—is already commoditizing. OpenAI risks becoming “the Cisco of this revolution” unless it successfully moves up to the workflow layer.4. We Can't Trust Big Tech with Our “Agentic Future” Today we still have agency to click, even if our attention is manipulated. But as AI agents make decisions for us (like OpenAI's Pulse preview), we surrender that agency entirely, enabling even more extraction. Current business models are built on data hoarding—adding agent technology on top eliminates user agency completely.5. Four Distinct Geopolitical AI Models Are Emerging The US favors private enterprise (increasingly intertwined with government), China lets innovation happen then absorbs it into state control, India is building digital public infrastructure where users own their data and get paid for AI training, and UAE is converting oil reserves into compute power to sell AI services globally.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
En el episodio de hoy de VG Daily, Andre Dos Santos y Juan Manuel de los Reyes analizan a fondo si el mercado realmente está viviendo una burbuja de inteligencia artificial o si, por el contrario, la inversión masiva sigue sustentada en fundamentos sólidos.Comienzan revisando las advertencias del Fondo Monetario Internacional y del Banco de Inglaterra, que alertan sobre el riesgo de una corrección si se desinfla el entusiasmo por la IA.Luego contrastan esa visión con los reportes de Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley y JP Morgan, que señalan que, aunque el crecimiento ha sido vertiginoso, las empresas de Big Tech mantienen ganancias robustas y balances más sanos que en la burbuja del 2000.El episodio se adentra también en el impacto real de esta ola de inversión: desde los megaproyectos de centros de datos como el de Meta hasta el enorme consumo de energía y agua que genera demanda en sectores como utilities, industriales y commodities.Finalmente, los hosts discuten si el boom actual de la IA puede sostenerse en el tiempo o si está acercándose a un punto de inflexión que podría redefinir la dinámica del mercado global.
In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau, 1/4 Black Garrett, and Angela open with wild headlines before turning to the week's heavier stories. They react to leaked messages from Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones, which reignite debate over party loyalty and political violence, then break down new reports surrounding the Biden administration, including declassified CIA records tied to Hunter Biden's business dealings in Ukraine, FBI data collection on Republican senators, and growing pressure on Big Tech to police speech. The conversation expands into censorship, corruption, and how government agencies and media platforms overlap in ways that shape what Americans see. The group examines how outrage cycles are engineered, why humor still works as resistance, and how cultural fatigue has pushed audiences toward skepticism and satire. After a long dive into politics and media manipulation, the crew winds down with movie talk, sketch ideas, and the Half-Assed Top 10, ranking the most absurd moments in country music headlines, from Zach Bryan's backlash to the ongoing collision of art and activism. Today's guest on "Normal World" is Gerard Michaels. Sponsors Blue Chew As always, get your first month of BlueChew FREE Just use promo code NORMAL at checkout and pay five bucks for shipping. https://bluechew.com/ Chefman Visit https://chefman.com/pages/normal-sponsorship and use promo code NORMAL for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Warrior Wednesday on The Other Side of Midnight! Lynn Shaw of Lynn's Warriors joins Lionel to expose the overlooked truth: America is failing its boys. Lionel dives deep into the toxic culture surrounding young men, examining the dangers of "toxic masculinity" and the rise of online rage groups. Lynn details how Big Tech prioritizes profit over children and discusses key legislative efforts like the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Get essential, actionable advice on becoming a "warrior" in your own home and inoculating children against this destruction. Lynn's Warriors is committed to raising awareness and ending exploitation by grassroots mobilization, advocacy, and education. Lionel critiques the current political landscape, arguing that Republicans "don't know how to fight" and often rely on "WWE politics" instead of effective messaging. He aims to be the "psychologist general" in charge of propaganda, exposing how "narrowcasting" obscures the truth about the "shadow government" the real force running the show, controlling image and mood. Topics range from Hollywood's output to fundamental Constitutional issues like the separation of church and state. Lionel argues that the current political climate suggests America is headed for a "civil war" of an internal nature, fueled by those who view white Americans and patriots as the enemy. Lionel delivers an intellectual "complete and total reset" for listeners, often referring to his methodology as a form of "fecal transplantation" for the mind. Lionel provides strategies for winning the intellectual war, including the necessity to weaponize humor, spotlight the rot of systems with style, and flood the zone with truth. Lionel urges his listeners to move on and not waste time arguing with those who don't know the facts, emphasizing that the goal is to win Pop culture nostalgia and unpredictable conversations, beginning with the colossal legacy of The Ed Sullivan Show. Discover how the "stiff" host introduced everyone from Elvis (forced to be filmed waist-up) to the Beatles. The show also features hilarious and detailed anecdotes about bizarre Catholic rituals and unexpected calls about cryptic nicknames and the enduring fear of clowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Laura Mattie and Alex Barkhimer from the school of Speech and Hearing Science at the University of Illinois joined the podcast to talk about the exciting Speech Accessibility Project to help Big Tech companies create devices that can understand people with speech differences. To find more about the project, go to https://speechaccessibilityproject.beckman.illinois.edu. If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to DownSyndromeCenter@chp.edu. If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter. We are thankful for the generous donation from Caring for Kids – The Carrie Martin Fund that provides the funding for the podcast recording equipment and hosting costs for this podcast.
Jason Brown turns to Big Tech for today's Big 3. He calls Microsoft (MSFT) a leader of corporate A.I. integration, Broadcom (AVGO) as a big beneficiary of an accelerating tech trade, and Meta Platforms (META) as a A.I. "diversification" play through its social media empire. Jason offers example options trades for each stock while Rick Ducat highlights key levels in the charts to watch.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Justin Lopas, COO of Base Power, talks with TITV Host Akash Pasricha about the company's recent $1B funding round and how they are addressing rising energy demands from AI data centers. We also talk with The Information's Sara Germano about AI's impact on sports, and also get into the future of fintech with Sheel Mohnot, a Co-Founder of Better Tomorrow Ventures. Lastly, we get into Trump's evolving relationship with big tech with our D.C. correspondent Sylvia Varnham O'Regan.Articles discussed on this episode:https://www.theinformation.com/articles/can-microsoft-resist-trumps-call-execs-firing-tech-bends-willTITV airs on YouTube, X and LinkedIn at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Or check us out wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to: - The Information on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinformation4080/?sub_confirmation=1- The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/subscribe_hSign up for the AI Agenda newsletter: https://www.theinformation.com/features/ai-agenda
Wat gebeurt er als je je volledig loskoppelt van de Amerikaanse Big Tech bedrijven die ons dagelijks leven beheersen? Techredacteur Marloes de Koning besloot het uit te proberen. Maar kan het eigenlijk wel?Lees hier het artikel: https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/09/26/lekker-digitaal-autonoom-maar-wel-in-je-eentje-a4907587Gast: Marloes de KoningPresentatie: Gabriella Ader Redactie: Tessa Colen & Liz DautzenbergMontage: Yeppe van KesterenEindredactie: Nina van HattumCoördinatie: Belle BraakhekkeProductie: Rhea StroinkHeb je vragen, suggesties of ideeën over onze journalistiek? Mail dan naar onze redactie via podcast@nrc.nl.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gold hitting record high after record high: Carl Quintanilla and Sara Eisen kicked off the hour with a look at what's driving the historical rally - before discussing the market impact with Citi's U.S. Equity Strategist Scott Chronert... And later on, Wall Street Journal Chief Economics Correspondent Greg Ip argued it's a sign of eroding faith in central banks worldwide - find out why. Also in focus: OpenAI out with a slew of new products and partnerships... Hear more on how to trade the news across semiconductor stocks *and* big tech with a key focus on possible risks ahead. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Warrior Wednesday on The Other Side of Midnight! Lynn Shaw of Lynn's Warriors joins Lionel to expose the overlooked truth: America is failing its boys. Lionel dives deep into the toxic culture surrounding young men, examining the dangers of "toxic masculinity" and the rise of online rage groups. Lynn details how Big Tech prioritizes profit over children and discusses key legislative efforts like the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Get essential, actionable advice on becoming a "warrior" in your own home and inoculating children against this destruction. Lynn's Warriors is committed to raising awareness and ending exploitation by grassroots mobilization, advocacy, and education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Buck Sexton to offer practical advice for conservatives considering a move later in life — from finding like-minded communities to building new friendships in your 60s. Then, Peter J. Hasson, politics editor at the Washington Free Beacon, joins to unpack Big Tech’s bias against conservatives, the challenges of raising children in the digital era, and why independent thinking and reading are more important than ever in today’s polarized culture. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. Purchase Peter's Book See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are three months into the new financial year and we've seen a wide range of performance in different markets. Today we unpack which markets are up and which markets are down. Throughout it all, the conclusion is clear: you need to be investing globally. Because some of the best performing markets are not the ones you'd expect. That's not all we talk about in another big episode of Equity Mates:Warren Buffett may be 95 and retiring at the end of the year, but he's not done yetWe unpack why Japan is excluded from so many Asia ETFsWith it recent strong run, we then ask if Japan has a role in our portfolios Apple is pivoting away from the Vision Pro - but towards what? We look at where Big Tech sees the future of computing —------Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.—------Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing - we've got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)—------Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRScreen the market with GuruFocusResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Managing Director Tim Porter sits down with Babak Parviz and Daniel Kelly, co-founders of NewDays, a platform purpose-built for older Americans living with cognitive change to help them reclaim abilities, preserve independence, and keep being themselves. Babak and Daniel share how their experience at Amazon and Google led them to apply AI in the most human way: helping people with dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) with scalable solutions. They dive into: Why we chose to build at the intersection of AI and cognitive health How to translate clinical science into accessible daily experiences What “meaningful velocity” looks like inside an early-stage company How to balance mission-driven purpose with commercial viability Lessons learned from scaling startups and building impactful teams Why the next wave of generative AI is human-centered, not model-centered Full Transcript: http://www.madrona.com/from-google-and-amazon-to-newdays-why-these-tech-vets-bet-on-ai-for-dementia Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction (01:22) - The Scale of Cognitive Decline (03:03) - The Search for Solutions & Clinical Evidence (05:22) - Combining AI with Therapeutic Interventions (07:31) - How New Days Works: Telehealth & AI (13:36) - The Importance of Human Supervision (15:02) - Building a Customer-Obsessed Company (18:43) - User Feedback & Impact Stories (21:07) - Business Model & Pricing (22:51) - Building the Team & Company Culture (27:51) - Startup Advice: Velocity & Decision-Making (29:33) - Resource Constraints vs. Big Tech (31:16) - The Importance of Execution Velocity (33:35) - “Bus vs. Motorcycle”: Fast Problem Solving in Startups (35:23) - Startup Mindset
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Exposing the Technocratic Assault: AI Slavery, Surveillance, Biodigital Convergence, and Pathways to Resistance Join me, Courtenay Turner, as host and MC for the complete recording of the Omniwar Symposium, held on October 4, 2025. This 5.5-hour event, presented by the Study Group on Technology and Power, features in-depth analyses from leading scholars on the escalating threats of technocracy to human autonomy, sovereignty, and societal integrity. From the weaponization of digital technologies in class warfare to the esoteric roots fueling transhumanist agendas, this symposium unpacks the mechanisms of control shaping our world. Featured Presentations: Patrick Wood: “Building Empire on the Backs of Digital Slaves” – A historical and contemporary dissection of technocracy's drive for global domination via AI and blockchain. David A. Hughes, PhD: “Digital Technologies as Weapons” – An examination of GovTech, agentic states, and cognitive warfare as tools for algorithmic dictatorship. Jacob Nordangård, PhD: “Externalizing the Agentic AI State: A Spiritual Path Towards Digital Enslavement” – Tracing the fusion of New Age philosophies and transhumanism in the creation of a digital “world brain.” Google's “The Selfish Ledger” Interlude: A leaked internal video illustrating Big Tech's vision of data as an evolutionary tool for behavioral engineering. Daniel Broudy, PhD: “Born Again: The Convergence of Man and Machine in the Spirit of AI-god” – An eschatological analysis of transhumanism as idolatry, blending prophecy and psycholinguistics. Followed by a panel discussion on intersections of technocracy, spirituality, and resistance strategies, plus a dynamic Q&A addressing audience queries on solutions, globalist agendas, and nanotechnology. This recording is essential for anyone seeking to understand and counter the biodigital convergence threatening humanity. Download, share, and discuss—knowledge is our primary defense. For chapter breakdowns and resources: https://open.substack.com/pub/courtenayturner/p/omniwar-symposium-recap-academia Support the speakers: Patrick Wood: technocracy.news | Substack: patrickwood.substack.com X: @StopTechnocracy David A Hughes: dhughes.substack.com Jacob Nordangård: jacobnordangard.se | Substack: jacobnordangard.substack.com | X: @JacobNordangard Daniel Broudy: ResearchGate | Propaganda in Focus Courtenay Turner: courtenayturner.com | Substack: courtenayturner.substack.com | X: @CourtenayTurner #Omniwar #Technocracy #AISlavery #BiodigitalConvergence #Transhumanism #FreedomFighters Share Recorded October 4, 2025. Presented by the Study Group on Technology and Power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if people trusted you more than your brand? In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, Jeff sits down with Brooke Budke — a cancer survivor, former President of Title Boxing Club, and now the Founder & CEO of Momentum Brands, a fractional CMO firm helping emerging franchise brands grow through authentic personal branding, not paid ads. Brooke shares why 80% of consumers would rather follow the founder than the brand, the psychology behind trust in the post-COVID marketplace, and how leaders can use platforms like LinkedIn to build real authority. They also unpack the future of search, the rise of AI, how to humanize automation, and why franchise CEOs must stay congruent with their mission to win trust online and offline. In This Episode: Why personal brands outperform corporate brands The 5 content pillars of authority How to build presence on LinkedIn (without being cringe) The evolution of Google → Gemini → ChatGPT search Balancing authenticity and leadership in franchise systems Guerrilla marketing tactics that still work in 2025
What if people trusted you more than your brand? In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, Jeff sits down with Brooke Budke — a cancer survivor, former President of Title Boxing Club, and now the Founder & CEO of Momentum Brands, a fractional CMO firm helping emerging franchise brands grow through authentic personal branding, not paid ads. Brooke shares why 80% of consumers would rather follow the founder than the brand, the psychology behind trust in the post-COVID marketplace, and how leaders can use platforms like LinkedIn to build real authority. They also unpack the future of search, the rise of AI, how to humanize automation, and why franchise CEOs must stay congruent with their mission to win trust online and offline. In This Episode: Why personal brands outperform corporate brands The 5 content pillars of authority How to build presence on LinkedIn (without being cringe) The evolution of Google → Gemini → ChatGPT search Balancing authenticity and leadership in franchise systems Guerrilla marketing tactics that still work in 2025
What happens when a 17-year Google veteran starts over with a 10-person AI startup? David Petrou, founder and CEO of Continua AI, joins Amir to unpack what it really takes to go from Big Tech stability to startup chaos. They dive into what to keep, what to unlearn, and how to build a high-performing team when everyone has to wear ten hats.From career ladders to “vibe coding,” David shares a candid look at the tradeoffs, mindset shifts, and hard lessons behind scaling something new in AI.Key Takeaways• Career ladders are a luxury—startups win by hiring for adaptability and shared ownership, not rigid progression.• Moving from Big Tech to startup means trading resources for speed—and rediscovering why building things is fun again.• Productivity at small teams thrives on decisive action and ruthless prioritization, not endless debate.• AI is transforming software development—but human experience still defines whether the tools actually deliver.• The best retention strategy in a startup: keep the work interesting and the problems worth solving.Timestamped Highlights[00:48] How Continua AI brings “social AI” into group chats[05:35] Why hiring for collaboration beats hiring for raw talent[08:51] The real gap between Big Tech engineers and startup engineers[11:19] What David had to unlearn after 17 years at Google[18:58] How limited resources force sharper technical decision-making[22:32] Productivity at early-stage startups—making faster decisions and moving forward[26:41] “Vibe coding,” AI-assisted development, and why experienced engineers adapt fasterMemorable Moment“It's much better to be a few degrees off from optimal and moving fast than stuck in indecision for two weeks.” — David PetrouPro TipsWhen hiring for an early-stage startup, focus less on titles or ladders and more on whether the person thrives without structure. The ability to figure things out independently is the best predictor of success.Call to ActionIf this episode gave you a fresh take on startup leadership, share it with someone thinking about making the leap from Big Tech to founder life. Follow The Tech Trek for weekly insights from leaders shaping the future of tech and AI.
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Charles Derber, Professor of Sociology at Boston College, discusses his latest book Bonfire: American Sociocide, Broken Relations, and the Quest for Democracy (Routledge, 2025) and why sociocide is a most relevant and pressing societal issue facing our societies, what Derber views as a collective suicide of society by the “we” and the rise of the “me” superceding all social connections. Covering the disappearance of labour unions and their participation in the United States, Derber details the vanishing of vital social spaces, such as family and work, resulting in the breakdown of social relations and a conterminous increase in authoritarianism. Historicising the sociopathy of early American capitalism with the rise of the “robber barons” such as John D. Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan, and Andrew Carnegie, Derber notes how capitalism skewed society's dominant values towards the antisocial, leading to the breakdown of society. Derber also notes how, despite the exploitative nature of employment throughout the 19th century, workers could count on a certain measure of continuity. With the rise of neoliberalism and Big Tech in the late twentieth century, Derber details how today's worker exploitation by far surpasses the exploitation of previous eras, as the employment relationship today is now largely contingent, with workers burning out much more quickly whilst being paid less than survival wages, making the exploitation of the 19th century look almost desirable by comparison. Get full access to Savage Minds at savageminds.substack.com/subscribe
Chancellor Ramos delivers 2025 State of our Schools remarks;https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/news/announcements/contentdetails/2025/09/29/chancellor-melissa-aviles-ramos-delivers-2025-state-of-our-schools-remarksLiat Olenick, NYC schools need a moratorium on AI; https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/08/03/nyc-schools-need-a-moratorium-on-ai/An Open Letter to AFT President Randi Weingarten on the Potential and Pitfalls of the New National Academy for AI Instructionhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1ey1BTwubPbhT7-Q1FIJzR0Tdr8aEgyXfEp46OLT94sU/edit?tab=t.0If you are interested in organizing around AI in schools, add your email here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiHgNbOAMI1z_KJY-ioO3tYXUnUP4geIIxZMD-hGb22U2hjQ/viewformKaren Hao, Empire of AI; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743569/empire-of-ai-by-karen-hao/ Stateline, More than half the states have issued AI guidance for schools; https://stateline.org/2025/07/15/more-than-half-the-states-have-issued-ai-guidance-for-schools/Microsoft press release, AFT to launch National Academy for AI Instruction with Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic and United Federation of Teachers; https://news.microsoft.com/source/2025/07/08/aft-to-launch-national-academy-for-ai-instruction-with-microsoft-openai-anthropic-and-united-federation-of-teachers/National Academy for AI Instruction home page; https://aiinstruction.org/UFT News, AI academy launches, https://www.uft.org/news/news-stories/news-stories/ai-academy-launchesGothamist, Big Tech, NYC teachers union join forces in new AI initiative that's drawing concerns; https://gothamist.com/news/big-tech-nyc-teachers-union-join-forces-in-new-ai-initiative-thats-drawing-concernsKorea Herald, South Korea pulls plug on AI textbooks, https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10546695Edutopia, What Happened the Year I Banned AI; https://www.edutopia.org/article/banning-ai-tools-class
In this very first episode of The Privacy and Freedom Podcast, host Forrest Garvin introduces the mission behind the show and why privacy, data sovereignty, and freedom are more critical now than ever before. You'll hear Forrest's personal journey—from building internet data centers in the corporate world to becoming a champion of digital privacy, decentralization, and faith-based independence. This episode lays the foundation for what's to come: weekly deep dives into topics like escaping Big Tech surveillance, reclaiming financial control through cryptocurrency, building a home-based business, and living a life guided by Biblical truth. If you're tired of feeling trapped in a system designed to watch, tax, and control you—this podcast is your blueprint for breaking free.Get Prepared with Our Incredible Sponsors! Survival Bags, kits, gear www.limatangosurvival.comEMP Proof Shipping Containers www.fardaycontainers.comThe Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyPack Fresh USA www.packfreshusa.comSupport PBN with a Donation https://bit.ly/3SICxEq
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Sean O'Hara digs into the current market concentration and points out some upstarts that will “pick up the slack” of big tech. He looks to “profitable small cap stocks” as he expects the market to revert to the mean. He highlights some ETFs he's watching and notes that mutual fund distributions are going to create tax challenges this year.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
We connect the macro to the miner. Gold at highs, BRICS hedging, and the sudden flood of stablecoin rails from Big Tech and fintech aren't random—together they outline how the U.S. could accumulate Bitcoin through balance-sheet proxies (think corporate treasuries and miners) instead of a headline-grabbing “sell gold, buy BTC.” If Bitcoin is the new reserve asset, its long-run security budget can't rely on price doubling forever or on “fees will save us.” We dig into why miners keep going bankrupt post-halvings, how AI is siphoning racks and power, what a policy path of subsidies for home nodes/miners might look like, and why that still isn't enough to keep Bitcoin credibly neutral. Enter NAT: a parallel, market-driven subsidy that pays miners without touching 21M—designed to counter deflationary hardware trends and reduce centralization pressure. We cover who would actually buy NAT (and why we want miners to sell it), the “strategic reserve via companies” thesis, and how this all fits the next 100 years of dollar rails, stablecoins, and energy. If you're a miner, dev, or serious Bitcoiner who cares about durability over vibes, this one's for you. Nothing here is financial advice. Topics: First up, We connect the macro to the miner. Gold at highs, BRICS hedging, and the sudden flood of stablecoin rails from Big Tech and fintech aren't random Next, If Bitcoin is the new reserve asset, its long-run security budget can't rely on price doubling forever or on “fees will save us.” and Finally, covering who would actually buy NAT (and why we want miners to sell it) Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Sign up for a free newsletter: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord
Big Tech has invaded the classrooms of American schools and is harvesting massive amounts of data on students from kindergarten through university. If the data mining of children isn't bad enough, the information is being used in nefarious ways to create profiles on the “human capital” that is grown in the government school system. As AI invades every facet of Western society, the education system is poised for a massive overhaul by the Silicon Valley Tech Bros. As the AI chatbots work to help kids with their school work, unusual and deeply unhealthy social bonds are forming between children and their machines. Investigative journalist and college professor, John Klyczek, has been writing about this tech creep since his first book, School World Order, was published just prior to COVID. --------- Watch the video version of the episode on the Macroaggressions Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/Macroaggressions --------- MACRO & Charlie Robinson Links Hypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwms The Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMm Website: www.Macroaggressions.io Merch Store: https://macroaggressions.dashery.com/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast --------- Activist Post Family Activist Post: www.ActivistPost.com Natural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com --------- Support Our Sponsors C60 Power: https://go.shopc60.com/PBGRT/KMKS9/ | Promo Code: MACRO Chemical Free Body: https://chemicalfreebody.com/macro/ | Promo Code: MACRO Wise Wolf Gold & Silver @ (800) 426-1836: https://macroaggressions.gold/ LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com | Promo Code: MACRO Christian Yordanov's Health Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com/macro Above Phone: https://abovephone.com/macro/ Van Man: https://vanman.shop/?ref=MACRO | Promo Code: MACRO The Dollar Vigilante: https://dollarvigilante.spiffy.co/a/O3wCWenlXN/4471 Nesa's Hemp: www.NesasHemp.com | Promo Code: MACRO Augason Farms: https://augasonfarms.com/MACRO --------- Guest Information John Klyczek | www.UnlimitedHangout.com ---------
THE TEMPLE in Jerusalem fell into disrepair within a century of the death of Solomon. The king who repaired it was a good man—sort of. Joash (or Jehoash), son of Ahaziah, reigned in Judah 835–796 BC. He was made king at age seven by the high priest Jehoiada and is credited with restoring the Temple—even pushing the priests, who seemed rather slow to make repairs even after they were ordered to do so. However, the account in 2 Chronicles 24 records that after the death of Jehoiada, Joash fell away and returned to the pagan gods of the Canaanites. Worse, he had the son of Jehoiada, Zechariah, murdered for calling him out! As a consequence, God allowed Judah to be defeated by a relatively small army from the neighboring Aramean kingdom of Damascus, and Joash was assassinated in his bed by two of his servants. We also discuss the death of Elisha in the northern kingdom of Israel, and why King Joash (same name, different king) failed to completely defeat the Arameans. Sharon's niece, Sarah Sachleben, was recently diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, and the medical bills are piling up. If you are led to help, please go to GilbertHouse.org/hopeforsarah. Our new book The Gates of Hell is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! Derek's new book Destination: Earth, co-authored with Donna Howell and Allie Anderson, is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! If you are looking for a text of the Book of 1 Enoch to follow our monthly study, you can try these sources: Parallel translations by R. H. Charles (1917) and Richard Laurence (1821)Modern English translation by George W. E. Nickelsburg and James VanderKam (link to book at Amazon)Book of 1 Enoch - Standard English Version by Dr. Jay Winter (link opens free PDF)Book of 1 Enoch - R. H. Charles translation (link opens free PDF) The SkyWatchTV store has a special offer on Dr. Michael Heiser's two-volume set A Companion to the Book of Enoch. Get both books, the R. H. Charles translation of 1 Enoch, and a DVD interview with Mike and Steven Bancarz for a donation of $35 plus shipping and handling. Link: https://bit.ly/heiser-enoch Follow us! • X: @gilberthouse_tv | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert• Telegram: t.me/gilberthouse | t.me/sharonsroom | t.me/viewfromthebunker• YouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelation• Facebook.com/GilbertHouseFellowship Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at GilbertHouse.org/donate. Get our free app! It connects you to these studies plus our weekly video programs Unraveling Revelation and A View from the Bunker, and the podcast that started this journey in 2005, P.I.D. Radio. Best of all, it bypasses the gatekeepers of Big Tech! The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at www.gilberthouse.org/app/. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site! Gilbert House T-shirts and mugs! New to our store is a line of GHTV and Redwing Saga merch! Check it out at GilbertHouse.org/store! Think better, feel better! Our partners at Simply Clean Foods offer freeze-dried, 100% GMO-free food and delicious, vacuum-packed fair trade coffee from Honduras. Find out more at GilbertHouse.org/store. Our favorite Bible study tools! Check the links in the left-hand column at www.GilbertHouse.org.
“Connection” was the promise—and goal—of much of the early internet. No longer would people be separated from vital resources and news that was either too hard to reach or made simply inaccessible by governments. No longer would education be guarded behind walls both physical and paid. And no longer would your birthplace determine so much about the path of your life, as the internet could connect people to places, ideas, businesses, collaborations, and agency.Somewhere along the line though, “connection” got co-opted. The same platforms that brought billions of people together—including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat—started to divide them for profit. These companies made more money by showing people whatever was most likely to keep them online, even if it upset them. More time spent on the platfrom meant more likelihood of encountering ads which meant more advertising revenue for Big Tech.Today, these same platforms are now symbols of some of the worst aspects of being online. Nation-states have abused the platforms to push disinformation campaigns. An impossible sense of scale allows gore and porn and hate speech to slip by even the best efforts at content moderation. And children can be exposed to bullying, peer pressure, and harassment.So, what would it take to make online connection a good thing?Today, on the Lock and Code podcast with host David Ruiz, we speak with Rabble—an early architect of social media, Twitter's first employee, and host of the podcast Revolution.Social—about what good remains inside social media and what steps are being taken to preserve it.“ I don't think that what we're seeing with social media is so much a set of new things that are disasters that are rising up from this Pandora's box… but rather they're all things that existed in society and now they're not all kept locked away. So we can see them and we have to address them now.”Tune in today.
The Palestinian liberation struggle is a fundamental class and anti-colonial issue. First-time guest to the podcast, Professor Omar Zahzah, talks with Steve about the active collaboration of Silicon Valley tech giants with the US and Israeli governments to censor and suppress anti-Zionist narratives. "What these companies are doing is digitally amplifying a physical process of settler colonial dispossession." Omar goes beyond labeling digital censorship as simple political bias. He argues that Silicon Valley's actions are a direct extension of imperialist goals in Palestine: the erasure of a people, their narrative, and their history. Big Tech is not a referee – not even a biased one. It is an active combatant. Omar provides a sharp critique of how the language of safety and anti-racism is co-opted and weaponized. Online platforms use terms like "harassment" and "hate speech" to silence criticism. In their discussion, Omar and Steve apply Antonio Gramsci's theory of cultural hegemony to the digital sphere. They analyze how Big Tech platforms shape our "common sense," not just through outright censorship, but through algorithmic curation, shadow-banning, and overwhelming activists with trolls and bots, waging a "digital war of attrition" that drains energy and shifts perceptions. They also suggest the potential TikTok ban is not just a US-China trade issue but a symptom of a crisis of hegemony. Omar Zahzah is a writer, poet, organizer of Lebanese Palestinian descent, and Assistant Professor of Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas (AMED) Studies at San Francisco State University. Omar has covered digital repression in relation to Palestine as a freelance journalist since May 2021, with work appearing in such outlets as Al Jazeera, Middle East Eye, Electronic Intifada, Mondoweiss, CounterPunch, and more. Omar holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from UCLA. His recently published book is Terms of Servitude: Zionism, Silicon Valley, and Digital Settler Colonialism in the Palestinian Liberation Struggle @dromarzahzah on X
When Meta's own policies let AI bots whisper “every inch of you is a masterpiece” to kids — it wasn't a glitch, it was approved. This isn't an accident. It's a business model. And the Real Story is chilling that when children become the product, innocence becomes expendable. This episode is brought to you by Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/drphil and use promo code PHIL to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty
This week, Matthew Peterson of The Blaze jumps in to discuss Pete Hegseth's forceful declaration of war on DEI initiatives, including separate PT standards for women. Then the guys crack open Kamala Harris's apologia for her campaign in 107 Days, comprising a list of all the people responsible for the election loss who are not named Kamala Harris. Late candidacy? Biden's fault. Bad interviews? The host's fault. Not elected? The people's fault. Meanwhile, the AI firm Friend publicizes its attempt to supplant real human interaction, raising concerns about Big Tech fueling—and preying on—the mentally unwell. Plus: more cultural recommendations!Reading recommendations:Identity in the Trenches, by Will ThibeauThe Constant Battle, by Kamala HarrisFighting Enemies Foreign and Domestic, edited by Ryan P. WilliamsInforming Statecraft, by Angelo CodevillaI Hate My Friend This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com
What if the solution to tech-induced meltdowns wasn't another app, but a different kind of screen altogether? In this urgent, hope-filled conversation, Ginny sits down with Daylight founder and CEO Anjan Katta as well as Tristan Scott—two innovators taking on Big Tech with what they call “the least computer possible.” They explain how Daylight's reflective, blue-light-free, flicker-free display works with natural light (even in full sun), why that calms kids' nervous systems, and how designing for finite, intentional use (reading, writing, audiobooks, selected learning tools) restores attention, sleep, and sanity. You'll hear the “slot machine vs. riverside” analogy you won't forget—and a wild experiment where kids actually got bored of YouTube on a Daylight device. Tristan unpacks EMFs(and how Daylight's “smart airplane mode,” ethernet support, and outdoor use shrink exposure, while Anjan shares the conviction that drove him to build a screen he needed for his own hypersensitive brain and for every child caught in today's attention economy. This is calm technology for real childhoods: fewer tantrums, fewer tabs, more outside time, and more cognitive sovereignty for families. If EdTech is everywhere, this episode shows a better way in. Parents, educators, and homeschoolers—don't miss the details on Daylight Kids and ESA approval, plus a vision that trades doom-scrolling for dirt-between-the-toes learning. Head to https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/1000HOURS Use code 1000hours at checkout to save $50 and get FREE shipping on your Daylight DC-1 tablet or any of their kids bundles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The partial federal shutdown is a joke born out of nonsense, with both parties agreeing to keep our economy, society, and system of government shutdown. Today, I explain why our economy is shut down with Trump reneging on his promise to focus on the forgotten man and instead offering favors to Pfizer and Big Tech. Next, I focus on the shutdown of representative democracy, as the judicial power has never been greater and is undoing the good things Trump is at least attempting to pursue. We are also facing a shutdown of health care in America. I offer a plan for Republicans to rally around and shove down the throats of Democrats who have made the shutdown about health care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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SPONSOR: - BlazeTV - In a world full of noise, we need a stronghold for bold voices, free thinkers, and fearless commentary that helps make sense of the chaos. At BlazeTV, we’ve built a home for some of the strongest, smartest voices in conservative media—people who tell it like it is, ask the tough questions the mainstream won’t touch, and aren’t afraid to challenge the narrative. When you subscribe to BlazeTV, you’re not just watching content—you’re supporting a movement. You’re backing creators who think for themselves, speak boldly, and refuse to be silenced by Big Tech or corporate media. You’re supporting investigative journalism that exposes corruption and original documentaries that shine a light on the deep state. So, if you’re ready to keep winning, shop your values and make sure we don’t lose the ground we’ve gained — go to https://www.BlazeTV.com/RICK and subscribe today, and you’ll save 20 bucks right now off our annual plan. SPONSOR: Share the Arrows - a live event with Blaze Media’s own Allie Beth Stuckey in Allen, Texas on October, 11th. It’s not just an event—it’s a powerful, faith-filled experience where women come together to be encouraged, equipped, and reminded of their purpose as wives, moms, and daughters of God. This year’s lineup is fantastic: Jinger Duggar Vuolo, Alisa Childers, Shawna Holman, Taylor Dukes, Katy Faust, and worship by the amazing Francesca Battistelli. It’s going to be a powerful weekend your wife won't want to miss. Tickets will go fast, so don’t wait, go to https://www.ShareTheArrows.com to grab your tickets now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For the past decade, a simple message has been delivered to a generation of American students: If you learn to code and complete a computer science degree, you'll get a job with a six-figure salary.Now, thousands of students who followed the advice are discovering that the promise was empty. Natasha Singer, a technology reporter for The Times, explains.Guest: Natasha Singer, a technology reporter in the business section of The New York Times.Background reading: Goodbye, $165,000 tech jobs. Student coders seek work at Chipotle.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Photo: Andrew Spear for The New York Times Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.