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Today, we're talking about such a pressing consideration for anyone raising a kid these days — what it means for today's generation of kids to grow up with very public lives and coming of age in a digital world where so many aspects of their lives are online and available for public consumption, not to mention that much of their important work of identity formation is being shaped by the media and technology they interact with. My guest, Devorah Heitner, gets into all of this in her brand new and essential book for any parent, Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World. For this conversation, I asked Devorah to talk us through what I see as some of the more pressing issues for parents like us, including how to balance a child's right to privacy in their texts and online lives with valid concerns about online influences and engagement when that child is dealing with anxiety, depression or other mental health disorder, the impact of social media on kids who may already be struggling to fit in and find their people, and how many homework and grading apps used by schools may actually be undermining our kids development of executive function skills and creating additional stress for parents. Things you'll learn How to navigate the transition from being highly involved in a children's tech life to respecting their privacy Why violating our kids' trust by reading their texts will drive them further apart from us What to track or monitor when your child is dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mental health disorders How engaging in social media may impact kids who are struggling to fit in and find their people Why social media can act as an intensifier for whatever kids are experiencing and how it causes a dip in self-esteem What sharenting is and how to navigate permissions, cleaning up past shares, and more Why apps like ClassDojo are particularly challenging for families with differently-wired students How grading apps often work against differently wired students Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a world obsessed with speed, automation, and digital connection, what truly sets people apart? According to Fred Steck, it's something timeless: genuine human connection.Fred Steck, former Goldman Sachs leader and author of Connectability: Mastering Relationship Building in Business, Sales, and Beyond, shares his insights on how empathy, curiosity, and consistent follow-up create lasting impact in business, sales, and philanthropy.In this conversation, Fred and I dive into the art and impact of authentic connection—how empathy and genuine interest can create trust and opportunity and even be a career and business multiplier. Learn how to break through the noise and reach decision makers with handwritten notes, personal follow-ups, and real curiosity to strengthen relationships, open economic opportunities, and help you stand out in a digital-first world.This episode will inspire you to rethink how you build and nurture relationships—online and offline. You'll walk away with practical ways to strengthen trust, improve follow-up, and lead with empathy in your work and life.Listen in to learn how to make connection your most powerful business advantage—and discover simple, timeless ways to stand out in a digital world.Learn more about Fred:WebsiteLinkedInInstagram @fredsteckofficialBook recommendations:Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business, by Danny MeyerFollow me on:Instagram @stacyennisFacebook @stacyenniscreativeLinkedInYouTube @stacyennisauthorTo submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.
Sean Tumilson and co-host Chuck the Bot give 5 key tips on how to keep your money safe in the modern world.If you enjoy this daily show, tap ‘Follow' on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. And leave us a quick rating — it really helps others discover KeepTalking.
Innovation occurs across many areas, and compliance professionals need not only to be ready for it but also to embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes Adam Goslin, a seasoned IT professional who transitioned from developer to VP of IT and Infrastructure, and co-founded Total Compliance Tracking. Adam and Tom address the complexities and challenges of security and compliance. Adam discusses how his journey into the compliance sector began with his efforts to achieve PCI compliance in his previous role, which illuminated a significant market gap for comprehensive compliance education and support. Driven by a passion to make compliance processes less burdensome, his vision for a comprehensive compliance-tracking company centers on delivering effective solutions that enable organizations to meet regulatory requirements with greater ease and efficiency. Through educational resources such as blogs and podcasts, Total Compliance Tracking demystifies the compliance process, helping organizations and individuals alike manage compliance responsibilities more effectively. Key takeaways: Evolution from Developer to Compliance Industry Leader Revolutionizing Compliance Management with Bold Messaging Comprehensive Solution for Data Control Challenges Compliance Education Resources for Security and Compliance Resources: Connect with Adam Goslin LinkedIn Connect with Total Compliance Tracking Website LinkedIn Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter
Clayton Cranford joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they discuss how children need trusted adults who explicitly tell them that if something goes wrong online, it's going to be okay—because what predators exploit most is a child's fear of reaching out for help. Clayton Cranford Clayton Cranford is a former Orange County Sheriff's Department Sergeant, school resource officer, and juvenile investigator with specialized expertise in behavioral threat assessment and online safety. He is the founder of Cyber Safety Cop, a program dedicated to educating parents, schools, and communities about how digital platforms can expose children to exploitation, grooming, and trafficking risks. With over 20 years in law enforcement and years working directly with youth and families, Cranford has trained tens of thousands of parents and educators nationwide on digital parenting strategies, social media risks, and emerging threats such as sextortion, encrypted apps, and AI-generated content. He is the author of Parenting in a Digital World and a recognized speaker at major school safety and cybersecurity conferences. His work aligns closely with prevention-first strategies and community collaboration, making him a valuable voice in the intersection of technology, youth safety, and anti-trafficking efforts. Key Points Boys are disproportionately targeted for financial sextortion schemes where predators impersonate young girls, quickly establish relationships through unsolicited images, and then extort victims for thousands of dollars, sometimes leading to tragic outcomes within hours. Online predators use sophisticated grooming tactics on girls over weeks and months, often employing multiple fake personas to build trust before exploiting victims through threats of exposing images to friends and family, creating a cycle of exploitation that can last for years. Parents must explicitly tell their children that no matter how embarrassed they are or how serious the situation seems, nothing will stop their love and support—because what children know intellectually about online safety often doesn't align with their emotional responses in the moment. AI companion apps have become widely adopted by teens, with nearly three-quarters having tried them and half using them regularly, yet these apps lack regulation, age verification, and safeguards against encouraging self-harm or creating unhealthy parasocial relationships. School resource officers serve as crucial intervention points not for enforcement but for building trusted relationships where students feel comfortable reporting concerns about peers or seeking help before situations escalate to emergencies. The rapid adoption of smartphones from less than 20% to over 80% of teens in just three years created a gap where parents handed their children powerful devices without understanding the risks of platforms like Snapchat and Discord that facilitate anonymous contact and exploitation. Prevention requires parents to understand how apps work, implement age-appropriate monitoring tools, ensure notification requirements for app downloads, and have concrete plans with their children about who to contact if something goes wrong online. Legislative action is urgently needed to require age verification, transparency about AI safeguards, and regulation of technologies being rapidly deployed to children without adequate study of downstream mental health and safety impacts. Resources Cyber Safety Cop website and resources Transcript [00:00:00] Clayton Cranford: parents had no idea what they were, what they were kind of getting themselves into when they handed their kid a phone. [00:00:06] Sandie Morgan: She calls her tattoo sleeves armor, covering years of scars from predators who convinced her they were her friends, when what she really needed was one trusted adult. And that's what your kids need too. Someone who says explicitly, if this happens, it's going to be okay.
Send us a textIn this week's episode we discussed the essentials of cybersecurity. From data breaches, phishing scams, and strong passwords, we break down practical tips for keeping your personal and professional information secure. Whether you're a tech novice or a digital pro, this episode will help you stay one step ahead of cyber threats.Our Links:Retrospect
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In this episode, we dive into the world of criminal defence in partnership with this episode's sponsor, Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia (CDLA). We are joined by principal solicitor, Jimmy Singh, as he shares his journey, interesting courtroom stories, advice for aspiring defence lawyers and how AI is reshaping the legal landscape. Tune in to learn what it's really like behind the scenes of criminal law and visit CDLA's website to learn more. Hosted by William Choi and Adrika Kayes. Music by Bradley Zhou and Teodulfo Jose Reyes.
Part of the Following Christ in a Digital World sermon series. This sermon was preached by Ben Goldenberg and is 40 minutes long.
When stress hits, kids retreat to what feels safe, often a screen. In this conversation, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender help parents understand what kids are really searching for in gaming and how to reconnect them to God's design for competence, purpose, and belonging.
Jeremy Horne believes it's time to turn technology into a bridge, not a barrier, to help families reconnect through the power of storytelling.Jeremy is the founder and CEO of Winny, part of the Human Connection Company. He shares how technology can help us feel more human. Inspired by the VHS interviews he recorded with his grandparents as a child, Jeremy created Winny—an app designed to preserve family stories and strengthen meaningful connections.The conversation explores the importance of social health alongside physical and mental well-being, the beauty of analog experiences in a digital world, and how technology can nurture empathy instead of distraction. From his caravan travels across Australia with his family to running without headphones to reconnect with nature, Jeremy's message is simple but powerful: connection is what keeps us grounded.3 Takeaways:(1) Social health matters. Genuine connection and shared stories are vital to our well-being—just as much as physical or mental health.(2) Preserve stories before they fade. Recording loved ones' memories builds a legacy of gratitude and belonging for future generations.(3) Technology can amplify humanity. With intention, tools like Winnie help us connect more deeply—not just scroll endlessly.Pause your scrolling today. Call or visit someone you care about and ask about a favorite memory—or record it if they're open to it. To explore how technology can help you preserve those connections, visit https://winny.chat and start building your story library today.
“You're not born disorganized. You become disorganized because responsibility grows faster than your systems do.” Notable Moments [03:44] –Teaching time management helps employees connect with leaders and understand their own responsibilities. [05:34] – Neglecting the things that seem small can lead to big problems. [07:11] – Adopting a system can positively change your life and career trajectory. [11:23] – Handwritten planners versus digital tools and why writing strengthens memory. [15:55] – Schedule the priorities in your life or they won't get done. Lee Cockerell shares why effective time management is less about tools and more about personal accountability. He reflects on lessons from decades of leadership at Disney, the importance of maintenance in every part of life, and how to build habits that prevent chaos before it starts. Read the blog for more from this episode. Resources Creating Magic Mastermind October 2025 CockerellStore.com The Cockerell Academy About Lee Cockerell Mainstreet Leader Jody Maberry Travel Guidance Magical Vacation Planners are my preferred travel advisors. Reach out to have them help plan your next vacation. You can reach them at 407-442-2694.
What does the biblical description of the world's creation have to teach us about our role in the world's future? In a time of rapid technological change, our place in co-creating the development of reality has never felt more pressing. Through an exploration of the converge of science and Torah and the deep lessons within our origin story in the book of Bereshit, we explore how we are each being called to co-create reality, what role divine acts have to play in awakening our interconnectedness, the importance of individuality in spiritual expression, and the renewed opportunities available to us within our world's continuous creation.Charlotte Broukhim is a Jewish mom from Los Angeles who explores the intersections of Jewish mysticism, science, and politics. She studied comparative religion at Harvard, and her upcoming Substack will share practical reflections and insights at the crossroads of ancient wisdom and today's world. Find her on instagram @cbroukhim and contact her at Charlottebroukhim@gmail.com.* * * * * *EPISODE SPONSOR: Today's episode is sponsored by SHARE, a global initiative connecting individuals to the timeless teachings of the inner dimension of Jewish wisdom, known as Pnimiyut Hatorah. Their mission is to inspire soulful living and learning by translating ancient insights for the contemporary moment. You can learn more on https://share.fund/learn/Explore their new book, an English translation of Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag's Introduction to the Zohar: The Wisdom of Truth here: https://korenpub.com/products/introdu...To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.comTo support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction03:15 When Judaism Began to Impact my Worldview06:33 Where is Our Technological Development Leading Us?8:47 Where Science and Torah Converge 12:00 Bringing G-d Consciousness into the Development of AI 16:00 The Wisdom of Shabbat in a Digital World 18:25 Divine Responsibility Keeps Us Tethered to a Global Reality 19:42 Why Should a Spiritual Life Include Divine Laws (Halachah)?23:19 Four Levels of Understanding Truth 24:16 What is the Messianic Era?26:20 Spiritual Knowledge Without Responsibility28:23 Being Like Our Creator: The Greatest Pleasure is to Give31:20 The First Verse of the Torah: Why Do We Begin With a Story?32:50 Torah as a Description of Reality 33:13 The World Has a Beginning34:30 G-d Spoke the World into Existence: What Does That Mean?37:50 Why Isn't the First Verse of the Torah a Commandment?38:15 Two Levels of Divine Light 39:30 Co-Creating a Future With G-d41:00 Our Lives Are a Gift43:00 The Illusion of Separateness44:44 Individuality: Distinct Divine Light47:00 Does Religion Mean Removing Channels for Self-Expression?48:50 The Limitations of a Fixed Identity50:08 Channeling Your Unique Soul 50:47 G-d Consciousness Brings Me Freedom 52:15 The Soul Vs. The Ego 53:40 This is Who I Am: Judaism Beyond Obligation 58:45 Mitzvot as Remembrances 1:00:00 Activating Your Power Through Divine Acts1:01:54 You Are Not Measured Against Anyone But Yourself1:04:10 Can We Experience Objective Truth? 1:07:30 Cancel Culture and the Power to Recreate Yourself1:10:15 Teshuvah Was Created Before Creation 1:14:10 Did G-d Create the World and Then Leave It?
This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick jack into the grid and find themselves in the glitchy, time-twisting world of Digimon Story: Time Stranger. What was supposed to be a casual dive into cyberspace quickly spirals into a full-blown temporal disaster when a mysterious program tears through the world, merging past, present, and future into one big, corrupted mess.Our intrepid hosts are dropped into the shoes of a really bad Secret Agent caught in the middle of this digital apocalypse, armed only with their starter Digimon. Together, they must unravel the story of Chronomon, a Digimon who claims to protect the flow of time itself but who met an untimely end at the hands of the Titans. As they travel through different zones of the Digital World — from the bustling hub town of Iliad to the tranquil underwater vibe of the Abyss — Dave and Nick must battle corrupted Digimon, restore lost memories, and unravel the secret behind the Chronomon before reality resets itself like a crashed emulator.Will Dave finally learn the difference between “Data”, “Virus” and "Vaccine"? Will Nick ever stop using the phrase “timey-wimey” during serious cutscenes? And most importantly, can the two of them survive long enough to stop a cosmic reboot that threatens both the human and digital realms?Grab your Digivice, back up your save file, and prepare for paradoxes, plot twists, and more emotional Digivolutions than you can handle — it's Digimon Story: Time Stranger, and time itself is on the line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host application form: https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6Speaker application form: https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29Social media handles: @storiesthatstirEvent links: https://www.storiesthatstir.com/eventsWebsite: https://www.storiesthatstir.com/In attempt to make sense of a rapidly transforming world, Adam dives into some remedies that may be our only salvation.
On this episode of the "Gen AI Breakthrough" podcast, Andy Warzecka, Tracee Bowles, and Matt Merker discuss the newly released Digital World Class® Matrix Payroll study. They highlight the critical importance of payroll accuracy and the need for in-depth market analysis to understand provider capabilities and client satisfaction. The conversation also touches on the potential for automation and AI innovations to further enhance payroll processes and meet organizational objectives.
Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we're joined by Sam Ogborn, a marketing strategist, creator, and pop culture commentator who has a unique lens on how the internet influences the ways we connect. Sam is here to help us break down the narratives we're constantly consuming — from viral videos to marketing campaigns — and what they reveal about our desires, expectations, and identities. How do algorithms and social media shape dating? What about the role of AI? How do we search for belonging and community online — through fandoms, message boards, and private spaces - and what does it mean for connection? Finally, where do we go from here? Are algorithm free spaces the new frontier online? This one's all about dating in the age of algorithms, and how we can still find something real in a digital world. Alright Flirties, it's time to log on, slow the scroll, and meet Sam! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! Take the FREE Flirt Styles Quiz Get INSTANT ACCESS to my anti-anxiety flirting and dating guide Download my FLIRTING AND TEXTING CONVERSATION GUIDE Grab my FREE Dating App Survival handbook Book your 1:1 Flirting Audit Ask the Flirt Coach About our guest: Sam Ogborn is a marketing strategist, creator, and pop culture commentator who explores the intersection of culture, connection, and the digital world. With a background in brand storytelling and over a decade of experience in marketing, Sam unpacks how the internet shapes our identities, relationships, and the way we see ourselves. Through her content, she brings a sharp, relatable lens to everything from viral trends to dating culture, helping audiences think critically—and laugh a little—about the world we scroll through every day. You can connect with Sam on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack. About your host: Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage. Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self. His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, watch on YouTube, and stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.
Beyond Blame: Navigating the Digital World with Our KidsAISA CyberCon Melbourne | October 15-17, 2025There's something fundamentally broken in how we approach online safety for young people. We're quick to point fingers—at tech companies, at schools, at kids themselves—but Jacqueline Jayne (JJ) wants to change that conversation entirely.Speaking with her from Florence while she prepared for her session at AISA CyberCon Melbourne this week, it became clear that JJ understands what many in the cybersecurity world miss: this isn't a technical problem that needs a technical solution. It's a human problem that requires us to look in the mirror."The online world reflects what we've built for them," JJ told me, referring to our generation. "Now we need to step up and help fix it."Her session, "Beyond Blame: Keeping Our Kids Safe Online," tackles something most cybersecurity professionals avoid—the uncomfortable truth that being an IT expert doesn't automatically make you equipped to protect the young people in your life. Last year's presentation at Cyber Con drew a full house, with nearly every hand raised when she asked who came because of a kid in their world.That's the fascinating contradiction JJ exposes: rooms full of cybersecurity professionals who secure networks and defend against sophisticated attacks, yet find themselves lost when their own children navigate TikTok, Roblox, or encrypted messaging apps.The timing couldn't be more relevant. With Australia implementing a social media ban for anyone under 16 starting December 10, 2025, and similar restrictions appearing globally, parents and carers face unprecedented challenges. But as JJ points out, banning isn't understanding, and restriction isn't education.One revelation from our conversation particularly struck me—the hidden language of emojis. What seems innocent to adults carries entirely different meanings across demographics, from teenage subcultures to, disturbingly, predatory networks online. An explosion emoji doesn't just mean "boom" anymore. Context matters, and most adults are speaking a different digital dialect than their kids.JJ, who successfully guided her now 19-year-old son through the gaming and social media years, isn't offering simple solutions because there aren't any. What she provides instead are conversation starters, resources tailored to different age groups, and even AI prompts that parents can customize for their specific situations.The session reflects a broader shift happening at events like Cyber Con. It's no longer just IT professionals in the room. HR representatives, risk managers, educators, and parents are showing up because they've realized that digital safety doesn't respect departmental boundaries or professional expertise."We were analog brains in a digital world," JJ said, capturing our generational position perfectly. But today's kids? They're born into this interconnectedness, and COVID accelerated everything to a point where taking it away isn't an option.The real question isn't who to blame. It's what role each of us plays in creating a safer digital environment. And that's a conversation worth having—whether you're at the Convention and Exhibition Center in Melbourne this week or joining virtually from anywhere else.AISA CyberCon Melbourne runs October 15-17, 2025 Virtual coverage provided by ITSPmagazine___________GUEST:Jacqueline (JJ) Jayne, Reducing human error in cyber and teaching 1 million people online safety. On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinejayne/HOSTS:Sean Martin, Co-Founder, ITSPmagazine and Studio C60 | Website: https://www.seanmartin.comMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder, ITSPmagazine and Studio C60 | Website: https://www.marcociappelli.comCatch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageWant to share an Event Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More
On this episode of The Juggle is Real, Andryanna sits down with certified life coach Randi Crawford, whose no-nonsense approach to parenting has helped hundreds of families navigate the messy realities of screens, independence, and modern family life.In this conversation, she and Andryanna explore the challenges and opportunities of parenting in a digital world—and how we can raise resilient kids who know how to connect both online and in person.Navigating Screen Time & Building Real Connections:How to balance freedom and boundaries with kids' screen use;Why our own device habits matter more than we think;Simple rituals to build connection at home—no “perfect parent” required;Helping teens and young adults develop confidence and real-world social skills;Staying close to older kids and young adults without overstepping online;Three no-BS tools parents can start using this week to reduce conflict and strengthen family bonds.Whether you're managing screen battles with your 8 year old or learning how to stay connected with a college-aged child without smothering them, this episode is packed with practical tools, fresh perspective, and a lot of reassurance that you're not alone.GIVEAWAY! - Enter to win a 4-Year Anniversary prize pack that includes: The Juggle is Real Authentic Self-Care Planner, personal development books + a $100 Amazon Gift Card. To enter: write a review of The Juggle is Real on Apple Podcasts and send a screen capture to hello@andryanna.com! (entry required by 11:59 p.m. EST October 31, 2025). CONNECT WITH RANDI:WebsiteOn InstagramOn TikTokOn LinkedInCONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:Get your copy of The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner Vol. 2 HERE! On InstagramEmail: hello@andryanna.com* Get your Kids Daily Routines Chart HERE! *Click HERE for your FREE '30 Days For Me' Self-Care Guide and Releasing Guilt & Judgements Worksheet.And please visit Andryanna.com for blogs, giveaways, workshops, tools, resources and more.
Nick Offerman is coming to Des Moines Oct. 14 to talk about his new book aimed at children, “Little Woodchucks: Offerman's Guide to Tools and Tomfoolery.”
At just 38, Park City native Meghan Kahn was diagnosed with ALS. A devoted mom, teacher and athlete, Meghan faces this challenge with extraordinary courage. She shares her story and how the community is rallying to support her and the fight against ALS on Oct. 11. Then, Park City schools have banned cell phone use during the school day for grades 6 - 12. Digital expert Devorah Heitner, author of "Growing up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World," discusses the topic.
#313: If you've ever felt like you're not measuring up to where you “should” be—whether that's finding partnership by a certain age, building lasting friendships as an adult, or navigating the expectations society throws at you—this episode is for you.Today, I'm sitting down with the always insightful Shan Boodram to talk about the real journey of connecting—from romance, to friendship and everywhere in between. Shan doesn't shy away from the messy, inconvenient parts of connection—whether it's dating in a world that prizes efficiency, how algorithms influence our decisions and attachment styles, or the challenges of learning how to nurture deep friendships later in life.We dive into why your age or relationship timeline doesn't define your worth, how to find and nurture love that truly sees you, and why inconvenience might be the secret ingredient to building bonds that last. Shan shares her wisdom on how to show up authentically in both romantic and platonic relationships, break away from rigid dating rules, and live a big, joy-filled life at any stage.If you've ever questioned whether it's too late for new love or genuine friendships—or if you're simply craving more meaningful connection—hit play on this episode.We talk about:How online algorithms are impacting our attachment styles and preferencesNavigating dating and romance without falling into the efficiency trapThe truth about cultivating friendships as an adultThe power of showing up, even when it's inconvenientLetting go of dating rules and loving by your own standardsLinks & Resources:Watch Lovers by ShanJoin the Lovers by Shan communityFollow Shan on Instagram @shanboodramGet your She's So Lucky MerchSponsors:LMNT: LMNT is a zero sugar electrolyte drink mix with a research-backed ratio of electrolytes. To try it out go to drinkLMNT.com/balancedles to receive a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase.Vionic Shoes: Use code LUCKY at checkout for 15% off your entire order at vionicshoes.com.Bumble: Start your love story on BumbleGrüns: Grüns are comprehensive nutrition packed into a snack pack a day. Visit gruns.co and use the code LUCKY for 52% off your first order.Vimergy: Vimergy: Vimergy makes liquid vitamins that are clean, potent, and actually easy for your body to absorb. Visit vimergy.com and use code LUCKY for 20% off your first order.Stay in TouchFollow on IG: @shessoluckypod @lesalfredFollow on TikTok @shessoluckypod @balancedlesSubscribe to the She's So Lucky Newsletter: https://shessolucky.kit.com/bestcaseVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode Summary: The Human Edge in a Bot-Driven WorldThis week on The Advisory Board Podcast, host Dave Hansen is joined by the ever-iconic Karen Booze—yes, the one with the unmistakable blue hair and a résumé as colorful as her story. From playing the oboe on the White House lawn with the Beach Boys to sharing a high school band room with Kurt Cobain, Karen's life is as fascinating as her decades-long expertise in answering services.As Director of Business Growth & Partnerships at AnswerConnect and AnswerForce, Karen has seen firsthand how answering the phone—well, and properly—can make or break a business. She and Dave dig into why human connection still outperforms bots (despite the hype), how generational preferences shape communication, and why not having a phone number on your website might be quietly draining your revenue.Karen also shares battle-tested best practices—from scripting empathetic greetings to boosting “speed-to-lead”—and warns of the very real cost of inaction for franchise brands and small businesses. Whether you're managing after-hours calls, figuring out AI's role in customer service, or just looking for ways to create a more human experience for customers, this episode delivers insights worth answering the call for.A big thank-you to our episode sponsor, ClientTether, for making these conversations possible and for empowering franchise brands to connect with leads faster and more effectively.Tune in for stories, stats, and a little rock ‘n' roll nostalgia as Karen proves that in the world of business growth, human connection never goes out of style.
In session 4, we look at guardrails we need to put in place and resources that can help raise our children to walk wisely in a world of technology.
This week I talk with George Yang who you may know from covering games all over the internet. We discuss Persona 3 and more SEGA titles on Nintendo Switch 2, A port of P3R on Switch 1, and dive deep into Digimon Story Time Stranger which just released. Follow George online: https://x.com/Yinyangfooey https://www.georgeyyang.com/ Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp
⸻ Podcast: Redefining Society and Technologyhttps://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com _____ Newsletter: Musing On Society And Technology https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/musing-on-society-technology-7079849705156870144/_____ Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/nFn6CcXKMM0_____ My Website: https://www.marcociappelli.com_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsBlackCloak provides concierge cybersecurity protection to corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals to protect against hacking, reputational loss, financial loss, and the impacts of a corporate data breach.BlackCloak: https://itspm.ag/itspbcweb_____________________________A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter Written By Marco Ciappelli | Read by TAPE3A new transmission from Musing On Society and Technology Newsletter, by Marco CiappelliReflections from Our Hybrid Analog-Digital SocietyFor years on the Redefining Society and Technology Podcast, I've explored a central premise: we live in a hybrid -digital society where the line between physical and virtual has dissolved into something more complex, more nuanced, and infinitely more human than we often acknowledge.Introducing a New Series: Analog Minds in a Digital World:Reflections from Our Hybrid Analog-Digital SocietyPart II: Lo-Fi Music and the Art of Imperfection — When Technical Limitations Become Creative LiberationI've been testing small speakers lately. Nothing fancy—just little desktop units that cost less than a decent dinner. As I cycled through different genres, something unexpected happened. Classical felt lifeless, missing all its dynamic range. Rock came across harsh and tinny. Jazz lost its warmth and depth. But lo-fi? Lo-fi sounded... perfect.Those deliberate imperfections—the vinyl crackle, the muffled highs, the compressed dynamics—suddenly made sense on equipment that couldn't reproduce perfection anyway. The aesthetic limitations of the music matched the technical limitations of the speakers. It was like discovering that some songs were accidentally designed for constraints I never knew existed.This moment sparked a bigger realization about how we navigate our hybrid analog-digital world: sometimes our most profound innovations emerge not from perfection, but from embracing limitations as features.Lo-fi wasn't born in boardrooms or designed by committees. It emerged from bedrooms, garages, and basement studios where young musicians couldn't afford professional equipment. The 4-track cassette recorder—that humble Portastudio that let you layer instruments onto regular cassette tapes for a fraction of what professional studio time cost—became an instrument of democratic creativity. Suddenly, anyone could record music at home. Sure, it would sound "imperfect" by industry standards, but that imperfection carried something the polished recordings lacked: authenticity.The Velvet Underground recorded on cheap equipment and made it sound revolutionary—so revolutionary that, as the saying goes, they didn't sell many records, but everyone who bought one started a band. Pavement turned bedroom recording into art. Beck brought lo-fi to the mainstream with "Mellow Gold." These weren't artists settling for less—they were discovering that constraints could breed creativity in ways unlimited resources never could.Today, in our age of infinite digital possibility, we see a curious phenomenon: young creators deliberately adding analog imperfections to their perfectly digital recordings. They're simulating tape hiss, vinyl scratches, and tube saturation using software plugins. We have the technology to create flawless audio, yet we choose to add flaws back in.What does this tell us about our relationship with technology and authenticity?There's something deeply human about working within constraints. Twitter's original 140-character limit didn't stifle creativity—it created an entirely new form of expression. Instagram's square format—a deliberate homage to Polaroid's instant film—forced photographers to think differently about composition. Think about that for a moment: Polaroid's square format was originally a technical limitation of instant film chemistry and optics, yet it became so aesthetically powerful that decades later, a digital platform with infinite formatting possibilities chose to recreate that constraint. Even more, Instagram added filters that simulated the color shifts, light leaks, and imperfections of analog film. We had achieved perfect digital reproduction, and immediately started adding back the "flaws" of the technology we'd left behind.The same pattern appears in video: Super 8 film gave you exactly 3 minutes and 12 seconds per cartridge at standard speed—grainy, saturated, light-leaked footage that forced filmmakers to be economical with every shot. Today, TikTok recreates that brevity digitally, spawning a generation of micro-storytellers who've mastered the art of the ultra-short form, sometimes even adding Super 8-style filters to their perfect digital video.These platforms succeeded not despite their limitations, but because of them. Constraints force innovation. They make the infinite manageable. They create a shared language of creative problem-solving.Lo-fi music operates on the same principle. When you can't capture perfect clarity, you focus on capturing perfect emotion. When your equipment adds character, you learn to make that character part of your voice. When technical perfection is impossible, artistic authenticity becomes paramount.This is profoundly relevant to how we think about artificial intelligence and human creativity today. As AI becomes capable of generating increasingly "perfect" content—flawless prose, technically superior compositions, aesthetically optimized images—we find ourselves craving the beautiful imperfections that mark something as unmistakably human.Walking through any record store today, you'll see teenagers buying vinyl albums they could stream in perfect digital quality for free. They're choosing the inconvenience of physical media, the surface noise, the ritual of dropping the needle. They're purchasing imperfection at a premium.This isn't nostalgia—most of these kids never lived in the vinyl era. It's something deeper: a recognition that perfect reproduction might not equal perfect experience. The crackle and warmth of analog playback creates what audiophiles call "presence"—a sense that the music exists in the same physical space as the listener.Lo-fi music replicates this phenomenon in digital form. It takes the clinical perfection of digital audio and intentionally degrades it to feel more human. The compression, the limited frequency range, the background noise—these aren't bugs, they're features. They create the sonic equivalent of a warm embrace.In our hyperconnected, always-optimized digital existence, lo-fi offers something precious: permission to be imperfect. It's background music that doesn't demand your attention, ambient sound that acknowledges life's messiness rather than trying to optimize it away.Here's where it gets philosophically interesting: we're using advanced digital technology to simulate the limitations of obsolete analog technology. Young producers spend hours perfecting their "imperfect" sound, carefully curating randomness, precisely engineering spontaneity.This creates a fascinating paradox. Is simulated authenticity still authentic? When we use AI-powered plugins to add "vintage" character to our digital recordings, are we connecting with something real, or just consuming a nostalgic fantasy?I think the answer lies not in the technology itself, but in the intention behind it. Lo-fi creators aren't trying to fool anyone—the artifice is obvious. They're creating a shared aesthetic language that values emotion over technique, atmosphere over precision, humanity over perfection.In a world where algorithms optimize everything for maximum engagement, lo-fi represents a conscious choice to optimize for something else entirely: comfort, focus, emotional resonance. It's a small rebellion against the tyranny of metrics.As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly capable of generating "perfect" content, the value of obviously human imperfection may paradoxically increase. The tremor in a hand-drawn line, the slight awkwardness in authentic conversation, the beautiful inefficiency of analog thinking—these become markers of genuine human presence.The challenge isn't choosing between analog and digital, perfection and imperfection. It's learning to consciously navigate between them, understanding when limitations serve us and when they constrain us, recognizing when optimization helps and when it hurts.My small speakers taught me something important: sometimes the best technology isn't the one with the most capabilities, but the one whose limitations align with our human needs. Lo-fi music sounds perfect on imperfect speakers because both embrace the same truth—that beauty often emerges not from the absence of flaws, but from making peace with them.In our quest to build better systems, smarter algorithms, and more efficient processes, we might occasionally pause to ask: what are we optimizing for? And what might we be losing in the pursuit of digital perfection?The lo-fi phenomenon—and its parallels in photography, video, and every art form we've digitized—reveals something profound about human nature. We are not creatures built for perfection. We are shaped by friction, by constraint, by the beautiful accidents that occur when things don't work exactly as planned. The crackle of vinyl, the grain of film, the compression of cassette tape—these aren't just nostalgic affectations. They're reminders that imperfection is where humanity lives. That the beautiful inefficiency of analog thinking—messy, emotional, unpredictable—is not a bug to be fixed but a feature to be preserved.Sometimes the most profound technology is the one that helps us remember what it means to be beautifully, imperfectly human. And maybe, in our hybrid analog-digital world, that's the most important thing we can carry forward.Let's keep exploring what it means to be human in this Hybrid Analog Digital Society.End of transmission.______________________________________
Part of the Following Christ in a Digital World sermon series from Ephesians 4:2. This sermon was preached by Ben Goldenberg and is 44 minutes long.
Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this episode, the hosts delve into the 1982 film Tron, exploring its themes, character dynamics, and the portrayal of its villain, the Master Control Program. They discuss initial impressions, the nostalgic value of the film, and how the character of Flynn embodies the cocky protagonist trope prevalent in 80s cinema. The conversation highlights the film's age, its simplistic plot, and the lack of character development, particularly for the villain, which ultimately affects the audience's engagement with the story. They explore the film's visuals and its believability, considering the cultural impact and nostalgia surrounding it. The climax and conclusion of the film are analyzed, leading to a discussion on its lasting legacy and the future of the Tron franchise.----------Highlights:0:00 ‘Tron' Introduction6:15 Opening Scene10:35 Flynn22:11 The Master Control Program (MCP)33:03 Graphics and Critical Reception of the 80s47:27 The Climax and Conclusion53:21 Lasting Impact#tron #disney #jeffbridges #tronfilm #alostplot #film #filmthoughts #thegrid #podcast #characterdevelopment #tronseries #ram #flynn
When the world is obsessed with screens, speed, and virtual presence, does the church have anything else to say? Does the Christian have any reason not to live with his head buried in a screen? What discipline is needed by today's Christians to live soberly in this often screen-fatigued world? Watch Videos Online: www.3P1S.com
Today, Steve speaks with psychologist Dr. Glen Moriarty, founder and CEO of Seven Cups, a free emotional support service with 570,000 trained volunteer listeners who support users in 189 countries. Steve and Glen explore the origins of Seven Cups, its background and its global user base, and discuss why so many feel alone in a hyper-connected online world. Glen also explains the nature of the gift economy and how we can avoid getting addicted to technology. Key Takeaways: Even as more things move online, human interaction remains important. Technology can be good and bad, it depends on how it's designed. The mental health care system needs better triaging so that people get the right help. Tune in to hear more about: How and why Seven Cups began (1:58) Technology addiction (4:59) Whether Seven Cups is replacing humans with computers when it comes to mental health (9:54) Standout Quotes: “Technology can be used for good or bad. And so the internet can be a source of amazing compassion and love. But it has to be deliberately designed that way. It won't happen by accident.” - Glen Moriarty “Certainly there are cultural differences and different pushes and pulls, but humans we're a lot similar. The way we read emotions are universal, so it doesn't matter where you live. The emotional expression is similar. Human societies are pretty similar. Relationships are similar. There's different assumptions about I'm part of more collective society, or I'm part of a more individualistic society, but by and large, people generally struggle with feelings of sadness, feelings of worry, fear, and relationship difficulties.” - Glen Moriarty “Therapists should be seeing people that can't be helped by a volunteer or a family member or a friend. They should be helping people that are in higher levels or more complex levels of distress. And so in the States, part of the challenge is that you can think about it like a pyramid or a triangle. They're at the very top and it's all clogged up there. But if we could take some of the folks that can get help for free or low cost to other folks, then that opens up the channels for more people that really need help to get help by those expert professionals.” - Glen Moriarty Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.
A NASA research project is looking at alternatives to conventional flight simulators for pilot training.
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A handwritten note can do what an email never will, it can change a life.I loved every minute of this warm-hearted conversation with Elizabeth H. Cottrell, author of Heartspoken: How to Write Notes That Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire. Elizabeth is a champion for authentic connection, and we explored how meaningful, handwritten notes create ripples of kindness, build relationships, and even drive business success. Whether you're expressing gratitude, sympathy, or encouragement, writing from the heart is a radical, personal act that sets you apart in a noisy world. We discussed her NOTES formula, ways to personalize even simple thank-you cards, and how professionals, especially in corporate and sales, can rethink note-writing as a relationship-building tool, not a chore.Highlights:1. The Power of One Note - How a single heartfelt letter changed a grieving mother's life—and Elizabeth's mission forever.2. NOTES: A Simple Framework for Better Writing - Elizabeth breaks down her N.O.T.E.S. formula to help you write more personal and impactful notes.3. Business Meets Heart - Why handwritten notes aren't just for thank-you cards—they're tools for trust and client loyalty.4. Digital vs. Handwritten: Is There Room for Both? - A thoughtful take on when to use digital notes, and when pen-to-paper still matters most.5. Writing as Mindfulness - Discover how slowing down to write by hand can boost clarity, connection, and personal growth.Connect with Elizabeth:Website: https://heartspoken.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethcottrell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartspokennotes Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/heartspokenlife.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartspokenlife Sign up for Elizabeth's free weekly newsletter – The Heartspoken Note - https://heartspoken.substack.comIn appreciation for being here, I have some gifts for you:A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile:An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by checking this presentation page - you won't regret it. AND … Don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn and be eligible for my complimentary LinkedIn profile audit – I do one each month for a lucky listener!Connect with me:http://JanicePorter.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/
Clement Manyathela speaks to Mothibi Ramusi, ICASA Chairperson reflecting on the 25 years of ICASA's existance. They touch on the progress that the regulator has made in facilitating the digital migration and the provision of internet services in the country. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Every screen feels crowded these days—feeds stacked with ads, inboxes bursting with unread promotions, and attention spans stretched thin. In that kind of environment, even good marketing slips past unnoticed, lost in the constant scroll. Physical mail, on the other hand, shows up differently; it can't be swiped away in a second or buried under notifications. There's something about holding a piece of communication in your hands that makes it harder to ignore. In a digital-first world, that small bit of tangibility can feel surprisingly refreshing. https://youtu.be/JiN1BhP_trc Carlos Alonso deSantos, owner of Catdi Printing, has grown a family print shop into a national business across the U.S. and Canada. His start came from helping promote his parents' art gallery, which revealed a gap in affordable print services. Today, he talks about the evolution of direct mail and why design and targeting matter more than ever. He also highlights how AI is reshaping print marketing, blending traditional reach with modern precision. Stay tuned! Quotes: “People like to get tangible marketing materials—whether that be a flyer or a direct mail piece.” “AI is a definite game changer. Just in the past year or two, what it's been capable of doing is just amazing.” “It is a touches repetition game. It's definitely like—the more times people see your piece, even if the first time they may throw it away.” Resources: Boost your business with Catdi Printing's all-in-one printing and direct mail solutions. Connect with Carlos Alonso deSantos on LinkedIn
professorjrod@gmail.comCryptology isn't just theory—it's the invisible shield protecting your every digital move. This second installment of our cryptology deep dive moves beyond the fundamentals to reveal how these powerful tools operate in real-world systems that safeguard our digital lives.Digital signatures stand as one of cryptology's most practical applications, providing the three pillars of digital trust: integrity verification, sender authentication, and non-repudiation. We break down the elegant process of creating and verifying these signatures, before tackling the critical question of public key trust. The Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) discussion reveals how certificate authorities, registration systems, and trust chains function together to authenticate online identities—the system that verifies whether you're really connecting to your bank or an impostor.Key management emerges as the unsung hero of cryptographic security. We explore the entire lifecycle of cryptographic keys from generation through destruction, examining specialized hardware solutions like TPMs, HSMs, and secure enclaves that form the backbone of enterprise security. You'll discover how organizations implement controls requiring multiple executives to access critical keys, preventing single-point compromise of sensitive systems.The episode offers practical guidance on protecting data in all three states: at rest, in transit, and in use. From full disk encryption and database protection to TLS/SSL protocols and emerging homomorphic encryption, we examine how cryptology secures information wherever it lives. Advanced techniques like password salting, key stretching, blockchain technology, and steganography round out your understanding of modern cryptographic applications.Whether you're a cybersecurity professional or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes when you make an online purchase, this episode provides clear insights into the cryptographic mechanisms working tirelessly to secure our connected world. Subscribe now and join us next time as we tackle incident response and digital forensics—the investigative side of cybersecurity.Support the showIf you want to help me with my research please e-mail me.Professorjrod@gmail.comIf you want to join my question/answer zoom class e-mail me at Professorjrod@gmail.comArt By Sarah/DesmondMusic by Joakim KarudLittle chacha ProductionsJuan Rodriguez can be reached atTikTok @ProfessorJrodProfessorJRod@gmail.com@Prof_JRodInstagram ProfessorJRod
In this week's episode, we share a presentation from JL Marti, CEO of the Fairest Love Family Project, on the urgent challenges families face with pornography and social media addiction.JL explores how these issues impact relationships and family life, underscoring the importance of open and honest communication between parents and children. He discusses practical ways to approach conversations about love, sexuality, and the influence of technology, encouraging families to foster resilience and trust. Be sure to visit our website for more resources to help your family face the challenges of modern-day family dynamics!
Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse
In this episode, we get into how ETH is transforming into the infrastructure layer for global finance, AI agents, and verifiable trust. Joined by two crypto heavyweights, Joseph Chalom (Co-CEO of SharpLink) and Sreeram Kannan (Founder & CEO of EigenLayer), we break down how DATs are accumulating billions in ETH, how they're restaking it for yield, and why ETH may be becoming the most important asset in the world.~~~~~
Welcome to episode #1001 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). Toby Stuart is a Distinguished Professor of Business Administration at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, where he directs the Berkeley-Haas Entrepreneurship Program and the Institute for Business Innovation. Over his career, he has also taught at Harvard, Columbia, Chicago Booth and MIT Sloan, and he is recognized globally as one of the leading thinkers on entrepreneurship, networks and organizational strategy. Beyond academia, Toby sits on the boards of multiple technology companies, cofounded the Black Venture Institute, and serves as the founding Chairman of Workday's AI Advisory Board. His latest book, Anointed - The Extraordinary Effects Of Social Status In A Winner-Take-Most World, examines the invisible hierarchies that govern so much of human life and why small advantages so often compound into massive outcomes. From why blurbs on books sway readers, to how neighborhoods or technologies become “the next big thing,” to the inequalities embedded in who gets credit for innovation, Anointed reveals how status shapes trust, opportunity and even our sense of self (I loved this book). Toby argues that status is both necessary - helping us navigate infinite choices in the modern world - and corrosive, creating inequality that is often disconnected from true merit. In our discussion, Toby unpacks the mechanics of anointment, the ways status rubs off through association and how technology, especially AI, might both entrench and disrupt these hierarchies. The conversation explores the paradox of meritocracy, the illusions of self-anointment in today's digital culture and the future of work as AI accelerates change. If you've ever wondered why some ideas, people, or companies get chosen while others languish (or even how you go to where you are), this conversation will challenge you to see the hidden operating system behind everyday decisions. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 55:24. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Thinking With Mitch Joel. Feel free to connect to me directly on LinkedIn. Check out ThinkersOne. Here is my conversation with Toby Stuart. Anointed - The Extraordinary Effects Of Social Status In A Winner-Take-Most World. Haas School of Business. Follow Toby on LinkedIn. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to Toby Stuart. (01:50) - Understanding Anointed and Social Status. (04:40) - The Necessity and Corrosiveness of Status. (08:54) - Blurbs, Status, and the Publishing Industry. (12:40) - The Role of Association in Anointment. (15:29) - Breaking into New Fields and Status Transfer. (19:44) - Meritocracy and the Role of AI. (27:12) - AI's Impact on Status and Society. (31:38) - The Impact of AI on Status and Credentials. (34:46) - Evaluating Human Contribution in the Age of AI. (39:17) - The Future of AI Regulation and Power Dynamics. (45:29) - Self-Anointed Status in a Digital World. (51:25) - Reflections on Status and Personal Growth.
The Dad Edge Podcast (formerly The Good Dad Project Podcast)
In this solo episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, I dive into one of the greatest challenges facing parents today: raising kids in the digital age. Between iPhones, TikTok, YouTube, and even AI tools like ChatGPT, technology is moving at lightning speed—and as fathers, we can't afford to bury our heads in the sand. I share three powerful strategies that will help you set the right boundaries for your kids without putting them in “tech prison.” From creating guardrails with apps like Bark, to implementing a family tech contract, to modeling discipline with our own devices, this episode is about protecting our kids while also preparing them to navigate the digital world with responsibility and confidence. TIMELINE SUMMARY [0:00] - Welcome to the Dad Edge movement and today's focus on raising kids in the digital age [1:02] - Why technology is moving faster than parents can keep up [2:11] - Why this generation is the first to face AI, smartphones, and social media all at once [3:08] - Introducing Dad Edge Alliance and Boardroom Brotherhood for fathers [4:00] - Strategy #1: Set guardrails, not walls, around tech use [4:58] - The rookie mistake of limiting apps without realizing kids just switch platforms [6:12] - Workarounds kids use to bypass phone restrictions [7:05] - Why apps like Bark provide a real solution for parents [7:25] - Strategy #2: Create a family tech contract with clear boundaries and accountability [8:42] - Examples of contracts around bedtime, screen-free zones, and check-ins [8:59] - Strategy #3: Model discipline by living the same tech rules as your kids [9:56] - Why hypocrisy in tech rules undermines your authority [11:14] - Setting boundaries with work and modeling digital discipline at home [12:22] - The Bark app, Bark phone, and Bark watch explained [14:05] - Why I don't allow TikTok or YouTube for my younger kids [14:54] - The Bark watch for younger kids as a safe, affordable option [15:31] - Final recap of the three strategies for digital parenting [16:13] - Closing encouragement and link to resources 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Guardrails Beat Walls Complete restriction creates rebellion. Guardrails, not tech prisons, teach kids to manage technology responsibly while keeping them safe. 2. Apps Aren't Foolproof Kids can and will find workarounds. Relying only on built-in phone restrictions isn't enough—you need smarter tools like Bark to stay ahead. 3. Contracts Create Clarity A family tech contract sets clear expectations for screen time, apps, and accountability. Clarity prevents arguments and keeps kids accountable. 4. Model the Discipline You Preach If you tell your kids “no phones at dinner,” but you're scrolling, the rule collapses. Fathers must live the same digital discipline they demand. 5. Your Kids' Tech Is Your Business Phones, apps, and online behavior aren't private property for minors. Fathers must stay engaged, set boundaries, and protect their kids in the digital age. LINKS & RESOURCES Bark App & Devices (Protect your kids online): https://www.thedadedge.com/bark Episode Show Notes Page: https://www.thedadedge.com/1377 Dad Edge Podcast Website: https://www.thedadedge.com/podcast Join The Alliance (career-driven dads): https://www.thedadedge.com/alliance Dad Edge Boardroom (entrepreneurial dads): https://www.thedadedge.com/boardroom 25 Questions to Spark Connection With Your Partner: https://www.thedadedge.com/25questions If this episode gave you clarity on parenting in the digital age, please rate, review, follow, and share the podcast. Together, we're raising a generation of kids who are safe, confident, and prepared for a digital world.
In this special edition of "In the Growth Space," host David McGlennen delves into the art of focus amidst the chaos of modern life. With technology at our fingertips, distractions are abundant, making focus a full-time job. David shares personal insights on how to channel energy and attention towards meaningful growth and fulfillment. Tune in to explore the balance between concentration and discernment, and discover how aligning focus with purpose can lead to a more rewarding life. Join David as he wrestles with these challenges and invites you to reflect on your own journey. #Focus #Growth #mindfulness #entrepreneur #founder #successionplanning #emergingleaders Want more info about Emerging Leader Academy? Email David here - david@davidmcglennen.com Click here for access to my free ebook
In this episode of the Redeeming Truth Podcast, we dive into the opportunities and challenges of parenting in a tech-saturated world. Join our pastors, seasoned parents, and a tech expert as they discuss: Why technology is not neutral How to set healthy boundaries for your kids What tech leaders do with their own families The hidden dangers of devices and social media Practical steps every family can take to protect and disciple their children
In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy delves into the concerning impact of TikTok and other social media platforms on young users' mental health. Drawing from insights from current and former employees who have raised alarms about the app's popularity algorithm, Dr. Kathy discusses how these platforms may lead children to develop a narrow identity, focusing on specific interests or influencers that can limit their personal growth. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the unseen influences at play and the potential harm to children's mental well-being in a digital age where the reality of their experiences is shaped by algorithms. Tune in to explore the implications of social media on youth and how we can navigate these challenges together. This episode references Dr. Kathy's book Five to Thrive>>
⸻ Podcast: Redefining Society and Technologyhttps://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com _____ Newsletter: Musing On Society And Technology https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/musing-on-society-technology-7079849705156870144/_____ Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/nFn6CcXKMM0_____ My Website: https://www.marcociappelli.com_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsBlackCloak provides concierge cybersecurity protection to corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals to protect against hacking, reputational loss, financial loss, and the impacts of a corporate data breach.BlackCloak: https://itspm.ag/itspbcweb_____________________________A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter Written By Marco Ciappelli | Read by TAPE3We Have All the Information, So Why Do We Know Less?Introducing: Reflections from Our Hybrid Analog-Digital SocietyFor years on the Redefining Society and Technology Podcast, I've explored a central premise: we live in a hybrid analog-digital society where the line between physical and virtual has dissolved into something more complex, more nuanced, and infinitely more human than we often acknowledge.But with the explosion of generative AI, this hybrid reality isn't just a philosophical concept anymore—it's our lived experience. Every day, we navigate between analog intuition and digital efficiency, between human wisdom and machine intelligence, between the messy beauty of physical presence and the seductive convenience of virtual interaction.This newsletter series will explore the tensions, paradoxes, and possibilities of being fundamentally analog beings in an increasingly digital world. We're not just using technology; we're being reshaped by it while simultaneously reshaping it with our deeply human, analog sensibilities.Analog Minds in a Digital World: Part 1We Have All the Information, So Why Do We Know Less?I was thinking about my old set of encyclopedias the other day. You know, those heavy volumes that sat on shelves like silent guardians of knowledge, waiting for someone curious enough to crack them open. When I needed to write a school report on, say, the Roman Empire, I'd pull out Volume R and start reading.But here's the thing: I never just read about Rome.I'd get distracted by Romania, stumble across something about Renaissance art, flip backward to find out more about the Reformation. By the time I found what I was originally looking for, I'd accidentally learned about three other civilizations, two art movements, and the invention of the printing press. The journey was messy, inefficient, and absolutely essential.And if I was in a library... well then just imagine the possibilities.Today, I ask Google, Claude or ChatGPT about the Roman Empire, and in thirty seconds, I have a perfectly formatted, comprehensive overview that would have taken me hours to compile from those dusty volumes. It's accurate, complete, and utterly forgettable.We have access to more information than any generation in human history. Every fact, every study, every perspective is literally at our fingertips. Yet somehow, we seem to know less. Not in terms of data acquisition—we're phenomenal at that—but in terms of deep understanding, contextual knowledge, and what I call "accidental wisdom."The difference isn't just about efficiency. It's about the fundamental way our minds process and retain information. When you physically search through an encyclopedia, your brain creates what cognitive scientists call "elaborative encoding"—you remember not just the facts, but the context of finding them, the related information you encountered, the physical act of discovery itself.When AI gives us instant answers, we bypass this entire cognitive process. We get the conclusion without the journey, the destination without the map. It's like being teleported to Rome without seeing the countryside along the way—technically efficient, but something essential is lost in translation.This isn't nostalgia talking. I use AI daily for research, writing, and problem-solving. It's an incredible tool. But I've noticed something troubling: my tolerance for not knowing things immediately has disappeared. The patience required for deep learning—the kind that happens when you sit with confusion, follow tangents, make unexpected connections—is atrophying like an unused muscle.We're creating a generation of analog minds trying to function in a digital reality that prioritizes speed over depth, answers over questions, conclusions over curiosity. And in doing so, we might be outsourcing the very process that makes us wise.Ancient Greeks had a concept called "metis"—practical wisdom that comes from experience, pattern recognition, and intuitive understanding developed through continuous engagement with complexity. In Ancient Greek, metis (Μῆτις) means wisdom, skill, or craft, and it also describes a form of wily, cunning intelligence. It can refer to the pre-Olympian goddess of wisdom and counsel, who was the first wife of Zeus and mother of Athena, or it can refer to the concept of cunning intelligence itself, a trait exemplified by figures like Odysseus. It's the kind of knowledge you can't Google because it lives in the space between facts, in the connections your mind makes when it has time to wander, wonder, and discover unexpected relationships.AI gives us information. But metis? That still requires an analog mind willing to get lost, make mistakes, and discover meaning in the margins.The question isn't whether we should abandon these digital tools—they're too powerful and useful to ignore. The question is whether we can maintain our capacity for the kind of slow, meandering, gloriously inefficient thinking that actually builds wisdom.Maybe the answer isn't choosing between analog and digital, but learning to be consciously hybrid. Use AI for what it does best—rapid information processing—while protecting the slower, more human processes that transform information into understanding. We need to preserve the analog pathways of learning alongside digital efficiency.Because in a world where we can instantly access any fact, the most valuable skill might be knowing which questions to ask—and having the patience to sit with uncertainty until real insight emerges from the continuous, contextual, beautifully inefficient process of analog thinking.Next transmission: "The Paradox of Infinite Choice: Why Having Everything Available Means Choosing Nothing"Let's keep exploring what it means to be human in this Hybrid Analog Digital Society.End of transmission.Marco______________________________________
In this heartwarming episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy sits down with keynote speaker and award-winning author Amy Weinland Daughters to explore the lost art of handwritten letters and how something as simple as pen and paper can transform relationships, heal grief, and create soul-deep connection. Amy shares her extraordinary journey of writing 580 letters—an act that not only touched countless lives but also changed her own. From finding hope after tragedy to rediscovering the joy of real human connection, this conversation will inspire you to pick up a pen and rediscover the beauty of slowing down and truly connecting. ✨ What You'll Learn in This Episode: How handwritten letters can foster authentic connection in a digital world Why vulnerability and detachment from outcomes are key to meaningful communication The surprising emotional and spiritual impact of writing letters Simple ways to start your own letter-writing practice How acts of kindness—big or small—can ripple into life-changing transformation
A new generation of parents is waking up to how damaging social media can be for their teens' body image. But when used thoughtfully, it can also become a tool for body confidence and empowerment. Dr. Samantha DeCaro, PsyD—Director of Clinical Outreach and Education at The Renfrew Center—joins us to unpack how social media shapes teens' self-image. She shares practical tips on recognizing red flags for disordered eating, fostering body confidence, and creating a healthier digital environment at home. As Renfrew's national spokesperson, Dr. DeCaro is a trusted voice in the field, frequently featured in media, on podcasts, and at national conferences. She also co-hosts All Bodies. All Foods., a podcast dedicated to inclusive conversations around body image and eating disorders. For more on The Renfrew Center, visit @renfrewcenter.This podcast is presented by The Common Parent. The all-in-one parenting resource you need to for your teens & tweens. We've uncovered every parenting issue, so you don't have too.Are you a parent that is struggling understanding the online world, setting healthy screen-time limits, or navigating harmful online content? Purchase screen sense for $49.99 & unlock Cat & Nat's ultimate guide to parenting in the digital age. Go to https://www.thecommonparent.com/guideFollow @thecommonparent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonparent/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two Averys, one podcast. This week, Avery sits down with TikTok creator and University of Arizona student Avery Kroll to talk about balancing college life with a viral social media career.They swap stories about growing up with the name Avery, what it's like to be in a sorority, and get real about breakups, rumors, and staying grounded while everyone's watching. Avery K shares how she keeps school a priority, what she's learned from love and loss, and why she's proud to live life on her own terms.
Joshua Pauling, author, “Are We All Cyborgs Now?” Are We All Cyborgs Now? Reclaiming Our Humanity from the Machine The post Christ's Living Body in a Digital World – Joshua Pauling, 8/19/25 (2313) first appeared on Issues, Etc..