In the second part of our discussion with authors Jamie Wheal and Steven Kotler, we discuss micro-dosing, the practice of using very small amounts drugs (in this case psychedelics), and technology to create an optimal operating effect. Jamie and Steven are the authors of “Stealing… Read More »Stealing Fire with Jamie Wheal, Steven Kotler Part 2
What if we just threw our hands up and gave up on society as a whole? We talk to Cory Doctorow, who penned a novel that theorizes one possible outcome. Cory has a lengthy bio that includes consultant for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, MIT Media… Read More »What If We All Walked Away? with Cory Doctorow Part 1
In part 2 of our chat with Cory Doctorow, we get an update on the goings on at Boing Boing. “It remains an important place for me and my co-editors to both flesh out our ideas, to celebrate the things that we find marvelous in… Read More »What If We All Walked Away? with Cory Doctorow Part 2
If you post a thought on Twitter, who owns that data – you, Twitter, your ISP…? In part 1 of this 3 part discussion, we bring in Kevin Kelly and Andreas Weigend to challenge the idea that everything you create belongs to you, and how… Read More »Your Data vs Your Privacy with Kevin Kelly, Andreas Weigend Part 1
This is part 2 of a 3 part discussion with authors and thought leaders Kevin Kelly and Andreas Weigend regarding data and privacy. In this portion, we tackle automation and artificial intelligence, and how advancing technologies are forcing people to adjust their comfort zones. Links:
This is the final piece of the discussion with Kevin Kelly and Andreas Weigend. In this last chapter, we examine how humans can play a key role in the rise of automation. Everyone doesn’t have to lose their jobs, but they might have to adjust… Read More »Your Data vs Your Privacy with Kevin Kelly, Andreas Weigend Part 3
With United, Pepsi and Nivea challenging Uber for biggest PR nightmare, business ethics and corporate responsibility might be topics they’ll want to consider at the next all staff meeting. Kirk Hanson is the Executive Director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara… Read More »Corporations vs Ethics with Kirk Hanson Part 1
In part 2 of our chat with Kirk Hanson, we take on Automation in relation to business ethics. Kirk is the Executive Director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. We discuss some of the repercussions of automation, like who is… Read More »Corporations vs Ethics with Kirk Hanson Part 2
Have you had “the talk” with your kids? We don’t mean “the sex talk,” but “the money talk.” Beth Kobliner is the author of “Make Your Kid A Money Genius (Even If You’re Not): A Parents’ Guide for Kids 3 to 23,” a book that… Read More »Make Your Kid a Money Genius with Beth Kobliner
Travel expert Rick Steves has a new edition of his guidebook, “Rick Steves Best of Europe,” out now. We find out how to see Europe the quickly and still get value from a short visit, and which locations are a Must-See for first timers. We… Read More »The Best of Europe with Rick Steves Part 1
