In the first 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 1
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
Human resources used to be a department in a support position. These days, it’s more of a recruiting tool for talented workers, social media managers, and people who deal with public relations – think United Airlines. We talk to two HR experts, Barbara Mitchell and… Read More »The Human Resource Wars with Barbara Mitchell, Cornelia Gamlem
There is a new wave of ear-buds coming out right now that goes beyond just listening to music. There are ear buds that are a cross between headphones and hearing aids. These devices help you control the volume of the world around you, while still… Read More »The New Wave of Hearing with David Cannington
Autonomous vehicles, smart cars, connected cars – they keep popping up in the news in either testing phases, or roll outs, but when will we actually be able to use these things and what makes it all work? We talk Car Tech with Rob Enderle,… Read More »Transportation as a Service with Rob Enderle Part 1
We finish up our chat with Rob Enderle about TAAS (transportation as a service) and Toyota’s attempt to stay ahead of the curve. We also bring in Paul Hochman, the former Gear and Tech Editor for the Today Show. He has the low down on… Read More »Car Tech with Rob Enderle, Paul Hochman Part 2
How much do you value your phone over other possessions? If you had to choose between your phone, and a family heirloom as your home went up in flames, which would it be? The number of people who choose their phones is going up and… Read More »Digital Oxygen vs Breathing IRL with Neil Wu Becker
Nearly 3 in 4 adults have financial regrets, according to a report from Bankrate.com. We bring in Mark Hamrick, a senior analyst and Bankrate to decipher the newest report and help people avoid these kinds of regrets in the future. We also discuss how politics,… Read More »Avoiding Financial Regrets with Mark Hamrick
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
