The Art of Magic at Work: Recent Episodes
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Episode 51 of 'Art of Magic at Work' exposes the dark side of AI-enhanced communication. Jeff Marek and Jeff Torello delve into the alarming trend of AI mimicking human interactions, blurring the line between real and artificial. Discover the ethical dilemmas and deceptive potential of AI in our daily communications. Tune in for an exploration of AI's hidden dangers.Article Link:https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/26/ai-will-make-spam-more-awful/
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In Episode 50, join Jeff Torello and Jeff Marek as they delve into a thought-provoking discussion on the current global tensions and the potential for a new world war. Drawing parallels from history, they explore the dynamics between major powers like Russia, China, Iran, and the US, and the intricate web of geopolitics that might be pushing us closer to a major conflict. From the Middle East crises to the technological strangleholds, this episode offers a deep dive into the complexities of international relations and the potential future scenarios we might face.
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In Episode 49, Jeff Marek and Jeff Torello dive deep into the current state of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for businesses and individuals. While AI continues to be a buzzword in tech circles, is it truly the game-changer it's made out to be? From the overhyped promises to the genuine potential of AI, join the discussion as they debunk myths, share insights, and explore the future of this transformative technology.
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In this insightful episode, JT and Jeff Marek delve deep into the challenges and importance of two-factor authentication (2FA). As JT recounts his struggles with lost backup passwords and the process of migrating to a new device, the duo discuss the vulnerabilities of relying solely on text messages for 2FA and share invaluable tips on safeguarding accounts. From choosing the right 2FA apps to securing phone numbers and understanding the risks associated with phone vendors, this podcast is a must-listen.
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In a candid discussion, two tech enthusiasts delve deep into their experiences with computers, reflecting on their preferences from gaming mice to processors. With a rich history tied to Intel, they examine the competitive landscape, highlighting the dynamics with AMD and Apple's recent advancements. The dialogue then transitions into the automotive industry, shedding light on the changing perceptions of car brands and the current inflated state of the used car market. The chat is a fusion of nostalgia, market analysis, and personal anecdotes, bridging the worlds of technology and automobiles.
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In this episode, we delve into the world of AI ethics and cybersecurity, discussing the risks associated with AI advancements and the need for digital inoculations to protect against malicious AI use. We explore the importance of open-source language models and the challenges in regulating AI. Additionally, we touch upon the right to repair movement and recent developments in the field. We emphasize the necessity of AI defenses and virtual assistants while acknowledging the limitations of current AI capabilities, especially in complex domains like healthcare.
Microsoft is now offering Xbox Wireless controller replacement parts for DIY Repair https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-is-now-offering-xbox-wireless-controller-replacement-parts-for-diy-repairs/
Anker’s Eufy lied to us about the security of its security cameras https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/30/23486753/anker-eufy-security-camera-cloud-private-encryption-authentication-storage
Anker 737 Power Bank on sale.. $99 https://a.co/d/gRDgd6T
Anker 737 Power Bank on sale.. $99 https://a.co/d/gRDgd6T
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Wondering why we can't have a reasonable discussion on politics or other topics? Why is society getting more advanced but less intelligent? These are the topics of discussion in Tim Urban's book, "What's our Problem?" Join Jeff Torello and Jeff Marek as we delve into the first chapter and talk about how this book relates to the real world and business.
Tim Urban Website https://waitbutwhy.com
Book - What's our Problem? link
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Today Jeff and I talk about The Fediverse... or basically how we are repeating technology used in the early days of the internet (i.e. Dial Up BBS). We cover privacy, security, and some tech details on how all this works. If you're looking to geek out, this a good episode. Links to some of the services below including a replacement for reddit... (kbin.social)
https://fediverse.party/https://mstdn.plus/explorehttps://kbin.social/allhttps://the-federation.info/platform/73
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Student Loans start back up again in September. Jeff and I have been getting a lot of questions about whether you should postpone paying them off and even if you should invest the money elsewhere for a better return. Today we answer a few brief questions on student loans which meanders into the really interesting question, "Is a college degree still worth it?"
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Today we start with a brief talk onabout reddit, their CEO, and their odd decision to alienate their users in pursuit of revenue. At the five minute mark we move on to the real discussion, why do people make bad decisions and hide behind ‘the company’ as an excuse. Ultimately, this is a discussion about standing up for what you believe and being ‘unreasonable.’ It’s important for your soul but not without consequences.
Quotes:
Unreasonable Man quote by George Bernard shaw “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/536961-the-reasonable-man-adapts-himself-to-the-world-the-unreasonable
Hunter S. Thompson "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!"
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Today we talk about our experiences ordering products from Amazon, AliExpress and Alibaba. You really can start a business manufacturing overseas but ... beware. We discuss what we've ordered and talk briefly about tiny houses you can order...
This episode was also our first created exclusively using riverside.fm. We're getting used to the process but it means releasing content in hours, not days compared to Descript. We also get to the point faster than usual :) practicing brevity.
Website for ordering 'cheap' consumer products from China - AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.com/
Website for contacting and ordering 'professional products' from China. Just be sure to be SPECIFIC in what you want
https://www.alibaba.com/
Volferda Capsuelhouse -- really awesome tiny houses available from China
https://www.youtube.com/@Volferda https://youtu.be/vJrz6x77iec
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Are companies that require 'return to work' just too lazy or uneducated to develop remote teams? Today we talk about remote work in a world of AR and VR and review a couple interesting 'bad' experiences with AI.
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Today we dive deep into the features and implications of the newly announced Apple VR headset, discussing its innovative aspects along with potential drawbacks, like privacy concerns and social isolation. The conversation extends to the impact of wearable tech on society and the potential pitfalls of our increasing reliance on these devices. Jeff Torello also endorses Tim Urban's book, "What's Our Problem?", which examines societal dysfunction and political polarization.
Tim Urban - What's Our Problem https://waitbutwhy.com/whatsourproblem
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In this episode of the Art of Magic at Work, Jeff and Jeff dive into the topic of the Writer’s strike, a series of labor disputes that have affected the entertainment industry since the 1930s. They discuss how the strike has led to changes in the content landscape, and how AI is changing the game by generating scripts and stories. They also debate the ethical implications of using AI for creative purposes, and whether AI can ever match human creativity. Join them for a fascinating and fun conversation that will make you think about the future of entertainment.
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Today we interview Scott Egbert and listen in as he talks about his journey from corporate finance to Career Development Transition Coach. He has some insights on our personal narratives and what it takes to drive change.
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This week we answer three questions we've been hearing a lot:
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Should I quit my job given the economy?
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Is this a good or bad time to buy a new or used car?
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Should I buy a house right now?
We also give a short update on the latest SpaceX launch and a bit of advice on how to save money on health insurance. (Search Health Insurance Broker)
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Are we really talking about AI again? Yep. For those that haven’t lived through a major culture shift around technology, this is one as significant as the introductory of computers, cellular phones, or even Google search. Join us as we reflect and force ourselves to experience the technology first hand. We won’t be the people who have to ask a ten year old how to program their VCR. Wait, what’s a VCR? Exactly my point.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brevir-solutions/message
This podcast is an interview with Jen Miller. She shares her career path and outlook on 'getting things done'. We also share how we disconnect and relax.
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Today we talk about whether a four day work week really works. Is it a trap like "unlimited" vacation time off? We also spend a little time pondering what career options exist over the next 50 years given all this AI discussion.
Great list of AI tools to get engaged with...
https://www.futuretools.io
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Today we ask ChatGPT to replace us. We ask it questions about leadership and compare the answers to what we would say. Can it replace us?
Windows 11 Sends Tremendous Amount of User Data to Third Parties, YouTuber Claims (Update) link
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Today we talk about the implications of the Chinese "Weather Balloon" / Spy plane. We describe the issue and put it all into perspective related to satellite, air traffic, and risk. We also share what books we are reading.
Articles
Inside Biden’s decision to ‘take care of’ the Chinese spy balloon that triggered a diplomatic crisis link
Military experts provide frank assessment of US shortcomings in potential China conflict link
Death Dust: The Little-Known Story of U.S. and Soviet Pursuit of Radiological Weapons link
Solution Unsatisfactory by Robert A Heinlein link link
Dismantled U.S. Spy Plan e Flown Out of China link
What we’re reading
Tipping point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell link
Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the Next World War by P.W. Singer link
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Today's episode is a little different.. It's a stream of consciousness as we jump around a couple topics before ending up on a challenge for the listener!
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ChatGPT has been all over the news. Today we talk about it's specific use as a tool to help software development in Github CoPilot... but then we decide to feed it a resume and ask it tough career questions.
ChatGPThttps://chat.openai.com/
How to use Github Copilot (with chatGPT)https://youtu.be/tG8PPne7ef0
I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41804.I_Robot
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We have a little fun in today's episode. First we read an article by Morning Brew reviewing top trends from companies at CES. Jeff and Jeff take a moment to translate the corporate speak into plain English. This leads to an interesting discussion around 'right to repair' your own equipment and why do you care.
Three Takeaways from CES, Morning Brew, Hayden Field link
iFitit - Right to repair https://www.ifixit.com/Right-to-Repair link
Deere & Co. will allow farmers to repair their own equipment link
John Deere memo: Farmers have NOT won, but that won't stop the news from pretending they did. link
Actual Memorandum link
Tesla’s $16,000 Quote for a $700 fix is Why Right to Repair Matters link
Apple Self Service Repair now available link
Massachusetts right to repair link
… and Alliance for Automakers is suing in Federal court link
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Layoffs are happening everywhere these days even when you least expect it. Today we talk with Shawna Champlin, CEO of Shining Outcomes about her experience living through 13 layoffs and life after. Listen in as we discuss the experience for people that are cut as well as those that stay. We talk about rediscovering your life after layoffs and share our own stories where we failed to balance work and life. The discussion will help you think of new possibilities.
Shining Outcomes
https://shiningoutcomes.com
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We’ve invested thousands in home automation for well over ten years. After all that time what can we actually do with it? In today’s discussion we debate whether home automation really just a fancy scheduler for lights? We also spend a few minutes discussing wired vs wireless internet and take a look at Jeff Torello’s new background - with … Rockets :)
Alarm Monitoring
https://www.themonitoringcenter.com/
https://alarmrelay.com/internet-alarm-monitoring/
Home assistant
https://www.home-assistant.io
Software to bring other Ecosystem Products and make them look like HomeKit
https://www.homekit.com
Software and Hardware you can purchase that does the HomeKit integration for you
https://hoobs.com
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Today we talk about our experiences with conservation around water and power. People should do what’s best for their world and community, but do they? Also, Jeff Torello gives a short non-technical overview of power plants and the challenge of predicting consumption.
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It's Thanksgiving. It's a great time to practice gratitude and remind ourselves that we have value, our work has value, even if circumstances like the economy and job losses make it seem like we don't.
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Join Jeff Marek and Jeff Torello as we discuss the great shift in the tech industry, ongoing layoffs, and world changes. You have the key to how this impacts your life.
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Guest Discussion with Tony Crupi. Tony shares some of his life insights including an honest discussion around balancing following your passion vs. making money in life. We also include a business trick on how you can actually “listen to your gut.”
Office Space link
Where’s the Beef - Wendy’s link
Reagan and Trust But Verify link
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Let's talk about the changes at Twitter. What does free speech really mean and what has it meant through history. We can agree to disagree? right?
A Letter Concerning Toleration John Locke
It is one thing to persuade, another to command: One thing to press with Arguments, another with Penalties. … For Laws are of no force at all without Penalties, and Penalties in this case are absolutely impertinent; because they are not proper to convince the mind.
John Locke
FRS (29 August 1632 – 28 October 1704) was an English philosopher and physician, widely regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers and commonly known as the "Father of Liberalism". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Locke
Winston ChurchillThe best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.
US Constitution
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution
The Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: And as extending the ground of public confidence in the Government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution.
Preamble to the Bill of Rights
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
General Motors suspends ads on Twitter as Musk takeover exposes who opposes freedom of speech
https://americanwirenews.com/general-motors-suspends-ads-on-twitter-as-musk-takeover-exposes-who-opposes-freedom-of-speech/?utm_campaign=james&utm_content=10%2F29%2F22%20SOE%20AM&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=Get%20response&utm_term=email
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Let's talk about returning to work or working remotely. Can you really be effective with a fully remote team made up of humans who need social contact? Is on-site work something that the. next generation doesn't need?
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Quotes:
“Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job.” - Douglas Adams link
Links:
The Running man (1987) - link
“Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence” - Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez - link
Indentured Servitude - is a form of labor in which a person is contracted to work without salary for a specific number of years. - link
Luddite - one of a group of early 19th century English workmen destroying laborsaving machinery as a protest. ALSO one who is opposed to especially technological change. link
Maslow's hierarchy of needs - link
The Money Podcast - link
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Today we talk about Jeff Marek's 13 day cruise across the Atlantic, forced relaxation, and how to ‘hack’ cruise ship internet. We also discuss Nest Renew and the challenge of energy independence.
Links:
Nest Renew link
Travel router link
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Humans need communication with other humans. Is this why we anthropomorphize or give human characteristics to everything from Muppets to Sex Robots? Today we talk about human connection and whether we are being trained to be dumber by Tik Tok.
Isaac Asimov link
Muppets - Jim Henson Biography link
Oculus by Meta - New Accounts link
Link to Tik Tok video commentary link
Muppet Newsflash link
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Let’s talk about the value of four new awesome features of iOS16 and discuss “Is Apple Still Innovating?”
- Medication Tracking
- Haptic Keyboard
- Message Editing
- Satellite Messages
Relax (Don't Do It) by Frankie Goes to Hollywood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yem_iEHiyJ0
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Summary
How can you find information anywhere in the company? You’re only three phone calls away. Listen as Jeff Torello and Jeff Marek discuss how to apply ‘Six Degrees of Separation’ to your business questions. After that we spend time reflecting on how people ‘’leave bosses, not their jobs” and what to do about it as a leader.
Quotes:
“With great power comes great responsibility.” - Stan Lee link
“Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing.” - Tom Peters link
“You manage things, you lead people. We went overboard on management and forgot about leadership. — Grace Hopper” link
“Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing.” - Tom Peters link
References:
Director J.J. Abrams explains why there are so many lens flares in 'Star Trek' link
Crash Course: Leadership in a Remote First World - Jeff Torello link
Six degrees of separation link
The six degrees | Kevin Bacon | TEDxMidwest link
Mr Kevin Bacon Plays Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon link
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LINKS to ARTICLES
Phishers who breached Twilio and targeted Cloudflare could easily get you, too link
The number of companies caught up in recent hacks keeps growing link
1,900 Signal users exposed: Twilio attacker 'explicitly' looked for certain numbers link
How a Third-Party SMS Service Was Used to Take Over Signal Accounts link
Hunter S Thompson Video link
Do you use SMS for two-factor authentication? Here's why you shouldn't [CNET Article on alternatives to SMS] link
Twilio did NOT disclose number of employees that were fooled into giving up their user names/passwords.
Oktapus attack on Twilio exposes data of 163 companies link
CDW article on Hard Tokens vs Soft Tokens link
RESOURCES YOU CAN USE
Signal Messenger link
Apple Instructions on how to enable two factor authentication for your Apple ID link
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Today we talk with Abdul about the coming Artemis launch and why it’s so hard in business to make the smart technical decision. Why does competition matter? Abdul shares some of his career secrets on investing while working. The conversation leads us to talk about focus and issues we’ve all had. Abdul shares how you can turn difficulties around maintaining focus and attention to a superpower.
Apollo 13 (1995) link
Nissan 400z link
For All Mankind - Apple TV+ link
Rich Dad Poor Dad link
NASA: Artemis link
The Matrix - "Human beings are a disease, a cancer of this planet." link
Neil DeGrasse Tyson - American Astrophysicist, author, and science communicator link
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The news is entertainment first. Don’t believe everything you read, see, and hear from the news or especially from companies. Everyone has a perspective and an agenda. The trick is to develop your own ability to find the truth. Today’s discussion is about the claim Tesla’s auto driving cars will run over small children. Jeff and I think it’s crazy but don’t believe us… peruse the links below and make your own informed decision. Except several of the links below may not work as Youtube has decided to ‘protect you’ from certain content.
Movie Link:
The Running Man (1987)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093894/
The Dawn Project
The Dawn Project’s mission is to make computers safe for humanity.
https://dawnproject.com/campaigns/
Raw footage shows Tesla FSD Beta was active during The Dawn Project’s tests, but there’s more to the story [Video]
https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/raw-footage-shows-tesla-fsd-beta-was-active-during-the-dawn-projects-tests-video/
Dirty Dan O'Dowd: Tesla Hater Caught Lying
https://youtu.be/-gKUUWsedeg
Autodrive and testing tesla’s on ‘box child’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHIgawTRCv8
People are now testing Tesla's 'full self-driving' on real kids
https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/21/business/tesla-fsd-tests-kids/index.html
Tesla FSD AutoPilot in action on 11 Year Old middle of road.
https://youtu.be/802WOzc6gc8
A blow up doll
https://youtu.be/cJh-LQABNUg
Box Boy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TVi1PU85Mk
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We should be able to discuss charged topics like politics. Today we use the example of the argument "Rights vs. Privileges", show a "stupid business trick" on generating trust, and discuss how to convince others in a discussion by listening and reflecting back their points.
References:
- George Carlin the Comedian (AKA Philosopher)
George Carlin talks about America’s most profitable business – the manufacture, packaging, distribution, and marketing of bullshit. link * George Carlin Quote on Rights vs. Privileges in 2008 Comedy Special “It’s Bad for Ya!”
“Rights aren’t rights if they can be taken away. They’re privileges. That’s all we’ve ever had in this country: A bill of temporary privileges. And if you read the news, even badly you know that the list gets shorter and shorter” * Steelmanning (AKA Writing for the Opponent) link
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You don’t have to be the expert in the room. Listen to Mel share how she’s built a career of getting results. We talk about how to make decisions, how to get a team enrolled without consensus, and even how to constructively disagree with your boss and other leaders in an organization. To really get results you need to take risks. Mel's shares risks in her own career and we talk about ways to reward a team that misses its goals ... encouraging trying again and again.
Links:
Brené Brown, "Clear is Kind" "
"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice," Free Will by Rush link
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Today's discussion is with Ben as he begins his personal journey on how to grow a business. We talk about what it means to start a business, how to create focus, and how to use networking to create opportunities for connections and your first customers. Working your personal network is serendipity in action.
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Today we talk about how you can build rapport across remote teams. We share stories and specific examples… in the end ‘it’s all about relationships.”
- Why do ‘ice breakers’ and ‘4p virtual happy hours’ stink?
- Guerrilla tactics to build relationships especially if you aren’t the leader.
- The power of apology and vulnerability in relationships.
- Use the phone - not text, not email.
- Lots of examples and stories.
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Today we talk to Brooks and learn tips on how to deal with burnout in your career; it can happen anytime. Learn how and when you can say, ‘no’ to take control of your life. It’s really a discussion about how to live with intention, seizing the main role in your own life.
Includes:
- a business tip on how to reward people during a recession with no budget
- What are leading and trailing indicators
- Do College Degree's matter?
- What would we tell our younger self after a full career?
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In this episode learn how to protect yourself against predatory companies who try to take advantage of your startup pretending to be government agencies, recommendations on two great Ted Talks, Subliminal Advertising is back again, details on how China is using Surveillance Capitalism to attack Social Media in Texas, and recommendations on tools we use to protect ourselves.
Show Notes
04:00 Managing Log Files (Large Files)
Notepad++ link
Baretail link
13:45 Ted Talks and Blogs
Brent Brown Ted Talk on vulnerability link
Tim Urban - Ted Talk - Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator link
Tim Urban - Blog What buy Why? link
33:40 Subliminal Messaging
Instances of Subliminal Messages - link
The shocking drink and coke history of subliminal advertising link
The Deceptive Origins of Subliminal Messaging - Cheddar Examines - link
47:00 Surveillance Capitalism & Risks of Social Media Data
Social dilemma on Netflix - link
Surveillance Capitalism Definition - link
Instagram adds more protections for teenagers - link
China using Social Media to attack rare earth metal mining executives in Texas - link
Tik Tok Employees can see US data - link
DHS persistent surveillance camera systems - link
Police sweep Google Searches to find suspects - link
Google to Delete Location History for Visits to Abortion Clinics - link
1:06 Salt is Illegal?
Demolition Man (1993) - link
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Recessions sound scary if you’ve never been through them before. Today we talk about the what it means and how it might influence your decisions at home and at work… Should you go to a new job right now? The US government also requested TikTok be removed from those app stores. What exactly are they tracking about you?
Show Notes:
Definition of a Recession - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/recession.asp
Jurassic Park Jeep JK Replacement gauges - https://www.azzysdesignworks.com/shop/p/gauge-jk-jpark
Replacing a Car Based on Gas Price - : https://brevir.com/resources
FCC commissioner wants Apple and Google to remove TikTok - https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/29/fcc-commissioner-tells-apple-google-to-remove-tiktok-from-app-stores.html
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Debate about Google's sentient AI is in the news. Should you be worried about Killer Robots? Possibly not, but your kids should be... Also, in this episode, how to lead an organization by taking killer meeting minutes. A super, simple template is on Brevir.com and the discussion is in this podcast with tips on how to get into meetings and influence the decisions.
Eliza - Natural Language Processing Computer Program 1964-1966
Turing Test
Alan Turing (1912-1954) - Widely considered father of Theoretical Computer Science
Killer Meeting Minutes - Grab the complete template with "killer tips" here at this link - https://brevir.com/resources
- Attendees (Who showed up, who sent a representative)
- Action Items (Owner, Action, Due Date, bonus - Acceptance Criteria)
- Decisions and Context
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What's it like to quit corporate America and start a new business? Hear about Madeline's approach and listen to commentary on SpaceX and the value of space exploration. We'll cover sentient AI from Google next episode.
Ten Steps to Starting a Business in Arizona
The Green Design Co by Madeline Klein
Finding freelance services on Fiverr for cheap logos.
SpaceX Gets environmental approval for Starship launch.
NASA didn't invent Velcro.
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A discussion on being un-reasonable as a leader, privacy, and Apple's business practices with the M2 and other products.
Topics:
- Overview of what's to come in the podcast series
- Leadership story - being unreasonable
- Tech & Business Insights - Apple's WWDC
Links:
- CRASH COURSE: LEADERSHIP IN A REMOTE FIRST WORLD - http://www.authorjeff.com
- George Bernard Shaw quote - “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man."
- Chicken Run "Mustn't Panic" video link - https://youtu.be/82k_GF4GTfs
- TSMC 5nm yield commentary - https://www.anandtech.com/show/15219/early-tsmc-5nm-test-chip-yields-80-hvm-coming-in-h1-2020
- GM invented planned obsolescence - https://timeline.com/gm-invented-planned-obsolescence-cc19f207e842
- Ian Malcolm quote (Jeff Goldblum in Jurassic Park) - "Your Scientists Were So Preoccupied With Whether Or Not They Could, They Didn't Stop To Think If They Should."
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