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This show is about presenting the anti conventional wisdom and expanding beyond the typical common knowledge that infests technical problems. Iâve been submerged in technical difficulties and solutions since my early 20s and have a pretty good perspective on what works, and I have been fortunate to come up with some decent solutions without killing anyone. Further, I have been blessed to be around some nosebleed level geniuses who have shared their experiences, answers, and their personal knowledge of âJames â donât do it that way.â
Between the Army, some 3-letter agencies, way too many attorneys and a series of large classes of students Iâve experienced a lot of things Iâd never inflict upon anyone, yet survived to have some reasonable answers â we hope -in this complex, over-wired world.
I seek your comments, ideas and disagreements as I seek the great knowledge base of Aftermathâs listeners.
Itâs now known there are other addictive qualities that can allow everyday activities to become habitual and even addictive. A psychiatrist describes her malady as well as discusses the unusual addictions she has seen. James discusses these and other 21st Century problems befalling us.
Our day to day lives require a great deal of security just to make things happen, and so much of it goes on behind the scenes. What encryption goes on around us and how we got to this point is detailed.
What happens when you are investigated for what you may have thought about, or your strongly held beliefs. George Orwell is now writ large, and why our friendsâ thoughts can get us in trouble.
More and more parts of our daily lives can trip us up. You might think you have nothing to hide, but will the absolute truth keep you free? Maybe not. An author sets us straight on some things, and a Law School advises us on talking to the police â donât.
This episode looks at why ABBAâs reuniting will mean more holograms, the reasons why China hates Boy Bands, the funny origins of excessive medical warnings, and the bad ideas of an Apple back door.
Topic: : ABBA Reunites â as Holograms, Another Win for the Chinese Century?, Televised Medical Warnings and Happy Fun Ball, and Appleâs Back Door â the Problems of âjust this much.â
Identifiers, tracking cookies, and product links are well known problems with being on the internet. But did you know about the level of social manipulation? More invasiveness than we realized is entering our homes and our minds every day. Here are some details, and a few solutions to the problems.
Having âeyes in the skyâ has been a dream for centuries, and now it is a common thing, with reconnaissance satellites and the International Space Station, and much more is planned. How did we get to this point, and how far back has space intelligence been planned?
Recently, the president of one nation sent to another a list of critical items and asked that these be left alone. Was this serious? We examine Critical Infrastructure along with the trustworthiness of governments and hackers.
The soup of electromagnetic frequency that constantly surrounds us is invasive, but did you know how many medical problems it can cause? New findings, the true impact of the Havana Syndrome, and why you maybe donât need that new 5G phone.
VR and AR are landing on us. Soon. But we have been shown the way by some excellent past examples, courtesy of Hollywood. See how some retailers could soon be pitching us the gateway drugs of Virtual Reality. Will we need to coach someone on how to pull us out?
History tells us the US and the West won the Cold War. A deeper look gives a different impression. How did we get so far behind the curve if the USSR went out of business in 1991?
Partly due to Covid, partly due to technology, and a great deal due to governments exploiting Covid and technology, were are moving toward a full fledged totalitarian society. But hey, we have broadband and good running water. This podcast shows us how far weâve moved to this level.
Terraforming has been discussed often in science fiction and movies, but the baby steps to getting there have started. The tech, background, and problems we will face. Is there a payoff?
Submarine bots, the 3 Laws of Robotics, and why Hawaii is a nightmare to Naval Planners explained.
What direction is combat taking, so far as robotics? The current robotic tools, the background of how we got here, and likely deployment scenarios are discussed.
How to Go Gray; Are You Carrying Around An Infestation?; Theaters of War; Attack of the Internet of Things; Space Junk.
There are several types of data storage and distribution centers, making sure we have our backup files and we can archive what we do. Hereâs an explanation of what goes on behind the scenes, and how data is safeguarded and stored.
Have you noticed all the rich guys spending huge sums on their own space programs.? Notice how far some have gotten without bureaucracy and government procurement? Weâll explore private space programs and what they mean.
The Earth has just been brushed by 3 near-miss CME - Coronal Mass Ejections. Huge solar flares powerful enough to escape from the Sun's gravity well. This has already caused anomalies with the internet, cellular networks and electronics in general. More seem on the way. This is a brief summary of what's happening and how to reduce the damage to you and your electronics.
There is a new type of technology that can completely fool us now. The Deep Fake is here, and it can change the news, alter the perception of whatâs real, as well as start wars, rob banks, and have the dead speak to you. Letâs look at whatâs in store in the very near future.
Disruptions in society can get you hurt, killed or indicted. Here are some examples of minor and extreme cases, and ideas on how to avoid and keep you and yours safe. ***This episode was mistakenly uploaded out of order.
The United States has been in Europe nonstop since the end of WW2. We formed NATO to defend against the USSR and a possible Third World War. The Soviet Union has been out of business for almost 30 years, but our troops remain. Necessary or just bureaucracy?
Governments worldwide are trying to âfix thingsâ by having cars and trucks go electric, while insisting on adding wind turbines and solar panels to the grid. Listen in on why these changes are not for the best, and a workable solution is ignored.
Did you know that life-altering decisions are being made for you right now? What you drive, how you live and what you eat has already been settled, and you donât get a vote. Listen in as Davos, Klaus Schwab, Bill Gates and our insect-based future â to them anyway â get dissected.
Most of us know we are being tracked by certain things now, our phones, cars, and credit cards. Do you realize the plans currently in motion for tracking us, cracking our passwords and invading our devices? Tune in.
a) Aliens among us, maybe we shouldnât eat them
b) Point Nemo â satellite and space station graveyard
c) Plan on keeping one gasoline powered car in your future
d) Will 5G be a parallel internet?
Is a certain country running a low-level war against the United States? If so, why donât we see bombs dropping? Listen to the description of the multi-faceted offensive against everyone in this country. You are about to notice.
Today we discuss the history of vaccinations as well as how the current ones may shift the evolution of the society weâve grown comfortable with.
Drones are another modern device getting a lot of notice. Still another grand intruder upon our privacy and liberties, or a serious and lifesaving extension of power, vision and delivery? Listen in as James gives both sides, and shows you some things you have not previously heard about drones.
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Episode 12 â Four Short Subjects
APRIL 12, 2021
Five causes of the collapse of the USSR, the perfect storm for the West
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Mitigate lightning damage to your electronics
Mooreâs Law â it still matters
We are not getting what we pay for with the internet. Its buildout was not straightforward, and numerous parts of it were invented in different decades. Letâs examine the problems behind the scene.
The Internet of Things is here and its presence is growing. Letâs look at the various deployments of the IoT in things convenient and awful.
Featured music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlGiOiRQNhI
Today we explore the recent uptick in aerial phenomenon.
Music break: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogr1glgwLk0
Vax passport update. This is an addendum to episode #14. New information about corporations running the vaccine passports.
You are probably as interested in UFO technology as I am. Spend some time and letâs go over the release of the US Navyâs patent applications, and figure out what we can of these short sentences. Major science alert.
Itâs easy to confuse the abbreviations in high tech, Iâve even found some âTech writersâ who get these things mixed up. Dive in now to full descriptions and explanations, and weâll analyze these big three coming in our near future.
The internet that we have today was developed for highly different needs, demands and marketing schemes. Survive a nuclear war, manipulate your emotions, or just get a decent connection for search? In any case, itâs all tracked. This is not what we bargained for.