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Zain Raza
Plato once said the purpose of life is to gain knowledge. But what will happen when we give it? Join Zain Raza, a Computer Science undergrad, as he follows up with the latest news, debates, and vision behind the artificial intelligence that is rapidly changing society as we know it. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
RESOURCES:
Sexual Abuse Hotline: https://www.rainn.org/
The Laws of Human Nature on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Human-Nature-Robert-Greene/dp/0525428143
"10 Types of Toxic Character Types to Avoid Hiring at All Costs" by Robert Greene (on Medium): https://medium.com/the-mission/10-toxic-character-types-to-avoid-hiring-at-all-costs-7a777e461b6a
Robert Greene's Talk at Google: https://youtu.be/KcaVhMt71qE
Robert Greene's Interview on Valuetainment: https://youtu.be/dpXXTzId7LM
Robert Greene's Interview on The School of Greatness: https://youtu.be/0yGF_97WX4k
Robert Greene's Interview with Ryan Holiday: https://youtu.be/XcL_D7500Y0
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What happens when you learn to code? In this episode of In the Making, Zain Raza interviews Thomas Suarez, the passionately driven cofounder and CTO of Teleportal, a startup paving the way for developers to make immersive AR/VR apps like never before. Listen to this episode to get Tom's thoughts on the different forms of education. In this interview I was blown away at Tom's wide breadth of experience, spanning from teaching himself to code at age 7, all the way up to Georgia Tech, where he spent his first term pulling all-nighters just to work both on his CS classes as well as his startup. To learn more about Thomas and Teleportal's services: please check out the links below: Tom's Twitter Handle: @tomthecarrot Teleportal website: https://teleportal.app/ Article by Tom about Teleportal: https://medium.com/teleportal/announcing-teleportal-the-xr-telepresence-platform-350a710c4c0a TV interview with Tom on Cheddar (back when Teleportal was named WiTag): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUYMrI0N_Zw Teleportal Instagram: 0xteleportal Teleportal Twitter: @0xTELEPORTAL
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An interview with Edwin Smith, a systems engineer at Google, and how he manages work life balance at one of the most ambitious companies in history. Recommended for college students!
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Audlist is a voice first social networking app, which that aims at making your most inspired communication tool - your voice - come out in maintaining your closest relationships. I invited Will Nigri, the cofounder and CEO of Audlist, to call in from Brazil to share his thoughts on how technology affects our interpersonal relationships, as well as share what most excites him in front of the upcoming app release. This was not a sponsored episode, I just really wanted to speak to someone like Will so I could listen to his unique background story. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Link to signup for Audlist's first product release: https://audlist.com/en/ Will's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willnigri/ CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Send me a voice message, to have your thoughts featured on the The UPStarts Podcast! Twitter: @ZainRaz14, Instagram: zraza_theupstart, Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-raza-989817143/, If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review about The UPStarts Podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really does help out:)
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Going over a talk given by Jeremy Rossman, cofounder of my computer science college, during Make School’s orientation.
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If you are looking for an honest answer for your problems, I believe you need to begin by looking in the mirror.Everywhere I look, the epicenter of all my problems is myself. "I have met the enemy, and he is I," once said Alexander the Great, and I truly believe he was on to something. Whether in Massachusetts or my new college dorm in California, I am going to try and be grateful for the people around me, and I believe it my responsibility to improve myself before I ask anything of them. In this episode I talk about my recent move to San Francisco for college, to study at the innovative computer science college known as Make School. I go over my thoughts of home, my first impressions of the city, including the conversations I've been having with my classmates!
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DESCRIPTION: In this episode I share why I believe in taking responsibility for everything, and share stories from the Holocaust (and other sources) for your inspiration.
RESOURCES:
Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl Night by Elie Wiesel Getting Things Done by David Allen Elon Musk at SXSW 2018: https://youtu.be/kzlUyrccbos
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to learn to code? André Williams never did, at least not until fate intervened. In this episode Williams shares his remarkable story: from overcoming an injury that ended his dreams of becoming a professional soccer player; to cofounding the vegan tech startup Acumeal during high school; then representing the state of Texas in the House of Representatives, while he pitched his mobile app Ending Intelligence; and beyond with Williams' aspirations to contribute to the growing A.I. field, in Make School's accelerated Bachelor's degree program in Applied Computer Science. It was a joy to pick Williams' brain about self-guided learning (among other things), and I hope you get a lot out of this episode! RESOURCES: André Williams' LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-williams-6a9044153 Eric Schidmt's Interview on The Artificial Intelligence Podcast (mentioned in the episode): https://youtu.be/hIC9FQpxVwQ CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Send me a voice message, to have your thoughts featured on the The UPStarts Podcast! Twitter: @ZainRaz14, Instagram: zraza_theupstart, Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-raza-989817143/, If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review about The UPStarts Podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really does help out:)
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"Don't quit your day dream" as we say at Viv, the tech company I have recently joined as a salesperson for a day job. I want to share with you our products as a chance to educate, and I hope this episode becomes an opportunity to you to witness the power of technology in advancing our dreams and easing our troubles. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Send me a voice message, to have your thoughts featured on the The UPStarts Podcast! Twitter: @ZainRaz14, Instagram: zraza_theupstart, Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-raza-989817143/, If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review about The UPStarts Podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really does help out:)
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Growing up in the projects of western Mass., Mark Metry dealt with social anxiety and never had a clear vision for his future. However, by overcoming himself and chasing his interests in technology, he was able to make six figures to help out his parents while still in high school, overcome his anxieties in college, and is now leading a VR/AR marketing agency in Boston. He also helps others do through the same personal development process with his podcast Humans 2.0, a Global Top 100 Podcast alongside the likes of Lewis Howes, NPR, and Gary Vaynerchuk. He was kind enough to come share his backstory with me (during a raging lightning storm in Boston)in this episode. RESOURCES: Mark Metry's personal website: https://www.markmetry.com Humans 2.0 Podcast: https://www.markmetry.com/humans-2-0-podcast CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Send me a voice message, to have your thoughts featured on the The UPStarts Podcast! Twitter: @ZainRaz14, Instagram: zraza_theupstart, Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-raza-989817143/, If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review about The UPStarts Podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really does help out:)
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This episode will save you tons of headache and wasted time, if you're a software developer trying to increase your workflow efficiency. The curse of over engineering: what it is, my mistakes with it, and how you can avoid this from happening to your programs.
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*DESCRIPTION* In this episode I talk with Gabriel Lee, a college student currently living in Shanghai. Although a San Francisco native, Lee has spent a lot of time in and out of the U.S. and Asia, having spent parts of his childhood in the countries of Taiwan and China. As a Computer Science undergraduate student (and a classmate of mine), who is currently preparing for Make School's innovative 2-year Bachelor's Degree program, I talk with Lee about his autodidactic approach to programming; his philosophies around his interest and hobby, which is graphic design and sketch artistry; and we also delve into what life is like in China, so that you and I can have more context about the country's integration of technology alongside culture. RESOURCES Connect with Gabriel Lee on LinkedIn: *CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION* Send me a voice message, to have your thoughts featured on the The UPStarts Podcast! Twitter: @ZainRaz14, Instagram: zraza_theupstart, Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-raza-989817143/, If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review about The UPStarts Podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really does help out:)
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In this episode I talk about my new jobs, recommend the perennial classic How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936), and reveal new research from MIT Tech Review's email newsletter "The Algorithm" which talks about the current difficulties of A.I. trying to read human emotions. Listen in to hear the reasons I believe persuasion of humans is currently beyond the reach of A.I. technology!
*RESOURCES***
Subscribe for free to MIT Tech Review's "The Algorithm", for more awesome A.I. news delivered for free to your inbox every Friday: https://go.technologyreview.com/newsletters/the-algorithm/
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*DESCRIPTION** The first time I met Gabriel Mendez-Francis this past April, I knew he was an expert of tech. A successful freelance web designer, well read in multiple areas of Computer Science, he wowed me when we were both attending Preview Weekend at Make School in San Francisco. Now the valedictorian of his high school, Mendez-Francis now plans to take his dreams and talent to the University of Alabama in Huntsville, to study Computer Science and Cybersecurity. In this episode we take a deep dive into Gabriel's upbringing, his struggles as both a blind man and albino, and his travels to conferences around the country, which deal with realities of differently-abled software engineers, and the future of Internet privacy.
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*DESCRIPTION*** In this episode Zain Raza meets Aariv Modi, the maker of several Amazon Alexa skills ranging broadly from his Wheel of Fun gaming experience, to his newest educational skill, STEM Party. In this episode listen in as Aariv discusses the importance of seeking out help when you need it, his personal journey as a chess lover, Alexa developer, the star of his own blog and YouTube channel “Awesome Aariv”, Harry Potter fan, and more. Listen in this jam packed episode, and I am certain you will walk away inspired and enlightened by Aariv’s story! Special thanks to Aariv’s father Praveen Modi, none of this could be possible without him and (and I appreciate his patience as we dealt with the technical issues in the recording). Enjoy!
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In this episode, I share the types of tasks which A.I. is not well suited for, as well as dive into the psychology of causal reasoning which, if acquired by A.I. systems, could make it possible in the future for them to do these tasks.
*RESOURCES*****
Siraj Raval's "3 Limits of Artificial Intelligence" (video on YouTube)
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In this episode I append my thoughts on A.I> in China, based on new information and perspectives I have learned from absorbing Kai-Fu Lee's content. Lee is Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures, a leading venture capital firm in the technology sector. Lee has a unique global perspective on A.I., which I guarantee you will find both enlightening and uplifting if you listen in on this episode. That said, please keep in mind this episode is merely my take on Dr. Lee and his ideas - I do not claim to speak on his behalf, nor for any other humanitarian issues that may be happening in China as a result of their technology.
**RESOURCES:*
Dr. Lee's biography and TED Talk
Listen to Lee on the Artificial Intelligence Podcast
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In this episode, I give you a quick tour of contemporary ideas on using machine learning to improve the efficiency and reliability of the current electric grid. The phrase you need to look up after this episode to learn more has got to be: predictive maintenance.
NOTES:
0:00 - Intro,
0:17 - Disclaimer,
1:17 - Theory of Supply and Demand in the Grid & how machine learning can help,
4:50 - 4 Areas to Implement AI in the Grid
*RESOURCES***
Ethan Woodbury's GitHub Project, which I reference multiple times: https://github.com/ewoodbury/dss-electrical-grid
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*DESCRIPTION** Life is too short to spend judging yourself or others too harshly. In this episode I bring on an old friend, who's at a young stage in his journey - his name's Kevin Duong, Computer Science major of the Class of 2023, at Stony Brook University of New York. The son of Vietnamese parents, listen in as Kevin and I discuss growing up as immigrants, stories of dealing with high school drama, the impact of self-driving cars, and more! Correction: in the recording, I accidentally call this episode 11 of season 2 - it's actually episode 12:) **CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION* Send me a voice message, to have your thoughts featured on the The UPStarts Podcast! Twitter: @ZainRaz14 Instagram: zraza_theupstart Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-raza-989817143/ If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review about The UPStarts Podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really does help out:)
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Say Hello to Aryan! • Flipboard • Music, Climate Change, and Education • Aryan Mangalik is currently an undergraduate student trying to look for ways computers can help us better manage our energy resources. As two high school friends, I invited him into this episode to talk all his varied pursuits in music, in government lobbyists’ shenanigans, and the future climate change has in store for our planet. Enjoy!
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In this episode, Zain Raza explores the use of GANs in helping create better deep learning algorithms for medical imaging, and the use of mobile apps to personalize and streamline healthcare services for both patients, physicians, and pharmacists.
*SHOW NOTES*
• Artificial intelligence Health (intro) - 0:00
• Ad - 0:06
• GANs in Medical Imaging - 1:15
• Balti (interlude) - 8:49
• Mobile Health Personalization - 9:00
• Grey Grey Joe (interlude) - 15:55
**USEFUL LINKS:****
" Healthcare Transformed: Innovation in Practice. Ran Balicer at Exponential Medicine":
"The Algorithm", free email newsletter by MIT Tech Review
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There are plenty of good people who are living in countries whose way of life we label is evil. The Chinese people are not evil: they have adopted a system of Orwellian-degree surveillance by the state, so that can have increased security, and the benefits to encourage the creation of a responsible, strong society. None of that is evil. It's their choice and it's helping China become one of the most competitive nations on Earth.
However, the fact is the surveillance system is also being used by the China to oppress and discriminate against many other groups of peace-loving, and whom I would consider, good people. This is the poison that China's digital dictatorship has brought upon the Uighur Muslims living under their rule. Join me in listening to the plight of these people, because just like the Jews sent to the death camps within Nazi Germany, there's no telling what damage China's "re-education camps" will cause, until it's already ran its course.
**USEFUL LINKS:****
ABC Video on China's Digital Dictatorship: https://youtu.be/eViswN602_k
CBS News article on Uighurs: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-puts-uighurs-uyghyrs-muslim-children-in-prison-re-education-internment-camps-vice-news/
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Often technological progress is afefected by politics, and the U.S.-China trade war could start affecting the globalization of the Internet. Recently Boston Consulting Group, the venture capitalist group Sinovation Ventures, and several other experts have warned that if tensions between the two world powers continues to rise, it could escalate into a "splinternet", where one side of the world supports a web that runs only Chinese and China-backed apps, and U.S. made and U.S.-supported apps on the other. In this episode you will hear my thoughts on this, additional sources to find more information such as CNBC, and possible solutions I believe could be used as a workaround to this fragmentation of the Internet.
*USEFUL LINKS:**
CNBC news article: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/01/bcg-us-china-tech-war-could-create-two-separate-technology-worlds.html
Guide to Making Decentralized Apps: https://youtu.be/gSQXq2_j-mw
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RaaS • Flipboard • Bill Gates on AI Reading • Reading is Here, Comprehension Isn’t • RaaS, and ATP of Labor • Bill Gates said if he were to drop out of school today, he’d go start an AI company that teaches computers how to read. I disagree, because today specifically the timing is better for robots to do low level jobs for a subscription fee, or RaaS. Put on your thinking cap for this episode, because there’s a few news sources I jump between! *Contine the Conversation:* ** Send me a voice message, to have your thoughts featured on the The UPStarts Podcast! Twitter: @ZainRaz14 Instagram: zraza_theupstart Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-raza-989817143/ If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review about The UPStarts Podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really does help out:)
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This episode contains an interview I recorded on February 10, 2019 with Ray "RJ" Pikus, Business Advisor at VoiceDryCleaner.com (called Voice First at the time of this recording), a startup which focuses on creating innovative applications for businesses looking to expand their user experience into the voice interface world. A recent college graduate now working on a startup, listen to RJ for insights on what it is to make connections, make companies, and how to make opportunities for yourself in this dynamic space.
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From Microsoft interns helping care for the AIDS population of Africa, to how your credit score may be impacted by new algorithm, listen in to this episode for 5 informative news stories in AI development!
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Yang on Cryptocurrency • Flipboard • In a recent interview with the Young Turks, Democratic presidential candidate for 2020 called for increased regulation of data collection by tech companies, as well as introducing federal standards for the exchange of cryptocurrencies in our economy. In this episode, Zain Raza weighs the pros and cons of regulatory actions against Big Tech and crytocurrency. This episode will take you down quite the rabbit hole, as Zain attempts to explore the technical implications of actually trying to enforce such laws on these massive enterprises and exchanges of data.
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First and foremost, this episode is NOT a statement of my political beliefs. I apologize but if you're looking for those, then this is not the episode for that. This episode is simply my origin story: how I came to America, and what my first days in New York City and Pennsylvania were like. I want to give a huge thanks to my parents for the sacrifices they made to bring me to this amazing country of the United States of America, and I hope you can find this episode entertaining and maybe even somewhat insightful into what shapes my world view.
STORY BEGINS: skip ahead to 0:46.
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In this episode: listen to Zain Raza share his thoughts on the pros and cons and possible use of Facebook's new cryptocurrency Libra, and an the implications of a U.S. malware program planted in Russia which may signal the escalations of a new cyber cold war between the two countries. The intention of this show is not to alarm you; however I want you to be informed so please listen carefully to how these issues could affect you! Notes for this episode:**** 1:20 - Thoughts on Facebook's new cryptocurrency, Libra. Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/18/facebook-led-libra-association-posts-white-paper-for-cryptocurrency.html 12:46 - Thoughts on U.S. planting malware in Russian power grid. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/15/us/politics/trump-cyber-russia-grid.html
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As engineers perfect machine learning AI is poised will spread around the globe. Already this movement has spheres of influence around the world, and these issues affect us on an international scale. This show is all about serving you the best commentary on AI news to fuel your technological endeavors, so on this episode I share with you assorted details of what I believe to be the most pressing international AI issues of the moment. Thank you for your time and for listening, and remember take this information to serve the best of your futures! *SHOW NOTES** 0:17 - Beijing steps into the field of AI Ethics, releases a document called the Beijing AI Principles 4:03 - Facial recognition technology, and the robotic police force of Dubai 6:14 - "Deepfakes" and how two researchers proved we can fake UN General Assembly speeches 9:58 - How competition for AI professionals is forcing Japan to SHIFT norms for paying employees 12:27 - Sources of info ( https://go.technologyreview.com/newsletters/the-algorithm/) + where to give feedback CONNECT WITH ZAIN RAZA:* **** Send me a voice message, to have your thoughts featured on the The UPStarts Podcast! Twitter: @ZainRaz14 Instagram: zraza_theupstart Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-raza-989817143/
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What makes for great design? How do we improve the design we implement to make better products? Listen in on Episode 164 of The UPStarts Podcast, where Zain Raza interviews design expert and intrapreneurial executive Ali Hussain. Mr. Hussain was an engineer at AOL during the early 2000s, a key moment in history where web development was handled like the Wild West - no systems, no managers, and most of all no context for the end user. This experience, as well as Hussain's connection to several intellectuals and authors, led to his modern-day approach to design. Today, Hussain comes to the show to explain why as designers we need to have context for who we're building for, and how creating solid processes around that vision boosts that enormously. Bonus: stick around to the end of the episode to hear Hussain's thoughts on the future of design, as I ask him how the rise of IoT (and voice services in particular) will both borrow from, and change, the core beliefs around design that have so far helped developers build for the Web 2.0 landscape. I found this a particularly insightful conversation to record, not least of all because Mr. Hussain now has always two decades of experience working in the tech business. Now a VP and Head of Design and UX at American Specialty Health, Hussain is a practitioner who actually deals with these issues on a regular basis. How do we connect to our users? Only time will tell but if you're like me, you believe can always learn how best to build for future from studying the lessons of what worked in the past. Enjoy, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear advice on designing great products! **CONNECT WITH ALI HUSSAIN** https://www.linkedin.com/in/alishussain/ CONNECT WITH ZAIN RAZA:* Twitter: @ZainRaz14 Instagram: zraza_theupstart Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-raza-989817143/
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Last summer I attended Dell EMC's Student Star Program, because I believe in power of business (just like technology) to amplify the impact that an individual can have, when that person is going out there to genuinely provide value to the lives of others. Therefore, in this episode I invited Kevin Scannell(another program attendee) and Jeff Serowitz, the cofounders of Falmouth Boat Cleaning, which provides top-quality boat cleaning services at affordable pricing in Cape Cod, MA. Kevin and Jeff, who are both still in high school, have found a way to turn a chore into an business; and in the process have learned many lessons early on what it means to hustle, to organize together, and compete in a market that serves everyone from the average fisherman, to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (I'm not kidding, just take a look at their Instagram picture: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl5k8p7gB6d/ ). Listen in to learn more about their backgrounds, their strategy for standing out, and other successes on the boat cleaning scene. *HELPFUL LINKSIf you plan on going out on the water in Cape Cod, MA this summer, I highly recommend you check these guys out as well at https://www.falmouthboatcleaning.com/ . CONNECT WITH ZAIN RAZA:* Twitter: @ZainRaz14 Instagram: zraza_theupstart Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-raza-989817143/
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In this episode, Zain Raza shares what he has learned from studying the ideas of Stephen Wolfram, the brilliant physicist and entrepreneur behind Wolfram Research, an institution that has made an impact second to none in the realm of mathematical computing software. Preparing for the Wolfram Summer School, Zain has also enjoyed listening to Wolfram's thoughts (linked below) on the overall future of automation, and what role we as human beings will be able to play in it. This is going to be a psychological episode, and I hope you walk away being more willing to ask yourself candidly questions such as these: how am I determining the objectives I want to pursue? What are the goals I'm creating from that? Only then are in the best place to start using technology to start automating the process of reaching your desired outcomes. Please listen to this episode carefully, as this is Jungian psychology (based off the work of Carl Jung), so if it doesn't make sense at first, don't blame yourself. Stick with it, do more of your own background research. To help your understanding, I included a personal story of how a recent relationship quagmire with a close relative forced me to reexamine my goals, and how I went about doing it. As well, I included a link below to a video interview of Stephen Fry, a famous British actor, comedian, and writer, who uses the Greek myth about Prometheus and fire to discuss how our fears of one another can be the source of our weakness, among other things (based on my interpretation). Take a deep look into this episode folks, I am confident it'll help take you closer to your best success path today!
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Stephen Wolfram video on The Daily Dot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mQqpDNTw8M
Stephen Fry on Giving AI Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HdmXFXp6yU
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Hey UPStarts! It's Zain and I'm glad to be back on the air, today I wanted to share with you this short flow of consciousness I recorded a few weeks ago in April. I was on the way to San Francisco for the weekend, so that I could attend Preview Weekend at Make School, a revolutionary startup college for computer science undergrads (check out their website: https://www.makeschool.com/ ).
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Flipboard • Job Market • How to Interpret AI News • Three Reasons Not to Fear AI, keep working out your career, and get ready for innovation in the job market.• If you have been following the show for some time now, you probably have guessed I am not a fan of taking information at face value. Those of us in the space of creating artificial intelligence, have to first sorting the information we are working with in the first place, before we can expect to engineer new technologies and applications to do so for us. Part of what that means is knowing how to take information as we encounter it, which is that of a commodity, of a product (from the various media outlets, social networks, and maybe even day to day conversations with those around us) and turn it into a service. That is what intelligence is all about: taking information and interpreting it in some way to create new knowledge, new insights, innovative truths to use in improving our actions and engineering. That is what I want to do today on the show, with a recent article that came out in MIT Technology Review titled "Experts Predict When Artificial Intelligence Will Exceed Human Performance." Listen in to the episode to hear the 3 Reasons I Believe the Disruption won't be as drastic as some may claim, as well as what engineers (as I myself aspire to be) can do to make such disruption a net positive for the economy. Enjoy!
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There are plenty of reasons to be scared of AI: automation of labor displacing workers, a self aware robot becoming an existential threat to humanity, etc. Most of these are fears that live in the world of science fiction, at least for now. Nonetheless, today on episode 160 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza discusses one fear that is all too real: the risks of hackers taking over our AI systems and machines. It's a problem that is all too common to not be an issue. Just as hackers have gone after WhatsApp, banks, and other institutions, what is to stop them from going after our AI systems, once we have become all too dependent upon them as well, making decisions with our data that put our lives at risk (i.e. on the road, in business, or in the operating room)? As such, today Zain Raza discusses a major flaw in deep learning algorithms which can currently be exploited by hackers, how it is exploited, and new research from MIT that discusses a possible path to protecting against this weakness. As always, enjoy the episode! *CONNECT WITH ZAIN RAZA:* Twitter: @ZainRaz14 Instagram: zraza_theupstart Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-raza-989817143/ HELPFUL LINKS:* Link to MIT Technology Review, for the article: https://www.technologyreview.com/s/613555/how-we-might-protect-ourselves-from-malicious-ai/
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In my amateur opinion, the age in which we live has made AI a fact of life. The only question is: how? What are the ways that AI has left sci-fi for the real world, and what does this mean for the world soon to be?
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Flipboard • Balti • How to Say Goodbye • Grey Grey Joe - Greetings all! I have sincerely missed you and am glad to be back to the show. To kick this summer off, I share my thoughts on graduating high school in this episode, delving into the finer points of committing to results, keeping integrity, and all the more that has to do with optimizing life. I hope this is of service to you, because I know I personally benefit from reminding myself of how to live productively from time to time, in order to make the most of my endeavors. Enjoy!
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Flipboard • Potential Differences • Balti • Go the Distance • Lately in Teen Tech Support it seems as if everyone has had a question regarding Gmail. As much as email has progressed since the days of Web 1.0 schemes, scams, and such, the unfortunate truth is that sometimes you can be affected even today by unsolicited emails messing with your account. I’m not a professional certified to treat Gmail issues, but listen in to today’s episode to hear about how I volunteered to aid an old lady, who was confused with a problem which occurred after she opened an email from someone she didn’t recognize, and started having some really strange things happen to her computer settings...
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Can AI ever live in harmony with humanity? Will the robots find us, or will we step up to find out how to make this our opportunity for growth? Most people turn away from the uncertainty of the future, but not Raunit Kohli. A junior in high school, Raunit and his team rank within the top 10 of all US students competing in VEX, a robotics competition that provides today’s students with the challenges of the future - leadership, creativity, broad thinking, and having an insatiable drive to innovate. Join in to listen to our conversation on Raunit’s story, and let me hear your opinions on Twitter @ZainRaz14, or on Instagram @zraza_theupstart!
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Flipboard • Enjoy Capitalism? • Balti • Grey Grey Joe • The True Cost, a 2015 documentary by filmmaker Andrew Morgan details the excesses of runaway consumerism. Think there’s no harm in accessory purchases? Think again. In this episode I give my argument for what’s at the heart of the problems the documentary highlights, as well as proposed solutions that can help (I believe) heal the culture of extravagance that now touches virtually every man, woman, and child on this planet. Listen in and get involved in the conversation! Tweet me @ZainRa14 on Twitter, as well as @zraza_theupstart on Instagram.
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An exposition into visual intelligence. How can we teach robots to see as we do?
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Flipboard • Making Sacrifices • Hey guys and gals! Here’s a conversation with a friend of mine recently. Faateh Muhammad is a 14 year old wiz kid, and I reached out to him to pick his brain on all things having to do with code, blogging, and burgeoning interests in the fields of fintech, blockchain, AI and more. Listen in as we delve deep into the commitment it takes to develop arduous work ethic, and an uncompromising curiosity to discover and develop your own projects!
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What separates us from artificial intelligence?
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What is deep learning? How does it work and how is it different from the rest of machine learning? Listen in, hear my thoughts after taking the MATLAB Deep Learning On-ramp for the M3 Challenge 2019 (update 3/20/19): we’ve passed the first round of the judging process!
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Lost your way on the computer, but don’t know where exactly you went wrong? Problem Steps Recorder is a free service you can use on your PC to help. It allows the computer to take screen shots of your work automatically, so that when you can go back and retrace the steps you took before you made your mistake, or have something to show the tech support agent working to help you. This is great especially for novices, who might make errors without knowing it, but over time this can help you smooth out over those errors you make repeatedly. Interested? Listen in to this episode and start using Problem Steps Recorder today!
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Philosophy Lesson • First Principles • First principles is a form of Aristotelian decision making. It has the reputation of having helped Elon Musk and Rene Descartes, and it’s something I’ve been trying to implement more and more in my own work. Here is a quick explanation, as well as an update to my progress with First Principles. Take a listen in and give this approach a try, it will promise benefits for you and your own overall self development goals:)
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Hey guys! Here are my experiences using the JCreator license from Xinox Software. Listen in and be a little more knowledgeable the next time you buy something for your computer!
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Flipboard • Certain Decisions • Why I Hate Maybe • Life is a series of decisions, both large and small. What I’ll tell you is whenever in my life I’ve chose a path I took ownership in, it led to greater satisfaction and a degree of certainty I otherwise would not have achieved.
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Flipboard • 2 Ways to Free Up Space on Your PC • Teen Tech Support Q&A
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Flipboard • Dark Side • Journey into Carl Jung • Continuing with the theme of personal development, Zain talks about the psychological demons we all have yet may refuse to acknowledge: the shadow.
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Visualization, a powerful technique I got to witness in a recent crucial confrontation with a loved one.
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This podcast was inspired by a recent essay I wrote for an English essay: a memoir from the past
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Flipboard • Product Manager Speaks Out: A Conversation with Mohsin Lone, a Product Manager at Monotype• Signing off!
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Flipboard • Masturbation Story • This is not a topic I’m going to take lightly, and neither should you. I’m here not to impose my morals on you; but listen to my experiences if you’re so inclined, it will expand your perspective and could change your progress on what I consider one of the most transformative life experiences: overcoming addiction.
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Why didn’t Zain Raza participate in Mr. GHS?
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Hey #UPStartNation! Trying to include more personal examples from my life on the show, to help the stories make more sense and the principles stick better. With that, let’s answer the question: why did I choose to exclusively apply to elite colleges (with the exception of Make School’s innovative Product College) such as Stanford, Rice, and the Ivy Leagues?
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How would I print from my laptop over the Internet?
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Ask Zain: Ms. Morgan King uses the accounting software Quickbooks to help power her small antique store business. How can she email her accounting reports (using Outlook) straight from her account in Quickbooks?
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This week has been a breakout for Teen Tech Support- with a growing team as well as expanding customer reach, hear about how I managed to pique the interest in my local community towards technology literacy!
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Where does a belief in personal development come from? Why is it important?
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Update: as I have just recently resumed progress on the Tech-Support-Fact-Skill, I wanted to bring back onto the subject of computer programming. In this episode I specifically go over some of the tips that are helping me as I write my programs, both in and out of my Computer Science classes at school. These tips come from Kevlin Henney’s 2016 ITT talk “Seven Ineffective Coding Habits of Many Programmers” for your reference. If you are planning to leverage the power of software for your own career or maybe even a business, I would recommend this episode, as there are plenty of actionable ideas to takeaway, including: 1) Noisy Code; 2) Unsustainable Spacing; 3) Lego Naming; 4) Under abstraction; 5) Unencapsulated State 6) Getters and Setters; 7) Uncohesive Tests; Enjoy!
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The skill shared by every 4 star general, every brillant scientist, every great parent and coworker - the ability to keep calm under stress is a habit we simply must develop to lead fulfilling and productive lives. In this podcast I want to share a recent experience that brought this skill to heart, and give you my opinion on valuable ways to start building it within yourselves. Enjoy!
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Taking a look back at an article written back in 2000 describing the next 20 years, Zain talks about what changes we can make this year to actually make it different from our past. It all begins with belief!
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What computer skills would make you better off in 2019? Recommend for those starting an IT job soon!
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INSIDE LOOK 👀: just wanted to share this with you - been taking advice from Patrick Sweetman, the founder of Voice First, on how to improve the Tech Support Fact Skill, and in turn provide you with even better service in faster tech tips, while maintaining meaningful experiences that help you improve with your tech devices. For those of you who don’t know, Voice First is a software startup that helps businesses expand their UX over into a voice interface, so if you’re interested in taking your business’ services and branding into this burgeoning field, I recommend checking out the Voice First podcast, hosted by Patrick Sweetman and friends, right here on Anchor FM! https://anchor.fm/voice-first
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I’m beginning my 2019 expansion by focusing on my health. How do we break down our fitness into actionable steps to a lively physique?
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When does it REALLY make sense to give away tech as gifts to your loved ones?
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We tend to shy away from being judgemental, even when we know it’s I’ll-fitted, for fear of being called a cynic. Let me change that with this episode; and let’s see if pessimism can actually help you achieve more or not.
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Have regrets about leaving?
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Why does it seem the more ambitious your goals are, the more hardships you will face? Is man’s search for meaning actually a folly? In this episode, Zain Raza recounts te day’s tech tips given out to a client, as well as general advice on how to accelerate your technological literacy through tried and true principles of learning, such as learning from your mistakes and building up to larger skills from steps taken from the smaller skills. Enjoy!
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123 episodes ago, I definitely didn’t know what to expect as I began this show. Who’s ready for a good walk down memory lane, as we near the end of 2018?
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What stops your momentum in learning a skill? Comparing your progress to others. Today, instead of mindlessly spitting off more tech help, I’m here to offer my perspective on how to develop your self-awareness. Self awareness is that skill everyone knows is important, but nobody knows how to teach. I don’t pretend to know either, but as someone whose mental health was once permeated with jealousy I couldn’t explain and drive that I couldn’t channel, I’m here to share some of the ideas that help me gain the momentum I need to start taking action for my goals and accepting the product of my best efforts, rather than staying frustrated at other’s situations.
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We make choices with our time every day. How do those choices impact our productivity? Are we chasing time, or do we make the effort to have time chase us?
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We don’t always know how our decisions will turn out. However, my intuition and my experiences point to a few patterns which have always seemed to have been in place, whenever I made a decision that turned out well for me. These decisions weren’t always huge, cataclysmic choices either; often they are small, but what has stuck with me is the type of thinking they develop with individuals seeking advancement in some skill in their life. What type of thinking, you may ask? Listen in to find out!
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In Episode 119 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza explores the research study “Technology and Learning in Current and Future Older Cohorts” by Willis SL., and dérives important lessons in attaining new skills as you grow older. Enjoy!
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Why haven't I been uploading recently? It's one word: revenue! With the need to grow The UPStarts Tech Support Fact Skill on Alexa, and scaling up the services in Grafton, MA with new equipment, testing skills, producing future content, etc. the club has turned more of our attention to making money, without having any to start. How? You can find out more in this episode, where I talk about my personal decision making process for turning to eBay, and how taking ownership for your mission to create and inspire can lead to greater satisfaction overall in the long run.
eBay may just be one option for doing this; but it's a great option if you're like me and have tons of old possessions you're willing to trade in, in order to start bootstrapping for your future success as a creative, an entrepreneur, or any form of impact-maker.
Enjoy the episode, then go out there and start dominating your own vision!
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Sometimes you just need to travel. In episode 116 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza shares lessons he learned sitting in at a the recent TEDxBeaconStreet Youth event held in Brookline, MA.
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Sharing points about the differences between positive and negative types of stress, and how to handle them!
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If you’ve ever needed help being more productive, then this episode is for you. In episode 114 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza shares an algorithm for making swift and sound decisions that GETS STUFF DONE, from sorting all through the ideas you have, planning out the steps, and delegation vs. execution options to actually make it a reality. With help from a New York Times bestselling author, “Getting Things Done” by David Allen, this episode has something to offer all who seek to up their progress towards success in life!
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5 new things you can do with Amazon Alexa!
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Why is personal growth important? For what purpose would I want to constantly want to challenge and improve myself?
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How can the Internet of Things help you be a better gardener?
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What do all the tech terms mean?
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How do I talk to people in 140 characters? This is the Twitter Tutorial!
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How do I use Instagram?
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I now have an iPhone. How do I use it?
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What’s the best way to read them? It’s a battle between the iPad and the Kindle!
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Is it worth throwing out your old camera because of how good the cameras in smartphones have become?
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As people, we all make mistakes. So how do you keep yourself and honest after a mistake, so you can keep going in the direction of your goals?
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Could the way you live be making it impossible to learn computer literacy?
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What is Dropbox? What is it good for?
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In this episode, Zain sits down to interview the digital learning coach at the high school, Mrs. Engvall. The two discuss the importance of community service, and the impact that technology can have in people’s lives.
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What should you do if your Chromebook suddenly stops playing audio?
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Who needs a website? What are they good for? How do you build yours?
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I've never been a huge fan of protests. Unfortunately, most people who protest seem to have a clear idea of the problem they want to tackle, but not of the solution they want to replace it with. Is this how you go about finding your friends? The bottom line of this episode is not to disparage the young, and those dissatisfied with the status quo. Just keep in mind for your own life, don't find friends just to have someone who will listen to your problems. That's an audience. What you need is a community, a group of individuals who will not only listen to your problems, they will help fight alongside you, so that you can get the solutions you need as well.
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Still don’t know how to use email in 2018? This is why!
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Voice technology is disruptive to the lives of many in a good way. How can Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa be used to help senior citizens?
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There’s more ways for hackers to get to your information today than ever before. So how will you defend yourself?
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Let’s face it: email is boring. Learn how to make yours more interesting with these tips on attaching files to email!
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How to become a master seller on Craigslist.
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How do you get rid of all the clutter that accumulates over the span of your life?
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What to do if the Google Home stops responding to commands?
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What is the difference between learning a skill and knowing it like a master?
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7 free apps to improve your lifestyle today using your technology!
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In episode 88 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza recounts his experiences in helping set up a DVD player for a client which many of you could use. DVDs are still one of most widely distributed and reliable avenues for watching movies in your home, so you don’t want to miss out on this one!
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In episode 87 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza goes over several issues he’s encountered while assisting a senior citizen set the up their HP Deskjet 3755 All-in-One Printer. Multiple problem solving skills included for you to use in your own life, so enjoy listening in and learning!
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Are you a fan of Google? In episode 86, Zain Raza of The UPStarts Podcast recounts his experience having both set up a Google Home Mini for the first time, as well as having helped another understand it as well. Enjoy!
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Greetings! On this episode Zain Raza brings on Patrick Sweetman for a mastermind jam session on several emerging trends in technology. It's never been a more innovative time, and Patrick is no stranger to innovation. Although only 22 years old, he is a humble visionary who gives Zain a tour of the future. Having been shaped by the obsessively enterprising culture of the Amazon software department where he interns, as well as his own side hustles, Sweetman has an intuitive sense of where the voice industry, AI, IoT, and more. Listen in as Zain delves deep into this engineer's mind, and be inspired to take a leap on the biggest issues currently in your industry! Wanna collab with Patrick? You can find him anywhere with his Anchor podcast 365 Tech: Collaborative AI, as well as on Twitter @SweetmanTech
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A basic overview of Microsoft PowerPoint 2017 by Zain Raza. Functions that are talked about include creating and editing slides, adding pictures, text, and animations to them, saving them and more. Enjoy!
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Why do need to know the Powerpoint checklist? These are the goals that not only I but Concordia University feel you must have at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels. Enjoy, write these down, and then go after this target!
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When and how did cellphones come to dominate our innovation at present? The answer: 2008 and the Internet.
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Does using more fingers when you type really make you faster?
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MASTER this rule before you even look at programming languages! It will help you to solve problems and create value for others first. Enjoy, now go change the world!
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Where Zain Raza finally delves deep and gives the audio tour of the basics and practical application of several features of Microsoft Word, such as learning how to create and save documents, edit layouts, style text, insert pictures and more!
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What will it take for you to learn Microsoft Word? When will you be able to call yourself an “expert?”
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Zain recounts his experience with the MBTI Personality Assessment, and why self awareness is not nearly as crucial to success as is hard work, adaptability, and good ‘ol grittiness.
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I dive into why the reboot works, and why such a simple action can be a solution to some of your computer's most serious problems. Cliche, I know, and it might bring more value to bring in more advanced tips for the show. However, the reason The UPStarts exists is not only to help better people's lives by teaching them new things; we believe we have a duty to help people better understand the brillance inside of them, from the things they think they already know. With that said, enjoy listening to the episode - I'm certain it's got something to help you know more!
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Disclaimer: I have a case of vuja de in the episode, mentioning that I’ve been to a hardware store in the past couple of days. While I have been to hardware stores in the past, I actually haven’t been in the past couple of days. Not sure how I came up with that, and I’m sorry for any confusion that might have caused. In truth, the experience that made me think back to the unveiling of the Nintendo 3DS was watching videos from the old 2010 Nintendo E3 presentation. With that, enjoy the rest of the episode UPStartNation! - Zain
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A walkthrough on how to manage your iCloud backup on modern iOS devices. Enjoy!
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How to use a VPN (virtual private network) to secure your internet security and privacy.
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What are the options available to me if I want optimize the battery life on my Windows laptop?
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Grab attention and keep it!
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Different options for how to connect a laptop to a projector, so that you will FINALLY be able to display your amazing presentations to a larger screen!
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One of the most requested topics I get for The UPStarts Podcast is to make an Excel tutorial. So here we go! In Episode 69, Zain Raza shares information related to the background, layout, terminology, and formatting of Excel. This lesson is intended for beginners, and for anyone looking for a deeper, one on one coaching session with me for FREE on the material discussed on the podcast and more, leave me a message and I will get to you ASAP. Until next time, enjoy the show!
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Blue Ocean Strategy applied to your personal growth.
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In Episode 67 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza reflects on his journey as a becoming more of a leader, sharing a mindset that can help you as you look after the people on the right and on the left of you, as you continue on in your journey to crush your goals. It doesn't matter what your reasons are for improving with technology: whether they are to reconnect with family, further your business, or save time running errands, listen to this episode abd walk away inspired!
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How do find people that will accelerate your growth? What do you look for in those people? As The UPStarts is growing its team, we are recognizing many patterns in the people who make it through our recruitment process, which can also apply to you looking for partners to help your growth. Enjoy! - Zain
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Remaining content with the status quo is the first step to never changing it, in any area of life. For stats mentioned in the show, see pages 6-7 of Originals by Adam Grant.
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Zain goes over books he's reading as he finishes up the last leg of his Europe escapade, Iceland. Ever wanted to get over yourself and finally work towards your long term goals? The answer: SHORT TERM action! More in the episode!
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Last night in Paris, learning from observing the French as they celebrate the 2018 World Cup final. Common men vs great men, simplfying decision making, and no regrets motivation all included in this episode!
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I find myself frequently caught between two choices in life: to close the gap between me and my goals, or to succumb to my fears. To either let fear set the course of my action, or to set my fear aside and give all the action I can towards my goals. Brought to you from a grassy plain out in the middle of Keflavik, Iceland, around sunset. - Zain
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DISCLAIMER: At around 1:40 in the episode I encounter a group of pigeons on the sidewalk I'm walking along. In the episode I refer to them accidentally as a "gang of *itches." What I meant to say was a "gang of birds." Sorry for any confusion that may have caused. Now, I’ve talked a lot about creativity on the show, and often have praised those individuals who were able to manifest their creativity in order to enrich the lives of others. However, I don’t want to paint an overly naive impression on you, because make no mistake: living a live devoted to a purpose is a dangerous game, and there are many ways to lose even if you produce the best of the best, and stick to what you hold as solid principles. Today on Episode 61 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza shares his thoughts on such a topic, using Van Gogh as a case study. Meanwhile, you’ll be able to hear the sounds of Amsterdam around him, and listen to his final comparisons between Americans and the Dutch. Enjoy, and please leav
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No matter how motivated you are right now, nothing will change in your life and in your pursuit of your goals unless you work for it. That means being able to produce, to persist, and to pursue your goals on a constant basis. But how does someone make sure that they squeeze as much progress out of each day as they can? The answer’s not easy: it’s hard work. Thankfully, a tool that we all have from birth makes this a lot easier: habits. After reading The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, Zain Raza now shares the not so secret facts behind creating a schedule that those people interested in pursuing a big goal, can finally use to accomplish it. It doesn’t matter wherever you are at in your journey, or if you’ve never been able to get out of bed by yourself before in your life (outside of those suffering from a legitimate illness, please consult a doctor). Otherwise, listen to the episode, take notes, and apply it as soon as practicable! - Zain
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Today officially marks the start of the International Conference on Mindfulness in Amsterdam, which was the reason why our family decided to come here in the first place. Therefore, in this episode of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza shares what his experiences and mentors have helped him to learn about mindfulness. Enjoy, and remember all feedback is appreciated on social media!
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I’ve got nothing against socialism, and I’m keeping my mind open during this trip in Europe. From the business hours to the aged architecture, many comparisons are coming to mind when I compare it to back home in the United States. Here are those thoughts, and then a few audio clips for you to experience this journey with me with your own ears. Thanks for listening, enjoy, and please leave your feedback!
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Zain Raza shares his thoughts on differing beliefs between Americans and the Dutch, and how exposure to new cultures is turning over a new page in the story of his journey towards his goals. BONUS tech tip at the end for those struggling with hardware lingo! Enjoy 😉, and remember all feedback is welcome on Facebook (https://facebook.com/teentechsupport), on Twitter @ZainRaz14, and Instagram @zraza_theupstart !
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When do you become your own worst enemy?
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A lot of you don't know this about me, and it forms the crux of today's episode: I'm a social media marketer. In my first summer job I managed the social media marketing for The Psychotic Disorders Program at UMass Medical School. Though I was inexperienced (and arguably immature) for the task, in less than 3 weeks I more than doubled my brand's reach on Twitter. On Episode 57 of The UPStarts Podcast, I want to share some tips that will help you do the same or better than me. Social media's not all about getting attention either; and in fact having a lot of flame and no fire is probably the best way to stay in obscurity. So, buckle in, take notes, and I'll tell you how to create a meaningful community through social media! Enjoy, and remember all your feedback is welcome!
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How does a computer actually do things? At the highest, most abstract level, it all comes down to software. In Episode 55 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain deconstructs how software works, what it's comprised of, and how it creates outcomes for your computer. Enjoy, and remember all feedback is encouraged!
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In Episode 53 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza gives an audio lesson. Listen on if you would love to dive deep into the hardware found in computers!
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I have never seen anything help a person lacking the motivation to pursue their best life more than helping them to get clear on their purpose. Listen to Episode 52 of The UPStarts Podcast to find out how to get yours! - Zain
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People love their phones, and they especially love taking photos with their phones. But what are you going to do when you have too many photos? The easiest, most cost effective way is to back them up on your other devices. On Episode 51 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza answers the question on how to share photos between multiple devices i.e. an iPhone and an iPad, or an iPhone and a PC or iMac. Enjoy, share, and leave all feedback on Apple Podcasts! Here's to your empowerment :) - Zain Raza
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As a new computr user, we understand there are many things you are mystified by: what is the Internet? What is WiFi? How do modems? Luckily, you are not alone. Today in the fiftieth episode of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza answers these questions and more which so often trouble beginner computer users. Enjoy, and don't forget to share your thoughts on Apple podcast, and let your friends know too about The UPStarts Podcast!
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Facebook is a flagship social networking site for family, friends, businesses, and even celebrities! As social media one of our most frequently requested topics, in episode 49 of The UPStarts Podcast Zain Raza gives another audio lesson: How To Set Up a Facebook Account! Enjoy, and please remember all feedback is encouraged, and can be sent through Direct Message on Twitter or Instagram, joining The UPStarts Facebook group, or emailing it to razas2019@s.grafton.k12.ma.us DISCLAIMER: We at The UPStarts are not professionals. These lessons are based off our experiences, working with real clients and seeing what actually works in empowering people, and seeing the moment when their eyes light up, in having learning a new skill. It is our genuine hope that our content can help you as well. Again, we make mistakes, but we do this as a service to the community. If you enjoy or dislike it, by all means get involved to help us improve and help ypur fellow human beings reach their goals. - Zain
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If there's one thing you need to enjoy the web, it'd be the email account. This one piece of data is one of the most universally requested pieces of information by different web services and mobile apps. Here on The UPStarts, we are always dedicated to making sure you have the tech support you need to empower your goals. That's why in episode 48, listen in as Zain Raza gives a free audio lesson on how to set up your email account!
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Why does summer have to be so long? Back in school this is the one question NO ONE ever asked the teacher. But for those of us who are always seeking out knowledge, and specifically information that empowers us - does this question pose greater truths about the education system? Here in Episode 47 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza shares his qualms about education, and how your beliefs may need questioning if you're looking to arm yourself with the right types of goals and strategy, tools and tips which may have been MISSED in your education.
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In Episode 46 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza brings on Ali Zaidi to talk about the start of the process all people go through to finding success in a creative medium. As a computer programmer among other things, Ali holds the coveted perspective of someone who can give a firsthand account while still being in the game itself as we speak. This UPStarts Podcast is all about the common threads found in multiple stories of people not necessarily looking for success, but are a case study on how to get outside one’s comfort zone, live life doing what most empowering for them, and ending up with success for themselves and others as a byproduct. Enjoy, and share all your feedback on Apple Podcast Reviews, or any other platform you’re listening on. Think about it, reviews can only either help us get more listens, or help you get your hate off your chest! - Zain
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Information is not a product, it is a service. If there’s something you want to create, don’t let the world tell you it can’t be done. Your truth is not dumb. It can work, but only if you do - and you serve yourself with the knowledge - the skills, the experiences, the connections that will empower your dream - to let your reality become a reality of this world. The UPStarts is all about empowering innovators with the advice they need to live their truth. Need to learn the computer to live your truth? Even better. Contact us for Teen Tech Support lessons, and we’ll be in touch soon. Here’s to your success - Zain
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In Episode 44 of The UPStarts Podcast, it's Zain Raza back on the air! After a long hiatus, Zain shares his thoughts on data, information, and more with respect to new initiatives at The UPStarts! Listen in if you're interested in self empowerment, closing the gaps in society for yourself and others, and enjoy! "Waste no more time arguing what it is to be a good man. Be one." - Marcus Aurelius
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In Episode 43 of The UPStarts Podcast, listen in as Zain Raza brings on Patrick Sweetman from 365 Tech by Sweets. As they are both tech people, hear about their stories in Hackathons, how Patrick learned to code, and what Patrick is planning to build his life and his podcast into. Includes Amazon, Google, AI, branding, and AI in the conversation. Enjoy, send in your thoughts to help the show improve in the future! If you know anyone who would benefit lfrom this, share with it as well.
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In episode 42 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza connects to Chad Wagner of Authentic Entrepreneur, through the new cohost feature on Anchor. Listen in to hear two different perspectives on the state of entrepreneurship, and the opportunities that come with it for both young and old.
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In Episode 41 of the UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza continues the conversation about using data in problem solving, whether it be falling to survivor bias, and not defining your objective. Includes a heads up about the application of quantum computers, for the physicists and computer engineers out there. There’s an entirely innovative way of handling data problems which do not have enough data, possibly giving us a way to better forecast the market, the compute the logistics of the supply chain, model complex molecules, and so much more. Enjoy, and enjoy the call in from Patrick Sweetman. If you ever have any questions, thoughts, concerns, send it in and it will be featured as well!
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On this episode of the UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza discusses the fallacy of being afraid others think you are arrogant for having your dreams be so large. Let’s face it, no candle is lit just so it is hidden under the table, and in the same way you should share your vision with others. They can either become early adopters, or they will realize you’re the real deal soon enough. Either way you will increase your reputation as a visionary.
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In which Zain Raza describes the phenomenon of survivor bias in the engineering process. Learn about the Royal Air Force and how to avoid their mistakes in improving their fighter planes. It might just come in handy one day when you’re creating the movies of tomorrow using VR, the energy of tomorrow using solar energy, or just trying to decide whose advice to listen to on how to dress for the job interview tomorrow!
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In which Zain Raza discusses another mindset shift. Fed up with complaining about life. What if there was a five step process which you could use to shift to a perspective of power, competence, and gratitude? I know we’re all in need of practical advice, but don’t neglect to keep yourself in an environment which nurtured whatever activities you’re going after. Without these five steps in some way shape or form, you’ll have no shot in taking pleasure from the work you do. So for some extra motivation and inspiration, take a listen to this episode!
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Why Zain Raza started the podcast, opening up into principled decisions leading to decisions which use your passion to launch a problem into what possibly becomes the next great adventure of your life and business. Enjoy, and I appreciate the feedback!
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In which Zain Raza spends the day at the #NeedforSpeed Hackathon, hosted by CMG in Cambridge, MA. Includes a networking spiel, presentations, interviews, meetings I got to sit in and listen to on voice applications in healthcare, and more! Talking on the future of tech, entrepreneurship, healthcare reform, the engineer debate, etc. etc. Enjoy! Thanks for the attention, and all feedback is welcome:)
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In which Zain Raza deals with the importance of knowing history. This earns you the ability to recognize patterns, which allows you to learn from those who have gone through circumstances similar to yours in the past, so you don’t have to make your decisions blindly, as if you are the first person who was ever faced with those choices. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and don’t forget to share and leave your thoughts in a call in! - Zain
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Hey UPStart Nation, this is Zain Raza (aka your friendly neighborhood coder), and I invite to come listen to the start of Principles by Ray Dalio. Dalio’s been called the Steve Jobs of Investing, and with good reason. The founder of Bridgewater Associates is one of the few people to have predicted the 2008 financial crash, so today we take a look at the principles that make him such a decisive leader, and how it can better our life as well, especially in our work. Enjoy, and keep on innovating!
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Zain Raza returns to narrate his experiences encountering, coding, and collaborating on a project in Python Turtle for the first time. Using the drawing capabilities to recreate an old school maze game based off of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Zain's story includes lessons of MASSIVE value to anyone collaborating on a project in tech or otherwise! Plus a sneak preview to the next featured book at the end... enjoy! Thanks for all the support UPStart Nation, if you have any questions or thoughts leave a call-in and it will be featured. Keep on innovating everyone!
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In which Zain Raza shares a personal story and the greater themes thereof in long form. Includes value, major points include thinking for yourself, always doing the right thing, and making your business, your innovative tech, your gift to the world about a greater cause. Send feedback if you find value, this episode literally could have been 2.5 hours long if we shared everything on our minds.
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In this episode of the UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza recounts a bad experience with a client and how to get over such humps. Just as importantly, Zain Raza talks about asserting yourself and how the mindset of security always leads to more mutually beneficial relationships. Enjoy #UPStartNation!
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Forget about big ideas. Duplicate the skill of selling current trends, turn them into great disrupters, and time your movement strategically, over and over again.
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Monday Motivatonal Rant on Hard Work, Perseverance, Goals, and having no fear
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An episode to cover all bases! In which Zain begins unpacking purposeful business with advice from Simon Sinek in the book Find Your Why. On the coin flip, Zain spends some time practically explaining The UPStart Rule, a new way to approach the art of building value in business and personal life relationships. Enjoy!
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People buys emotions, not goods!
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The Turn Key Revolution • Turn Key Revolution Part 2 • Problems of the Turn Key Revolution • How to Solve the Turn Key Revolution
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Principles by Ray Dalio • How to Find Principles of Your Own
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The E-Myth: The Entrepreneurial Perspective • Know if You're a Technician, Manager, or Entrepreneur
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The Things You Don’t Learn from Books • You are the Most Important Person to Study
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What does it take to run a startup? • Avoid this MAJOR Mistake of Entrepreneurship - Based on The E-Myth: Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
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Knowing Values and NOT Following Passion • What does the UPStarts value? • Where Business is Heading Towards
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How to Find Your Concept • The Formula for Innovation, from Blue Ocean Strategy, a book by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne
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Practical Bootstrapping for a Startup • Graduation to Venture Capital
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The Many Sides to Intelligence • Inventors vs. Innovators
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The Evolution of Vision
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Short PSA as we head into the weekend - Announcements! Things! Excitement!
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Snow day musings - Featured Book: Exponential Organizations • Keeping an Open Mind • What’s your next big project gonna be?
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What Voice Means for Social Media
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How Social Media Will Save Society Part 2: Voice is the Answer FaceBook’s Guilt about Social Media • How I Got Into Social Media • Using Social Media The Right Way • The Rise and Fall of Twitter • Let’s Build This App Together!
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Schedule Updates!
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In which Zain Raza delves into the Marketplace of Ideas, Startup books to get your concept out into the world, issues we need people working on TODAY, and much more!
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