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Send us Fan Mail We explore how Christian faith and artificial intelligence can coexist without fear, hype, or lazy conclusions. We trade extreme narratives for practical discernment, showing how tech can support ministry when love of neighbour and integrity stay central.  • Christopher’s work at the intersection of Christianity and emerging technology  • Miami as a diverse test case for church life in a growing tech hub  • Building welcoming communities for skeptics, atheists, and outsiders  • Virtual reality church experiments and what they teach about mission  • Why “AI is all good” and “AI is all evil” both fail  • The need to speed up ethical discernment alongside AI development  • Education gaps, hype cycles, and why people struggle to define AI products  • Practical sermon prep uses like drafting transitions and saving time  • Keeping pastors accountable in a world where congregants can fact-check instantly  • Equity concerns around paid AI access and tiered tools  • Trust as a long-term practice that makes hard conversations possible  Check out his website, all right, and get this, get this book, especially if you’re a theologian or even in the pews, get it.  Like, comment, subscribe. If you give this episode one to four stars, how can I improve it? And if it’s a five star, what should I keep doing to keep it, you know, make it great?  Follow Christopher Benek at ... His website https://www.christopherbenek.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/christopher.benek Twitter https://x.com/benekcj Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benekcj/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherbenek/ Threads https://www.threads.com/@benekcj Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Alistair Mokhtar, a high school senior and author of The AI Dividend, about how AI could reshape jobs, wages, and opportunity if policy stays stuck in the past. We lay out a concrete plan for sharing AI gains through an AI tax, a sovereign wealth fund, and reforms like a four-day work week and lower college costs.  • why AI threatens entry-level jobs and changes the value of a degree  • taxing AI use to fund shared benefits instead of pure layoffs  • sovereign wealth fund logic and compounding as a retirement tool  • four-day work week as a buffer for transition and human time  • AI hallucinations, verification habits, and the risks of scams  • what critics will challenge and what makes reform politically hard  • petitions for early retirement, universal healthcare, and college savings  • comparing US college costs with Canada and arguing for three-year degrees  Like this episode, share, subscribe. For the Apple Podcasts and Spotify listeners, give a star review if it’s one to four stars. What is one specific thing this episode can improve on? If it’s a five star, which what made the episode great? And what should I double down on? And then yeah, and just if you want to donate, I have a buy coffee link as well.  Follow Alistair Mukhtar at .... His website https://theaidividend.org/ https://theaidividend.org/petitions His book https://www.amazon.com/AI-Dividend-Reclaiming-Prosperity-Machines/dp/B0H5D81PCN/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2IAB1I9465BI3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.khIUU0BsjMHA9O19rJTb_CWwjBs-jpnsPOQzhRCPAL-BF1crQHlmmQCg2MnKGjjUPSCEJq9G0dBQwFFeaoC0KKwEkxW9ySMadgqG5gGLpjSL72dfBviDiERYFpGkzSYhY0JRrWQXNPbhyDF9A4QEFJyBmMMLxOeYL7G0-PmlpRtZ-d6bCfStj_NBQRfulRVu05Ygm13gLMiqHxj16J2NFULB4NdrP4r4QKP_2lr7AYE.r34q2Z8pMKa7V7fbkAzFwCExQBcBxtgNPALjI4EHouo&dib_tag=se&keywords=ai+dividend&qid=1789862465&sprefix=ai+dividend%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-2 Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We test the claims behind trans athletes in women’s sports by separating media hype from biology, statistics, and measurable capability. We also dig into what hormone replacement therapy actually changes, how youth care is typically handled, and why policy debates go off the rails when people cherry pick science. • defining assigned sex at birth versus dominant sex hormone  • why hormone dominance drives performance changes over months  • capability based categories as a fairness framework for sport  • why separate divisions risk “separate but equal” segregation logic  • the numbers problem, including NCAA testimony and why scale matters  • activism versus education, and how bad debates create bad policy  • youth healthcare realities, puberty blockers, consent, and WPATH guidance  • why chromosomes alone do not define most traits people argue about  • the danger of politicised science, including cherry picked experts  • testosterone as a policy shortcut, and why it can backfire in military readiness  • where to follow Dr. Amethyst DeHerrick and what links we plan to add Give her an honest rating of one to four. How can I improve and be specific? And how can I improve? If it’s a five-star, what should I double down in? Yep. And that and that’s for both Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Give those ratings, and I will greatly appreciate it. Follow Amythesta Herrick at ... Her website https://purplepawclan.com/amethysta/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@amethystaherrick Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@amethystaherrick Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/amethystaherrick/ Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail I read and react to the first 50 parts of the Book of Enoch from my Ethiopian Bible and explain why its themes feel missing from the Christian mainstream. I connect Enoch’s harsh visions of judgment to modern cravings for justice and to my own honest confession that I have been drifting away from God.  • why the Book of Enoch may have been removed and why that matters  • Enoch’s reputation as righteous and “taken” to heaven  • archangels named directly and why that challenges some Christian comfort zones  • the Watchers story, giants, and forbidden knowledge like sorcery and astrology  • vivid imagery of punishment, separation of righteous and wicked, and “sorted” spirits  • the “Son of Man” language and the debate over messianic meaning  • frustration with real-world injustice and the hope of consequences beyond this life  • my struggle with distraction, convenience, and rebuilding spiritual focus through prayer, meditation, and research  Leave a you know a like if you're on YouTube, share this, subscribe, comment. And those of your Apple Podcasts at Spotify, give a review. If it's one to four stars, provide one specific way I can prove. And if it's five stars, what should I keep doing?  Source for this video/audio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Enoch Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We sort through three tech headlines with a human lens, starting with why the AI job apocalypse story is overstated and ending with how policy and prices shape everyday tech choices. We argue for learning AI skills without falling for fear marketing, support stricter limits for younger students, and question what counts as a fair “refund” when tariffs distort costs.  • AI automating tasks rather than whole jobs  • Rising compute and integration costs making full replacement harder  • Why “AI literate” workers stay in high demand  • Rehiring and the value of institutional knowledge  • NYC restricting generative AI use for K to 8 students  • Screen time limits and the case for protecting early learning  • Letting teachers use AI for curriculum support but not grading  • The challenge of stopping AI use at home without parent involvement  • Nintendo’s up to 30% sale tied to tariff related refunds  • How tariffs and component demand push console prices up  If you enjoy this episode, give a five-star review. And if not, I'll give if it's one of four stars, how can I improve it? If it's a five star, how you know what should I double down and what do you like about the episode? My sources for this episode https://builtin.com/articles/ai-job-apocalypse-never-arrived https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/02/tech/new-york-city-classroom-ai-ban https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2026/09/11/nintendo-sale-offering-30-off-games-thanks-tariff-refunds/91714548007/ My Own Business Institute (MOBI) in Santa Clara University https://businessonline.scu.edu/onlinemba-3?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Paid%20Search&utm_keyword=mba%20college&utm_adgroup=174133213370&utm_campaign=22497659418&utm_content=812984327698&type=b&feeditemid=&targetid=kwd-33581811&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=9212395&matchtype=b&network=g&device=c&devicemodel=&creative=812984327698&placement=&target=&aceid=&adposition=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22497659418&gbraid=0AAAAADQvNFGJvJbVSVO7Q6pd4GQfMMBCm&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzY7VBhDwARIsAFtPvBSG4p1yW235zqnCjmayuHIQ9NLDXF9OnsMothN1vF3TudymL77x4xYaAj7sEALw_wcB Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We take on three loaded anniversaries and ask what it means to stay evidence-based when social media wants a scapegoat and a viral villain. We break down the Lindsay Clancy case, condemn political violence around Charlie Kirk’s death, and reflect on how the 25th anniversary of 9/11 still shapes memory, policy, and public life.  • the Lindsay Clancy case facts and why psychosis claims still require scrutiny  • overprescribing medication and what accountability could look like in mental health care  • gender divide reactions online and why “repeal the 19th Amendment” is a dead end  • defamation risks and the difference between questions and evidence-free accusations  • postpartum depression as real and serious while still protecting children and families  • Charlie Kirk’s assassination anniversary and why no political opinion justifies murder  • grief, conspiracy content, and streamers profiting from outrage  • 9/11 remembrance, first responder health fallout, and how communities carry loss  • NYC politics around memorial attendance and why respect matters more than narratives  • drone light shows as modern commemoration and how to improve them without propaganda  Give a review, people.  Follow Shades of Jade aka Samatha at ... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vgs8EVFdcls8slNQptdOi?si=Kqm87Er9RIWT8wIS5fGEyg&nd=1&dlsi=4c1e0dd571e14e26 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shades-of-jade-podcast/id1784808364 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-jade-wooldrik-1532a41ba/ Episode where I colloborate with Sam. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-political-stories-of-2025/id1784808364?i=1000742182526 My AI episodes Halloween https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECevEaedvl4 Thanksgiving https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDvRNkE7ww0 Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrLJSKeBu8g Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail I pick up an Ethiopian Bible and wrestle with what it means when one Christian tradition preserves more books than the Bibles most Americans and Brits grow up with. I lay out the missing texts that grabbed me, why I think they were removed, and how chasing the “missing puzzle pieces” might actually pull me closer to God.  • why the Ethiopian Bible stands out as a larger biblical canon  • the list of missing books I’m most curious about, including Enoch, Jubilees and Psalms 151  • what those texts can add, including more detail, more characters and more spiritual context  • my theories on why certain writings were removed during canon debates and the Reformation  • why censorship makes people more curious and more suspicious  • giving Ethiopians credit for preserving texts many churches did not  • how the Book of Enoch connects to fallen angels, Nephilim and forbidden knowledge  • why I prefer spiritual instincts, meditation and careful interpretation over denomination wars  • my critique of organised religion, judgement culture and religious violence  • what I plan to read next and how listeners can steer future solo spiritual episodes  Give a rating, okay? Give if it's one of four stars, how could this podcast improve?  If it's of if you give it five stars, give one reason why you think it was great. Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We talk with former New York State CISO Rick Cabello about turning a decades-long cybersecurity career into crime fiction without losing the real-world edge. We also dig into scams, AI risks, and why critical thinking matters more as technology gets faster and more convincing.  • shifting careers after retiring without “stopping”  • turning cybersecurity experience into a mystery novel series  • setting a thriller in Saratoga Springs so the city feels real  • the core plot: hidden horse chips used for money laundering  • why a process-driven female FBI investigator leads the story  • writing realism through failure, doubt, and rebuilding confidence  • protecting seniors and everyone else from everyday tech scams  • using AI without outsourcing judgment, plus the need for guardrails  • concerns about screen addiction, reading decline, and basic skills fading  Give a review, and I want an honest review. If it's one to four stars, how can this podcast improve? If it's a five star, what should I double down on? What makes it so great? You could give this rating at Apple Podcasts and Spotify as well. Follow Richard Cobello at ... Website https://cobello.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585818357818 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorRichardCobello Instagram https://www.instagram.com/authorrick51/?hl=en LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-cobello-112b9710b/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@rcobello741 Threads https://www.threads.com/@rickcobello?hl=en Substack https://substack.com/@authorcobello Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We walk through my midterm forecast using prediction markets and my own gut checks, starting with the House toss ups that decide the margin. Then we shift to a Senate map that could come down to one seat and the governor races that quietly shape state power for years.  • why I focus on toss up House districts over safe seats  • how prediction markets like Kalshi shape my baseline  • where I agree with the market and where I fade it  • why incumbency advantage matters and when it fails  • what a razor thin Senate majority changes in practice  • how governorships affect power beyond Washington  • the realistic limits of investigations and impeachment math  So rate this podcast, give a review, give um it's four stars, if you think someone should improve, we'll give a five star. When a fifth episode's been great, and give a reason why it's been great. If it's a five star, okay, you can rate it on Apple Podcasts as Spotify, and also you know, and also you know, just give a like, share, share his podcast.  Check out  https://www.270towin.com/ https://kalshi.com/category/elections Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Christopher Rivers about why the American Dream feels broken for working people who do everything “right” and still can’t get ahead. We connect war, wealth, media incentives, and local civic action into a grounded case for hope that requires effort, not wishful thinking. • Rivers’ background from working-class Connecticut to Iraq and Afghanistan to West Point and Georgetown • Why door knocking changes political conversations more than social media • How party labels distort reality in state and local politics • Wage stagnation, rising housing costs, student debt, healthcare costs, and the affordability crisis • Why cable news functions as entertainment and how that fuels outrage • The role of billionaires, fundraising, and money in politics • What “You Shouldn’t Have to Kill to Get Ahead” means and why violence is a dead end • The biggest misconception about meritocracy and why parental wealth predicts outcomes • Why local elections and primaries are where individual votes matter most Go to ChrisRivers.com. Give a review for this podcast episode. If it's one of four stars, how can I specifically improve? If it's a five star, what should I double down or do more of? Okay, and give at least one reason. Follow Christopher Rivers ... His Website https://www.chrisrivers.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ReimaginingAmerica/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ReimaginingAmerica Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reimaginingamerica/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rivers/ Threads https://www.threads.com/@reimaginingamerica?hl=en Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We bring back Russell Van Brocklen to share a step-by-step AI workflow that cuts token spend while raising the quality of emails, reports, and client deliverables. We also get honest about the trade-offs: agentic AI can boost output fast, but it still demands judgement, review, and boundaries to avoid burnout.  • treating dyslexia and other traits as advantages when paired with the right tools  • avoiding subscription bloat by splitting pre-work and deep thinking across models  • defining roles so the manager model evaluates and delegates rather than “doing”  • prompting for fast guidance first, then an exhaustive bullet plan, then execution  • rewriting plans to be as token efficient as reasonably possible  • using catastrophic mode, maximum correction mode, and full polish mode  • breaking big deliverables into many controlled runs to reach publishable quality  • comparing AI spend to the real cost of hiring and why cheap labour backfires  • hiring ruthlessly for competence while staying humane on time off and life events  • using AI to strengthen recordkeeping, tax documentation, and audit readiness  Go to  DyslexiaClasses.com. Give a review if it's one of four stars, give one specific, at least one specific criticism on how I could improve. If it's a five-star, give a specific reason why it's a five-star. Follow Russell Van Brocklen at... His websites https://dyslexiaclasses.com/ https://mailchi.mp/dcacd9a6f9ae/3-reasons-ebook LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-van-brocklen-2007ab87/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cqwfxn9FqFx1Idl0YbeHg Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dyslexiaclasses/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dyslexiaclassesus/ Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Tom Joseph to unpack a moneyless nomination system designed to weaken donor control and make House races competitive again. We walk through how an app-based contest and approval voting could help voters pick candidates based on issues instead of party power.  • Tom’s path from systems engineering to remote-first business building  • Why safe districts and gerrymandering create “predetermined” elections  • The American Idol analogy for making nominations competitive and engaging  • How issue matching and approval voting can narrow huge candidate fields  • Why incumbency, party fundraising threats, and campaign war chests block accountability  • What “free and equal elections” means and why it is foundational  • Secure mobile voting options, identity verification, and practical safeguards  • A realistic rollout plan starting with targeted districts and scaling over cycles If you enjoyed this episode, give it five stars and then give at least one reason why it’s a five star.  Follow Tom Joseph at... His website https://www.mainstreetparty.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570098657937 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AmericasMainStreetParty Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mainstreetparty_/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/americas-main-street-party/?viewAsMember=true Twitter https://x.com/americasmainst Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We push past easy takes on faith and atheism and ask what gets lost when spiritual experience turns into an institution. We also explore a bigger frame for meaning where the goal is not self-importance but contributing to humanity and practicing love as something real.  • John’s origin story as a skeptic focused on fundamentals and “what’s most important”  • Conformity, money, and why most people follow the default life script  • Organized religion as a net positive that can still miss the mystical core  • Maslow’s “peakers” vs “non-peakers” and why peak experiences are hard to translate  • The problem of evil, hell theology, and internal contradictions in doctrine  • Bible canon, missing texts, early church politics, and curiosity about Enoch  • Swedenborg’s spirit world, influence on thoughts, and character-based heaven and hell  • Humanity as a superorganism and why tragedy can look different at different scales  • Practical meaning: become great at your gifts and help others become great  • Love as currency and selfishness as a root of suffering   Go to skepticapress.com, go there, go support him.  So, my listeners and viewers, if for the review, you you can rate it Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  Follow John Bliss at.... Website https://skeptikapress.com/ Substack https://skeptikapress.substack.com/ Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We challenge the AI hype by asking what we gain in productivity and what we lose in creativity, attention, and basic human skills. We argue for moderation: use AI as a tool, keep your brain in the driver’s seat, and don’t let convenience replace learning, walking, and real-world connection.  • Why extreme positions fail and why balance matters in tech and life  • Too many apps, consumerism, and choice paralysis as a product problem  • Privacy trade-offs and why “free” platforms can make you the product  • Touch grass as a serious digital wellbeing practice, not a meme  • When AI helps creativity versus when it replaces it  • How AI changes software engineering productivity for juniors and seniors  • A real company experiment: YOLO phase, no-AI phase, full-AI phase, then hybrid  • Why AI and military use feels uniquely dangerous due to nondeterminism  • US versus Europe approaches to AI regulation and the case for a middle ground  • AI music, Spotify competition, and the messy future of copyright  • Startup takeaways: learning from failure, defining success, and compound effort over time  When you rate this podcast, rate it an Apple Podcast, Spotify. If you give one to four stars, give one way I could specifically improve. And then if it's a five stars, give at least one reason that, you know, one reason why it's great. Follow me on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.  Follow Menil Vukovic at ... Website https://pearshadow.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/menilv/ Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Send us Fan Mail We break down what USAID actually is, what it has done around the world, and why foreign aid is designed to shape events overseas without turning everything into a military problem. We also react to the fallout of abrupt cuts, the myths people repeat about “waste”, and the hard truth that some programs work while others fail for predictable reasons. • Clifford Brown’s career shift from commercial law to foreign assistance work  • A plain-English definition of USAID and why it was created in 1961  • Foreign aid as US soft power between diplomacy and war  • Real-world examples across agriculture, trade, environment, and global health  • Why Americans overestimate foreign aid spending and what “under 1%” implies  • What a stop work order breaks in practice: staffing, shipping, customs, supply chains  • Oversight and auditing claims versus the “criminal organization” narrative  • Programs that can be futile: crop substitution and democracy promotion without local buy-in  • Africa field stories: corruption incentives, borders drawn without local logic, and regional security spillovers  • A bigger philosophical question: whether the nation-state model concentrates too much power  Check out Mr. Clifford H. Brown. You know, I'm gonna put the link for his website and all his social medias.  Rate this podcast. If you put one to four stars, give one specific way this podcast can improve. If it's a five-star, what should I keep doing?  Follow me on Buzzsprout and you YouTube and Facebook Follow Clifford Brown ... His website https://cliffordhbrown.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/clifford8brown Twitter https://x.com/bliffordcrown YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jefferdogY Substack https://cliffordbrown.substack.com/ Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me  https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000