Archive for the ‘podcast’ Category

218. Writing, Control, The Pope, and Universalism

Random thought about the week.

217. Skin, Mouth, Gut, Et al

Reviewing the article for “Some of My Best Friends Are Germs” by Michael Pollon

216. Vitamins, Additives, Processing, and Profit

Remembering a few passages from “Pandora’s Lunchbox” by Melanie Warner

215. Monkey Work, Automation, Jobs, and the Future

Reviewing the events of the week and reflecting on an article talked about Jaron Lanier’s new book “Who Owns the Future?”

214. Nitclips, YouTube, Copyrights, and Fair Use

Reviewing my week and the small uncertainty that I’m facing

213. Jeopardy, Trivia, Knowledge and Community

Reviewing Ken Jennings TED Talk, “Watson, Jeopardy and me, the obsolete know-it-all.”

212. Bombs, Potatoes, Coal, and Transmissions

Driving my ninety-year-old dad home from some medical tests and reflecting on the times in his life when he knew he was known.

211. Bitcoins, Wire Transfers, Uncertainty, and Relationship

Reflecting on the events of the week and the impact of relationship on uncertainty

210. Givers, Matchers, Takers, and Joy

Reviewing and article about Dr. Adam Grant and his approach to life

209. Rich, Poor, Computers, and Opportunity

Reviewing the TED Talk “Build a School in the Cloud,” by Sugata Mitra