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Agnitus LifeIntroducing Peter Goldsmith and Bill WoodGet to know our podcasters. Peter Goldsmith and Bill Wood, our podcast hosts, delve into a variety of subjects, always entertaining and often provocative. But it occurred to us that you, as the listener, have no idea who these dudes are — where they come from, what they do and think about, and what floats […]2018-12-2129 min
Agnitus LifeComedians: The Great Social CommentatorsThe impact of comedy and comedians on culture and society. We all love a good laugh, and our comedians have been bringing that to us for centuries, going all the way back to ancient Greece. But they do more than provide some chuckles — they are the conscience of a society, and so they achieve […]2018-11-1634 min
Agnitus LifeAthletes and Their MoneyHow they’re changing the world outside of the arena. It used to be that sports fans would support their team, regardless of who was playing. The individual athlete, although loved by fans, was secondary to the team. When he was traded away, he became the enemy. Not so today — athletes have achieved celebrity status, […]2018-08-2827 min
Agnitus LifeBeyond Western MedicineSome facts about alternative medical techniques. Anyone who’s been to a doctor lately knows that the costs for conventional western medical care are out of control. As a result, so-called alternative forms of medicine, such as acupuncture and chiropractic, have become more attractive — they’re cost-effective, and they work. These health care tools have been […]2018-08-2828 min
Agnitus LifeBuddhism and Global WarmingA different perspective on the ecological health of our planet. There is a sizable percentage of people who reject the idea of global warming. This is in spite of the fact that 97% of the research reported in peer-reviewed journals support that conclusion. The key point here is peer-reviewed. These are articles published in professional […]2018-06-1532 min
Agnitus LifeHow to Remember Memorial DaySupporting our veterans at home is the best way celebrate their contributions. Serving in the armed forces during war time is the greatest sacrifice you can make for your country. The price paid by all of these individuals while in the combat arena can be well imagined, but it’s the return home that’s hard to […]2018-05-2429 min
Agnitus LifeThe Artist in SocietyBy making us face our innermost thoughts, beliefs, and fears, artists are a conduit for cultural change. Arlene Goldbard is a writer, social activist and consultant whose focus is the intersection of culture, politics, and spirituality. She is the Chief Policy wonk of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture and President of the Shalom Center. […]2018-05-0631 min
Agnitus LifeThe March for Our Lives Movement, 2018This time the Parkland students might make a difference. The killing of 17 students at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, has ignited a wave of protest across the country, championed by the students from that Florida school. Previous efforts to pressure legislators to change our gun laws has gone nowhere, but this time things […]2018-04-0533 min
Agnitus LifePost-Millennials to the RescueSocial progress often springs from a society’s youth… now it’s time for the New Generation to step up and save us from ourselves. Young people have always held a unique view of the world, often times willing by their boldness to create something different in the hope it will be something better. Two of the […]2018-04-0427 min
Agnitus LifePart 3: Can We Reassemble a Broken America?What we can do to begin the healing. In Part 3, Bill Wood and Peter Goldsmith discuss what we can do to get us to a better place. Waiting for our leaders to move the country toward unity is not likely. They are as divided, if not more so, than we citizens. In fact, they […]2018-04-0329 min
The Legal GeeksFacial Recognition Apps and Wrongful Imprisonment in Power Man and Iron FistChristine Peek, Esq., joined Josh Gilliland to discuss the legal issues in Marvel’s Power Man and Iron Fist comic. In the story, the character Alex Wilder created a facial recognition app named Agnitus that is connected to police databases, which can create criminal records, falsify existing records, and issue arrest warrants. Christine and Josh dive into the legality of the vigilante group “Preemptive Strike” are using app to capture people and turn them over to the police. Christine discussed the issues with altering criminal records and how she would defend the fictional characters wrongly imprisoned without an arraignment for over a...2017-02-191h 04
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