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AI at WorkMy AI Coach Dropped an F-Bomb: Claude, Gemini 3 & The Future of WorkflowsSummaryIn this conversation, Elijah Szasz and Kevin Williams reflect on the end of the year, discussing the holiday rush and the challenges of managing workloads during this busy time. They delve into their experiences with various AI tools, particularly focusing on Gemini 3 and Claude, exploring their features, user experiences, and the implications for workflows in business. The discussion also touches on Google's resilience in the AI landscape, the integration challenges of different AI models, and the potential for new capabilities that these tools can unlock. They conclude with thoughts on the evolving nature of...
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Thoughts of a TechnoWizardDriving, Design, News, and Change...I share my experiencing renting a car through Turo, talk about design as a tangent, then discuss a bit of my talk with Elijah Christopher from Lagos, and finally end on a segment about the necessity for more positive or at least curious news and radical change...
2021-08-1335 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardDrafting the Next Generation of VR - 11/5/2020Virtual Reality in the next few years needs to have standalone headsets with PC-level processing power. It also needs cohesive content that allows people to immerse themselves into a new reality of possibilities and opportunities. And it all needs to be built on more ethical and flexible business models. In this audiojournal entry, I try and figure out what the immediate next generation of immersive technology should be.
2020-11-0545 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThe role of dopamine, variable rewards, and environmental constraints in design - 11/4/2020Knowledge is as much in the world as it is in the mind. Psychological concepts like habit loops from dopamine, the evolutionary significance of variable rewards, and the nature of constraints born from our environment all play into how we can design better things. In this audiojournal entry, I try to connect these dots to designing VR/AR experiences.
2020-11-0426 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardRanting about the lack of design roles at emergent technology companies - 11/3/2020Why are there so few design roles at companies creating the next generation of technology? Do they really think they can create delightful, lasting products without people dedicated to thinking about their user's problems, behaviors, and desires?? In this audiojournal entry, I talk about the need for a balance between designers and engineers to create truly innovative products. I fear that this lack of designers will create another generation of overengineered tools that most people don't think they can use... Can we not do that?
2020-11-0438 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardPatterns of Life w My SO - 11/2/2020Back again with my lovie, we talk about life, the nature of the mind, and more as we meander our way through this dance of science and spirituality.
2020-11-0321 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardCreate more mature realities - 10/31/2020We choose which reality we will create by our mindset and societal maturity. If we want more positive, inspiring, and fulfilling technology and tools, then we must be more positive people who think about how to inspire others and live fulfilling lives. In this audiojournal entry, I implore you and all of us to be more mature. To grow into our greatness through positivity, wisdom, and love.
2020-10-3116 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThe Nature of Life is to Experience... - 10/29/2020Today I am walking and talking with my beautiful, charming, and powerful partner, Soteria. We talk about momentum, change, decisions, sacrifice, experiences, and other things we are learning about life and the Universe.
2020-10-2916 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardDeconstructing Myself, Pt 3 | The source of my pain - 10/28/2020Its incredibly hard to say this... But I must admit that my dad has had much more of an influence on me then I ever wanted. I've realized that much of my feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, and indecision has come from him... From never feeling like I was enough or was worth respect or reward. I never felt much of the love I wanted from him, or felt like I could be vulnerable enough to share my love or desire for love. I could never trust myself... And thus why I found it so hard to be confident in myself.
2020-10-2838 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardDeconstructing Myself, pt 2 - 10/27/2020Continuing yesterday's entry, I go on to discuss where my feelings of inadequacy, melancholy, and lack of self esteem came from... As well as why I think I crave structure and constructive pressure. More to come!
2020-10-2759 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardDeconstructing Myself - 10/26/2020Once again I am here, dealing with my issues in public ๐. In this audiojournal entry, I try and work through WHY I struggle with indecision, insecurity, and procrastination. I spend way too much time diving into a few memories then I do figuring stuff out but... Tis the nature of my struggles!
2020-10-2619 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardInterwoven Dualities, 2 | Virtual communities and Being the Hero of your story - 10/23/2020We can simulate the ideal close-knit community through virtual spaces. We can also be the hero of our stories without being the villain or being perfect. In this two-part audiojournal, I talk about more dualities that should be interwoven rather than binaries.
2020-10-2341 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardInterwoven Dualities | How and why we should balance the global with the local - 10/22/2020Globalization has allowed us to travel and communicate across the world faster than ever before, yet we have also lost the local communities that allowed us to travel and connect with our neighbors like we used to. In this audiojournal, I propose a rebalancing of our local communities so that we may benefit both from small, close-knit communities and from large, diverse cities.
2020-10-2220 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThe origins of yogic practices | ฤstika vs Nฤstika - 10/21/2020There is over 5000 years of history leading to the modern, western idea of yoga. The original concepts were more about the practice of accessing intense concentration through meditation in order to understand greater truths about the universe and the nature of consciousness. Two main schools of thought came from these practices: a "theistic" concept where they believed in some supreme being or larger power, and an "atheistic" concept where they were still spiritualists but believed a supreme being was not necessary to understand greater truths and achieve liberation from the cycle of life and death. In this audiojournal, I try...
2020-10-2153 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThe Key to my motivation, hopefully - 10/20/2020Procrastination is one of my biggest faults. I figured it's mostly due to fear/anxiety and low self esteem as well as a general failure to feel the Pressure in an unstructured environment such as I have with my personal goals. So in this audiojournal entry, I share an idea I just came up with to keep myself motivated.
2020-10-2019 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardPrepping and Plugging - 10/19/2020This episode is just me preparing for the change that is to come, and plugging my channels and such. I am very excited to start my job search in earnest and to go beyond the surface and research some ancient histories as well. Thanks for coming along this journey with me, and let me know how you're doing in your journey!
2020-10-1907 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardConfidence: The Solution to our Problems - 10/7/2020What is confidence? It is the simple act of not being afraid to change. It is the acceptance of growth and the empathy of connection. It is the self empowerment of awakened beings able to go after the life they want and know they can have, no matter the adversities in their way. Is antifragility. In this audiojournal entry, I share my own struggles with this simple idea and talk about how many of us suffer from this same problem in different ways. I go on to discuss how we can break out of this cycle of low/no confidence...
2020-10-0730 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardWe Need to (Re)Design Human Society - 10/6/2020It is (1)2020 and we are still largely worried about the same problems that our ancestors were worried about 10,000 years ago. Food, shelter, water, social connections, and access to resources. We still must work to get each one... We still must spend a lot of time trying to manage these basic needs. In this audiojournal entry, I share my disappointment with where we are now as a species, and my hope for what we can accomplish and where we can be within our lifetime.
2020-10-0633 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardBeginning the Process of Awakening - 10/5/2020Awakening. It is a term used in these spiritual journeys once you begin to get into meditation, manifestations, and spirituality outside of religion. In this audiojournal entry, I share my thoughts, ideas, and experiences as I go through my own journey of Awakening. It is a process of selflessness and breaking out of the constraints of learned consciousness. It is the path of always being curious about the true reality of the universe and world we live in. It is the awareness of connection that you have with every living creature and even non living beings in our shared illusion...
2020-10-0540 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardAn Introduction to Mind Altering Substances - 10/3/2020Mind altering substances have walked alongside human evolution for a long time, since the beginning. It is a source of everything from spirituality to philosophical thinking. I share a little bit of my experiences from my last experiment in this audiojournal entry.
2020-10-0311 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardScience and Spirituality, Two Partners of an Eternal Dance - 10/1/2020Are science and spirituality at odds with each other? Are they two sides of the same coin? Or are they opponents in the fight for knowledge and understanding? In this audio journal entry, I share some insights into how these two binary ideas are actually partners in an ever shifting dance across the universe. I share some warnings about the corrupting nature of faith and how it poisons both by disallowing questions and our natural curiosity. We are rational creatures, and so we can utilize both spirituality and science, to the exclusion of faith. Let us take this journey together...
2020-10-0128 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardImproving the Hiring Process - 9/30/2020Hiring is usually a terrible process for both applicants and employers. The process is unnecessarily obtuse and opaque, leaving so much room for bias, weak structure, and varying standards. In this entry, I share some simple but powerful ideas for what employers can do to make their process more transparent and enjoyable. 1) Share authentic videos about their culture and work. 2) Have employees share more information about their interests, actual activities, and contact details. 3) Record every single interview in order to standardize and scale their questions.
2020-09-3025 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThings Are Happening - 9/29/2020I am feeling very energized this morning! My new mic is on the way along with a number of other things that I order from the cosmic catalogue ๐๐. But seriously, I am working on my inner self and confidence so that I may better accomplish the goals I set out for myself. Gotta have fun with the process!!
2020-09-2911 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardRationalizing Chakras - 9/28/2020As we venture beyond faith to find a better alternative to religion, we find this age-old idea of chakras. It is something that many cultures have explored since ancient times and it's still very relevant. However, with modern day knowledge, we are now able to understand the measurable truths in this idea as well. I hope to talk about these concepts from scientific standpoint and share my learnings as I discover them...
2020-09-2832 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardRadical Epiphanies on Algorithms, Religion, Humanity, and more - 9/27/2020Part 2 of my thoughts after listening to Sam Harris talks about the insidious nature of algorithms built with ad business modes, the danger of religion and faith based thinking, and a better way to think about race, antiracism, and globalization.
2020-09-271h 38Thoughts of a TechnoWizardDiscovering Sam Harris - 9/26/2020Listening to Making Sense with Sam Harris for the first time has refined and inspired some great ideas in me. In this entry, I share some of my thoughts from listening to his podcasts. I talk about the concept of "strong ideas weakly held", how meritocracy is a myth (or worse), and the magnitude of systemic racism and how affirmative action is just the first step to rebalancing the scales.
2020-09-2659 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardWhy is the Web Not Immersive? - 9/25/2020Video games jumped into 3D immersion as soon as the technology allowed it, but web interfaces have stayed relatively the same since the 90s. In this entry, I share my thoughts on why the internet is not as immersive or interactive as games, and how Notion or similar tools can solve the bigger problem of human creativity.
2020-09-2532 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardUpdates and Plans - 9/24/2020In this entry, I just wanted to give some updates on my plans for growing this podcast. Please feel free to keep me accountable!
2020-09-2409 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThe Power of Love in Business - 9/23/2020Love will be my competitive advantage. In this entry, I share my reasoning as to why I think loving every facet of your business will create a far better business than ever.
2020-09-2319 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardSmol Movies can be cool AF - 9/22/2020Downsizing (2017) was an interesting movie... But it was very surface level than what it could have been. In this entry, I talk about how awesome it would if a movie like this delved more into the various concepts it introduced, such as materialsism, classism, and global warming.
2020-09-2217 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardPrivacy is Theft? Secrets are Lies?? - 9/21/2020The Circle (2017) movie explored ideas about surveillance and 'full transparency' where knowledge is a human right, privacy is theft, and secrets are lies. In this entry, I discuss the deeper meaning of these ideas and think about how real life is a more nuanced conversation.
2020-09-2145 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardIt's my Birthday - 9/19/2020Today is my 26th birthday. In this audiojournal entry, I reflect on my life thus far, especially on where I thought I would be when I was 16. I talk about my change of perspective and read a blog that I will share later today. Thanks for walking this journey with me so far. I can't wait to walk ever further and change the world for the better together with you!!
2020-09-1912 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardLet's Talk About Sex, Baby - 9/18/2020Sex is an important part of life. It is about more than pleasure. It is one of the most intimate forms of connection and communication we have as humans. In this entry, I discuss the deeper considerations many people in America fail to talk about in regards to sex.
2020-09-1821 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardOne Punch Man vs Mob Psycho 100 - 9/17/2020Scamboli Reviews had a great video talking about how Mob Psycho 100 is better than One Punch Man... And I think he's right! The character growth of Mob and everyone around him is just so sweet that it makes the action and everything else more meaningful. I highly suggest you check out those anime shows and watch his video detailing that difference too!
2020-09-1709 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThe Brain is Livewired, not plastic - 9/16/2020Anybody can learn anything, no matter their age. When you're younger, you are simply in the phase of your life where everything is new and you don't know what is relevant. When you're older, you know how to dismiss things that are irrelevant, at the risk of dismissing all new things as irrelevant. In this entry, I talk about how the term 'neuroplasticity' is a misnomer, and how our mind is more accurately described as an ever-changing livewired brain, according to David Eagleman.
2020-09-1617 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardSubstance Abuse - 9/15/2020Many modern medicines abuse the people they are meant to help. In this entry, I share some of my frustrations about the ineffectiveness of modern medicine and the problem of incentives...
2020-09-1513 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardLiving with Purpose - 9/13/2020Finding your purpose and pursuing it allows you to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. In this entry, I share my reasoning for always pursuing your dreams even when it seems aspirational.
2020-09-1310 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardTalking about my DREAMS - 9/12/2020I talk about my future kids and how I want to raise them in this late night entry.
2020-09-1310 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardGetting ready for the job search - 9/11/2020My bootcamp has some weekly requirements to qualify for their money back guarantee, so I am using this week to get ready for my job searching. In this entry, I just share what I'm doing and I want to do to move forward in my career path.
2020-09-1108 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardAliens and Crazy UFO origin theories - 9/10/2020The government released files about the TicTac UFO sighting a few months ago. In this journal entry, I share my thoughts on possible origins of UFOs and why I think any aliens we discover are unlikely to be interstellar. NOTE: I MEANT DAVID FRAVOR ON THE LEX FRIDMAN PODCAST ๐
2020-09-1029 minThoughts of a TechnoWizard2084 - Responding to James Altucher's predictions of the Future, 9/9/2020The future is often a mix of the best case and the worst case scenarios. In this entry, I share my worst and best case predictions of the future in the next 60-80 years inspired by James Altucher. I talk about politics and society, augmented and virtual reality, climate change, space, gene editing, and more.
2020-09-091h 33Thoughts of a TechnoWizardSetting the schedule - 9/7/2020Today marks the first day of my job search and my daily visual design challenges. I will be finding points of contact for places I want to work , as well as finding UI inspiration for designing waivers. Exciting! ๐
2020-09-0707 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardRoutines and Schedules, How to take charge of your life - 9/6/2020Morning routines help set the tone for the day. It gives you a sense of agency and empowerment to grasp your life by the horns (or hands or whatever). In this entry, I walk around my neighborhood talking to invisible people from the future about my gratitude journal and the importance of timeboxing.
2020-09-0618 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardCulture and Talent - 9/5/2020After having a really great conversation with my coworker, I got to thinking about what it would be like to work with a whole team of smart, passionate people. In this entry, I share some thoughts on the importance of talent and hiring junior level people.
2020-09-0610 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardD&D Can Teach Life Lessons - 9/4/2020In this audiojournal entry, I nerd out about D&D, the tabletop game, and talk about my experiences crafting my new character: a Warforged Forge Domain Cleric. I also draw some similarities between playing D&D and job searching.
2020-09-0416 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardStartups, Career Goals, and Life Updates - 9/3/2020I feel like I need to establish (financial) stability in my life before I can focus on my startups and other side projects. In this entry, I talk about what's been happening in my life and some things that's been on my mind. Please reach out to me if you listen to this regularly!
2020-09-0313 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardOptimizing for Fulfillment by Crafting Realities like D&D Campaigns - 9/2/2020Virtual and Augmented Reality will change our perception of what is 'real' more radically than the internet did. In this entry, I talk about the importance of realizing this coming shift and what type of reality we can be living in. I think we can use Dungeons and Dragons as a great example of what these new realities can look like because they help us step into new roles and worlds like no other game. However, we need to ensure we maximize for fulfillment rather than profit in this future where the internet will be even more entangled with our...
2020-09-0223 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardGood Product > Maximizing Profit - 9/1/2020I want to work for and build companies that focus on solving meaningful problems and building great product. In this audiojournal entry, I talk about how companies that focus on (short term) profit are not good places to work.
2020-09-0119 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardRIP Chadwick BosemanChadwick Boseman is with the Ancestors now. His death is a tragic loss for his family, the black community, and entire world. Throughout his life he has consistently sought to embody and highlight the many great black heroes of history. He is and was an inspiration for the world.
2020-08-3109 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardFeelings of self importance?I share some .... feelings, that were brought to the fore from this dream I had this morning. Maybe I'm making myself out to be more important in this situation than I really am?
2020-08-3008 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardWhy I want to design the future of virtual reality - 8/30/2020Working at a virtual reality arcade has allowed me to see thousands of people interact with VR for the first time. It has instilled in me an even greater love and passion for this technology. In this episode, I talk about how much I want to help grow this industry so that the whole world can enjoy the future in as conscientious and positive a way as possible. I want to scale and maintain the joy, wonder, and magical delight people experience with virtual reality as the tech grows and becomes mainstream.
2020-08-3019 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardHappy Birthday, My love. And the Platinum Rule - 8/28/2020It's my beautiful beloved Soulmate's birthday today and I am honored to see her grow yet another year older and wiser. I talk about how I think the key to a healthy and happy relationship is about being complimentary, and treating others how They want to be treated.
2020-08-2812 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardEverything is political? Thinking about politics in the workplace - 8/27/2020There was a video by Flux about what role politics play in our work. Many of the comments were split down the middle. I agree with the thought that politics are always in play, simply because politics are the projections of human opinions, beliefs, and biases. Just because you are ignorant of all this doesn't mean that they don't exist. I think it's important to consider what are the politics of the place you want to work so that you are not ignorantly supporting something that runs counter to your beliefs.
2020-08-2710 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardA quiet morning, leaving time for stillness - 8/26/2020I oftentimes just lay in the bed letting my mind wonder and reflect in the morning. I think it allows your brain to organize itself. An idle mind is not the devil's playground, it's your home. Leaving time for stillness means leaving space for yourself.
2020-08-2609 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardSetting routines and goals, then falling off. - 8/25/2020I share my frustrations about how much I've fallen off from keeping up with my goals and habit routines. It's important to know what path you want to walk so that you know when you're no longer on it. Keeping a routine helps you make decisions ahead of time and keeps you moving towards a more fulfilling life, whatever that is to you. I've been making excuses as to why I didn't have time to make or follow my own routines and goals for months now, but having those goals at all allows me to self correct.
2020-08-2510 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardHolodecks, Nonphysical violence, The importance of Change, etc - 8/24/2020I delve into 4 or 5 topics in this audiojournal entry. 1) What I would do to compete against Oculus 2) My ideas for haptic holograms and holodecks 3) How yelling (especially at kids) is an act of violence as the fight/flee/freeze reflex 4) How change is the natural flow ow the universe, and diversity allows us to ensure we are undergoing mental change and growth. 5) The collapse of America, which I didn't get to, but you can find an article about it here: โThe Economy is Self-Destructingโ by umair haque https://link.medium.com/0GJPORRjd9
2020-08-2439 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardDealing with mental health - 8/22/2020Mental health is hard thing to deal with when you repress your feelings. We all have some form of stress, anxiety, or drama that impact our psychology. It is imperative to face that before it blows up in your face. In this entry, I explore that idea through the lense of my own battles with depression and insecurity.
2020-08-2214 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardWe need to fight Facebook before they destroy the future - 8/22/2020Facebook has enacted yet another gross act of tyranny in their tirade to rule over virtual reality. In this late night audio journal entry, I share my thoughts and ideas on this issue. Please check out Voices of VR for the interviews mentioned!
2020-08-2228 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThe Next Era of Design - 8/20/2020It's been over 10 years since we developed mobile devices. 60-80% of all web traffic is through mobile phones, and yet many websites are not mobile friendly. Now imagine how bad this will be as the world shifts to augmented and virtual reality over the next few years. I want to help the world transition to the next era of design more smoothly than we did the last... But how do I position myself as an Immersive Experience Designer, when I struggle both with website design and 3d modeling/development??
2020-08-2017 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardFulfillment, lessons from ancient history on how to improve modern society - 8/17/2020Thousands of years ago, humans lived in tight knit communities, almost always saw the direct fruits of their labor impact their community, and also made time for art in their busy lives. In this audio journal entry, I talk about how we can learn from that rich history to improve the quality of life in modern day society.
2020-08-1737 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardAR Control Schemes and Creative Tools - 8/16/2020In this entry, I share some thoughts I had about creative web design tools that are fun but also give advice on how to design user friendly interfaces and using smartphones as control schemes for augmented reality.
2020-08-1611 minThoughts of a TechnoWizard(Re)Starting My Audio Journal, 8/15/2020 Entry - Frustrations with myselfBack at it again! But I want to recalibrate this podcast series around sharing my thoughts, feelings, and ideas on a daily basis. My hope is that one day, people will look back at these and see my progression as well as the everyday things I worry and think about on a daily basis.
2020-08-1510 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardAn update on what I've been doing and creating.Sorry for the sudden hiatus! In addition to all this pandemic stuff, I've been struggling with getting my head out of an exceedingly addictive new webfiction ๐
. I started a new series on yotubue to document my UX design journey. I started a podcast about building futuristic cities, and I finally created a tiktok lol. Please reach out to me to share your thoughts, feedback, and support. More importantly, Please let me know if YOU need help!! I would absolutely love to help you all as well more directly.
2020-04-1011 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardSociety Needs to Address Our Real ProblemsIn this episode, I vent some of my frustrations and grievances with the societal structures if the American system. I just want us to do better, folks...
2020-03-2122 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThe Reality of Poverty, Part 2 - Possible SolutionsIn this episode I continue last week's talk about what it's like to be impoverished and share some potential solutions to solving poverty on the societal level via business and infrastructure ideas.
2020-03-1433 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardOr The Reality of Poverty, Part 1In this episode I beseech folks to learn some context behind poverty and how ones environment sabatoges ones motivation and ability to persevere through adversity and into success...
2020-03-0621 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardAfroturism, Remote Work, and Recursive RecyclingI'm back! And with a litany of ideas... In this episode, I share some ideas I have around the future of remote work via 3d spaces, societies with closed loop supply chains, and afrocentric speculative fiction.
2020-02-2932 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThe City of the Future - Part 1In this episode, I begin answering Mic Solana's question on what the city of the future looks like. I only had time to come up with the morning routine, but already I'm super excited about it! What would your future city be?
2019-12-1424 min
Thoughts of a TechnoWizardThe Space Age is Maturing Humanity into AdulthoodIn this episode I clumsily piece together some wild ideas about Dyson's theories on evolution into the far future, Tesla's ability to connect with a Greater Consciousness, and everyday powers of empathy to conjecture how we might solve today's problems by maturing our mental and emotional stress management tools. In shorter words, I use big ideas to try and help our teenage selves become functional adults.
2019-12-1228 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardConsumerism: Discovering Better Alternatives Uncovered by First PrinciplesIn this episode, I try to practice First Principles thinking to dissect the idea of Consumerism as an economic concept. I break down why we need to reflect and reconsider our economic climate and really figure out where we want to go and how we want to grow.
2019-12-0144 min2019-11-3000 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardNo-Code Tools Will Free Humanity to Live Our Most Fulfilling LivesIn this episode, I share my thoughts on the power of the NoCode movement and how it will allow far more people than ever before to create their dreams and execute on their ideas. This massive freedom of creation will empower the rest of the world who aren't technical to also partake in the exponential power of software. This is only the beginning...
2019-11-1718 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardPalaces for the People - Why and How We Need to Build Online Platforms with Architecture in MindOn this episode, I wax on about Eli Pariser's great TED Talk on the responsibility social media and other large online platforms have to create good public spaces. These spaces should be built in respect to how real-world architecture works to provide structure, queues, and norms for how to behave on these platforms. Furthermore, I talk about how Flubbiverse (and other 3d spaces) can greatly enhance the experience of the internet through immersive and unique spaces.
2019-11-0926 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardFuturesight: An Underrated Superpower Or How to Overcome AdversityIn this episode I come to the realization of how the ability to imagine ourselves in the future is far more powerful an ability then most of us really care to admit. Oftentimes, we get stuck in adversity, but all we need to do usually is imagine ourselves in a future reality when we have overcome these problems. This will allow us to gain the perspective, motivation and confidence to make our own luck.
2019-11-0121 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardA Key Part of Our Society That Deserves Far More AttentionIn this episode, I try to explain a concept that has been in the back of my mind for a while but I've never really addressed. Please bare with me as I stumble along a critical aspect of our lives, economy, society, and civilization and discuss why/how it impacts our lives so heavily despite it often being ignored.
2019-10-2529 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardAR is the future, VR is the end gameIn this episode I once again go on the record to proclaim how wrong people are when they say VR is dead, or that AR is succeeding where VR failed, or that AR is going to be bad. I give some ideas and suggestions for how the future could look like with augmented reality and how it will feed right into and out of virtual reality.
2019-10-1821 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThe Cultural Potential of Delightful UX DesignIn this episode I share some of my initial thoughts on UX as I am learning it, and go on to speak about the importance of designing truly delightful experiences by focusing on culture and how people feel when they use your product.
2019-10-1828 min2019-10-0423 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThe Danger of Regulation and How to Respect Our DataIn this episode I talked about why regulation is dangerous, especially in the field of internet monopolies... I share some ideas on how we might better combat the power companies like Facebook and Google have over us by treating data with more mutual respect and transparency...
2019-10-0232 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardImmutability - Why Jason Calacanis May be Wrong About BlockchainIn this episode I try to challenge Jason's idea that there is no actual usecase for an immutable ledger system in which should never change and always keep a record of what has happened.
2019-09-2022 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardB Corps are Dope!! The Truth about CapitalismIn this episode I express my deep love for the idea behind B Corps and go on a long tangent about politics, economics, and how capitalism is like biological evolution but for markets.
2019-09-1423 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThe True Fusion of Meatspace and Virtualspace via Actionable GamificationIn this episode I try to paint a picture of a better world, a more fun world, where we get to play the Game of Life, rather than struggle through work to make a living. I explore how true gamification can make life a literal game, and re-explore how games and virtual worlds can become more important aspects of life.
2019-09-0431 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardHow/Why we should be able to make money in Alternate RealitiesIn this episode I try to explain my crazy idea to make earning money as easy and fun as having an adventure. I explain blockchain initiatives like Decentraland as well as how Magic Leap's idea of filters anchored in reality can be built upon ad infinitum. Imagination is limitless, so why can't earning money be just as fun and fulfilling?
2019-08-3024 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardCharity: Water is Amazing... I need to step up and do impactful work like that!In this episode, I espouse about the amazing work of Scott Harrison and his mission to supply clean water to the world. It is super inspiring, and also a cold wake up call to the lack of progress I have made thus far. I need to figure out what I can do to truly make a difference like that!!!
2019-08-2123 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardIntential Communities - Why we need more communes and dorm rooms to solve poverty.In this episode, I work through an idea I had for my upcoming book on eradicating poverty: community housing. I talk about the vast majority of impoverished people who are below the poverty line, but not on the street. I describe the difference between communes and Coliving spaces throughout history and now.
2019-08-1639 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardHow Our Ancient Instincts Can Be Limiting and What to Do About ItIn this episode I continue on the previous subject if our Ancient Instincts, but from the other side; having instincts that limit us and that we must be aware of in order to have a more mindful life. These instincts can cause us to be hateful, fearful, disrespectful, and even keep us in a state of poverty. We must learn to change the default settings of our brain in order to overcome these pitfalls.
2019-08-0837 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThe Importance of Boredom and How to Apply our Ancient Instincts to Better Utilize our Modern ToolsIn this episode a ramble on about the convergence of technology and knowledge in modern times, and how every single aspect of human society has been or is being augmented by this massive change. I go on to explore ways to first achieve a higher perspective and then to apply that perspective to better our modern day experience.
2019-07-2636 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardHow to Solve the Slow Death Spiral of the Retail IndustryOn this episode I share my findings and ideas on why retail is dying and how to solve it. I talk about the problem of consumerist culture and the importance of shifting that paradigm to a more productive relationship with our retail businesses.
2019-07-1739 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardHealthcare Tools Need Better DesignIn this episode I diatribe about the inefficiencies of health monitoring tools such echocardiodiagrams. I propose a new focus on designing biosensory interfaces for when we finally crack the ability to sense one's levels of sodium, glucose, etc...
2019-06-2822 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardHUB of Life: A tool to take control of our dataIn this episode I work through an idea I had a while ago to be able to see every aspect of our traits, personality, physical and emotional values... Enabling us to see, improve, and share our lives more comprehensively.
2019-06-2018 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardDeath May Not Be Inevitable: Why we should think about how we might live forever.In this episode I share some thoughts on death inspired by the passing of my grandfather. He was a strong, swagged out, cool man who helped me to reflect and work on the relationship with my father. His passing has restoked in me a perspective I've held for a long time about the possibility of death not necessarily being as inevitable as everyone assumes.... Regardless of how long we may be able to stave off death, I think it's important to consider a longer term perspective on life...
2019-06-1919 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardPlastic Concrete, Virtual Real Estate, and Voluntary TaxesToday I share some Trillion Dollar ideas that I think will be far more beneficial for our future. These ideas aim to revolutionize the whole construction industry, the internet, and the economy.
2019-05-3124 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThrow Away the Coursework and Chnage The World!!In this episode I stumble upon an idea to make every college campus a mini Silicon Valley. I propose a radical approach to higher education: project-based learning! IMO, college would be Way better and more valuable if it actually encouraged students to solve real-world problems and build cool things rather than just do a bunch of work for works sake.
2019-05-2419 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardHow to Make Super Greatly Immersive Games That Are Epic and Awesome ๐In this episode, I ramble on and on about some cool emergent gameplay ideas based on the idea of interwoven systems. Like in Breath Of the Wild. I share ideas that I want to create in my very own game and detail how they'd add depth and unique elements to any game.
2019-05-1637 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThe Power of Tripping Over RocksIn this episode I turn my frustrations into a stoic release of emotion. Turning mental anxiety into a creative outlet for ideation. I talk about how the obstacles we face that cause us emotional pain, can be better used to create something productive rather than as a means of robbing us of our own self empowerment.
2019-05-1039 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThe Life-ification of GamingGames have followed us throughout the history of life. Our lives can be likened to games... But why haven't we given our games a chance to provide meaningful impact on our lives? In this episode I stumble through my ideas for how any video game can become a means of income and real life value by anyone who plays it.
2019-05-0329 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardBlockchain and Layers of Reality - Apr 26, 2019In this episode I rambled and repeated myself a lot... I was going to just edit out the bad parts buuut again, this is not meant to be polished.
Sooo yeah...
I share some thoughts on how the next level of reality via ARVR and Blockchain technology will allow people more freedom to create, earn income, and express themselves...
2019-04-2730 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardThe Gravity of Life - Apr 25, 2019Im back. In this resurgence I explain why I stopped creating, reassert my ambitions, and share my thoughts on why it's better to struggle at what you enjoy doing then just struggling to live through life.
I also detail exactly why I am so passionate about my Flubbi idea and why it Needs to exist.
2019-04-2521 minThoughts of a TechnoWizardA Newbies Idea on Quantum ComputingIn this episode I stumble through my very rough and ugly idea of quantum computing. I also attempt to weild my ignorance to ideate potential applications for 'low level' quantum computers with 50 to 1000 qubits
2018-06-1318 min
Thoughts of a TechnoWizardWorldbuilding - Tools you can use to help create the WorldWorldbuilding is an incredibly important part of any and all stories. I've read thousands of books so far and my favorites have always been those with a highly immersive and detailed world, regardless of the plot. Now that I am creating my own storyverse with my wonderful SO (who happens to love writing and characters), I figured I'd discuss how we can create unique worlds.
I break down worldbuilding into 5 major elements, and share some ideas on tools that can be created to address each of those elements.
2018-05-0957 min