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log out#007: Is It Too Late to Opt Out? - Dr. Avriel Epps on Algorithmic Bias, Ai Harms, and Parenting Through SurveillanceWhat do bail decisions, Spotify playlists, and your child's future have in common? They're all shaped by algorithms, often without your knowledge or consent. Dr. Avriel Epps, founder of AI4Abolition, joins Siara to reveal the real-world consequences of algorithmic bias in areas like criminal justice, healthcare, and childhood development. They also discuss what it means to practice digital consent as a parent—from opting out of facial recognition at airports to refusing to post photos of their child online.Key Takeaways:Algorithms are not neutral, they reflect the values, power structures, and historical biases embedded in...
2025-06-121h 09log out#006: Tyler Rice on Why Work Feels Like a Group Chat You Can’t LeaveIn this episode, Siara sits down with Tyler Rice, founder of the Digital Wellness Institute and author of Tactical Disconnection, to explore how techno stress, doomscrolling, and always-on workplace culture are eroding our focus—and what we can do about it.They break down the concept of digital flourishing, why Gen Z might actually be leading the charge on digital wellbeing, and how companies are finally rethinking screentime and productivity. Whether you're feeling burned out, overloaded, or just ready for better boundaries with your devices, this conversation offers tactical ways to disconnect without falling behind.
2025-05-3058 minlog out#005: Can AI Companion Bots Replace Real Friends? Danielle Bayard Jackson, The Friendship Expert, Weighs InIn this episode, Siara sits down with Danielle Bayard Jackson, the Internet’s go-to Friendship Expert, to explore how social media and AI are reshaping the way we connect with others. From TikTok’s friendship trends to the rise of AI companion bots, they unpack how digital platforms are complicating our closest connections — and what we might be losing in the process. Danielle shares insights on how to navigate digital etiquette, why loneliness is as harmful as smoking, and how to build more meaningful friendships in a world increasingly driven by algorithms.Key Topics:- Why AI companions can’t replic...
2025-05-1536 minlog out#004: Cybersecurity Girl on Digital Hygiene, Safe Online Dating, Sextortion, and Apps That SpyWhat if the biggest threat to your online security isn’t a hacker… but your own habits?In this episode, Siara sits down with Caitlin Sarian, better known as Cybersecurity Girl, to explore the digital risks most of us ignore. They unpack everything from personal cybersecurity tips and password security to employee surveillance, sextortion, and how apps might be spying on you. Caitlin shares the everyday decisions that make or break your online safety, the truth about Bluetooth and incognito mode, and why protecting your digital footprint has never been more important.Whether you’re worrie...
2025-05-011h 05log out#003: Going Light with Joe Hollier – Why the Light Phone Founder Ditched His Smartphone for Privacy & Peace of MindWhat if the solution to tech burnout… is using your phone less?In this episode, Siara sits down with Joe Hollier, co-founder of the Light Phone — a minimalist phone designed to be used as little as possible. They unpack the addictive nature of smartphones, the dark reality of the data economy, and why stepping away from the internet might actually bring us closer to ourselves.Joe shares what it’s like to live without a smartphone for over six years, how his design roots led him to rethink tech from the ground up, and why digita...
2025-04-101h 07log out#002: Curate or Be Curated – Bailey Parnell on Social Media, AI, Mindfulness & ControlIs social media just entertainment, or a risky behavior we’ve failed to regulate?In this episode, Siara speaks with Bailey Parnell, founder of the Center for Digital Wellbeing and the voice behind the viral TED Talk on social media and mental health. They unpack the emotional and societal toll of the internet, from algorithmic manipulation to the erosion of empathy in comment sections.Bailey explains why digital wellness goes far beyond screen time and how we can reclaim agency in a world designed to hijack our attention. The conversation spans everything from AI ethics an...
2025-03-271h 12log out#001: AI Snake Oil – Arvind Narayanan on AI Hype, Hopes, and False PromisesIs AI really as powerful as we’re told, or are we falling for hype-driven illusions?In this episode, Siara speaks with Arvind Narayanan, co-author of AI Snake Oil, breaks down the myths shaping the AI industry—from hiring algorithms to criminal justice and beyond. He explains how AI is often marketed as a revolutionary solution when, in reality, many of these technologies don’t—and can’t—work as promised.We explore the regulatory landscape, the potential for an AI bubble, and why artificial general intelligence (AGI) may be further away than we think. Arvind also...
2025-03-131h 04log out#000: Log Out: Why This Podcast ExistsWelcome to Log Out. Welcome to Log Out. I’m Siara, your host. I'm not an influencer, not a founder, not selling you anything—just someone deeply curious about the ways technology is shaping us.In this episode, I set the stage for what’s to come. I’ll talk about my own struggles with smartphone dependency, what the science says about tech addiction, and why I’m launching this podcast: not as an anti-tech crusade, but as an honest, thoughtful exploration.If you’ve ever felt uneasy about...
2025-03-0606 min
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2024-09-1502 min
Magic SeedsRaising Good PeopleIn this heartwarming episode of Raising Good People, we are joined by three very special guests—our daughters, Kali (10), Ananda (9), and Siara (7). They discuss their inspiring summer project aimed at turning their charitable events into an online program to reach a wider audience. Key Points Covered: Community Trash Cleanups for Kids: How our young guests initiated and organized local trash cleanups. The impact these cleanups had on their community and their peers. Caring For The Homeless: Efforts made by Kali, Ananda, and Siara to support the homeless. Their experiences in distributing essential supplies and their future plans for expanding th...
2024-06-2734 min
What To WatchNew Pretty Little Liars series and comedy-thriller The Resort debutOn today's What to Watch: Cristin Milioti and William Jackson Harper star in The Resort, the new comedy-thriller series from Palm Springs writer Adam Siara, as a couple who go on a 10-year anniversary trip only to find themselves caught up in a 15-year mystery. The Pretty Little Liars are back in the new series Original Sin, set in a new town, with a new set of Liars, and new twists on the story fans know and love. DC's animated series Harley Quinn returns for its third season, with Harley and Poison Ivy returning from a trip around the...
2022-07-2817 min