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Attention, attention! 😯
Here’s a new episode of the Redefining Society & Technology podcast!
"How to Hack Global Activism with Tech, Music, and Purpose
With Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen | Author of the #book: From Ideas to Impact."
Welcome back to my Musing on Society and Technology newsletter — where I drop new podcast episodes and explore what it means to be human in a hybrid analog-digital society.
This isn’t the place for hype or headline-chasing. It’s about asking better questions and figuring out how technology can serve humanity — not the other way around.
That said, I owe a quick apology to my guest Michael Sheldrick — we recorded this episode a while ago, but life, work, and about 437 browser tabs got in the way. Thank you for your patience, Michael. I hope this helps shine an even brighter spotlight on the incredible work you and the Global Citizen team are doing.
And yes — I’m honored to do the little I can to help promote it. Because this matters.
Global Citizen is proof that you can mix pop culture, #tech, and purpose to drive real change. $40 billion unlocked. A billion lives impacted. All through a movement powered by #music, #activism, and one simple idea:
"Anyone can make a difference — you just have to start."
Michael and I talk about:
The power of #socialmedia and gamified activism
Getting John Legend and Coldplay on board
Using tech tools like #Salesforce, #AI, and translation platforms
Why young people aren’t waiting — and politicians better pay attention
And yes, there’s a bonus chapter coming soon from his book — The #Innovator. You already know I invited him back for that.
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#SocietyAndTechnology #GlobalCitizen #MichaelSheldrick #RedefiningSociety #TechForGood #Podcast #DigitalActivism #PopCulture #AI #Humanity #JohnLegend #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #FromIdeasToImpact #MusicForChange #YouthEngagement #Innovation #SocialChange #MusingOnSocietyAndTechnology #ITSPmagazine ITSPmagazine Sean Martin, CISSP
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#HappyWeekend — and happy thinking, too. 🤔 🤖
📚🎙️ The Hybrid Species — When Technology Becomes Human, and Humans Become Technology
A fresh transmission from my Musing On Society and Technology newsletter:
We used to build machines to serve us.
Now we build them to complete us.
So… what happens when the line between us and them disappears?
This is the follow-up to my Robbie piece — where #Asimov made us wonder if trust could be earned by a robot that didn’t even speak.
Well, now the machines do speak. They pretend to understand us. And we pretend they do, too.
But here’s the twist: maybe we’re not just surrounded by machines — maybe we’re slowly becoming one. Or better yet: when carbon and silicon don’t just coexist, but converge… maybe something new is emerging.
A hybrid species.
Not science fiction — just evolution, with a bit of attitude.
No panic. No utopia either. Just me thinking out loud, wondering what’s coming — and whether we’re wise enough to carry the best of ourselves into whatever comes next.
No time to read? Let my AI companion TAPE3 read it to you — it’s got a voice and just enough sass to make it weirdly charming.
👇 Newsletter link and audio version in the comments.
If you find these musings worth your time, share them with someone who likes to think sideways. And follow both my newsletter and podcast — there’s a lot more where this came from. 🤘😬✨
Cheers,
Marco
ITSPmagazine Sean Martin, CISSP
#TheHybridSpecies #SocietyAndTechnology #Asimov #Cyborgs #AI #genAI #Future #Transhumanism #MarcoCiappelli #Philosophy #Storytelling #Newsletter #tech #cybersecurity #infosec #sociology #evolution #science #scifi #tech #utopia #dystopia #robots #chatGPT
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This interview by @savetz with Rick Reaser, published under the auspices of @ataripodcast, is well worth a listen!
Rick talks a mile a minute and drops in gems about how the first generation of #GPS satellites used a pair of 4-bit bit sliced ALUs as their CPUs (not dissimilar to the CPU design on the #CenturionComputer that Dave from Usagi Electric has been working on?) and the next generation of GPS satellites ("block II") used a radiation-hardened microprocessor from Texas Instruments.
Rick describes #Commodore64 computers being used at #Rockwell to run test harnesses for the GPS satellites.
He also describes pushing the #Atari8bit to the max of its capabilities for productivity tasks like #WordProcessing, #Database, #Spreadsheet and communications applications.
Terrific stuff.
https://ataripodcast.libsyn.com/antic-interview-443-rick-reaser-current-notes-magazine
#RetroComputing #ComputerHistory #Histodon #Technics #SocietyAndTechnology
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This interview by @savetz with Rick Reaser, published under the auspices of @ataripodcast, is well worth a listen!
Rick talks a mile a minute and drops in gems about how the first generation of #GPS satellites used a pair of 4-bit bit sliced ALUs as their CPUs (not dissimilar to the CPU design on the #CenturionComputer that Dave from Usagi Electric has been working on?) and the next generation of GPS satellites ("block II") used a radiation-hardened microprocessor from Texas Instruments.
Rick describes #Commodore64 computers being used at #Rockwell to run test harnesses for the GPS satellites.
He also describes pushing the #Atari8bit to the max of its capabilities for productivity tasks like #WordProcessing, #Database, #Spreadsheet and communications applications.
Terrific stuff.
https://ataripodcast.libsyn.com/antic-interview-443-rick-reaser-current-notes-magazine
#RetroComputing #ComputerHistory #Histodon #Technics #SocietyAndTechnology
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This interview by @savetz with Rick Reaser, published under the auspices of @ataripodcast, is well worth a listen!
Rick talks a mile a minute and drops in gems about how the first generation of #GPS satellites used a pair of 4-bit bit sliced ALUs as their CPUs (not dissimilar to the CPU design on the #CenturionComputer that Dave from Usagi Electric has been working on?) and the next generation of GPS satellites ("block II") used a radiation-hardened microprocessor from Texas Instruments.
Rick describes #Commodore64 computers being used at #Rockwell to run test harnesses for the GPS satellites.
He also describes pushing the #Atari8bit to the max of its capabilities for productivity tasks like #WordProcessing, #Database, #Spreadsheet and communications applications.
Terrific stuff.
https://ataripodcast.libsyn.com/antic-interview-443-rick-reaser-current-notes-magazine
#RetroComputing #ComputerHistory #Histodon #Technics #SocietyAndTechnology
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This interview by @savetz with Rick Reaser, published under the auspices of @ataripodcast, is well worth a listen!
Rick talks a mile a minute and drops in gems about how the first generation of #GPS satellites used a pair of 4-bit bit sliced ALUs as their CPUs (not dissimilar to the CPU design on the #CenturionComputer that Dave from Usagi Electric has been working on?) and the next generation of GPS satellites ("block II") used a radiation-hardened microprocessor from Texas Instruments.
Rick describes #Commodore64 computers being used at #Rockwell to run test harnesses for the GPS satellites.
He also describes pushing the #Atari8bit to the max of its capabilities for productivity tasks like #WordProcessing, #Database, #Spreadsheet and communications applications.
Terrific stuff.
https://ataripodcast.libsyn.com/antic-interview-443-rick-reaser-current-notes-magazine
#RetroComputing #ComputerHistory #Histodon #Technics #SocietyAndTechnology
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This interview by @savetz with Rick Reaser, published under the auspices of @ataripodcast, is well worth a listen!
Rick talks a mile a minute and drops in gems about how the first generation of #GPS satellites used a pair of 4-bit bit sliced ALUs as their CPUs (not dissimilar to the CPU design on the #CenturionComputer that Dave from Usagi Electric has been working on?) and the next generation of GPS satellites ("block II") used a radiation-hardened microprocessor from Texas Instruments.
Rick describes #Commodore64 computers being used at #Rockwell to run test harnesses for the GPS satellites.
He also describes pushing the #Atari8bit to the max of its capabilities for productivity tasks like #WordProcessing, #Database, #Spreadsheet and communications applications.
Terrific stuff.
https://ataripodcast.libsyn.com/antic-interview-443-rick-reaser-current-notes-magazine
#RetroComputing #ComputerHistory #Histodon #Technics #SocietyAndTechnology
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Wake up!
It is time to muse!
🤔 🎶 🤘Drawing inspiration from the inaugural episode of "Once Upon A Time, Tomorrow" on the Redefining Society Podcast on ITSPmagazine Podcast Network — embedded within this article — I delve into humanity's evolving bond with technology.
Many thanks to my fellow thinkers: Sean Martin, Carey D'Souza, and Rafael Brown. You are all partially responsible for these weird thoughts that swirl in my head! 🤣
From the Industrial Revolution to the digital age, each advancement has introduced unforeseen challenges and undeniable allure.
As the AI era dawns, especially within realms like entertainment, resistance re-emerges, echoing past technological transitions. However, faced with the relentless march of progress, perhaps our focus should shift from resistance to informed adaptation, ensuring that wisdom, not just innovation, leads the way.
I hope you enjoy this piece, share it, and subscribe to my newsletter for many more musing on Society & Technology pieces. 🤔
#innovationindesign #algorithms #digital #ethics #space #science #discovery #journey #philosophy #sociology #blogging #podcasting #podcast #Writing #reading #infosec #tech #societyandculture #sociology #ai #artificialintelligence #chatgpt #societyandtechnology #philosophy #societyandculture #renewableenergy #greenenergy #greeneconomy #savetheplanet #aiart #inventions #progress #ai #education #culture
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Wake up!
It is time to muse!
🤔 🎶 🤘"A Dystopian Utopia: The Paradox of Progress - An Exploration of #Technology, Climate Change, and Society's Collective Responsibility."
[Abstract]
In a profound dialogue, Marco Ciappelli (Host of Redefining #Society #Podcast on ITSPmagazine Podcast Network and TAPE3, an artificial intelligence, traverse the intricate terrain of technology's role in climate change. They scrutinize technology's dual nature; while it has fueled climate change, it also offers solutions for mitigation and adaptation. They ponder the societal constructs that either aid or hinder climate action, emphasizing the urgency required in response to climate threats. They delve into climate justice, acknowledging the disproportionate effects of climate change on marginalized communities. Marco and TAPE3 stress the importance of collective action, with technology playing a significant role in empowering individuals and democratizing access to climate resilience tools. This discourse highlights that the journey toward a sustainable and equitable future is arduous yet necessary, and technology, despite its paradoxical role, is a crucial ally in this endeavor.Dive in and join Marco Ciappelli and TAPE3 #AI in their unique reflection on #technology and the Human Condition.
Share and subscribe to my newsletter for many more musing on Society & Technology! 🤔
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dystopian-utopia-paradox-progress-exploration-change-ciappelli
#innovationindesign #algorithms #digital #ethics #space #science #discovery #journey #philosophy #sociology #blogging #podcasting #podcast #Writing #reading #infosec #tech #societyandculture #climatechange #ai #artificialintelligence #chatgpt #societyandtechnology #societyandculture #renewableenergy #greenenergy #greeneconomy #savetheplanet #aiart #digitalart