Episode 68 - The Valley
Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the decline in SpaceX’s launch frequency and the impact of AI on media. They reflect on societal changes, including the rise of Eastern European tennis players and the generational divide. They critique the influence of advertising and AI on public perception, emphasizing the need for critical thinking and historical context. The conversation also touches on economic issues, such as the burden of student debt and national debt, and the importance of storytelling and personal reflections for future generations.
Enjoy a bonus song at the end of the show, the value4value way!
Cheap Suits - Are We Bored Yet?
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– Mike
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Evergreen Links and Notes:
Welcome to the New International Lifestyle - VALUE4VALUE
Podcasting 2.0, The Lightning Network, and Value4Value usher in a new era of podcasting that’s free of big tech control - 9to5mac.com
Podcasting 2.0 Will Bring Bitcoin to the Masses - bitcoinmagazine.com, 15-Sept, 2022
The Podcast Index
Modern Podcasting Apps using Podcasting 2.0 - podcastapps.com
Where most of the PC20 Buzz Happens - Mastadon server
Where the PC20 Technical Bits Happen - Podcasting 2.0 Github Page
Adam Curry and the Value4Value Model for Podcasting
Applications Showcased Here:
Sovereign Feeds
Hypercatcher Studio
Livewire Podcast (Feed) Validator
Podverse
CurioCaster
PodFriend
Castamatic
Podcast Addict
Podcast Guru
Truefans.fm
The Open Podcast Prefix Project (OP3)
Reflex: Give your podcast chapters a boost
Show Bumper Music:
“Speeding Through Mountains” by John Emil