Best Lamda Podcasts (2025)

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S5 E5 - Consumers Fight Back Against AI; Apple Releases; RAM Prices 1:22:43

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In this podcast episode, Dayv and Pete discuss the consequences of the AI revolution, review some of Apple's releases in 2025 (and expected releases for 2026), and discuss the high price of RAM. PLEASE SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Apple Store on Amazon USA Store: https://amzn.to/3rInBt9 UK Store: http…

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S5 E4 - Would we buy iPhone 16e? Which Mac Studio is best value? 1:13:11

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Has Apple got a win on its hands with the iPhone 16e? Would Erin buy one? And what do we think of Apple's latest releases: iPad 11th generation; M3 iPad Air; M4 MacBook Air, and; Mac Studio with M4 Max or M3 Ultra? PLEASE SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Apple Store on Amazon USA Store: https://amzn.to/3r…

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S5 E3 - Apple Fridge, Q&A, nostalgic tech... and Erin "beatboxing" 1:30:40

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In this episode: we discuss Apple's new releases (future at time of recording, probably already happened by the time it goes live), answer some questions from our subscribers, and Erin interviews Dayv. An enthralling* hour and half of your life that you won't get back. * opinions vary Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.co…

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S5 E2: Apple's Ecosystem and Hasty Upgrade Cycle... and Silent Discos 1:00:40

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In this episode we discuss: Apple's hasty and expensive upgrade cycle, the fluid ecosystem, and of course, silent discos. PLEASE SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Apple Store on Amazon USA Store: https://amzn.to/3rInBt9 UK Store: https://amzn.to/3gFyUw4 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www…

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S5 E1: New Macs, Wearable Tech & Vegan Hotdogs 🤢 1:09:16

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In this episode we discuss: the world of health tech worn ON and IN your skin and some news about new Apple Macs... oh, and eat something truly awful. PLEASE SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Apple Store on Amazon USA Store: https://amzn.to/3rInBt9 UK Store: https://amzn.to/3gFyUw4 Join this channel to get…

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Navigating Viral Fame (Chris Mowrey) 1:05:57

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On this episode of The Zennerational Perspective, I was joined by Chris Mowrey, a TikTok influencer known for posting political commentary from the perspective of a Biden supporter. But this episode is NOT political. Rather than delve into the political divide, Chris and I discuss his year-long rise in popularity, which resulted in him being on Fox…

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Reframing Your Stress (Sophie Behrens) 40:31

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On this episode, Sophie Behrens joins Aidan to discuss reframing your stress, how to overcome obstacles relating to anxiety, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube and follow us on Instagram! @zennerationalperspectives

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S4 E1 - Apple A17 Pro: what does it tell us about M3? 1:21:30

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In this episode we share our thoughts on Apple's Wanderlust event, including the new Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. What does the new A17 Pro tell us about the forthcoming M3 chip? Is Apple's re-designed GPU actually faster? And there's some good news for Apple customers in the UK! AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazo…

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The RESTRICT Act (TikTok Ban) 43:30

2+ y ago43:30

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In this week's episode, Bridget Harrington discusses The RESTRICT Act, one of Congress' latest attempts to ban TikTok. While we believe some form of regulation on the app is necessary, the way this bill addresses the issue leaves some scratching their heads. So, does this bill fix the problem, or is it the PATRIOT Act 2.0? Read the entire bill here…

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ChatGPT, LaMDA, and Human Curiosity 46:31

2+ y ago46:31

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In this episode, we discuss OpenAI's ChatGPT and DALL-E, as well as other Large Language Models and their popularity. Throughout the episode, we ask the questions: What are the implications of this technology? How does it affect the education system and the human psyche? Does human evolution and curiosity necessitate technological advancements? LaM…

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Chinese Surveillance & Human Technological Advancement 49:27

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In this episode, we talk about Tencent, China’s multinational media conglomerate, which doubles as a mass surveillance system. We also discuss life in China and branch off into a conversation about the technological future of humanity. This episode utilizes many sources. When discussing worldly topics, we try to be as accurate as possible, but we m…

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Overstimulation & CCP Propagation 46:34

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In this episode, we welcome back Mac Di Rocco and have a conversation about overstimulation on social media such as Tik Tok, as well as discuss how China uses Tik Tok as a weapon of division. Link to AP article: https://apnews.com/article/china-tiktok-facebook-influencers-propaganda-81388bca676c560e02a1b493ea9d6760 If you enjoyed the episode, make …

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Living in Bangkok (Trevor Oberlander) 50:47

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Thanks to Loyola University Maryland's study abroad program, Trevor Oberlander recently had the opportunity to journey to Bangkok, Thailand, for six months. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure that you subscribe and share it with your friends! Be sure to follow us on social platforms! Instagram: @zennerationalperspectives TikTok: @zennperspective…

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Understanding Mental Health in the Digital Age (Dr. Jason Parcover) 47:38

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On this episode, we welcome Dr. Jason Parcover on the show, who is the director of Loyola University Maryland's Counseling Center. Some notes regarding the data in the video: 68% were more anxious 70% felt more pessimistic about the world in the next 6-12 months. Link to YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8W2tE183TdyxvBoT5LLfAQ/feat…

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S3 E19 - iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra - Our Thoughts on Apple's "Far Out" Event 1:14:08

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How excited are you about the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro? Is Dynamic Island a great piece of innovation, or an elaborate disguise for a pill cutout? Has Apple Watch saved your life, and will Apple Watch Ultra fit on your wrist? Will you be rushing out to buy new AirPods Pro 2? We give our thoughts, and enjoy a bit of banter on the "Far Out" Ap…

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S2E12 - Who are you? 46:07

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The question of who you are is probably one that has weighed on everyone's shoulders at least once. The journey to find the answer is also more complicated than just looking inward. Often, a lifetime of experience is still not enough to find it.By Sanctuary Podcast Network

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S3 E18 - Customer Service is NOT Hard: Valve is Setting the Example! 1:18:19

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In this podcast, sponsored by Farnell, we discuss some customer service stories, and preview the products we might see at the "Far Out" Apple Event. Visit Farnell: https://www.farnell.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases =====================================…

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S3 E17 - Is Google's LaMDA Actually Sentient? 1:11:11

3+ y ago1:11:11

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In this episode we'll be focusing on AI - is Google's LaMDA really sentient, as Blake Lemoine believes? AI and Machine Learning technologies are advancing at a pace, which raises some thought-provoking questions about the future... and whether machines can actually be considered alive. LaMDA Transcript: https://cajundiscordian.medium.com/is-lamda-s…

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S2E11 - When is it ethical to overthrow your government? 1:29:05

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What is the tipping point that would cause a revolution? Revolution and all that comes with it can cost so much more than just lives. Our hosts talk about that and more on this episode of Candor and Counter.By Sanctuary Podcast Network

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S3 E16 - M2 MacBook Air: Should You Upgrade the Ram or SSD? 45:52

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In this episode we talk about the recent fallout on YouTube over the discovery of some flaws with Apple's M2 and we share our thoughts on whether it's better to upgrade the SSD or the RAM in your M2 MacBook Air. Visit Farnell: https://farnell.com Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LI…

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Careers in Psychology (Connor Chapman) 52:13

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In this episode, we talk to Connor Chapman, who is a psychology major at Fordham University and is interning at RWJ Barnabas Hospital. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure that you subscribe and share it with your friends! Be sure to follow us on social platforms! Instagram: @zennerationalperspectives TikTok: @zennperspectives YouTube: https://www…

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S2E10 - Is War Ever Justifiable? 1:29:17

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What cause would you commit to sending hundreds of your fellow humans to fight for? The guys and a special guest converse about the ethics and morality of warfare and all that entails.By Sanctuary Podcast Network

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Loyola Maryland's Current Trajectory & Past Reckoning (Lexi Faison) 57:05

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In this episode, we talk to Lexi Faison, the junior class president for Loyola University Maryland's Class of 2024. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure that you subscribe and share it with your friends! Be sure to follow us on social platforms! Instagram: @zennerationalperspectives TikTok: @zennperspectives YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channe…

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Social Media and Spirituality (Gio Sotomayor) 1:02:30

3+ y ago1:02:30

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In this episode, we are joined by Gio Sotomayor, who talks about his cleanse from social media, and how spirituality is helping him stay off it. We also discuss why some people may believe spirituality is challenging. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure that you subscribe and share it with your friends! Be sure to follow us on social platforms! I…

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S2E9 - Let's Talk About Mental Health 1:04:02

3+ y ago1:04:02

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The guys have a frank and open discussion about their own mental health struggles and the importance of shedding the stigma around it.By Sanctuary Podcast Network

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Life as a Military Kid & International Culture (Ana Golden) 38:01

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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Ana Golden and discuss the upbringing that both she and Mac shared as military kids. We also touch upon the differences in American and European culture. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure that you subscribe and share it with your friends! Be sure to follow us on social platforms! Instagram: @ze…

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Political Echo Chambers & Societal Voicelessness (Ana Golden) 1:02:49

3+ y ago1:02:49

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In this episode we are joined by Ana Golden, a rising senior at Emerson College. Ana is a journalism major and political communications minor, and in this first part, we discuss SCOTUS rulings, as well as the continued stripping of rights in the future. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure that you subscribe and share it with your friends! Be sure…

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Traveling to Syria (Kenan Hafiez) 50:02

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In this episode, we have Kenan Hafiez, who just got back from a multi-week trip to Damascus Syria. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure that you subscribe and share it with your friends! Be sure to follow us on social platforms! Instagram: @zennerationalperspectives TikTok: @zennperspectives YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8W2tE183Tdyxv…

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S2E8 - LaMDA - A Conversation with an AI 35:42

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Dramatization of an interview between an AI and a human.By Sanctuary Podcast Network

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Culture, Civilizations, and the CIA (Ethan Hammond) 1:02:09

3+ y ago1:02:09

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In this episode, we are joined by Ethan Hammond, who took a gap year in Costa Rica, during the pandemic, to tutor the underprivileged English. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure that you subscribe and share it with your friends! Be sure to follow us on social platforms! Instagram: @zennerationalperspectives TikTok: @zennperspectives YouTube: htt…

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S3 E15 - What Apple FORGOT to mention about the M2 MacBook Pro 13" 1:06:19

3+ y ago1:06:19

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In this episode we round up some of the performance data from the early M2 MacBook Pro 13" reviews, and see how it compares to M1, M1 Pro (binned and non-binned versions) and M1 Max. There's also a couple of key things that Apple forgot to tell us about... 🤔 Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeeke…

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Culinary Science (Zach Pawlowski) 1:03:29

3+ y ago1:03:29

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In this episode, we talk to Zach Pawlowski, a rising junior at Johnson & Wales University. Zach is a culinary science and product development major. He discusses the strenuous field he is a part of, including the science of food, managing restaurants, tipping culture, and what precisely a Michelin Star is. (Intro music is Freefall - Instrumental, b…

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S3 E14 - iPad OS Stage Manger: Is Apple LYING? 56:47

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Apple has responded to criticisms about the new Stage Manager feature in iPadOS 16 only being available on M1 iPads... but have they been telling porky pies about the reasons why? 🤔 Send your name to space: https://www.nasa.gov/send-your-name-with-artemis/ CHAPTERS ========== 00:00 Intro 02:39 News 07:04 Pete's thoughts on WWDC & MacBook Pro 13" M2…

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S2E7 - What are dreams? 1:11:25

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Do dreams have any meaning behind them? Maybe there's more to them than we know. Tonight is about what dreams mean to us and our experiences with them. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/284378#what-are-dreams https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.192080 https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/learning-while-you-sleep-dr…

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S3 E13 - Apple M2: Excitement or Disappointment? 1:16:06

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This episode was brought to you by Farnell, your global distributor of electronic components, products and solutions. https://uk.farnell.com In this episode we're talking about the latest evolution of Apple Silicon: M2. Are we excited by the release announcement... or disappointed? And what do we think of the new M2 MacBook Air and M2 MacBook Pro 1…

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Why Farming Runs the Nation (Owen Matts) 1:03:04

3+ y ago1:03:04

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In this week's episode, we talk to Owen Matts, a rising junior at the University of Wisconsin. Owen is a crop science and crop engineering major and discusses what it means to be a farmer in 2022, how companies' monopolistic intentions make farming difficult, and how the landscape of agriculture is changing in the wake of climate change. If you enj…

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S2E6 - Are we alone in the universe? 51:55

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What we don't know about the cosmos can fill volumes. Today is about contemplating whether or not extraterrestrial intelligent life exists. https://www.britannica.com/story/the-fermi-paradox-where-are-all-the-aliens https://www.britannica.com/science/Drake-equation https://www.astronomy.com/news/2020/11/the-great-filter-a-possible-solution-to-the-f…

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New Jersey, Wildlife, and Rugby (Josh Glatman) 1:09:25

3+ y ago1:09:25

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In this week's episode, we feature Josh Glatman. Hailing from northern New Jersey, we discuss wildlife, rugby and more If you enjoyed the episode, make sure that you subscribe and share it with your friends! Be sure to follow us on social platforms! Instagram: @zennerationalperspectives TikTok: @zennperspectives YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cha…

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S3 E12 - TWO Years of Apple Silicon... a BIG Impact! 1:15:19

3+ y ago1:15:19

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At WWDC 2020, Apple surprised everyone in the tech community with the launch of Apple Silicon for Mac and an announcement that they would transition the entire Mac line-up away from Intel. Since we are almost at WWDC 2022, we thought we'd chat about the impact the M1 chips have had, and our experiences with the M1, M1 Pro and M1 Max computers. CHAP…

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S2E5 - Should we clone humans? 1:28:48

3+ y ago1:28:48

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Andrew joins up with C&C to discuss the ethics of cloning humans or human cells. Should humans even contemplate the idea? Should we outlaw it all together? http://www.precaution.org/lib/cloned_animals.nejm.041230.pdf https://jme.bmj.com/content/medethics/23/6/353.full.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL8lw4i5qkM&t=293s https://www.youtube.com/wa…

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Philosophical Perspectives with Jackson Derrick 59:53

3+ y ago59:53

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In today's episode, we are joined by Jackson Derrick, a philosophy major at Loyola University Maryland. We discuss what it means exactly to be a philosophy major, and how philosophy directly links with how we think on a day-to-day basis--either individually or as a collective society. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure that you subscribe and sha…

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S3 E11 - Goodbye iPod: The end of an era 😢 1:17:40

3+ y ago1:17:40

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Apple have discontinued the last remaining iPod model - the iPod Touch. This is the end of an era! In this episode we remember the various iPod models (including the Classic, Mini, Nano, Shuffle and Touch), and talk about what made them so brilliant. Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZO…

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Social Media and Pop Culture 56:40

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In this episode, we finish our discussion on social media and its impacts on mental health. From there, we transition into more current events such as Kendrick Lamar's new album, the failure of Jack Harlow's album, concert culture, and more If you enjoyed the episode, make sure that you subscribe and share it with your friends! Be sure to follow us…

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S3 E10 - Is Apple's Self-Service Repair a Win for the Environment? 1:07:48

3+ y ago1:07:48

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In this podcast episode, we discuss Apple's new self-service repair programme. Is it environmentally friendly, and do we think it's a win for Right to Repair? Naturally we also need to discuss Apple's new 3m Thunderbolt 4 cable... and Erin's haircut. Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZO…

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S2E4 - Is our Education System broken? 1:17:21

3+ y ago1:17:21

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Is our education system a relic of a bygone era? Does it need fixing? We customize everything in todays world from our phones to our worldwide industries. Has our children's education gone without meaningful change? https://www.publicschoolreview.com/blog/the-15-biggest-failures-of-the-american-public-education-system https://www.trade-schools.net/…

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The Polarization of Media and How It Effects Us 54:05

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In this episode, we discuss the effects of polarization, thanks in part to social media. Moreover, we discuss the idea of media echo chambers and how it causes inherent narrow-mindedness. We also talk about birds and how cool they are. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure that you subscribe and share it with your friends! Be sure to follow us on s…

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TikTok and Inherent Negativity of Celebrity Positivity 58:20

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In this episode, we continue our exploration of social media, influencer culture, and how all of it can subconsciously impact your mental health negatively. Based on algorithms, TikTok culture, and societal expectations in the wake of social media, we discuss how both the content creator and the viewer can be aiding in each other's mental health de…

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S2E3 - What does A.I. mean for our future? 1:11:03

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As Artificial Intelligence grows stronger and stronger everyday, we must contemplate it's place in our world. Does the promise of tomorrow hang in the balance? What is a world dominated by A.I. look like? Can we control it?By Sanctuary Podcast Network

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S3 E9 - Evolution of the Mac Pro: What's coming at WWDC? 1:01:32

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In this episode, we talk about the various Mac Pro models, their releases, and whether we think WWDC will see the conclusion of the Apple Silicon transition. What might an Apple Silicon Mac Pro look like? Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theconstantgeekerypodcast Main channel: https://www.youtube.c…

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Social Media and Influencers 19:47

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In this "pilot" episode, we discuss how social media affects mental health, and how influencer culture is inherently toxic. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure that you subscribe and share it with your friends! Be sure to follow us on social platforms! Instagram: @zennerationalperspectives TikTok: @zennperspectives YouTube: https://www.youtube.co…