Technology and Choice

As promised in the last episode, Chadrick Mahaffey shares his presentation about EOS, the history behind it, the value proposition and why he is bullish on its mass adoption. This is far from an exhaustive and authoritative treatise. It maybe even leaves one with more questions than answers. But it is a good foothold about t...

Chadrick Mahaffey and I introduce you to SFEOS, a project that he originated and is shepherding, that I and others are helping along. SFEOS is a lot of things at once: It’s a game that is fun, that engages players in adventure and economics and social organization in the game universe. It’s a project that is developed, adv...

NOTE: There is an explosive Easter Egg of revelation in the body of this episode regarding cryptography. It is likely you haven’t heard about it before, so keep hands on your bonnet. “Alternative Energy” as we’ve known it has been a disaster for the most part. Everybody wants to “be green,” do it right, be efficient, be real...

I start off this episode sharing a bit about why I’m doing this series on festivals in general and the One Love Festival in particular, and why it’s important. Part of this is a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of abandoning existing systems and technologies prematurely, in an effort to use new social systems and technologi...

Christopher Jackson has been making unique and special events happen for a long time and understands the components. We talk about what he’s done, why he changed from being a promoter and producer of hip Hollywood parties attended by the likes of Hugh Hefner and his entourage, and others, to producing a different kind of expe...

“I Am” is a technology stack that is evolving to incorporate high tech, to aide a process of personal and social improvement and connection. Our guest, Lucien Vattel, has years of experience in developing technologies to assist in learning and general education. His company (We Are) is partnering with the One Love Festival (...

Modern technology has enabled us to do so many things that were never possible in history. People move more, farther and faster than ever in history. The internet has allowed us to communicate and form relationships with others from almost anywhere. But the impulse for in-person connection with others, the forming of person...