I walked through #Florence once and the whole city felt like an argument I couldn't counter.

It's built from sustainable materials. It's still standing after 2,000 years. And it's one of the most beautiful places on earth. Nobody sacrificed comfort or beauty to build it. They just built with what the land could support and what time could hold.

Tom Chi — Google X founding member, inventor of 77 patents, and now a venture capitalist betting on a regenerative economy — had the same experience. It became the seed of his new book, #Climate Capital: Investing in the Tools for a Regenerative Future.

We spent an hour talking about what that means in practice. A few things that stayed with me: 90% of the cost structure of physical businesses already aligns economic and ecological goals. Less material used = lower costs + less extraction. Less energy = lower processing costs + fewer emissions. The economy and the planet are already pointing the same direction. The 5% that isn't aligned is what the lobbyists fight about — which is why that's all we ever hear.

And then the phrase I can't shake: cognitive despoiling. We spent the 20th century strip mining the physical resources of the planet. Tom thinks we're spending the 21st century strip mining the cognitive resources of humanity — burning through attention, trust, and clear thinking the same way we burned through forests and rivers. The damage is invisible. But it compounds.

This is not a doom-and-gloom conversation. It's a design conversation. And the design problem, Tom argues, is solvable.

Episode is live. marcociappelli.com

— Marco

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-book-climate-capital-investing-tools-regenerative-marco-ciappelli-dnqnc

#AnAnalogBrainInADigitalAge #MarcoCiappelli #Podcast #ClimateCapital #TomChi #RegenerativeEconomy #ClimateTech #GoogleX #Sustainability #FourCs #DeepTech #NewBook

Guess what!
🎙️✨ AUDIO SIGNALS IS BACK ✨🎙️
After a few months of hiatus, I couldn't stay away.
My passion for storytellers and storytelling cannot be tamed—and I'm thrilled to return with a conversation that reminds me why this podcast matters.
Meet Bradley W. Buchanan —retired English professor, two-time blood cancer survivor, and debut novelist who just released Spy's Mate, a gripping chess thriller set in Cold War Soviet Union.

Why This Episode Matters:
Brad is what's medically called a "chimera"—his DNA was literally altered by a stem cell transplant. He was blind for a year and a half. He nearly died multiple times. Through it all, he had chess dreams where the pieces hunted him across the board.

His novel isn't just a spy thriller. It's a deeply personal story about Yasha, an Armenian chess prodigy who promises his dying mother he'll become world chess champion—a promise that drives him through a world where the KGB manipulates tournaments and chess prowess equals communist superiority.

Brad wrote this after his own mother died. He cried writing the final pages, giving his protagonist the closure he couldn't have in real life.

What We Explored: ♟️ How the KGB used psychological warfare in chess tournaments ♟️ Writing a novel that works as both myth and historical thriller ♟️ The personal cost of storytelling and processing grief through fiction ♟️ Why he wrote this like a screenplay (calling Netflix!) ♟️ Surviving cancer and finding new purpose as a full-time writer ♟️ The hero's journey through 64 squares

This is storytelling at its most human—where personal trauma transforms into universal narrative, where a game becomes life and death, where a son's promise to his mother echoes through pages of Cold War intrigue.

Links in the comments 🤫

We are all made of stories. Some of us write them. Some of us tell them. All of us need them.

🎧 Watch/Listen: https://youtu.be/ib36bVcYbmw
🎙️ If you like to go for the Audio Podcast here is Audio Signals Podcast: https://www.audiosignalspodcast.com/
🌐 Learn more about my work: https://marcociappelli.com 

Welcome back to Audio Signals. 🎙️

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#Halloween Story Time for Kids and Adults 🎃✨

As you probably know by now, I love blending #storytelling with #technology, creativity with purpose. But today, I want to share something a bit different — a Halloween story that bridges worlds, languages, and generations.

Halloween over #Florence: The Market of #Ghosts is a magical tale set in my beloved Florence, where Severino — a mysterious child found nine years ago on the steps of the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte — lives among monks, #jazz #music, and ancient mysteries. But on Halloween night, when the full moon rises over the Arno, spirits from around the world gather for their annual meeting at a spectral market that only he can see.

It's a story about wonder, belonging, and the magic that exists just beyond what we think we know. It's for kids who believe in ghosts, and for adults who remember what it felt like to believe.

🧐 and here's another secret: this is the first of a series about Severino. His story is just beginning, and the mysteries hidden in those ancient crypts are waiting to be discovered.

I write and produce this as part of Storie Sotto le Stelle — a creative collaboration with my mother where we bring magical stories to life in Italian and English. It's a family journey that reminds me creativity, when shared, connects generations.

Whether you're looking for a bedtime story, a moment of escape, or simply want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Florence on Halloween night, I invite you to experience Severino's adventure:

📖 Read the story (Italian & English): StorieSottoLeStelle.com

🎧 Listen on podcast (Italian & English narration): https://storiesottolestellepodcast.simplecast.com

📺 Watch on YouTube (Listen + Captions)

Italian: https://youtu.be/fZ1xK7FKnVM

English: https://youtu.be/AknZkHtQaDU

You will even find 🎺 Severino's Jazz Playlist (the songs that accompany his story)

This Halloween, whether you believe in ghosts or not... remember: nothing changes. The magic will come anyway.

Happy Halloween! 🎃🌙

#Storytelling #Halloween #Florence #FamilyProject #Italian #english #shortstories #writing #Creativity #StorieSottoLeStelle #MarcoCiappelli #kidsStories

#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

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🖍️ Mythology, empathy, and cartooning collide in this new episode of Audio Signals Podcast.

I mostly post about #Technology, #Society & #Cybersecurity — but by now, you probably know I’m also obsessively passionate about storytelling in every form.

So, here you go — a new episode from my Audio Signals Podcast, where I muse on #stories, #storytelling, and #storytellers.

🖍️ What happens when you mix mythological gods, emotional storytelling, and a #Peanuts illustrator who teaches empathy through comic strips?

You get #Mythtickle — and you get Justin Thompson, whom I’m honored to host on the podcast for the second time!

In this latest conversation, Justin returns to talk about his original comic strip, how he teaches compassion through art, and the creative freedom (and chaos) of building your own mythological universe.

We also touch on:
• Teaching kids in Brooklyn and Tanzania
• The upcoming Peanuts version of #Clue (yes, really)
• And how his book If I Gave the World My Blanket is being adapted into a musical play for children

📺 Watch:
https://youtu.be/9Yl4quXCkc8

🎧 Listen:
https://audiosignals.simplecast.com/episodes/drawing-from-empathy-storytelling-mythology-and-cartooning-with-mythtickle-creator-justin-thompson-audio-signals-podcast-with-marco-ciappelli

🌐 More about the show:
https://www.audiosignalspodcast.com

👉 And if you missed our first episode together — where we explored the incredible legacy of #CharlesSchulz, the global impact of Peanuts, and Justin’s creative journey inside the Schulz Studio — here it is:

🎧 Listen:
https://audiosignals.simplecast.com/episodes/an-inside-look-at-the-peanuts-legacy-and-the-personal-journey-of-charles-shultzs-senior-artist-justin-thompson-audio-signals-podcast-with-marco-ciappelli

📺 Watch:
https://youtu.be/2gat-uV9-Ag

🖼️ From comic strips to kids’ theater, from empathy to mythology — this is storytelling at its most meaningful.

#JustinThompson #Peanuts #Mythtickle #Storytelling #Comics #Cartooning #EmpathyInArt #CharlesSchulz #Illustration #AudioSignalsPodcast #MarcoCiappelli #TeachingWithArt #VisualStorytelling ITSPmagazine The Mentor Project

A couple more news from #InfosecurityEurope25
Post Event Recordings On ITSPmagazine

🎙️ These Aren’t Soft Skills — They’re Human Skills
A post–Infosecurity Europe 2025 conversation with Rob Black and Anthony D'Alton

Yes, Infosecurity Europe 2025 is behind us, but the most important conversations are still unfolding — like this one.

I (Marco Ciappelli) reconnected with Rob Black (yeah, I kicked Sean Martin, CISSP out again… temporarily 😄) and welcomed Anthony D’Alton to dive into something we all know is important but rarely define properly: so-called soft skills — or as we prefer to call them… human skills.

From communication and trust to team resilience and real-world training, this conversation is a practical look at what truly makes cybersecurity teams work — and why these “intangibles” aren’t soft at all.

🎥 Watch the conversation:
👉 https://youtu.be/iczQBFabLno

🎧 Prefer audio? Listen to the podcast:
👉 https://eventcoveragepodcast.com/episodes/these-arent-soft-skills-theyre-human-skills-a-postinfosecurity-europe-2025-conversation-with-rob-black-and-anthony-dalton

📚 See all the Infosecurity Europe 2025 coverage:
👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/infosec25

✅ Next stop: Black Hat USA 2025 – Las Vegas
If your company would like to join us for an On Location Brand Story or Editorial Conversation at Black Hat USA — now is the time to book:

👉 Full Sponsorship
🔗 Book here: https://www.itspmagazine.com/event-coverage-sponsorship-and-briefings

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#Cybersecurity #InfosecurityEurope2025 #HumanSkills #SoftSkills #CyberResilience #SecurityLeadership #StorytellingInCyber #ITSPmagazine #MarcoCiappelli #RobBlack #AnthonyDalton #OnLocation #IncidentResponse #CommunicationSkills #Teamwork #BlackHat2025 #Sponsorship #MediaPartnerships #blackhat

As we look ahead to Infosecurity Europe, we’re also taking a moment to look back — just a bit more — on what made #RSAC2025 such a powerful event.

🎙️ In this Brand Story conversation recorded on the show floor, I met once more with Steve Schlarman, to hear the Archer Integrated Risk Management perspective on the current state and future direction of #risk, #compliance, and #AI in #cybersecurity.

💡 From regulatory complexity and AI-driven policy generation to the challenge of translating risk data into business decisions — this episode is packed with grounded insights and real-world applications.

▶️ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/7c6kKbwlfgE

🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://brand-stories-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/why-ai-needs-context-not-just-hype-a-conversation-with-steve-schlarman-senior-director-product-management-at-archer-an-rsac-conference-2025-post-event-brand-story

📝 Read the article: https://www.itspmagazine.com/their-stories/from-overhead-to-advantage-turning-compliance-into-a-strategic-asset-a-brand-story-with-steve-schlarman-from-archer-an-on-location-rsac-conference-2025-brand-story

🙏 And once again — a huge thank you to Archer for sponsoring our #RSAC 2025 coverage and helping us bring conversations like this to life.

🎧 Missed any of our RSAC 2025 episodes? Catch them all here: https://www.itspmagazine.com/rsac25

🎯 Want to meet us at Infosecurity Europe and tell your story with ITSPmagazine? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/infosec25 or just DM me (Marco Ciappelli) or Sean Martin, CISSP

#RSAC2025 #Cybersecurity #BrandStory #ITSPmagazine #InfosecurityEurope #GRC #RiskManagement #AI #Compliance #CyberRisk #EventCoverage #Archer #SteveSchlarman #MarcoCiappelli

🎧💥 NEW EPISODE — Redefining Society & Technology Podcast

Why Humanity’s Software Needs an Update in Our Hybrid World — Before the Tech Outpaces Us | with guest Jeremy Lasman ✦

We upgrade our phones, our laptops, even our to-do apps — but what about ourselves?

In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Lasman — former SpaceX technologist turned imagination-driven inventor — to ask a deceptively simple question: Are we running outdated software in our minds while racing into a hyperconnected, AI-augmented world?
We talk about passion as the fuel of human evolution, why fear-based systems no longer serve us, and how #imagination might be the most powerful technology we’ve been ignoring.

If you’ve ever felt like the world is moving faster than you can think — this conversation is your pause-and-reboot moment.

🎥 Watch the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TIYyF3M5KI

🎙️ Listen to the podcast:
https://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com/episodes/why-humanitys-software-needs-an-update-in-our-hybrid-world-before-the-tech-outpaces-us-guest-jeremy-lasman-redefining-society-and-technology-podcast-with-marco-ciappelli

If you’re into creative, real conversations about the intersection of society, technology, AI, and human potential — this one’s for you.

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And if you like newsletters that explore tech and society in a storytelling way (with a bit of philosophy and sci-fi flavor)…
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Enjoy!

#technology #society #artificialintelligence #futureofwork #cybersecurity #digitaltransformation #podcast #ai #innovation #education #leadership #storytelling #techtrends #growthmindset #personaldevelopment #newsletter #marcociappelli #jeremylasman

In the news today! 👋

A brand new episode of Redefining #Society & #Technology Podcast, on ITSPmagazine

Living Forever (Sort Of): AI Clones, Digital Ghosts, and the Problem with Perfection

Bruce Y. Lee and I met once again in our favorite make-believe bar to explore what might be one of the most unsettling — and fascinating — questions of our time: What happens when your AI clone outlives you?

In this episode, Bruce Y. Lee and I explore digital immortality, algorithmic relationships, and what makes a person… well, a person. Star Trek, deepfakes, AI therapists, and dead celebrities all make an appearance. Is it still you if your clone outlives you?

Let’s discuss!

– Star Trek ethics and uncanny valleys

– ChatGPT friendships that feel a little too real

– What it means to build a digital legacy you never signed off on

– And whether a recreated version of “you” is still… you 👻 🫢

From #holograms to memory simulations, #socialengineering to emotional #algorithms, we’re not here to decide what’s right or wrong — just to ask: where does reality end, and where does the replica begin?

Teaser: https://youtu.be/gcj4ug4blbg

📺 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/in-4Mj_9TzE

👻 Listen to the full episode: https://redefining-society-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/living-forever-sort-of-ai-clones-digital-ghosts-and-the-problem-with-perfection-a-carbon-a-silicon-and-a-cell-walk-into-a-bar-a-redefining-society-podcast-series-with-recurring-guest-dr-bruce-y-lee

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#podcast #DigitalIdentity #RedefiningSociety #TechAndHumanity # #Cyberpsychology #ChatGPT #Immortality #HybridAnalogDigitalSociety #Storytelling #StarTrek #BruceYLee #MarcoCiappelli #DigitalLegacy #TechCulture #EmotionalAI #PhilosophyAndTech #UncannyValley #Future #memories Sean Martin, CISSP

🛠️🚀 CES 2025: The Future Is Here! Let’s Dive In!

Yes, it’s that time of year again!
I had the pleasure of catching up with Brian Comiskey, Senior Director of Innovation & Trends at the Consumer Technology Association, to talk about all things #CES2025.

This is becoming a tradition, as Brian and I also connected before last year’s show—and I must say, we could have talked forever! These conversations are always fascinating, and I truly enjoy diving into the trends shaping the future with him.

From human-centric innovation to groundbreaking #tech and #startups that could redefine industries, this year's #CES is all about diving in and exploring how technology is evolving to enhance our lives. 🌐

📌 Teaser Topics:
#AI’s role in everyday life and business innovation
#Digitalhealth, smart home integration, and longevity #technology
#Startups you’ll want to watch: #energy tech, accessibility solutions, and more

🎙️ Catch the conversation wherever you are:

📺 Teaser video: https://youtu.be/AUEZOnWXCa4?feature=shared

👉 Listen to the Podcast: https://on-location-with-sean-martin-and-marco-ciappelli.simplecast.com/episodes/ces-2025-exploring-tech-innovation-and-human-centric-trends-with-brian-comiskey-senior-director-of-innovation-trends-on-location-coverage-with-sean-martin-and-marco-ciappelli-vJHoa_pj

🎥 Watch the Full Video: https://youtu.be/6lkIPu0MpY8?feature=shared

💡 What are you most excited about for CES 2025?
Are you going?
What kind of technology is inspiring you in these days?

Let me know in the comments!

#CES2025 #Innovation #TechTrends #AI #DigitalHealth #SmartHome #HumanCentricTech #Podcast #OnLocation #BrianComiskey #MarcoCiappelli #Let’sDiveIn #conference #Techconference ITSPmagazine Podcasts Sean Martin