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

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

🎙️ Protecting What Matters: An ITSPmagazine Pre-RSA Conference 2025 Conversation with Chris Pierson of BLACKCLOAK

As the cybersecurity world gears up for #RSAC 2025, we hit the road for a timely and insightful chat with someone who’s been shaping this space for over two decades.

In this special pre-event episode, Sean Martin, CISSP and Marco Ciappelli sit down with Chris Pierson, Founder & CEO of BlackCloak, to explore what it really means to protect what matters most—in the boardroom, and at home.

From identity theft and executive protection, to supply chain risk and digital life outside the office, Chris shares a powerful reminder:

👉 Cybersecurity doesn’t end when the laptop closes.

📺 Watch the teaser:

https://youtu.be/NjqU23kSTQI

📺 📺 Or the full episode - as you should!

https://youtu.be/U1ev-e6pzKE

🎙️ Listen to the podcast audio:

https://brand-stories-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/protecting-what-matters-with-chris-pierson-of-blackcloak-a-rsac-conference-2025-pre-event-conversation

🔗 Explore BlackCloak’s Brand Page on ITSPmagazine:

https://www.itspmagazine.com/directory/blackcloak

🛰️ Follow our full RSAC 2025 coverage:

https://www.itspmagazine.com/rsa-conference-usa-2025-rsac-san-francisco-usa-cybersecurity-event-infosec-conference-coverage

Chris is also presenting two sessions at RSAC this year:

Protecting What Matters: Your Family and Home

https://path.rsaconference.com/flow/rsac/us25/FullAgenda/page/catalog/session/1739369849404001eWtU

When Things Go Boom: Supply Chain Risk

https://path.rsaconference.com/flow/rsac/us25/FullAgenda/page/catalog/session/1727434586212001yGwM

This is more than just an episode—it’s a reminder that cybersecurity starts with community, leadership, and showing up for each other.

If you’re heading to #RSAC2025, keep an eye on BlackCloak’s LinkedIn page for updates, suite details, and community events.

Let’s protect what matters. Together.

We can do this!

#RSAC2025 #BlackCloak #ChrisPierson #Cybersecurity #ExecutiveProtection #SupplyChainRisk #ITSPmagazine #DigitalSafety #Infosec #PersonalSecurity #RedefiningCyberSecurity #RedefiningSociety #CyberAwareness #CommunityLeadership

Remember 1969? Landing on the Moon, Woodstock, the Birth of the Internet—So Many Hopes and Dreams… And ‘Come Together’ by The Beatles Playing in the Background.

Well, we are talking about the internet and Supply Chain Security here 😅

Here we go:

From Trust to Zero Trust: How the Internet’s Original Vision Became a Global Security Risk

The #internet was built on #trust. The first message sent over ARPANET in 1969 linked #UCLA and #Stanford with the idea of open collaboration, a network designed to connect—not defend. That trust-based foundation worked when networks were small and closed. Today, it has become a critical vulnerability.

Supply chains are no longer just about moving goods—they are digital, global, and deeply embedded in every part of modern life. From the #software updates we install to the #infrastructure that keeps our world running, trust is now the attack surface. And the reality is simple: when trust is exploited, society pays the price.

At #ZeroTrustWorld2025 - aka #ztw25 organized by ThreatLocker - Sean Martin and I were on location to explore this shift. Bradford Bleier delivered a wake-up call on how supply chains have become a #cybersecurity battlegrounds, why trust relationships are the weakest link, and why #ZeroTrust isn’t just an #infsecurity framework—it’s a necessity for the world we live in.

🚨 When a pipeline attack disrupts fuel supply, a ransomware hit leaves grocery shelves empty, or a compromised vendor shuts down hospitals, this isn’t just a cybersecurity issue. It’s a societal issue.

🔍 In my latest article for ITSPmagazine Podcasts' Coverage, I break down how we got here, why trust-based #networks no longer work, and what this means for the future of society, technology, and security.

📖 READ IT HERE: https://www.itspmagazine.com/event-coverage-posts/from-trust-to-zero-trust-how-a-hyperconnected-world-turned-supply-chains-into-a-global-security-risk

🎤 Event Coverage Page: https://www.itspmagazine.com/zero-trust-world-2025-cybersecurity-and-zero-trust-event-coverage-orlando-florida

📍 On Location Coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverage

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What do you think—can trust still exist in a hyperconnected world? Or is Zero Trust the only way forward?

David Coovert

#RedefiningSociety #Technology #ZeroTrust #Cybersecurity #infosec #SupplyChainSecurity #ITSPmagazine

🤔 Here is a good question: Has Evolution Ended?

What if evolution as we know it is no longer biological but technological?

In this episode of the Redefining Society & Technology Podcast, I had the pleasure of diving into this profound topic with J.J. Jerome, award-winning engineer, futurist, and author of Evolution Ended: The Next Stage of American Society.

Together we explore questions that could reshape how we think about humanity’s future:

🔹 Has biological evolution stalled in the face of technological advances?

🔹 What happens when AI becomes indistinguishable from human intelligence?

🔹 How do the three types of brains—reptile, mammal, and human—play into our decision-making in this digital age?

J.J. sheds light on how technology isn’t just aiding humanity—it’s becoming part of us. From social media exploiting the emotional mammal brain to the cultural implications of treating AI as beings, this conversation will leave you questioning everything you know about evolution, technology, and society.

Remeber that 🎙️ Redefining Society & Technology isn’t just a podcast—it’s a platform for exploring the profound impact of #technology on #humanity. Each episode challenges conventional thinking, bringing bold ideas and fascinating stories from thought leaders around the world.

Watch the teaser: https://youtu.be/aIySRHbVnmY?feature=shared
And if you like it go ahead and enjoy the full episode
📺 https://youtu.be/VRAiAeebVNQ?feature=shared
🎧 Listen to this episode: https://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com/episodes/will-ai-end-evolution-exploring-the-next-stage-of-society-with-jj-jerome-author-of-evolution-ended-a-redefining-society-and-technology-podcast-episode-hosted-by-marco-ciappelli

🚀 Don’t miss out on future episodes! Subscribe to Redefining Society & Technology to join the conversation and rethink what it means to live in a hybrid analog-digital society: https://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com/

What do you think? Is evolution over, or are we entering a new chapter shaped by AI and human ingenuity?

Let’s discuss in the comments!

#podcast #technology #AI #evolution #society #storytelling #RedefiningSociety #Tech #genai #evolution #robotics #artificialintelligence #redefiningtechnology #future #philosophy #sociology #anthropology #science #infosec

Wake up!
It is time to muse!
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"Reimagined Realities, False Memories and Generative AI: A Journey between the Real and the Synthetic - and Hopefully Back."

In the ever-evolving complexity of reality and fabrication, we find ourselves standing at a junction where the two become almost indistinguishable, thanks, in no small part, to the advancements of Generative AI. This technology, akin to the human phenomenon of fostering false yet cherished memories, crafts digital narratives that blur the lines between the real and the artificial.

In a recent episode of "Redefining Society Podcast," we got deep into this topic, painting a vivid picture of a world where the synthetic and authentic intertwine in photography and advertising, creating a complex yet fascinating landscape that forces us to question the very fabric of reality.

As we move forward into an era of democratized fabrication tools, it becomes imperative to foster a conversation that navigates this intricate terrain with a sense of caution and awareness, encouraging discourse that looks beyond the binary of positive and negative.

I invite you to read the full exploration in my latest newsletter. Share your thoughts and join the conversation that scrutinizes the depth of reality and the role of Generative AI in molding it.

Be sure to share it with others, subscribe for more insights, and comment to steer this necessary discourse.

Cheers!

M
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"A Carbon, a Silicon, and a Cell walk into a bar... " 😳 😅

📣 Excited to announce the inaugural episode of a brand new Redefining Society Podcast Series on ITSPmagazine Podcast Network.

Together with Dr. Bruce Y. Lee, we delve into the intersection of technology, health, and society. In our first episode, we discuss the role of #ArtificialIntelligence, specifically #ChatGPT, and the importance of #ProductSafety -- amongst many other topics.

The podcast series will resonate with everyone - whether you are a #HealthcareProfessional, a #TechEnthusiast, or someone interested in how #science, #health, and #technology shape our #society.

Please join us on this fascinating journey. Share with those who might be interested, and remember to subscribe.

Stay tuned for monthly episodes, and let's redefine society together!

Video 📺 🎙️🌐 https://youtu.be/nHk2lLUZN88

Audio 🎙️🌐 https://redefining-society-podcast.simplecast.com/

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