Can we use AI to enhance human connection rather than replace it? In this Part 2 of our AI series episodes, Shekeese and I explore how humanist technology, rooted in ethics, education, and responsible use, can transform our relationship with AI. From the dangers of “AI slop” to the potential for real, inquiry-based interaction, we highlight why teaching students to treat AI like a tool, not a replacement, is crucial. We dig into tech company accountability, regulation, social media’s societal role, and even the environmental toll of data centers. This isn’t a tech utopia, it's a call for wiser integration, grounded in understanding, purpose, and human values.

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(0:00:02) - Navigating Humanist Technology and AI
(0:04:53) - AI Technology Education and Misuse
(0:11:53) - Tech Education and Government Regulation
(0:16:25) - The Impact of Social Media Regulation
(0:23:12) - Regulating Technology and Online Behavior
(0:32:58) - Tech Founders Impact Regulation
(0:41:05) - Navigating Internet Regulation Debate
(0:53:08) - The Impact of Data Centers
(0:59:29) - Tech Regulation and Future Development
(1:14:10) - Promoting a Warrior Mindset

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Discover the power of *Ichigeki Hisatsu*—“one strike, certain death”, and how this Kyokushin Karate philosophy can transform the way you live, train, and lead. Inspired by Masutatsu Oyama’s legendary discipline, from his mountain training to the 100-man kumite, this episode explores how acting with full intent and focus creates mastery in all areas of life. We unpack how practices like Tameshiwari (test breaking) build both physical power and mental resilience, offering tools to face fear, distractions, and doubt head-on. Whether in the Dojo, boardroom, or daily life, learn how to strike once, with purpose, and live with unwavering intent.

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(0:00:01) - Ichi-Gueki Hisatsu Philosophy and Application
(0:09:03) - Full Intent and Power Way

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Technology is evolving faster than our understanding of it. In this episode, Shekeese and I dive into the creative and ethical tensions shaping today’s digital world. We examine how nonprofits, designers, and educators wrestle with AI-generated art versus original creativity, revealing why comprehension matters more than speed. Drawing parallels between AI mastery and martial-arts discipline, we argue that foundational knowledge must precede innovation. We contrast hustle-culture pressures, echoed by voices like Gary V., with the virtue of deliberate practice and media literacy. From rebranding challenges to copyright debates around music, NFTs, and AI, we explore ownership, authenticity, and regulation in a world where creativity and technology collide. This is a deep look at mastery, understanding, and responsible progress in the digital age.

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(0:00:00) - Tech, Language, and Miscommunication
(0:04:04) - AI Comprehension Over Utility
(0:09:06) - AI in Media Literacy
(0:17:36) - The Lost Art of Learning
(0:28:49) - AI, Music, and Copyright Law
(0:36:34) - Importance of Regulation in Society

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