Emerging Tech Mastery (ETM)

Apr 17 2024 35 ep. 39 mins 1
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We demystify cutting edge technology from experts in the trenches and provide actionable next steps.

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Remembering Kevin Mitnick and Hacker Tools of the Trade

Apr 17 2024 93 mins  
RIP Kevin Mitnick and long live his memory! On this episode of Emerging Tech Mastery (ETM) we brought back on good friend and contributor of the show Frank Trezza, Certified Ethical Hacker, InfoSec professional and all around good human. We discuss the legacy and memory of Kevin Mitnick, one of the best hackers of all time and master of social engineering techniques. In addition, w

Were Our 10 Emerging Tech Predictions for 2024 Right or Wrong?

Mar 20 2024 21 mins  
We recently did an episode, Our Top 10 Emerging Tech Predictions for 2024, to explore what might happen in Tech this year. We thought it would be fun to see what has taken place so far this year and whether we were on point or not. Here were our original predictions: AI disappears behind the scenesAI resurrects old and hard to use TechEveryone will be a video influencerMedia Tech w

ETM Show #31: Our Top 10 Emerging Tech Predictions for 2024

Jan 05 2024 6 mins  
Happy New Year! Ready for some Emerging Tech predictions for 2024? Well, don't worry we're happy to be wrong and contrarian. We considered this a fun thought exercise for posterity sake to see where our head and hearts were. In fact, some of these predictions are already beginning to poke their head up through the cracks of reality. Our Top 10 Emerging Tech Predictions for 2024 AI

ETM Show # 30: 8 Examples of How to Use Tech for Good

Dec 31 2023 17 mins  
This episode is an initial exploration of real world examples of Technology used for social good. While researching our last episode, 6 Ways to Use Tech For Good, we came across a paper by McKinsey, a famous consultancy, called Tech for Good: Smoothing disruption, improving well being. The paper covers topics like core definitions of technology and well-being, how to measure the im

ETM Show # 29: 6 Reasons to Use Tech for Good

Dec 20 2023 15 mins  
On this episode we explore using Tech for good, socially, economically and philosophically speaking. This show was originally inspired by a talk, How to make learning as addictive as social media, from Luis Von Ahn, CEO of Duolingo, a popular language learning app. In a world of manipulative uses of AI and Algorithms, this perspective was quite refreshing. He encourages us to take

ETM Show #28: A New Free and Open Internet using a Decentralized Blockchain

Dec 10 2023 84 mins  
On this episode we discuss Qortal, a community driven initiative aimed at making a new, user operated internet that leverages Blockchain's data security. Rather than focusing on token price and getting on more exchanges like other projects, Qortal focuses on making a usable, decentralized data infrastructure. The community and even User Interface (UI) harkens back to the vibes behi

ETM Show #27: 6 Reasons Why Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) Will Save the World

Nov 28 2023 15 mins  
Free and Open Source Software, FOSS for short, is the backbone of computers, programming, and the World Wide Web (WWW) as a whole. In fact, almost 40% of known websites' operating systems (OS) and a whopping 85% of smartphones use Linux, a wildly popular free and open source operating system. (Source: True List) “Free software” means software that respects users' freedom and co

ETM Show #26: 6 Tech Tool Categories We Use For This Show

Nov 17 2023 11 mins  
For this episode, we pull back the curtain on concrete tech tool categories we use to make this ETM show and website happen. Most of these tools have free versions and almost all are open source. Part of our thinking when creating ETM was showcase all the powerful (free and open-source) tools at our fingertips. The best part of all is that your projects, ideas and endeavors don't h

ETM Show #25: What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Big Data fed into Algorithms

Nov 09 2023 43 mins  
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been all the rage as a buzz word this year. But, what does AI really mean? And more importantly, what does it do? We're looking at you, Skynet. Here are some definitions: "Artificial intelligence (AI), the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings." Brittanica "Artificial

ETM Show #24: 9 Epic Ways AgTech Is Saving The World

Nov 02 2023 15 mins  
Curious how Agricultural Technology (AgTech) is helping reverse the cycle of destruction and paving the way for a healthier planet? One of the biggest challenges with new highly industrialized technologies, is their effect on the environment. While there have been a lot of positive shifts toward social good and renewable energy sources, there is still plenty to be done. Luckily, th