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Monday, April 30, 2018

Visualized Audio: MWGIC Episode 00048: Dreaming On Two Wheels

Visualization of a parallel universe where one major thing is different about the world - daily transportation. Close your eyes, open your ears, and picture this...




Show Notes:

This is my own idea, so no links.

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Labels: alternate universe, Aquarian Thinking, audio, Bicycles, Consciousness, Daydreaming, opinion, technological paradigm shift., transportation, Visualization

Friday, April 27, 2018

Video -MWGIC-EP-00047 - Major Changes To Both Gmail And Ubuntu Linux Now Available



Show Notes:

* The new Gmail has arrived: Expiring messages, smart nudges and more

https://www.cnet.com/news/googles-new-gmail-wants-you-to-click-less-and-do-more-at-work/

* The New Gmail Interface Launches Today


https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/the-new-gmail-interface-launches-today/


* Gmail improvement ideas

1. Header flag bits for receipts and orders that cause automatic starring & block deletion.

2. "Delete all from sender" (except receipts & orders) email cleanup tool.

3. "Delete Lock" to prevent deletion of a message during email cleanup options.

4. "Block Sender" option to cut down on spam.

5. Multiple addresses for the same account to allow separation of business, personal, special projects or intetests.

6. Google "suggestion box" address accessible only from within Gmail for submitting ideas like this list. Address is invisible and hidden from users, and always defaults to being in the BCC field to prevent spammers from discovering it. Address is receive-only, never sent from.

7. Users are credited publicly for ideas that Google uses, on a permanent basis. 


* Ubuntu Linux - major changes with 18.04 LTS "Bionic Beaver" Now Available

https://www.howtogeek.com/350011/whats-new-in-ubuntu-18.04-lts-bionic-beaver-available-now/


* How To Upgrade To Ubuntu 18.04 From 16.04

https://websiteforstudents.com/upgrading-ubuntu-16-04-desktop-to-18-04-beta/

* Old Town Temecula Community Theater "Legends" Tribute band series is kicking ASS!


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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Visualized Audio - MWGIC-EP-00046: Crossroads - AI, 5G, And Automation - Heaven Or Hell?

Humanity is at a crossroads that few recognize - and its not environmentalism. There is a convergence of a few key technological innovations coming in the next few years, beginning right now. It's up to us to recognize it, and decide which fork of the road the future walks down. Understanding it in the first place is key. It's laid out here, and this is what we need to do...






Show Notes:

America’s Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Replaced by Robots - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-04-26/america-s-rich-poor-divide-keeps-ballooning-as-robots-take-jobs

The robot-operated power plant of the future
http://theweek.com/articles/768444/robotoperated-power-plant-future

AI should worry skilled knowledge workers too - Brookings Institute
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/techtank/2017/11/08/ai-should-worry-skilled-knowledge-workers-too/

Orange County's Biggest 'Tent City' Being Cleared Out
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Orange-Countys-Biggest-Tent-City-Being-Cleared-Out-470613833.html

As Rents Rise, the Struggle Against the Criminalization of Homelessness Intensifies
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/41447-as-rents-rise-the-struggle-against-the-criminalization-of-homelessness-intensifies

Tongue twister: The number of possible IPv6 addresses read out loud
https://royal.pingdom.com/2009/05/26/the-number-of-possible-ipv6-addresses-read-out-loud/

AT&T's and Verizon's 5G networks are coming this year, and your internet speeds will be insanely fast when they arrive
http://www.businessinsider.com/5g-speed-network-lte-2018-1

Nanotechnology, IP & University-Industry Collaboration: Trends and Best Practices

https://in-part.com/blog/nanotechnology-ip-university-collaboration-trends/

* Note from Dan: "Net Dust" is my own term for nano-scale network devices. Picture a wifi or NFC-connected web cam the size of a few molecules at most, able to detect motion and sound, and network with any IP device nearby.


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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Visualized Audio - MWGIC-EP-00045: Bifrost - The Rainbow Bridge To The Heavens - We Can Build It!

So how do we make access to space rapid, abundant, high-volume, and low-cost? Long-term stable investment in a method we can develop with technologies we currently have. No miracle drives or materials required. Just willpower and cooperation.



Show notes:

Scientists crack mystery of ancient Roman concrete's 2,000-year life span - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2017/07/04/ancient-romans-made-worlds-most-durable-concrete-we-might-use-it-to-stop-rising-seas/

Ask Tom Why: What is the highest recorded height for a cumulonimbus cloud? - tribunedigital-chicagotribune
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-06-16/news/ct-wea-0617-asktom-20100616_1_thunderstorms-tops-cumulonimbus-cloud

Jet stream - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_stream

32k - 52k ft

Flight altitude record - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_altitude_record

Arch - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch
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Monday, April 23, 2018

Video - MWGIC EP-00044: Marvelous Rhinobots And Happy Earthday My Fellow Quantum Fragments Of Existence!



Show Notes:

Happy Earth Day!



Before Avengers: Infinity War, watch every MCU movie and TV show in the perfect order - CNET
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/marvel-cinematic-universe-timeline-avengers/

The Newest Anti-Poaching Technology? Robotic Rhinos
https://futurism.com/the-newest-anti-poaching-technology-robotic-rhinos/

Google and Carriers Plan to Replace SMS With a New Protocol Called ‘Chat’
https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/google-and-carriers-plan-to-replace-sms-with-a-new-protocol-called-chat/

AWEA: Okla. wind generating capacity jumped nearly 13% in 2017
Oklahoma was one of four states to source at least 30% of its electricity needs from wind in 2017, during which it increased its installed wind capacity 850 megawatts, or nearly 13%, according to the American Wind Energy Association. Wind Coalition Oklahoma Director Mark Yates touted the state's impressive wind assets and corresponding ability to attract Fortune 500 companies.
The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City) (4/20)  



One of my other long-time blogs is called the Great Lakes Zephyr - Wind Energy & Hydrogen Journal. I've been aggregating renewable energy and environmental stories at that blog since 2002. You can find it here: https://gl-zephyr.blogspot.com/

Thoughts on the quantum brain by a long-time friend, Eric James:

"Interesting. There's no doubt that the brain/mind is much more than what it appears to be. Things like imagination and inspiration, instincts and reflexes, conscious and subconscious (& unconscious) awareness, etc... Are great mysteries. I'm glad that this is being explored by scientists, but even if they don't have these answers already, would they be willing to share such knowledge with the general public?

I personally would like to know how consciousness is intertwined with life and death.

What level of unconsciousness results in death?

Or

What level of consciousness is needed for life, and subsequently self awareness?

For someone in a coma or vegetative state, can they be reached subconsciously or are they self aware?
Answers that can be unlocked by the scientists research. But again, I don't think they would release this information fully. But I am hopeful." - My response is in the video.

Commentary on the season two premier of Westworld on HBO is in the video.

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Sunday, April 22, 2018

On-Air

Garage podcasting at its funnest. The "on air" sign is made of construction paper, card stock, aluminum foil, and usb-rechargeable LED bottle lights. (The foil is used as a reflector inside the lamp)





It's meant to hang on the doorknob so my other half knows when I'm recording.

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

Video - MWGIC EP-00043: Is The Human Brain Interacting With The Quantum Field Of The Universe?

Scientists are beginning to think that consciousness itself is a quantum effect, and that the human brain is a form of quantum computer. What might that mean given the quantum universe's tendency to entangle things? Let's explore that idea...




Show Notes:

Futurism: Scientists Are Exploring a Link Between Our Minds and the Quantum World
https://futurism.com/scientists-are-exploring-a-link-between-our-minds-and-the-quantum-world/


Quantum experiment in space confirms that reality is what you make it
http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/10/quantum-experiment-space-confirms-reality-what-you-make-it-0

Wikipedia: Observer effect (physics)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Observer_effect_(physics)


Quantum Theory Demonstrated: Observation Affects Reality

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1998/02/980227055013.htm


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Video - MWGIC-EP-00042: Acoustic Levitation - Did It Build Our Prehistory?


Show Notes:

Acoustic levitation: From science.howstuffworks.com
https://science.howstuffworks.com/acoustic-levitation.htm

Acoustic levitation - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acoustic_levitation

SONIC LEVITATION
http://www.soniclevitation.com/sonic-levitation/

Levitating A Large Sphere  - From phys.org
https://phys.org/news/2016-08-acoustic-levitation-large-sphere.html

Ultrasound can levitate large objects
https://www.engadget.com/2016/08/14/acoustic-levitation-for-large-objects/

Acoustic Levitation Of Stones
https://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/ciencia/antigravityworldgrid/ciencia_antigravityworldgrid08.htm






I hope to cover more on this subject in the future.

Thank you for watching and listening.

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Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Video - MWGIC-EP-00041: Watch NASAs New Planet Hunter Launch - Delete FB - Electrifying Classic Cars



Show Notes:


Spaceflight Now's Live coverage: Launch of NASA planet-hunting satellite reset for Wednesday
https://spaceflightnow.com/2018/04/16/falcon-9-tess-mission-status-center/

How to watch SpaceX launch NASA's new TESS satellite Wednesday - CNET
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/watch-spacex-launch-nasa-tess-planet-hunting-satellite/

Get Ready For the Next Big Thing In NASA's Search For Earth's Twin : The Two-Way : NPR
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/04/15/602168985/get-ready-for-the-next-big-thing-in-nasas-search-for-earths-twin

Elon Musk's hyperloop dream may come true — and soon
https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/elon-musk-s-hyperloop-dream-may-come-true-soon-ncna855041

Gmail Will Offer Self Destructing Emails
https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/gmail-will-offer-self-destructing-emails/

Vice: Meet The DIY Mechanics Electrifying Classic Cars
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/d3ddej/cars-classic-vintage-electric-batteries-tesla

Thank you for watching!

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Monday, April 16, 2018

Video & Audio - MWGIC-EP-00040: Art Bell The Original Voice Of The American Night


Show Notes:

Art Bell was an original. He opened up the night for me, brought subjects I'd only dreamt of being discussed on the US Airwaves to life. He's the reason I've read many of the things I've read, and why I chose this podcast/videocast topic structure. Art Bell passed away on Friday the 13th of April at the age of 72. This is my tribute to an American original. Show notes include links to multiple archives of Art's broadcasts.

Visuals created using Plane9. (www.plane9.com)

Audio podcast version of this episode:

https://archive.org/download/MWGICEP00040ArtBellOriginalVoiceOfTheAmericanNight/MWGIC-EP-00040_Art-Bell-Original-Voice-Of-The-American-Night.mp3

Washington Post obituary for Art Bell:

Art Bell, mysterious narrator of the American nightscape, is dead at 72
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/local/obituaries/art-bell-mysterious-narrator-of-the-american-nightscape-is-dead-at-72/2018/04/14/b6f2b278-4015-11e8-974f-aacd97698cef_story.html


Art Bell radio archive links:

Watch "Art Bell Coast to Coast Paranormal Radio Archives" on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3F4AFA713253C7BA

Watch "Art Bell Classic Show Archive" on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD80gKrNSwFLjlLmA5bCqUk4GBWf7g-wJ

Archives Archives - Midnight in the Desert
http://midnightinthedesert.com/category/show/archives/

Somewhere in Time Archive -- Art Bell shows 1993-2002 | ArtBell
https://voat.co/v/ArtBell/976204

The Ultimate Art Bell on TuneIn Radio
https://tunein.com/radio/The-Ultimate-Art-Bell-s235205/


Good night and goodbye, Art Bell...

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Friday, April 13, 2018

Video - MWGIC-EP-00039: The Most Basic Cybersecurity Habit You Need To Learn NOW To Stop Ransomware



Show Notes:

This how-to video shows you the simple habit that will protect you from 90% of all malware infections. Watch this, and make it second-nature, like breathing or walking. Anyone on a computer, be it Windows, Mac, Linux, or otherwise should be doing this.

It will be a lot easier to see in full-screen mode. Here's how to do it:



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Thursday, April 12, 2018

Video - MWGIC EP-00038 - Net Neutrality Shifts - Ransomware Creepier - Big F Rocket - Cryptominerware



Show Notes:

Oregon becomes second state to enact net neutrality law - CNET
https://www.cnet.com/news/oregon-becomes-second-state-to-enact-net-neutrality-law/

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Ransomware keeps its hold on your data, Verizon says - CNET
https://www.cnet.com/news/ransomware-keeps-its-hold-on-your-data-verizon-says/

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Elon Musk shows off huge tool for creating SpaceX BFR spaceship - CNET
https://www.cnet.com/news/elon-musk-shows-spacex-bfr-spaceship-rocket-tool/

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The emerging plan to save the American labor movement - Vox
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/4/9/17205064/union-labor-movement-collective-wage-boards-bargaining

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Is your computer slow? Here's how to check if it's being used by cryptominers
https://www.businessinsider.com.au/if-your-computer-has-slowed-down-you-might-be-mining-crypto-coins-for-someone-else-heres-how-to-check-and-stop-it-2018-4

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Labels: Antivirus, Elon Musk, Modern Malware, modernity, personal data, Rocket Man, Tech Tip, technological paradigm shift.

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Video - MWGIC-EP-00037: People Of Earth Stonehenge Was Here Before You But Will Cattle Be After?



Show Notes:

TBS renews "People of Earth":
http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/people-of-earth-renewed-for-a-third-season-by-tbs

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An archaeologist says parts of Stonehenge were there long before any humans:
https://www.sciencealert.com/stonehenge-stones-may-have-been-there-already-solstice-british-archaeology

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Beyond the Hype Cycle: What Can We Really Expect With 5G?
https://www.vmware.com/radius/beyond-hype-cycle-what-can-we-expect-with-5g/

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Should we eat beef?
What happens to cattle if we all stop eating beef and dairy?
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Monday, April 9, 2018

Video - MWGIC - EP-00036 - Superconductor Research Does A 90-Degree Turn And Waaaay More...



Show Notes:

Old Electronics Could Be More Profitable Than Literal Gold Mines
https://futurism.com/urban-mining-old-electronics-profitable/

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A New AI "Journalist" Is Rewriting the News to Remove Bias
https://futurism.com/ai-journalist-media-bias-news-knowhere/

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Marijuana Compound Removes Toxic Alzheimer's Protein from the Brain
https://futurism.com/marijuana-compound-removes-toxic-alzheimers-protein-from-the-brain/

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Humans Draw Energy From Each Other the Same Way Plants Do
https://smartmindmag.com/humans-draw-energy-same-plants/

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Kurzweil Claims That the Singularity Will Happen by 2045
https://futurism.com/kurzweil-claims-that-the-singularity-will-happen-by-2045/

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Physicists just discovered an entirely new type of superconductivity
https://www.sciencealert.com/brand-new-type-of-superconductor-discovered-physics

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Mozilla releases anti-Facebook extension for Firefox to stop tracking
https://mashable.com/2018/03/27/mozilla-firefox-facebook-anti-tracking-extension-browser-privacy/

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This "Smart Drug" Could Hack Your Brain Chemistry to Increase Your Intelligence
https://futurism.com/this-smart-drug-could-hack-your-brain-chemistry-to-increase-your-intelligence/


Thank you for watching / listening!

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Labels: Artificial Intelligence, Dan, Energy, Farcebook, Flat-Earthism, privacy, technological paradigm shift.

Audio - Episode 25: The Landscape Geek - Tom Papais of Rose Landscape Design - Darien, Illinois




January 12, 2018
Tom Papais of Rose Landscape Design in Darien, Illinois discusses his philosophy and strategy for landcsapes, some interesting things that have happened on the job over the years, and some of the differences he sees while visiting out in Sunny So-Cal the week after Christmas.
Happy New Year 2018, and welcome to Midwestern Geek In Cali's second season! We are nearing our first 1,000 downloads, and are thrilled to be at the milestone of 254 episodes published!
Thank you to our listeners for giving us your ears, and happy Vulcan fingers to you from the Agent of 42! \\//_

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Sunday, April 8, 2018

Video - MWGIC EP-00035 - Farcebook Yo-Yo - Google Voice VoIP - Cheap Plug-N-Play Linux WiFi Adapter - Saturday Night Live



Show Notes:

Google Voice Is Testing Wi-Fi Calling, No Call Forwarding Required

https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/google-voice-is-testing-wi-fi-calling-no-call-forwarding-required/

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Facebook Scans Your Messenger Conversations and Sometimes Humans Read Them


https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/facebook-scans-your-messenger-conversations-and-sometimes-humans-read-them/

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TP-Link N150 Wireless Mini USB Adapter (TL-WN723N)       

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-N150-Wireless-Adapter-TL-WN723N/dp/B004UBU5S2/ref=sr_1_1

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Surprise! Quitting Facebook Could Be Bad For You:

https://futurism.com/surprise-quitting-facebook-bad/
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Labels: Facebook, Farcebook, Google, Linux Tips, opinion, privacy, Saturday Night Live, SNL, Tech Tip, TV Series, VoIP

Audio - Episode 24: Denis Nurmela Mini-Interview: Mind Massage Spa Ribbon Cutting




November 30, 2017
Mini-interview with Denis Nurmela (Our featured guest in episode 15 https://aquarianm.podbean.com/e/midwesterngeekin-cali-podcast-episode-015interview-with-multi-entrepreneurtedx-organizer-amp-speakerbusinesscoach-and-yesplace-charityfounder-denis-n/ ) and a few current tech news stories of great interest.
Denis talks about the coolest geek massage spa you'll find in So-Cal. I talk about industrial tech espionage, why you soon may be able to go cellular for everything and REALLY cut the cable cord, and the rise of smart wearables.
This podcast in general will talk about tech, sci-fi, space news, UFO's, unique geek issues, and more. We'll also discuss differences between the West Coast (So-Cal) and the Great Lakes region of the Midwest. The Universe is vast. So will be our discussions.
Thank you for listening, and happy Vulcan fingers //_ to you, from the Agent of 42.
Links:
https://mindmassagespa.com/
https://www.cnet.com/news/smart-wearables-are-finally-taking-off/
https://www.cnet.com/news/verizon-to-launch-residential-5g-service-next-year/
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/judge-postpones-uber-trade-secret-trial-based-on-bombshell-memo/



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Saturday, April 7, 2018

Audio - Episode 23: Thanksgiving Special - Nono & The Barryettes With "Holiday Barry Much?"



November 23, 2017
We hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday here across the USA! A little Indie Holiday music for our family and friends, near or far.

Thank you for listening!
Dan, Natalie, and Ella



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Video-MWGIC EP-00034: Brief Notes - New TV Series And Certification - Fusion Paradigm Shift



Show Notes:

TV Series on Hulu - Siren - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siren_(TV_series)

Futurism article on a new paradigm in producing energy from nuclear fusion:
https://futurism.com/a-startup-claims-to-have-found-a-solution-to-stabilize-nuclear-fusion/

Thank you for listening (and watching)!

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Labels: Dan, Energy, Fusion, Siren, Tech School, technological paradigm shift., Tecnology Certification, TV Series

Friday, April 6, 2018

Audio - Episode 022: Memorable Mr. Kip Cothran of KC Photography Develops A Roll For Photo Geeks




November 6, 2017
Capturing your visual memories - with Kip Cothran of KC Photography.
We learn about Kip - what his favorite types of photography are, how he got into photography, what he can do that phone cams can't touch, pointers and tips for being a better photography subject, and much more. This episode is one I really enjoyed producing, and had a lot of fun with. I'm sure our listeners will too! You'll also hear a podcasting tech challenge that happened in mid-recording, and how we faced it and lost not one second of the episode, and wasted not a moment of our guest's time.
This podcast in general will talk about tech, sci-fi, space news, UFO's, unique geek issues, and more. We'll also discuss differences between the West Coast (So-Cal) and the Great Lakes region of the Midwest. The Universe is vast. So will be our discussions.
Thank you for listening, and happy Vulcan fingers \\//_ to you, from the Agent of 42.

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Thursday, April 5, 2018

Video - MWGIC Episode - 00033 - Rocket Man and The UFO!



Show Notes:

That Flat Earther Finally Took Off in His DIY Rocket to Prove We're All Idiots - VICE:
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/gymqkq/that-flat-earther-finally-took-off-in-his-diy-rocket-to-prove-were-all-idiots-vgtrn

Thank you for listening!

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Audio - Episode 021: Halloween 2017 - Digital Ghosting: Planning Your Own Dot Zero




October 31, 2017
A special Halloween episode - planning your digital afterlife...
Inspired by Futurism's article, "Technology Could Allow Us to Bring the Dead Back to Life"
This podcast in general will talk about tech, sci-fi, space news, UFO's, unique geek issues, and more. We'll also discuss differences between the West Coast (So-Cal) and the Great Lakes region of the Midwest. The Universe is vast. So will be our discussions.
Thank you for listening, and happy Vulcan fingers \\//_ to you, from the Agent of 42.

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Video - MWGIC EP-00032 - Is Our Universe A Training Simulation For A Baby AI?


A few notes on "what's happening with Dan," and a wild thought that crossed my mind this morning. Could this be The Matrix - but for a good cause??



Links for this story:

Ubuntu Linux (free operating system): https://www.ubuntu.com/

Civil Air Patrol: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/

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Articles on the dangers of AI:

Bill Gates on WaPo: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2015/01/28/bill-gates-on-dangers-of-artificial-intelligence-dont-understand-why-some-people-are-not-concerned/

Elon Musk: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/03/elon-musk-billion-dollar-crusade-to-stop-ai-space-x

Steven Hawking: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/06/stephen-hawking-ai-could-be-worst-event-in-civilization.html

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Articles on us living in a holographic universe:

A UK, Canadian and Italian study has provided what researchers believe is the first observational evidence that our universe could be a vast and complex hologram. Theoretical physicists and astrophysicists, investigating irregularities in the cosmic microwave background (the 'afterglow' of the Big Bang), ...
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2017/01/holographic-universe.page

Observations of the cosmic microwave background by the University of Southampton support the holographic Universe theory and quantum gravity. ... Cosmic rays offer clue our universecould be a computer simulation. A holographic Universe means information that makes up what we perceive as a 3D .
http://www.wired.co.uk/article/our-universe-is-a-hologram


If a friend told you that we were all living in a giant hologram, you'd probably tell him to lay off the kush. But incredibly, physicists across the world are thinking the same thing: That what we perceive to be a three-dimensional universe might just be the image of a two-dimensional one, projected across a ...
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/jp59b8/there-is-growing-evidence-that-our-universe-is-a-giant-hologram

Thank you for watching and listening!

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Audio - Episode 020: Will Christy Become The Queen Of Geek Dream Vacations? - With Christy Hughlett-Johnson

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Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Audio - Episode 019: What A Bad Webhost Can Do To Your Site - With Charles McKee




October 17, 2017
We talk with Charles McKee about the history behind his recent website migration to a newer and much more stable web hosting service.
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As always, thank you for listening, and happy Vulcan fingers to you from the Agent of 42. \\//_

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Monday, April 2, 2018

Video - MWGIC EP 00031: How To Set Your DNS Servers For Privacy



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Audio & Video - Episode 018: First Videocast & Whatever Happened to MWGIC?



Episode 018: First Videocast & Whatever Happened to MWGIC? September 30, 2017 MWGIC 

Midwestern Geek In Cali hasn't published a podcast episode in a couple of months - this goes into why. This is also our first videocast - and, there's something new I'm up to - a bit about that in this episode.



Additionally, I've got an open call for guests and a local co-host.

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Sunday, April 1, 2018

Video - MWGIC EP-00030: The Worst April Fools' Prank In Human History?

The video you see embedded here really set me off. It came from a show that I really love, and have for years. Take a look, and then chew on it for awhile.




The video below is my response to this. It's not what you might think, and you need to see both pieces to really get how insidious this is.




Reference Material for what I think is the worst thing to happen in history:

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Happy Easter & Geek April Fools!

We're not doing our owm MWGIC April Fools' joke this what with moving to Blogger and all, but we hope you have a Happy Easter and enjoy these fun items from Think Geek!

April Fools' Day At Think Geek

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ThinkGeek April Fool's Products of Yore | ThinkGeek

https://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/looflirpa/
    ThinkGeek April Fool's Products of Yore. Ok well maybe we didn't totally fool you, but we did fool a lot of folks on April Fool's Day (and many other non-foolish days as well) and we had a hell of a good time doing it. Here for your perusal is all of the old 4/1 gags we've done, from the stupid to the sublime. Enjoy!
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    Audio - Episode 004: Special Episode - Singing Wire Web Design WP-Cast Archive 01 - Core Design Philosophy


    March 21, 2017

    I recently discontinued a podcast I was calling "Wordpresscast." I felt that the name was stepping on the toes of the actual Wordpress organization a little too much, and voluntarily took the podcast down. There are three episodes that I'm bringing over here to Midwestern Geek In Cali in order to preserve the content for previous WP-Cast listeners. This is the first of those three. It's early in my podcasting, and the audio is so-so. However, it's entitled "Core Design Philosophy," and it speaks to my approach when building a client's web presence out.
    Thank you for listening.
    Dan

    Listen Here: https://archive.org/download/MWGICEP004SWWDWPCast2016Archive0001/MWGIC-EP-004_SWWD-WP-cast_2016_Archive-0001.mp3

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