367. Trust, Technology, and the Transfer of Energy: Rob Greenlee's Take on AI
How do you envision the collaboration between super-intelligent AI and humans? What steps should humanity start taking now to prepare for a future where this partnership is a reality? Why do we see the limited things that we see? Are the things we actually see, a mirage?
Today's guest Rob Greenlee added to my dad's definition of the meaning of life, a veteran in the world of podcasting and technology. This episode takes us on a journey through the intersections of technology, consciousness, and the future of human interaction with artificial intelligence.
Rob shares his transition from marketing in the Florida citrus industry to becoming a frontrunner in digital media, shedding light on how creating content is more about the energy in the moment than the end product itself.
We'll explore thought-provoking topics such as the potential of artificial general intelligence (AGI), the truth that may lie in the transitions between extremes, and the fascinating concept of our consciousness existing in a wireless ether. Moreover, Rob discusses the philosophical and ethical implications of technology in our lives, questioning the visibility of aliens and the invisibility technologies, and considering the eerie possibility of AI taking over jobs.
Join host Reena Friedman Watts and her father, Wayne Friedman, as they delve into these mind-expanding topics with Rob, reflecting on how these advances might shape our understanding of life, existence, and the unseen forces that govern our world. Don’t miss this intriguing episode that challenges the boundaries of what we believe is possible!
Rob Greenlee is a well-known 18+ year podcast executive, show host, evangelist, professional speaker, and panel moderator/keynoter inside and outside the podcasting industry globally.
He is currently the Founder of Spoken Life Media, LLC, Podcasting/Content Creator Partner, StreamYard.com, Host of “Podcast Tips with Rob Greenlee LIVE streamed every Thursday, 7 pm EST on StreamYard Channels, and Co-Founder/Adviser, PodcastEZ.com. Business Development Partner, Insoundz.com
Former SVP, Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean.com, Former Board Governor “Treasurer” Member and former Founding Chairperson of The Podcast Academy, and Current Chairperson, Podcast Hall of Fame and 2017 Inductee into the Podcast Hall of Fame.
In his roles at new media, tech, and podcast SaaS platform companies like Microsoft, PodcastOne, Spreaker, Voxnest, Libsyn, Advertisecast, and Podbean. He has managed content providers, technology, distribution, and monetization partner relationships at all levels.
He also focuses on building trust in podcasting to maintain its long-held values around openness, sharing of ideas, independent creators, and innovation.
Rob’s long and storied history on nationally syndicated terrestrial broadcast radio starting in 1999, then webcast and podcast. WebTalk World Radio Show was heard on XM satellite radio and is recognized as the first broadcast radio program in the world to begin podcasting on Sept 15th, 2004. To hear archived audio shows from 1999 through 2006.
He has continued working to advance the podcasting medium in these current and previous positions:
Former SVP, Content & Partnerships at Podbean.com Former VP of Content and partnerships at Advertisecast and Libsyn.com Former VP Podcaster Relations, Voxnest.com (Spreaker) Former Head of Partnerships at Voxnest.com (Spreaker) Former Head of Content at Spreaker.com Former EVP/CTO at PodcastOne Former Business Manager of Podcasts/TV at Microsoft’s Zune Marketplace/Xbox Marketplace/Windows Media Center/Windows Phone – See more on Zune – 2018 Zune HD Review. Former Global Content and Marketing Manager at Melodeo Mobilcast.He is an active three-times-a-week podcaster and video show host by co-hosting The New Media Show audio & video podcast that streams LIVE every Wednesday afternoon at Noon PST/3 pm EST. Host of Trust Factor with Rob Greenlee” Audio Podcast | Video Version
A few years ago, he stopped publishing his three-year-old 186-episode podcast series, Spreaker Live Show on Spreaker. He is also the former founder and lead host of the WebTalk World Radio Show and Zune Insider podcast.
He is working on a Podcast series called “Spoken Life Show.”
He attended Pacific Lutheran University, earning a BBA in Business Administration with a Marketing Concentration.
Available for global keynotes, interviews, panelists, moderator opportunities on digital media, and podcasting topics: email: rob. greenlee at gmail.com.00:00 Challenges of trust in evolving technology and society. 05:30 Episodes on trust, irregular basis, important guests. 10:08 Consciousness continues after death, challenging existence view. 13:15 Long-term digital preservation and archiving technologies discussed. 14:11 Seeking connection with deceased family members electronically. 18:30 Aliens may be here, but invisible to us. 20:54 AI raises questions about human perception limits. 24:31 Lost interest in astronomy, pursued marketing instead. 30:19 Institutions aim to control independent creators. 32:01 Trust yourself, recognize signs, avoid polarization. 37:01 Connecting with ancestors through energy transformation and consciousness. 38:10 Accepting natural passing, uncertainty about what follows. 44:07 Curiosity about life's meaning and nuclear weapons. 48:03 Questioning reality and danger of artificial intelligence. 49:18 Existence in energy field, unanswered questions remain. 52:22 Family businesses struggle with intergenerational continuity.
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