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As technology is advancing quickly, how do we make sure that technology is doing all it can for humanity? We free fall into technology, startups, and business with the hope that no one will get left behind in the future. The "Humanity In The Loop" podcast is operated by Gootrunkztrunk, LLC
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Art, art, and more art. As the world of art is evolving, changing, and heading towards Web 3, we dive into art with an open mindset. We see art through our own unique lens that weaves through the design world. That is the amazing thing about art, it impacts people in many different ways. The art world is vast. And with the advancements in technology, we are heading into unchartered waters. It is a very exciting time in history and we plan on having some fun on the show. We are excited to tak ...
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In this season 2 episode 3. We simply discuss the challenges the development of AI will have on the Earth, the Earth's atmosphere, and the environment. We discuss if companies will act responsibly in the development of AI when it comes to the environment. And throw a twist into the mix. By discussing what happened during and after the pandemic in r…
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In this episode 3 season 2. We dive into to artificial intelligence and data mining in relation to art and design. We are heading into one of the most fascinating times in history when it come to AI. There are two sides to this story. But in this episode we voice our concern for artists, designers, and the creator economy in the general.…
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In this podcast we discuss marketing, advertising, and social media. We also discuss business. And what we call the hybrid social impact company. We discuss innovation in social media. And the need for a new social vision.
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In episode two of season two we have a bit of fun discussing the art of podcasting. And share our passion for podcasting.
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In this first episode of season two. We discuss the technology gap. Which is the gap between the earliest founders and startups. And the big technology companies. Which has become enormous. We are excited to be back with our season two.
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In our first episode of season two. We discuss art and it's association with freedom. Welcome to season two of the Let's Pop Art podcast.
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As we head into 2024. In this season one episode 12. We briefly discuss the highs and lows of 2023 in relation to technology. We discuss generative AI as the darling of 2023. But we also discuss the flipside. Tech layoffs and startups closing their doors.
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In this episode we simply talk about the art of background music. We ask the question: Have you ever watched a movie where there is very little background music? Then we just dive in and discuss this very amazing artform. And how it plays such vital role in the world of content creation.
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Technology, Software, AI, And The Feeling Of Being Overwhelmed
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In this episode we dive into technology and the grind. We discuss how in many ways the current state of technology is somewhat overwhelming. We discuss deciphering the grind. Which could encompass the future of work, startups, entrepreneurism, freelancers, and the creator economy. We discuss the skills gap and more. But the real main topic of this …
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In this episode 10 we dive into the ghosting mentality. And we begin to decipher ghosting on a very different level. And we point out how big, deep, and vast this issue really is. This is a very special episode about a very tough topic, ghosting!
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In this episode 15 we discuss the future of creativity. And humanities thirst for creativity.
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Do You Think That Kindness Could Be A Business Model? (New Version)
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The first version of this episode was posted on March 12, 2022. Times are moving fast. But the subject of kindness we feel is timeless. So we decided to redo this episode. In this episode 14 we dive into kindness and ask the question, do you think that kindness could be a business model? We ask some thoughtful questions including the question how p…
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The Future Of Work: Where Do We Go From Here?
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In season two episode 7 we dive into the job market. We discuss the current pressure on the job market. We discuss displacement in the job market. And we ask the tough question. Could this be the dawn of the job displacement people have been predicting for years in relation to artificial intelligence? But then we discuss some positive possible solu…
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In this episode 13, we discuss the observation that artists over time seem to always be trying to break out of the art box. And this is how innovation, design, and new art movements emerged. We discuss generative AI entering the art world. And then we discuss the questions: is art design? Or is design art? We provide some research. And some fun and…
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Job Creation, In a World Fascinated With Generative AI
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In this episode nine we dive into job creation, the job market, and generative AI. We ask and answer the question: How could generative AI help with job creation? We also discuss the idea of keeping job creation top of mind for humanity. And in the narrative as AI advances.
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This episode was originally aired on July 31, 2022. We decided to redo it because we are proud of it. And we have been working on the podcast sound quality. The rest of the show notes are from the original show notes. In season two episode six we dive into ghosting. It is probably logical and safe to say that most of us have experienced ghosting in…
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Communication: Our Preferred Style Is Soft Spoken And Filled With Kindness
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In this episode we dive into communication. And we shed light on the importance of verbal and written communication skills.
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This podcast episode first aired on July 10, 2022. In this season two, episode four, we dive into content creation related to the current economic conditions. We discuss if some of the content being created could be destructive in relation innovation. We discuss journalism and innovation vs destruction.…
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Finding Inspiration In The Art Movements Of The Past
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In this episode we dive into art movements starting from the late 18th century to the present. We did this with the hope that listeners will find inspiration from the past art movements. And to also see if there are connections between past art movements and what is happening in the art world today. It was fun and educational for us art enthusiasts…
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Generative AI, Content Creation, and The Attention Factor
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In this episode we get into generative AI. And ask the question will it help companies and content creators when it comes to the attention factor. Meaning, will generative AI writing tools help companies and content creators in relation to engagement? And will it help them move the needle and garner more attention?…
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In episode 6, our first episode of 2023, we dive right into the grind. We ask the question: what is the new normal when it comes to the tech grind? Further along in the episode we discuss what we feel is one of the biggest problems facing humanity today. As we head into the future, we feel that one of the biggest problems we have to solve as human …
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Taking A Walk Into The Creative, Stylish, Artistic, and Unique World of Typography
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In this episode 11, our first episode of 2023, we take a walk into the creative, stylish, artistic, and unique world of typography. We take this walk into typography with a beginners mindset. But for those who are more advanced in the world of typography and graphic design, we share some interesting thoughts. Our hope is to leave listeners inspired…
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Art: Technology Has Enabled The Playground To Grow
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In this episode ten of season one, we dive into to art. And also some of the beautiful crafts that exist in the world. We discuss both the physical and digital worlds of art. And hopefully leave listeners feeling invigorated in relation to the future of art, design, and also crafts.
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In this episode five we dive into the climate crisis. We discuss the little things. Turning off lights, and cutting down on our use of electricity, using less water, and driving a bit less. We ask the question: do the little things matter? Answer our own question by saying of course they do! Then we get creative, use our imagination, and go deeper.…
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Think Small First, Diving in to the No-Code Movement
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In this episode four we dive into the no-code movement. We share some interesting thoughts on website design. And how we feel understanding links can be powerful.
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Let's Pop Art: Just Have Fun! Enjoy the Ride! And If Something Great Happens, Enjoy That!
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This episode nine of season one we talk about us launching our new Twitter page where we are now posting our digital art in multicolor. We also dive into social media and discuss how difficult it is for newcomers to gain traction. And then we kind of offer our take on it all. Which is basically to just have fun and enjoy the ride.…
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Software Skills, Software Skills, And More Software Skills
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In this episode three, yes you guessed it, we dive into software skills. One of our main goals at Techgrindr.com is to foster awareness that software skills powerful. In this first episode related to software skills we take it slow and keep it basic. We always have a unique take on things so take a listen.…
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In this episode two we dive into the world of interviewing and pitching. And where the interview and pitching process is heading in the 21st century. On the Techgrindr podcast we stated right off that bat that we were not going to sugarcoat stuff. In this episode we provide a unique and authentic perspective when comes to the interviewing and pitch…
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Techgrindr.com: The Dawn Of The Micro Technology Company
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In this podcast launch episode we dive in and introduce the podcast and Techgrindr.com. We also discuss business categories, the venture scale model, and the lifestyle business model. We discuss that we believe the lifestyle business model is morphing into something new. And we think the time is right to now call these companies micro technology co…
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In season two episode 5, we discuss the obstacles people of diverse backgrounds and education face as they head into the real world of work or business creation. We ask the question, is education enough? And we also discuss the fact that heading into a career search these days takes an education of its own. The machine does not get tired is a power…
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In this episode eight we discuss what we call the marketing verse. This episode is about writing and content creation for the most part. As we talk about the marketing verse, we make fun of ourselves a bit. And also talk about our go to tools when it comes to content creation.
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How Did Money Get To Be The Influencer Of All Influencers?
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In this episode, we ask the intense question, how did money get to be the influencer of all influencers? And we dig in and discuss the income inequality problem. We ask a lot of intense questions as we dive into this problem that is affecting people globally.
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How Will Automation And AI Put Even More Pressure On The Job Seeker Moving Forward?
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In this episode 2 of our new season, we discuss the career and job seeker, human resource technology (HR Tech), artificial intelligence, and humans-in-the-loop. We discuss this technology and challenges the career and job seeker face going forward.
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In this episode 1 of season 2, we dive in and discuss the turbulent times we are experiencing in technology. We discuss the web 2 time period. And we get into the essence of what humanity in the loop really is.
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Do You Think That Kindness Could Be A Business Model?
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In this episode we dive into kindness and ask the question, do you think that kindness could be a business model? We ask some thoughtful questions including the question how powerful do you think kindness is? Take a listen.
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In this episode six, we talk about digital art and discuss the low barriers of entry. We also talk about the digital art world and the physical art world melting into each other.
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In this episode five, we dig into community and ask some important questions in relation to social media. We discuss the Creator Economy. And ask some questions like what is actually happening in the trenches with creators. And how are they fairing in what some are calling a boom. Then we offer our thoughts on just how important we feel community i…
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In this episode 4, we provide some interesting thoughts, perspectives, and questions. Our hope is to inspire our listeners to look at art in a way they may have never done before. As we begin the episode we ask this question. As we are heading into the early innings of web 3.0 and we are seeing the rise of digital art, does that just touch the surf…
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Introduction To The "Let's Pop Small" Segment
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In this episode 3 we introduce the "Let's Pop Small" segment of the "Let's Pop Art" podcast. This is very near and dear to us. The "Let's Pop Small" segment is dedicated to very small businesses. To really break it down, we are really talking about very small businesses that may be considered micro enterprises to give a rough idea. But we are defin…
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In this episode 2, we basically put forward some fun ideas about graphic design in the hopes of sparking some inspiration. We also convey our passion for graphic design and digital art. And offer some information of just how much we feel it has helped our company on our journey.
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This is the introduction to our podcast. In this episode 1, we talk about our companies journey in relation to digital art. And we discuss how we saw early that the physical art world and the digital art world would morph. We explain our evolution and how we came to that hypothesis. This is just the beginning and we hope you enjoy the episode.…
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The Power Of Communication, A Deep Dive Into Communication
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In this episode 11, we take a deep dive into communication a word that encompasses so much. We discuss the amazing software tools available with the advancements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and then we discuss the the power of communication in relation to business. We ask the question, when it comes to business, sole propriet…
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The Future Of Work | Should There Be Another Voice In The Discussion?
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In this episode 10, we start out discussing the back to the office, work from home, or hybrid model that has been at the forefront of discussions related to the future of work, but then we ask a question, should there be another voice included in the discussion? That voice is the Earth's atmosphere. Then the episode moves, and we discuss some very …
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Are We Not Paying Enough Attention To The Micro Enterprise?
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In this episode 9, we free fall in with critical thinking and discuss what we see as challenges facing micro enterprises, but also show how those same challenges could effect companies who rely on a revenue stream from micro enterprises. It is short but intense episode, and we hope you tune in.
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This Is A Fascinating Time In History For Technology
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In this episode, we discuss that we feel it is a fascinating time in history when it comes to technology. We also discuss a little about our companies story in relation to being a startup.
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The 888 Train | Is Our Work Lives Eroding Our Personal Lives?
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In this episode, "The 888 Train", we dig in and ask the question is our work lives eroding our personal lives and effecting our sleep as well. We also ask the question is there a better way to build companies?
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What Role Is Software Playing In The Skills Or Training Gap?
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In this episode, we discuss the massive amount of software that is coming online everyday, and free fall into how it is effecting the job seeker and companies seeking talent. In relation to this subject, we dig deeper. We ask some questions about the future in manner that is compassionate to both the job seeker and companies that are seeking talent…
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Mastering The Customer Experience In The Age Of The Customer
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In this episode, we ask the question are we living in the age of the customer. We also ask some question about team building in relation to customer experience. Then we twist a bit and offer some insights into our own vision for creating a unique and masterful customer experience on the "Humanity In The Loop" podcast.…
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Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet Of Things, How Will These Technologies Change The Future Of Work
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In this episode 4 we discuss the future of work as technology moves forward with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet Of Things.
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Let's Talk About A Few Of Our Sacred Little Tech Things | Blogging, Vlogging, And Podcasting
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In this episode 3, we talk about a few of our sacred little tech things. We talk about how Blogging, Vlogging, And Podcasting enables people or companies to create content without having to ask permission, and a view that perhaps that may be sacred.
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