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In this episode of Reality 2.0, Doc and Katherine return after a long hiatus to discuss a range of topics including AI and security concerns, the evolution of cloud-native technologies, and the growing complexity of AI-related projects within various Linux Foundation groups. The conversation also touches on approaches to AI and privacy, the potential for AI to assist in personal and professional tasks, and the importance of standardizing and simplifying best practices for AI deployment. The episode wraps up with insights on the innovative 'My Terms' project aimed at flipping the cookie consent model to better respect user privacy. The hosts also emphasize the importance of constructive conversations and maintaining optimism about the future of technology. 00:00 Welcome Back to Reality 2.0 00:36 Upcoming Open Source Summit 01:03 Linux Foundation and AI Initiatives 04:20 Apple's Approach to Personal AI 05:11 Challenges of AI and Data Privacy 07:16 Potential of Personal AI Models 11:10 Human Interaction with AI

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman discuss the Cluetrain Manifesto on its 25th anniversary, how the world has and hasn't changed since, and about SCaLE 21x (Southern California Linux Expo) coming up March 14. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast)

In this episode of 'Reality 2.0', hosts Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Ezequiel Lanza, an AI expert. The discussion centered on the potential of AI and its relationship to personal empowerment. Exploring the current state of AI, the hosts express concerns about data security and appropriately leveraging AI's capabilities for individual benefit. The conversation dives into the infiltration of AI into various sectors like fashion and art, and its capability to significantly alter the consumer experience. The hosts also emphasize the importance of cautiously handling the growing influence and application of AI, pointing out its susceptibility to misuse in fields like advertising. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 00:08 The AI Discussion: A Different Perspective 00:35 Introducing the Guest: Ezequiel Lanza 01:00 AI and Personal Empowerment: A Blog Post Discussion 01:30 AI: A Tool for Individual Empowerment or a Category Error? 02:35 The Desire for Personal AI: Use Cases 05:08 The Feasibility of Person

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls learn all about Project Bluefin, a new cloud native friendly Linux distribution, from its creator, Jorge Castro, and Kyle Rankin, its newest enthusiast. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast) Special Guests: Jorge Castro and Kyle Rankin.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Kyle Rankin about his journey into Kubernetes and the cloud native landscape. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast) Special Guest: Kyle Rankin.

Katherine Druckman, Doc Searls, and Kyle Rankin discuss the personal AI tools they'd like to have, what's available, and how they might come together. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast) Special Guest: Kyle Rankin.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Michael Stolarczyk about the complex ways in which physical goods go around the world, and behind-the-scenes strategies at play. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast) Special Guest: Michael Stolarczyk.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman chat with Joe Brockmeier about WordPress turning 25 and our increasing desires to carve out our own homes on the web. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast) Special Guest: Joe Brockmeier.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Kyle Rankin about his new book for aspiring authors, discuss the publishing process, self-discipline, marketing, and share their expertise from their decades as authors. Notes: [00:01:04] Intro to Kyle's new book, "How To Write A Tech Book." [00:04:52] Vetting your idea and pitching to a publisher [00:09:24] On self-publishing vs. traditional publishers [00:12:27] Print on-demand [00:15:05] Market research and publishers [00:18:03] Co-authoring vs solo authoring [00:20:43] The Cluetrain Manifesto and The Intention Economy [00:24:05] Return from social media to blogging and longer-form writing [00:27:30] Marketing and promotion [00:31:19] Find us at Defcon! [00:44:13] Formatting code and technical content [00:48:14] LaTeX and layout Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast) Special Guest: Kyle Rankin.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Petros Koutoupis about rescuing personal archives, personal AI, and preserving our identities. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast) Special Guest: Petros Koutoupis.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to David Kirichenko about Ukraine, journalism, troll farms and disinformation in times of war. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast) Special Guest: David Kirichenko.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk with Josh Hester about his new project exploring personal AI. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast) Special Guest: Josh Hester.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Golda Velez about the state of AI, how it relates to identity, ethics, and where this all goes from here. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast) Special Guest: Golda Velez.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Kyle Rankin about a proposal for authenticating content with cryptographic signing, and saving the internet. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast) Special Guest: Kyle Rankin.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to prolific tech author, Kyle Rankin, about how he recently self-published his latest book, and how that differs from his many experiences with traditional publishers. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast) Special Guest: Kyle Rankin.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman discuss an open letter to pause AI development. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast)

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Kyle Rankin and Shawn Powers about Shawn's head's appearance at the recent SCaLE conference and 3D printing, all while having a little too much fun. Hit play if you always wondered about our Myers-Briggs types. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast) Special Guests: Kyle Rankin and Shawn Powers.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls hear Dave Huseby's new ideas about identity verification and data authenticity in commerce. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast) Special Guest: Dave Huseby.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Ezequiel Lanza about AI-based search. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast) Special Guest: Ezequiel Lanza.

Katherine Druckman, Doc Searls, and Petros Koutoupis talk to Don Marti about Permission Slip, the new data privacy app from Consumer Reports. Site/Blog/Newsletter (https://www.reality2cast.com) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/reality2cast) Twitter (https://twitter.com/reality2cast) Mastodon (https://linuxrocks.online/@reality2cast) Special Guests: Don Marti and Petros Koutoupis.