It Could Happen Here

This podcast explores the false promise of AI immortality and the concept of creating digital replicas. It discusses the limitations of AI technology, voice analysis for emotional state, automating communication, and the ethical concerns surrounding transferring memories to digital assets. The episode also touches on digitizing ourselves, the unsettling nature of digital necromancy, and promotions for various products.

Labor journalist Kim Kelly discusses the challenges and feasibility of planning a general strike, along with the power of unions and the need for reform. They also explore the role of radicals in strikes and the importance of support and resources during labor actions.

The podcast explores the political effects of Israeli settlements in Palestine, including displacement and decline of the Israeli electoral left. It discusses the historical tendency of settler colonies to dispossess indigenous populations, parallels between colonization in Palestine and the US, and the consequences of violent colonialism. The chapter emphasizes the importance of solidarity and raising awareness during times of injustice.

Conflict in Palestine, history of Israeli occupation and settler colonies, consequences of 67 war, failure of international law, true motives behind Zionism, settler violence and driving factors, influence of settlements on political beliefs.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy reads 'Babang Luksa' by Nicasio Andres Reed. The host and guest set the tone for the slow apocalypse. A family reunion and reflections on family history. Conversations about self-assurance and anger lead to laughter. Gino visits his father's grave and reflects on the future. The podcast explores the themes of change and endings, family dynamics, and challenges faced by environmental activists.

This podcast covers a range of interesting topics including ghost hunting, AI technology and internet demons, cults and their manipulation tactics, the rise of political cults, the radicalization of the LaRouche movement, and the ongoing contract negotiations and poor school conditions in Oregon.

In this episode, Brittney Dorris, a 5th grade teacher and strike captain, discusses the poor conditions faced by students and teachers in Portland schools. They talk about issues such as rodents, mold, lead in water, extreme temperatures, and large class sizes. They also highlight the need for union actions and community support in bringing about change, as well as the fight against privatization and pushback on racial justice in education.

Andrew discusses the far-right Trotsky inspired cult leader Lyndon Larouche. They explore the characteristics of cults, manipulation and control tactics used by cult leaders, and the rise and decline of Larouche. They also touch on Alice Weitzman's experience in a political cult and the democratization of cult leadership through the internet.

The podcast explores the characteristics and definitions of cults, including their association with religion and various organizations. It delves into the language and manipulation tactics used by political cults and the contradictory beliefs they hold. The financial control and sexual exploitation within cults are discussed, along with the dangers they pose. The importance of dissent, independent thinking, and preserving freedom and individuality is emphasized.

The podcast explores topics discussed at the Oregon Ghost Conference, including classes on entity extraction and warrior angels, personal growth opportunities, ghost hunting with AI technology, AI-generated entities on the Internet, the paranormal-tech connection, technology in gender and belief systems, and exploitation at the conference.