The question of whether something is real or a bot is becoming increasingly common. Bots appear in many forms, including online platforms, news reports, phone communications, and smart devices. While bots often mimic human behavior, their functions differ from those of people.

Bots have more complexity than is sometimes recognized. This podcast will discuss what bots are, how to interact with them, and strategies for managing their impact.

Cryptocurrency has been widely pushed as an exciting new investment opportunity that can make investors extremely wealthy, but it’s really a form of gambling on an unregistered and unlicensed securities. It’s been hyped by major player in the industry, some of whom are now in prison, to South American dictators to some currently playing major roles in the economy this country. Here I look at crypto’s bright promises and potential drawbacks.

In this episode we’re going to be talking cars. There are a lot of options and new concepts and there’s more coming down the road nearly every day. They’ve been an integral part of our existence for well over a century, and at times it still doesn’t feel as if we, as a society, have quite gotten it right yet. I’ll to be talking about what’s seen as being the next phase, but it’s tricky, since those in charge seem to change their minds week by week.