This episode discusses suicide. If you’re struggling, reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. You’re not alone.
Last year, Brett Allred’s world shattered when his 23-year-old son, Riley, took his own life. While searching Riley’s phone for memories, Brett found screenshots of a website with step-by-step instructions on how to die. Now, he’s on a mission to shut it down.
Father takes on website after son's tragic death
🤖 AI saved his life: I love this. Meet Joseph Coates. Just over a year ago, this 37-year-old was on death’s door from a rare blood disorder called POEMS syndrome. But an AI nonprofit called Every Cure found a new drug combo that started working within a week. Today, he’s in remission. Imagine more cures AI can find with drugs we already have.
2027
That’s the year the world allegedly ends, according to a 12th-century prophecy. The internet is going nuts. After Pope Francis’ sudden death at 88, the so-called Prophecy of the Popes resurfaced with its final line: The next (and last) pope, “Peter the Roman,” will lead during a time of chaos, followed by Judgment Day. Out of the nine front-runners to become the next pope, three are named Peter. No pressure.
Kim Kardashian’s Instagram mistake: No, she didn’t post an unedited pic. Instead, she posted about Texas death row inmate Ivan Cantu, who was convicted of murdering two people and executed around this time last year. Turns out the picture she posted was a different guy, same name, who is very much alive and now suing for slander and libel. Talk about a false bottom.
190 to 210 IQ
For a man who says he believes he knows what happens after death. Chris Langan’s IQ is 30 to 50 points higher than Albert Einstein’s. The 72-year-old horse rancher thinks death isn’t the end but a move to another dimension, like existing inside a supercomputer. OK, that’s over my head.
Guy Kawasaki on being remarkable
Guy Kawasaki, host of the “Remarkable People” podcast, has a new book, “Think Remarkable,” that you’ve got to check out. Plus, there’s a new AI danger lurking at work, the death of ad-free streaming, and why you’re still getting scam calls. Feeling lonely? Everyone’s connected, yet isolation is at record levels.
Company you've never heard of brought down the world
A routine software update ended up causing millions of computers worldwide to crash with the infamous blue screen of death. Here’s the scoop — and how it impacts you.
Why we're lonely because of tech
Everyone’s connected, yet isolation is at record levels. Have an opinion on Elon Musk? Here’s why judgment pours out for him, both good and bad. Plus, a new AI danger at work, the death of ad-free streaming, and why you’re still getting scam calls.
YouTube creators use death for profit
There’s a new viral trend impacting grieving families. I tell you what YouTube is — or isn’t — doing about it.
Your Facebook after death
When you die what happens to your Facebook? I give you the scoop, in one minute.
AI predicts your death
Can new tech accurately predict your death within a 5 to 90 day window? Here’s my take, in 60 seconds.
How YouTube creators use your loved one's death for their own profit and gain
There’s a new viral trend impacting grieving families. I tell you what YouTube is — or isn’t — doing about it, in 60 seconds.
The Death of the Metaverse
How much did Mark Zuckerberg bet on it? Let’s just say, it’s enough to make a grown man cry. I spill the numbers in this 60-second podcast.
AI takes over: 10 jobs most at risk, tips to keep your car safe from hackers & should you trust Amazon’s latest innovation
Plus, I uncover the truth behind Beethoven’s death with a surprising discovery using just a few strands of hair. And, I speak with a woman named Alexa Seary and pass along tips for your Kindle, quick PC/Mac privacy, the perfect height for your doorbell cam, and checking your remote batteries using your smartphone. And don’t miss my jokes to brighten your day.
Your data after death
What happens to your cloud data after you die? In 60 seconds, here’s all you need to know about a feature that sends your data to a trusted person after you’re gone.
How do you track down terrorists? This guy actually did it
Now that the Taliban has taken over Afghanistan, many nationals are scrambling to cover up their digital lives. Any sign of cooperation with Americans could be a death sentence. In this episode, Kim talks with Ricoh Danielson, a vet who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, breaking into cellphones and discovering secrets on the ground.