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This week, Techish hosts Michael and Abadesi dig into Gen Z politics, focusing on why some young men are shifting conservative. They chat about how social media and creators fuel toxic views on women and masculinity, the need for healthier masculinity, and the struggles young men face today. Plus, they tackle ageism in startups, questioning stereotypes about younger and older workers.• Gen Z men are more conservative (00:17)• Are online creators grooming boys to hate women?(06:55)• The need for healthy masculinity (12:55)• Should startups hire over 30s? (17:45)Extra Reading & Resources• Sex Talks podcast by Emma-Louise Boynton  • A new global gender divide is emerging [FT]  • What Prevents & What Drives Gendered Ideological Polarisation? [Alice Evans] • Boys being groomed online to hate women, British author warns [Reuters]How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinions and experiences of the presenters and is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making any decisions. ———————————————————— Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ https://www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlive/https://www.instagram.com/pocintech/Email us at [email protected]...

This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi tackle UK and US politics—covering Kemi Badenoch, budget hits for small businesses, and tax headaches for high earners. They also chat about Big Tech’s stance on the US elections, the tech industry’s broken promises, and wrap up with a look at catfishing in online dating.00:20 Kemi Badenoch Is Now the UK Conservative Party Leader04:55 Is the New UK Budget Anti-Business?09:37 6-Figure Salaries, Childcare, and the Tax Debate16:40 US Elections and Big Tech26:22 Sweet Bobby and CatfishingExtra Reading and ResourcesWho is Kemi Badenoch, the first Black woman to lead Britain’s Conservative Party? [AP News]'We earn £100,000 together. We are not worse off after the Budget' [BBC News]Sweet Bobby: Watch on Netflix or listen to the original podcast series on Tortoise Media How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinions and experiences of the presenters and is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making any decisions. ———————————————————— Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ https://www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlive/https://www.instagram.com/pocintech/Email us at [email protected]...

This week on Techish, Michael and TechCrunch's Dominic-Madori dive into:• 00:00 Doxing Strangers With Meta’s Smart Glasses• 06:50 Apple Dunks on Large Language Models• 11:05 The Podcast Election: How New Media Is Shaping the Trump-Harris Election• 23:35 Starbucks is struggling• 27:55 UK Prime Minister Says No to ReparationsExtra Reading & Resources• Two Students Created Face Recognition Glasses. It Wasn’t Hard [New York Times]• Apple study reveals major AI flaw in OpenAI, Google, and Meta LLMs [Mashable]• Mother Sues AI Chatbot Maker After Teen Son’s Death [POCIT]• Seven Data Points That Explain the ‘Podcast Election’ [Bloomberg]•  Is This The Reason Bezos-Owned WaPo Didn’t Endorse Harris? [The Daily Beast]• Silicon Valley, the New Lobbying Monster [The New Yorker]• Time has come for reparations dialogue, Commonwealth heads agree [BBC]Plus follow Dom on Instagram (@dominicmadori) and subscribe to her Substack, The Black Cat.Technology, Trends, ExplorationIs humanity on the brink of a tech takeover? Will AI rewrite the rules of existence?...Listen on: How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinions and experiences of the presenters and is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making any decisions. ———————————————————— Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ https://www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlive/https://www.instagram.com/pocintech/Email us at [email protected]...

In this episode of the Techish podcast, Michael and Abadesi dive into all the drama around OpenAI's move from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. They discuss the impact on the company’s integrity, the motivations behind the move, ethical concerns about AI, and share their own startup experiences while exploring AI’s broader effects on society.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Cultural Context01:00 OpenAI's Transition from Nonprofit to For-Profit03:09 Integrity and Ethical Considerations in AI06:22 Sam Altman Is Extremely Good at Becoming PowerfulINNOV8 Tech Leadership Brunch at AFROTECH, presented by POCIT & Deloitte: https://lu.ma/q3l7y54y————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinions and experiences of the presenters and is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making any decisions. ———————————————————— Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ https://www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlive/https://www.instagram.com/pocintech/Email us at [email protected]...