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Code Red by Red Swan

Code Red by Red Swan

Red Swan

Code Red – Technology, Madness and the Future of Humanity. The podcast for people who are pissed off about technology’s going rogue, want to do something about it and wish to use technology in positive ways to create a better future for humanity by starting with themselves. Published columnist, future-scenario creator and CEO of www.redswan.at Ursula Eysin adds a Podcast to her popular monthly print column and discusses the topics mentioned in her columns with San Jose-based tech luminary Chris Kalaboukis, who often doesn't agree at all with her technology-critical point of view.

13 - #13: The Illusion of Innovation: Hackathons
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  • 13 - #13: The Illusion of Innovation: Hackathons

    "Scrum masters and hackathon enthusiasts will hate us." In this episode of Code Red: Technology, Madness, and the Future of Humanity, hosts Ursula Eysin, CEO of Red Swan, and Silicon Valley’s Chris Kalaboukis, tackle a hot question in the world of corporate innovation: Are hackathons a real innovation driver, or just corporate theater? You’ll be surprised by their take on what really goes on behind the scenes at these events—and why they often fail to deliver results. 🚨 Key points: → Hackathons Unmasked: Why most hackathons are more about optics than actual innovation. →The Innovation Black Hole: What happens to great ideas after the event, and why so few make it out alive. →Employee Frustration: How poor communication kills motivation and leaves employees burned out. →Agile & Scrum: Friend or Foe?: The real reason why these frameworks often lead to mediocrity, not breakthrough ideas. →Why Innovation Fails: The dangers of short-term thinking and why long-term vision is the only way to drive true change. →Internal vs External Innovation: Why companies spend millions on outside startups instead of leveraging their own creative talent. 🎙️ Ursula and Chris dig into real-world examples and share their experiences working with top global companies, offering fresh perspectives on how to break the cycle of stagnant innovation. 👉 Subscribe for more no-BS discussions on the future of technology and how it shapes humanity! 💬 Join the conversation: Have you participated in a corporate hackathon? Share your experience in the comments! #Innovation #Hackathons #TechPodcast #FutureOfWork #HumanCreativityUnleashed

    Sat, 19 Oct 2024 - 34min
  • 12 - #12: AI, When Will You Finally Do My Laundry?

    In this episode of Code Red - Technology, Madness, and the Future of Humanity, Red Swan CEO Ursula Eysin and former Head of IP Innovation at Yahoo, Chris Kalaboukis, dive deep into the age-old question: Why can't AI handle our everyday chores yet? From robots that can’t set the table or do the laundry to AI taking over white-collar jobs, we explore the irony that AI seems to replace the people who deemed themselves irreplaceable, not the ones they looked down on. 🤖 Key Discussion Points: →Why AI dominates the virtual world but still struggles in the physical realm →The myth of AI replacing blue-collar jobs—turns out, it’s coming for white-collar workers first →How junior programmers and lawyers are at risk of being displaced by AI →The future of trades—welders and plumbers are becoming the true untouchables →Why CEOs might get fired before janitors in the age of AI 🛠️ Are Trades the New White-Collar? Discover how AI's limitations in manual labor mean that physical work is more valuable than ever. While AI might outsmart your office job, it still can’t fold your laundry! 🚨 Call to Action: Worried about your job’s future? Want to learn how to future-proof your career in this rapidly changing world? Reach out to Ursula for your personalized future creation at office [at] redswan.at. 🔗 Subscribe for more Code Red episodes exploring the intersection of technology and humanity. Follow Code Red by Red Swan here on Spotify, YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    And don't forget to join our free Substack community (https://substack.com/@coderedbyredswan) for more insights. #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #AIJobs #CodeRedPodcast #TechnologyAndHumanity #AIinBusiness #WhiteCollarVsBlueCollar #TheValueofTrades #RedSwan #FutureCreation

    Sat, 14 Sep 2024 - 35min
  • 11 - #11: 🧠 TikTok Brain: Is the Future of Humanity Doomed to 15-Second Bursts?

    🧠 Welcome to the digital age, where attention spans have shrunk to the size of a TikTok video. In this episode of Code Red - Technology, Madness, and the Future um Humanity, Chris Kalaboukis and I dive headfirst into the phenomenon we're calling "TikTok Brain"—a state of mind where anything longer than 15 seconds feels like a marathon. But don't worry, we promise this episode will hold your attention for more than a blink. 📲 What's Happening to Our Minds?Are we witnessing the downfall of deep thinking? Or is this just evolution in action, speeding up to match our scroll-happy thumbs? In today’s chat, we explore how TikTok is rewiring our brains, making us crave instant gratification like a toddler with an iPad (because who has time for patience these days, right?). 🎧 Highlights in this Episode: ▶Why focus is now a luxury item (available only to those who can stay off social media for more than 10 minutes). ▶The surprising science behind why your brain loves—and hates—TikTok. ▶Tips for reclaiming your attention span, or at least stretching it to a solid 30 seconds. 🤔 Spoiler Alert: By the end of this episode, you might just be convinced that the next big thing in self-help will be a "how to focus" course taught in 7-second soundbites. But at least you’ll have fun getting there. 🛑 🔗Call to Action: Before your attention wanders off to the next trending dance challenge, hit that Subscribe button and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode here on Spotify, Youtube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts from. Also, don't forget to join our free Substack community (https://substack.com/@coderedbyredswan) for more insights. 🖋️And if you can focus long enough, drop a comment below—tell us if you think “TikTok Brain” is a real thing or just another overhyped trend. ♥️ Isolated we are weak. Together we are strong. So, let’s connect. I am happy to hear from you. (office (at) redswan.at) #TikTokBrain #AttentionSpan #DigitalAge #Podcast #SocialMedia #Focus #DigitalDetox

    Sat, 17 Aug 2024 - 37min
  • 10 - #10: Under Pressure: Tech's Dehumanising Grip on the Workplace

    The modern workplace, much like Queen's iconic song, is "Under Pressure." 🎶 Existential angst has always been present, but rapid advancements in AI, massive layoffs by tech giants, and the isolation of digital meetings have introduced new fears—fear of obsolescence and fear of dying alone in our offices, unnoticed. 😨

    In this episode of Code Red: Technology, Madness, and the Future of Humanity, we tackle the harsh realities of tech's dehumanizing grip on the workplace:

    ▶People are trained like machines, only to be threatened with replacement by machines. The solution? Refuse to act like machines. 🛑

    ▶An anecdote from a future-of-work scenario workshop reveals how digitization can lead to complete isolation.

    ▶The psychological toll of acting like robots and how it increases the risk of being replaced by actual robots.

    ▶The constant state of overwhelm in digital workspaces and its impact on our humanity.

    ▶How C-level executives’ refusal to make decisions reflects a deeper systemic issue.

    Join Ursula Eysin, founder & CEO of Red Swan (www.redswan.at), and co-host Chris Kalaboukis, a Silicon Valley-based inventor and philosopher, as they explore these pressing issues and offer solutions to reclaim humanity in an increasingly mechanized workplace. 🎙️

    👉 Key Topics Covered:

    ▶Existential angst in the modern workplace

    ▶Impact of AI and tech layoffs

    ▶Isolation from digital meetings

    ▶Strategies to refuse acting like a machine

    ▶How to actualize untapped human potential

    ▶Overcoming constant overwhelm and decision paralysis

    ▶Future-proofing your job by fully embracing human potential

    🔗 Don't forget to subscribe for more insights and join our free Substack community (https://substack.com/@coderedbyredswan) and follow Code Red by Red Swan here on Spotify, YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts from!

    ♥️ Isolated we are weak. Together we are strong. So, let’s connect. I am happy to hear from you. (office (at) redswan.at)


    #UnderPressure #DehumanizingTech #TechWorkplace #AI #Automation #HumanityAtWork #CodeRedPodcast #RedSwan #UrsulaEysin #ModernWorkplace #PodcastEpisode #TechIndustry #FutureOfWork #ThinkFuture

    Sun, 21 Jul 2024 - 38min
  • 9 - #09: 🩸The Anti-Social Social Media - As Addictive and Harmful as Crack Cocaine?

    🤩Oh, social media—those wonderful platforms that use intermittent reinforcement patterns to keep us blissfully addicted. Their algorithms? Totally transparent and unchanging...just kidding! They change all the time, like capricious, moody lovers who sometimes give us attention, care, affection, or validation—when they feel like it. Who doesn't love the thrill of never knowing if we'll be rewarded or punished next? 🤯This delightful inconsistency is carefully cultivated to keep us hooked, much like someone with an anti-social personality disorder. Yes, you heard me: it’s ANTI-social, not social. But hey, who cares if it's as addictive as heroin and just as detrimental, right? 🎧🎬In this month’s episode of the Code Red Podcast, join Chris Kalaboukis and me as we explore the addictive behaviors driven by anti-social social media platforms. We also delve into four different future scenarios for the evolution of social media. 💡What do you envision for the future of social media? Which of these scenarios resonates with you the most, and how can we work together to make it a reality? 👇Share your thoughts in the comments ♥️. 💬Do you know three people who would also enjoy the content? Then please share it with them, it would mean the world to us and support our work. Image: (R)Xaver Kettele & Chris Kalaboukis Video: (R)Xaver Kettele for Red Swan Music: AudioJungle ----- 🎯If you're eager to take charge, break through barriers, and envision future scenarios for your business, I've got a great tool for you: it's called future scenario thinking. Developed by the U.S. Air Force back in the 1940s, this technique dives deep into what drives decisions, helping us understand the root causes and mechanisms behind them. It's all about working together to shape the future we really want. 🫶This approach brings what's lurking in your subconscious to the forefront, helping you gain clarity, craft a long-term vision, and make confident choices. When we're intentional about our decisions, everything shifts dramatically in our experience. 💌I work with courageous individuals with an open mind for a different view who are brave enough to change the world by starting with themselves. ⚓Need help navigating through the process? Or just want to chat to see if it's the right fit for you? Reach out to me at ursula.eysin (at) redswan.at. 👉Read more about the process here — it helps to break through barriers and gain a competitive edge: www.redswan.at 🚩A word of caution: This could lead to a total pivot in your business.

    Sat, 15 Jun 2024 - 41min
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