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The Jim Stroud Podcast

The Jim Stroud Podcast

By Jim Stroud

The Jim Stroud Podcast explores the discoveries and trends forming the future of our lives. Brain to brain communication, robot bosses, microchip implants for workers and immortality as an employee benefit are all happening now! If you want to know what's next, subscribe to this podcast and visit JimStroud.com to read the transcript and view related resources. If you want to show your appreciation for my podcast, please support my Starbucks habit with a small donation. | Donate at: ko-fi.com/jimstroud
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So, machines are firing people now?

The Jim Stroud PodcastApr 27, 2019

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May 03, 201900:59
So, machines are firing people now?
Apr 27, 201910:28
Transhumanism and Discrimination in the Future of Work

Transhumanism and Discrimination in the Future of Work

 There has been a lot of talk about diversity and inclusion as it pertains to the workplace. Do a search on duck duck go or some other search engine and you will no doubt discover countless articles about it. Yet, as I review several of the articles linked to from the search results, no one seems to be talking about a new demographic of workers that will no doubt disrupt the future world of work. What is the population I’m talking about? What is the one characteristic they all share? Well, in a word – transhumanism. Listen to this podcast to hear about future HR issues that will surely come.  | Special thanks to ClickIQ for sponsoring this episode. (And a very special thanks to those who drop a little somethin'-somethin' in my virtual tip jar @  https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support

Apr 18, 201913:32
Big Data Knows You’re Going to Quit Your Job Before You Do
Apr 12, 201911:28
Is it right to profit on prison labor?
Apr 05, 201911:37
Listener Update - April 1, 2019

Listener Update - April 1, 2019

This is a quick listener update to give you a heads up on recent activities and podcast changes. Among them, I was a guest on “The Chad and Cheese Podcast” (www.chadcheese.com)
Apr 01, 201901:22
Would you work for a machine?
Mar 28, 201910:37
The Pros and Cons of Predictive Policing
Mar 22, 201912:09
Whatever happened to employee privacy?

Whatever happened to employee privacy?

 If you have a social media account or a cell phone or an internet connection, then you have no privacy. I’m pretty sure you can agree with me there. Do a search on Duck Duck Go or some other search engine for “Facebook scandal,” “cell phone privacy scandal,” or “data hacked” and you will no doubt agree with me.  But have you ever considered your lack of privacy in the workplace? I’m going to share with you three stories and I want you to figure out whether or not they are true or false. Tune in to see if you can guess how far companies will go for the sake of efficiency.  | If you have not already, subscribe to my blog at www.JimStroud.com

Mar 18, 201908:13
The Future of Student Loan Debt
Mar 11, 201908:10
Who will win the Minimum Wage Fight for 15?
Mar 03, 201913:07
When will robots replace recruiters?
Feb 24, 201912:10
Big Brother Goes Shopping
Feb 18, 201909:28
Facebook Is Not Your Friend
Feb 11, 201911:02
Barcoding the Homeless
Feb 02, 201908:17
Discussing Trump in the Workplace

Discussing Trump in the Workplace

 What happens when politics is discussed in the workplace? A recent survey says that American workers are stressed out by any and all chatter about Donald Trump and politics in general. Despite that fact, with another presidential election on the horizon, there is no sign of that trend changing. So, what are you as a worker to do? Moreover, what can managers do (if anything) to curtail political discussions that can divide an office, much like the USA is these days? Tune in to hear my thoughts and strategies for how workers and managers can navigate these interesting times today and in the future.  | Click here for information on protecting your privacy on Facebook.  And please support my Starbucks habit by dropping something in my virtual tip jar. Thank you. 

Jan 28, 201911:28
Would you ride in a car without a driver?

Would you ride in a car without a driver?

 Would you ride in a self-driving car? Yeah, neither would I.  As far as the public at large is concerned, they wouldn’t either. One 2018 survey cited only 21 percent of the public was willing to even try riding in an autonomous vehicle.  I think that’s a BIG problem for a lot of startups and major companies who have already invested a lot of money into the technology.  So, what can they do to convince the public to ride in them? Well, I have a few ideas. Tune in to hear them. 


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Jan 20, 201909:28
How To Stop Tech Addiction

How To Stop Tech Addiction

 I read the other day that chronic social media use is as bad as drug addiction and I remember thinking, "Is that true?" Well, I did a little bit of research and the answer is yes, a very disturbing yes. I discuss how bad the tech addiction epidemic is and share an unlikely method for stopping tech addiction in our time.  The source of the improbable cure? Cocaine. Tune in for more details. This will be controversial, to say the least.  | Plus: Go to JimStroud.com/free for information on how to protect your privacy on Facebook.  And please support my Starbucks habit by dropping something in my virtual tip jar. Thank you. 

Jan 13, 201912:13
Privacy is dead and dying more each day
Jan 07, 201910:03
Santa Claus & the Free Gift of Universal Basic Income
Dec 17, 201813:25
What happens when designer babies enter the workforce?

What happens when designer babies enter the workforce?

A scientist named - He Jianku claims to have created the world’s first genetically edited babies. Shortly after the announcement was made, He Jianku disappeared to parts unknown. (Insert dramatic music here.) If what He claims is true, not only is this a major scientific breakthrough disrupting the scientific community - forever; its also a major headache for the HR department. Tune in to this episode to find out why.
Dec 10, 201812:25
A Future Talk with Dr. Tracey Wilen

A Future Talk with Dr. Tracey Wilen

{QUICK NOTE: I’m thinking of doing a podcast where I interview interesting people about the future of work, life and everything in between. Consider this to be the pilot episode. If I do more of these, it will be because of the comments and encouragement of my listeners. So, please do share your thoughts.}

My guest in the premiere episode of “Future Talk” (working title) is Dr. Tracey Wilen. We discuss the career confusion of mature workers and millennials seeking to progress in their career, how to figure out a career path in this constantly changing technological landscape, what to do when you don’t know what to do next in your career and more. Get a pad and pencil (or have you texting finger ready) to take notes as lots and lots and lots of strategies are suggested herein.
Dec 10, 201820:13
Microchipping Employees is a No-good, Horrible and Terrible Idea

Microchipping Employees is a No-good, Horrible and Terrible Idea

A Wisconsin company made it possible for their workers to throw away their employee ID cards, forget all their passwords, make copies and get food from a vending machine in a surprisingly convenient way. The magic solution? A small medical procedure actually – employees were given a choice to receive a tiny microchip under their skin. Its called “microchipping” and its a no-good, horrible and terrible idea. I explain why, in detail, in this episode. Listen in and be sure to subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode.
Dec 03, 201809:10
How Emerging Technology is Disrupting the Training and Development Industry
Nov 26, 201812:15
Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

This is just a quick note of thanks to all my listeners and subscribers. I so appreciate you being there. Thank you!
Nov 22, 201800:29
Is Immortality the Best Employee Benefit?

Is Immortality the Best Employee Benefit?

What would happen if companies offered their employees immortality as an employee benefit? In this burgeoning age of digital afterlife services, such an offering is closer than you might imagine. If you have never heard of this new niche in the tech industry, prepared to be amazed when you tune into my latest episode. (Please check out this great special for my listeners! www.JimStroud.com/secure)
Nov 18, 201809:13
Proud Parents are Enabling the Identity Theft of their Kids

Proud Parents are Enabling the Identity Theft of their Kids

Identity theft is a global epidemic and its about to get worse because of proud, well-meaning parents. Find out what I mean in the latest episode of The Jim Stroud Podcast. (Please check out this great special for my listeners at www.jimstroud.com/secure)
Nov 10, 201809:07
This is what happens when you crowdsource morality!

This is what happens when you crowdsource morality!

What would happen if we crowd sourced morality? In other words, instead of a bible or a quran or a torah guiding us, we make life and death decisions based solely on the collective wisdom of the public. Let's take this a bit further, and plug the results of those whims into machines. What would happen then? Or rather, what's the worst that could happen? Tune in to find out! (And for research and resources related to this podcast, be sure to visit my website at www.JimStroud.com)
Nov 05, 201806:21
Human Cloning: The Answer to Talent Scarcity
Oct 27, 201812:04
Brain to Brain Communication… Its a thing.
Oct 22, 201808:34
How 2 Recruit Like a Developer

How 2 Recruit Like a Developer

What recruiters can learn from software engineers
Sep 15, 201704:26