Episode 111: Clearview AI Facial Recognition App, Crafting a Persuasive Speech, Brainwriting, Healthy Fat Loss Strategies, Social Relationships and Happiness, How to Feel More in Control

Show Description:

In today's current events, Tim talks about the phone application "Clearview AI" and how it is using facial recognition to help law enforcement agencies solve crimes. Slager recaps an article about how to create a persuasive speech and influence the audience through different methods.

For the real-life experience section, Tim highlights the concept of "brainwriting" and how companies can use this to foster more innovative meetings. Slager explains why you cannot spot reduce fat and provides appropriate, healthy strategies to lose weight.

In the book talk segment of the episode, Slager explains the correlation between social relationships and happiness, citing a section from Aubrey Marcus' "Own the Day, Own Your Life."

Show Highlights:

3:00-30:25: We give our weekend recap, including the McGregor fight key takeaways. Slager highlights Mac Miller's new album, a fundamental change he noticed with the Lyft app, and why he is disappointed in Chipotle. Tim talks about his dresser purchase and how being more organized can reduce your stress levels.
30:25-42:00: Tim explains how the phone application "Clearview AI" is using facial recognition to help law enforcement agencies catch criminals. We also discuss the potential dangers if this app and augmented reality glasses if it used by everybody.
42:00-49:45: Analyzing an article from entrepreneur.com, Slager dives into crafting a persuasive speech through an optimal balance of storytelling and facts.
49:45-55:15: Tim wrote an article on creative thinking games, and he shared the concept of "brainwriting" and how companies can develop more innovative ideas by implementing this at meetings.
55:15-1:02:15: Slager explains why you cannot spot reduce fat, and he provides some straightforward tips on healthy weight loss through nutrition and exercise.
1:02:15-1:08:00: Analyzing a section from "Own the Day, Own Your Life" by Aubrey Marcus, Slager talks about the direct correlation between social relationships and happiness.
1:08:00-1:15:00: Highlighting a section from "Outwitting the Devil" by Napoleon Hill, Tim talks about a simple way to become more in control of your life and set small, impactful goals.