by Gene Crawford | Dec 22, 2025 | Podcast
The Luddites weren’t afraid of technology. They were afraid of losing control over their work, their time, and their future. Two hundred years later, we’re standing in the same moment again, this time with artificial intelligence.
This episode breaks down why the real AI debate isn’t about intelligence, productivity, or innovation. It’s about power, consent, and who benefits when technology is deployed without public agreement. We unpack AI hype, media language, education risks, productivity myths, and the growing gap between performance and substance in modern culture.
This is a Warrior Mindset conversation about discipline, boundaries, and refusing the lie of inevitability.
Topics include:
– Modern Luddites and AI
– Power vs progress
– Consent, labor, and automation
– Discipline over performance
– Training, culture, and responsibility
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by Gene Crawford | Nov 17, 2025 | Podcast
Can we use AI to enhance human connection rather than replace it? In this Part 2 of our AI series episodes, Shekeese and I explore how humanist technology, rooted in ethics, education, and responsible use, can transform our relationship with AI. From the dangers of “AI slop” to the potential for real, inquiry-based interaction, we highlight why teaching students to treat AI like a tool, not a replacement, is crucial. We dig into tech company accountability, regulation, social media’s societal role, and even the environmental toll of data centers. This isn’t a tech utopia, it’s a call for wiser integration, grounded in understanding, purpose, and human values.
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by Gene Crawford | Nov 3, 2025 | Podcast
Technology is evolving faster than our understanding of it. In this episode, Shekeese and I dive into the creative and ethical tensions shaping today’s digital world. We examine how nonprofits, designers, and educators wrestle with AI-generated art versus original creativity, revealing why comprehension matters more than speed. Drawing parallels between AI mastery and martial-arts discipline, we argue that foundational knowledge must precede innovation. We contrast hustle-culture pressures, echoed by voices like Gary V., with the virtue of deliberate practice and media literacy. From rebranding challenges to copyright debates around music, NFTs, and AI, we explore ownership, authenticity, and regulation in a world where creativity and technology collide. This is a deep look at mastery, understanding, and responsible progress in the digital age.
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by Gene Crawford | Oct 13, 2025 | Podcast
What can the ancient Samurai teach us about the ethics of artificial intelligence? Let’s explore how the timeless code of Bushido; righteousness, courage, benevolence, and more. offers a surprisingly powerful framework for confronting AI’s most urgent ethical dilemmas. From deep fakes and bias in hiring algorithms to unchecked corporate profit motives, we ask whether today’s AI reflects a future of honor or exploitation. Join us as we bridge ancient warrior wisdom with cutting-edge technology, and challenge developers, leaders, and everyday users to adopt a human-centric approach before it’s too late.
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by Gene Crawford | Sep 29, 2025 | Podcast
What happens when a health scare rewrites your entire life story? In this heartfelt episode, Carl shares how a commitment to better habits, less alcohol, more sleep, regular exercise, intersected with smart technology to spark a full-body transformation. From tracking sleep with the Oura ring to facing down a surprise heart diagnosis, he walks us through the highs, lows, and lessons. We explore the emotional power of running, journaling, and reconnecting with old friends, along with the modern tools that make us smarter, stronger patients. If you’re navigating anxiety, aging, or health uncertainty, this one’s for you.
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