Digital Optimist

Scott Klososky discusses the possibilities and opportunities of embracing Digital Transformation.

About the show

It is seductive to fear the future because we are biologically programmed to look for danger. This natural impulse is enabled by popular media. However, this podcast is meant to awaken a sense of hope for a bright Humalogy™ future. With a more expansive view of the facts, history has proven that humanity constantly progresses.

Technology is increasing the speed at which we experience this beneficial progression.

Episodes

  • Episode 12: Machine Intelligence - Introduction

    January 29th, 2021  |  32 mins 43 secs
    ai, ml, tech, tech news

    In this first episode in the Machine Intelligence series of Digital Optimist, Host Scott Klososky defines machine intelligence and the terminologies surrounding it, as well as discusses the potential positive impacts of this technology for our society.

  • Episode 11: Can Technology Save The Planet?

    September 27th, 2020  |  45 mins 59 secs

    On this episode of Digital Optimist, host Scott Klososky interviews a special guest to discuss technology, climate change, and the future of our planet.

  • Episode 10: Relationships - Marriage

    September 11th, 2020  |  36 mins 33 secs
    digital, futurist, tech, tech news, tech trends, technology

    In the last episode in the "Relationship" series, Scott Klososky discusses the ways in which a balanced use of technology can enhance committed relationships.

  • Episode 9: Relationships - Family

    May 25th, 2020  |  28 mins 53 secs
    covid19, family, pandemic, relationships, tech news, tech trends, technology, zoom

    In this episode of Digital Optimist, Scott speaks to the role of technology in the modern family. Especially during the COVID19 pandemic, technology has helped us stay connected even when physically apart. Scott also makes the important point that, when possible, we should avoid using technology as a crutch or replacement for in-person bonding.

  • Episode 8: Relationships - Friendships

    March 7th, 2020  |  26 mins 9 secs
    friendship, future, future of work, futurist, podcast, relationship, social media, technology

    On this episode, host Scott Klososky discusses the ways in which we should be optimistic about the future of friendships, and how to make the most of "synthetic" digital friendships while still building quality, in-person relationships.

  • Episode 7: Relationships - The Network

    January 2nd, 2020  |  27 mins 51 secs

    Who are the people you personally care about, who in turn care about you? That’s your network. All opportunities for impact in your life will spring from the strength of those relationships. In this second episode of the relationship series, host Scott Klososky discusses the power of networks and how technology helps us to grow them exponentially while also maintaining the quality of relationships.
    In this episode, host Scott Klososky discusses the power of networks and how technology is helps us to grow them exponentially while also maintaining the quality of relationships.

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    Episode 6: Relationships - Can Technology Bring Us Closer?

    November 13th, 2019  |  32 mins 50 secs

    Relationships are at the heart of the notion of smart society, and digital technologies appear to be changing the ways we relate to each other. However, the new generation of smart technology may actually be serving to enhance our human relationships and not diminish them.

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    Episode 5: Generation Next

    October 17th, 2019  |  31 mins
    futurism, futurist, gen a, gen x, gen y, gen z, intergenerational, leadership, millennials, technology

    People say young folks are the hope of the world, but often, the person saying this has no idea just how true that is. Scott Klososky discusses the concept of "generations" and perceptions surrounding Gen Z and the A’s (or Alphas) after them, who are being born today.

  • Episode 4: Learning - Spiritual Awakening

    October 5th, 2019  |  30 mins 4 secs

  • Episode 3: Learning - The Future of Healthcare

    September 21st, 2019  |  30 mins 13 secs
    business, future, futurist, health, podcast, technology

    On this episode of Digital Optimist, host Scott Klososky discusses what the future has in store for our health.

  • Episode 2: Learning - Fixing the World, Or Maybe Just My Truck

    September 5th, 2019  |  31 mins 15 secs

    What was life like before the Internet? Well, for one, it was a lot harder to fix things. A simple search on Google or Youtube will provide the answers you need to fix almost anything. On this episode of Digital Optimist, host Scott Klososky examines how instant access to information provides us with the opportunity to fix the world's most daunting problems.

  • Episode 1: Digital Communication

    August 23rd, 2019  |  32 mins 32 secs
    ai, blockchain, business, culture, cybersecurity, futurist, philosophy, tech, technology

    Host Scott Klososky discusses the concepts of digital transformation, HUMALOGY®, and how digital communication is helping to make the world a better, safer, more connected place.

  • Introducing Digital Optimist

    August 8th, 2019  |  11 mins 11 secs
    ai, blockchain, business, culture, cybersecurity, futurist, philosophy, tech, technology

    A new podcast from Scott Klososky.