An informative chat with U.S. Congressman, Jay Obernolte on this episode of Meyerside Chats. Please subscribe to my channel to help eliminate the "us and them" political narrative.

Please pardon my less-than-ideal microphone during this episode filmed during my travels.

Meyerside Chats seeks to eliminate the "us and them" narrative and toxic polarization by striving to create virtuous community leadership and authentic conversation.  The intent is to showcase the humanity in those that take on the often thankless jobs of public service through civil discourse, and honoring differing points of view.

Summary
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How a Computer Engineering degree with a graduate degree in AI helps lend a unique perspective to our government | 1:30

How the US is faring with policy and regulation around AI | 3:00

Policy Implications of AI | 5:00

The power of ChatGPT   | 6:30

How can we use AI to improve government? | 7:50

AI's ethical issues and job replacement vs it's powerful benefits (e.g. physicians) | 9:20

How can we improve our democracy with AI? | 12:30

Where can regulation be replaced with better education? | 14:00

How do we get people to read source information without being misled by polarized media narratives? | 17:00

The impact of anonymity on the internet | 20:00

Can technology (i.e. social media) help provide context or source information in dialogue around polarized issues? | 23:00

Why people vote red or blue down the line and how to improve the election process | 30:00

Are we providing the majority of people with the right resources for informed voting? | 34:00

If you're eligible to vote and don't, you have no right to complain | 35:30

The difficulty in voting for judges | 38:00

The detriments of intense polarization in our federal and local governments | 40:00

Political parties specialize, not in solving individual issues, but trashing the other party | 43:00

Is California a better example of collegial state politics than the nation as a whole? || 44:00

A great solution to a kinder and more cooperative government | 50:00

If you don't challenge your perspective, you can't learn. | 52:00

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About Evan Meyer

Evan is the Founder of BeautifyEarth.com, a tech platform and marketplace that speed tracks the urban beautification process through art, as well as the original 501(c)3 sister organization and public charity that beautifies schools in the communities that need it most. Beautify has now facilitated thousands of murals around the planet, working with hundreds of communities, community organizations, cities and national brands.

He is also the Founder of RideAmigos.com, a tech platform that optimizes commuter travel and behavior through intelligent programs and analytics for governments, large enterprises, and universities, serving many regions across the US.

As a civic leader in the City of Santa Monica, he is the past Chairman of his neighborhood (Ocean Park), giving residents a voice in the public process, as well as helping the City of Santa Monica with innovative, actionable ways of civic engagement. He gives seminars on building corporate cultures and the importance of community and civic engagement.

He loves the outdoors, is a master of creative projects, is an avid muralist and musician, and finds the world fascinating in every regard.