Friends In Wonder

Vince Kern and Joe Luther

Friends in Wonder is a podcast co-hosted by Vince Kern and Joe Luther, two lifelong friends who were born at the tail end of the classic "baby boomer generation.” Since they were curious grade-schoolers walking their dogs late at night, their conversations always delved into a vast array of topics through the lens of wonder and awe. They have maintained this journey throughout their varied professional careers during the technical revolution and friendship spanning over five decades. Listen as they explore a wide range of topics through their soulfully connected adventures in self-growth by asking the question; “How does this help?” read less
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Episodes

On the RFK Jr. Campaign Trail in Michigan
Aug 15 2024
On the RFK Jr. Campaign Trail in Michigan
Send us a Text Message.Do you ever wonder how media and corporate interests shape our political landscape? Join us on this special edition of the Friends in Wonder podcast as Vince Kern and Joe Luther reconnect to delve into Joe's passionate involvement in the Kennedy campaign in Michigan. Joe, an attorney with a rich background in political science, shares his motivations and experiences as a volunteer coordinator, underscoring his belief in the candidate’s integrity and dedication to transparent political discourse. We'll uncover the grassroots efforts that shaped his year-long journey and discuss the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way.Explore the pervasive influence of media corporations on public discourse and political division. Our discussion examines how profit-driven media companies manipulate public perception and foster conflict, making it difficult for people to see the larger forces at play. Joe provides a unique perspective on generational differences in media consumption, noting the younger generation's savvy navigation of the complex media landscape. We also tackle the challenges faced by third-party candidates like Mr. Kennedy, who strive to bring genuine grassroots movements into the political arena. Learn about the concept of "corporate capture" and the importance of seeking diverse sources of information. This episode highlights the significance of community involvement and personal responsibility in political engagement, urging listeners to take an active role in shaping the nation’s future.We welcome, value and appreciate all feedback. Please feel free to share your comments or suggestions for future topics at: talk@friendsinwonder.com and visit friendsinwonder.com to rate, review, subscribe or share this episode or show. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082419702374Twitter: @friendsinwonderInstagram: @friendsinwonder
23andMe: The Benefits AND RISKS of Genetic Testing
Feb 24 2023
23andMe: The Benefits AND RISKS of Genetic Testing
Send us a Text Message.Have you heard friends and relatives gush about online services like 23andMe and Ancestry.com that analyze your genetic data and return information about your health and family ancestry? Have you seen commercials or videos featuring happy stories of people uniting with lost family, or ones they didn’t even know existed?  Have you already used one of these services but now wonder if it was a mistake?Whether you're familiar with these services or not, have you considered some of the real-life implications about your data? There may be life-altering results you should know beyond the allure of learning more about your family history. This episode gives you the information guardrails to help you ponder your options.Listen in as we give you an inside look from our personal experiences with using these services and how they work. You will learn about interesting and enlightening examples of some of the data you can expect to receive. You won’t want to miss this episode as we answer questions like:  What happens with your data afterwards?  Will your data remain private and secure? And, Is there some information that you might NOT want to know?Your descendants will thank you!We welcome, value and appreciate all feedback. Please feel free to share your comments or suggestions for future topics at: talk@friendsinwonder.com and visit friendsinwonder.com to rate, review, subscribe or share this episode or show. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082419702374Twitter: @friendsinwonderInstagram: @friendsinwonder
Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT: Promising the World, but for the "Better?"
Feb 3 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT: Promising the World, but for the "Better?"
Send us a Text Message.Have you heard the amazing news about the lightning-fast development and deep investments into Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT?  Have corporations promoting these new tools, and society in general, considered the many cultural and human implications? Have you? Joe and Vince have taken a deep dive into the recent explosion of news about AI and Chat GPT and bring you a comprehensive look at what AI is, its current uses and wonder about where the future will take it when our data is the blood of computers. The largest big-tech companies are investing billions of dollars into AI and promising to change our existence in "convenient" ways we can't imagine today.  This week's episode will arm you with context and help you better understand  how these developments are shaping your life. We welcome, value and appreciate all feedback.  Please feel free to share your comments or suggestions for future topics at: talk@friendsinwonder.com  and visit friendsinwonder.com to rate, review, subscribe or share this episode or show. #ArtificialIntelligence#SocietyAndCulture#ChatGPT#NewTechnology#TalkingRobots#TranshumanismWe welcome, value and appreciate all feedback. Please feel free to share your comments or suggestions for future topics at: talk@friendsinwonder.com and visit friendsinwonder.com to rate, review, subscribe or share this episode or show. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082419702374Twitter: @friendsinwonderInstagram: @friendsinwonder