The Controverse

Episode 12: Cryptocurrency - w/ Levi Haegebaert

Tue, 25 May 2021 21:24:34 +0000

Levi Haegebaert is a real bitcoin believer that has been spreading his passion for the technology for years. He is a co-organiser of the biggest Belgian bitcoin community P2P and travels around the world to discover new evolutions in the sector and sharing his knowledge with others. He has written a Dutch spoken book called Bitcoin For Beginners and has been giving presentations and workshops around the world to businesses as well as bitcoin communities with his company Start2Bitcoin.

You can find his website at https://start2bitcoin.com/

Episode 11: Privacy

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:49:25 +0000

New technologies are radically advancing our freedoms, but they are also enabling unparalleled invasions of privacy. National and international laws have yet to catch up with the evolving need for privacy that comes with new digital technologies. Respect for individuals' autonomy, anonymous speech, and the right to free association must be balanced against legitimate concerns like law enforcement.

Episode 10: Spirituality & Religion

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:43:42 +0000

Today: a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves. A search for meaning in life. As such, it is a universal human experience—something that touches us all.

Episode 9: Business ethics

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 21:42:56 +0000

Today we talk about the ethical implications about business.

Episode 8: Identity

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 21:53:01 +0000

There is something we all have, but are we aware of it? It makes us do what we do, it influences all of our behavior. It can make us feel at home, or out of place. Todays episode is all about identity. Welcome to the Controverse.

Episode 7: Data Ownership & Digital Citizenship - w/ Tatiana Tosi

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:17:24 +0000

Our guest today is Tatiana Tosi, a social behavior trends expert and researcher, with an emphasis on Netnography, the study of Digital Consumer Behavior. She has over 13 years of experience working as a consultant in development of analytical products and business metrics. She has been working for over 10 years as a startup mentor and post graduate professor in Netnography.

Today we are going to talk to her about digital activism, data ownership and digital citizenship.

For further reading on the topic, check out the following links:

https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/08/11/1006555/eu-data-trust-trusts-project-privacy-policy-opinion/

https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/communication-european-strategy-data-19feb2020_en.pdf

Episode 6: Social Media Automation - w/ Adi Ankonina

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 23:45:16 +0000

Today we talk about Social Media automation with expert Adi Ankonina. Note a full disclosure that we are not being paid to have Adi on as a guest today. We hope you enjoy!

Check out her website at https://doctorjarvee.com/

Episode 5: Change

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:49:57 +0000

Today Tom and Bello talk about "Change" and what it means to them.

Episode 4: Social Media Algorithms - w/ Eastblockboy

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:01:12 +0000

Eastblockboy comes to talk to us about how to get noticed on social media platforms. Remember: Mind the Triangle Of Click™

Episode 3: Gaming and its influence on society

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:46:49 +0000

Today Tom and Bello discuss gaming and its influence on society.

Episode 2: VR, AI and the power of big tech

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 17:53:59 +0000

In this episode Tom and Bello discuss VR, AI and the power of big tech

Episode 1: Design & the meaning of creativity

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 17:49:09 +0000

In this episode Tom and Bello talk about design, the meaning of creativity and more.