The Controverse is a philosophical podcast that aims to discuss the repercussions of tech, marketing and design in our world. What are the benefits and where do we find potential risks? How can we as human beings learn to adjust to this ever changing system and what do we do if AI tries to take over the planet? Tune in to find out or join our discussions live on Twitch.

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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 12: Cryptocurrency - w/ Levi Haegebaert

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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&#39; autonomy, anonymous speech, and the right to free association must be balanced against legitimate concerns like law enforcement.

Episode 11: Privacy

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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 10: Spirituality & Religion

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Today we talk about the ethical implications about business.

Episode 9: Business ethics

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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 8: Identity

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

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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 6: Social Media Automation - w/ Adi Ankonina

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Today Tom and Bello talk about &#34;Change&#34; and what it means to them.

Episode 5: Change

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

Episode 4: Social Media Algorithms - w/ Eastblockboy

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

Episode 3: Gaming and its influence on society

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

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

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

Episode 1: Design & the meaning of creativity

The Controverse is a philosophical podcast that aims to discuss the repercussions of tech, marketing and design in our world. What are the benefits and where do we find potential risks? How can we as human beings learn to adjust to this ever changing system and what do we do if AI tries to take over the planet? Tune in to find out or join our discussions live on Twitch.