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Tech Pioneer to Podcast Host: A Conversation with David Beckemeyer - Episode #25

May 10, 2024 Pinder Singh Episode 25
Tech Pioneer to Podcast Host: A Conversation with David Beckemeyer - Episode #25
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Tech Pioneer to Podcast Host: A Conversation with David Beckemeyer - Episode #25
May 10, 2024 Episode 25
Pinder Singh

Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of David Beckemeyer, a retired tech executive turned science communicator. With over 25 years of experience in tech startups, including being the founding CTO of EarthLink, our guest brings a wealth of knowledge. Now the host of the "Outrage Overload" podcast, he explores societal and political outrage with scientists, researchers, and authors. Tune in as we uncover insights on navigating outrage and lowering the temperature in today's world.

Connect with David Beckemeyer: 
Website: https://outrageoverload.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeckemeyer/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OutrageOverload
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outrageoverload/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutrageOverload
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OutrageOverload
Mastodon: https://toad.social/@DavidBeckemeyer
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outrage-overload/id1648992512
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/37vB5Fd4htZYdzPCt9oWCK

Connect with Curious Expression:
Website: https://www.curiousexpression.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtX4eEB-tDZXJSMI_UX4oYA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiousexpression
Twitter: https://twitter.com/curiousexpressn
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curiousexpression
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiousexpression
RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2249595.rss
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curious-expression/id1708236788
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02T3T49eCRVV3bac4f9sQd

Key Moments:
(00:00) – Introduction and description
(00:43) – Who is David Beckemeyer?
(02:05) – Why are we outraged?
(03:36) – Creation of the Outrage Overload podcast
(07:12) – Confrontations on social media
(10:00) – Memorable podcast conversation
(14:04) – Tribalism online
(19:39) – Bad actors and artificial intelligence
(24:48) – Heated political elections 
(32:19) – Meaning of existential elections
(34:04) – Hopeful trends that outrage is decreasing
(36:10) – Advice to young adults trapped in outrage
(37:40) – Connect with David Beckemeyer

Show Notes

Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of David Beckemeyer, a retired tech executive turned science communicator. With over 25 years of experience in tech startups, including being the founding CTO of EarthLink, our guest brings a wealth of knowledge. Now the host of the "Outrage Overload" podcast, he explores societal and political outrage with scientists, researchers, and authors. Tune in as we uncover insights on navigating outrage and lowering the temperature in today's world.

Connect with David Beckemeyer: 
Website: https://outrageoverload.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeckemeyer/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OutrageOverload
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outrageoverload/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutrageOverload
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OutrageOverload
Mastodon: https://toad.social/@DavidBeckemeyer
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outrage-overload/id1648992512
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/37vB5Fd4htZYdzPCt9oWCK

Connect with Curious Expression:
Website: https://www.curiousexpression.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtX4eEB-tDZXJSMI_UX4oYA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiousexpression
Twitter: https://twitter.com/curiousexpressn
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curiousexpression
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiousexpression
RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2249595.rss
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curious-expression/id1708236788
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02T3T49eCRVV3bac4f9sQd

Key Moments:
(00:00) – Introduction and description
(00:43) – Who is David Beckemeyer?
(02:05) – Why are we outraged?
(03:36) – Creation of the Outrage Overload podcast
(07:12) – Confrontations on social media
(10:00) – Memorable podcast conversation
(14:04) – Tribalism online
(19:39) – Bad actors and artificial intelligence
(24:48) – Heated political elections 
(32:19) – Meaning of existential elections
(34:04) – Hopeful trends that outrage is decreasing
(36:10) – Advice to young adults trapped in outrage
(37:40) – Connect with David Beckemeyer