002 | Media Manipulation & The Human Condition

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Technology & Culture | Media & Propaganda | Food & Craft | SocietyIn this episode of Hold This Thought, I sit down with Nick Marcarelli to explore the intersection of technology and the human condition — and why something as simple as cooking at home still matters in a world driven by algorithms.Nick leads engineering at an open-source software company, but this conversation quickly moves beyond code. We unpack how media narratives shape public perception, how propaganda actually functions in modern society, and how technology subtly influences the way we think. But this isn’t just abstract theory. We also talk about food, making great meals at home, craft, attention, and why tangible, embodied experiences might be the antidote to digital overexposure. It’s a grounded, wide-ranging conversation about influence, agency, culture, and what keeps us human in a highly mediated world. If you’ve ever wondered how technology shapes consciousness — or why cooking dinner can feel quietly rebellious — this one’s for you.Chapters:00:00 Intro10:15 Nick: Tech Podcast Guru16:45 Can Authenticity Be Faked?25:55 Tech X Human Experience56:15 A-Tier Food In Singapore 1:08:10 Bringing A-Tier Food Home1:14:08 Covid Faith Journey + UPS Covid Season1:27:20 Does Our Media Feed Us PropagandaSubscribe for honest conversations about the ideas shaping culture, business, and our world around us.Subscribe Here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@HoldThisThoughtPodcast?sub_confirmation=1

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Technology & Culture | Media & Propaganda | Food & Craft | SocietyIn this episode of Hold This Thought, I sit down with Nick Marcarelli to explore the intersection of technology and the human condition — and why something as simple as cooking at...

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