Do Algorithms Keep Us Crazy While Schools Lack Basic Locks? (Full)

Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley talk school safety with Paresa Noble. Dave, who helped build early social media in the late 1990s, says algorithms amplify division by keeping people crazy. He argues for the gray middle: model positivity and see constant connectivity as a generational issue kids may later view as crazy. Paresa explains Shield Our Schools unites people by seeking info from multiple angles. Most want the same things. Uvalde and media finger-pointing led her to practical entry-delay measures like upgraded locks and ballistic window film, plus mental health.Timestamps:(00:00) Trigger Warning – Paresa Noble(01:28) School Safety as Low Hanging Fruit – achievable common ground(03:25) Cost of Protecting Schools – the financial side(06:02) Common Security Moves & Assessment Process – standard approaches(09:36) Controversial Security Products – what to consider(11:01) Under-Resourced Schools & Funding – the challenges(14:12) Engaging School Boards – building support(16:55) Overcoming Resistance & The Olive Branch – handling pushback(19:54) Mental Health as Root Cause – deeper issues(23:46) Social Media, Phones & Youth Mental Health – connectivity effects(30:22) The Role of Parents – their importance(33:57) Getting Parents Involved in Schools – how to do it(37:35) The Hard Truth About Sustained Effort – long term reality(39:43) What Gives You Hope? – positive notes(44:22) Paresa's Origin Story – how it started(48:57) Lightning Round – quick questions(50:39) What Did You Learn? – reflections(50:45) Bipartisan School Safety Measures – cross party agreement(51:49) Dave's Takeaway: Priorities & Anger – shifting focus(53:15) Shame on Us: Funding & Priorities – hard look(53:59) A Ministry: Getting Involved – deeper involvement(54:19) Schools Without Locks – current state(54:48) Closing & Subscribe – wrap upConnect:Paresa Noble – Shield Our Schools | Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Threads🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X