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The Modern Citizen

by Kenny Jarnagin

Learn about developing technology without the unnecessary baggage of having to be a developer or hearing too much about how the business is performing. Let's talk about the greater impact of new and old tech and just why you should give a bit!

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Episodes

  1. Tech in 20 Years - Where will we be?

    FedCoin, TikTok Ban, War on Chinese tech, Neruo=alink. There's so many developments, some forced some naturally created, so where will be in 20 to 30 years? Tune into the SEASON 3 FINALE to hear my predictions on what the tech world might look like! Just a heads up, make sure you follow my…

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  2. War on Chinese Tech: TikTok Edition

    The federal government is attempting to ban or force ByteDance to sell TikTok. Does the executive order really have technical implications or is this politically and economically motivated instead? Find out how the technical details of TikTok and their data collection (peak the first episode on...

  3. FedCoin: A new national currency?

    Can you imagine a world where digital currency is the norm? It'll be here before you know it, and I'm not talking about Bitcoin or Facebook's Libra. I'm talking about a Federal Reserve developed and distributed digital currency - the Digital Dollar. Tune in to find out what challenges and...

  4. SEASON OPENER: The last 6 months tells us where tech will be in 30 years

    Technology is always changing, even in the toughest of times. Despite the challenges and hurdles 2020 has presented to the world, I want to brighten up the world a little with this season of the Modern Citizen. I explore the possibilities of future tech by rooting my analysis in what is happening...

  5. Censorship & Social Media

    In light of recent events, censorship on social media platforms has become an incredibly hot topic. Should companies be allowed to censor? What is it and why are companies allowed to do it? Why do I keep hearing about this mysterious "Section 230" and what does it actually do or why does it…

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  6. FAANG Exploitation and Expansion

    FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) continues to expand their sphere of influence by acquiring startups and non-tech businesses. What's the deal with all these acquisitions in the COVID-19 crisis? Why would Amazon buy AMC Theatres? Plug in to this week's episode to figure out just…

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  7. Gaming isn't just fun, it's innovation.

    Now that gaming is "cool" and "hip" everyone is doing it. But what are the companies doing behind the scenes doing to make games better and generally more accessible to more players? Plug in this week to find out how gaming innovations (both in and out of game) are impacting you, even if you've…

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  8. Dot Com Bubble & the Residue of Innovation

    Plug in to this week's episode to learn how the dot com bubble has had a greater impact on your life than you may have realized. You'll learn about how, in combination with content from previous episodes, cloud computing drives smart phone innovation and is also a result of the dot com bubble....

  9. Lasers, Railguns , and Hypersonic missiles. What is the military doing?

    In this week's episode, we have special guest Mark Sprinkle joining to discuss some fascinating military technologies that are being developed and deployed right now. We answer questions on how the U.S. military can combine several of their newly-developed tech for domestic defense and, you…

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  10. Conspiracies: 5G & Robots

    5G causes COVID-19? 5G is a weapon for crowd control?! ROBOTS ARE TAKING OVER THE WORLD??? Not really, but there are some interesting theories around each of these ideas. Plug in to find my analysis and for my prediction of tech for the next two decades. This is the FIRST installation of my...

  11. LAW v. TECH - Domestic Privacy and Security Championship

    This week's episode we focus on the EARN IT act and it's greater impact/implications. If you want to know how the government affects tech development, this episode is for you. If you want to know why tech literacy is so important today, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU. I also give a sneak peek of next...

  12. Modern Citizen's Internet Connections

    How does WIFI & Cellular connections differ? Is one better than the other? Why do I always disconnect from WIFI at home? These are some of the questions I answer in this week's episode of The Modern Citizen. As always, you can interact with me on twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/herododus, and...

  13. TMC: Data Rules The Senate

    Date rules the world. Listen to this episode to understand how ingrained in our daily lives it truly is. See how companies use it, what it's good for, how it's processed, and what you can do to protect your data. Who cares about privacy and data? It doesn't matter if you're not on the internet!...

  14. TMC: A First Look

    Welcome to the first episode of The Modern Citizen! In this episode, I give an outline for the purpose and audience target for this podcast as I begin this journey. Ultimately, this is going to be an exploration of tech and how it relates to YOU. Join me as we explore tech! Follow me on Twitter,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Learn about developing technology without the unnecessary baggage of having to be a developer or hearing too much about how the business is performing. Let's talk about the greater impact of new and old tech and just why you should give a bit!

HOSTED BY

Kenny Jarnagin

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How many episodes does The Modern Citizen have?

The Modern Citizen currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Modern Citizen about?

Learn about developing technology without the unnecessary baggage of having to be a developer or hearing too much about how the business is performing. Let's talk about the greater impact of new and old tech and just why you should give a bit!

How often does The Modern Citizen release new episodes?

The Modern Citizen has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Modern Citizen?

The Modern Citizen is created and hosted by Kenny Jarnagin.
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