Apple iPhone coverage on CNBC
There’s a lot of ongoing coverage of Apple’s iPhone on CNBC. Erin Burnett was just on, and Jim Goldman, Silicon Valley Correspondent, is soon to deliver a live report as well. There’s a lot of anticipation mounting for Apple’s new cell phone — on TV, the web and everywhere.
Also, don’t forget to watch live coverage from various bloggers and lifecasters around the US.
Catch Apple’s iPhone Launch Live!
It’s Friday, June 29! Do you know what today is? It’s the launch of Apple’s new highly anticipated iPhone! Not planning to fight the lines for one? Well, you can still wait “virtually” by hanging out with with some of these lifecasters in New York and San Francisco who are broadcasting LIVE from various Apple stores:
Shooby
Gizmodo
Mogulus (featuring multiple correspondents)
Zoomr
Race and Religion: Man’s Worst Social Inventions
Recently, I considered what were some of man’s worst inventions. Of course, there were several candidates, but I’ll only mention two:
1. The cigarette
2. The combustible engine
The above candidates doesn’t hold a candle to the following:
1. Race
2. Religion
Now, let’s think about “race” and religion. When did they first make an impression upon your life? Or, was it immediately noticeable? As toddlers, I believe human beings are at the height of their innocence. There’s no question of “difference”. I believe this level of innocence is lost when toddlers mature and assimilate into society via the home and school. Thus begins the destruction of a once “pure mind”.
Once the “pure mind” is tainted with the concept of race and religion by a bombardment of fables and myths, one begins to formulate a very ugly and misguided impression of life and human beings. Through the eyes and mind of a toddler, none of this exists.
The human brain is undoubtedly a sponge and it’s most reactive during the early stages of a child’s development. It is this stage where everything heard, seen and experienced is recounted and stored for later retrieval and assessment. Through consistent social conditioning (”bombarding”, “bombing” the mind), the brain is changed and is long removed from its innocent state. Oh, how sad.
And so, the world welcomes yet another misguided and manipulated human being. Great job, parents. Great way to “lead by example”, world. We don’t ever stop and think about why we’re so passionate about things few understand, do we? We don’t question the origins of race or religion. Instead, we accept everything we’ve been told by our parents, grandparents, teachers, friends and society — as the truth. Don’t we?
Because one’s skin color is different than your own, does it truly make them different? Does reading a book of stories (”the bible”) about a character (”God”) somehow validate its existence? By default, a majority of human beings “follow by example”, while the minority “lead by example” (which comprises both good and bad). Only a small percentage ever appear to think independently of the majority. I believe this is why most human beings lack a “pure and innocent mind”, hence the continued existence and presence of “race” and religion throughout the world.
“Just Call Me ‘TV Producer’”
In late January 2006, I began a professional transition in my life — one that would fully embrace the Internet and all its potential to realize newfound success and, eventually, wealth. I launched a podcast of interviews which has gone on to achieve 100K downloads, major and exclusive interviews before the New York Times, Business 2.0, The Wall Street Journal, and more. I even started branding myself under a new title: “New media producer”.
Now, I am slowly building momentum in the world of video. I’ve spent a lot time consuming and testing platforms, watching trends, and being a guinea pig. All that I’ve learned in the past month in the world of video has been invaluable; However, much work is left to be done.
I am extremely excited about my embracing video on the Internet. The tools and technology are in place, and of everything I’m testing, I am most impressed by Mogulus. So, to get a feel for what they’re doing, I’ve included my Mogulus channel below. It’s quite generic, but the underlying technology is simply amazing and empowering. Of everything I’ve done in technology, I could have never imagined that the Internet and media would become a primary play in my life. These are certainly exciting times, and I look forward to the possibilities.
Withdrawing Support of Obama; Atheism; Race
Update: After much thought, I may be reconsidering the withdrawal of my support for Obama … The reasons for doing so was because I felt hopeless for any real change in our country, and the issues I’ve grown so passionate about doesn’t seem to be echoed by the majority of the American population … not even a great candidate such as Obama … however, I’ve come to note that change is an evolution … it all happens in baby steps, and Obama would represent that small step … more to follow in a later post
On a large scale, the opinion of one man won’t make much difference, but I’d like to share my reasons for withdrawing my support of Barack Obama in my latest video. Also, am an atheist or agnostic? I finally come clean on my views about religion — the journey of freedom continues.