This episode delves into the unexpected wellspring of creativity found in the depths of boredom, as experienced by a dad during a lengthy hospital wait with his son in Northern Norway. It explores how monotonous hours, initially filled with observations about local life and quirky roads, can shift to profound reflections on the mind's "creative gem"—a part of us often underutilized in our overstimulated modern lives. The piece then contrasts this with concerns about how constant screen time might be impacting children's innate creativity, culminating in an ironic acknowledgment that these very insights arose while the author himself was using a digital device.

A link to the original article can be found below.

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Podkastutgave av artikkelen med samme navn, som handler om når fokuset på en politisk kampanjes finansiering overskygger selve innholdet, hva forteller det oss om tilstanden for offentlig debatt? Saken om partiet FORs omstridte reklamer i hovedstaden reiser flere ubehagelige spørsmål.

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This is a live set done from my kitchen. It was streamed live on TikTok. The first 15 minutes or so, there were a few technical issues, so even though you can hear music, it still says starting soon on the screen. After that, it is go time.

I am going back to how DJ’ing used to be done, even though I am on a controller. The controller is basically treated like an old ancient pair of CDJ’s, meaning beatmatching is done the old fashioned way, no sync-button at all.

I use Native Instruments Traktor Pro 3 as my DJ software. This together with the Traktor Kontroller S2mk3 gives me the ability to really fine tune the pitchfader, so long transitions can be done. I can use the shift button on the controller, to move the pitchfader, and with that feature I get more range out of that tiny pitchfader. Otherwise, some of the mixes and transitions would be impossible, unless the sync-button is your GO-TO solution.

This is all for fun and hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed playing.

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From the original post, we learn about the concept of "Slow Tech" as a conscious and intentional alternative to the often overwhelming and hectic digital lifestyle prevalent today. It defines "Slow Tech" not as an outright rejection of technology, but rather as a mindful approach that prioritizes human well-being, sustainability, meaningful connections, reflection, and quality over quantity in our use of digital tools. The article contrasts "Slow Tech" with the dominant "Fast Tech" culture, which is characterized by constant innovation, addictive design, the fear of missing out (FOMO), superficial online connections, and an excessive focus on efficiency.

The article delves into the philosophy behind "Slow Tech," positioning it as a form of digital humanism that seeks to re-center technology around human needs and values. It also provides a historical perspective, looking back at a time before the current hyper-speed of technological advancement and suggesting that we can learn from those slower times. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of taking back control over technology, ensuring it serves our best interests, and finding a better balance between our digital and physical lives. Ultimately, "Slow Tech" is presented as an invitation to use technology in a more thoughtful and deliberate way, fostering a digital environment that promotes well-being and meaningful connections.

And now, you get it as an easy listening audio podcast.

Here is the link to the original article:

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This episode is touching upon a very serious topic, that I actually needed to do some serious thinking before deciding to publish. I have based it on freely accessible reports available on the internet. What serious topic are we talking about you ask, we are talking about persecution of Christians. A topic that for many seems like fiction simply based on the fact that we for the most part in the western world, we don’t really experience a lot of hardships because of our faith, which stands in stark contrast to the reality people experience in many places of the world.

While I was working on a sermon for this week’s Divine Worship, I stumbled across a few websites that quite frankly shocked me. We have all heard about how Christians are being persecuted, tortured or even worse. We hear about these things from time to time. For me this touched me differently this time. Part of that reason had probably something to do with the share volume of people affected.

You see, it all started with the idea that I wanted to include in my sermon something about how brave some of the people from the Bible where, when they openly stood firm in their believes, knowing they would be punished hard. Still, it didn’t affect them. I wanted to see this in contrast as to how we stand with our faith today in a secular society. We’re not risking persecution, but people may make fun of us being christians, and for that, many of us (including me) sadly have a tendency to shy away from standing firm with our faith, we compromise for the sake of not having to face judgement by others. This has been on my mind for some time, and writing this, is part of my process strengthening my faith, standing firm with Jesus be my side.

This podcast is based upon reports from the World Watch list, Open Door and ADRA. I ask that you pray for those in need.

Thank you for reading / listening, and have a blessed day.

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In the hurried rhythm of our lives, the relentless pulse of daily demands, it's easy to lose sight of the sacred pause, the gentle whisper of Sabbath's invitation. It's a gift freely offered, a haven of rest woven into the fabric of creation.

This Podcast was created with the help of NotebookLM. It’s fascinating to see how AI will analyse a text and produce the audio you can listen to in this episode of the podcast.

Is it exactly how I wanted it, not at all. It’s not strictly following my original article, but I still find the discussion interesting.

What do you think?

The original post:

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Before we dive in, I’d like to say that this particular article has taken a while to compose. I am talking a bit in general terms, but there are quite a lot of personal experiences behind every sentence, details that makes you question some of your life choices. I do believe the text might resonate with some of you, and I’d be curious to read your comments.

Here is a link to the original article.

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, and music is no exception. Suno AI, a pioneering company, is at the forefront of this revolution, offering a platform that empowers anyone to compose music.

This Podcast is created with the help of the AI tool NotebookLM.

The original article that this podcast is based on:

At the time of publishing, a very special Happy Birthday to me offer is available. You can either have 50% forever discount on an annual paid subscription, or you can have 50% off of the monthly subscription, but it will only last for 12 months. No matter what offer you choose, they need to be redeemed by February 1, 2025.

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We are already in the new year, and the Christmas of 2024 is already a thing of the past. Still, let us revisit one of my articles about the evolution of Holiday Greetings.

Thanks for listening.

Here below you will find a link to the original article if you prefer to read.

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Sabbath Sanctuary, a poem published on my Substack - Digital Coffee.

In the original post, there is also a norwegian translation of the same poem. It was however originally written in English.

Sit back and enjoy this audio read. The audio was made with the help of Elevenlabs (Use the link and try for yourself).

Listen. Reflect. Ponder.

Below is a link to the original published poem.

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