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In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Andrew Fischer to discuss the pitfalls and manipulation of social media. Andrew then discusses the impact of technology on technicians, sharing concerns about AI and Chat GPT potentially reshaping the role of technicians. The conversation also covers the importance of mindset in the industry, emphasizing the contrast between a paycheck-focused approach and one that seeks progress and satisfaction.

00:00 Hilarious episode when discussing "God's chicken."
06:10 Near steel mills, bp amoco, and beach.
09:22 Shop specializes in quick emissions-related repairs.
11:11 Jeff missed, wife and kids needed him.
14:37 Recognized toxicity, left to support growth.
18:10 Finding balance and relating to others' experiences.
20:06 Jeff and I discussed technician's attitudes.
24:40 Struggling to change, discussing work and ownership.
26:09 High school and community college instructors struggle.
29:45 City barbecue cost too much, not useful.
32:58 Lengthy, slow process for discussing laws.
35:46 Challenges getting everyone on the same page.
38:50 Dealers not updating, new bosses surprise.
44:38 Monitoring daughters' friends' cell phone usage.
45:16 Kids naturally use AI for information search.
50:11 Technology aids customer service but doesn't replace.
52:18 AI has broad thought process, deduce answers.
57:29 Fear of brown recluse; mistaken identity.
58:42 Colleague confronts drug issue, acknowledges truth.