New Ways

Last year, I made some wild (and mild) predictions about ‘AI’, social media bans, digital sustainability and more. Twelve months later, it’s time to revisit those predictions to see what came true… and what didn’t.

Plus, I’ll share my predictions for the year ahead, including:

• will OpenAI make it?

• is the ‘AI’ bubble about to pop?

• what’s the future of social media?

We also take a look back at the year that was, including the tough lessons learned and what’s in store for AMR & New Ways in 2026.

» Video: Australia’s Social Media Ban Impacts Everyone (Not Just Kids): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gxmp2pHZ2w

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About New Ways:

New Ways is a show from A Modern Remedy that explores innovative solutions to the complex challenges of our rapidly changing world. Hosted by Russell baker, each episode features authentic conversations with a diverse cast of change makers, who reveal how they are helping to build a better tomorrow, today.

» All our stuff: https://amodernremedy.com
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Are you someone that regularly uses the internet?

Then you’re probably going to want to pay attention to the Australian government’s social media ban that just went into effect, because even if you don’t live in Australia, this will likely impact how you use the internet, no matter where you live... or what age you are.

This is all happening under the pretense of “saving the kids”, when really, it's about mass surveillance, censorship, and making the internet worse for everyone.

Let's unpack:

• where this ban came from

• why it’s likely *not* going to work

• unintended (or intentional) side effects

• what governments should be doing instead

• how this social media ban impacts everyone

Grab your ID, upload a face scan, enter your personal information and enjoy this week's monologue!

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About New Ways:

New Ways is a show from A Modern Remedy that explores innovative solutions to the complex challenges of our rapidly changing world. Hosted by Russell baker, each episode features authentic conversations with a diverse cast of change makers, who reveal how they are helping to build a better tomorrow, today.

» All our stuff: https://amodernremedy.com
» Watch more episodes: https://youtube.com/@amodernremedy
» Subscribe on Spotify: https://amodernremedy.com/nwsp
» Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://amodernremedy.com/nwap

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Advertisers & Sponsors:
» Let’s talk: [email protected]

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About Good Gosh Media:

GGM is a digital media company that helps epic change makers elevate their impact and reach new audiences. We're here for the do-good brands that are all about making a positive difference in the world.
» Listen to our shows: ⁠https://goodgoshmedia.com⁠
» Connect on Bluesky: https://goodgoshmedia.com/bsky
» Connect on LinkedIn: https://goodgoshmedia.com/linkedin

Johnny Oberg’s been absolutely crushing it on socials.

His messages of animal activism have been seen over five hundred million times, and he’s amassed a highly connected and engaged community of over three hundred thousand followers and counting. Following that huge momentum, this year he’s been traveling the world, giving talks on the power of mastering your message and making a difference through social media activism. Whilst Johnny is an animal advocate, the insights he’s supplying are universal to all forms of online activism. So, whether you’re interested in climate change, social change, or just creating change in general, there is lots to learn from today’s conversation.

Johnny and I get into

• how to effectively use social media as an activist

• why he favours a multi-platform approach

• the power of accumulated impact

• government social media bans

and much more.

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Connect with Johnny Oberg:

» Website: https://johnoberg.org
» Email List: https://johnoberg.org/newsletter
» Bluesky: https://johnoberg.org/bsky
» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnoberg

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About New Ways:

New Ways is a show from A Modern Remedy that explores innovative solutions to the complex challenges of our rapidly changing world. Hosted by Russell baker, each episode features authentic conversations with a diverse cast of change makers, who reveal how they are helping to build a better tomorrow, today.

» All our stuff: https://amodernremedy.com
» Watch more episodes: https://youtube.com/@amodernremedy
» Subscribe on Spotify: https://amodernremedy.com/nwsp
» Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://amodernremedy.com/nwap

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Advertisers & Sponsors:
» Let’s talk: [email protected]

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About Good Gosh Media:

GGM is a digital media company that helps epic change makers elevate their impact and reach new audiences. We're here for the do-good brands that are all about making a positive difference in the world.
» Listen to our shows: ⁠https://goodgoshmedia.com⁠
» Connect on Bluesky: https://goodgoshmedia.com/bsky
» Connect on LinkedIn: https://goodgoshmedia.com/linkedin

On today’s show we are joined by Yuval Ackerman, an email marketing strategist who specialises in helping businesses grow, scale their impact and unlock more revenue by re-thinking how they approach email communications. We’re talking about higher open rates, lower unsubscribe rates, immediate upticks in ROI and improvements in all of the other metrics that you email marketing folk will absolutely appreciate. As you’ll hear, Yuval’s path to becoming an email evangelist was pretty unique, and since establishing herself she’s worked with a cavalcade of companies in the eCommerce and B2B sphere.

During our conversation we get into

• what ethics has to do with emails

• why transactional emails don’t work (and suck)

• the importance of authenticity in communication

• why you should re-think your email strategy in 2026

and much more.

Connect with Yuval Ackerman:

» Website: https://ethicalemails.co
» Email List: https://ethicalemails.co/subscribe
» LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuvalackerman

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About New Ways:

New Ways is a show from A Modern Remedy that explores innovative solutions to the complex challenges of our rapidly changing world. Hosted by Russell baker, each episode features authentic conversations with a diverse cast of change makers, who reveal how they are helping to build a better tomorrow, today.

» All our stuff: https://amodernremedy.com
» Watch more episodes: https://youtube.com/@amodernremedy
» Subscribe on Spotify: https://amodernremedy.com/nwsp
» Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://amodernremedy.com/nwap

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Advertisers & Sponsors:
» Let’s talk: [email protected]

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About Good Gosh Media:

GGM is a digital media company that helps epic change makers elevate their impact and reach new audiences. We're here for the do-good brands that are all about making a positive difference in the world.
» Listen to our shows: ⁠https://goodgoshmedia.com⁠
» Connect on Bluesky: https://goodgoshmedia.com/bsky
» Connect on LinkedIn: https://goodgoshmedia.com/linkedin

On today’s show we’re joined by Andrea Learned, host of the award-winning Living Change podcast, speaker, advisor, community activator, media relations specialist, proud cyclist and Climate influence Catalyst. Andrea is well known in the industry for her unique ability to amplify sustainability campaigns, boost leadership initiatives and elevate the conversation around climate action.

During our conversation we get into

• winning strategies for moving the needle and reaching more people

• what she’s seen over her thirty-year journey in the climate space

• how she acts as a climate-influence rocket booster

• why leaders need to actually live what they preach

• how she is redefining the term ‘influencer'

and much more.

Connect with Andrea Learned:

» Website: https://andrealearned.com/
» Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/andrealearned.bsky.social
» LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrealearned/
» Substack: https://substack.com/@andrealearned
» Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UzX0YohsYa7KkQ94pRXz2

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About New Ways:

New Ways is a show from A Modern Remedy that explores innovative solutions to the complex challenges of our rapidly changing world. Hosted by Russell baker, each episode features authentic conversations with a diverse cast of change makers, who reveal how they are helping to build a better tomorrow, today.

» All our stuff: https://amodernremedy.com
» Watch more episodes: https://youtube.com/@amodernremedy
» Subscribe on Spotify: https://amodernremedy.com/nwsp
» Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://amodernremedy.com/nwap

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About Good Gosh Media:

GGM is a digital media company that helps epic change makers elevate their impact and reach new audiences. We're here for the do-good brands that are all about making a positive difference in the world.
» Listen to our shows: ⁠https://goodgoshmedia.com⁠
» Connect on Bluesky: https://goodgoshmedia.com/bsky
» Connect on LinkedIn: https://goodgoshmedia.com/linkedin

Hey there and welcome to New Ways! I’m Russell Baker and this is a show where we have conversations with changemakers from across the world who are helping to build a better tomorrow, today.

Now in today’s episode you are actually going to hear from not one, but EIGHT changemakers who offer their take on a question I ask of all of our guests…. what’s a modern remedy to the challenges facing us, in today’s rapidly changing world?

It’s a wonderful way to peek inside the decision-making frameworks of our guests, revealing their values, their focusand hopes for tomorrow. It also speaks to what this show is allabout... solutions, actionable insights and an optimistic take on the future. It’s also… just a nice way to end these conversations, on a high note, to leave you, our audience, feeling empowered, to go out there and make a positive difference.

See, this show is meant to be a reprieve from doomscrolling, from the at-times increasingly negative noise that’s infiltrating our lives through the current media landscape and social platforms. Instead, New Ways is what I like to call, solutionfocused media. We’re all about highlighting answers, showcasing the inspiring stories of our guests and uncovering ways you can contribute to making this a better world.

From the UK to the US, South-East Asia, Europe and more, you’re about to hear from a diverse cast of innovators and entrepreneurs, including sustainability experts, public-benefit tech founders, an AI policy adviser, a leading wellness-focusedneuroscientist, an acclaimed neurodiversity advocate and more.

I’ll include links to each full, hour-long conversation in the show notes, so if you like what you hear from any of today’s guests, you’ve got entire episodes featuring that guest which you can dive into.

Enjoy!

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Joe Hollier

• Episode 12: Re-thinking Our Relationship with Technology
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joe-hollier
• Website: thelightphone.com

Becca Chambers

• Episode 11: Neurodiversity: Why Thinking Different Is Actually Awesome
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/beccapchambers
• Website: beccahasadhd.com

Simon Schillebeeckx

• Episode 18: Nature Positive: Why Net Zero Alone No Longer Works
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simonschillebeeckx
• Website: handprint.tech

Matteo Volani

• Episode 17: Marketing That Matters: Connecting Brand Strategy, Creativity & Positive Impact
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matteolodovicovolaniWebsite: notsocreative.studio

Agnes Weber

• Episode 15: Making Circular Fashion Fun
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/agnes-weber-circularWebsite: mended.eu

Tom Kemp

• Episode 19: AI, Big Tech and Data Transparency: Preserving the Organic Internet
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomkemp
• Website: tomkemp.ai

Ben Moody

• Episode 13: Cleaning the Ocean with Robots and Optimism
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ben-moody
• Website: sevencleanseas.com

Anne-Sophie Fluri

• Episode 20: Anne-Sophie Fluri on Mental Resilience, Gratitude, Nega-Festing and How We Can Rewire Our Minds
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anne-sophie-fluri

Russell Baker

• Bluesky: amodernremedy.com/rbsky
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruleba

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Hello friends and welcome to the penultimate episode for Season 2. With us on the show today is Anne-Sophie Fluri, a mental health expert, neuroscientist and founder of REWIRE.

When she’s not debunking popular wellness myths and tackling controversial advice from the likes of Andrew Huberman and Joe Dispenza, Anne-Sophie can be found running events and workshops all around the world, promoting mental resilience, the science of sleep, meditation, how to manage your emotions and more.

All that is to say, Anne-Sophie proudly proclaims a well-rounded, no B.S approach to mental health and wellbeing… and we are 100% here for that.

On the show you’ll hear how you can build up your mental resilience, the importance of self-talk, why mindfulness matters, what daily practices Anne-Sophie employs to enhance her own mental wellbeing, what she’d tell her younger self, and much more.

This one is absolutely packed with absolute gems, a plethora of useful and practical solutions on how you can start to rewire your mind and get back to living the beautiful life you deserve.

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Anne-Sophie Fluri

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anne-sophie-fluri
• Instagram: instagram.com/coochiebygucci
• REWIRE: rewireme.substack.com

Russell Baker

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A Modern Remedy

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And now for something completely different...

Welcome to the debut episode of Serenity Sessions!

This is the meeting of two wholesome blokes from opposite sides of the earth, joined together through a mutual love of trying to make sense of this crazy world we live in. Be prepared for hot takes, well-reasoned rebuttals and some venting whilst we strive to stay serene!

This week, Russ and Sam dive into why it's hard to talk to strangers, if it's okay to cry over spilled coffee beans, how to use your ASS to defeat AI why you should experiment on yourself and much more. Join us, won't you?

🔗 Even more goodness:

• Good Gosh Media
• The Insight Podcast
• New Ways

This show was produced by Good Gosh Media.

About Good Gosh Media:

GGM is an end-to-end digital production agency & strategic design consultancy, helping changemakers reach new audiences and elevate their impact. We love to collaborate with businesses and brands that are all about making a positive difference in the world. Forever solution-focused... with a side of good vibes.

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Happy holidays! 2024 is just about done, and this year we saw some pretty major developments in the world of technology. Many of these shifts will have implications into 2025 and beyond, impacting the world around us, how we communicate with each other and interact with the open web.

So, we’ve put together a special, bonus holiday episode where we make some bold predictions for 2025 across some big topics:

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* What does the future of the social media landscape look like?

* Can Google avoid a breakup? And what does this mean for search & SEO?

* Are other countries going to impose social media bans for young people?

* Can digital sustainability initiatives transform the web?

* Is Artificial Intelligence all hype, and how might the AI industry change in 2025?

& more

Let’s revisit this at the end of 2025 and see how right, or wrong, we got things. The more we accurately predict, the more we will donate to environmental and social initiatives. And if it’s a clean sweep, we’ll do something special with a non-profit organisation.

We also unpack some facts and figures about you, our wonderful audience, and catch you up on everything we’ve been doing here at AMR the last few months…. along with some hints at what’s to come next year.

See you in 2025!

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We're back for the second half of this season of New Ways, and we're picking things up with another massive episode. One that touches on the increasingly important, and controversial, topic of Artificial Intelligence.

This episode is going to be a fun one to look back on.

The AI space has been heating up with every passing month...

In just the last week, we've had Google announce that it is going to completely overhaul the search experience to include AI generated summaries to search queries, which will have a massive impact to both businesses and end users. Scarlett Johanssen has drawn public attention to OpenAI's, apparently unauthorized voice clone it used in one of the company's recent AI chatbot demos. And the European Union has just approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, which aims to set guardrails on AI and ensure regulation against high risk and prohibited AI practices.

So, why talk about AI and the Big Tech companies that are building this disruptive technology?

Well, unless you are living off the grid, these companies, and their services, form a massive and unavoidable part of our everyday digital lives. But how often do we stop to think about what we're using and the true cost of these apps and services?

Many of them present as free, or in the case of AI, promise the world. Yet they, like everything else we consume. deserve a healthy level of scrutiny. The challenge is that tech companies don't always make things easy to understand, which is why we often need regulation to ensure things stay transparent and fair for all of us.

It's important, if not necessary, to understand even at a base level, your rights as a digital consumer. And what we should expect from Big Tech companies that we give our time and money to.

Which brings me to today's guest. In this episode, you'll hear from Tom Kemp, a subject matter expert and technology policy advisor. Tom's contributed to some notable pieces of legislation, including the successful California Privacy Rights Act in 2020, and the California Delete Act in 2023. Plus, at the time of publishing this episode, Tom's latest contribution, the California AI Transparency Act, just passed the State Senate on a 32-to-1 bipartisan basis, a huge sign that governments are paying more attention to artificial intelligence, and how it can impact society.

Beyond his policy work, Tom is also a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and executive, having founded and served as the CEO of Centrify, a leading cybersecurity cloud provider which counted amongst its clients over 60 percent of the top Fortune 50 companies.

All those years of experience and insight led Tom to literally write the book on the titans of the tech industry, entitled Containing Big Tech: How to protect our civil rights, economy, and democracy.  Tom also writes about tech policy on his blog, and has been featured in The Guardian, Washington Post, Politico, Fox News, CNBC…  and now we can add New Ways to that impressive list!

It's safe to say that Tom knows a thing or two about technology, and the controls needed to ensure it remains a net benefit to society.

So, if you are at all curious about Big Tech, how your personal data is used, want to know more about the future implications of AI, or frankly are just a user of the Internet, then this is an episode you are definitely going to want to hear.

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Tom Kemp:

• Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠tomkemp.ai
• LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/tomkemp⁠

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New Ways is a production of A Modern Remedy.See our Privacy Policy at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amodernremedy.com/privacy-policy⁠