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Recently instagram has started to test taking away the viewable like counts under pictures posted on the platform in certain countries throughout the EU and Asia Pacific. This has profound effects on the monetization for influencers on these platforms, however, could offer a huge relief to some of the mental health downfalls that come from the engagement within the app including the likes. Aldo Gonzalez from Episode #004 of the podcast comes on to offer his insights on the issue as a programmer, and offers some of the possible resultant effects from taking away likes. You would still be able to see the amount of likes you got on your own posted picture, but others scrolling through the feed would not be able to. Facebook officially owns Instagram, and if you have been reading the news as of late, you would know that they are under political fire. Representatives from Congress have called upon Facebook to a national hearing to question the mental health effects of the company’s apps on the youth of America. The removing of likes could be just the beginning. Let us hear your feedback on the removal of likes @oddlyobservant0 on Twitter, Oddly Observant on Instagram, and on the Oddly Observant website.

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When you desire something enough, the universe conspires in its full force to manifest the desire into reality. Cameron Azeez from Episode #001 joins the Oddly Observant Podcast with host Peter Shortino to dive deeply into the themes presented by Paul Coelho and Malcolm Gladwell in the Alchemist and Outliers respectively. The hero’s journey is a process innate to the human experience, and theres no better example of this than Santiago’s journey in the Alchemist. In this story Santiago follows his desire to find hidden treasure a continent away that requires him to drop everything he has ever known for the ultimate unknowns. Everybody can relate to this journey, at times in your life you have to fully commit and take the leap into the unknown in hopes of transcending into your full self to see the ultimate edition of what you can become. In "Episode #010 Alchemy - Conspiring with the Universe to impose desire", Cameron relates this journey including the large mental and physical hurdles to the creation of the Brassroots music app and how by pushing through he started the process of transcending to the best version of himself. We all hold the greatness of the universe within us, the real question is are we willing to reveal this greatness by pushing ourselves to our mental limits. Visit oddlyobservant.com to leave feedback on the episode. Follow @tunerweb on Instagram/Twitter as well as @oddlyobservant on insta/twitter! Find out more about Tuner Inc and the Brassroots music app at tunerinc.com/services and brassrootsapp.com. Thanks for tuning into Episode #010 Alchemy - Conspiring with the Universe to impose desire.

In Episode #009, host Peter Shortino explains the recent controversy that resulted from the GM of the Houston Rockets comments on the Hong Kong Protests against the Chinese Communist Party. The NBA in an unprecedented move decided to defend the Chinese Communist Party  instead of one of their GM’s in lieu of short term profits.  This recent issue caught the attention of not only the country but the world and now all eyes are on America and how they will deal with this issue with YUGEEEE Trade Talks between the top United States and Chinese head officials. Trade talks will be happening throughout the end of the week, where the United States Government will be deciding to enact more tariffs or delay them further into the future.

The Chinese State media has blacked out any NBA games that take place in China and possibly may blacklist televised games that are played in the United States. This situation is constantly evolving and we should be more informed by the start of next week. Stay Oddly Observant and aware to the world around us that could inevitably effect you life in the short and long term. Episode #009 NBA Censored

Part 2 of the Oddly Observant Apple Keynote Review with Shamarr Williams. In this episode of the Oddly Observant Podcast Shamarr and host Peter Shortino go beyond the surface level product reviews from Part 1. Shamarr gives the specs on the whole line of products from the 2019 Apple Keynote. Additionally, he gives actionable advice when considering if any of the new products fit your lifestyle and budget. Next, we will discuss the beautiful new IOS 13 features which is available on every iPhone after the iPhone 6s. The new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Plus, and iPhone 11 Pro Max are $699, $999, and $1099 respectively. Many mobile carriers offer affordable rates on a 1-2 year plan for the new iPhones. Make sure to follow Oddly Observant on Twitter/Instagram! Visit oddlyobservant.com for the latest updates on the show!

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Shamarr Williams joins Oddly Observant for a two-part episode to recap the 2019 Apple Keynote and demystify the products released. Shamarr’s vast tech and Apple specific knowledge allows us to briefly overview the top products and services released at the recent Apple Keynote.  The iPhone 11, iPad, and IOS 13 are just a couple of the features that we cover, along with some insights on the earliest leaks for the 2020 iPhone. Stay tuned for Part 2 of the episode where we go into depth on each product and try to rationalize the costs. Follow Shamarr Williams on Twitter @JustChill75 and on Instagram @shamwoah77.

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Episode #006 features Will Cotton. Will Cotton is a Lambda School Team Lead with acute knowledge in mathematics and philosophy. Additionally, he is currently working towards becoming an expert Data Scientist and python developer. Although the education industry is changing quickly, Lambda School is here to offer an effective 21st century approach to education by utilizing the full abilities of the Internet. Consequently, Will walks us through Nietzsche’s and Nassim Taleb’s insights on the modern human individual and the resulting effects on society. Lastly, we attempt to tie together abstract ideas related to psychology, markets and the human experience. Tune into Episode #006 with Will Cotton and leave your feedback on the Oddly Observant website. Go follow the Oddly Observant Podcast on Twitter & Instagram!

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NFL Playoff Predictions are here!! In Episode #005 NFL Playoff Predictions, host Peter Shortino and guest sports analyst Stasi Harris predict the division winners and the resulting Super Bowl Champion. Additionally, in a future episode of the Oddly Observant Podcast the Divisional and Super Bowl picks will be revisited. Consequently, they will be compared to ESPN's top football analysts to see the success or failure of our predictions. Let us hear your predictions @oddlyobservant0 on Twitter and at oddlyobservant.com.

ESPN Playoff Predictions: https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/27348060/2019-nfl-predictions

Aldo Gonzalez is the Chief Technology Officer for Brassroots, a music streaming app coming soon to the app store. Aldo is a genius software developer that you may of heard on the previous episode of the Oddly Observant Podcast. Today on Episode #004 with Aldo Gonzalez, we talk about freedom, its importance in regards to the Internet, censorship, and much more. Aldo is motivated to connect the world and more importantly your friends via collaborative music. Along with being a software developer, Aldo is very knowledgeable of the competitive E-Sports world, especially with the Overwatch League.

Check out Aldo’s creation at Brassrootsapp.com!! Reach out to Aldo Gonzalez on LinkedIn if you have any questions about Brassroots or software development in general. Watch Aldo stream games like APEX Legends and Destiny and follow him on Mixer "iAlfadore". Make sure to listen to our previous episode, https://oddlyobservant.com/episodes-oddly-observant/ , and leave some feedback! Episode #004 Aldo Gonzalez.

CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, was hacked by a notorious hacking group; if he can get hacked anyone can. Consequently, we will learn how to take extra precautions in guarding your digital self. To clarify the technical aspects of today's story, guest expert in computer programming & development, Aldo Gonzalez will be joining the Oddly Observant Podcast. Aldo walks through the technical aspects of the hack and raises some interesting points. Additionally, he offers a few innovative solutions to fix this problem into the future. Imagine the chaos that could ensue if a world leader’s Twitter was compromised. Consequently, it’s important to remain vigilant and practice caution when giving out your phone number to companies.

Stasi Harris is one of the foremost experts in Sports, Sports Analytics, and Strategy. In episode #002 - Stasi Harris offers modern insights on the interworking of the U.S Sports Scene as well as the U.S. College financial system. He gives us the latest insights on the Ezekiel Elliott saga, as well as some fantasy football tips for the upcoming season. Stasi’s background in data analytics allows for a qualitative and quantitative analysis on the NBA and NFL. Stasi will be a regular staple on this show so make sure you go follow him on Twitter @stasiharris.