TWO NOBODYS

Kyle and Rupesh return to talk about about the Canadian Federal election, the lack of free time, the Toronto Blue Jays, democracy and North Korea, British Columbia's wildfires, and investing in collectibles.

Dr. Jason Anastasopoulos from the University of Georgia joins the Two Nobodys to discuss the impact on western liberal democracy from the fourth industrial revolution. From voting, the use of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and deep learning, hear what Dr. Anastasopoulos has to say.

https://spia.uga.edu/faculty-member/jason-anastasopoulos/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonanastasopoulos

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Dr. Jason Anastasopoulos is an Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Georgia. He is also Adjunct Professor in the Department of Statistics and a faculty affiliate at the Institute for Artificial Intelligence. His research focuses on how technological innovations shape politics and society for better and for worse. His current work focuses on understanding how artificial intelligence, biotechnology and blockchain technologies are rapidly ushering in social and political changes and how to ensure that these technologies do not interfere with things that we hold dear such as human rights, individual rights and basic civil liberties. He is currently working on a book exploring how technological innovations shape international relations and a book on the influence of central banking on American politics.

Kyle and Rupesh discuss Rupesh's 36 hour water fast along with GMOs vs organics, the need for labelling and informing consumers, and the disruption of 3D printing.

Jesse Tipping, President and Co-Founder of the Athlete Institute joins the Two Nobodys for a talk about the Raptors prospects in 2021-22, the start of the Athlete Institute, Orangeville Prep, the influence of his father, addressing fundamental flaws in Canada’s high school basketball system, raising good men, and collegiate sports.

www.athleteinstitute.ca

IG: @jessetipping | @athleteinstitute

Twitter: @Jesse_AI

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The Athlete Institute was founded in September 2010 by colleagues Jesse Tipping and Adam Hoffman. Jesse followed the dreams of his father, James, who wanted to create the best basketball facility in Canada, mixed with his own of developing Canada’s best talent. The Athlete Institute is home to Orangeville Prep who competes in the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association (OSBA) and the Grindsession USA. The Athlete Institute attracts global talent, with players from across Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The Athlete Institute has seen 6 players make an NBA roster since 2016.

The Institute is a part of the Pretty River Sports and Entertainment umbrella, along with CrossFit Orangeville, Core5 Fitness & Lifestyle, Purple Owl Pilates, BioSteel All Canadian Games, Bear Cub Coffee and the Athlete Institute Football Club. 

Jesse Tipping graduated from the University of Waterloo with a BA in Liberal Studies, he played 5 years of Varsity basketball. Jesse has been written about as one of the Top 5 most influential people in basketball for Canada.

Jesse is husband to Shantelle Tipping of 14 years and father to their 2 kids Nash 7yo and Summer 2yo. 

Kyle and Rupesh get together to chat about their respective Father's Days. They get into their childhoods, being mindful of the little things, and the development of children's long-term memories.

#functionalchocolate #fairtrade #bigchocolate

Tiz Ienna, Co-Founder of Zazubean Chocolate joins the Two Nobodys for a conversation about all things chocolate: functional chocolate, fair trade, big chocolate and the power dynamics, getting into the food industry, and the mindset required to be an entrepreneur.

www.zazubean.com

IG: @zazubean

Twitter: @zazubean

#fourthindustrialrevolution #wellbeingeconomy

Amanda Janoo, Knowledge and Policy Lead at the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEALL) joins the Two Nobodys for an in-depth conversation about how the first industrial revolution influenced our economic model and what we need to really be focusing on to get our economy to work for us.

Twitter: @JanooAmanda

Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEALL): https://wellbeingeconomy.org/

WEALL Policy Design Guide: https://wellbeingeconomy.org/policyguide

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Amanda Janoo is the Knowledge and Policy Lead for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEALL). Amanda is an economic policy expert with over a decade of experience working with governments and international development institutions around the world. Her work aims to build just and sustainable economies through goal-oriented and participatory policy design processes.

Prior to joining WEAll, Amanda worked for the United Nations and the African Development Bank as an industrial policy and structural transformation expert. As a Fulbright researcher, she explored the relationship between international trade and informal employment. She graduated from Cambridge University with an MPhil in Development Studies and heralds from the green mountain state of Vermont, in the USA.

Kyle and Rupesh discuss the "Coddling of the American Mind" by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt. We discuss how this relates to our own parenting and the issues happening at university and college campuses.

#humanrights #JAYU #NorthKorea #leadership

Gilad Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of JAYU, joins the Two Nobodys to talk about his work in telling human rights stories through the arts. From Gilad’s own story, to his visit to North Korea, to his obsessive roots, to JAYU’s 4-day work week, to his leadership style, this was a very dynamic conversation. Gilad’s stories pull on the heart strings, and you don’t want to miss this episode.   

To learn more about Gilad and the work of JAYU, visit:

www.jayu.ca

www.mrgiladcohen.com

https://www.thehumpodcast.com/

IG: @mrgiladcohen

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Gilad Cohen is an Israeli-Canadian Toronto-based artist, photographer, podcaster, public speaker, and advocate for human rights.