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Social Media is a hot mess - which is making young people a hot mess of mental health, lack of purpose, and a failure to flourish. Everyone knows this, but how can social media be reformed? Change must come. Will it be voluntarily through Big Tech, legislatively through Government, or wisely and bravely through Parents?



In this episode, Kelly & Chelsea evaluate the present federal and state legislative initiatives to reform social media. By explaining the almost (but not completely) insurmountable obstacles, they demonstrate to parents where the hope of change really lies.



Articles referenced:



Senate Judiciary Hearings

U.S. Department of Justice Report calling for Section 230 reform

Bloomberg's excellent video explaining Section 230

Florida Legislation to Protect Children

Privacy Concerns Rise - NPR Interview with Carl Szabo



Scripture referenced:



Romans 13

Galatians 5:13-23

1 Corinthians 10:13



Previous Episodes referenced:





Episode 141: Why 41 States Are Suing Meta



 



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It is time for our review of the 2024 Dirty Dozen List! This is the Top 12 Entities contributing to sexual exploitation as identified by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE). To no surprise, BIG TECH leads the way. In this episode, Kelly & Chelsea review the six that most impact parents raising kids. This content is so important to know! Maybe one of our most important episodes all year long.



**Warning** There are a lot of references to CSAM, nothing explicit but probably too much for young kids to listen along.



Be sure to check out the entire Dirty Dozen list, review their evidence, and consider responding to their call to action!



Episodes referenced:



Episode 107: Preparing Your Devices, Home, & Kids' Heart for Summer

Episode 109: NCOSE Dirty Dozen List 2023



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Today, we have Foundation Worldview Founder Elizabeth Urbanowicz joining us to expertly answer questions regarding how to best handle concerns around entertainment media our kids want to watch/read/listen to.



We discuss fantasy books/movies like Harry Potter, music such as Taylor Swift, Netflix binging, and viral social media trends. Elizabeth has a wealth of wisdom in training kids to think biblically - this is practical wisdom you don't want to miss!



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Buy the book: Managing Media Creating Character



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When you think about AI, how often do movies like Terminator or The Matrix come to mind? Futuristic and dystopian depictions of how AI will influence mankind has been a theme in the entertainment industry for almost a century! In this episode, Kelly & Chelsea review five portrayals of AI in the movies and consider each through the lens of our Biblical worldview. The goal is to help parents consider what is true and what is false about these portrayals in order to help kids think critically about the role AI will play in reality.



Articles referenced:



Could the Terminator Really Happen? Experts Assess Hollywood's Visions of AI

The SAG-AFTRA Strike in Hollywood, Explained

From a Threat to Humanity to Savior of Mankind: AI Movies Then and Now

How Target Figured Out a Teen Girl Was Pregnant Before Her Father Did

What Does Coram Deo Mean?



Scripture referenced:



Matthew 6:25-34

Genesis 2:18-25

1 Corinthians 6:15-19

Romans 1:21-25

John 16:7

Hebrews 13:6



Book recommendation:



Knowing God by J.I. Packer



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In this episode, producer of the podcast Ryan Newcom joins Kelly in unpacking how Artificial Intelligence is allowing for more sophisticated scams. They review phishing attempts, voice cloning, and deep fake scams that are on the rise. Children and the elderly are common targets for internet scams making this an essential conversation to be had with the entire family!



Articles referenced:



10 Ways ChatGPT Shook Up the World in 2023

AI Robcalls Impersonate Joe Biden in an Apparent Attempt to Suppress Votes in New Hampshire

Political Consultant Behind Fake Biden Robocall Says He Was Trying to Highlight a Need for AI Rules

Finance worker pays out $25 million after video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer’

‘Mom, these bad men have me’: She believes scammers cloned her daughter’s voice in a fake kidnapping



Scripture referenced:



Genesis 25:30-34

Genesis 27:1-30

Genesis 29:18-25



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In today's episode we are breaking down Generative AI Images and Art. After a brief lesson in engineering, we talk about the main concerns for kids when it come to AI generated images. Some are minor concerns like copyright and displaced careers but others are of serious concern such as deepfakes! As we walk through the different implications for kids (versus adults) we offer practical ways parents can ask questions and engage with their kids in new conversations in order to start shaping their worldview around AI - because if you don't, their friends or the school will!



Articles referenced:



10 Unbelievable Ways ChatGPT Shook Up the World in 2023

AI is Now Accessible to Everyone: 3 Things Parents Should Teach Their Kids

The A to Z of Artificial Intelligence

New Jersey Teen Sues Classmate for Spreading Fake AI Nudes

The Best AI Image Generators of 2024

AI Models Spit Out Photos of Real People and Copyrighted Images



-> Beginners Guide to Stable Diffusion Models (this is the website with all of the mathematical equations!)



Scripture referenced:



Psalm 24:1-2

Gen 1:1

Exodus 35:35

Isaiah 30:18

Romans 12:19

John 17:17

Psalm 18:30

Psalm 119: 60

Isaiah 40:8

John 14:6

Psalm 13:5



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Buy the book: Managing Media Creating Character



Get your Aro box to help motivate more 0ff-screen time in your life!

Use PROMO CODE: BRAVE to receive your first month free!



Check out the Pinwheel phone - it's our favorite not-as-smart kid-safe smartphone on the market.



Sign up for the Brave Bullet Points newsletter! This helps us communicate what's new without social media - a win for everyone!