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Jim and Molly enlighten each other in this episode about the relatively new concept of "self care." Jim (the almost-Boomer) wonders if it's just a way to justify selfish behavior, and Molly (the not-quite-Zoomer) contemplates whether self-discipline is a form of self-care.Is this a new thing, or just a new name for a thing we've always done?Email us at hello@zoomboompod.com, or tweet us @zoomboompodWe want to hear from you... is self-care just another name for self-indulgence, or is it ...

It's been a few months since our last episode, and we apologize. There's been some stuff going on in the world, but now we're back. Thank you for your patience!In this episode, Molly and Jim discuss the issues of trust across the generational divide... from the cyber world to real life; from locking down your email to locking your doors.Do you use the same password for all your online accounts? You're not alone, apparently.When you were a kid, did your parents and their neighbors ...

This week, Molly and Jim discuss whether it's time for the internet to be treated as a utility, i.e. regulated by the US government (like electric service, water, USPS, etc). In the months since the pandemic shutdown, both adults and school kids have become much more dependent on a fast and stable internet connection to accomplish their daily tasks, whether working or schooling from home. This has exposed a wide disparity in haves/have-nots, and we talk about whether it's time to mandate that...

Apologies for the late upload this week. Labor Day weekend preparations got in the way of an on-time edit.This week Molly and Jim discuss the pros and cons of the traditional 40-hour workweek which has been around since the coal-powered factories of the Industrial Age, as well as the meaning of "productivity" in today's very different world.We also dig into the way that the the Covid-19 pandemic has radically changed the concepts of commuting, and "punching in" at 9 a.m.=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-Th...

This is a complicated episode, and we look forward to your feedback.The concept of Cancel Culture is controversial, and whether you believe it's a real thing or not, there are people in all generations who are affected by it.Thanks to everyone who sent us thoughts and feedback about this discussion topic, and please let us know if we missed anything, or misinterpreted an of the subtle nuances of this delicate topic.We would love to hear from you. Tweet us @zoomboompodEmail us: hel...

In this episode, Molly schools Jim on the subtle differences between the hahas and the lols.Boomers: How many ways are there to laugh via text? There are more than you think, and the nuances are astounding.Zoomers: You eye-roll when your parents use a period at the end of their texts, or use the wrong acronym. Molly sets them straight.Send us your stories of text-fails, and tell us what we got wrong. Tweet us @zoomboompod