Blind Techie Geek Speaks

Kathleen Ann Masciana

This is a technology podcast for the blind or anyone else that might be interested in technology. You can also subscribe to my YouTube channel for all the latest segments coming soon. https://youtube.com/channel/UCOtlYZd4QEiynKHdiRN9Dew Happy listening!

  1. 1d ago

    Natural Law in the Digital Age — Toy Story 5, Screens, and the Search for Balance

    In this audio episode of Blind Techie Geek Speaks, host Kathleen Masciana takes on a question that reaches far beyond the philosophy classroom: Is natural law dead in the water, or do we still have both a moral epistemology and a moral ontology to ground it? Kathleen brings this age-old philosophical framework into conversation with one of the most significant films of the 21st century—Toy Story 5, the hottest movie of the summer. Join Kathleen as she explores how this blockbuster is reigniting conversations about screens, childhood, and what it means to be human in an age of tablets and AI. She unpacks the film's portrayal of Lilypad—a frog-shaped tablet that functions like an iPad Air—and examines the existential questions raised when our social lives become mediated through screens. What do we lose when digital connection substitutes for embodied presence? Can technology draw us toward our human telos, or does it pull us away? Drawing from a recent USA Today article, Kathleen shares insights from parents, psychologists, and educators who are grappling with these very questions. She also brings it home with her story—how she went from resisting technology as a child, preferring analog play and face-to-face friendships, to embracing it as an essential tool for her education as a blind graduate student at Holy Apostles College and Seminary. She explains how everything changed when her technology teacher began training her at fourteen, and how she blossomed into a true technologist. From the "iPad kid" phenomenon to the irony of product placement within a film critiquing tech's harms, this episode tackles it all. Kathleen reveals why her favorite Toy Story 5 character is Lily, and what that choice says about how we view technology not as villain but as part of our environment. She reflects on balance, the importance of screen-free weekends, and the choices we face in staying connected to what matters most. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

    14 min

  2. 4d ago

    Grandpa’s diner in Danbury, Connecticut Review

    I went to grandpa’s diner in Danbury Connecticut for the very first time. The food was good. However, the waiter overcharged us and he did not want to rectify the amount because he did not know how to use the computer. In the end he did reimbursed us because we complained. I would give grandpa’s diner in Danbury, Connecticut, five stars. However, I’m taking one star off because the waiter overcharges. Not to mention, he overcharges, but he argued with the customer.

    3 min

  3. 5d ago

    Knowledge Beyond Definitions: When Technology Becomes Essential Access - Audio Only

    In this episode of Blind Techie Geek Speaks, host Kathleen Masciana, an online philosophy graduate student at Holy Apostles College and Seminary, explores the Digital Opt-Out movement and LAUSD's strict new screen time policies through the lens of disability access. Kathleen examines how technology bans impact students with disabilities who rely on assistive devices like Braille computers and phones as essential learning tools. She discusses her accommodations, including using a Braille computer to write papers and read textbooks. She uses a phone to access the learning management system and submit assignments. She also uses an analog recording device with no internet to read assignments aloud and submit audio-based work in place of visual materials. Kathleen also tackles the philosophical question of whether knowledge exists beyond definitions and tautologies. This is an audio-only episode. Listen to hear how these accommodations enable access to education and why the conversation about technology in schools must include disability perspectives. To learn more about the trend and the policy, read the articles here. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/parents-opt-kids-school-laptops-ask-pen-paper-rcna257158 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-23/lausd-strict-school-screen-time-limits

    12 min

  4. Jun 14

    Wendy’s review

    Wendy’s review

    1 min

  5. Jun 5

    Carvel review

    Carvel review

    10 sec

  6. Jun 5

    Wendy’s review

    Wendy’s review

    1 min

  7. May 25

    Forno Trattoria in Mohegan Lake New York review

    Forno Trattoria in Mohegan Lake New York review

    2 min

  8. May 23

    Ban Social Media for Youth Under 16 in New York State to Protect Mental Health

    As a blind Generation Z graduate student, I waited until I was 19 to join social media. That choice gave me the chance to build genuine friendships, grow my confidence, and truly discover myself without the pressure of likes, trends, or constant comparison. Seeing how many kids today struggle with anxiety and stress online inspired me to start this petition for Mental Health Awareness Month. I am calling for a ban on social media for anyone under 16 in New York. This is about protecting the next generation and giving every child the freedom to enjoy real connections and a childhood free from digital pressure. Please sign and share to support this movement and help make a difference for all of our youth. https://c.org/BgfcvH5GRK #MentalHealthAwareness #ProtectOurYouth #BanSocialMediaUnder16 #LetKidsBeKids #NewYorkYouth #NextGenStrong

    3 min
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This is a technology podcast for the blind or anyone else that might be interested in technology. You can also subscribe to my YouTube channel for all the latest segments coming soon. https://youtube.com/channel/UCOtlYZd4QEiynKHdiRN9Dew Happy listening!

Information

  • Creator
    Kathleen Ann Masciana
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    311
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kathleen Ann Masciana
  • Show Website
    Blind Techie Geek Speaks