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In our latest episode, we're diving deep into a truly enlightening conversation with Steve, a blind entrepreneur who's mastered the art of living beyond sight.
This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone eager to challenge their perspectives and embrace life's infinite possibilities.

Steve's journey from dealing with retinoblastoma at just three months old to founding a tech company that empowers the blind and visually impaired with the tools to navigate our digital world is nothing short of inspirational.
His insights on accessibility, technology, and living a full life without sight will challenge you to reconsider what you know about seeing with the heart versus the eyes.

Welcome to Elite Thinking Club Podcast: A Show Dedicated to Critical Thinking 🧠💭
✨ Hosted by Chris 'Jules' Julien, Elizabeth 'Liz' Barker & Michael Houchen ✨
⏺ This episode was recorded on 19th January 2024 ⏺

📖 Chapters 📖
Introduction to the Episode
(00:00) - Introduction to the theme of the episode and welcoming Steve, a blind guest who shares his perspective on living without sight and its impact on critical thinking.


Steve's Journey from Sight to Blindness
(00:34) - Steve shares his story of becoming blind at a young age due to retinoblastoma, setting the stage for a discussion on adapting to life without sight.

Technology and Independence
(01:51) - Exploring the role of technology in aiding the blind, Steve talks about his company, Computer Room Services, and how it supports blind and sighted people with technological solutions.

Smartphones for the Blind
(02:58) - A detailed explanation of how blind people use smartphones, highlighting accessibility features like TalkBack and VoiceOver.

The Power of AI and Technology in Steve's Life
(08:23) - Steve discusses the evolution of his business and the significance of technology and AI in enhancing the lives of the blind, including personal anecdotes about using AI to identify items.

Steve's Personal Journey and Insights
(10:39) - A reflection on how advancements in technology have transformed Steve's life, from his early experiences with a talking computer to current AI capabilities.

Navigating the World as a Blind Person
(13:04) - Insights into the everyday challenges and experiences of navigating the world without sight, including the use of AI and other tools.

Steve's Perspectives on Technology, AI, and Independence
(16:27) - Further discussion on the role of technology in providing independence to the blind, with a focus on electric cars, AI, and the balance between seeking assistance and maintaining autonomy.

Music, Dreams, and Life as a Blind Person
(23:29) - Steve shares his love for music, how he dreams as a blind person, and his unique perspective on life without sight.

Closing Thoughts and Steve's Message to the Audience
(29:15) - Steve emphasizes the importance of not defining people by their disabilities and shares his hopes for how technology will continue to evolve to support the blind community.

Q&A with Steve: Insights and Humor
(32:59) - A light-hearted Q&A session where Steve shares his humor, thoughts on AI, and personal experiences, offering a deeper understanding of life from a blind person's perspective.

✨ Links to Steve ✨
Podcast ➡ https://www.ourplace-podcast.info/podcast/
Website ➡ https://www.comproom.co.uk/
Email ➡ steve@comproom.co.uk


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#blindnessawareness
#technologyfortheblind#inspirationalstory
#accessibilitytechnology#overcomingdisabilities#techguruinsights#lifetransformation
#adaptivetechnology#blindness
#motivationaljourneys#accessibilitydevices#blindtechnology
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🤖 How AI will save the Human Race | The Matrix | Artificial Intelligence
#matrix #artificialintelligence #ai #aibeauty #thematrix

Welcome to Elite Thinking Club: A Show Dedicated to Critical Thinking 🧠💭

Developing your analytical, logical, and problem-solving skills in order to make better decisions and gain meaningful insights. It requires understanding the power of analysis and applying essential strategies to improve your thinking capabilities.
To cultivate critical thinking, one needs qualities such as overcoming egocentrism and sociocentrism, using reason and rationality.

✨ Hosted by Chris 'Jules' Julien, Elizabeth 'Liz' Barker & Michael Houchen ✨
⏺ Recorded on 8th January 2024 ⏺

📖 Chapters 📖
00:00 intro
02:00 How important is the coexistence of Artificial Intelligence and the Human race
08:30 How AI will save the Human Race
17:00 Why the matrix is built to serve humanity
23:40 Numbers don't lie
30:00 Agent Smiths dilemma
35:00 AI working already for the human race
40:00 The harmonious balance to exist within the matrix
45:40 What's special about today?

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🍄The Magic Within Mushrooms | Fantastic Fungi | Incredible Octopus Facts 🐙
#fungi #octopus #fantasticfungi #mushroom #octopi

Welcome to Elite Thinking Club: A Show Dedicated to Critical Thinking 🧠💭

Developing your analytical, logical, and problem-solving skills in order to make better decisions and gain meaningful insights. It requires understanding the power of analysis and applying essential strategies to improve your thinking capabilities.
To cultivate critical thinking, one needs qualities such as overcoming egocentrism and sociocentrism, using reason and rationality.

✨ Hosted by Chris 'Jules' Julien, Elizabeth 'Liz' Barker & Michael Houchen ✨
⏺ Recorded on 18th December 2023 ⏺

📖 Chapters 📖
00:00 intro
02:00 Fantastic Fungi
04:35 Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) Christmas connection
09:00 Mushroom Facts
12:50 Paul Stamets American mycologist
17:30 medicinal benefits of mushrooms
23:40 Neurogenesis
27:25 Entheogens, LD50, big pharma
33:50 Mycelium network
38:30 Power of micro dosing
43:00 Octopus Facts
48:20 My Octopus Teacher documentary
49:20 Octopus facts
53:30 Octopus camouflage
57:37 Octopus intelligence
1:00:50 Funny Octopus stories
1:07:00 Octopus and other mythical creatures
1:15:00 What's special about today?

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Dystopian Society - is dystopian future already here? Is humanity heading to a dystopian future?
#dystopianworld #dystopianfuture #dystopianbooks #dystopia #totalitarianism

Welcome to Elite Thinking Club: A Show Dedicated to Critical Thinking 🧠💭

Developing your analytical, logical, and problem-solving skills in order to make better decisions and gain meaningful insights. It requires understanding the power of analysis and applying essential strategies to improve your thinking capabilities.
To cultivate critical thinking, one needs qualities such as overcoming egocentrism and sociocentrism, using reason and rationality.

✨ Hosted by Chris 'Jules' Julien, Elizabeth 'Liz' Barker & Michael Houchen ✨
⏺ Recorded on 4th December 2023 ⏺

📖 Chapters 📖
00:00 Is dystopian future already here?
04:14 Is humanity heading to a dystopian future?
08:18 Dystopian movies
11:20 totalitarianism
18:44 have we been coerced to totalitarianism?
23:00 Dystopian Society
28:40 outro
32:55 What's special about today?

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Remember Remember the 5th of November - Guy Fawkes - V FOR VENDETTA - The Gunpowder Plot
#5thnovember #guyfawkes #vforvendetta #gunpowderplot

Welcome to Elite Thinking Club: A Show Dedicated to Critical Thinking 🧠💭

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To cultivate critical thinking, one needs qualities such as overcoming egocentrism and sociocentrism, using reason and rationality.

✨ Hosted by Chris 'Jules' Julien, Elizabeth 'Liz' Barker & Michael Houchen ✨
⏺ Recorded on 6th November 2023 ⏺

📖 Chapters 📖
00:00 intro
06:14 Remember Remember the 5th of November
12:40 Guy Fawkes - the gun powder plot
22:22 V FOR VENDETTA
33:33 outro
35:05 What's special about today?

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Erik Van Der Zanden Peaceful Revolution Strategist / Founder of Sankara Revolutions
#peacefulrevolution #sankararevolutions #erikvanderzanden #revolution

Welcome to Elite Thinking Club: A Show Dedicated to Critical Thinking 🧠💭

Developing your analytical, logical, and problem-solving skills in order to make better decisions and gain meaningful insights. It requires understanding the power of analysis and applying essential strategies to improve your thinking capabilities.
To cultivate critical thinking, one needs qualities such as overcoming egocentrism and sociocentrism, using reason and rationality.

✨ Hosted by Chris 'Jules' Julien, Elizabeth 'Liz' Barker & Michael Houchen ✨
⏺ Recorded on 11th September 2023 ⏺

🙏🏽✨Links to Erik Van Der Zanden ✨🙏🏽
Book ➡ https://www.sankara.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/know-thyself.pdf
Website ➡ https://www.sankara.nl/
Facebook ➡ https://www.facebook.com/fac.vanderzanden/

📖 Chapters 📖
00:00 intro
02:00 Why Eric was called to Uganda
10:00 How do you win a non violent war?
23:28 How do you channel anger for rebellion?
29:40 Love Conquers All
36:30 What is the soul?
44:44 Unity In Diversity
49:20 Earth, Fire, Water and Air
54:12 3% influencers of change
1:02:30 How do you convert the neutral people to support your cause?
1:11:29 Final Words

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🔗Links to subjects mentioned in this episode 🔗

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