Thoughts On Tech & Things

Jason Michael Perry
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Thoughts on Tech & Things helps you make sense of emerging technology and what it means for work, life, and business. From AI to quantum to the systems shaping our future, Jason cuts through the noise with clarity, curiosity, and a human touch.

Episodes

  1. What Happens When Google Search Traffic Falls to Zero?

    5D AGO

    What Happens When Google Search Traffic Falls to Zero?

    Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Andy Janaitis, founder of PPC Pitbulls, to unpack what happens when Google search traffic falls to zero — and how businesses can survive the shift. As search engines turn into answer engines and clicks give way to conversations, Jason and Andy explore how SEO, PPC, and digital advertising are evolving in real time. They dive into the rise of “Answer Engine Optimization,” the impact of AI-driven search from tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity, and the new world of conversational commerce — including Shopify’s plan to let users shop directly inside ChatGPT. The conversation moves from the fundamentals of search to the future of discovery itself, asking the big question: if you’re not in the answer, are you even visible anymore? Podcast Notes & Links Wikipedia Says AI Is Causing a Dangerous Decline in Human Visitors – 404 Media Grokipedia: Elon Musk’s AI-Powered Encyclopedia – Wikipedia Perplexity AI’s Comet Browser Draws Amazon’s Ire – CNBC Shopify and OpenAI Bring Commerce to ChatGPT – Shopify Newsroom David vs. Digital Goliaths – HouseFresh Google’s AI Overview Is Crushing Publisher Traffic – NPR Apple’s Eddy Cue Testifies on Safari Search Decline – Fortune Mission Mourns Beloved Bodega Cat KitKat Killed by Self-Driving Car – Mission Local Subscribe & Contact Subscribe to the Thoughts on Tech & Things newsletter: jasonmperry.com/newsletter Send feedback, questions, or guest suggestions: jasonmperry.com/contact CreditsThanks to the team at WYPR, producer Sam Bermas-Dawes, engineer Shanya Mapson and Myrna Martinez, Head of Operations and Marketing at PerryLabs.

    24 min
  2. Are Smart Glasses the Next Smartphone?

    OCT 29

    Are Smart Glasses the Next Smartphone?

    Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Will Gee, founder and CEO of Balti Virtual, to unpack the mixed-reality moment: the sudden wave of headsets and AI-powered glasses from Meta, Apple, Samsung, and Amazon. They talk about the roadblocks still ahead, the social stigma left over from Google Glass, and what it might take for wearables to truly replace the smartphone. Along the way, Will shares his perspective as an early XR pioneer building creative and practical applications for this new wave of immersive technology. Subscribe to the Thoughts on Tech & Things newsletter: jasonmperry.com/newsletter Send feedback, questions, or guest suggestions: jasonmperry.com/contact Thanks to the team at WYPR, producer Sam Bermas-Dawes, and Myrna Martinez, Head of Operations and Marketing at PerryLabs.

    42 min
  3. What’s Really New with OpenAI?

    OCT 16

    What’s Really New with OpenAI?

    Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Ben Slavin, an AI entrepreneur and researcher, to unpack what OpenAI’s DevDay 2025 conference really means. From Sora 2, the next-generation AI video tool, to ChatGPT 5, and connectors, they explore how OpenAI is shifting from product to platform and what that means for developers, creators, and the broader ecosystem. Head to wypr.org/podcast/thoughts-on-tech-things for more information about what was discussed and to subscribe to Jason's newsletter. Thanks to the team at WYPR, producer Sam Bermas-Dawes, and Myrna Martinez, Head of Operations and Marketing at PerryLabs.

    26 min
  4. What is a Photo?

    SEP 30

    What is a Photo?

    Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Joel Benge, a communications strategist and author, to ask what a photo even means in an age where AI can rewrite reality. From fake principal voicemails to AI-generated films, Perry and Benge explore how synthetic media is reshaping trust and what that means for security, family, and everyday life. Benge brings his perspective from years in risk and cybersecurity, his work at Message Specs, and his book Be a Nerd That Talks Good.

    25 min

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Thoughts on Tech & Things helps you make sense of emerging technology and what it means for work, life, and business. From AI to quantum to the systems shaping our future, Jason cuts through the noise with clarity, curiosity, and a human touch.

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  • Creator
    Jason Michael Perry
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
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