S07E07 - Crafting Narratives: The Intricacies of Ghost Writing with Elise Krentzel
Join us in an intriguing session with Elise Krentzel, a maestro in the art of ghostwriting. Our latest episode takes us on a journey through the complexities and nuances of this unique form of storytelling. Elise opens up about the developmental process, her research methodology, and the challenges of collaborating with authors of differing viewpoints. She navigates us through how stories evolve and influence both the writer and the reader.
In this enlightening discussion, we also delve into broader themes like free speech, its implications in the era of targeted advertising and filter bubbles. Elise shares insights from her new book, which is not just her story but a beacon of inspiration for those grappling with indecision or fear of risk-taking. Tune in for a conversation that's as much about crafting compelling narratives as it is about understanding the subtleties of communication and expression. Note: Please bear with us as we had to rely on camera audio due to technical issues.
0:00 Intro 0:51 Ghost writing 6:15 Elise's background in writing 10:03 Uncovering truth and losing jobs 15:29 The process of getting the content 21:16 Finding the gems within the story 23:40 Knowing your memes and etymology 30:32 Non-native English speakers 32:05 The book writing formula 34:16 Editing process 37:03 AI in the book writing process 49:59 The voice and context of authors 59:56 AB and C plot lines in movies 1:03:41 Marking books and filter bubbles 1:23:43 Freedom of speech 1:29:13 Differing opinions 1:31:33 Journalism in Japan 1:34:00 Advertorials, Editorials and Journalism 1:43:14 Setting up companies oversees 1:48:22 Under My Skin and resilliance 1:55:41 Outro
Julie Korioth discusses mental health. Julie has a unique product designed to help people who are struggling. Julie and RSnake talk about tricks that improve mental wellbeing, the difference between feeling like you have no value and not caring if you do, ketamine, dopamine resistence, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and so much more. They also talk about purpose, and even touch on metaphysics as it relates to mental health.
For the season finale of Season 3, RSnake sat down with the producer of The RSnake Show, Chris Debiec, for a retrospective and a behind-the-scenes look into the show. They dig into Chris' tax incentive bill, and how Chris' outlook has changed since moving out of Hollywood. Lastly, they discuss being cautious of the word "can't".
RSnake covers Elijah's background in Hollywood, how he got into building experiences for companies, Google's actual business model, cost effective marketing campaigns as well as some of the shenanigans that lead to sharable content. Elijah and RSnake also got into some of the issues around outrage campaigns and how marketing can be used to fuel the dark side of capitalism.
Errata: Elijah brought up RSnake's conversation with John Robison where RSnake, not John, brought up Biden's popularity stats in July 2022, though Trump's approval rate did slide a bit below Biden's low on day 330 of Trumps presidency (36.4%) vs Biden's low on day 548 (37.5%) on https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/biden-approval-rating/
Alex and RSnake discuss the Blackhat security conference, RSnake's interactions with hacking the Pentagon, how the press gets the military wrong, balkanization of the Internet and much more. Alex also discusses the issues around hiring talent in the military and how Alex deals with the stresses of a family life on top of keeping the nation safe.
Shot on location at the Bio-Hotel Jono Alderson and RSnake discuss SEO, SEM andhow search engines have evolved over the last few decades. RSnake and Jono discussed the Google anti-trust lawsuits, Google's controversial AMP project,negative SEO as well as how difficult it has become to avoid Google entirely.
John and I discuss how he grew up gay in Texas, the intolerance towards right
wing views in Hollywood, how he reconciles being right wing with being gay,
some of the shady characters that got caught up in the #metoo movement and how
being gay has changed in his lifetime. We also dig into his relationship with
Trump, how Trump won against Hillary, lost against Biden, and the future of
education in Texas. I for one am interested in seeing what happens with the
University of Austin.
In this captivating episode of the RSnake Show, we sit down with Greg Martin, a trailblazer in the world of information security. Greg takes us through his intriguing journey, starting from his days of exploring bulletin board systems, IRC, and the early hacking scene – experiences that resonate with many in the cybersecurity field.
Greg shares his unique experiences working alongside the FBI and Secret Service to track down hackers, revealing the pivotal role he played in bridging the gap between underground hacking and law enforcement. We then pivot to his entrepreneurial ventures, diving into the story of founding Anomali, the challenges he faced in hiring a replacement CEO, and the birth of his latest venture, Ghost Security. This part of our conversation sheds light on the trials and tribulations of a cybersecurity entrepreneur.
But there's more – Greg introduces us to Reaper, an innovative security testing tool developed by his team, and discusses the current landscape of security investing. This episode is not just a conversation; it's a deep dive into the evolution of cybersecurity through the lens of a seasoned expert and entrepreneur. Join us as we unravel the layers of Greg Martin's fascinating story.
Today Matt Johansen and I sit down to talk about information security and hacking. This episode may be too technical for most listeners, but if you want a behinds-the-scenes look at how security professionals debate the state of security, this is pretty much exactly what it sounds like. Matt and I discuss his backstory, the difference between network and application security, defense verses offense, what impact different tools and technology are having on application security and more. Matt also wanted do discuss a rather contentious keynote presentation I gave where I explained how perverse incentives and bad business acumen in information security are leading to dangerous decision making. I know this is pretty technical, but I think my audience is smart enough that while many of the details might be a little tricky to understand, the premise behind what we're discussing will still be accessible. And with that, please meet Matt Johansen.
Step into the enigmatic world of neurodivergence as we sit down with Rick Doten, a leading expert and VP at Centene Corp. Dive deep into groundbreaking discussions on how childhood trauma, anxiety, and depression intersect with neurodivergence, and how emerging technologies like AI could be game-changers.
Ever wondered how neurodivergence could influence the way we hire, work, and live? Rick opens up about managing energy with bipolar disorder, the common co-morbidities of ADHD and autism, and challenges conventional HR thinking. Discover ways to identify neurodivergent talent, understand symptoms, and how AI might become an ally in the future. Don't miss this enlightening episode!
0:00 Intro
1:57 Rick's backstory
6:58 How Rick diverges from neurotypical
9:35 Neurodivergence defined
14:40 Rick's eye color trick
16:18 Bipolar and managing energy
24:35 Medicating neurodivergence
28:14 Co-morbidities of ADHD and autism
37:24 Hiring neurodivergent individuals
50:07 Changing how HR thinks
1:02:37 QA mindset and tenacity
1:04:51 Rockstar mentality
1:17:47 Getting hired as a neurodivergent
1:30:26 Neurodivergent symptoms
1:35:55 Trauma vs ADHD
1:41:03 Prevalence of neurodivergence
1:48:40 AI helping the neurodivergent
1:55:19 Outro
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