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What functional, social, and economic factors influence why certain robots are designed with human-like features? In this episode, Renee and Nadja examine why some robots are designed with human-like form or behavior, focusing on functionality, human interaction, economics, and design constraints. It draws from robotics research, human–computer interaction studies, and real-world deployments. This...

Sound the alarms and grab your emotional support beverage! Renee and Nadja are back with an emergency episode after OpenAI decided to casually announce the future of everything . From billionaires shorting AI stocks (yes, Michael Burry’s betting against the bots) to your job potentially being replaced by a glorified autocomplete, this episode gets delightfully messy. The duo breaks down what’s hyp...

Renee and Nadja briefly touch on content planning and talked a lot more about their social media usage and TikTok ban 😂 Trigger warnings: Drug addictions Resources mentioned: https://cdn.openai.com/global-affairs/ai-in-america-oai-economic-blueprint-20250113.pdf https://bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?v=448bf8afad0740d18f6b109b4bd40d51 Book: The House In The Cerulean Sea by T...

Send us an email for topic requests! hello@wearenotsafeforwork.com  Check out Renee's website: https://cookingchew.com Work with Nadja: https://networktitansolutions.com/power-hour Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@wearenotsafeforwork *Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase using the link. Th...

Nadja and Renee discuss various personal and professional challenges they faced during the week, which they referred to as "the bad stack." Nadja experienced power outages and internet issues, leading to delays in their recording schedule. They emphasized the importance of resilience and the mantra "stress is inevitable, suffering is optional." Links mentioned: https://kalipie.com 00:00 - Intro to...

Nadja and Renee discuss the impact of Google's helpful content update, which significantly reduced traffic for many content creators. Renee shares a story about Mark Hardaker, who earned $250,000 from his blog in 2023 but now relies on food banks due to a 97% traffic drop. Google's inconsistent messaging and the prioritization of certain sites like Forbes and Reddit over others are highlighted. Th...

In this episode, Renee and Nadja dive into the intriguing world of sleep and its vital role in our lives.  Join us as we explore personal sleep patterns, the impact of quality over quantity, and the surprising benefits of getting active to enhance rest. We also reflect on the pressures of hustle culture and its pervasive influence on how we define work-life balance.  Together, we share o...

Join Renee and Nadja as they dive into an engaging discussion about enhancing the podcast experience, focusing on website improvements and episode management. They explore the potential of a paid subscription model using Hello Audio, inspired by successful podcasts like "Crime Junkie." They also discuss building a newsletter list with ConvertKit and the challenges of balancing client work with per...

Renee and Nadja do something a little different and go through some quick hit questions! Send us an email for topic requests! hello@wearenotsafeforwork.com  Check out Renee's website: https://cookingchew.com Work with Nadja: https://networktitansolutions.com/power-hour Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@wearenotsafeforwork *Some of the links in this description are affili...

Renee and Nadja talk about society's dependence on technology, summer camp for boys with Hemophilia, and the recent CrowdStrike issues.   00:00 - Intro 02:45 - Nadja's first time experience voting as a US Citizen US Citizenship Civics Test Questions: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/100q.pdf 10:55 - US Voting dates (early voting and election day) 1...

Renee shares some AI generated songs and the NSFW ladies take a closer look at the lyrics and potential meaning behind them!  Send us an email for topic requests! hello@wearenotsafeforwork.com  Check out Renee's website: https://cookingchew.com Work with Nadja: https://networktitansolutions.com/power-hour Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@wearenotsafeforwork *Some o...

Nadja shares an interesting Sirius XM show she discovered hosted by Will. I.Am and cohosted by... AI 🤯  In the process of discovering the show together, Renee and Nadja find out about the FYI app and walk through the registration process to figure out how to best use it.   Send us an email for topic requests! hello@wearenotsafeforwork.com  Check out Renee's website: https://co...

Renee and Nadja check out Eric Pfohl's video "Remember everything with this pocket notebook system" If you want to skip the preamble discussion involving Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, go to timestamp 0:16:02:00 😅 Watch the full original video TLDR: Commonplace notebooks are a valuable tool for collecting and organizing ideas, quotes, and resources. They help process and synthesize information, a...

Renee and Nadja check out a video by Eddie Cumberbatch where he explains why he thinks Alex Hermosi's new business model will make people rich. They dive in with skepticism but a willingness to hear him out! Watch the full original video Send us an email for topic requests! nadja@wearenotsafeforwork.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@wearenotsafeforwork Send us an email fo...

We dug into the vault for this lost episode (ie: Nadja completely forgot to upload this episode last year 🤦🏻‍♀️). The NSFW ladies discuss the challenges of remembering passwords and the importance of organizing them. Advice is provided for those starting to dive deeper into the online realm, including the use of a password manager and categorizing accounts. We go over the Importance of organizin...

In this episode, the spotlight is on Nadja’s agency and how she navigates being a business owner and the process of decision making and pivoting in her company. 14:00 - Nadja talks about mastermind groups and the business retreat she recently attended 29:15 - Nadja gets on her soapbox about why her company wants to empower and support privately owned practices over practices owned by hospital grou...

A household name in the online business industry, Russell Brunson released a video titled “I’m Starting Over…” which piqued the interest of the NSFW ladies.  In this video, Renee and Nadja pretend to analyze their feelings towards the announcement and what it brings up for them as business owners. Send us an email for topic requests! nadja@wearenotsafeforwork.com Check out our YouTube channel...

In this episode, Renee and Nadja tumble down the recent (October 2023) Google release for the algorithm update. Many bloggers/content creators have been severely affected by the changes of the Helpful Content Update, so they chat about what this may mean for the future of AI and creators who depend on ad revenue for their websites. 09:30 - Helpful Content Update discussion 10:40 - Renee explains w...

In this episode, Renee and Nadja spiral into overthinking within the first 3 minutes of the recording but don’t worry, they get back on track! We compare time management between people like Elon Musk and the rest of us. 08:00 - Nadja exhibits her geriatric millennial qualities in needing to multitask and how she winds down at the end of the day (it’s very different from Renee’s approach) 12:00 - R...

In this episode, Renee and Nadja squirrel into the recent changes in AI and theorize on the different possibilities it could mean for society. Main ideas discussed: Frustrations with the design flaw of the Apple Magic Mouse Preference for using wired mice and trackpads Concerns about the implications of General Intelligence (GI) and its impact on society Importance of clear instructions and human...

In this episode, Renee and Nadja talk about the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. We also received our first topic request and we dedicate this episode to all things AI! Thank you so much Gene and Louise for listening to our ramblings! 07:25 - What is your definition of AI? 08:45 - Is AI used in the medical field? 11:13 - Biggest fear with AI = job loss 15:09 - Nadja has no idea what sh...

In this episode, Renee and Nadja recap their experience watching The Barbie Movie, talk about varying perspectives when it comes to money (mo' money, mo' problems!), and what we consider "priorities" when it comes to spending.  Main ideas discussed: Having more money can bring its own set of challenges and responsibilities The impact of the internet on rural areas can change perspectives and...

In this episode, Renee shares a confession about a productivity obsession she has (which surprises Nadja!).  They also get into the weeds about each of their approaches towards storing information, both written and other things like photos.  Main ideas discussed: Importance of note-taking in legal cases Benefits of journaling and note-taking for memory Power of positive thinking and its...

Whooo in this episode, Renee shares a scenario that almost blew up her blogging business. Renee and Nadja also nerd out on systems, processes, and the importance of having your own mission control hub.  Main ideas discussed: Importance of feedback and improvement for virtual assistants Factors contributing to entrepreneurs becoming unemployable Discussion of blogging mishap and importance of...

In this episode, we talk birthdays and lessons learned from live events. Nadja gets on her soapbox about communication and being a recovering people pleaser, and Renee leaves us on a cliffhanger!  Main ideas discussed: Angsty teens and young adults Introduction of podcast hosts Mechanical keyboards Retreat in Palm Springs, California Leadership and abundance Hot seat panel experience Health i...