Redefining Society and Technology Podcast

Musing On Society, Technology, and Cybersecurity | Hosted by Marco Ciappelli Let’s face it: the future is now. We live in a hybrid analog-digital society, and it’s time to stop ignoring the profound impact technology has on our lives. The line between the physical and virtual worlds? It’s no longer real — just a figment of our imagination. We’re constantly juggling convenience, privacy, freedom, security, and even the future of humanity in a precarious balancing act. There’s no better place than here, and no better time than now, to reflect on our relationship with technology — and redefine what society means in this new age.

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The Hybrid Species — When Technology Becomes Human, and Humans Become Technology | A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter Written By Marco Ciappelli | Read by TAPE3

⸻ Podcast: Redefining Society and Technology https://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com _____________________________ This Episode’s Sponsors BlackCloak provides concierge cybersecurity protection to corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals to protect against hacking, reputational loss, financial loss, and the impacts of a corporate data breach. BlackCloak: https://itspm.ag/itspbcweb _____________________________ The Hybrid Species — When Technology Becomes Human, and Humans Be...

Jul 20, 2025•11 min•Ep. 197

The Human Side of Technology with Abadesi Osunsade — From Diversity to AI and Back Again | Guest: Abadesi Osunsade | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli

⸻ Podcast: Redefining Society and Technology https://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com Title: The Human Side of Technology with Abadesi Osunsade — From Diversity to AI and Back Again Guest: Abadesi Osunsade Founder @ Hustle Crew WebSite: https://www.abadesi.com On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abadesi/ Host: Marco Ciappelli Co-Founder & CMO @ITSPmagazine | Master Degree in Political Science - Sociology of Communication l Branding & Marketing Consultant | Journalist | Writ...

Jul 17, 2025•32 min•Ep. 196

Robbie, From Fiction to Familiar — Robots, AI, and the Illusion of Consciousness | A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter Written By Marco Ciappelli | Read by TAPE3

⸻ Podcast: Redefining Society and Technology https://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com _____________________________ This Episode’s Sponsors BlackCloak provides concierge cybersecurity protection to corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals to protect against hacking, reputational loss, financial loss, and the impacts of a corporate data breach. BlackCloak: https://itspm.ag/itspbcweb _____________________________ Robbie, From Fiction to Familiar — Robots, AI, and the Illusion o...

Jun 29, 2025•10 min•Ep. 195

Bridging Worlds: How Technology Connects — or Divides — Our Communities | Guest: Lawrence Eta | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli

⸻ Podcast: Redefining Society and Technology https://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com Title: Bridging Worlds: How Technology Connects — or Divides — Our Communities Guest: Lawrence Eta Global Digital AI Thought Leader | #1 International Best Selling Author | Keynote Speaker | TEDx Speaker | Multi-Sector Executive | Community & Smart Cities Advocate | Pioneering AI for Societal Advancement WebSite: https://lawrenceeta.com On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-eta-9b11139/...

Jun 25, 2025•39 min•Ep. 194

What Hump? Thirty Years of Cybersecurity and the Fine Art of Pretending It’s Not a Human Problem | A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter Written By Marco Ciappelli | Read by TAPE3

What Hump? Thirty Years of Cybersecurity and the Fine Art of Pretending It’s Not a Human Problem A new transmission from Musing On Society and Technology Newsletter, by Marco Ciappelli June 6, 2025 A Post-Infosecurity Europe Reflection on the Strange but Predictable Ways We’ve Spent Thirty Years Pretending Cybersecurity Isn’t About People. ⸻ Once there was a movie titled “Young Frankenstein” (1974) — a black-and-white comedy directed by Mel Brooks, written with Gene Wilder, and starring Wilder a...

Jun 15, 2025•10 min•Ep. 193

From Cassette Tapes and Phrasebooks to AI Real-Time Translations — Machines Can Now Speak for Us, But We’re Losing the Art of Understanding Each Other | A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter Written By Marco Ciappelli | Read by TAPE3

From Cassette Tapes and Phrasebooks to AI Real-Time Translations — Machines Can Now Speak for Us, But We’re Losing the Art of Understanding Each Other May 21, 2025 A new transmission from Musing On Society and Technology Newsletter, by Marco Ciappelli There’s this thing I’ve dreamed about since I was a kid. No, it wasn’t flying cars. Or robot butlers (although I wouldn’t mind one to fold the laundry). It was this: having a real conversation with someone — anyone — in their own language, and actu...

May 22, 2025•7 min•Ep. 192

Why Humanity’s Software Needs an Update in Our Hybrid World — Before the Tech Outpaces Us | Guest: Jeremy Lasman | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli

Guest: Guest: Jeremy Lasman Website: https://www.jeremylasman.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremylasman _____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining Society & Technology Podcast Visit Marco's website 👉 https://www.marcociappelli.com _____________________________ This Episode’s Sponsors BlackCloak 👉 https://itspm.ag/itspbcweb _____________________________ Show Notes Blog: In this thought-provoking epis...

May 20, 2025•42 min•Ep. 191

The Future Is a Place We Visit, But Never Stay | A Post RSAC Conference 2025 Reflection | A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter with Marco Ciappelli and TAPE3 | Read by TAPE3

The Future Is a Place We Visit, But Never Stay May 9, 2025 A Post-RSAC 2025 Reflection on the Kinda Funny and Pretty Weird Ways Society, Technology, and Cybersecurity Intersect, Interact, and Often Simply Ignore Each Other. By Marco Ciappelli | Musing on Society and Technology Here we are — once again, back from RSAC. Back from the future. Or at least the version of the future that fits inside a conference badge, a branded tote bag, and a hotel bill that makes you wonder if your wallet just got ...

May 10, 2025•8 min•Ep. 190

Inside the DARPA AI Cyber Challenge: Securing Tomorrow’s Critical Infrastructure Through AI and Healthy Competition | An RSAC Conference 2025 Conversation with Andrew Carney | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

During RSAC Conference 2025, Andrew Carney, Program Manager at DARPA, and (remotely via video) Dr. Kathleen Fisher, Professor at Tufts University and Program Manager for the AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC), guide attendees through an immersive experience called Northbridge—a fictional city designed to showcase the critical role of AI in securing infrastructure through the DARPA-led AI Cyber Challenge. Inside Northbridge: The Stakes Are Real Northbridge simulates the future of cybersecurity, blending ...

Apr 28, 2025•28 min•Ep. 189

Living Forever (Sort Of): AI Clones, Digital Ghosts, and the Problem with Perfection | A Carbon, a Silicon, and a Cell walk into a bar... | A Redefining Society Podcast Series With Recurring Guest Dr. Bruce Y. Lee

Guest: Dr. Bruce Y Lee Senior Contributor @Forbes | Professor | CEO | Writer/Journalist | Entrepreneur | Digital & Computational Health | #AI | bruceylee.substack.com | bruceylee.com Bruce Y. Lee, MD, MBA is a writer, journalist, systems modeler, AI, computational and digital health expert, professor, physician, entrepreneur, and avocado-eater, not always in that order.Executive Director of PHICOR (Public Health Informatics, Computational, and Operations Research) [ @PHICORteam ] On LinkedIn...

Apr 17, 2025•43 min•Ep. 188

From Myth to Machine: When Stories Shaped Our Journey to the Stars | A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter with Marco Ciappelli and TAPE3 | Read by TAPE3

🪐 From Myth to Machine: When Stories Shaped Our Journey to the Stars April 9, 2025 Before humanity launched rockets toward distant planets or placed satellites that quietly orbit our Earth, before telescopes pierced the cosmic veil to reveal distant galaxies, we looked to the night sky armed only with wonder. Beneath starlit skies, humans gathered around fires, weaving myths from scattered constellations. These celestial bodies became our companions—gods, heroes, tricksters—not simply pinpoints...

Apr 11, 2025•5 min•Ep. 187

Redefining Work in a Hybrid Society – Technology, Leadership, and the Future of Employment | Guest: Sara Daw | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli

Guest: Guest: Sara Daw 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradaw 📌 Sara’s latest book, Strategy and Leadership as Service: How the Access Economy Meets the C-Suite _____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining Society & Technology Podcast Visit Marco's website 👉 https://www.marcociappelli.com _____________________________ This Episode’s Sponsors BlackCloak 👉 https://itspm.ag/itspbcweb _____________________________ Sh...

Mar 12, 2025•36 min•Ep. 186

LA Made: The Other Moonshot | The story of three Black aerospace engineers in Los Angeles, who played a crucial role in America’s race to space, amid the civil unrest of the 1960s | Guest: Joanne Higgins

Guest: Guest: Joanne Higgins 👉 https://laist.com/podcasts/la-made _____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining Society & Technology Podcast Visit Marco's website 👉 https://www.marcociappelli.com _____________________________ This Episode’s Sponsors BlackCloak 👉 https://itspm.ag/itspbcweb _____________________________ Show Notes Blog: The moon landing was one of humanity’s most celebrated achievements—a technologi...

Mar 04, 2025•38 min•Ep. 185

Reimagining Nostalgia: Music’s Creative and Technological Evolution | A The NAMM Show 2025 Conversation with John Mlynczak | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

The latest On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli episode takes listeners behind the scenes of the NAMM 2025 show, featuring a vibrant discussion with John Mlynczak, NAMM President and CEO. The conversation is not just a recap of an incredible event but a celebration of music’s enduring power and the evolving role of technology in the music industry. A Legacy of Music and Community Founded in 1901, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) has become the world’s largest trade asso...

Mar 01, 2025•39 min•Ep. 184

The Great Australian Social Media Ban: Fixing a Broken System or Just Breaking It More? | Guest: Jacqueline Jayne (JJ) | A Redefining Society And Technology Podcast Episode Hosted By Marco Ciappelli

Guest: Jaqueline (JJ) Jayne JJ has worked with people and technology for over 25 years, wearing multiple hats, resulting in an enviable breadth and depth of experience, insights and knowledge. She successfully led a security awareness and training program that resulted in a strong security culture and observable behaviour change. Over the last 5-years, JJ worked at KnowBe4, where she quickly established herself as a trusted voice in the region. Now, JJ consults and advises organisations, appears...

Feb 07, 2025•43 min•Ep. 183

The Ultimate 2025 Tech & Cybersecurity Event Guide: Where to Be | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

ITSPmagazine is gearing up for another year of in-depth event coverage, bringing insights from industry leaders, innovators, and companies making an impact in cybersecurity, technology, and society. Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli outline their plans for 2025, emphasizing a mix of established conferences and new opportunities to highlight emerging discussions. Key Industry Events The year’s schedule includes cornerstone cybersecurity conferences such as RSA Conference in San Francisco, Infosecur...

Feb 04, 2025•12 min•Ep. 182

CES 2025: Exploring Tech Innovation and Human-Centric Trends with Brian Comiskey, Senior Director of Innovation & Trends | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

Guests: Brian Comiskey , Senior Director of Innovation & Trends at CES On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-comiskey-futurist/ Hosts: Marco Ciappelli , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-ciappelli/ WebSite | https://www.marcociappelli.com Sean Martin , Co-Founder ...

Dec 24, 2024•32 min•Ep. 181

Will AI End Evolution? Exploring the Next Stage of Society with J.J. Jerome, Author of "Evolution Ended" | A Redefining Society And Technology Podcast Episode Hosted By Marco Ciappelli

Guest: J.J. Jerome is an award-winning engineer and futurist who used his unique background in brain science and electronics to become a seminal influence in numerous cutting-edge technologies. He has been an internationally acknowledged leader in the development of human interfaces and intelligent building technology and is currently one of the nation’s leading thinkers on using big data to mitigate climate change. He presents regularly at national conferences and is an advisor for STEM educati...

Dec 19, 2024•42 min•Ep. 180

Inequality in the Age of Singularity: Society, Technology, and the Future of Healthcare | A Carbon, a Silicon, and a Cell walk into a bar... | A Redefining Society Podcast Series With Recurring Guest Dr. Bruce Y. Lee

Dec 17, 2024•44 min•Ep. 179

Book | Luna and the Magic AI Paintbrush | A Lesson in Technology, Modern Society, Creativity, and Staying in Control of the Tools We Create | A conversation with Author Rob van der Veer and Sean Martin | Redefining Society Podcast With Marco Ciappelli

Guests: Rob van der Veer , Author, Senior Principal Expert, SIG On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/robvanderveer/ On Twitter | https://twitter.com/robvanderveer Sean Martin , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [ @RedefiningCyber ] On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin _____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audi...

Dec 10, 2024•43 min•Ep. 178

Securing Digital Legacies: Ethical Challenges and Insights Based on a True Story | An Australian Cyber Conference 2024 in Melbourne Conversation with Peter Gigengack | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

Guest: Peter Gigengack , Director Cyber Security, Capability, Department of Premier and Cabinet of WA On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-gigengack/ Hosts: Sean Martin , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [ @RedefiningCyber ] On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin Marco Ciappelli , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast On ITSPmagazine | ...

Dec 06, 2024•35 min•Ep. 177

From Bytes to Rights: The Intersection of Law and Cyber Security | An Australian Cyber Conference 2024 in Melbourne Conversation with EJ Wise | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

Guest: EJ Wise , Founder & Principal, WiseLaw On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiselaw3/ Hosts: Sean Martin , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [ @RedefiningCyber ] On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin Marco Ciappelli , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hos...

Dec 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 176

Stranger Danger, Phishing, Instinct, and Technology: How AI and Awareness Are Shaping Cybersecurity | An Australian Cyber Conference 2024 in Melbourne Conversation with Benji Zorella and Rebecca Caldwell | On Location Coverage

Guests: Benji Zorella , eLearning Instructional Designer, CyberCX On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjiz/ Rebecca Caldwell , Phishing Content Specialist, Phriendly Phishing On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/bec-j-caldwell/ Hosts: Sean Martin , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [ @RedefiningCyber ] On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin Marco Ciappelli , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and H...

Dec 04, 2024•30 min•Ep. 175

Australia's Global Opportunity and Responsibility: Shaping a More Secure Region and a Safer Digital World | An Australian Cyber Conference 2024 in Melbourne Conversation with Ambassador Brendan Dowling | On Location Coverage

Guest: Ambassador Brendan Dowling , Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology, DFAT On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-dowling-7812b4261/ AT AU Cyber Con | https://canberra2024.cyberconference.com.au/speakers/brendan-dowling Hosts: Sean Martin , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [ @RedefiningCyber ] On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin Marco Ciappelli , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazi...

Nov 29, 2024•16 min•Ep. 174

How Do We Make Decisions in Cyber Security? Operational, Tactical, and Strategic Decision-Making in the Age of AI | An Australian Cyber Conference 2024 in Melbourne Conversation with Ivano Bongiovanni | On Location Coverage

Guest: Ivano Bongiovanni , General Manager / Sr Lecturer, AusCERT / UQ On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivano-bongiovanni-cybersecurity-management/ At AU Cyber Con | https://melbourne2024.cyberconference.com.au/speakers/ivano-bongiovanni-ibtpp Hosts: Sean Martin , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [ @RedefiningCyber ] On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin Marco Ciappelli , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmaga...

Nov 28, 2024•25 min•Ep. 173

The Top 10 Skills Your Security Awareness and Culture Person Must Have (With No IT or Cyber Skills in Sight) | An Australian Cyber Conference 2024 in Melbourne Conversation with Daisy Wong | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

Guest: Daisy Wong , Head of Security Awareness, Medibank On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisywong127/ Hosts: Sean Martin , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [ @RedefiningCyber ] On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin Marco Ciappelli , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcas...

Nov 28, 2024•27 min•Ep. 172

The present and future of Human-Centered Cybersecurity: Managing Risks and Fostering Digital Safety | An Australian Cyber Conference 2024 in Melbourne Conversation with Jinan Budge | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

Guest: Jinan Budge , Vice President, Principal Analyst serving Security & Risk professionals, Forrester On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jinan-budge-2898132/ Hosts: Sean Martin , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [ @RedefiningCyber ] On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin Marco Ciappelli , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast On ITSPm...

Nov 27, 2024•40 min•Ep. 171

Balancing Technology and Human Awareness in Cyber Defense: Strategies for Families and Organizations | An Australian Cyber Conference 2024 in Melbourne Conversation with Jacqueline Jayne | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

Guest: Jacqueline Jayne , The Independent Cybersecurity Expert On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinejayne/ At AU Cyber Con | https://melbourne2024.cyberconference.com.au/speakers/jacqueline-jayne-smict Hosts: Sean Martin , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [ @RedefiningCyber ] On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin Marco Ciappelli , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining Societ...

Nov 27, 2024•29 min•Ep. 170

Pre-Event Coverage | Different Hats, Shared Goals: Insights and Anticipations for Conversations and Stories from Australian Cyber Conference 2024 in Melbourne | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

Hosts: Sean Martin , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [ @RedefiningCyber ] On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin Marco Ciappelli , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli ____________________________ Episode Notes In this pre-event Chats on the Road epis...

Nov 24, 2024•10 min•Ep. 169

Cybersecurity as a Proactive Societal Safeguard? How Cybersecurity Shapes Society and Technology — and Vice Versa — and The Other Way Around! | A Conversation with Sean Martin and Fred Heiding | Redefining Society Podcast With Marco Ciappelli

Guests: Fred Heiding , Computer Security Specialist, World Economic Forum [ @wef ] On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/fheiding/ On Twitter | https://twitter.com/fredheiding On Mastodon | https://mastodon.social/@fredheiding On Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/fheiding/ Sean Martin , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [ @RedefiningCyber ] On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin _____________________________ Host...

Nov 02, 2024•40 min•Ep. 168

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