Jim and Molly enlighten each other in this episode about the relatively new concept of "self care."  Jim (the almost-Boomer) wonders if it's just a way to justify selfish behavior, and Molly (the not-quite-Zoomer) contemplates whether self-discipline is a form of self-care.

Is this a new thing, or just a new name for a thing we've always done?

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We want to hear from you... is self-care just another name for self-indulgence, or is it a much-needed form of mental health.  Let us know your thoughts.

It's been a few months since our last episode, and we apologize.  There's been some stuff going on in the world, but now we're back. Thank you for your patience!

In this episode, Molly and Jim discuss the issues of trust across the generational divide... from the cyber world to real life; from locking down your email to locking your doors.

Do you use the same password for all your online accounts?  You're not alone, apparently.

When you were a kid, did your parents and their neighbors lock the doors of their house and car, or were the always left unlocked?  And is that a function of when, or where, you grew up?

And also, did you know that Molly was a real-life hacker when she was 14? 

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Join us in the discussion, and send us your thoughts / comments / questions:
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Next Week:

On the next episode, we'll be talking about Self Care.   How do you feel about this topic?  Strongly for or against?  Send us your thoughts / questions / ideas, and if we use them we'll mention you in the show!

This week, Molly and Jim discuss whether it's time for the internet to be treated as a utility, i.e. regulated by the US government (like electric service, water, USPS, etc). In the months since the pandemic shutdown, both adults and school kids have become much more dependent on a fast and stable internet connection to accomplish their daily tasks, whether working or schooling from home.

This has exposed a wide disparity in haves/have-nots, and we talk about whether it's time to mandate that access to broadband service should be available and affordable to all citizens of the US.

Join us in the discussion, and send us your thoughts / comments / questions:
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Things we found this week:

Molly: Ex-felons fighting fires in California can now apply for a permanent position as firefighters or EMTs:

Jim: Guy Raz has turned his "How I Built This" podcast into a book (print and audio).

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Next Week:

On the next episode, we'll be talking about Security and Trust.  Are you willing to trade security for convenience? Is there a generational difference, or does it have more to do with your lived experiences?  Send us your thoughts!