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By: Siara Joy
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 Welcome to log out, where we explore the delicate balance between our digital lives and our human tendencies. Hosted by Siara, a tech enthusiast who’s just as hooked on her phone as you might be, this podcast dives into how technology and the internet shape us and how we can use it to enhance, not overwhelm, our lives. Siara will talk to experts, internet personalities, tech enablers, and the "offline nomads" of the world. Artificial intelligence (AI), deepfakes, bots, social media, digital wellness, it's all on the table. Log out with us to make tech work for you, not vice versa.Siara Joy
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  • #007: Is It Too Late to Opt Out? - Dr. Avriel Epps on Algorithmic Bias, Ai Harms, and Parenting Through Surveillance

    #007: Is It Too Late to Opt Out? - Dr. Avriel Epps on Algorithmic Bias, Ai Harms, and Parenting Through Surveillance
    Jun 12 2025

    What do bail decisions, Spotify playlists, and your child's future have in common? They're all shaped by algorithms, often without your knowledge or consent. Dr. Avriel Epps, founder of AI4Abolition, joins Siara to reveal the real-world consequences of algorithmic bias in areas like criminal justice, healthcare, and childhood development. They also discuss what it means to practice digital consent as a parent—from opting out of facial recognition at airports to refusing to post photos of their child online.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Algorithms are not neutral, they reflect the values, power structures, and historical biases embedded in their training data.
    • Algorithmic bias affects life-altering decisions, from bail and parole to medical diagnoses and mortgage approvals.
    • Surveillance technologies like facial recognition disproportionately harm Black and Brown communities, especially in the criminal legal system.
    • Opting out is a form of resistance. Dr. Epps refuses airport facial recognition scans and doesn’t post photos of their child to practice digital consent.
    • AI already shapes childhood development, especially through platforms like TikTok and Character AI, often without safeguards.
    • Parents can protect privacy by delaying smartphone use and modeling critical digital habits.
    • The AI4Abolition initiative uses technology to build community-led alternatives to carceral systems and promotes collective data rights.
    • Spotify recommendation systems demonstrated algorithmic gender bias, highlighting how music platforms reinforce industry inequities.


    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro/Teasers01:19 Predictive AI in the Criminal Legal System33:04 The Ethics of Opting Into Technology36:36 The Importance of Opting Out of Facial Recognition38:54 Technology as the Amazon Rainforest42:22 Teaching Kids About AI and Its Implications45:26 AI's Impact on Childhood Development49:45 The Dilemma of Sharing Children's Images Online55:38 Informed Consent and Children's Data58:52 Parenting in the Digital Age01:03:20 AI for Abolition: Building Collective Power
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • #006: Tyler Rice on Why Work Feels Like a Group Chat You Can’t Leave

    #006: Tyler Rice on Why Work Feels Like a Group Chat You Can’t Leave
    May 30 2025
    In this episode, Siara sits down with Tyler Rice, founder of the Digital Wellness Institute and author of Tactical Disconnection, to explore how techno stress, doomscrolling, and always-on workplace culture are eroding our focus—and what we can do about it.They break down the concept of digital flourishing, why Gen Z might actually be leading the charge on digital wellbeing, and how companies are finally rethinking screentime and productivity. Whether you're feeling burned out, overloaded, or just ready for better boundaries with your devices, this conversation offers tactical ways to disconnect without falling behind.00:00 Intro: Doomscrolling and Digital Wellness Wake-Up03:02 Tyler Rice on Tech Boundaries & Workplace Culture06:41 Techno Stress: The Hidden Cost of Screentime11:06 Digital Wellbeing by Generation: Who’s Thriving?13:04 Burnout & Office Culture: Why Digital Wellness Matters18:49 What Is Digital Flourishing? A Healthier Framework22:45 Balance, Boundaries & Belonging in the Digital Age28:12 Digital Culture Change: Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up34:27 Rethinking Breaks, Burnout, and Always-On Norms53:59 Is Digital Flourishing a Destination—or Daily Practice?“Techno stress” is the cognitive overload caused by our constant interaction with digital devices—and most people experience it without knowing the term.Digital flourishing is a positive, empowering framework focused on using technology mindfully rather than detoxing from it entirely.Gen Z workers are surprisingly among the most digitally balanced in the workforce, often more aware of digital wellness than older generations.Companies are increasingly recognizing that burnout and attrition are deeply tied to poor digital culture—and that fixing this improves retention, productivity, and employee morale.Initiatives like communication charters, “You Do You” days, and digital wellness onboarding are changing how companies define work-life balance.A fear-based approach to tech use (i.e. only focusing on the harms) is less effective than strategies that emphasize intentional, positive habits.Employees can still take control of their digital lives, even in unsupportive workplaces—through anonymous feedback tools, screen-limiting apps, and clearer boundaries.Writing down daily intentions and setting tech boundaries—even with friends and family—can help individuals avoid digital burnout and reclaim focus.Watch this episode on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Log Out Report: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.logoutpod.com/subscribe-log-out-report⁠⁠⁠Find Tyler Rice Online:⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Tyler's Personal Website⁠Digital Wellness Institute⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Find Siara on social:LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/siara-singleton⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/logoutwithsiara⁠⁠⁠Follow Log Out:LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/log-out-report/⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/logoutpod/⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@logoutpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠⁠Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@logoutpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/logoutpod⁠⁠⁠Threads: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@logoutpod⁠⁠⁠Mastodon: LogoutpodOther ways to Listen:Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/log-out/id1768630796⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3c258c5-cd4d-4ac3-92cd-de98c9fb359a/log-out⁠⁠⁠Watch the trailer: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Link⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠logoutpod.com⁠
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    58 mins
  • #005: Can AI Companion Bots Replace Real Friends? Danielle Bayard Jackson, The Friendship Expert, Weighs In

    #005: Can AI Companion Bots Replace Real Friends? Danielle Bayard Jackson, The Friendship Expert, Weighs In
    May 15 2025
    In this episode, Siara sits down with Danielle Bayard Jackson, the Internet’s go-to Friendship Expert, to explore how social media and AI are reshaping the way we connect with others. From TikTok’s friendship trends to the rise of AI companion bots, they unpack how digital platforms are complicating our closest connections — and what we might be losing in the process. Danielle shares insights on how to navigate digital etiquette, why loneliness is as harmful as smoking, and how to build more meaningful friendships in a world increasingly driven by algorithms.Key Topics:- Why AI companions can’t replicate real friendships- How TikTok is reshaping friendship culture- The hidden costs of digital body language- Loneliness as the new smoking- Why social media fosters comparison culture- Bumble BFF and the search for real-life connections- Why we’re tricked into feeling connected online- Emotional regulation in a world of public conflictWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lna2C8Qj1Fo Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Log Out Report: ⁠⁠https://www.logoutpod.com/subscribe-log-out-report⁠⁠Find Cybersecurity Girl Online:⁠Instagram⁠⁠Danielle's Personal WebsiteBetterFemaleFrienships.com⁠TikTok⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠Find Siara on social:LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/siara-singleton⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/logoutwithsiara⁠⁠Follow Log Out:LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/log-out-report/⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/logoutpod/⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@logoutpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠Bluesky: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@logoutpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠https://x.com/logoutpod⁠⁠Threads: ⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@logoutpod⁠⁠Mastodon: LogoutpodOther ways to Listen:Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/log-out/id1768630796⁠⁠Amazon Music: ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3c258c5-cd4d-4ac3-92cd-de98c9fb359a/log-out⁠⁠Watch the trailer: ⁠⁠YouTube Link⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠logoutpod.com⁠
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    36 mins
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