Promoguy Talk Pills | Episode 12 - Tech Privacy Scandals, 23andMe’s Future & Work-Life Balance Debate

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In this episode, we dive into the latest tech scandals and work-life balance debates. From Marques Brownlee’s paid wallpaper app to the alarming privacy breach by Otter.AI, we also discuss 23andMe's bankruptcy rumors and potential data sales. Political news includes NYC Mayor Eric Adams' alliances and controversial revelations from North Carolina’s gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson. We explore the dark secrets within Jehovah's Witnesses and end with a deep conversation about work-life balance, including insights on Germany's labor laws, the 4-day workweek, and overwork in creative industries.
00:00 Intro
00:50 Weird News:
Tech Youtube Marques Bronwlee’s Paid Wallpaper App
03:45 Otter.AI Transcribed whole private conversations after meeting because user forgot to log out
06:02 23andMe is going Bankrupt: They might sell their data to stay liquid
8:15 NY City Major Erick Addams making alliances with Turkish government while trying to be reelected
12:02 North Carolina “Corn” addicted self proclaimed Black Nazi, Gov. candidate Mark Robinson faces staff resignations following private revelations
17:02 The Dark Secret at the Heart of the Jehovah's Witnesses
21:00 Precedent Rules
21:58 Police in the US kills over 10.000 pets a year
23:55 Apple no longer in talks to invest in OpenAI
27:47 Open.AI Staff leaving company
30:57 Main Topic: Work Life Balance
38:06 Germany Law prohibits contact after clocking out
43:48 Insights on 4 day Work week
48:32 Manga Artists overwork
51:00 Pony in World Of Warcraft Versus Starcraft II - Pressure on competitive industries
51:41 Globalization - Operating on different time zones can create expectations for employees
54:10 Management practices lack of training
56:50 Work life balance in different areas of work