An informative chat with U.S. Congressman, Jay Obernolte on this episode of Meyerside Chats. Please subscribe to my channel to help eliminate the "us and them" political narrative.Please pardon my less-than-ideal microphone during this episode filmed during my travels.Meyerside Chats seeks to eliminate the "us and them" narrative and toxic polarization by striving to create virtuous community leadership and authentic conversation.  The intent is to showcase the humanity in those that take on the often thankless jobs of public service through civil discourse, and honoring differing points of view.Summary-----------How a Computer Engineering degree with a graduate degree in AI helps lend a unique perspective to our government | 1:30How the US is faring with policy and regulation around AI | 3:00Policy Implications of AI | 5:00The power of ChatGPT   | 6:30How can we use AI to improve government? | 7:50AI's ethical issues and job replacement vs it's powerful benefits (e.g. physicians) | 9:20How can we improve our democracy with AI? | 12:30Where can regulation be replaced with better education? | 14:00 How do we get people to read source information without being misled by polarized media narratives? | 17:00The impact of anonymity on the internet | 20:00Can technology (i.e. social media) help provide context or source information in dialogue around polarized issues? | 23:00Why people vote red or blue down the line and how to improve the election process | 30:00Are we providing the majority of people with the right resources for informed voting? | 34:00If you're eligible to vote and don't, you have no right to complain | 35:30The difficulty in voting for judges | 38:00The detriments of intense polarization in our federal and local governments | 40:00Political parties specialize, not in solving individual issues, but trashing the other party | 43:00Is California a better example of collegial state politics than the nation as a whole? || 44:00A great solution to a kinder and more cooperative government | 50:00If you don't challenge your perspective, you can't learn. | 52:00Support the showAbout Evan Meyer Tech entrepreneur and civic leader - he founded mygovtools.org, a platform to drive government efficiency, constituent representation, and civic engagement; BeautifyEarth.com, a platform accelerating urban beautification through art; and its sister nonprofit, transforming schools in underserved areas. He also co-founded RideAmigos.com, a platform that optimizes commuter travel globally. Previously, he served as District Director for the California State Senate and led many civic initiatives in Santa Monica. Through seminars and his podcast Meyerside Chats, Evan inspires civic engagement, innovation, and cultural growth.He loves the outdoors, is a master of creative projects, is an avid muralist and musician, and finds the world fascinating in every regard.

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