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In this episode, Rob Cheng shares the story behind his first original song, “How You Feel,” written in Rochester, New York, in the summer of 1980. He reflects on friendship, loss, and the memories that inspired the song, and why music has the power to preserve feelings across a lifetime. Featuring the song “How You Feel.”

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Rob Cheng explores the dangers of artificial intelligence, morality, and accountability. Drawing from his experience as a software developer, he questions whether AI can understand right and wrong and who should be responsible when technology causes harm. A thought-provoking episode about ethics, faith, and the future of humanity.

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In this episode, Rob reflects on 20 years of marriage through a song he revisits every decade to honor his wife and their journey together. With the help of Cam Meyers, who produced the song and brought Rob’s musical vision to life, this deeply personal tribute celebrates commitment, perseverance, family, and the love that continues to grow through life’s transitions and new beginnings. Featuring orchestral elements and cello, the song honors the people who have shaped Rob’s life and the journey still ahead.

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In this episode of Be Fruitful, Rob Cheng explores why he believes the AI boom may be unsustainable. From soaring infrastructure costs and environmental concerns to economic risks and AI’s dependence on online information, Rob shares his concerns about where this technology is headed and what it could mean for our future.

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Keep On Playing is a heartfelt song written by Rob Cheng about loss, friendship, and growing older together. Rob wrote the lyrics and shared the story behind the song, while Cam Meyers produced and arranged the track, bringing Rob’s original songwriting to life. Inspired by the loss of close friends, the song is ultimately a reminder to keep creating, keep living, and keep on playing.

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“Will I Ever Be the Same?” is an original song written by Rob Cheng in October 2023 while hospitalized after his first stroke. In this episode, Rob shares the deeply personal story behind the song, the experiences with his parents that shaped its lyrics, and how he connected with South Carolina music producer Cam Meyers to bring his vision to life.

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In this episode of Be Fruitful, Rob Cheng takes a critical look at the growing cybersecurity threats surrounding AI and self-replicating malware. He explains why obtaining and analyzing malware samples is essential to stopping their spread, how software attribution could help identify where dangerous code comes from, and why stronger cybersecurity standards may be necessary as AI-generated software becomes more common.

Rob also discusses the challenges facing the cybersecurity industry and what individuals, security teams, and government agencies can do to better protect our networks from emerging threats.

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In this episode of Be Fruitful, Rob Cheng explores what it means to be strong—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Drawing from his experience recovering from three strokes, Rob reflects on his journey from running and yoga to strength training, and why he believes adversity can be an opportunity to grow stronger.

Rob also discusses independence, resilience, overcoming a “victim mentality,” and an example of Teddy Roosevelt. He shares personal experiences involving his parents, his time in the hospital, and why he believes strength is essential to living a fruitful life.