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 Introducing the Digital Sanity Podcast – your compass in the ever-evolving digital landscape! If you're feeling overwhelmed by tech's constant buzz, it's time to find your footing with us. Join our deep dives into the latest trends, breakthroughs, and challenges shaping our digital world. With thought-provoking conversations and inspiring stories, we're here to ground you and keep you informed.
But we're more than just a podcast – we're a community committed to crafting a brighter, safer, and truly connected future. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a digital dilettante, our show is your gateway to amplifying knowledge, igniting creativity, and staying sane in the fast-paced realm of new media.

Brought to you by NuWave Community Media, we're on a mission to bridge the digital divide and empower individuals through transformative new media. So, let's make sense of the present and confidently step into the future together. Tune in, join the movement, and let's revolutionize the way you think and feel about digital media on the Digital Sanity Podcast!

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  • Living Local in a Digital Age: The Nextdoor Experience

    Living Local in a Digital Age: The Nextdoor Experience
    Jul 14 2025

    Neighbors, Networks, and the New Front Porch

    In this episode, we explore the evolving role of the Nextdoor app — part community noticeboard, part digital gathering space — and how it’s quietly shaped the way we show up in our neighborhoods.


    What started as a way to borrow a ladder or post about a missing cat has grown into something much more complex. We talk about the benefits: spontaneous acts of kindness, real-time local updates, and the rare chance to meet the people who live just steps away. But we also hold space for the challenges — miscommunication, judgment, and the tension that comes from blending online anonymity with real-life proximity.


    We reflect on our own relationship with the platform: how it’s helped us connect, how it’s complicated things, and what it reveals about the kind of community we want to build — both online and off.


    At the end, we offer our overall score — not just on functionality, but on what it feels like to use Nextdoor as real people trying to live more connected, grounded lives.


    If you’ve ever wondered whether your neighborhood could feel more like a village and less like a string of driveways, this episode’s for you.


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    YouTube Short by: @eddieifft

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rKc1i_rsZuA


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    1 h et 4 min
  • Where Water Meets Wonder: Gregory Gavin’s Riveropolis

    Where Water Meets Wonder: Gregory Gavin’s Riveropolis
    Jan 30 2025
    Rediscovering Connection Through the Power of Art, Not Screens

    Step into the enchanting world of artist, inventor, and educator Gregory Gavin, where the analog meets the aquatic in his innovative Riveropolis installations. These mesmerizing interactive waterworks offer a refreshing escape from digital overload, inviting both children and adults to create intricate landscapes, boats, creatures, and more — powered by the simple magic of flowing water.

    In this episode, Gregory shares the inspiring story behind his journey from filmmaker to the mastermind of Riveropolis, and how his unique background shaped the vision for these immersive, tactile experiences. We dive into themes of collaboration, creativity, play, and the vital role of hands-on art in today’s tech-driven world. Tune in and discover how Gregory’s work redefines how we come together through art and imagination.

    Gregory Gavin is an artist, inventor, and educator whose work bridges the gap between technology and hands-on creativity. With a background in filmmaking, Gregory’s Riveropolis installations transform public spaces into interactive experiences that invite audiences of all ages to explore the tactile nature of art and play. His work aims to create a deeper connection to the natural world, fostering collaboration, imagination, and creativity in the digital age.

    Gregory Gavin lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Trained as an architect at UC Berkeley, he has designed site-specific art installations for museums, schools, and public spaces since 1991. Gavin’s projects, ranging from woodworking and filmmaking to interactive waterworks, have engaged a broad diversity of participants.

    Riveropolis Website

    https://riveropolis.com/

    Riveropolis Videos

    An Afternoon in Culver City with Riveropolis
    https://vimeo.com/368900435/04cfbf7308?&login=true#_=_

    Bernaltown
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgJ-w0cVLn0

    Ten Day River
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7koaCYGy320

    “What if you could build a river in the middle of a classroom?” TEDxMeritAcademy Talk,
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gZi4ggeL6g


    Recommended Podcasts

    The Convivial Society
    https://theconvivialsociety.substack.com/podcast

    Recommended Reading

    The Convivial Society Newsletter
    https://theconvivialsociety.substack.com/



    Deschooling Society, Ivan Illich, 1971
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deschooling_Society

    Home from Nowhere: Remaking Our Everyday World for the 21st Century by James Howard Kunstler, 1996 (sample pages available at https://theconvivialsociety.substack.com/)

    The Geography of Nowhere: The Decline of America’s Man-Made Landscape, by James Howard Kunstler, 1993 (sample pages available at https://www.google.com/books/edition/Geography_Of_Nowhere/pkmluwVdwx0C?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA9&printsec=frontcover)

    Deschooling Society, Ivan Illich, 1971
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deschooling_Society

    Home from Nowhere:...
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    1 h et 40 min
  • Redesigning Well-Being w/ Guest Eddie Shieh (PCC, MFA)

    Redesigning Well-Being w/ Guest Eddie Shieh (PCC, MFA)
    Sep 23 2024
    Tech, Burnout, and Balance

    Meet Eddie Shieh, a former technical designer turned coach for burned-out overachievers. Eddie offers insights on the intersection of tech and mental health -- from advice for aspiring designers to thoughts on AI and tech integrity. He also shares his vision for how kids, students, and families can navigate the digital world more mindfully. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on balancing technology and well-being!

    Eddie Shieh (PCC, MFA) is a Professional Certified Coach and Design Educator with a passion for helping individuals find purpose and balance. He is also a dedicated father to two young children



    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddieshieh/
    • https://www.youtube.com/@stancecoaching?app=desktop
    • https://stancecoaching.com/

    Eddie’s app and podcast recommendations:

    Ground News App
    https://www.ground.news/app
    Rise above sensationalism, algorithms and echo chambers to get the full story. See which media outlets are reporting on today’s news and where they fall on the political spectrum.

    The Ezra Klein Show Podcast
    https://www.nytimes.com/column/ezra-klein-podcast
    Real conversations. Ideas that matter. So many book recommendations.

    Your Undivided Attention Podcast
    https://www.humanetech.com/podcast
    Co-hosts Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin explore the incredible power that technology has over our lives and how we can use it to catalyze a humane future.

    Feeling burned out in a career you don’t love but unsure what to do? Schedule a free intro with Eddie to find out whether coaching can help. Go to stancecoaching.com to learn more.

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    NuWave Community Media is a non-profit promoting education in digital literacy, safety, media, marketing, and building community while giving you a voice. Support our cause by donating or volunteering at www.nuwavemedia.org. Explore our diverse podcasts for insightful content. Join us in building a digitally empowered community!

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/digital-sanity--6157735/support.
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    1 h et 28 min
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