In episode 6 of Branches Between Generations, we sat down with Kaemon and David as they explored topics related to artificial intelligence, social media, critical thinking, and more.

Special thanks to Ohs Galloway for sponsoring this session!

Right off the bat

Kaemon asked if David had anything he would do differently as a teen or earlier in his life.

David said he’s satisfied with how his life is and that he wouldn’t do anything different.

15-Year-Old David

He lived and grew up in England. He was preparing for an Ordinary Level exam, a standardized test. His social life was through a church youth group. He was just starting to get interested in girls, lived in a big city and went to school, etc.

Kaemon can relate to the school work, but noted that he had the digital age to deal with. Much different time to be alive.

David notes he was using 30-year-old textbooks at the time, so just think of the difference in education.

Growing Up in the Big City

David grew up in a big house with a large garden. Many activities revolved around that. Had the fallout of the war—things like barbed wire and live ammunition were found while working.

Had to physically visit his friends to hang out, noting that nowadays youth can connect online to hang out without leaving home.

Part of the whole phenomenon of youth of past generations hanging out outside more than this generation does.

Kaemon loves mountain biking, water sports, basketball, overnight camping, etc. He just competed in a race over the weekend.

AI

Kaemon spoke about how he had been learning how to use artificial intelligence to help him. David expressed how his generation is nervous about AI in general, as humans have always depended on themselves, and now they’re shifting it into the hands of another entity.

Both of them discussed that they don’t think the knowledge level for users is very high. There is an opportunity for everyone, but there is also caution.

Technology

Kaemon spoke about TV and other technologies.

David was interested in cameras. He wasn’t able to afford a camera right away, but that was a big deal to him at the time.

Careers and Business

Kaemon is starting a business with AI and social media. He is aware of the website Fiverr and is trying to leverage AI to do the work in marketing, like people do on Fiverr.

David was trained as a teacher in England and then moved to Canada. He taught all over the world, including England, Canada, and even Germany for six years.

Comparing the school systems: David noted that the school system was undergoing constant change. He was brought up in the old system but was teaching in the newer system. He was brought up in schools segregated by gender, but taught in schools with mixed genders.

He noted many changes in the system throughout the years and was happy to go wherever the work was. He liked to travel.

Kaemon asked if David was happy with the career he chose, and David responded that he was. He enjoyed teaching very much.

Parties

David recollected family gatherings and get-togethers, but was never a big partygoer.

Kaemon went to a party last night. The teens got out around town, went to the beach to enjoy the sunset, and just hung out.

Chivalry

David spoke about it and said he thinks it’s enjoyed by his generation. Also highlighted that nowadays you can get into trouble over it, or that it is disappointing.

You can’t just use an app to find a partner, says David. And that it will happen when it will happen.

Social Media

David noted that social media does not paint an accurate picture of themselves. You only see what is wanted to be seen.

History

David says everyone who was alive remembers the end of World War II. Being away from families, the destruction, all that. D-Day was a moment everyone remembers as they sang and danced in celebration in the streets.

Over the years, they were able to end rationing, and it took probably five years for life to get ‘back to normal’.

Sponsored by Ohs Galloway

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Critical Thinking

“How do you handle it?” asked David. When you get so much information or search results, how does Kaemon sort through it?

Kaemon tries to have a clear mind. Likes to have 10 minutes of silence to start his day, to help stay grounded.

He’s still figuring it out and trying to understand it all. David has some reservations about how easy it is to get misinformation on the internet and to be aware of it.

Branches Between Generations

Thanks again to David and Kaemon for participating in session 6! Check out our other sessions to learn more.