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Trekking Through Compliance

Trekking Through Compliance – Episode 53 – Ethical Lessons from The Ultimate Computer

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode The Ultimate Computer, which aired on March 8, 1968, and occurred on Star Date 4729.4.

The Enterprise is ordered to be part of a test of the new M5 Multitronic System, a computer designed to replace a starship crew. In an unscheduled drill at Alpha Carinae 2, M5 defends the Enterprise against attacks from the starships Excalibur and Lexington. The M5 is declared the victor of the simulated contest, prompting Commodore Bob Wesley to call Kirk “Captain Dunsel.” Spock explains the meaning of “dunsel” to McCoy as a term used by midshipmen at the Federation Academy for a part that serves no useful purpose.

In a short time, however, M5 takes control of the Enterprise. Daystrom is surprised by the M5’s actions but views its behavior as mistakes made by a “child” who is still learning. At the scheduled rendezvous point, the M5 attacks the Excalibur, Lexington, Hood, and Potemkin.

Kirk finally shuts off M5 by pointing out that killing humans has violated its programming of saving men from dangerous activities such as space exploration. Since the penalty for murder is death, the M5 concludes that it must die and shuts itself down. Daystrom is committed to a rehabilitation program, but Spock still refuses to respond to McCoy’s prodding that human compassion outweighs any advantages computers may have in computational ability.

Commentary

The plot revolves around Captain Kirk and the Enterprise crew testing Dr. Daystrom’s M5 Multitronic System, a computer designed to replace the starship’s crew. As the M5 takes control and makes autonomous decisions, it leads to dire consequences, including unwarranted attacks on other starships. Tom Fox discusses the episode’s ethical dilemmas, such as balancing efficiency and humanity, autonomy and accountability, and preserving human expertise. The episode also provides commentary on the societal impacts of mechanization during the 1960s. Additionally, Fox highlights the importance of monitoring mental health within teams, especially in hybrid working environments. The key takeaway is navigating emerging technologies’ complexities while upholding ethical principles and human values.

Key Highlights

  • The Enterprise’s AI Challenge
  • M5’s Malfunctions and Consequences
  • Fun Facts About The Ultimate Computer
  • Ethical Takeaways from The Ultimate Computer

Resources

Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein

MissionLogPodcast.com

Memory Alpha

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Sunday Book Review

Sunday Book Review: March 24, 2024 Books on Mental Health Edition

In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest the compliance professional, the business executive, or anyone who might be curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or anything else that might interest me.

In today’s edition of the Sunday Book Review, we look at some of the best new books mental health, as noted in TLS.

  • Breaking Through Depression by Phillip Gold
  • The Anxiety Project by Daan Heerma Van Voss
  • The Perfection Trap by Thomas Curran

Resources:

Thinking About Mental Health by Kathleen Taylor

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Greetings and Felicitations

Podfest Expo 2023 – Jessica Schiller Silverman on 4 Elements of your Mental Health

In this episode of the PodfestExpo 2023 Preview Podcasts series, I visit with Jessica Schiller Silverman, host of the podcast at A.L.I.V.E., and discuss her presentation at PodfestExpo on the four elements of your mental health. Some of the issues we tackle in this podcast are:

  • How to find freedom from trauma.
  • How Chris Krimitos brings out the best in everyone.
  • How to be safe, seen, and supported at PodfestExpo 2023.

I hope you can join me at PodfestExpo 2023, hosted by Podfest Global. This year’s event will be January 26-29, 2023, at the Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld in Orlando, Florida. The line-up of this year’s event is simply first-rate, with some of the top names in podcasting.

Podfest Expo is a community of people interested in and passionate about sharing their voice and message with the world through the powerful mediums of audio and video. We’re proud to unite as many people as possible to learn, get inspired, and grow better together.

PodfestExpo is so much more than just a mere conference. While we pride ourselves on featuring the most engaging speakers, exciting topics, and in-depth content, the thing that sets PodfestExpo event apart from all others is the tight-knit community we’ve been building since 2013. You don’t just attend a Podfest event – you become part of the Podfest family.

Whether you’re new to podcasting or a veteran podcaster looking to innovate and improve your podcast, our easy-to-understand Conference Topics allow you to customize a daily agenda based on what you’re most interested in learning. No matter your skill level or experience, PodfestExpo 2023 has plenty to offer!

I hope you can join me at the event. For information on the event, click here. As an extra benefit to listeners of this podcast, Podfest Expo is offering a discount on the registration price. Enter discount code Fox10.

 PodfestExpo 2023 is a production of Podfest Global, which is the sponsor of this podcast series.

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Greetings and Felicitations

Podfest Expo 2023 – Lauren Abrams on Podcasting about Mental Health Issues

In this episode of the PodfestExpo 2023 Preview Podcasts series, I visit with Lauren Abrams, a lawyer and founder of the 52 Weeks of Hope podcast. We discuss her presentation at PodfestExpo on her panel presentation at Podfest Expo 2023 on mental health and talking about mental health issues on podcasts. Some of the issues we tackle in this podcast are:

  • How talking about mental health issues on pods can be so powerful.
  • Why you should do what gives you joy.
  • Life is always ‘in session.’

I hope you can join me at PodfestExpo 2023, hosted by Podfest Global. This year’s event will be January 26-29, 2023, at the Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld in Orlando, Florida. The line-up of this year’s event is simply the first rate with some of the top names in podcasting.

Podfest Expo is a community of people interested in and passionate about sharing their voice and message with the world through the powerful mediums of audio and video. We’re proud to unite as many people as possible to learn, get inspired, and grow better together.

PodfestExpo is so much more than just a mere conference. While we pride ourselves on featuring the most engaging speakers, exciting topics, and in-depth content, the thing that sets PodfestExpo event apart from all others is the tight-knit community we’ve been building since 2013. You don’t just attend a Podfest event – you become part of the Podfest family.

Whether you’re new to podcasting or a veteran podcaster looking to innovate and improve your podcast, our easy-to-understand Conference Topics allow you to customize a daily agenda based on what you’re most interested in learning. No matter your skill level or experience, PodfestExpo 2023 has plenty to offer!

I hope you can join me at the event. For information on the event, click here. As an extra benefit to listeners of this podcast, Podfest Expo is offering a discount on the registration price. Enter discount code Fox10.

PodfestExpo 2023 is a production of Podfest Global, which is the sponsor of this podcast series.

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Compliance Into the Weeds

Mental Health and Compliance Officers

The award-winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject. This episode considers the very prescient topic of mental health and compliance officers. There is a mental health crisis in the U.S. workforce today, which also applies to compliance officers. Matt recently moderated a webinar hosted by Ethico on how mental health issues can affect corporate culture and compliance officers. The panelists included Paul Liebman, head of compliance at Harvard University; Sarah Ross, a former compliance officer at Novartis who now runs a consulting business on burnout, depression, and related issues; and Nick Gallo, co-CEO at Ethico.

Some of the highlights included:

  • How the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the issues of mental health for all workers.
  • We had some great suggestions from the panelists and webinar participants.
  • Understanding the difference between mental health and mental illness is critical.
  • Consider how your company could weave mental health awareness into training, especially manager training.
  • Define boundaries between work and personal life.
  • Finding a friend in your field can be a critical mental health safety check. If you feel like you have someone to speak to about stress, you’re more likely to understand and confront that stress. True for compliance officers and other employees alike.
  • There is a strong connection between mental health and a speak-up culture generally. If employees feel afraid to speak up about feeling stressed or overworked, would they be equally reluctant to speak up about misconduct?

 Resources

Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance

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STAKE: The Leadership Podcast

Mental Health Doesn’t Matter If…

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Mental health doesn’t matter at work if you don’t care about performance, employee retention, and the culture of your organization.
If you do care about the performance from your team and retaining your best employees, then it’s time (maybe way past time) to address the mental health of your individual team members. Many of today’s employee’s demand the mental health concern from their employer’s and leaders.
As always, let’s not make it harder than it has to be!
In today’s episode I’m sharing with you two reasons mental health in the workplace must be addressed by leadership, how I experienced the shift in the once taboo topic of mental health, and one practical action step for managers and supervisors to start addressing your team’s mental health.
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Trekking Through Compliance

Trekking Through Compliance-Episode 9-Dagger of the Mind


In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Dagger of the Mind which aired on November 3, 1966, Star Date 2715.1.
The Enterprise makes a supply run to planet Tantalus V, a colony where the criminally insane are confined for treatment. The facility’s director is Dr. Tristan Adams, a psychiatrist famous for advocating more humane treatment of such patients. After the Enterprise delivers supplies and receives cargo from Tantalus, a man emerges from the container taken aboard and assaults a technician. Reaching the bridge, the intruder demands asylum, but Spock subdues him with a Vulcan nerve pinch. In sickbay, the intruder identifies himself as Simon van Gelder, and a computer check reveals that he is not a patient, but Dr. Adams’ assistant.
On the Enterprise van Gelder becomes increasingly frantic, warning that the landing party is in danger. Spock learns that the neural neutralizer can empty a mind of thoughts, leaving only an unbearable feeling of loneliness and that Adams has been using it on inmates and staff to gain total control of their minds.
Kirk decides to test the neutralizer on himself, with Noel at the controls. Adams appears, overpowers Noel, seizes the controls, increases the neutralizer’s intensity, and proceeds to convince Kirk that he has been madly in love with Noel for years. Adams inadvertently reactivates the neural neutralizer, emptying his mind completely, killing him. Back on the Enterprise, Kirk is informed that van Gelder has destroyed the neural neutralizer. McCoy is surprised that loneliness could be lethal, but Kirk, after his experience, is not.

Compliance Takeaways:
  1. Be careful at Christmas parties.
  2. How do you test new protocols?
  3. How you treat your direct reports is critical for your success as a CCO.
Resources
Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein for Daggerof the Mind
MissionLogPodcast.com-Daggerof the Mind