Creativity can be a scary topic for technologists. Most of us haven't been trained in the art and science of creativity and so they either feel out of their depth when called on to create content. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, Perry sits down with New York Times bestselling author, Michelle Richmond, Audible bestselling author Rob Dircks, and two critically acclaimed cybersecurity podcasters, Ran Levi (creator and host of the Malicious Life podcast) and David Spark (creator and host of the CISO Series podcast) to discuss creativity, how to create relatable content, and how to communicate technology-related content in clear and compelling ways.
Guests:

Ran Levi (LinkedIn) (Website)

David Spark (LinkedIn) (Website)

Michelle Richmond (LinkedIn) (Website) (Amazon Page)

Rob Dircks (LinkedIn) (Website) (Amazon Page)


Books and Resources:

8Li Season 1, Episode 1: Unleashing Trojan Horses for the Mind

8Li Season 2, Episode 1: Igniting and Sustaining Creativity

8Li Season 2, Episode 2: You're Listening to "The Dark Stream"

8Li Season 2, Episode 3: Technology & the Law of Unintended Consequences

8Li Season 2, Episode 6: Security is Alive


"Malicious Life" Podcast, Ran Levi


"CISO Series" Podcast, David Spark


How do you explain virtualization to your mom? -- David Spark video

"Everything is Alive" Podcast

"Writing Excuses" Podcast


The Wonder Test: A Novel, by Michelle Richmond (Amazon affiliate link)


The Marriage Pact: A Novel, by Michelle Richmond (Amazon affiliate link)


Where the Hell is Tesla? A Novel, by Rob Dircks (Amazon affiliate link)


You're Going to Mars (An Audible Original), by Rob Dircks (Amazon affiliate link)


Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting, by Robert McKee (Amazon affiliate link)


HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations (HBR Guide Series), by Nancy Duarte (Amazon affiliate link)


Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life, by Roy Sutherland (Amazon affiliate link)


How Creativity Rules the World: The Art and Business of Turning Your Ideas into Gold, by Maria Brito (Amazon affiliate link)


On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, by Stephen King (Amazon affiliate link)


You Are an Artist: Assignments to Spark Creation, by Sarah Urist Green


Ticktime Pomodoro Timer (Amazon affiliate link)


Transformational Security Awareness: What Neuroscientists, Storytellers, and Marketers Can Teach Us About Driving Secure Behaviors, by Perry Carpenter (Amazon affiliate link)


The Security Culture Playbook: An Executive Guide To Reducing Risk and Developing Your Human Defense Layer by Perry Carpenter & Kai Roer (Amazon affiliate link)


Production Credits:
Music and Sound Effects by Blue Dot Sessions, Envato Elements, & Storyblocks.
Artwork by Chris Machowski @ https://www.RansomWear.net/ and Mia Rune @ https://www.MiaRune.com.
8th Layer Insights theme music composed and performed by Marcos Moscat @ https://www.GameMusicTown.com/

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