The Thursday Connection:  Skills and Support for the Digital Age

The Thursday Connection: 
Skills and Support for the Digital Age

Every Thursday from 11:00am-12:00pm
Each week Curt will cover a different topic related to the digital age.

Pay what you can to reserve your spot
Suggested Donation $5.00

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April 16th: The Scammer’s Playbook: Think Like a Hacker

This session is a counter-intelligence briefing designed to flip the script on cybercriminals. Instead of being a victim, learn to spot the red flags before they even appear.

See the actual scripts, "AI voice-cloning" tricks, and text-message traps scammers use so they can never fool you again.

Identifying "spoofed" phone numbers, recognizing the language of "false urgency," and a live demonstration of how AI can mimic a loved one's voice.

A "Red Flag Checklist" to keep by the phone and the "Pause and Pivot" rule for suspicious calls.

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April 23rd: The Pocket Investigator: Fact-Checking the News

In an era of "fake news" and doctored images, this class provides the tools to navigate the internet with a critical, informed eye.

Don’t be misled by the headlines. Learn the "3-Click Method" to verify if any photo or news story is real or a fabrication.

Using "Reverse Image Search" to find the original source of a photo and identifying reliable vs. biased news sources using independent media charts.

A list of three trusted, non-partisan fact-checking websites to use as a primary resource.

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April 30th: Talk to the World: Mastering Real-Time Translation

This session showcases the "magic" side of technology, perfect for travelers or those with international friends and family.

Point your phone at a Spanish menu or a French sign and watch it turn into English instantly - no typing required.

Using the Google Translate "Camera View," real-time conversation mode (where the phone speaks for you), and downloading languages for offline use.

An "Offline Language Pack" installed on your phone so you can translate even without an internet connection.