“Alexander Graham Bell and the First Phone Call”, Sunday, June 7, 2026

Good afternoon The Moosa Slobodian Network friends,

We had a phenomenal time discussing various tech tips, as well as this week’s book on this afternoon’s show! Have a listen at the following link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LihwPsJ4kIf5tE1YeOQii

Show Notes

Show Introduction: The Ali and Macara Show, hosted by Aliasgar Moosa and Macara Slobodian, was held on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (00:00:00).

Canada Revenue Agency Scam Awareness: Aliasgar Moosa and Macara Slobodian warned listeners about urgent scams targeting individuals, particularly seniors, claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency. Key red flags include messages sent via e-transfer, SMS, or RCS, suspicious links, and calls from unknown phone numbers (00:01:27) (00:08:05). The hosts advised that participants should avoid engaging with these contacts, verify account status through official channels, and seek help if they are uncertain about the legitimacy of a communication (00:03:17).
Marketplace and Online Shopping Risks: Aliasgar Moosa advised against using platforms such as Marketplace, Temu, or Kijiji due to the difficulty of verifying the identity of other parties and the risks associated with in-person pickups or drop-offs (00:09:30). The hosts emphasized that exercising skepticism and educating oneself on how these platforms operate is essential to avoid potential scams (00:11:15).
Robocall Software Functionality: Aliasgar Moosa explained that many fraudulent calls and messages are not initiated by individuals but are generated by automated software, such as Robocall, which creates and cycles through phone numbers to contact users (00:28:35).
Financial Account Security and Best Practices: To maintain financial security, the hosts recommended monitoring bank accounts daily and utilizing mobile banking apps, which they noted are often less cluttered and more efficient than websites. They further suggested enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and setting up account alerts to receive notifications for withdrawals, e-transfers, and deposits (00:30:54).
Book Discussion – Alexander Graham Bell Biography: The hosts discussed their current reading, a biography of Alexander Graham Bell, focusing on the historical aspects of the text, including Bell’s work with visible speech, his professional relationship with Western Union, and the fear surrounding increased mechanization in factories (00:33:23). Macara Slobodian noted that the concerns about mechanization in the 1870s are reminiscent of modern anxieties regarding the capabilities of new technologies like artificial intelligence (00:35:59).
AI Capabilities and Corporate Investment: Regarding the current state of artificial intelligence, the hosts noted that companies are investing heavily based on hopes for future capabilities, despite current uncertainties and the potential for misuse (00:37:23). They agreed that while the widespread adoption of AI makes it difficult to avoid, users must strive to understand its function rather than solely fearing it (00:40:58).
Smart Assistant Preference: Aliasgar Moosa expressed a personal preference for performing tasks manually rather than relying on smart speakers, also known as “A-lady” or “G-lady” (00:42:44). The hosts discussed the value of individual learning and noted that many users may not consider these devices to be forms of AI, despite their underlying technology (00:44:04).
Hosts’ Professional Relationship and Interaction: Both Aliasgar Moosa and Macara Slobodian expressed mutual appreciation for their listening and conversation styles, highlighting the ease of broadcasting with regular guests like Jack (00:47:20).
Book Evaluation: Aliasgar Moosa rated the current book on Alexander Graham Bell a five out of five (00:49:36).
Future Programming Updates: The hosts noted that they are working on scheduling more sports-related content, including NHL and Blue Jays discussions (00:49:36). Becky Coles is scheduled to appear on The Ali Moosa Show on July 28, 2026 (00:50:49).
Bonus Show – AI and Content Creation: A bonus episode is set for Friday, June 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern, featuring guest Carrie Morales to discuss AI in the workplace, content creation, and her experience with Android (00:50:49).
Techstravaganza Workshop: A workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern, which will focus on PicciBot. (00:50:49).
Books Panel – The Huntress: The next books panel will take place on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, to discuss *The Huntress* by Kate Quinn. The hosts mentioned this session might be released as a podcast-only recording, though the date and the participation of the panel, remain confirmed (00:52:07).
Next Regular Episode: The next Ali and Macara Show will air on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern, focusing on the book *Bits and Pieces* by Whoopi Goldberg (00:53:11).

Show Resources and Engagement: The hosts encouraged listeners to subscribe to their YouTube channels and the network newsletter at themoosaslobodiannetwork.ca for updates, weekly agendas, and guest announcements. They also reminded audience members to use the provided booking links on the website if they wish to appear on the show (00:54:25).

In case you missed it, have a listen to our chat with David Nason from Friday, June 5, at the following link: https://themoosaslobodiannetwork.ca/2026/06/05/3550/

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