Blind Techie Geek Speaks

Celebrating Diwali by hanging out at Frankie & Augie’Z in Yorktown New York

In this episode of Blind Techie Geek Speaks, media philosopher Kathleen Masciana is joined by cohosts H, O, and V for a thoughtful conversation about Thomas Aquinas: How can we study divine things if we cannot fully understand God’s nature? Together, they explore how faith, reason, and the limits of human understanding shape his answer. #BlindTechieGeekSpeaks #ThomasAquinas #FaithAndReason

In this episode of Blind Techie Geek Speaks, 25-year-old Kathleen Masciana shares the voting barriers she faced on Election Day 2026. With no accessible voting machine available for her to use, she needed a sighted assistant to help fill in the circles on her ballot and complete the sign-in process because she cannot write by hand. Although she appreciated the assistance, the lack of accessible options left her feeling discriminated against because of her disability. Kathleen calls for voting machines with Braille controls, accessible alternatives to handwritten sign-in, and trained staff so blind voters can vote independently. Her message is clear: accessibility belongs in every step of voting, and blind voters deserve more than assistance—they deserve options and independence. #AccessibleVoting #BlindVoters #DisabilityRights

Celebrated Halloween on October 31, 2026 by hanging out at Frankie & Augie’Z restaurant in Yorktown New York

In this episode of Blind Techie Geek Speaks, media philosopher Kathleen Masciana is joined by her co-host, H, for a thoughtful discussion of Thomas Aquinas’s four kinds of law and the importance of serving the community. Together, they explore the transition from classical to modern political thought, making these ideas accessible through clear explanations and everyday examples.

In this episode of Blind Techie Geek Speaks, media philosopher Kathleen Masciana and cohost H explore whether power and freedom are absolute or conditional—and how virtue and vice shape what it means to be truly free. Drawing on Plato’s Gorgias and Epictetus’s teachings on self-mastery, they examine the difference between having authority over others and being able to guide our own choices. Through relatable examples, from winning an argument to responding to anger, they consider why getting our way doesn’t always mean we’re in control. They also distinguish inner freedom from external rights and opportunities, recognizing that good character alone cannot make unfair circumstances disappear. This thoughtful, conversational episode asks: Are we choosing wisely, or are fear, desire, and the need to win making our decisions for us?

In this episode of Blind Techie Geek Speaks Media philosopher, Kathleen Masciana explores Aristotle’s thought-provoking question: When are a thing and its essence the same, and when are they not? Through an engaging explanation and an everyday example, Kathleen examines the difference between what something fundamentally is and the qualities it happens to possess. Discover why a person’s complexion does not define their humanity, what Aristotle means by an accidental quality, and why understanding something requires more than describing its appearance. This episode brings Aristotle’s ideas into focus while inviting us to consider a deeper question: Do we truly understand what something is, or have we only noticed its characteristics? #BlindTechieGeekSpeaks #Aristotle #MediaPhilosopher

Live Podcast: Northwood Inn in Carmel New York review

In this analog episode of Blind Techie Geek speaks, 21st-century media philosopher Kathleen Ann Masciana explores the meaning behind Lady Philosophy’s appearance in Book One of Boethius’s The Consolation of Philosophy. From her bright eyes and changing height to her torn dress, books, and royal staff, these details reveal her role as a guide toward wisdom. Her appearance offers clues about the lessons ahead and prepares us for Boethius’s journey from sadness and confusion toward truth and understanding. Join Kathleen for a thoughtful look at what this ancient story invites us to consider today: how wisdom can shape the way we think and live. #BlindTechieGeekSpeaks #Philosophy #Wisdom

Live Podcast: IHOP review