Bill Brown returns to talk about resignation and cynicism that seems to permeate the AV industry. HDMI 2.1 is released, Verrex opens new office in LA, former Google employee developing AI god, Net Neutrality debate rages on. I respond to your AV emails.Show Notes:Special Guests: Bill BrownRelease Date: December 1, 2017Running Time: Introhttps://avshoptalk.com/subscribehttps://www.avshoptalk.com/episode47Tweet: Black Friday Blow Out Sale!Sponsor: Peerless-AV Xtreme Outdoor SoundbarBill Brown on Linked-InBill Brown on TwitterAV NewsCI – Verrex Opening Los Angeles Office As Growth ContinuesGuardian – Former Google engineer is developing an AI godGeek News Central PodcastHDMI.org – HDMI 2.1 Officially ReleasedBoston Globe – Like Y2K, the Net Neutrality Crisis is Way OverhypedNY Times – The Internet Is Dying. Repealing Net Neutrality Hastens That DeathInterviewE44 Bill Brown AV Career SpotlightAV Week Podcast – Episode 270 Steering the ShipAV Install Nightmares Facebook GroupE9 Jerrold Stevens AV Install NightmaresTheory behind the Brag Board“there are intelligent, caring people behind all this great technology”Identifying barriers to ownership as an AV Professional:Lack of awareness of industry organizationsFeeling relegated to the back seatAV Techs not understanding how important they are to the bigger business planAV Techs not knowing how to justify the business case for regular trainingLeadership’s fear of competitors poaching well trained employeesAV EmailAaron: “CTS holder stunned by the Infocomm/AVIXA rebrand”Tweet/Photo: New coat of paint on the AVIXA CTS-D certLevi: “really appreciate the quality and effort you put in”Free 2D CAD Software: Solid Edge 2D DraftingAjish: rAVe Pubs, Apps/Gear recommendations from AV insidersTodd Linked-In: Awesome recommendationCouple Other ThingsJoin AutoCAD for AV webinar list, just email [email protected]Vlog: ENT Public Service Announcement – I can hear again!Got a new toy! Qnap TS-251A 2-Bay NAS via AmazonThanks for Subscribing!Reach out any time [email protected]. Do you have photos from an awesome AV project? The Brag Board Form is active and ready to accept your photos. Brag Board submissions may be showcased at AVShopTalk.com as well as mentioned in a future episode. What awesome things are you doing with AV technology? Three ways you can support the Podcast:#1 Tell a friend in AV about AV Shop Talk, word of mouth is the best.#2 Review the podcast on your favorite social media or in iTunes.#3 Shop at Amazon using the https://avshoptalk.com/amazon affiliate link.Subscribe:  Newsletter | iTunes | Google Play | RSSConnect: Twitter | Google+ | Facebook | YouTubeContact: [email protected]https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode47CreditsHost & Producer: Nate SchneiderEpisode Sponsor: Peerless-AVTheme Music: Giants Causeway by Colin OwensVoice Over Talent: John Perry