Podcasts about Kevin Werbach

AI companion applications, which create interactive personas for one-on-one conversations, are incredibly popular. However, they raise a number of challenging ethical, legal, and psychological questions. In this episode, Kevin Werbach speaks with researcher Jaime Banks about how users view their conversations with AI companions, and the implications for governance. Banks shares insights from her research on mind-perception, and how AI companion users engage in a willing suspension of disbelief similar to watching a movie. She highlights both potential benefits and dangers, as well as novel issues such as the real feelings of loss users may experience when a companion app shuts down. Banks advocates for data-driven policy approaches rather than moral panic, suggesting responses such as an "AI user's Bill of Rights" for these services.   Jaime Banks is Katchmar-Wilhelm Endowed Professor at the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University. Her research examines human-technological interaction, including social AI, social robots, and videogame avatars. She focuses on relational construals of mind and morality, communication processes, and how media shape our understanding of complex technologies. Her current funded work focuses on social cognition in human-AI companionship and on the effects of humanizing language on moral judgments about AI. Transcript ‘She Helps Cheer Me Up': The People Forming Relationships With AI Chatbots (The Guardian, April 2025) Can AI Be Blamed for a Teen's Suicide? (NY Times, October 2024) Beyond ChatGPT: AI Companions and the Human Side of AI (Syracuse iSchool video)

In this episode, Kevin Werbach interviews Kelly Trindel, Head of Responsible AI at Workday. Although Trindel's team is housed within Workday's legal department, it operates as a multidisciplinary group, bringing together legal, policy, data science, and product expertise. This structure helps ensure that responsible AI practices are integrated not just at the compliance level but throughout product development and deployment. She describes formal mechanisms—such as model review boards and cross-functional risk assessments—that embed AI governance into product workflows across the company. The conversation covers how Workday evaluates model risks based on context and potential human impact, especially in sensitive areas like hiring and performance evaluation. Trindel outlines how the company conducts bias testing, maintains documentation, and uses third-party audits to support transparency and trustworthiness. She also discusses how Workday is preparing for emerging regulatory frameworks, including the EU AI Act, and how internal governance systems are designed to be flexible in the face of evolving policy and technological change. Other topics include communicating AI risks to customers, sustaining post-deployment oversight, and building trust through accountability infrastructure. Dr. Kelly Trindel directs Workday's AI governance program. As a pioneer in the responsible AI movement, Kelly has significantly contributed to the field, including testifying before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and later leading an EEOC task force on ethical AI—one of the government's first. With more than 15 years of experience in quantitative science, civil rights, public policy, and AI ethics, Kelly's influence and commitment to responsible AI are instrumental in driving the industry forward and fostering AI solutions that have a positive societal impact.  Transcript Responsible AI: Empowering Innovation with Integrity   Putting Responsible AI into Action (video masterclass)  

Kevin Werbach interviews Lauren Wagner, a builder and advocate for market-driven approaches to AI governance. Lauren shares insights from her experiences at Google and Meta, emphasizing the critical intersection of technology, policy, and trust-building. She describes the private AI governance model, and the incentives for private-sector incentives and transparency measures, such as enhanced model cards, to guide responsible AI development without heavy-handed regulation. Lauren also explores ongoing challenges around liability, insurance, and government involvement, highlighting the potential of public procurement policies to set influential standards. Reflecting on California's SB 1047 AI bill, she discusses its drawbacks and praises the inclusive debate it sparked. Lauren concludes by promoting productive collaborations between private enterprises and governments, stressing the importance of transparent, accountable, and pragmatic AI governance approaches. Lauren Wagner is a researcher, operator and investor creating new markets for trustworthy technology. She is currently a Term Member at the Council on Foreign Relations, a Technical & AI Policy Advisor to the Data & Trust Alliance, and an angel investor in startups with a trust & safety edge, particularly AI-driven solutions for regulated markets. She has been a Senior Advisor to Responsible Innovation Labs, an early-stage investor at Link Ventures, and held senior product and marketing roles at Meta and Google.  Transcript AI Governance Through Markets (February 2025) How Tech Created the Online Fact-Checking Industry (March 2025) Responsible Innovation Labs Data & Trust Alliance  

Kevin Werbach speaks with Medha Bankhwal and Michael Chui from QuantumBlack, the AI division of the global consulting firm McKinsey. They discuss how McKinsey's AI work has evolved from strategy consulting to hands-on implementation, with AI trust now embedded throughout their client engagements. Chui highlights what makes the current AI moment transformative, while Bankwhal shares insights from McKinsey's recent AI survey of over 760 organizations across 38 countries. As they explain, trust remains a major barrier to AI adoption, although there are geographic differences in AI governance maturity.  Medha Bankhwal, a graduate of Wharton's MBA program, is an Associate Partner, as well as Co-founder of McKinsey's AI Trust / Responsible AI practice. Prior to McKinsey, Medha was at Google and subsequently co-founded a digital learning not-for-profit startup. She co-leads forums for AI safety discussions for policy + tech practitioners, titled “Trustworthy AI Futures” as well as a community of ex-Googlers dedicated to the topic of AI Safety.  Michael Chui is a senior fellow at QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey. He leads research on the impact of disruptive technologies and innovation on business, the economy, and society. Michael has led McKinsey research in such areas as artificial intelligence, robotics and automation, the future of work, data & analytics, collaboration technologies, the Internet of Things, and biological technologies. Episode Transcript The State of AI: How Organizations are Rewiring to Capture Value (March 12, 2025)  Superagency in the workplace: Empowering people to unlock AI's full potential (January 28, 2025) Building AI Trust: The Key Role of Explainability (November 26, 2024) McKinsey Responsible AI Principles

Kevin Werbach speaks with Eric Bradlow, Vice Dean of AI & Analytics at Wharton. Bradlow highlights the transformative impacts of AI from his perspective as an applied statistician and quantitative marketing expert. He describes the distinctive approach of Wharton's analytics program, and its recent evolution with the rise of AI. The conversation highlights the significance of legal and ethical responsibility within the AI field, and the genesis of the new Wharton Accountable AI Lab. Werbach and Bradlow then examine the role of academic institutions in shaping the future of AI, and how institutions like Wharton can lead the way in promoting accountability, learning and responsible AI deployment. Eric Bradlow is the Vice Dean of AI & Analytics at Wharton, Chair of the Marketing Department, and also a professor of Economics, Education, Statistics, and Data Science. His research interests include Bayesian modeling, statistical computing, and developing new methodology for unique data structures with application to business problems. In addition to publishing in a variety of top journals, he has won numerous teaching awards at Wharton, including the MBA Core Curriculum teaching award, the Miller-Sherrerd MBA Core Teaching Award and the Excellence in Teaching Award.  Episode Transcript Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative Eric Bradlow - Knowledge at Wharton   Want to learn more? ​​Engage live with Professor Werbach and other Wharton faculty experts in Wharton's new Strategies for Accountable AI online executive education program. It's perfect for managers, entrepreneurs, and advisors looking to harness AI's power while addressing its risks.  

Wharton's new foray into studying Artificial Intelligence is Accountability AI Lab. Malcolm sits down with Kevin Werbach, a Wharton professor (and fellow podcaster) who leads the lab, to ask exactly what is accountable AI?

This week, Kevin Werbach is joined by Wendy Gonzalez of Sama, to discuss the intersection of human judgment and artificial intelligence. Sama provides data annotation, testing, model fine-tuning, and related services for computer vision and generative AI. Kevin and Wendy review Sama's history and evolution, and then consider the challenges of maintaining reliability in AI models through validation and human-centric feedback. Wendy addresses concerns about the ethics of employing workers from the developing world for these tass. She then shares insights on Sama's commitment to transparency in wages, ethical sourcing, and providing opportunities for those facing the greatest employment barriers. Wendy Gonzalez is the CEO Sama. Since taking over 2020, she has led a variety of successes at the company, including launching Machine Learning Assisted Annotation which has improved annotation efficiency by over 300%. Wendy has over two decades of managerial and technology leadership experience for companies including EY, Capgemini Consulting and Cycle30 (acquired by Arrow Electronics), and is an active Board Member of the Leila Janah Foundation.  https://www.sama.com/ Forbes Business Council - Wendy Gonzalez

The UK is in a unique position in the global AI landscape. It is home to important AI development labs and corporate AI adopters, but its regulatory regime is distinct from both the US and the European Union. In this episode, Kevin Werbach sits down with Jessica Leonard, the Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer at the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Jessica discusses the CMA's role in shaping AI policy against the backdrop of a shifting political and economic landscape, and how it balances promoting innovation with competition and consumer protection. She highlights the guiding principles that the CMA has established to ensure a fair and competitive AI ecosystem, and how they are designed to establish trust and fair practices across the industry. Jessica Lennard took up the role of Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer at the CMA in August 2023. Jessica is a member of the Senior Executive Team, an advisor to the Board, and has overall responsibility for Strategy, Communications and External Engagement at the CMA. Previously, she was a Senior Director for Global Data and AI Initiatives at VISA. She also served as an Advisory Board Member for the UK Government Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation.  Competition and Markets Authority CMA AI Strategic Update (April 2024)

Kevin Werbach speaks with Krishna Gade, founder and CEO of Fiddler AI, on the the state of explainability for AI models. One of the big challenges of contemporary AI is understanding just why a system generated a certain output. Fiddler is one of the startups offering tools that help developers and deployers of AI understand what exactly is going on.  In the conversation, Kevin and Krishna explore the importance of explainability in building trust with consumers, companies, and developers, and then dive into the mechanics of Fiddler's approach to the problem. The conversation covers current and potential regulations that mandate or incentivize explainability, and the prospects for AI explainability standards as AI models grow in complexity. Krishna distinguishes explainability from the broader process of observability, including the necessity of maintaining model accuracy through different times and contexts. Finally, Kevin and Krishna discuss the need for proactive AI model monitoring to mitigate business risks and engage stakeholders.  Krishna Gade is the founder and CEO of Fiddler AI, an AI Observability startup, which focuses on monitoring, explainability, fairness, and governance for predictive and generative models. An entrepreneur and engineering leader with strong technical experience in creating scalable platforms and delightful products,Krishna previously held senior engineering leadership roles at Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Microsoft. At Facebook, Krishna led the News Feed Ranking Platform that created the infrastructure for ranking content in News Feed and powered use-cases like Facebook Stories and user recommendations.   Fiddler.Ai How Explainable AI Keeps Decision-Making Algorithms Understandable, Efficient, and Trustworthy - Krishna Gade x Intelligent Automation Radio    

In this episode, Kevin Werbach is joined by Reggie Townsend, VP of Data Ethics at SAS, an analytics software for business platform. Together they discuss SAS's nearly 50-year long history of supporting business's technology and the recent implementation of responsible AI initiatives. Reggie introduces model cards and the importance of variety in AI systems across diverse stakeholders and sectors. Reggie and Kevin explore the increase in both consumer trust and purchases when they feel a brand is ethical in its use of AI and the importance of trustworthy AI in employee retention and recruitment. Their discussion approaches the idea of bias in an untraditional way, highlighting the positive humanistic nature of bias and learning to manage the negative implications. Finally, Reggie shares his insights on fostering ethical AI practices through literacy and open dialogue, stressing the importance of authentic commitment and collaboration among developers, deployers, and regulators. SAS adds to its trustworthy AI offerings with model cards and AI governance services Article by Reggie Townsend: Talking AI in Washington, DC Reggie Townsend oversees the Data Ethics Practice (DEP) at SAS Institute. He leads the global effort for consistency and coordination of strategies that empower employees and customers to deploy data driven systems that promote human well-being, agency and equity. He has over 20 years of experience in strategic planning, management, and consulting focusing on topics such as advanced analytics, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. With visibility across multiple industries and sectors where the use of AI is growing, he combines this extensive business and technology expertise with a passion for equity and human empowerment.   Want to learn more? ​​Engage live with Professor Werbach and other Wharton faculty experts in Wharton's new Strategies for Accountable AI online executive education program. It's perfect for managers, entrepreneurs, and advisors looking to harness AI's power while addressing its risks.  

Kevin Werbach speaks with Diya Wynn, the responsible AI lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Diya shares how she pioneered a formal practice for ethical AI at AWS, and explains AWS's “Well-Architected” framework to assist customers in responsibly deploying AI. Kevin and Diya also discuss the significance of diversity and human bias in AI systems, revealing the necessity of incorporating diverse perspectives to create more equitable AI outcomes.  Diya Wynn leads a team at AWS that helps customers implement responsible AI practices. She has over 25 years of experience as a technologist scaling products for acquisition; driving inclusion, diversity & equity initiatives; and leading operational transformation. She serves on the AWS Health Equity Initiative Review Committee; mentors at Tulane University, Spelman College, and GMI; was a mayoral appointee in Environment Affairs for six years; and guest lectures regularly on responsible and inclusive technology. Responsible AI for the greater good: insights from AWS's Diya Wynn  Ethics In AI: A Conversation With Diya Wynn, AWS Responsible AI Lead   Want to learn more? ​​Engage live with Professor Werbach and other Wharton faculty experts in Wharton's new Strategies for Accountable AI online executive education program. It's perfect for managers, entrepreneurs, and advisors looking to harness AI's power while addressing its risks.

Kevin Werbach is joined by Paula Goldman, Chief Ethical and Humane Use Officer at Salesforce, to discuss the pioneering efforts of her team in building a culture of ethical technology use. Paula shares insights on aligning risk assessments and technical mitigations with business goals to bring stakeholders on board. She explains how AI governance functions in a large business with enterprise customers, who have distinctive needs and approaches. Finally, she highlights the shift from "human in the loop" to "human at the helm" as AI technology advances, stressing that today's investments in trustworthy AI are essential for managing tomorrow's more advanced systems. Paula Goldman leads Salesforce in creating a framework to build and deploy ethical technology that optimizes social benefit. Prior to Salesforce, she served Global Lead of the Tech and Society Solutions Lab at Omidyar Network, and has extensive entrepreneurial experience managing frontier market businesses. Creating safeguards for the ethical use of technology Trusted AI Needs a Human at the Helm Responsible Use of Technology: The Salesforce Case Study   Want to learn more? ​​Engage live with Professor Werbach and other Wharton faculty experts in Wharton's new Strategies for Accountable AI online executive education program. It's perfect for managers, entrepreneurs, and advisors looking to harness AI's power while addressing its risks.

Kevin Werbach speaks with Navrina Singh of Credo AI, which automates AI oversight and regulatory compliance. Singh addresses the increasing importance of trust and governance in the AI space. She discusses the need to standardize and scale oversight mechanisms by helping companies align and translate their systems to include all stakeholders and comply with emerging global standards. Kevin and Navrina also explore the importance of sociotechnical approaches to AI governance, the necessity of mandated AI disclosures, the democratization of generative AI, adaptive policymaking, and the need for enhanced AI literacy within organizations to keep pace with evolving technologies and regulatory landscapes. Navrina Singh is the Founder and CEO of Credo AI, a Governance SaaS platform empowering enterprises to deliver responsible AI. Navrina previously held multiple product and business leadership roles at Microsoft and Qualcomm. She is a member of the U.S. Department of Commerce National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC), an executive board member of Mozilla Foundation, and a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum.  Credo.ai ISO/ 42001 standard for AI governance Navrina Singh Founded Credo AI To Align AI With Human Values   Want to learn more? ​​Engage live with Professor Werbach and other Wharton faculty experts in Wharton's new Strategies for Accountable AI online executive education program. It's perfect for managers, entrepreneurs, and advisors looking to harness AI's power while addressing its risks.

Kevin Werbach speaks with Scott Zoldi of FICO, which pioneered consumer credit scoring in the 1950s and now offers a suite of analytics and fraud detection tools. Zoldi explains the importance of transparency and interpretability in AI models, emphasizing a “simpler is better” approach to creating clear and understandable algorithms. He discusses FICO's approach to responsible AI, which includes establishing model governance standards, and enforcing these standards through the use of blockchain technology. Zoldi explains how blockchain provides an immutable record of the model development process, enhancing accountability and trust. He also highlights the challenges organizations face in implementing responsible AI practices, particularly in light of upcoming AI regulations, and stresses the need for organizations to catch up in defining governance standards to ensure trustworthy and accountable AI models. Dr. Scott Zoldi is Chief Analytics Officer of  FICO, responsible for analytics and AI innovation across FICO's portfolio. He has authored more than 130 patents, and is a long-time advocate and inventor in the space of responsible AI. He was nomianed for American Banker's 2024 Innovator Award and received Corinium's Future Thinking Award in 2022. Zoldi is a member of the Board of Advisors for FinReg Lab, and serves on the Boards of Directors of Software San Diego and San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence. He received his Ph.D. in theoretical and computational physics from Duke University.   Navigating the Wild AI with Dr. Scott Zoldi   How to Use Blockchain to Build Responsible AI   The State of Responsible AI in Financial Services

Welcome to the Road to Accountable AI. Explore the crucial intersection of technology, law, and business ethics with Wharton professor Kevin Werbach, as he and his guests examine efforts to implement responsible, safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence. In this initial episode, Professor Werbach describes the concept he calls Accountable AI. He talks about his background in emerging technology over the past three decades, starting with his experience leading internet policy at the U.S. Federal Communications Commission during the early years of the commercial internet. He explains why AI has such revolutionary potential today, while at the same time raising serious legal, ethical, and public policy concerns. He provides five reasons why why companies should take Accountable AI seriously,  Look for upcoming episodes featuring top AI experts such as Azeem Azhar (Exponential View), Reid Blackman (Author of Ethical Machines), Elham Tabassi (NIST), Dragos Tudorache (European Parliament), Dominique Shelton Leipzig (Mayer Brown), Scott Zoldi (FICO), Navrina Singh (Credo AI), and Paula Goldman (Salesforce). Accountable AI Website Professor Werbach's Substack Professor Werbach's personal page Pew Research Center Survey on Americans' Views of AI DataRobot State of AI Bias Report KPMG US AI Risk Survey Report The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust  

Kevin Werbach, professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and formerly Counsel for New Technology Policy at the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, is a well-known expert on the business, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. In this interview, we explore blockchain technology and its impact on traditional notions of trust. He delves into the different architectures of trust, including peer-to-peer trust, Leviathan trust, and intermediary trust, highlighting the limitations and risks associated with these traditional forms of trust, leading to the introduction of decentralized architecture offered by blockchain technology. The interview focuses on the application of blockchain in enhancing trust in specific contexts, using the example of Walmart implementing a blockchain-based solution to improve food safety within its global supply chain. The guest speaker emphasizes how blockchain can overcome trust barriers and inefficiencies, leading to enhanced trust and improved outcomes. The conversation also delves into the potential of blockchain technology to bring about freedom from corporate and government power, while acknowledging the risk of empowering criminals. Kevin highlights the importance of blockchain as a part of rebuilding trust in society, by providing transparent and decentralized systems for verifying information and maintaining integrity. He sets out the value of cryptocurrencies, bitcoin, with an emphasis on how blockchain technology provides trust through the integrity and transparency of the ledger. The interview concludes with a discussion on the viability of blockchain technology, the collapse of centralized platforms like FTX, and the comparison between the telecom industry and blockchain.

Decentralized systems are evolving at a dizzying pace. How are these systems solving real-world problems today? What is a DAO and how may this new form of business organization disrupt the status quo? How can we ensure new Web3 regulatory frameworks protect citizens without stifling innovation? On this latest episode of EY Better Innovation, Jeff Saviano explores these questions with Kevin Werbach, professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. As former Counsel for New Technology Policy at the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, and a frequent author on emerging technologies, Kevin is deeply engaged in matters of Web3 policies and governance. He is a pioneer in emerging fields such as gamification (applying digital game design principles to business), algorithmic accountability, and blockchain. Kevin has published four books, including The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust, For the Win: The Power of Gamification and Game Thinking in Business, Education, Government, and Social Impact, and After the Digital Tornado: Networks, Algorithms, Humanity. His work and scholarship are shaping the future of technology systems, as they're poised to better address important societal and business problems.

Decentralized autonomous organizations -- DAOs -- hold much promise, but practitioners and governments must be aware of risks, says Wharton's Kevin Werbach, co-author of a DAO Toolkit that was released at this year's World Economic Forum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton's Kevin Werbach speaks with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM about the fall of FTX and the need for better cryptocurrency regulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In conversation with Kevin Werbach Acclaimed for their intersectional explorations of cyberculture, religion, currency, and politics, Douglas Rushkoff's 20 bestselling books include Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus, Program or Be Programmed, Present Shock, and Media Virus. He also is the host of the Team Human podcast, writes a column for Medium, and created the PBS Frontline documentaries Generation Like, The Persuaders, and Merchants of Cool. A professor of media theory and digital economics at City University of New York, Queens College, he was selected as one of the world's 10 most influential intellectuals by MIT, was the first winner of the Neil Postman Award for Career Achievement in Public Intellectual Activity, is a recipient of the Marshall McLuhan Award, and has received many other accolades. In Survival of the Richest, Rushkoff reveals the flawed mindset that has led out-of-touch tech titans to prepare for a societal catastrophe they could simply avert through practical measures. Chair of the Department of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, Ken Werbach is the author of For the Win: How Game Thinking Can Revolutionize Your Business and The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust. He served on the Obama administration's presidential transition team and helped develop the Federal Communications Commission's approach to internet policy. (recorded 9/20/2022)

Kevin Werbach, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, talks about Biden's recent executive order on cryptocurrency regulations and what it means for the federal agencies who are tasked with developing policies to protect consumers, investors and businesses. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton's Kevin Werbach speaks with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM about the Biden administration's executive order to develop a national policy on cryptocurrency. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton's Kevin Werbach explains why the Biden administration's executive order to develop a national policy on cryptocurrency is an important step forward.

According to a Microsoft research, a new type of domain name is ripe for fraudsters to abuse. Microsoft's new Digital Defence Report features a rogue's gallery of cyberthreats such as phishing, ransomware, and supply-chain intrusions. However, it introduces a new foe to the mix: blockchain domains. In Microsoft's latest annual security report, domain names inscribed into a distributed ledger maintained across a constellation of machines rather than housed in a traditional, centralised registry are referred to as "the next major threat." When domain names are stored on a blockchain, they can be difficult to shut down or to trace to their owners. It also renders them unavailable without the use of specialised software or configuration. "In recent years, we have observed blockchain domains incorporated into cybercriminal infrastructure and activities," the paper states, referring to Microsoft's experience dismantling a botnet known as Necurs last spring. That botnet employed a domain-generating algorithm to generate new hosts in bulk, including under the.bit blockchain top-level domain, rendering them unpoliced in the same way that a.com or other standards-compliant domain would be. Because of the possibility of abuse, a group called OpenNIC, which advocates alternatives to the existing domain-name system, voted in 2019 to prohibit the.bit domain, fearing that the organisation would be "directly responsible for the birth of a whole new kind of malware." "This trend of dangers employing blockchain domains as infrastructure with the means to establish an undeniable criminal network should be taken carefully," adds Microsoft's research. CAN'T GET THEM TO STOP Meanwhile, among supporters of a decentralised internet, there is a popular answer to the criticism that blockchain names cannot be removed: That's exactly right. According to the sales pitch on the webpage of one blockchain-domain registrar, Unstoppable Domains, "Unlike traditional domains, Unstoppable Domains are totally owned and controlled by the user with zero renewal costs ever (you buy it once, you own it for life! It lists one-time registration rates ranging from $20 to $100 for blockchain top-level domains like as.crypto,.wallet,.coin,.888, and.x, but costs can skyrocket for shorter, more memorable domains. Potomacriver.x, for example, would cost $100, whereas potomac.x would cost $7,500. Unstoppable Domains CEO Matthew Gould responded via email, dismissing the notion that his San Francisco-based company is an irresponsible actor. He mentioned the company's trademark-compliance regulations (it wouldn't let me start registration fastcompany.x because it said it was "protected") and applicant-screening procedures. "We have also prevented the registration of domains associated with known pirating software or other types of IP theft and fraud," he wrote, adding that Unstoppable can even take back a domain if registrants park it with its custody service rather than transferring it to their own cryptocurrency wallet—the former being an easier route that roughly 75% of registrants take today. Gould also argued that blockchain domains would improve trust in cryptocurrency transactions rather than decrease it. "Anonymous people like to generate new addresses every time since it is great practise," he wrote. "Domains establish a single memorable non-changing endpoint, which reduces the anonymity of cryptocurrency payments." Microsoft refused to comment further on the report's conclusions. REQUIRES A SPECIAL BROWSER While blockchain domains have been exploited for malware, Sean Gallagher, senior security researcher at Sophos, stated in an email that their need for bespoke routing rendered them an ineffective option for such assaults, because malware can't spread via standard web browsers that don't support the domains. He also pointed out that blockchain domains provide less privacy than Tor, the cloaked routing method used to avoid many censorship regimes: "They don't provide anonymity for the destination." The simplest method to navigate to a blockchain domain, such as brad.crypto—Unstoppable Domains cofounder Bradley Kam's online space—is to utilise one of the few browsers that already support that namespace, such as the Chrome-based, privacy-optimised Brave. Enter brad.crypto into Brave's URL bar, click to accept the blockchain routing, and you should view Kam's gallery of non-fungible token (NFT) artwork. Kevin Werbach, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, said he doubted browser support for blockchain domains would spread anytime soon, despite the fact that he'd recently registered kwerb.eth (that suffix references another blockchain domain system, the Ethereum Name Service). "Google, Apple, and Microsoft aren't going to provide native support unless they're confident that those concerns will be addressed," he wrote. As a result, adoption will be contingent on people's willingness to switch browsers, instal browser extensions, or custom-configure DNS settings—the latter two practises being the types of fiddling that malware occasionally exploits. "DNS has security flaws that are partly related to its centralised structure," Werbach explained, "but putting domain names on a blockchain introduces a new set of security issues." "I don't believe we know enough about the size of the relative dangers to make categorical claims." The current frothiness of cryptocurrency and blockchain mania is cause for concern. Mike Masnick, founder of the Techdirt tech-policy blog and proponent of a more decentralised social internet, praised the potential for blockchain domains to "create both a different kind of incentive structure and one in which users may retain more control over their own information." However, he went on to say that the blockchain space today is "almost entirely populated by mercenary folks looking for profit, which has some useful elements—in terms of bringing in funding and incentivising certain behaviours—but also has the real potential for prioritising pure profit over societal benefit." Masnick didn't draw any comparisons between his work and today's commercial social media. However, why should he?   Support us!

111. Bölümde Gamfed Türkiye ve Oyun Akademisi Kurucusu Ercan Altuğ Yılmaz konuğum oldu. Abaküs yayıncılıktan 2015'te yayınlanan ilk Türkçe oyunlaştırma kitabı olan “Herkes için Oyunlaştırma” kitabının yazarıdır. Her yıl İspanya'nın Madrid kentinde düzenlenen dünyanın oyunlaştırma odaklı tek konferansı olan Gamification World Congress – Dünya Oyunlaştırma Konferansı'nda 2016 yılında sunum yapan ilk ve tek Türk'tür. (00:00) - Açılış ve Ercan Altuğ Yılmaz kimdir? (02:27) - Oyunlaştırma ne zaman çıkmış? Foursquare (05:24) - Çok uzun zamandır hayatımızda olmasına rağmen hala bir çok insan oyunlaştırmayı açıklamakta zorlanıyor. Bunun nedeni ne olabilir? Oyun deyince küçümsüyor muyuz? Önemsemiyor muyuz? Sinan Canan (12:27) - Oyunlaştırma Nasıl Çalışır? Kevin Werbach - http://werbach.com/ Atomik Alışkanlıklar - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53711349-atomik-al-kanl-klar (17:00) - Oyunlaştırma üzerine araştırmalar Tampere University - https://webpages.tuni.fi/gamification/ Amy Jo Kim - https://amyjokim.com/ (22:40) - Oyunlaştırma işe yarıyor mu? (27:45) - Dünyada en çok oyun oynayan 3 ülkeden biriyiz yanılmıyorsam. Bunun sebebi nedir? Bunun avantajlı yanları var mı? Emrehan Halıcı - https://twitter.com/emrehanhalici?lang=en Platon Günlükleri (34:00) - Çocuklar ve oyunlar. Küçük Alışkanlıklar - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59335993-k-k-al-kanl-klar?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4JsYOMcyhi&rank=2 Beni Ödülle Cezalandırma - (37:15) - Şirketler şu anda oyunlaştırmayı nasıl kullanıyor? Tencent - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tencent Çin E- Devleti (41:50) - Kitap Önerisi Homo Ludens - https://www.kitapyurdu.com/kitap/homo-ludens/23319.html Ercan Altuğ Yılmaz Kitapları - https://www.idefix.com/yazar/ercan-altug-yilmaz/s=310836 Ercan Altuğ Yılmaz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ercanaltug/ Sosyal Medya Hesaplarımız; Twitter - https://twitter.com/dunyatrendleri Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dunya.trendleri/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dunyatrendleri/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/aykutbalcitv Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/28342227-aykut-balc aykut@dunyatrendleri.com Bize Bağış Yapmak İsterseniz Patreon hesabımız - https://www.patreon.com/dunyatrendleri

The big question employers everywhere, from small size mom-and-pop shops to global enterprises, are struggling with is “how do we attract and keep talented workers?” There are a lot of different and important factors, such as wages, having safe COVID policies, remote work, culture, but one thing very few people are talking about is even in such a serious time, making the effort to make a workplace fun. Kevin Werbach is an Associate Professor and Chairperson of Legal studies and Business Ethics at The Wharton University of Pennsylvania. His recent book, “For the Win: The Power of Gamification and Game Thinking in Business, Education, Government, and Social Impact,” illustrates the ways in which concepts in video games can be utilized to find, and retain the best level of talent for your business. Kevin honed the practices in his book during his tenure as the FCC Review Co-Lead under the Obama administration and as a consultant for the CIA and World Bank, where he developed training programs based on his gamification practices. Even in these very “serious” industries, Kevin used games, and more importantly, the idea of fun to engage, motivate, and build trust and community within his teams, something that employers everywhere right now are struggling to do during The Great Resignation, so with that...let's bring it in!

Despite its decentralized governance and vulnerability, why does Blockchain excite even the most powerful companies and governments? Associate Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics at Wharton, Author, and Founder of Supernova Group Consulting Firm, Kevin Werbach dives into the details of his book, The Blockchain And The New Architecture Of Trust.Listen as he discusses with host Greg LaBlanc how we can put ourselves in the position of confident vulnerability and how the different trust frameworks substitute and work complementary with each other. Kevin explains why Blockchain emerges in places where there's a solid institution of trust.Finally, make sure to take notes as they comprehensively talk about issues arising from the decentralized governance of this system, learning from the DAO, integrating smart contracts in legal systems, and the concept of Information Fiduciary.Episode Quotes:Systems of trust: substitutes or complements?What's good about blockchain type systems is it's a different kind of trust. You're trusting in the technology, the code, the math, the cryptography and then that's an alternative. He really sees them as substitutes and I pushed back a lot on that view as well. You know, I'm sure we'll get to one of the other big points of the book that is regulation, governance law. These are not opposed to the kind of cryptographic decentralized trust that blockchain enables. In fact, having good systems of law, regulation and governance are necessary to realize the full potential of the technology.Why do blockchains emerge in places where there's a solid institution of trust?The first one is important that while it's certainly true that many people at the beginning and even now, who are influential and associated with cryptocurrencies and blockchain have this radical distrust of governments and authority. Well, that's certainly true. Coinbase is now the most valuable crypto company in the world. If you use Coinbase, you give them your keys, you give them control of your digital assets. 80% of all cryptocurrencies are held in these centralized exchanges where people literally give someone else control. Why? Because it's much easier and more effective that way. You, as an individual, don't have the full burden of securing your digital assets and having no recourse if you lose the private key. The second one, I really agree with your statement that we don't see the adoption of blockchain in areas that have a significant breakdown in trust. Those are societies where there are huge problems. And so we're typically not going to see massive investment and large companies being built, just because of all the different societal problems in general. The issue is ultimately not the one that the digital systems, the blockchain system solve.In context to what happened to DAO, how did this prompt the industry to make the system better and open discussions on governance?If you look at what the more sophisticated blockchain-based systems are doing, and this has only increased in the time since the book came out, they are building new governance mechanisms that try to recreate some of the best features of court systems in a decentralized way. Now, again, that's still not going to be perfect. I still think we need law as a backstop ultimately. They are recognizing that there's a value that those governance mechanisms promote. The issue is not how to abandon them, but how to get as much of the benefit of them as possible in a decentralized way.An overview of Information Fiduciary in the context of big data companies: If you're a fiduciary, you have special obligations. You have to take into account the interest of the one that you are responsible for ahead of your own interests. Jack Balkan at Yale and Jonathan Zittrain at Harvard have made the claim that big digital platforms like Facebook and Google are now so central to the information ecosystem. We have so much dependency on them for our data without really any choice to say, no. We can't just say I'm going to live my life and never touch them in the world today. Because of that, they should be treated as fiduciaries. They should have obligations. For example, if I can make money on your data, I just need to have a contract where you say you agree to that use. No, no, no. They have to show that their use of your data is in your interest. They use your data to give you a better service but not if they use data for them to make more money, that's against a mantra.Show Links:Guest ProfileKevin Werbach's Profile and Official WebsiteKevin on TwitterKevin on LinkedInGoogle Scholar ArticlesOrder BooksFor the Win: The Power of Gamification and Game Thinking in Business, Education, Government, and Social ImpactAfter the Digital Tornado: Networks, Algorithms, HumanityThe Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust (Information Policy)The Gamification Toolkit: Dynamics, Mechanics, and Components for the Win

Kevin Werbach, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, talks to Wharton Business Daily's Dan Loney about decentralized finance - the intersection of blockchain, digital assets and financial services. He outlines why it has really exploded over the last year and the DeFi toolkit he's creating for the World Economic Forum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Decentralized finance -- or DeFi -- has experienced explosive growth in the past year. But in order for DeFi to fulfill its promise “now is the time to evaluate its benefits and dangers ” write Kevin Werbach and David Gogel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Decentralized finance -- or DeFi -- has experienced explosive growth in the past year. But in order for DeFi to fulfill its promise, “now is the time to evaluate its benefits and dangers,” write Kevin Werbach and David Gogel.

Decentralized finance -- or DeFi -- has experienced explosive growth in the past year. But in order for DeFi to fulfill its promise, “now is the time to evaluate its benefits and dangers,” write Kevin Werbach and David Gogel.

Brian Feinstein, Wharton Assistant Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, discusses his recent New York Times op-ed on cryptocurrency regulation he co-authored with Kevin Werbach - and the results of their peer-reviewed empirical analysis of cryptocurrency exchange activity and regulatory action. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Measures that protect investors and weed out bad actors will boost confidence in cryptocurrencies and help the industry to grow according to Wharton's Brian Feinstein and Kevin Werbach. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Measures that protect investors and weed out bad actors will boost confidence in cryptocurrencies and help the industry to grow, according to Wharton’s Brian Feinstein and Kevin Werbach.

Measures that protect investors and weed out bad actors will boost confidence in cryptocurrencies and help the industry to grow, according to Wharton’s Brian Feinstein and Kevin Werbach.

Kevin Werbach — professor at Wharton School and coauthor of For the Win: The Power of Gamification and Game Thinking in Business, Education, Government and Social Impact — joins the program to discuss the current state of gamification, where it’s making the biggest impact, how it is being used in investing and financial services, and the six steps required for successfully implementing gamification. (11/2020)

Kevin Werbach — professor at Wharton School and coauthor of For the Win: The Power of Gamification and Game Thinking in Business, Education, Government, and Social Impact — joins the program to discuss the current state of gamification, where it’s making the biggest impact, how it is being used in financial services, and the six steps required for successfully implementing gamification. (11/2020)

In this episode of The Decision Corner, we are lucky to be joined by Kevin Werbach. Professor Werbach is a renowned expert on emerging technology and its implications in the legal and public policy spheres. He is a professor of legal studies and business ethics at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to his position at Wharton, Kevin Werbach has been an advisor in the Obama administration and a member of Obama’s transition team. He is also a widely sought after writer and speaker. He has been featured on a diverse range of platforms and his academic work is cited in top publications. In 2018, he wrote The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust, where he explores the nuances and consequences of distributed ledger technologies. Some of the topics we discuss in this podcast include: Blockchain: what it is, where it is going, and how it impacts a wide range of industries and applications What international shipping, contact tracing apps, Facebook, and Uber have in common Kevin’s book and how it dissects the hype from the facts surrounding blockchain technology How blockchain can improve decision-making at a variety of levels Law, regulation, and governance as three key elements of successful blockchain implementation Human nature and how it can never be perfectly eradicated through technology How these technologies are establishing new patterns of faith The essential nature of interdisciplinary work at the frontier of invention

I'm extremely excited to share my recent conversation with Kevin Werbach, a leading expert on the business, legal, and public policy implications of emerging technologies such as broadband, blockchain, and big data. In this conversation, I focus on a number of topics he covers in his book: "The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust", a reference work for any practitioner in the space. In there, he covers a wide range of issues, divided into 3 chapters: 1) A Revolution In Nine Pages; 2) Ledgers Meet Law; and 3) Building The Decentralized Future. It's a critically important work, and I would recommend it highly to anyone who wants or needs to "dig deeper". So who is Kevin Werbach? Keep reading... Werbach is Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and founder of Supernova Group, a technology consulting and events firm. A longtime thought leader in communications and internet policy, he served on the Obama Administration’s Presidential Transition Team, and later was an expert advisor on broadband issues at both the Federal Communications Commission and the US Department of Commerce. He is a pioneer in emerging fields such as gamification (applying digital game design principles to business), algorithmic accountability, and blockchain governance. With his current focus on the business and legal implications of distributed ledger technology, he heads the Cryptoregulation initiative of the Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research, bringing together regulators, experts, and business leaders from around the world. Werbach is the author of The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust (MIT Press, 2018), co-author of For the Win: How Game Thinking Can Revolutionize Your Business (Wharton School Press, 2012), and editor of After the Digital Tornado: Networks, Algorithms, Humanity (Cambridge University Press, forthcoming 2020). Nearly half a million students worldwide have registered for his top-rated Coursera Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), and he was named Wharton’s first-ever “Iron Prof” for his research. A sought-after speaker and commentator, Werbach has appeared in print and broadcast media including CNN, PBS NewsHour, CNBC, NPR, ABC News, USA Today, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Financial Times, and The Economist. His writing has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Wired, IEEE Spectrum, Harvard Law Review, Cornell Law Review, Berkeley Technology Law Journal, Harvard Journal of Law and Technology, and Slate, among other publications, and he has testified before the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, and FCC. Other resources: * https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/new-architecture-of-trust-kevin-werbach/ * https://youtu.be/F4VvoVu0wiw Check out also my other conversations with key industry players: - http://bit.ly/iwantmyngravenow - http://bit.ly/iwantmycelsiusnow - http://bit.ly/Iwantmypeponow --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/WYFT/support

CON-TESTI CREATIVI: parliamo del libro “For the Win: How Game Thinking Can Revolutionize Your Business” di Kevin Werbach e Dun Hunter, che illustrano come la Gamification non sia un semplice insieme di punteggi e classifiche, ma qualcosa di molto più complesso ed efficace per ottenere obiettivi specifici nel proprio business, nella propria azienda e nel […]

Wharton professor Kevin Werbach, author of The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust, discusses the growing need for legal sophistication regarding data privacy and how blockchain is poised to play a role. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/new-architecture-of-trust-kevin-werbach/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to a Question of Gamification a podcast where gamification expert An Coppens answers your questions. Hi, and welcome to this week's a Question of Gamification. This is An Coppens your show host, and also the chief Game Changer at Gamification Nation. This week's question is, how can you get started with gamification? Now, for me, that's a double question in one. For some people that means how can I get started for building a career in gamification? And on the other side is how can I get started and put gamification into practice for my organisation? So those are very frequently asked questions we come across. So to tackle the first one, how can we get started in a career in gamification? Well, the first thing I would say is to look to become an intern. Ask organisations like my own, and see if you can, first of all, translate an existing regular game into something that can be used for businesses. That's typically how I asked interns to apply for positions within Gamification Nation. The other thing to do is to start reading up and start following the main people that have shaped the nature and landscape of gamification. More and more degrees and master's programs offer and include an element of gamification. So if you are studying game design, that is for sure, fantastic grounding, and look for those organizations or those Institute's and universities that offer gamification as modules, as part of masters, or degree programs. I know in the UK, there's a number of universities, like for example, Coventry University has some elements of gamification and game design as part of Surrey University, Birmingham, there's a number of them. So do your research and find out from those of us working in the industry, how did they get to where they are now? So to share my career track into gamification, so first of all, I always wanted to be a game designer. So as a kid, I was really obsessed with puzzles and crosswords and was making games from when I was the age of seven or eight years old. And so if you have that passion, then you probably have a good inclination that it might be something you want to do. Then look for a career in game design. My parents told me at the time, and this is many, many moons ago, that game design was not for girls and there was no career initially, you know, you better get a real job. So I guess I took a normal degree. I studied international marketing and I also added a degree or an MBA in change management to it. And then only in the last 15 years did I add a diploma in game design, and I studied everybody that was a somebody in the early 2000s, 2010's. So, at that time, Gabe Zicherman was a key speaker, and I think a lot of his work in terms of books ond courses. He had a number of courses on Udemy, were excellent, and I would still recommend that you visit them. The other person I studied and read most of the works from was Mario Herger. And he had a course called Enterprise Gamification on Udemy. So another one that I pretty much absorbed. And then Yukai Chou, who I mentioned in last week's question of the week, who I did always level one, two, and three, Octalysis framework certifications with and then I read extensively all the books of the likes of Andrzej Marczewski research that came out and at the time, the biggest research was coming out of Canada and the `work from Lennart Nacke and Gustavo Tondello. I quite like and I still follow both guys. I've had the pleasure of meeting everyone at the stage of the various organizations and often spoken on the same stages, the Coursera course by Kevin Werbach. I mentioned that last week. Also useful materials. In terms of the learning space, a number of people to mention are Karl Kapp and he has courses on LinkedIn. And he also has a number of books on gamification and on Game Design and simulations. I highly recommend his field book in gamification is probably the best and most grounding book for anyone in the learning space.

Our journey through the Hype Cycle takes a dark turn this week. Because every innovative idea, sadly, must pass through the third (and most miserable) phase of the cycle: the Trough of Disillusionment. This is when you start questioning why you ever decided to INSERT GOAL HERE in the first place. Hear Professor Kevin Werbach explain the difference between full-on failure and simply measuring success on a longer timeline, as related to tech and blockchain. (Because this podcast loves using blockchain as a metaphor for life.) Plus, a local union rep, Dave LaClair, gives producer Thalia Beaty a personal tour of Massena, NY, a town definitely in the “trough.” Their afternoon together ends with an insightful conversation about the people left behind in the U.S economy and how society has gotten to a place where real talk is rare. **Also, our email newsletter is a must read. **Sign up for a bi-weekly letter from Manoush with links to her favorite articles and podcasts, a look behind-the-scenes at Stable Genius Productions, and upcoming events. (For example, our guest Jackie Fenn wrote a novel about a programmer whose algorithm goes rogue!) Who You’ll Hear: (@**kwerb**‏) Kevin Werbach, Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School of Business, Dave La Clair of Massena, NY, (@manoushz) Manoush Zomorodi, host of ZigZag (@tkbeaty) Thalia Beaty, producer of ZigZag ZigZag is the business show about being human. Join a community of listeners riding the twists and turns of late-capitalism, searching for a kinder, more sustainable way. Manoush Zomorodi and Jen Poyant investigate how work and business impact our wellbeing and the planet we live on. On Seasons 4 and 5, hear from rebels and visionaries with radical ideas on how we can build stable lives, careers, and companies. If you’re also interested in Jen and Manoush’s personal story and their adventures in starting their own business with a little help from blockchain technology, listen to the first three seasons, starting with Season 1, Chapter 1.

Our journey through the Hype Cycle takes a dark turn this week. Because every innovative idea, sadly, must pass through the third (and most miserable) phase of the cycle: the Trough of Disillusionment. This is when you start questioning why you ever decided to INSERT GOAL HERE in the first place. Hear Professor Kevin Werbach explain the difference between full-on failure and simply measuring success on a longer timeline, as related to tech and blockchain. (Because this podcast loves using blockchain as a metaphor for life.) Plus, a local union rep, Dave LaClair, gives producer Thalia Beaty a personal tour of Massena, NY, a town definitely in the “trough.” Their afternoon together ends with an insightful conversation about the people left behind in the U.S economy and how society has gotten to a place where real talk is rare. **Also, our email newsletter is a must read. **Sign up for a bi-weekly letter from Manoush with links to her favorite articles and podcasts, a look behind-the-scenes at Stable Genius Productions, and upcoming events. (For example, our guest Jackie Fenn wrote a novel about a programmer whose algorithm goes rogue!) Who You’ll Hear: (@**kwerb**‏) Kevin Werbach, Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School of Business, Dave La Clair of Massena, NY, (@manoushz) Manoush Zomorodi, host of ZigZag (@tkbeaty) Thalia Beaty, producer of ZigZag ZigZag is the business show about being human. Join a community of listeners riding the twists and turns of late-capitalism, searching for a kinder, more sustainable way. Manoush Zomorodi and Jen Poyant investigate how work and business impact our wellbeing and the planet we live on. On Seasons 4 and 5, hear from rebels and visionaries with radical ideas on how we can build stable lives, careers, and companies. If you’re also interested in Jen and Manoush’s personal story and their adventures in starting their own business with a little help from blockchain technology, listen to the first three seasons, starting with Season 1, Chapter 1.

Last week in blockchain of week 6 of 2019, with the latest news about blockchain. This week with the following items: Security Tokens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h4SZ7Jb8E0&t=541s Bloqhouse http://www.bloqhouse.com Trust and blockchains https://theconversation.com/people-dont-trust-blockchain-systems-is-regulation-a-way-to-help-110007 SWIFT and R3 https://www.swift.com/news-events/press-releases/swift-to-open-gpi-to-e-commerce-and-dlt-platforms Referrals Dutch university lector https://www.saxion.nl/nieuws/2019/01/blockchain-gaat-ons-leven-veiliger-en-eenvoudiger-maken Italian postal services https://cointelegraph.com/news/italian-postal-service-joins-hyperledger-blockchain-community Brave and Cheddar https://www.coindesk.com/blockchain-browser-brave-to-offer-free-access-to-premium-cheddar-content Facebook https://www.ccn.com/breaking-facebook-crypto-project-acquires-blockchain-startup-specializing-in-smart-contracts Go Ahead and Dovu https://blog.dovu.io/dovu-partners-with-major-rail-bus-company-go-ahead-ee2d85a9679d Check my website: www.wimpelgrim.nl Music © by https://www.bensound.com

"Blockchain is a foundational technology whose impacts could reach into every corner of the world."  This week, Engage covers the hottest fintech story impacting market structure and governance.  Why is mutual mistrust a key element for creating trust with this new technology?  We bring on Wharton Prof. Kevin Werbach to discuss his new book, "The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust."  Going beyond Bitcoin, Ethereum and cryptos, we dive into how blockchain is being developed in Walmart's food supply chain, we talk about permissioned blockchains and we hit on why government plays a critical role. 

In an era when trust in institutions of all kinds is slipping, the blockchain offers a new hope: shared ledgers of information that no one controls but everyone can believe.  What could go wrong? Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and author of ‘The Blockchain and the New Architecture of … Continue reading EP 208 WHY IS BLOCKCHAIN SO IMPORTANT, YET SO LITTLE UNDERSTOOD?

Blockchain is one of the biggest buzzwords in technology today but confusion exists about what it is exactly. Wharton's Kevin Werbach provides clarity in his new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

God and technology are often portrayed as being at odds. Maybe because both are impossible to understand without dedicating your life to them. They can also be either helpful or harmful when applied in the right or wrong place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Wiley Connected, Wiley Rein attorney Duane Pozza talks with Kevin Werbach, Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, about how blockchain enables trust in transactions, ways to resolve potential disputes, and the trajectory of blockchain regulation.

Professor Kevin Werbach sits down with Bruce McConnell to discuss the potential role of Blockchain as a foundation to an emerging “trust economy.” “Trust is your willingness to work with someone, to engage in a business transaction with another party even though you are not absolutely 100 percent certain that they are going to follow through. And that really is the key question that blockchain addresses – how to produce that trust?” Kevin Werbach is Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His most recent book is The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust.

In an era when trust in institutions of all kinds is collapsing, the blockchain offers a new hope: Shared ledgers of information that no one controls but everyone can believe. Since its emergence a decade ago with the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, the blockchain has spawned hundreds of companies, billions of dollars of investment, and adoption by companies ranging from the New York Stock Exchange to Walmart. Yet it remains wildly misunderstood. Wharton professor Kevin Werbach offers the first in-depth, balanced analysis of the blockchain's true potential, as well as its limitations and dangers. He maps the often-confusing landscape, and shows how a technology resting on foundations of mutual mistrust can become trustworthy. Surprisingly for a technology widely associated with illegality, fraud, and distrust of governments, the path to trusted blockchains runs through governance, regulation, and law. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bloomberg News White House Editor Alex Wayne, discusses President Trump's interactions at the G-20 summit and whether a trade deal with China will happen. Craig Giammona, Bloomberg News Consumer Reporter, explains how Michelob Ultra and Modelo Especial are bucking the trend of a sluggish U.S. beer market. Kevin Werbach, Professor at Wharton, talks about his book “The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust.” Varun Jain, Senior Investment Manager at Qualcomm Ventures, shares the firm's plans to invest up to $100 million in artificial intelligence. And we Drive to the Close of markets with Jim Russell, Portfolio Manager at Bahl & Gaynor.Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Host Tom Shaughnessy of 51percent is joined by Kevin Werbach to discuss his newly released book, "The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust".    About Kevin: Kevin Werbach is Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Founder of the technology consulting firm Supernova Group, he has advised the FCC and Department of Commerce on communication policy. ----more----   Follow Tom on Twitter @Shaughnessy119 Follow Kevin on Twitter @kwerb Purchase Kevin's Book: The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust ----more----  Sign Up For 51percent's Leading Crypto Research 51percent's Institutional Crypto Podcasts are to the point discussions with crypto leaders for analysts, funds and institutions. Make sure to add your email on 51pct.io Disclosure: Tom Shaughnessy owns tokens in ETH, MKR, ZRX, HYDRO, CVC, POLY and GLA. Tom does not own tokens in EOS. This podcast is NOT investment advice and is only informational. Do not make investment decisions based upon this podcast. 51percent was not compensated by any party for this podcast episode.  ----more---- Sign Up For 51percent's Leading Crypto Research ----more----   Advertisers: To advertise on this podcast, email Tom@51pct.io Potential Guests: If you're interested in appearing on the podcast, email Tom@51pct.io   ----more----   

Bloomberg News White House Editor Alex Wayne, discusses President Trump’s interactions at the G-20 summit and whether a trade deal with China will happen. Craig Giammona, Bloomberg News Consumer Reporter, explains how Michelob Ultra and Modelo Especial are bucking the trend of a sluggish U.S. beer market. Kevin Werbach, Professor at Wharton, talks about his book “The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust.” Varun Jain, Senior Investment Manager at Qualcomm Ventures, shares the firm’s plans to invest up to $100 million in artificial intelligence. And we Drive to the Close of markets with Jim Russell, Portfolio Manager at Bahl & Gaynor.Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

Kevin Werbach shows how a technology resting on foundations of mutual mistrust can become trustworthy.The blockchain entered the world on January 3, 2009, introducing an innovative new trust architecture: an environment in which users trust a system—for example, a shared ledger of information—without necessarily trusting any of its components.

Last week we learned that Instagram’s Co-Founders, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, are stepping down from the giant social media company. Facebook bought the platform in 2012 for $1 billion, but has recently made changes to the product. Host Dan Loney talks with Kevin Werbach, Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, and Jennifer Golbeck, Director of the Social Intelligence Lab and Professor of Information Systems at the University of Maryland, about what factors may be at play for the co-founders' decision to leave the company on Knowledge@Wharton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Net Neutrality was officially repealed earlier this month. Wharton Professors Pinar Yildirim, Marketing, and Kevin Werbach, Legal Studies and Business Ethics, join host Dan Loney to discuss whether any noticeable changes will affect companies and consumers in the near future on Knowledge@Wharton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At a time when public confidence in major societal institutions seems to be under siege, the blockchain offers an intriguing new paradigm for establishing trust in human transactions. Wharton legal studies and business ethics professor Kevin Werbach talks about the transformative potential of the blockchain, the underlying technology behind cryptocurrencies such as the bitcoin. While the adoption of cyber-currencies is running into headwinds, the blockchain is finding more practical use across industries. Its nature as a distributed ledger in which transactions are transparent among parties creates a “new architecture of trust,” Werbach adds. One doesn’t have to trust another party in a blockchain to do a transaction even if there is no centralized authority, such as a bank or government, in charge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Visita https://learninglegendario.com/7 para encontrar las notas completas de este programa.¡Escucha con atención porque este podcast esconde una frase oculta!  Si la logras descifrar participarás en el sorteo de un estupendo libro sobre gamificación:  Gamificación. Revoluciona tu negocio con las técnicas de los juegos de Kevin Werbach y Dan Hunter.En este episodio conversamos con Nieves Solana Díez, directora de Aula Empresa Formación y una super experta en crear experiencias de aprendizaje participativo y en gamificación. Nieves comparte su experiencia docente y empresarial facilitando formación y trata las claves para crear experiencias de aprendizaje que enganchan al participante. Sin duda, este es uno de esos episodios lleno de ideas y para tomar apuntes.Suscríbete al podcast de Learning Legendario en:• Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/es/podcast/learning-legendario-formación-para-formadores-extraordinarios/id1312691115• Ivoox http://www.ivoox.com/podcast-juan-daniel-sobrado-rubio_sq_f1475009_1.html• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXlk1lvkyu9PWA8rcIaTh84qSUVJDE2JH## Temas tratados en este episodio.• [2:40] Quién es Nieves Solana y qué hace en el mundo de la educación y la formación en la empresa.• [6:00] Comparación entre la formación en la empresa, en el sector educativo y formación al funcionariado ¿Está el mundo de la empresa retrasado? ¿Buscamos que los empleados aprendan o cubrir el expediente?• [7:40] La dificultad de conseguir un buen feedback en las formaciones en la empresa.• [9:15] Los cuestionarios de satisfacción en el mundo educativo. • [12:15] Una estrategia para captar y retener la atención de los asistentes. La proxemia: jugando con las distancias y los espacios.• [14:00] La pregunta clave a la hora de diseñar un curso de formación: ¿Repetirían tus alumnos esta formación?• [15:20] Cómo se facilita el aprendizaje participativo. Lo que sabemos sobre el cerebro, neurociencias y cómo son los mecanismos del aprendizaje. • [17:00] El Proyecto Brain para conocer el cerebro. La importancia de generar "la chispa". Sin emoción no hay aprendizaje. Qué elementos ponen el aprendizaje en "on"• [20:00] La formación como espectáculo. Quién debe ser el protagonista del show.• [21:40] Con qué actitud nos presentamos en la formación y cómo predispone al aprendizaje de los participantes. La importancia de motivar.• [22:50] La creatividad. Importancia de trabajarla a diario.• [25:00] La importancia de escucharse a uno mismo en el proceso creativo y rodearte de gente creativa.• [27:00] Cómo influye la pasión que pongamos en la formación.• [28:30] La importancia de cambiar y probar cosas diferentes para no anquilosarnos y mantenernos motivados.• [30:10] Importancia de reducir la parte de "clase" magistral.• [32:10] La colocación de las mesas en la sala. Qué barreras generamos y cómo podemos aprovechar la colocación para fomentar el aprendizaje. Evitar la "polarización"• [34:50] Qué nos aporta aprovechar todo el espacio y como podemos hacer "visible" el aprendizaje.• [36:00] Ejemplos de dinámicas: Puzzles, ordenar los paso y, cuestionarios interactivos (Kahoot)• [37:30] Cómo funciona Kahoot. Utilidad para el formador/profesor para descargar y analizar los resultados de los participantes/alumnos.• [41:00] Ejemplo de dinámica sobre el intercambio de gases en el cuerpo humano. • [43:50] Gamificación. ¿Qué es y cómo se puede utilizar?• [46:00] Ejemplo de gamificación. Escalera piano. Porqué funciona y engancha al adulto. La dopamina y cómo se estimula el cerebro racional.• [49:40] Ejemplo de gamificación: La hermandad del anillo mágico. La importancia de ser flexible en las reglas.• [51:00] Tipos de jugadores. La gamificación no es solo contar puntos. Todos los asistentes deben poder activarse.• [53:00] Ejemplo de gamificación: el monstruito • [55:40] Pregunta del oyente. Dani Pastor como se puede ir más allá del dar insignias en la gamificación. LA flexibilidad en el uso de las reglas.• [1:01:10] Invitar, no obligar. Cómo hacer que los asistentes participen. El contrato de compromiso.• [1:03:00] La importancia de la identidad como equipo y de hacer visible el progreso en las dinámicas de gamificación.• [1:05:38] Aplicando la gamificación en la empresa. Cómo ajustar el nivel de exigencia.• [1:07:00] La inutilidad de los roleplay que se hacen en empresa y porqué desmotivan a los trabajadores. Cómo hacer un roleplay diferente: El ring de boxeo.• [1:09:32] Otro ejemplo de Roleplay: "estas no son mis manos"• [1:11:00] La gamificación tiene que estar orientada al interés de los asistentes para que funcione. El recurso del cine para facilitar el aprendizaje.• [1:13:00] Las escape room en gamificación. Cómo utiliza Nieves los retos de lógica, acertijos y puzzles en el aprendizaje. • [1:18:10] Los innoBar. Qué son, beneficios y cómo se puede participar.• [1:23:19] Historia de despedida: ¿Te atreves a dar el salto?## Recursos mencionados.• Web: Aula Empresa Formación http://www.aulaempresaformacion.com• Grupo para formadores de Telegram https://t.me/chatlearninglegendario• Libro: Enseña como un pirata: Aumenta la implicación de los alumnos, potencia la creatividad y transforma tu vida como educador de Dave Burgess. http://amzn.to/2EnbNVg • Web: Red social Quora (respuestas Juanda) https://es.quora.com/profile/JuanDaniel-Sobrado • Web: Proyecto BRAIN Initiative http://www.braininitiative.org• Artículo: Entrevista a Rafael Yuste, el hombre que descifra el cerebro https://elpais.com/elpais/2017/01/25/eps/1485299124_148529.html • Web: Proyecto Human Brain Project (el equivalente europeo al Proyecto BRAIN Initiative iniciado por EEUU) https://www.humanbrainproject.eu/en/ • Libro: Creatividad, S.A.: Cómo llevar la inspiración hasta el infinito y más allá de Edwin Catmull http://amzn.to/2EhHzmN• Podcast: Entrevista de Jose Miguel García de Emprendedoresdigitales.net a Patricia Ibañez de Aprendizate.com para hablar sobre la constancia y la motivaciónhttp://josemiguelgarcia.net/constancia-y-motivacion/ • Blog: Aprendizate.com de Patricia Ibáñez. http://aprendizate.com • Web: Herramienta Kahoot para fomentar la participación en cursos y talleres. http://getkahoot.com• Vídeo: Ejemplo de gamificación convirtiendo las escaleras del metro en un piano https://youtu.be/2lXh2n0aPyw • Artículo: Gamificación: ¿Por qué las cosas serias no pueden ser divertidas? (Tipos de jugadores descritos por Richard Bartle) • Libro: Gamificación. Revoluciona tu negocio con las técnicas de los juegos de Kevin Werbach y Dan Hunter. http://amzn.to/2vWeZUF • Video: Sketch humor Emilio Aragón https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAsk7bfAs5s• Web: Materiales para hacer una escape room: candados http://amzn.to/2Ek5hyv , rompecabezas para adultos http://amzn.to/2nJVSGg y ejemplos de juegos de mesa tipo Escape Room http://amzn.to/2EnbaLA • Web: Innobar. InnoBAR = 50 Docentes + 10 píldoras + 1 Cerveza https://www.innobar.net• Video: InnoBar Madrid (29/06/2016). Píldora de Nieves Solana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL4yPufaClE• Perfil: Salvador Carrion (@salva_cv) https://twitter.com/salva_cv• Perfil: Moisés Llorente (@moisllorente) https://twitter.com/moisllorenteContacta con Nieves en:• Twitter (@AulaempresaF) https://twitter.com/aulaempresaf• Web: Aula Empresa Formación http://www.aulaempresaformacion.comMe encantará recibir también tus comentarios sobre el podcast. Te agradeceré muchísimo que te suscribas y que dejes una reseña positiva con tus 5 estrellas. Conecta con Juanda en:• https://learninglegendario.com • En el grupo VIP supersecreto de Telegram https://t.me/chatlearninglegendario• En Linkedin https://es.linkedin.com/in/juansobrado• En Twitter (@juanda_learning) https://twitter.com/juanda_learning• En Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LearningLegendario/• En YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXlk1lvkyu9PWA8rcIaTh84qSUVJDE2JH

Visita https://learninglegendario.com/7 para encontrar las notas completas de este programa.¡Escucha con atención porque este podcast esconde una frase oculta!  Si la logras descifrar participarás en el sorteo de un estupendo libro sobre gamificación:  Gamificación. Revoluciona tu negocio con las técnicas de los juegos de Kevin Werbach y Dan Hunter.En este episodio conversamos con Nieves Solana Díez, directora de Aula Empresa Formación y una super experta en crear experiencias de aprendizaje participativo y en gamificación. Nieves comparte su experiencia docente y empresarial facilitando formación y trata las claves para crear experiencias de aprendizaje que enganchan al participante. Sin duda, este es uno de esos episodios lleno de ideas y para tomar apuntes.Suscríbete al podcast de Learning Legendario en:• Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/es/podcast/learning-legendario-formación-para-formadores-extraordinarios/id1312691115• Ivoox http://www.ivoox.com/podcast-juan-daniel-sobrado-rubio_sq_f1475009_1.html• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXlk1lvkyu9PWA8rcIaTh84qSUVJDE2JH## Temas tratados en este episodio.• [2:40] Quién es Nieves Solana y qué hace en el mundo de la educación y la formación en la empresa.• [6:00] Comparación entre la formación en la empresa, en el sector educativo y formación al funcionariado ¿Está el mundo de la empresa retrasado? ¿Buscamos que los empleados aprendan o cubrir el expediente?• [7:40] La dificultad de conseguir un buen feedback en las formaciones en la empresa.• [9:15] Los cuestionarios de satisfacción en el mundo educativo. • [12:15] Una estrategia para captar y retener la atención de los asistentes. La proxemia: jugando con las distancias y los espacios.• [14:00] La pregunta clave a la hora de diseñar un curso de formación: ¿Repetirían tus alumnos esta formación?• [15:20] Cómo se facilita el aprendizaje participativo. Lo que sabemos sobre el cerebro, neurociencias y cómo son los mecanismos del aprendizaje. • [17:00] El Proyecto Brain para conocer el cerebro. La importancia de generar "la chispa". Sin emoción no hay aprendizaje. Qué elementos ponen el aprendizaje en "on"• [20:00] La formación como espectáculo. Quién debe ser el protagonista del show.• [21:40] Con qué actitud nos presentamos en la formación y cómo predispone al aprendizaje de los participantes. La importancia de motivar.• [22:50] La creatividad. Importancia de trabajarla a diario.• [25:00] La importancia de escucharse a uno mismo en el proceso creativo y rodearte de gente creativa.• [27:00] Cómo influye la pasión que pongamos en la formación.• [28:30] La importancia de cambiar y probar cosas diferentes para no anquilosarnos y mantenernos motivados.• [30:10] Importancia de reducir la parte de "clase" magistral.• [32:10] La colocación de las mesas en la sala. Qué barreras generamos y cómo podemos aprovechar la colocación para fomentar el aprendizaje. Evitar la "polarización"• [34:50] Qué nos aporta aprovechar todo el espacio y como podemos hacer "visible" el aprendizaje.• [36:00] Ejemplos de dinámicas: Puzzles, ordenar los paso y, cuestionarios interactivos (Kahoot)• [37:30] Cómo funciona Kahoot. Utilidad para el formador/profesor para descargar y analizar los resultados de los participantes/alumnos.• [41:00] Ejemplo de dinámica sobre el intercambio de gases en el cuerpo humano. • [43:50] Gamificación. ¿Qué es y cómo se puede utilizar?• [46:00] Ejemplo de gamificación. Escalera piano. Porqué funciona y engancha al adulto. La dopamina y cómo se estimula el cerebro racional.• [49:40] Ejemplo de gamificación: La hermandad del anillo mágico. La importancia de ser flexible en las reglas.• [51:00] Tipos de jugadores. La gamificación no es solo contar puntos. Todos los asistentes deben poder activarse.• [53:00] Ejemplo de gamificación: el monstruito • [55:40] Pregunta del oyente. Dani Pastor como se puede ir más allá del dar insignias en la gamificación. LA flexibilidad en el uso de las reglas.• [1:01:10] Invitar, no obligar. Cómo hacer que los asistentes participen. El contrato de compromiso.• [1:03:00] La importancia de la identidad como equipo y de hacer visible el progreso en las dinámicas de gamificación.• [1:05:38] Aplicando la gamificación en la empresa. Cómo ajustar el nivel de exigencia.• [1:07:00] La inutilidad de los roleplay que se hacen en empresa y porqué desmotivan a los trabajadores. Cómo hacer un roleplay diferente: El ring de boxeo.• [1:09:32] Otro ejemplo de Roleplay: "estas no son mis manos"• [1:11:00] La gamificación tiene que estar orientada al interés de los asistentes para que funcione. El recurso del cine para facilitar el aprendizaje.• [1:13:00] Las escape room en gamificación. Cómo utiliza Nieves los retos de lógica, acertijos y puzzles en el aprendizaje. • [1:18:10] Los innoBar. Qué son, beneficios y cómo se puede participar.• [1:23:19] Historia de despedida: ¿Te atreves a dar el salto?## Recursos mencionados.• Web: Aula Empresa Formación http://www.aulaempresaformacion.com• Grupo para formadores de Telegram https://t.me/chatlearninglegendario• Libro: Enseña como un pirata: Aumenta la implicación de los alumnos, potencia la creatividad y transforma tu vida como educador de Dave Burgess. http://amzn.to/2EnbNVg • Web: Red social Quora (respuestas Juanda) https://es.quora.com/profile/JuanDaniel-Sobrado • Web: Proyecto BRAIN Initiative http://www.braininitiative.org• Artículo: Entrevista a Rafael Yuste, el hombre que descifra el cerebro https://elpais.com/elpais/2017/01/25/eps/1485299124_148529.html • Web: Proyecto Human Brain Project (el equivalente europeo al Proyecto BRAIN Initiative iniciado por EEUU) https://www.humanbrainproject.eu/en/ • Libro: Creatividad, S.A.: Cómo llevar la inspiración hasta el infinito y más allá de Edwin Catmull http://amzn.to/2EhHzmN• Podcast: Entrevista de Jose Miguel García de Emprendedoresdigitales.net a Patricia Ibañez de Aprendizate.com para hablar sobre la constancia y la motivaciónhttp://josemiguelgarcia.net/constancia-y-motivacion/ • Blog: Aprendizate.com de Patricia Ibáñez. http://aprendizate.com • Web: Herramienta Kahoot para fomentar la participación en cursos y talleres. http://getkahoot.com• Vídeo: Ejemplo de gamificación convirtiendo las escaleras del metro en un piano https://youtu.be/2lXh2n0aPyw • Artículo: Gamificación: ¿Por qué las cosas serias no pueden ser divertidas? (Tipos de jugadores descritos por Richard Bartle) • Libro: Gamificación. Revoluciona tu negocio con las técnicas de los juegos de Kevin Werbach y Dan Hunter. http://amzn.to/2vWeZUF • Video: Sketch humor Emilio Aragón https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAsk7bfAs5s• Web: Materiales para hacer una escape room: candados http://amzn.to/2Ek5hyv , rompecabezas para adultos http://amzn.to/2nJVSGg y ejemplos de juegos de mesa tipo Escape Room http://amzn.to/2EnbaLA • Web: Innobar. InnoBAR = 50 Docentes + 10 píldoras + 1 Cerveza https://www.innobar.net• Video: InnoBar Madrid (29/06/2016). Píldora de Nieves Solana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL4yPufaClE• Perfil: Salvador Carrion (@salva_cv) https://twitter.com/salva_cv• Perfil: Moisés Llorente (@moisllorente) https://twitter.com/moisllorenteContacta con Nieves en:• Twitter (@AulaempresaF) https://twitter.com/aulaempresaf• Web: Aula Empresa Formación http://www.aulaempresaformacion.comMe encantará recibir también tus comentarios sobre el podcast. Te agradeceré muchísimo que te suscribas y que dejes una reseña positiva con tus 5 estrellas. Conecta con Juanda en:• https://learninglegendario.com • En el grupo VIP supersecreto de Telegram https://t.me/chatlearninglegendario• En Linkedin https://es.linkedin.com/in/juansobrado• En Twitter (@juanda_learning) https://twitter.com/juanda_learning• En Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LearningLegendario/• En YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXlk1lvkyu9PWA8rcIaTh84qSUVJDE2JH

Last month the Federal Communications Commission chairman, Ajit Pai, repealed net neutrality rules, which prohibit high-speed internet service providers from slowing down or stopping website delivery. Host Dan Loney talks with Kevin Werbach, Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, and Christiaan Hogendorn, Wharton Alum and Professor of Economics at Wesleyan University, to discuss the implications of this ruling, including who will benefit from it, on Knowledge@Wharton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bitcoin rose to an astonishing $11,000 value last week (and is now sitting around $17,000) - astonishing for a currency which had a $1 value just six years ago. The decentralized payment network has seen ups and downs before, leading some to ask whether it's a good investment. Host Dan Loney speaks with Kevin Werbach, Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, and Christian Catalini, Assistant Professor of Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management, to discuss why Bitcoin has hit this high mark and what this means for investors on Knowledge@Wharton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Business Radio Special: Host Dan Loney is LIVE from the academic conference "After the Digital Tornado" in Philadelphia. Dan talks with Kevin Werbach, Associate Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) paper he penned in 1997 titled "Digital Tornado: The Internet and Telecommunications Policy" suggesting new ways of understanding the ethical implications of technological development from a legal perspective. We look at how these views have held up over time and what the new technological landscape looks like today on this special episode of Knowledge@Wharton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After almost four years on Business Radio, the the Digital Show had it's final episode featuring a reunion of all four hosts. Join them as they discuss all the current major topics in the tech space from Facebook algorithms to autonomous vehicles, and some of their favorite Digital Show moments from the archives. Hosts include Kevin Werbach, Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at Wharton; Kartik Hosanagar, Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions at Wharton; Loren Feldman, Senior Editor at Forbes and Host of Mind Your Business on Business Radio; and Reed Hundt, Former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After almost four years on Business Radio, the the Digital Show had it's final episode featuring a reunion of all four hosts. Join them as they discuss all the current major topics in the tech space from Facebook algorithms to autonomous vehicles, and some of their favorite Digital Show moments from the archives. Hosts include Kevin Werbach, Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at Wharton; Kartik Hosanagar, Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions at Wharton; Loren Feldman, Senior Editor at Forbes and Host of Mind Your Business on Business Radio; and Reed Hundt, Former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton professor Kevin Werbach explains why the blockchain is poised to upend the way many industries do business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our topic today is: Game Thinking and the MVP of Instructional Design with special guest Zsolt Olah. Zsolt participated in Kevin Werbach's G.A.M.E. (Gameful Approaches of Motivation and Engagement) along with researchers and practitioners of game design and gamification such as Karl Kapp, Amy Jo Kim, and Sebastian Deterding. While researchers and practitioners might have disagreed on many levels about gamification, there was one big take away for L&D we all agreed on. Is Instructional Design Dead? Zsolt believes that Instructional Design can be the MVP of the game, but only if we redefine our job and move our focus from the traditional content-driven design to user-centered action design. And that's where Game Thinking comes in. Zsolt likes to refer to the systematic approach overall as Game Thinking, which may result in gamification, game-based learning, the combination of the two or no training at all. It all depends on the business goals. Our discussion today explores: The meaning of Game Thinking first. A resistance by instructional designers to designing gamified learning experiences The most frequently asked questions by instructional designers about gamification Moving away from the content-driven approach to a user-centered, action-focused approach The best way to learn more about gamification of learning About Zsolt Olah: Zsolt is a Director, Innovation and Learning Solutions at PDG (Performance Development Group), where he's responsible for a team to deliver innovative learning and performance solutions that drive business results. Previously, Zsolt worked as a Sr. Program Manager at Comcast University, where he was the thought leader in the creative learning solutions space, spearheading the research and application strategy of gamification/game-based learning, game-thinking within learning and development. Connect with Zsolt http://rabbitoreg.com and on Twitter at @rabbitoreg Connect with Monica at www.monicacornetti.com or on Twitter at @monicacornetti Visit the Sententia website to learn more about our upcoming Level 1 and Level 2 certifications for learning and talent management professionals – we have both live and online certifications you can choose from – www.sententiagames.com

Our topic today is:  Game Thinking and the MVP of Instructional Design with special guest Zsolt Olah. Zsolt participated in Kevin Werbach's G.A.M.E. (Gameful Approaches of Motivation and Engagement) along with researchers and practitioners of game design and gamification such as Karl Kapp, Amy Jo Kim, and Sebastian Deterding. While researchers and practitioners might have disagreed on many levels about gamification, there was one big take away for L&D we all agreed on. Is Instructional Design Dead? Zsolt believes that Instructional Design can be the MVP of the game, but only if we redefine our job and move our focus from the traditional content-driven design to user-centered action design. And that's where Game Thinking comes in. Zsolt likes to refer to the systematic approach overall as Game Thinking, which may result in gamification, game-based learning, the combination of the two or no training at all. It all depends on the business goals. Our discussion today explores: The meaning of Game Thinking first. A resistance by instructional designers to designing gamified learning experiences The most frequently asked questions by instructional designers about gamification Moving away from the content-driven approach to a user-centered, action-focused approach The best way to learn more about gamification of learning About Zsolt Olah:  Zsolt is a Director, Innovation and Learning Solutions at PDG (Performance Development Group), where he's responsible for a team to deliver innovative learning and performance solutions that drive business results. Previously, Zsolt worked as a Sr. Program Manager at Comcast University, where he was the thought leader in the creative learning solutions space, spearheading the research and application strategy of gamification/game-based learning, game-thinking within learning and development. Connect with Zsolt http://rabbitoreg.com and on Twitter at @rabbitoreg Connect with Monica at www.monicacornetti.com or on Twitter at @monicacornetti Visit the Sententia website to learn more about our upcoming Level 1 and Level 2 certifications for learning and talent management professionals – we have both live and online certifications you can choose from – www.sententiagames.com

CNG fourth graders remake The Fly.  Before ISTE2015, HackEd collected voices on gamification - Michael Matera, Chris Aviles, Kevin Werbach, Marianne Malstrom, and Steve Isaacs.  Jane McGonigal explains how games can make our lives better and James Paul Gee explains how game design will help us reform education in the redesign of learning environment.

An “open Internet ” free of entry bans throttling or paid prioritization won the day in a big FCC ruling. Wharton professor Kevin Werbach explains the business implications. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The FCC's proposed new rules regarding net neutrality are most likely benign says Wharton's Kevin Werbach. Instead a much bigger threat to the Internet in the U.S. is a lack of competition in broadband. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Agreeing on a system that will allow the most efficiency and innovation lies at the heart of the current debate over wireless spectrum allocation says Wharton's Kevin Werbach. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From Wikipedia: Kevin Werbach is a leading expert on the business, policy, and social implications of emerging Internet and communications technologies. Werbach is an Associate Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (since 2004). His latest book, “For the Win“, talks about how to reap the benefits of Gamification in the workplace. It's an awesome interview, and reminds us of our friends over at 8BIT. Enjoy!

Kevin Werbach is coauthor of For the Win: How Game Thinking Can Revolutionize Your Business. He is a professor at Wharton, one of the world’s top business schools, and he created the world’s first MBA course on gamification. Kevin is the founder of the Supernova Group, a technology analysis and consulting firm. He is considered […] For additional content and links, visit http://www.engagingleader.com/podcast/gamechanger

Can work be fun? Can the insights of successful game designers be used to engage customers in a variety of industries? Wharton legal studies and business ethics professor Kevin Werbach and New York Law School professor Dan Hunter authors of For the Win: How Game Thinking Can Revolutionize Your Business say yes. Knowledge at Wharton spoke with Werbach and Hunter about what gamification really is how companies are using it and what pitfalls to avoid when gamifying. (Video with transcript) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, the topic is Employee Engagement, and specifically, about Gamification.  Welcome to IAM Talking, a periodic podcast interview series, with your host, Dan Keldsen, Chief Innovation Officer at Information Architected. Today IAM Talking with Kevin Werbach, an Associate Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, as well as the […]

Gamification may be a new term to most people but for many members of the business community it means a new way to create value for their companies customers and employees among others. What exactly is gamification what is it not and how will it change the way we do business in the next few years? Knowledge at Wharton discussed these issues with professor Kevin Werbach; Rajat Paharia founder of Bunchball a tech company that enables businesses to implement gamification and Daniel Debow co-founder of Rypple a social performance management company. Werbach and colleague Dan Hunter recently organized a two-day conference on gamification titled ”For the Win: Serious Gamification.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A talk show on KZSU-FM, Stanford, 90.1 FM, hosted by Center for Internet & Society Resident Fellow David S. Levine. The show includes guests and focuses on the intersection of technology and society. How is our world impacted by the great technological changes taking place? Each week, a different sphere is explored. This week, David interviews Prof. Kevin Werbach of The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. For more information, please go to http://hearsayculture.com.

Rumors that Facebook or Cisco would buy Skype were proven wrong on Tuesday when Microsoft struck an $8.5 billion deal to acquire the online voice and video chat service. Most analysts welcomed the takeover as a shrewd move on the grounds that it positions Microsoft in a commanding position in the emerging markets of video content and online telephony. Still considering that Skype's previous acquisition by eBay ended in a $1.4 billion write-down questions remain. Will there be a good cultural fit between Microsoft and Skype? Did Microsoft overpay for a company that continues to lose money? Knowledge at Wharton discussed these questions and more with Wharton professors Eric Clemons and Kevin Werbach. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I spoke with Kevin Werbach, a lawyer and professor of legal studies at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he focuses his research on Internet and telecommunications policy. Werbach served as a co-lead on the FCC review of the Obama Administration's Presidential Transition Team. He also founded the Supernova conference, which he describes as an "executive forum for the digital age." We discussed the new legal track at this year's conference (December 1st through the 3rd in San Francisco), including coverage of trademarks and intermediaries, privacy and the social web, and reforming copyright law, among others, as well as his goals for lawyers who attend. "I feel like value gets created and insight gets sparked when you put people in a room who are not necessarily always in a room together," he says.

I spoke with Kevin Werbach, a lawyer and professor of legal studies at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he focuses his research on Internet and telecommunications policy. Werbach served as a co-lead on the FCC review of the Obama Administration's Presidential Transition Team. He also founded the Supernova conference, which he describes as an "executive forum for the digital age." We discussed the new legal track at this year's conference (December 1st through the 3rd in San Francisco), including coverage of trademarks and intermediaries, privacy and the social web, and reforming copyright law, among others, as well as his goals for lawyers who attend. "I feel like value gets created and insight gets sparked when you put people in a room who are not necessarily always in a room together," he says.

I spoke with Kevin Werbach, a lawyer and professor of legal studies at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he focuses his research on Internet and telecommunications policy. Werbach served as a co-lead on the FCC review of the Obama Administration's Presidential Transition Team. He also founded the Supernova conference, which he describes as an "executive forum for the digital age." We discussed the new legal track at this year's conference (December 1st through the 3rd in San Francisco), including coverage of trademarks and intermediaries, privacy and the social web, and reforming copyright law, among others, as well as his goals for lawyers who attend. "I feel like value gets created and insight gets sparked when you put people in a room who are not necessarily always in a room together," he says.

I spoke with Kevin Werbach, a lawyer and professor of legal studies at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he focuses his research on Internet and telecommunications policy. Werbach served as a co-lead on the FCC review of the Obama Administration's Presidential Transition Team. He also founded the Supernova conference, which he describes as an "executive forum for the digital age." We discussed the new legal track at this year's conference (December 1st through the 3rd in San Francisco), including coverage of trademarks and intermediaries, privacy and the social web, and reforming copyright law, among others, as well as his goals for lawyers who attend. "I feel like value gets created and insight gets sparked when you put people in a room who are not necessarily always in a room together," he says.

Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski in late September outlined principles of net neutrality to promote more open use of the Internet. What will these developments mean for business in the U.S. and other parts of the world? In a new interview format called Five Questions Rajesh Jain CEO of India-based Netcore asks Wharton legal studies and business ethics professor Kevin Werbach about net neutrality. In the second part of the interview roles are reversed and Werbach poses five questions to Jain about opportunities in the Indian mobile market which is going through explosive growth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kevin Werbach, who played a role in the Obama transition team for the FCC, and is now an advisor to the administration, discusses internet infrastructure in the USA and how broadband access increasingly affects everyday activities. Then Mitch Wagner returns to Metanomics with updates on Twitter, Linden Lab & social media. Metanomics

Wharton legal studies and business ethics professor Kevin Werbach recently worked with the Obama administration's transition team on a review of the Federal Communications Commission and related technology and telecommunications issues. In an interview with Knowledge at Wharton he says that advances in technology and the urgent need to restart the economy require the commission to rethink its role -- not just as a regulator but as an agency that creates jobs and encourages investment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Casual observers may have concluded that Google's introduction this week of its 'Chrome' web browser was a direct assault on the dominance of Microsoft's Explorer. But Wharton professors David Hsu and Kevin Werbach see a longer-term strategy at work. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe Kraus director of product management at Google believes every killer app on the web -- instant messaging e-mail blogging photo-sharing -- has succeeded because it helps people connect with one another. For Kraus this means the Internet has an inherently social character but it can be enhanced further. Wharton legal studies professor Kevin Werbach spoke with Kraus recently about the socialization of the Internet. Kraus will speak about social computing at the Supernova conference in San Francisco on June 16. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The ongoing takeover battle between Microsoft and Yahoo has taken several surprising turns over the past few weeks. After rejecting Microsoft's unsolicited $44.6 billion offer in late February Yahoo has announced a two-week ad testing program with its main search rival Google and has reportedly entertained a possible merger with Time Warner's AOL. Meanwhile Microsoft was rumored to be considering News Corp. as a possible ally in acquiring Yahoo. While spectators wait for the next twist in this saga another headline-making deal has been announced: a merger between Delta and Northwest Airlines to become the world's largest airline. Knowledge at Wharton spoke with Wharton management professor Saikat Chaudhuri and Wharton legal studies and business ethics professor Kevin Werbach to find out whether these deals make sense and for whom. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Martin Varsavsky's fans see him as a rebel who has often disrupted the telecommunications industry. An Argentine/Spanish entrepreneur who has launched seven companies in the past 20 years Varsavsky's current venture is FON which he describes as a ”community-empowered company dedicated to building the world's largest global WiFi network.” He has a few partners helping him get there -- Skype eBay and Google. In a podcast interview with Kevin Werbach a professor of legal studies and ethics at Wharton Varsavsky discusses how he invented the ”call back” (a cheap way of making international phone calls) the differences between American and European technology companies and several other issues. Varsavsky will speak at the Supernova conference that will be held in San Francisco on June 20-22. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been an exciting couple weeks for fans of digital downloads of music and movies with Microsoft's official announcement of its Zune portable music player along with the Zune Marketplace download service; Apple's announcement of several new models of its iPod music player and the new availability of movie downloads from iTunes; and Amazon.com's introduction of its ”Unbox” service offering rent-or-own movie downloads. Knowledge at Wharton spoke with Wharton marketing professor Peter Fader and legal studies and business ethics professor Kevin Werbach to find out which of these approaches will deliver the best entertainment options to consumers and the most value for their companies' shareholders. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Almost everyone these days will agree that an organization's intellectual capital or knowledge assets are as important as its physical assets. The challenge of how to track organize and use knowledge assets however is easier said than done. How can companies tackle this challenge? Michael Lynch founder and CEO of Autonomy a company with offices in Cambridge England and San Francisco believes that his company's technology can help organizations extract meaning from reams of unstructured data. Autonomy even has a name for this process -- meaning-based computing. Lynch and Kevin Werbach a Wharton professor of legal studies and business ethics who has written extensively on this subject spoke with Knowledge at Wharton editor Mukul Pandya about these issues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kevin Werbach a professor of legal studies and business ethics at Wharton spoke recently with David Yaun an IBM executive about the company's Global Innovation Outlook project. According to Yaun ”traditionally companies have identified innovation with gadgets and gizmos but that thinking is being transformed.” The definition of innovation is being broadened -- it is becoming more open collaborative global and inter-disciplinary. ”The barriers to innovation and collaboration have come down dramatically ” Yaun says. This was the second in a series of interviews about themes to be featured at Supernova a conference Werbach organizes in collaboration with Wharton in San Francisco. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Online communities have become not just a major social force but a significant driver of business activity both online and offline. Facilitating nurturing and benefiting from those communities however is not a simple task. To explore what makes these communities tick Kevin Werbach a professor of legal studies and business ethics at Wharton spoke with Craig Newmark founder of Craigslist.com Julie Herendeen vice president of Network Products at Yahoo and William Flitter CMO of Pheedo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.