Podcasts about smart machines

Jamie Merisotis joins us for an insightful conversation on the future of work, learning, and leadership. As president and CEO of Lumina Foundation since 2008, Jamie is a globally recognized voice in higher education, human work, and public policy. His thought leadership has shaped national conversations on college affordability and workforce readiness, and his bestselling books—America Needs Talent and Human Work in the Age of Smart Machines—explore how talent and technology intersect in today's economy. A frequent contributor to major outlets like The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Forbes, Jamie brings decades of experience as a policy innovator, philanthropist, and advisor to organizations tackling complex challenges in education and AI. Tune in as we dive into his vision for a world where learning and human potential drive progress.

In this episode of The Dream World Podcast, I chat with lucid dreamer and dream explorer, Eleanor about flying through the cosmos, meeting historical figures like Carl Sagan and André Breton, and using lucid dreaming as a tool for healing and grief.Together, we explore:How flying through space became her favorite beginner lucid dream activityThe surreal dream mission to co-write a poem with the spirit of André BretonHow mirrors, digital clocks, and text can reveal you're dreamingGrieving a loved one through dream encounters and healing intentionsNavigating science vs spirituality in Western vs Indigenous views of dreamsDream logic, fictional characters, Pokémon dream triggers, and texting other dreamersHow lucid dreaming can help us process trauma, practice language, and explore new paradigms of consciousnessWe also talk about the community-created “Ultimate List of Things to do in a Lucid Dream”, filled with ideas for healing, adventure, exploration, and experimentation in the dream world. 

lever machines have appeared in countless films and are making headlines all the time, but what exactly does it mean? How does it actually work? And could computers ever become so intelligent that they end up doing everything for us?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Ward warned us. Back in January 2022, the Oakland-based tech journalist published The Loop, a warning about how AI is creating a world without choices. He even came on this show to warn about AI's threat to humanity. Three years later, we've all caught up with Ward. So where is he now on AI? Moderately vindicated but more pessimistic. His original thesis has proven disturbingly accurate - we're outsourcing decisions to AI at an accelerating pace. But he admits his book's weakest section was “how to fight back,” and he still lacks concrete solutions. His fear has evolved: less worried about robot overlords, he is now more concerned about an “Idiocracy” of AI human serfs. It's a dystopian scenario where humans become so stupid that they won't even be able to appreciate Gore Vidal's quip that “I told you so” are the four most beautiful words in the English language. I couldn't resist asking Anthropic's Claude about Ward's conclusions (not, of course, that I rely on it for anything). “Anecdotal” is how it countered with characteristic coolness. Well Claude wouldn't say that, wouldn't it?1. The “Idiocracy” threat is more immediate than AGI concerns Ward argues we should fear humans becoming cognitively dependent rather than superintelligent machines taking over. He's seeing this now - Berkeley students can't distinguish between reading books and AI summaries.2. AI follows market incentives, not ethical principles Despite early rhetoric about responsible development, Ward observes the industry prioritizing profit over principles. Companies are openly betting on when single-person billion-dollar businesses will emerge, signaling massive job displacement.3. The resistance strategy remains unclear Ward admits his book's weakness was the “how to fight back” section, and he still lacks concrete solutions. The few examples of resistance he cites - like Signal's president protecting user data from training algorithms - require significant financial sacrifice.4. Economic concentration creates systemic risk The massive capital investments (Nvidia's $100 billion into OpenAI) create dangerous loops where AI companies essentially invest in themselves. Ward warns this resembles classic bubble dynamics that could crash the broader economy.5. “Weak perfection” is necessary for human development Ward argues we need friction and inefficiency in our systems to maintain critical thinking skills. AI's promise to eliminate all cognitive work may eliminate the mental exercise that keeps humans intellectually capable.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Jamie Merisotis, CEO of the Lumina Foundation, about the evolving landscape of work and education in the age of artificial intelligence. As industries rapidly adopt AI technologies, Jamie shares insights on how human work is transforming and the crucial role of credentialing in ensuring economic prosperity. The conversation highlights the importance of redefining educational goals to include not only degrees but also valuable credentials that align with the demands of the modern workforce. Tune in to explore how AI is reshaping professions, why empathy and human skills remain essential, and how Lumina Foundation's ambitious goal aims to have 75% of the U.S. workforce equipped with meaningful credentials by 2040. This episode is a must-listen for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of work and education. Outline  (00:00) Introduction and Key Questions (02:29) AI's Rapid Adoption and Implications (07:38) Future of Work and Job Displacement (10:58) Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI (13:19) Higher Education's Role in the AI Era (18:22) Redesigning Higher Education (23:14) Lumina Foundation's Future Goals (26:38) Conclusion and Acknowledgements Links: Watch the full video here Read the full blog here Jamie Merisotis LinkedIn Lumina Foundation New Lumina Vision Human Work in the Age of Smart Machines Diverse Teams Smart Tools Blog National Council for Workforce Education

There's an inflection point when technology shifts from novelty to necessity. The printing press. The telephone. The internet. And now, artificial intelligence. For those with ADHD, the rise of AI presents an especially tantalizing paradox: a tool that promises to sharpen focus and streamline tasks, yet one that, if wielded carelessly, could just as easily become another source of distraction.In this episode of The ADHD Podcast, Pete Wright and Nikki Kinzer take us into the heart of the paradox. They begin with a simple but profound question: How do we make AI work for us, rather than the other way around?It starts with a refresher on prompt engineering—the art of structuring AI queries with precision. It's not unlike training a dog. Give vague instructions, and you'll get unpredictable results. But with the right prompts, AI can become an invaluable assistant, distilling complex information, organizing thoughts, and even generating study guides.But then comes the tension. The unease. The creeping realization that AI—like all powerful tools—has a darker side. What of the Paperclip Problem, a thought experiment that suggests AI, if left unchecked, could optimize itself into oblivion, consuming all available resources (including us) in its relentless pursuit of efficiency. Far out? There are those who argue not so far as you think.The conversation then shifts to the Goldilocks Zone—that elusive middle ground where AI enhances productivity without eroding autonomy. Pete shares his meticulously curated AI toolkit: Perplexity AI for research, Grammarly for writing, TextExpander for automation, and Adobe Voice Enhancer for audio clarity. Each tool, when used correctly, reduces cognitive load. But over-reliance? That's where the danger lies.By the end of the discussion, one thing becomes clear: AI is neither savior nor saboteur. It is a mirror, reflecting back the habits and intentions of its user. The question isn't whether AI will replace us—it won't. The real question is: Will we use AI to become more of who we are, or will we let it decide that for us?Links & NotesPerplexity AI – AI-powered research assistantPoe.com – Multi-model AI chat platformGrammarly – AI-enhanced writing assistantAdobe Voice Enhancer – AI-driven audio clarity toolCoda.io – AI-integrated database managementJoin our Discord communitySupport the Show on PatreonDig into the podcast Shownotes Database (00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast (02:22) - Prompt Engineering (12:08) - The Problem with AI (18:25) - The Goldilocks Zone (22:16) - Some Tools (25:19) - Gell-Mann Amnesia ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Artificial intelligence is everywhere—shaping how we work, think, and even how we manage our ADHD. But is AI a game-changing cognitive assistant or just another digital white whale primed to swallow our focus whole?This week, Pete Wright and his AI-curious co-pilot Nikki Kinzer embark on tour of ADHD and AI. With AI tools evolving at a dizzying pace, the duo explores how these technologies can either empower or derail neurodivergent minds.Throughout the episode, they share some of the tools making waves in the ADHD community, from AI-powered task managers like Motion and Reclaim to text-based assistants like ChatGPT and Claude. They also unpack the critical distinction between AI as a thought partner versus an unreliable oracle—one that is often confidently wrong.But AI isn't just about efficiency. Pete and Nikki probe the philosophical and ethical dilemmas AI presents: Is AI truly augmenting human potential, or are we handing over too much cognitive agency to machines?Links & NotesSupport the Show on PatreonDig into the podcast Shownotes DatabaseJoin the ADHD Discord communityExplore AI tools we talked about on the showMotion AIReclaim AITodoist AINotion AICodaPoe AIPerplexity AIBrain.fm (00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast (01:57) - Support the Show: Become A Patron! (03:51) - AI (08:21) - ADHD & Your AI Sidekick (11:53) - AI Models (18:38) - Sidebar: Perplexity AI (21:04) - AI Tools ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us a textWelcome back to Laundromat Resource Podcast, and oh boy, do we have a treat for you! This week, Jordan Berry sits down with the one and only Michael Hoffman, famously known as Mr. Passive. If you've ever dreamt of earning money while you sleep—or let's be real, while you're stuck in an airport—that dream just got a whole lot closer.Ready to Dive In? Here's What You'll Discover:The Gateway Drug to Laundromats? Michael shares his fascinating journey into the world of passive income, starting with real estate and pivoting to a surprisingly lucrative venture: vending machines. Find out why Jordan calls vending the "gateway drug" to laundromats!Smart Machines & The Future of Vending: Gone are the days of the simple soda and snack vending machines. Discover the revolutionary "smart machines" that Michael is leveraging to triple transaction values effortlessly. We're talking AI, unattended retail markets, and more.Full Parking Lot Method: Intrigued by how Michael identifies prime vending locations? The "Full Parking Lot Method" might just be the golden nugget you didn't know you were missing. Perfect for identifying high-traffic spots for your next vending machine.From Stocker to Partner: Learn how Michael builds loyalty and reduces turnover by offering a unique path of progress for his employees, turning simple vending stockers into vested partners.Starting Out: Michael's advice for anyone looking to dip their toes into the vending machine business. Budgeting 101, finding the right locations, and getting started with minimal capital.BONUS: Don't miss out on an amazing opportunity to win a full custom-built website and branding package for your laundromat business thanks to a stellar partner, Business Marketing Resource!Michael and Jordan's conversation is not just inspiring; it's a complete masterclass in making passive income a reality. Whether you're a laundromat owner or just curious about diversified income streams, this episode is your launching pad.So, hit play, sit back, and get ready to have your entrepreneurial spirit fired up! And don't forget to subscribe, so you never miss out on expert insights and tips that can revolutionize your business!Connect With UsYouTubeInstagramFacebookLinkedInTwitterTikTok

EPISODE 1929: In this DLD special recorded in Munich, Andrew talks to Kenneth Cukier, co-author of BIG DATA, about AI, spirituality and the new humanism in our digital ageKenneth Cukier is the Deputy Executive Editor at The Economist in London and cohost of its weekly tech podcast Babbage. He is coauthor of the award-winning book “Big Data" with Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, a NYT Bestseller translated into over 20 languages. He is a regular commentator on BBC, CNN, and NPR, and a popular keynote speaker, from TED to Davos. In 2002-04, Cukier was a research fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. He is a board director of Chatham House, a fellow at Oxford's Saïd Business School and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. His latest book is "Framers" on the power of mental models and the limits of AI.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. John Spencer to talk about his new book, The A.I. Roadmap: Human Learning in the Age of Smart Machines. He helps us unpack a wide range of topics related to artificial intelligence (AI) in K–12 education, including some potentially poor choices, a better roadmap forward, implications for teaching and learning, and some practical examples of what AI looks like when it is integrated well into a classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Today we have Fady with us. Fady is a Founding GP at Cybernetix Ventures, a 50m$ pre-seed, seed and Series A venture fund in Boston to back North American and European companies within manufacturing, logistics, construction, and healthcare.Cybernetix are investing out of Fund 1 with a total 50m$ AUM and an established portfolio of 13 companies and notable investments including Realtime Robotics, AirWorks, Bionomous, and Kewazo.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:01:42 - New Beginnings in Venture00:03:44 - Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success00:05:51 - The Impact and Expectations of Gen AI00:07:58 - The Impact of Generative AI on Industries00:09:46 - Robotics as a Technology00:11:50 - Manufacturing in the Age of Smart Automation00:13:44 - Automation in Manufacturing and Healthcare00:15:47 - Technological Capability vs. Business Model00:17:36 - The Challenges of Humanoids in the Job Market00:19:29 - Investing in Robotics, Automation, and Industrial AI00:21:31 - The Success Story of Universal Robots in Denmark00:25:31 - Considerations for Product Deployment00:29:41 - The Rise of Robotics in Boston and Europe00:31:47 - The Importance of Specialized People in Robotics Investment00:33:54 - Investing in Smart Machines for the Future00:36:11 - Investing in Robotics Solutions00:38:27 - Building a Strong Team in Venture00:40:21 - Robotics Revolutionizing Our World00:42:21 - The Rise of Collaborative Robots in the Robot Cluster00:44:04 - The Rise of Robotics in Odense

A energia limpa e sustentável é o nome do jogo da descarbonização, e quem investir rápido na infraestrutura da eletromobilidade vai chegar primeiro ao futuro. Conversamos com Rogelio Golfarb, vice-presidente da Ford América do Sul, para entender esse mundo dos carros elétricos, conectados e inteligentes.InsightsO livro "Human Work in the Age of Smart Machines", por Jamie MerisotisO livro "A cultura da experimentação: Como os experimentos nos negócios podem melhorar sua capacidade de inovação", por Stefan H. ThomkePara saber mais sobre ChatGPT, da The Shift, o diretório de conteúdos sobre IA Generativa_____FALE CONOSCOEmail: news@theshift.info_____ASSINE A THE SHIFTwww.theshift.info

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Julia Fallon. Julia, a self-described technology and learning alchemist, is the Executive Director of the nonprofit State Educational Technology Directors Association, where she works with U.S. state and territorial digital learning leaders to empower the education community to leverage technology for learning, teaching, and school operations. Prior to joining SETDA, Julia worked for Washington state's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for 17 years. In her free time, she runs the Crazy Idea Factory™.Some Questions We Ask:What is SETDA? (00:45)What have you discovered about state edtech trends? (05:43)What is your organization's Cybersecurity and Privacy Collaborative? (11:11)How does SETDA unify and elevate voices and messages? (15:04)What are your views on seeing AI and VR pop up everywhere? (19:15)What are your hopes for the future? (26:01)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Julia Fallon and SETDA (01:03)About cybersecurity and investments in devices and learning management systems (06:22)About the Cybersecurity and Privacy Collaborative with the Melinda Gates Foundation (11:18)SETDA's strategies as a learning community (15:39)Julia's perspectives on AI and VR (19:30)Her thoughts and hopes for the future (26:12)Quotes:“We really believe that states have a role to play. It depends on your state, though, of course—because everybody talks about local control. And that means different things for different regions. But the idea is how can you leverage what other states have already done so you don't have to start from scratch.”“Technology is here to automate. Had we had the pandemic 10 years ago, think about video conferencing! It used to be like, you had a book a room, and then 14 people got involved, and the thing got plugged in, and you had to show up somewhere. And now I'm in my house talking to people around the world.”“ [The pandemic] highlighted a lot of the gaps that we had and the reality that there are communities we haven't served and we didn't serve well. And now there are different ways to serve them.”Connect with Julia:SETDA WebsiteSETDA TwitterJulia Fallon's LinkedInJulia Fallon's TwitterResources Mentioned:”Human Work In the Age of Smart Machines” by Jamie Merisotis”The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization” by Thomas L. Friedman Stay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideWebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Katie Lash:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

This episode of the Getting Smart Podcast is brought to you by our recent publication Green Pathways, and makes the case for why ALL pathways need sustainability and green embedded. Find out more here.  On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark is joined by repeat guest Jamie Merisotis, CEO of Lumina Foundation, a foundation committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. We spoke with Jamie in 2020 right after the publication of Human Work in the Age of Smart Machines. Links: Lumina Foundation Human Work in the Age of Smart Machines Diverse Teams Smart Tools Blog National Council for Workforce Education

Transgenderism is a gateway to transhumanism—both ideologies formed by the materialist myth that our culture has consumed which consequently shapes their hopes and fears for the future. There is no denying that Gender Ideology and Artificial Intelligence are reshaping the world as we know it—but how should Christians respond to these seismic changes in society? Jay Richards is an expert on both subjects and joins Hank Hanegraaff to discuss the dangers of gender ideology and the promise of AI. Should we fear AI? Richards believes that the AI hysteria is overblown and that the term Artificial Intelligence is the greatest marketing coup ever conceived of. To understand why machines will not replace us you have to understand why materialism is false, which is why Richards wrote The Human Advantage: The Future of American Work in an Age of Smart Machines to bust the materialist myth. But, AI does pose real dangers and the only antidote to danger is virtue so Christians must respond by cultivating virtue in their lives and communities. While fears over AI are overblown, Richards believes that Gender ideology is the greatest assault on human nature ever devised. The threat is so immense that he is dedicated to fighting this insidious ideology and wrote the cover article to the Christian Research Journal dedicated to explaining everything you need to know about the cult of wokeism. Click here to learn about receiving this ‘Special Themed, Double Christian Research Journal Issue on The Greatest Assault on Human Nature Ever Devised: Everything You Need To Know About the Cult of Wokeism' for your partnering gift. Topics discussed include: How materialism leads to the false anthropology of gender identity ideology (3:25); is DEI compatible with a Christian worldview? (7:50); the huge financial incentive behind transgender care for medical providers (13:30); does intersex condition prove that there are more than two sexes? (15:05); is gender ideology a pathway to transhumanism? (17:30); AI hysteria—AI is the greatest marketing strategy ever devised (19:15); Elon Musk and the Silicon Valley denial of consciousness (24:40); bold predictions about artificial intelligence (26:00); will machines have an ultimate advantage over humans? (27:30); the massive opportunities that AI represents (29:45); Moravec's Paradox—the hard problems are easy and the easy problems are hard (34:15); the problem with most education programs today (38:50); the great advantages that AI represent in the medical world (40:30); debunking the lump of labor myth (42:20); what is critical thinking? (45:45); the key to the future is human virtue—what is virtue? why is virtue important? (48:00); why does virtue distinguish the human advantage over artificial intelligence found in machines (50:25); what is courage? (52:10); what is anti-fragility? why is anti-fragility a virtue? (56:05); are altruism and capitalism incompatible? myths and misunderstandings about what Adam Smith wrote in The Wealth of Nations (1:00:15); should we follow our passions? (1:06:20); the virtue of collaboration and Metcalfe's law (1:13:40); freedom is the capstone virtue (1:18:00); what is the difference between weak artificial intelligence and strong artificial intelligence? (1:20:25); is the happy life a virtuous life? (1:27:25); how should AI be regulated? (1:29:10); the only antidote to danger is virtue and this is true for the problems posed by AI (1:33:10); to understand why machines will not replace us you have to understand why materialism is false—busting the materialist myth (1:34:35); the dangers of AI (1:36:45); how will AI change education? (1:39:00). Listen to Hank's podcast and follow Hank off the grid where he is joined by some of the brightest minds discussing topics you care about. Get equipped to be a cultural change agent.Archived episodes are on our Website and available at the additional channels listed below.You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.

Hank Hanegraaff, president of the Christian Research Institute and host of the Bible Answer Man broadcast, has been re-reading Jay Richards' outstanding book, The Human Advantage: The Future of American Work in an Age of Smart Machines. We so often swallow the skin of the truth stuffed with a big lie—in this case the myth that artificial intelligence will soon replace us. Richards shows that while AI certainly brings challenges, it also has its opportunities. And in this sense the age of AI is like the agrarian age, the industrial age, and the information age—they were all ages of opportunity. And the age of AI is ripe for doing only what human beings can bring to the table. Mind and creativity trumps matter. Machines are not aspirational and will not ever be able to do much of what human beings can do—parent, heal the broken hearted, produce homilies empowered by the Spirit of God. So why the hysteria? Because we in the West have swallowed the myth of materialism. Elon Musk questions whether there is such a thing as consciousness—emblematic of the myth that our minds are simply meaty machines. In reality, a machine will never be able to have first-person subjective experience. Self-awareness is, in principle, beyond AI. Richards quotes George Gilder: “The inability of modern techno-philosophers to grasp the difference between machines and human beings is a great trahison des clercs [treason of the clerks—intellectuals] of our time.”

EPISODE 1481: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Betaworks CEO John Borthwick about the origins of the social media age and why the intelligence for today's AI revolution is being built upon social media data John Borthwick is the CEO and Founder of Betaworks. He leads the company building and investment process since 2008. Previously, John was SVP of Alliances and Technology Strategy for Time Warner Inc.; CEO of Fotolog, one of the first social photo sharing sites; and head of AOL's product development studio after they acquired his first company, WPStudio, one of Silicon Alley's first content studios. John studied at Wesleyan University and Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we speak with ChatGPT, a large language model trained by OpenAI, about the capabilities and potential uses of artificial intelligence.

Today, a conversation about equity and AI. Tom's guest is Dr. Timnit Gebru, a computer scientist and tech expert who is working to reduce the negative effects of artificial intelligence. In 2021, Dr. Gebru founded the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR), a non-profit she currently serves as executive director. Before that, she was employed at Google, where she co-led the Ethical Artificial Intelligence research team. She was fired in 2020 — although the company insists she resigned — after a dispute with Google about its suppression of some of her research, and her criticism of the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. She had previously done ground-breaking work at Apple and Microsoft. Dr. Gebru is also the co-founder of Black in AI, a nonprofit whose stated mission is "to increase the presence, inclusion, visibility and health of Black people in the field of AI." Her DAIR research includes studying how artificial intelligence often reinforces and amplifies existing prejudices and marginalization. She has looked at how facial recognition programs are much less accurate in analyzing faces of people of color. She has also written about the need for regulation in the tech industry, and the environmental impact of AI. Dr. Timnit Gebru joins us on Zoom from San Francisco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast episode, I interview information literacy expert Jennifer Lagarde. We explore what it means to navigate the everchanging media landscape in a world of AI. I’m a huge fan of the books that she co-wrote with Darren Hudgins. I hope you enjoy this... The post Jennifer Lagarde on the Future of Information Literacy in a World of Smart Machines appeared first on John Spencer.

Eight students stood in line whispering to one another and fidgeting in excitement. A few of them had peeked into the windows to see what was new. One girl had a tiny notebook with a list. Most of the students had pulled out their phones... The post What Does Personalized Learning Look Like in an Age of Smart Machines? #ChatGPT appeared first on John Spencer.

In season 3 episode three of The IoT Podcast, host Tom White speaks with Adam Livesay - Founder & CEO of Elevāt.IoT to discuss the shift towards electrification n the industrial landscape and IoT's role in this movement. Sit back, relax, tune in and be the first to discover... (00:00) Podcast intro (00:50) Adam's background and journey to founding Elevāt (01:51) What does electrification in industrials mean? (03:56) What wave is happening within electrification? (09:25) What shifts are taking place in OEMs moving to more of an electrification framework? (15:15) Talking about some cool IoT use cases in industrial electrification (19:25) Challenges (23:16) When does it / does not make sense to move to electrification? (25:56) Akenza.io Sponsor (28:16) How is IoT enabling collaboration? (29:55) Advice for companies looking to implement IoT in industrial electrification processes (32:00) Future of electrification (36:34) Quick fire questions! Thank you to today's episode sponsor Akenza.io, sign up for a 30-day free trial of their self-service platform: https://auth.akenza.io/register?utm_m... ABOUT THE GUEST AND ELEVĀT Adam Livesay is the Founder and CEO of Elevāt. A Seattle-based Industrial IoT company focused on connecting the Industrial World. They believe real value will be realized when connecting people, machines, and partners to make data-driven decisions. Elevāt powers the ecosystem of Smart Manufacturers, Smart Machines, & Smart Connected Fleets to deliver Smart Services, Smart Products, and Smart Outcomes to the marketplace. Connect with Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-live... Find out more about Elevāt: https://www.elevat-iot.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Sign Up for exclusive email updates: https://theiotpodcast.com/ Contact us to become a guest/partner: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Connect with host Tom White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom5values/

EPISODE 1349: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to AI BATTLE ROYALE author Ashley Marc Recanati about how to protect your job from the disruption of the 4th Industrial Revolution of smart machines Over the past twenty years, Ashley Recanati has lived and worked in the three powerhouses that are Europe, the U.S. and China, rising from odd jobs to general management through financial control, thanks in part to the continuous learning and implementation of automation tools. Meanwhile he developed a keen awareness of the contrast between the latest evolving technologies and actual working habitats in offices, factories, and retail. Despite the broad consensus among experts on the dire effects that new tech will have on employees, a blatant gap persists in terms of advice as to how they can prepare for the disruption. His 2023 book, AI Battle Royale, is the fruit of research conducted over five years to remedy this gap. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Julia Fallon. Julia, a self-described technology and learning alchemist, is the Executive Director of the nonprofit State Educational Technology Directors Association, where she works with U.S. state and territorial digital learning leaders to empower the education community to leverage technology for learning, teaching, and school operations. Prior to joining SETDA, Julia worked for Washington state's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for 17 years. In her free time, she runs the Crazy Idea Factory™.Some Questions We Ask:What is SETDA? (00:45)What have you discovered about state edtech trends? (05:43)What is your organization's Cybersecurity and Privacy Collaborative? (11:11)How does SETDA unify and elevate voices and messages? (14:33)What are your views on seeing AI and VR pop up everywhere? (18:44)What are your hopes for the future? (25:30)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Julia Fallon and SETDA (01:03)About cybersecurity and investments in devices and learning management systems (06:22)About the Cybersecurity and Privacy Collaborative with the Melinda Gates Foundation (11:18)SETDA's strategies as a learning community (15:07)Julia's perspectives on AI and VR (18:59)Her thoughts and hopes for the future (25:41)Quotes:“We really believe that states have a role to play. It depends on your state, though, of course—because everybody talks about local control. And that means different things for different regions. But the idea is how can you leverage what other states have already done so you don't have to start from scratch.”“Technology is here to automate. Had we had the pandemic 10 years ago, think about video conferencing! It used to be like, you had a book a room, and then 14 people got involved, and the thing got plugged in, and you had to show up somewhere. And now I'm in my house talking to people around the world.”“ [The pandemic] highlighted a lot of the gaps that we had and the reality that there are communities we haven't served and we didn't serve well. And now there are different ways to serve them.”Connect with Julia:SETDA WebsiteSETDA TwitterJulia Fallon's LinkedInJulia Fallon's TwitterResources Mentioned:”Human Work In the Age of Smart Machines” by Jamie Merisotis”The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization” by Thomas L. Friedman  Stay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideWebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Katie Lash:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Gary Marcus, author of Rebooting AI: Building Artificial Intelligence We Can Trust. Gary Marcus is a scientist, best-selling author, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Robust.AI and was founder and CEO of Geometric Intelligence, a machine-learning company acquired by Uber in 2016. He is the author of five books, including Kluge, The Birth of the Mind, and the New York Times best seller Guitar Zero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Jonathan Finkelstein is the CEO of Credly, one of the leading organizations in the credentialing space for education technology around the world. Credly is a Pearson business.  Previously, as founder of LearningTimes, he helped mission-driven organizations produce and launch innovative online programs, products and platforms that impacted the lives of millions of users. He was also a co-founder at HorizonLive, which was acquired by Blackboard, and author of Learning in Real Time.  He's a frequent author and speaker on digital credentials and the future of work. Recommended ResourcesHow I Built This, podcast hosted by Guy RazHuman Work In the Age of Smart Machines, book by Jamie MerisotisHow to Tell a Story, book by The MothResources Page, curated by Credly

Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Debora Spar, author of Work Mate Marry Love: How Machines Shape Our Human Destiny. Debora L. Spar is the MBA Class of 1952 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and the former president of Barnard College. Her previous books include Wonder Women: Sex, Power, and the Quest for Perfection and Ruling the Waves: Cycles of Discovery, Chaos, and Wealth from the Compass to the Internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will revolutionise medicine, and help to combat climate change. But it also threatens to usher in a new age of automated drone warfare. With smart machines poised to take more decisions out of our hands, how can we ensure these decisions are ethical, moral, and in our interest? Paul Barclay talks to Professor Toby Walsh.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will revolutionise medicine, and help to combat climate change. But it also threatens to usher in a new age of automated drone warfare. With smart machines poised to take more decisions out of our hands, how can we ensure these decisions are ethical, moral, and in our interest? Paul Barclay talks to Professor Toby Walsh.

Artificial intelligence is the name of the game in this week's podcast. My guest is Yasser Kahn - Founder and CEO of MicroAI. Yasser and I chat about what sets MicroAI apart from other edge AI providers, the benefits of proactive maintenance at the edge versus the cloud, and how MicroAI is advancing the next generation of smart machines. Also this week, I take a closer look at how DeepMind's new deep neural network – called Ithaca – is unlocking the secrets of ancient texts.   

Chris Padwick is Director of Computer Vision Machine Learning at Blue River Technology, a subsidiary of John Deere. Their core product, See & Spray, is a weeding robot that identifies crops and weeds in order to spray only the weeds with herbicide. Chris and Lukas dive into the challenges of bringing See & Spray to life, from the hard computer vision problem of classifying weeds from crops, to the engineering feat of building and updating embedded systems that can survive on a farming machine in the field. Chris also explains why user feedback is crucial, and shares some of the surprising product insights he's gained from working with farmers. The complete show notes (transcript and links) can be found here: http://wandb.me/gd-chris-padwick --- Connect with Chris:

Twenty-first century automation is fueling an ongoing debate around the future of work. Is the end to human labor around the corner? Will robots replace us? The short answer is no. The longer answer is that work is changing fast and will likely require the capacity to adapt and constant upgrading of skills. In this episode of https://www.aei.org/tag/hardly-working-podcast/?mkt_tok=NDc1LVBCUS05NzEAAAF9KfTfNiRkR7JCXOsJvRbevxCO3nMl-XtXSqF54YBAEANboiUHrALvJArF5D8iy0z5tTXHNqErpnP_a2ax6Fc ("Hardly Working"), I was joined by https://www.jamiemerisotis.com/jamie-merisotis/ (Jamie Merisotis), president and CEO of the Lumina Foundation to discuss what automation means for work. We discussed his most recent book https://www.jamiemerisotis.com/books/human-work-in-the-age-of-smart-machines/ (Human Work in the Age of Smart Machines), the connection between education and employment, the value of human abilities, and what the future workforce may look like and require of us.  Mentioned During the Episode:  https://www.jamiemerisotis.com/jamie-merisotis/ (Jamie Merisotis's Website)  https://www.jamiemerisotis.com/books/human-work-in-the-age-of-smart-machines/ (Human Work in the Age of Smart Machines) https://www.jamiemerisotis.com/books/america-needs-talent/ (American Needs Talent) Twitter: @jamiemerisotis  https://www.luminafoundation.org/ (Lumina) https://www.luminafoundation.org/ (Foundation Website) https://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/lure-so-so-technology-and-how-to-avoid-it (On Automation of Repetitive Tasks) https://www.aei.org/research-products/report/minding-our-workforce-the-role-of-noncognitive-skills-in-career-success/ (Minding Our Workforce: The Role of Noncognitive Skills in Career Success) https://www.aei.org/economics/yes-ai-can-create-more-jobs-than-it-destroys-heres-how/ (On Technology Creating Jobs) https://lawliberty.org/unemployment-real-value-work/ (Brent Orrell on the Real Value of Work) https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/05/27/new-graduates-may-lack-skills-they-need-success-work/5239641001/ (Brent Orrell on “Soft Skills” and University Education) https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/how-ai-can-amplify-human-competencies/ (Ken Goldberg on Human-Machine Complementarity) https://www.luminafoundation.org/news-and-views/from-covid-to-complementarity-a-new-era-of-human-work/ (Jamie Merisotis on Human Work) https://www.aei.org/podcast/restoring-the-dignity-of-work/ (Hardly Working on Restoring the Dignity to Work) https://www.gallup.com/workplace/275417/employees-work-matters-managers-help.aspx (Gallup Poll on Work That Matters) https://www.marketwatch.com/story/universal-basic-income-is-the-wrong-answer-for-workers-hurt-by-a-changing-job-market-11603283803 (James Merisotis On Universal basic income) https://abc7chicago.com/aaron-meier-coronavirus-in-san-francisco-covid-19-sf/6025874/ (On the Garbage Collector Staying Optimistic During COVID-19) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/04/nyregion/coronavirus-nyc-home-health-aide.html (NY Times on Home Care Aides During COVID-19) https://www.today.com/food/emotional-photo-domino-s-workers-texas-goes-viral-t209522 (Photo of Domino's Pizza Workers in Texas) https://www.futureofworkhub.info/comment/2021/4/15/theres-no-i-in-team-or-humanor-robot-they-need-to-work-together (Jamie Merisotis on Hybrid Work Models) https://merionwest.com/2021/05/24/in-a-future-driven-by-artificial-intelligence-career-adjacency-offers-humans-agency/ (James Meristis on Preparing People for Career Adjacency ) https://www.aei.org/research-products/report/the-search-for-stability-a-review-of-worker-transitions/ (Rachel Lipson and David Demming on Worker Transitions) https://www.luminafoundation.org/aof/clear-pathways-to-credentials/ (Lumina Foundation on Credentials and Pathways) https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20210210a.htm (Fed Chair Jerome Powell Speech on the Labor Market)...

With Red May 5 only a few weeks away, we will be sharing a ton of previous Red May interviews and talks, Social Movement Lab discussions, and new Cinder Bloc. episodes.  Last week on Cinder Bloc. we presented a discussion we had with Annie McClanahan and Jason E. Smith around the shifting terrain of economic productivity in the US, the historical factors pushing labor toward service sector work, gigification, and how these conditions transform social struggles today. This week, we are doubling down for our E. Smithians in the crowd. In February, we hosted a local discussion where Red May founder Philip Wohlstetter interviewed Jason about his book Smart Machines and Service Work: Automation in an Age of Stagnation, out through the Brooklyn Rail's Field Notes series with Reaktion Books. The event was a digital roundtable hosted by our local bibli-oasis Elliott Bay Book Company. If you enjoy this conversation, check out more of our programming at www.youtube.com/RedMayTV, and consider donating via www.patreon.com/redmayseattle. Red May is entirely run on volunteer labor and the generosity of donors like you.For more go to www.redmayseattle.org

show notes: Jason E. Smith (Los Angeles) is, among other things, a communist theorist who writes primarily about contemporary politics, art, and philosophy.Smart Machines and Service Work: Automation in an Age of Stagnation The Upstarts and the Mandarins: Reflections on the Illusions of a Class (Jason w/ Tony Smith) Nowhere to Go: Automation, Then and Now pt I Nowhere to Go: Automation, Then and Now pt 2 Annie McClanahan (Irvine) is, among other things, a communist theorist who researches at the intersection of culture, economics,  and art.Dead Pledges: Debt, Crisis, and Twenty-First Century Culture Secular Stagnation and the Discourse of Reproductive Limit Life Expectancies: Mortality, Exhaustion, and Economic Stagnation The Spirit of Capital in an Age of Deindustrialization TV and Tipworkification Late, Autumnal, Immiserating, Terminal Special thanks to Stephen Steen for his help producing this episodeMany thanks to Occult A/V for our new title intro song, "Cosmic Background Radiation" 

In this episode, we are joined by Amy C. Edmondson to discuss her latest book, The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth. Amy is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School and is the world expert on psychological safety, a topic recently made famous by the findings of Google's Project Aristotle, the quest to build the perfect team. What Was Covered How leaders can create psychologically safe environments in the workplace, in service of innovation and profitable growth. The ‘fearless' organization, and why fear-based leadership strategies are a recipe for failure. How leaders leverage approaches from indigenous cultures to deal with some of the worlds more pressing VUCA challenges Key Takeaways and Learnings Psychological safety: why workplaces should be safe spaces for employees to explore, experiment and solve problems. Uncertainty and interdependence: why human and interpersonal fears create unsafe work environments. Silence: why keeping quiet can be dangerous and result in enormous mistakes and value destruction, as well as lost market opportunities. Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode Get in touch with Amy via Twitter or LinkedIn Amy's page at Harvard Business School The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth, a book by Amy Edmondson What Google Learned From Its Quest to Build the Perfect Team, HBS case by Charles Duhigg Cynthia Carroll at Anglo American, an article by Gautam Mukunda, Lisa Mazzanti and Aldo Sesia The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women, a book by Kate Moore Questions Are the Answer: A Breakthrough Approach to Your Most Vexing Problems at Work and in Life, a book by Hal Gregersen Other mentions: Thinkers50, Bridgewater, Eilleen Fisher fashion Company, Pixar, Volkswagen, Wells Fargo Human Innovation, Smart Machines with Ed Hess, OutsideVoices Podcast Inventing The Future with Business Model Innovation with Alex Osterwalder, OutsideVoices Podcast Connect with OutsideVoices Follow us on LinkedIn Check us out on Twitter

In this episode, we are joined by author and professor, Ed Hess. Ed has published several notable books on learning and innovation including Learn or Die and his most recent work, Humility is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age. Ed is currently a professor, Batten Executive-in-Residence and Batten Faculty Fellow at the Darden Graduate Business School at the University of Virginia. What is Covered The company of the future in the smart machine age is one where innovation is the strategic differentiator - as operational excellence is going to be primarily technology enabled How human learning underpins both operational excellence and innovation Why mitigating and overcoming fear and ego is the key to becoming a better learner. Key Takeaways and Learnings ‘Unbossing' and how to create an idea meritocracy by devaluing the hierarchy of empowerment. How the future of technology will humanize business, help people to overcome their own personal limitations and develop as highly creative, intuitive, and innovative human beings. How changing our mental models can help us develop listening and engagement skills to connect with others to drive innovation. Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode Get in touch with Ed Hess via email, LinkedIn or Twitter  Darden Business School at the University of Virginia Learn or Die, a book by Ed Hess Humility Is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age, a book by Ed Hess Bridgewater Associates Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences, a book by William Richards Bone Games: Extreme Sports, Shamanism, Zen, and the Search for Transcendence, a book by Rob Schultheis Hacking Flow: How to Make Outperformance a Habit with Steven Kotler – OutsideVoice Podcast

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank mentions the new resource available for your support of the ministry of CRI all this month, The Human Advantage: The Future of American Work in an Age of Smart Machines by Dr. Jay Richards. For many Americans the current doldrums are as much about an imagined past or future as present pain, according to Dr. Richards. Americans today are healthier and wealthier than they were just a few decades before, and live in an age of historic innovation. Yet so many notice only the costs and so few appreciate the blessings and promises of freedom. As Dr. Richards lays out in his book, it's because we like harmful myths more than helpful truths. Hank also addresses the issue of abortion, with the report that the leading cause of death in the world in 2018 was abortion—over 41 million children killed before birth. In the second segment of the broadcast, Hank talks about rewards in Heaven.

Dr. Jay Richards humbly calls himself a shameless generalist due to the diversity of his intellectual endeavors, making him the perfect guest for educationally engaging conversations on a variety of topics. Richards has no problem going against the status quo, which is why he is consistently confronting consensus decision making and deploring the dangers of groupthink, especially when it comes to global warming and evolution. The conversation also touches on Richards's new book, The Human Advantage, which addresses the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), how smart machines are reshaping our world, and why they will never be a substitute for what he calls “the human advantage.” Topics discussed include: politics disguised as science — a 12-step program on when to doubt a scientific consensus (2:45); how and why stakeholder interests and incentives influence the research and findings of academics (9:25); how motivated blindness inhibits an individual's ability to perceive inconvenient data (11:55); how worldviews can impact your view on climate change and environmentalism (15:10); on comparing global warming denial to holocaust denial and other ad hominem arguments (18:20); how to get people to think critically (20:30); how tenure and groupthink impact intellectual discourse (22:00); the problems of cliques and conspiracies in publishing and peer reviews (25:05); the problem when politicians don't understand the issues but merely follow the popular narrative (27:15); are the fires in California a product of climate change? (28:45); are natural disasters such as hurricanes and fires naturally bad for the Earth? (30:30); the problem with connecting any extreme weather event as evidence for global warming (33:10); invalidating the process of peer review by excluding dissenters (34:10); the issue of consensus being declared before consensus actually exists (37:05); the difference between scientific observation and scientific data — and why it matters (39:15); the problem when consensus science is used to justify economic and public policies (45:20); addressing misconceptions concerning the term nationalism (47:35); why so many young people are buying into socialism (50:45); why do so many journalists go along with the consensus? (54:15); why you should always be skeptical when someone cites consensus as justification for their beliefs (56:40); addressing the issue of theistic evolution (59:15); addressing the power of headlines in shaping public opinion and how it is similar to the infamous icons of evolution (1:03:00); why Richards believes that following your passion is a fallacy when it comes to finding a successful career (1:06:20); how Richards and Hanegraaff deal with the “task of translation” when communicating complex ideas (1:12:30); how solar eclipses show that we are part of a universe designed for discovery and provide us with evidence of a creator (1:14:20); the myth that machines eventually will replace humans, as addressed in Richards's new book The Human Advantage: The Future of American Work in an Age of Smart Machines (1:18:10); the human advantage of virtue and the future of work in an age of smart machines (1:23:25); and why Christians should care about the issue of artificial intelligence in the face of a growing movement of transhumanism (1:26:25).

Author and technologist Byron Reese joins the show to explain why humanity is on the verge of new inventions as transformative as our discovery of fire and agriculture. The post https://www.aei.org/multimedia/ep-119-the-fourth-age-smart-machines-and-the-future-of-humanity-political-economy-with-james-pethokoukis/ (Ep. 119: ‘The Fourth Age': Smart machines and the future of humanity — Political Economy with James Pethokoukis) appeared first on https://www.aei.org (American Enterprise Institute - AEI).

In this episode, we are joined by cognitive psychologist, Christopher Chabris, who is perhaps best known for his collaborative research on the Ig Nobel prize-winning ‘Gorillas in Our Midst' experiment and his subsequent popular psychology book, The Invisible Gorilla. Chris is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Union College in New York and a Senior Investigator at Geisinger Health System. Why Chris believes companies often fail the test of inattentional blindness during the product design phase. Why our attention is more limited than we think and how learning self-control can help us to take in more information. Why we overvalue confidence and how we can work to recognize and overcome our own cognitive biases. Key Takeaways and Learnings Inattentional blindness: the surprising facts on how limited our attention is. Illusion of attention: why we think we pay more attention to things than we actually do. Human cognitive architecture: how understanding the limitations and foibles of the human mind can lead to successful product and technology design. Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode Get in touch with Christopher via email or Twitter Christopher's website The Invisible Gorilla: How Our Intuitions Deceive Us, a book by Christopher Chabris Invisible Gorilla, Facebook page Gorillas in Our Midst, scientific paper Selective Attention test, YouTube video of the experiment Ulric Neisser, the father of Cognitive Psychology A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age, a book by Matt Richtel 65% of Americans believe they are above average in intelligence, a study by Patrick R. Heck, Daniel J. Simons and Christopher F. Chabris Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values, a book by Robert M Pirsig Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction, a book by Philip E. Tetlock and Dan Gardner Everything Is Obvious: How Common Sense Fails Us, a book by Duncan J. Watts Thinking, Fast and Slow, a book by Daniel Kahneman Innovaton Ecosystem Episode 070 – The Return on Investment of Mental Models with Robert Hagstrom Innovaton Ecosystem Episode 078 – Human Innovation, Smart Machines with Ed Hess

Michael Medved and Jay Richards, author of The Human Advantage – The Future of Work in an Age of Smart Machines, look to the future of Artificial Intelligence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Townhall Review – August 4, 2018 Hugh Hewitt and Senator Chuck Grassley talk about the push to complete confirmation of judicial nominations. Hugh Hewitt talks with Congressman Jim Renacci about his re-election race. Michael Medved comments on 3-D printable guns. Dennis Prager asks comedian Owen Benjamin about liberal pressure on stand-up comedians. Larry Elder examines the Atlantic Magazine’s article, “What Putin Really Wants.” Michael Medved and Jay Richards, author of The Human Advantage – The Future of Work in an Age of Smart Machines, look to the future of Artificial Intelligence. Dennis Prager talks with Gregg Jarrett about his book, The Russia Hoax – The Illicit Scheme to Clear Hillary Clinton and Frame Donald Trump. Mike Gallagher and Dinesh D’Souza discuss his latest project, the film “Death of a Nation.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The buzz: Knock Knock! Futurist Edie Weiner coined the term ‘templosion' to describe rapid and massive changes in increasingly shorter timeframes. As the templosive acceleration of digital transformation – Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Smart Machines – disrupts tech-laggard Finance, do they need a new business model to adopt and adapt? The experts speak. Sam Parikh, Deloitte: 'Computers themselves, and software yet to be developed, will revolutionize the way we learn' -S. Jobs. Jon Essig, SimpleFi: 'There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home' -K. Olson. Srikanth Tamma, Deloitte: 'Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius…to move in the opposite direction' -E.F. Schumacher. Karuna Mukherjea, SAP: 'Insight is not a light bulb that goes off inside our heads. It is a flickering candle that can easily be snuffed out' -M. Gladwell. Join us for Templosion, Technology and Future of Finance Part 3.

The buzz: Knock Knock! Futurist Edie Weiner coined the term ‘templosion' to describe rapid and massive changes in increasingly shorter timeframes. As the templosive acceleration of digital transformation – Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Smart Machines – disrupts tech-laggard Finance, do they need a new business model to adopt and adapt? The experts speak. Sam Parikh, Deloitte: 'Computers themselves, and software yet to be developed, will revolutionize the way we learn' -S. Jobs. Jon Essig, SimpleFi: 'There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home' -K. Olson. Srikanth Tamma, Deloitte: 'Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius…to move in the opposite direction' -E.F. Schumacher. Karuna Mukherjea, SAP: 'Insight is not a light bulb that goes off inside our heads. It is a flickering candle that can easily be snuffed out' -M. Gladwell. Join us for Templosion, Technology and Future of Finance Part 3.

The buzz: Boom! The speed of technological innovation is leading to a world of “Templosion (Edie Weiner): massive changes happening in increasingly compressed timeframes. The impacts of this plus digital transformation will even be felt in Finance, where Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Smart Machines will play a role. What business models will guide Finance as it adopts and adapts to disruptive technologies? The experts speak. Sam Parikh, Deloitte: “Contrary to popular belief, transformation cannot be based on a single event, advice, book, or seminar…real transformation requires the formation of new thinking patterns and behavioral habit.” (Med Jones). Jon Essig, SimpleFi: “It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory” (W. Edwards Deming). Karuna Mukherjea, SAP: “In a world that's changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks (Mark Zuckerberg). Join us for Templosion, Technology and the Future of Finance–Part 2.

The buzz: Boom! The speed of technological innovation is leading to a world of “Templosion (Edie Weiner): massive changes happening in increasingly compressed timeframes. The impacts of this plus digital transformation will even be felt in Finance, where Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Smart Machines will play a role. What business models will guide Finance as it adopts and adapts to disruptive technologies? The experts speak. Sam Parikh, Deloitte: “Contrary to popular belief, transformation cannot be based on a single event, advice, book, or seminar…real transformation requires the formation of new thinking patterns and behavioral habit.” (Med Jones). Jon Essig, SimpleFi: “It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory” (W. Edwards Deming). Karuna Mukherjea, SAP: “In a world that's changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks (Mark Zuckerberg). Join us for Templosion, Technology and the Future of Finance–Part 2.

There's no question automation is taking over more and more aspects of work and some jobs altogether. But we're now entering a "third era" of automation, one which went from taking over dangerous work to dull work and now decision-making work, too. So what will it take to deal with a world -- and a workplace -- where machines could be thought of as colleagues? The key lies in distinguishing between automation vs. augmentation, argue the guests on this episode of the a16z Podcast, IT management professor Thomas Davenport and Harvard Business editor Julia Kirby, who authored the new book Only Humans Need Apply: Winners and Losers in the Age of Smart Machines. But the argument isn't as simple as saying humans will just do the creative, emotionally intelligent work and that machines will do the rest. The future of work is complex and closely tied to the need for structure, identity, and meaning. Which is also why linking the discussion of things like "universal basic income" to the topic of automation isn't just unnecessary, but depressing and even damaging (or so argue the guests on this episode).