Best John Danaher Podcasts (2024)

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Automation, Utopia and Everything in Between with Dr. John Danaher 57:33

18d ago57:33

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In this podcast, we cover - 1. The ethics of career choice 2. Critical analysis of the structural badness of work 3. AI ethics and achievement gaps John Danaher is a lecturer in the Law School. He holds a BCL from University College Cork (2006); an LLM from Trinity College Dublin (2007); and a PhD from University College Cork (2011). He was lecture…

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Deconstructing Nandini Satpathy, the Iron Lady of Orissa with Pallavi Rebbapragada 28:23

3h ago28:23

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In this podcast, we cover - 1. Understanding various contributions of one of the most iconic, but understudied leaders of modern India 2. Women in politics during the early years of post independence India 3. ⁠⁠Powerful friendships and fall outs Pallavi Rebbapragada is a journalist and public policy consultant based in Delhi. She started her career…

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Building one of the world’s largest networks with Subtle Curry Traits Founder Noel Aruliah 25:48

23d ago25:48

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In this podcast, we cover - 1. Taking an idea from a side hustle to a thriving business 2. Understanding the nuances of content moderation 3. How humour and kindness scale Noel is the founder of CurryTraits, a leading private group boasting over 1 million members. With a background in Product Management, Social Media Management, and Community Manag…

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Understanding the publishing industry with founder of Juggernaut Books Chiki Sarkar 56:50

23d ago56:50

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In this podcast, we cover - 1. The parallels between publishing and venture capital2. The economics of publishing3. How to get your book publishedFounder and publisher of Juggernaut Books, Chiki was the founding editor in chief of Random House India and publisher of Penguin India from 2011-15, she is a passionate publisher and all about books. Auth…

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Musings: 10 Ways to Ruin Your Day 2:31

27d ago2:31

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These are 10 sure ways to never make progress on anything you truly care about

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Deconstructing A.I. Ethics with Cambridge Researcher Dr Eleanor Drage 49:06

1M ago49:06

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In this podcast, we cover - 1. ⁠Role of serendipity in building meaningful careers 2.⁠ ⁠Ethical principles toward shaping more inclusive technologies 3.⁠ ⁠Feminist and anti-racist approach to AI Eleanor started her career in financial technology before co-founding an e-commerce company. Now a Senior Research Fellow at the Leverhulme Centre for the …

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87. Good tech with Eleanor Drage and Kerry McInerney 53:49

1M ago53:49

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This episode we're chatting with Eleanor and Kerry on what is good technology and is it even possible? Technology is political, watering down regulation, the magic of AI, the value of human creativity, how Feminism, Aboriginal, mixed race studies can help AI development? The performative nature tech and more...…

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Career Principles with Former HR Head of Big Basket TN Hari 57:28

2M ago57:28

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TN Hari is an advisor and sounding board to numerous young entrepreneurs and startups. He is also a Strategic Advisor at ‘Fundamentum’, which is a homegrown growth phase VC fund set up by Nandan Nilekani and Sanjeev Aggarwal. Hari was the former HR at BigBasket.He has studied at IIT & IIM and worked at an executive level with multiple start- ups/s…

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The Future of Marketing (With David Rice and Martin Waxman) Ep #141. 50:27

2M ago50:27

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How are emerging technologies like generative AI going to impact marketing and the consumers ads are targeting? About the Episode: One of the interesting things that seems to be coming together with the growing number of podcasts is how numerous new technologies and the emerging sectors they are creating will impact or in some ways force an evoluti…

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86. What is AI? Vol.3 14:47

2M ago14:47

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This is a bonus episode looking back over answers to our question: What is AI?By Ben Byford and guests

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The Art of Reading with Dr. Anamika 30:22

2M ago30:22

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In this podcast, we discuss 1.⁠ ⁠Why reading matters and how it shapes our world view 2.⁠ ⁠How to read when one is flooded with content from all sides 3.⁠ ⁠What learning across disciplines looks like Professor Anamika teaches literatures in English at the University of Delhi Her doctoral thesis is on the reception of John Donne across the ages. She…

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Tech for Renewable Insect Production (With Martin Pike) Ep #140. 59:53

2M ago59:53

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We delve into the fascinating world of insect farming, exploring its significance in addressing food security and nutrition challenges, and how it offers a sustainable alternative to traditional livestock farming. And this week we focus on another insect the black soldier fly as opposed to crickets or other insects. About the Episode:Environmental …

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Leadership Lessons with Chief Sustainability Officer for ReNew Power Vaishali Nigam Sinha 42:19

2M ago42:19

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In this podcast, we cover - 1. Frameworks for combining impact with profitability to build a mission driven business 2. The early days of building ReNew: the journey of finding early believers and operating in a ‘blue ocean’ 3. Nuances of nurturing talent and championing gender and diversity Vaishali Nigam Sinha is the Chair for ReNew Foundation an…

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Understanding Inflection: A Roadmap for leaders at crossroads with Sharath Jeevan 25:39

2M ago25:39

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In this podcast, we cover - 1. Frameworks for effective leadership in an uncertain and volatile world 2. Personal insights on the idea of ‘success’ and ‘feeling successful' 3. The art of identifying and navigating important points of ‘inflection' Sharath is the Globally Recognised Authority on Leadership at Inflection Moments. He is an acclaimed Ad…

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Virtual Reality for Learning and Development (With Tony Bevilacqua) 56:31

2M ago56:31

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This episode explores the transformative role of XR/VR in enhancing learning and development, through innovative technology applications and insights into future trends in training simulations.About the Episode: In this insightful episode, we delve into the evolution and impact of Extended Reality (XR) and Virtual Reality (VR) on the Learning & Dev…

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Is The Future of Food Insects? (with Zachery Schubert) 56:38

3M ago56:38

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In this episode, we delve into the world of cricket farming in Australia, discussing its sustainability, nutritional benefits, and the future of insects as a mainstream food source. About the Episode: Welcome to today's episode, where we explore the fascinating world of cricket farming with a pioneering cricket farmer from Australia. As the planet …

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Is Quantum Computing the Future? (with Himadri Majumdar) Ep #137. 59:06

3M ago59:06

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Explore the edge of computing's future as we unravel the potential of quantum computing to revolutionize industries, overcome today's technological limitations, and unlock solutions to the world's most complex problems. About The Episode: In this episode, we delve into the revolutionary field of quantum computing, a technology poised to solve compl…

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85. New forms of story telling with Guy Gadney 47:51

3M ago47:51

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This episode we're chatting with Guy Gadney on new forms of story telling, placing people inside a story, natural language in games, LLM hype, data used in LLMs, copyright infringment, the destructive ideology of innovation, an unprecedented redistribution of wealth away from the cultural industries and more...…

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Beyond Neuralink: Creating Mind Links. Ep #136. 28:05

3M ago28:05

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In today's episode, we're exploring the fringes of neurotechnology, delving into groundbreaking developments like mind-controlled devices, AI that can visualize our thoughts, and the speculative world of transmitting information directly into the brain. We'll discuss everything from mind-reading helmets and DARPA's Avatar project to the futuristic …

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Google’s New Lumiere AI and the Future of Video 24:18

3M ago24:18

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Today, we're delving into a topic that's increasingly relevant in our rapidly evolving digital landscape: the democratization of AI-generated video technology. While this technology holds immense potential for creativity and innovation in various sectors, it also brings forth complex implications that extend far beyond the realms of media and enter…

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Connected AI and the Future of Generative AI (with Steve Marcinuk) Ep #134. 1:00:06

3M ago1:00:06

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In today's episode we delve into the concept of Connected AI and the latest innovations in the generative AI space, exploring how these technologies are increasingly weaving into our daily tools and products. About the Episode: In this episode of Future Tech and Foresight, we celebrate the first anniversary of ChatGPT’s launch, reflecting on its re…

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Understanding Automation, Work and the Achievement Gap with Philosopher Sven Nyholm 1:03:04

4M ago1:03:04

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In this podcast, we cover - 1. The art and science of forming multi-dimensional careers: nuances of achievement 2. Frameworks for understanding change as a philosopher 3. Frameworks for analysing achievement in the automated workspace Sven Nyholm is a Professor of the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence at LMU Munich and the Principal Investigator fo…

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Tech Trends That Will Define 2024. Ep #133 31:09

4M ago31:09

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Welcome to our first episode of 2024. The past year was a landmark one for emerging technologies, with developments like ChatGPT capturing global attention and igniting a renewed interest in AI. As we step into 2024, it's time to explore the tech trends that are poised to shape the year ahead. We've combed through numerous reports and articles to b…

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Leapfrog: Six Practices to Thrive with Mukesh Sud & Priyank Narayan 49:22

4M ago49:22

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In this podcast we cover - 1. The increasing importance of liberal arts in a world with rising automation 2. The role of mentors and building an ‘entrepreneurial mindset' 3. The ‘Personal Journey Map’ and the importance of the ‘startup of you' Priyank Narayan Founding Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Ashoka University, a leading liber…

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Heading: Career Principles of Playback CEO, Amita Goyal (INSEAD, BCG alumna) 42:21

4M ago42:21

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In this podcast, we discuss - 1. Frameworks for overcoming the cold start problem in early stage startups 2. Content and product strategies to empower small and medium sized businesses 3. Insights on startup acquisitions Amita holds the position of Co-founder and CEO at Playback, a pioneering interactive video platform designed to assist businesses…

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The World in 2024 with NYU Professor Dr. Maha Hosain Aziz 48:05

4M ago48:05

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In this podcast we cover - 1. Key geo-political trends in 2024 to look out for 2. The repercussions of diminishing US leadership and rising new non-state actors 3. Frameworks for thinking about optimism, technology and a new social contract. Dr Maha Hosain Aziz is a professor and author in global risk and future trends based at NYU’s MA Internation…

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84. Review of 2023 with Karin Rudolph 1:02:33

4M ago1:02:33

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For our in-person episode on 2023 with Karin Rudolph we chat about the Future of Life Institute letter, existential risk of AI, TESCREAL, Geoffrey Hinton’s resignation from Google, the AI Safety Summit, EU AI act and legislating AI, neural rights and more...By Ben Byford with Karin Rudolph

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TITE 10 - Bonus Episode: Audience Q and A

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In this episode, John and Sven answer questions from podcast listeners. Topics covered include: the relationships between animal ethics and AI ethics; religion and philosophy of tech; the analytic-continental divide; the debate about short vs long-term risks; getting engineers to take ethics seriously and much much more. Thanks to everyone that sub…

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TITE 9 - Human-Technology Futures

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What does the future hold for humanity's relationship with technology? Will we become ever more integrated with and dependent on technology? What are the normative and axiological consequences of this? In this episode, Sven and John discuss these questions and reflect, more generally, on technology, ethics and the value of speculation about the fut…

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TITE 8 - Machines as Colleagues, Friends and Lovers

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In this episode, Sven and John talk about relationships with machines. Can you collaborate with a machine? Can robots be friends, colleagues or, perhaps, even lovers? These are common tropes in science fiction and popular culture, but is there any credibility to them? What would the ethical status of such relationships be? Should they be welcomed o…

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TITE 7 - Can Machines be Moral Patients?

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In this episode Sven and John discuss the moral status of machines, particularly humanoid robots. Could machines ever be more than mere things? Some people see this debate as a distraction from the important ethical questions pertaining to technology; others take it more seriously. Sven and John share their thoughts on this topic and give some guid…

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TITE 6 - Moral Agency in Machines

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In this episode, Sven and John discuss the controversy arising from the idea moral agency in machines. What is an agent? What is a moral agent? Is it possible to create a machine with a sense of moral agency? Is this desirable or to be avoided at all costs? These are just some of the questions up for debate. You can download the episode here or lis…

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TITE 5 - Technology and Responsibility Gaps

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In this episode Sven and John discuss the thorny topic of responsibility gaps and technology. Over the past two decades, a small cottage industry of legal and philosophical research has arisen in relation to the idea that increasingly autonomous machines create gaps in responsibility. But what does this mean? Is it a serious ethical/legal problem? …

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TITE 4 - Behaviour Change and Control

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In this episode, John and Sven talk about the role that technology can play in changing our behaviour. In doing so, they note the long and troubled history of philosophy and self-help. They also ponder whether we can use technology to control our lives or whether technology controls us. You can download the episode here or listen below. You can als…

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How Important is Human Input for AI Development? 47:57

5M ago47:57

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As AI continues to advance, a critical but often overlooked aspect comes into play – AI labeling, or human input, which remains a vital cog in the machine of AI development. About the Episode:AI labeling isn't just a technical process; it's a burgeoning industry worth well over $5 billion, with only a fifth of its potential market currently tapped.…

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83. Avoidable misery with Adam Braus 1:06:52

5M ago1:06:52

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This episode we're chatting with Adam Braus about natural stupidity, natural intelligence, misericordianism and avoidable misery, the drowning child thought experiment, natural state of morality, Donald Trump bot, Asimov’s rules, human instincts, the positive outcomes of AI and more...By Ben Byford with Adam Braus

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What Scared OpenAI Into Firing Sam Altman? 20:05

5M ago20:05

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The abrupt firing of Sam Altman from the helm of OpenAI, followed by his equally surprising reinstatement, hinted at something that spooked the company's board—a development so significant it rattled the very foundations of this AI industry leader. OpenAI's internal drama didn't just raise eyebrows; it triggered a wave of speculation about what cou…

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Highly Intelligent Hyper-personalized AI Assistants (With Peter Voss) Ep #130. 59:17

5M ago59:17

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Today, we're zoning in on a niche yet rapidly evolving segment of AI: chatbots and personalized AI assistants. About the Episode: Joining me in this exploration is Peter Voss, a pioneer in the AI industry. We're unpacking some critical areas today, from the current challenges in call centers to the revolutionary impact of hyper-personalized AI in c…

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Book Discussion - The Sindhis: Selling Anything, Anywhere with Social Anthropologist Mark-Anthony Falzon (Archive 2022) 1:01:53

5M ago1:01:53

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Mark-Anthony Falzon is a social anthropologist. He is a professor at the University of Malta and a life member of Clare Hall, Cambridge. His books include Cosmopolitan Connections (Oxford, 2005), Multi-Sited Ethnography (Ashgate, 2009), The Examined Life (2019), The University of Malta (2020) and Birds of Passage (Berghahn, 2020). His book examines…

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The Great Tech Game with Author and Investor Anirudh Suri (Archive 2022) 57:57

6M ago57:57

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Anirudh Suri is a venture capitalist, technology entrepreneur and policy advisor. He is the managing partner of India Internet Fund, a US and India-based technology venture capital fund, and author of The Great Tech Game: Shaping Geopolitics and the Destinies of Nations (HarperCollins, 2022). Previously, he worked with the Government of India in De…

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The Importance of Localizing Autonomous Vehicles (With Noah Gedrimas) Ep #129 54:57

6M ago54:57

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Joining me today is Noah Gedrimas, an expert in autonomous technology. We'll be discussing some of the new innovations in the autonomous vehicle space, the innovative Ground Positioning Radar technology by GPR, and the current and future challenges in the field of autonomous driving. About the Episode: Today, we're revisiting a topic that's been a …

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Social Media’s Impact on Geo-political Events 17:58

6M ago17:58

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Exploring the complex role of social media in shaping global conflict narratives, this discussion navigates through its polarizing effects and the amplification of emotions, while also highlighting its potential for democratizing information and fostering a more informed community Sources: SpringerLink Study on Social Media and Ukraine-Russia Confl…

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What would Hamas do with advanced technology? Ep #127. 26:05

6M ago26:05

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In this episode, we tackle the intricate balance between technological growth and its potential for misuse in society, examining scenarios from Hamas's low-tech warfare to the unsettling future of tech in the hands of bad actors—a reflection on the duality of human innovation. Over the weekend I had a conversation with a client who was asking about…

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Book Discussion: Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh with Shrayana Bhattacharya (Archive 2021) 1:05:53

6M ago1:05:53

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In this pathbreaking work, Shrayana Bhattacharya maps the economic and personal trajectories--the jobs, desires, prayers, love affairs and rivalries--of a diverse group of women. Divided by class but united in fandom, they remain steadfast in their search for intimacy, independence and fun. Embracing Hindi film idol Shah Rukh Khan allows them a sma…

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How to Change with Wharton Professor Katherine L. Milkman (Archive 2021) 55:37

6M ago55:37

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In this podcast, we cover - 1. How giving advice to others helps us more than it helps them 2. The importance of setting ‘flexible’ goals. 3. Forgetfulness and the art of avoiding everyday errors. Katy Milkman is the James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, host of Charles Schwab’s popular behavioral economi…

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AIOps: The Game Changer in Modern IT Operations (With Trent Fitz) Ep #126. 52:14

7M ago52:14

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Exploring the transformative power of AIOps, this episode delves into its pivotal role in streamlining IT operations and shaping the future of IT management About the Episode: As the complexity of IT ecosystems grow, teams are often overwhelmed, leading to longer downtimes, inefficiencies, and, ultimately, frustrated end-users. Enter AIOps - Artifi…

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Building a Marketplace for Mentorship and Serendipity with Alfred and Vjera 57:49

7M ago57:49

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In this podcast, we cover - 1. The art and science of curating interesting conversations2. Nuances of productising serendipity 3. Anyone’s technology and philosophy suite Introducing Alfred MalmrosCurrently building Anyone, an app that makes it easier to get and give advice through 5-minute phone calls. Get in touch for early access.Previously work…

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Poetry Compilation by Dr. Anamika, the first women to win the Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry in Hindi 34:14

7M ago34:14

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Dr. Anamika is a prominent contemporary Indian poet, social worker and novelist writing in Hindi, and a critic writing in English. She has eight collections of poetry, five novels and four works of criticism in her credit. Currently, she is Reader at the Department of English, Satyawati College, University of Delhi. Anamika was born on 17 August 19…

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Simulation’s Crucial Role for Autonomous Trucking (With Robert Rossi) Ep #125. 1:08:18

7M ago1:08:18

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In this episode, we explore the intricate world of autonomous trucking, emphasizing how simulations are shaping the development of self-driving technology for long-haul vehicles. We'll delve into the challenges, advancements, and the future outlook of an industry on the cusp of a transportation revolution About the Episode: Everywhere you go, wheth…

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One Among You: The Autobiography of M.K. Stalin with Panneerselvan AS 58:35

7M ago58:35

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A.S. Panneerselvan is fellow at Roja Muthiah Research Library, Chennai and head of its Centre for Study in Public Sphere. Earlier, he was the Readers' Editor (an independent internal news ombudsman) of The Hindu, for nearly a decade. Apart from being a regular columnist, he is also an adjunct faculty member of the prestigious Asian College of Journ…

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