Discover, unpack, debunk, and ideate on the future of tech, life, love, and the global supply chain. A fresh approach to thinking about our future in a world where everything is made up of information, computer hardware unlocks the door, but we must decide what kind of a machine we want to build. The Wise Machine sets out to explore the transformation in our lives as artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms take flight.
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E13. Intermodal digitalization and the future of ports. With Steve Wray.
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Dan and Steve met on a bus on the roads of Istanbul visiting ports and discussing their intricacies, not just for ports in Istanbul but how they are managed around the world. Now they come together once again for this episode of The Wise Machine podcast. Steve Wray is an expert on the shipping industry, ports, and development projects. He’s worked …
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E12. AI, The Data Act and our information society. With Alexander Duisberg
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In this podcast episode, Dan and Alexander dive into Artificial Intelligence, data and AI; exploring the current landscape, the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead and why it's so important to align these innovations with a strong legal framework to protect us. We are lucky to have Alexander join us to share his deep knowledge of these evol…
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E11. How intermodal trade is driving growth in North America. With Hal Pollard.
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In this podcast episode, Dan and Hal dive into Intermodal transportation; what's working, and what are the risks? What pressures are IANA and the sector facing, and how will these pressures affect intermodal operations? What role does data play? How is innovation changing the way we consider freight transportation? Hal Pollard is Vice President of …
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E10. Energy: Deploying technology to solve the energy crisis. With David Reid.
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In this episode, host Dan MacGregor is joined by David Reid, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for NOV. David dives into his work at NOV and the complexities around energy production. As David shares in the podcast, "We need future thinkers developing new technologies, finding new methods and having a balanced view." What does in…
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E9. How to Make Mega Projects Successful: Discussing the James Webb Space Telescope. With Dr. Adrian Glauser
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When it comes to mega projects, there are not many projects greater than the James Webb Space Telescope. This infrared observatory will complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope, with longer wavelength coverage and greatly improved sensitivity. Host, Dan MacGregor, is joined by Dr. Adrian Glauser, ETH Zurich Astrophysicist…
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E8. The Language of Innovation: Inspiring a culture of curiosity. With Sarah Glova.
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We hear words like smart, clean, and innovative across all industries, but what exactly do they mean? Take smart, for example, how do we properly make sense of a company or technology labelled as smart, and how can we continue to push our boundaries and the boundaries of an organization to question the norm, to stay curious and feel empowered to be…
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E7. Transforming Supply Chains Using Rebel Thinking. With Mirko Schnitzler.
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How can we encourage out-of-the-box thinking in corporate work? Why is data misunderstood and underutilized? And why companies need to take the time to extract value and insights from data. Mirko Schnitzler is the co-founder of Rebelz Consulting, a digital consulting firm that takes on unsolved challenges in the industrial space. Rebelz typically w…
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E6. Mega Solutions and Greenwashing. How do people decide what to believe in? With Stephen Neff.
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Greenwashing vs. greenwishing. Mega solutions and assessing the credibility of green aspirations and initiatives - even when there isn't enough data. Dive into this week's discussion with my myclimate CEO, Stephen Neff and Daniel MacGregor. Stephen Neff has over fifteen years of management experience from companies focused on energy and innovative,…
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E5. AI and the Knowledge Gap: How can we protect the world from Superintelligence and the asymmetrical power created by the AI gap? With Tom Allen.
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Join us as we dive into all things AI - the good, the challenges and what's to come. AI is everywhere around us, and as Tom shares, education and learning related to AI are more accessible than ever. How will AI change the way we live? How can we protect ourselves from AI - is this something we should worry about? Let's dive in. Tom Allen is the Fo…
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E4. Culture of Iterative Improvement: How can we create culture that protects the naivety of the new generation of 'ideators'? With Bertrand Rajon.
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How can we support entrepreneurs to brace and understand risk? How can we close the gap between educational ideals and the gritty reality of business? How can we enable individuals and business units in large companies to be change agents? Let's dive in. Bertrand Rajon is Disruption and Ecosystems Lead at Nestlé, with over 14 years of experience le…
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E3. Cargo Connections: Why does rail freight need to be better at serving customers? With Adriene Bailey.
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Tune in to discover why the supply chain is so crucial to us all, and what really makes it tick. We delve into how North American rail and the Railpulse initiative can be a talisman of growth and prosperity like rail was back when the American nation was being shaped. Adriene Bailey is a Partner and leads Oliver Wyman’s Rail Practice in North Ameri…
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E2. Trains of Thought: When will U.S. rail freight get smart and who provides the traction? With Nick Little.
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Dive with us into Biden's new EO on supply chain, discover why supply chain 4.0 is needed, and find out what Amazon is doing to keep the packages flowing. Nick Little is Director of Railway Education at Michigan State University’s Center for Railway Research and Education. He is passionate about railways and the role they play in people's daily liv…
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E1. Airtags: What’s the chance of commercial success and are they creepy or cool? With Stefan Kalmund.
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Are people buying them, are they useful or useless, and what will people use them for? Stefan Kalmund is CEO of Nexxiot. He is passionate about business growth and immediate impact creation. As a business visionary and capturer of megatrends in the tech sector, Stefan sees maximum value in companies that leverage AI, Machine Learning, and the monet…
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