A weekly exploration of various topics, and trying to get a good perspective on all side of the conversation. Join James McDuffie on a journey, with experts in their respective areas, as they try to keep an open mind and build a more rounded world view.
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What is education really supposed to do? In this episode, we talk about the purpose of school, whether test scores actually predict success, and how the U.S. compares to other countries without pretending that rankings tell the whole story. We also get into what parents can do when their kids are struggling, how to help them build the habits that actually matter, and why teachers are stuck in an…
From baseline social interactions to "crazy people" and the influence of public focus, BC and James explore a range of topics around social cohesion and the evolving landscape from before social media to present day.
In this episode, we explore the future of work and what the rise of AI and robotics may mean for all of us. We start by walking through the types of disruption that could happen, including the kinds of jobs most likely to be replaced and how different industries may be affected. From there, we talk about what this transition might feel like in the near term, where change may outpace adaptation and…
In this Episode, James and BC dissect what artificial intelligence actually is and is not, and take a granular look into how it works behind the scenes of common software applications. They also discuss how it can be used by those with particular motives, and why so many developers and corporations are heavily invested in preventing its misuse by bad actors.
James introduces new co-host and has a conversation around the current energy landscape and what the future might look like.
Climate change is a serious topic with a lot of data over a very broad set of fields. Covering scientific fields such as Astronomy, Climatology, Biology and Oceanology just to name a few. Instead of looking at the political persuasions, let's take a look at the actual data, how scientists went from theory to verifiable science, as well as separating fact from alarmism to get a good perspective on…
Climate change is a serious topic with a lot of data over a very broad set of fields. Covering scientific fields such as Astronomy, Climatology, Biology and Oceanology just to name a few. Instead of looking at the political persuasions, let's take a look at the actual data, how scientists went from theory to verifiable science, as well as separating fact from alarmism to get a good perspective on…
Looking for that edge to succeed at your professional career? Excelling technically, but just never seem to get noticed? This weeks discussion the topic in depth and cover important issues like how many hours should you be working, how do you get noticed for your next promotion, and the importance of finding a mentor. Join me as we dive into this exciting topic that holds so much possibility for…
This is a walk through of Matt Walkers book on why we sleep. I cover his 12 steps to better sleep, as well as the benefits of sleep and the dangers of not getting enough. I also cover some of his research on the dangers of sleeping pill and why no one should be taking them. Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com
Just wanted to say a quick thank you, as well as share my list of episode topics that I'm working on over the next few months. Hitting 8 episodes feels like a milestone to me, with two solid months of delivering content. Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com