Digital Optimist

Digital Optimist

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Digital Optimist episodes

  • Episode 16: Machine Learning - How We Train An Artificial Intelligence

    We're in the midst of a technological revolution. The machines are getting smarter and more powerful every day, but how do we train them? Machine Learning enables a computer to learn without being explicitly programmed or supervised on every step, meaning that they can identify patterns on their own without needing a human programmer's input. In this episode, host Scott Klososky explores what machine learning means for our future as humans, and how it is impacting us already.

    39 min
  • Episode 15: Bonus Episode - Resilience

    We live in an increasingly volatile world and this creates opportunities and risks. Host Scott Klososky shares practical and thought-leading ideas as to the types of crises that must be prepared for in advance. The more flexible and technology-automated organizations become, the more able they are to flex and withstand difficult events.

    31 min
  • Episode 14: Machine Intelligence - Understanding The Various Forms Of AI

    In this episode, host Scott Klososky continues his series on Machine Intelligence focusing on AI in all of its different forms. We interact with AI everyday, whether we are conscious of it or not. If we better understand AI and it's impacts, we can ensure that we as individuals and businesses can reap the benefits of this powerful technology.

    32 min
  • Episode 13: Machine Intelligence - Robotics

    Do you wonder how robotics, AI, Machine Learning, and other technologies will affect your life? In this episode, Scott Klososky shares a futuristic vision of the impact of machine intelligence, specifically robotics, on humanity across the globe.

    32 min
  • Episode 12: Machine Intelligence - Introduction

    In this first episode in the Machine Intelligence series of Digital Optimist, Host Scott Klososky defines machine intelligence and the terminologies surrounding it, as well as discusses the potential positive impacts of this technology for our society.

    33 min
  • Episode 9: Relationships - Family

    In this episode of Digital Optimist, Scott speaks to the role of technology in the modern family. Especially during the COVID19 pandemic, technology has helped us stay connected even when physically apart. Scott also makes the important point that, when possible, we should avoid using technology as a crutch or replacement for in-person bonding.

    29 min
  • Episode 8: Relationships - Friendships

    On this episode, host Scott Klososky discusses the ways in which we should be optimistic about the future of friendships, and how to make the most of "synthetic" digital friendships while still building quality in-person relationships.

    27 min
  • Episode 7: Relationships - The Network

    Who are the people you personally care about, who in turn care about you? That’s your network. All opportunities for impact in your life will spring from the strength of those relationships. In this episode, host Scott Klososky discusses the power of networks and how technology helps us to grow them exponentially while also maintaining the quality of relationships.

    28 min

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It is seductive to fear the future because we are biologically programmed to look for danger. This natural impulse is enabled by popular media. However, this podcast is meant to awaken a sense of hope…