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In this episode, we're joined by longtime refrigeration technician and Refrigeration Mentor Community Ambassador Andrew Freeburg to discuss World Refrigeration Day (June 26) and this year's theme, "Cool Intelligence." We explore how the industry's real intelligence comes from the experience, judgment, and problem-solving of technicians, engineers, designers, and operators who protect the cold chain, food safety, energy efficiency and daily life. Conversely, also dive into how artificial intelligence (AI) can support technicians today, working in conjunction with hands-on skills, verification, intuition, and building customer trust.

In this episode, we cover:

(00:08) World Refrigeration Day

(00:57) Defining "Cool Intelligence"

(02:21) Field Judgment Under Pressure

(05:36) Supermarket Refrigeration and Cold Chain

(11:46) AI in the Refrigeration Industry

(16:10) Building Confidence and Celebrating Wins

(18:27) The Refrigeration Industry Intelligence Gap

(28:30) Advice for New Refrigeration Techs

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Andrew Freeburg on LinkedIn

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