Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn 855: Exponential Views on AI and Humanity’s Greatest Challenges, with Azeem Azhar
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Jan 21, 2025 
Azeem Azhar, a renowned futurist and creator of the Exponential View newsletter, explores the intersection of AI and humanity's challenges. He discusses how AI can help tackle global issues like climate change while managing complex workflows. Azeem shares practical tools he uses to enhance productivity and emphasizes the importance of preparing for technological shifts. He also highlights the transformative potential of AI in the workplace and the crucial role that renewable energy will play in creating a sustainable future.
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Exponentialism and Data Science
- Exponential technologies improve and become cheaper yearly, driving wider adoption.
- Data scientists are needed due to the increasing data volume from these technologies.
Emergence of Data Science
- In 2010, the term "data scientist" was nascent, highlighting the rapid evolution of tech jobs.
- Azeem Azhar's experience hiring his first data scientist illustrates this.
Predicting Exponential Growth
- Assume exponential technological growth will continue.
- Base future predictions on this continued growth as a baseline.
