Welcome to the inaugural episode of our new podcast series, 'Redefining Society'; I'm your host, Marco Ciappelli. Each month, I will be joined by my recurring guest, Dr. Bruce Y. Lee, as we explore the fascinating intersections of technology, health, and society and discuss what got his and my attention in between episodes.

In case you're wondering about our intriguing series title, 'A Carbon, a Silicon, and a Cell, walk into a Bar...', it's a playful nod to the diverse elements that come together in our conversations. In this virtual bar, we will unravel how these elements intermingle to redefine our society in exciting and sometimes unexpected ways.

In today's episode, we're diving into the role of artificial intelligence in our everyday lives. We discuss the promise and perils of AI, taking a particular look at the AI language model ChatGPT. We consider its utility in areas as varied as academic writing to making important life decisions [ better not! ] and musing on potential pitfalls.

We also underscore the critical importance of product safety, sparked by a conversation around a recalled 'Baby Shark' toy. It's a stark reminder of the need to stay vigilant in a world increasingly dominated by complex technologies and also cybersecurity and privacy issues surrounding tech of all sorts.

Dr. Lee, a professor at the City University of New York and Director of the CAT Center, brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussions. With a background in journalism, covering health, healthcare, and science, Dr. Lee's insights promise to illuminate our path as we navigate these converging domains.

Our hope with this podcast series is to spark curiosity, conversation, and understanding around the key ways in which science, health, technology, and society intersect and evolve. We believe our discussions will resonate with a wide audience, from tech enthusiasts to healthcare professionals and everyone in between.

So, whether you're joining us with your morning coffee or on an evening walk, we invite you to enjoy this journey with us. Remember to share this podcast with anyone who might find these topics as intriguing as we do, and don't forget to subscribe on your preferred podcast platform so you never miss an episode.

Thank you for your support, and let's together enjoy the ride into a redefined society with 'A Carbon, a Silicon, and a Cell, walk into a bar...' podcast series.
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Resources

PHICOR: https://www.phicor.org/

AIMINGS: https://www.phicor.org/aimings

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