Roger Peng

Hilary Parker, a keynote speaker focused on LLMs and data science, joins Roger Peng, an expert in programming languages. They explore the future of programming languages like R in the age of LLMs. Privacy concerns in AI, particularly in email communication, are discussed alongside the balance of honesty in feedback. The conversation highlights the impact of AI on quality control, the enduring legacy of COBOL, and the importance of transparency in data science. They also share humorous insights on the challenges of educating children in complex subjects.

Roger Peng, a Professor of Statistics and Data Science at UT Austin and co-host of Not So Standard Deviations, discusses his unique journey in data science. He shares insights from his early projects that shaped his passion for R and the importance of hands-on experience in education. The conversation dives into the dynamics of podcasting and how to maintain meaningful content over time. Roger also emphasizes the evolving roles of programming languages like R and SQL, and the community's pivotal role in shaping the landscape of data science.