
Man & Machine
Science, Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine
Latest episodes

Dec 2, 2021 • 57min
Episode 60: Educating our AI
Back in the saddle again!
Kurt Bunker returns to the podcast for a discussion on how AI will play a critical role in the future of education.
The founder of BiFrost Bridge Studios and mind behind Gaia’s Seed believes cobotics, technical literacy across the lifespan, and a shared vision for the future will forge our path.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bifrostbridgestudios/gaias-seed-a-thrilling-new-graphic-novel
https://linktr.ee/BiFrostBridgeStudios

Nov 24, 2021 • 34min
Episode 59: One Peloton
Peloton bursts on to the AI scene… train for apocalypse? Or the Metaverse? Or simply a future where everyone gets fit like co-host Matt Mackowiak?
https://www.onepeloton.com/press/articles/peloton-guide-strength

Nov 18, 2021 • 1h 2min
Episode 58: Kurt Bunker & Gaia‘s Seed
WOW! An engaging discussion with Kurt Bunker on his view of our future, how Artificial Intelligence will play a role, and the latest from BiFrost Bridge Studios... Gaia's Seed!
Gaia's Seed: https://youtu.be/DVI5m3_ihTw
BiFrost Bridge Studios (gumroad.com)
Welcome to BiFrost Bridge Studios - BiFrost Bridge Studios (bifrostbridgestudiosshop.com)

Nov 8, 2021 • 56min
Episode 57: We Are META!
Facebook is Meta! Meta is Facebook!
The Agents of Archimedes conducted our first YouTube Livestream and recorded our discussion on what Facebook’s rebrand to “Meta” means…
Will we find ourselves “living” online… or is there more than meets the eye to this transformation?
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2295438-why-has-facebook-changed-its-name-to-meta-and-what-is-the-metaverse/
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/10/30/facebooks-meta-mission-was-laid-out-in-a-2018-paper-on-the-metaverse.html

Nov 4, 2021 • 45min
Episode 56: Eric Schmidt on AI
Is AI OK?
We review former Google CEO Eric Schmidt's thoughts on the past, present, and future of AI from discussions with Maureen Dowd and Tim Ferris.
What are the promises and perils of AI according to one of the most influential individuals in science, technology, and AI?
Opinion | Eric Schmidt Discusses the Dangers of A.I. - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Eric Schmidt — The Promises and Perils of AI, the Future of Warfare, Profound Revolutions, and More - YouTube

Oct 28, 2021 • 38min
Episode 55: An AI Bill of Rights?
The federal government is stepping up its effort to corral an ever-expanding landscape in Artificial Intelligence...
Could an AI Bill of Rights be the solution?
The White House office of Science and Technology requests input at:
ai-equity@ostp.eop.gov
Matt and Dr. Bett try to provide guidance and recommendations.
Americans Need a Bill of Rights for an AI-Powered World | WIRED

Oct 26, 2021 • 53min
Episode 54: The State of AI
Is Artificial Intelligence about to take over the world?
If so, how did we get here? And what comes next?
In order to find out, we take a closer look at the State of AI Report 2021

Oct 17, 2021 • 53min
Episode 53: Michael Rowe, Phd - AI & The Redistribution of Expertise
Dr. Michael Rowe joins the podcast to discuss the importance of clinician education in the future of Artificial Intelligence.
Can we integrate the ideas behind AI into clinical practice? How will it be implemented? What if we don’t?
https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/Fulltext/2019/10000/An_Introduction_to_Machine_Learning_for_Clinicians.14.aspx
https://physio.uwc.ac.za/pov/2019/08/10/introduction-michael-rowe/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/326876828_Artificial_intelligence_in_clinical_practice_Implications_for_physiotherapy_education

Sep 29, 2021 • 46min
Episode 52: Will Patients Trust Medical AI?
Despite the recent increase in utilization of AI in Medicine, will patients trust its use in their own care?
Could educating patients about how physicians make medical decisions help bring in the next era of AI adoption?
Or will physicians push back on the technological advancements meant to aid them and their patients?
Understanding, explaining, and utilizing medical artificial intelligence | Nature Human Behaviour
For Patients to Trust Medical AI, They Need to Understand It (hbr.org)

Sep 25, 2021 • 41min
Episode 51: What Comes Before AI?
When are you actually ready? Will is joined by Ryan Sullivan, an expert in Data Governance at Collective, to discuss effectively utilizing Artificial Intelligence for business solutions. https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomtaulli/2021/09/10/ai-artificial-intelligence-should-you-teach-it-to-your-employees/