TLDR If you just want the top AI tips and techniques from Prompt Engineering Expert Dave Birss then here are 7 minutes of soundbites to spark some inspiration.If you have time then do check out the whole episode as Dave has a wealth of knowledge that may well challenge how you currently view AI innovations. Now my ask of you, If you're enjoying the show, please share it with someone you know, or follow us and like us on your favorite podcast player, and subscribe on our YouTube channel as it helps us grow the show.About Dave Birss.With over 30 years of experience in creativity, technology, and innovation Dave has become a highly respected and sought-after public speaker and trainer of creative minds. Dave has taken everything he has learned over the past three decades to become a polymath who shares his insights into the worlds of creativity, technological innovation, and now A.I. Currently, Dave is the most popular AI and prompt engineering instructor on LinkedIn Learning. His forward-thinking approach has put him at the forefront of the AI wave, allowing him to balance practical approaches with advancing technology. As he says ‘ In a world of myopic evangelists and apocalyptic naysayers, his guided, sensible approach helps embrace the AI future with our eyes wide open. By stripping away the BS of AI he’s an expert in explaining how it can really add value to an organization and individuals. His award-winning books, including "How To Get To Great Ideas," "A User Guide To The Creative Mind," "Friction," and "Iconic Advantage," give readers insight into how great ideas can transform business. That is why the next book he is currently working on will explore the best ways to use AI in businessTimecodes00:00 Intro 00: 31 Dave's role01:02 The AI parallels to the development of photography03:30 The CREATE framework 06:40 The MAD framework  Social Links Dave Birss site Dave Birss Linkedin Show notes Logeriithms Conor Grennan Runway AI   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest this week is Dave Birss, With over 30 years of experience in creativity, technology, and innovation Dave has become a highly respected and sought-after public speaker and trainer of creative minds. Dave has taken everything he has learned over the past three decades to become a polymath who shares insights into the worlds of creativity, innovation, and now AI. Currently, Dave is the most popular AI and prompt engineering instructor on LinkedIn Learning. His forward-thinking approach has put him at the forefront of the AI wave, allowing him to balance practical approaches with advancing technology. As he says ‘ In a world of myopic evangelists and apocalyptic naysayers, his guided, sensible approach helps embrace the AI future with our eyes wide open. By stripping away the BS of AI he’s an expert in explaining how it can really add value to an organization and individuals. His award-winning books, including "How To Get To Great Ideas," "A User Guide To The Creative Mind," "Friction," and "Iconic Advantage," give readers insight into how great ideas can transform business. That is why the next book he is currently working on will explore the best ways to use AI in business.Now over to Dave  Timecodes00:00 Intro 01:54 Dave Harmonica intro03:58 Discovering his love of innovation and creativity 06:14 Becoming an accidental Author08:28 Overcoming barriers to creativity  10:14 Scratching the creative itch11:40 Daves discusses his books 14:10 The IKEA effect16:26 Becoming aware of AI’s power 18:35 Dave’s role to help others learn AI20:22 Why AI is different from other technologies23;50 Giving AI a creative brief26:18 Input Output, curiosity, and creativity33:02 The parallels to the invention of photography 37:26 Dave CREATE framework42:00 Achieving more with GPT 4 43:54 MAD framework  46:30 The AI education imperative 53:38 Writing a textbook for teachers 57:52 What excites him todaySocial Links Dave Birss site Dave Birss Linkedin Show notes Logeriithms Conor Grennan Runway AI  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re short in time but interested in the climate and sustainability challenges we face then here are seven minutes of sound bites from Jeremy Tamanini, founder of Dual Citizen and creator of the Global Green Economy Index™ (GGEI)If you do have the time, you’re on a run cycle or a drive, then do check out the full episode Jeremy’s doing vital work.  And just an ask from us. If you’re enjoying the show, please share it with someone you know, or follow us and like us on your favorite podcast player, and subscribe on our YouTube channel as it helps us grow the show.ABOUT JEREMYFor the past decade, Jeremy has collaborated on projects with governments, businesses, and international organizations at the intersection of data and sustainability. He has worked in over 30 markets, ranging from the government of Denmark to an NGO in the Pacific Islands. His goal is to empower his partners to better understand what sustainability means for them, and how data, communication, and new technology can accelerate progress.The Global Green Economy Index™, created by Jeremy, covers 160 countries, and measures national sustainability performance across its 18 indicators, and tracks the degree of progress each country has made from 2005 to 2020, and its distance from globally established sustainability targets.The GGEI is an ESG index that has gained widespread global recognition, with over 250,000 downloads, 100+ media and academic citations, and usage in 100+ governments, institutions, and private firms.Timecodes00:00 Intro 00:34 The evolving environmental space01:37 The serendipitous impact of his Grandfather03:08 The Green Economy04:12 Evolution of the Global Green Economy Index  06:06 The current state of progress?06:54 The collective action problem  07:22 The ParadoxSocial Links Jeremy on LinkedinDual CitizenTwitter Links in Show Limits To Growth book  Global Green Economy Index Climate Paradox – How to Solve It Climate Action Tracker The Breakthrough Effect Bob Ward LSE    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Tamanini is founder of Dual Citizen and creator of the Global Green Economy Index™ (GGEI).For the past decade, Jeremy has collaborated on projects with governments, businesses, and international organizations at the intersection of data and sustainability. He has worked in over 30 markets, ranging from the government of Denmark to an NGO in the Pacific Islands. His goal is to empower his partners to better understand what sustainability means for them, and how data, communication, and new technology can accelerate progress.The Global Green Economy Index™, created by Jeremy, covers 160 countries, measures national sustainability performance across its 18 indicators, and tracks the degree of progress each country has made from 2005 to 2020, and its distance from globally established sustainability targets.The GGEI is an ESG index that has gained widespread global recognition, with over 250,000 downloads, 100+ media and academic citations, and usage in 100+ governments, institutions, and private firms.Now over to Jeremy Timecodes 00:00 Intro 03:15 Who is Jeramy?09:25 Who or What Made Jeremy?18:27 How his early career impacted him?19:47 What is Jeremy working to achieve? 23:05 The beginnings of the Global Green Economy Index  25:44 The dimensions of the Index 28:01 Where do we stand in relation to the global goal targets?31:32: Where are we making progress? 34:42 The truth about emission data 37.38 The climate paradox and feedback44:00 How to ensure ideas are adopted or implemented 47:10 Implementing new ideas and initiatives49:53 What action can individuals and businesses take?  52:20 The 80:20 rule on climate impact 53:32 Identifying contributors to emissions 54:30 The Breakthrough Effect 58:45 Do we need new institutions?01:01:10 The impact of the military 01:03:30 The question of skeptics 01:06:00 Paradoxical subsidies 01:08:44 The actions needed?01:12:30 What is still needed to acknowledge the reality?01:17:00 Remaining resolute?01:20:30 Natural gifts?   Social Links Jeremy on LinkedinDual CitizenTwitter  Links in Show Limits To Growth book  Global Green Economy Index Climate Paradox - How to Solve It Climate Action Tracker The Breakthrough Effect Bob Ward LSE    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Alexander, author of 'CITIZENS,' advocates for a shift from consumer to citizen story. Emphasizing civic opportunity, societal change, and community building. Exploring the impact of narratives on tools and inviting listeners to engage with a community of problem solvers.

My guest this week is Jon Alexander, the author of "CITIZENS: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us," and the co-founder of the New Citizenship Project; a strategy and innovation consultancy with a mission to catalyze a shift to a more participatory, citizen-led society and driven by a belief that, given the right opportunity, people can and will shape the things that matter to them for the better.Jon began his career in advertising, working at agencies including BBDO and Fallon, making ads for some of the world's biggest brands. However, Jon became disillusioned with the industry and realized he was caught up in a story he didn't believe in: the consumer story.Through his book and his organization, Jon advocates for a new way of thinking, shifting the dominant story of the individual in society from consumer to citizen; reframing the moment in which we're living as a time of huge civic opportunity, emphasizing the world of possibility for countries, cities, organizations if they embrace the Citizen StoryJon’s book may be the most important book I’ve read in years and I am convinced the story shift he’s advocating and fighting for will be pivotal if we are to overcome the meta-crisis we are facing as humans and as a planet. Now over to JonSocial Linkedin TwitterNCP Twitter   What we discuss 00:00 Intro 02:30 Who is Jon?06:30 Who or what made Jon?13:45 What Jon is working to achieve with Citizens Story16:30 The subject story17:40 Jon’s role 20:00 Examples of the Citizen story is emerging28:28 Discoverability of initiatives30:35 Three key phases - naming, connecting and illustrating 33:30 The Taiwan example 36:30 The Steps people can take 40:00 Other examples of Citizen story emerging 42:30 The Tower Analogy43:55 The Citizen Index 48:30 Spreading the message49:30 Growth and the Citizen story 53:00 How to Market differently and consider growth56:45 Growing Citizen agency1:00:20 The 3 P’s - Purpose, Platform, Prototype1:02:30 Jon on AI 1:04:30 Designing AI from within the Citixen story1:08:30 Citizen story in the USA1:13:00 Cooperatives role 1:15:00 Emergence of Citizen story Links in the showCitizens BookNew Citizen Project PFG Doncaster Berkana Institute Citizen University How to Citizen Marshall McLuhanSand Talk   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I have the pleasure of revisiting my 2021 interview with the talented filmmaker Sav Rodgers as he unveils his latest documentary, "Chasing Chasing Amy," at the esteemed Tribeca Film Festival. Sav's work is not merely a coming-of-age narrative, but it also offers an introspective journey of his process of reconciling with his identity. He unpacks how the 1990s rom-com "Chasing Amy," directed by Kevin Smith and featuring Ben Affleck, served as a catalyst for Sav to embrace his pansexuality authentically. The film also critically examines the contentious reputation of "Chasing Amy" within the LGBTQ+ community. With compelling interviews including Kevin Smith himself, the documentary stands as a testament to Sav's resilience in the face of prejudice and intolerance, his robust character, and his unwavering spirit of survival. It also showcases how serendipity can unveil promising opportunities.Given that it's Pride Month, the timing for this interview couldn't be more apt.Parents of children who identify as gender fluid, nonbinary, or genderqueer will find Sav’s interview to be of particular importance.Sav is an acclaimed writer and director, who is nearing the end of post-production on his inaugural feature, "Chasing Chasing Amy". This documentary elucidates how "Chasing Amy," with its portrayal of fluid sexuality, empowered Sav to live his life authentically as a pansexual, resonating with the movie's tagline, "It’s Not who you love, but how."Following his impactful TED talk in 2017, where Sav delved into the influence of "Chasing Amy," he tweeted about his experience, catching the attention of Kevin Smith. This interaction blossomed into a collaboration on "Chasing Chasing Amy."During our discussion, Sav and I explored the persisting challenges in media, specifically the limited representation of trans people in shows and films. We reflected on the role media plays in reinforcing LGBTQ+ biases and the pressing need for reformation in the way sexuality is represented in education.Sav's life journey serves as a beacon for creating the life you aspire to live and showcases how chance encounters can lead to tremendous opportunities.Sav has profoundly broadened my understanding of sexuality and has sparked in me a desire to learn more. I hope his infectious optimism and vibrant energy resonate with you as you listen to the inspiring story of Sav Rodgers.Thanks to Yana Buhrer Tavanier for the recommendation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I share a reflection. At JFK, using Descript's AI for an overdub of my voice, I embark on a journey of farewell to my beloved Mother.Her life stretched across 92 cherished years. Although gone, her wisdom resonates within me. Her passing starkly reveals time's relentless march, and how quickly life's sands slip away.Roman philosopher Seneca wisely noted that life is not short, but often wasted. As I mourn, I'll pause, reflecting on my past and considering my future.Tim Urban, in "The Tail End," eloquently highlighted the fleeting time we have with our parents. Now, I must reassess my remaining, unknowable time.Seventeenth-century preacher Jonathan Edwards urged his congregation to spend time wisely, creating meaningful actions. This timeless wisdom, regardless of faith, reminds us to chase purposeful endeavors, because once time has passed, it cannot be regained.Psychologist Philip Zimbardo proposed an Optimal Temporal Mix, combining a positive past view, future-oriented goals, and a joyful present perspective. This mental agility to shift views is crucial to success.Throughout my advertising career, I worked with talented colleagues and clients. However, it lacked social purpose and meaning. Since being let go from McCann NYC 10 years ago, I've aimed to create more value through my work, network, and podcast.These podcast stories comfort me, showcasing individuals embracing their life's moments, upholding their values, and effecting positive change. They are ordinary people leading extraordinary lives. Their impact has prompted me to reassess my time's application and focus more intentionally on the future.As I seek a meaningful life, my mother's words, learnt as a young girl during wartime Britain, ring true, quoting Shakespeare: ‘This above all: to thine own self be true... Thou canst not then be false to any man.’Goodbye, Mum. Rest in peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in light of the ongoing debates and discussion over the impact of Generative AI on work, society, and humanity I am publishing a re-edit of an interview from 2019 with John C Havens, the Executive Director of The IEEE Global Initiative on AI Ethics and their Sustainability Practice Lead John is a highly respected thought leader on artificial intelligence and ethics and the author of Heartificial Intelligence and Hacking Happiness. Long before AI entered our mainstream discourse John was working on the big ethical questions around AI. Although recorded in 2019 the issues we discuss are more pertinent today than they were then, including the negative externalities of technology; what we define as metrics of success for AI; the limits of exponential growth and innovation; finding a more human alternative to GDP; prioritizing human and ecological wellbeing; personal data monetization, control, and privacy; changing economic paradigm in the purpose-driven world; and John’s vision for a more sustainable future society.Now over to JohnWhat We Discuss00:00 Intro 01:14 John’s serendipitous journey becoming an expert in AI Ethics06:00 John’s perspective on AI and Robots and metrics of success 08:30 Challenge of exponential growth11:10 Moore’s Law impact on society 16:00 Value of our personal data  18:40 Creating our personal terms and conditions for data exchange 25:00 Ethics and user-centric design for AI 28:00 Ethically Aligned Design 31:40 Discussing societal progress 34:40 Evolving economic priorities and general progress indicators 40:50 John’s principles and quick fire questionsSocial Links Linkedin TwitterLinks in Show Heartificial IntelligenceMartin SeligmanRise of the robots Moore’s LawFabrice Grinda IEEE Standards Working GroupDoc SearlsEthically Aligned Design Council on Extended Intelligence Joi ItoTechnology and the virtues Twain LiuTheory of You    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TL:DR If you're short on time, here are seven minutes of soundbites from Omar Friella - the Bronx-based social entrepreneur, movement builder, and founder of Collective Diaspora, the growing global community of Black cooperatives & Black-led cooperative support organizations. If you do have the time, on a run, cycle, or drive, check out the full episode, it is evident that desire, belief, and action we all have the power of self-determination.If you enjoy the show, please share, follow us, like us on your podcast player, and subscribe on YouTube as it helps us grow our audience. Thanks to Marianna Koval for the connectionABOUT OMAR Omar Freilla is co-founder and steering committee member of Collective Diaspora, a global community of Black cooperatives & Black-led cooperative support organizations. Omar is a serial trailblazer, social entrepreneur, and movement builder dedicated to community self-determination and regenerative economies.Drawing from his experiences growing up in the South Bronx and witnessing struggles for community empowerment, he has dedicated himself to creating just and regenerative economic systems. Omar's time with the NYC Environmental Justice Alliance and Sustainable South Bronx inspired him to utilize cooperatives as a vehicle for transformative economic development.He established Green Worker Cooperatives and launched the first worker cooperative business accelerator in the United States, pioneering innovative approaches to cooperative development. Omar co-founded several local and national cooperative support organizations, including the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives, the Democracy At Work Institute, and the NYC Network of Worker Cooperatives. This interview opened my eyes to the potential of new worker-led economic models for historically marginalized and economically exploited communities. It also made me re-evaluate the privileges I’ve experienced.Thanks to Marianne KovalWhat We Discuss00:00 Intro 00:36 Early realization of inequity 03:54 The case for a solidarity economy 07:19 Omars goal for 2030 Social Links Linkedin Twitter Collective DiasporaLinks The Bronx Black Panther partyYoung Lords Green Worker CooperativesU.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives,Marcus Garvey Malcolm X Seed Commons  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.