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Crossing the Feedback Chasm - a Conversation with Ken Finnigan
Michael Stiefel spoke with Ken Finnigan about how the lack of feedback impedes the development of software professionals. Without feedback, the right candidates are not hired, software professionals cannot improve or grow into new roles, or individuals stagnate or regress in their current positions. Feedback must also be delivered at the right time - when it can be effectively used.
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Generally AI - Season 2 - Episode 6: the Godfathers of Programming and AI
Hosts discuss the Godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton, who developed pivotal algorithms like backpropagation, contributed to neural visualization with t-SNE, and inspired a resurgence in neural networks with AlexNet's success. They turn to John von Neumann, whose impact spanned mathematics, the Manhattan Project, and game theory, but most importantly: the von Neumann computer hardware architecture.
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Namee Oberst on Small Language Models and How They are Enabling AI-Powered PCs
In this podcast, Namee Oberst, co-founder of AI Bloks, the company behind AI framework LLMWare, discusses the recent trend in Generative AI and Language Model technologies, the Small Language Models (SLMs) and how these smaller models are empowering the edge computing on devices and enabling AI-powered PC's.
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Generally AI - Season 2 - Episode 5: Do Robots Dream of Electric Pianos?
Hosts discuss the use of simulation of both musical instruments and robots. They explore how software and sampling techniques allow musicians to replicate the sounds of real instruments and to design better pianos before manufacturing. They discuss how robot simulations allow testing code safely in virtual environments, avoiding costly or dangerous real-world consequences.
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Generally AI - Season 2 - Episode 4: Coordinate Systems in AI and the Physical World
In this podcast, Roland Meertens and Anthony Alford discuss coordinate systems, both in AI and the physical world. They explore how a library's classification systems mirror the concept of embeddings in AI, where documents are organized based on similarity and how AI tools like RAG use vector spaces to efficiently retrieve the right content.
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Making Digital Accessibility More Than Just High Contrast: Building Truly Inclusive Software
In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods, spoke to accessibility expert Sheri Byrne-Haber, about how digital accessibility goes far beyond just high contrast colours. The discussion is emphasizing that it encompasses making products and services fully usable by people with disabilities.
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The Philosophical Implications of Technology: A Conversation with Anders Indset
In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Anders Indset, a Norwegian-born philosopher focusing on the implications of technology for humanity.
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Using a Product Value Curve to Prioritize Work
In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Lakshmi Uppala about the product value curve and her involvement in women in tech communities.
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Mastering Observability: Unlocking Customer Insights with Gojko Adzic
In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods, spoke to Gojko Adzic about his work in software development, product management, and value creation. Gojko discusses his experiences in building and improving products, the importance of measuring user behavior changes, and the concept of "lizard optimization" - improving products by addressing unexpected user behaviors.
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The Ongoing Challenges of DevSecOps Transformation and Improving Developer Experience
In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods, spoke to Adam Kentosh about the ongoing challenges organisations face in their DevOps, DevSecOps and digital transformation journeys.