Erika Nesvold: Space ethics

Heather Smith is a data scientist and AI engineer who has led AI and machine learning initiatives at major companies including T-Mobile, Porsche, and Moody’s. This episode dives deeper into AI ethics and using AI to build a better future. If you missed part 1 of the conversation, listen here. Thanks for listening to Rogue Chemist! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

Heather Smith is a data scientist and strategist with diverse industry experience in engineering artificial intelligence (AI). She’s spearheaded and scaled data science and AI/machine learning (ML) teams for T-Mobile, Porsche Cars North America, Moody’s Ratings, and several Fortune 500 companies, and currently advises on AI adoption and AI/ML product management at the portfolio level. She helps organizations make tactical investments in AI, data, and engineering talent. We talk about AI ethics and using AI to build a better future. Thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

Erika Nesvold is a PhD astrophysicist, science communicator, and game developer. Her limited podcast series, Making New Worlds, and two books, Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space and Reclaiming Space: Progressive and Multicultural Visions of Space Exploration, explore the ethics of human settlement in space. She’s also a co-founder of the nonprofit organization The JustSpace Alliance. You can read/subscribe to her free newsletter here.Thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

Based in Sweden, Fredrik is an engineer and co-founder of Drupps, Direct Carbon, Sally-R, and Airwatergreen. These sustainable tech companies are focused on improving indoor air quality and harvesting carbon dioxide and water from the air to mitigate climate change and water scarcity. Find out more: https://drupps.com, https://direct-carbon.com, https://sally-r.com, and https://airwatergreen.com/en This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

Thép is a retired colonel who served for 42 years in the People’s Army of Vietnam. Personally affected by Agent Orange, a potent herbicide sprayed during the Vietnam War, he now helps victims in his community in Hanoi. The interview is conducted in a mixture of Vietnamese and English. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

Jess is a health coach, astrologer, and former chemist based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. We talk about her transition from hard science into the more esoteric realm and her holistic approach to health and wellness. To get in touch with Jess, visit https://jessmcconaghy.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

Don is an investigative journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. We talk about travel, Apartheid, and his efforts to help steer vulnerable South African boys away from gang life. Read his latest articles for the Daily Maverick: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/donpinnock/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

Olimjon is a Tajik English teacher based in Dushanbe. We talk about some of the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Tajikistan, one of the more mysterious countries in Central Asia. Instagram: _jseng This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

Matthew is a former United States Marine who’s been voluntarily helping to defend Ukraine since 2022, near the beginning of Russia’s invasion. He talks candidly about the harsh reality on the front lines and emphasizes the urgent need for American aid. To donate: https://givebutter.com/E2qGPX. Watch Matthew’s recent interview with The Gaze: https://youtu.be/X9t34G_WiXs?si=xP8S_GYHiAYcVede This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

Leticia is an investigative journalist and photographer based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. To read her compelling stories and view her captivating photos, visit https://lenstravellermagazine.com and @lens.traveller (Instagram). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com