S3 EP29: Your Choice. Our Nerdgasm.

Your Choice, Our Nerdgasm Series kicks off with ⁠Sunsama⁠ and ⁠Reclaim AI⁠. We share our personal experiences using each tool and debate which one works best for freelancers and entrepreneurs to stay organised.

Our guest, Sam Pierre-Gilles explore the intricate balance between AI-driven solutions and simpler, rule-based systems. The conversation covers the importance of having enough data to train AI models and the potential for AI to augment, rather than replace, human decision-making.

There is IQ, EQ and now AQ. In this thought provoking episode, we take a deep dive into the impact of AI on the human element and the essential skills needed in the age of AI. We explore the evolving relationship between humans and technology, emphasizing the need to complement rather than compete with technological advancements. My guest is Peachy Pacquing, managing director of Hyper Island.

Introducing an interactive podcast sub-series inviting YOU to be a part of the narrative. Every choice leads to a new discovery and possibly your next Nerdgasm. Don't just listen - participate, vote and learn with us. Your digital adventure awaits! Submit your digital challenge on our podcast show page.

Ever wondered how AI can bring people together, foster teamwork, and spark innovation? How can a machine help us grow, learn, and connect in ways we never thought possible? Yavor Belakov joins me to chat about enhancing teamwork with AI! His team built Team-GPT making it easy for humans to innovate together through group chats, prompt templates, and forking conversations down new paths. We are now using this tool in the Conversologist Lab. Reach out and we'll give you access to have a play!

Large language models or LLMs took conversational AI by storm enhancing how machines and humans communicate, and opened up both opportunities and challenges. How can we harness its power to enhance, not replace, the art of conversation? In this episode, my guest is Melissa Valdez, an expert in quantum computing and artificial intelligence. She helps business leaders develop innovative digital strategies and implement solutions to modernize their organization.

AI technology, while transformative, brings a host of ethical concerns. From AI bias and job displacement to privacy issues and a lack of transparency. Are we ready to navigate these challenges and ensure responsible AI development and usage? In this episode, my guest is Natalie Rouse, General Manager of Eliiza, and co-host of the AI Australia podcast where we took a deep dive into the ethical implications of generative AI and responsible deployment. And there is a need for better education about the risks involved and how companies can take accountability for deploying these tools. Listen in for a thought-provoking discussion on AI ethics and the importance of considering potential risks and outcomes.

Nope, it’s not about selling on social media. And it’s not about spamming your prospects on social either. So, what does it take to ‘Social Sell'?  Our guest is Gunnar Habitz, whose mission is to help smart leaders to connect and engage with their network, both online and offline, beyond word-of-mouth referrals. In this episode, he shares his social selling framework through Lego bricks and some actionable tips that you can use immediately. He recently published his book ‘Connect and Act’ - systematic social selling. 

What if an AI bot could talk like a human? Would you spend time conversing with it? In this episode, I interview Pi, the latest AI chatbot by Inflection AI. It is designed to be your friendly chat companion. Listen in to my conversation with a machine. What do you think?

With ChatGPT’s popularity and rise of AI tools, UX and UI design might just accelerate towards a more human-centered approach even more. And what would Conversational Design Look Like in an AI Future? Joining me in this episode is Erika Hall, co-founder of Mule Design, author of Just Enough Research and Conversational Design, where you’ll find out the art of communication can elevate technology and why conversation is the best model for creating a more human-centered design.