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206 – Dr Darryl Carlton – Two PhDs That Explain Why IT Projects Fial

In today’s episode, I talk to Dr Darryl Carlton about the following: – Darryl’s background – What defines an IT project failure? – Examples of worldwide technology project failures – Who is accountable for these failures? – What is situational incompetence? – How does it manifest itself in project leadership? – The incorrect assumption about senior executive support – Do project methodologies help? Download Episode 206

205 – Dr Darryl Carlton – On the Cusp of a Revolution : How do we prepare for AI?

In today’s episode, I speak to Dr Darryl Carlton about the evolution of Artificial Intelligence and what it means to us. I speak to him about the following topics: What is AI? (Generative & AGI) Uses of Generative AI The fear of losing jobs What does society mean in a world with AI? Accuracy of large language models Would reliance on AI make us dumber? Will AI be genuinely innovative? AI Governance Worldwide Download Episode 205 This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X7i3t6Ighac Darryl’s books: AI Digest Volume 1: https://amzn.to/4kLlbDI AI Digest Volume 2: https://amzn.to/43QDPno Governing AI in Australia: https://amzn.to/4izVVyo AI Governance: Applying AI Policy and Ethics through Principles and Assessments https://amzn.to/4kYNtdK

BM204 – The Science of Sleep

In today’s episode, I speak to Ashen Vithana, a sleep scientist, and Alex Young, an entrepreneur and futurist, from the http://youtube.com/@thesnoozestrategists podcast. I speak to them about the following topics: – What is sleep science? – What makes for a good sleep? – Is there an impact from watching screens before bed? – Are sleeping pills a good idea? – What is the impact of exercise on sleep? – How useful are wearable health devices? – How does shift work impact sleep? Download MP3 of Ep 204 Become a Patreon This episode is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n394qJ2NK3M The theme music, “Soul of the Machine”, was composed and performed by Clive Weeks.

BM203 – Dr Jürgen Knödlseder – Sustainability in Science Research

In this episode, I speak to Dr Jürgen Knödlseder on the following topics: – What are the components of a carbon footprint in science, particularly in astrophysics research? – How was the lab’s carbon footprint estimated? – How do we continue to do research and minimise our carbon footprint? – What are some new ways that conferences are being conducted? – Looking at new research with “old” data – Are there enough astronomers to justify all the new instruments coming online? – How increasing co-operation and reducing competition will help reduce wastage – A rundown on Dr Knödlseder’s foray into local politics from the lens of environmentalism Download MP3 of Ep 203 Become a Patreon This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QivSmBRi08E

BM202 – Dr Jürgen Knödlseder – Measuring Gamma Rays

In this episode, I speak to Dr Jürgen Knödlseder on the following topics: – What are gamma rays? – How do we detect gamma rays? – The process of finding where the measurements of radioactive aluminium came from – The work Jurgen did on the Integral satellite – How do you focus gamma rays? – What is Bragg Reflection? Download MP3 of Ep 202 Become a Patreon This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g6bMPpRHN3U