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4. Baloney Detection Episode 48: Environmental Problems of AI with Adrianna
35:36||Season 3, Ep. 4Episode DescriptionGiven that there is a huge data center being constructed close by, in Port Washington, Wisconsin, Adrianna and I decided to discuss some of the important environmental impacts of AI and data centers. We also add some political aspects of the situation, which cannot be avoided since we have important mid-term elections coming up, and data centers have been the centerpiece of a lot of discussions and commercials. This just barely scratches the surface, but hopefully our discussion will provide a jumping off point for you to do your own research. View the transcript for this episode.Reach out to Dr. K!Send us an email, suggest a topic, or ask a question at baloneydetectionpodcast@gmail.com. Make sure to also follow us on Instagram and bookmark our blog!
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3. Baloney Detection Episode 47: For Sue and Dave
30:02||Season 3, Ep. 3Episode DescriptionIn September, I lost two very important people: my mom Sue, and my father-in-law Dave. As a part of my grieving and recovery process, I decided to dedicate an episode talking about these two wonderful people and what they meant to me. I thought this episode would be challenging, and it was, but it was also a bit cathartic. I hope you gain a appreciation for what Sue and Dave brought to me and this world.View the transcript for this episode. Reach out to Dr. K!Send us an email, suggest a topic, or ask a question at baloneydetectionpodcast@gmail.com. Make sure to also follow us on Instagram and bookmark our blog!
2. Baloney Detection Episode 46: Interview with Dr. Elliott Humiston
57:40||Season 3, Ep. 2Episode DescriptionOne of the greatest parts of being a career academic is seeing former students succeed. Dr. Elliott Humiston was a student of mine more than a decade ago, and has turned his complex academic journey into a growing dentistry practice in Sheboygan. Elliott’s growth through a variety of different schools, potential career pathways and different cities. I really enjoyed talking with Elliott after a few years and I hope you will enjoy listening to us chat. View this episode's transcriptReach out to Dr. K!Send us an email, suggest a topic, or ask a question at baloneydetectionpodcast@gmail.com. Make sure to also follow us on Instagram!
1. Baloney Detection Episode 45: AI Fundamentals with Adrianna
41:51||Season 3, Ep. 1Episode DescriptionWhether you actively use it, or want it to just go away, AI is a part of your life now. Our background episode on AI talks about large language models (LLMs), the AI platforms, chatbots, and some of the issues that arise from basic usage. Adrianna joins me for what is to be the first of several AI-based episodes for Season 3. Welcome back to Baloney Detection with Dr. K! Trigger warning: We discuss suicide from timestamp 26:02 to 31:00, so of you wish to avoid this subject, skip over this part of the episode. View this episode's transcript.Reach out to Dr. K!Send us an email, suggest a topic, or ask a question at baloneydetectionpodcast@gmail.com. Make sure to also follow us on Instagram!
Baloney Detection Season 3 Preview
01:29||Season 3, Ep. 0Episode DescriptionAre you ready for season three? Enjoy our preview for what is to come this year from Baloney Detection!View the transcript for this episode
18. Baloney Detection Episode 44 - Season 2 Wrap Up with Adrianna
38:30||Season 2, Ep. 18Episode DescriptionThe end of the semester comes up fast and with it we are at the end of Season 2 of Baloney Detection. I am very grateful for all of the guests that we have had this year and also what Adrianna brought to the podcast this spring. Adrianna and I talk about how this spring has unfolded and about a few current events topics that have come up since our last episode. Thank you for listening and we will see you in September! View the Episode Transcript
17. Baloney Detection Episode 43 - Cognitive Empathy with Alison Jane Martingano
38:44||Season 2, Ep. 17Episode DescriptionWe are stepping away from our usual topics for a discussion of empathy with my colleague from the UW-Green Bay Psychology Department, Alison Jane Martigano. Alison Jane has been researching empathy in its various forms, with virtual reality as one of the important tools for measurement. Alison Jane describes her research, along with some important details about what empathy is, how it impacts our lives and relationships, and how levels of empathy have changes with university populations. View the transcript for this episode.