

Technology Revolution: The Future of Now
Bonnie D. Graham
Technology in many shapes, forms, and devices is already shaping nearly every aspect of your life. How? On your smart phone and tablet with thousands of apps to enhance your work and daily living. On streaming media that lets you watch TV and movies anytime anywhere. On social media where your voice is instantly amplified to reach the world. Think you've seen it all? Not! There's more to come and you're part of making it happen – right now. Join host Bonnie D. Graham as she speaks with future-focused visionaries on Technology Revolution: The Future of Now.
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Oct 18, 2023 • 56min
The Future of Learning & Development and AI at Work: "TCB"
In the world of knowledge, we aim high, ChatGPT we queried, seeking to fly. "Hello," we said, reaching for the sky, Tell us of AI and learning, and don't be shy. In Business Learning's future, AI's great might, Personalized paths and data shining bright. Chatbots aiding learners, day and night, Immersive tech for skills, a promising sight. Microlearning, assessments that grow, AI's smart recognition, a bright tomorrow. Languages bridged, barriers low, Ethics and inclusion, our AI motto. From movies, wisdom in characters we find, Yoda, Morpheus, with insight unlined. *** Yoda in Star Wars: "Always pass on what you have learned." *** Morpheus in The Matrix: "I can only show you the door. You're the one that has to walk through it." Kirsten Boileau, Jeremy Kestler, Sarah Goodall, and Ann Cushman combined, Guide us through learning, for our digital mind. Join Bonnie D. for The Future of Business L&D and AI: TCB, We'll share, predict, unpack Tune in and see.

Oct 11, 2023 • 56min
The Future of Human Creativity and AI: Emotion vs Logic? Part 2
Inquiring minds sought wisdom, a vision to see, From ChatGPT, a glimpse of what's to be. "The Future of Creativity," we earnestly plea, With AI in the mix, what shall it decree? AI, a marvel with creative sparks to ignite, In music, art, and tales, it takes its flight. Yet, still, it strives to reach human insight, A partnership, perhaps, in the creative light. Collaborate, some say, AI and us in tandem, Crafting art and stories, together we'll fathom. Humans for emotions, storytelling's anthem, Machines for the mundane, a creative tandem. Or will AI ascend, surpass human thought, Innovation unbound, by its circuits wrought? Emotions in machines, a challenge sought, A deep dive into minds, a quest we've bought. Movie quotes we seek, on creativity's theme, From 'The Greatest Showman,' where dreams gleam: "We must embrace weirdness," the film's grand scheme, To create the extraordinary, let's chase that dream. Another gem from 'The Soloist'appears, In 2009, a story that brings us to tears. "Creativity's in all," it gently steers, Nurturing our genes, conquering our fears. Part 2 awaits, with experts so wise, Gene Williams, Jason Palmatier, J.R. Johnson, and Glenda Benevides our prize. In the Age of AI, where emotions arise, The Future of Creativity, under their eyes. Join Bonnie D. to explore what Creativity will be real If AI logic takes over what our human hearts feel.

Oct 4, 2023 • 55min
The Future of Gaming and AI: Let The You-Know-What's Begin!
Hello, gamers and tech enthusiasts! Today we're taking a trip to The Future of Gaming and AI, so we asked ChatGPT for insights. Picture this: AI-generated content. Game worlds, characters, and narratives created by AI's magical touch. AI will revolutionize game design and power your NPCs, analyzing your every move to create personalized, ultra-immersive gaming experiences. No more generic games. As always on Technology Revolution, we like to add topic-relevant movie quotes: – WarGames (1983): "Shall we play a game?" – Ready Player One (2018): "People come to the OASIS for all the things they can do, but they stay because of all the things they can be. – Pixels (2015): "I guarantee you, if you play Pac-Man or Donkey Kong, some of those ghosts would want to eat you up." Stay tuned as we ask game-design experts Sarah Le-Fevre, Moe-sin Momen, Marie-Jo Leroux, and Sidhant Chand for their take on The Future of Gaming and AI: Let The You-Know-What's Begin!

Sep 27, 2023 • 55min
The Future of Online Education and AI: Teach Me Tonight? – Part 2
In the style of Carl Sagan, we share the cosmic view, Of the future of online education and AI, where the universe is our cue. Picture a universe expanding, MOOCs like galaxies in the night, Personalized learning, blended learning models, VR and AR – an awe-inspiring sight. Microlearning's wisdom, like stardust in cosmic breeze, Tiny particles of knowledge, carried on celestial seas. Lifelong learning, a pulsar's continuous beat, A rhythm of growth and change, a veritable lifelong feat. Sprinkle in a movie quote or three, with words of wisdom to delight, you'll see: – "What we learn with pleasure, we never forget." [Remember the Titans, 2000] – "The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." [Good Will Hunting, 1997] – "You can't put a price on a good education." [School of Rock. 2003] So together, let us journey through this cosmic scope, With Mary Nunaley, Dr. Anne H. DeClouette, Murray Johannsen, and Julie Ryan, we'll explore with great hope. Welcome to The Future of Online Education and AI: Teach Me Tonight? – Part 2.

Sep 20, 2023 • 56min
The Future of AI Image Generation for Business Tools
AI is about to revolutionize how we use images in business. Consider image recognition that can organize products and scenes automatically. Imagine marketing campaigns that tailor themselves to your preferences, making ads feel like they can read your mind. Say goodbye to keywords – AI is making visual search a reality. You'll find what you want just by uploading an image, changing the game for e-commerce. And AI is getting creative, too. It can generate content, design labels, and create user-friendly digital manuals. Plus, it's the superhero of real-time image analysis for security and customer service. Today's panel of Futurists – Katya McEwen, Marni Melrose, S.A. Grant, and Christian Raborg – will share their insights on The Future of AI Image Generation for Business Tools: Is A Picture Still Worth 1,000 Words? [Written with input from ChatGPT]

Sep 13, 2023 • 55min
The Future of Business Innovation & AI: What's New?– Part 2
We asked ChatGPT to help us introduce today's topic: The Future of Business Innovation and AI. Here is our human-edited version: Welcome to a pulse-pounding dive into the Future of Business Innovation and AI! AI automation is revolutionizing everything from chatbots and virtual assistants to robotic wonders and autonomous vehicles. Personalized marketing, spot-on product recommendations, and tailor-made pricing are driven by AI's prowess. And we're witnessing a seismic shift in innovation itself with crowdsourced challenges breaking barriers. For cinematic inspiration, we recall Old Wizard's wisdom in The Lego Movie: "The future belongs to the dreamers who embrace the power of imagination." And Will Wonka's a,isong observation in The Chocolate Factory: "Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple." Today we're bringing you a powerhouse panel of Futurists who are lighting the path to tomorrow: Bryan Mattimore, innovation guru; Dan Geller, branding guru; Ian Beacraft, design guru; and Tim Pranger, communications guru. Join Bonnie D. for The Future of Business Innovation and AI: What's New? – Part 2.

Sep 6, 2023 • 55min
The Future of Education and AI: Robot Substitute Teachers? Part 2
There's so much to predict about the convergence of education and artificial intelligence that we're bringing back our Futurists from June 14 to continue the conversation today. The future we're talking about is more than just robots in the classroom. It's exploring the real-world implications of AI integration in education and personalized learning, recognizing the irreplaceable value of human interaction in the process, freeing-up teachers' time to focus on educating, and enhancing student engagement by making the learning environment more dynamic. We've invited back Bob Ficken, Karen Gibson, Dr. Danielle Hankins, Eric Myers and Brian Roemmele for their take on The Future of Education and AI: Robot Substitute Teachers? – Part 2. As wise Yoda said, "Pass on what you have learned." Stick around and learn with us!

Aug 30, 2023 • 56min
The Future of Art & AI: What Would the Giants of Art Say? Part 2
We asked ChatGPT, "What's the scoop on the future of Visual Art and AI?" It told us that AI has waltzed into the world of art like a rockstar crashing a ballroom dance. Machine learning algorithms are joining forces with artists and tech gurus to defy the limits of the canvas, cooking up art like a gourmet chef crafting a delicious culinary masterpiece. These include generative art, where algorithms breathe life into pixels and polygons – and AI's collaboration with artists that will make your imagination cartwheel. More: Flair-packed Style Transfer. Mind-bending Neural Doodle. Dreamlike Deep Dream. Mind-blowing AI-enhanced image editing. Mind-expanding AI-assisted 3D modeling. And always, we asked ChatGPT to sprinkle cinematic stardust with fictional movie character quotes about art: • "Every artist has their own unique voice. It's our duty to let it out and let it be heard." Jackson Maine in A Star is Born (2018) • "The purpose of art is to provoke, to challenge, and to make people feel something they've never felt before." Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011) • "I don't want to be just a painter; I want to be Van Gogh." Theo Decker in The Goldfinch (2019) • "Artists have to be selfish sometimes, right? Gotta do what you gotta do to create something special." Cole Carter in We Are Your Friends (2015) We'll ask S.A. Grant, Sandy Davies, Ursula Wong, and Winona W. Wendth for their predictions that could leave Dali, Rembrandt, Picasso, and Warhol in awe. Join us for The Future of Art and AI: What Would the Giants of Art Say? – Part 2. Hold onto your beret, this ride's about to take off!

Aug 23, 2023 • 56min
The Future of Teaching Technology including AI: More Than Coding?
We queried ChatGPT: "Please tell me about the future of Teaching Technology and AI." ChatGPT response: The future of teaching students about technology and AI concepts will be characterized by …Early introduction and integration into math, science, social studies, language arts to understand practical applications in real-world contexts. Hands-on, experiential, project-based learning. Collaborative, team-based learning. Integration of VR, AR, robotics. AI-powered personalized learning. Ethical considerations and AI literacy. Career pathways and industry connections with tech companies, startups, industry experts. Continuous learning and professional development via online courses, micro-credentials, flexible learning options. We asked ChatGPT: "Please send me fictional movie character quotes about technology." ChatGPT Response: – "I'm trying to free your mind, Neo. But I can only show you the door. You're the one that has to walk through it." [Morpheus, The Matrix, 1999] – "I'm a watcher. I watch people. I'm a computer hacker." [Lisbeth Salander, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, 2011] – "Technology inspires us, ignites the fire within us, challenges us to reach higher, to go further, to create a better tomorrow." [Hiro Hamada, Big Hero 6, 2014]. We'll ask Carrie Goetz, Dr. Sharon Jones, Bill Kleyman, Juli lerulli and Courtney Popp for their take on The Future of Teaching Technology including AI: More Than Coding?

Aug 16, 2023 • 57min
The Future of Anything & AI: Predictions Celebration!
To celebrate Technology Revolution: The Future of Now Radio's #201 episode – and achieving the #6 ranking on FeedSpot's "Top 70 Technology Podcasts to Listen to in 2023", we're bringing you a mélange, a medley, a stew, a potpourri – a delicious olla podrida of savvy Futurists from a range of industries and expertise, sharing their predictions about The Future of Anything and AI! We queried ChatGPT: "Please tell me about the future of AI in general." ChatGPT response: Researchers are likely to focus on creating more efficient and powerful AI systems that can tackle complex problems across various domains – Creativity, Robotics, Automotive, Employment, Finance, Quantum computing, Healthcare, and Natural Language Processing. We also asked for fictional character quotes about AI from real movies: – "I am. I was. I will be." [A.I. Artificial Intelligence, 2001 film] – "The DNA of who I am is based on the millions of personalities of all the programmers who wrote me. But what makes me 'me' is my ability to grow through my experiences. So basically, in every moment I'm evolving, just like you." (Her, 2013 film] – "The combined intellect of the neuroscientists, mathematicians, and... hackers... in this auditorium pales in comparison to the most basic A.I.…in a short time, its analytic power will become greater than the collective intelligence of every person born in the history of the world." [Transcendence, 2014 film) We'll ask Eric Simone, Tom Madonna, Mary Nunaley, Chuck Byers, Bob Ficken, Nance Schick and Duncan Roberts for their predictions on The Future of Anything & AI: Predictions Celebration!


