Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn
Jon Krohn
The latest machine learning, A.I., and data career topics from across both academia and industry are brought to you by host Dr. Jon Krohn on the Super Data Science Podcast. As the quantity of data on our planet doubles every couple of years and with this trend set to continue for decades to come, there's an unprecedented opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in your lifetime. In conversation with the biggest names in the data science industry, Jon cuts through hype to fuel that professional impact.Whether you're curious about getting started in a data career or you're a deep technical expert, whether you'd like to understand what A.I. is or you'd like to integrate more data-driven processes into your business, we have inspiring guests and lighthearted conversation for you to enjoy.We cover tools, techniques, and implementation tricks across data collection, databases, analytics, predictive modeling, visualization, software engineering, real-world applications, commercialization, and entrepreneurship − everything you need to crush it with data science.
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Jul 22, 2022 • 5min
594: Why CEOs Care About A.I. More than Other Technologies
A.I. industry veteran Ben Taylor and Jon Krohn discuss why CEOs prioritize A.I., highlighting pressure from boards and potential business growth. They tackle communication challenges between data scientists and executives, emphasizing the importance of simplifying benefits and improving storytelling to drive excitement and actionable insights.
Jul 19, 2022 • 1h 22min
593: The Real-World Impact of Cross-Disciplinary Data Science Collaboration
Jon welcomes Professor Philip Bourne, Founding Dean of the School of Data Science at the University of Virginia, to discuss the evolution of computing and data science, the importance of open-source and open-access, the 4+1 model of data science skills, and practical applications in biomedical data science research.
Jul 15, 2022 • 3min
592: How to Sell a Multimillion Dollar A.I. Contract
A.I. industry veteran Ben Taylor shares insights on selling multimillion-dollar A.I. contracts, focusing on building trust, presenting value propositions, and solving high-value AI issues to seal the deal.
Jul 12, 2022 • 1h 15min
591: Simulations and Synthetic Data for Machine Learning
PhD Candidate Mars Buttfield-Addison talks simulations, Swift in A.I., space junk tracking, and choosing industry internships over academia in data science with Jon Krohn.
Jul 8, 2022 • 6min
590: Artificial General Intelligence is Not Nigh (Part 2 of 2)
The podcast delves into the challenges of achieving Artificial General Intelligence, including machine learning systems learning like babies, making causal inferences, handling uncertainty, predicting long-term impacts, hierarchical representation of abstract concepts, and task decomposition.
Jul 5, 2022 • 56min
589: Narrative A.I. with Hilary Mason
Hilary Mason, CEO of Hidden Door, explains the value of narrative A.I. in fostering creativity and building ML products without quantitative error functions. She shares insights on ensuring creative A.I. output is meaningful, her OSEMN data science process, excitement for emerging ML techniques, qualities sought in engineering hires, and her hopeful view on A.I.'s positive impact in the future.
Jul 1, 2022 • 6min
588: Artificial General Intelligence is Not Nigh
Exploring the Scale and Complexity in Artificial General Intelligence, challenges in replicating human intelligence with artificial systems, and reasons why AGI might not be on the horizon explained by Jon in this podcast.
Jun 28, 2022 • 1h 25min
587: Data Engineering for Data Scientists
Mark Freeman, Senior Data Scientist at Humu, discusses data engineering tips for career growth, tools for pipeline engineering, and advice for getting hired at startups. Topics include leveraging data for workplace behavior improvement, the differences between junior and senior data scientists, and the importance of data scientists exploring Web3 technology.
Jun 24, 2022 • 5min
586: Daily Habit #10: Limit Social Media Use
Learn how limiting social media use can boost productivity, mental health, and work efficiency. Discover the negative effects of excessive social media use on problem-solving abilities and ways to counteract them, such as following beneficial content creators and monitoring time spent on these platforms.
Jun 21, 2022 • 1h 26min
585: PyMC for Bayesian Statistics in Python
Dr. Thomas Wiecki, Core Developer of PyMC, discusses Bayesian statistics, PyMC development, commercial applications, successful company culture, and top resources for learning. Topics include efficiency in model training, hierarchical models, Markov Chain Monte Carlo algorithms, and building a collaborative work environment at PyMC Labs.
