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In this podcast episode, hosts Steve and Marlo and guest Kevin Burkhart discuss a variety of topics, ranging from the progress being made in the electric airplane industry to the potential benefits of flying cars for transportation efficiency in large cities. They also touch on the possibility of using a catapult system for electric-powered aircraft takeoff to conserve energy and discuss the implications of the recent failure of Si...
Analyzing conversations, demographics, and sentiment at the speed of light Imagine having an AI tool capable of analyzing millions of online conversations to provide meaningful insights, demographic data, and sentiment analysis at lightning speed. Enter Polly.AI, an innovative AI developed by Advanced Symbolics Inc., which promises to revolutionize market research and journalism. In a recent […]
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Hosted by Steve Bakken and Marlo Anderson, this technology podcast episode covers a range of topics related to technology, equipment and the film industry. The hosts discuss the potential of advanced technologies, such as prosthetic limbs that cost six million dollars and communication devices that can restore communication between different parts of the body. The conversation also looks at the use of 3D printing to create medical ...
During the podcast, hosts Marlo Anderson and Steve Baker covered a range of topics, starting with a weather update about a winter storm warning in Bismarck and the use of heads-up displays to enhance driving during storms. They then discussed the potential control the Chinese government may have over the social media platform TikTok, as well as the dangers of deep fakes and cybersecurity breaches. The hosts also talked about The Bo...
Traveling is a passion that many people enjoy, but as we age, it can become more challenging to explore the world. Beeyonder is a virtual tour company that offers live and interactive virtual tours around the world with local qualified tour guides. In an interview with the Guru of Geek, Marlo Anderson, Camille Scannell from […]
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Listen to this podcast to explore the potential of AI technology, including Bing AI or Chat GPT, to create unique works without plagiarism. The speakers also discuss how businesses and authors can use this technology to reduce costs and the use of AI in scanning financial information. Furthermore, they delve into the case of Gonzalez versus Google, which could impact the liability of online platforms for user-generated content and ...
Today's episode of the podcast discusses the potential dangers of electric vehicles in accidents, such as fires, and the need for better training and equipment for emergency responders to deal with such incidents. The issue of electronic devices catching fire due to faulty chargers, is being brought up, and the European standard requiring all devices to have USB-C and USB-E, which will reduce the occurrence of fires, is mentioned. ...
Join the conversation in this podcast episode as the speakers delve into the world of electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and education. Discover the challenges and potential benefits of using electric vehicles, the design and features of specific models, and the government's subsidization of EVs. Hear about the capabilities and limitations of AI, including ChatGPT's ability to imitate human writing, and the potential uses ...
Today's episode started with a discussion of the Roundup scenario and the news of Bayer acquiring Monsanto and its properties. The potential lawsuits against Roundup for being a carcinogen were discussed and they also talked about the increasing role of technology in agriculture, particularly in the area of precision agriculture. The conversation then moved to the requirements for organic farming and how technology has made it more...
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STEVE I’m sure you saw some amazing stuff at ces. MARLO Yeah. STEVE We’re talking about that a little bit. But one of the things that you were also famous for, and I just mentioned it, NationalDayCalendar.com. Check it out. You were on CBS Sunday morning and that finally aired, I gotta cut ’em a […]
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JASON We gotta talk about the world of innovation. And Marlo, I want your take on this because in my opinion, this has gotta be. At least in my world as a wordsmith, one of the most disruptive technologies that has entered into the American workplace in a long time, and it’s the rise of […]
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MARLO So anyway, they got in this conversation about television and my mom was complaining about. how expensive it is to have cable, and my daughter- STEVE We all do that. Yes. MARLO Yeah. My daughter Kayla goes, well, I don’t pay for cable. My mom was like, well, how does that work? And she […]
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MARLO So anyway, they got in this conversation about television and my mom was complaining about. how expensive it is to have cable, and my daughter- STEVE We all do that. Yes. MARLO Yeah. My daughter Kayla goes, well, I don’t pay for cable. My mom was like, well, how does that work? And she […]
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MARLO A lot of things have really ramped up in the last week about flying cars. So, a little bit later on the show we’re really looking– STEVE So we are really that close to the Jetsons? MARLO We’re getting there. It’s actually amazing what’s going on right now. STEVE Actually, it was funny, during […]
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STEVE We were talking a little bit about politics and I’d mentioned the shortage of diesel fuel, because according to national stores we’re down to 21, 22 days of supply left. MARLO Yeah. STEVE Because of what’s been going on with the strategic reserve and all kinds of stuff, and it’s a little daunting because […]
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STEVE Is that work or, I’m on social media– MARLO Right. STEVE I use LinkedIn a lot for my day job. MARLO Yeah, I do too. STEVE Is that considered social media or is that a quote-unquote “productivity” and everything? But that’s everything. It’s all encompassing. The lawsuits, the mental health, the lost productivity, all […]
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STEVE And some of the things I wanted to talk about, I was reading through this and Marlo, you mentioned during the break a little bit we’re talking about Apple chargers and that kind of dovetails into one of the articles. So let’s talk about the chargers first. So, the European Union has come out […]
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STEVE Uh, this is quite extraordinary. Of course this is one of the big songs from Armageddon where they had to go to an asteroid. Go to an asteroid and blow it up because it was gonna hit earth and kill us. Well, that didn’t happen in the movie. Just pieces. They saved the world. […]
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MARLOSo it’s just so you’d understand. I mean, the Hubble is still running. The Hubble runs on image. It just has lenses, you know, so optical lenses go back because it must be 20 years old. STEVE Right? At least. Yeah. So think of the technology from then, which I remember when that went up […]
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