Incongruent
Podcast edited by Stephen King, award-winning academic, researcher and communications professional. Chester | Dubai | The World. Correspondence email: steve@kk-stud.io.
Episodes
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What if AI didn’t arrive overnight but grew up with us—and only now stepped into the spotlight? We’re joined by Nadeem Ibrahim to map the real story: from Spectrum tapes and pagers to telco‑powered data flows and the rise of large language models that collapse research, recommendation, and purchase into a single conversation.
We get honest about the agency dilemma: when a strategist...
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Start with a bold idea: stories are data. Not the soft kind you file under “nice to have,” but structured, analysable insight that explains why people choose, stay, leave or change. We sit down with James Warren, founder of Share More Stories, to unpack how narrative plus AI can outclass dashboards built on clicks and demographics, and why the shift begins with designing for trust.
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A world-touring jazz bassist turned educator and AI builder joins us to explore what happens when smart tools meet hard-won craft. We dig into how Futureproof Music School blends a curriculum-aware chatbot with real mentors so producers learn faster, pay less, and still develop their own voice rather than a template sound. From Wembley Arena stories to DAW specifics, John breaks down what la...
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A former Navy intelligence professional turned engineer and lawyer, Cordell Robinson joins us to map a sane path through AI-era cybersecurity. His core message is blunt and hopeful at once: people and process still win. He explains how Brownstone Consulting trains a “cybersecurity army,” turning policies into habits and inventories into living maps of what actually runs inside a business. Fr...
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What if AI literacy wasn’t about prompts or platforms, but about thinking that endures? We sat down with AI strategist and educator Yara Alatrach to unpack how schools can move past the hype and build true fluency—skills that help students question systems, evaluate data, spot bias, and decide when human judgment belongs in the loop.
Yara’s journey from reservoir engineering to cons...
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What if you could stress‑test a policy pitch with a faithful simulation of the minister you’re meeting tomorrow? We sit down with Leon Emirali—startup founder turned Westminster aide—who’s now building Nostrada AI, a platform that creates high‑fidelity digital twins of politicians trained only on their own public words. From late‑night Brexit votes to the first days of COVID, Leon’s time ins...
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Tired of saving dream trips you never book? We sat down with Seeq founder John Levesque to unpack a new path from “that looks amazing” to “I’m going”—and why creators, not platforms, should capture most of the value along the way. John spent years building communities for brands at Microsoft and DocuSign, saw creators’ work powering growth without fair returns, and decided to flip the econom...
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Monica Marquez, workplace AI strategist and founder of Flipwork Inc., shares insights on how organizations can adapt to AI-driven changes in the workplace through inclusive practices and human-centered transformation. She explains why companies struggle with AI adoption despite significant investments, pointing to outdated training methods and the need for alignment between identity, mindset...
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Dan Sickles, award-winning filmmaker and founder of Depop Studios, shares his insights on incorporating AI into filmmaking while preserving artistic integrity. He discusses his approach to crafting narratives that center underrepresented communities and his vision for multidimensional storytelling through his new project "New Here."
• Dan is drawn to communities living on ...
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Chris Daigle, founder and CEO of Chief AI Officer, helps executive teams deploy real-world AI strategies that drive business results through his flagship Executive AI Immersion program, designed specifically for mid-market companies.
• AI adoption is fundamentally different from previous tech waves because it's accessible to anyone regardless of technical background
• Older...
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Alistair Lowe Norris, Chief Responsible AI Officer at Iridis, discusses how AI can be a positive force for change when built on ethical foundations, safety measures, and benefits for both people and planet.
• Recipient of the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for his volunteer work addressing food insecurity
• Three pillars of responsible AI: ethical AI that follows gu...
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Radhika Dutt challenges traditional goal-setting frameworks and introduces OHLs (Objectives, Hypotheses, and Learnings) as a more effective alternative for today's knowledge workers who are solving complex puzzles rather than performing repetitive tasks.
• Goals and targets originated in the 1940s for unskilled, unionized workers doing repetitive tasks
• Today's workfo...
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Galvin Widjaja, founder and CEO of Lauretta AI, shares his journey from restaurant management to leading a privacy-first computer vision company that predicts human behavior without using biometrics. His unconventional path provides unique insights into building AI that respects privacy while effectively understanding human intent.
Here are the seven biggest takeouts from the interv...
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This is part of an online research project into the use of podcasting in higher education pedagogy. You can find the project here: https://sking47.wixsite.com/website-2.
Today, we’re diving into the blueprint for crafting educational podcasts that are not only engaging but empirically valuable. Imagine a podcast that doesn't just share knowledge but transforms how we learn—pro...
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Can traditional university education evolve to truly prepare students for the complexities of the real world? Unlock the secrets to this revolutionary shift as we dissect the abandonment of conventional lectures and exams in favor of immersive, real-world problem-solving projects. We introduce you to the STAIRR framework—Structure, Transitioning, Authority, Inspiration, Reporting, and Reward...
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Join the cast of Grease at....
Where: Hartland International School, Dubai
When: from June 12 to 15, 2024
Timings: 7:30 PM daily and a 2:30 PM matinee on Saturday, June 15
Tickets: https://ticketslover.com/dubai/events/mtdxb-presents-grease.
In this episode Katheryne Nicole Alday and Stephen King interview James Mitchinson and Talya Mitchell as they share the ...
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Embark on an auditory odyssey with us as Stephen King and Mikhail Skornyakov uncover the melodic intricacies of forging a career in music, in our latest interview with professional saxophonist, composer and conductor, Maksim Mintcaev.
Join us for a session resonating with insights, where every note is an invitation to explore the cadence of a creative musical career.
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The curtain rises on an enthralling discussion about theatre and acting in the UAE. With a special collab with Redbeat MDX and the arrival of Desiree Barreto to our team, we gain a deep insight into the creative minds of playwright Alex Broun and actor/producer Osman Aboubakr.
Alex Broun: https://alexbroun.com/
Osman AbubakrL https://www.osmanaboubakr.com/
Redbeat MDX: htt...
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Discover the truth behind the curtain of sustainability promises, as we unravel the complexity of global commitments to a sustainable future. Is the global political and corporate leadership really committed to the long haul, or are they merely ticking boxes to appease a growingly conscientious society? The episode peels back layers of international pledges, evaluating their authenticity and...
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Discover the transformative power of student awards as we converse with a distinguished panel of educators gathered for the 2023 edition of Middlesex University's Annual Learning and Teaching conference.
Promising to build confidence, generate connections, and encourage collaboration, these accolades are more than mere symbols of recognition - they are stepping stones to acade...
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