In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun sits down with Dr. Dewey Murdick — professor, researcher, and leading voice in AI policy and security. Together, they unpack the real-world implications of artificial intelligence: from its history and breakthroughs to the ethical dilemmas shaping policy and everyday life.
You’ll hear about:
- The surprising timeline of AI’s development
- What Washington is wrestling with on AI policy and regulation
- The risks and opportunities of large language models like ChatGPT
- How AI will shape education, jobs, and personal productivity in the years ahead
- Practical ways to use AI without outsourcing your judgment
Whether you’re curious about the future of work, concerned about AI’s risks, or simply want to understand how this technology intersects with your goals, this conversation will leave you both informed and inspired.
🎧 Tune in now and discover how to dream big, plan smart, and live fully in the age of AI.
🔗 Show Links
- Connect with Dewey on LinkedIn https://wholprod.link/deweymurdick
- Read Dewey's article for Fortune Magazine "AI needs the equivalent of the ‘black box’ in aviation—and America should lead the way" https://wholprod.link/fortunearticle
- Read Dewey's article for The National Interest "Artificial Intelligence, China, and America’s Next Industrial Revolution" https://wholprod.link/natinterestarticle
- Read Dewey's article on LinkedIn "Humans and AI in a Learning Economy: The Educational Revolution We Can't Afford to Ignore" https://wholprod.link/linkedinarticle
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
05:18 The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence
11:43 AI Policy and Ethics
18:14 Concerns About AI and Self-Awareness
23:28 Using AI Effectively in Decision Making
31:20 The Future of Education and AI
35:23 AI in Coding and Software Development
38:39 AI's Impact on Art and Creativity
41:11 Job Displacement and the Future Workforce
45:35 Predictions: AI in the Next 5 Years
49:17 The Questions
55:13 Conclusion
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