The Boundless Podcast

By: Richard Foster-Fletcher
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  • Shaping Our Digital Destiny, hosted by Richard Foster-Fletcher, offers an in-depth examination of artificial intelligence. The series aims to elucidate how we can optimise AI's capabilities for societal benefit while establishing safeguards to ensure these technologies augment rather than dominate human potential.

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  • AI-Assisted Grading at Scale: Dr. Gerd Kortemeyer on the Future of Assessment

    AI-Assisted Grading at Scale: Dr. Gerd Kortemeyer on the Future of Assessment
    Nov 18 2024
    Artificial Intelligence, Leadership and the Future of Education

    Host:
    Richard Foster-Fletcher, Executive Chair, MKAI.org

    Guest:
    Dr. Gerd Kortemeyer, AI-Enhanced Learning Analytics Researcher, ETH Zurich and Michigan State University

    Guest Bio:
    Dr. Gerd Kortemeyer is a pioneering researcher in AI-enhanced learning analytics with experience at ETH Zurich and Michigan State University. He specializes in transforming complex data into actionable insights to support educators in real-time. His work bridges academic research with practical teaching applications, focusing on adaptive feedback systems that personalize learning experiences and improve student engagement. Dr. Kortemeyer’s research aims to elevate educational outcomes by integrating advanced analytics and technology-driven strategies into the classroom.

    Episode Title:
    AI-Assisted Grading at Scale: Dr. Gerd Kortemeyer on Efficiency, Student Feedback, and the Future of Assessment

    Episode Overview:
    In "AI-Assisted Grading at Scale," we explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on educational assessment with Dr. Gerd Kortemeyer. This episode delves into how AI technologies are reshaping grading, feedback, and assessment practices in further education, particularly in fields like mathematics and science, where grading tasks are highly repetitive. Dr. Kortemeyer provides a practical look at how AI can support educators with large-scale grading demands while highlighting the limitations AI faces in subjective areas. We discuss the evolving role of AI in classrooms, emphasizing why AI should be a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human judgment.

    Key Topics of Discussion:
    1. The practical benefits of AI in large-scale grading and assessment.
    2. AI's role in providing timely, consistent feedback to students.
    3. The limitations of AI in subjective assessments and the risks of over-reliance.
    4. AI as a supportive tool for educators, not a replacement.
    5. Challenges and considerations in using AI to personalize learning.
    Key 'Takeaway' Ideas:
    1. AI can improve the scalability and efficiency of grading in quantitative subjects but is less reliable for subjective assessments.
    2. While AI helps handle repetitive tasks, human judgment remains crucial for complex and nuanced feedback.
    3. Educators can use AI to enhance their teaching efforts, focusing on areas that require more personalized engagement.


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    47 mins
  • AI, Humanity’s Evolution, and Our Place in the Cosmos with Professor J. Craig Wheeler

    AI, Humanity’s Evolution, and Our Place in the Cosmos with Professor J. Craig Wheeler
    Oct 21 2024
    AI, Humanity’s Evolution, and Our Place in the Cosmos

    Guest: Professor J. Craig Wheeler, Samuel T. and Fern Yanagisawa Regents Professor of Astronomy Emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin

    Summary: In this episode of the Boundless Podcast, Richard Foster-Fletcher, Executive Chair of MKAI, welcomes Professor J. Craig Wheeler, a distinguished astrophysicist and author of the forthcoming book The Path to Singularity: How Technology Will Challenge the Future of Humanity. Together, they explore humanity’s place in a rapidly evolving technological landscape, discussing topics like AI, climate change, space colonization, and the implications of technological advancements on society. Professor Wheeler provides his insightful perspective on humanity’s future, contemplating how technology could shape or even redefine our species in the years to come.

    Key Talking Points:
    • The Journey to Now – Professor Wheeler discusses his background in astrophysics, what inspired his exploration of humanity's evolution and technology, and how his astronomical perspective shapes his views on our future.
    • Technological Impact – A discussion on AI, genetic engineering, and how these technologies will fundamentally change human life, including the concept of the technological singularity.
    • Opportunities for Equity – Climate change, overpopulation, and AI as global challenges that demand equitable solutions. Could AI offer an alternative form of intelligence to guide ethical decision-making?
    • Ethical Considerations – The potential risks of unchecked technological advancements, with a focus on AI and genetic modification, and the ethical responsibilities of scientists.
    • The Way Forward – Speculation on humanity's future as a multi-planetary species, the need for biological change, and the role of AI in either aiding or threatening our existence.
    • Closing Thoughts – Reflections on responsible innovation, merging technology with humanity, and the importance of broad awareness around technological risks.
    Key Quotes:
    • "If climate change significantly reduces our population, who caused the problem becomes academic. It will affect us all."
    • "We may need to think about death in a very different way if we develop the technology to live forever."
    • "AI has immense potential for good, but the key is awareness and ensuring that we don’t let it run unchecked."
    Guest Bio: Professor J. Craig Wheeler is an American astronomer. He is the Samuel T. and Fern Yanagisawa Regents Professor of Astronomy Emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin. He is known for his theoretical work on supernovae. He is a past president of the American Astronomical Society, a Fellow of that society, and a Fellow of the American Physical Society.

    Episode Links & Resources:
    • The Path to Singularity: How Technology Will Challenge the Future of Humanity (Publisher Link)
    • Professor Wheeler's Personal Website
    • University of Texas Profile


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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Dan Ariely on Rewiring Education, AI and Trust

    Dan Ariely on Rewiring Education, AI and Trust
    Aug 22 2024
    Host:
    • Richard Foster-Fletcher, Executive Chair, MKAI.org
    Guest:
    • Dan Ariely, Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics, Duke University
    Guest Bios:
    • Dan Ariely is a globally recognised expert in behavioural economics and the author of several bestsellers, including Predictably Irrational. His research explores the often irrational patterns in human decision-making and their implications for various fields, including education, finance, and health.
    Episode Overview: In "AI in Further Education: Ethical Implications and Behavioral Insights," we delve into the transformative role of AI in further education. Richard Foster-Fletcher is joined by Dan Ariely to explore how AI technologies like personalised learning algorithms and automated grading systems are reshaping the educational landscape. The discussion covers the ethical challenges these innovations present, the impact on student cognitive development, and how insights from behavioural economics can guide the responsible use of AI in education.

    Key Topics of Discussion:
    1. The influence of AI on belief formation and information processing in education.
    2. The role of trust in AI systems and its effect on educational outcomes.
    3. Cognitive development: How AI is shaping critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students.
    4. Ethical considerations in the deployment of AI in educational settings.
    5. Balancing AI-driven innovation with equity and privacy in education.
    Key 'Takeaway' Ideas:
    1. AI has the potential to significantly enhance personalised learning, but it must be implemented with careful consideration of its ethical implications.
    2. Building and maintaining trust in AI systems is crucial for their success in educational environments.
    3. Educators must ensure that AI tools support, rather than replace, critical cognitive skills like independent thinking and problem-solving.


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    56 mins

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