Paul Levinson on Information Overload, Remedial Media, and AI Optimism

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Episode 10: From Refugee to Radical 44:09

منذ 2 years44:09

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When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…

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In his third appearance on The Human Voice, media theorist and science fiction author Paul Levinson shares a fascinating conversation about the timeless relevance of media ecology, technology’s role in human progress, and the myths surrounding information overload. Paul reflects on his seminal 1996 article On Behalf of Humanity and its argument that the issue isn’t too much information but a lack of organizational tools.

Drawing connections between historical innovations and today’s AI landscape, Paul explores the concept of “remedial media”—new technologies that solve problems created by previous ones—and how it applies to challenges like algorithmic bias and deep fakes. From his collaborations with media icons Neil Postman and Marshall McLuhan to his optimistic vision for technology as a force for good, Paul offers insights that resonate across decades.

The episode wraps up with Paul’s thoughts on techno-pessimism, the power of storytelling, and a fun recommendation for mystery fans: A Perfect Couple. He also highlights his recent alternate history book, Real Life: An Alternate History of The Beatles, imagining a world where John Lennon was never assassinated.

Key Topics Covered:

• Information overload vs. information organization

• Remedial media as a framework for technological progress

• AI, digital watermarks, and the future of human-machine collaboration

• Why techno-pessimism often gains more attention

• Recommendations for media and books

Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that spans history, technology, and the enduring human connection to media.

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#Faith #Bob Hutchins #Society #Religion #Transformation #Bobhutchins #Humanvoice #Personalgrowth #Psychology #Tech #Christianity #Spiritual Beings

Paul Levinson on Information Overload, Remedial Media, and AI Optimism

The Human Voice with Bob Hutchins

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Key Topics Covered:

• Information overload vs. information organization

• Remedial media as a framework for technological progress

• AI, digital watermarks, and the future of human-machine collaboration

• Why techno-pessimism often gains more attention

• Recommendations for media and books

Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that spans history, technology, and the enduring human connection to media.

125 حلقات

#Faith #Bob Hutchins #Society #Religion #Transformation #Bobhutchins #Humanvoice #Personalgrowth #Psychology #Tech #Christianity #Spiritual Beings

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Christopher Summerfield- THESE STRANGE NEW MINDS, How AI Learned to Talk and What it Means 53:41

منذ يومين53:41

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Christopher Summerfield, Oxford Neuroscientist & Former DeepMind Researcher Episode Summary: In this episode, I sit down with Christopher Summerfield, an Oxford neuroscientist and former DeepMind researcher who has spent his career studying how human brains work and how AI models can replicate cognitive processes. His new book, These Strange New Minds: How AI Learned to Talk and What It Means, explores the evolution of AI from early chatbots to today's advanced language models. We discuss the key breakthroughs in AI, the parallels between human and machine reasoning, and the ethical questions surrounding AI’s role in shaping our world. If you’re curious about how AI is changing not just technology, but human thought itself—this conversation is for you. Key Takeaways: 🔹 From Neuroscience to AI – Christopher's journey from studying human cognition to working at DeepMind was shaped by a key question: How do brains and machines process information differently? 🔹 The Transformer Revolution – The biggest breakthrough in AI’s ability to "talk" wasn’t just training on more data—it was the invention of the transformer model in 2017, which dramatically improved language understanding. 🔹 Do AI and Human Brains Work the Same? – AI can store knowledge and reason about it, but it lacks human motivation, creativity, and initiative, which are fundamental aspects of intelligence. 🔹 The Creativity Debate – Will AI enhance human creativity or dilute it? Christopher explores how generative AI is reshaping art, storytelling, and meaning-making in a world where machines can generate content. 🔹 AI’s Influence on Society – AI isn't just a tool; it’s a force that shapes human beliefs, behaviors, and decision-making. We discuss the growing concern over how AI-driven persuasion will impact advertising, politics, and workplace dynamics. 🔹 The Future of AI & AGI – Is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) just around the corner? Christopher believes we overestimate AI’s capabilities while underestimating the complexity of human cognition. Memorable Moment: Christopher breaks down the difference between AI “hallucinations” vs. human memory—showing how confabulation in AI mirrors how people misremember events, and why truth and social norms in AI-generated content are still evolving. Get Christopher's Book: 📖 These Strange New Minds: How AI Learned to Talk and What It Means – Available March 2024 on Amazon and major bookstores.…

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Shideh Doerr, Co-Founder of JabberYak 39:29

منذ 18 يومًا39:29

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In this episode, I sit down with Shideh Doerr, a natural connector and networking ambassador with over 25 years in healthcare. Shideh’s journey took a turn when she co-founded JabberYak, a company designed to make networking more organic and meaningful. We explore her Persian-American roots, her transition from healthcare to entrepreneurship, and how JabberYak is revolutionizing human connection in business and education. Key Takeaways: 🔹 The Power of Connection – Growing up in a Persian household, Shideh learned the importance of hospitality and belonging, which became the foundation of her career. 🔹 From Healthcare to Innovation – After decades in healthcare, bureaucracy stifled her creativity, leading her to co-found JabberYak, blending technology with psychology to foster real conversations. 🔹 Seven Degrees of Connection – JabberYak is based on research showing that people are most likely to connect over seven key interests. This principle powers their tech and icebreaker tools. 🔹 Bridging Social Gaps in Business & Education – From corporate conferences to university campuses, JabberYak helps introverts and extroverts alike find their tribe, reducing social anxiety and loneliness. Connect with Shideh & Jabber Yak: 🌐 Website: www.jabberyak.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Shideh Doerr…

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Measuring Recovery: Data-Driven Wellness with David Whitesock 40:51

منذ 26 يومًا40:51

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Guest Spotlight: David Whitesock, founder of Commonly Well and creator of the Recovery Capital Index, discusses his mission to bring data-driven insights to addiction recovery and mental health. From Struggle to Innovation: David shares his personal journey from addiction and incarceration to law school, leading him to develop a measurable approach to recovery. Beyond Sobriety Metrics: Commonly Well challenges traditional recovery models by integrating behavioral analytics, long-term strategy, and human-centered data to improve patient outcomes. The Wellness Industry’s Blind Spots: David highlights the need to shift mental health care upstream, focusing on early interventions instead of only treating severe cases. Personalization vs. Universal Principles: The conversation explores how data can drive tailored wellness strategies while maintaining a shared foundation for mental health support. Future of AI in Behavioral Health: David envisions AI-powered insights, wearable technology, and psycholinguistics revolutionizing how therapists and organizations support recovery. • Connect: Learn more at commonlywell.com or find David on LinkedIn.…

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Paul Levinson on Information Overload, Remedial Media, and AI Optimism 48:45

منذ 5 weeks48:45

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In his third appearance on The Human Voice , media theorist and science fiction author Paul Levinson shares a fascinating conversation about the timeless relevance of media ecology, technology’s role in human progress, and the myths surrounding information overload. Paul reflects on his seminal 1996 article On Behalf of Humanity and its argument that the issue isn’t too much information but a lack of organizational tools. Drawing connections between historical innovations and today’s AI landscape, Paul explores the concept of “remedial media”—new technologies that solve problems created by previous ones—and how it applies to challenges like algorithmic bias and deep fakes. From his collaborations with media icons Neil Postman and Marshall McLuhan to his optimistic vision for technology as a force for good, Paul offers insights that resonate across decades. The episode wraps up with Paul’s thoughts on techno-pessimism, the power of storytelling, and a fun recommendation for mystery fans: A Perfect Couple . He also highlights his recent alternate history book, Real Life: An Alternate History of The Beatles , imagining a world where John Lennon was never assassinated. Key Topics Covered: • Information overload vs. information organization • Remedial media as a framework for technological progress • AI, digital watermarks, and the future of human-machine collaboration • Why techno-pessimism often gains more attention • Recommendations for media and books Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that spans history, technology, and the enduring human connection to media.…

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Chris Dauphin- Marketer, Musician, Communicator 44:30

منذ 8 weeks44:30

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Chris Dauphin is an 18-year marketing and communications veteran, professional musician, sports fan, father, son, and human. And he's a close friend. This was a fun interview that surfaced some deep truths about life, work, and the meaning of it all. Enjoy!

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A Worldwide Symbiotic Nervous System: A Disturbance in the Force 11:02

منذ 36 weeks11:02

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Some of my thoughts from an article I wrote for my Substack Newsletter about how we are all interconnected more than we know through this thing called the internet, technology, and AI. And we are mimicking what Obi-Wan was sensing. “I felt a great disturbance in the Force as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened.” -Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars…

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The Lost Art of Questioning: Can AI Bring It Back? 6:15

منذ 50 weeks6:15

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This is a reading of my Substack Article- The Lost Art of Questioning: Can AI Bring It Back? https://bobhutchins.substack.com/p/the-lost-art-of-questioning-can-ai AI's evolving abilities highlight the humanness woven through good questions. (Prompts) As AI gets smarter, might it even start teaching us back by teaching us to ask those open-ended, thought-provoking questions that truly make us learn and grow? Here's a hopeful thought: perhaps AI can transcend mere information gathering, evolving into a catalyst for a culture that nurtures intellectual exploration. I unpack this more in my article.…

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Kendra Jones- What is a Futurist? 49:00

منذ 1 year49:00

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Kendra Jones is a Futurist. With a rich history in high-tech strategic operations at Apple, and a strong academic foundation from MIT and the University of Houston, Kendra blends practicality with visionary thinking. Her endeavors span from hosting a futures-centric radio show to leading the Remote Futures Research Lab. Through her consultancy, LAKA, Kendra embarks on exploring the intersections of technology, human interaction, and the uncharted waters of emerging tech, providing a nuanced perspective on the potential vistas of the future. We talk about her origin story, her career, media insights, AI, and her personal connection to Marshall McLuhan as a child. 🤯 😀 This was a fascinating interview and one that you will want to listen to!…

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Alex Kantrowitz from The Big Technology Podcast 49:03

منذ 1 year49:03

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Alex Kantrowitz is a veteran journalist who's interviewed some of the world’s top CEOs, including Larry Ellison, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, and Jack Dorsey. His company, Big Technology, serves more than 100,000 newsletter subscribers and tens of thousands of podcast listeners, delivering accessible news about the tech industry in weekly installments. He's also an on-air contributor at CNBC. We discuss his journey as a tech journalist, include his time at BuzzFeed. We also discuss lessons learned, the future of tech and innovation, and why messaging apps are on the rise in popularity.…

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Dr. Paul J. LeBlanc- President of SNHU- How Our Social Systems are Failing Us and How We Can Fix Them 52:19

منذ 1 year52:19

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Dr. Paul J. LeBlanc is President of Southern New Hampshire University, the nation's largest nonprofit provider of online higher education. Under his leadership since 2003, SNHU has grown from 2,800 to over 220,000 learners. He has served as Senior Policy Advisor at the Department of Education and currently serves on the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity. An immigrant and first-generation college student himself, Dr. LeBlanc holds degrees from Framingham State, Boston College, and UMass. He directed a tech startup for Houghton Mifflin and was President of Marlboro College before coming to SNHU in 2003. We discuss his new book, Broken: How Our Social Systems are Failing Us and How We Can Fix Them . We also talk about technology and artificial intelligence as it affects social systems.…

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Jon Ricketts- CEO and CoFounder of Writerly.ai and EKOM 39:56

منذ 1 year39:56

39:56

Jon Ricketts is a man of many talents, with a back ground that includes medical devices, aviation, and tech start-ups. He has a knack for innovation and a passion for making life better, one venture at a time. We talk about the Ai start-up world, how e-commerce is changing, and how to build a go-to-market team that is creative, unique, and effective. Jon holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Lincoln Memorial University and Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Accounting and Finance…

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CJ Casciotta- The Forgotten Art of Being Ordinary: A Human Manifesto in the Age of the Metaverse 52:49

منذ 1 year52:49

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CJ is a writer and media producer. He leads a messaging & production studio called Reculture and an award-winning kids media project called Ringbeller . He’s had the privilege of traveling the world speaking to creative professionals at venues like Creative Mornings , TEDx, and STORY . He’s also the author of the book- Get Weird, Discover the Surprising Secret to Making a Difference…

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Paul Levinson returns! Should robots have rights? The future of AI 54:14

منذ 2 years54:14

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Paul Levinson returns just in time to discuss the release of Robots through the Ages, published by Blackstone Publishing, it includes stories from some of the best writers of science fiction, both old and new. This anthology, with an introduction by Robert Silverberg, offers a sweeping survey of robots as depicted throughout literature. Paul's story, Robinson Calculator, is included in this collection. We talk about the future of AI, should robots have rights, and what does the way we treat our technology say about us.…

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The possibility that our new innovations and technologies could re-humanize us. 10:40

منذ 2 years10:40

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What if we have been focusing on the wrong things to define what’s ‘human’ and ‘normal’? What if a shift in the definition of healthy human behavior and how time is best spent can be realized through our technology? This in no way minimizes or re-frames my concerns that I still have about AI or screen time in general. But several things can be true at the same time, and as a tech optimist, I am hopeful we can find our way forward in better and more beneficial ways. This is an audio version ( Me Reading) of my recent Substack post. https://bobhutchins.substack.com/p/the-possibility-that-our-new-innovations…

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Karen Kelly- Founder, CEO and CMO. Psychology, technology, and the emerging phygital marketplace 55:29

منذ 2 years55:29

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Karen Kelly has been a Founder, CEO and CMO in industries spanning advertising, healthcare, and technology. She is the former founder of one of Boston’s most profitable media studios and speaks regularly at marketing and entrepreneur conferences nationwide. Most recently, Karen was the President of Tapple, a mobile-first technology platform used to engage consumers and gather first-party data in the physical world. Karen has a strong interest in the intersection of psychology and technology, and the emerging phygital marketplace…

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