Would You Let a Robot Be Your Boss? 75% of Workers Say NO!
AI at Work — Partner, Not Boss! with Professor GePhardT Artificial intelligence is joining the workforce—but should it be your boss? In this witty, insightful episode, Professor GePhardT breaks down the Workday AI research showing that while 75% of employees are happy to work with AI, only 30% would let it manage them.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes—don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: beginnersguide.nl📧💌📧Through sharp insights, storytelling, and yes—even cake metaphors—you’ll learn how to create clear AI boundaries, foster trust, and harness human-AI collaboration without losing what makes us human.📚 Key Highlights:How to make AI your colleague, not your commander.What “AI optimism” really means.Why transparency is essential for responsible AI adoption.Practical steps for mapping your AI boundaries at work.💬 Quotes from the Episode:“People don’t fear AI—they fear losing control.”“AI can follow recipes, but only humans can taste the cake.”“The best workplaces won’t be run by machines—they’ll be led by humans who know how to work with them.”⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Welcome to “AI at Work: Partner, Not Boss!”02:15 Why AI Should Collaborate, Not Command06:48 The Layers of AI at Work—Assistant, Advisor, Actor11:10 The Cake Example: Baking Boundaries with Bots14:00 Workday’s Research on AI Agents in the Workplace19:25 The Secret to AI Optimism—Boundaries and Transparency24:00 Interactive Challenge: Mapping Your AI Boundaries27:30 Recap and Final Thoughts29:10 Sign-Off and Quote by Karen Spärck Jones👤 About Dietmar Fischer:Dietmar is a Berlin-based podcaster and AI marketer behind A Beginner’s Guide to AI and Argo.berlin. He helps companies understand and apply AI in marketing and leadership with clarity and creativity.🌐 Where to find the research base of the episode:- Workday.com: Setting Boundaries- Workday.com: Don't Call Them Boss🎵 Music Credit: “Modern Situations” by Unicorn Heads 🎵
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Mensch or Machine? Anders Indset Redefines What It Means to Be Human in the Age of AI // REPOST
Step into a mind-bending conversation as futurist and philosopher Anders Indset joins the podcast to explore what happens when humans race to create superintelligent machines. Anders dives deep into the paradoxes at the heart of the technological singularity, asking: Are we on the verge of building our own gods? What does it truly mean to be human in an era where AI can rival—or surpass—our own creativity, empathy, and consciousness? 📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter 👉 beginnersguide.nl📧💌📧From the risks of "zombification" to the idea of "artificial human intelligence," Anders brings unique insights, humor, and fresh thinking to one of the biggest questions of our age. We tackle everything from collective memory, ethics, and the simulation hypothesis to the fundamental question: Should we do it, just because we can?Chapters:00:00 – Introduction & Anders Inset’s journey into AI03:45 – What is the singularity paradox?09:12 – Can we create our own gods?15:30 – The creative paradox: are humans still unique?21:50 – Artificial human intelligence explained29:10 – The risks of AI “zombification”36:15 – Building ethical AI strategies43:30 – Will we lose our individuality?50:00 – How business leaders can future-proof their organizations57:25 – Where to find Anders Inset and resourcesLearn more about Anders Indset’s work and connect:🔗 Website: andersindset.com📖 Book: singularityparadox.com🧑🦰 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andersinset📸 Instagram: instagram.com/andersindsetMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads
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Wait, Is AI Making Us Dumber? Sumit Gupta’s Surprising Take on Smart Tech // REPOST
Unlock the power of AI for business productivity in this episode of Beginner’s Guide to AI. AI expert and Notion Lead BI Engineer Sumit Gupta shares practical strategies, real examples, and a human perspective on integrating artificial intelligence into your workflow.Discover how business leaders can use AI to automate repetitive tasks, boost decision-making, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving market. Sumit discusses the difference between data and AI, must-have AI tools, and why keeping your critical thinking skills sharp matters more than ever. Whether you’re new to AI or seeking the next step for your business, this episode delivers actionable insights tailored for professionals.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter 👉 beginnersguide.nl📧💌📧Key Take-Aways:• Clear difference between data and AI for business leaders• How to automate social media content strategy with AI• The must-have AI tools every professional should know• Real-world risks of over-relying on AI in your work• How to stay ahead in the global AI race (US, UK, India)• Human stories: Using AI for personal creativity and impactQuotes:• "AI without data is like a skeleton without meat."• "Use AI to automate the repetitive—don’t let it take over your thinking."Chapters:00:00 – Intro & Sumit Gupta’s AI journey03:45 – Why AI? Productivity & learning08:10 – Data vs AI: Real business differences12:20 – Automating workflows: Tools & examples19:05 – Social media content strategy with AI25:50 – Avoiding the “dumbing down” trap31:15 – India, US, and the global AI race37:00 – Human creativity in an AI world41:30 – Sumit’s book and Tableau explained47:05 – Final thoughts & how to connectWant to connect with Sumit?Follow him on Instagram at @databysumit for practical data and AI tips, or connect with him on LinkedIn. For collaboration or questions, just reach out to him!---Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads
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AI & Humanity Converge: Insights from 'Transcend', Faisal Hoque's Latest Book // REPOST
Can technology make us more human?In this episode, author, entrepreneur and AI thinker Faisal Hoque unpacks his new book Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI. From his OPEN and CARE frameworks to the idea of a true human-centric AI, Faisal shows leaders how to balance innovation with risk—and why optimism is non-negotiable.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter 👉 beginnersguide.nl📧💌📧💡 Episode HighlightsHow a cancer-survivor story sparked Faisal’s AI research journeyThe OPEN framework (Outline, Partner, Experiment, Navigate) for rapid but responsible adoptionThe CARE framework and why “Catastrophize” isn’t pessimistic—it’s protection “AI as partner” vs. “AI as tool” and the ethics of digital twinsSmall bets, quick experiments and building an innovation portfolioDebunking Terminator & Matrix fears with real-world guardrails👀 Quotes from the Episode“We have to be radically optimistic—otherwise the human species ends.”“AI isn’t just another tool; it’s a partner that forces us to decide what part of our humanity we want to keep.”🧾 Chapters00:00 Welcome & Faisal’s Personal Story05:12 Why “Transcend” – The Human-Centric Promise of AI14:40 Demystifying the OPEN Framework24:05 CARE: Catastrophize, Assess, Regulate, Exit34:18 Partnering with AI vs. Replacing Humans42:30 Risks, Terminator Myths & Real-World Guardrails49:55 Practical Next Steps for Businesses55:10 Where to Find Faisal + Closing ThoughtsWhere to Find the Faisal Hoque:You can start with his website: https://faisalhoque.comOr just follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisalhoque/Get a good read, all the links to Transcend are on the book's website: https://nextchapter.org/transcend/Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads
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AI vs. Humans? Wrong Question!
Will AI Replace Marketers? Not If You Become a Centaur.What happens when humans and AI stop competing and start collaborating? Professor GePhardT calls it Centaur Marketing — the future of creative strategy. In this lively episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we explore how empathy meets algorithms and why brands like L’Oréal and Sephora are thriving thanks to human-AI teamwork.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter 👉 beginnersguide.nl📧💌📧Learn how to brief AI tools like a pro, how to build your own hybrid workflow, and why the marketers who master this balance will shape the next era of advertising.💬 Quotes from the Episode➡️ “AI doesn’t replace creativity; it multiplies it.”➡️ “The best marketers aren’t scared of AI; they’re the ones training it.”➡️ “Centaur Marketing is about keeping the human steering the machine.”⏱️ Chapters00:00 Hook: Humans & Machines00:00:32 Promo: AI for the 99%00:01:23 Introduction: AI Joins Your Team00:03:50 Main Concept: Centaur Marketing00:05:58 Under the Hood: Prediction, Not “Thinking”00:07:56 The Centaur Loop: Brief → Generate → Test → Learn00:09:21 Call to Action: Newsletter00:09:53 Case Study: L’Oréal & Sephora00:12:38 Interactive: Build Your Centaur Workflow00:14:18 Recap: Humans with Algorithms00:15:33 Sign-off: The Centaur’s Creed00:18:47 Promo: AI for the 99% (Again)🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads
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