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The Imaginary Possible starts this Thursday at 9am

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From chatbots to applicant tracking systems and facial recognition, AI is transforming our world or the better and for the worse. Each week on the Imaginary Possible Podcast, I talk to experts in AI, as well ordinary people who are asking big questions about our future — w... Read more

Copywriting and the Drift: An Interview with Gregory McCormick

Airs at: Thu, 01/04/2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
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In this episode of The Imaginary Possible host Suzanne LaGrande speaks with Gregory McCormick, founder of a one man marketing agency, Brand Built. Topics discussed include: Greg’s initial interest in AI as a way to help with marketing and copywriting. Why he doesn’t use... Read more

Splashes of Consciousness: An Interview with Vanessa Nowtizky and Bing

Airs at: Thu, 12/28/2023 at 9:00am - 9:30am
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What is consciousness? Artificial intelligence, as we understand it currently, is a machine with access to vast amounts of data. It can be programmed to make decisions and also solve problems independently, and using natural language process, it can communicate via human l... Read more

Human Centered Design: An Interview with Joe Blaty

Airs at: Thu, 12/21/2023 at 9:00am - 9:30am
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Human Centered Design: An Interview with Joe Blaty In this episode of The Imaginary Possible host Suzanne LaGrande speaks with Joe Blaty,  architect of Human-Centered Design about responsible and ethical uses of Artificial intelligence. Among other things Suzanne and Joe d... Read more

Using AI Responsibly: An Interview with Ross Monaghan

Airs at: Thu, 12/14/2023 at 9:00am - 9:30am
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In this episode of The Imaginary Possible host Suzanne LaGrande speaks with communications professor and former CEO of Australia's mobile phone industry association, Ross Monaghan about how to formulate policies for AI usage in organizations Among other topics, Suzanne and... Read more

Human Resources and Artificial Intelligence

Airs at: Thu, 12/07/2023 at 9:00am - 9:30am
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In this episode of The Imaginary Possible host Suzanne LaGrande speaks with Theresa Fesinstine,  founder of People-Power AI a company that helps businesses harness the power of artificial intelligence. With experience working in the field of human resources for over 25 year... Read more

The Purple Squirrel: How People Actually Get Jobs: An Interview with Abby Engers and Corbin C

Airs at: Thu, 11/30/2023 at 9:00am - 9:30am
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In this episode of The Imaginary Possible host Suzanne LaGrande speaks with Abby Engers and and Corbin C about how people actually get jobs. Abby is the HR manager at Boly:Welch, an employment agency in Portland Oregon. She helps with internal recruiting and does HR consult... Read more

The impact of AI on job searches: Ben Forstag

Airs at: Thu, 11/23/2023 at 9:00am - 9:30am
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In this episode of The Imaginary Possible, host Suzanne LaGrande speaks with Ben Forstag, the owner of Bend Oregon Jobs and Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at the Portland Metro Chamber of Commerce.   Topics discussed include: The impact of AI on job applicatio... Read more

Chat GPT for Writers: An interview with E. S. O. Martin

Airs at: Thu, 11/16/2023 at 9:00am - 9:30am
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  In this episode of "The Imaginary Possible," host Suzanne LaGrande looks at how Chat GPT works, the pros and the cons of information personalization. She then speaks with Emanuella Martin (E.S.O. Martin), a writer with extensive experience as a journalist, editor, and pu... Read more

Understanding How AI works: An Interview with Leila Kaneda

Airs at: Thu, 11/09/2023 at 9:00am - 9:30am
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In this episode of "The Imaginary Possible," host Suzanne LaGrande speaks with Machine Learning Engineer Leila Kaneda. Among other things Suzanne and Leila discuss: What Machine Learning Is Some common misconceptions people have about AI Data Bias and how to m... Read more