Ever wondered why some AI creations become overnight sensations, while others quietly fade into oblivion?

In today's episode, Professor GePhardT introduces you to AI’s hidden personality dial—AI Temperature.

You'll learn how tweaking this little-known setting can be the difference between bland, predictable results and wildly creative breakthroughs.

We dive deep into real-world examples, like Heinz's brilliantly quirky ketchup campaign, showing how mastering this balance can supercharge your marketing, storytelling, and content creation.

But it’s not just theory—we also give you a hands-on challenge to experiment with ChatGPT’s creativity yourself, even without a built-in temperature slider.

Plus, discover how baking cakes might be your best metaphor for understanding this essential AI concept.

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This podcast was generated with the help of ChatGPT, Mistral, and Claude 3. We do fact check with human eyes, but there still might be hallucinations in the output. And, by the way, it’s read by an AI voice.

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In this episode, we sit down with Silicon Valley veteran Dave Martin — a former IBM engineer, serial tech CEO, and author of MegaThinking: How to Think Smarter.

With decades of experience riding the waves of technological transformation, Dave shares why AI isn’t just another tech trend — it’s a 100x shift that will redefine everything from software to healthcare, media, and education.

We explore how to simplify complexity through Dave’s “greatest thoughts” framework — a thinking tool that helps anyone, from busy parents to AI-curious marketers, make sense of overwhelming topics.

Dave breaks down how AI can be understood, applied, and embraced — even by those who feel left behind. We also talk about fear, ethics, AI in warfare, and why the Terminator scenario probably isn't around the corner.

From stories about building a Ukrainian pediatric AI tool to reflections on how thinking (and even love) sets us apart from machines — this is one of our most wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversations yet.

To get all the info about Dave's book, go to MegathinkingBook.com

Or get it directly on Amazon.com

You can also write him an email 🚀

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In this episode, I'm chatting with Troy, a celebrated fashion and celebrity photographer who transformed his passion for visual storytelling into a pioneering journey through AI. We dive deep into how AI is reshaping the creative landscape, making professional-level artistry accessible to everyone—no big budgets or massive teams required. Troy shares his inspiring journey from capturing groundbreaking digital photography to founding Plutoverse, a revolutionary AI-driven social platform for creators.

Listen as Troy demystifies tools like Midjourney, Runway, and HyperAI, highlighting how even absolute beginners can quickly turn their ideas into stunning visuals and captivating videos. We explore how creators can effortlessly enhance their art, monetize their passions, and build genuine connections without battling restrictive algorithms.

We also touch upon the future possibilities—and pitfalls—of AI. Will it truly empower humanity’s creativity, or should we fear its unchecked power? Troy's perspective might surprise you.

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In this electrifying episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we’re joined by Mohan Rao, co-founder of Knownwell and AI veteran since the ‘80s, who walks us through a rarely discussed frontier in AI: Predictive Communication Intelligence.

Forget dashboards full of red-green traffic lights—Mohan's platform reads real-time conversations, detects shifts in client sentiment, and flags problems before they explode.

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A Message from John Munsell of Bizzuka, who pays the bills for this season:

"The problem that I saw out there was that most of the books out there just talk about why it's important or what is important, but none of them really tell you how to make it happen."

That's where John Munsell's book comes in: get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ingrain AI on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Together we unpack how AI can decode tone, track hidden client dissatisfaction, and highlight retention risks using natural language and large language models (LLMs). With examples from consulting, marketing, and tech services, Mohan reveals how AI is changing the way agencies stay human—at scale.

If you’ve ever juggled 25 clients, struggled to keep your team aligned, or simply want AI that acts like a chief of staff (not a spreadsheet), this episode is a goldmine.

🔑 Highlights in this episode:

Why traditional CRM data is “too little, too late”

• How AI analyzes unstructured data like Slack, Zoom, and email

• The barbell problem in consulting—and how AI fills the middle

• Why one angry email doesn’t matter—but three in a row does

• Mohan’s take on the Terminator question (Spoiler: he’s not worried)

• The real impact of LLMs on internal operations at Knownwell

  
  

💬 Quotes from the Episode:

“The purpose of AI is to elevate the human—not to replace them. We want to do creative, high-value work. AI just gives us a leg up.” — Mohan Rao

“When you're managing 25 clients, things fall apart. Our goal is to show the fire before it burns the house down.” — Mohan Rao

⏱️ Podcast Chapters:

00:00 Welcome & Introduction: Meet Mohan Rao
03:47 Why AI Is Finally Working for Professional Services
07:21 Predicting Client Risk Before It Happens
10:50 One Angry Call Doesn’t Mean a Fire—But a Pattern Might
14:18 AI, Empathy & Client Health Scores
18:02 80% Right Beats 100% Too Late: Embracing Imperfection in AI
21:34 From Spreadsheets to Signal Intelligence: Goodbye to “Yellow Clients”
25:10 Losing a Team Member? AI Could’ve Warned You
28:31 How the Knownwell Platform Actually Works
32:01 AI for Personal Growth: Mohan’s Favourite Use Cases
35:32 From Engineer to Idea Machine: LLMs as Coding Co-Pilots
39:00 Sign-off & Gratitude

🌐 Where to find Mohan Rao:

You can connect to him on LinkedIn!

Knownwell, if you want to see his AI in action!

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In this episode, software veteran David Hirschfeld shares vivid insights into the rapidly approaching wave of AI transformation in tech, startups, and daily life. Drawing on his 35-year experience building successful software businesses, David paints a striking metaphor of a 100-foot rogue wave—representing the disruptive power of AI—forcing companies to either reinvent themselves or risk obsolescence.

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A Message from John Munsell of Bizzuka, who pays the bills for this season:

"The problem that I saw out there was that most of the books out there just talk about why it's important or what is important, but none of them really tell you how to make it happen."

That's where John Munsell's book comes in: get ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ingrain AI on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠

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We discuss why startups frequently fail due to inadequate market validation, and how David's unique "Launch First" methodology dramatically boosts startup success by rigorously testing market demand before building products. Discover the critical importance of distinguishing between customer needs and wants, why pre-launch sales can be game-changing, and how AI tools can make this meticulous validation process faster and cheaper.

Plus, David reveals his bold predictions about self-driving cars, transportation revolutions, and why he believes multi-story parking garages will soon become obsolete. He shares his thoughts on the future roles of software developers, the evolving job landscape due to AI, and even the philosophical implications of conscious AI.

If you have a startup and want to reach David, you can write him: david@tekyz.com

Or connect with him on ⁠LinkedIn⁠!

Davids Podcast, Scaling Smarter, will be publilshed here: ⁠ScalingSmarter⁠

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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?

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 AI
03:45 – 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 explained
29:10 – The risks of AI “zombification”
36:15 – Building ethical AI strategies
43:30 – Will we lose our individuality?
50:00 – How business leaders can future-proof their organizations
57:25 – Where to find Anders Inset and resources

Learn more about Anders Indset’s work and connect:
🔗 Website: andersindset.com

📖 Book: singularityparadox.com

🧑‍🦰 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andersinset

📸 Instagram: instagram.com/andersindset

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From startup hustle to practical AI: How do you build a company that genuinely helps small businesses communicate better? Join host Dietmar Fischer as he sits down with Jack Kennedy and David Daneshgar, founders of Whippy, to uncover their journey from early consulting days to launching one of the most innovative AI-driven communication platforms.

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"The problem that I saw out there was that most of the books out there just talk about why it's important or what is important, but none of them really tell you how to make it happen."

That's where John Munsell's book comes in: get ⁠⁠⁠Ingrain AI on Amazon⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, you’ll hear how curiosity and real customer pain points led Jack and David to experiment with OpenAI and Google models long before ChatGPT was a household name. Discover their insights on building practical AI for business, why most companies juggle too many tools, and how Whippy aims to simplify everything—automating the work that holds businesses back.Highlights & Keywords

* The origin story behind Whippy AI* Real-world examples of AI in business* How founders spot and solve customer pain points* Building practical AI for small business communication* What the future holds for AI automation* Why “just another tool” isn’t enough* Startup founder advice and trends in AI-driven SaaSQuotes from the Episode* “We knew we wanted to bring all communication in a business into one place. The need was just seeing people not doing a bunch of work that AI could do—and paying for all these software tools when it should just be in one place.” —Jack Kennedy* “They were missing phone calls. They weren’t doing email marketing. They weren’t responding to proposals for weddings… and as a small business, you just can’t let things slip through the cracks.” —David DaneshgarChapters:00:00 Welcome, Introductions & Whippy Origins02:30 Early Days with AI: OpenAI, Google & First Projects06:40 Solving Real Problems for Small Businesses13:10 Building Whippy: Integrating All Business Communication17:45 The Future of AI-Driven Communication & Key TrendsWhere to find the Guests:* Connect to Jack Kennedy on LinkedIn* Stay in touch with David Daneshgar on LinkedIn* And definitely visit Whippy AI's website to get more insights!Tune in to get my thoughts and never miss an episode, don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter 🚀Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

Today on “A Beginner’s Guide to AI,” we’re tackling one of the most human problems in the world of machines—memory. Why does your AI assistant forget you faster than you can say “remind me again”?

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"The problem that I saw out there was that most of the books out there just talk about why it's important or what is important, but none of them really tell you how to make it happen."

That's where John Munsell's book comes in: get ⁠⁠Ingrain AI on Amazon⁠⁠

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Professor GePhardT slices into the technical (and sometimes hilarious) limits of AI memory, the constant balancing act between usefulness and privacy, and how new advances like ChatGPT’s persistent memory are changing the game.

Expect cake analogies, real-world stories, and practical tips for setting boundaries with your digital companions.

Whether you’re curious about personalisation or wary of privacy risks, this episode serves up the sticky truth about what it means when robots start to remember.

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This podcast was generated with the help of ChatGPT, Mistral and Claude 3. We do fact check with human eyes, but there still might be hallucinations in the output. And, by the way, it's read by an AI voice.

Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads