Tag: Finland

June 20, 2023Podcast Episodes

#64: The Midsummer Episode

Ian and Michael are gearing up for one of the major holidays in Finland, Midsummer! In this episode, the duo discuss Midsummer traditions and summer in the Nordics, and ponder whether there's an AI component to it all. Plus, they address the possibly most contentious topic ever discussed on the podcast, the Maypole controversy!
May 30, 2023Podcast Episodes

#61: IoT and the Smart Fridge Conundrum

Plug into a stimulating episode titled "IoT and The Smart Fridge Conundrum" as your hosts, Ian and Michael, illuminate the intricate world of Internet of Things (IoT). Set off on an exploratory journey into the realm of intelligent refrigeration, where groceries inventory themselves and shopping lists become obsolete.

The duo also ventures into the captivating landscape of home automation, revealing how the marriage of convenience and technology might redefine modern living. Explore the burgeoning field of IoT-enhanced home security, where peace of mind is just a tap away.

Get ready for an insightful foray into the revolutionizing world of smart consumer devices! (This description was automatically generated with ChatGPT)
May 16, 2023Podcast Episodes

#59: Languages in the Digital Era

Get ready to tune in to an illuminating conversation with Ian and Michael as they navigate the fascinating crossroads of technology and linguistics in our latest episode, "Languages in the Digital Era."

This episode is a deep dive into the essential but often overlooked topic of providing digital services in minority languages. They'll explore the unique challenges and potential solutions that come with this digital inclusivity. Furthermore, they'll delve into practical language learning in today's digital world, highlighting the impact of technological advancements on our capacity to learn and retain new languages. (This description was automatically generated with ChatGPT)
November 1, 2022Podcast Episodes

#33: Communication in the Digital Age

Ian and Michael discuss how human communication has changed in the digital age, from the use of emojis to communicate whole sentences to the ability to send a message to a person on the other side of the planet nearly instantaneously.
June 28, 2022Podcast Episodes

#21: The Scooter Episode

Ian and Michael discuss their shared interest in electric scooters.
April 12, 2022Podcast Episodes

#10: AI, Digitalisation and Inclusion

Is it even possible to live without a smartphone these days? In our push to digitise society, can AI be used to create a more inclusive society, or are we actually exacerbating inequality? Ian and Michael discuss digitalisation, AI and inclusion - and the very real risk of digitally excluding a large number of people from participating in society.
April 5, 2022Podcast Episodes

#9: Digitalisation and Languages

As translation technologies are becoming ever better, will we even need to learn foreign languages in the future? And what about English as the global lingua franca? Ian and Michael discuss preservation of languages and language equality in the digital era.
March 29, 2022Podcast Episodes

#8: AI and Education

Ian and Michael discuss the potential for using AI and technology to modernise education.
March 22, 2022Podcast Episodes

#7: AI and Health

Will AI ever replace the doctor? Or will we even need to go to the doctor in the future, with AI regulating our health? Ian and Michael discuss.
March 8, 2022Podcast Episodes

#5: AI and the Consumer

Ian and Michael discuss how AI is used to influence (or, less charitably, manipulate) consumer behaviour.