Elemental Collision

This is the keynote presentation for the https://www.nisciencefestival.com/e21485-bias-in-ai (Bias in AI session), part of the Tech and Digital Section of the https://www.nisciencefestival.com/ (NI Science Festival) held on 23-February, 2021. This session covers where bias comes from, some common examples of cognitive biases, current examples of both sociological bias as well as endemic bias in technology companies, a cycle for disrupting bias in AI development, and a call to action. This...

Not everything we do will succeed. In fact, more often than not, we will experience what most call "failure" or "adversity." The challenge when this comes is to push on, learn the lessons afforded by the situation at hand and, well, shape your world consequently. Ben Lindsay of STAND has learned these lessons and is here to tell his story. It would do all of us well to hear what he has to say. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn -...

Another incredible individual attempting to reinvent the hiring process is Michael Blakley from Equitas. From his past in recruiting folks for Aldi to his present at Equitas, his pursuit of equitable hiring practices, using AI to eliminate bias is to be commended. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

This week, we have a conversation with Julie Connelly, program manager extraordinaire at https://www.adaptcentre.ie/ (The ADAPT Centre) working specifically on https://aimapit.github.io/ (AI Map It). We talk about a wide range of topics including community, trust, and AI. All in all, an awesome conversation with an incredible woman. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

Entrepreneurial Smart-Matching sounds like something ripped from the "dating app" headlines, right? Well, you'd not be wrong in thinking that the same approach can oftentimes lead to successful results. Join James McMillan, CEO and Co-Founder of joinmynexus.com as we talk about community and the entrepreneurial spirit. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

To kick off Season 2 of Elemental Collision, we are joined by Dr. Kyla McMullen of the University of Florida as well as Lauren Cooney of https://www.sparklabsco.com/ (Spark Labs) to talk about Building Communities. These amazing women each have powerful stories about challenging the status quo in academia and tech and exemplify the power of building intentional communities. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this...

Coffee and Community. There are two words that aren't far removed. In this conversation, Brian Gumm of Ross Street Roasting and Alex Caza of Firstbloom sit down with me to talk Aeropress and American Press and what community is defined as being to them. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

From the digital halls of the Next Web to making electronic pop to helping companies define what's next, Martin SFP Bryant (and there's a lot to that name) at https://www.bigrevolution.net/ (Big Revolution) has a unique perspective on community, business, and the world at large. Listen in as we talk about Curating and Cultivating, both in community and life. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

From the counter of the local chip shop to leading companies to their next great peak, Pete Mills of Alt Theory (alttheory.co.uk) approaches life with a perspective on life and community that's refreshing to hear. Join us as we talk about community and conservation and why what we do, even in the smallest part, is so critical to the communities we live in. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

Jesse Noller of https://humblefungus.com/ (Humble Fungus) and I sat down and had a conversation around mycology, meaning and how mushrooms, at their very essence, are interconnected. Through this metaphor for community, Jesse explains his passion and pursuit and how giving back grounds him and gives new purpose for what he does. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

Thinking about conversations with people never usually triggers the idea of an "economy." But, in a way, it is an economy; one of sharing ideologies, stories, narratives, reason, hope...Spending more time on the persons who matter is part of who we are. Join Vikas Shah (@MrVikas) as we discuss some of the ideas behind "Though Economics" and what community means to him. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

It's never easy to believe in someone or something that, on occasion, you disagree with. The natural tendency is to shy-away from conflict, from those uncomfortable moments. But, as you'll hear in my conversation with Christopher Ruocchio, author of the incredible Sun Eater series, sometimes loyalty transcends disagreement. In a time where disagreements are rampant, political, moral, ethical and otherwise, it behooves us to find our loyalties and rise above the chaos. This podcast uses the...

Empathy and Agency aren't the words that normally come to mind when thinking about coffee. However, Alex Caza of http://www.firstbloom.co (Firstbloom.co) is out to change your mind. From helping clients understand the provenance of coffee along with the terroir (as it applies to coffee, natch) to building a community through coffee, the passion for discovery and purpose is evident. Join our conversation to hear how Alex is changing the world, one cup at a time. This podcast uses the...

All work and no play makes life pretty dull. Games provide that momentary escape from reality, a bubble that blocks out the noise of the world and unite us in purpose and vision. Kelly Lynch and I had a conversation around gaming, community and the role each has in this year that never seems to end. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

Comedy and Corona. Two things that couldn't be further from each other in our understanding. In a world where things are brutally tough, how does comedy help buoy our survival, our mental health? Join comic Jess Collins and I as we talk things through and seek to understand how all is NOT lost in the world through the lens of comedy. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

The human condition is one that desires connection, purpose and belonging. Learning to give and receive is something that this world needs more of. I sat down with Carol Rossborough of http://www.esther.org.uk/ (Esther) and talked about those three characteristics and how they're stepping up to deliver it. In a crazy world that's changed remarkably over the past 10 months, Esther is making real impact, one person at a time. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:...

Sarah Scullion of http://www.CommunityCalling.ltd (Community Calling) and I sat down and talked about uniting people together to help solve problems that affect us all. Her passion and desire to help others led to an amazing collision of technology and community engagement. Truly one of the shining examples of what dedication, quick thinking and a heart for others can accomplish. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support...

What's this? a Special Edition? Believe it or not, we do focus on technology at Elemental Collision, sometimes a bit more directly than not. As we look at the role data has in community, it becomes important to understand the ways that data is "mutable;" that is, changeable. If you can't trust the data you're given, what good is it? This podcast attempts to explain some of the issues with data, mutability and social impacts as a consequence. This podcast uses the following third-party...

What happens when you start to weave the fabric of community and determine that valuable people are languishing? Social Hacking, of course. This week, we sat down with Cristian David Hoyos Castaño and Laura Bernal Vergara of http://www.netminds.uk (NetMinds )to hash out what it means to forge connections within communities and use them to solve human-centered problems. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

This week, Naomi Timperley of https://www.technorthadvocates.com/ (Tech North Advocates) and I sat down to discuss quite a few things. What started with Ecosystems quickly moved to how Education and Engagement plays a large role in community and learning. Beyond just the here and now, there are lessons that can be applied to those just coming into the workforce as well as those already in the trenches. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn -...