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#68–Mindstock: An Apocalyptic View of Our AI Future: with Richard Yonck

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“We are living in a science fiction world.”–George Takei

Writing a book is not easy. And transitioning to an impactful Sci-Fi novel after decades of writing only non-fiction–who would do that? The first name that comes to mind is Carl Sagan . After years of writing non-fiction he wrote his amazing only novel, Contact. But here is another name to think of, and you will know the name if your are a longtime listener to Seeking Delphi: Richard Yonck.

Richard has previously visited with me to discuss his two non-fiction titles, Heart of the Machine, and Future Minds. Now he has taken his years of experience as a futurist, and his research for those previous books to create, in Mindstock, a vision of a post cyber-apocalyptic world set 35 years in the future. The attention to detail and the believability of this world make for a work worthy of a seasoned and successful writer of the genre. It is also eerily plausible based on where we find the world going today. It’s the first of a 4-book series. I’m eagerly anticipating book #2.

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Episode #68–Mindstock: An Apocalyptic View of our AI Future, with Richard Yonck

Mindstock on Amazon

Seeking Delphi #12: Emotional AI with Richard Yonck (May 2017)

Seeking Delphi #50: Future Minds with Richard Yonck (August 2020)

Richard Yonck

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#68–Mindstock: A Sci-Fi View of Our AI Future: with Richard Yonck

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“We are living in a science fiction world.”–George Takei

Writing a book is not easy. I’ve felt like the guy in this cartoon every time I’ve even contemplated the possibility of writing one. And transitioning to an impactful Sci-Fi novel after decades of writing only non-fiction–who would do that? The first name that comes to mind is Carl Sagan . After years of writing non-fiction he wrote his amazing only novel, Contact. But here is another name to think of, and you will know the name if your are a longtime listener to Seeking Delphi: Richard Yonck.

Richard has previously visited with me to discuss his two non-fiction titles, Heart of the Machine, and Future Minds. Now he has taken his years of experience as a futurist, and his research for those previous books to create, in Mindstock, a vision of a post cyber-apocalyptic world set 35 years in the future. The attention to detail and the believability of this world make for a work worthy of a seasoned and successful writer of the genre. It is also eerily plausible based on where we find the world going today. It’s the first of a 4-book series. I’m eagerly anticipating book #2.

You can subscribe to Seeking Delphi on Apple Podcasts, I Heart Radio, Podchaser and many other podcast outlets, and follow us on  Facebook. Now available from TuneIn!

Episode #68–Mindstock: A Si-Fi View of our AI Future, with Richard Yonck

Mindstock on Amazon

Seeking Delphi #12: Emotional AI with Richard Yonck (May 2017)

Seeking Delphi #50: Future Minds with Richard Yonck (August 2020)

Richard Yonck

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#67–Manufacturing the Future: Insights on Talent, Tech, and Trade, with Paul Lavoie

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“The only place automation comes before education is the dictionary.”–Paul Lavoie

Paul Lavoie is Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer—the only state-appointed role of its kind in the United States.  In this episode we go far beyond the buzzwords of artificial intelligence and automation to explore the broader landscape of challenges and opportunities shaping industry. From workforce development and the pressing need for skilled talent, to the critical roles of cybersecurity and technological adaptation, this episode examines the intricate web of factors that will define manufacturing’s future.

As Paul highlights, the future of manufacturing is about more than just technology; it’s about navigating a complex global environment. Geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and tariff policies all play significant roles in determining the trajectory of the industry. In this episode, Lavoie shares his insights on how these issues are impacting manufacturers in Connecticut, across the United States, and around the world. Whether you’re an industry professional, a policymaker, futurist, or simply curious about the forces shaping our economic future, this conversation is a must-listen for understanding the challenges—and opportunities—that lie ahead.

You can subscribe to Seeking Delphi on Apple Podcasts, I Heart Radio, Podchaser and many other podcast outlets, and follow us on  Facebook.

Episode #67–AI, Automation, and the Future of Manufacturing, with Paul Lavoie

Paul Lavoie

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What are Industry 4.0 and the 4th Industrial Revolution?

Digital Twins: the key to smart product development

Getting Gen Z into the manufacturing workforce

(Relevant link credits: McKinsey & Company)

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#67–Manufacturing the Future: Insights on Talent, Tech, and Trade, with Paul Lavoie

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“The only place automation comes before education is the dictionary.”–Paul Lavoie

Paul Lavoie is Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer—the only state-appointed role of its kind in the United States.  In this episode we go far beyond the buzzwords of artificial intelligence and automation to explore the broader landscape of challenges and opportunities shaping industry. From workforce development and the pressing need for skilled talent, to the critical roles of cybersecurity and technological adaptation, this episode examines the intricate web of factors that will define manufacturing’s future.

As Paul highlights, the future of manufacturing is about more than just technology; it’s about navigating a complex global environment. Geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and tariff policies all play significant roles in determining the trajectory of the industry. In this episode, Lavoie shares his insights on how these issues are impacting manufacturers in Connecticut, across the United States, and around the world. Whether you’re an industry professional, a policymaker, futurist, or simply curious about the forces shaping our economic future, this conversation is a must-listen for understanding the challenges—and opportunities—that lie ahead.

You can subscribe to Seeking Delphi on Apple Podcasts, I Heart Radio, Podchaser and many other podcast outlets, and follow us on  Facebook.

Episode #67–AI, Automation, and the Future of Manufacturing, with Paul Lavoie

Paul Lavoie

Relevant links

What are Industry 4.0 and the 4th Industrial Revolution?

Digital Twins: the key to smart product development

Getting Gen Z into the manufacturing workforce

(Relevant link credits: McKinsey & Company)

Subscribe to Seeking Delphi on Apple Podcasts, I Heart Radio, Podchaser and many other podcast outlets

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#61–AI in Design: Keeping it Human, with Dennis Draeger

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“I’d rather see artificial intelligence than no intelligence.”–Michael Crichton

If you’re asking if artificial intelligence will work for us or against us, you may be asking the wrong question. The key, according to Dennis Draeger of Shaping Tomorrow, is to design AI to collaborate with us. In this episode, we discuss this and other related issues involving working with A.I.

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Dennis Draeger

Episode #61–AI: Keeping it Human, with Dennis Draeger

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Podcast #23(redux): A Conversation With Joanne Pransky, Robot Psychiatrist

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This podcast originally ran in June of 2018. Seeking Delphi(tm)will return from hiatus with new material next month.

 “I can’t imagine a future without robots.”–Nolan Bushnell

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In the popular HBO series Westworld, robotic hosts are depicted as being placed into a kind of psychiatric analysis by their creators.  Could this actually happen one day?  Joanne Pransky thinks it will.  She bills herself as the World’s First Robotic Psychiatrist® (yes, she even registered that title!).  She was dubbed the real life Susan Calvin by Isaac Asimov, after the robot psychologist he created in his classic 1950 short story anthology, I, Robot.  In this episode of the Seeking Delphi™ podcast, host Mark Sackler talks to her about this and other significant issues in the man/machine relationships to come.

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Podcast #23 A Conversation With Joanne Pransky, Robot Psychiatrist

YouTube slide show of podcast #23 with Joanne Pransky

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SXSW 2018 Minicast #2 Redux: Can We Create Consciousness In A Machine?

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