Latest Episodes

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Episode 74
Gabriel Fairman

Why this simple AI mistake could cost you your job w/ Sangeet

How AI is transforming knowledge work, organizations, and the future of translation.

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Episode 73
Gabriel Fairman

Are We Teaching AI to Forget Our Cultures? w/ Kelly Marchisio

As AI becomes more multilingual, are we actually making it more monocultural?

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Episode 72

Is it really the "death of the corporate job"? w/ Alex McCann

Gabriel Fairman and Rodrigo Demetrio talk to Alex McCann's viral article exploring the impact of AI on jobs.

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Episode 70

This Shows Agencies Don’t Need Just Tech Clients to Win w/ Wada'a Fahel

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Wada’a Fahel’s Leap into Consulting

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Episode 68
Javi Díaz

Vendors Aren’t the Problem. Your Process Is w/ Mario Pluzny

Mario Pluzny dissects the unspoken flaws of today’s localization workflows.

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Episode 67
Javi Díaz

From Local Actor To Global Leader w/ Fabiano Cid

Fabiano shares his journey with the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

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Episode 65
Javi Díaz

From Family Roots to Global Growth w/ Jordan Evans

How Jordan Evans Transformed a Family Business into a Global Language Network.

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Episode 64
Javi Díaz

Building Products and Trust in AI with Veronica Hylak

Javi chats with Veronica Hylak. AI expert, founder, and product strategist.

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Episode 63
Javi Díaz

Built Boostlingo on Pure Grit w/ Dieter Runge

Dieter Runge on Founding, Failing, and Leading with Heart

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Episode 61
Javi Díaz

Leading with Empathy w/ Luis Miguel Musi

Leading with Empathy and The Mission Behind AvantPage

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Episode 60
Javi Díaz

35 Years What I’d Do Differently with Josep "Pep" Bonet

“Retired, But Still Watching:" Pep’s Truth About This Industry

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Episode 6
Javi Díaz

46min

A leadership chat on transformation

Join experts for insights on driving change in organizations, gaining practical skills, and inspiring transformation within your teams

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Episode 59

How LATAM Leaders Are Reshaping Localization w/ Saúl Villegas

Saúl shares his inspiring journey from lawyer to language entrepreneur.

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Episode 56

Why Gen Z Won’t Work Like Us w/ Alex Katsambas

Redefining Leadership: Why Millennials Are Changing the Rules

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Episode 54
Javi Díaz

A Top Tech Leader w/ Anna Schlegel

Why women still struggle to reach leadership in tech.

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Episode 50
Javi Díaz

Rethinking Translation with Gus Lucardi

How adaptability and innovation drive success in the translation industry.

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Episode 5
Javi Díaz

4hr 12min

Leading in AI times

Approaches to health, including mental well-being, physical fitness, and self-care.

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Episode 49
Javi Díaz

Empowering Women in Localization w/ Cecilia Maldonado

Empowering women in localization through leadership, resilience, and balance.

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Episode 48

Leadership, Company Culture, and AI's Role w/ David Brackett

David Brackett shares insights on leadership, AI and Company Culture.

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Episode 47

How Translators Keep Relevance in a Post-Gen AI Society

AI as a tool: Gabriel Fairman on empowering translators, not replacing.

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Episode 46
Javi Díaz

AI, Localization & Global Connections w/ Charles Campbell

Exploring AI in localization and the power of community with Charles Campbell.

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Episode 45
Javi Díaz

Global Localization Leadership Secrets w/ Katell Jentreau

Trust, feedback, and global experience define effective leadership.

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Episode 44
Javi Díaz

Exploring the Future of Localization w/ Brian McConnel

Brian McConnell on proactive localization and global startup strategies.

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Episode 43
Javi Díaz

Speaking Two Languages Isn’t Enough w/ Naho Inuyama

Naho Inuyama on leadership, culture, and mentorship in localization.

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Episode 41
Gabriel Fairman

Could the creator of the CAT tool also be its killer?

An inspiring interview with Jochen Hummel, co-founder of Trados.

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Episode 40
Javi Díaz

32:59

How Carrie Fischer Built a Global Career

Leadership and AI in localization with Carrie Fischer, Globalization Manager at Subway

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Episode 4
Javi Díaz

4hr 12min

Climbing the Career Ladder: Strategies for Success with Patricia Gòmez from King

An in-depth look at the beauty and significance of our natural world, eco systems.

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Episode 39
Gabriel Fairman

53:13

Can Humans Handle AI?

Harish Arunachalam is an expert on Responsible AI at Verizon.

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Episode 38
Javi Díaz

42:43

Building Localization at Booking.com (w/ Chris Dell)

Chris Dell’s journey from art to leading Booking.com.

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Episode 37
Gabriel Fairman

52:16

Is AI Safe? A Conversation with Christopher Penn

Christopher Penn unpacks what's real and what's hype in AI.

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Episode 36
Javi Díaz

30:45

Achieving True Localization in the AI Era with Mirko Plitt

Mirko, a computational linguist, has thrived in various roles in localization!

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Episode 35
Gabriel Fairman

46:16

Should I be nice to ChatGPT? (with Ali Hasan)

Professor Ali Hasan explains the dangers of treating large language models like humans.

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Episode 34
Javi Díaz

30:36

Business Internationalization with Ludmila Golovine

Ludmila reveals the journey that made her a business powerhouse.

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Episode 33
Gabriel Fairman

43:03

Escaping Creative Scarcity in the Age of AI (with Jesse Showalter)

UI/UX designer and Youtuber Jesse Showalter tells Gabriel how creative professionals can use AI to level up their careers.

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Episode 32
Javi Díaz

34:24

Enter the FREELANCEVERSE (with Adrian Probst)

Javi sits down the with the one and only Adrian Probst, creator of the Freelanceverse. If there is anything you want to know about freelance translating, this is the episode for you!

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Episode 31
Gabriel Fairman

52:15

How AI Will Help Us Be Human (w/ Dr. Nicoleta Acatrinei)

Dr. Nicoleta Acatrinei has studied every discipline under the sun (almost), and she uses all of it to explain what is going on with humans and AI.

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Episode 30
Javi Díaz

36:32

Interviewing the Interviewer: Discovering Industry Secrets with Tucker Johnson

Javi sits down with one of the industry's most knowledgeable minds to search for some secrets - and he finds them!

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Episode 3
Javi Díaz

4hr 12min

Lead Better, Lead Inclusively

Delving into the psychology of happiness, discussing happiness-boosting strategies.

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Episode 28
Javi Díaz

41:20

Humans are the Only Constant: A Conversation with Wada'a Fahel

Wada'a Fahel has built some of the world's best localization programs from scratch, and it hasn't been by accident!

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Episode 27
Gabriel Fairman

44:19

AI Isn't Good or Bad, It's What We Make of It (Adrian Schreyer)

Technology develops fast, and society doesn't always keep up. Can we rethink society and catch up to the tech?

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Episode 26
Javi Díaz

43:35

Rewriting the Dress Code: A Conversation with Kathleen Bostick

Would you switch industries and start over at the peak of your career? That's what Kathleen Bostick did, and 25+ years later she does not regret it.

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Episode 25
Gabriel Fairman

09:24

How AI is Disrupting the Translation Industry (with Gabriel Fairman)

How is AI transforming the translation industry? Do these tools impact our income? Are they a threat or an opportunity?

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Episode 24
Javi Díaz

34:19

Connection is the Future: A Conversation with Loc Legend Pascale Tremblay

Pascale Tremblay has wanted to work with language since the first day she stepped out of her small town, and now she has been a localization leader for 20+ years!

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Episode 23
Gabriel Fairman

49:29

AI Amplifies Impact: A Conversation with Logan Nye M.D.

AI is a tool that can be used for good or for bad. Dr. Logan Nye is using it to scale his life's mission to as many people as possible

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Episode 22
Javi Díaz

34:45

Polyglot for the People! Being Human in Language and Leadership (Sean Hopwood)

Sean Hopwood is successful in 7 languages: follow his journey from sweeping floors to being the President of Day Translations!

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Episode 21
Gabriel Fairman

58:05

AI Asks An Epic Question, but Nobody Cares (with Stephen Marche)

Stephen Marche has written whole books with AI, and he still isn't worried it will replace him.

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Episode 20
Javi Díaz

37:50

It Starts From the Top - Promoting Mental Wellness at Work with Laura DeCook

There can be a dark side to fast-paced and ever-changing work cultures — such as our localization industry.

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Episode 19
Gabriel Fairman

42:36

Can Google Be My Co-Author? A Conversation about Original Ideas with Sibelan Forrester

Sibelan Forrester isn’t threatened by AI, and is skeptical that our writing and speech were ever really our own to begin with!

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Episode 18
Javi Díaz

34:45

Walking Barefoot in the Grass: Leadership Lessons from Jamie Brown

Jamie Brown went from barely speaking to being a global language leader, with many interesting stops in between!

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Episode 16
Javi Díaz

32:39

Double Down: How to Stay Relevant in the Language Industry (with Florian Faes)

What are the “3 buckets” for a career in localization and how to find a job?

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Episode 15
Gabriel Fairman

53:28

When Words Have No Root: A Conversation with Lisa Meeden

If language exists as a reflection of experience, what happens when there is no experience to reflect?

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Episode 12
Javi Díaz

26:06

Inside the Mind of a Top Localization Leader: Insights from Julio Leal

How can leaders break the stigma around failure and walk the talk to motivate their teams?

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Episode 11
Gabriel Fairman

55:34

Unraveling the Ethical Challenges of AI (with Barry Schwartz)

How do we find harmony between regulation vs. innovation in the rapidly evolving AI landscape?

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Episode 10
Javi Díaz

45:09

Leadership in Action: Stories of Triumph and Resilience (with Véronique Özkaya)

How can we navigate the highs and lows of leadership and our localization career journeys?

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Episode 02
Javi Díaz

39:41

Unmasking the Chameleon Leader: Leading Through Constant Change (with Didzis Grauss)

How are different generations redefining leadership in a rapid, ever-changing world?

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Episode 4
Javi Díaz

4hr 12min

Climbing the Career Ladder: Strategies for Success with Patricia Gòmez from King

An in-depth look at the beauty and significance of our natural world, eco systems.

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Episode 5
Javi Díaz

4hr 12min

Leading in AI times

Approaches to health, including mental well-being, physical fitness, and self-care.

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Episode 6
Javi Díaz

46min

A leadership chat on transformation

Join experts for insights on driving change in organizations, gaining practical skills, and inspiring transformation within your teams

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Episode 3
Javi Díaz

4hr 12min

Lead Better, Lead Inclusively

Delving into the psychology of happiness, discussing happiness-boosting strategies.

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Episode 10
Javi Díaz

45:09

Leadership in Action: Stories of Triumph and Resilience (with Véronique Özkaya)

How can we navigate the highs and lows of leadership and our localization career journeys?

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Episode 12
Javi Díaz

26:06

Inside the Mind of a Top Localization Leader: Insights from Julio Leal

How can leaders break the stigma around failure and walk the talk to motivate their teams?

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Episode 02
Javi Díaz

39:41

Unmasking the Chameleon Leader: Leading Through Constant Change (with Didzis Grauss)

How are different generations redefining leadership in a rapid, ever-changing world?

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Episode 16
Javi Díaz

32:39

Double Down: How to Stay Relevant in the Language Industry (with Florian Faes)

What are the “3 buckets” for a career in localization and how to find a job?

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Episode 18
Javi Díaz

34:45

Walking Barefoot in the Grass: Leadership Lessons from Jamie Brown

Jamie Brown went from barely speaking to being a global language leader, with many interesting stops in between!

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Episode 20
Javi Díaz

37:50

It Starts From the Top - Promoting Mental Wellness at Work with Laura DeCook

There can be a dark side to fast-paced and ever-changing work cultures — such as our localization industry.

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Episode 22
Javi Díaz

34:45

Polyglot for the People! Being Human in Language and Leadership (Sean Hopwood)

Sean Hopwood is successful in 7 languages: follow his journey from sweeping floors to being the President of Day Translations!

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Episode 24
Javi Díaz

34:19

Connection is the Future: A Conversation with Loc Legend Pascale Tremblay

Pascale Tremblay has wanted to work with language since the first day she stepped out of her small town, and now she has been a localization leader for 20+ years!

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Episode 26
Javi Díaz

43:35

Rewriting the Dress Code: A Conversation with Kathleen Bostick

Would you switch industries and start over at the peak of your career? That's what Kathleen Bostick did, and 25+ years later she does not regret it.

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Episode 28
Javi Díaz

41:20

Humans are the Only Constant: A Conversation with Wada'a Fahel

Wada'a Fahel has built some of the world's best localization programs from scratch, and it hasn't been by accident!

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Episode 30
Javi Díaz

36:32

Interviewing the Interviewer: Discovering Industry Secrets with Tucker Johnson

Javi sits down with one of the industry's most knowledgeable minds to search for some secrets - and he finds them!

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Episode 32
Javi Díaz

34:24

Enter the FREELANCEVERSE (with Adrian Probst)

Javi sits down the with the one and only Adrian Probst, creator of the Freelanceverse. If there is anything you want to know about freelance translating, this is the episode for you!

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Episode 34
Javi Díaz

30:36

Business Internationalization with Ludmila Golovine

Ludmila reveals the journey that made her a business powerhouse.

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Episode 36
Javi Díaz

30:45

Achieving True Localization in the AI Era with Mirko Plitt

Mirko, a computational linguist, has thrived in various roles in localization!

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Episode 38
Javi Díaz

42:43

Building Localization at Booking.com (w/ Chris Dell)

Chris Dell’s journey from art to leading Booking.com.

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Episode 40
Javi Díaz

32:59

How Carrie Fischer Built a Global Career

Leadership and AI in localization with Carrie Fischer, Globalization Manager at Subway

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Episode 43
Javi Díaz

Speaking Two Languages Isn’t Enough w/ Naho Inuyama

Naho Inuyama on leadership, culture, and mentorship in localization.

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Episode 44
Javi Díaz

Exploring the Future of Localization w/ Brian McConnel

Brian McConnell on proactive localization and global startup strategies.

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Episode 45
Javi Díaz

Global Localization Leadership Secrets w/ Katell Jentreau

Trust, feedback, and global experience define effective leadership.

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Episode 46
Javi Díaz

AI, Localization & Global Connections w/ Charles Campbell

Exploring AI in localization and the power of community with Charles Campbell.

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Episode 49
Javi Díaz

Empowering Women in Localization w/ Cecilia Maldonado

Empowering women in localization through leadership, resilience, and balance.

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Episode 50
Javi Díaz

Rethinking Translation with Gus Lucardi

How adaptability and innovation drive success in the translation industry.

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Episode 54
Javi Díaz

A Top Tech Leader w/ Anna Schlegel

Why women still struggle to reach leadership in tech.

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Episode 60
Javi Díaz

35 Years What I’d Do Differently with Josep "Pep" Bonet

“Retired, But Still Watching:" Pep’s Truth About This Industry

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Episode 61
Javi Díaz

Leading with Empathy w/ Luis Miguel Musi

Leading with Empathy and The Mission Behind AvantPage

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Episode 63
Javi Díaz

Built Boostlingo on Pure Grit w/ Dieter Runge

Dieter Runge on Founding, Failing, and Leading with Heart

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Episode 64
Javi Díaz

Building Products and Trust in AI with Veronica Hylak

Javi chats with Veronica Hylak. AI expert, founder, and product strategist.

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Episode 65
Javi Díaz

From Family Roots to Global Growth w/ Jordan Evans

How Jordan Evans Transformed a Family Business into a Global Language Network.

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Episode 67
Javi Díaz

From Local Actor To Global Leader w/ Fabiano Cid

Fabiano shares his journey with the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

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Episode 68
Javi Díaz

Vendors Aren’t the Problem. Your Process Is w/ Mario Pluzny

Mario Pluzny dissects the unspoken flaws of today’s localization workflows.

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Episode 11
Gabriel Fairman

55:34

Unraveling the Ethical Challenges of AI (with Barry Schwartz)

How do we find harmony between regulation vs. innovation in the rapidly evolving AI landscape?

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Episode 15
Gabriel Fairman

53:28

When Words Have No Root: A Conversation with Lisa Meeden

If language exists as a reflection of experience, what happens when there is no experience to reflect?

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Episode 19
Gabriel Fairman

42:36

Can Google Be My Co-Author? A Conversation about Original Ideas with Sibelan Forrester

Sibelan Forrester isn’t threatened by AI, and is skeptical that our writing and speech were ever really our own to begin with!

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Episode 21
Gabriel Fairman

58:05

AI Asks An Epic Question, but Nobody Cares (with Stephen Marche)

Stephen Marche has written whole books with AI, and he still isn't worried it will replace him.

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Episode 23
Gabriel Fairman

49:29

AI Amplifies Impact: A Conversation with Logan Nye M.D.

AI is a tool that can be used for good or for bad. Dr. Logan Nye is using it to scale his life's mission to as many people as possible

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Episode 25
Gabriel Fairman

09:24

How AI is Disrupting the Translation Industry (with Gabriel Fairman)

How is AI transforming the translation industry? Do these tools impact our income? Are they a threat or an opportunity?

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Episode 27
Gabriel Fairman

44:19

AI Isn't Good or Bad, It's What We Make of It (Adrian Schreyer)

Technology develops fast, and society doesn't always keep up. Can we rethink society and catch up to the tech?

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Episode 31
Gabriel Fairman

52:15

How AI Will Help Us Be Human (w/ Dr. Nicoleta Acatrinei)

Dr. Nicoleta Acatrinei has studied every discipline under the sun (almost), and she uses all of it to explain what is going on with humans and AI.

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Episode 33
Gabriel Fairman

43:03

Escaping Creative Scarcity in the Age of AI (with Jesse Showalter)

UI/UX designer and Youtuber Jesse Showalter tells Gabriel how creative professionals can use AI to level up their careers.

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Episode 35
Gabriel Fairman

46:16

Should I be nice to ChatGPT? (with Ali Hasan)

Professor Ali Hasan explains the dangers of treating large language models like humans.

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Episode 37
Gabriel Fairman

52:16

Is AI Safe? A Conversation with Christopher Penn

Christopher Penn unpacks what's real and what's hype in AI.

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Episode 39
Gabriel Fairman

53:13

Can Humans Handle AI?

Harish Arunachalam is an expert on Responsible AI at Verizon.

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Episode 41
Gabriel Fairman

Could the creator of the CAT tool also be its killer?

An inspiring interview with Jochen Hummel, co-founder of Trados.

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Episode 73
Gabriel Fairman

Are We Teaching AI to Forget Our Cultures? w/ Kelly Marchisio

As AI becomes more multilingual, are we actually making it more monocultural?

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Episode 74
Gabriel Fairman

Why this simple AI mistake could cost you your job w/ Sangeet

How AI is transforming knowledge work, organizations, and the future of translation.

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