A Beginner's Guide to AI

Dietmar Fischer
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"A Beginner's Guide to AI" makes the complex world of Artificial Intelligence accessible to all. Each episode asks someone working with AI about what they do and how AI can help you. Ideal for novices, tech enthusiasts, and the simply curious, this podcast transforms AI learning into an engaging, digestible journey. Join us as we take the first steps into AI 🚀

  1. Why ChatGPT Sounds Generic - It’s Addicted to Being Average

    8 HR AGO

    Why ChatGPT Sounds Generic - It’s Addicted to Being Average

    AI’s Biggest Secret: It’s Addicted to Being Average Large Language Models are masters of fluency but victims of probability. In this episode, Professor GePhardT unpacks why averaging—inside embeddings, attention mechanisms, and token probabilities—quietly drains AI of originality. Through humour, insight, and one brilliant case study from the University of Tübingen, we explore how “safe” AI outputs create the illusion of intelligence while smothering creativity. From mathematical foundations to philosophical implications, this episode challenges listeners to rethink what “intelligence” really means — and to look for brilliance not in the middle, but at the edges. 📌 Key Takeaways: Why LLMs default to safe, predictable outputs How averaging erases nuance in AI Real-world evidence of AI’s blind spots in reasoning Techniques to push models beyond the middle ground 📧💌📧 Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — and don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: beginnersguide.nl 📧💌📧 💡 Quotes from the Episode: “AI doesn’t need to be smarter. It needs to be braver.” “The tragedy of the average is that it sounds right but feels wrong.” “A bold sentence is an act of rebellion against probability.” Where to find Professor Gephardt: 🌐 We help you figure out your AI game: argoberlin.com Music credit: “Modern Situations” by Unicorn Heads 🎵

    20 min
  2. The Future of Coaching: How AI Is Changing Coaching // REPOST

    2 DAYS AGO

    The Future of Coaching: How AI Is Changing Coaching // REPOST

    AI tools for business coaching are transforming how leaders and professionals unlock performance and personal growth. In this episode of Beginner’s Guide to AI, Lisa Turner of CETfreedom joins Dietmar Fischer to share real-world strategies and 40+ actionable AI tools that help coaches, entrepreneurs, and business leaders boost results. 📧💌📧 Ready to take your business to the next level? Subscribe for more AI strategies, share your questions in the comments, and visit our website for free resources. Don’t miss exclusive content in our newsletter—sign up today: beginnersguide.nl 📧💌📧 Learn how practical AI can revolutionize business processes, streamline leadership, and enhance productivity. Whether you want to overcome procrastination, empower your team, or drive personal development, this episode delivers proven approaches and expert insights. 💡 Key takeaways: • Learn top AI tools for business coaching • Discover AI techniques to beat imposter syndrome • Explore AI strategies for leadership development • Find practical uses for AI in personal growth • See real examples of AI-ified coaching processes 🧾 Chapters (experimental): 00:00 – Welcome & Guest Introduction 02:30 – Why AI? Lisa’s Journey from Engineering to Coaching 07:10 – First Steps with AI: Overcoming Skepticism 12:00 – Building 40+ AI Tools for Coaches 18:45 – Busting Procrastination & Limiting Beliefs with AI 24:20 – Empowering Leadership & Journaling via AI 30:00 – The “Doctor Who” Mindset for Innovation 35:15 – Trends: How Coaches Use AI in 202540:05 – Final Insights & Where to Find Lisa 👉 Quotes: • "I found a way to AI-ify personal growth and leadership tools for real business results." • "If you want to grow fast, you have to experiment boldly with new technology." 🔗 Where to find Lisa Turner: Go to Lisa's website and get a free book (a real one!) at: www.cetfreedom.com 👩 Or follow Lisa on social media: TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@cetfreedom Instagram: www.instagram.com/cetfreedom Facebook: www.facebook.com/cetfreedom LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cetfreedom --- 🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    50 min
  3. Mastering AI After 40: Greg Steele’s Essential Tips for GenX // REPOST

    4 DAYS AGO

    Mastering AI After 40: Greg Steele’s Essential Tips for GenX // REPOST

    Are you GenX and curious about AI, but not sure where to start? In this episode, Greg Steele breaks down how Generation X can confidently embrace artificial intelligence—no tech background required! 📧💌📧 Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes in your mailbox, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠! 📧💌📧 Join us as Greg shares his own AI journey, debunks common myths about technology adoption after 40, and explains why now is the perfect time for GenX professionals to upskill. Whether you’re looking to stay relevant at work, explore new career paths, or just understand the buzz around AI, this episode delivers clear guidance and practical tips. Key Highlights: Why AI matters for GenX and people over 40 Overcoming technology barriers and digital fear Essential AI skills for midlife professionals Greg Steele’s step-by-step approach to mastering AI Real-world stories of GenX success with AI tools Quotes from the Episode: “AI isn’t just for digital natives. GenX has a lifetime of experience—and that’s an asset in the age of artificial intelligence.” “You don’t need to be a coder to thrive with AI. Curiosity and willingness to learn matter most.” Chapters (experimental feature): 00:00 Introduction and Greg Steele’s AI Journey 04:55 Why GenX Needs to Understand AI Now 12:30 Overcoming AI Myths and Barriers for GenX 21:00 Practical AI Skills for People Over 40 29:15 Greg Steele’s Tips for Embracing AI with Confidence 34:40 Closing Thoughts and Key Takeaways Get Gregs Book Gen X, Y? - I had a big laugh listening to it 😂 - On Amazon - On YouTube, read by himself! Look how his CustomGPT on Wildlife Photography can help you 📸 I actually tried it with the bee and wasp photos I took on my balcony - and I can tell you: I'll have to do better 😅 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    46 min
  4. Why You and AI Both Make the Same Dumb Mistakes

    6 DAYS AGO

    Why You and AI Both Make the Same Dumb Mistakes

    Fast Minds, Slow Machines: Daniel Kahneman’s Lessons for AI What if your brain and your AI assistant shared the same wiring? Professor GePhardT from Argo.berlin breaks down Daniel Kahneman’s legendary Thinking, Fast and Slow - showing how humans and machines both juggle instinct and logic, and why understanding that makes you a better marketer. From System 1’s snap decisions to System 2’s strategic reasoning, discover how AI models mimic our two-speed thinking - and where they still fall short. With insights from real-world marketing case studies, this episode explains how to balance speed with depth in AI-driven creativity and strategy. 📧💌📧 Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes - and don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: beginnersguide.nl 📧💌📧 💡 Highlights: Daniel Kahneman’s “Thinking, Fast and Slow” through the lens of AIFast vs. Slow AI - what marketers should knowHow cognitive bias sneaks into algorithmsReal-world applications in campaign design and data analysisActionable tips to apply slow thinking to AI tools 💬 Quotes from the Episode “AI’s biggest flaw isn’t that it’s too fast; it’s that it thinks speed equals truth.” “Machines now have their own version of instinct and reflection - we built our own cognitive twin.” “Real intelligence is knowing when to slow down.” 👤 About Dietmar Fischer: Dietmar is a podcaster and AI marketer from Berlin. If you want to know how to get your AI or your digital marketing going, just contact him! 🎵 Music Credit: “Modern Situations” by Unicorn Heads 🎧

    17 min
  5. Stop Working Harder - Start Working Smarter! Peter Swimm on Why AI Should Free Your Time, Not Fill It // REPOST

    13 NOV

    Stop Working Harder - Start Working Smarter! Peter Swimm on Why AI Should Free Your Time, Not Fill It // REPOST

    Discover How Startups Are Winning with AI: An Interview with Peter Swimm Are you ready to stop working harder and start working smarter? In this episode, we sit down with Peter Swimm, a tech veteran with over 20 years of startup experience, to uncover how small teams can leverage AI to punch above their weight. Peter shares candid stories about being “mistaken for an AI,” reveals why startups adapt to new tech faster, and offers his brutally honest advice for trailblazers looking to innovate with artificial intelligence. 📧💌📧 Tune in to get my thoughts and all new episodes in your mailboxk: don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter! 📧💌📧 🚀 Episode Highlights: - AI for startups: Why small teams win big - Peter Swimm’s journey from community management to AI evangelist - The power of working smarter, not harder—with automation and productivity tools - Real talk: Risks of being a pioneer and best practices for safe AI adoption - Actionable steps for founders and teams to get started with AI - Fireflies AI and other top tools for productivity 💡 Quotes from the Episode: "I've been accused of being AI because I'm everywhere—chats, emails, tutorials. That's how you use technology as a competitive advantage." "Pioneers get scalped, but someone has to go first. If you want real innovation, you have to be willing to take the risk." ℹ️ Chapters: 00:00 Meet Peter Swimm: 20 Years in Tech & Startups 03:12 Why Startups Move Faster with AI 09:35 Working Smarter, Not Harder—Automating the Rote, Focusing on Innovation 17:22 The Real Risks: Pioneers, Best Practices, and Lessons for AI Trailblazers 25:05 Action Steps: Peter’s Playbook for Making AI Work for Your Team Where to find Peter Swimm, connect to him and see, what Toilville has to offer : 🧑‍🦰 He is on LinkedIn 🔗 And this is his Website Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    46 min
  6. Voice is Dead? Wrong! Alex Levin Explains How Great AI Does Customer Service

    11 NOV

    Voice is Dead? Wrong! Alex Levin Explains How Great AI Does Customer Service

    In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, Dietmar Fischer talks with Alex Levin, the Co-Founder and CEO of Regal.io, about how Voice AI is bringing real human conversation back to customer service. For years, businesses have been hiding behind IVRs and chatbots - cutting off the personal touch that customers crave. Alex explains how AI voice agents are transforming the experience, allowing brands to actually talk to their customers again, at scale, with empathy, emotion, and precision. We dive into what’s behind this transformation - from the technology (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, ElevenLabs, Deepgram) to the psychology of trust and emotion in customer communication. Alex shares how Regal.io helps enterprises in healthcare, insurance, and finance use AI-powered voice agents that can outperform human representatives while lowering costs and improving satisfaction. From replacing call center frustration with warm, natural conversations to the rise of empathetic AI agents, this episode explores what happens when voice meets intelligence. 📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — and don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: beginnersguide.nl📧💌📧 Quotes from the Episode “If a customer wants to talk to you, you’re lucky - and if they want to do it by voice, you should let them.” “The personalization possible with AI agents is more human than humans.” “Everyone told me voice was dead - they were wrong.” CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction - Why Voice AI Is Making a Comeback 00:54 Alex Levin’s Journey from Startups to Voice AI 03:42 “Voice Isn’t Dead” - The Moment That Sparked Regal.io 06:25 How Voice AI Actually Works Behind the Scenes 08:47 Using AI Agents to Talk to Customers at Scale 10:58 Data, Scripts, and What Makes a “Good” AI Conversation 13:33 Legal Hurdles and Privacy in Voice AI 15:50 Why Healthcare and Insurance Are Early Adopters 18:26 How Customers React When They Realize It’s an AI 21:12 Real Use Cases - From Banks to Everyday Services 24:19 Human in the Loop: When AI Hands Over to People 26:55 Can Small Businesses Afford Voice AI Yet? 28:48 The AI Startup Boom and Smarter Investment Strategies 32:20 Leadership in the Age of AI - New Skills, New Metrics 35:12 Why Young Professionals Must Learn AI Tools Now 37:45 How Alex Personally Uses AI (and Where It Saves Time) 39:24 The “Terminator Question” - Should We Be Worried? 42:08 Closing Reflections and Where to Find Regal.io Where to Find Alex Levin 🌐 Website: www.regal.io🧑🏻 LinkedIn: Alex Levin 🎙 About Dietmar Fischer:Dietmar is a podcaster, AI marketer, and economist from Berlin.If you want to get your AI or your digital marketing going - just contact us at Argoberlin.com! 🎵 Music credit: “Modern Situations” by Unicorn Heads

    48 min
  7. The Secret to Never Taking Notes Again (and Still Sound Smarter in Meetings) // REPOST

    9 NOV

    The Secret to Never Taking Notes Again (and Still Sound Smarter in Meetings) // REPOST

    Step into the future of meeting productivity with Fireflies AI Notetaker and its founder, Krish Ramineni. In this episode, we dive deep into how Fireflies is changing the way teams capture meeting notes, the real story behind building an AI meeting assistant, and why more people are choosing smart tools for transcription and collaboration. 📧💌📧 Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: ⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠ 📧💌📧 Krish Ramineni opens up about the journey from early AI challenges to making Fireflies one of the most trusted notetakers out there—plus, what every founder should know before building an AI startup. And Krish lets us have a look into the future of Fireflies, becoming not just a notetaker, but a coworker that gets the routine jobs done for you 🚀Whether you’re curious about AI meeting notes, want a candid founder interview, or are searching for a real Fireflies AI podcast review, this conversation delivers honest insights, actionable tips, and a look behind the scenes at Fireflies’ rapid growth. Quotes from the Episode: “If someone from 2015 saw what Fireflies does today, they’d think it’s straight out of a sci-fi movie.” — Krish Ramineni “We built Fireflies before people even said ‘generative AI’—back then, it was just solving real problems with simple tools.” — Krish Ramineni Chapters (experimental feature): (00:00) Welcome & Introductions (03:14) AI’s Everyday Impact (06:01) Using AI for Productivity (09:38) Krish’s Vision for the Future (12:23) Entrepreneurship & Lessons Learned (15:58) Breakthroughs in AI Transcription (18:02) Adapting Fireflies to User Needs (21:37) Fireflies’ Impact on Businesses (24:15) Customer Trust in Fireflies (27:24) AI, Privacy, and Trust (30:36) Fireflies Across Industries (33:06) AI Integration Challenges (36:28) The Positive Impact of AI (39:52) Where to Find Fireflies & Krish (40:25) Final Thoughts & What's Next Where to find Krish Ramineni and Fireflies: - Try Fireflies for free or learn more at: fireflies.ai - Connect with Krish R on LinkedIn: Krish R on LinkedIn - Follow Fireflies on Twitter/X: @FirefliesAI - Check out the Fireflies blog for AI productivity tips: fireflies.ai/blog Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    46 min
  8. AI Isn’t About Replacing People But Helping Them Do More - Believe Jack Kennedy & David Daneshgar // REPOST

    6 NOV

    AI Isn’t About Replacing People But Helping Them Do More - Believe Jack Kennedy & David Daneshgar // REPOST

    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. --- --- --- "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 --- --- --- 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 SaaS Quotes 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 Daneshgar 📧💌📧 Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: ⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠ 📧💌📧 Chapters: 00:00 Welcome, Introductions & Whippy Origins 02:30 Early Days with AI: OpenAI, Google & First Projects 06:40 Solving Real Problems for Small Businesses 13:10 Building Whippy: Integrating All Business Communication 17:45 The Future of AI-Driven Communication & Key Trends Where 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! Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    59 min
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"A Beginner's Guide to AI" makes the complex world of Artificial Intelligence accessible to all. Each episode asks someone working with AI about what they do and how AI can help you. Ideal for novices, tech enthusiasts, and the simply curious, this podcast transforms AI learning into an engaging, digestible journey. Join us as we take the first steps into AI 🚀

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  • Creator
    Dietmar Fischer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    301
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    © Dietmar Fischer
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