James McDuffie: Perspectives

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A weekly exploration of various topics, and trying to get a good perspective on all side of the conversation. Join James McDuffie on a journey, with experts in their respective areas, as they try to keep an open mind and build a more rounded world view.

  1. MAR 28

    Episode 22 - AI Labor Replacing Human Jobs

    In this episode, we explore the future of work and what the rise of AI and robotics may mean for all of us. We start by walking through the types of disruption that could happen, including the kinds of jobs most likely to be replaced and how different industries may be affected. From there, we talk about what this transition might feel like in the near term, where change may outpace adaptation and create real tension for individuals and businesses alike. As the conversation unfolds, we connect this moment to past technological shifts and how society has historically adapted. We discuss why this transformation feels different, not because change is new, but because of the scale and speed at which it is happening across both manual and knowledge work. We also spend time looking forward. While the path may include uncertainty, we explore the idea that this shift could ultimately lead to a world with more opportunity, more leverage, and greater abundance than we have seen before. This episode is less about predicting a single outcome and more about understanding the journey. How we navigate it, what we choose to build, and how we respond to change will shape what comes next.

    1h 1m
  2. Episode 21 - Understanding Artificial Intelligence

    FEB 18

    Episode 21 - Understanding Artificial Intelligence

    In this Episode, James and BC dissect what artificial intelligence actually is and is not, and take a granular look into how it works behind the scenes of common software applications. They also discuss how it can be used by those with particular motives, and why so many developers and corporations are heavily invested in preventing its misuse by bad actors.

    1h 16m

  3. JAN 29

    Episode 20 - The Future of global energy 2026 and beyond

    James introduces new co-host and has a conversation around the current energy landscape and what the future might look like.

    1h 27m
  4. Climate Change: Real or Fake - part 2

    06/01/2020

    Climate Change: Real or Fake - part 2

    Climate change is a serious topic with a lot of data over a very broad set of fields. Covering scientific fields such as Astronomy, Climatology, Biology and Oceanology just to name a few. Instead of looking at the political persuasions, let's take a look at the actual data, how scientists went from theory to verifiable science, as well as separating fact from alarmism to get a good perspective on the entire topic. Join me as we dive into the data to understand the fields of study that may have the biggest implications to our future on this planet. Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    45 min
  5. Climate Change: Real or Fake - part 1

    05/11/2020

    Climate Change: Real or Fake - part 1

    Climate change is a serious topic with a lot of data over a very broad set of fields. Covering scientific fields such as Astronomy, Climatology, Biology and Oceanology just to name a few. Instead of looking at the political persuasions, let's take a look at the actual data, how scientists went from theory to verifiable science, as well as separating fact from alarmism to get a good perspective on the entire topic. Join me as we dive into the data to understand the fields of study that may have the biggest implications to our future on this planet. Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    27 min

  6. 04/28/2020

    Advancing your professional career

    Looking for that edge to succeed at your professional career? Excelling technically, but just never seem to get noticed? This weeks discussion the topic in depth and cover important issues like how many hours should you be working, how do you get noticed for your next promotion, and the importance of finding a mentor.  Join me as we dive into this exciting topic that holds so much possibility for changing your career trajectory, this week on Perspective. Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com Summary: How many hours do you have to work? What do you want out of your career? At least 40+ Comparing yourself to other people Dress for the role you want, not the role you have Understand the role you want, and dress more like that role Even CEO’s that dress comfortably – dress nicely Never an excuse for bad hygiene Stay healthy and fit Visibility matters Leaders need to know about your successes Your manager should care about your yearly accomplishments Your yearly report out matters, keep track of your successes Perception matters Language Matters Negative Visibility Being a team player You are only as successful as your team You want to be the most trustworthy person on your team (in or out of the office) You want people to come to you for help, you want to make yourself available Use the terms us and we instead of me or I, the perception that everyone is in it together makes people feel invested in your joint success Point out other people’s successes Try to be kind when pointing out people’s mistakes (do it in a positive way if possible) Owning your failures You make a mistake, immediately take responsibility for it Never blame someone else when you are even partially to blame. It’s better to take full responsibility, than no responsibility Finding the gaps and improving them Things that people say are problems – working a few extra hours to find solutions Listen to people’s complaints Influencing positive change in culture Listen to the problems that your weakest team members are having and solve them Always find the root problem, ignore the symptoms Don’t be afraid to step into other disciplines or help across the isles in a different department Becoming an expert Improving your skills, make you a valuable source of information Expertise isn’t being a leader Listen to what other people have to say first before sharing your opinion Acknowledge what their saying has merit before pointing out what they missed Helping others learn Teach classes Mentoring is important Documenting your success / failures so others can learn Finding your own mentor Try to find someone is a role that you want to be in Don’t be afraid of firing mentors and finding new ones Advancing with a family Family comes first / career second Finding a schedule that allows you to success that doesn’t impact your family Don’t neglect self-happiness The happier you are the better you perform in your role The more sleep you have the better you perform in your role The less stress you have the better you perform in your role

    1h 4m

  7. 04/20/2020

    Why do we sleep?

    This is a walk through of Matt Walkers book on why we sleep. I cover his 12 steps to better sleep, as well as the benefits of sleep and the dangers of not getting enough. I also cover some of his research on the dangers of sleeping pill and why no one should be taking them. Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    1h 4m

  8. 04/02/2020

    A quick thank you, and what's coming up in the next set of episodes

    Just wanted to say a quick thank you, as well as share my list of episode topics that I'm working on over the next few months. Hitting 8 episodes feels like a milestone to me, with two solid months of delivering content. Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    12 min
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A weekly exploration of various topics, and trying to get a good perspective on all side of the conversation. Join James McDuffie on a journey, with experts in their respective areas, as they try to keep an open mind and build a more rounded world view.

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  • Creator
    James McDuffie
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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