The Decryption

David Hotchkiss and Dustin J. Martin
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A technology podcast hosted by David Hotchkiss and Dustin J. Martin from the Medical College of Wisconsin. We talk about what's going on in the world of technology as well as what's happening at MCW. We often dabble into other areas as well. Join us as we navigate the complexities of technology in hopefully an entertaining way!

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode 17: Pick the Keepers and Delete the Duds

    David & Dustin discuss different approaches to maintaining a digital photography collections and give advice on how to curate. We also talk about the possible return of physical media, the use of ProofPoint at MCW, and our parting shot recommendations! 00:00 Introduction 03:07 The Challenges of Digital Photography 21:57 Steps to Effective Digital Curation 35:42 The Resurgence of Physical Media 45:48 ProofPoint Use at MCW 57:20 Parting Shots

    1h 11m
  2. Episode 16: Bringing Light to the Shadows

    FEB 16

    Episode 16: Bringing Light to the Shadows

    David & Dustin discuss tech related Super Bowl ads, announcements from OpenAI and OpenEvidence, the privacy concerns of Shadow IT. We also discuss the latest with tech at Medical College of Wisconsin before finishing with our parting shots. 00:00 Introduction and watch updates 09:21 AI.com 23:48 OpenAI for Science announcement 28:45 OpenEvidence scores huge valuation 33:23 Privacy concerns with smart devices and shadow IT 43:55 AI note taking bots 46:39 MCW updates: DLP, Guest WiFi, ITS 59:10 Knowledge Changing Life Tip: Selective Screenshotting 01:01:11 Parting Shots

    1h 9m
  3. Episode 15: The Desire to Please

    JAN 21

    Episode 15: The Desire to Please

    David & Dustin discuss OpenAI's announcement for ChatGPT Health, AI's innate desire to please the person interacting with it, and the big news about Apple leveraging Google's Gemini to update Siri. We also discuss the latest with tech at Medical College of Wisconsin before finishing with our parting shots. 00:00 Introduction and Banter 04:59 ChatGPT Health 18:32 AI's Desire to Please 24:05 Apple and Google's AI Partnership 28:33 Elon Musk's Vision of Economic Abundance 33:55 MCW Updates: Workday, DLP, Box 48:43 Knowledge Changing Life Tip: Viva Insights 53:18 Parting Shots

    1h 1m
  4. Episode 14: Freedom of Simplicity

    JAN 7

    Episode 14: Freedom of Simplicity

    We discuss the increasing rejection of smart technology, particularly with smart watches and the desire to return to the simpler times of "dumb" watches and other analog devices. We also talk about the dilemma of controlling AI content and the value of authenticity. As always, we then go through what's going on technology-wise at MCW, drop our Knowledge Changing Life Tip, and close with our parting shots. 00:00 Introduction and Winter Reflections 03:06 Rejection of Smart Technology 05:49 The Freedom of Simplicity 08:56 The Shift from Smart to Traditional Watches 11:28 Nostalgia and the Return to Analog 13:56 The AI Content Dilemma 16:38 The Impact of AI on Social Media 18:35 The Wild West of AI Content Creation 21:27 The Need for Regulation in AI 24:08 The Value of Authenticity in Content 27:13 Living in the Moment 29:52 The Future of Digital Media 32:32 Disney's Licensing Strategy and AI Collaboration 37:32 Navigating Intellectual Property in the Age of AI 41:21 Workday Implementation and User Experience 46:53 Behind the Scenes: IT Lifecycle Management 51:17 Productivity Tips: Managing Digital Clutter 55:57 Parting Shots: Recommendations and Insights

    1h 6m

  5. 12/16/2025

    Episode 13: Illusion of Work

    David & Dustin talk through the positive and negative impacts of AI on the workplace, including exposing the illusion of the amount of work that is done in a given week. They also discuss the implications of the increasing reliance on AI having the effect of diminishing skill sets and critical thinking. After talking through the latest on tech at the Medical College of Wisconsin, they wrap up with a parting shot and a parting rant!

    1h 15m
  6. Episode 12: AI and Its Implications on Practicing Medicine

    12/03/2025

    Episode 12: AI and Its Implications on Practicing Medicine

    We take a break from our usual format to present our talk that we put together for a primary care conference. In it, we lay out an definitional overview of AI and then discuss how it is impacting the primary care experience for both the physician and the patient. We frame this discussion in the context of the pre-visit, visit, and post-visit interaction.

    1h 16m

  7. 11/18/2025

    Episode 11: The Fragmentation of Content

    David & Dustin discuss the streaming wars and the fragmentation of content, the shift in viewing habits, a rumored Apple home hub for centralized smart home control, and AI changes coming to Google Maps. For MCW internal audiences, they also discuss the coming Workday transition, the System Status page, and the Knowledge Changing Life Tip of the Episode. Finally, they wrap up with their parting shot recommendations!

    1h 15m

  8. 10/14/2025

    Episode 10: Minus the Plus

    David & Dustin discuss early access to Amazon's Alexa+, Apple's woes, AI actors, and the risks of AI diagnosis. They also cover Zoom Scheduler, Workday, and close out with their Parting Shots!

    1h 10m
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A technology podcast hosted by David Hotchkiss and Dustin J. Martin from the Medical College of Wisconsin. We talk about what's going on in the world of technology as well as what's happening at MCW. We often dabble into other areas as well. Join us as we navigate the complexities of technology in hopefully an entertaining way!

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  • Creator
    David Hotchkiss and Dustin J. Martin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © David Hotchkiss and Dustin J. Martin
  • Show Website
    The Decryption

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