Episode 37 (January 2025) Show Me the $$
ENSHITTIFICATION. It’s a real thing—the purposeful degradation of the quality in systems in order to maximize profits. And we saw ICT as a boon to society, liberating not oppressing. Sigh. Listen in as we explore enshittification and the implications of all this profit-seeking across all types of information systems.
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Bonus Episode 36+: NotebookLM
Dave explores NotebookLM’s podcasting feature. NotebookLM is an AI system from Google that lets you create a workspace around documents that summarizes, creates study guides, and much more. One of the features is creating an “Audio Overview” that transforms your notes and documents into a two person podcast. Dave was [...]
Episode 36 (December 2024): The Days After – What Now?
The election is over, and the reactions are emotional and raw. America is still as divided politically and socially as the day before. What’s in store for us as individuals, families and communities? What might the next few years look like for libraries and librarians and those who use and [...]
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Episode 35 (November 2024): A Once in a Lifetime…Again and Again and Again
Natural and human-made crises, disasters, emergencies, and catastrophes. Beth leads us through an update on how we've progressed or declined in our collective ability to deal with crises, and how the library & information field can play an even more active and visible role in preparing for, during, and recovering from these disasters.
Episode 34 (October 2024): AI-Corrosion (and Repair!) of Trust in Public Institutions
AI provides a new level of destructive capability to undermine trust in government and public institutions, and unfortunately yes, even in libraries. This episode focuses on these AI tools, their corrosive effects, and ways that libraries and librarians can help to repair the damage.
BONUS INTERVIEW (September 2024): Rebekah Cummings, Librarian & 2024 Candidate for Lt. Gov of Utah!
“A mom. A public servant. A librarian. A defender against book banning and censorship." AND!! 2024 Candidate for Lt. Gov of Utah!
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Episode 33 (May/June 2024): TikTok – Is the Clock Really Ticking for TikTok?
TikTok! Used regularly by over half the US population, why do so many either love or loathe TikTok? Is it simply a fun and terrific platform for creating, sharing, and consuming content? Is it an addictive, mental health hazard destroying America’s youth? Is it a major national security threat of Chinese infiltration? Is it all of the above…and more?
Episode 32 (April 2024): Optimistically Realistic (or Realistically Optimistic) About AI?
In this episode, we return to one of our favorite topics– the new AI. But rather than focus on the latest “gee whiz” or OMG capabilities, we turn to the societal implications and impact side of the topic.
Episode 31 (March 2024): Ack! School Libraries Under Attack!
What could be less controversial than school libraries? School libraries - dedicated to children and American values. School libraries- keeping school information collections & technology up-to-date and secure. School librarians - seeking to promoting literacy and ensuring that students gain essential information & technology skills. Mom, apple pie, and school libraries, right?
Episode 30 (February 2024): INFORMATION Everywhere All At Once
Information and technology are a ubiquitous part of our lives. We cannot escape. Many of us walk around with multiple devices, receiving hundreds of notifications, emails, alerts, texts each day. Do we experience our lives digitally more than in the real world? Does real life exist without the digital nowadays?
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