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Information Changes Everything: The Podcast

Information Changes Everything: The Podcast

News and research from the world of information science, presented by the University of Michigan School of Information.

Information Changes Everything: The Podcast

506: AI’s “imminent threat to humanity”, plus the latest information science updates

06/06/2025

In this episode: Nutrition nanny app, fact-check fail, and more.

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Information Changes Everything: The Podcast

505: Facebook offers friends-only feed, plus the latest information science updates

05/02/2025

In this episode: Flickr boots freeloading downloaders, coders as overseers, and more.

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Information Changes Everything: The Podcast

504: People are funny, but AI is funnier, plus the latest information science updates

04/04/2025

In this episode: A pet subject, Black family history matters, and more.

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Information Changes Everything: The Podcast

503: Data scientist couch potatoes, plus the latest information science updates

03/07/2025

In this episode: A comic take on content moderation, finding your dream career with AI, and more.

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Information Changes Everything: The Podcast. Episode 412: Essential lessons for entrepreneurs. Jason Blessing. CEO, Plex Systems. umsi.info/podcast. News and research from the world of information science.

412: Essential lessons for entrepreneurs with Jason Blessing

08/06/2024

In this episode, Jason Blessing, CEO of Plex Systems and current UMSI advisory board member, offers insights and tips for aspiring entrepreneurs. 

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Information Changes Everything: The Podcast. Episode 411: Transforming education through AI. Dora Demszky. Assistant professor, Stanford University. umsi.info/podcast. News and research from the world of information science.

411: Transforming education through AI with Dora Demszky

07/30/2024

In this episode, Dora Demszky, an assistant professor at Stanford University, discusses the unprecedented potential of large language models (LLMs) in scaling various aspects of education.

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Information Changes Everything: The Podcast. Jeff Furman, Chair of the board of directors, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream. News and Research from the world of information science. UMSI logo.

410: Jeff Furman on the evolution of Ben & Jerry's social mission

07/23/2024

In this episode, we put the spotlight on Jeff Furman, chair of the board of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. Join us as Furman takes us back to the early days of Ben & Jerry’s in the 1980s, sharing how the company’s humble beginnings evolved into a powerful social mission. 

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Information Changes Everything: The Podcast. Lise Vesterlund, Professor, University of Pittsburg. News and Research from the world of information science. UMSI logo.

409: Lise Vesterlund exposes the invisible labor holding women back

07/16/2024

In this episode, we hear from economist and professor Lise Vesterlund, who examines why women in the workforce are disproportionately asked to perform “non-promotable work.” This work, often essential yet undervalued, leaves women overcommitted and underutilized in their careers. 

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Information Changes Everything: The Podcast. Karandeep Singh, Associate professor, UMSI and Michigan Medical School & Associate CMIO for artificial intelligence, Michigan Medicine. News and research from the world of information science.

408: Anticipating AI failures in healthcare with Dr. Karandeep Singh

07/09/2024

In this episode, Dr. Karandeep Singh, a leader in machine learning within health systems, discusses the common challenges and failures in AI model implementation in health care. Using real-world examples, Dr. Singh addresses issues such as reproducibility, transportability and intervention efficacy. He offers insights on anticipating these challenges, estimating their impact, and designing better interventions to improve patient care.

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Information Changes Everything: The Podcast. Beth Patin, Assistant professor, Syracuse University. News and Research from the world of information science. UMSI logo.

407: Transforming libraries, archives, and museums to fight epistemicide with Beth Patin

07/02/2024

In this episode, Beth Patin, an assistant professor at Syracuse University's School of Information Studies, looks into the transformative potential of libraries, archives and museums in combating epistemicide. Through compelling case studies and historical analysis, Patin discusses the profound impact of epistemicide on individuals, communities and societies, and emphasizes the urgent need for action. 

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