Digital Optimist

Episode 16: Machine Learning - How We Train An Artificial Intelligence

We're in the midst of a technological revolution. The machines are getting smarter and more powerful every day, but how do we train them? Machine Learning enables a computer to learn without being explicitly programmed or supervised on every step, meaning that they can identify patterns on their own without needing a human programmer's input. In this episode, host Scott Klososky explores what machine learning means for our future as humans, and how it is impacting us already.

Episode 15: Bonus Episode - Resilience

We live in an increasingly volatile world and this creates opportunities and risks. Host Scott Klososky shares practical and thought-leading ideas as to the types of crises that must be prepared for in advance. The more flexible and technology-automated organizations become, the more able they are to flex and withstand difficult events.

Episode 14: Machine Intelligence - Understanding The Various Forms Of AI

In this episode, host Scott Klososky continues his series on Machine Intelligence focusing on AI in all of its different forms. We interact with AI everyday, whether we are conscious of it or not. If we better understand AI and it's impacts, we can ensure that we as individuals and businesses can reap the benefits of this powerful technology.

Episode 13: Machine Intelligence - Robotics

Do you wonder how robotics, AI, Machine Learning, and other technologies will affect your life? In this episode, Scott Klososky shares a futuristic vision of the impact of machine intelligence, specifically robotics, on humanity across the globe.

Episode 12: Machine Intelligence - Introduction

In this first episode in the Machine Intelligence series of Digital Optimist, Host Scott Klososky defines machine intelligence and the terminologies surrounding it, as well as discusses the potential positive impacts of this technology for our society.

Episode 11: Can Technology Save The Planet?

On this episode of Digital Optimist, host Scott Klososky interviews a special guest to discuss technology, climate change, and the future of our planet.

Episode 10: Relationships - Marriage

In the last episode in the "Relationship" series, Scott Klososky discusses the ways in which a balanced use of technology can enhance committed relationships.

Episode 9: Relationships - Family

In this episode of Digital Optimist, Scott speaks to the role of technology in the modern family. Especially during the COVID19 pandemic, technology has helped us stay connected even when physically apart. Scott also makes the important point that, when possible, we should avoid using technology as a crutch or replacement for in-person bonding.

Episode 8: Relationships - Friendships

On this episode, host Scott Klososky discusses the ways in which we should be optimistic about the future of friendships, and how to make the most of "synthetic" digital friendships while still building quality in-person relationships.

Episode 7: Relationships - The Network

Who are the people you personally care about, who in turn care about you? That’s your network. All opportunities for impact in your life will spring from the strength of those relationships. In this episode, host Scott Klososky discusses the power of networks and how technology helps us to grow them exponentially while also maintaining the quality of relationships.

Episode 6: Relationships - Can Technology Bring Us Closer?

Relationships are at the heart of the notion of smart society, and digital technologies appear to be changing the ways we relate to each other. However, the new generation of smart technology may actually be serving to enhance our human relationships and not diminish them.

Episode 5: Generation Next

People say young folks are the hope of the world, but often, the person saying this has no idea just how true that is. Scott Klososky discusses the concept of "generations" and perceptions surrounding Gen Z and the A’s (or Alphas) after them, who are being born today. In the US, Baby Boomers, Gen X and Millenials have increasingly developed lives that have serious emotional, physical and mental difficulties. Younger generations are facing a world where so much of what should be balanced well is ...

Episode 4: Learning - Spiritual Awakening

Episode 3: Learning - The Future of Healthcare

Episode 2: Learning - Fixing the World, Or Maybe Just My Truck

What was life like before the Internet? Well, for one, it was a lot harder to fix things. A simple search on Google or Youtube will provide the answers you need to fix almost anything. On this episode of Digital Optimist, host Scott Klososky examines how instant access to information provides us with the opportunity to fix the world's most daunting problems.

Episode 1: Digital Communication

Introducing Digital Optimist

In this "Episode Zero," host Scott Klososky introduces his Digital Optimist podcast, aiming to provide a hopeful perspective on technology's impact, contrasting with pervasive dystopian narratives. Drawing from his background as a technologist and student of humanity, he discusses how the podcast will explore future tech trends and their implications. Scott believes technology's seeds are already planted and that its evolution will ultimately improve human quality of life, inspiring listeners to see a brighter "Humalogy™" future.