Episodes

  • Cognitive Psychology and the Limits of AI: An Interview with Dr. Joe McDonald

    Cognitive Psychology and the Limits of AI: An Interview with Dr. Joe McDonald
    Jan 23 2025
    On this episode, host Robert J. Marks begins a conversation with Dr. Joe McDonald exploring the relationship between cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence (AI). Dr. Joe McDonald is an expert in cognitive psychology and human factors research. He is the CEO and Principal at Jumpseat Research, a firm that applies cognitive science principles to improve technology design and user experiences. Read More ›

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  • The Hype and Limitations of Generative AI

    The Hype and Limitations of Generative AI
    Jan 16 2025
    On this episode, host Robert J. Marks concludes his conversation with economics professor and author Gary Smith about the hype and limitations of generative AI. Smith is the Fletcher Jones Professor of Economics at Ponoma College and a frequent contributor to Mind Matters News. In this portion of the conversation, Smith and Marks explore the hype around artificial general intelligence Read More ›

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  • The AI Bubble: Lessons from Past Financial Bubbles

    The AI Bubble: Lessons from Past Financial Bubbles
    Jan 9 2025
    In this installment of the Mind Matters News podcast, host Robert J. Marks begins a conversation with economics professor and author Gary Smith about the hype of generative AI and its impact on the market. Smith is the Fletcher Jones Professor of Economics at Ponoma College and a frequent contributor to Mind Matters News. Smith argues that generative AI, embodied Read More ›

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  • Semper Fi: A Marine’s Perspective on Faith, Duty, and Service

    Semper Fi: A Marine’s Perspective on Faith, Duty, and Service
    Jan 2 2025
    In this episode, host Robert J. Marks continues his conversation with retired major general Bobby Hollingsworth about his experiences in the U.S. Marines and his work advocating for reservists at the Pentagon. Hollingsworth unpacks the meaning of “Semper Fi” in the Marine Corps and the importance of supporting his fellow marines as riflemen on the pointed end of the spear. Read More ›

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  • The Radio Frequency Spectrum as a Finite Natural Resource

    The Radio Frequency Spectrum as a Finite Natural Resource
    Dec 26 2024
    On this episode of Mind Matters News from the archive, hosts Robert J. Marks and Austin Egbert welcome Andrew Clegg to the show to discuss the radio spectrum as a finite natural resource and how to best manage it. The conversation kicks off with an overview of the electromagnetic spectrum and the different frequency bands used for various wireless technologies. Read More ›

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  • From Dairy Farm to Fighter Pilot: More With Veteran Bobby Hollingsworth

    From Dairy Farm to Fighter Pilot: More With Veteran Bobby Hollingsworth
    Dec 19 2024
    Major General Bobby Hollingsworth discusses his life journey from growing up on a dairy farm to becoming a fighter pilot in the U.S. Marines. He describes how he was inspired to pursue aviation from a young age after seeing his uncle, a WWII Hellcat pilot. Hollingsworth discusses the discipline and work ethic he developed from growing up on a farm, Read More ›

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  • Military Preparedness and the Path to Peace: An Interview with Veteran Bobby Hollingsworth

    Military Preparedness and the Path to Peace: An Interview with Veteran Bobby Hollingsworth
    Dec 12 2024
    Major General Bobby Hollingsworth had a distinguished 38-year career as a U.S. Marine fighter pilot and in leadership roles including commanding the Marine Corps Reserve Support Command and serving as vice commander of Marine forces in the Pacific. After retiring, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to lead the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Read More ›

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  • Flashes of Genius: An Interview with Touch Screen Inventor Hal Philipp

    Flashes of Genius: An Interview with Touch Screen Inventor Hal Philipp
    Dec 5 2024
    On this episode of Mind Matters News out of the archive, we share a memorable conversation with Hal Philipp, an inventor and entrepreneur who pioneered the capacitive touch screen technology that is now used in billions of devices worldwide. Philipp shares the story of his early work on optical sensors for automatic doors and faucets and how it led to Read More ›

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