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   S2 · E2 · 25 Feb 2026 · 32 min

   Can AI become a creative Companion? with Julian Phillips

   In this engaging conversation, Professor Dr. Michael Gerlich and Julian Phillips explore the profound implications of AI companionship, particularly in the context of writing and governance. Julian shares his unique experience of co-authoring a book with his AI companion, Athena, discussing the evolution of their relationship and the creative process involved. They delve into the potential role of AI in governance, the risks of cognitive offloading versus outsourcing, and the importance of ma...

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   S2 · E1 · 9 Feb 2026 · 33 min

   Generative AI in the Education Sector with Pascal Mariany

   Nowadays, educators and students alike struggle with the use of generative AI. Research shows that the wrong use of generative AI can lead to reduced critical thinking, which nobody wants (https://doi.org/10.3390/data10110172). In this episode, we discuss with Pascal Mariany, one of the developers of EduGPT, how generative AI can be implemented in education, avoiding cognitive offloading. Pascal Mariany is a Dutch AI strategist, educator, and entrepreneur specializing in human-centered ...

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   S1 · E9 · 17 Nov 2025 · 38 min

   Let's Talk Space with former NASA Division Director Prof. Dr. Marshall Porterfield

   In this exciting episode Prof. Dr. Gerlich discusses Space Biophysics with Prof. Dr. Porterfield and to what extent space exploration is today realistic. Professor D. Marshall Porterfield is a Professor of Biological Engineering and Space Biophysics at Purdue University. His pioneering work explores how living systems adapt to the biophysical environment of space, from molecular and cellular stress to whole-organism responses. He develops innovative biosensors, bio-MEMS, and lab-on-a-chip tec...

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   S1 · E8 · 21 Oct 2025 · 30 min

   Is AI Upskilling or Downskilling Us? with Prof. Dr. Bert Wolfs

   Together with Prof. Dr. Bert Wolfs, Academic Dean of SBS Swiss Business School we discuss wether or not Artificial Intelligence is upskilling its users or maybe the wrong use of AI is actually downskilling us. Join us in the discussion and listen what the experts say.

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   S1 · E6 · 20 Jun 2025 · 33 min

   AI in Higher Education with Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant

   In this episode, Prof. Dr. Michael Gerlich discusses with our guest Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant the impact AI has on Higher Education. Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant the Director, Academic Integrity Office & Triton Testing Center at UC San Diego and President Emeritus at the international Center for Academic Integrity. She is the author of "The Opposite of Cheating - Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI". Join us for an exiting discussion.

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   S1 · E5 · 5 May 2025 · 34 min

   We talk Future with Antonio Calco' Labruzzo from Takeda

   In this episode we talk with Antonio Calco' Labruzzo, Global Head of Human Resources at Takeda TBS EREFP. We gain insights on Antonio's view on future topics including Artificial Intelligence. Come and listen.

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   S1 · E4 · 1 Apr 2025 · 32 min

   What's next from Cambridge with Maximilian Ge

   In this episode Prof. Dr. Michael Gerlich talks with Maximilian Ge the Innovation Entrepreneurship Ambassador at University of Cambridge about current new and expected upcoming innovations from the Cambridge ecosystem.

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   S1 · E3 · 25 Feb 2025 · 24 min

   The impact of extensive GenAI tool usage on critical thinking

   This episode discusses Prof. Dr. Gerlich's research on the impact of GenAI tools like Chat GPT on critical thinking and cognitive offloading. The research has been discussed worldwide by media outlets and especially educators relate to its results. The findings revealed a significant negative correlation between frequent AI tool usage and critical thinking abilities, mediated by increased cognitive offloading. Younger participants exhibited higher dependence on AI tools and lower critical thi...

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   S1 · E2 · 25 Feb 2025 · 30 min

   Digital Humans with Stephane Alberth

   We discuss digital humans with Dr. Alberth, CEO of Aixa, what they are and how they are being used. Digital or virtual humans are human-like avatars that can interact with you in such a way that you might not even realize that it is not a real human.