3. The Geography of AI with Pierre-Alexandre Balland

05/18/22 • 34 min

It seems that over the last 10 years the concept of “artificial intelligence” has invaded every part of our lives. From social media algorithms to life saving medical technologies the potential of AI to revolutionize and disrupt our society is immense. During this episode we learned about the pros, the cons, the winners and losers of this technological revolution, and considered the role geography plays within it all.

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2. The Geography of War with Eric Min

Why do countries go to war? And when they do, how does it end? In this podcast we explore the importance of geography in interstate war and diplomacy with Assistant Professor of Political Science, Dr. Eric Min. We use examples from Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Palestine, Apollo Creed and Rocky Balboa, and many more to explore how states rationalize going to war, and why some conflicts seem impossible to solve.

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4. The Geography of Water Scarcity with Michelle van Vliet

It's no secret that climate change is changing the availability of water. Each year we hear of more unprecedented droughts and floods that threaten our survival. To figure out how to deal with these pressing problems, we invited global water scarcity expert, Dr. Michelle van Vliet. We talk about our changing water use, how water and energy are inextricably linked, and why this global problem asks for locally tailored, creative solutions.

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