Calculus of IT - Bonus Episode 7 - 12/12/24 - AI Redux of Episodes 19-21

With Season 1 completed and Season 2 scheduled for launch on January 8th, we decided to see what would happen if we ran our episodes through the AI washing machine. What happened is what follows below…

This special edition podcast comprises episodes 19-21 of the Calculus of IT Podcast series. Tune in and listen to our two hosts, Billy McPonies and Ginger Unicorns, who will walk you through their “special” interpretation.

In Episode 19, Nate and Mike discuss their plans for future episodes, including an episode at Redbones BBQ and a podcast on culinary arts. Nate recounts a prank he played on his colleagues by posting a fake transition plan to Google Workspace on Slack, which turned out to be a Rickroll. Nate and Mike wrap up year one of the New IT Leader Survival Guide, highlighting essential chapters such as Building Your Foundation, Training and Education, and Developing a Service and Support model. They also discuss potential additions for future editions, including chapters on change management and managing difficult people.

Episode 20 was recorded live from Kestra Bar at BioIT World in Boston. The hosts discuss the concept of asynchronous communication and how it can be applied to data management and workflow. Nate suggests a radical idea of throwing away emails daily, arguing that much of it is unnecessary clutter. They discuss the FAIR standard for data management, highlighting its four key attributes: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. Nate emphasizes the importance of the Reusable attribute, pointing out that many organizations fail to effectively reuse existing data.

In Episode 21, Nate and Mike express enthusiasm for recording more live episodes after their positive experience at BioIT World. They discuss the rapid advancements in Generative AI, noting the release of seven new agents on Poe, including Mixtroll 8x7b, Llama three 8B, and Command R. Nate highlights Opus as a top performer, surpassing ChatGPT in handling complex queries. They continue their exploration of budgeting for IT in year two, emphasizing the importance of predicting launch dates, setting major milestones, and securing budget allocations for platforms. They touch upon Industry 5.0 and Nate's concerns about data management in this new era.

Mike shares an anecdote about Apple's delayed update for Earth Day on iPhones, sparking a debate about Apple's control over its ecosystem and user experience. They conclude the episode with their signature sign-off, encouraging listeners to be kind, support IT professionals, and enjoy life.