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In this episode of the IJK Podcast, host Imad Jack Karam sits down with Professor Kartik Hosanagar to explore the hidden ways AI algorithms influence everything from what you see online to the choices you make every day.

Kartik is a Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Co-Director of Wharton Human-AI Research, and the author of the acclaimed book, “A Human’s Guide to Machine Intelligence”.

He is an eleven-time recipient of teaching excellence awards at the Wharton School and has been recognized as one of the world’s top 40 business professors under 40.

Kartik’s work focuses on how algorithms are profoundly shaping our choices, our businesses and even our identities.

In this episode focused on AI and algorithms, we unpack real-world examples, ethical dilemmas and practical pitfalls—plus a sneak peek at Kartik’s new “Creative Intelligence” podcast.

What you’ll learn:

-Business Reinvention with AI: How companies are leveraging algorithms to drive growth and where they can go wrong

-Filter Bubbles & Personalization: Why your feed isn’t as neutral as you think

-Ethics in AI: Tackling bias, accountability and the tension between automation and human values

-Future of Work: Could AI really shrink the workweek? What it means for identity, purpose and preparation

-Transhumanism & Governance: Will AI redefine what it means to be human? And how do we regulate it for the greater good?

-Kartik’s hopes and worries for our AI-driven future.

Enjoy!

Living a Life of Meaning and Finding Purpose in Modern Times with Dr. Simon Fokt.

Welcome to the IJK Podcast, where we dive deep into the big questions that shape our lives, society, and the world. In this thought-provoking episode, we explore one of the most profound topics: What does it mean to live a meaningful life?

Our guest is Dr. Simon Fokt, a philosopher, educator, and writer with a PhD in Philosophy from the University of St Andrews. Currently a lecturer at HTW Berlin, Simon has made significant contributions to fields like aesthetics, applied ethics, and metaphilosophy. He’s also a passionate advocate for bringing philosophy into our daily lives.

Together, we uncover how ancient and modern philosophy can guide us toward purpose and fulfillment in an age of rapid change. Why is the search for meaning timeless? How can philosophy help us navigate today’s challenges? And what practical steps can we take to craft a meaningful existence?

Don’t miss this engaging conversation that will inspire you to reflect on your own path to meaning and purpose.