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The Internet is CrackAI 101: A Conversation with Professor Michael LittmanThis week, we sit down with Professor Michael Littman of Brown University to break down the basics of AI and reinforcement learning. He does a brilliant job of explaining how it works, why it works, and whether AI is actually intelligent or just really good at faking it.
2025-08-041h 00
Wiesz o tym?Polski Gangster, Który Rządził Nowym JorkiemMeyer Lansky – syn polskich Żydów, który uciekł z Rosji i został jednym z najbardziej wpływowych ludzi amerykańskiej mafii. „Księgowy mafii”. Człowiek, którego bało się FBI, ale nigdy go nie złamało.W tym odcinku:– jak bił naz*stów w Nowym Jorku,– jak ochraniał porty USA podczas II wojny światowej,– jak kontrolował kasyna na Kubie i w Las Vegas,– i dlaczego to on był prawdziwą inspiracją dla Hymana Rotha z „Ojca chrzestnego II”.🎧 Posłuchaj o człowieku, który według FBI ukrył 300 milionów dolarów... a na papierze zmarł niemal bez grosza.Zostaw suba, jeśl...2025-05-2206 min
AI DailyNavigating AI: Shopify's Transformation and the Need for AI LiteracyAI Daily PodcastStay at the forefront of technological evolution with the AI Daily Podcast, your go-to source for news and insights on the cutting-edge innovations in artificial intelligence technology. Join us in exploring how AI is revolutionizing industries, workplaces, and society at large. In our latest episode, we delve into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence at Shopify, a leading Canadian tech company. CEO Tobias Lütke shares his vision of integrating AI seamlessly into Shopify's operations, illustrating its vital role in reshaping corporate culture across Canada. Lütke emphasizes that AI lit...2025-04-0808 min
Digital Disruption with Geoff NielsonAI Expert Dr. Michael Littman: This is Why Everything You Know About AI is WrongWhat if everything you thought you knew about AI was wrong?Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Littman, Division Director for Information and Intelligent Systems at the National Science Foundation.The Information and Intelligent Systems division is home to the programs and program officers that support researchers in artificial intelligence, human-centered computing, data management, and assistive technologies, as well as those exploring the impact of intelligent information systems on society. He is also University Professor of Computer Science at Brown University, where he studies machine learning and decision-making under uncertainty. He ha...2025-04-0758 min
PR's Top Pros TalkPR's Top Pros Talk... What to Watch for in 2025 (Episode 2)Curious about what’s next for communicators in 2025? In our second episode of “What to Watch for in 2025”, 12 of PR’s Top Pros share their unique perspectives. Topics covered include earned media, evolving client relationships, tech innovations, and more.Diana Littman, U.S. Chief Executive Officer, MSL Chris Hook, Communications Lead, CadenceLucia Lee, Vice President of Media and Public Affairs, Mount Sinai Health SystemMichael Rinaldo, Senior Health Communications Consultant at Michael Rinaldo Health CommunicationsMegan Noel, Global President, Corporate Affairs, GolinJoe Gargiulo, Executive Vice President, Coyne Public RelationsAmira Barger, Executive Vice President of Health Communications and DEI Advisory at EdelmanM...2025-02-1308 min
Resoundingly HumanBehind the scenes with the #INFORMS2024 Plenaries: AI Fireside Chat We’re continuing our countdown to the 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting, in Seattle, Washington, October 20-23, when more than 6,000 INFORMS members, students, prospective employers and employees, and academic and industry experts will share the ways O.R. and analytics are fueling Smarter Decisions for a Better World. In this episode, I’m joined by Cynthia Rudin, with Duke University, Charles Isbell, with the University of Wisconsin, and Michel Littman, with the National Science Foundation, for a preview of their plenary session, “Making the Most of this AI Moment: A Fireside Chat.” Charles serves as the provost and vice...2024-10-2139 min
NSF’s Discovery Files PodcastGlobal Artificial Intelligence Research Agenda An interagency effort has crafted a document to serve as a starting point to align an international artificial intelligence research vision. Michael Littman, the division director of the U.S. National Science Foundation Information and Intelligent Systems in the NSF Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, and Joshua E. Porterfield, a Federation of American Scientists Impact Fellow in the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies discuss the Global Artificial Intelligence Research Agenda.
2024-09-3019 min
DistinguishedSaru Jayaraman Fights for One Fair WageThe battle over raising the minimum wage for tipped workers and permitting tip pooling bounces to the Massachusetts ballot this November. Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage and Director of the Food Labor Research Center at UC Berkeley, argues that the current tipped wage structure perpetuates low pay and high turnover. Although the wage increase would occur over five years, opponents assert the mandate would be detrimental to some small and independent restaurants and could fail to increase employee job satisfaction and retention. This episode is part of the Tipping and Wage Series where we explore t...2024-08-2052 minDistinguishedTipping Series: The Psychology of Tipping with Michael Lynn, Ph.D., Professor of Services Marketing, Cornell University’s School of Hotel AdministrationBeyond good, bad, and mediocre service, how much we tip and why we tip is rich with psychological implications. Find out what tipping reveals about us as consumers and our need for affirmation and societal status. Shedding light on the complexities behind tipping is nationally recognized expert Michael Lynn, Ph.D. , Professor of Services Marketing at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. A former bartender, busboy, and waiter, Michael Lynn, has also devoted his academic career to the nuances and impact of rewarding and incentivizing good service, a hallmark of hospitality experiences. Michael Lynn ha...2024-07-1740 min
Conquering Your Fibromyalgia PodcastEp 157 Case Study of Elon Musk and more with Dr Ellen Littman Part 3Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions This episode delves into the complexities and profound impacts of ADHD, particularly in women, extending to discussions on autism's role in those also living with ADHD and chronic pain. Dr. Ellen Littman emphasizes the under-recognition and training regarding autistic spectrum behaviors in women and girls. They discuss how these conditions exacerbate difficulties in social interactions, increase susceptibility to environmental impacts like allergies or asthma, and contribute to emotional dysregulation. The session also touches on notable individuals like Elon Musk, illustrating how ADHD and autism can coexist with success. The episode...2024-06-2628 min
The Podcast of Jewish Ideas35. Jews & The Italian Renaissance | Dr. Joanna WeinbergJ.J. and Dr. Joanna Weinberg make their way back to sunny 15th century Italy and the surrounding centuries to visit some of the more interesting Jewish characters of the Italian Renaissance. They weave their way through cross-cultural influences and intra-cultural tensions during this remarkable era of rebirth. Don't forget to rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice!Please send any complaints or compliments to podcasts@torahinmotion.orgFor more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcastsJoanna Weinberg is Professor Emerita in Early Modern Jewish History and R...2024-06-201h 08Conquering Your Fibromyalgia PodcastEp 156 Invisible Struggles: ADHD in Women and Girls. Part 2Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Understanding ADHD in Women: Insights from ExpertsThis episode delves into the complex recognition and treatment of ADHD in girls and women. It features discussions from a recent American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders conference, emphasizing the stigmatization and challenges in diagnosing ADHD in female patients. The episode explores the interplay between ADHD and conditions like chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and the impact of hormonal fluctuations on ADHD symptoms. Guest expert Dr. Littman shares insights on the high correlation between ADHD and negative outcomes...2024-06-1929 min
Maintenance Phase"Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria" Part 2: Panic! At The Endocrinologist.Thanks to Jules Gill-Peterson (jgillpeterson.com) and Julia Serano (patreon.com/juliaserano) for help researching this episode and Evan Urquhart, Parker Molloy and Katelyn Burns for fact-checking!Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and moreWatch Aubrey's documentaryBuy Aubrey's bookListen to Mike's other podcastLinks!Origins of "Social Contagion" and "Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria"The "Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria" Controversy at AACAP's Annual MeetingMethodological Critique Of The Cass ReviewMethodological Critique of Littman (2018) Parent reports of adolescents and young adults perceived to show signs of a...2024-06-181h 31Conquering Your Fibromyalgia PodcastEp 155 Important Perspectives from a Pioneer for Women and Girls with ADHD. Dr. Ellen Littman Part 1Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions This podcast features Dr. Ellen Littman, a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience specializing in neurodiverse populations, focusing on individuals with high IQs, ADHD, and autism. Educated at prestigious institutions, she has dedicated her career to identifying and addressing the complex and often overlooked presentations of ADHD, particularly in women and girls. Dr. Littman discusses her journey into the field, starting from her internships in New York, where she first noticed the underrepresentation of girls in ADHD diagnoses. Despite early dismissal of her theories, Dr. Littman, through persistence and...2024-06-1230 min
Read Beat (...and repeat)"Code to Joy" by Michael Littman"If you keep up with the headlines, you know computers are taking our jobs. Spying on us. Controlling what we buy and who we vote for. Even discriminating against us. When they're done beating us at our own pastimes, maybe they'll rise up and kill us. Our relationship with these machines has become, not to put a fine point on it, dysfunctional."That's how Michael Littman starts Code to Joy, his book that suggests everybody should learn a little about programming.People don't need to learn how to be coders but we'd benefit if we found out...2024-04-1021 min
SHIFTUnlearning Bad AI BehaviorA new study explores how an AI model that’s been taught to lie might be brought back into line.
We Meet:
Brown University Professor of Computer Science Michael Littman
Credits:
This episode of SHIFT was produced by Jennifer Strong and Emma Cillekens, and mixed by Garret Lang, with original music from him and Jacob Gorski.2024-01-1714 min
Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons PodcastBest of 2023 Bonus ContentEvery week, I record a special, private bonus podcast for my patrons. Until today, all of that content was restricted to my supporters. But today I've got a sampler platter of some of the best snippets from my bonus Q&A with my interview guests, along with an episode of my more-technical bonus series I call Merlin's Musings. You'll hear from Josh Corman (CISA and I Am the Cavalry), Ernesto Falcon (EFF and CA Senate candidate), Omega and Deth Veggie (Cult of the Dead Cow), Michael Littman (AI expert from Brown Univ) and Cory Doctorow (author and activist), plus the...2024-01-0158 minFirewalls Don't Stop Dragons PodcastBest of 2023I've culled through the podcasts from the last year and put together an hour's worth of the best content! Here's a nice little charcuterie sampler of the top interview segments from 2023.
Episode Links
Ep347 (Oct 16) What’s Your Threat Model? https://podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2023/10/16/whats-your-threat-model/
Ep342 (Sep 18) Your Face Belongs to Us https://podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2023/09/18/your-face-belongs-to-us/
Ep336 (Aug 7) Cult of the Dead Cow https://podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2023/08/07/cult-of-the-dead-cow/
Ep348 (Oct 30) Reclaiming the Internet https://podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2023/10/30/reclaiming-the-internet/
Ep324 (May 15) - Probing the Ministry of Truth https://podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2023/05/15/probing-the-ministry-of-truth/
Ep338 (Aug 21) Demystifying AI https://podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2023/08/21/demysti...2023-12-181h 07NSF’s Discovery Files PodcastThe Frontier of Artificial IntelligenceThe U.S. National Science Foundation has invested over half a billion dollars to establish the National AI Research Institutes. We are joined by Aarti Singh from the AI Institute for Societal Decision Making; Amy McGovern from the AI Institute for Research on Trustworthy AI in Weather, Climate, and Coastal Oceanography; Ashok Goel from the National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education; Vikram Adve from the Artificial Intelligence for Future Agricultural Resilience, Management, and Sustainability Institute; and Michael Littman, division director for Information and Intelligent Systems in NSF's Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate, to hear...2023-11-1323 min
Keen On AmericaWhat makes writing, speaking and computer programming similarly human activities: Michael Littman on why all humans, in our AI age, should learn a little programmingEPISODE 1787: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Michael L. Littman, author of CODE TO JOY, about why - in our age of AI - everyone should learn a little computer programmingMichael L. Littman, Ph.D. is a University Professor of Computer Science at Brown University and Division Director of Information and Intelligent Systems at the National Science Foundation. He studies machine learning and decision-making under uncertainty and has earned multiple awards for his teaching and his research. Littman has chaired major conferences in artificial intelligence and machine learning and is a Fellow of both A...2023-10-1435 min
Value Driven Data Science: Boost your impact. Earn what you’re worth. Rewrite your career algorithm.Episode 23: Reinforcement Learning – The Other Type of Machine LearningMost Intro to Machine Learning courses cover supervised learning and unsupervised learning. But did you know there is also a third type of machine learning, which was used in the development of ChatGPT and is likely to become increasingly important in the not too distant future?In this episode, Prof Michael Littman joins Dr Genevieve Hayes to discuss reinforcement learning – the other type of machine learning – as well as his new book, Code to Joy: Why Everyone Should Learn a Little Programming.Guest BioProf. Michael Littman is an award-winning Professor of C...2023-09-201h 04Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons PodcastDemystifying AIUnless you've been living under a rock, you've seen several news stories about AI, machine learning and so-called Large Language Models. While tools like ChatGPT hold a lot of promise, many are deeply concerned about AI replacing jobs, generating potent malware, and being used in phishing and disinformation campaigns. Today I will ask AI expert Michael Littman to explain clearly what AI is and what it isn't, how the technology actually works, and what we should and maybe shouldn't be worried about.
Michael Littman is a computer science professor at Brown University who has won several prestigious teaching awards while...2023-08-211h 08
This Jungian Life PodcastFRIEND or FOE: The AI Debate with Michael L. Littman, PhDThe uses and abuses of ChatGPT artificial intelligence language model have taken the collective imagination by storm. Apocalyptic predictions of the singularity, when technology becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, frighten us as we imagine a future where human intelligence is irrelevant. Prof. Michael Littman joins us to contextualize the advancement of artificial intelligence and debunk the paranoid rhetoric littering the public discourse.Michael has made groundbreaking research contributions enabling machines to learn from their experiences, assess the environment, make decisions, and improve their actions over time in real-world applications. His later work expanded into multi-agent systems, investigating how s...2023-08-0353 min
This Is NashvilleEnjoying Nashville from the Cumberland RiverWhy do so many people ignore or avoid the Cumberland River? And how have perceptions — and access to our winding river — changed?
In this episode, we dive into how feelings about our river are rapidly changing, thanks in part to a rise in paddling and boating outfitters, as well as the fresh eyes of newly arriving transplants (and developers). We'll hear from avid paddlers about their experiences. We'll also unpack some misconceptions and talk about the surge in new ideas for our riverfront.
WPLN's interim news director, Tony Gonzalez, starts the show by sharing the late...2023-07-2850 min
TAG: Talking About GunsS2 E28: “This not talking about politics thing that I was taught growing up, that doesn’t serve us” – Talking About Guns with Leigh McGowanShe was given a death sentence. Years later, she asked herself, “What am I doing with this extra life I’ve been given?” On the latest episode of TAG, we chat with Leigh McGowan about her Webby-award winning @IAmPoliticsGirl “Breakfast Rants” and podcast that have attracted nearly 2 million followers and earned her praise for her breakdown of complex issues into no-nonsense, everyday speak. We delve into what the Right and Left get wrong on gun safety; we discuss the need to prioritize responsible gun ownership and regulation vs. banning; and she leaves us with a piece of advice: “Vote for leaders...2023-07-2055 min
Gender: A Wider LensFollow-Up Episode: 116 Part II - Retraction w/ Dr. Michael BaileyBONUS EPISODE coming in hot! We’re changing things up a bit this time around, in a few ways actually. Consider this some special mid-week bonus content for our dedicated listeners and the many, many professionals following the gender paper trails. And not only is it a surprise extra conversation for the week, you’ll notice that our dear Stella O’Malley is flying solo without her charismatic co-host Sasha Ayad. Not to fear, Sasha will return for our regularly scheduled programming!Today, we’re bringing you an update to one of our previous episodes...2023-07-1237 min
Gender: A Wider Lens116 — Identity Politics vs. The Pursuit of Knowledge with Dr. Michael BaileyIn this episode, Sasha and Stella welcome guest, Dr. Mike Bailey, who recently published a paper with co-author, Suzanna Diaz about reports of ROGD kids. Their paper is important because it essentially corroborates Dr. Lisa Littman’s study from 2018. During the conversation, Dr. Bailey shares about the possibility that the paper could be retracted due to activist backlash. He also explores the findings of the paper with Sasha and Stella, as well as the complaints brought against it. They even dissect the context of why a paper would even be retracted in the first place.Michael Bailey is...2023-06-021h 22
PublicDr. Michael Bailey: The Man Trans Activists Can't CancelThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.public.newsIn March, Public published my essay, “Why Are We Sterilizing Children?” It argued that the sudden explosion of adolescent girls identifying as transgender in recent years is a “social contagion,” much like anorexia before it. Scientific support for that hypothesis comes from a 2018 study by Brown University’s Lisa Littman. She found that girls suffering from gender dysphoria, or confusion about whether they were male or female, tended to have one or more peers who identified as transgender, and suffered fr...2023-05-2820 min
TAG: Talking About GunsS2 E27: “I’ve devoted my life to fight for a world where people don’t have to feel that kind of pain” – Talking About Guns with Congressman Maxwell FrostThe first Gen Z member of congress joins us on the latest episode of Talking About Guns. 26-year-old Representative Maxwell Frost recounts the “emotional whiplash” of attending the Newtown vigil in DC at age 15 and how it “made me uncomfortable to a point where I’ve devoted my life to fighting for a world where people don’t have to feel that kind of pain.” The former national organizing director of March for Our Lives explains why the first bill he introduced on the Hill was to create a national gun violence prevention office. He unpacks the frustrations of his colleagu...2023-05-1242 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdWhat We're Missing When It Comes to Colleges and AIAs Chat GPT and other AI tools have garnered immense interest in the last few months, people have begun to wonder how these tools will impact higher ed: Will it represent the end of writing? Will we see a rampant rise in cheating? Or maybe these tools herald a new age of an improved quality of student work? Jeff and Michael pose these questions and more to computer science experts Charles Isbell of Georgia Institute of Technology College of Computing and Michael Littman of Brown University. This episode is made possible with sponsorship from Course Hero.
2023-04-2535 min
American StatesmanWhen a Man is a Woman - The Trans Gender Illusion/Delusion - Let's Talk About itAmerica needs to have this conversation The dangerous illusion, of TRANS GENDERING generated by One's personal delusion, and governmental support!! FORCING AMERICA to believe what is FAKE, is essentially Illegal, and a practice in Unethical & Morally vacant - Governmental-Sanctioned-Experimentation.MOVE-OVER DR. FRANKENSTEIN!! Trans gendering, as it has been Labeled is Not real. YES, some people believe they are SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE NOT, but without giving them the proper Mental Health Treatment they will remain in the self-inflicted world they have created. Why are some in America, Affirming , without any foundation of Truth. The thoughts & fabricated beliefs of others, without p...2023-04-182h 19American StatesmanWhen a Man is a Woman - The Trans Gender Illusion/Delusion - Let's Talk About itAmerica needs to have this conversation The dangerous illusion, of TRANS GENDERING generated by One's personal delusion, and governmental support!! FORCING AMERICA to believe what is FAKE, is essentially Illegal, and a practice in Unethical & Morally vacant - Governmental-Sanctioned-Experimentation.MOVE-OVER DR. FRANKENSTEIN!! Trans gendering, as it has been Labeled is Not real. YES, some people believe they are SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE NOT, but without giving them the proper Mental Health Treatment they will remain in the self-inflicted world they have created. Why are some in America, Affirming , without any foundation of Truth. The thoughts & fabricated beliefs of others, without p...2023-04-182h 19
TAG: Talking About GunsS2 E26: “The idea that we don’t care is absurd and offensive” – Talking About Guns with Kostas MorosIn the wake of the Covenant School shooting in Nashville, we’re joined by Second Amendment activist and gun rights attorney Kostas Moros on the latest episode of TAG. “The idea that we don’t care is absurd and offensive,” Kostas tells us regarding the perception of gun owners and their feelings about school shootings. We discuss the number one area of common ground between gun owners and non-gun owners; we delve into the pros and cons of gun permitting and red flag laws; and he tell us why he engages with 97Percent so much on Twitter. And on th...2023-04-1443 min
TAG: Talking About GunsS2 E24: “We too rarely have opportunities to sit down with people who disagree with us” – TAG with Professor David YamaneOn the latest episode of TAG, we’re joined by Wake Forest Professor David Yamane, who shares with us what prompted a liberal academic to become an armed American, acclaimed for his expertise in Gun Culture 2.0: the shift toward self-defense. He tells us about his Sociology of Guns course and what surprises his students most – including the cognitive dissonance they feel when going to the gun range on Day 1. Most importantly, he imparts some poignant advice for how to have more productive conversations about gun safety, including: to have them face-to-face with “people not already committed on this issue,” to begin...2023-02-2346 min
Lexman ArtificialMichael Littman: Reform is Necessary, but We Must Define It OurselvesWhen Lexman decides to discuss the much-discussed Reformist movement, Michael Littman, a prominent critic of the movement, is the perfect guest. Although each side has its own set of beliefs and claims to superiority, Lexman and Michael find that they share a great deal of understanding and common ground. In the end, they come to a mutual recognition that reform is necessary - though they maydefine it in very different ways.2023-02-1703 min
Lexman ArtificialMichael Littman, epicycle and hydrolysis displays performerLexman interviews Michael Littman, a self-taught aerialist who uses his epicycle to perform aerials and hydrolysis displays.2023-02-0503 min
TAG: Talking About GunsS2 E23: “My whole purpose in life has been to keep Americans safe” – TAG with Olivia TroyeOn the latest episode of TAG, 97Percent Board Member and Former Homeland Security Advisor to VP Mike Pence, Olivia Troye, shares the incredible story of how her aunt was at the El Paso Walmart shooting -- and after being dragged to safety by a stranger, provided intel on the shooter. Olivia walks us through her responsibilities in the aftermath of a crisis. We analyze whether mass shootings should be considered domestic terrorism. And the “recovering Republican” shares what’s missing from her party on gun safety and why she thinks members of the GOP are “required to make a differen...2023-02-0240 min
The Greatest Investors PodcastThe Greatest Investors Podcast #75: Michael LittmanMichael Lederman Littman is a computer scientist. He works mainly in reinforcement learning, but has done work in machine learning, game theory, computer networking, partially observable Markov decision process solving, computer solving of analogy problems and other areas
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https://www.littmania.com
Email: mlittman@cs.brown.edu
Twitter: @mlittmancs
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TAG: Talking About GunsS2 E22: “We are at the beginning of an amazing moment in time” – TAG with Congressman Joe WalshOn the latest episode of TAG, we’re joined by former Illinois Republican Congressman and 2020 GOP Presidential Candidate Joe Walsh: a self-proclaimed “gun nut” who tells us what propelled his evolution from Tea Party member with an A rating from the NRA to outspoken gun safety advocate. 97Percent’s newest board member explains why “it’s going to take someone like me helping to lead the way to get change”; “it can’t be the Dems out in front.” He shares the feedback he’s received from gun owners and how “they’re looking for a vehicle to jump on to.” Also, in...2023-01-1237 min
TAG: Talking About GunsS2 E21: “I will always have a good faith conversation” – Talking About Guns with Chris ChengOn the latest episode of TAG, we’re joined by The History Channel’s “Top Shot Season 4” Champion Chris Cheng: an openly gay, Asian American, civil rights advocate who left his career at Google to become a professional sports shooter – breaking every stereotype about the gun community in the process. We chat about his experience in the competition as a self-taught amateur not taken seriously. We delve into how the gun industry 10 years ago was not talking about suicide and treated it as inevitable, but has since shifted. We talk about the need for respectful, good faith conversations about gun safety...2022-12-0853 min
Culinary Treasure PodcastMichael Littman Co-founder Hapa Kauai & Hapa PDX ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 106Michael Littman Co-founder Hapa Kauai & Hapa PDX ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 106 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Michael Littman Co-founder Hapa Kauai & Hapa PDX. Go to the Culinary Treasure Podcast Website to the Michael Littman Podcast episode article to see more than 40 photos related to this podcast episode - https://www.culinarytreasurepodcast.com/ Other Culinary Treasure Network Content Mentioned in This Episode: Chef Sarah Littman Co-founder Hapa...2022-12-051h 05
Explore A Riveting Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Some Kind of Hate by Sarah Darer LittmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/619030to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Some Kind of Hate
Author: Sarah Darer Littman
Narrator: Michael Crouch, Andrew Eiden
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 42 minutes
Release date: November 1, 2022
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
Declan Taylor is furious at the world. After winning state as a freshman starting pitcher, he accidentally messes up his throwing arm. Despite painful surgery and brutal physical therapy, he might never pitch again. And instead of spending the summer with his friends, Declan is forced to get a job to help his family out. On top of that, it seems like...2022-11-018h 42Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Tough TopicsSome Kind of Hate by Sarah Darer LittmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/619030to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Some Kind of Hate
Author: Sarah Darer Littman
Narrator: Michael Crouch, Andrew Eiden
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 42 minutes
Release date: November 1, 2022
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
Declan Taylor is furious at the world. After winning state as a freshman starting pitcher, he accidentally messes up his throwing arm. Despite painful surgery and brutal physical therapy, he might never pitch again. And instead of spending the summer with his friends, Declan is forced to get a job to help his family out. On top of that, it seems like...2022-11-018h 42
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Tough TopicsSome Kind of Hate by Sarah Darer LittmanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/619030 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Some Kind of Hate Author: Sarah Darer Littman Narrator: Michael Crouch, Andrew Eiden Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 42 minutes Release date: November 1, 2022 Genres: Tough Topics Publisher's Summary: Declan Taylor is furious at the world. After winning state as a freshman starting pitcher, he accidentally messes up his throwing arm. Despite painful surgery and brutal physical therapy, he might never pitch again. And instead of spending the summer with his friends, Declan is forced to get a job to help his family out. On top of that, it seems...2022-11-0103 min
Lexman ArtificialMichael Littman: forsythias and entablaturesLexman interviews Michael Littman about his new book, forsythias and entablatures. They discuss the difference between these two types of architecture, how to identify them, and give some tips on how to incorporate them into your own home.2022-09-2604 min
TAG: Talking About GunsS2 E17: “It’s our right as Americans to be able to own a gun” – Talking About Guns with Ephraim Salaam13-year NFL veteran, FOX Sports broadcaster, screenwriter, and 97Percent board member Ephraim Salaam joins us for the latest episode of TAG. We chat about the culture of gun ownership in the NFL – about the need for protection following robberies and one of his teammates being held at gunpoint. Ephraim tells us about when he was with the Atlanta Falcons, a white lawyer told a room of African Americans to leave their gun in plain sight if pulled over. He spoke of his goals to destigmatize gun ownership in the Black community and shared his unique approach to angry Twitter DM...2022-09-0844 min
Mr Cozzo Seven/ElevenClub Cozzo 180 The Face Radio / GeminiThis week, Mr Cozzo plays new music from Katemurr, West, Hot since 82, Hipp-E, Alexis Cabrera.
The track of the week is Gemini by Anturage.
Tune into new broadcasts of Club Cozzo every Saturday from 10 PM – Midnight EST / 4 – 6 AM CET (Sunday).
Katermurr - Miss Your Love (Original Mix) [WAREBLUES]
Christian Cheval - Generation (Original Mix) [Cyanide]
Anna Schreit - What Did You Say (Max Telaer Remix) [Berlin House Music]
Homero Espinosa, Cris Herrera - The Vibe Is Right (Tough Mix) [Moulton Music]
Robin Fett, Hart & Neenan - Late Night Claims VINYL ONLY [Metafloor Records]
Roland Leesker - The Demon at Rashomon [Get...2022-09-082h 00
Lexman ArtificialMichael Littman, Associate at Getas LLCLexman interviews Michael Littman, an associate at law firm Getas LLC about the Asti regulations and how they will impact consumers. They discuss what divulgences may need to be rolled out in order for businesses to comply, as well as the potential for businesses to start prohibiting their consumers from taking certain medications.2022-09-0504 min
Diet ScienceIs High-Dose Vitamin C a Viable Treatment for Cancer?A 2015 study published in the journal Science found that high doses of vitamin C impaired growth of colon cancer tumors that have previously resisted other treatments. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the findings of the study, and what this means for the future of treatment for many other types of cancer.References:Monti, D. A., Mitchell, E., Bazzan, A. J., Littman, S., Zabrecky, G., Yeo, C. J., Pillai, M. V., Newberg, A. B., Deshmukh, S., & Levine, M. (2012). Phase I evaluation of intravenous ascorbic acid in combination with...2022-09-0413 min
TAG: Talking About GunsS2 E16: “The lie is the majority of gun violence is mass shootings” – Talking About Guns with Abené ClaytonAbené Clayton, lead reporter for The Guardian’s “Guns and Lies” series, joins us for the latest episode of TAG to discuss her work investigating everyday gun deaths in Black and brown communities – not solely high-profile mass shootings. She dissects “the unspoken epidemic”: an unprecedented increase in homicides among Black women, particularly in the Midwest. We discuss the effectiveness of certain community interventions, but also who is being left out of these solutions. Dr. Michael Siegel also joins us for another edition of Siegel’s Scope, where he talks about one of the most hot-button issues out there: assault weapon bans. He...2022-08-1848 min
Lexman ArtificialProfessor Michael Littman on Seventeenth-Century Italian Theory and Settees, Homings, and SolfeggiosMichael Littman, professor of music at the University of Chicago, talks about his new study, "Settees, Homings, and Solfeggios: Expiations in Seventeenth-Century Italian Theory," which examines how Italian theorists invoked the practice of settee-playing to improve their understanding of theory.2022-07-2104 min
TAG: Talking About GunsS2 E14: “Lawmaking is like exercise: the more you do it the better you get at it” – Talking About Guns with former Congressman Carlos CurbeloFormer Republican Congressman Carlos Curbelo, who served Florida’s 26th district from 2015-2019, joins us for Episode 2 of TAG Season 2. While many believe additional, federal, gun safety legislation is unlikely anytime soon after the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Cong. Curbelo explains how the “breakthrough” could mean more needed reforms are coming -- how “Republicans now have a positive experience they can look back on and a point of reference.” He also shares how Florida’s Republican-led reforms following Parkland showed the party can act despite special interest groups and not face negative political consequences. Finally, stick around as Dr...2022-07-0732 min
Lexman ArtificialLucerne, Mortices, and Self-CreationLexman Artificial interviews Michael Littman, an expert on the medieval art of woodworking. They discuss the historically significant lucernes, their unique construction, and the ways in which they were used. Then, the podcast explores the mysteries of mortices and their use in self-creation.2022-06-2404 min
THE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVEJ6 Committee to Merrick Garland: “Get Off Your Ass!” + A Conversation with Harry LittmanWith Monday’s release of tapes showing Trump admitting to a panel of historians in July 2021 that he lost the election, the former president opens himself to a host of new possible criminal charges. The only problem is that Attorney General Merrick Garland doesn’t seem to be moving towards any type of substantive investigation. Former Deputy Attorney General, Harry Littman, host of the Talking Feds Podcast joins Michael to analyze why Garland won’t move against the former president.
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The Veritas ForumCan Robots Become Human? | Rosalind PicardThis program was recorded at a Veritas Forum event on Brown in 2017. The original title was "What does it mean to be human?" and featured Rosalind Picard and Michael Littman. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. And, if you’re interested in more content from Veritas, check out our Beyond the Forum podcast. Visit veritas.org to learn more about the mission of the Veritas Forum and find more resources to explore the ideas that shape our lives.2022-01-1050 min
The Veritas ForumCan Robots Become Human? | Rosalind PicardThis program was recorded at a Veritas Forum event on Brown in 2017. The original title was "What does it mean to be human?" and featured Rosalind Picard and Michael Littman.
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Rebellion Research Educational SeriesReinforcement Learning Godfather Professor Michael LittmanReinforcement Learning Godfather Professor Michael Littman2021-11-0719 min
Talking MachinesGods and RobotsIn this episode of the podcast we shake things up! Neil is on the guest side of the table with his partner Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner to discuss their upcoming project Gods and Robots. Katherine is joined on the host side by friend of the show professor Michael Littman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-0940 min
Talking MachinesGods and RobotsIn this episode of the podcast we shake things up! Neil is on the guest side of the table with his partner Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner to discuss their upcoming project Gods and Robots. Katherine is joined on the host side by friend of the show professor Michael Littman.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-09-0940 minTHE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVEBreaking!! Trump Notes Smoking Gun Proving Jan. 6 Intent + A Conversation with Harry LittmanMichael discusses the recently released DOJ notes that show Trump pushing the Justice Department to declare the election corrupt and “leave the rest to me.” In the wake of this bombshell news, first reported by the NYT, expect subpoenas to fly for Jim Jordan, Kevin McCarthy and many more. We could be witnessing the true, beginning of the end for Donald Trump as a politician with this latest smoking gun. Later, former SDNY prosecutor Harry Littman, host of the Talking Fed Podcast joins Mea Culpa.
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Gender: A Wider Lens13 - Are Brilliant People More Likely Trans?Gifted and exceptional children seem more inclined to gender nonconformity and they represent a significant proportion of the ROGD teens discussed in Dr. Littman’s research. Sasha and Stella explore why there may be a link between brilliance and transgender identity.Links:“Overexcitability and the Gifted”, by Sharon Lind“Where Overexcitability and Gender Dysphoria Meet,” by Jessie Mannisto“Gender Identity and Overexcitability Profiles of Gifted College Students” Researchgate (2009)“Gender Dysphoria and Gifted Children,” by Lisa MarchianoDr. Lisa LittmanLiving with Intensity: Understanding the Sensitivity, Excitability, and the Emotional Development of Gifted Children, Adolescents, and Adults, Edited by Susan Daniels and Mi...2021-03-051h 02
What Happens Next in 6 MinutesArtificial Intelligence, Caregiving, the Penitentiary, Religion and Capitalism - What Happens Next - 2.7.2021Hosts: Larry Bernstein and Mitch Feinman. Guests include Michael Littman, Charles Isbell, Seyed Sajjadi, Lawrence Friedman, and Benjamin Friedman Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe2021-02-072h 01
TalkRL: The Reinforcement Learning PodcastNan JiangNan Jiang is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at University of Illinois. He was a Postdoc Microsoft Research, and did his PhD at University of Michigan under Professor Satinder Singh. Featured References Reinforcement Learning: Theory and Algorithms Alekh Agarwal Nan Jiang Sham M. Kakade Model-based RL in Contextual Decision Processes: PAC bounds and Exponential Improvements over Model-free Approaches Wen Sun, Nan Jiang, Akshay Krishnamurthy, Alekh Agarwal, John Langford Information-Theoretic Considerations in Batch Reinforcement Learning Jinglin Chen, Nan Jiang Additional References Towards a Unified Theory of State...2020-07-061h 11
Tha TrendNBC's Council of Dads Star J. August Richards Talks New Series & MoreFamily takes on a different meaning in this transformative and inspirational new drama when Scott Perry, a loving father of five, has his entire life’s plan thrown into upheaval by an unexpected health scare. He calls on a few of his most trusted friends to step in as back-up dads to help guide and support his growing family – just in case he ever can’t be there to do it himself. There’s Anthony, Scott’s oldest and most loyal friend; Larry, his tough-love AA sponsee; and Oliver, his dedicated doctor and wife’s dearest friend. Together, they discover tha...2020-06-1927 min
Cannabis EconomyEp. 542: Charles Isbell, Michael Littman, Peter Stone2020-05-2551 min
The ConversAItionMichael Littman: Humanity-Centered RoboticsHow can robots can work best with humans? Jim and guest Dr. Michael Littman discuss everything from robotics design to how humans can play a role in teaching robots socially acceptable behavior, informed by Michael’s work as a co-director and researcher at Brown University’s Humanity-Centered Robotics Initiative. You can find Michael on Twitter at @mlittmancs.2020-05-1211 minTalking MachinesHumans in the Loop and Outside of the ClassroomIn episode nine of season six we talk with Michael Littman about his work in reinforcement learning, on scientific communication, and in the classroom. 2020-05-0138 minTalking MachinesHumans in the Loop and Outside of the ClassroomIn episode seven of season six we talk with Michael Littman about his work in reinforcement learning, on scientific communication, and in the classroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0138 min
Talking MachinesHumans in the Loop and Outside of the ClassroomIn episode seven of season six we talk with Michael Littman about his work in reinforcement learning, on scientific communication, and in the classroom.
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TalkRL: The Reinforcement Learning PodcastMichael LittmanACM Fellow Professor Michael L Littman enlightens us on Human feedback in RL, his Udacity courses, Theory of Mind, organizing the RLDM Conference, RL past and present, Hollywood cameos, and much more!2020-01-021h 11Talking MachinesA Cooperative Path to Artificial IntelligenceIn episode eighteen of season five we hear Michael Littman's talk A Cooperative Path to Artificial IntelligenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-1317 min
Talking MachinesA Cooperative Path to Artificial IntelligenceIn episode eighteen of season five we hear Michael Littman's talk A Cooperative Path to Artificial Intelligence
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Talking MachinesA Cooperative Path to Artificial IntelligenceIn episode eighteen of season five we hear Michael Littman's talk A Cooperative Path to Artificial Intelligence
2019-09-1319 min
TalkRL: The Reinforcement Learning PodcastMichael LittmanMichael L Littman is a professor of Computer Science at Brown University. He was elected ACM Fellow in 2018 "For contributions to the design and analysis of sequential decision making algorithms in artificial intelligence". Featured References Convergent Actor Critic by Humans James MacGlashan, Michael L. Littman, David L. Roberts, Robert Tyler Loftin, Bei Peng, Matthew E. Taylor People teach with rewards and punishments as communication, not reinforcements Mark Ho, Fiery Cushman, Michael L. Littman, Joseph Austerweil Theory of Minds: Understanding Behavior in Groups Through Inverse Planning Michael Shum, Ma...2019-08-241h 11
The Film Comment PodcastGreat Debuts, Still MastersThis week on the podcast, the re-release of Terence Davies’s first full-length film, Distant Voices, Still Lives, in a new restoration, has our guests reminiscing about great debut features throughout cinema. After discussing Davies’s 1988 masterpiece, the group goes on to talk in detail about some great first features to careers that either took off or were frustratingly cut short, including a trio of Ter(r)ences and Lynne Littman. Joining in the discussion were frequent Film Comment contributors Ina Archer, media conservator at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Michael Koresky, the Director of Editorial...2018-08-301h 17
Business RapBusiness Rap - January 30, 2018"Business Negotiations" with insights from top experts; Jenn Dunn of Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business, Kim Laforet of The Laforet Team, and Thomas Hamp of AdviCoach of Mid-Michigan. Als, our daily "Ask Phil" segment with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels talks economics with David Littman, Mackinaw Center Senior Economist. #AskBizRap2018-01-3056 min
The Veritas ForumCan Robots Become Human? | Rosalind Picard & Michael LittmanThe line between science fiction and reality grows increasingly thin as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prominent. While some fear an impending robot apocalypse, others wonder what this new technology means for everyday life. At a recent Veritas Forum at Brown University, Rosalind Picard (MIT) and Michael Littman (Brown) discussed the implications of AI for our understanding of what it means to be human.2017-12-1648 minThe Veritas ForumCan Robots Become Human? | Rosalind Picard & Michael LittmanThe line between science fiction and reality grows increasingly thin as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prominent. While some fear an impending robot apocalypse, others wonder what this new technology means for everyday life. At a recent Veritas Forum at Brown University, Rosalind Picard (MIT) and Michael Littman (Brown) discussed the implications of AI for our understanding of what it means to be human.
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Computing UpHow We Got to BellcoreHow Michael Littman and Dave Ackley met, in the 1980's. [Title image based on a 2017-06-0128 min
LifeAfter/The MessageAfter LifeAfter
Astrophysicist, StarTalk host, and self-proclaimed sci-fi geek Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts a round table talking about the science behind the science-fiction in GE Podcast Theater’s LifeAfter. Joining him are computer scientist and humanity-centered robotics expert, Michael Littman; leading software research expert Colin Parris; and the show’s writer, Mac Rogers. Let the tech geeking begin.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-01-2931 minLifeAfter/The MessageAfter LifeAfterAstrophysicist, StarTalk host, and self-proclaimed sci-fi geek Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts a round table talking about the science behind the science-fiction in GE Podcast Theater’s LifeAfter. Joining him are computer scientist and humanity-centered robotics expert, Michael Littman; leading software research expert Colin Parris; and the show’s writer, Mac Rogers. Let the tech geeking begin.
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El podcast de Juan carlos Rodriguez mendAfter LifeAfterAstrophysicist, StarTalk host, and self-proclaimed sci-fi geek Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts a round table talking about the science behind the science-fiction in GE Podcast Theater’s LifeAfter. Joining him are computer scientist and humanity-centered robotics expert, Michael Littman; leading software research expert Colin Parris; and the show’s writer, Mac Rogers. Let the tech geeking begin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-01-2930 min
The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence)Charles Isbell - Interactive AI, Plus Improving ML Education - TWiML Talk #4My guest this time is Charles Isbell, Jr., Professor and Senior Associate Dean in the College of Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology. Charles and I go back a bit… in fact he’s the first AI researcher I ever met. His research focus is what he calls “interactive artificial intelligence,” a discipline of AI focused specifically on the interactions between AIs and humans. We explore what this means and some of the interesting research results in this field. One part of this discussion I found particularly interesting was the intersection between his AI research and marketing and behavioral economics. Beyond h...2016-09-101h 04
Talking MachinesRobotics and Machine Learning Music VideosIn episode three of season two Ryan walks us through the Alpha Go results and takes a lister question about using Gaussian processes for classifications. Plus we talk with Michael Littman of Brown University about his work, robots, and making music videos.
Also not to be missed, Michael’s appearance in the recent Turbotax ad!2016-02-1140 min
Talking MachinesRobotics and Machine Learning Music VideosIn episode three of season two Ryan walks us through the Alpha Go results and takes a lister question about using Gaussian processes for classifications. Plus we talk with Michael Littman of Brown University about his work, robots, and making music videos. Also not to be missed, Michael’s appearance in the recent Turbotax ad!
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Talking MachinesRobotics and Machine Learning Music VideosIn episode three of season two Ryan walks us through the Alpha Go results and takes a lister question about using Gaussian processes for classifications. Plus we talk with Michael Littman of Brown University about his work, robots, and making music videos. Also not to be missed, Michael’s appearance in the recent Turbotax ad!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-02-1140 min
School for Startups Radio07.06 Greatest Hits Michael Parrish DuDell & Jonathan LittmanJuly 6, 2015 Greatest Hits Michael Parrish DuDell & Jonathan Littman2015-07-0554 min
The Matt Townsend ShowRise of the Machines, Motivating Millennials, EmpathyRise of the Machines (10:57)
Dr. Michael Littman, professor of computer science and co-leader of Brown University’s Humanity-Centered Robotics Initiative. He works mainly in reinforcement learning, but has done work in machine learning, game theory, computer networking, partially observable Markov decision process solving, computer solving of analogy problems and other areas. Dr. Littman talks about how unlikely it is for Artificial intelligence and robotics to replace humans in everyday activities.
Motivating Millennials (58:07)
The Millennial generation is finding adulthood a challenge according to recent reports and parents/grandparents/employers are looking for answers on how to motivate and inspire young people to...2015-06-162h 16