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Rising GiantsRising Giants N.97 - Siriwat Chhem, Director, Asian Vision Institute, Startup AdvisorOn this week's episode of Rising Giants we are excited to host Siriwat Chhem, Director, Asian Vision Institute, Startup Advisor. In the episode, Siriwat discusses the implications of the digital economy and the use of AI in society, and his approach to learning which includes a diverse range of sources as he shares his journey of becoming a tech educator, and his insights on the differences in technology adoption between Italy and Cambodia. Upon returning back to Cambodia, he has made a huge impact by advising in the startup space with some of the up and coming tech companies...2023-08-171h 06
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada PodcastSiriwat Chhem on What Makes For an Inclusive Digital EconomyAs one of Southeast Asia’s smaller countries, Cambodia is often overlooked and underrated. Yet, the country’s youth dividend, technological leapfrogging, and economic growth rate over the past decade warrant a closer look at its potential. In outlining Cambodia’s priorities and challenges in the digital space, Siriwat Chhem, Director of the Centre for Inclusive Digital Economy at the Asian Vision Institute, explains why context, functionality, and unintended consequences all matter in making tech meaningful.2022-03-3034 min
Lost & RewoundEpisode Two Hundred Twenty One - Shards of UranusDaniel Durst and Prawit Siriwat perform improvised experimental music under the name Wit & Daniel, and their new album, Vol 2, is one hell of a journey. Also one hell of a journey - The pair of contributions Wit & Daniel provided to the show from their respective high school years! Elann's brain nearly explodes a couple of times and Rachel remains on fire, due in part to Wit's DIY progressive metal and a song about pendulums, as well as Daniel's opus complete with glockenspiel, finger pianos, and robot doo wop. Listen to more their current material at witanddaniel.bandcamp.com or follow...2020-08-0900 min
Wildlife Trade Symposium: Evolving Perspectives on the demand for illegal wildlife productsTheme 2 panel Q and A: Linking supply and demand for wildlife productsPanel discussion looking at theme 2 of the symposium. With Professor David Macdonald, founding Director of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU), Hollie Booth, Sharks and Rays Advisor, SE Asia Archipelago, WCS Indonesia, Michael ‘t Sas-Rolfes, fellow of the Oxford Martin Programme on Illegal Wildlife Trade, and P Siriwat, Oxford Brookes University2017-11-2826 min