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Pathfinders Podcast explores how silicon bodies shape human bodies

In the latest episode of Pathfinders Podcast, we explore the tension between how Big Tech wants to shape our bodies with AI and what our bodies actually need, as current events force us to face the traumas and shadows of extractive colonialism.

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How I designed the CAT Gen AI Exploratorium as a playful online space for collaborative learning

Learning experience design field notes on why and how I planned, designed, and facilitated the Generative AI Exploratorium for the ClimateAction.tech community. Discover how I used playful and embodied design to create a place where people can have meaningful and action-inspiring conversations.

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Pathfinders Newmoonsletter, Black Moon 2024

Under the Black Moon we wonder: what now? Can we stop pretending everything is fine? Is it time to root and ground in place? This time we allow ourselves to get real, raw, and personal with you as we reflect on what feels worth nurturing going forward.

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CAT Gen AI Exploratorium comes full circle with 🌊 reflecting

In the fourth and final part of the Exploratorium, we reflected on what we uncovered – and what we might have missed – during our exploration of climate action in tech and generative AI. Read this recap for reflection prompts that can inspire big-picture reflection on how our collective currents ...

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CAT Gen AI Exploratorium commits to climate action with 🐱 practicing

In the third part of the Exploratorium, we put our questioning and learning into practice by committing to concrete actions at the intersection of climate and generative AI. Read this recap if you’re looking for some climate action inspiration, tips, and resources.

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Pathfinders Podcast invites you to unpack (artificial) intelligence

In the latest episode of Pathfinders Podcast, we unpack the shadows of (artificial) intelligence by exploring its history, pop culture references, and different contexts.

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CAT Gen AI Exploratorium continues with 📚 learning

In the second part of the Exploratorium, we started learning about the questions we previously uncovered at the intersection of climate action in tech and generative AI. Read this recap for a summary of our initial learnings, and to find out how you can still join this exploration journey.

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CAT Gen AI Exploratorium begins with 💬 questioning

In the first part of the Exploratorium, we started uncovering questions at the intersection of climate action in tech and generative AI. Read this recap to see what we uncovered during the questioning live session and how you can still join this exploration journey.

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Pathfinders Newmoonsletter, November 2024

This new moon, we wonder how AI agents will deal with cookie consent banners, explore both human and AI conversational powers – and responsibilities –, and invite you to visit a library.

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Pathfinders Podcast invites you to engage in conversational learning with AI chatbots

In the latest episode of Pathfinders Podcast, we wonder: can digital technologies satisfy our yearning for a yarn and support embodied conversational learning, especially through voice-based conversational interfaces?

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Beyond prompts: A field guide for more relevant & interesting AI conversations

Definitely not a prompt engineering guide. Just my common-sense strategies to help you avoid sad beige LLM outputs and improve your conversational skills.

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Introducing the ClimateAction.tech Generative AI Exploratorium

Throughout November, we’re inviting all curious CATs to join the 🐱 CAT Generative AI Exploratorium ✨ – a collaborative journey in which you will be able to question, learn, practice, and reflect on the intersection of climate action in tech and generative AI.

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