Weapons of Mass Disruption
We live in a VUCA world – volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous – where the only constant is change, complexity is growing, and all the ambiguity this creates is making us feel anxious and uncertain. The world is being disrupted over and over again, and the risks previously categorized as “unknown unknowns” have become commonplace. Everywhere we turn, Mount VUCA is in various stages of volcanic eruption. Join IQ4U’s Dr. Tamara Schwartz and her invited guests in this new podcast exploring the intersection of globalization, technology, business, ethics, and social change as we learn to live with Weapons of Mass Disruption.
Episodes
103 episodes
Disrupting the Black Box of AI
In the final episode of this three-part AI series, Dr. Tamara Schwartz and Jena Jordahl explore the language beneath artificial intelligence: mathematics itself. Moving beyond data provenance and intellectual lineage, they examine how math is n...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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21:30
The King Databases Disrupted! Enter the Queen of Instances
In Episode 2 of our AI series, Dr. Tamara Schwartz continues her conversation with Jena Jordahl, founder of InfiniteIQ, by exploring the intellectual lineage that shaped her thinking. Jena reflects on mentorship from some of the most influentia...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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23:58
Data Analysis Disrupted! Production Analysis is critical!
In this first episode of our three-part AI series, Dr. Tamara Schwartz sits down with Jena Jordahl, founder of InfiniteIQ and one of the most advanced thinkers in artificial intelligence you’ve likely never heard of. Drawing on a professional p...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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19:10
Welcome to Season 5 of WMD: Weapons of Mass Disruption - TEASER
Season 5 of Weapons of Mass Disruption launches at a moment of accelerating volatility. Recognized by Feedspot as a Top 10 Globalization Podcast, the show returns with ...
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Season 5
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2:28
Soldier Disrupted! Techno Thoughts: When Reality Gets Augmented
Augmented and virtual reality are no longer just for gaming—they’re shaping the future of military readiness. On this episode of WMD, Dr. Tamara Schwartz hands off the mic to YCP Cybersecurity Management major Thomas Burgess as he dives into ho...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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13:15
Defense Disrupted! AI, Robots & VR: Merging Minds and Machines
What happens when artificial intelligence learns to move—and virtual battlefields feel more real than the front lines? The convergence of AI, robotics, and virtual reality is rapidly transforming modern warfare, pushing the boundaries of how mi...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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13:42
Battlefield Disrupted! LAWS & the Future of Combat
When machines can choose to kill, what happens to the rules of war? Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems—known as LAWS—are no longer the stuff of science fiction. These AI-powered systems can identify, target, and engage enemies without direct hum...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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16:32
Wardrobe Disrupted! When AI Becomes Your Stylist
What happens when creativity meets code? From virtual fitting rooms to AI-generated clothing lines, technology is stitching itself into the fabric of fashion—changing not just how we shop, but how we define style itself. On this episode of WMD,...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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38:02
Healing Disrupted! When AI Makes the Call & Robots Scrub In
From robotic surgical assistants to AI that reads X-rays faster than doctors, intelligent machines are revolutionizing hospital care. These technologies aren’t just tools—they’re teammates, streamlining logistics, enhancing precision, and diagn...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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38:46
Hospital Disrupted! When Tech Meets Treatment
From surgical assistants to delivery bots, robots are quietly transforming hospitals from the inside out. These machines don’t just automate—they augment, assisting with everything from precision surgeries to sterilization, patient monitoring, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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27:18
Driving Disrupted! Autonomous Vehicles Take to the Streets
The future of driving may not involve any driving at all. From highway autopilot to fully autonomous taxis, self-driving cars promise to revolutionize how we move through the world. But behind the sleek dashboards and lidar sensors are complex ...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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15:50
Cybersecurity Disrupted! How Videogames are reshaping cybersecurity threats
What if the next cybersecurity breach didn’t start in a server room—but in a game lobby? As video games become more immersive, social, and connected, they're also becoming prime battlegrounds for digital threats. On this episode of WMD Dr. Tama...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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40:26
Baseball Disrupted! Part 2: How AI is Changing the Game
Baseball has always been a numbers game—but now, it’s a game powered by artificial intelligence. What started with Moneyball and the rise of sabermetrics has evolved into a new era where machine learning models optimize lineups, predic...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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39:29
Baseball Disrupted! Part 1: How IoT is Changing the Game
Baseball has always been a game of stats—but now, it’s a game of sensors, too. From smart bats that measure swing speed to connected stadiums that track every pitch, step, and fan reaction, the Internet of Things is transforming America’s pasti...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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38:32
Soccer Disrupted! How Emerging Technologies Are Changing the Game
Soccer, or association football, originated in 19th-century England as a standardized version of various traditional ball games and quickly evolved into the world's most popular sport, governed globally by FIFA since 1904. But a lot has changed...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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29:07
Sports Disrupted! How Emerging Technologies Are Changing the World of Sports
Sports will never be the same. Algorithms are analyzing plays, wearables are tracking every movement, and fans are stepping into virtual stadiums from their living rooms. But as technology takes the field, it’s not just enhancing performance—it...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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14:56
Combat Aircraft Disrupted! The first women in combat aviation
In 1994, a barrier that had grounded generations of women finally lifted. Secretary of Defense Les Aspin formally opened combat aviation roles to female service members—a milestone born from years of determined advocacy and shifting military ne...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:49:06
Decisions Disrupted! When Machines Decide
AI is accelerating faster than the operational environment can adapt. From autonomous systems to decision-making algorithms, the speed of innovation is outpacing policy—and ethics. In this episode of WMD, Dr. Tamara Schwartz and YCP cybersecuri...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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28:38
Physics Disrupted! Quantum Computing…Toward Chaos
As the world becomes increasingly defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), quantum technology offers powerful capabilities, but not without strife and concern. From its role in optimizing supply chains to revolution...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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41:34
Student Disrupted! Ethical Uses of AI in the Classroom
When ChatGPT came on the scene a few years ago, educators at all levels were not sure what it means to include AI as part of the classroom experience. Some sought to exclude it from the classroom, while others sought ways to include education r...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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38:51
Manuscript Disrupted! Writing a Book on AI
In a world where artificial intelligence is evolving faster than we can document or teach, staying current has become a moving target. On this episode of WMD, Dr. Tamara Schwartz talks with her colleague Dr. James Norrie, a Professor of C...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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35:20
Our Place in the Universe…Disrupted!
The movie Contact, starring Jodie Foster, features a memorable moment. While speaking with a group of students, Foster’s character—an astronomer searching for signs of extraterrestrial life—gazes up at the sky and says, “If it’s just u...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:13:05
Your Children Disrupted! Radicalizing Youth in Video Game Platforms.
Video game environments like Roblox and Minecraft attract children as young as age 9. Although there are content restrictions, such as limited chat functionality, voice communications, and friend requests, many children bypass these protections...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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37:39
Education Disrupted! How Prompt Engineering is Impacting Teaching & Training
In an age of rapid technological change, AI-generated content is reshaping communication, decision-making, and even the way we think. But with this power comes complexity—how do we craft prompts that cut through noise, avoid bias, and drive mea...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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39:10