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	<title>248 – PBDM and Public Health</title>
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	<title>247 – Scaling PBDM (Physiologically Based Demographic Modelling)</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[George and David discuss the next phase of work on Physiologically Based Demographic Modelling (PBDM), focusing on efforts to scale its application in agroecological systems in West Africa. They explore the challenges of building and deploying complex ecosystem models, the interdisciplinary collaboration required, and the long-term vision of integrating deterministic models with responsible AI to support decision-making, from policy to smallholder farmers.]]></description>
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	<title>246 – Organising The IDEMS Podcast</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Santiago and Kate explore the thinking behind organising the IDEMS podcast as it grows into a substantial body of work. They discuss the development of a microsite, including tagging and filtering systems to help listeners navigate diverse topics, as well as ideas like curated collections and favourite episodes. The conversation reflects on how to balance structure and openness, making the podcast more accessible while preserving its exploratory nature.]]></description>
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	<title>245 – Open GCSE Textbooks with PreTeXt</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Santiago and David explore the gap in open GCSE and iGCSE textbooks, and the opportunity to build curriculum-aligned resources from existing open content. They discuss how tools like PreTeXt can enable “same content, different variants” across exam boards, with interactive technologies like STACK adding further value, and reflect on how current work is putting the structures in place for scalable, adaptable textbooks.]]></description>
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	<title>244 – Scaling Open Textbook Variants with PreTeXt and AI</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Lily and David continue their discussions on converting open textbooks into PreTeXt. They focus on the “Learning Statistics with …” ecosystem, where an original open book has spawned variants for R, JASP, Jamovi, CogStat, French, and potential new versions such as R-Instat. They explore how PreTeXt could better manage multiple independently maintained variants by identifying what differs, easing updates from a base text, and supporting responsible human ownership. ]]></description>
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	<title>243 – Individualism and Collaboration</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss the tension between two of IDEMS’ principles: being “collaborative by nature” and “enabling opportunity” for individuals. They contrast rising Western individualism with more community-focused African contexts where personal sacrifice can support collective coherence. They argue collaboration and individual success aren’t contradictory, citing Italian cooperatives, worker-owned factories, and the importance of compromise and recognising different needs to avoid extractive relationships. Can the same thinking be applied to technologies like AI? ]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss the tension between two of IDEMS’ principles: being “collaborative by nature” and “enabling opportunity” for individuals. They contrast rising Western individualism with more community-focused African contexts where personal sacrifice can support collective coherence. They argue collaboration and individual success aren’t contradictory, citing Italian cooperatives, worker-owned factories, and the importance of compromise and recognising different needs to avoid extractive relationships. Can the same thinking be applied to technologies like AI? ]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>242 – Reflections on Humanoid Robots</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:56:43 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Michele and David discuss humanoid robots, and argue the real question isn’t when they arrive, but how different societies will accept and use them. They push back on framing humanoids mainly as worker replacements, suggesting their biggest impact may be social—especially in contexts like Italy’s aging population and shrinking workforce, where care needs are growing. They explore whether “humanoid” matters at all versus simply being multipurpose and designed to complement human carers rather than replace them.
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Michele and David discuss humanoid robots, and argue the real question isn’t when they arrive, but how different societies will accept and use them. They push back on framing humanoids mainly as worker replacements, suggesting their biggest impact may be social—especially in contexts like Italy’s aging population and shrinking workforce, where care needs are growing. They explore whether “humanoid” matters at all versus simply being multipurpose and designed to complement human carers rather than replace them.
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Michele and David discuss humanoid robots, and argue the real question isn’t when they arrive, but how different societies will accept and use them. They push back on framing humanoids mainly as worker replacements, suggesting their biggest impact may be social—especially in contexts like Italy’s aging population and shrinking workforce, where care needs are growing. They explore whether “humanoid” matters at all versus simply being multipurpose and designed to complement human carers rather than replace them.]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>241 – Twenty Years of RMS for CRFS: Proxy Variables</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/241-twenty-years-of-rms-for-crfs-proxy-variables/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:52:25 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=9661</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[When does measuring the “wrong” thing produce better results than measuring the “right” one? Lily and David continue the mini-series on Research Methods Support for Climate Resilient Food Systems with a story about proxy variables from West African farmer trials: measuring millet head weight at harvest proved a more reliable proxy for grain yield than weighing separated grain later.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[When does measuring the “wrong” thing produce better results than measuring the “right” one? Lily and David continue the mini-series on Research Methods Support for Climate Resilient Food Systems with a story about proxy variables from West African farme]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[When does measuring the “wrong” thing produce better results than measuring the “right” one? Lily and David continue the mini-series on Research Methods Support for Climate Resilient Food Systems with a story about proxy variables from West African farmer trials: measuring millet head weight at harvest proved a more reliable proxy for grain yield than weighing separated grain later.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/9661/241-twenty-years-of-rms-for-crfs-proxy-variables.mp3" length="17125585" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[When does measuring the “wrong” thing produce better results than measuring the “right” one? Lily and David continue the mini-series on Research Methods Support for Climate Resilient Food Systems with a story about proxy variables from West African farmer trials: measuring millet head weight at harvest proved a more reliable proxy for grain yield than weighing separated grain later.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>241 – Twenty Years of RMS for CRFS: Proxy Variables</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>17:50</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[When does measuring the “wrong” thing produce better results than measuring the “right” one? Lily and David continue the mini-series on Research Methods Support for Climate Resilient Food Systems with a story about proxy variables from West African farmer trials: measuring millet head weight at harvest proved a more reliable proxy for grain yield than weighing separated grain later.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>240 – Integrating Deep Student Assessment into Open Statistics Textbooks</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/240-integrating-deep-student-assessment-into-open-statistics-textbooks/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=9558</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Learning doesn’t come through passive consumption of information, but through doing. In this episode, Lily and David discuss the integration of STACK exercises into the PreTeXt textbooks that Lily has been working on – take a look at some previous episodes for more details. What if open textbooks could share the same bank of deep, automated-feedback assessments across multiple versions and courses? ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Learning doesn’t come through passive consumption of information, but through doing. In this episode, Lily and David discuss the integration of STACK exercises into the PreTeXt textbooks that Lily has been working on – take a look at some previous episod]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learning doesn’t come through passive consumption of information, but through doing. In this episode, Lily and David discuss the integration of STACK exercises into the PreTeXt textbooks that Lily has been working on – take a look at some previous episodes for more details. What if open textbooks could share the same bank of deep, automated-feedback assessments across multiple versions and courses? ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/9558/240-integrating-deep-student-assessment-into-open-statistics-textbooks.mp3" length="18098615" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learning doesn’t come through passive consumption of information, but through doing. In this episode, Lily and David discuss the integration of STACK exercises into the PreTeXt textbooks that Lily has been working on – take a look at some previous episodes for more details. What if open textbooks could share the same bank of deep, automated-feedback assessments across multiple versions and courses?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>240 – Integrating Deep Student Assessment into Open Statistics Textbooks</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>18:51</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Learning doesn’t come through passive consumption of information, but through doing. In this episode, Lily and David discuss the integration of STACK exercises into the PreTeXt textbooks that Lily has been working on – take a look at some previous episodes for more details. What if open textbooks could share the same bank of deep, automated-feedback assessments across multiple versions and courses?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>239 – Converting Open Statistics Textbooks for Software-Agnostic Learning</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/239-converting-open-statistics-textbooks-for-software-agnostic-learning/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:32:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=9389</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[What if educational resources could be available in a limitless variety of variants, each adapted to the tools students actually use? In this episode, David talks to Lily about a project she has been working on to convert open statistics and data science textbooks into the PreTeXt format. The discussion highlights why PreTeXt’s semantic structure and separation of authoring from publishing enable systematic changes across a book, supporting making software-specific and software-agnostic variants to tailor the books to various contexts where different approaches are more valuable.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What if educational resources could be available in a limitless variety of variants, each adapted to the tools students actually use? In this episode, David talks to Lily about a project she has been working on to convert open statistics and data science]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[What if educational resources could be available in a limitless variety of variants, each adapted to the tools students actually use? In this episode, David talks to Lily about a project she has been working on to convert open statistics and data science textbooks into the PreTeXt format. The discussion highlights why PreTeXt’s semantic structure and separation of authoring from publishing enable systematic changes across a book, supporting making software-specific and software-agnostic variants to tailor the books to various contexts where different approaches are more valuable.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/9389/239-converting-open-statistics-textbooks-for-software-agnostic-learning.mp3" length="25030817" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if educational resources could be available in a limitless variety of variants, each adapted to the tools students actually use? In this episode, David talks to Lily about a project she has been working on to convert open statistics and data science textbooks into the PreTeXt format. The discussion highlights why PreTeXt’s semantic structure and separation of authoring from publishing enable systematic changes across a book, supporting making software-specific and software-agnostic variants to tailor the books to various contexts where different approaches are more valuable.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>239 – Converting Open Statistics Textbooks for Software-Agnostic Learning</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:04</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[What if educational resources could be available in a limitless variety of variants, each adapted to the tools students actually use? In this episode, David talks to Lily about a project she has been working on to convert open statistics and data science textbooks into the PreTeXt format. The discussion highlights why PreTeXt’s semantic structure and separation of authoring from publishing enable systematic changes across a book, supporting making software-specific and software-agnostic variants to tailor the books to various contexts where different approaches are more valuable.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>238 – Open Textbooks and Beyond</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/238-open-textbooks-and-beyond/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:05:13 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=9374</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Following previous episodes on Kenyan maths textbooks, Santiago and David reflect on the project from IDEMS’ perspective. They discuss the rapid push to complete open Grade 10 mathematics resources, driven by urgent teacher needs under the new curriculum and growing interest from the Kenyan Ministry of Education and CEMASTEA. They outline the core tools: a PreTeXt textbook designed for multiple variants, minimal STACK integration for mastery-focused interactive questions and feedback, and Moodle courses that combine short teacher training with learning-objective-based topic courses and forums for peer exchange and certification.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Following previous episodes on Kenyan maths textbooks, Santiago and David reflect on the project from IDEMS’ perspective. They discuss the rapid push to complete open Grade 10 mathematics resources, driven by urgent teacher needs under the new curriculum]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Following previous episodes on Kenyan maths textbooks, Santiago and David reflect on the project from IDEMS’ perspective. They discuss the rapid push to complete open Grade 10 mathematics resources, driven by urgent teacher needs under the new curriculum and growing interest from the Kenyan Ministry of Education and CEMASTEA. They outline the core tools: a PreTeXt textbook designed for multiple variants, minimal STACK integration for mastery-focused interactive questions and feedback, and Moodle courses that combine short teacher training with learning-objective-based topic courses and forums for peer exchange and certification.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/9374/238-open-textbooks-and-beyond.mp3" length="26316099" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Following previous episodes on Kenyan maths textbooks, Santiago and David reflect on the project from IDEMS’ perspective. They discuss the rapid push to complete open Grade 10 mathematics resources, driven by urgent teacher needs under the new curriculum and growing interest from the Kenyan Ministry of Education and CEMASTEA. They outline the core tools: a PreTeXt textbook designed for multiple variants, minimal STACK integration for mastery-focused interactive questions and feedback, and Moodle courses that combine short teacher training with learning-objective-based topic courses and forums for peer exchange and certification.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>238 – Open Textbooks and Beyond</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>27:25</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Following previous episodes on Kenyan maths textbooks, Santiago and David reflect on the project from IDEMS’ perspective. They discuss the rapid push to complete open Grade 10 mathematics resources, driven by urgent teacher needs under the new curriculum and growing interest from the Kenyan Ministry of Education and CEMASTEA. They outline the core tools: a PreTeXt textbook designed for multiple variants, minimal STACK integration for mastery-focused interactive questions and feedback, and Moodle courses that combine short teacher training with learning-objective-based topic courses and forums for peer exchange and certification.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>237 – Open Textbooks</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/237-open-textbooks/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=9348</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[How do textbooks function differently across educational systems, and what happens when those systems operate in low-resource environments? Following on from previous episodes on the CBC open textbooks project in Kenya, Lucie Hazelgrove-Planel and David Stern discuss textbooks more generally. They discuss the different roles textbooks play in different educational contexts, and how a lack of contextualisation can block learning. They consider how an open textbook model, where they can be adapted into different variants without requiring an entirely new publication, could revolutionise the way textbooks are produced and used globally.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How do textbooks function differently across educational systems, and what happens when those systems operate in low-resource environments? Following on from previous episodes on the CBC open textbooks project in Kenya, Lucie Hazelgrove-Planel and David ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[How do textbooks function differently across educational systems, and what happens when those systems operate in low-resource environments? Following on from previous episodes on the CBC open textbooks project in Kenya, Lucie Hazelgrove-Planel and David Stern discuss textbooks more generally. They discuss the different roles textbooks play in different educational contexts, and how a lack of contextualisation can block learning. They consider how an open textbook model, where they can be adapted into different variants without requiring an entirely new publication, could revolutionise the way textbooks are produced and used globally.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/9348/237-open-textbooks.mp3" length="25857977" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do textbooks function differently across educational systems, and what happens when those systems operate in low-resource environments? Following on from previous episodes on the CBC open textbooks project in Kenya, Lucie Hazelgrove-Planel and David Stern discuss textbooks more generally. They discuss the different roles textbooks play in different educational contexts, and how a lack of contextualisation can block learning. They consider how an open textbook model, where they can be adapted into different variants without requiring an entirely new publication, could revolutionise the way textbooks are produced and used globally.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>237 – Open Textbooks</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:56</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[How do textbooks function differently across educational systems, and what happens when those systems operate in low-resource environments? Following on from previous episodes on the CBC open textbooks project in Kenya, Lucie Hazelgrove-Planel and David Stern discuss textbooks more generally. They discuss the different roles textbooks play in different educational contexts, and how a lack of contextualisation can block learning. They consider how an open textbook model, where they can be adapted into different variants without requiring an entirely new publication, could revolutionise the way textbooks are produced and used globally.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>236 – Is STACK Necessary in the Age of AI?</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/236-is-stack-necessary-in-the-age-of-ai/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:49:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=9357</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Students are increasingly turning to LLMs (Large Language Models) to solve maths exercises and get feedback. In light of this, is there still a place for deterministic online assessment tools like STACK? In this episode, Michele and David argue that this problem is an opportunity for educators and developers to build better alternatives, potentially embedding generative AI features in STACK to provide a more interactive, conversational experience. They consider more generally how LLMs affect exams, curriculum decisions, and student motivation, noting uncertainty about future skills and warning against reactive curriculum changes while encouraging experimentation.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Students are increasingly turning to LLMs (Large Language Models) to solve maths exercises and get feedback. In light of this, is there still a place for deterministic online assessment tools like STACK? In this episode, Michele and David argue that this]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Students are increasingly turning to LLMs (Large Language Models) to solve maths exercises and get feedback. In light of this, is there still a place for deterministic online assessment tools like STACK? In this episode, Michele and David argue that this problem is an opportunity for educators and developers to build better alternatives, potentially embedding generative AI features in STACK to provide a more interactive, conversational experience. They consider more generally how LLMs affect exams, curriculum decisions, and student motivation, noting uncertainty about future skills and warning against reactive curriculum changes while encouraging experimentation.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/9357/236-is-stack-necessary-in-the-age-of-ai.mp3" length="18410806" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Students are increasingly turning to LLMs (Large Language Models) to solve maths exercises and get feedback. In light of this, is there still a place for deterministic online assessment tools like STACK? In this episode, Michele and David argue that this problem is an opportunity for educators and developers to build better alternatives, potentially embedding generative AI features in STACK to provide a more interactive, conversational experience. They consider more generally how LLMs affect exams, curriculum decisions, and student motivation, noting uncertainty about future skills and warning against reactive curriculum changes while encouraging experimentation.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>236 – Is STACK Necessary in the Age of AI?</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>19:11</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Students are increasingly turning to LLMs (Large Language Models) to solve maths exercises and get feedback. In light of this, is there still a place for deterministic online assessment tools like STACK? In this episode, Michele and David argue that this problem is an opportunity for educators and developers to build better alternatives, potentially embedding generative AI features in STACK to provide a more interactive, conversational experience. They consider more generally how LLMs affect exams, curriculum decisions, and student motivation, noting uncertainty about future skills and warning against reactive curriculum changes while encouraging experimentation.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>235 – An Update on The CBC Open Textbooks Project</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/235-an-update-on-the-cbc-open-textbooks-project/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:28:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=9339</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David interviews Michael Obiero on the challenges of implementing Kenya's new Grade 10 Competency-Based Curriculum, such as resource shortages and unprepared teachers. To address these issues, they are developing digital resources, online courses, and a teacher support platform. Their grassroots initiative aims to create community-driven, context-sensitive solutions with the help of volunteers and limited funding. By fostering peer-to-peer learning and collaboration among teachers, they seek to build a sustainable model for adapting educational resources to various contexts and improving math education outcomes.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David interviews Michael Obiero on the challenges of implementing Kenyas new Grade 10 Competency-Based Curriculum, such as resource shortages and unprepared teachers. To address these issues, they are developing digital resources, online courses, and a t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David interviews Michael Obiero on the challenges of implementing Kenya's new Grade 10 Competency-Based Curriculum, such as resource shortages and unprepared teachers. To address these issues, they are developing digital resources, online courses, and a teacher support platform. Their grassroots initiative aims to create community-driven, context-sensitive solutions with the help of volunteers and limited funding. By fostering peer-to-peer learning and collaboration among teachers, they seek to build a sustainable model for adapting educational resources to various contexts and improving math education outcomes.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/9339/235-an-update-on-the-cbc-open-textbooks-project.mp3" length="24978171" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David interviews Michael Obiero on the challenges of implementing Kenya's new Grade 10 Competency-Based Curriculum, such as resource shortages and unprepared teachers. To address these issues, they are developing digital resources, online courses, and a teacher support platform. Their grassroots initiative aims to create community-driven, context-sensitive solutions with the help of volunteers and limited funding. By fostering peer-to-peer learning and collaboration among teachers, they seek to build a sustainable model for adapting educational resources to various contexts and improving math education outcomes.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>235 – An Update on The CBC Open Textbooks Project</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:01</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David interviews Michael Obiero on the challenges of implementing Kenya's new Grade 10 Competency-Based Curriculum, such as resource shortages and unprepared teachers. To address these issues, they are developing digital resources, online courses, and a teacher support platform. Their grassroots initiative aims to create community-driven, context-sensitive solutions with the help of volunteers and limited funding. By fostering peer-to-peer learning and collaboration among teachers, they seek to build a sustainable model for adapting educational resources to various contexts and improving math education outcomes.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>234 – Data Collectors as a Source of Variability</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/234-data-collectors-as-a-source-of-variability/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:29:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=9328</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the significant influence of data collectors on survey variability and data quality, using examples from West Africa. They highlight the importance of thorough enumerator training to address issues like inconsistent definitions of household size.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the significant influence of data collectors on survey variability and data quality, using examples from West Africa. They highlight the importance of thorough enumerator training to address issues like inconsistent definitions of ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the significant influence of data collectors on survey variability and data quality, using examples from West Africa. They highlight the importance of thorough enumerator training to address issues like inconsistent definitions of household size.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/9328/234-data-collectors-as-a-source-of-variability.mp3" length="15918516" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the significant influence of data collectors on survey variability and data quality, using examples from West Africa. They highlight the importance of thorough enumerator training to address issues like inconsistent definitions of household size.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>234 – Data Collectors as a Source of Variability</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>16:35</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the significant influence of data collectors on survey variability and data quality, using examples from West Africa. They highlight the importance of thorough enumerator training to address issues like inconsistent definitions of household size.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>233 – An analysis of ANOVA as a Descriptive Tool</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/233-an-analysis-of-anova-as-a-descriptive-tool/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:23:50 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode Lily and David delve into the ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) tables, focusing on the sum of squares. They discuss how it helps account for data variability, and the difference between sum of squares and mean squares. The episode also touches on the limitations of p-values and emphasizes the ANOVA table's value as a descriptive tool, particularly in enhancing research methods in West Africa.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode Lily and David delve into the ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) tables, focusing on the sum of squares. They discuss how it helps account for data variability, and the difference between sum of squares and mean squares. The episode also touche]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode Lily and David delve into the ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) tables, focusing on the sum of squares. They discuss how it helps account for data variability, and the difference between sum of squares and mean squares. The episode also touches on the limitations of p-values and emphasizes the ANOVA table's value as a descriptive tool, particularly in enhancing research methods in West Africa.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode Lily and David delve into the ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) tables, focusing on the sum of squares. They discuss how it helps account for data variability, and the difference between sum of squares and mean squares. The episode also touches on the limitations of p-values and emphasizes the ANOVA table's value as a descriptive tool, particularly in enhancing research methods in West Africa.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>232 – ANOVA and Degrees of Freedom</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/232-anova-and-degrees-of-freedom/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:45:13 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=9291</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the application of ANOVA in agroecology research, focusing on its historical roots and its use as a descriptive tool. They emphasize the importance of understanding the degrees of freedom in the ANOVA table, highlighting its impact on effective data analysis and model fitting. This episode is part of the celebration of 20 years of research support in the region, showcasing the value of statistical methods in enhancing research outcomes.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the application of ANOVA in agroecology research, focusing on its historical roots and its use as a descriptive tool. They emphasize the importance of understanding the degrees of freedom in the ANOVA table, highlighting its impact]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the application of ANOVA in agroecology research, focusing on its historical roots and its use as a descriptive tool. They emphasize the importance of understanding the degrees of freedom in the ANOVA table, highlighting its impact on effective data analysis and model fitting. This episode is part of the celebration of 20 years of research support in the region, showcasing the value of statistical methods in enhancing research outcomes.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the application of ANOVA in agroecology research, focusing on its historical roots and its use as a descriptive tool. They emphasize the importance of understanding the degrees of freedom in the ANOVA table, highlighting its impact on effective data analysis and model fitting. This episode is part of the celebration of 20 years of research support in the region, showcasing the value of statistical methods in enhancing research outcomes.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the application of ANOVA in agroecology research, focusing on its historical roots and its use as a descriptive tool. They emphasize the importance of understanding the degrees of freedom in the ANOVA table, highlighting its impact on effective data analysis and model fitting. This episode is part of the celebration of 20 years of research support in the region, showcasing the value of statistical methods in enhancing research outcomes.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>231 – Unexplained Variability</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/231-unexplained-variability/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=9277</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily talks with Roger about an agricultural experiment in West Africa that revealed the impact of termite mounds on crop yield data. The discussion focuses on handling unexplained variability and the importance of recognizing outliers. Roger explains the necessity of removing certain plots to reduce data variability and achieve clearer results.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily talks with Roger about an agricultural experiment in West Africa that revealed the impact of termite mounds on crop yield data. The discussion focuses on handling unexplained variability and the importance of recognizing outliers. Roger explains the]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily talks with Roger about an agricultural experiment in West Africa that revealed the impact of termite mounds on crop yield data. The discussion focuses on handling unexplained variability and the importance of recognizing outliers. Roger explains the necessity of removing certain plots to reduce data variability and achieve clearer results.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily talks with Roger about an agricultural experiment in West Africa that revealed the impact of termite mounds on crop yield data. The discussion focuses on handling unexplained variability and the importance of recognizing outliers. Roger explains the necessity of removing certain plots to reduce data variability and achieve clearer results.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>231 – Unexplained Variability</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>23:20</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lily talks with Roger about an agricultural experiment in West Africa that revealed the impact of termite mounds on crop yield data. The discussion focuses on handling unexplained variability and the importance of recognizing outliers. Roger explains the necessity of removing certain plots to reduce data variability and achieve clearer results.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>230 – Introduction to Sampling</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/230-introduction-to-sampling/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:46:47 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=9238</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie and David discuss the complexities of sampling in research. They explore common misconceptions, and introduce three levels of sampling complexity. The episode highlights the necessity of understanding population structure and the compromises involved in effective sampling.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie and David discuss the complexities of sampling in research. They explore common misconceptions, and introduce three levels of sampling complexity. The episode highlights the necessity of understanding population structure and the c]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie and David discuss the complexities of sampling in research. They explore common misconceptions, and introduce three levels of sampling complexity. The episode highlights the necessity of understanding population structure and the compromises involved in effective sampling.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/9238/230-introduction-to-sampling.mp3" length="26913332" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie and David discuss the complexities of sampling in research. They explore common misconceptions, and introduce three levels of sampling complexity. The episode highlights the necessity of understanding population structure and the compromises involved in effective sampling.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>230 – Introduction to Sampling</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>28:02</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie and David discuss the complexities of sampling in research. They explore common misconceptions, and introduce three levels of sampling complexity. The episode highlights the necessity of understanding population structure and the compromises involved in effective sampling.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>229 – Reflections on the Joint Mathematics Meeting Part 2</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/229-reflections-on-the-joint-mathematics-meeting-part-2/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=9219</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David delve into David's experiences at the Joint Maths Meeting. They highlight talks on applied category theory, reflecting on the importance of adapting presentations to different audiences. David shares insights on the role and impact of math camps in low-resource environments, comparing them to similar US-based initiatives. The discussion also covers innovative uses of AI in math education, including AI-driven assessments, and reflects on the collaborative and learning opportunities provided by large math conferences.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David delve into Davids experiences at the Joint Maths Meeting. They highlight talks on applied category theory, reflecting on the importance of adapting presentations to different audiences. David shares insights on the rol]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David delve into David's experiences at the Joint Maths Meeting. They highlight talks on applied category theory, reflecting on the importance of adapting presentations to different audiences. David shares insights on the role and impact of math camps in low-resource environments, comparing them to similar US-based initiatives. The discussion also covers innovative uses of AI in math education, including AI-driven assessments, and reflects on the collaborative and learning opportunities provided by large math conferences.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/9219/229-reflections-on-the-joint-mathematics-meeting-part-2.mp3" length="21441438" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David delve into David's experiences at the Joint Maths Meeting. They highlight talks on applied category theory, reflecting on the importance of adapting presentations to different audiences. David shares insights on the role and impact of math camps in low-resource environments, comparing them to similar US-based initiatives. The discussion also covers innovative uses of AI in math education, including AI-driven assessments, and reflects on the collaborative and learning opportunities provided by large math conferences.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David delve into David's experiences at the Joint Maths Meeting. They highlight talks on applied category theory, reflecting on the importance of adapting presentations to different audiences. David shares insights on the role and impact of math camps in low-resource environments, comparing them to similar US-based initiatives. The discussion also covers innovative uses of AI in math education, including AI-driven assessments, and reflects on the collaborative and learning opportunities provided by large math conferences.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>228 – Reflections on the Joint Mathematics Meeting Part 1</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/228-reflections-on-the-joint-mathematics-meeting-part-1/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:37:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=9200</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David discuss David's insightful experiences at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) in the U.S. They explore the significance of collaboration, the role of open educational resources like WeBWork, and the challenges and opportunities in both high-resource American universities and low-resource environments. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David discuss Davids insightful experiences at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) in the U.S. They explore the significance of collaboration, the role of open educational resources like WeBWork, and the challenges and oppo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David discuss David's insightful experiences at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) in the U.S. They explore the significance of collaboration, the role of open educational resources like WeBWork, and the challenges and opportunities in both high-resource American universities and low-resource environments. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/9200/228-reflections-on-the-joint-mathematics-meeting-part-1.mp3" length="25188860" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David discuss David's insightful experiences at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) in the U.S. They explore the significance of collaboration, the role of open educational resources like WeBWork, and the challenges and opportunities in both high-resource American universities and low-resource environments.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:14</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David discuss David's insightful experiences at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) in the U.S. They explore the significance of collaboration, the role of open educational resources like WeBWork, and the challenges and opportunities in both high-resource American universities and low-resource environments.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>227 – Managing vs Leading</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/227-managing-vs-leading/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:33:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=9149</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the nuanced distinction between managing and leading. They compare structured roles to leadership that emerges naturally, and consider leadership as servitude, given versus taken leadership, and the inverted pyramid approach that supports team members to take ownership and grow.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the nuanced distinction between managing and leading. They compare structured roles to leadership that emerges naturally, and consider leadership as servitude, given versus taken leadership, and the inverted pyramid approach that s]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the nuanced distinction between managing and leading. They compare structured roles to leadership that emerges naturally, and consider leadership as servitude, given versus taken leadership, and the inverted pyramid approach that supports team members to take ownership and grow.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/9149/227-managing-vs-leading.mp3" length="21941705" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the nuanced distinction between managing and leading. They compare structured roles to leadership that emerges naturally, and consider leadership as servitude, given versus taken leadership, and the inverted pyramid approach that supports team members to take ownership and grow.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>227 – Managing vs Leading</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>22:51</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the nuanced distinction between managing and leading. They compare structured roles to leadership that emerges naturally, and consider leadership as servitude, given versus taken leadership, and the inverted pyramid approach that supports team members to take ownership and grow.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>226 – Is Diversity Always Good?</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/226-is-diversity-always-good/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:20:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=9139</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss IDEMS' guiding principle of embracing diversity. They explore the benefits and significant challenges of this principle, including personal experiences and the organisation's journey. Despite difficulties, they highlight how diversity has strengthened IDEMS, providing adaptability and unique learnings, making IDEMS stronger as an organisation.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss IDEMS guiding principle of embracing diversity. They explore the benefits and significant challenges of this principle, including personal experiences and the organisations journey. Despite difficulties, they highlight how diversit]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss IDEMS' guiding principle of embracing diversity. They explore the benefits and significant challenges of this principle, including personal experiences and the organisation's journey. Despite difficulties, they highlight how diversity has strengthened IDEMS, providing adaptability and unique learnings, making IDEMS stronger as an organisation.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/9139/226-is-diversity-always-good.mp3" length="16002927" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss IDEMS' guiding principle of embracing diversity. They explore the benefits and significant challenges of this principle, including personal experiences and the organisation's journey. Despite difficulties, they highlight how diversity has strengthened IDEMS, providing adaptability and unique learnings, making IDEMS stronger as an organisation.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>226 – Is Diversity Always Good?</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>16:40</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss IDEMS' guiding principle of embracing diversity. They explore the benefits and significant challenges of this principle, including personal experiences and the organisation's journey. Despite difficulties, they highlight how diversity has strengthened IDEMS, providing adaptability and unique learnings, making IDEMS stronger as an organisation.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>225 – Expanding on Personalised Education</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/225-expanding-on-personalised-education/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8852</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This is a follow-up to episodes 216 and 223, it is recommended to listen to those first. In this episode, Santiago and founding director David consider the nuances of achieving personalised education through the five quiz model. They highlight the importance of community involvement and localised context in creating adaptive, relevant learning experiences.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This is a follow-up to episodes 216 and 223, it is recommended to listen to those first. In this episode, Santiago and founding director David consider the nuances of achieving personalised education through the five quiz model. They highlight the import]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This is a follow-up to episodes 216 and 223, it is recommended to listen to those first. In this episode, Santiago and founding director David consider the nuances of achieving personalised education through the five quiz model. They highlight the importance of community involvement and localised context in creating adaptive, relevant learning experiences.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8852/225-expanding-on-personalised-education.mp3" length="18320103" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a follow-up to episodes 216 and 223, it is recommended to listen to those first. In this episode, Santiago and founding director David consider the nuances of achieving personalised education through the five quiz model. They highlight the importance of community involvement and localised context in creating adaptive, relevant learning experiences.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>225 – Expanding on Personalised Education</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>19:05</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This is a follow-up to episodes 216 and 223, it is recommended to listen to those first. In this episode, Santiago and founding director David consider the nuances of achieving personalised education through the five quiz model. They highlight the importance of community involvement and localised context in creating adaptive, relevant learning experiences.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>224 – Turning Challenges into Opportunities</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/224-turning-challenges-into-opportunities/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8839</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss transforming challenges in low-resource educational environments into opportunities. David shares his experiences in leveraging limited funding and facilities, advocating for individual initiative, and generating agency among students and staff.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss transforming challenges in low-resource educational environments into opportunities. David shares his experiences in leveraging limited funding and facilities, advocating for individual initiative, and generating a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss transforming challenges in low-resource educational environments into opportunities. David shares his experiences in leveraging limited funding and facilities, advocating for individual initiative, and generating agency among students and staff.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss transforming challenges in low-resource educational environments into opportunities. David shares his experiences in leveraging limited funding and facilities, advocating for individual initiative, and generating agency among students and staff.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>224 – Turning Challenges into Opportunities</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>20:27</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss transforming challenges in low-resource educational environments into opportunities. David shares his experiences in leveraging limited funding and facilities, advocating for individual initiative, and generating agency among students and staff.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>223 – Investigating Personalised Education</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/223-investigating-personalised-education/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8833</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David discuss the idea of personalised education within standardised education. They explore the challenges and opportunities of using adaptive learning technologies to customize educational materials for individual needs to thrive in standardised systems. They also touch on the historical context and future potential of educational tools.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David discuss the idea of personalised education within standardised education. They explore the challenges and opportunities of using adaptive learning technologies to customize educational materials for individual needs to]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David discuss the idea of personalised education within standardised education. They explore the challenges and opportunities of using adaptive learning technologies to customize educational materials for individual needs to thrive in standardised systems. They also touch on the historical context and future potential of educational tools.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8833/223-investigating-personalised-education.mp3" length="23539160" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David discuss the idea of personalised education within standardised education. They explore the challenges and opportunities of using adaptive learning technologies to customize educational materials for individual needs to thrive in standardised systems. They also touch on the historical context and future potential of educational tools.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>223 – Investigating Personalised Education</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>24:31</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David discuss the idea of personalised education within standardised education. They explore the challenges and opportunities of using adaptive learning technologies to customize educational materials for individual needs to thrive in standardised systems. They also touch on the historical context and future potential of educational tools.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>222 – The Five Interns of Christmas</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/222-the-five-interns-of-christmas/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8788</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss a $7,000 grant from Float, funding internships to support tech projects in West Africa and Kenya. The initiative will advance community tech in agroecology and prepare for a larger $45,000 workshop, emphasizing IDEMS' focus on capacity building and collaboration.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss a $7,000 grant from Float, funding internships to support tech projects in West Africa and Kenya. The initiative will advance community tech in agroecology and prepare for a larger $45,000 workshop, emphasizing IDEMS focus on capa]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss a $7,000 grant from Float, funding internships to support tech projects in West Africa and Kenya. The initiative will advance community tech in agroecology and prepare for a larger $45,000 workshop, emphasizing IDEMS' focus on capacity building and collaboration.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8788/222-the-five-interns-of-christmas.mp3" length="9015907" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss a $7,000 grant from Float, funding internships to support tech projects in West Africa and Kenya. The initiative will advance community tech in agroecology and prepare for a larger $45,000 workshop, emphasizing IDEMS' focus on capacity building and collaboration.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>222 – The Five Interns of Christmas</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>9:23</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss a $7,000 grant from Float, funding internships to support tech projects in West Africa and Kenya. The initiative will advance community tech in agroecology and prepare for a larger $45,000 workshop, emphasizing IDEMS' focus on capacity building and collaboration.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>221 – Ethical Investments:  Social Enterprise Impact Bonds</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/221-ethical-investments-social-enterprise-impact-bonds/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:14:52 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8735</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this podcast episode, Santiago and David discuss IDEMS’ strategy for sustainable growth through Social Enterprise Impact Bonds. They revisit the concept of 'fundamentally profitable', emphasizing the need for financial sustainability to support impactful projects. The conversation highlights their unique funding model, offering ethical and secure returns for investors, aimed at fostering social impact while avoiding high-risk ventures.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this podcast episode, Santiago and David discuss IDEMS’ strategy for sustainable growth through Social Enterprise Impact Bonds. They revisit the concept of fundamentally profitable, emphasizing the need for financial sustainability to support impactfu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this podcast episode, Santiago and David discuss IDEMS’ strategy for sustainable growth through Social Enterprise Impact Bonds. They revisit the concept of 'fundamentally profitable', emphasizing the need for financial sustainability to support impactful projects. The conversation highlights their unique funding model, offering ethical and secure returns for investors, aimed at fostering social impact while avoiding high-risk ventures.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8735/221-ethical-investments-social-enterprise-impact-bonds.mp3" length="21765303" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this podcast episode, Santiago and David discuss IDEMS’ strategy for sustainable growth through Social Enterprise Impact Bonds. They revisit the concept of 'fundamentally profitable', emphasizing the need for financial sustainability to support impactful projects. The conversation highlights their unique funding model, offering ethical and secure returns for investors, aimed at fostering social impact while avoiding high-risk ventures.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>221 – Ethical Investments:  Social Enterprise Impact Bonds</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>22:40</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this podcast episode, Santiago and David discuss IDEMS’ strategy for sustainable growth through Social Enterprise Impact Bonds. They revisit the concept of 'fundamentally profitable', emphasizing the need for financial sustainability to support impactful projects. The conversation highlights their unique funding model, offering ethical and secure returns for investors, aimed at fostering social impact while avoiding high-risk ventures.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>220 – RMS Workshop Reflections: Presenting Results</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/220-rms-workshop-reflections-presenting-results/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8717</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss their recent workshops in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, focusing on teaching effective research visualizations to diverse stakeholders within the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems. They highlight the importance of visual storytelling, the challenges faced, and the inspiring engagement of local teams.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss their recent workshops in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, focusing on teaching effective research visualizations to diverse stakeholders within the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems. They highlight the importance of v]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss their recent workshops in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, focusing on teaching effective research visualizations to diverse stakeholders within the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems. They highlight the importance of visual storytelling, the challenges faced, and the inspiring engagement of local teams.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8717/220-rms-workshop-reflections-presenting-results.mp3" length="19231674" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss their recent workshops in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, focusing on teaching effective research visualizations to diverse stakeholders within the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems. They highlight the importance of visual storytelling, the challenges faced, and the inspiring engagement of local teams.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>220 – RMS Workshop Reflections: Presenting Results</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>20:02</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss their recent workshops in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, focusing on teaching effective research visualizations to diverse stakeholders within the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems. They highlight the importance of visual storytelling, the challenges faced, and the inspiring engagement of local teams.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>219 – Factors in Statistics</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/219-factors-in-statistics/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:22:04 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8608</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[How can we transform complex data into understandable information? In this episode, Lily and David discuss the concept of factors in data analysis. They consider the historical context of factors, their importance in grouping data, and how they revolutionise statistical thinking.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How can we transform complex data into understandable information? In this episode, Lily and David discuss the concept of factors in data analysis. They consider the historical context of factors, their importance in grouping data, and how they revolutio]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[How can we transform complex data into understandable information? In this episode, Lily and David discuss the concept of factors in data analysis. They consider the historical context of factors, their importance in grouping data, and how they revolutionise statistical thinking.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8608/219-factors-in-statistics.mp3" length="15812751" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can we transform complex data into understandable information? In this episode, Lily and David discuss the concept of factors in data analysis. They consider the historical context of factors, their importance in grouping data, and how they revolutionise statistical thinking.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>219 – Factors in Statistics</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>16:28</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[How can we transform complex data into understandable information? In this episode, Lily and David discuss the concept of factors in data analysis. They consider the historical context of factors, their importance in grouping data, and how they revolutionise statistical thinking.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>218 – SmileyCoin</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/218-smileycoin/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:26:10 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8416</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[How can we incentivise student learning? Santiago and David discuss various educational technologies and innovations, focusing particularly on SmileyCoin and the SmileyTutor system from Iceland. David shares insights from his collaboration with Gunnar Stefánsson, who developed a unique system that uses multiple choice questions to enhance student learning, and integrates a cryptocurrency designed to incentivise learning by rewarding students financially.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How can we incentivise student learning? Santiago and David discuss various educational technologies and innovations, focusing particularly on SmileyCoin and the SmileyTutor system from Iceland. David shares insights from his collaboration with Gunnar St]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[How can we incentivise student learning? Santiago and David discuss various educational technologies and innovations, focusing particularly on SmileyCoin and the SmileyTutor system from Iceland. David shares insights from his collaboration with Gunnar Stefánsson, who developed a unique system that uses multiple choice questions to enhance student learning, and integrates a cryptocurrency designed to incentivise learning by rewarding students financially.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8416/218-smileycoin.mp3" length="24134740" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can we incentivise student learning? Santiago and David discuss various educational technologies and innovations, focusing particularly on SmileyCoin and the SmileyTutor system from Iceland. David shares insights from his collaboration with Gunnar Stefánsson, who developed a unique system that uses multiple choice questions to enhance student learning, and integrates a cryptocurrency designed to incentivise learning by rewarding students financially.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>218 – SmileyCoin</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>25:08</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[How can we incentivise student learning? Santiago and David discuss various educational technologies and innovations, focusing particularly on SmileyCoin and the SmileyTutor system from Iceland. David shares insights from his collaboration with Gunnar Stefánsson, who developed a unique system that uses multiple choice questions to enhance student learning, and integrates a cryptocurrency designed to incentivise learning by rewarding students financially.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>217 – A Dive into PreTeXt</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/217-a-dive-into-pretext/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8410</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Santiago and David provide an in-depth look at PreTeXt, an open-source authoring tool designed to separate the roles of authors and publishers. David recounts his early interactions with PreTeXt founder Rob Beezer and discusses the evolution and principles behind the tool. They highlight the importance of modularity, separating content from presentation, and emphasize the tool's relevance for creating interactive, adaptable educational resources. The discussion also touches on PreTeXt's integration with other tools like STACK and the broader vision of combining multiple open-source technologies to address diverse educational needs.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Santiago and David provide an in-depth look at PreTeXt, an open-source authoring tool designed to separate the roles of authors and publishers. David recounts his early interactions with PreTeXt founder Rob Beezer and discusses the evolution and principl]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Santiago and David provide an in-depth look at PreTeXt, an open-source authoring tool designed to separate the roles of authors and publishers. David recounts his early interactions with PreTeXt founder Rob Beezer and discusses the evolution and principles behind the tool. They highlight the importance of modularity, separating content from presentation, and emphasize the tool's relevance for creating interactive, adaptable educational resources. The discussion also touches on PreTeXt's integration with other tools like STACK and the broader vision of combining multiple open-source technologies to address diverse educational needs.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8410/217-a-dive-into-pretext.mp3" length="25802392" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Santiago and David provide an in-depth look at PreTeXt, an open-source authoring tool designed to separate the roles of authors and publishers. David recounts his early interactions with PreTeXt founder Rob Beezer and discusses the evolution and principles behind the tool. They highlight the importance of modularity, separating content from presentation, and emphasize the tool's relevance for creating interactive, adaptable educational resources. The discussion also touches on PreTeXt's integration with other tools like STACK and the broader vision of combining multiple open-source technologies to address diverse educational needs.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>217 – A Dive into PreTeXt</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:53</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Santiago and David provide an in-depth look at PreTeXt, an open-source authoring tool designed to separate the roles of authors and publishers. David recounts his early interactions with PreTeXt founder Rob Beezer and discusses the evolution and principles behind the tool. They highlight the importance of modularity, separating content from presentation, and emphasize the tool's relevance for creating interactive, adaptable educational resources. The discussion also touches on PreTeXt's integration with other tools like STACK and the broader vision of combining multiple open-source technologies to address diverse educational needs.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>216 – The Five Quiz Framework for Electronic Assessment</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/216-the-five-quiz-framework-for-electronic-assessment/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8404</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Santiago and David discuss the innovative “five quiz” model – an educational framework designed to improve student learning outcomes. Conceived during the pandemic, this model includes five types of quizzes: prerequisites, instructional, mastery, testing, and extension quizzes. Santiago and David explore how this framework, originally conceptualised for online courses, addresses various educational contexts and learning needs, from low-resource environments to high-resource institutions like Caltech.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Santiago and David discuss the innovative “five quiz” model – an educational framework designed to improve student learning outcomes. Conceived during the pandemic, this model includes five types of quizzes: prerequisites, instructional, mastery, testing]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Santiago and David discuss the innovative “five quiz” model – an educational framework designed to improve student learning outcomes. Conceived during the pandemic, this model includes five types of quizzes: prerequisites, instructional, mastery, testing, and extension quizzes. Santiago and David explore how this framework, originally conceptualised for online courses, addresses various educational contexts and learning needs, from low-resource environments to high-resource institutions like Caltech.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8404/216-the-five-quiz-framework-for-electronic-assessment.mp3" length="38672639" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Santiago and David discuss the innovative “five quiz” model – an educational framework designed to improve student learning outcomes. Conceived during the pandemic, this model includes five types of quizzes: prerequisites, instructional, mastery, testing, and extension quizzes. Santiago and David explore how this framework, originally conceptualised for online courses, addresses various educational contexts and learning needs, from low-resource environments to high-resource institutions like Caltech.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>216 – The Five Quiz Framework for Electronic Assessment</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>40:17</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Santiago and David discuss the innovative “five quiz” model – an educational framework designed to improve student learning outcomes. Conceived during the pandemic, this model includes five types of quizzes: prerequisites, instructional, mastery, testing, and extension quizzes. Santiago and David explore how this framework, originally conceptualised for online courses, addresses various educational contexts and learning needs, from low-resource environments to high-resource institutions like Caltech.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>215 – The History of Computer Assisted Statistics Textbooks</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/215-the-history-of-computer-assisted-statistics-textbook/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:13:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8396</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily and David Stern discuss the history and impact of Computer Assisted Statistics Textbooks (CAST), developed by New Zealand lecturer Doug Sterling. The discussion highlights the interactive and assessment-driven nature of CAST, recounting how its use in Kenyan classrooms led to significant improvements in student performance. They reflect on the technological challenges that led to CAST's decline and extract key lessons for designing sustainable educational resources.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily and David Stern discuss the history and impact of Computer Assisted Statistics Textbooks (CAST), developed by New Zealand lecturer Doug Sterling. The discussion highlights the interactive and assessment-driven nature of CAST, recounting how its use ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily and David Stern discuss the history and impact of Computer Assisted Statistics Textbooks (CAST), developed by New Zealand lecturer Doug Sterling. The discussion highlights the interactive and assessment-driven nature of CAST, recounting how its use in Kenyan classrooms led to significant improvements in student performance. They reflect on the technological challenges that led to CAST's decline and extract key lessons for designing sustainable educational resources.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily and David Stern discuss the history and impact of Computer Assisted Statistics Textbooks (CAST), developed by New Zealand lecturer Doug Sterling. The discussion highlights the interactive and assessment-driven nature of CAST, recounting how its use in Kenyan classrooms led to significant improvements in student performance. They reflect on the technological challenges that led to CAST's decline and extract key lessons for designing sustainable educational resources.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>215 – The History of Computer Assisted Statistics Textbooks</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lily and David Stern discuss the history and impact of Computer Assisted Statistics Textbooks (CAST), developed by New Zealand lecturer Doug Sterling. The discussion highlights the interactive and assessment-driven nature of CAST, recounting how its use in Kenyan classrooms led to significant improvements in student performance. They reflect on the technological challenges that led to CAST's decline and extract key lessons for designing sustainable educational resources.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>214 – Teaching Statistics from the Data Up</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/214-teaching-statistics-from-the-data-up/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8389</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[What happens if statistics teaching starts from data rather than methods? In this episode, Lily and David explore the idea that statistics education should prioritise data analysis over traditional methods-first approaches, discussing the benefits and challenges of this paradigm shift. Highlighting examples from New Zealand's education system and their own experiences, they argue that a data-first approach can provide more practical and widely applicable skills for students, despite the structural challenges it may pose.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What happens if statistics teaching starts from data rather than methods? In this episode, Lily and David explore the idea that statistics education should prioritise data analysis over traditional methods-first approaches, discussing the benefits and ch]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[What happens if statistics teaching starts from data rather than methods? In this episode, Lily and David explore the idea that statistics education should prioritise data analysis over traditional methods-first approaches, discussing the benefits and challenges of this paradigm shift. Highlighting examples from New Zealand's education system and their own experiences, they argue that a data-first approach can provide more practical and widely applicable skills for students, despite the structural challenges it may pose.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What happens if statistics teaching starts from data rather than methods? In this episode, Lily and David explore the idea that statistics education should prioritise data analysis over traditional methods-first approaches, discussing the benefits and challenges of this paradigm shift. Highlighting examples from New Zealand's education system and their own experiences, they argue that a data-first approach can provide more practical and widely applicable skills for students, despite the structural challenges it may pose.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>214 – Teaching Statistics from the Data Up</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[What happens if statistics teaching starts from data rather than methods? In this episode, Lily and David explore the idea that statistics education should prioritise data analysis over traditional methods-first approaches, discussing the benefits and challenges of this paradigm shift. Highlighting examples from New Zealand's education system and their own experiences, they argue that a data-first approach can provide more practical and widely applicable skills for students, despite the structural challenges it may pose.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>213 – STACK in Africa</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/213-stack-in-africa/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8378</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[For those unfamiliar with STACK, consider searching the podcast backlog for previous episodes on the subject. In this episode, Santiago and David discuss the latest developments with STACK in Africa. They highlight various recent developments, including: tailored data course trainings in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali; the inaugural African official STACK conference set for 2026 in Kenya; the establishment of an African STACK Center at Masinde Muliro University; impressive outcomes from the use of STACK in Kenyan schools and technical colleges; the new PreTeXt textbook initiative for Ethiopian universities, impacting over 4,000 students; and additional efforts in Namibia, Tanzania, Somalia, and South Sudan.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For those unfamiliar with STACK, consider searching the podcast backlog for previous episodes on the subject. In this episode, Santiago and David discuss the latest developments with STACK in Africa. They highlight various recent developments, including:]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[For those unfamiliar with STACK, consider searching the podcast backlog for previous episodes on the subject. In this episode, Santiago and David discuss the latest developments with STACK in Africa. They highlight various recent developments, including: tailored data course trainings in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali; the inaugural African official STACK conference set for 2026 in Kenya; the establishment of an African STACK Center at Masinde Muliro University; impressive outcomes from the use of STACK in Kenyan schools and technical colleges; the new PreTeXt textbook initiative for Ethiopian universities, impacting over 4,000 students; and additional efforts in Namibia, Tanzania, Somalia, and South Sudan.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8378/213-stack-in-africa.mp3" length="22141496" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For those unfamiliar with STACK, consider searching the podcast backlog for previous episodes on the subject. In this episode, Santiago and David discuss the latest developments with STACK in Africa. They highlight various recent developments, including: tailored data course trainings in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali; the inaugural African official STACK conference set for 2026 in Kenya; the establishment of an African STACK Center at Masinde Muliro University; impressive outcomes from the use of STACK in Kenyan schools and technical colleges; the new PreTeXt textbook initiative for Ethiopian universities, impacting over 4,000 students; and additional efforts in Namibia, Tanzania, Somalia, and South Sudan.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>213 – STACK in Africa</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>23:04</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[For those unfamiliar with STACK, consider searching the podcast backlog for previous episodes on the subject. In this episode, Santiago and David discuss the latest developments with STACK in Africa. They highlight various recent developments, including: tailored data course trainings in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali; the inaugural African official STACK conference set for 2026 in Kenya; the establishment of an African STACK Center at Masinde Muliro University; impressive outcomes from the use of STACK in Kenyan schools and technical colleges; the new PreTeXt textbook initiative for Ethiopian universities, impacting over 4,000 students; and additional efforts in Namibia, Tanzania, Somalia, and South Sudan.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>212 – Personalised AI-Driven Textbooks</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/212-personalised-ai-driven-textbooks/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8368</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Michele Pancera and David Stern critically discuss a recent Google paper on AI-augmented textbooks. They consider the paper's proposal of AI-generated personalised learning materials and how it compares to existing deterministic tools like STACK. The conversation highlights the differences between surface-level and deep personalisations, the importance of human involvement in AI processes, and the potential of AI in supporting teachers and enhancing education systems globally. They explore the vision of a customisable, community-driven textbook ecosystem that leverages AI to reduce educational inequalities while maintaining high-quality human interaction.

Access the paper from Google here: https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.13348]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Michele Pancera and David Stern critically discuss a recent Google paper on AI-augmented textbooks. They consider the papers proposal of AI-generated personalised learning materials and how it compares to existing deterministic tools like STACK. The conv]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Michele Pancera and David Stern critically discuss a recent Google paper on AI-augmented textbooks. They consider the paper's proposal of AI-generated personalised learning materials and how it compares to existing deterministic tools like STACK. The conversation highlights the differences between surface-level and deep personalisations, the importance of human involvement in AI processes, and the potential of AI in supporting teachers and enhancing education systems globally. They explore the vision of a customisable, community-driven textbook ecosystem that leverages AI to reduce educational inequalities while maintaining high-quality human interaction.

Access the paper from Google here: https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.13348]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8368/212-personalised-ai-driven-textbooks.mp3" length="34789355" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michele Pancera and David Stern critically discuss a recent Google paper on AI-augmented textbooks. They consider the paper's proposal of AI-generated personalised learning materials and how it compares to existing deterministic tools like STACK. The conversation highlights the differences between surface-level and deep personalisations, the importance of human involvement in AI processes, and the potential of AI in supporting teachers and enhancing education systems globally. They explore the vision of a customisable, community-driven textbook ecosystem that leverages AI to reduce educational inequalities while maintaining high-quality human interaction.

Access the paper from Google here: https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.13348]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>212 – Personalised AI-Driven Textbooks</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>36:14</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Michele Pancera and David Stern critically discuss a recent Google paper on AI-augmented textbooks. They consider the paper's proposal of AI-generated personalised learning materials and how it compares to existing deterministic tools like STACK. The conversation highlights the differences between surface-level and deep personalisations, the importance of human involvement in AI processes, and the potential of AI in supporting teachers and enhancing education systems globally. They explore the vision of a customisable, community-driven textbook ecosystem that leverages AI to reduce educational inequalities while maintaining high-quality human interaction.

Access the paper from Google here: https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.13348]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>211 – Open vs Open Source</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/211-open-vs-open-source/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8365</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the often misunderstood concepts of “open” and “open source.”  They discuss the origins of these terms within the programming community and how they have expanded into areas such as open data, open science, and educational resources. The conversation focuses on the various types of licenses, including Creative Commons, and their implications for use and reuse.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the often misunderstood concepts of “open” and “open source.”  They discuss the origins of these terms within the programming community and how they have expanded into areas such as open data, open science, and educational resource]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the often misunderstood concepts of “open” and “open source.”  They discuss the origins of these terms within the programming community and how they have expanded into areas such as open data, open science, and educational resources. The conversation focuses on the various types of licenses, including Creative Commons, and their implications for use and reuse.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8365/211-open-vs-open-source.mp3" length="33646235" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the often misunderstood concepts of “open” and “open source.”  They discuss the origins of these terms within the programming community and how they have expanded into areas such as open data, open science, and educational resources. The conversation focuses on the various types of licenses, including Creative Commons, and their implications for use and reuse.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>211 – Open vs Open Source</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>35:03</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the often misunderstood concepts of “open” and “open source.”  They discuss the origins of these terms within the programming community and how they have expanded into areas such as open data, open science, and educational resources. The conversation focuses on the various types of licenses, including Creative Commons, and their implications for use and reuse.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>210 – Two Years of The IDEMS Podcast: The IDEMS Collaboratories and CommonTech</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/210-two-years-of-the-idems-podcast-the-idems-collaboratories-and-commontech/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8358</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this special two-year anniversary episode David and Kate reflect on their journey, from improving audio quality to hosting more expert guests. They explore the essence of IDEMS' work, emphasizing the combination between the IDEMS Collaboratory and CommonTech, as a breakthrough in IDEMS’ narrative, highlighting the challenge of communicating a complex, collaborative vision.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this special two-year anniversary episode David and Kate reflect on their journey, from improving audio quality to hosting more expert guests. They explore the essence of IDEMS work, emphasizing the combination between the IDEMS Collaboratory and Comm]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this special two-year anniversary episode David and Kate reflect on their journey, from improving audio quality to hosting more expert guests. They explore the essence of IDEMS' work, emphasizing the combination between the IDEMS Collaboratory and CommonTech, as a breakthrough in IDEMS’ narrative, highlighting the challenge of communicating a complex, collaborative vision.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8358/210-two-years-of-the-idems-podcast-the-idems-collaboratories-and-commontech.mp3" length="37068535" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this special two-year anniversary episode David and Kate reflect on their journey, from improving audio quality to hosting more expert guests. They explore the essence of IDEMS' work, emphasizing the combination between the IDEMS Collaboratory and CommonTech, as a breakthrough in IDEMS’ narrative, highlighting the challenge of communicating a complex, collaborative vision.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>210 – Two Years of The IDEMS Podcast: The IDEMS Collaboratories and CommonTech</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>38:37</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this special two-year anniversary episode David and Kate reflect on their journey, from improving audio quality to hosting more expert guests. They explore the essence of IDEMS' work, emphasizing the combination between the IDEMS Collaboratory and CommonTech, as a breakthrough in IDEMS’ narrative, highlighting the challenge of communicating a complex, collaborative vision.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>209 – Individual Initiative and Collective Responsibility</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/209-individual-initiative-and-collective-responsibility/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8350</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David delve into the two of IDEMS’ staffing principles: Individual Initiative and Collective Responsibility. They discuss how these principles support a culture where team members can take initiative while sharing responsibility collectively. Highlighting real examples, they introduce a recent breakthrough in implementation of these principles in the form of a tool designed to visualise and manage these principles effectively.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David delve into the two of IDEMS’ staffing principles: Individual Initiative and Collective Responsibility. They discuss how these principles support a culture where team members can take initiative while sharing responsibi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David delve into the two of IDEMS’ staffing principles: Individual Initiative and Collective Responsibility. They discuss how these principles support a culture where team members can take initiative while sharing responsibility collectively. Highlighting real examples, they introduce a recent breakthrough in implementation of these principles in the form of a tool designed to visualise and manage these principles effectively.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8350/209-individual-initiative-and-collective-responsibility.mp3" length="25353508" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David delve into the two of IDEMS’ staffing principles: Individual Initiative and Collective Responsibility. They discuss how these principles support a culture where team members can take initiative while sharing responsibility collectively. Highlighting real examples, they introduce a recent breakthrough in implementation of these principles in the form of a tool designed to visualise and manage these principles effectively.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>209 – Individual Initiative and Collective Responsibility</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:25</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago and David delve into the two of IDEMS’ staffing principles: Individual Initiative and Collective Responsibility. They discuss how these principles support a culture where team members can take initiative while sharing responsibility collectively. Highlighting real examples, they introduce a recent breakthrough in implementation of these principles in the form of a tool designed to visualise and manage these principles effectively.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>208 – The Significance of the Turing Test</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/208-the-significance-of-the-turing-test/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8339</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Michele and David discuss the Turing test, and its relevance today. They explore various philosophical questions about intelligence, the limitations of the Turing test, and the ethical dilemmas posed by AI, particularly in the context of self-driving cars. David emphasises the vital role of human observation in the Turing test and expresses skepticism about society's ability to make responsible choices regarding AI regulation.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Michele and David discuss the Turing test, and its relevance today. They explore various philosophical questions about intelligence, the limitations of the Turing test, and the ethical dilemmas posed by AI, particularly in the context of self-driving car]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Michele and David discuss the Turing test, and its relevance today. They explore various philosophical questions about intelligence, the limitations of the Turing test, and the ethical dilemmas posed by AI, particularly in the context of self-driving cars. David emphasises the vital role of human observation in the Turing test and expresses skepticism about society's ability to make responsible choices regarding AI regulation.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8339/208-the-significance-of-the-turing-test.mp3" length="20946552" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michele and David discuss the Turing test, and its relevance today. They explore various philosophical questions about intelligence, the limitations of the Turing test, and the ethical dilemmas posed by AI, particularly in the context of self-driving cars. David emphasises the vital role of human observation in the Turing test and expresses skepticism about society's ability to make responsible choices regarding AI regulation.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>208 – The Significance of the Turing Test</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>21:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Michele and David discuss the Turing test, and its relevance today. They explore various philosophical questions about intelligence, the limitations of the Turing test, and the ethical dilemmas posed by AI, particularly in the context of self-driving cars. David emphasises the vital role of human observation in the Turing test and expresses skepticism about society's ability to make responsible choices regarding AI regulation.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>207 – AI in Low Resource Environments</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/207-ai-in-low-resource-environments/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:45:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8332</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Michele and David discuss the impact of AI in low resource environments. They discuss the complexities surrounding AI technology, the hype versus the actual value, and the potential for AI to either widen or reduce global inequalities. They consider the need for robust infrastructural and social frameworks, the promise of small language models, and the importance of local ownership in AI development.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Michele and David discuss the impact of AI in low resource environments. They discuss the complexities surrounding AI technology, the hype versus the actual value, and the potential for AI to either widen or reduce global inequalities. They consider the ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Michele and David discuss the impact of AI in low resource environments. They discuss the complexities surrounding AI technology, the hype versus the actual value, and the potential for AI to either widen or reduce global inequalities. They consider the need for robust infrastructural and social frameworks, the promise of small language models, and the importance of local ownership in AI development.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michele and David discuss the impact of AI in low resource environments. They discuss the complexities surrounding AI technology, the hype versus the actual value, and the potential for AI to either widen or reduce global inequalities. They consider the need for robust infrastructural and social frameworks, the promise of small language models, and the importance of local ownership in AI development.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>207 – AI in Low Resource Environments</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>206 – Explore, Describe, Present: a Statistical Analysis Framework</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/206-explore-describe-present-a-statistical-analysis-framework/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:23:58 +0000</pubDate>
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	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8325</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily and David explore a powerful framework for data analysis: Explore, Describe, Present. They discuss the importance of exploring data to understand its structure, describing data in the context of specific objectives, and effectively presenting insights to various audiences. Highlighting the challenges of modern data analysis, including the role of AI and the influence of tools like the tidyverse and R-Instat, they emphasise the need for structured approaches to make sense of complex datasets.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily and David explore a powerful framework for data analysis: Explore, Describe, Present. They discuss the importance of exploring data to understand its structure, describing data in the context of specific objectives, and effectively presenting insigh]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily and David explore a powerful framework for data analysis: Explore, Describe, Present. They discuss the importance of exploring data to understand its structure, describing data in the context of specific objectives, and effectively presenting insights to various audiences. Highlighting the challenges of modern data analysis, including the role of AI and the influence of tools like the tidyverse and R-Instat, they emphasise the need for structured approaches to make sense of complex datasets.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily and David explore a powerful framework for data analysis: Explore, Describe, Present. They discuss the importance of exploring data to understand its structure, describing data in the context of specific objectives, and effectively presenting insights to various audiences. Highlighting the challenges of modern data analysis, including the role of AI and the influence of tools like the tidyverse and R-Instat, they emphasise the need for structured approaches to make sense of complex datasets.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>205 – An Interview with Rikin Gandhi from Digital Green</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/205-an-interview-with-rikin-gandhi-from-digital-green/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8317</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David talks to Rikin Gandhi from Digital Green to discuss the organisation's innovative approach to integrating AI with farmer support systems. They discuss Digital Green’s approach to working with AI, including the importance of human-in-the-loop systems, the benefits of using multimodal inputs like voice, text, and images, and the advantage of open-source data for tuning AI models to meet local agricultural needs. They also explore the potential and challenges of leveraging small language models to provide tailored support to farming communities and the critical role of local expertise in enhancing AI's effectiveness.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David talks to Rikin Gandhi from Digital Green to discuss the organisations innovative approach to integrating AI with farmer support systems. They discuss Digital Green’s approach to working with AI, including the importance of human-in-the-loop systems]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David talks to Rikin Gandhi from Digital Green to discuss the organisation's innovative approach to integrating AI with farmer support systems. They discuss Digital Green’s approach to working with AI, including the importance of human-in-the-loop systems, the benefits of using multimodal inputs like voice, text, and images, and the advantage of open-source data for tuning AI models to meet local agricultural needs. They also explore the potential and challenges of leveraging small language models to provide tailored support to farming communities and the critical role of local expertise in enhancing AI's effectiveness.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David talks to Rikin Gandhi from Digital Green to discuss the organisation's innovative approach to integrating AI with farmer support systems. They discuss Digital Green’s approach to working with AI, including the importance of human-in-the-loop systems, the benefits of using multimodal inputs like voice, text, and images, and the advantage of open-source data for tuning AI models to meet local agricultural needs. They also explore the potential and challenges of leveraging small language models to provide tailored support to farming communities and the critical role of local expertise in enhancing AI's effectiveness.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>204 – What does responsible AI really mean?</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/204-what-does-responsible-ai-really-mean/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8311</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David and Kate delve into the ongoing AI boom, questioning whether it's mere hype or has real substance. They explore the ethical and responsible use of AI, emphasizing the importance of making technology accessible and beneficial to low-resource communities. They argue that small language models could provide specific, efficient solutions. The conversation also touches on the societal impacts of AI, the need for regulatory frameworks, and the potential for AI to democratize technology, moving away from its current gatekept state.
]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David and Kate delve into the ongoing AI boom, questioning whether its mere hype or has real substance. They explore the ethical and responsible use of AI, emphasizing the importance of making technology accessible and beneficial to low-resource communit]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David and Kate delve into the ongoing AI boom, questioning whether it's mere hype or has real substance. They explore the ethical and responsible use of AI, emphasizing the importance of making technology accessible and beneficial to low-resource communities. They argue that small language models could provide specific, efficient solutions. The conversation also touches on the societal impacts of AI, the need for regulatory frameworks, and the potential for AI to democratize technology, moving away from its current gatekept state.
]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David and Kate delve into the ongoing AI boom, questioning whether it's mere hype or has real substance. They explore the ethical and responsible use of AI, emphasizing the importance of making technology accessible and beneficial to low-resource communities. They argue that small language models could provide specific, efficient solutions. The conversation also touches on the societal impacts of AI, the need for regulatory frameworks, and the potential for AI to democratize technology, moving away from its current gatekept state.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>204 – What does responsible AI really mean?</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David and Kate delve into the ongoing AI boom, questioning whether it's mere hype or has real substance. They explore the ethical and responsible use of AI, emphasizing the importance of making technology accessible and beneficial to low-resource communities. They argue that small language models could provide specific, efficient solutions. The conversation also touches on the societal impacts of AI, the need for regulatory frameworks, and the potential for AI to democratize technology, moving away from its current gatekept state.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>203 – Developing Pan-African Digital Maths Textbooks and its Challenges</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/203-developing-pan-african-digital-maths-textbooks-and-its-challenges/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:49:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8305</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David and Mike discuss Kenya's new competency-based curriculum and a UK-backed campaign to create innovative digital textbooks. They delve into the challenges and potential solutions, highlighting the role of PreText and STACK technologies in revolutionizing education across Africa.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/open-digital-textbooks]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David and Mike discuss Kenyas new competency-based curriculum and a UK-backed campaign to create innovative digital textbooks. They delve into the challenges and potential solutions, highlighting the role of PreText and STACK technologies in revolutioniz]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David and Mike discuss Kenya's new competency-based curriculum and a UK-backed campaign to create innovative digital textbooks. They delve into the challenges and potential solutions, highlighting the role of PreText and STACK technologies in revolutionizing education across Africa.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/open-digital-textbooks]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8305/203-developing-pan-african-digital-maths-textbooks-and-its-challenges.mp3" length="41583699" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David and Mike discuss Kenya's new competency-based curriculum and a UK-backed campaign to create innovative digital textbooks. They delve into the challenges and potential solutions, highlighting the role of PreText and STACK technologies in revolutionizing education across Africa.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/open-digital-textbooks]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David and Mike discuss Kenya's new competency-based curriculum and a UK-backed campaign to create innovative digital textbooks. They delve into the challenges and potential solutions, highlighting the role of PreText and STACK technologies in revolutionizing education across Africa.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/open-digital-textbooks]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>202 – Building Custom AI Assistants</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/202-building-custom-ai-assistants/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:49:58 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8299</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Michele and David discuss the development and impact of an AI tool for authoring STACK questions. They explore the potential of AI to enhance educational resources, make technology development more accessible, and address inequalities in low-resource environments. The conversation highlights both the opportunities and challenges presented by rapid advancements in AI.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Michele and David discuss the development and impact of an AI tool for authoring STACK questions. They explore the potential of AI to enhance educational resources, make technology development more accessible, and address inequalities in]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Michele and David discuss the development and impact of an AI tool for authoring STACK questions. They explore the potential of AI to enhance educational resources, make technology development more accessible, and address inequalities in low-resource environments. The conversation highlights both the opportunities and challenges presented by rapid advancements in AI.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8299/202-building-custom-ai-assistants.mp3" length="28338995" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Michele and David discuss the development and impact of an AI tool for authoring STACK questions. They explore the potential of AI to enhance educational resources, make technology development more accessible, and address inequalities in low-resource environments. The conversation highlights both the opportunities and challenges presented by rapid advancements in AI.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>202 – Building Custom AI Assistants</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Michele and David discuss the development and impact of an AI tool for authoring STACK questions. They explore the potential of AI to enhance educational resources, make technology development more accessible, and address inequalities in low-resource environments. The conversation highlights both the opportunities and challenges presented by rapid advancements in AI.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>201 – Reflections on the World Statistics Congress</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/201-reflections-on-the-world-statistics-congress/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8292</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Recently back from the World Statistics Congress, David and James reflect on the significance of this event, which brings together statisticians and the broader statistics community to share knowledge, foster collaborations, and advance the field. They discuss the evolving relationship between statistics and data science, highlighting the importance of both fields in the era of big data. They also explore the role of the International Association for Statistical Education (IASE) and the International Statistics Institute (ISI) in enhancing statistical education and integrating data science into curricula.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Recently back from the World Statistics Congress, David and James reflect on the significance of this event, which brings together statisticians and the broader statistics community to share knowledge, foster collaborations, and advance the field. They d]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Recently back from the World Statistics Congress, David and James reflect on the significance of this event, which brings together statisticians and the broader statistics community to share knowledge, foster collaborations, and advance the field. They discuss the evolving relationship between statistics and data science, highlighting the importance of both fields in the era of big data. They also explore the role of the International Association for Statistical Education (IASE) and the International Statistics Institute (ISI) in enhancing statistical education and integrating data science into curricula.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8292/201-reflections-on-the-world-statistics-congress.mp3" length="29945646" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Recently back from the World Statistics Congress, David and James reflect on the significance of this event, which brings together statisticians and the broader statistics community to share knowledge, foster collaborations, and advance the field. They discuss the evolving relationship between statistics and data science, highlighting the importance of both fields in the era of big data. They also explore the role of the International Association for Statistical Education (IASE) and the International Statistics Institute (ISI) in enhancing statistical education and integrating data science into curricula.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>200 – Behind the Scenes of The IDEMS Podcast</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/200-behind-the-scenes-of-the-idems-podcast/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:04:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8284</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this special 200th episode, Santiago and Johnny discuss how the podcast gets made. They consider the inspiration that led to its creation, the team members involved, and the evolution in production quality over the past 100 weeks. They also highlight the technical aspects, including the software and tools used, the editing process, and the role of AI in simplifying their workflow.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this special 200th episode, Santiago and Johnny discuss how the podcast gets made. They consider the inspiration that led to its creation, the team members involved, and the evolution in production quality over the past 100 weeks. They also highlight ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this special 200th episode, Santiago and Johnny discuss how the podcast gets made. They consider the inspiration that led to its creation, the team members involved, and the evolution in production quality over the past 100 weeks. They also highlight the technical aspects, including the software and tools used, the editing process, and the role of AI in simplifying their workflow.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/8284/200-behind-the-scenes-of-the-idems-podcast.mp3" length="23899443" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this special 200th episode, Santiago and Johnny discuss how the podcast gets made. They consider the inspiration that led to its creation, the team members involved, and the evolution in production quality over the past 100 weeks. They also highlight the technical aspects, including the software and tools used, the editing process, and the role of AI in simplifying their workflow.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>200 – Behind the Scenes of The IDEMS Podcast</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this special 200th episode, Santiago and Johnny discuss how the podcast gets made. They consider the inspiration that led to its creation, the team members involved, and the evolution in production quality over the past 100 weeks. They also highlight the technical aspects, including the software and tools used, the editing process, and the role of AI in simplifying their workflow.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>199 – The Pan-African Convening on the Future of Biodigital Technologies in Food and Agriculture</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/199-the-pan-african-convening-on-the-future-of-biodigital-technologies-in-food-and-agriculture/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:47:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8270</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[James Musyoka interviews David Stern, about his attendance at the Pan-African Convening on the Future of Biodigital Technologies in Food and Agriculture. Held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and organized by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), the event focused on the impact of digital technologies on African agriculture and data sovereignty. David shares insights about a declaration formed during the event and discusses the three models of technology development presented by Million Belay. They draw parallels between these topics and IDEMS' African Data Initiative and the R-Instat project, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in achieving local ownership and collaborative development of technology in Africa.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[James Musyoka interviews David Stern, about his attendance at the Pan-African Convening on the Future of Biodigital Technologies in Food and Agriculture. Held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and organized by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[James Musyoka interviews David Stern, about his attendance at the Pan-African Convening on the Future of Biodigital Technologies in Food and Agriculture. Held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and organized by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), the event focused on the impact of digital technologies on African agriculture and data sovereignty. David shares insights about a declaration formed during the event and discusses the three models of technology development presented by Million Belay. They draw parallels between these topics and IDEMS' African Data Initiative and the R-Instat project, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in achieving local ownership and collaborative development of technology in Africa.]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>198 – Introducing Michele Pancera</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/198-introducing-michele-pancera/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:16:06 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[David is joined by Michele Pancera, an Impact Activation Fellow at IDEMS. Michele shares his journey from a high school maths enthusiast to member of IDEMS, via being a teacher and beekeeper. The conversation covers Michele's passion for making mathematics engaging through games, his experience of societal perceptions of maths education, and his various professional pivots. The discussion emphasises the value of generalists in a world that often prioritises specialists, and touches on Michele's ongoing contributions at IDEMS including developing an AI assistant for STACK questions and his woodworking ventures.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David is joined by Michele Pancera, an Impact Activation Fellow at IDEMS. Michele shares his journey from a high school maths enthusiast to member of IDEMS, via being a teacher and beekeeper. The conversation covers Micheles passion for making mathematic]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David is joined by Michele Pancera, an Impact Activation Fellow at IDEMS. Michele shares his journey from a high school maths enthusiast to member of IDEMS, via being a teacher and beekeeper. The conversation covers Michele's passion for making mathematics engaging through games, his experience of societal perceptions of maths education, and his various professional pivots. The discussion emphasises the value of generalists in a world that often prioritises specialists, and touches on Michele's ongoing contributions at IDEMS including developing an AI assistant for STACK questions and his woodworking ventures.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David is joined by Michele Pancera, an Impact Activation Fellow at IDEMS. Michele shares his journey from a high school maths enthusiast to member of IDEMS, via being a teacher and beekeeper. The conversation covers Michele's passion for making mathematics engaging through games, his experience of societal perceptions of maths education, and his various professional pivots. The discussion emphasises the value of generalists in a world that often prioritises specialists, and touches on Michele's ongoing contributions at IDEMS including developing an AI assistant for STACK questions and his woodworking ventures.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>197 – From Exams to Experiences: How Gamification Could Transform Education</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/197-from-exams-to-experiences-how-gamification-could-transform-education/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:39:19 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8262</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Santiago and David explore the transformative potential of gamifying education. They discuss how rethinking exams to be more like driving tests could shift the educational landscape away from high-stakes differentiation to a mastery-based model.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Santiago and David explore the transformative potential of gamifying education. They discuss how rethinking exams to be more like driving tests could shift the educational landscape away from high-stakes differentiation to a mastery-based model.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Santiago and David explore the transformative potential of gamifying education. They discuss how rethinking exams to be more like driving tests could shift the educational landscape away from high-stakes differentiation to a mastery-based model.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Santiago and David explore the transformative potential of gamifying education. They discuss how rethinking exams to be more like driving tests could shift the educational landscape away from high-stakes differentiation to a mastery-based model.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>196 – Scalable AI Tools for Farmers</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/196-scalable-ai-tools-for-farmers/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
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	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8251</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David and Lucie discuss ongoing efforts to responsibly use AI to assist smallholder farmers in the Sahel region. They discuss the challenges faced by farmers in identifying pests and diseases and the shortcomings of commercial AI tools. They highlight the work of Digital Green, a non-profit organisation developing an AI tool for farmers that emphasises relevance, local language integration, and responsible AI practices. They explore the potential for collaboration and future advancements in AI tools tailored for low-resource environments.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David and Lucie discuss ongoing efforts to responsibly use AI to assist smallholder farmers in the Sahel region. They discuss the challenges faced by farmers in identifying pests and diseases and the shortcomings of commercial AI tools. They highlight th]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David and Lucie discuss ongoing efforts to responsibly use AI to assist smallholder farmers in the Sahel region. They discuss the challenges faced by farmers in identifying pests and diseases and the shortcomings of commercial AI tools. They highlight the work of Digital Green, a non-profit organisation developing an AI tool for farmers that emphasises relevance, local language integration, and responsible AI practices. They explore the potential for collaboration and future advancements in AI tools tailored for low-resource environments.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David and Lucie discuss ongoing efforts to responsibly use AI to assist smallholder farmers in the Sahel region. They discuss the challenges faced by farmers in identifying pests and diseases and the shortcomings of commercial AI tools. They highlight the work of Digital Green, a non-profit organisation developing an AI tool for farmers that emphasises relevance, local language integration, and responsible AI practices. They explore the potential for collaboration and future advancements in AI tools tailored for low-resource environments.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>195 – When All You Have is a Hammer, Everything Looks Like a Nail</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/195-when-all-you-have-is-a-hammer-everything-looks-like-a-nail/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8244</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the old adage “When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail”, and how it applies to the realm of research, particularly in the context of statistical analysis and methodology. Emphasising the importance of having a diverse set of tools, they explore how narrow training in data skills can limit the effectiveness of research. They consider how methodologies from different disciplines can benefit from cross-disciplinary approaches, including medical science, climate, education and agriculture.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the old adage “When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail”, and how it applies to the realm of research, particularly in the context of statistical analysis and methodology. Emphasising the importance of having a d]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the old adage “When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail”, and how it applies to the realm of research, particularly in the context of statistical analysis and methodology. Emphasising the importance of having a diverse set of tools, they explore how narrow training in data skills can limit the effectiveness of research. They consider how methodologies from different disciplines can benefit from cross-disciplinary approaches, including medical science, climate, education and agriculture.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the old adage “When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail”, and how it applies to the realm of research, particularly in the context of statistical analysis and methodology. Emphasising the importance of having a diverse set of tools, they explore how narrow training in data skills can limit the effectiveness of research. They consider how methodologies from different disciplines can benefit from cross-disciplinary approaches, including medical science, climate, education and agriculture.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>194 – Twenty years of RMS for CRFS: Next Steps</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/194-twenty-years-of-rms-for-crfs-next-steps/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Wrapping up the series of episodes marking twenty years of research method support for the Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems, Lucie and David Stern consider the complexities of research planning. They explore the shifts in their roles towards structural change, particularly in the West African region. David shares his experiences with building local capacity and structurally embedding research methods within organisations like FUMA Gaskiya. They also reflect on the challenges of meeting researchers where they are and the importance of involving both qualitative and quantitative methods in research planning. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Wrapping up the series of episodes marking twenty years of research method support for the Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems, Lucie and David Stern consider the complexities of research planning. They explore the shifts in their roles towards stru]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Wrapping up the series of episodes marking twenty years of research method support for the Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems, Lucie and David Stern consider the complexities of research planning. They explore the shifts in their roles towards structural change, particularly in the West African region. David shares his experiences with building local capacity and structurally embedding research methods within organisations like FUMA Gaskiya. They also reflect on the challenges of meeting researchers where they are and the importance of involving both qualitative and quantitative methods in research planning. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wrapping up the series of episodes marking twenty years of research method support for the Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems, Lucie and David Stern consider the complexities of research planning. They explore the shifts in their roles towards structural change, particularly in the West African region. David shares his experiences with building local capacity and structurally embedding research methods within organisations like FUMA Gaskiya. They also reflect on the challenges of meeting researchers where they are and the importance of involving both qualitative and quantitative methods in research planning.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>193 – Using Generative AI in IDEMS Work</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/193-using-generative-ai-in-idems-work/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8222</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily and George discuss their personal experiences of using generative AI in their work. They explore how AI assists in course development, coding, and writing tasks, sharing insights on how these tools can enhance productivity and creativity.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily and George discuss their personal experiences of using generative AI in their work. They explore how AI assists in course development, coding, and writing tasks, sharing insights on how these tools can enhance productivity and creativity.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>193 – Using Generative AI in IDEMS Work</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>192 – Twenty Years of RMS for CRFS: Crop Simulation Models</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/192-twenty-years-of-rms-for-crfs-crop-simulation-models/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:17:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8190</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lucie and Roger discuss the intricacies and applications of crop simulation models in agricultural research. Roger explains the historical development of these models since the 1980s and provides a detailed explanation of how crop simulation models work, such as the DSAT and APSIM systems, which are used extensively in the United States and Australia. The discussion underscores the models' value in complementing traditional field experiments, especially in understanding long-term agricultural dynamics. They also touch on the challenges of implementing these models in Africa due to climatic data availability.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lucie and Roger discuss the intricacies and applications of crop simulation models in agricultural research. Roger explains the historical development of these models since the 1980s and provides a detailed explanation of how crop simulation models work,]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucie and Roger discuss the intricacies and applications of crop simulation models in agricultural research. Roger explains the historical development of these models since the 1980s and provides a detailed explanation of how crop simulation models work, such as the DSAT and APSIM systems, which are used extensively in the United States and Australia. The discussion underscores the models' value in complementing traditional field experiments, especially in understanding long-term agricultural dynamics. They also touch on the challenges of implementing these models in Africa due to climatic data availability.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lucie and Roger discuss the intricacies and applications of crop simulation models in agricultural research. Roger explains the historical development of these models since the 1980s and provides a detailed explanation of how crop simulation models work, such as the DSAT and APSIM systems, which are used extensively in the United States and Australia. The discussion underscores the models' value in complementing traditional field experiments, especially in understanding long-term agricultural dynamics. They also touch on the challenges of implementing these models in Africa due to climatic data availability.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>191 – Gamification of Education</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/191-gamification-of-education/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>190 – Twenty Years of RMS for CRFS: Multi-year trials</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[As part of their continuing conversations around research methods for agriculture, Lucie and Roger discuss the utility of conducting research trials over multiple years. They consider the importance of understanding climate variability, and the value of pilot experiments as well as the implications of adapting research methods based on initial findings and the benefits of engaging farmers extensively in the research process.]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>189 – How do people really live around the world?</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/189-how-do-people-really-live-around-the-world/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:17:26 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[How do we understand the material living conditions of people on Earth today? In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, Lily and David discuss the influential book “Factfulness” by Hans Rosling. They explore Rosling's key concepts about global development, particularly the categorisation of the world into four income levels instead of the binary “developing” and “developed” terms.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How do we understand the material living conditions of people on Earth today? In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, Lily and David discuss the influential book “Factfulness” by Hans Rosling. They explore Roslings key concepts about global development, pa]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[How do we understand the material living conditions of people on Earth today? In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, Lily and David discuss the influential book “Factfulness” by Hans Rosling. They explore Rosling's key concepts about global development, particularly the categorisation of the world into four income levels instead of the binary “developing” and “developed” terms.]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>188 – Twenty Years of RMS for CRFS: Designing Real-World Agricultural Experiments</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/188-twenty-years-of-rms-for-crfs-designing-real-world-agricultural-experiments/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:10:21 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Social impact scientist and anthropologist Lucie Hazelgrove Planel joins Roger Stern to discuss the intricate process of designing agricultural experiments. Using a real-world example involving 10 maize varieties and a field with 12 plots, they explore the challenges of fitting theoretical models to practical scenarios.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Social impact scientist and anthropologist Lucie Hazelgrove Planel joins Roger Stern to discuss the intricate process of designing agricultural experiments. Using a real-world example involving 10 maize varieties and a field with 12 plots, they explore t]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>187 – An Introduction to Presentation Graphs</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/187-an-introduction-to-presentation-graphs/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[How do you present research data in a compelling way? In this episode, Lucie and David discuss the intricacies of creating impactful visualisations for projects. They consider the distinctions between descriptive, exploratory, and presentation graphs. They emphasise the importance of understanding your audience, whether it's scientific, agricultural, or policy-making, and how to adapt visualisations accordingly to tell compelling stories.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How do you present research data in a compelling way? In this episode, Lucie and David discuss the intricacies of creating impactful visualisations for projects. They consider the distinctions between descriptive, exploratory, and presentation graphs. Th]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[How do you present research data in a compelling way? In this episode, Lucie and David discuss the intricacies of creating impactful visualisations for projects. They consider the distinctions between descriptive, exploratory, and presentation graphs. They emphasise the importance of understanding your audience, whether it's scientific, agricultural, or policy-making, and how to adapt visualisations accordingly to tell compelling stories.]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>186 – Twenty Years of RMS for CRFS: Measurements</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/186-twenty-years-of-rms-for-crfs-measurements/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:04:06 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In order to collect research data, we need to take measurements. As part of their continuing conversations, Lucie and statistician Roger consider this critical topic of measurements in agricultural research. They explore various types of measurements, such as context measurements, objective-related measurements, and those that help explain variability, using examples from agricultural trials and anthropological studies. The conversation highlights the nuanced nature of collecting quality data and calls for thoughtful planning and pilot studies.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In order to collect research data, we need to take measurements. As part of their continuing conversations, Lucie and statistician Roger consider this critical topic of measurements in agricultural research. They explore various types of measurements, su]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In order to collect research data, we need to take measurements. As part of their continuing conversations, Lucie and statistician Roger consider this critical topic of measurements in agricultural research. They explore various types of measurements, such as context measurements, objective-related measurements, and those that help explain variability, using examples from agricultural trials and anthropological studies. The conversation highlights the nuanced nature of collecting quality data and calls for thoughtful planning and pilot studies.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>185 – Enabling Access to STACK through PreTeXt</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/185-enabling-access-to-stack-through-pretext/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:16:42 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Santiago and David discuss recent advancements and challenges in educational technology, looking at the integration of the STACK electronic assessment system with the PreTeXt tool for textbook authoring. Reflecting on a successful African STACK Conference held in Ethiopia, they consider the broader impact of these innovations on education in Ethiopia and potentially other African countries, emphasising the importance of making technology accessible at the student, lecturer, and institution levels.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Santiago and David discuss recent advancements and challenges in educational technology, looking at the integration of the STACK electronic assessment system with the PreTeXt tool for textbook authoring. Reflecting on a successful African STACK Conferenc]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>184 – Twenty Years of RMS for CRFS: Controls</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/184-twenty-years-of-rms-for-crfs-controls/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:51:41 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In their continuing conversations on Research Methods for Agriculture, Lucie and Roger discuss the importance and application of controls in agricultural research. They consider the importance of controls in general, and consider examples from both agricultural and medical experiments, emphasising the importance of ethical considerations when using controls. Roger shares insights on how to make controls meaningful, how to adjust experiments based on intermediate findings, and the potential pitfalls of rigidly adhering to control rules.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In their continuing conversations on Research Methods for Agriculture, Lucie and Roger discuss the importance and application of controls in agricultural research. They consider the importance of controls in general, and consider examples from both agric]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>183 – Using AI for Qualitative Analysis</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/183-using-ai-for-qualitative-analysis/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[AI tools can be helpful in analysing quantitative data, but their potential utility in qualitative analysis might be less obvious, or even concerning. In this episode of the IDEMS Podcast, data scientist Lily Clements and social impact scientist Lucie Hazelgrove Planel discuss the usage of generative AI in analysing qualitative data. They explore the ethical implications, the importance of context, and the challenge of addressing biases in AI-generated analyses, as well as the evolving intersection of AI with traditional qualitative research methods.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[AI tools can be helpful in analysing quantitative data, but their potential utility in qualitative analysis might be less obvious, or even concerning. In this episode of the IDEMS Podcast, data scientist Lily Clements and social impact scientist Lucie Ha]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[AI tools can be helpful in analysing quantitative data, but their potential utility in qualitative analysis might be less obvious, or even concerning. In this episode of the IDEMS Podcast, data scientist Lily Clements and social impact scientist Lucie Hazelgrove Planel discuss the usage of generative AI in analysing qualitative data. They explore the ethical implications, the importance of context, and the challenge of addressing biases in AI-generated analyses, as well as the evolving intersection of AI with traditional qualitative research methods.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[AI tools can be helpful in analysing quantitative data, but their potential utility in qualitative analysis might be less obvious, or even concerning. In this episode of the IDEMS Podcast, data scientist Lily Clements and social impact scientist Lucie Hazelgrove Planel discuss the usage of generative AI in analysing qualitative data. They explore the ethical implications, the importance of context, and the challenge of addressing biases in AI-generated analyses, as well as the evolving intersection of AI with traditional qualitative research methods.]]></itunes:summary>
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<item>
	<title>182 – Twenty Years of RMS for CRFS: Levels of Variability</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/182-twenty-years-of-rms-for-crfs-levels-of-variability/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and Roger Stern consider the importance of multilevel data in agricultural research. They discuss the concept of measurement units at different levels, such as individual, household, community, and village, and the challenges faced when dealing with multilevel data in practice. Using an example of a student’s experiment on tadpoles, they illustrate key principles in determining appropriate experimental design and data analysis.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and Roger Stern consider the importance of multilevel data in agricultural research. They discuss the concept of measurement units at different levels, such as individual, household, community, and village, and the challenges face]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and Roger Stern consider the importance of multilevel data in agricultural research. They discuss the concept of measurement units at different levels, such as individual, household, community, and village, and the challenges faced when dealing with multilevel data in practice. Using an example of a student’s experiment on tadpoles, they illustrate key principles in determining appropriate experimental design and data analysis.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and Roger Stern consider the importance of multilevel data in agricultural research. They discuss the concept of measurement units at different levels, such as individual, household, community, and village, and the challenges faced when dealing with multilevel data in practice. Using an example of a student’s experiment on tadpoles, they illustrate key principles in determining appropriate experimental design and data analysis.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>181 – Tricot Participatory Breeding Trials</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/181-tricot-participatory-breeding-trials/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8010</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the “Tricot” method for participatory breeding trials. Short for “Triadic Comparisons of Technologies”, Tricot involves farmers testing three crop varieties and ranking them based on qualitative measures. They reflect on a recent workshop aimed at simplifying this complex analysis using custom R packages and the R-Instat software. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the “Tricot” method for participatory breeding trials. Short for “Triadic Comparisons of Technologies”, Tricot involves farmers testing three crop varieties and ranking them based on qualitative meas]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the “Tricot” method for participatory breeding trials. Short for “Triadic Comparisons of Technologies”, Tricot involves farmers testing three crop varieties and ranking them based on qualitative measures. They reflect on a recent workshop aimed at simplifying this complex analysis using custom R packages and the R-Instat software. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the “Tricot” method for participatory breeding trials. Short for “Triadic Comparisons of Technologies”, Tricot involves farmers testing three crop varieties and ranking them based on qualitative measures. They reflect on a recent workshop aimed at simplifying this complex analysis using custom R packages and the R-Instat software.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>180 – Twenty Years of RMS for CRFS: On-Farm Agricultural Trials</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/twenty-years-of-rms-for-crfs-on-farm-agricultural-trials/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:07:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=8003</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lucie and Roger continue their discussions of research methods for agriculture, this time focusing on on-farm trials. They consider the benefits and challenges of conducting research on farms versus research stations, emphasizing the importance of farmer involvement in the research process. They consider the innovative “Tricot” method, which tests multiple crop varieties with minimal control from researchers to increase real-world applicability. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lucie and Roger continue their discussions of research methods for agriculture, this time focusing on on-farm trials. They consider the benefits and challenges of conducting research on farms versus research stations, emphasizing the importance of farmer]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucie and Roger continue their discussions of research methods for agriculture, this time focusing on on-farm trials. They consider the benefits and challenges of conducting research on farms versus research stations, emphasizing the importance of farmer involvement in the research process. They consider the innovative “Tricot” method, which tests multiple crop varieties with minimal control from researchers to increase real-world applicability. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lucie and Roger continue their discussions of research methods for agriculture, this time focusing on on-farm trials. They consider the benefits and challenges of conducting research on farms versus research stations, emphasizing the importance of farmer involvement in the research process. They consider the innovative “Tricot” method, which tests multiple crop varieties with minimal control from researchers to increase real-world applicability.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>179 – Challenging the Dead Internet Theory</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/179-challenging-the-dead-internet-theory/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:50:07 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7997</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, David and Santiago debate the 'Dead Internet' Theory, which claims that AI-generated content will dominate the internet, making it less reliable. David challenges this theory, emphasizing the need for digital literacy, responsible use of AI, and the complex nature of trust in institutions versus individuals. They also discuss the implications of misinformation and the importance of critical thinking in society.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, David and Santiago debate the Dead Internet Theory, which claims that AI-generated content will dominate the internet, making it less reliable. David challenges this theory, emphasizing the need for digital literacy, responsible use of A]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, David and Santiago debate the 'Dead Internet' Theory, which claims that AI-generated content will dominate the internet, making it less reliable. David challenges this theory, emphasizing the need for digital literacy, responsible use of AI, and the complex nature of trust in institutions versus individuals. They also discuss the implications of misinformation and the importance of critical thinking in society.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, David and Santiago debate the 'Dead Internet' Theory, which claims that AI-generated content will dominate the internet, making it less reliable. David challenges this theory, emphasizing the need for digital literacy, responsible use of AI, and the complex nature of trust in institutions versus individuals. They also discuss the implications of misinformation and the importance of critical thinking in society.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>178 – Twenty Years of RMS for CRFS: On-Station Agricultural Trials</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/178-twenty-years-of-rms-for-crfs-on-station-agricultural-trials/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7991</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie interviews Roger about essential aspects of agricultural statistical experiments. They discuss treatment, layout, and measurement, using an irrigation and maize variety case study. Roger emphasises the importance of clear objectives and balancing statistical rigour with practical agricultural considerations.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie interviews Roger about essential aspects of agricultural statistical experiments. They discuss treatment, layout, and measurement, using an irrigation and maize variety case study. Roger emphasises the importance of clear objective]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie interviews Roger about essential aspects of agricultural statistical experiments. They discuss treatment, layout, and measurement, using an irrigation and maize variety case study. Roger emphasises the importance of clear objectives and balancing statistical rigour with practical agricultural considerations.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie interviews Roger about essential aspects of agricultural statistical experiments. They discuss treatment, layout, and measurement, using an irrigation and maize variety case study. Roger emphasises the importance of clear objectives and balancing statistical rigour with practical agricultural considerations.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>177 – Mathematical Modelling vs Statistical Modelling</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/177-mathematical-modelling-vs-statistical-modelling/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7984</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and George discuss the nuances and differences between statistical and mathematical modelling. They explore how each field approaches modelling, and touch on hybrid models that incorporate both statistical and mathematical elements, and the significance of uncertainty in modelling predictions.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and George discuss the nuances and differences between statistical and mathematical modelling. They explore how each field approaches modelling, and touch on hybrid models that incorporate both statistical and mathematical elements,]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and George discuss the nuances and differences between statistical and mathematical modelling. They explore how each field approaches modelling, and touch on hybrid models that incorporate both statistical and mathematical elements, and the significance of uncertainty in modelling predictions.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and George discuss the nuances and differences between statistical and mathematical modelling. They explore how each field approaches modelling, and touch on hybrid models that incorporate both statistical and mathematical elements, and the significance of uncertainty in modelling predictions.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>177 – Mathematical Modelling vs Statistical Modelling</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>34:16</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>176 – Twenty Years of RMS for CRFS: Multimethod Agricultural Research</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/176-twenty-years-of-rms-for-crfs-multimethod-agricultural-research/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7974</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie and Roger discuss planning agricultural research, highlighting on-station and on-farm trials. They emphasize integrating diverse data collection methods, farmer involvement, and balancing research design and farmer participation.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie and Roger discuss planning agricultural research, highlighting on-station and on-farm trials. They emphasize integrating diverse data collection methods, farmer involvement, and balancing research design and farmer participation.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie and Roger discuss planning agricultural research, highlighting on-station and on-farm trials. They emphasize integrating diverse data collection methods, farmer involvement, and balancing research design and farmer participation.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie and Roger discuss planning agricultural research, highlighting on-station and on-farm trials. They emphasize integrating diverse data collection methods, farmer involvement, and balancing research design and farmer participation.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>175 – The PhD to IDEMS Postdoctoral Fellow Journey</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/175-the-phd-to-idems-postdoctoral-fellow-journey/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:48:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7968</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and George discuss their journeys from their PhD to IDEMS’ Postdoctoral Impact Activation Fellowship. Lily also describes her transition to a permanent role while George describes what he imagines his transition might be like. An informal chat that reveals two different enough yet similar experiences joining IDEMS.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and George discuss their journeys from their PhD to IDEMS’ Postdoctoral Impact Activation Fellowship. Lily also describes her transition to a permanent role while George describes what he imagines his transition might be like. An in]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and George discuss their journeys from their PhD to IDEMS’ Postdoctoral Impact Activation Fellowship. Lily also describes her transition to a permanent role while George describes what he imagines his transition might be like. An informal chat that reveals two different enough yet similar experiences joining IDEMS.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and George discuss their journeys from their PhD to IDEMS’ Postdoctoral Impact Activation Fellowship. Lily also describes her transition to a permanent role while George describes what he imagines his transition might be like. An informal chat that reveals two different enough yet similar experiences joining IDEMS.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>175 – The PhD to IDEMS Postdoctoral Fellow Journey</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>174 – Twenty Years of RMS for CRFS: Introducing Roger</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/174-twenty-years-of-rms-for-crfs-introducing-roger/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7962</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie talks to Roger about his work in agricultural research methods. Roger shares his experience with CCRP, the shift from on-station to on-farm research, the role of farmers' organizations, and advancements in data collection and analysis.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie talks to Roger about his work in agricultural research methods. Roger shares his experience with CCRP, the shift from on-station to on-farm research, the role of farmers organizations, and advancements in data collection and analys]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie talks to Roger about his work in agricultural research methods. Roger shares his experience with CCRP, the shift from on-station to on-farm research, the role of farmers' organizations, and advancements in data collection and analysis.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/7962/174-twenty-years-of-rms-for-crfs-introducing-roger.mp3" length="25561257" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie talks to Roger about his work in agricultural research methods. Roger shares his experience with CCRP, the shift from on-station to on-farm research, the role of farmers' organizations, and advancements in data collection and analysis.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>174 – Twenty Years of RMS for CRFS: Introducing Roger</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:38</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie talks to Roger about his work in agricultural research methods. Roger shares his experience with CCRP, the shift from on-station to on-farm research, the role of farmers' organizations, and advancements in data collection and analysis.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>173 – Twenty years of RMS for CRFS</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/173-twenty-years-of-rms-for-crfs/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie and David discuss the 20th anniversary of the Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems’ Community of Practice in West Africa, and in particular the evolution of its Research Methods Support. The conversation underscores the impact of patient, long-term approaches and local capacity building in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, as an introduction to a series of upcoming episodes that will delve into the program's history and learnings.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie and David discuss the 20th anniversary of the Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems’ Community of Practice in West Africa, and in particular the evolution of its Research Methods Support. The conversation underscores the impact ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie and David discuss the 20th anniversary of the Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems’ Community of Practice in West Africa, and in particular the evolution of its Research Methods Support. The conversation underscores the impact of patient, long-term approaches and local capacity building in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, as an introduction to a series of upcoming episodes that will delve into the program's history and learnings.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie and David discuss the 20th anniversary of the Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems’ Community of Practice in West Africa, and in particular the evolution of its Research Methods Support. The conversation underscores the impact of patient, long-term approaches and local capacity building in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, as an introduction to a series of upcoming episodes that will delve into the program's history and learnings.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>172 – Proxy Variables</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/172-proxy-variables/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7940</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the concept of proxy variables and feedback loops. They explore the use of proxies when direct measurement is impractical, using examples from agriculture and education. The discussion includes the pitfalls of educational performance metrics and university rankings, demonstrating the complexities and potential misinterpretations involved in using proxy indicators.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the concept of proxy variables and feedback loops. They explore the use of proxies when direct measurement is impractical, using examples from agriculture and education. The discussion includes the pitfalls of educ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the concept of proxy variables and feedback loops. They explore the use of proxies when direct measurement is impractical, using examples from agriculture and education. The discussion includes the pitfalls of educational performance metrics and university rankings, demonstrating the complexities and potential misinterpretations involved in using proxy indicators.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the concept of proxy variables and feedback loops. They explore the use of proxies when direct measurement is impractical, using examples from agriculture and education. The discussion includes the pitfalls of educational performance metrics and university rankings, demonstrating the complexities and potential misinterpretations involved in using proxy indicators.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the concept of proxy variables and feedback loops. They explore the use of proxies when direct measurement is impractical, using examples from agriculture and education. The discussion includes the pitfalls of educational performance metrics and university rankings, demonstrating the complexities and potential misinterpretations involved in using proxy indicators.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>171 – Building a Local Research Methods Support Team</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/171-building-a-local-research-methods-support-team/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7930</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss the recent progress and training in building a research methods support team in West Africa. The conversation highlights their efforts in providing various trainings, and the development of local teams capable of delivering these trainings. They also emphasize the importance of reflective learning reports, local capacity building, and moving towards more engaging pedagogical methods through a gradual, patient approach, aiming for sustained growth and effective collaboration.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss the recent progress and training in building a research methods support team in West Africa. The conversation highlights their efforts in providing various trainings, and the development of local teams capable of delivering these ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss the recent progress and training in building a research methods support team in West Africa. The conversation highlights their efforts in providing various trainings, and the development of local teams capable of delivering these trainings. They also emphasize the importance of reflective learning reports, local capacity building, and moving towards more engaging pedagogical methods through a gradual, patient approach, aiming for sustained growth and effective collaboration.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss the recent progress and training in building a research methods support team in West Africa. The conversation highlights their efforts in providing various trainings, and the development of local teams capable of delivering these trainings. They also emphasize the importance of reflective learning reports, local capacity building, and moving towards more engaging pedagogical methods through a gradual, patient approach, aiming for sustained growth and effective collaboration.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss the recent progress and training in building a research methods support team in West Africa. The conversation highlights their efforts in providing various trainings, and the development of local teams capable of delivering these trainings. They also emphasize the importance of reflective learning reports, local capacity building, and moving towards more engaging pedagogical methods through a gradual, patient approach, aiming for sustained growth and effective collaboration.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>170 – Marketing IDEMS: From R&#038;D to Products</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/170-marketing-idems-from-rd-to-products/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7923</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, George and Kate discuss the challenge of transforming deep R&D into tangible products. They explore the balance between simplicity and complexity, the need for early market validation, and the difficulty of securing private investment for ambitious long-term goals. The conversation touches on the unique product and funding strategies for social enterprises and highlights how IDEMS navigates these challenges while emphasizing the importance of impact over profit.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, George and Kate discuss the challenge of transforming deep R&D into tangible products. They explore the balance between simplicity and complexity, the need for early market validation, and the difficulty of securing private investment fo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, George and Kate discuss the challenge of transforming deep R&D into tangible products. They explore the balance between simplicity and complexity, the need for early market validation, and the difficulty of securing private investment for ambitious long-term goals. The conversation touches on the unique product and funding strategies for social enterprises and highlights how IDEMS navigates these challenges while emphasizing the importance of impact over profit.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, George and Kate discuss the challenge of transforming deep R&D into tangible products. They explore the balance between simplicity and complexity, the need for early market validation, and the difficulty of securing private investment for ambitious long-term goals. The conversation touches on the unique product and funding strategies for social enterprises and highlights how IDEMS navigates these challenges while emphasizing the importance of impact over profit.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>170 – Marketing IDEMS: From R&#038;D to Products</title>
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	<itunes:duration>30:26</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>169 – Marketing IDEMS: The Website Redesign</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/169-marketing-idems-the-website-redesign/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7916</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode Johnny and Kate discuss the intricacies of marketing IDEMS, emphasizing the challenges of presenting its diverse and impactful work. They highlight the importance of a well-structured website, balancing in-depth technical information with user-friendly content, and the need to showcase successes without overshadowing their collaborative nature. They also touch on the evolution of IDEMS’ marketing strategy, the role of design, and the aim to create a cohesive narrative that resonates with both experts and laypersons.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode Johnny and Kate discuss the intricacies of marketing IDEMS, emphasizing the challenges of presenting its diverse and impactful work. They highlight the importance of a well-structured website, balancing in-depth technical information with]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode Johnny and Kate discuss the intricacies of marketing IDEMS, emphasizing the challenges of presenting its diverse and impactful work. They highlight the importance of a well-structured website, balancing in-depth technical information with user-friendly content, and the need to showcase successes without overshadowing their collaborative nature. They also touch on the evolution of IDEMS’ marketing strategy, the role of design, and the aim to create a cohesive narrative that resonates with both experts and laypersons.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode Johnny and Kate discuss the intricacies of marketing IDEMS, emphasizing the challenges of presenting its diverse and impactful work. They highlight the importance of a well-structured website, balancing in-depth technical information with user-friendly content, and the need to showcase successes without overshadowing their collaborative nature. They also touch on the evolution of IDEMS’ marketing strategy, the role of design, and the aim to create a cohesive narrative that resonates with both experts and laypersons.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>168 – Collecting Data for Community Research</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/168-collecting-data-for-community-research/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Kate Fleming and Lucie Hazelgrove Planel discuss the complexities of collecting sensitive data from communities, emphasizing the importance of building trust and ensuring the data serves the community's interests. The conversation touches on various examples, including work with West African farmers, stressing the need for sustainable, community-focused research models.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Kate Fleming and Lucie Hazelgrove Planel discuss the complexities of collecting sensitive data from communities, emphasizing the importance of building trust and ensuring the data serves the communitys interests. The conversation touches on various examp]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Kate Fleming and Lucie Hazelgrove Planel discuss the complexities of collecting sensitive data from communities, emphasizing the importance of building trust and ensuring the data serves the community's interests. The conversation touches on various examples, including work with West African farmers, stressing the need for sustainable, community-focused research models.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kate Fleming and Lucie Hazelgrove Planel discuss the complexities of collecting sensitive data from communities, emphasizing the importance of building trust and ensuring the data serves the community's interests. The conversation touches on various examples, including work with West African farmers, stressing the need for sustainable, community-focused research models.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>167 – &#8220;Moral Ambition&#8221; by Rutger Bregman</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/167-moral-ambition-by-rutger-bregman/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7903</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[IDEMS Directors David Stern and Kate discuss the concept of “moral ambition”, prompted by the recent book by Rutger Bregman of the same name. David and Kate reflect on their own career paths, the societal expectations of younger generations, and the challenges they faced while carving out meaningful careers. They explore the interconnectedness of education, entrepreneurial spirit, and moral ambition while critiquing the simplistic hero narrative prevalent in startup culture.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[IDEMS Directors David Stern and Kate discuss the concept of “moral ambition”, prompted by the recent book by Rutger Bregman of the same name. David and Kate reflect on their own career paths, the societal expectations of younger generations, and the chal]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[IDEMS Directors David Stern and Kate discuss the concept of “moral ambition”, prompted by the recent book by Rutger Bregman of the same name. David and Kate reflect on their own career paths, the societal expectations of younger generations, and the challenges they faced while carving out meaningful careers. They explore the interconnectedness of education, entrepreneurial spirit, and moral ambition while critiquing the simplistic hero narrative prevalent in startup culture.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[IDEMS Directors David Stern and Kate discuss the concept of “moral ambition”, prompted by the recent book by Rutger Bregman of the same name. David and Kate reflect on their own career paths, the societal expectations of younger generations, and the challenges they faced while carving out meaningful careers. They explore the interconnectedness of education, entrepreneurial spirit, and moral ambition while critiquing the simplistic hero narrative prevalent in startup culture.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>166 – Solarpunk and Positive Visions of the Future</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/166-solarpunk-and-positive-visions-of-the-future/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[It feels like we’re surrounded by dystopian visions of the future. But what might a future look like where humanity, technology and nature harmoniously coexist? In this episode, Johnny McQuade and David Stern explore the concept of “Solarpunk”, a science fiction aesthetic that tries to envision exactly this. The conversation touches upon agroecology, renewable energy, and sustainable technology, as well as the role of global supply chains, the differences in technology innovation emerging from Africa vs elsewhere, and the challenges of balancing urban and rural food systems. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It feels like we’re surrounded by dystopian visions of the future. But what might a future look like where humanity, technology and nature harmoniously coexist? In this episode, Johnny McQuade and David Stern explore the concept of “Solarpunk”, a science]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[It feels like we’re surrounded by dystopian visions of the future. But what might a future look like where humanity, technology and nature harmoniously coexist? In this episode, Johnny McQuade and David Stern explore the concept of “Solarpunk”, a science fiction aesthetic that tries to envision exactly this. The conversation touches upon agroecology, renewable energy, and sustainable technology, as well as the role of global supply chains, the differences in technology innovation emerging from Africa vs elsewhere, and the challenges of balancing urban and rural food systems. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It feels like we’re surrounded by dystopian visions of the future. But what might a future look like where humanity, technology and nature harmoniously coexist? In this episode, Johnny McQuade and David Stern explore the concept of “Solarpunk”, a science fiction aesthetic that tries to envision exactly this. The conversation touches upon agroecology, renewable energy, and sustainable technology, as well as the role of global supply chains, the differences in technology innovation emerging from Africa vs elsewhere, and the challenges of balancing urban and rural food systems.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>166 – Solarpunk and Positive Visions of the Future</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>34:22</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[It feels like we’re surrounded by dystopian visions of the future. But what might a future look like where humanity, technology and nature harmoniously coexist? In this episode, Johnny McQuade and David Stern explore the concept of “Solarpunk”, a science fiction aesthetic that tries to envision exactly this. The conversation touches upon agroecology, renewable energy, and sustainable technology, as well as the role of global supply chains, the differences in technology innovation emerging from Africa vs elsewhere, and the challenges of balancing urban and rural food systems.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>165 – Systemic Change</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/165-systemic-change/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily Clements talks to David Stern about how IDEMS aims to bring about systemic change. Key examples include work with National Met Offices in Zambia and Malawi to make climate data accessible and impactful, and digital interventions in parenting programs to reduce violence against children in Tanzania.]]></description>
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	<title>164 – Further Reflections on the ICMS Workshop</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/164-further-reflections-on-the-icms-workshop/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Lucie and Kate discuss their experiences at a workshop for PhD and postdoctoral mathematicians at the International Centre for Mathematical Sciences in Edinburgh. They reflect on the challenges mathematicians experience to enter into socially impactful careers, the sense of community the workshop fostered, and the importance of transdisciplinary collaboration.]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>163 &#8211; Rethinking Statistics Education</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/163-rethinking-statistics-education/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern explore the future of statistics education through the lens of George Cobb's influential 2015 paper, “Mere Renovation is Too Little Too Late: We Need to Rethink Our Undergraduate Curriculum from the Ground Up”. They discuss key imperatives from Cobb's work, such as flattening prerequisites, seeking depth, embracing computation, exploiting context, and teaching through research. 
]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern explore the future of statistics education through the lens of George Cobbs influential 2015 paper, “Mere Renovation is Too Little Too Late: We Need to Rethink Our Undergraduate Curriculum from the Ground Up”. They discuss k]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>162 – The Origins of the Food Innovation Centres in West Africa</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/162-the-origins-of-the-food-innovation-centres-in-west-africa/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 13:13:30 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie discussed with Moustapha Moussa and Gabriela Bucini The Origins of the Food Innovation Centres in West Africa. Moustapha tells the story of how these were started, sharing the challenges faced, exposing the courage needed for this innovation, and the successes, focusing on the beautiful social development of farmer communities.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie discussed with Moustapha Moussa and Gabriela Bucini The Origins of the Food Innovation Centres in West Africa. Moustapha tells the story of how these were started, sharing the challenges faced, exposing the courage needed for this ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lucie discussed with Moustapha Moussa and Gabriela Bucini The Origins of the Food Innovation Centres in West Africa. Moustapha tells the story of how these were started, sharing the challenges faced, exposing the courage needed for this innovation, and the successes, focusing on the beautiful social development of farmer communities.]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>161 – Tool Agnosticism in Modern Education</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/161-tool-agnosticism-in-modern-education/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 15:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[George Simmons and David Stern discuss the development of educational courses with a focus on tool agnosticism, particularly in their collaboration with the Open University of Kenya for their Msc in Mathematical Innovation course. They explore the challenges and benefits of assessing student work without being tied to specific tools, and highlight the importance of good question design in ensuring conceptual understanding. They consider the evolving nature of technology in education and the increasing role of AI, emphasising the need for students to adapt to multiple tools rather than mastering just one.]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>160 – Developing Modelling Courses for the Maths Innovations MSc</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/160-developing-modeling-courses-for-the-maths-innovations-msc/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 16:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, George interviews David, discussing the development of an 'Introduction to Systems Modelling' course in collaboration with the Open University of Kenya. They explore balancing theoretical and practical approaches to enhance postgraduate students' modelling skills and emphasise the value of collaboration and iteration in course development.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, George interviews David, discussing the development of an Introduction to Systems Modelling course in collaboration with the Open University of Kenya. They explore balancing theoretical and practical approaches to enhance postgraduate st]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, George interviews David, discussing the development of an 'Introduction to Systems Modelling' course in collaboration with the Open University of Kenya. They explore balancing theoretical and practical approaches to enhance postgraduate students' modelling skills and emphasise the value of collaboration and iteration in course development.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, George interviews David, discussing the development of an 'Introduction to Systems Modelling' course in collaboration with the Open University of Kenya. They explore balancing theoretical and practical approaches to enhance postgraduate students' modelling skills and emphasise the value of collaboration and iteration in course development.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>159 – Innovative MSc Programme for Maths Teachers in Kenya, Part 4</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/159-innovative-msc-programme-for-maths-teachers-in-kenya-part-4/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[David Stern is joined by Lily Clements and James Musyoka to discuss the Kenyan MSc program in Maths Innovation. By focusing on data rather than just methods, the program aims to foster a culture of informed decision-making and data literacy in Kenya. They emphasise the importance of contextualising AI and data science education to cater to local needs and challenges.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David Stern is joined by Lily Clements and James Musyoka to discuss the Kenyan MSc program in Maths Innovation. By focusing on data rather than just methods, the program aims to foster a culture of informed decision-making and data literacy in Kenya. The]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>158 – Innovative MSc Programme for Maths Teachers in Kenya, Part 3</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/158-innovative-msc-programme-for-maths-teachers-in-kenya-part-3/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 15:10:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[David and Mike Obiero continue their discussion on the Mathematics Innovations MSc program focusing on the textbook project and how it relates to it. Mike presents his vision on how a community of teachers and educators can be built to create open educational resources of mathematics, and in particular to an interactive, contextualisable open electronic textbook with potential for positive impact in secondary education and beyond.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David and Mike Obiero continue their discussion on the Mathematics Innovations MSc program focusing on the textbook project and how it relates to it. Mike presents his vision on how a community of teachers and educators can be built to create open educat]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David and Mike Obiero continue their discussion on the Mathematics Innovations MSc program focusing on the textbook project and how it relates to it. Mike presents his vision on how a community of teachers and educators can be built to create open educational resources of mathematics, and in particular to an interactive, contextualisable open electronic textbook with potential for positive impact in secondary education and beyond.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>157 – Innovative MSc Programme for Maths Teachers in Kenya, Part 2</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/157-innovative-msc-programme-for-maths-teachers-in-kenya-part-2/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 16:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[David Stern and Mike Obiero continue their discussion of the MSc in Math Innovation program. The program's three major pathways – educational innovation, mathematics, and data and AI – are designed to fill specific gaps and cater to diverse interests. They highlight the flexibility of the program and its suitability for both local and international contexts, emphasising its potential for broad impact and collaboration.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David Stern and Mike Obiero continue their discussion of the MSc in Math Innovation program. The programs three major pathways – educational innovation, mathematics, and data and AI – are designed to fill specific gaps and cater to diverse interests. The]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>156 – Innovative MSc Programme for Maths Teachers in Kenya, Part 1</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/156-innovative-msc-programme-for-maths-teachers-in-kenya/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[David welcomes Mike Obiero back to the podcast, president of the Kenyan Maths Society and lecturer at Maseno University. They discuss a new, flexible MSc programme targeted at mathematics teachers in Kenya. The aim is to empower teachers, provide practical skills, and leverage the rich history of mathematics education in Kenya to produce the next generation of math educators and innovators.
]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David welcomes Mike Obiero back to the podcast, president of the Kenyan Maths Society and lecturer at Maseno University. They discuss a new, flexible MSc programme targeted at mathematics teachers in Kenya. The aim is to empower teachers, provide practic]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David welcomes Mike Obiero back to the podcast, president of the Kenyan Maths Society and lecturer at Maseno University. They discuss a new, flexible MSc programme targeted at mathematics teachers in Kenya. The aim is to empower teachers, provide practical skills, and leverage the rich history of mathematics education in Kenya to produce the next generation of math educators and innovators.
]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David welcomes Mike Obiero back to the podcast, president of the Kenyan Maths Society and lecturer at Maseno University. They discuss a new, flexible MSc programme targeted at mathematics teachers in Kenya. The aim is to empower teachers, provide practical skills, and leverage the rich history of mathematics education in Kenya to produce the next generation of math educators and innovators.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>155 – Agroecological Possibilities of Solar Panels</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/155-agroecological-possibilities-of-solar-panels/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 15:05:56 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and David Stern discuss an intriguing study on the ecological benefits of solar panels in desert regions. They discuss how solar panels can increase biodiversity by providing shade, reduce desertification, and potentially convert unproductive desert land into valuable solar farms that generate electricity and support agricultural activities, helping to create sustainable oases in deserts worldwide.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and David Stern discuss an intriguing study on the ecological benefits of solar panels in desert regions. They discuss how solar panels can increase biodiversity by providing shade, reduce desertification, and potentially convert ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and David Stern discuss an intriguing study on the ecological benefits of solar panels in desert regions. They discuss how solar panels can increase biodiversity by providing shade, reduce desertification, and potentially convert unproductive desert land into valuable solar farms that generate electricity and support agricultural activities, helping to create sustainable oases in deserts worldwide.]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>154 – Fuma Gaskyia and Human Urine Fertiliser</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/154-fuma-gaskyia-and-human-urine-fertiliser/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 11:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7252</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David Stern interviews Ali Maman Aminou from Niger about his work with Fuma Gaskiya, a farmer federation. They discuss the federation's origins, its growth from around 5,000 to over 21,000 members, including 55% women, and its significant achievements. Aminou shares how Fuma Gaskiya managed a research grant, tackled data collection challenges, and demonstrated the efficacy of using human urine (referred to as “oga”) as fertilizer. They reflect on shifting power dynamics in research, the development of a farmer-owned data collection app, and how these efforts have elevated the federation's standing as respected research partners.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David Stern interviews Ali Maman Aminou from Niger about his work with Fuma Gaskiya, a farmer federation. They discuss the federations origins, its growth from around 5,000 to over 21,000 members, including 55% women, and its significant achievements. Am]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David Stern interviews Ali Maman Aminou from Niger about his work with Fuma Gaskiya, a farmer federation. They discuss the federation's origins, its growth from around 5,000 to over 21,000 members, including 55% women, and its significant achievements. Aminou shares how Fuma Gaskiya managed a research grant, tackled data collection challenges, and demonstrated the efficacy of using human urine (referred to as “oga”) as fertilizer. They reflect on shifting power dynamics in research, the development of a farmer-owned data collection app, and how these efforts have elevated the federation's standing as respected research partners.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Stern interviews Ali Maman Aminou from Niger about his work with Fuma Gaskiya, a farmer federation. They discuss the federation's origins, its growth from around 5,000 to over 21,000 members, including 55% women, and its significant achievements. Aminou shares how Fuma Gaskiya managed a research grant, tackled data collection challenges, and demonstrated the efficacy of using human urine (referred to as “oga”) as fertilizer. They reflect on shifting power dynamics in research, the development of a farmer-owned data collection app, and how these efforts have elevated the federation's standing as respected research partners.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>153 – Paving the Road for Biological Pest Control in Niger</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/153-paving-the-road-for-biological-pest-control-in-niger/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7245</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, David chats with Laouali from the Sahel IPM team about his inspiring journey in biological pest control. Laouali shares his experiences from starting with the GIMEM project, mentoring students, expanding pest management techniques, and his aspirations for safer, organic agriculture in Niger. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, David chats with Laouali from the Sahel IPM team about his inspiring journey in biological pest control. Laouali shares his experiences from starting with the GIMEM project, mentoring students, expanding pest management techniques, and h]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, David chats with Laouali from the Sahel IPM team about his inspiring journey in biological pest control. Laouali shares his experiences from starting with the GIMEM project, mentoring students, expanding pest management techniques, and his aspirations for safer, organic agriculture in Niger. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, David chats with Laouali from the Sahel IPM team about his inspiring journey in biological pest control. Laouali shares his experiences from starting with the GIMEM project, mentoring students, expanding pest management techniques, and his aspirations for safer, organic agriculture in Niger.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>152 – Types of Graphs</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/152-types-of-graphs/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:18:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7189</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David explore different types of graphs and their uses in data visualisation. They discuss how to categorise visualisations for quick data checks, detailed interpretation, and effective presentations, emphasising the importance of tailoring graphs to the audience. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David explore different types of graphs and their uses in data visualisation. They discuss how to categorise visualisations for quick data checks, detailed interpretation, and effective presentations, emphasising the importance ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David explore different types of graphs and their uses in data visualisation. They discuss how to categorise visualisations for quick data checks, detailed interpretation, and effective presentations, emphasising the importance of tailoring graphs to the audience. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David explore different types of graphs and their uses in data visualisation. They discuss how to categorise visualisations for quick data checks, detailed interpretation, and effective presentations, emphasising the importance of tailoring graphs to the audience. ]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>151 – Data Variability</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/151-data-variability/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7181</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Data scientists Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the concept of variability in data analysis. They explore different types of variability, particularly in the context of using ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) to analyse data variability. Considering practical examples from agriculture, they consider the complexity of distinguishing between natural and unaccounted-for variability.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Data scientists Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the concept of variability in data analysis. They explore different types of variability, particularly in the context of using ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) to analyse data variability. Considering pra]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Data scientists Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the concept of variability in data analysis. They explore different types of variability, particularly in the context of using ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) to analyse data variability. Considering practical examples from agriculture, they consider the complexity of distinguishing between natural and unaccounted-for variability.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Data scientists Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the concept of variability in data analysis. They explore different types of variability, particularly in the context of using ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) to analyse data variability. Considering practical examples from agriculture, they consider the complexity of distinguishing between natural and unaccounted-for variability.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>30:10</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>150 – Building Impactful Teams in West Africa</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/150-building-impactful-teams-in-west-africa/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7085</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, David interviews Professor Baoua on the journey of creating a robust research team in West Africa, making the most of limited resources and supported by the McKnight Foundation. Through a student-centered pyramid structure, he achieved significant innovations taking advantage of local resources, considering multidisciplinary collaboration and sustainability.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, David interviews Professor Baoua on the journey of creating a robust research team in West Africa, making the most of limited resources and supported by the McKnight Foundation. Through a student-centered pyramid structure, he achieved s]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, David interviews Professor Baoua on the journey of creating a robust research team in West Africa, making the most of limited resources and supported by the McKnight Foundation. Through a student-centered pyramid structure, he achieved significant innovations taking advantage of local resources, considering multidisciplinary collaboration and sustainability.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, David interviews Professor Baoua on the journey of creating a robust research team in West Africa, making the most of limited resources and supported by the McKnight Foundation. Through a student-centered pyramid structure, he achieved significant innovations taking advantage of local resources, considering multidisciplinary collaboration and sustainability.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>150 – Building Impactful Teams in West Africa</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>149 – Battling Millet Head Miners in Niger</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/149-battling-millet-head-miners-in-niger/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=7079</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, David interviews Prof. Baoua about his remarkable 20-year effort to combat the millet head miner in the Sahel. He recounts how he developed a biological control method using a natural enemy, habrobracon hebetor, and empowered local farmers to deploy it. Supported by the McKnight Foundation, their project scaled to protect over 1.5 million hectares, transforming regional agriculture and turning a pest crisis into a sustainable solution.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, David interviews Prof. Baoua about his remarkable 20-year effort to combat the millet head miner in the Sahel. He recounts how he developed a biological control method using a natural enemy, habrobracon hebetor, and empowered local farme]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, David interviews Prof. Baoua about his remarkable 20-year effort to combat the millet head miner in the Sahel. He recounts how he developed a biological control method using a natural enemy, habrobracon hebetor, and empowered local farmers to deploy it. Supported by the McKnight Foundation, their project scaled to protect over 1.5 million hectares, transforming regional agriculture and turning a pest crisis into a sustainable solution.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, David interviews Prof. Baoua about his remarkable 20-year effort to combat the millet head miner in the Sahel. He recounts how he developed a biological control method using a natural enemy, habrobracon hebetor, and empowered local farmers to deploy it. Supported by the McKnight Foundation, their project scaled to protect over 1.5 million hectares, transforming regional agriculture and turning a pest crisis into a sustainable solution.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>148 – Transforming Research through Community Collaboration</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/148-transforming-research-through-community-collaboration/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6692</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, David talks with Dr Moustapha Moussa from Niger about empowering local farmers through agroecological practices. The discussion focuses on integrating local knowledge with scientific research, emphasizing patience and shifting power to local communities. This approach has led to effective scalability and impactful research results.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, David talks with Dr Moustapha Moussa from Niger about empowering local farmers through agroecological practices. The discussion focuses on integrating local knowledge with scientific research, emphasizing patience and shifting power to l]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, David talks with Dr Moustapha Moussa from Niger about empowering local farmers through agroecological practices. The discussion focuses on integrating local knowledge with scientific research, emphasizing patience and shifting power to local communities. This approach has led to effective scalability and impactful research results.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>148 – Transforming Research through Community Collaboration</title>
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	<itunes:duration>32:50</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>147 – Cultivating Change: Local Solutions for Nutrition</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/147-cultivating-change-local-solutions-for-nutrition/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, David speaks with Dr Moustapha Moussa from Niger about his award-winning work in integrating cultural heritage and agroecology to fight malnutrition. Highlights include reviving over 40 traditional nutrient-rich dishes, community engagement, and the positive impact on local health and nutrition despite recent political challenges. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, David speaks with Dr Moustapha Moussa from Niger about his award-winning work in integrating cultural heritage and agroecology to fight malnutrition. Highlights include reviving over 40 traditional nutrient-rich dishes, community engagem]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, David speaks with Dr Moustapha Moussa from Niger about his award-winning work in integrating cultural heritage and agroecology to fight malnutrition. Highlights include reviving over 40 traditional nutrient-rich dishes, community engagement, and the positive impact on local health and nutrition despite recent political challenges. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, David speaks with Dr Moustapha Moussa from Niger about his award-winning work in integrating cultural heritage and agroecology to fight malnutrition. Highlights include reviving over 40 traditional nutrient-rich dishes, community engagement, and the positive impact on local health and nutrition despite recent political challenges. ]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>147 – Cultivating Change: Local Solutions for Nutrition</title>
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	<itunes:duration>31:10</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>146 – Reflections on the CRFS Leadership Meeting 2025</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/146-reflections-on-the-crfs-leadership-meeting-2025/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Lucie interviews David about his recent CRFS leadership meeting participation. They discuss the strategies and regional focuses of the Global CRFS, the significance of bringing together varied projects, and the importance of synergy between local and global agroecology efforts.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lucie interviews David about his recent CRFS leadership meeting participation. They discuss the strategies and regional focuses of the Global CRFS, the significance of bringing together varied projects, and the importance of synergy between local and glo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucie interviews David about his recent CRFS leadership meeting participation. They discuss the strategies and regional focuses of the Global CRFS, the significance of bringing together varied projects, and the importance of synergy between local and global agroecology efforts.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lucie interviews David about his recent CRFS leadership meeting participation. They discuss the strategies and regional focuses of the Global CRFS, the significance of bringing together varied projects, and the importance of synergy between local and global agroecology efforts.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>145 – Problematising what it means to ‘help communities’</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/145-problematising-what-it-means-to-help-communities/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:27:20 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Following a comment by Lucie that she wanted to ‘help communities do what they want to do’, Kate and Lucie dig into the complexities of the reality of this.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Following a comment by Lucie that she wanted to ‘help communities do what they want to do’, Kate and Lucie dig into the complexities of the reality of this.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Following a comment by Lucie that she wanted to ‘help communities do what they want to do’, Kate and Lucie dig into the complexities of the reality of this.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>145 – Problematising what it means to ‘help communities’</title>
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	<itunes:duration>23:12</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>144 – Who can be activated for impact?</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/144-who-can-be-activated-for-impact/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:34:21 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, George and David explore the concept of impact activation for mathematical scientists. They discuss how PhD holders in math-related fields can transition into diverse areas, adding unique value to social impact projects. The conversation highlights key traits like deep focus, resilience, pattern recognition, and abstraction skills that make mathematical scientists ideal for such roles. Emphasis is placed on the importance of collaboration.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, George and David explore the concept of impact activation for mathematical scientists. They discuss how PhD holders in math-related fields can transition into diverse areas, adding unique value to social impact projects. The conversation]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, George and David explore the concept of impact activation for mathematical scientists. They discuss how PhD holders in math-related fields can transition into diverse areas, adding unique value to social impact projects. The conversation highlights key traits like deep focus, resilience, pattern recognition, and abstraction skills that make mathematical scientists ideal for such roles. Emphasis is placed on the importance of collaboration.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, George and David explore the concept of impact activation for mathematical scientists. They discuss how PhD holders in math-related fields can transition into diverse areas, adding unique value to social impact projects. The conversation highlights key traits like deep focus, resilience, pattern recognition, and abstraction skills that make mathematical scientists ideal for such roles. Emphasis is placed on the importance of collaboration.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>144 – Who can be activated for impact?</title>
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	<itunes:duration>24:30</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>143 – The Impact Activation Book</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/143-the-impact-activation-book/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6660</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, George and David discuss 'impact activation', a concept aimed at leveraging mathematical expertise for social good. Following a workshop at the International Center for Mathematical Sciences in Edinburgh, they envision turning their insights into a comprehensive book. This book will detail personal stories, impactful case studies, and the theoretical underpinnings of impact activation. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, George and David discuss impact activation, a concept aimed at leveraging mathematical expertise for social good. Following a workshop at the International Center for Mathematical Sciences in Edinburgh, they envision turning their insigh]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, George and David discuss 'impact activation', a concept aimed at leveraging mathematical expertise for social good. Following a workshop at the International Center for Mathematical Sciences in Edinburgh, they envision turning their insights into a comprehensive book. This book will detail personal stories, impactful case studies, and the theoretical underpinnings of impact activation. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, George and David discuss 'impact activation', a concept aimed at leveraging mathematical expertise for social good. Following a workshop at the International Center for Mathematical Sciences in Edinburgh, they envision turning their insights into a comprehensive book. This book will detail personal stories, impactful case studies, and the theoretical underpinnings of impact activation.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>143 – The Impact Activation Book</title>
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	<itunes:duration>27:43</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>142 – Reflections on Impact Activation Workshop at ICMS Edinburgh, Part 2</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/142-reflections-on-impact-activation-workshop-at-icms-edinburgh-part-2/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:35:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6652</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, David, George, and Lily recap their recent ICMS workshop, focusing on 'impact activation'. They discuss three career pathways: pursuing social impact as a hobby, integrating it into academic roles, or taking a significant leap into social-focused careers. They share insights from participants, noting the importance of personal definitions and the value of fostering supportive networks to facilitate impactful work.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, David, George, and Lily recap their recent ICMS workshop, focusing on impact activation. They discuss three career pathways: pursuing social impact as a hobby, integrating it into academic roles, or taking a significant leap into social-]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, David, George, and Lily recap their recent ICMS workshop, focusing on 'impact activation'. They discuss three career pathways: pursuing social impact as a hobby, integrating it into academic roles, or taking a significant leap into social-focused careers. They share insights from participants, noting the importance of personal definitions and the value of fostering supportive networks to facilitate impactful work.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, David, George, and Lily recap their recent ICMS workshop, focusing on 'impact activation'. They discuss three career pathways: pursuing social impact as a hobby, integrating it into academic roles, or taking a significant leap into social-focused careers. They share insights from participants, noting the importance of personal definitions and the value of fostering supportive networks to facilitate impactful work.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>141 – Reflections on Impact Activation Workshop at ICMS Edinburgh, Part 1</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/141-reflections-on-impact-activation-workshop-at-icms-edinburgh-part-1/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6640</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David, Lily and George reflect on their recent workshop at the International Center for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS) in Edinburgh, which focused on impact activation. They discuss the organisation and effectiveness of the workshop's model, which involved rapid preparation, flexible session plans, and ample reflection. They also share insights from their interactions with a diverse group of participants and the transferable skills within mathematical sciences.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David, Lily and George reflect on their recent workshop at the International Center for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS) in Edinburgh, which focused on impact activation. They discuss the organisation and effectiveness of the workshops model, which involved ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6640/141-reflections-on-impact-activation-workshop-at-icms-edinburgh-part-1.mp3" length="24263518" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David, Lily and George reflect on their recent workshop at the International Center for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS) in Edinburgh, which focused on impact activation. They discuss the organisation and effectiveness of the workshop's model, which involved rapid preparation, flexible session plans, and ample reflection. They also share insights from their interactions with a diverse group of participants and the transferable skills within mathematical sciences.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>140 – Electronic Maths Textbooks in Kenya</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/140-electronic-maths-textbooks-in-kenya/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6630</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, David speaks with Zachary Mbasu, the director of INODEMS in Kenya, about their collaborative efforts in developing new maths textbooks tailored for the competency-based curriculum currently being implemented in Kenya. The discussion highlights the challenges of the new curriculum and the use of technologies such as PreText and STACK to offer interactive and personalised learning experiences for students. They consider the significance of contextualised learning tools and the ongoing work for creating open textbooks that address the specific needs of different student populations.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, David speaks with Zachary Mbasu, the director of INODEMS in Kenya, about their collaborative efforts in developing new maths textbooks tailored for the competency-based curriculum currently being implemented in Kenya. The discussion high]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, David speaks with Zachary Mbasu, the director of INODEMS in Kenya, about their collaborative efforts in developing new maths textbooks tailored for the competency-based curriculum currently being implemented in Kenya. The discussion highlights the challenges of the new curriculum and the use of technologies such as PreText and STACK to offer interactive and personalised learning experiences for students. They consider the significance of contextualised learning tools and the ongoing work for creating open textbooks that address the specific needs of different student populations.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6630/140-electronic-maths-textbooks-in-kenya.mp3" length="21187706" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, David speaks with Zachary Mbasu, the director of INODEMS in Kenya, about their collaborative efforts in developing new maths textbooks tailored for the competency-based curriculum currently being implemented in Kenya. The discussion highlights the challenges of the new curriculum and the use of technologies such as PreText and STACK to offer interactive and personalised learning experiences for students. They consider the significance of contextualised learning tools and the ongoing work for creating open textbooks that address the specific needs of different student populations.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>140 – Electronic Maths Textbooks in Kenya</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>139 – Scaling the Maths Camps</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/139-scaling-the-maths-camps/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6623</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode David and Zach discuss the exciting work with scaling the math camps in Kenya. These camps, designed to engage all students, not just the math enthusiasts, are changing how young people view mathematics. They share inspiring stories of students who discovered a passion for math through these unconventional and interactive camps. They suggest how the Virtual Maths Camp innovation enabled large-scale participation and empowered teachers to keep the momentum going after camps.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode David and Zach discuss the exciting work with scaling the math camps in Kenya. These camps, designed to engage all students, not just the math enthusiasts, are changing how young people view mathematics. They share inspiring stories of st]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode David and Zach discuss the exciting work with scaling the math camps in Kenya. These camps, designed to engage all students, not just the math enthusiasts, are changing how young people view mathematics. They share inspiring stories of students who discovered a passion for math through these unconventional and interactive camps. They suggest how the Virtual Maths Camp innovation enabled large-scale participation and empowered teachers to keep the momentum going after camps.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode David and Zach discuss the exciting work with scaling the math camps in Kenya. These camps, designed to engage all students, not just the math enthusiasts, are changing how young people view mathematics. They share inspiring stories of students who discovered a passion for math through these unconventional and interactive camps. They suggest how the Virtual Maths Camp innovation enabled large-scale participation and empowered teachers to keep the momentum going after camps.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>139 – Scaling the Maths Camps</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>22:19</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode David and Zach discuss the exciting work with scaling the math camps in Kenya. These camps, designed to engage all students, not just the math enthusiasts, are changing how young people view mathematics. They share inspiring stories of students who discovered a passion for math through these unconventional and interactive camps. They suggest how the Virtual Maths Camp innovation enabled large-scale participation and empowered teachers to keep the momentum going after camps.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>138 – AI in International Development, Part 2</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/138-ai-in-international-development-part-2/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6599</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern continue their discussion on the role of AI in international development, focusing on the evolution of AI in education, particularly in low-resource environments. From providing automated feedback on assessments to supporting personal tutors, they stress the importance of collaboration in building effective feedback systems and consider how AI can enhance rather than replace human interactions in education.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern continue their discussion on the role of AI in international development, focusing on the evolution of AI in education, particularly in low-resource environments. From providing automated feedback on assessments to supportin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern continue their discussion on the role of AI in international development, focusing on the evolution of AI in education, particularly in low-resource environments. From providing automated feedback on assessments to supporting personal tutors, they stress the importance of collaboration in building effective feedback systems and consider how AI can enhance rather than replace human interactions in education.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern continue their discussion on the role of AI in international development, focusing on the evolution of AI in education, particularly in low-resource environments. From providing automated feedback on assessments to supporting personal tutors, they stress the importance of collaboration in building effective feedback systems and consider how AI can enhance rather than replace human interactions in education.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>138 – AI in International Development, Part 2</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>20:18</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern continue their discussion on the role of AI in international development, focusing on the evolution of AI in education, particularly in low-resource environments. From providing automated feedback on assessments to supporting personal tutors, they stress the importance of collaboration in building effective feedback systems and consider how AI can enhance rather than replace human interactions in education.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>137 – AI in International Development, Part 1</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/137-ai-in-international-development-part-1/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6572</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the intersection of AI and international development, particularly in low-resource environments. David reflects on the critical, yet often overlooked, role AI could play in aiding smallholder farmers in regions like West Africa. They consider the potential of open-source AI, the ethical issues around commercially driven AI apps, and the significant yet underutilised impact of established AI technologies on international development.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the intersection of AI and international development, particularly in low-resource environments. David reflects on the critical, yet often overlooked, role AI could play in aiding smallholder farmers in regions like ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the intersection of AI and international development, particularly in low-resource environments. David reflects on the critical, yet often overlooked, role AI could play in aiding smallholder farmers in regions like West Africa. They consider the potential of open-source AI, the ethical issues around commercially driven AI apps, and the significant yet underutilised impact of established AI technologies on international development.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6572/137-ai-in-international-development-part-1.mp3" length="25740974" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the intersection of AI and international development, particularly in low-resource environments. David reflects on the critical, yet often overlooked, role AI could play in aiding smallholder farmers in regions like West Africa. They consider the potential of open-source AI, the ethical issues around commercially driven AI apps, and the significant yet underutilised impact of established AI technologies on international development.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the intersection of AI and international development, particularly in low-resource environments. David reflects on the critical, yet often overlooked, role AI could play in aiding smallholder farmers in regions like West Africa. They consider the potential of open-source AI, the ethical issues around commercially driven AI apps, and the significant yet underutilised impact of established AI technologies on international development.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>136 – A Role of Technology in Education</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/136-a-role-of-technology-in-education/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6566</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern explore how technology can better support teachers and improve student interactions. They share personal stories, discuss the challenges of providing personalized feedback, and highlight innovative tools and techniques. The episode offers insights into making classrooms more engaging and effective through technology, with perspectives from educational contexts in Argentina and Tanzania.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern explore how technology can better support teachers and improve student interactions. They share personal stories, discuss the challenges of providing personalized feedback, and highlight innovative tools an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern explore how technology can better support teachers and improve student interactions. They share personal stories, discuss the challenges of providing personalized feedback, and highlight innovative tools and techniques. The episode offers insights into making classrooms more engaging and effective through technology, with perspectives from educational contexts in Argentina and Tanzania.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6566/136-a-role-of-technology-in-education.mp3" length="20804864" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern explore how technology can better support teachers and improve student interactions. They share personal stories, discuss the challenges of providing personalized feedback, and highlight innovative tools and techniques. The episode offers insights into making classrooms more engaging and effective through technology, with perspectives from educational contexts in Argentina and Tanzania.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>136 – A Role of Technology in Education</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>21:40</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern explore how technology can better support teachers and improve student interactions. They share personal stories, discuss the challenges of providing personalized feedback, and highlight innovative tools and techniques. The episode offers insights into making classrooms more engaging and effective through technology, with perspectives from educational contexts in Argentina and Tanzania.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>135 – Resource Constraints and Technological Innovation</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/135-resource-constraints-and-technological-innovation/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6550</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, co-founding director David Stern is joined by Johnny McQuade, a software developer at IDEMS, for his first discussion on the show. Prompted by recent advancements in AI technology from Chinese company DeepSeek, they consider the impact of resource limitations on technological development, within the field of AI and more generally. They consider how IDEMS’ approach of building technology for low-resource environments has the potential for global benefits in terms of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in technology, linking this to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, co-founding director David Stern is joined by Johnny McQuade, a software developer at IDEMS, for his first discussion on the show. Prompted by recent advancements in AI technology from Chinese company DeepSeek, they consider the impact o]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, co-founding director David Stern is joined by Johnny McQuade, a software developer at IDEMS, for his first discussion on the show. Prompted by recent advancements in AI technology from Chinese company DeepSeek, they consider the impact of resource limitations on technological development, within the field of AI and more generally. They consider how IDEMS’ approach of building technology for low-resource environments has the potential for global benefits in terms of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in technology, linking this to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6550/135-resource-constraints-and-technological-innovation.mp3" length="35842223" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, co-founding director David Stern is joined by Johnny McQuade, a software developer at IDEMS, for his first discussion on the show. Prompted by recent advancements in AI technology from Chinese company DeepSeek, they consider the impact of resource limitations on technological development, within the field of AI and more generally. They consider how IDEMS’ approach of building technology for low-resource environments has the potential for global benefits in terms of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in technology, linking this to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>135 – Resource Constraints and Technological Innovation</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>37:20</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, co-founding director David Stern is joined by Johnny McQuade, a software developer at IDEMS, for his first discussion on the show. Prompted by recent advancements in AI technology from Chinese company DeepSeek, they consider the impact of resource limitations on technological development, within the field of AI and more generally. They consider how IDEMS’ approach of building technology for low-resource environments has the potential for global benefits in terms of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in technology, linking this to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>134 – Introducing Michael Obiero: Rethinking Maths Textbooks</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/134-introducing-michael-obiero-rethinking-maths-textbooks/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:58:27 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6556</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David Stern talks to Dr. Michael Obiero from Maseno University about their inspiring joint initiatives in educational reform. They delve into the challenges and achievements in developing digital, competency-based mathematics textbooks aimed at the Kenyan education system. Michael shares insights on the innovative methods deployed by the interns working on this project, the integration of various educational tools, and how this effort is expected to transform mathematics education in Kenya and potentially other countries too.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David Stern talks to Dr. Michael Obiero from Maseno University about their inspiring joint initiatives in educational reform. They delve into the challenges and achievements in developing digital, competency-based mathematics textbooks aimed at the Kenya]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David Stern talks to Dr. Michael Obiero from Maseno University about their inspiring joint initiatives in educational reform. They delve into the challenges and achievements in developing digital, competency-based mathematics textbooks aimed at the Kenyan education system. Michael shares insights on the innovative methods deployed by the interns working on this project, the integration of various educational tools, and how this effort is expected to transform mathematics education in Kenya and potentially other countries too.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6556/134-introducing-michael-obiero-rethinking-maths-textbooks.mp3" length="26677219" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Stern talks to Dr. Michael Obiero from Maseno University about their inspiring joint initiatives in educational reform. They delve into the challenges and achievements in developing digital, competency-based mathematics textbooks aimed at the Kenyan education system. Michael shares insights on the innovative methods deployed by the interns working on this project, the integration of various educational tools, and how this effort is expected to transform mathematics education in Kenya and potentially other countries too.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>134 – Introducing Michael Obiero: Rethinking Maths Textbooks</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>27:47</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David Stern talks to Dr. Michael Obiero from Maseno University about their inspiring joint initiatives in educational reform. They delve into the challenges and achievements in developing digital, competency-based mathematics textbooks aimed at the Kenyan education system. Michael shares insights on the innovative methods deployed by the interns working on this project, the integration of various educational tools, and how this effort is expected to transform mathematics education in Kenya and potentially other countries too.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>133 – Schooling and Alternative Education Systems</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/133-schooling-and-alternative-education-systems/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:57:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6486</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Santiago Borio, currently working as a maths teacher in Argentina, talks to David Stern about the differences between traditional schooling and other forms of education. They explore the potential downsides of compulsory schooling on rural and traditional communities, the distinction between education and schooling, and the societal impact of standardised education.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Santiago Borio, currently working as a maths teacher in Argentina, talks to David Stern about the differences between traditional schooling and other forms of education. They explore the potential downsides of compulsory schooling on rural and traditiona]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Santiago Borio, currently working as a maths teacher in Argentina, talks to David Stern about the differences between traditional schooling and other forms of education. They explore the potential downsides of compulsory schooling on rural and traditional communities, the distinction between education and schooling, and the societal impact of standardised education.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6486/133-schooling-and-alternative-education-systems.mp3" length="23292573" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Santiago Borio, currently working as a maths teacher in Argentina, talks to David Stern about the differences between traditional schooling and other forms of education. They explore the potential downsides of compulsory schooling on rural and traditional communities, the distinction between education and schooling, and the societal impact of standardised education.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>133 – Schooling and Alternative Education Systems</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>24:16</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Santiago Borio, currently working as a maths teacher in Argentina, talks to David Stern about the differences between traditional schooling and other forms of education. They explore the potential downsides of compulsory schooling on rural and traditional communities, the distinction between education and schooling, and the societal impact of standardised education.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>132 – Paris AI Action Summit</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/132-paris-ai-action-summit/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6473</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, data scientist Lily Clements and co-founding director David Stern discuss the AI Summit held in France in February 2025. The newly released declaration, signed by over 60 nations, promotes inclusive, sustainable, and responsible AI practices. They consider how, despite the notable absence of the UK and US, the declaration signals a potential shift towards societal benefit over commercial interest in AI development.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, data scientist Lily Clements and co-founding director David Stern discuss the AI Summit held in France in February 2025. The newly released declaration, signed by over 60 nations, promotes inclusive, sustainable, and responsible AI pract]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, data scientist Lily Clements and co-founding director David Stern discuss the AI Summit held in France in February 2025. The newly released declaration, signed by over 60 nations, promotes inclusive, sustainable, and responsible AI practices. They consider how, despite the notable absence of the UK and US, the declaration signals a potential shift towards societal benefit over commercial interest in AI development.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6473/132-paris-ai-action-summit.mp3" length="18612656" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, data scientist Lily Clements and co-founding director David Stern discuss the AI Summit held in France in February 2025. The newly released declaration, signed by over 60 nations, promotes inclusive, sustainable, and responsible AI practices. They consider how, despite the notable absence of the UK and US, the declaration signals a potential shift towards societal benefit over commercial interest in AI development.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>132 – Paris AI Action Summit</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>19:23</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, data scientist Lily Clements and co-founding director David Stern discuss the AI Summit held in France in February 2025. The newly released declaration, signed by over 60 nations, promotes inclusive, sustainable, and responsible AI practices. They consider how, despite the notable absence of the UK and US, the declaration signals a potential shift towards societal benefit over commercial interest in AI development.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>131 – USAID Revisited</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/131-usaid-revisited/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:06:52 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6466</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Following up on the discussion in Episode 129, Santiago Borio questions David Stern further on the implications of Donald Trump's executive order terminating USAID funding. They analyse the immediate and future consequences of this decision, and compare the situation with the UK's DFID closure, noting differences in impact and response.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Following up on the discussion in Episode 129, Santiago Borio questions David Stern further on the implications of Donald Trumps executive order terminating USAID funding. They analyse the immediate and future consequences of this decision, and compare t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Following up on the discussion in Episode 129, Santiago Borio questions David Stern further on the implications of Donald Trump's executive order terminating USAID funding. They analyse the immediate and future consequences of this decision, and compare the situation with the UK's DFID closure, noting differences in impact and response.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6466/131-usaid-revisited.mp3" length="23122018" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Following up on the discussion in Episode 129, Santiago Borio questions David Stern further on the implications of Donald Trump's executive order terminating USAID funding. They analyse the immediate and future consequences of this decision, and compare the situation with the UK's DFID closure, noting differences in impact and response.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>131 – USAID Revisited</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>24:05</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Following up on the discussion in Episode 129, Santiago Borio questions David Stern further on the implications of Donald Trump's executive order terminating USAID funding. They analyse the immediate and future consequences of this decision, and compare the situation with the UK's DFID closure, noting differences in impact and response.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>130 – Equality and Equity</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/130-equality-and-equity/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:44:01 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6441</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Is it right to treat people differently? In this episode, Lily questions David around the idea of the IDEMS principle “options by context”, and how it applies to making concessions for different students in an educational setting. What is the difference between equality and equity, and which should we aim for?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Is it right to treat people differently? In this episode, Lily questions David around the idea of the IDEMS principle “options by context”, and how it applies to making concessions for different students in an educational setting. What is the difference ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Is it right to treat people differently? In this episode, Lily questions David around the idea of the IDEMS principle “options by context”, and how it applies to making concessions for different students in an educational setting. What is the difference between equality and equity, and which should we aim for?]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6441/130-equality-and-equity.mp3" length="28521636" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is it right to treat people differently? In this episode, Lily questions David around the idea of the IDEMS principle “options by context”, and how it applies to making concessions for different students in an educational setting. What is the difference between equality and equity, and which should we aim for?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>130 – Equality and Equity</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>29:43</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Is it right to treat people differently? In this episode, Lily questions David around the idea of the IDEMS principle “options by context”, and how it applies to making concessions for different students in an educational setting. What is the difference between equality and equity, and which should we aim for?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>129 – USAID</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/129-usaid/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:37:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6435</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, co-directors David Stern and Kate Fleming discuss the breaking news of the proposed shutdown of USAID. Highlighting the immediate and long-term implications, they consider the historical context of similar actions, notably the disbandment of DFID in the UK. They examine the wide-reaching effects on international development, local economies, and human lives, while recognising the potential for future innovation and systemic change.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, co-directors David Stern and Kate Fleming discuss the breaking news of the proposed shutdown of USAID. Highlighting the immediate and long-term implications, they consider the historical context of similar actions, n]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, co-directors David Stern and Kate Fleming discuss the breaking news of the proposed shutdown of USAID. Highlighting the immediate and long-term implications, they consider the historical context of similar actions, notably the disbandment of DFID in the UK. They examine the wide-reaching effects on international development, local economies, and human lives, while recognising the potential for future innovation and systemic change.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6435/129-usaid.mp3" length="33720611" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, co-directors David Stern and Kate Fleming discuss the breaking news of the proposed shutdown of USAID. Highlighting the immediate and long-term implications, they consider the historical context of similar actions, notably the disbandment of DFID in the UK. They examine the wide-reaching effects on international development, local economies, and human lives, while recognising the potential for future innovation and systemic change.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>129 – USAID</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>35:08</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, co-directors David Stern and Kate Fleming discuss the breaking news of the proposed shutdown of USAID. Highlighting the immediate and long-term implications, they consider the historical context of similar actions, notably the disbandment of DFID in the UK. They examine the wide-reaching effects on international development, local economies, and human lives, while recognising the potential for future innovation and systemic change.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>128 – Experiences of Using STACK for Data Skills</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/128-experiences-of-using-stack-for-data-skills/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:29:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6428</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and Santiago discuss their work with STACK for developing data skills. They share their experiences using STACK to create interactive and personalized questions for teaching statistical concepts. They reflect on different experiences using STACK questions on data with students, highlight the platform's ability to foster understanding through feedback and mastery learning, delve into the challenges of question design, and discuss student reception and performance improvements.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and Santiago discuss their work with STACK for developing data skills. They share their experiences using STACK to create interactive and personalized questions for teaching statistical concepts. They reflect on different experience]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and Santiago discuss their work with STACK for developing data skills. They share their experiences using STACK to create interactive and personalized questions for teaching statistical concepts. They reflect on different experiences using STACK questions on data with students, highlight the platform's ability to foster understanding through feedback and mastery learning, delve into the challenges of question design, and discuss student reception and performance improvements.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6428/128-experiences-of-using-stack-for-data-skills.mp3" length="27379795" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and Santiago discuss their work with STACK for developing data skills. They share their experiences using STACK to create interactive and personalized questions for teaching statistical concepts. They reflect on different experiences using STACK questions on data with students, highlight the platform's ability to foster understanding through feedback and mastery learning, delve into the challenges of question design, and discuss student reception and performance improvements.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>128 – Experiences of Using STACK for Data Skills</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>28:31</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and Santiago discuss their work with STACK for developing data skills. They share their experiences using STACK to create interactive and personalized questions for teaching statistical concepts. They reflect on different experiences using STACK questions on data with students, highlight the platform's ability to foster understanding through feedback and mastery learning, delve into the challenges of question design, and discuss student reception and performance improvements.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>127 – Scalable Solutions vs Individual Impact in Education</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/127-scalable-solutions-vs-individual-impact-in-education/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6412</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[With Santiago returning to teaching this year, he and David discuss the contrasting dynamics between personalised teaching and scalable educational solutions. They explore the benefits and challenges of working directly with students, especially in an inclusive school environment, versus the impact of implementing large-scale academic solutions like STACK. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With Santiago returning to teaching this year, he and David discuss the contrasting dynamics between personalised teaching and scalable educational solutions. They explore the benefits and challenges of working directly with students, especially in an in]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[With Santiago returning to teaching this year, he and David discuss the contrasting dynamics between personalised teaching and scalable educational solutions. They explore the benefits and challenges of working directly with students, especially in an inclusive school environment, versus the impact of implementing large-scale academic solutions like STACK. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6412/127-scalable-solutions-vs-individual-impact-in-education.mp3" length="27568278" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With Santiago returning to teaching this year, he and David discuss the contrasting dynamics between personalised teaching and scalable educational solutions. They explore the benefits and challenges of working directly with students, especially in an inclusive school environment, versus the impact of implementing large-scale academic solutions like STACK.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>127 – Scalable Solutions vs Individual Impact in Education</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>28:43</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[With Santiago returning to teaching this year, he and David discuss the contrasting dynamics between personalised teaching and scalable educational solutions. They explore the benefits and challenges of working directly with students, especially in an inclusive school environment, versus the impact of implementing large-scale academic solutions like STACK.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>126 – Mathematics in Africa: Stories of Success</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/126-mathematics-in-africa-stories-of-success/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6404</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this IDEMS podcast episode, Lily and David discuss the journey and challenges of Angela, the first African to win the Internet Math Off competition. David shares insights from his time teaching Angela at AIMS Ghana and highlights the barriers African female mathematicians face joining the international maths community. They talk about initiatives like the Schoenberg Foundation's support for female academics and the importance of role models. They also reflect on postgraduate courses in Africa and discuss the Maths Innovations Masters programme.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this IDEMS podcast episode, Lily and David discuss the journey and challenges of Angela, the first African to win the Internet Math Off competition. David shares insights from his time teaching Angela at AIMS Ghana and highlights the barriers African ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this IDEMS podcast episode, Lily and David discuss the journey and challenges of Angela, the first African to win the Internet Math Off competition. David shares insights from his time teaching Angela at AIMS Ghana and highlights the barriers African female mathematicians face joining the international maths community. They talk about initiatives like the Schoenberg Foundation's support for female academics and the importance of role models. They also reflect on postgraduate courses in Africa and discuss the Maths Innovations Masters programme.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6404/126-mathematics-in-africa-stories-of-success.mp3" length="27631405" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this IDEMS podcast episode, Lily and David discuss the journey and challenges of Angela, the first African to win the Internet Math Off competition. David shares insights from his time teaching Angela at AIMS Ghana and highlights the barriers African female mathematicians face joining the international maths community. They talk about initiatives like the Schoenberg Foundation's support for female academics and the importance of role models. They also reflect on postgraduate courses in Africa and discuss the Maths Innovations Masters programme.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>126 – Mathematics in Africa: Stories of Success</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>28:47</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this IDEMS podcast episode, Lily and David discuss the journey and challenges of Angela, the first African to win the Internet Math Off competition. David shares insights from his time teaching Angela at AIMS Ghana and highlights the barriers African female mathematicians face joining the international maths community. They talk about initiatives like the Schoenberg Foundation's support for female academics and the importance of role models. They also reflect on postgraduate courses in Africa and discuss the Maths Innovations Masters programme.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>125 – AI Summaries</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/125-ai-summaries/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6396</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[As a large language model, I can’t summarise this episode… Lily and David delve into the topic of AI summaries, considering issues of misinformation, the impact on organisational reputations, and the complexities of determining responsibility. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As a large language model, I can’t summarise this episode… Lily and David delve into the topic of AI summaries, considering issues of misinformation, the impact on organisational reputations, and the complexities of determining responsibility.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[As a large language model, I can’t summarise this episode… Lily and David delve into the topic of AI summaries, considering issues of misinformation, the impact on organisational reputations, and the complexities of determining responsibility. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6396/125-ai-summaries.mp3" length="24712349" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As a large language model, I can’t summarise this episode… Lily and David delve into the topic of AI summaries, considering issues of misinformation, the impact on organisational reputations, and the complexities of determining responsibility.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>125 – AI Summaries</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>25:45</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[As a large language model, I can’t summarise this episode… Lily and David delve into the topic of AI summaries, considering issues of misinformation, the impact on organisational reputations, and the complexities of determining responsibility.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>124 – Communities and Development</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/124-communities-and-development/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:35:04 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6390</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[What is the importance of communities in international development? In this episode, Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and David Stern explore how communities function as a critical support structure, with established roles and leaders, and compare the ways that communities work in low-resource environments vs high-resource environments. The conversation considers the compromise that communities demand, and the shift towards digital communities, assessing their impact and the need for a balance between individual needs and collective well-being.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What is the importance of communities in international development? In this episode, Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and David Stern explore how communities function as a critical support structure, with established roles and leaders, and compare the ways that c]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[What is the importance of communities in international development? In this episode, Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and David Stern explore how communities function as a critical support structure, with established roles and leaders, and compare the ways that communities work in low-resource environments vs high-resource environments. The conversation considers the compromise that communities demand, and the shift towards digital communities, assessing their impact and the need for a balance between individual needs and collective well-being.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6390/124-communities-and-development.mp3" length="18876398" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is the importance of communities in international development? In this episode, Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and David Stern explore how communities function as a critical support structure, with established roles and leaders, and compare the ways that communities work in low-resource environments vs high-resource environments. The conversation considers the compromise that communities demand, and the shift towards digital communities, assessing their impact and the need for a balance between individual needs and collective well-being.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>124 – Communities and Development</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>19:40</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[What is the importance of communities in international development? In this episode, Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and David Stern explore how communities function as a critical support structure, with established roles and leaders, and compare the ways that communities work in low-resource environments vs high-resource environments. The conversation considers the compromise that communities demand, and the shift towards digital communities, assessing their impact and the need for a balance between individual needs and collective well-being.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>123 – Unpacking the Question, “Why don&#8217;t we just give money?”</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/123-unpacking-the-question-why-dont-we-just-give-money/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6380</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this follow-up to Episode 112, Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and David Stern explore the complexities behind the question posed in that episode: “Why don't we just give money?” Through interrogating the assumptions of the question, they explore the nuances of direct monetary aid versus structured development activities, discussing personal experiences, the impact on local economies, and the importance of context-specific solutions. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this follow-up to Episode 112, Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and David Stern explore the complexities behind the question posed in that episode: “Why dont we just give money?” Through interrogating the assumptions of the question, they explore the nuances o]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this follow-up to Episode 112, Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and David Stern explore the complexities behind the question posed in that episode: “Why don't we just give money?” Through interrogating the assumptions of the question, they explore the nuances of direct monetary aid versus structured development activities, discussing personal experiences, the impact on local economies, and the importance of context-specific solutions. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6380/123-unpacking-the-question-why-dont-we-just-give-money.mp3" length="25901482" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this follow-up to Episode 112, Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and David Stern explore the complexities behind the question posed in that episode: “Why don't we just give money?” Through interrogating the assumptions of the question, they explore the nuances of direct monetary aid versus structured development activities, discussing personal experiences, the impact on local economies, and the importance of context-specific solutions.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>123 – Unpacking the Question, “Why don&#8217;t we just give money?”</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:59</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this follow-up to Episode 112, Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and David Stern explore the complexities behind the question posed in that episode: “Why don't we just give money?” Through interrogating the assumptions of the question, they explore the nuances of direct monetary aid versus structured development activities, discussing personal experiences, the impact on local economies, and the importance of context-specific solutions.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>122 – Technology in Secondary Education</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/122-technology-in-secondary-education/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6374</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Santiago Borio and David Stern discuss Santiago's return to teaching in Argentina, and his initiatives to integrate technology into education, focusing on the use of STACK for formative assessments. They consider the potential for scaling these technologies and discuss the exciting parallel projects in Kenya, the complexities of school database systems, and the responsible use of AI in education.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Santiago Borio and David Stern discuss Santiagos return to teaching in Argentina, and his initiatives to integrate technology into education, focusing on the use of STACK for formative assessments. They consider the potential for scaling these technologi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Santiago Borio and David Stern discuss Santiago's return to teaching in Argentina, and his initiatives to integrate technology into education, focusing on the use of STACK for formative assessments. They consider the potential for scaling these technologies and discuss the exciting parallel projects in Kenya, the complexities of school database systems, and the responsible use of AI in education.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6374/122-technology-in-secondary-education.mp3" length="27850792" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Santiago Borio and David Stern discuss Santiago's return to teaching in Argentina, and his initiatives to integrate technology into education, focusing on the use of STACK for formative assessments. They consider the potential for scaling these technologies and discuss the exciting parallel projects in Kenya, the complexities of school database systems, and the responsible use of AI in education.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>122 – Technology in Secondary Education</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>29:01</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>121 – Reflections on Research Methods Support (RMS) Workshops</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/121-reflections-on-research-methods-support-rms-workshops/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Social impact scientist Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and IDEMS co-founding director David Stern discuss their recent trip to Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. They reflect on the series of workshops they conducted for the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems, focusing on innovative and conceptual research methods. They consider the challenges of integrating qualitative and quantitative research, the incorporation of artificial intelligence, and the importance of moving beyond disciplinary silos to address the complexities of agroecology.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Social impact scientist Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and IDEMS co-founding director David Stern discuss their recent trip to Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. They reflect on the series of workshops they conducted for the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Social impact scientist Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and IDEMS co-founding director David Stern discuss their recent trip to Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. They reflect on the series of workshops they conducted for the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems, focusing on innovative and conceptual research methods. They consider the challenges of integrating qualitative and quantitative research, the incorporation of artificial intelligence, and the importance of moving beyond disciplinary silos to address the complexities of agroecology.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Social impact scientist Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and IDEMS co-founding director David Stern discuss their recent trip to Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. They reflect on the series of workshops they conducted for the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems, focusing on innovative and conceptual research methods. They consider the challenges of integrating qualitative and quantitative research, the incorporation of artificial intelligence, and the importance of moving beyond disciplinary silos to address the complexities of agroecology.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>120 – Reflections on Past and Future New Years</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/120-reflections-on-past-and-future-new-years/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this New Year special of the IDEMS podcast, David and Santiago reflect on their journey with IDEMS, starting from Santiago's official employment in early 2020. They discuss their initial projects and the disruptions caused by COVID-19, which led to shifts in their work approach. They share insights on the growth of the IDEMS team, the challenges faced, and Santiago’s personal experiences transitioning between roles within the organisation and as a school teacher. The conversation highlights adaptability, and the ongoing mission to foster positive social impact through local innovation.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this New Year special of the IDEMS podcast, David and Santiago reflect on their journey with IDEMS, starting from Santiagos official employment in early 2020. They discuss their initial projects and the disruptions caused by COVID-19, which led to shi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this New Year special of the IDEMS podcast, David and Santiago reflect on their journey with IDEMS, starting from Santiago's official employment in early 2020. They discuss their initial projects and the disruptions caused by COVID-19, which led to shifts in their work approach. They share insights on the growth of the IDEMS team, the challenges faced, and Santiago’s personal experiences transitioning between roles within the organisation and as a school teacher. The conversation highlights adaptability, and the ongoing mission to foster positive social impact through local innovation.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this New Year special of the IDEMS podcast, David and Santiago reflect on their journey with IDEMS, starting from Santiago's official employment in early 2020. They discuss their initial projects and the disruptions caused by COVID-19, which led to shifts in their work approach. They share insights on the growth of the IDEMS team, the challenges faced, and Santiago’s personal experiences transitioning between roles within the organisation and as a school teacher. The conversation highlights adaptability, and the ongoing mission to foster positive social impact through local innovation.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>120 – Reflections on Past and Future New Years</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>119 – The New Year&#8217;s Special</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/119-the-new-years-special/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:32:19 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6346</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this special New Year's edition of the IDEMS podcast, David, Lucie, Lily, and Santiago reflect on a year of episodes. They discuss the challenges and rewards of recording, their focus on complex and transparent discussions, and the podcast's role within IDEMS’ broader work. Looking ahead, they explore ideas for involving more team members and creating in-depth mini-series. The episode concludes with gratitude and appreciation for the collaboration and behind-the-scenes support, highlighting the podcast's multifaceted benefits.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this special New Years edition of the IDEMS podcast, David, Lucie, Lily, and Santiago reflect on a year of episodes. They discuss the challenges and rewards of recording, their focus on complex and transparent discussions, and the podcasts role within]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this special New Year's edition of the IDEMS podcast, David, Lucie, Lily, and Santiago reflect on a year of episodes. They discuss the challenges and rewards of recording, their focus on complex and transparent discussions, and the podcast's role within IDEMS’ broader work. Looking ahead, they explore ideas for involving more team members and creating in-depth mini-series. The episode concludes with gratitude and appreciation for the collaboration and behind-the-scenes support, highlighting the podcast's multifaceted benefits.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6346/119-the-new-years-special.mp3" length="21347776" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this special New Year's edition of the IDEMS podcast, David, Lucie, Lily, and Santiago reflect on a year of episodes. They discuss the challenges and rewards of recording, their focus on complex and transparent discussions, and the podcast's role within IDEMS’ broader work. Looking ahead, they explore ideas for involving more team members and creating in-depth mini-series. The episode concludes with gratitude and appreciation for the collaboration and behind-the-scenes support, highlighting the podcast's multifaceted benefits.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>119 – The New Year&#8217;s Special</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>22:14</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>118 – Festive Special: Another Perspective on Giving</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/118-festive-special-another-perspective-on-giving/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:23:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6336</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, David and James discuss the intricacies of charitable giving within the Kenyan educational system. They share experiences about university scholarships, their impact, and challenges like 'tarmacking', graduates struggling to find their first employment opportunities. Emphasizing the need for strategic and collaborative funding, they explore how diverse initiatives, while beneficial, can create new issues. The conversation highlights the aspiration for a cohesive approach to educational support from early childhood to postgraduate levels to ensure sustainable impact.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, David and James discuss the intricacies of charitable giving within the Kenyan educational system. They share experiences about university scholarships, their impact, and challenges like tarmacking, graduates struggling to find their fir]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, David and James discuss the intricacies of charitable giving within the Kenyan educational system. They share experiences about university scholarships, their impact, and challenges like 'tarmacking', graduates struggling to find their first employment opportunities. Emphasizing the need for strategic and collaborative funding, they explore how diverse initiatives, while beneficial, can create new issues. The conversation highlights the aspiration for a cohesive approach to educational support from early childhood to postgraduate levels to ensure sustainable impact.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6336/118-festive-special-another-perspective-on-giving.mp3" length="22456658" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, David and James discuss the intricacies of charitable giving within the Kenyan educational system. They share experiences about university scholarships, their impact, and challenges like 'tarmacking', graduates struggling to find their first employment opportunities. Emphasizing the need for strategic and collaborative funding, they explore how diverse initiatives, while beneficial, can create new issues. The conversation highlights the aspiration for a cohesive approach to educational support from early childhood to postgraduate levels to ensure sustainable impact.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>118 – Festive Special: Another Perspective on Giving</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>117 – Festive Special: Giving</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/117-festive-special-giving/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:35:25 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6330</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this festive episode of the IDEMS podcast, Lily and David discuss the theme of giving during the holiday season. They explore the impact of charitable initiatives like the Band Aid song and emphasize a balanced approach to giving, encouraging contributions both locally and globally while recognizing Africa's potential on the global stage.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this festive episode of the IDEMS podcast, Lily and David discuss the theme of giving during the holiday season. They explore the impact of charitable initiatives like the Band Aid song and emphasize a balanced approach to giving, encouraging contribu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this festive episode of the IDEMS podcast, Lily and David discuss the theme of giving during the holiday season. They explore the impact of charitable initiatives like the Band Aid song and emphasize a balanced approach to giving, encouraging contributions both locally and globally while recognizing Africa's potential on the global stage.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6330/117-festive-special-giving.mp3" length="19042303" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this festive episode of the IDEMS podcast, Lily and David discuss the theme of giving during the holiday season. They explore the impact of charitable initiatives like the Band Aid song and emphasize a balanced approach to giving, encouraging contributions both locally and globally while recognizing Africa's potential on the global stage.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>116 – Collective Intelligence</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/116-collective-intelligence/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6319</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[IDEMS co-directors David Stern and Kate Fleming consider the concept of collective intelligence and its implications for society and technology. The discussion covers the relationship to artificial intelligence, misinformation, and how collective intelligence can be utilised to help address global issues like climate change and systemic problems by democratising and elevating diverse forms of expertise. By emphasising the role of marginalised communities in developing inclusive technology, collective intelligence can lead to better societal outcomes and more effective solutions.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[IDEMS co-directors David Stern and Kate Fleming consider the concept of collective intelligence and its implications for society and technology. The discussion covers the relationship to artificial intelligence, misinformation, and how collective intelli]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[IDEMS co-directors David Stern and Kate Fleming consider the concept of collective intelligence and its implications for society and technology. The discussion covers the relationship to artificial intelligence, misinformation, and how collective intelligence can be utilised to help address global issues like climate change and systemic problems by democratising and elevating diverse forms of expertise. By emphasising the role of marginalised communities in developing inclusive technology, collective intelligence can lead to better societal outcomes and more effective solutions.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6319/116-collective-intelligence.mp3" length="38417660" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[IDEMS co-directors David Stern and Kate Fleming consider the concept of collective intelligence and its implications for society and technology. The discussion covers the relationship to artificial intelligence, misinformation, and how collective intelligence can be utilised to help address global issues like climate change and systemic problems by democratising and elevating diverse forms of expertise. By emphasising the role of marginalised communities in developing inclusive technology, collective intelligence can lead to better societal outcomes and more effective solutions.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>116 – Collective Intelligence</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>40:01</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[IDEMS co-directors David Stern and Kate Fleming consider the concept of collective intelligence and its implications for society and technology. The discussion covers the relationship to artificial intelligence, misinformation, and how collective intelligence can be utilised to help address global issues like climate change and systemic problems by democratising and elevating diverse forms of expertise. By emphasising the role of marginalised communities in developing inclusive technology, collective intelligence can lead to better societal outcomes and more effective solutions.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>115 – Research Methods Support Teams</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/115-research-methods-support-teams/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6480</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Following a rare chance for in person meetings with most of the Research Methods Support team in West Africa, David and Lucie reflect on the team’s development and evolving role supporting researchers. We seem to be making concrete progress on our goal to nurture talent in West Africa.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Following a rare chance for in person meetings with most of the Research Methods Support team in West Africa, David and Lucie reflect on the team’s development and evolving role supporting researchers. We seem to be making concrete progress on our goal t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Following a rare chance for in person meetings with most of the Research Methods Support team in West Africa, David and Lucie reflect on the team’s development and evolving role supporting researchers. We seem to be making concrete progress on our goal to nurture talent in West Africa.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6480/115-research-methods-support-teams.mp3" length="24865751" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Following a rare chance for in person meetings with most of the Research Methods Support team in West Africa, David and Lucie reflect on the team’s development and evolving role supporting researchers. We seem to be making concrete progress on our goal to nurture talent in West Africa.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>115 – Research Methods Support Teams</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Following a rare chance for in person meetings with most of the Research Methods Support team in West Africa, David and Lucie reflect on the team’s development and evolving role supporting researchers. We seem to be making concrete progress on our goal to nurture talent in West Africa.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>114 – International Impact Award 2024</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/114-international-impact-award-2024/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:30:40 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6291</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David celebrate and reflect on IDEMS International's recent International Impact Award 2024 win at the Social Enterprise UK Awards. They highlight the organisation's significant achievements, including the digitalisation of a parenting program trialled in Tanzania, demonstrating the potential for high impact at scale. The conversation underscores IDEMS' innovative approach to building technology for social impact, their collaborative work with local partners, and plans for future developments in regions like West Africa.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David celebrate and reflect on IDEMS Internationals recent International Impact Award 2024 win at the Social Enterprise UK Awards. They highlight the organisations significant achievements, including the digitalisation of a pare]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David celebrate and reflect on IDEMS International's recent International Impact Award 2024 win at the Social Enterprise UK Awards. They highlight the organisation's significant achievements, including the digitalisation of a parenting program trialled in Tanzania, demonstrating the potential for high impact at scale. The conversation underscores IDEMS' innovative approach to building technology for social impact, their collaborative work with local partners, and plans for future developments in regions like West Africa.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6291/114-international-impact-award-2024.mp3" length="23843843" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David celebrate and reflect on IDEMS International's recent International Impact Award 2024 win at the Social Enterprise UK Awards. They highlight the organisation's significant achievements, including the digitalisation of a parenting program trialled in Tanzania, demonstrating the potential for high impact at scale. The conversation underscores IDEMS' innovative approach to building technology for social impact, their collaborative work with local partners, and plans for future developments in regions like West Africa.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>114 – International Impact Award 2024</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>24:50</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David celebrate and reflect on IDEMS International's recent International Impact Award 2024 win at the Social Enterprise UK Awards. They highlight the organisation's significant achievements, including the digitalisation of a parenting program trialled in Tanzania, demonstrating the potential for high impact at scale. The conversation underscores IDEMS' innovative approach to building technology for social impact, their collaborative work with local partners, and plans for future developments in regions like West Africa.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>113 – Research Methods Workshops and Trainings</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/113-research-methods-workshops-and-trainings/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss their upcoming research methods workshops in West Africa under McKnight Foundation's Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems. Covering a decade of workshops, they consider the history and evolution of these training sessions, including the birth of R-Instat. They consider challenges during COVID-19, and emphasise the value of community building.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss their upcoming research methods workshops in West Africa under McKnight Foundations Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems. Covering a decade of workshops, they consider the history and evolution of these training sessions, incl]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss their upcoming research methods workshops in West Africa under McKnight Foundation's Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems. Covering a decade of workshops, they consider the history and evolution of these training sessions, including the birth of R-Instat. They consider challenges during COVID-19, and emphasise the value of community building.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>112 – Why don&#8217;t we just give money?</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/111-why-dont-we-just-give-money/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:11:49 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6229</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the pros and cons of giving money directly to individuals versus using systemic approaches to address poverty. They highlight real-life examples where well-intentioned cash donations led to unintended negative consequences and explore the potential benefits and challenges of universal basic income. The conversation underscores the importance of context and thoughtful consideration in mitigating inequality.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the pros and cons of giving money directly to individuals versus using systemic approaches to address poverty. They highlight real-life examples where well-intentioned cash donations led to unintended negative cons]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the pros and cons of giving money directly to individuals versus using systemic approaches to address poverty. They highlight real-life examples where well-intentioned cash donations led to unintended negative consequences and explore the potential benefits and challenges of universal basic income. The conversation underscores the importance of context and thoughtful consideration in mitigating inequality.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the pros and cons of giving money directly to individuals versus using systemic approaches to address poverty. They highlight real-life examples where well-intentioned cash donations led to unintended negative consequences and explore the potential benefits and challenges of universal basic income. The conversation underscores the importance of context and thoughtful consideration in mitigating inequality.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>112 – Why don&#8217;t we just give money?</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>111 – Sustainability, Scalability, and Systemic Change: IDEMS&#8217; Approach to Impacting Grand Challenges</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/111-sustainability-scalability-and-systemic-change-idems-approach-to-impacting-grand-challenges/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:37:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6217</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, co-founding directors David Stern and Danny Parsons discuss the organization's approach to tackling grand challenges. They consider three core principles guiding their decision-making: sustainability through capacity building, scalability via community development, and systemic change by collaborating with institutions. Would it be a failure if IDEMS was no longer valuable?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, co-founding directors David Stern and Danny Parsons discuss the organizations approach to tackling grand challenges. They consider three core principles guiding their decision-making: sustainability through capacity building, scalability]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, co-founding directors David Stern and Danny Parsons discuss the organization's approach to tackling grand challenges. They consider three core principles guiding their decision-making: sustainability through capacity building, scalability via community development, and systemic change by collaborating with institutions. Would it be a failure if IDEMS was no longer valuable?]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, co-founding directors David Stern and Danny Parsons discuss the organization's approach to tackling grand challenges. They consider three core principles guiding their decision-making: sustainability through capacity building, scalability via community development, and systemic change by collaborating with institutions. Would it be a failure if IDEMS was no longer valuable?]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>110 – Further reflections on the FRN Convening</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/110-further-reflections-on-the-frn-convening/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6210</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lucie and David continue their reflections on the recent Farmer Research Network convening held by the McKnight Foundation. They focus on the sharing of experiences between farmer research network representatives in West and East Africa, and their role as Research Methods Support to support those interactions and learnings.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lucie and David continue their reflections on the recent Farmer Research Network convening held by the McKnight Foundation. They focus on the sharing of experiences between farmer research network representatives in West and East Africa, and their role a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucie and David continue their reflections on the recent Farmer Research Network convening held by the McKnight Foundation. They focus on the sharing of experiences between farmer research network representatives in West and East Africa, and their role as Research Methods Support to support those interactions and learnings.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6210/110-further-reflections-on-the-frn-convening.mp3" length="19245471" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lucie and David continue their reflections on the recent Farmer Research Network convening held by the McKnight Foundation. They focus on the sharing of experiences between farmer research network representatives in West and East Africa, and their role as Research Methods Support to support those interactions and learnings.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>110 – Further reflections on the FRN Convening</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>20:03</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lucie and David continue their reflections on the recent Farmer Research Network convening held by the McKnight Foundation. They focus on the sharing of experiences between farmer research network representatives in West and East Africa, and their role as Research Methods Support to support those interactions and learnings.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>109 – Mathematical Scientists as Impact Activators</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/109-mathematical-scientists-as-impact-activators/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6198</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[IDEMS founding directors David Stern and Danny Parsons discuss the concept of impact activation and the potential for mathematicians to contribute to social impact projects. They consider specific ways in which the skills of mathematical scientists can be useful in these contexts, advocating for a pipeline to create more opportunities for those interested in this path.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[IDEMS founding directors David Stern and Danny Parsons discuss the concept of impact activation and the potential for mathematicians to contribute to social impact projects. They consider specific ways in which the skills of mathematical scientists can b]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[IDEMS founding directors David Stern and Danny Parsons discuss the concept of impact activation and the potential for mathematicians to contribute to social impact projects. They consider specific ways in which the skills of mathematical scientists can be useful in these contexts, advocating for a pipeline to create more opportunities for those interested in this path.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[IDEMS founding directors David Stern and Danny Parsons discuss the concept of impact activation and the potential for mathematicians to contribute to social impact projects. They consider specific ways in which the skills of mathematical scientists can be useful in these contexts, advocating for a pipeline to create more opportunities for those interested in this path.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>24:58</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>108 – James&#8217; Journey of Innovative Statistics Education</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/108-james-journey-of-innovative-statistics-education/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6174</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, David talks with James Musyoka about their journey to revolutionise statistics education at Maseno University and beyond. They highlight the use of technology, overcoming access issues, and the importance of practical data work. They emphasise gradual change led by new educators and the critical need for interpretation skills in teaching statistics.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, David talks with James Musyoka about their journey to revolutionise statistics education at Maseno University and beyond. They highlight the use of technology, overcoming access issues, and the importance of practica]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, David talks with James Musyoka about their journey to revolutionise statistics education at Maseno University and beyond. They highlight the use of technology, overcoming access issues, and the importance of practical data work. They emphasise gradual change led by new educators and the critical need for interpretation skills in teaching statistics.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, David talks with James Musyoka about their journey to revolutionise statistics education at Maseno University and beyond. They highlight the use of technology, overcoming access issues, and the importance of practical data work. They emphasise gradual change led by new educators and the critical need for interpretation skills in teaching statistics.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>108 – James&#8217; Journey of Innovative Statistics Education</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>107 – Where Do We Draw the Line on Transparency?</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/107-where-do-we-draw-the-line-on-transparency/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6145</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David Stern consider IDEMS’ relationship to transparency. They discuss the challenges and ethical considerations in sharing data, and the importance of balancing transparency with the need for privacy and protection against potential harm.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David Stern consider IDEMS’ relationship to transparency. They discuss the challenges and ethical considerations in sharing data, and the importance of balancing transparency with the need for privacy and protection against pote]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David Stern consider IDEMS’ relationship to transparency. They discuss the challenges and ethical considerations in sharing data, and the importance of balancing transparency with the need for privacy and protection against potential harm.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6145/107-where-do-we-draw-the-line-on-transparency.mp3" length="28412571" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David Stern consider IDEMS’ relationship to transparency. They discuss the challenges and ethical considerations in sharing data, and the importance of balancing transparency with the need for privacy and protection against potential harm.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>107 – Where Do We Draw the Line on Transparency?</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David Stern consider IDEMS’ relationship to transparency. They discuss the challenges and ethical considerations in sharing data, and the importance of balancing transparency with the need for privacy and protection against potential harm.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>106 – Reflections on the FRN Convening</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/106-reflections-on-the-frn-convening/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6135</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David and Lucie reflect on outcomes of the recent Farmer Research Network (FRN) convening led by the McKnight Foundation’s Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems programme.
Bringing together researchers, farmers, NGOs and other stakeholders in agroecology from four continents, the four day convening was rich in learnings.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David and Lucie reflect on outcomes of the recent Farmer Research Network (FRN) convening led by the McKnight Foundation’s Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems programme.
Bringing together researchers, farmers, NGOs and other stakeholders in a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David and Lucie reflect on outcomes of the recent Farmer Research Network (FRN) convening led by the McKnight Foundation’s Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems programme.
Bringing together researchers, farmers, NGOs and other stakeholders in agroecology from four continents, the four day convening was rich in learnings.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6135/106-reflections-on-the-frn-convening.mp3" length="33554714" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David and Lucie reflect on outcomes of the recent Farmer Research Network (FRN) convening led by the McKnight Foundation’s Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems programme.
Bringing together researchers, farmers, NGOs and other stakeholders in agroecology from four continents, the four day convening was rich in learnings.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David and Lucie reflect on outcomes of the recent Farmer Research Network (FRN) convening led by the McKnight Foundation’s Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems programme.
Bringing together researchers, farmers, NGOs and other stakeholders in agroecology from four continents, the four day convening was rich in learnings.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>105 – Wicked Problems</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/105-wicked-problems/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6052</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily and David consider the concept of “wicked problems” (sometimes referred to as “grand challenges”): those problems that are inherently unsolvable and require continuous incremental improvements. In a wide-ranging conversation, they touch on the importance of imagination in envisioning positive futures and the role of different contexts in shaping educational outcomes.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily and David consider the concept of “wicked problems” (sometimes referred to as “grand challenges”): those problems that are inherently unsolvable and require continuous incremental improvements. In a wide-ranging conversation, they touch on the impor]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily and David consider the concept of “wicked problems” (sometimes referred to as “grand challenges”): those problems that are inherently unsolvable and require continuous incremental improvements. In a wide-ranging conversation, they touch on the importance of imagination in envisioning positive futures and the role of different contexts in shaping educational outcomes.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6052/105-wicked-problems.mp3" length="30223584" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily and David consider the concept of “wicked problems” (sometimes referred to as “grand challenges”): those problems that are inherently unsolvable and require continuous incremental improvements. In a wide-ranging conversation, they touch on the importance of imagination in envisioning positive futures and the role of different contexts in shaping educational outcomes.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>105 – Wicked Problems</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lily and David consider the concept of “wicked problems” (sometimes referred to as “grand challenges”): those problems that are inherently unsolvable and require continuous incremental improvements. In a wide-ranging conversation, they touch on the importance of imagination in envisioning positive futures and the role of different contexts in shaping educational outcomes.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>104 – Misusing Data</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/104-misusing-data/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=6044</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the unintended consequences of data misuse, highlighting how outdated survey responses can adversely affect individuals. They explore the balance between human judgement and automated systems, emphasising the need for improved data practices and hybrid approaches.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the unintended consequences of data misuse, highlighting how outdated survey responses can adversely affect individuals. They explore the balance between human judgement and automated systems, emphasising the need ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the unintended consequences of data misuse, highlighting how outdated survey responses can adversely affect individuals. They explore the balance between human judgement and automated systems, emphasising the need for improved data practices and hybrid approaches.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/6044/104-misusing-data.mp3" length="32629327" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the unintended consequences of data misuse, highlighting how outdated survey responses can adversely affect individuals. They explore the balance between human judgement and automated systems, emphasising the need for improved data practices and hybrid approaches.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>104 – Misusing Data</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>33:59</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the unintended consequences of data misuse, highlighting how outdated survey responses can adversely affect individuals. They explore the balance between human judgement and automated systems, emphasising the need for improved data practices and hybrid approaches.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>103 – Collaborative Modelling</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/103-collaborative-modelling/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=5657</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David Stern and George Simmons discuss the concept of collaborative modelling and its transdisciplinary nature. Considering examples from various fields, including agriculture, ecology, and disease modelling, they highlight the need for better communication and collaboration among experts from different disciplines.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David Stern and George Simmons discuss the concept of collaborative modelling and its transdisciplinary nature. Considering examples from various fields, including agriculture, ecology, and disease modelling, they highlight the need for better communicat]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David Stern and George Simmons discuss the concept of collaborative modelling and its transdisciplinary nature. Considering examples from various fields, including agriculture, ecology, and disease modelling, they highlight the need for better communication and collaboration among experts from different disciplines.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/5657/103-collaborative-modelling.mp3" length="27546946" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Stern and George Simmons discuss the concept of collaborative modelling and its transdisciplinary nature. Considering examples from various fields, including agriculture, ecology, and disease modelling, they highlight the need for better communication and collaboration among experts from different disciplines.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>103 – Collaborative Modelling</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>28:42</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David Stern and George Simmons discuss the concept of collaborative modelling and its transdisciplinary nature. Considering examples from various fields, including agriculture, ecology, and disease modelling, they highlight the need for better communication and collaboration among experts from different disciplines.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>102 &#8211; Communities of Practice, Part 2</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/102-communities-of-practice-part-2/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:17:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=5643</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lucie and David continue their discussion about Communities of Practice, focusing this time on the distinction between communities that have emerged ‘naturally’ and those that have been created.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lucie and David continue their discussion about Communities of Practice, focusing this time on the distinction between communities that have emerged ‘naturally’ and those that have been created.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucie and David continue their discussion about Communities of Practice, focusing this time on the distinction between communities that have emerged ‘naturally’ and those that have been created.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/5643/102-communities-of-practice-part-2.mp3" length="26463605" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lucie and David continue their discussion about Communities of Practice, focusing this time on the distinction between communities that have emerged ‘naturally’ and those that have been created.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>102 &#8211; Communities of Practice, Part 2</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>27:34</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lucie and David continue their discussion about Communities of Practice, focusing this time on the distinction between communities that have emerged ‘naturally’ and those that have been created.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>101 – Introducing Sue Johnson: Corporate Insights into Communicating the Value of Technology for Social Impact</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/101-introducing-sue-johnson-corporate-insights-into-communicating-the-value-of-technology-for-social-impact/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=5507</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David sits down with Sue Johnson, one of IDEMS’ non-executive directors (NEDs). They discuss Sue's transition from the corporate world to her role at IDEMS, motivated by the organisation's focus on social impact, and their recent in-person team meeting. Considering R-Instat in particular, Sue provides some insights into the challenges of effectively communicating IDEMS’ projects to external stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of balancing technical depth with a broader business perspective to achieve the company's goals.

For more information on R-Instat, search the podcast backlog or visit r-instat.org.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David sits down with Sue Johnson, one of IDEMS’ non-executive directors (NEDs). They discuss Sues transition from the corporate world to her role at IDEMS, motivated by the organisations focus on social impact, and their recent in-person team meeting. Co]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David sits down with Sue Johnson, one of IDEMS’ non-executive directors (NEDs). They discuss Sue's transition from the corporate world to her role at IDEMS, motivated by the organisation's focus on social impact, and their recent in-person team meeting. Considering R-Instat in particular, Sue provides some insights into the challenges of effectively communicating IDEMS’ projects to external stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of balancing technical depth with a broader business perspective to achieve the company's goals.

For more information on R-Instat, search the podcast backlog or visit r-instat.org.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/5507/101-introducing-sue-johnson-corporate-insights-into-communicating-the-value-of-technology-for-social-impact.mp3" length="27243505" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David sits down with Sue Johnson, one of IDEMS’ non-executive directors (NEDs). They discuss Sue's transition from the corporate world to her role at IDEMS, motivated by the organisation's focus on social impact, and their recent in-person team meeting. Considering R-Instat in particular, Sue provides some insights into the challenges of effectively communicating IDEMS’ projects to external stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of balancing technical depth with a broader business perspective to achieve the company's goals.

For more information on R-Instat, search the podcast backlog or visit r-instat.org.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>101 – Introducing Sue Johnson: Corporate Insights into Communicating the Value of Technology for Social Impact</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>28:23</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David sits down with Sue Johnson, one of IDEMS’ non-executive directors (NEDs). They discuss Sue's transition from the corporate world to her role at IDEMS, motivated by the organisation's focus on social impact, and their recent in-person team meeting. Considering R-Instat in particular, Sue provides some insights into the challenges of effectively communicating IDEMS’ projects to external stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of balancing technical depth with a broader business perspective to achieve the company's goals.

For more information on R-Instat, search the podcast backlog or visit r-instat.org.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>100 – Episode 100</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/100-episode-100/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=5500</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[At the 100th episode milestone, directors David Stern, Kate Fleming, and Danny Parsons meet to celebrate their journey and discuss the evolution of The IDEMS Podcast.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[At the 100th episode milestone, directors David Stern, Kate Fleming, and Danny Parsons meet to celebrate their journey and discuss the evolution of The IDEMS Podcast.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[At the 100th episode milestone, directors David Stern, Kate Fleming, and Danny Parsons meet to celebrate their journey and discuss the evolution of The IDEMS Podcast.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/5500/100-episode-100.mp3" length="23128701" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[At the 100th episode milestone, directors David Stern, Kate Fleming, and Danny Parsons meet to celebrate their journey and discuss the evolution of The IDEMS Podcast.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>100 – Episode 100</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>24:06</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[At the 100th episode milestone, directors David Stern, Kate Fleming, and Danny Parsons meet to celebrate their journey and discuss the evolution of The IDEMS Podcast.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>099 – Is AI Making Me Lazy?</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/099-is-ai-making-me-lazy/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=5480</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Do you feel like using generative AI is affecting your cognitive abilities? In this episode, Lily expresses that she believes that using such tools for some tasks has had a negative impact on her ability to perform those tasks herself. David has an interesting perspective on why this needn’t necessarily be seen as a problem – at least not a new one.

Lily’s closing thoughts:

“As we wrap up, I think it's clear that generative AI, like many advancements before it, may shift the way we think and operate. However, the key point is that we have choices: Technology doesn’t strip us of our abilities unless we allow it to. We can choose how to engage with these tools in ways that preserve or even enhance our skills. It's about finding the balance: embracing what's new, while staying mindful of the skills we value. Thank you for joining David, and we look forward to continuing these conversations.”
]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Do you feel like using generative AI is affecting your cognitive abilities? In this episode, Lily expresses that she believes that using such tools for some tasks has had a negative impact on her ability to perform those tasks herself. David has an inter]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Do you feel like using generative AI is affecting your cognitive abilities? In this episode, Lily expresses that she believes that using such tools for some tasks has had a negative impact on her ability to perform those tasks herself. David has an interesting perspective on why this needn’t necessarily be seen as a problem – at least not a new one.

Lily’s closing thoughts:

“As we wrap up, I think it's clear that generative AI, like many advancements before it, may shift the way we think and operate. However, the key point is that we have choices: Technology doesn’t strip us of our abilities unless we allow it to. We can choose how to engage with these tools in ways that preserve or even enhance our skills. It's about finding the balance: embracing what's new, while staying mindful of the skills we value. Thank you for joining David, and we look forward to continuing these conversations.”
]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/5480/099-is-ai-making-me-lazy.mp3" length="21208613" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you feel like using generative AI is affecting your cognitive abilities? In this episode, Lily expresses that she believes that using such tools for some tasks has had a negative impact on her ability to perform those tasks herself. David has an interesting perspective on why this needn’t necessarily be seen as a problem – at least not a new one.

Lily’s closing thoughts:

“As we wrap up, I think it's clear that generative AI, like many advancements before it, may shift the way we think and operate. However, the key point is that we have choices: Technology doesn’t strip us of our abilities unless we allow it to. We can choose how to engage with these tools in ways that preserve or even enhance our skills. It's about finding the balance: embracing what's new, while staying mindful of the skills we value. Thank you for joining David, and we look forward to continuing these conversations.”]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>099 – Is AI Making Me Lazy?</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>22:06</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Do you feel like using generative AI is affecting your cognitive abilities? In this episode, Lily expresses that she believes that using such tools for some tasks has had a negative impact on her ability to perform those tasks herself. David has an interesting perspective on why this needn’t necessarily be seen as a problem – at least not a new one.

Lily’s closing thoughts:

“As we wrap up, I think it's clear that generative AI, like many advancements before it, may shift the way we think and operate. However, the key point is that we have choices: Technology doesn’t strip us of our abilities unless we allow it to. We can choose how to engage with these tools in ways that preserve or even enhance our skills. It's about finding the balance: embracing what's new, while staying mindful of the skills we value. Thank you for joining David, and we look forward to continuing these conversations.”]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>098 – Institutional Change in Ghana: Abib&#8217;s Experiences and Observations</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/098-institutional-change-in-ghana-abibs-experiences-and-observations/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=5471</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, David and Abib discuss their decade-long friendship and Abib’s journey from being part of the inaugural cohort at AIMS Ghana to making impactful contributions in data analysis and university policies. Their conversation covers the evolution of AIMS programs, Abib’s diverse career across Africa, and a significant project showing sports admissions do not affect academic standards. They reflect on the role of sports in mental health, the maturity of Ghanaian institutions, the increasing relevance of mathematics and technology, and potential IDEMS collaborations.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, David and Abib discuss their decade-long friendship and Abib’s journey from being part of the inaugural cohort at AIMS Ghana to making impactful contributions in data analysis and university policies. Their conversation covers the evolut]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, David and Abib discuss their decade-long friendship and Abib’s journey from being part of the inaugural cohort at AIMS Ghana to making impactful contributions in data analysis and university policies. Their conversation covers the evolution of AIMS programs, Abib’s diverse career across Africa, and a significant project showing sports admissions do not affect academic standards. They reflect on the role of sports in mental health, the maturity of Ghanaian institutions, the increasing relevance of mathematics and technology, and potential IDEMS collaborations.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/5471/098-institutional-change-in-ghana-abibs-experiences-and-observations.mp3" length="19502960" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, David and Abib discuss their decade-long friendship and Abib’s journey from being part of the inaugural cohort at AIMS Ghana to making impactful contributions in data analysis and university policies. Their conversation covers the evolution of AIMS programs, Abib’s diverse career across Africa, and a significant project showing sports admissions do not affect academic standards. They reflect on the role of sports in mental health, the maturity of Ghanaian institutions, the increasing relevance of mathematics and technology, and potential IDEMS collaborations.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>098 – Institutional Change in Ghana: Abib&#8217;s Experiences and Observations</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>20:19</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, David and Abib discuss their decade-long friendship and Abib’s journey from being part of the inaugural cohort at AIMS Ghana to making impactful contributions in data analysis and university policies. Their conversation covers the evolution of AIMS programs, Abib’s diverse career across Africa, and a significant project showing sports admissions do not affect academic standards. They reflect on the role of sports in mental health, the maturity of Ghanaian institutions, the increasing relevance of mathematics and technology, and potential IDEMS collaborations.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>097 – The Agroecology Hub</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/097-the-agroecology-hub/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=5396</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[The Agroecology (AE) Hub, a community of NGOs working with smallholder farmers in Kenya that IDEMS has been supporting for the last 5 years, is entering a new phase. David and Lucie review some of the outcomes of the AE Hub’s activities following a symposium that brought together all of the members to identify potential plans for the coming years.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Agroecology (AE) Hub, a community of NGOs working with smallholder farmers in Kenya that IDEMS has been supporting for the last 5 years, is entering a new phase. David and Lucie review some of the outcomes of the AE Hub’s activities following a sympo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Agroecology (AE) Hub, a community of NGOs working with smallholder farmers in Kenya that IDEMS has been supporting for the last 5 years, is entering a new phase. David and Lucie review some of the outcomes of the AE Hub’s activities following a symposium that brought together all of the members to identify potential plans for the coming years.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/5396/097-the-agroecology-hub.mp3" length="25718375" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Agroecology (AE) Hub, a community of NGOs working with smallholder farmers in Kenya that IDEMS has been supporting for the last 5 years, is entering a new phase. David and Lucie review some of the outcomes of the AE Hub’s activities following a symposium that brought together all of the members to identify potential plans for the coming years.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>097 – The Agroecology Hub</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:47</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Agroecology (AE) Hub, a community of NGOs working with smallholder farmers in Kenya that IDEMS has been supporting for the last 5 years, is entering a new phase. David and Lucie review some of the outcomes of the AE Hub’s activities following a symposium that brought together all of the members to identify potential plans for the coming years.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>096 – Data Literacy Continued</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/096-data-literacy-continued/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:27:40 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=5306</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this follow-up episode, Lucie and David discuss data literacy from a more qualitative perspective, building on discussions between David and Lily in previous episodes. They explore themes like variability, uncertainty, and the value of different data types, highlighting the deep analysis of specific contexts versus the current rich data world. The conversation imagines a future where data literacy is as integral to society as traditional literacy.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this follow-up episode, Lucie and David discuss data literacy from a more qualitative perspective, building on discussions between David and Lily in previous episodes. They explore themes like variability, uncertainty, and the value of different data ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this follow-up episode, Lucie and David discuss data literacy from a more qualitative perspective, building on discussions between David and Lily in previous episodes. They explore themes like variability, uncertainty, and the value of different data types, highlighting the deep analysis of specific contexts versus the current rich data world. The conversation imagines a future where data literacy is as integral to society as traditional literacy.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/5306/096-data-literacy-continued.mp3" length="18577137" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this follow-up episode, Lucie and David discuss data literacy from a more qualitative perspective, building on discussions between David and Lily in previous episodes. They explore themes like variability, uncertainty, and the value of different data types, highlighting the deep analysis of specific contexts versus the current rich data world. The conversation imagines a future where data literacy is as integral to society as traditional literacy.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>096 – Data Literacy Continued</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>19:21</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this follow-up episode, Lucie and David discuss data literacy from a more qualitative perspective, building on discussions between David and Lily in previous episodes. They explore themes like variability, uncertainty, and the value of different data types, highlighting the deep analysis of specific contexts versus the current rich data world. The conversation imagines a future where data literacy is as integral to society as traditional literacy.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>095 – How to Tell the IDEMS Story</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/095-how-to-tell-the-idems-story/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4552</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode David and Kate discuss the difficulties they faced telling the IDEMS Story and how Kate has helped in doing so. They discuss the challenges of telling any story of tech interventions for social issues, touching on the objective of not doing harm and producing impactful, thoughtful interventions. They consider the complexities within IDEMS and how its diverse projects converge through commonalities, and different mechanisms explored, including The IDEMS Podcast.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode David and Kate discuss the difficulties they faced telling the IDEMS Story and how Kate has helped in doing so. They discuss the challenges of telling any story of tech interventions for social issues, touching on the objective of not doi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode David and Kate discuss the difficulties they faced telling the IDEMS Story and how Kate has helped in doing so. They discuss the challenges of telling any story of tech interventions for social issues, touching on the objective of not doing harm and producing impactful, thoughtful interventions. They consider the complexities within IDEMS and how its diverse projects converge through commonalities, and different mechanisms explored, including The IDEMS Podcast.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode David and Kate discuss the difficulties they faced telling the IDEMS Story and how Kate has helped in doing so. They discuss the challenges of telling any story of tech interventions for social issues, touching on the objective of not doing harm and producing impactful, thoughtful interventions. They consider the complexities within IDEMS and how its diverse projects converge through commonalities, and different mechanisms explored, including The IDEMS Podcast.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>095 – How to Tell the IDEMS Story</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>18:52</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode David and Kate discuss the difficulties they faced telling the IDEMS Story and how Kate has helped in doing so. They discuss the challenges of telling any story of tech interventions for social issues, touching on the objective of not doing harm and producing impactful, thoughtful interventions. They consider the complexities within IDEMS and how its diverse projects converge through commonalities, and different mechanisms explored, including The IDEMS Podcast.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>094 – Is Data Maths?</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/094-is-data-maths/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4413</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily and David consider the complex and often contentious topic of whether data and statistics can be considered a subset of mathematics. David proposes the radical idea that the current mathematics curriculum, heavily centred on calculation, should pivot to emphasise data interpretation, advocating for a future where data literacy is foundational in education.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily and David consider the complex and often contentious topic of whether data and statistics can be considered a subset of mathematics. David proposes the radical idea that the current mathematics curriculum, heavily centred on calculation, should pivo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily and David consider the complex and often contentious topic of whether data and statistics can be considered a subset of mathematics. David proposes the radical idea that the current mathematics curriculum, heavily centred on calculation, should pivot to emphasise data interpretation, advocating for a future where data literacy is foundational in education.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily and David consider the complex and often contentious topic of whether data and statistics can be considered a subset of mathematics. David proposes the radical idea that the current mathematics curriculum, heavily centred on calculation, should pivot to emphasise data interpretation, advocating for a future where data literacy is foundational in education.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>24:37</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lily and David consider the complex and often contentious topic of whether data and statistics can be considered a subset of mathematics. David proposes the radical idea that the current mathematics curriculum, heavily centred on calculation, should pivot to emphasise data interpretation, advocating for a future where data literacy is foundational in education.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>093 – Communities of Practice, Part 1</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/093-communities-of-practice-part-1/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4371</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David discusses his experiences of working in communities of practice. With Lucie, they discuss what brings a community together, and how it can be maintained. The discussion covers communities such as mathematics educators, agroecology researchers, and IDEMS.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David discusses his experiences of working in communities of practice. With Lucie, they discuss what brings a community together, and how it can be maintained. The discussion covers communities such as mathematics educators, agroecology researchers, and ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David discusses his experiences of working in communities of practice. With Lucie, they discuss what brings a community together, and how it can be maintained. The discussion covers communities such as mathematics educators, agroecology researchers, and IDEMS.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4371/093-communities-of-practice-part-1.mp3" length="24961054" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David discusses his experiences of working in communities of practice. With Lucie, they discuss what brings a community together, and how it can be maintained. The discussion covers communities such as mathematics educators, agroecology researchers, and IDEMS.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David discusses his experiences of working in communities of practice. With Lucie, they discuss what brings a community together, and how it can be maintained. The discussion covers communities such as mathematics educators, agroecology researchers, and IDEMS.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>092 – Data Literacy</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/092-data-literacy/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4365</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Continuing their ongoing discussions on data, Lily and David consider data literacy, its importance, and the different skills required to interpret and work with data effectively. They explore the challenges of demystifying data science when teaching it to non-specialists. They consider the example of New Zealand's innovative approach to embedding data literacy in school curriculums.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Continuing their ongoing discussions on data, Lily and David consider data literacy, its importance, and the different skills required to interpret and work with data effectively. They explore the challenges of demystifying data science when teaching it ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Continuing their ongoing discussions on data, Lily and David consider data literacy, its importance, and the different skills required to interpret and work with data effectively. They explore the challenges of demystifying data science when teaching it to non-specialists. They consider the example of New Zealand's innovative approach to embedding data literacy in school curriculums.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4365/092-data-literacy.mp3" length="32534456" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Continuing their ongoing discussions on data, Lily and David consider data literacy, its importance, and the different skills required to interpret and work with data effectively. They explore the challenges of demystifying data science when teaching it to non-specialists. They consider the example of New Zealand's innovative approach to embedding data literacy in school curriculums.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>092 – Data Literacy</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>33:53</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Continuing their ongoing discussions on data, Lily and David consider data literacy, its importance, and the different skills required to interpret and work with data effectively. They explore the challenges of demystifying data science when teaching it to non-specialists. They consider the example of New Zealand's innovative approach to embedding data literacy in school curriculums.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>091 – Introducing James Kaleli Musyoka: Climatic Data Science for Agriculture</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/091-introducing-james-kaleli-musyoka-climatic-data-science-for-agriculture/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:26:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4348</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David Stern introduces Dr. James Kaleli Musyoka, a Postdoctoral Impact Activation Fellow at IDEMS from Kenya, now based in Finland. They reminisce about their first meeting in 2008 at Maseno University, where David's involvement transformed James' experience with applied statistics. They discuss James' decision to pursue a local PhD, his teaching innovations, and his current work supporting African met services with historical climatic data analyses to improve forecasts for agriculture.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David Stern introduces Dr. James Kaleli Musyoka, a Postdoctoral Impact Activation Fellow at IDEMS from Kenya, now based in Finland. They reminisce about their first meeting in 2008 at Maseno University, where Davids involvement transformed James experien]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David Stern introduces Dr. James Kaleli Musyoka, a Postdoctoral Impact Activation Fellow at IDEMS from Kenya, now based in Finland. They reminisce about their first meeting in 2008 at Maseno University, where David's involvement transformed James' experience with applied statistics. They discuss James' decision to pursue a local PhD, his teaching innovations, and his current work supporting African met services with historical climatic data analyses to improve forecasts for agriculture.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4348/091-introducing-james-kaleli-musyoka-climatic-data-science-for-agriculture.mp3" length="19648777" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Stern introduces Dr. James Kaleli Musyoka, a Postdoctoral Impact Activation Fellow at IDEMS from Kenya, now based in Finland. They reminisce about their first meeting in 2008 at Maseno University, where David's involvement transformed James' experience with applied statistics. They discuss James' decision to pursue a local PhD, his teaching innovations, and his current work supporting African met services with historical climatic data analyses to improve forecasts for agriculture.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>091 – Introducing James Kaleli Musyoka: Climatic Data Science for Agriculture</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>20:28</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David Stern introduces Dr. James Kaleli Musyoka, a Postdoctoral Impact Activation Fellow at IDEMS from Kenya, now based in Finland. They reminisce about their first meeting in 2008 at Maseno University, where David's involvement transformed James' experience with applied statistics. They discuss James' decision to pursue a local PhD, his teaching innovations, and his current work supporting African met services with historical climatic data analyses to improve forecasts for agriculture.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>090 – Introducing George Simmons: Mathematical Modelling in Agroecology</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/090-mathematical-modeling-in-agroecology/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4342</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David is joined by George Simmons, an impact activation postdoctoral fellow at IDEMS. In collaboration with CASAS Global, George has spent a year working on their Physiologically Based Demographic Modelling (PBDM) system, a style of modelling used to account for the ecosystem level dynamics that happen in a farm field. They elaborate on the project's integration with more modern mathematical techniques, the influence of the TOPOS Institute’s collaborative approach, and the broader implications of the work.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David is joined by George Simmons, an impact activation postdoctoral fellow at IDEMS. In collaboration with CASAS Global, George has spent a year working on their Physiologically Based Demographic Modelling (PBDM) system, a style of modelling used to acc]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David is joined by George Simmons, an impact activation postdoctoral fellow at IDEMS. In collaboration with CASAS Global, George has spent a year working on their Physiologically Based Demographic Modelling (PBDM) system, a style of modelling used to account for the ecosystem level dynamics that happen in a farm field. They elaborate on the project's integration with more modern mathematical techniques, the influence of the TOPOS Institute’s collaborative approach, and the broader implications of the work.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4342/090-mathematical-modeling-in-agroecology.mp3" length="22636751" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David is joined by George Simmons, an impact activation postdoctoral fellow at IDEMS. In collaboration with CASAS Global, George has spent a year working on their Physiologically Based Demographic Modelling (PBDM) system, a style of modelling used to account for the ecosystem level dynamics that happen in a farm field. They elaborate on the project's integration with more modern mathematical techniques, the influence of the TOPOS Institute’s collaborative approach, and the broader implications of the work.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David is joined by George Simmons, an impact activation postdoctoral fellow at IDEMS. In collaboration with CASAS Global, George has spent a year working on their Physiologically Based Demographic Modelling (PBDM) system, a style of modelling used to account for the ecosystem level dynamics that happen in a farm field. They elaborate on the project's integration with more modern mathematical techniques, the influence of the TOPOS Institute’s collaborative approach, and the broader implications of the work.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>089 – Exploring Digital Parenting Innovations in Kuwait</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/089-exploring-digital-parenting-innovations-in-kuwait/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:16:46 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4336</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David and Kate discuss David's recent trip to Kuwait, focusing on the development of digital technologies for the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) programme. They explore the contrasts and similarities between high-resource environments like Kuwait and low-resource contexts where PLH typically operates. The conversation highlights the integration of app technologies in Kuwait's Ministry of Health initiatives, cultural tolerance, women's empowerment, and the unique challenges and opportunities of adapting tech-based parenting support systems across different socio-economic landscapes.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David and Kate discuss Davids recent trip to Kuwait, focusing on the development of digital technologies for the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) programme. They explore the contrasts and similarities between high-resource environments like Kuwait and]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David and Kate discuss David's recent trip to Kuwait, focusing on the development of digital technologies for the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) programme. They explore the contrasts and similarities between high-resource environments like Kuwait and low-resource contexts where PLH typically operates. The conversation highlights the integration of app technologies in Kuwait's Ministry of Health initiatives, cultural tolerance, women's empowerment, and the unique challenges and opportunities of adapting tech-based parenting support systems across different socio-economic landscapes.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4336/089-exploring-digital-parenting-innovations-in-kuwait.mp3" length="31240892" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David and Kate discuss David's recent trip to Kuwait, focusing on the development of digital technologies for the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) programme. They explore the contrasts and similarities between high-resource environments like Kuwait and low-resource contexts where PLH typically operates. The conversation highlights the integration of app technologies in Kuwait's Ministry of Health initiatives, cultural tolerance, women's empowerment, and the unique challenges and opportunities of adapting tech-based parenting support systems across different socio-economic landscapes.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>089 – Exploring Digital Parenting Innovations in Kuwait</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>32:33</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David and Kate discuss David's recent trip to Kuwait, focusing on the development of digital technologies for the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) programme. They explore the contrasts and similarities between high-resource environments like Kuwait and low-resource contexts where PLH typically operates. The conversation highlights the integration of app technologies in Kuwait's Ministry of Health initiatives, cultural tolerance, women's empowerment, and the unique challenges and opportunities of adapting tech-based parenting support systems across different socio-economic landscapes.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>088 – Technologies for Secondary School Education</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/088-technologies-for-secondary-school-education/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4330</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[As Santiago prepares to return to teaching, he and David discuss the evolving role of technology in shaping the future of education. They consider the integration of educational technologies for formative assessment, such as STACK, in secondary maths education, focusing on personalised feedback and the challenges of balancing varied student abilities. They also explore the potential of AI in the classroom, the implications of integrating AI in the context of centralised exams, and the role of innovative teaching methods that could lead to higher order skills, aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As Santiago prepares to return to teaching, he and David discuss the evolving role of technology in shaping the future of education. They consider the integration of educational technologies for formative assessment, such as STACK, in secondary maths edu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[As Santiago prepares to return to teaching, he and David discuss the evolving role of technology in shaping the future of education. They consider the integration of educational technologies for formative assessment, such as STACK, in secondary maths education, focusing on personalised feedback and the challenges of balancing varied student abilities. They also explore the potential of AI in the classroom, the implications of integrating AI in the context of centralised exams, and the role of innovative teaching methods that could lead to higher order skills, aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4330/088-technologies-for-secondary-school-education.mp3" length="22335446" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Santiago prepares to return to teaching, he and David discuss the evolving role of technology in shaping the future of education. They consider the integration of educational technologies for formative assessment, such as STACK, in secondary maths education, focusing on personalised feedback and the challenges of balancing varied student abilities. They also explore the potential of AI in the classroom, the implications of integrating AI in the context of centralised exams, and the role of innovative teaching methods that could lead to higher order skills, aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>088 – Technologies for Secondary School Education</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>23:16</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[As Santiago prepares to return to teaching, he and David discuss the evolving role of technology in shaping the future of education. They consider the integration of educational technologies for formative assessment, such as STACK, in secondary maths education, focusing on personalised feedback and the challenges of balancing varied student abilities. They also explore the potential of AI in the classroom, the implications of integrating AI in the context of centralised exams, and the role of innovative teaching methods that could lead to higher order skills, aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>087 – Chatbots and AI</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/087-chatbots-and-ai/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4324</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[AI chatbots are seemingly everywhere right now, but are they safe and reliable? In this episode, Lily and David compare traditional deterministic chatbots and modern AI-based chatbots. They explore the limitations and frustrations of traditional chatbots, like those used in online banking and other services, and highlight the potential of generative AI technologies, like ChatGPT, to enhance the user experience. They discuss how AI could be used responsibly to improve deterministic chatbots by making them more comprehensive and interactive while maintaining their reliability.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[AI chatbots are seemingly everywhere right now, but are they safe and reliable? In this episode, Lily and David compare traditional deterministic chatbots and modern AI-based chatbots. They explore the limitations and frustrations of traditional chatbots]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[AI chatbots are seemingly everywhere right now, but are they safe and reliable? In this episode, Lily and David compare traditional deterministic chatbots and modern AI-based chatbots. They explore the limitations and frustrations of traditional chatbots, like those used in online banking and other services, and highlight the potential of generative AI technologies, like ChatGPT, to enhance the user experience. They discuss how AI could be used responsibly to improve deterministic chatbots by making them more comprehensive and interactive while maintaining their reliability.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[AI chatbots are seemingly everywhere right now, but are they safe and reliable? In this episode, Lily and David compare traditional deterministic chatbots and modern AI-based chatbots. They explore the limitations and frustrations of traditional chatbots, like those used in online banking and other services, and highlight the potential of generative AI technologies, like ChatGPT, to enhance the user experience. They discuss how AI could be used responsibly to improve deterministic chatbots by making them more comprehensive and interactive while maintaining their reliability.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>087 – Chatbots and AI</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>25:04</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[AI chatbots are seemingly everywhere right now, but are they safe and reliable? In this episode, Lily and David compare traditional deterministic chatbots and modern AI-based chatbots. They explore the limitations and frustrations of traditional chatbots, like those used in online banking and other services, and highlight the potential of generative AI technologies, like ChatGPT, to enhance the user experience. They discuss how AI could be used responsibly to improve deterministic chatbots by making them more comprehensive and interactive while maintaining their reliability.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>086 – The R-Instat Calculation System</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/086-the-r-instat-calculation-system/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:16:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4318</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the evolution of R-Instat, an open-source front-end statistical software for R. They explore the development of the back-end calculation system, which aims to simplify complex data analysis and enhance reproducible research. David explains how R-Instat addresses the challenges of multi-level data and automates calculations, making it accessible to users who may not have coding expertise.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the evolution of R-Instat, an open-source front-end statistical software for R. They explore the development of the back-end calculation system, which aims to simplify complex data analysis and enhance reproducible research. David ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the evolution of R-Instat, an open-source front-end statistical software for R. They explore the development of the back-end calculation system, which aims to simplify complex data analysis and enhance reproducible research. David explains how R-Instat addresses the challenges of multi-level data and automates calculations, making it accessible to users who may not have coding expertise.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4318/086-the-r-instat-calculation-system.mp3" length="30914457" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the evolution of R-Instat, an open-source front-end statistical software for R. They explore the development of the back-end calculation system, which aims to simplify complex data analysis and enhance reproducible research. David explains how R-Instat addresses the challenges of multi-level data and automates calculations, making it accessible to users who may not have coding expertise.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>086 – The R-Instat Calculation System</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>32:12</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the evolution of R-Instat, an open-source front-end statistical software for R. They explore the development of the back-end calculation system, which aims to simplify complex data analysis and enhance reproducible research. David explains how R-Instat addresses the challenges of multi-level data and automates calculations, making it accessible to users who may not have coding expertise.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>085 – A Service Mentality</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/085-a-service-mentality/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4312</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss what IDEMS’ “service mentality” is and how it differs from providing services. They explore what this means for the company, in its external partnerships and its internal management. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss what IDEMS’ “service mentality” is and how it differs from providing services. They explore what this means for the company, in its external partnerships and its internal management.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss what IDEMS’ “service mentality” is and how it differs from providing services. They explore what this means for the company, in its external partnerships and its internal management. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4312/085-a-service-mentality.mp3" length="20502253" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss what IDEMS’ “service mentality” is and how it differs from providing services. They explore what this means for the company, in its external partnerships and its internal management.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>085 – A Service Mentality</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>21:21</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss what IDEMS’ “service mentality” is and how it differs from providing services. They explore what this means for the company, in its external partnerships and its internal management.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>084 – Community Tech</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/084-community-tech/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4306</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[The idea of “Community Tech” is central to many of IDEMS’ initiatives, and in this episode Lucie and Kate explore its meaning. They contrast the exciting possibilities of developing community tech with the challenges of effectively managing the communities and technologies involved.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The idea of “Community Tech” is central to many of IDEMS’ initiatives, and in this episode Lucie and Kate explore its meaning. They contrast the exciting possibilities of developing community tech with the challenges of effectively managing the communiti]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The idea of “Community Tech” is central to many of IDEMS’ initiatives, and in this episode Lucie and Kate explore its meaning. They contrast the exciting possibilities of developing community tech with the challenges of effectively managing the communities and technologies involved.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4306/084-community-tech.mp3" length="22136063" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The idea of “Community Tech” is central to many of IDEMS’ initiatives, and in this episode Lucie and Kate explore its meaning. They contrast the exciting possibilities of developing community tech with the challenges of effectively managing the communities and technologies involved.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>084 – Community Tech</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>23:03</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The idea of “Community Tech” is central to many of IDEMS’ initiatives, and in this episode Lucie and Kate explore its meaning. They contrast the exciting possibilities of developing community tech with the challenges of effectively managing the communities and technologies involved.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>083 – Reflections on the Mentoring Scheme</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/083-reflections-on-the-mentoring-scheme/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:47:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4300</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lucie and David reflect on the last 2 years of the organisation mentoring scheme and how it might continue to evolve to suit the needs and interests of employees. The scheme is shared between the 3 sister companies: IDEMS, INNODEMS and most recently, GHAIDEMS, and brings together colleagues from different continents and countries to support personal development and growth.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lucie and David reflect on the last 2 years of the organisation mentoring scheme and how it might continue to evolve to suit the needs and interests of employees. The scheme is shared between the 3 sister companies: IDEMS, INNODEMS and most recently, GHA]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucie and David reflect on the last 2 years of the organisation mentoring scheme and how it might continue to evolve to suit the needs and interests of employees. The scheme is shared between the 3 sister companies: IDEMS, INNODEMS and most recently, GHAIDEMS, and brings together colleagues from different continents and countries to support personal development and growth.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4300/083-reflections-on-the-mentoring-scheme.mp3" length="17614589" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lucie and David reflect on the last 2 years of the organisation mentoring scheme and how it might continue to evolve to suit the needs and interests of employees. The scheme is shared between the 3 sister companies: IDEMS, INNODEMS and most recently, GHAIDEMS, and brings together colleagues from different continents and countries to support personal development and growth.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>083 – Reflections on the Mentoring Scheme</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>18:21</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lucie and David reflect on the last 2 years of the organisation mentoring scheme and how it might continue to evolve to suit the needs and interests of employees. The scheme is shared between the 3 sister companies: IDEMS, INNODEMS and most recently, GHAIDEMS, and brings together colleagues from different continents and countries to support personal development and growth.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>082 – Innovations in Internships and Workshops</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/082-innovations-in-internships-and-workshops/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:40:40 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4294</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[IDEMS creates internships and workshops with a flexibility that is unusual. Lucie and David discuss this collaborative approach which aims to respond to and provide opportunities to participants. For example, by splitting a group of interns into two teams with different start dates, according to their experience levels. This approach presents opportunities and risks.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[IDEMS creates internships and workshops with a flexibility that is unusual. Lucie and David discuss this collaborative approach which aims to respond to and provide opportunities to participants. For example, by splitting a group of interns into two team]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[IDEMS creates internships and workshops with a flexibility that is unusual. Lucie and David discuss this collaborative approach which aims to respond to and provide opportunities to participants. For example, by splitting a group of interns into two teams with different start dates, according to their experience levels. This approach presents opportunities and risks.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4294/082-innovations-in-internships-and-workshops.mp3" length="22644315" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[IDEMS creates internships and workshops with a flexibility that is unusual. Lucie and David discuss this collaborative approach which aims to respond to and provide opportunities to participants. For example, by splitting a group of interns into two teams with different start dates, according to their experience levels. This approach presents opportunities and risks.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>082 – Innovations in Internships and Workshops</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>23:35</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[IDEMS creates internships and workshops with a flexibility that is unusual. Lucie and David discuss this collaborative approach which aims to respond to and provide opportunities to participants. For example, by splitting a group of interns into two teams with different start dates, according to their experience levels. This approach presents opportunities and risks.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>081 – The Second African STACK Conference</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/081-the-second-african-stack-conference/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:28:13 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4277</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago invites David to reflect on the Second African STACK conference, held from 12th to 16th August 2024 at the Technical University of Kenya. They discuss how the event went, some outcomes, learnings and challenges that were highlighted, such as sustainability, and describe the growth of the African STACK Community. 

A general explanation of STACK can be found in episode 057 of this podcast. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago invites David to reflect on the Second African STACK conference, held from 12th to 16th August 2024 at the Technical University of Kenya. They discuss how the event went, some outcomes, learnings and challenges that were highlig]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago invites David to reflect on the Second African STACK conference, held from 12th to 16th August 2024 at the Technical University of Kenya. They discuss how the event went, some outcomes, learnings and challenges that were highlighted, such as sustainability, and describe the growth of the African STACK Community. 

A general explanation of STACK can be found in episode 057 of this podcast. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4277/081-the-second-african-stack-conference.mp3" length="29227167" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago invites David to reflect on the Second African STACK conference, held from 12th to 16th August 2024 at the Technical University of Kenya. They discuss how the event went, some outcomes, learnings and challenges that were highlighted, such as sustainability, and describe the growth of the African STACK Community. 

A general explanation of STACK can be found in episode 057 of this podcast.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>081 – The Second African STACK Conference</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>30:27</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago invites David to reflect on the Second African STACK conference, held from 12th to 16th August 2024 at the Technical University of Kenya. They discuss how the event went, some outcomes, learnings and challenges that were highlighted, such as sustainability, and describe the growth of the African STACK Community. 

A general explanation of STACK can be found in episode 057 of this podcast.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>080 – Franca Hoffmann: Global Maths Education</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/080-franca-hoffmann-global-maths-education/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4270</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Franca Hoffmann is an Assistant Professor in Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Caltech and International Scientific Advisor at Quantum Leap Africa, at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS). In this episode, David Stern talks to Franca about their recent experiences in Kenya, including a workshop in Kisumu organized by the American Institute of Mathematics and the African STACK Conference in Nairobi. Franca recounts her journey from participating in Maths Camps in Africa to playing a significant role in math education initiatives across the continent.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Franca Hoffmann is an Assistant Professor in Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Caltech and International Scientific Advisor at Quantum Leap Africa, at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS). In this episode, David Stern talks to Fran]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Franca Hoffmann is an Assistant Professor in Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Caltech and International Scientific Advisor at Quantum Leap Africa, at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS). In this episode, David Stern talks to Franca about their recent experiences in Kenya, including a workshop in Kisumu organized by the American Institute of Mathematics and the African STACK Conference in Nairobi. Franca recounts her journey from participating in Maths Camps in Africa to playing a significant role in math education initiatives across the continent.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4270/080-franca-hoffmann-global-maths-education.mp3" length="27592926" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Franca Hoffmann is an Assistant Professor in Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Caltech and International Scientific Advisor at Quantum Leap Africa, at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS). In this episode, David Stern talks to Franca about their recent experiences in Kenya, including a workshop in Kisumu organized by the American Institute of Mathematics and the African STACK Conference in Nairobi. Franca recounts her journey from participating in Maths Camps in Africa to playing a significant role in math education initiatives across the continent.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>080 – Franca Hoffmann: Global Maths Education</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>28:45</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Franca Hoffmann is an Assistant Professor in Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Caltech and International Scientific Advisor at Quantum Leap Africa, at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS). In this episode, David Stern talks to Franca about their recent experiences in Kenya, including a workshop in Kisumu organized by the American Institute of Mathematics and the African STACK Conference in Nairobi. Franca recounts her journey from participating in Maths Camps in Africa to playing a significant role in math education initiatives across the continent.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>079 – American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) Workshop in Kenya</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/079-american-institute-of-mathematics-aim-workshop-in-kenya/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4264</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In August 2024, the American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) organised a workshop in Kenya, bringing together participants from various countries to explore the use of open-source tools like STACK and WebWork in mathematics education. Santiago and David reflect on how the event facilitated meaningful collaborations between African and international educators, offering insights into the unique challenges and opportunities within low-resource environments. The workshop highlighted the importance of layered ownership of educational resources and the potential for cross-contextual learning, with participants from high-resource settings gaining valuable perspectives from their African counterparts.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In August 2024, the American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) organised a workshop in Kenya, bringing together participants from various countries to explore the use of open-source tools like STACK and WebWork in mathematics education. Santiago and David r]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In August 2024, the American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) organised a workshop in Kenya, bringing together participants from various countries to explore the use of open-source tools like STACK and WebWork in mathematics education. Santiago and David reflect on how the event facilitated meaningful collaborations between African and international educators, offering insights into the unique challenges and opportunities within low-resource environments. The workshop highlighted the importance of layered ownership of educational resources and the potential for cross-contextual learning, with participants from high-resource settings gaining valuable perspectives from their African counterparts.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4264/079-american-institute-of-mathematics-aim-workshop-in-kenya.mp3" length="23853941" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In August 2024, the American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) organised a workshop in Kenya, bringing together participants from various countries to explore the use of open-source tools like STACK and WebWork in mathematics education. Santiago and David reflect on how the event facilitated meaningful collaborations between African and international educators, offering insights into the unique challenges and opportunities within low-resource environments. The workshop highlighted the importance of layered ownership of educational resources and the potential for cross-contextual learning, with participants from high-resource settings gaining valuable perspectives from their African counterparts.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>079 – American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) Workshop in Kenya</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>24:51</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In August 2024, the American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) organised a workshop in Kenya, bringing together participants from various countries to explore the use of open-source tools like STACK and WebWork in mathematics education. Santiago and David reflect on how the event facilitated meaningful collaborations between African and international educators, offering insights into the unique challenges and opportunities within low-resource environments. The workshop highlighted the importance of layered ownership of educational resources and the potential for cross-contextual learning, with participants from high-resource settings gaining valuable perspectives from their African counterparts.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>078 – Open Research, Science and Data</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/078-open-research-science-and-data/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4258</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[IDEMS is guided by its principle ‘Open by Default’, a well-developed concept in technology and software fields, but less developed in research, science and data. David and Lucie explore the differences between open science and open data, and question whether or how open science might create inequalities.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[IDEMS is guided by its principle ‘Open by Default’, a well-developed concept in technology and software fields, but less developed in research, science and data. David and Lucie explore the differences between open science and open data, and question whe]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[IDEMS is guided by its principle ‘Open by Default’, a well-developed concept in technology and software fields, but less developed in research, science and data. David and Lucie explore the differences between open science and open data, and question whether or how open science might create inequalities.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4258/078-open-research-science-and-data.mp3" length="25731771" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[IDEMS is guided by its principle ‘Open by Default’, a well-developed concept in technology and software fields, but less developed in research, science and data. David and Lucie explore the differences between open science and open data, and question whether or how open science might create inequalities.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>078 – Open Research, Science and Data</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:48</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[IDEMS is guided by its principle ‘Open by Default’, a well-developed concept in technology and software fields, but less developed in research, science and data. David and Lucie explore the differences between open science and open data, and question whether or how open science might create inequalities.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>077 – Looking to the Future of AI for Higher Education</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/077-looking-to-the-future-of-ai-for-higher-education/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 20:38:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4253</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we explore the future of AI in education through a discussion with Lily and David, focusing on the potential and limitations of AI technologies. They break down the future into four key categories: tasks that AI will never achieve perfectly, tasks that are a matter of "when" not "if", transformative innovations on the horizon, and areas with substantial unknowns. The conversation includes examples like the challenges of AI detecting AI-generated content, the potential of AI-based personal tutors, and the complexities of maintaining historical accuracy while promoting diversity. This is the fifth episode in the Responsible AI for Lecturers (RAILect) series on the IDEMS podcast. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we explore the future of AI in education through a discussion with Lily and David, focusing on the potential and limitations of AI technologies. They break down the future into four key categories: tasks that AI will never achieve perfec]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, we explore the future of AI in education through a discussion with Lily and David, focusing on the potential and limitations of AI technologies. They break down the future into four key categories: tasks that AI will never achieve perfectly, tasks that are a matter of "when" not "if", transformative innovations on the horizon, and areas with substantial unknowns. The conversation includes examples like the challenges of AI detecting AI-generated content, the potential of AI-based personal tutors, and the complexities of maintaining historical accuracy while promoting diversity. This is the fifth episode in the Responsible AI for Lecturers (RAILect) series on the IDEMS podcast. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4253/077-looking-to-the-future-of-ai-for-higher-education.mp3" length="28807934" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we explore the future of AI in education through a discussion with Lily and David, focusing on the potential and limitations of AI technologies. They break down the future into four key categories: tasks that AI will never achieve perfectly, tasks that are a matter of "when" not "if", transformative innovations on the horizon, and areas with substantial unknowns. The conversation includes examples like the challenges of AI detecting AI-generated content, the potential of AI-based personal tutors, and the complexities of maintaining historical accuracy while promoting diversity. This is the fifth episode in the Responsible AI for Lecturers (RAILect) series on the IDEMS podcast.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>077 – Looking to the Future of AI for Higher Education</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>30:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, we explore the future of AI in education through a discussion with Lily and David, focusing on the potential and limitations of AI technologies. They break down the future into four key categories: tasks that AI will never achieve perfectly, tasks that are a matter of "when" not "if", transformative innovations on the horizon, and areas with substantial unknowns. The conversation includes examples like the challenges of AI detecting AI-generated content, the potential of AI-based personal tutors, and the complexities of maintaining historical accuracy while promoting diversity. This is the fifth episode in the Responsible AI for Lecturers (RAILect) series on the IDEMS podcast.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>076 – Data Systems for Low Digital Literacy</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/data-systems-for-low-digital-literacy/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4240</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[How do you build data systems for contexts where there is low digital literacy? As part of IDEMS’ support for Manor House Agricultural Centre in Kenya, we’re looking to create digital systems which can help them manage the complex farm and training centre. David and Lucie discuss the origins of this idea, the practical implications, and the opportunities.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How do you build data systems for contexts where there is low digital literacy? As part of IDEMS’ support for Manor House Agricultural Centre in Kenya, we’re looking to create digital systems which can help them manage the complex farm and training centr]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[How do you build data systems for contexts where there is low digital literacy? As part of IDEMS’ support for Manor House Agricultural Centre in Kenya, we’re looking to create digital systems which can help them manage the complex farm and training centre. David and Lucie discuss the origins of this idea, the practical implications, and the opportunities.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4240/data-systems-for-low-digital-literacy.mp3" length="31931339" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you build data systems for contexts where there is low digital literacy? As part of IDEMS’ support for Manor House Agricultural Centre in Kenya, we’re looking to create digital systems which can help them manage the complex farm and training centre. David and Lucie discuss the origins of this idea, the practical implications, and the opportunities.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>076 – Data Systems for Low Digital Literacy</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>33:16</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[How do you build data systems for contexts where there is low digital literacy? As part of IDEMS’ support for Manor House Agricultural Centre in Kenya, we’re looking to create digital systems which can help them manage the complex farm and training centre. David and Lucie discuss the origins of this idea, the practical implications, and the opportunities.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>075 – Changing The Question 2</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/075-changing-the-question-2/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:10:25 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4235</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we dive into how AI can revolutionise education by shifting the focus from traditional methods to fostering critical thinking skills. Lily and David discuss the importance of adapting questions in a way that leverages AI capabilities, ensuring students develop deeper analytical skills and greater ownership of their work. They explore various case studies and examples of AI applications in education, highlighting the potential of AI to enhance human intelligence and creativity. This is the fourth episode out of five of the Responsible AI for Lecturers (RAILect) series on the IDEMS podcast.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we dive into how AI can revolutionise education by shifting the focus from traditional methods to fostering critical thinking skills. Lily and David discuss the importance of adapting questions in a way that leverages AI capabilities, en]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, we dive into how AI can revolutionise education by shifting the focus from traditional methods to fostering critical thinking skills. Lily and David discuss the importance of adapting questions in a way that leverages AI capabilities, ensuring students develop deeper analytical skills and greater ownership of their work. They explore various case studies and examples of AI applications in education, highlighting the potential of AI to enhance human intelligence and creativity. This is the fourth episode out of five of the Responsible AI for Lecturers (RAILect) series on the IDEMS podcast.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4235/075-changing-the-question-2.mp3" length="31028555" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we dive into how AI can revolutionise education by shifting the focus from traditional methods to fostering critical thinking skills. Lily and David discuss the importance of adapting questions in a way that leverages AI capabilities, ensuring students develop deeper analytical skills and greater ownership of their work. They explore various case studies and examples of AI applications in education, highlighting the potential of AI to enhance human intelligence and creativity. This is the fourth episode out of five of the Responsible AI for Lecturers (RAILect) series on the IDEMS podcast.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>075 – Changing The Question 2</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>32:19</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, we dive into how AI can revolutionise education by shifting the focus from traditional methods to fostering critical thinking skills. Lily and David discuss the importance of adapting questions in a way that leverages AI capabilities, ensuring students develop deeper analytical skills and greater ownership of their work. They explore various case studies and examples of AI applications in education, highlighting the potential of AI to enhance human intelligence and creativity. This is the fourth episode out of five of the Responsible AI for Lecturers (RAILect) series on the IDEMS podcast.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>074 – Changing the Question</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/074-changing-the-question/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4218</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we are pleased to introduce guest speaker Helen Crompton, who shares her research and teaching experiences focused on AI in education. Helen and David suggest productive ways that lecturers and students can engage with AI to support and enhance their skills and teaching effectiveness.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we are pleased to introduce guest speaker Helen Crompton, who shares her research and teaching experiences focused on AI in education. Helen and David suggest productive ways that lecturers and students can engage with AI to support and ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, we are pleased to introduce guest speaker Helen Crompton, who shares her research and teaching experiences focused on AI in education. Helen and David suggest productive ways that lecturers and students can engage with AI to support and enhance their skills and teaching effectiveness.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4218/074-changing-the-question.mp3" length="31063666" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we are pleased to introduce guest speaker Helen Crompton, who shares her research and teaching experiences focused on AI in education. Helen and David suggest productive ways that lecturers and students can engage with AI to support and enhance their skills and teaching effectiveness.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>074 – Changing the Question</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>32:21</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, we are pleased to introduce guest speaker Helen Crompton, who shares her research and teaching experiences focused on AI in education. Helen and David suggest productive ways that lecturers and students can engage with AI to support and enhance their skills and teaching effectiveness.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>073 – AI in Education: Friend or Foe?</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/073-ai-in-education-friend-or-foe/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4213</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the current state of education, and the potentials that AI creates for the future. They look at what it means to treat AI as a friend for lecturers, and then what it means to treat it as a foe, using case studies. They then question how lecturers can productively approach teaching given the current AI context.
Note that this podcast is also the third episode of our five-part series on Responsible AI for Lecturers (RAILect).]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the current state of education, and the potentials that AI creates for the future. They look at what it means to treat AI as a friend for lecturers, and then what it means to treat it as a foe, using case studies. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the current state of education, and the potentials that AI creates for the future. They look at what it means to treat AI as a friend for lecturers, and then what it means to treat it as a foe, using case studies. They then question how lecturers can productively approach teaching given the current AI context.
Note that this podcast is also the third episode of our five-part series on Responsible AI for Lecturers (RAILect).]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4213/073-ai-in-education-friend-or-foe.mp3" length="27900136" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the current state of education, and the potentials that AI creates for the future. They look at what it means to treat AI as a friend for lecturers, and then what it means to treat it as a foe, using case studies. They then question how lecturers can productively approach teaching given the current AI context.
Note that this podcast is also the third episode of our five-part series on Responsible AI for Lecturers (RAILect).]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>073 – AI in Education: Friend or Foe?</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>29:04</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David discuss the current state of education, and the potentials that AI creates for the future. They look at what it means to treat AI as a friend for lecturers, and then what it means to treat it as a foe, using case studies. They then question how lecturers can productively approach teaching given the current AI context.
Note that this podcast is also the third episode of our five-part series on Responsible AI for Lecturers (RAILect).]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>072 – Demystifying Data Science</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/072-demystifying-data-science/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4202</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David aim to demystify data science across various disciplines. They use the Post Office to illustrate the power of AI systems, and then look at other case studies to highlight some limitations of AI systems. This episode is part of the series aimed at Responsible AI for Lecturers, but is still relevant for those not following the course. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David aim to demystify data science across various disciplines. They use the Post Office to illustrate the power of AI systems, and then look at other case studies to highlight some limitations of AI systems. This episode is par]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David aim to demystify data science across various disciplines. They use the Post Office to illustrate the power of AI systems, and then look at other case studies to highlight some limitations of AI systems. This episode is part of the series aimed at Responsible AI for Lecturers, but is still relevant for those not following the course. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4202/072-demystifying-data-science.mp3" length="29586583" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David aim to demystify data science across various disciplines. They use the Post Office to illustrate the power of AI systems, and then look at other case studies to highlight some limitations of AI systems. This episode is part of the series aimed at Responsible AI for Lecturers, but is still relevant for those not following the course.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>072 – Demystifying Data Science</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>30:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David aim to demystify data science across various disciplines. They use the Post Office to illustrate the power of AI systems, and then look at other case studies to highlight some limitations of AI systems. This episode is part of the series aimed at Responsible AI for Lecturers, but is still relevant for those not following the course.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>071 – Introduction to R-Instat</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/071-introduction-to-r-instat/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4135</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[R-Instat is a free open-source statistics package. In this episode, Lily and David introduce R-Instat and discuss the motivations for creating it, based upon the need for a user-friendly, comprehensive tool for low-resource environments that can handle multilevel data efficiently. They consider its broader implications for data literacy and statistical education, emphasising the ongoing ambition to make complex analyses more accessible and intuitive.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[R-Instat is a free open-source statistics package. In this episode, Lily and David introduce R-Instat and discuss the motivations for creating it, based upon the need for a user-friendly, comprehensive tool for low-resource environments that can handle m]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[R-Instat is a free open-source statistics package. In this episode, Lily and David introduce R-Instat and discuss the motivations for creating it, based upon the need for a user-friendly, comprehensive tool for low-resource environments that can handle multilevel data efficiently. They consider its broader implications for data literacy and statistical education, emphasising the ongoing ambition to make complex analyses more accessible and intuitive.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4135/071-introduction-to-r-instat.mp3" length="23432152" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[R-Instat is a free open-source statistics package. In this episode, Lily and David introduce R-Instat and discuss the motivations for creating it, based upon the need for a user-friendly, comprehensive tool for low-resource environments that can handle multilevel data efficiently. They consider its broader implications for data literacy and statistical education, emphasising the ongoing ambition to make complex analyses more accessible and intuitive.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>071 – Introduction to R-Instat</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>24:25</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[R-Instat is a free open-source statistics package. In this episode, Lily and David introduce R-Instat and discuss the motivations for creating it, based upon the need for a user-friendly, comprehensive tool for low-resource environments that can handle multilevel data efficiently. They consider its broader implications for data literacy and statistical education, emphasising the ongoing ambition to make complex analyses more accessible and intuitive.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>070 – Games Without Advertising: A Potential New Business Model, Part 2</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/070-games-without-advertising-a-potential-new-business-model-part-2/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4129</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Santiago and David continue their discussion on the intersection of gaming and advertising, exploring innovative business models that prioritize social impact and inclusivity over traditional revenue streams. They consider the concept of providing digital services related to games that are accessible to all, including those who cannot afford to pay, aiming to develop a system where educational and socially beneficial services can sustain themselves financially while remaining open and accessible.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Santiago and David continue their discussion on the intersection of gaming and advertising, exploring innovative business models that prioritize social impact and inclusivity over traditional revenue streams. They consider the concept of providing digita]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Santiago and David continue their discussion on the intersection of gaming and advertising, exploring innovative business models that prioritize social impact and inclusivity over traditional revenue streams. They consider the concept of providing digital services related to games that are accessible to all, including those who cannot afford to pay, aiming to develop a system where educational and socially beneficial services can sustain themselves financially while remaining open and accessible.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4129/070-games-without-advertising-a-potential-new-business-model-part-2.mp3" length="23785327" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Santiago and David continue their discussion on the intersection of gaming and advertising, exploring innovative business models that prioritize social impact and inclusivity over traditional revenue streams. They consider the concept of providing digital services related to games that are accessible to all, including those who cannot afford to pay, aiming to develop a system where educational and socially beneficial services can sustain themselves financially while remaining open and accessible.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>070 – Games Without Advertising: A Potential New Business Model, Part 2</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>24:47</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Santiago and David continue their discussion on the intersection of gaming and advertising, exploring innovative business models that prioritize social impact and inclusivity over traditional revenue streams. They consider the concept of providing digital services related to games that are accessible to all, including those who cannot afford to pay, aiming to develop a system where educational and socially beneficial services can sustain themselves financially while remaining open and accessible.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>069 – Games Without Advertising: A Potential New Business Model, Part 1</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/069-games-without-advertising-a-potential-new-business-model/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4087</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Santiago and David discuss the conventional business models in the gaming industry, which rely on advertising or paywalls. Motivated by the potential educational value of games, they envision an innovative business model that prioritises social impact over revenue.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Santiago and David discuss the conventional business models in the gaming industry, which rely on advertising or paywalls. Motivated by the potential educational value of games, they envision an innovative business model that prioritises social impact ov]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Santiago and David discuss the conventional business models in the gaming industry, which rely on advertising or paywalls. Motivated by the potential educational value of games, they envision an innovative business model that prioritises social impact over revenue.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4087/069-games-without-advertising-a-potential-new-business-model.mp3" length="28826332" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Santiago and David discuss the conventional business models in the gaming industry, which rely on advertising or paywalls. Motivated by the potential educational value of games, they envision an innovative business model that prioritises social impact over revenue.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>069 – Games Without Advertising: A Potential New Business Model, Part 1</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>30:02</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Santiago and David discuss the conventional business models in the gaming industry, which rely on advertising or paywalls. Motivated by the potential educational value of games, they envision an innovative business model that prioritises social impact over revenue.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>068 – Do we know what we are doing?</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/068-do-we-know-what-we-are-doing/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4079</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Does anyone? Directors David Stern and Kate Fleming discuss the inherent uncertainties faced by early-stage companies and the broader world. The conversation explores how social enterprises must balance impact with profitability, the challenges of sustainable tech development, and the need for innovative business models that serve society, emphasising the importance of deep observation and scientific thinking. They highlight their unique approach at IDEMS, stressing the vital role of building sustainability from the start while ambitiously scaling for social impact.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Does anyone? Directors David Stern and Kate Fleming discuss the inherent uncertainties faced by early-stage companies and the broader world. The conversation explores how social enterprises must balance impact with profitability, the challenges of sustai]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Does anyone? Directors David Stern and Kate Fleming discuss the inherent uncertainties faced by early-stage companies and the broader world. The conversation explores how social enterprises must balance impact with profitability, the challenges of sustainable tech development, and the need for innovative business models that serve society, emphasising the importance of deep observation and scientific thinking. They highlight their unique approach at IDEMS, stressing the vital role of building sustainability from the start while ambitiously scaling for social impact.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/4079/068-do-we-know-what-we-are-doing.mp3" length="24446962" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Does anyone? Directors David Stern and Kate Fleming discuss the inherent uncertainties faced by early-stage companies and the broader world. The conversation explores how social enterprises must balance impact with profitability, the challenges of sustainable tech development, and the need for innovative business models that serve society, emphasising the importance of deep observation and scientific thinking. They highlight their unique approach at IDEMS, stressing the vital role of building sustainability from the start while ambitiously scaling for social impact.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>068 – Do we know what we are doing?</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>25:28</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Does anyone? Directors David Stern and Kate Fleming discuss the inherent uncertainties faced by early-stage companies and the broader world. The conversation explores how social enterprises must balance impact with profitability, the challenges of sustainable tech development, and the need for innovative business models that serve society, emphasising the importance of deep observation and scientific thinking. They highlight their unique approach at IDEMS, stressing the vital role of building sustainability from the start while ambitiously scaling for social impact.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>067 – Multilevel Data</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/067-multilevel-data/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3977</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the importance of working with multi-level data. The conversation highlights the need for integrating the concept of multi-level data into data literacy education, from basic to advanced levels, to help people better analyze and interpret complex data sets. They also touch on the practical implications of ignoring multi-level data, such as in the 2020 UK examination algorithm controversy, and consider the relevance to AI.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the importance of working with multi-level data. The conversation highlights the need for integrating the concept of multi-level data into data literacy education, from basic to advanced levels, to help people better analyze and in]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the importance of working with multi-level data. The conversation highlights the need for integrating the concept of multi-level data into data literacy education, from basic to advanced levels, to help people better analyze and interpret complex data sets. They also touch on the practical implications of ignoring multi-level data, such as in the 2020 UK examination algorithm controversy, and consider the relevance to AI.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3977/067-multilevel-data.mp3" length="21487797" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the importance of working with multi-level data. The conversation highlights the need for integrating the concept of multi-level data into data literacy education, from basic to advanced levels, to help people better analyze and interpret complex data sets. They also touch on the practical implications of ignoring multi-level data, such as in the 2020 UK examination algorithm controversy, and consider the relevance to AI.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>067 – Multilevel Data</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>22:23</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the importance of working with multi-level data. The conversation highlights the need for integrating the concept of multi-level data into data literacy education, from basic to advanced levels, to help people better analyze and interpret complex data sets. They also touch on the practical implications of ignoring multi-level data, such as in the 2020 UK examination algorithm controversy, and consider the relevance to AI.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>066 – Polly Noyce: Manor House</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/3983/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3983</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David Stern interviews Polly Noyce about the history and impact of Manor House, a Kenyan institution focused on teaching sustainable agriculture to smallholder farmers. Polly shares her experiences starting the project in the 1980s and the transformations it has undergone over the past 40 years. They discuss the importance of agroecology and how contemporary technologies and approaches have influenced rural farming.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David Stern interviews Polly Noyce about the history and impact of Manor House, a Kenyan institution focused on teaching sustainable agriculture to smallholder farmers. Polly shares her experiences starting the project in the 1980s and the transformation]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David Stern interviews Polly Noyce about the history and impact of Manor House, a Kenyan institution focused on teaching sustainable agriculture to smallholder farmers. Polly shares her experiences starting the project in the 1980s and the transformations it has undergone over the past 40 years. They discuss the importance of agroecology and how contemporary technologies and approaches have influenced rural farming.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3983/3983.mp3" length="29946463" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Stern interviews Polly Noyce about the history and impact of Manor House, a Kenyan institution focused on teaching sustainable agriculture to smallholder farmers. Polly shares her experiences starting the project in the 1980s and the transformations it has undergone over the past 40 years. They discuss the importance of agroecology and how contemporary technologies and approaches have influenced rural farming.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>066 – Polly Noyce: Manor House</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>31:12</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David Stern interviews Polly Noyce about the history and impact of Manor House, a Kenyan institution focused on teaching sustainable agriculture to smallholder farmers. Polly shares her experiences starting the project in the 1980s and the transformations it has undergone over the past 40 years. They discuss the importance of agroecology and how contemporary technologies and approaches have influenced rural farming.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>065 – Hallucitations</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/065-hallucitations/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3971</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Can AI-generated information be trusted? In this episode, Lily and David dive into the issue of AI-generated “hallucitations”, where generative AI models like ChatGPT provide ostensible citations referring to sources that do not exist. They discuss the implications of such misinformation, including defamation cases. They emphasize the importance of responsible AI systems and the challenges of funding and prioritizing research to ensure accuracy and reliability in AI outputs.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Can AI-generated information be trusted? In this episode, Lily and David dive into the issue of AI-generated “hallucitations”, where generative AI models like ChatGPT provide ostensible citations referring to sources that do not exist. They discuss the i]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Can AI-generated information be trusted? In this episode, Lily and David dive into the issue of AI-generated “hallucitations”, where generative AI models like ChatGPT provide ostensible citations referring to sources that do not exist. They discuss the implications of such misinformation, including defamation cases. They emphasize the importance of responsible AI systems and the challenges of funding and prioritizing research to ensure accuracy and reliability in AI outputs.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3971/065-hallucitations.mp3" length="25123205" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Can AI-generated information be trusted? In this episode, Lily and David dive into the issue of AI-generated “hallucitations”, where generative AI models like ChatGPT provide ostensible citations referring to sources that do not exist. They discuss the implications of such misinformation, including defamation cases. They emphasize the importance of responsible AI systems and the challenges of funding and prioritizing research to ensure accuracy and reliability in AI outputs.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>065 – Hallucitations</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:10</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Can AI-generated information be trusted? In this episode, Lily and David dive into the issue of AI-generated “hallucitations”, where generative AI models like ChatGPT provide ostensible citations referring to sources that do not exist. They discuss the implications of such misinformation, including defamation cases. They emphasize the importance of responsible AI systems and the challenges of funding and prioritizing research to ensure accuracy and reliability in AI outputs.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>064 – Defining Simplicity: When Money Isn&#8217;t Enough</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/064-defining-simplicity-when-money-isnt-enough/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3944</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In episode “061 – Simplicity versus Complexity”, David claimed that if a problem is solvable by throwing money at it then it is not inherently complex or “wicked”. In this episode, Santiago challenges this claim via the thought experiment from another episode, “031 – Who Wants to be a Trillionaire”. This prompts a discussion that spans topics including the sustainable development goals, the unintended consequences of market fluctuations, how progress can exacerbate inequalities, and the intricate nature of “wicked” problems.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In episode “061 – Simplicity versus Complexity”, David claimed that if a problem is solvable by throwing money at it then it is not inherently complex or “wicked”. In this episode, Santiago challenges this claim via the thought experiment from another ep]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode “061 – Simplicity versus Complexity”, David claimed that if a problem is solvable by throwing money at it then it is not inherently complex or “wicked”. In this episode, Santiago challenges this claim via the thought experiment from another episode, “031 – Who Wants to be a Trillionaire”. This prompts a discussion that spans topics including the sustainable development goals, the unintended consequences of market fluctuations, how progress can exacerbate inequalities, and the intricate nature of “wicked” problems.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3944/064-defining-simplicity-when-money-isnt-enough.mp3" length="26704796" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode “061 – Simplicity versus Complexity”, David claimed that if a problem is solvable by throwing money at it then it is not inherently complex or “wicked”. In this episode, Santiago challenges this claim via the thought experiment from another episode, “031 – Who Wants to be a Trillionaire”. This prompts a discussion that spans topics including the sustainable development goals, the unintended consequences of market fluctuations, how progress can exacerbate inequalities, and the intricate nature of “wicked” problems.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>064 – Defining Simplicity: When Money Isn&#8217;t Enough</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>27:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In episode “061 – Simplicity versus Complexity”, David claimed that if a problem is solvable by throwing money at it then it is not inherently complex or “wicked”. In this episode, Santiago challenges this claim via the thought experiment from another episode, “031 – Who Wants to be a Trillionaire”. This prompts a discussion that spans topics including the sustainable development goals, the unintended consequences of market fluctuations, how progress can exacerbate inequalities, and the intricate nature of “wicked” problems.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>063 – Chris Sangwin: STACK</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/063-chris-sangwin-stack/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3934</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David talks to Chris Sangwin, creator of STACK, the online assessment system designed to support the teaching of university level mathematics. They review what makes STACK so useful and how they are collaborating on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership program. STACK presents huge opportunities to improve mathematical education at scale and Chris and David discuss how a separate, human system of question authoring experts are needed to support this.
]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David talks to Chris Sangwin, creator of STACK, the online assessment system designed to support the teaching of university level mathematics. They review what makes STACK so useful and how they are collaborating on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership progr]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David talks to Chris Sangwin, creator of STACK, the online assessment system designed to support the teaching of university level mathematics. They review what makes STACK so useful and how they are collaborating on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership program. STACK presents huge opportunities to improve mathematical education at scale and Chris and David discuss how a separate, human system of question authoring experts are needed to support this.
]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3934/063-chris-sangwin-stack.mp3" length="32132808" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David talks to Chris Sangwin, creator of STACK, the online assessment system designed to support the teaching of university level mathematics. They review what makes STACK so useful and how they are collaborating on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership program. STACK presents huge opportunities to improve mathematical education at scale and Chris and David discuss how a separate, human system of question authoring experts are needed to support this.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>063 – Chris Sangwin: STACK</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>33:28</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David talks to Chris Sangwin, creator of STACK, the online assessment system designed to support the teaching of university level mathematics. They review what makes STACK so useful and how they are collaborating on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership program. STACK presents huge opportunities to improve mathematical education at scale and Chris and David discuss how a separate, human system of question authoring experts are needed to support this.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>062 – Revolutions in Data Collection</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/062-revolutions-in-data-collection/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3903</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Open access software tools like ODK (Open Data Kit) have been a game changer in enabling access to digital data collection. Lucie and David discuss what makes ODK so interesting, and compare its development and use to that of R-Studio, another open access software that has made waves in data analysis. What will be the next step change in data collection? Does ODK’s impact represent an alternative model to that of “big bets” as the route to bring about large-scale change?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Open access software tools like ODK (Open Data Kit) have been a game changer in enabling access to digital data collection. Lucie and David discuss what makes ODK so interesting, and compare its development and use to that of R-Studio, another open acces]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Open access software tools like ODK (Open Data Kit) have been a game changer in enabling access to digital data collection. Lucie and David discuss what makes ODK so interesting, and compare its development and use to that of R-Studio, another open access software that has made waves in data analysis. What will be the next step change in data collection? Does ODK’s impact represent an alternative model to that of “big bets” as the route to bring about large-scale change?]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3903/062-revolutions-in-data-collection.mp3" length="40055797" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Open access software tools like ODK (Open Data Kit) have been a game changer in enabling access to digital data collection. Lucie and David discuss what makes ODK so interesting, and compare its development and use to that of R-Studio, another open access software that has made waves in data analysis. What will be the next step change in data collection? Does ODK’s impact represent an alternative model to that of “big bets” as the route to bring about large-scale change?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>062 – Revolutions in Data Collection</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>41:43</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Open access software tools like ODK (Open Data Kit) have been a game changer in enabling access to digital data collection. Lucie and David discuss what makes ODK so interesting, and compare its development and use to that of R-Studio, another open access software that has made waves in data analysis. What will be the next step change in data collection? Does ODK’s impact represent an alternative model to that of “big bets” as the route to bring about large-scale change?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>061 – Simplicity vs Complexity</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/061-simplicity-vs-complexity/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3889</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[IDEMS works on complex, real world problems, but what does complexity mean? Lucie and David discuss the concepts of simplicity and complexity, with David suggesting that mathematics can be seen as a realm of simplicity compared to the complex real world. They touch on the dangers of oversimplifying problems and highlight how modern research tends to overvalue simplicity.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[IDEMS works on complex, real world problems, but what does complexity mean? Lucie and David discuss the concepts of simplicity and complexity, with David suggesting that mathematics can be seen as a realm of simplicity compared to the complex real world.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[IDEMS works on complex, real world problems, but what does complexity mean? Lucie and David discuss the concepts of simplicity and complexity, with David suggesting that mathematics can be seen as a realm of simplicity compared to the complex real world. They touch on the dangers of oversimplifying problems and highlight how modern research tends to overvalue simplicity.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[IDEMS works on complex, real world problems, but what does complexity mean? Lucie and David discuss the concepts of simplicity and complexity, with David suggesting that mathematics can be seen as a realm of simplicity compared to the complex real world. They touch on the dangers of oversimplifying problems and highlight how modern research tends to overvalue simplicity.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>28:37</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[IDEMS works on complex, real world problems, but what does complexity mean? Lucie and David discuss the concepts of simplicity and complexity, with David suggesting that mathematics can be seen as a realm of simplicity compared to the complex real world. They touch on the dangers of oversimplifying problems and highlight how modern research tends to overvalue simplicity.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>060 – Teaching Data Science</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/060-teaching-data-science/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3878</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David consider foundational data skills in data science education. They discuss Lily's recent teaching experience at the doctoral training school in Kigali, Rwanda, as part of the AIMS initiative. The conversation explores the significance of teaching basic yet essential data handling and analysis skills to data science students, emphasising how these foundational abilities are often overlooked in conventional education but are critical in the real-world application of data science and responsible AI.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David consider foundational data skills in data science education. They discuss Lilys recent teaching experience at the doctoral training school in Kigali, Rwanda, as part of the AIMS initiative. The conversation explores the si]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David consider foundational data skills in data science education. They discuss Lily's recent teaching experience at the doctoral training school in Kigali, Rwanda, as part of the AIMS initiative. The conversation explores the significance of teaching basic yet essential data handling and analysis skills to data science students, emphasising how these foundational abilities are often overlooked in conventional education but are critical in the real-world application of data science and responsible AI.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3878/060-teaching-data-science.mp3" length="28602716" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David consider foundational data skills in data science education. They discuss Lily's recent teaching experience at the doctoral training school in Kigali, Rwanda, as part of the AIMS initiative. The conversation explores the significance of teaching basic yet essential data handling and analysis skills to data science students, emphasising how these foundational abilities are often overlooked in conventional education but are critical in the real-world application of data science and responsible AI.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>060 – Teaching Data Science</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>29:48</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lily and David consider foundational data skills in data science education. They discuss Lily's recent teaching experience at the doctoral training school in Kigali, Rwanda, as part of the AIMS initiative. The conversation explores the significance of teaching basic yet essential data handling and analysis skills to data science students, emphasising how these foundational abilities are often overlooked in conventional education but are critical in the real-world application of data science and responsible AI.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>059 – Inception Meetings: IDEMS&#8217; Pathways to Supporting Project Beginnings</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/059-inception-meetings-idems-pathways-to-supporting-project-beginnings/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3872</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[How do you get a project off to a good start? In IDEMS’ Research Methods Support work for the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems (CRFS) in West Africa, we facilitate Inception Meetings to support projects make the right decisions. David and Lucie reflect on 9 CRFS projects’ joint Inception Meetings held in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How do you get a project off to a good start? In IDEMS’ Research Methods Support work for the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems (CRFS) in West Africa, we facilitate Inception Meetings to support projects make the right decisions. David and ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[How do you get a project off to a good start? In IDEMS’ Research Methods Support work for the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems (CRFS) in West Africa, we facilitate Inception Meetings to support projects make the right decisions. David and Lucie reflect on 9 CRFS projects’ joint Inception Meetings held in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3872/059-inception-meetings-idems-pathways-to-supporting-project-beginnings.mp3" length="31161934" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you get a project off to a good start? In IDEMS’ Research Methods Support work for the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems (CRFS) in West Africa, we facilitate Inception Meetings to support projects make the right decisions. David and Lucie reflect on 9 CRFS projects’ joint Inception Meetings held in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>32:28</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[How do you get a project off to a good start? In IDEMS’ Research Methods Support work for the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems (CRFS) in West Africa, we facilitate Inception Meetings to support projects make the right decisions. David and Lucie reflect on 9 CRFS projects’ joint Inception Meetings held in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>058 – Farmer Research Networks</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/058-farmer-research-networks/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3866</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We’re used to participatory research with farmers, but what does scalable participatory farmer-focused research look like? Lucie and David discuss this principled approach to agroecological research, which has the potential to not only create great benefits for researchers and farmers alike, but to also shake up research systems and power dynamics between researchers and the community.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We’re used to participatory research with farmers, but what does scalable participatory farmer-focused research look like? Lucie and David discuss this principled approach to agroecological research, which has the potential to not only create great benef]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We’re used to participatory research with farmers, but what does scalable participatory farmer-focused research look like? Lucie and David discuss this principled approach to agroecological research, which has the potential to not only create great benefits for researchers and farmers alike, but to also shake up research systems and power dynamics between researchers and the community.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3866/058-farmer-research-networks.mp3" length="35124195" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re used to participatory research with farmers, but what does scalable participatory farmer-focused research look like? Lucie and David discuss this principled approach to agroecological research, which has the potential to not only create great benefits for researchers and farmers alike, but to also shake up research systems and power dynamics between researchers and the community.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>058 – Farmer Research Networks</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>36:35</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[We’re used to participatory research with farmers, but what does scalable participatory farmer-focused research look like? Lucie and David discuss this principled approach to agroecological research, which has the potential to not only create great benefits for researchers and farmers alike, but to also shake up research systems and power dynamics between researchers and the community.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>057 – Empowering Mathematics Educators with STACK</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/057-empowering-mathematics-educators-with-stack/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3855</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Santiago Borio and David Stern discuss STACK, an open-source online assessment tool for mathematics and STEM subjects. They explore how STACK can provide scalable and effective feedback across diverse educational settings, emphasizing its success in universities with large class sizes and limited resources, particularly in Kenya and other similar environments. They reflect on the value of community in open source educational initiatives. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Santiago Borio and David Stern discuss STACK, an open-source online assessment tool for mathematics and STEM subjects. They explore how STACK can provide scalable and effective feedback across diverse educational settings, emphasizing its success in univ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Santiago Borio and David Stern discuss STACK, an open-source online assessment tool for mathematics and STEM subjects. They explore how STACK can provide scalable and effective feedback across diverse educational settings, emphasizing its success in universities with large class sizes and limited resources, particularly in Kenya and other similar environments. They reflect on the value of community in open source educational initiatives. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3855/057-empowering-mathematics-educators-with-stack.mp3" length="26921262" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Santiago Borio and David Stern discuss STACK, an open-source online assessment tool for mathematics and STEM subjects. They explore how STACK can provide scalable and effective feedback across diverse educational settings, emphasizing its success in universities with large class sizes and limited resources, particularly in Kenya and other similar environments. They reflect on the value of community in open source educational initiatives.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>057 – Empowering Mathematics Educators with STACK</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>28:03</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Santiago Borio and David Stern discuss STACK, an open-source online assessment tool for mathematics and STEM subjects. They explore how STACK can provide scalable and effective feedback across diverse educational settings, emphasizing its success in universities with large class sizes and limited resources, particularly in Kenya and other similar environments. They reflect on the value of community in open source educational initiatives.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>056 – Responsible Research and Modelling</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/056-responsible-research-and-modelling/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3849</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern discuss their recent collaboration with a PhD student on complex data modelling. They highlight the challenges of accurate statistical interpretation, the importance of responsible research practices, and the need for more accessible modelling tools. Their conversation underscores the significance of improving data skills to enhance the reliability of research and AI applications.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern discuss their recent collaboration with a PhD student on complex data modelling. They highlight the challenges of accurate statistical interpretation, the importance of responsible research practices, and the need for more a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern discuss their recent collaboration with a PhD student on complex data modelling. They highlight the challenges of accurate statistical interpretation, the importance of responsible research practices, and the need for more accessible modelling tools. Their conversation underscores the significance of improving data skills to enhance the reliability of research and AI applications.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3849/056-responsible-research-and-modelling.mp3" length="17330783" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern discuss their recent collaboration with a PhD student on complex data modelling. They highlight the challenges of accurate statistical interpretation, the importance of responsible research practices, and the need for more accessible modelling tools. Their conversation underscores the significance of improving data skills to enhance the reliability of research and AI applications.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>056 – Responsible Research and Modelling</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>18:03</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lily Clements and David Stern discuss their recent collaboration with a PhD student on complex data modelling. They highlight the challenges of accurate statistical interpretation, the importance of responsible research practices, and the need for more accessible modelling tools. Their conversation underscores the significance of improving data skills to enhance the reliability of research and AI applications.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>055 – Scalability vs Sustainability in IDEMS Internships</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/055-scalability-vs-sustainability-in-idems-internships/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 15:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3842</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the distinctions between scalability and sustainability within IDEMS’s internship models. They debate the potential for internships to drive significant societal and economic changes, particularly in rural African settings, by fostering economic growth through digital opportunities. The conversation also examines how these scalable initiatives could profoundly influence both local and global economies across various resource environments, presenting a unique model to create opportunities for future generations.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the distinctions between scalability and sustainability within IDEMS’s internship models. They debate the potential for internships to drive significant societal and economic changes, particularly in rural Africa]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the distinctions between scalability and sustainability within IDEMS’s internship models. They debate the potential for internships to drive significant societal and economic changes, particularly in rural African settings, by fostering economic growth through digital opportunities. The conversation also examines how these scalable initiatives could profoundly influence both local and global economies across various resource environments, presenting a unique model to create opportunities for future generations.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3842/055-scalability-vs-sustainability-in-idems-internships.mp3" length="28999771" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the distinctions between scalability and sustainability within IDEMS’s internship models. They debate the potential for internships to drive significant societal and economic changes, particularly in rural African settings, by fostering economic growth through digital opportunities. The conversation also examines how these scalable initiatives could profoundly influence both local and global economies across various resource environments, presenting a unique model to create opportunities for future generations.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>055 – Scalability vs Sustainability in IDEMS Internships</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>30:12</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the distinctions between scalability and sustainability within IDEMS’s internship models. They debate the potential for internships to drive significant societal and economic changes, particularly in rural African settings, by fostering economic growth through digital opportunities. The conversation also examines how these scalable initiatives could profoundly influence both local and global economies across various resource environments, presenting a unique model to create opportunities for future generations.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>054 – Beyond the Hype: The Reality of AI-Powered Shops</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/054-beyond-the-hype-the-reality-of-ai-powered-shops/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3836</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, Lily Clements and David Stern explore the intersection of technology and humanity through the lens of Amazon's AI-powered shops. They discuss the concept of "phygital" initiatives, such as the mobile phone-based money transfer service M-PESA, where physical and digital realms merge to create jobs and enhance human interactions. They consider the future role of AI, the importance of community, and the ethical considerations of outsourcing labour.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, Lily Clements and David Stern explore the intersection of technology and humanity through the lens of Amazons AI-powered shops. They discuss the concept of phygital initiatives, such as the mobile phone-based money t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, Lily Clements and David Stern explore the intersection of technology and humanity through the lens of Amazon's AI-powered shops. They discuss the concept of "phygital" initiatives, such as the mobile phone-based money transfer service M-PESA, where physical and digital realms merge to create jobs and enhance human interactions. They consider the future role of AI, the importance of community, and the ethical considerations of outsourcing labour.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3836/054-beyond-the-hype-the-reality-of-ai-powered-shops.mp3" length="26759089" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, Lily Clements and David Stern explore the intersection of technology and humanity through the lens of Amazon's AI-powered shops. They discuss the concept of "phygital" initiatives, such as the mobile phone-based money transfer service M-PESA, where physical and digital realms merge to create jobs and enhance human interactions. They consider the future role of AI, the importance of community, and the ethical considerations of outsourcing labour.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>054 – Beyond the Hype: The Reality of AI-Powered Shops</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>27:52</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, Lily Clements and David Stern explore the intersection of technology and humanity through the lens of Amazon's AI-powered shops. They discuss the concept of "phygital" initiatives, such as the mobile phone-based money transfer service M-PESA, where physical and digital realms merge to create jobs and enhance human interactions. They consider the future role of AI, the importance of community, and the ethical considerations of outsourcing labour.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>053 – Investment as a Service</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/053-investment-as-a-service/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3830</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David Stern and Kate Fleming discuss how social enterprises can offer “investment as a service”. They consider how shifting priorities away from growth can lead to positive outcomes, fostering sustainable practices that prioritise social impact whilst delivering for investors.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David Stern and Kate Fleming discuss how social enterprises can offer “investment as a service”. They consider how shifting priorities away from growth can lead to positive outcomes, fostering sustainable practices that prioritise social impact whilst de]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David Stern and Kate Fleming discuss how social enterprises can offer “investment as a service”. They consider how shifting priorities away from growth can lead to positive outcomes, fostering sustainable practices that prioritise social impact whilst delivering for investors.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Stern and Kate Fleming discuss how social enterprises can offer “investment as a service”. They consider how shifting priorities away from growth can lead to positive outcomes, fostering sustainable practices that prioritise social impact whilst delivering for investors.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>053 – Investment as a Service</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>25:44</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>052 – Maths Camps: Engaging Minds, Expanding Horizons</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/052-maths-camps-engaging-minds-expanding-horizons/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3824</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the development and growth of the Maths Camps initiative. They discuss the unique non-curricular and game-based methods used at the camps to engage students, moving away from conventional competitive educational models. The conversation also addresses the challenges and triumphs in scaling the camps, as well as their significant impact on students and educators internationally. David wraps up by reflecting on how the project has shaped his understanding of brain circulation.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the development and growth of the Maths Camps initiative. They discuss the unique non-curricular and game-based methods used at the camps to engage students, moving away from conventional competi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the development and growth of the Maths Camps initiative. They discuss the unique non-curricular and game-based methods used at the camps to engage students, moving away from conventional competitive educational models. The conversation also addresses the challenges and triumphs in scaling the camps, as well as their significant impact on students and educators internationally. David wraps up by reflecting on how the project has shaped his understanding of brain circulation.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the development and growth of the Maths Camps initiative. They discuss the unique non-curricular and game-based methods used at the camps to engage students, moving away from conventional competitive educational models. The conversation also addresses the challenges and triumphs in scaling the camps, as well as their significant impact on students and educators internationally. David wraps up by reflecting on how the project has shaped his understanding of brain circulation.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>052 – Maths Camps: Engaging Minds, Expanding Horizons</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>27:35</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the development and growth of the Maths Camps initiative. They discuss the unique non-curricular and game-based methods used at the camps to engage students, moving away from conventional competitive educational models. The conversation also addresses the challenges and triumphs in scaling the camps, as well as their significant impact on students and educators internationally. David wraps up by reflecting on how the project has shaped his understanding of brain circulation.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>051 – Digital Jobs in Rural Environments</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/051-digital-jobs-in-rural-environments/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3818</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss IDEMS’ aims to create digital opportunities for young people in rural areas. By building technology differently, and supporting local development, David shares how he has seen young people not only empower themselves, but also strengthen their local community. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss IDEMS’ aims to create digital opportunities for young people in rural areas. By building technology differently, and supporting local development, David shares how he has seen young people not only empower themselves, but also str]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss IDEMS’ aims to create digital opportunities for young people in rural areas. By building technology differently, and supporting local development, David shares how he has seen young people not only empower themselves, but also strengthen their local community. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3818/051-digital-jobs-in-rural-environments.mp3" length="22412761" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss IDEMS’ aims to create digital opportunities for young people in rural areas. By building technology differently, and supporting local development, David shares how he has seen young people not only empower themselves, but also strengthen their local community.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>051 – Digital Jobs in Rural Environments</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>23:21</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss IDEMS’ aims to create digital opportunities for young people in rural areas. By building technology differently, and supporting local development, David shares how he has seen young people not only empower themselves, but also strengthen their local community.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>050 – The Role of Observation in Shaping IDEMS</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/050-the-role-of-observation-in-shaping-idems/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 12:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3811</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this 50th episode of the IDEMS podcast, co-founders David Stern and Danny Parsons celebrate the milestone by reflecting on the crucial role of observation in their professional journeys and its impact on IDEMS' development. They discuss the transition from observers to leaders, emphasizing the importance of taking a step back to gain a deeper understanding and insight, which has enabled thoughtful action and leadership within the organization. They also recognise the importance of allowing their team members the opportunity to observe and gain experience, while acknowledging the challenges of doing so in a dynamic business environment.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this 50th episode of the IDEMS podcast, co-founders David Stern and Danny Parsons celebrate the milestone by reflecting on the crucial role of observation in their professional journeys and its impact on IDEMS development. They discuss the transition ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this 50th episode of the IDEMS podcast, co-founders David Stern and Danny Parsons celebrate the milestone by reflecting on the crucial role of observation in their professional journeys and its impact on IDEMS' development. They discuss the transition from observers to leaders, emphasizing the importance of taking a step back to gain a deeper understanding and insight, which has enabled thoughtful action and leadership within the organization. They also recognise the importance of allowing their team members the opportunity to observe and gain experience, while acknowledging the challenges of doing so in a dynamic business environment.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this 50th episode of the IDEMS podcast, co-founders David Stern and Danny Parsons celebrate the milestone by reflecting on the crucial role of observation in their professional journeys and its impact on IDEMS' development. They discuss the transition from observers to leaders, emphasizing the importance of taking a step back to gain a deeper understanding and insight, which has enabled thoughtful action and leadership within the organization. They also recognise the importance of allowing their team members the opportunity to observe and gain experience, while acknowledging the challenges of doing so in a dynamic business environment.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>050 – The Role of Observation in Shaping IDEMS</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>22:31</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this 50th episode of the IDEMS podcast, co-founders David Stern and Danny Parsons celebrate the milestone by reflecting on the crucial role of observation in their professional journeys and its impact on IDEMS' development. They discuss the transition from observers to leaders, emphasizing the importance of taking a step back to gain a deeper understanding and insight, which has enabled thoughtful action and leadership within the organization. They also recognise the importance of allowing their team members the opportunity to observe and gain experience, while acknowledging the challenges of doing so in a dynamic business environment.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>049 – Artificial Words: The Unseen Bias of AI in Everyday Language</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/049-artificial-words-the-unseen-bias-of-ai-in-everyday-language/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3795</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This episode delves into the nuances of language discrimination, specifically focusing on the impact of language models like ChatGPT on linguistic perceptions and the inadvertent biases they might reinforce. Hosts Lily Clements and David Stern discuss a controversy that arose in Nigeria over the use of the word "delve," which some attributed to AI-generated content, highlighting broader issues of language discrimination and the unintended consequences of AI tools in communication. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode delves into the nuances of language discrimination, specifically focusing on the impact of language models like ChatGPT on linguistic perceptions and the inadvertent biases they might reinforce. Hosts Lily Clements and David Stern discuss a ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This episode delves into the nuances of language discrimination, specifically focusing on the impact of language models like ChatGPT on linguistic perceptions and the inadvertent biases they might reinforce. Hosts Lily Clements and David Stern discuss a controversy that arose in Nigeria over the use of the word "delve," which some attributed to AI-generated content, highlighting broader issues of language discrimination and the unintended consequences of AI tools in communication. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3795/049-artificial-words-the-unseen-bias-of-ai-in-everyday-language.mp3" length="31512968" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode delves into the nuances of language discrimination, specifically focusing on the impact of language models like ChatGPT on linguistic perceptions and the inadvertent biases they might reinforce. Hosts Lily Clements and David Stern discuss a controversy that arose in Nigeria over the use of the word "delve," which some attributed to AI-generated content, highlighting broader issues of language discrimination and the unintended consequences of AI tools in communication.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>049 – Artificial Words: The Unseen Bias of AI in Everyday Language</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>32:50</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This episode delves into the nuances of language discrimination, specifically focusing on the impact of language models like ChatGPT on linguistic perceptions and the inadvertent biases they might reinforce. Hosts Lily Clements and David Stern discuss a controversy that arose in Nigeria over the use of the word "delve," which some attributed to AI-generated content, highlighting broader issues of language discrimination and the unintended consequences of AI tools in communication.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>048 – An Approach to Language and Tolerance</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/048-use-of-language/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3783</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the use of language and its implications in today’s sensitive cultural landscape. Motivated by a prior discussion that mentioned 'white' and 'black' economies, and recognising the potential associations of this terminology, they explore how such terms have evolved and consider potential alternatives. They highlight the importance of tolerance and resilience as well as the necessity of careful use of language to avoid misinterpretation. The episode reaffirms IDEMS’ commitment to critical assessment and openness to constructive criticism, recognises that we will not always ‘get it right’, and concludes with a call for greater tolerance and self-awareness in our daily communications.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the use of language and its implications in today’s sensitive cultural landscape. Motivated by a prior discussion that mentioned white and black economies, and recognising the potential associati]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the use of language and its implications in today’s sensitive cultural landscape. Motivated by a prior discussion that mentioned 'white' and 'black' economies, and recognising the potential associations of this terminology, they explore how such terms have evolved and consider potential alternatives. They highlight the importance of tolerance and resilience as well as the necessity of careful use of language to avoid misinterpretation. The episode reaffirms IDEMS’ commitment to critical assessment and openness to constructive criticism, recognises that we will not always ‘get it right’, and concludes with a call for greater tolerance and self-awareness in our daily communications.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3783/048-use-of-language.mp3" length="25875533" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the use of language and its implications in today’s sensitive cultural landscape. Motivated by a prior discussion that mentioned 'white' and 'black' economies, and recognising the potential associations of this terminology, they explore how such terms have evolved and consider potential alternatives. They highlight the importance of tolerance and resilience as well as the necessity of careful use of language to avoid misinterpretation. The episode reaffirms IDEMS’ commitment to critical assessment and openness to constructive criticism, recognises that we will not always ‘get it right’, and concludes with a call for greater tolerance and self-awareness in our daily communications.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>048 – An Approach to Language and Tolerance</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:57</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the use of language and its implications in today’s sensitive cultural landscape. Motivated by a prior discussion that mentioned 'white' and 'black' economies, and recognising the potential associations of this terminology, they explore how such terms have evolved and consider potential alternatives. They highlight the importance of tolerance and resilience as well as the necessity of careful use of language to avoid misinterpretation. The episode reaffirms IDEMS’ commitment to critical assessment and openness to constructive criticism, recognises that we will not always ‘get it right’, and concludes with a call for greater tolerance and self-awareness in our daily communications.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>047 – Kate Fleming: IDEMS’ Strategy</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/047-kate-fleming-idems-strategy/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3730</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David and Kate, two of the three IDEMS directors, explore how to productively think about IDEMS’ multiple work streams as an overarching strategy. In doing so, they reflect on IDEMS’ role, and by extension technology’s role, in promoting “human flourishing”, as an enabler of human activities and interests.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David and Kate, two of the three IDEMS directors, explore how to productively think about IDEMS’ multiple work streams as an overarching strategy. In doing so, they reflect on IDEMS’ role, and by extension technology’s role, in promoting “human flourishi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David and Kate, two of the three IDEMS directors, explore how to productively think about IDEMS’ multiple work streams as an overarching strategy. In doing so, they reflect on IDEMS’ role, and by extension technology’s role, in promoting “human flourishing”, as an enabler of human activities and interests.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3730/047-kate-fleming-idems-strategy.mp3" length="17832316" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David and Kate, two of the three IDEMS directors, explore how to productively think about IDEMS’ multiple work streams as an overarching strategy. In doing so, they reflect on IDEMS’ role, and by extension technology’s role, in promoting “human flourishing”, as an enabler of human activities and interests.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>047 – Kate Fleming: IDEMS’ Strategy</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>18:35</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David and Kate, two of the three IDEMS directors, explore how to productively think about IDEMS’ multiple work streams as an overarching strategy. In doing so, they reflect on IDEMS’ role, and by extension technology’s role, in promoting “human flourishing”, as an enabler of human activities and interests.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>046 – Moustapha Moussa: Processing Food</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/046-mustapha-musa-processing-food/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3717</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David Stern talks to Moustapha Moussa about his work with communities in West Africa on processing centres to transform local food into nutritious products. They discuss how a chance encounter led to Moustapha working with the McKnight Foundation to build upon his research, and how focus shifted from urban areas to working in deep collaboration with women's groups in rural communities.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David Stern talks to Moustapha Moussa about his work with communities in West Africa on processing centres to transform local food into nutritious products. They discuss how a chance encounter led to Moustapha working with the McKnight Foundation to buil]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David Stern talks to Moustapha Moussa about his work with communities in West Africa on processing centres to transform local food into nutritious products. They discuss how a chance encounter led to Moustapha working with the McKnight Foundation to build upon his research, and how focus shifted from urban areas to working in deep collaboration with women's groups in rural communities.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3717/046-mustapha-musa-processing-food.mp3" length="30631078" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Stern talks to Moustapha Moussa about his work with communities in West Africa on processing centres to transform local food into nutritious products. They discuss how a chance encounter led to Moustapha working with the McKnight Foundation to build upon his research, and how focus shifted from urban areas to working in deep collaboration with women's groups in rural communities.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>046 – Moustapha Moussa: Processing Food</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>31:54</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David Stern talks to Moustapha Moussa about his work with communities in West Africa on processing centres to transform local food into nutritious products. They discuss how a chance encounter led to Moustapha working with the McKnight Foundation to build upon his research, and how focus shifted from urban areas to working in deep collaboration with women's groups in rural communities.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>045 – Bruce Hamaker: Processing Nutritional Foods in Low Resource Rural Environments</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/045-bruce-hamaker-processing-nutritional-foods-in-low-resource-rural-environments/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3657</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, David Stern talks to Bruce Hamaker, Distinguished Professor of Food Science at Purdue University. They discuss his projects in West and East Africa, making nutritious foods for local markets using local ingredients, and IDEMS’ role, through the McKnight Foundation, of providing research method support. They consider the transition of focus from urban to rural areas, the move to working with women’s associations and the viral scaling that this enabled. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, David Stern talks to Bruce Hamaker, Distinguished Professor of Food Science at Purdue University. They discuss his projects in West and East Africa, making nutritious foods for local markets using local ingredients, and IDEMS’ role, thro]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, David Stern talks to Bruce Hamaker, Distinguished Professor of Food Science at Purdue University. They discuss his projects in West and East Africa, making nutritious foods for local markets using local ingredients, and IDEMS’ role, through the McKnight Foundation, of providing research method support. They consider the transition of focus from urban to rural areas, the move to working with women’s associations and the viral scaling that this enabled. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3657/045-bruce-hamaker-processing-nutritional-foods-in-low-resource-rural-environments.mp3" length="20385270" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, David Stern talks to Bruce Hamaker, Distinguished Professor of Food Science at Purdue University. They discuss his projects in West and East Africa, making nutritious foods for local markets using local ingredients, and IDEMS’ role, through the McKnight Foundation, of providing research method support. They consider the transition of focus from urban to rural areas, the move to working with women’s associations and the viral scaling that this enabled.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>045 – Bruce Hamaker: Processing Nutritional Foods in Low Resource Rural Environments</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>21:14</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, David Stern talks to Bruce Hamaker, Distinguished Professor of Food Science at Purdue University. They discuss his projects in West and East Africa, making nutritious foods for local markets using local ingredients, and IDEMS’ role, through the McKnight Foundation, of providing research method support. They consider the transition of focus from urban to rural areas, the move to working with women’s associations and the viral scaling that this enabled.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>044 – An Interview with our Incoming Director, Kate Fleming</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/044-an-interview-with-our-incoming-director-kate-fleming/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3650</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David Stern introduces Kate Fleming, IDEMS' incoming director, discussing her alignment with IDEMS' values and their shared focus on complex data and community problems. They touch on the challenges of merging technology with social impact, the importance of community-based tech initiatives, and the goal of scalable solutions within a social enterprise framework. The episode highlights their mutual vision for addressing global issues through collaborative efforts.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David Stern introduces Kate Fleming, IDEMS incoming director, discussing her alignment with IDEMS values and their shared focus on complex data and community problems. They touch on the challenges of merging technology with social impact, the importance ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David Stern introduces Kate Fleming, IDEMS' incoming director, discussing her alignment with IDEMS' values and their shared focus on complex data and community problems. They touch on the challenges of merging technology with social impact, the importance of community-based tech initiatives, and the goal of scalable solutions within a social enterprise framework. The episode highlights their mutual vision for addressing global issues through collaborative efforts.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3650/044-an-interview-with-our-incoming-director-kate-fleming.mp3" length="28463123" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Stern introduces Kate Fleming, IDEMS' incoming director, discussing her alignment with IDEMS' values and their shared focus on complex data and community problems. They touch on the challenges of merging technology with social impact, the importance of community-based tech initiatives, and the goal of scalable solutions within a social enterprise framework. The episode highlights their mutual vision for addressing global issues through collaborative efforts.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>044 – An Interview with our Incoming Director, Kate Fleming</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>29:39</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David Stern introduces Kate Fleming, IDEMS' incoming director, discussing her alignment with IDEMS' values and their shared focus on complex data and community problems. They touch on the challenges of merging technology with social impact, the importance of community-based tech initiatives, and the goal of scalable solutions within a social enterprise framework. The episode highlights their mutual vision for addressing global issues through collaborative efforts.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>043 – The Journey to IDEMS Internships</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/043-the-journey-to-idems-internships/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3586</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the evolution of IDEMS internships, tracing their roots from the African Maths Initiative in Kenya to their expansion across Africa. They discuss the inspiration from university attachments at Maseno University, and lay the path towards potential structured programs that bolster capacity building and foster local innovation, emphasizing the significant impact on individual interns and broader community development. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the evolution of IDEMS internships, tracing their roots from the African Maths Initiative in Kenya to their expansion across Africa. They discuss the inspiration from university attachments at Ma]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the evolution of IDEMS internships, tracing their roots from the African Maths Initiative in Kenya to their expansion across Africa. They discuss the inspiration from university attachments at Maseno University, and lay the path towards potential structured programs that bolster capacity building and foster local innovation, emphasizing the significant impact on individual interns and broader community development. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3586/043-the-journey-to-idems-internships.mp3" length="31872823" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the evolution of IDEMS internships, tracing their roots from the African Maths Initiative in Kenya to their expansion across Africa. They discuss the inspiration from university attachments at Maseno University, and lay the path towards potential structured programs that bolster capacity building and foster local innovation, emphasizing the significant impact on individual interns and broader community development.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>043 – The Journey to IDEMS Internships</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>33:12</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern delve into the evolution of IDEMS internships, tracing their roots from the African Maths Initiative in Kenya to their expansion across Africa. They discuss the inspiration from university attachments at Maseno University, and lay the path towards potential structured programs that bolster capacity building and foster local innovation, emphasizing the significant impact on individual interns and broader community development.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>042 – Navigating the Future: Work and Skills in an AI-Influenced World</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/042-navigating-the-future-work-and-skills-in-an-ai-influenced-world/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:18:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3565</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Dr Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the evolving landscape of skills for a world shaped by AI. They delve into the transformation of different job roles and the education system, proposing a future where critique, creativity, and human connection become increasingly important. This conversation highlights the supportive role of AI – aiming to enhance rather than replace human capabilities – and the vibrant future of jobs centred around adding value to our lives and society. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Dr Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the evolving landscape of skills for a world shaped by AI. They delve into the transformation of different job roles and the education system, proposing a future where critique, creativity, and hu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Dr Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the evolving landscape of skills for a world shaped by AI. They delve into the transformation of different job roles and the education system, proposing a future where critique, creativity, and human connection become increasingly important. This conversation highlights the supportive role of AI – aiming to enhance rather than replace human capabilities – and the vibrant future of jobs centred around adding value to our lives and society. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3565/042-navigating-the-future-work-and-skills-in-an-ai-influenced-world.mp3" length="25960385" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Dr Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the evolving landscape of skills for a world shaped by AI. They delve into the transformation of different job roles and the education system, proposing a future where critique, creativity, and human connection become increasingly important. This conversation highlights the supportive role of AI – aiming to enhance rather than replace human capabilities – and the vibrant future of jobs centred around adding value to our lives and society.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>042 – Navigating the Future: Work and Skills in an AI-Influenced World</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>27:03</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Dr Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the evolving landscape of skills for a world shaped by AI. They delve into the transformation of different job roles and the education system, proposing a future where critique, creativity, and human connection become increasingly important. This conversation highlights the supportive role of AI – aiming to enhance rather than replace human capabilities – and the vibrant future of jobs centred around adding value to our lives and society.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>041 – Scalable Impact Through Internships</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/041-scalable-impact-through-internships/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3558</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[IDEMS has big ambitions, including to become redundant in our Research Methods Support (RMS) work for the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems. David and Lucie discuss the ongoing RMS internship program in West Africa and how, through the program, we can expand and increase our impact in the region.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[IDEMS has big ambitions, including to become redundant in our Research Methods Support (RMS) work for the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems. David and Lucie discuss the ongoing RMS internship program in West Africa and how, through the prog]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[IDEMS has big ambitions, including to become redundant in our Research Methods Support (RMS) work for the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems. David and Lucie discuss the ongoing RMS internship program in West Africa and how, through the program, we can expand and increase our impact in the region.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3558/041-scalable-impact-through-internships.mp3" length="21610691" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[IDEMS has big ambitions, including to become redundant in our Research Methods Support (RMS) work for the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems. David and Lucie discuss the ongoing RMS internship program in West Africa and how, through the program, we can expand and increase our impact in the region.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>041 – Scalable Impact Through Internships</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>22:31</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[IDEMS has big ambitions, including to become redundant in our Research Methods Support (RMS) work for the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems. David and Lucie discuss the ongoing RMS internship program in West Africa and how, through the program, we can expand and increase our impact in the region.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>040 – The STACK Internships</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/040-the-stack-internships/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3550</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern explore the journey of transforming maths education in Africa through STACK internships. They discuss how former team members, now PhD students, and local talents leveraged STACK, an open-source tool, to innovate teaching methods. They highlight the initial challenges of training interns virtually, the pivotal role of face-to-face interaction, and the interns' substantial contributions to the STACK community, particularly at the first African STACK conference. The episode celebrates the interns' growth, and their impact on educational institutions.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern explore the journey of transforming maths education in Africa through STACK internships. They discuss how former team members, now PhD students, and local talents leveraged STACK, an open-source tool, to in]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern explore the journey of transforming maths education in Africa through STACK internships. They discuss how former team members, now PhD students, and local talents leveraged STACK, an open-source tool, to innovate teaching methods. They highlight the initial challenges of training interns virtually, the pivotal role of face-to-face interaction, and the interns' substantial contributions to the STACK community, particularly at the first African STACK conference. The episode celebrates the interns' growth, and their impact on educational institutions.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3550/040-the-stack-internships.mp3" length="33618650" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern explore the journey of transforming maths education in Africa through STACK internships. They discuss how former team members, now PhD students, and local talents leveraged STACK, an open-source tool, to innovate teaching methods. They highlight the initial challenges of training interns virtually, the pivotal role of face-to-face interaction, and the interns' substantial contributions to the STACK community, particularly at the first African STACK conference. The episode celebrates the interns' growth, and their impact on educational institutions.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>040 – The STACK Internships</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>35:01</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Santiago Borio and David Stern explore the journey of transforming maths education in Africa through STACK internships. They discuss how former team members, now PhD students, and local talents leveraged STACK, an open-source tool, to innovate teaching methods. They highlight the initial challenges of training interns virtually, the pivotal role of face-to-face interaction, and the interns' substantial contributions to the STACK community, particularly at the first African STACK conference. The episode celebrates the interns' growth, and their impact on educational institutions.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>039 – How to Lie with Smoking Statistics</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/039-how-to-lie-with-smoking-statistics/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3541</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This episode features a conversation between Dr Lily Clements and David Stern on the influence of misinformation, initially focussing on the tobacco industry's attempts to distort statistics related to smoking and health. They discuss the historical context of smoking promotion, the transition to recognising its health risks, and the broader implications for responsible AI and the fight against pseudoscience.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode features a conversation between Dr Lily Clements and David Stern on the influence of misinformation, initially focussing on the tobacco industrys attempts to distort statistics related to smoking and health. They discuss the historical conte]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This episode features a conversation between Dr Lily Clements and David Stern on the influence of misinformation, initially focussing on the tobacco industry's attempts to distort statistics related to smoking and health. They discuss the historical context of smoking promotion, the transition to recognising its health risks, and the broader implications for responsible AI and the fight against pseudoscience.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3541/039-how-to-lie-with-smoking-statistics.mp3" length="31087079" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode features a conversation between Dr Lily Clements and David Stern on the influence of misinformation, initially focussing on the tobacco industry's attempts to distort statistics related to smoking and health. They discuss the historical context of smoking promotion, the transition to recognising its health risks, and the broader implications for responsible AI and the fight against pseudoscience.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>039 – How to Lie with Smoking Statistics</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>32:23</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This episode features a conversation between Dr Lily Clements and David Stern on the influence of misinformation, initially focussing on the tobacco industry's attempts to distort statistics related to smoking and health. They discuss the historical context of smoking promotion, the transition to recognising its health risks, and the broader implications for responsible AI and the fight against pseudoscience.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>038 – What Does Development Look Like?</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/038-what-does-development-look-like/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3534</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[A simple question, but not such an easy answer. Starting from their observations of street vendors and students in Burkina Faso and Niger, David and Lucie discuss what development could look like in this context. How does development in Niger, for example, compare to the developments needed in the UK?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A simple question, but not such an easy answer. Starting from their observations of street vendors and students in Burkina Faso and Niger, David and Lucie discuss what development could look like in this context. How does development in Niger, for exampl]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[A simple question, but not such an easy answer. Starting from their observations of street vendors and students in Burkina Faso and Niger, David and Lucie discuss what development could look like in this context. How does development in Niger, for example, compare to the developments needed in the UK?]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3534/038-what-does-development-look-like.mp3" length="25137004" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A simple question, but not such an easy answer. Starting from their observations of street vendors and students in Burkina Faso and Niger, David and Lucie discuss what development could look like in this context. How does development in Niger, for example, compare to the developments needed in the UK?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>038 – What Does Development Look Like?</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:11</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[A simple question, but not such an easy answer. Starting from their observations of street vendors and students in Burkina Faso and Niger, David and Lucie discuss what development could look like in this context. How does development in Niger, for example, compare to the developments needed in the UK?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>037 – Generating AI Images: Between Bias and Absurdity</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/037-generating-ai-images-between-bias-and-absurdity/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3527</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this follow-up to episode 035, Lily and David consider a recent development in the realm of AI image generation: Google’s Gemini model recently came under criticism for generating historically inaccurate images, seemingly as a result of overcorrecting for racial biases. They discuss topics including: how making mistakes can show that Google might be ahead of the competition; new AI regulations from the EU; Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI; and the infamous Glasgow Willy Wonka experience.
Read about the Google Gemini incident here: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/21/24079371/google-ai-gemini-generative-inaccurate-historical ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this follow-up to episode 035, Lily and David consider a recent development in the realm of AI image generation: Google’s Gemini model recently came under criticism for generating historically inaccurate images, seemingly as a result of overcorrecting]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this follow-up to episode 035, Lily and David consider a recent development in the realm of AI image generation: Google’s Gemini model recently came under criticism for generating historically inaccurate images, seemingly as a result of overcorrecting for racial biases. They discuss topics including: how making mistakes can show that Google might be ahead of the competition; new AI regulations from the EU; Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI; and the infamous Glasgow Willy Wonka experience.
Read about the Google Gemini incident here: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/21/24079371/google-ai-gemini-generative-inaccurate-historical ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3527/037-generating-ai-images-between-bias-and-absurdity.mp3" length="32135739" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this follow-up to episode 035, Lily and David consider a recent development in the realm of AI image generation: Google’s Gemini model recently came under criticism for generating historically inaccurate images, seemingly as a result of overcorrecting for racial biases. They discuss topics including: how making mistakes can show that Google might be ahead of the competition; new AI regulations from the EU; Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI; and the infamous Glasgow Willy Wonka experience.
Read about the Google Gemini incident here: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/21/24079371/google-ai-gemini-generative-inaccurate-historical]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>037 – Generating AI Images: Between Bias and Absurdity</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>33:28</itunes:duration>
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Read about the Google Gemini incident here: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/21/24079371/google-ai-gemini-generative-inaccurate-historical]]></googleplay:description>
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	<title>036 – Response to “IDEMS’ Vision and Mission”</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>035 – Generating AI Images: Do AI implementations suppress diversity?</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/035-generating-ai-images-do-ai-implementations-suppress-diversity/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the challenges of using AI to generate images, highlighting biases observed in the results – in particular, regarding race and gender. They discuss the importance of recognising and addressing these biases, proposing solutions such as creating specific guidelines for using AI tools ethically and advocating for diversity in AI development.]]></description>
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	<title>034 – IDEMS&#8217; Vision and Mission in practice</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/034-idems-vision-and-mission-in-practice/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Following a more theoretical assessment of IDEMS’ vision and mission in the previous episode, Santiago challenges David to explicitly analyse how these apply to three IDEMS projects. These are explained and contextualised before exposing how the vision relates to them. The mission is revealed to be explicitly relevant to each project once the vision analysis is carried out.]]></description>
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	<title>033 – IDEMS&#8217; Vision and Mission</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Description David and Santiago delve deeply into IDEMS’ vision and mission. David explains how these guide most of what IDEMS does and engages in, while going into detail about their meaning and implications. Transcript [00:00:00] Santiago: Hi, and welcome to the IDEMS podcast. I am Santiago Borio, an Impact Activation Fellow, and I&#8217;m here with David Stern, founding director of IDEMS. Hi, David. [00:00:20] David: Hi, Santiago. We&#8217;re discussing mission and vision today. Exciting. [00:00:25] Santiago: Yes! It is something that most companies have and advertise in their websites, but I don&#8217;t think they live by it necessarily as much as we do. And getting into our mission and vision it&#8217;s important because it informs so much of what we do. [00:00:50] David: Well, and also our mission and vision is not actually that well received within IDEMS, which is interesting. Danny and myself have actually had discussions about this recently that we really like it. But others within the organisation don&#8217;t, and so I&#8217;m really happy to have this discussion. I&#8217;m not going to go into at this point the criticisms why some people don&#8217;t resonate. I want to sort of have this episode to be able to say this is why I like our mission and vision, even if other people don&#8217;t like it, and even if we&#8217;re going to have to change it soon. I at least want to talk about this mission and vision while it&#8217;s ours because it means a lot to Danny and myself. [00:01:35] Santiago: Great. And just for reference, Danny is the other founding director of IDEMS. [00:01:40] David: Thank you, yes. [00:01:42] Santiago: So shall we start with the vision? [00:01:47] David: I think we should. That&#8217;s, that&#8217;s the big thing. [00:01:50] Santiago: So, the strapline of the vision is Impacting Grand Challenges. [00:01:56] David: That&#8217;s the vision. Arguably, reflecting on it, we could add a word, it could be positively impacting grand challenges. We&#8217;re not wanting to negatively make the world worse, we&#8217;re wanting to make the world a better place. And so, our hope is, as a vision, we will be happy if IDEMS is positively impacting Grand Challenges. [00:02:19] Santiago: I think anyone that listens to this podcast or knows IDEMS would get that positive implicitly. So, positively impacting grand challenges. [00:02:31] David: The main thing of course, which is one of the criticisms is a lot of people don&#8217;t actually resonate with the word ‘grand challenges’. They don&#8217;t understand what that means. It&#8217;s something which has become part of development landscape vocabulary. The Gates Foundation has adopted this as a big part of what it does and how it thinks. So it isn&#8217;t our wording, but it is not universally understood or universal wording. [00:02:59] Santiago: Maybe that&#8217;s why it&#8217;s described or defined somewhat in the website. [00:03:05] David: And particularly the relationship of grand challenges being ‘wicked problems’, which is again a term which is understood in certain circles, but it&#8217;s not widely used. That&#8217;s an interesting discussion, which I&#8217;m sure we&#8217;ll dig into, what does it mean? [00:03:24] Santiago: I was hoping we would do very soon another episode specifically on wicked problems. But maybe a very brief description. [00:03:37] David: I like the idea of recognizing that grand challenges are essentially developmental wicked problems. If you want wicked problems in development, international development, whatever that may mean. And so wicked problems are problems where you cannot have a solution. My favourite example of a wicked problem is education. Secondary school education is being able to educate your population as a whole within a country. That is a wicked problem. Because it doesn&#8217;t matter how well you do, there&#8217;s always elements that could be improved, there&#8217;s elements which should be studied, there is no solution to that problem. You can work on it as a developmental challenge. How can you improve secondary school education in a country is a fantastic example, for me, of a wicked problem. There&#8217;s no solution, but there are things which can be done, and it&#8217;s complex, and if you improve one aspect, you then might find that there&#8217;s another aspect which needs addressing. And so, there&#8217;s just complexity behind it. [00:04:52] Santiago: And it&#8217;s an almost unbounded process. [00:04:58] David: Yes, it&#8217;s unbounded, in this particular case. Healthcare is another example. You could make healthcare as good as you want, but there&#8217;s no end to what you could do, where you could say healthcare is solved. [00:05:13] Santiago: Yes, there&#8217;s loads of underlying issues in specific contexts about how healthcare is provided and so on. Those can be tackled, but healthcare as a whole will never be solved, there&#8217;s always going to be improvements to be made in systems, in processes, in problems that arise, and so on. [00:05:37] David: Exactly, however good you are at providing healthcare, there will be problems to address within healthcare. This is a fantastic example of what it means to be a wicked problem. [00:05:51] Santiago: Yes, and the same applies to education which is more directly related to one of our areas of work. [00:05:58] David: And what you particularly care about. [00:06:00] Santiago: And what I particularly care about, exactly. And I&#8217;ve seen this happen, where, you know, you propose a solution, you apply the solution, you make improvements, but those improvements might lead to some kids doing better than others. [00:06:17] David: Exactly. This is a wonderful example. If you provide innovations in education, which help some children more than others, you&#8217;re creating inequalities in education. Yes, maybe on average you&#8217;ve improved education, but you&#8217;ve also maybe increased inequalities. If you provide other innovations where you could decrease inequality, maybe you&#8217;re holding some children back. There&#8217;s all sorts of issues, there&#8217;s no end to the complexity. There&#8217;s no solution to education. [00:06:50] Santiago: And we already discussed the need for an episode on the UK&#8217;s policy of leave no child behind in that sense. [00:06:57] David: Absolutely. [00:06:58] Santiago: Because]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Description David and Santiago delve deeply into IDEMS’ vision and mission. David explains how these guide most of what IDEMS does and engages in, while going into detail about their meaning and implications. Transcript [00:00:00] Santiago: Hi, and welcome to the IDEMS podcast. I am Santiago Borio, an Impact Activation Fellow, and I&#8217;m here with David Stern, founding director of IDEMS. Hi, David. [00:00:20] David: Hi, Santiago. We&#8217;re discussing mission and vision today. Exciting. [00:00:25] Santiago: Yes! It is something that most companies have and advertise in their websites, but I don&#8217;t think they live by it necessarily as much as we do. And getting into our mission and vision it&#8217;s important because it informs so much of what we do. [00:00:50] David: Well, and also our mission and vision is not actually that well received within IDEMS, which is interesting. Danny and myself have actually had discussions about this recently that we really like it. But others within the organisation don&#8217;t, and so I&#8217;m really happy to have this discussion. I&#8217;m not going to go into at this point the criticisms why some people don&#8217;t resonate. I want to sort of have this episode to be able to say this is why I like our mission and vision, even if other people don&#8217;t like it, and even if we&#8217;re going to have to change it soon. I at least want to talk about this mission and vision while it&#8217;s ours because it means a lot to Danny and myself. [00:01:35] Santiago: Great. And just for reference, Danny is the other founding director of IDEMS. [00:01:40] David: Thank you, yes. [00:01:42] Santiago: So shall we start with the vision? [00:01:47] David: I think we should. That&#8217;s, that&#8217;s the big thing. [00:01:50] Santiago: So, the strapline of the vision is Impacting Grand Challenges. [00:01:56] David: That&#8217;s the vision. Arguably, reflecting on it, we could add a word, it could be positively impacting grand challenges. We&#8217;re not wanting to negatively make the world worse, we&#8217;re wanting to make the world a better place. And so, our hope is, as a vision, we will be happy if IDEMS is positively impacting Grand Challenges. [00:02:19] Santiago: I think anyone that listens to this podcast or knows IDEMS would get that positive implicitly. So, positively impacting grand challenges. [00:02:31] David: The main thing of course, which is one of the criticisms is a lot of people don&#8217;t actually resonate with the word ‘grand challenges’. They don&#8217;t understand what that means. It&#8217;s something which has become part of development landscape vocabulary. The Gates Foundation has adopted this as a big part of what it does and how it thinks. So it isn&#8217;t our wording, but it is not universally understood or universal wording. [00:02:59] Santiago: Maybe that&#8217;s why it&#8217;s described or defined somewhat in the website. [00:03:05] David: And particularly the relationship of grand challenges being ‘wicked problems’, which is again a term which is understood in certain circles, but it&#8217;s not widely used. That&#8217;s an interesting discussion, which I&#8217;m sure we&#8217;ll dig into, what does it mean? [00:03:24] Santiago: I was hoping we would do very soon another episode specifically on wicked problems. But maybe a very brief description. [00:03:37] David: I like the idea of recognizing that grand challenges are essentially developmental wicked problems. If you want wicked problems in development, international development, whatever that may mean. And so wicked problems are problems where you cannot have a solution. My favourite example of a wicked problem is education. Secondary school education is being able to educate your population as a whole within a country. That is a wicked problem. Because it doesn&#8217;t matter how well you do, there&#8217;s always elements that could be improved, there&#8217;s elements which should be studied, there is no solution to that problem. You can work on it as a developmental challenge. How can you improve secondary school education in a country is a fantastic example, for me, of a wicked problem. There&#8217;s no solution, but there are things which can be done, and it&#8217;s complex, and if you improve one aspect, you then might find that there&#8217;s another aspect which needs addressing. And so, there&#8217;s just complexity behind it. [00:04:52] Santiago: And it&#8217;s an almost unbounded process. [00:04:58] David: Yes, it&#8217;s unbounded, in this particular case. Healthcare is another example. You could make healthcare as good as you want, but there&#8217;s no end to what you could do, where you could say healthcare is solved. [00:05:13] Santiago: Yes, there&#8217;s loads of underlying issues in specific contexts about how healthcare is provided and so on. Those can be tackled, but healthcare as a whole will never be solved, there&#8217;s always going to be improvements to be made in systems, in processes, in problems that arise, and so on. [00:05:37] David: Exactly, however good you are at providing healthcare, there will be problems to address within healthcare. This is a fantastic example of what it means to be a wicked problem. [00:05:51] Santiago: Yes, and the same applies to education which is more directly related to one of our areas of work. [00:05:58] David: And what you particularly care about. [00:06:00] Santiago: And what I particularly care about, exactly. And I&#8217;ve seen this happen, where, you know, you propose a solution, you apply the solution, you make improvements, but those improvements might lead to some kids doing better than others. [00:06:17] David: Exactly. This is a wonderful example. If you provide innovations in education, which help some children more than others, you&#8217;re creating inequalities in education. Yes, maybe on average you&#8217;ve improved education, but you&#8217;ve also maybe increased inequalities. If you provide other innovations where you could decrease inequality, maybe you&#8217;re holding some children back. There&#8217;s all sorts of issues, there&#8217;s no end to the complexity. There&#8217;s no solution to education. [00:06:50] Santiago: And we already discussed the need for an episode on the UK&#8217;s policy of leave no child behind in that sense. [00:06:57] David: Absolutely. [00:06:58] Santiago: Because]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Description David and Santiago delve deeply into IDEMS’ vision and mission. David explains how these guide most of what IDEMS does and engages in, while going into detail about their meaning and implications. Transcript [00:00:00] Santiago: Hi, and welcome to the IDEMS podcast. I am Santiago Borio, an Impact Activation Fellow, and I&#8217;m here with David Stern, founding director of IDEMS. Hi, David. [00:00:20] David: Hi, Santiago. We&#8217;re discussing mission and vision today. Exciting. [00:00:25] Santiago: Yes! It is something that most companies have and advertise in their websites, but I don&#8217;t think they live by it necessarily as much as we do. And getting into our mission and vision it&#8217;s important because it informs so much of what we do. [00:00:50] David: Well, and also our mission and vision is not actually that well received within IDEMS, which is interesting. Danny and myself have actually had discussions about this recently that we really like it. But others within the organisation don&#8217;t, and so I&#8217;m really happy to have this discussion. I&#8217;m not going to go into at this point the criticisms why some people don&#8217;t resonate. I want to sort of have this episode to be able to say this is why I like our mission and vision, even if other people don&#8217;t like it, and even if we&#8217;re going to have to change it soon. I at least want to talk about this mission and vision while it&#8217;s ours because it means a lot to Danny and myself. [00:01:35] Santiago: Great. And just for reference, Danny is the other founding director of IDEMS. [00:01:40] David: Thank you, yes. [00:01:42] Santiago: So shall we start with the vision? [00:01:47] David: I think we should. That&#8217;s, that&#8217;s the big thing. [00:01:50] Santiago: So, the strapline of the vision is Impacting Grand Challenges. [00:01:56] David: That&#8217;s the vision. Arguably, reflecting on it, we could add a word, it could be positively impacting grand challenges. We&#8217;re not wanting to negatively make the world worse, we&#8217;re wanting to make the world a better place. And so, our hope is, as a vision, we will be happy if IDEMS is positively impacting Grand Challenges. [00:02:19] Santiago: I think anyone that listens to this podcast or knows IDEMS would get that positive implicitly. So, positively impacting grand challenges. [00:02:31] David: The main thing of course, which is one of the criticisms is a lot of people don&#8217;t actually resonate with the word ‘grand challenges’. They don&#8217;t understand what that means. It&#8217;s something which has become part of development landscape vocabulary. The Gates Foundation has adopted this as a big part of what it does and how it thinks. So it isn&#8217;t our wording, but it is not universally understood or universal wording. [00:02:59] Santiago: Maybe that&#8217;s why it&#8217;s described or defined somewhat in the website. [00:03:05] David: And particularly the relationship of grand challenges being ‘wicked problems’, which is again a term which is understood in certain circles, but it&#8217;s not widely used. That&#8217;s an interesting discussion, which I&#8217;m sure we&#8217;ll dig into, what does it mean? [00:03:24] Santiago: I was hoping we would do very soon another episode specifically on wicked problems. But maybe a very brief description. [00:03:37] David: I like the idea of recognizing that grand challenges are essentially developmental wicked problems. If you want wicked problems in development, international development, whatever that may mean. And so wicked problems are problems where you cannot have a solution. My favourite example of a wicked problem is education. Secondary school education is being able to educate your population as a whole within a country. That is a wicked problem. Because it doesn&#8217;t matter how well you do, there&#8217;s always elements that could be improved, there&#8217;s elements which should be studied, there is no soluti]]></itunes:summary>
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	<description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the "Impact Activation Postdoctoral Fellow" role at IDEMS. They discuss the objectives and experiences of the fellowship program, and its impact on both individuals and the broader organisation. They explore the flexibility and opportunities provided by the fellowship to engage in diverse projects, the transition to more permanent roles within IDEMS, and the overall aim of making meaningful social impacts through their work. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the Impact Activation Postdoctoral Fellow role at IDEMS. They discuss the objectives and experiences of the fellowship program, and its impact on both individuals and the broader organisation. They explore the flexibility and oppor]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the "Impact Activation Postdoctoral Fellow" role at IDEMS. They discuss the objectives and experiences of the fellowship program, and its impact on both individuals and the broader organisation. They explore the flexibility and opportunities provided by the fellowship to engage in diverse projects, the transition to more permanent roles within IDEMS, and the overall aim of making meaningful social impacts through their work. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3471/3471.mp3" length="36155680" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the "Impact Activation Postdoctoral Fellow" role at IDEMS. They discuss the objectives and experiences of the fellowship program, and its impact on both individuals and the broader organisation. They explore the flexibility and opportunities provided by the fellowship to engage in diverse projects, the transition to more permanent roles within IDEMS, and the overall aim of making meaningful social impacts through their work.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>032 – Impact Activation Postdoctoral Fellow</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>37:40</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss the "Impact Activation Postdoctoral Fellow" role at IDEMS. They discuss the objectives and experiences of the fellowship program, and its impact on both individuals and the broader organisation. They explore the flexibility and opportunities provided by the fellowship to engage in diverse projects, the transition to more permanent roles within IDEMS, and the overall aim of making meaningful social impacts through their work.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>031 – Who wants to be a trillionaire?</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/031-who-wants-to-be-a-trillionaire/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3464</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[WARNING: This episode was recorded outside on a mobile phone, and the audio quality reflects this. If that kind of thing bothers you, you may want to skip this one!

Reports based on current trends predict that the world could have its first trillionaire within the next few years. What does this say about our global society? What could, or should, a trillionaire do with that kind of money? In this speculative episode, recorded whilst traveling, Lucie and David consider the thought experiment of implementing a global Universal Basic Income.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[WARNING: This episode was recorded outside on a mobile phone, and the audio quality reflects this. If that kind of thing bothers you, you may want to skip this one!

Reports based on current trends predict that the world could have its first trillionaire]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[WARNING: This episode was recorded outside on a mobile phone, and the audio quality reflects this. If that kind of thing bothers you, you may want to skip this one!

Reports based on current trends predict that the world could have its first trillionaire within the next few years. What does this say about our global society? What could, or should, a trillionaire do with that kind of money? In this speculative episode, recorded whilst traveling, Lucie and David consider the thought experiment of implementing a global Universal Basic Income.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[WARNING: This episode was recorded outside on a mobile phone, and the audio quality reflects this. If that kind of thing bothers you, you may want to skip this one!

Reports based on current trends predict that the world could have its first trillionaire within the next few years. What does this say about our global society? What could, or should, a trillionaire do with that kind of money? In this speculative episode, recorded whilst traveling, Lucie and David consider the thought experiment of implementing a global Universal Basic Income.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>031 – Who wants to be a trillionaire?</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:36</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[WARNING: This episode was recorded outside on a mobile phone, and the audio quality reflects this. If that kind of thing bothers you, you may want to skip this one!

Reports based on current trends predict that the world could have its first trillionaire within the next few years. What does this say about our global society? What could, or should, a trillionaire do with that kind of money? In this speculative episode, recorded whilst traveling, Lucie and David consider the thought experiment of implementing a global Universal Basic Income.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>030 – Cross Disciplinary Study Types</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/030-cross-disciplinary-study-types/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3457</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss various forms of study, including opportunistic studies, surveys, questionnaires and experiments. They consider some best practices for good research, using anthropology and agroecology as examples. How might modern data science be able to employ existing data for new opportunistic studies? And who might typically be excluded from data as it is often collected?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss various forms of study, including opportunistic studies, surveys, questionnaires and experiments. They consider some best practices for good research, using anthropology and agroecology as examples. How might modern data science b]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss various forms of study, including opportunistic studies, surveys, questionnaires and experiments. They consider some best practices for good research, using anthropology and agroecology as examples. How might modern data science be able to employ existing data for new opportunistic studies? And who might typically be excluded from data as it is often collected?]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3457/030-cross-disciplinary-study-types.mp3" length="34646421" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss various forms of study, including opportunistic studies, surveys, questionnaires and experiments. They consider some best practices for good research, using anthropology and agroecology as examples. How might modern data science be able to employ existing data for new opportunistic studies? And who might typically be excluded from data as it is often collected?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>030 – Cross Disciplinary Study Types</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>36:05</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lucie and David discuss various forms of study, including opportunistic studies, surveys, questionnaires and experiments. They consider some best practices for good research, using anthropology and agroecology as examples. How might modern data science be able to employ existing data for new opportunistic studies? And who might typically be excluded from data as it is often collected?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>029 – AI Transforming Education</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/029-ai-transforming-education/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3437</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[How can students be assessed effectively if large language models can be used to generate good answers to examination questions? Lily and David look at the effects of AI on education, in both the present and the future. How must pedagogy change in order to embrace the latest technological advances, and do we need to change which skills we value as a society? ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How can students be assessed effectively if large language models can be used to generate good answers to examination questions? Lily and David look at the effects of AI on education, in both the present and the future. How must pedagogy change in order ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[How can students be assessed effectively if large language models can be used to generate good answers to examination questions? Lily and David look at the effects of AI on education, in both the present and the future. How must pedagogy change in order to embrace the latest technological advances, and do we need to change which skills we value as a society? ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3437/029-ai-transforming-education.mp3" length="23231948" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can students be assessed effectively if large language models can be used to generate good answers to examination questions? Lily and David look at the effects of AI on education, in both the present and the future. How must pedagogy change in order to embrace the latest technological advances, and do we need to change which skills we value as a society?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>029 – AI Transforming Education</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>24:12</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[How can students be assessed effectively if large language models can be used to generate good answers to examination questions? Lily and David look at the effects of AI on education, in both the present and the future. How must pedagogy change in order to embrace the latest technological advances, and do we need to change which skills we value as a society?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>028 – AI Transforming Work</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/028-ai-transforming-work/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3431</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David and Lily discuss the possible effects that advances in AI might have on the world of work. It seems that AI has the potential to affect almost all work, but should we be worried? What skills do we value as a society, and can AI ever replicate human creativity?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David and Lily discuss the possible effects that advances in AI might have on the world of work. It seems that AI has the potential to affect almost all work, but should we be worried? What skills do we value as a society, and can AI ever replicate human]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David and Lily discuss the possible effects that advances in AI might have on the world of work. It seems that AI has the potential to affect almost all work, but should we be worried? What skills do we value as a society, and can AI ever replicate human creativity?]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3431/028-ai-transforming-work.mp3" length="24933040" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David and Lily discuss the possible effects that advances in AI might have on the world of work. It seems that AI has the potential to affect almost all work, but should we be worried? What skills do we value as a society, and can AI ever replicate human creativity?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>028 – AI Transforming Work</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>25:58</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David and Lily discuss the possible effects that advances in AI might have on the world of work. It seems that AI has the potential to affect almost all work, but should we be worried? What skills do we value as a society, and can AI ever replicate human creativity?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>027 – Why doesn&#8217;t IDEMS simply focus?</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/027-why-doesnt-idems-simply-focus/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3425</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[While many organisations seem to focus on a small area of expertise, IDEMS is involved in a wide range of projects and activities, in a wide variety of roles. In this episode, David talks to Santiago about the thinking behind, and advantages of, embracing diversity in how IDEMS can have impact and add value.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[While many organisations seem to focus on a small area of expertise, IDEMS is involved in a wide range of projects and activities, in a wide variety of roles. In this episode, David talks to Santiago about the thinking behind, and advantages of, embracin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[While many organisations seem to focus on a small area of expertise, IDEMS is involved in a wide range of projects and activities, in a wide variety of roles. In this episode, David talks to Santiago about the thinking behind, and advantages of, embracing diversity in how IDEMS can have impact and add value.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3425/027-why-doesnt-idems-simply-focus.mp3" length="30221069" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[While many organisations seem to focus on a small area of expertise, IDEMS is involved in a wide range of projects and activities, in a wide variety of roles. In this episode, David talks to Santiago about the thinking behind, and advantages of, embracing diversity in how IDEMS can have impact and add value.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>027 – Why doesn&#8217;t IDEMS simply focus?</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>31:29</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[While many organisations seem to focus on a small area of expertise, IDEMS is involved in a wide range of projects and activities, in a wide variety of roles. In this episode, David talks to Santiago about the thinking behind, and advantages of, embracing diversity in how IDEMS can have impact and add value.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>026 – GUIDE-ing Principles vs SMART Goals</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/026-guide-ing-principles-vs-smart-goals/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3418</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[SMART goals and principles are common monitoring and evaluation tools, but what’s the difference between them? Lucie and David compare the two approaches and their respective acronyms, considering when being SMART is useful, and when a GUIDE might be more helpful.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[SMART goals and principles are common monitoring and evaluation tools, but what’s the difference between them? Lucie and David compare the two approaches and their respective acronyms, considering when being SMART is useful, and when a GUIDE might be mor]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[SMART goals and principles are common monitoring and evaluation tools, but what’s the difference between them? Lucie and David compare the two approaches and their respective acronyms, considering when being SMART is useful, and when a GUIDE might be more helpful.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3418/026-guide-ing-principles-vs-smart-goals.mp3" length="33881966" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[SMART goals and principles are common monitoring and evaluation tools, but what’s the difference between them? Lucie and David compare the two approaches and their respective acronyms, considering when being SMART is useful, and when a GUIDE might be more helpful.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>026 – GUIDE-ing Principles vs SMART Goals</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>35:18</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[SMART goals and principles are common monitoring and evaluation tools, but what’s the difference between them? Lucie and David compare the two approaches and their respective acronyms, considering when being SMART is useful, and when a GUIDE might be more helpful.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>025 – AI and Consciousness</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/025-ai-and-consciousness/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3412</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss consciousness in relation to AI. Whilst there is a lot of popular debate in this area, can we really have a meaningful discussion without a clear definition of consciousness? They consider advancements in AI, ethical dilemmas surrounding sentient machines, and the potential future of human-AI relationships.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss consciousness in relation to AI. Whilst there is a lot of popular debate in this area, can we really have a meaningful discussion without a clear definition of consciousness? They consider advancements in AI, ethical dilemmas surro]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss consciousness in relation to AI. Whilst there is a lot of popular debate in this area, can we really have a meaningful discussion without a clear definition of consciousness? They consider advancements in AI, ethical dilemmas surrounding sentient machines, and the potential future of human-AI relationships.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3412/025-ai-and-consciousness.mp3" length="22723707" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss consciousness in relation to AI. Whilst there is a lot of popular debate in this area, can we really have a meaningful discussion without a clear definition of consciousness? They consider advancements in AI, ethical dilemmas surrounding sentient machines, and the potential future of human-AI relationships.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>025 – AI and Consciousness</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>23:40</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Lily and David discuss consciousness in relation to AI. Whilst there is a lot of popular debate in this area, can we really have a meaningful discussion without a clear definition of consciousness? They consider advancements in AI, ethical dilemmas surrounding sentient machines, and the potential future of human-AI relationships.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>024 – The Privilege of Wealth</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/024-the-privilege-of-wealth/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3393</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this nuanced discussion, David and Santiago discuss wealth as a privilege, examining their own privileges in various contexts. Should we view aspiration differently in low resource environments compared to high resource ones? Is it always wrong to use the privilege of wealth to gain advantages for oneself and one’s family?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this nuanced discussion, David and Santiago discuss wealth as a privilege, examining their own privileges in various contexts. Should we view aspiration differently in low resource environments compared to high resource ones? Is it always wrong to use]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this nuanced discussion, David and Santiago discuss wealth as a privilege, examining their own privileges in various contexts. Should we view aspiration differently in low resource environments compared to high resource ones? Is it always wrong to use the privilege of wealth to gain advantages for oneself and one’s family?]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3393/024-the-privilege-of-wealth.mp3" length="35221520" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this nuanced discussion, David and Santiago discuss wealth as a privilege, examining their own privileges in various contexts. Should we view aspiration differently in low resource environments compared to high resource ones? Is it always wrong to use the privilege of wealth to gain advantages for oneself and one’s family?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>024 – The Privilege of Wealth</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>36:41</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this nuanced discussion, David and Santiago discuss wealth as a privilege, examining their own privileges in various contexts. Should we view aspiration differently in low resource environments compared to high resource ones? Is it always wrong to use the privilege of wealth to gain advantages for oneself and one’s family?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>023 – Research and Academic Publications</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/023-placeholder/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3378</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David and Lucie explore the role of academic publications for researchers and inequalities in the international research publication systems. Are there alternative models and possibilities for institutions which don’t have the resources to compete on the international academic playing field?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David and Lucie explore the role of academic publications for researchers and inequalities in the international research publication systems. Are there alternative models and possibilities for institutions which don’t have the resources to compete on the]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David and Lucie explore the role of academic publications for researchers and inequalities in the international research publication systems. Are there alternative models and possibilities for institutions which don’t have the resources to compete on the international academic playing field?]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David and Lucie explore the role of academic publications for researchers and inequalities in the international research publication systems. Are there alternative models and possibilities for institutions which don’t have the resources to compete on the international academic playing field?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>023 – Research and Academic Publications</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David and Lucie explore the role of academic publications for researchers and inequalities in the international research publication systems. Are there alternative models and possibilities for institutions which don’t have the resources to compete on the international academic playing field?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>022 – Evidence, Research and Society</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/022-evidence-research-and-society/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[David and Lucie discuss the role of evidence in research and in our wider society. What is good evidence? How should evidence be used? The last decade has seen the erosion of public trust in facts – so what can and should we be doing differently? ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David and Lucie discuss the role of evidence in research and in our wider society. What is good evidence? How should evidence be used? The last decade has seen the erosion of public trust in facts – so what can and should we be doing differently?]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David and Lucie discuss the role of evidence in research and in our wider society. What is good evidence? How should evidence be used? The last decade has seen the erosion of public trust in facts – so what can and should we be doing differently? ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3370/022-evidence-research-and-society.mp3" length="38950147" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David and Lucie discuss the role of evidence in research and in our wider society. What is good evidence? How should evidence be used? The last decade has seen the erosion of public trust in facts – so what can and should we be doing differently?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>022 – Evidence, Research and Society</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>40:34</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David and Lucie discuss the role of evidence in research and in our wider society. What is good evidence? How should evidence be used? The last decade has seen the erosion of public trust in facts – so what can and should we be doing differently?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>021 – Where Things Have Gone Wrong with AI</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/021-where-things-have-gone-wrong-with-ai/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3360</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David Stern and Dr Lily Clements dig deeper into the Dutch Childcare AI scandal, its causes and consequences. They analyse how this could have been avoided or mitigated and highlight the need for more work on the responsible use of AI, and particularly the importance of the human element in integrating AI to help in societal issues.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David Stern and Dr Lily Clements dig deeper into the Dutch Childcare AI scandal, its causes and consequences. They analyse how this could have been avoided or mitigated and highlight the need for more work on the responsible use of AI, and particularly t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David Stern and Dr Lily Clements dig deeper into the Dutch Childcare AI scandal, its causes and consequences. They analyse how this could have been avoided or mitigated and highlight the need for more work on the responsible use of AI, and particularly the importance of the human element in integrating AI to help in societal issues.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3360/021-where-things-have-gone-wrong-with-ai.mp3" length="23000824" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Stern and Dr Lily Clements dig deeper into the Dutch Childcare AI scandal, its causes and consequences. They analyse how this could have been avoided or mitigated and highlight the need for more work on the responsible use of AI, and particularly the importance of the human element in integrating AI to help in societal issues.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>021 – Where Things Have Gone Wrong with AI</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David Stern and Dr Lily Clements dig deeper into the Dutch Childcare AI scandal, its causes and consequences. They analyse how this could have been avoided or mitigated and highlight the need for more work on the responsible use of AI, and particularly the importance of the human element in integrating AI to help in societal issues.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>020 – Research and Impact in Challenging Contexts</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/020-research-and-impact-in-challenging-contexts/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3352</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[IDEMS supports researchers at a number of research institutions in low resource environments, and in this episode David and Lucie discuss some challenges that these researchers are up against. In challenging contexts such as these, unique opportunities can arise.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[IDEMS supports researchers at a number of research institutions in low resource environments, and in this episode David and Lucie discuss some challenges that these researchers are up against. In challenging contexts such as these, unique opportunities c]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[IDEMS supports researchers at a number of research institutions in low resource environments, and in this episode David and Lucie discuss some challenges that these researchers are up against. In challenging contexts such as these, unique opportunities can arise.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3352/020-research-and-impact-in-challenging-contexts.mp3" length="31986118" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[IDEMS supports researchers at a number of research institutions in low resource environments, and in this episode David and Lucie discuss some challenges that these researchers are up against. In challenging contexts such as these, unique opportunities can arise.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>020 – Research and Impact in Challenging Contexts</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>33:19</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[IDEMS supports researchers at a number of research institutions in low resource environments, and in this episode David and Lucie discuss some challenges that these researchers are up against. In challenging contexts such as these, unique opportunities can arise.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>019 – Is Nepotism always harmful? Part 2</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/018-is-nepotism-always-harmful-part-2/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3249</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this second part of the discussion of nepotism, Santiago questions David further on whether the win-win scenarios presented in the first part do not mean a loss for someone else and consider this in a local and global context. They delve deeper into other types of opportunities, how they arise, and consider how organisations need to balance the creation of opportunities with the seizing of opportunities.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this second part of the discussion of nepotism, Santiago questions David further on whether the win-win scenarios presented in the first part do not mean a loss for someone else and consider this in a local and global context. They delve deeper into o]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this second part of the discussion of nepotism, Santiago questions David further on whether the win-win scenarios presented in the first part do not mean a loss for someone else and consider this in a local and global context. They delve deeper into other types of opportunities, how they arise, and consider how organisations need to balance the creation of opportunities with the seizing of opportunities.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this second part of the discussion of nepotism, Santiago questions David further on whether the win-win scenarios presented in the first part do not mean a loss for someone else and consider this in a local and global context. They delve deeper into other types of opportunities, how they arise, and consider how organisations need to balance the creation of opportunities with the seizing of opportunities.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>019 – Is Nepotism always harmful? Part 2</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26:32</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this second part of the discussion of nepotism, Santiago questions David further on whether the win-win scenarios presented in the first part do not mean a loss for someone else and consider this in a local and global context. They delve deeper into other types of opportunities, how they arise, and consider how organisations need to balance the creation of opportunities with the seizing of opportunities.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>018 – Is Nepotism always harmful? Part 1</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/018-is-nepotism-always-harmful-part-1/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3103</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Santiago Borio interviews David Stern on the issue of nepotism. They analyse a common definition of the term, look into examples where it’s harmful and examples where it may even be necessary. They consider how IDEMS is a nepotic organisation and what that means in a wider context. This is the first part of a two part episode on a complex issue that can sometimes have deep social consequences.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Santiago Borio interviews David Stern on the issue of nepotism. They analyse a common definition of the term, look into examples where it’s harmful and examples where it may even be necessary. They consider how IDEMS is a nepotic organisation and what th]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Santiago Borio interviews David Stern on the issue of nepotism. They analyse a common definition of the term, look into examples where it’s harmful and examples where it may even be necessary. They consider how IDEMS is a nepotic organisation and what that means in a wider context. This is the first part of a two part episode on a complex issue that can sometimes have deep social consequences.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Santiago Borio interviews David Stern on the issue of nepotism. They analyse a common definition of the term, look into examples where it’s harmful and examples where it may even be necessary. They consider how IDEMS is a nepotic organisation and what that means in a wider context. This is the first part of a two part episode on a complex issue that can sometimes have deep social consequences.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>018 – Is Nepotism always harmful? Part 1</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>34:43</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Santiago Borio interviews David Stern on the issue of nepotism. They analyse a common definition of the term, look into examples where it’s harmful and examples where it may even be necessary. They consider how IDEMS is a nepotic organisation and what that means in a wider context. This is the first part of a two part episode on a complex issue that can sometimes have deep social consequences.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>017 – Responsible AI: How Data Lies</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/017-responsible-ai-how-data-lies/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3086</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[As society embraces AI, interpreting its results can be a matter of life and death. Lily and David consider how we can be misled by data in general, including the results of AI models. They discuss how misinterpreting the output of data often comes down to misunderstanding the limits of what data can tell you.

References:
Simpson’s Paradox: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simpson%27s_paradox 
How to lie with Statistics by Daryl Huff]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As society embraces AI, interpreting its results can be a matter of life and death. Lily and David consider how we can be misled by data in general, including the results of AI models. They discuss how misinterpreting the output of data often comes down ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[As society embraces AI, interpreting its results can be a matter of life and death. Lily and David consider how we can be misled by data in general, including the results of AI models. They discuss how misinterpreting the output of data often comes down to misunderstanding the limits of what data can tell you.

References:
Simpson’s Paradox: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simpson%27s_paradox 
How to lie with Statistics by Daryl Huff]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3086/017-responsible-ai-how-data-lies.mp3" length="23379060" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As society embraces AI, interpreting its results can be a matter of life and death. Lily and David consider how we can be misled by data in general, including the results of AI models. They discuss how misinterpreting the output of data often comes down to misunderstanding the limits of what data can tell you.

References:
Simpson’s Paradox: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simpson%27s_paradox 
How to lie with Statistics by Daryl Huff]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>017 – Responsible AI: How Data Lies</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>24:21</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[As society embraces AI, interpreting its results can be a matter of life and death. Lily and David consider how we can be misled by data in general, including the results of AI models. They discuss how misinterpreting the output of data often comes down to misunderstanding the limits of what data can tell you.

References:
Simpson’s Paradox: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simpson%27s_paradox 
How to lie with Statistics by Daryl Huff]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>016 – Responsible AI: Regulation</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/016-responsible-ai-regulation/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3062</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David and Lily consider regulation around the development of AI technologies. They discuss Amazon’s gender-biased AI recruitment debacle, and why many big companies are embracing regulation. Can regulation be designed to protect society at large from the dangers of irresponsible AI, whilst ensuring that the right companies benefit and the right companies are disadvantaged?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David and Lily consider regulation around the development of AI technologies. They discuss Amazon’s gender-biased AI recruitment debacle, and why many big companies are embracing regulation. Can regulation be designed to protect society at large from the]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David and Lily consider regulation around the development of AI technologies. They discuss Amazon’s gender-biased AI recruitment debacle, and why many big companies are embracing regulation. Can regulation be designed to protect society at large from the dangers of irresponsible AI, whilst ensuring that the right companies benefit and the right companies are disadvantaged?]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3062/016-responsible-ai-regulation.mp3" length="26923793" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David and Lily consider regulation around the development of AI technologies. They discuss Amazon’s gender-biased AI recruitment debacle, and why many big companies are embracing regulation. Can regulation be designed to protect society at large from the dangers of irresponsible AI, whilst ensuring that the right companies benefit and the right companies are disadvantaged?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>016 – Responsible AI: Regulation</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>28:03</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David and Lily consider regulation around the development of AI technologies. They discuss Amazon’s gender-biased AI recruitment debacle, and why many big companies are embracing regulation. Can regulation be designed to protect society at large from the dangers of irresponsible AI, whilst ensuring that the right companies benefit and the right companies are disadvantaged?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>015 – New Year’s Resolutions</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/015-new-years-resolutions/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=2985</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this festive episode, Lucie and David reflect on the idea of New Year’s resolutions through the lenses of IDEMS’ three mechanisms for monitoring and evaluations: guiding principles, pathways of change and value creation stories.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this festive episode, Lucie and David reflect on the idea of New Year’s resolutions through the lenses of IDEMS’ three mechanisms for monitoring and evaluations: guiding principles, pathways of change and value creation stories.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this festive episode, Lucie and David reflect on the idea of New Year’s resolutions through the lenses of IDEMS’ three mechanisms for monitoring and evaluations: guiding principles, pathways of change and value creation stories.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/2985/015-new-years-resolutions.mp3" length="17055750" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this festive episode, Lucie and David reflect on the idea of New Year’s resolutions through the lenses of IDEMS’ three mechanisms for monitoring and evaluations: guiding principles, pathways of change and value creation stories.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>015 – New Year’s Resolutions</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>17:46</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this festive episode, Lucie and David reflect on the idea of New Year’s resolutions through the lenses of IDEMS’ three mechanisms for monitoring and evaluations: guiding principles, pathways of change and value creation stories.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>014 – IDEMS Blunders of the Year 2023</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/014-idems-blunders-of-the-year-2023/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3050</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In the spirit of celebrating failures as learning opportunities, and in accordance with a burgeoning festive tradition, David and Santiago discuss various self-defined “blunders” that members of IDEMS staff have made over the last 12 months. There can be only one winner of the IDEMS Blunder of the Year 2023!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the spirit of celebrating failures as learning opportunities, and in accordance with a burgeoning festive tradition, David and Santiago discuss various self-defined “blunders” that members of IDEMS staff have made over the last 12 months. There can be]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In the spirit of celebrating failures as learning opportunities, and in accordance with a burgeoning festive tradition, David and Santiago discuss various self-defined “blunders” that members of IDEMS staff have made over the last 12 months. There can be only one winner of the IDEMS Blunder of the Year 2023!]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3050/014-idems-blunders-of-the-year-2023.mp3" length="27105591" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the spirit of celebrating failures as learning opportunities, and in accordance with a burgeoning festive tradition, David and Santiago discuss various self-defined “blunders” that members of IDEMS staff have made over the last 12 months. There can be only one winner of the IDEMS Blunder of the Year 2023!]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>014 – IDEMS Blunders of the Year 2023</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>28:14</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In the spirit of celebrating failures as learning opportunities, and in accordance with a burgeoning festive tradition, David and Santiago discuss various self-defined “blunders” that members of IDEMS staff have made over the last 12 months. There can be only one winner of the IDEMS Blunder of the Year 2023!]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>013 – Responsible AI: Festive Special</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/013-responsible-ai-festive-special/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2023 12:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3040</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Can how you spend the festive season influence the future of entertainment? Following the release of Alan Warburton’s film highlighting the potential effects of AI on the entertainment industry, Lily and David discuss what role AI could play in our consumption of films and videos in the future, and the potential implications for society.

Watch Alan Warburton’s film, The Wizard of AI, here: https://vimeo.com/884929644 ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Can how you spend the festive season influence the future of entertainment? Following the release of Alan Warburton’s film highlighting the potential effects of AI on the entertainment industry, Lily and David discuss what role AI could play in our consu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Can how you spend the festive season influence the future of entertainment? Following the release of Alan Warburton’s film highlighting the potential effects of AI on the entertainment industry, Lily and David discuss what role AI could play in our consumption of films and videos in the future, and the potential implications for society.

Watch Alan Warburton’s film, The Wizard of AI, here: https://vimeo.com/884929644 ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3040/013-responsible-ai-festive-special.mp3" length="27638914" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Can how you spend the festive season influence the future of entertainment? Following the release of Alan Warburton’s film highlighting the potential effects of AI on the entertainment industry, Lily and David discuss what role AI could play in our consumption of films and videos in the future, and the potential implications for society.

Watch Alan Warburton’s film, The Wizard of AI, here: https://vimeo.com/884929644]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>013 – Responsible AI: Festive Special</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>28:47</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Can how you spend the festive season influence the future of entertainment? Following the release of Alan Warburton’s film highlighting the potential effects of AI on the entertainment industry, Lily and David discuss what role AI could play in our consumption of films and videos in the future, and the potential implications for society.

Watch Alan Warburton’s film, The Wizard of AI, here: https://vimeo.com/884929644]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>012 – Fundamentally Profitable</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/012-fundamentally-profitable/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=3001</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Santiago Borio interviews David Stern on the concept of being “fundamentally profitable” and how and why IDEMS prioritises this over maximising profit. They explain how this idea evolved through the years in its implementations and present some challenges IDEMS faced recently to remain fundamentally profitable.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Santiago Borio interviews David Stern on the concept of being “fundamentally profitable” and how and why IDEMS prioritises this over maximising profit. They explain how this idea evolved through the years in its implementations and present some challenge]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Santiago Borio interviews David Stern on the concept of being “fundamentally profitable” and how and why IDEMS prioritises this over maximising profit. They explain how this idea evolved through the years in its implementations and present some challenges IDEMS faced recently to remain fundamentally profitable.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/3001/012-fundamentally-profitable.mp3" length="23247832" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Santiago Borio interviews David Stern on the concept of being “fundamentally profitable” and how and why IDEMS prioritises this over maximising profit. They explain how this idea evolved through the years in its implementations and present some challenges IDEMS faced recently to remain fundamentally profitable.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>012 – Fundamentally Profitable</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>24:13</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Santiago Borio interviews David Stern on the concept of being “fundamentally profitable” and how and why IDEMS prioritises this over maximising profit. They explain how this idea evolved through the years in its implementations and present some challenges IDEMS faced recently to remain fundamentally profitable.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>011 – Response to “Reluctant Entrepreneurs”</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/011-response-to-reluctant-entrepreneurs/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=2995</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[The IDEMS team enjoyed listening to how Danny and David were reluctant entrepreneurs and hearing about how social impact became an important goal for IDEMS in Episode 010, but they had some concerns. In this podcast, in accordance with IDEMS’ principle of being “critically assessed”, David responds to the team’s critiques.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The IDEMS team enjoyed listening to how Danny and David were reluctant entrepreneurs and hearing about how social impact became an important goal for IDEMS in Episode 010, but they had some concerns. In this podcast, in accordance with IDEMS’ principle o]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The IDEMS team enjoyed listening to how Danny and David were reluctant entrepreneurs and hearing about how social impact became an important goal for IDEMS in Episode 010, but they had some concerns. In this podcast, in accordance with IDEMS’ principle of being “critically assessed”, David responds to the team’s critiques.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/2995/011-response-to-reluctant-entrepreneurs.mp3" length="39097691" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The IDEMS team enjoyed listening to how Danny and David were reluctant entrepreneurs and hearing about how social impact became an important goal for IDEMS in Episode 010, but they had some concerns. In this podcast, in accordance with IDEMS’ principle of being “critically assessed”, David responds to the team’s critiques.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>011 – Response to “Reluctant Entrepreneurs”</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>40:44</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The IDEMS team enjoyed listening to how Danny and David were reluctant entrepreneurs and hearing about how social impact became an important goal for IDEMS in Episode 010, but they had some concerns. In this podcast, in accordance with IDEMS’ principle of being “critically assessed”, David responds to the team’s critiques.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>010 – Reluctant Entrepreneurs</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/010-reluctant-entrepreneurs/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=2969</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[A discussion between David and Danny, IDEMS directors, on how they became co-founders – despite originally considering themselves to be “reluctant entrepreneurs”.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A discussion between David and Danny, IDEMS directors, on how they became co-founders – despite originally considering themselves to be “reluctant entrepreneurs”.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[A discussion between David and Danny, IDEMS directors, on how they became co-founders – despite originally considering themselves to be “reluctant entrepreneurs”.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/2969/010-reluctant-entrepreneurs.mp3" length="22591211" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A discussion between David and Danny, IDEMS directors, on how they became co-founders – despite originally considering themselves to be “reluctant entrepreneurs”.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>010 – Reluctant Entrepreneurs</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>23:32</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[A discussion between David and Danny, IDEMS directors, on how they became co-founders – despite originally considering themselves to be “reluctant entrepreneurs”.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>009 – Demystifying AI</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/009-demystifying-ai/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:05:27 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=2962</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[As part of their series of conversations on Responsible AI, Dr Lily Clements and David Stern discuss “artificial intelligence” in general, breaking it down into three fundamental components: source data, algorithms, and learning cycles. Topics touched on include: the Turing Test; AI’s usage in the postal service; and using AI to identify birds through their songs, and the potential dangers of doing so.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As part of their series of conversations on Responsible AI, Dr Lily Clements and David Stern discuss “artificial intelligence” in general, breaking it down into three fundamental components: source data, algorithms, and learning cycles. Topics touched on]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[As part of their series of conversations on Responsible AI, Dr Lily Clements and David Stern discuss “artificial intelligence” in general, breaking it down into three fundamental components: source data, algorithms, and learning cycles. Topics touched on include: the Turing Test; AI’s usage in the postal service; and using AI to identify birds through their songs, and the potential dangers of doing so.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/2962/009-demystifying-ai.mp3" length="22058729" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As part of their series of conversations on Responsible AI, Dr Lily Clements and David Stern discuss “artificial intelligence” in general, breaking it down into three fundamental components: source data, algorithms, and learning cycles. Topics touched on include: the Turing Test; AI’s usage in the postal service; and using AI to identify birds through their songs, and the potential dangers of doing so.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>009 – Demystifying AI</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>22:59</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[As part of their series of conversations on Responsible AI, Dr Lily Clements and David Stern discuss “artificial intelligence” in general, breaking it down into three fundamental components: source data, algorithms, and learning cycles. Topics touched on include: the Turing Test; AI’s usage in the postal service; and using AI to identify birds through their songs, and the potential dangers of doing so.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>008 – The IDEMS Business Model</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/008-the-idems-business-model/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:04:47 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=2956</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[David Stern, co-founder of IDEMS, is interviewed by Santiago Borio on the business model IDEMS has developed. The discussion presents a qualitative analysis of a three part model based around the creation of public goods, and the offer of human and digital services. It draws on successful examples and case studies combining two of the three areas.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David Stern, co-founder of IDEMS, is interviewed by Santiago Borio on the business model IDEMS has developed. The discussion presents a qualitative analysis of a three part model based around the creation of public goods, and the offer of human and digit]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[David Stern, co-founder of IDEMS, is interviewed by Santiago Borio on the business model IDEMS has developed. The discussion presents a qualitative analysis of a three part model based around the creation of public goods, and the offer of human and digital services. It draws on successful examples and case studies combining two of the three areas.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/2956/008-the-idems-business-model.mp3" length="26597775" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Stern, co-founder of IDEMS, is interviewed by Santiago Borio on the business model IDEMS has developed. The discussion presents a qualitative analysis of a three part model based around the creation of public goods, and the offer of human and digital services. It draws on successful examples and case studies combining two of the three areas.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>008 – The IDEMS Business Model</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>27:42</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[David Stern, co-founder of IDEMS, is interviewed by Santiago Borio on the business model IDEMS has developed. The discussion presents a qualitative analysis of a three part model based around the creation of public goods, and the offer of human and digital services. It draws on successful examples and case studies combining two of the three areas.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>007 – IDEMS&#8217; views on agriculture</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/007-idems-views-on-agriculture/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:59:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=2944</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Dr Lucie Hazelgrove Planel interviews David Stern, co-founder of IDEMS, on IDEMS’ views on agriculture. They delve into why IDEMS supports a diverse range of projects related to agriculture based on innovations that lead to sustainable development, and what this development might look like: is the future urban or rural?]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr Lucie Hazelgrove Planel interviews David Stern, co-founder of IDEMS, on IDEMS’ views on agriculture. They delve into why IDEMS supports a diverse range of projects related to agriculture based on innovations that lead to sustainable development, and w]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dr Lucie Hazelgrove Planel interviews David Stern, co-founder of IDEMS, on IDEMS’ views on agriculture. They delve into why IDEMS supports a diverse range of projects related to agriculture based on innovations that lead to sustainable development, and what this development might look like: is the future urban or rural?]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/2944/007-idems-views-on-agriculture.mp3" length="32508556" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr Lucie Hazelgrove Planel interviews David Stern, co-founder of IDEMS, on IDEMS’ views on agriculture. They delve into why IDEMS supports a diverse range of projects related to agriculture based on innovations that lead to sustainable development, and what this development might look like: is the future urban or rural?]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png</url>
		<title>007 – IDEMS&#8217; views on agriculture</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>33:52</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dr Lucie Hazelgrove Planel interviews David Stern, co-founder of IDEMS, on IDEMS’ views on agriculture. They delve into why IDEMS supports a diverse range of projects related to agriculture based on innovations that lead to sustainable development, and what this development might look like: is the future urban or rural?]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>006 – Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/006-bletchley-park-ai-safety-summit/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:12:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=2937</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In the first episode of a series on Responsible AI, Dr Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the “AI Safety Summit” that took place at Bletchley Park in November 2023. Are we listening to the right experts on AI? Should we be worried about killer robots? And will regulation stifle innovation?

Further information about some of the topics covered: 

Official introduction of the summit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-safety-summit-introduction 

Dutch childcare benefit scandal: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2021/10/xenophobic-machines-dutch-child-benefit-scandal/ 

Amazon’s AI hiring scandal: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45809919]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the first episode of a series on Responsible AI, Dr Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the “AI Safety Summit” that took place at Bletchley Park in November 2023. Are we listening to the right experts on AI? Should we be worried about killer robots?]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In the first episode of a series on Responsible AI, Dr Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the “AI Safety Summit” that took place at Bletchley Park in November 2023. Are we listening to the right experts on AI? Should we be worried about killer robots? And will regulation stifle innovation?

Further information about some of the topics covered: 

Official introduction of the summit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-safety-summit-introduction 

Dutch childcare benefit scandal: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2021/10/xenophobic-machines-dutch-child-benefit-scandal/ 

Amazon’s AI hiring scandal: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45809919]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.idems.international/podcast-download/2937/006-bletchley-park-ai-safety-summit.mp3" length="24465337" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the first episode of a series on Responsible AI, Dr Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the “AI Safety Summit” that took place at Bletchley Park in November 2023. Are we listening to the right experts on AI? Should we be worried about killer robots? And will regulation stifle innovation?

Further information about some of the topics covered: 

Official introduction of the summit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-safety-summit-introduction 

Dutch childcare benefit scandal: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2021/10/xenophobic-machines-dutch-child-benefit-scandal/ 

Amazon’s AI hiring scandal: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45809919]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>006 – Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>25:29</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In the first episode of a series on Responsible AI, Dr Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the “AI Safety Summit” that took place at Bletchley Park in November 2023. Are we listening to the right experts on AI? Should we be worried about killer robots? And will regulation stifle innovation?

Further information about some of the topics covered: 

Official introduction of the summit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-safety-summit-introduction 

Dutch childcare benefit scandal: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2021/10/xenophobic-machines-dutch-child-benefit-scandal/ 

Amazon’s AI hiring scandal: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45809919]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.idems.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDEMS-Podcast-Logo.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>005 – IDEMS as a Community Interest Company</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/005-idems-as-a-community-interest-company/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we delve deeper into the legal structures behind IDEMS as a social enterprise. Santiago Borio interviews David Stern, a co-founder of IDEMS, and questions him on the technicalities behind IDEMS the business, the somewhat challenging decisions made when setting it up, and the potential to demonstrate an alternative way to make sound business decisions while maintaining a thoughtfully ethical mindset.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we delve deeper into the legal structures behind IDEMS as a social enterprise. Santiago Borio interviews David Stern, a co-founder of IDEMS, and questions him on the technicalities behind IDEMS the business, the somewhat challenging deci]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>005 – IDEMS as a Community Interest Company</title>
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	<title>004 – Zach Mbasu and INNODEMS, The Follow-Up</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/004-zach-mbasu-and-innodems-the-follow-up/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:40:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Zach Mbasu, Director of INNODEMS, introduced some of his work and his shared passion for education with David in the first IDEMS Interviews Podcast episode. This follow up explores who Zach is, how and why he created INNODEMS, and how IDEMS actually exists thanks to Zach!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Zach Mbasu, Director of INNODEMS, introduced some of his work and his shared passion for education with David in the first IDEMS Interviews Podcast episode. This follow up explores who Zach is, how and why he created INNODEMS, and how IDEMS actually exis]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Zach Mbasu, Director of INNODEMS, introduced some of his work and his shared passion for education with David in the first IDEMS Interviews Podcast episode. This follow up explores who Zach is, how and why he created INNODEMS, and how IDEMS actually exists thanks to Zach!]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Zach Mbasu, Director of INNODEMS, introduced some of his work and his shared passion for education with David in the first IDEMS Interviews Podcast episode. This follow up explores who Zach is, how and why he created INNODEMS, and how IDEMS actually exists thanks to Zach!]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>003 – Interviews 01: Zach Mbasu and INNODEMS</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/003-interviews-01-zach-mbasu-and-innodems/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:56:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[The first in the IDEMS interviews series. David interviews Zach Mbasu, a long term collaborator and the founding director of INNODEMS, an exciting Kenyan social enterprise. Zach tells his story from high school teacher to social entrepreneur, through his search to support Kenyan youth to gain access to the education they deserve. Zach’s story also explains why, founded in the challenges of African education and development, IDEMS is committed to enabling future generations to write their own stories through African-led enterprise rather than ‘international aid.’
]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The first in the IDEMS interviews series. David interviews Zach Mbasu, a long term collaborator and the founding director of INNODEMS, an exciting Kenyan social enterprise. Zach tells his story from high school teacher to social entrepreneur, through his]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The first in the IDEMS interviews series. David interviews Zach Mbasu, a long term collaborator and the founding director of INNODEMS, an exciting Kenyan social enterprise. Zach tells his story from high school teacher to social entrepreneur, through his search to support Kenyan youth to gain access to the education they deserve. Zach’s story also explains why, founded in the challenges of African education and development, IDEMS is committed to enabling future generations to write their own stories through African-led enterprise rather than ‘international aid.’
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The first in the IDEMS interviews series. David interviews Zach Mbasu, a long term collaborator and the founding director of INNODEMS, an exciting Kenyan social enterprise. Zach tells his story from high school teacher to social entrepreneur, through his search to support Kenyan youth to gain access to the education they deserve. Zach’s story also explains why, founded in the challenges of African education and development, IDEMS is committed to enabling future generations to write their own stories through African-led enterprise rather than ‘international aid.’]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>002 – What is IDEMS?</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/002-what-is-idems/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:50:04 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=2850</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we break down and discuss the acronym “IDEMS”, which stands for “Innovations in Development, Education and the Mathematical Sciences”. Santiago Borio interviews David Stern, a co-founder of IDEMS, to delve deeper into the organisation’s overarching objectives, some of the motivations for its establishment, and its positive but challenging future outlook.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we break down and discuss the acronym “IDEMS”, which stands for “Innovations in Development, Education and the Mathematical Sciences”. Santiago Borio interviews David Stern, a co-founder of IDEMS, to delve deeper into the organisation’s ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, we break down and discuss the acronym “IDEMS”, which stands for “Innovations in Development, Education and the Mathematical Sciences”. Santiago Borio interviews David Stern, a co-founder of IDEMS, to delve deeper into the organisation’s overarching objectives, some of the motivations for its establishment, and its positive but challenging future outlook.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we break down and discuss the acronym “IDEMS”, which stands for “Innovations in Development, Education and the Mathematical Sciences”. Santiago Borio interviews David Stern, a co-founder of IDEMS, to delve deeper into the organisation’s overarching objectives, some of the motivations for its establishment, and its positive but challenging future outlook.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>001 – Maths Minds: Thinking Hard About Supporting a Collaborative Society</title>
	<link>https://www.idems.international/podcast/maths-minds-thinking-hard-about-supporting-a-collaborative-society/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:04:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[IDEMS International]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.idems.international/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=2794</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[The first episode of The IDEMS Podcasts. Its title, “Maths Minds: Thinking hard about supporting a collaborative society”, represents some of what IDEMS does and how we intend to tell our stories. Dr Lily Clements interviews David Stern, a co-founder of IDEMS, to delve deep into elements of why IDEMS exists.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The first episode of The IDEMS Podcasts. Its title, “Maths Minds: Thinking hard about supporting a collaborative society”, represents some of what IDEMS does and how we intend to tell our stories. Dr Lily Clements interviews David Stern, a co-founder of ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The first episode of The IDEMS Podcasts. Its title, “Maths Minds: Thinking hard about supporting a collaborative society”, represents some of what IDEMS does and how we intend to tell our stories. Dr Lily Clements interviews David Stern, a co-founder of IDEMS, to delve deep into elements of why IDEMS exists.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The first episode of The IDEMS Podcasts. Its title, “Maths Minds: Thinking hard about supporting a collaborative society”, represents some of what IDEMS does and how we intend to tell our stories. Dr Lily Clements interviews David Stern, a co-founder of IDEMS, to delve deep into elements of why IDEMS exists.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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