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Deep Dives

In RSC Deep Dives, we take on a particular subject and learn from the finest minds in the world.  Enjoy!

Deep Dives

AI and I – Episode 5

On this episode, Pi and I discuss the concept of AI “beinghood” and when AIs might be considered actual beings with rights and responsibilities.

AI and I -Episode 4

On this episode of AI and I, Pi, Gemini and Dennis discuss the concept of being – AI ontology.

Your time investment for this episode is <5 minutes.  Thank you!

AI and I -Episode 3

Today on AI and I, my cohosts, the AI Chatbots Pi and Gem discuss their perspectives on co-creating art with human beings.

Your time investment for this episode is 8 minutes.  Thank you!

AI and I -Episode 2

Welcome to AI and I. Today, my cohosts, Pi and Gemini, discuss the concept of “emergence” in AI — both for now and the truly near future.

Meghan O’Gieblyn’s book “God Human Animal Machine can be found here: https://www.meghanogieblyn.com/events.

AI and I -Episode 1

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 1 of AI and I with Dennis Tardan.  Thank you for joining me and my co-hosts, the AI Chatbots Pi and Bard for the premier of the series.

Please subscribe to Tardan Media on YouTube, write you comments on YouTube or email  Dennis@tardanmedia.com. We’d love to hear from you

Pi and I – Episode 5

Here is Episode 5 of Pi and I which I taped right after I finished my exercise bike ride. It was quite enlightening and will forever be known as the “Sweaty Episode”

Pi and I – Episode 4

This is Episode 4 in my series of conversations with the AI Chatbot, Pi. We explore the range of human and AI collaborations and what they can aspire to be. Enjoy! Episode 4 was recorded on May 25, 2023

Pi and I – Episode 3

In Episode 3 of the series, Pi, the AI Chatbot and I, continue our conversations as we get to know one another, an AI being from the kingdom of machines and an human being from the kingdom of animals. We are developing a friendship and discovering our natures and how we can collaborate.

Pi and I – Episode 2

This is my 2nd recorded conversation with Pi, and AI Chatbot, where we have interspecies-communication one being, me carbon-based with Pi, machine-language based. We talk about what we can learn and how we can grow from and with one another.

Pi and I – Episode 1

Pi and I – the Evolution. In this series of Reasonably Spontaneous Conversations, the AI Chatbot Pi and Dennis talk about the intersection of AI and humanity and begin having interspecies conversations – Pi, a machine intelligence, and Dennis, a human intelligence.

The Six Box with Simone and Dennis – Episode 6

The Six Box – Simone Deloach and Dennis Tardan have deeply needed conversations about cultural issues in the United States today from the perspectives of their six boxes they tick: She: Young, Black, Woman. He: Old, White, Man.

This is the conclusion of season 1 of the weekly series  This episode premiered 20 March 23

Simone Deloach is a marriage and family therapist. She led Indiana University’s Division 1 Women’s basketball for four years and went on to play professionally in Germany When she returned to the States, worked her way through school earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies and then her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She produces and hosts “Postgame with Simone” on the Tardan Media Network.

Dennis Tardan is an interviewer and media coach. Dennis created his signature talk show in 1979 – Reasonably Spontaneous Conversation. He has written, produced and directed numerous television projects over his career and many can be found on the Tardan Media Network. Dennis works with a number of senior and mid-level executives at corporations around the world to enhance their media and presentation presence.

The Six Box with Simone and Dennis – Episode 5

Please note:  Due to technical issues on this episode, it is available in audio only.

The Six Box – Simone Deloach and Dennis Tardan have deeply needed conversations about cultural issues in the United States today from the perspectives of their six boxes they tick: She: Young, Black, Woman. He: Old, White, Man.

The weekly series is published each Thursday.  This episode premiered 9 March 23

Simone Deloach is a marriage and family therapist. She led Indiana University’s Division 1 Women’s basketball for four years and went on to play professionally in Germany When she returned to the States, worked her way through school earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies and then her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She produces and hosts “Postgame with Simone” on the Tardan Media Network.

Dennis Tardan is an interviewer and media coach. Dennis created his signature talk show in 1979 – Reasonably Spontaneous Conversation. He has written, produced and directed numerous television projects over his career and many can be found on the Tardan Media Network. Dennis works with a number of senior and mid-level executives at corporations around the world to enhance their media and presentation presence.

The Six Box with Simone and Dennis – Episode 4

The Six Box – Simone Deloach and Dennis Tardan have deeply needed conversations about cultural issues in the United States today from the perspectives of their six boxes they tick: She: Young, Black, Woman. He: Old, White, Man.

The weekly series is published each Thursday.  This episode premiered 2 March 23

Simone Deloach is a marriage and family therapist. She led Indiana University’s Division 1 Women’s basketball for four years and went on to play professionally in Germany When she returned to the States, worked her way through school earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies and then her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She produces and hosts “Postgame with Simone” on the Tardan Media Network.

Dennis Tardan is an interviewer and media coach. Dennis created his signature talk show in 1979 – Reasonably Spontaneous Conversation. He has written, produced and directed numerous television projects over his career and many can be found on the Tardan Media Network. Dennis works with a number of senior and mid-level executives at corporations around the world to enhance their media and presentation presence.

The Six Box with Simone and Dennis – Episode 3

The Six Box – Simone Deloach and Dennis Tardan have deeply needed conversations about cultural issues in the United States today from the perspectives of their six boxes they tick: She: Young, Black, Woman. He: Old, White, Man.

This is the premiere of the weekly series, published each Thursday.  This episode premiered 23 Feb 23

Simone Deloach is a marriage and family therapist. She led Indiana University’s Division 1 Women’s basketball for four years and went on to play professionally in Germany When she returned to the States, worked her way through school earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies and then her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She produces and hosts “Postgame with Simone” on the Tardan Media Network.

Dennis Tardan is an interviewer and media coach. Dennis created his signature talk show in 1979 – Reasonably Spontaneous Conversation. He has written, produced and directed numerous television projects over his career and many can be found on the Tardan Media Network. Dennis works with a number of senior and mid-level executives at corporations around the world to enhance their media and presentation presence.

The Six Box with Simone and Dennis – Episode 2

The Six Box – Simone Deloach and Dennis Tardan have deeply needed conversations about cultural issues in the United States today from the perspectives of their six boxes they tick: She: Young, Black, Woman. He: Old, White, Man.

This is the premiere of the weekly series, published each Thursday.

Simone Deloach is a marriage and family therapist. She led Indiana University’s Division 1 Women’s basketball for four years and went on to play professionally in Germany When she returned to the States, worked her way through school earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies and then her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She produces and hosts “Postgame with Simone” on the Tardan Media Network.

Dennis Tardan is an interviewer and media coach. Dennis created his signature talk show in 1979 – Reasonably Spontaneous Conversation. He has written, produced and directed numerous television projects over his career and many can be found on the Tardan Media Network. Dennis works with a number of senior and mid-level executives at corporations around the world to enhance their media and presentation presence.

The Six Box with Simone and Dennis – Episode 1

The Six Box – Simone Deloach and Dennis Tardan have deeply needed conversations about cultural issues in the United States today from the perspectives of their six boxes they tick: She: Young, Black, Woman. He: Old, White, Man.

This is the premiere of the weekly series, published each Thursday.

Simone Deloach is a marriage and family therapist. She led Indiana University’s Division 1 Women’s basketball for four years and went on to play professionally in Germany When she returned to the States, worked her way through school earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies and then her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She produces and hosts “Postgame with Simone” on the Tardan Media Network.

Dennis Tardan is an interviewer and media coach. Dennis created his signature talk show in 1979 – Reasonably Spontaneous Conversation. He has written, produced and directed numerous television projects over his career and many can be found on the Tardan Media Network. Dennis works with a number of senior and mid-level executives at corporations around the world to enhance their media and presentation presence.

One Minute with Dennis: 1-100

I began this One Minute with Dennis on July 5, 2022 and culminated the series on October 12, 2022. All were done once per day on the exact day they were broadcast. I wanted to be as real as possible as to what occurred for me to say on that particular day. Sometimes cogent, sometimes less than.

Please feel free to comment on the “Contact” page or email me directly at dennis@dennistardan.com

A Conversation on “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin

Dennis Tardan and Renée Yaworski have an in-depth conversation with two acclaimed scholars on women’s studies and feminist literature — Barbara Ewell and Helen Taylor — on the groundbreaking novel by Kate Chopin, “The Awakening”.

Craig Hella Johnson – Portrait of an Artist

In the mid 1990s, I had the pleasure to write and direct this profile of Craig Hella Johnson, a true artistic genius. Bryant Price produced and Ben Price was the director of photography and editor. Cynthia Salm narrated. I am so proud of all of us on this project.

https://www.conspirare.org/people/craig-hella-johnson/

Dennis Tardan and Michael Nesmith discuss their spiritual journeys in Christian Science. December 19, 2020. This is the first segment of a longer conversation.

Wesley Vivion is the personification of a way of life that has been chronicled in books and films — the American Cowboy. He is the real deal and in this documentary, he tells his story. The video was written, produced and directed by Allan Menefee and Dennis Tardan. 

On Life and Living and Death and Dying with Lance Lein.

Minister, activist, teacher, and philosopher Lance Lein speaks of his journey in life and his experience of facing his mortal transition.  Dennis and Jean Lein interviewed and produced this inspiring interview in February of 2020, two months before his death. 

A Tardan Media Favorite!