SKY IS BLACK

In the second half of the discussion, Anton and BC grapple with DAIR’s response to the “AI Pause” letter, contemplate whether or not an AI oversight agency is even possible, and casually chit chat about Riches , Westworld , and remarks from the President of Ghana.

Anton and BC discuss the Apple TV+ film,  The Banker , the Black-owned company,  ⁠Happy Hues⁠ , and the possibility of a more promising AI-enabled future.

Anton and BC discuss the Apple TV+ film, The Banker , the Black-owned company, Happy Hues , and the possibility of a more promising AI-enabled future.

BC and Anton discuss Mutale Nkonde , the accuracy of Stochastic Parrots , and the evolving battle to address toxicity in artificial intelligence.

Anton and BC discuss their conversation with Timnit Gebru, the Black Pot Supper Club, and the presence and impact of pareidolia in AI.

They're back! BC and Anton welcome Timnit Gebru , founder of the Distributed AI Research Institute , for a discussion about chatGPT, her childhood in Addis Ababa, and a growing evil lurking within some corners of the A.I. ecosystem.

In the finale of Season One, Anton and BC discuss Wakanda Forever , a bevy of movies and A.I. books , and formally announce the official 2022 SKY IS BLACK Person of the Year.

In the finale of Season One, Anton and BC discuss Wakanda Forever , a bevy of movies and A.I. books , and formally announce the official 2022 SKY IS BLACK Person of the Year.

In the finale of Season One, Anton and BC discuss Wakanda Forever , a bevy of movies and A.I. books , and formally announce the official 2022 SKY IS BLACK Person of the Year.

Anton and BC welcome Dr. Ashuanta Anderson for a discussion about cultural pride reinforcement, the power of children’s books, and how we can propel all children closer to our collective Wakanda. === Ashaunta T. Anderson, MD, MPH, MSHS is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Anderson re...

In this episode, Anton and BC discuss MacArthur fellow Joseph Drew Lanham , THE farmer Ken Sparks , and their personal experiences gardening, hiking, and camping.

BC and Anton welcome visionary agriculturalist Ken Sparks for a conversation about food deserts, community gardens, and the future of urban farming. Let’s eat…

In this episode, Anton and BC discuss the new documentary “Is That Black Enough for You?”, their recent conversation with Asmelash Teka, and the shocking artificial intelligence realities revealed by DAIR.

Anton and BC discuss the “Little Black Mermaid,” the second Wakanda Forever trailer, and the new Nigerian Disney series, Iwaju .

Anton and  BC welcome Asmelash Teka Hadgu, the co-founder and CTO of Lesan.ai , a translation platform bringing vernacular digital content to Ethiopian and Eritrean language speakers. THIS brings us closer to Wakanda…

BC and Anton discuss the Black millionaire mindset , the Pan-Africon AI Conference in Addis Ababa, and the glorious rebirth of AfricaTown , the historic city of refuge located in the southern United States. The conversation continues… == For complete show notes, and to support authors and independent booksellers, please visit SKY IS BLACK . To learn more about our other shows and events, please vi...

In this portion, Anton and BC discuss the new Predator movie, Prey , consider how a person becomes vibranium infused, and reflect on the new African virtual space, Ubuntuland . The conversation continues… == For complete show notes, and to support authors and independent booksellers, please visit SKY IS BLACK . To learn more about our other shows and events, please visit www.recollect.media .

Anton and BC welcome Ethiopian architect, Nahom Teklu, for a raw and audio-challenged conversation about city making, heritage preservation, and the future of Addis Ababa. Many more conversations to come… == For complete show notes, and to support authors and independent booksellers, please visit SKY IS BLACK . To learn more about our other shows and events, please visit www.recollect.media .

Anton and BC discuss Wakanda Forever , the new format for the podcast, and the empowering and inspiring art of Ethiopian Afrofuturist, Fanuel Leul . == For complete show notes, and to support authors and independent booksellers, please visit SKY IS BLACK . To learn more about our other shows and events, please visit www.recollect.media .

"I am a digital artist who currently lives and works in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Africa. In my artwork, traditional elements are brought to life with contrasting and harmonious compositions of futuristic technology. I would say my distinctive personal style has an Afrofuturistic theme that emanates joy and peace, a way that most of Africa is currently not depicted. Even though I have a BFA from...

Anton and BC welcome Dr. Lavonya Jones, Director of the Georgia Social Impact Collaborative , and discuss the African Youth Survey, pictures from the new Webb telescope, and the reasons for Lagos, Nigeria being named "the second worst livable city in the world."  Atlanta, stand up!  Lagos, stand up!

BC and Anton welcome the founder of the ONE AFRICA movement, Mika Chavala , and discuss Invest Fest , the crypto country, Afropolitan , and the reopening of London’s historic Africa Centre .

Anton and BC welcome Aisha Nyandoro from Springboard to Opportunities , and discuss Chipper Cash , the African Futures Institute , and the brave new film, Neptune Frost .

BC and Anton discuss architect Mariam Kamara, the African Futures Institute, and the repatriation of Benin’s artistic heritage.

BC and Anton welcome architect Dawit Benti, and discuss Addis Ababa, Messob Tower , and 2022 Pritzker Prize winner, Francis Kere .