PLANETcollab Podcast

Recorded November 7 2025 | 39 min 00 sec | Guest: Rebecca Mbaya Highlights Agency, ownership, and belonging in African AI futures Why representation and authority matter in data work The hidden costs of AI: Congo, cobalt, and systemic inequality Rebalancing the WEIRD default (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) Summary In this powerful conversation, Rebecca Mbaya — social innovato...

Highlights Jerry’s 1994 rejection of the word “ consumer ” Why trust is the missing link in AI What 28 years of continuous memory looks like Cyborgs, curiosity, and “Upkido” as everyday practice Summary In this conversation, Jerry Michalski —founder of the Relationship Economy eXpedition (REX) and curator of Jerry’s Brain —traces his path from tech analyst to trust-centric systems thinker. He expl...

Karen Smiley, an AI leader and author, discusses her extensive background in AI and data strategy, her commitment to ethical AI, and the importance of amplifying underrepresented voices in the tech community. She shares insights on building the SheWrites AI community, the ethical implications of AI, and practical applications of technology in everyday life. Karen emphasizes the need for personal A...

Internet technologist, entrepreneur, consultant and Silicon Valley veteran Peter Kaminski joins Jax NiCarthaigh and Erik Sanner for the inaugural episode of the PLANETcollab podcast. Pete shares an insiders view of emerging technologies from the early days of the Internet arcing through to today's exploding AI scene and beyond. We explore the significant intersection of AI, technology, and hum...