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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Sir Graeme Dingle KNZM, MBE and Jo-anne Wilkinson, Lady Dingle CNZM, LLB, are adventurers, leaders and passionate champions for young people in Aotearoa.</p><p>Sir Graeme is one of New Zealand’s most recognised explorers and mountaineers, known for decades of challenging expeditions and first ascents around the world. Beyond adventure, he’s also an author and lifelong advocate for resilience, teamwork and pushing beyond perceived limits.</p><p>Jo-anne is an accomplished adventurer in her own right, a qualified lawyer, and an experienced governance leader across the arts, public and social sectors. Her work has consistently focused on strengthening communities and creating opportunities for others to thrive.</p><p>Together, they co-founded the Graeme Dingle Foundation in 1995, a youth development charity with a bold vision: to make Aotearoa the best place in the world to be young. Through evidence based programmes delivered in schools and communities, the Foundation supports young people to build confidence, resilience and life skills that set them up for the future.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>· the impetus for starting this foundation, and why there's more work to be done</p><br><p>· the social responsibility people with platforms have to change the world for better</p><br><p>· the impact that programmes like these have on the lives of children, as well as their mentors</p><br><p>Dingle Foundation: <a href="https://dinglefoundation.org.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dinglefoundation.org.nz/</a></p><br><p>LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/company/dingle-foundation</p><br><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dinglefoundation/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/dinglefoundation/?hl=en</a></p><br><p>And that wraps up this special episode, as part of Podcasthon. If you enjoyed it, visit <a href="https://podcasthon.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasthon.org/</a> to discover many other charities through the voices and talents of amazing podcasters!</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Scott Bishop is Chief Commercial Officer at Awanui Group, New Zealand's largest diagnostic testing provider, where he drives growth strategy, data innovation, and new service development. Originally from the United States, Scott has been in Aotearoa since 2015 and has built a reputation for strategic, hands-on leadership across some of the country's most recognisable brands.</p><br><p>Before joining Awanui, Scott served as Chief Innovation Officer at Z Energy, where he led the Innovation Refinery and launched customer-focused solutions like Fastlane and Sharetank. He’s also held senior innovation and product roles at IAG, Amazon and Microsoft. He's known for coaching teams, launching new products, and helping organisations adapt to emerging market challenges.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>· How to convince leadership teams to prioritise innovation - not as a side project, but as a strategic necessity</p><br><p>· The importance of keeping the customer at the centre of innovation, and then how to go on to educate them to adopt new technologies/initiatives</p><br><p>· The most effective thing in helping everyday employees think and act like entrepreneurs</p><br><p>· What New Zealand companies most need to evolve to remain relevant on the global stage</p><br><p><br></p><p>BODYiQ: https://bodyiq.co.nz/nz</p><br><p>Scott on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottkbishop/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottkbishop/</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This Loop Back is a special episode where we touch on the challenges and opportunities for women in tech, in advance of this month's International Women's Day. RUSH Head of People &amp; Performance, Heather Polaschek, shares some recent stats and observations about what's working and what needs more work.</p><br><p>For more info and resources check out:</p><br><p>IWD United Nations: https://www.un.org/en/observances/womens-day</p><br><p>Women in Tech Aotearoa: nz.linkedin.com/company/women-in-tech-nz</p><br><p>Heather on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-polaschek-b47b7a47/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This Loop Back is a special episode where we touch on the challenges and opportunities for women in tech, in advance of this month's International Women's Day. RUSH Head of People &amp; Performance, Heather Polaschek, shares some recent stats and observations about what's working and what needs more work.</p><br><p>For more info and resources check out:</p><br><p>IWD United Nations: https://www.un.org/en/observances/womens-day</p><br><p>Women in Tech Aotearoa: nz.linkedin.com/company/women-in-tech-nz</p><br><p>Heather on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-polaschek-b47b7a47/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>A New Approach to Career Guidance with Craig Boxall</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Craig Boxall is Chief Product Officer &amp; Founder of Nexties, an education technology venture focused on helping learners and organisations build future-ready skills. Alongside this, he is involved with Liven Labs, where he brings together his experience in AI-driven product innovation, venture building, and digital strategy. His work at Nexties and Liven Labs builds on nearly two decades of founding and scaling digital businesses, including Pixel Fusion and Onceit, plus senior product leadership roles in AI and Web3 companies.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>·&nbsp;the functionality, technology, and philosophy of the Nexties platform</p><br><p>·&nbsp;modern support tools and a new approach to career guidance&nbsp;</p><br><p>·&nbsp;the undeniable impact of being able to envision a future&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>Nexties: https://nexties.com/</p><br><p>Craig on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigboxall/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Craig Boxall is Chief Product Officer &amp; Founder of Nexties, an education technology venture focused on helping learners and organisations build future-ready skills. Alongside this, he is involved with Liven Labs, where he brings together his experience in AI-driven product innovation, venture building, and digital strategy. His work at Nexties and Liven Labs builds on nearly two decades of founding and scaling digital businesses, including Pixel Fusion and Onceit, plus senior product leadership roles in AI and Web3 companies.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>·&nbsp;the functionality, technology, and philosophy of the Nexties platform</p><br><p>·&nbsp;modern support tools and a new approach to career guidance&nbsp;</p><br><p>·&nbsp;the undeniable impact of being able to envision a future&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>Nexties: https://nexties.com/</p><br><p>Craig on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigboxall/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Plaud, Resist & Unsubscribe, Personal vs Business Logins | The Loop Back]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Plaud, Resist & Unsubscribe, Personal vs Business Logins | The Loop Back]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:10:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Plaud Notetaker (not sponsored) https://www.plaud.ai/</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Resist &amp; Unsubscribe https://www.resistandunsubscribe.com/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Plaud Notetaker (not sponsored) https://www.plaud.ai/</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Resist &amp; Unsubscribe https://www.resistandunsubscribe.com/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Beyond the Hype: AI, Robotics, and Infrastructure Reality Check</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Alaina, Danu, and Hamish trade their usual guest format for a freewheeling conversation about what actually mattered in AI and tech over the past year, and what was just noise.</p><br><p>From infrastructure realities like RAM shortages and power grid constraints to the hype around solid-state batteries at CES, we try to separate genuine breakthroughs from marketing spin including:</p><br><p>·&nbsp;the evolution of robotics (Boston Dynamics, anyone?)</p><br><p>·&nbsp;the messy ethics of training data collection</p><br><p>·&nbsp;why cybersecurity in New Zealand still feels like we're living in 2015</p><br><p>The discussion veers through disaster preparedness, the surprising complexity of getting robots to walk, and why slowing down - whether it's your reading habits or your AI implementation - might be the smartest strategy for 2026.</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Alaina, Danu, and Hamish trade their usual guest format for a freewheeling conversation about what actually mattered in AI and tech over the past year, and what was just noise.</p><br><p>From infrastructure realities like RAM shortages and power grid constraints to the hype around solid-state batteries at CES, we try to separate genuine breakthroughs from marketing spin including:</p><br><p>·&nbsp;the evolution of robotics (Boston Dynamics, anyone?)</p><br><p>·&nbsp;the messy ethics of training data collection</p><br><p>·&nbsp;why cybersecurity in New Zealand still feels like we're living in 2015</p><br><p>The discussion veers through disaster preparedness, the surprising complexity of getting robots to walk, and why slowing down - whether it's your reading habits or your AI implementation - might be the smartest strategy for 2026.</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Ever-Evolving Gaming Industry with Sam Ramlu & Euge Eastlake]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Sam Ramlu and Euge Eastlake are creative technology entrepreneurs and leaders, with more than two decades creating digital, AR, VR and immersive experiences. Starting with creative technology studio Method in 2003, their portfolio of businesses now includes AR/VR game studio M Theory and game development studios Might Eyes and Mad Carnival.</p><p>​Mighty Eyes’ award-winning, story-driven VR game 'Wanderer' is a time‑travel adventure game where the player gets to rewrite history to save a ruined world, and Mad Carnival releases point and click adventure 'How Was Your Day?' later this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>​</p><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>·&nbsp;The push and pull of community in building, launching and maintaining a successful game</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Aotearoa's successful and growing gaming industry</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Where AI has a role to play in game development &amp; design (and where it doesn't)</p><br><p><br></p><p>Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samramlu/</p><br><p>Euge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugeneeastlake/</p><br><p>Mighty Eyes Games: https://www.mightyeyes.games/</p><br><p>M Theory: https://www.mtheoryvr.com/</p><br><p>Mad Carnival: https://www.madcarnivalgames.com/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Sam Ramlu and Euge Eastlake are creative technology entrepreneurs and leaders, with more than two decades creating digital, AR, VR and immersive experiences. Starting with creative technology studio Method in 2003, their portfolio of businesses now includes AR/VR game studio M Theory and game development studios Might Eyes and Mad Carnival.</p><p>​Mighty Eyes’ award-winning, story-driven VR game 'Wanderer' is a time‑travel adventure game where the player gets to rewrite history to save a ruined world, and Mad Carnival releases point and click adventure 'How Was Your Day?' later this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>​</p><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>·&nbsp;The push and pull of community in building, launching and maintaining a successful game</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Aotearoa's successful and growing gaming industry</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Where AI has a role to play in game development &amp; design (and where it doesn't)</p><br><p><br></p><p>Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samramlu/</p><br><p>Euge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugeneeastlake/</p><br><p>Mighty Eyes Games: https://www.mightyeyes.games/</p><br><p>M Theory: https://www.mtheoryvr.com/</p><br><p>Mad Carnival: https://www.madcarnivalgames.com/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Tech You Should Care About with Lucy Blakiston</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In May 2022 we hosted our first ever "live podcast" during Techweek before we officially had a podcast... And we were so lucky to have the incredible Lucy Blakiston from SYSCA as our guest, in conversation with Danu.</p><br><p>Back then events were being paused due to COVID (as we found out first hand), AI was a much smaller part of the conversation, and Luce was still in her anonymous phase!</p><br><p>Fast forward to 2026: it's been a long time since we had to cancel an event due to COVID, AI is almost all the conversation, and Lucy dropped the anonymity - which has given us the reason to finally release this conversation.&nbsp;</p><br><p>If you don't know who Lucy Blakiston is, she's the CEO and editorial director of SYSCA, a media brand that helps mainly young people make sense of global news and online culture in an accessible, informal way. She's also the co-author of “Make It Make Sense”, a bestselling collection of personal and cultural essays written with her friend and collaborator Bel Hawkins. She's also a semi-finalist for the 2026 Young New Zealander of the Year.</p><br><p>SYSCA website: https://www.shityoushouldcareabout.com/</p><br><p>SYSCA substack: https://shityoushouldcareabout.substack.com/</p><br><p>Lucy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyblakiston/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In May 2022 we hosted our first ever "live podcast" during Techweek before we officially had a podcast... And we were so lucky to have the incredible Lucy Blakiston from SYSCA as our guest, in conversation with Danu.</p><br><p>Back then events were being paused due to COVID (as we found out first hand), AI was a much smaller part of the conversation, and Luce was still in her anonymous phase!</p><br><p>Fast forward to 2026: it's been a long time since we had to cancel an event due to COVID, AI is almost all the conversation, and Lucy dropped the anonymity - which has given us the reason to finally release this conversation.&nbsp;</p><br><p>If you don't know who Lucy Blakiston is, she's the CEO and editorial director of SYSCA, a media brand that helps mainly young people make sense of global news and online culture in an accessible, informal way. She's also the co-author of “Make It Make Sense”, a bestselling collection of personal and cultural essays written with her friend and collaborator Bel Hawkins. She's also a semi-finalist for the 2026 Young New Zealander of the Year.</p><br><p>SYSCA website: https://www.shityoushouldcareabout.com/</p><br><p>SYSCA substack: https://shityoushouldcareabout.substack.com/</p><br><p>Lucy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyblakiston/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Un-Suck New Zealand's Productivity with Holly Knill]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Holly Knill is a product development, commercial and customer value specialist with a recently completed Master's in AI for productivity improvement from academy EX.</p><br><p>She’s worked with corporates and start-ups seeking growth and sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, product, policy, sales and technology.</p><br><p>Specifically, she’s been Chief Consumer Officer at 2Degrees, Group Director of IP &amp; Content Products at Foxtel, Director of Product, Audience &amp; Tech at Seven West Media, and Product Development Director at Sky UK.</p><br><p>Holly also has a postgraduate degree in multimedia, animation and UX, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Directors, is currently Facilitator for Springboard Trust and a local school Board member.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>·&nbsp;The appalling statistics about productivity in New Zealand</p><br><p>·&nbsp;The barriers to AI adoption in New Zealand and opportunities for growth</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Strategies to lift performance and identifying solutions to reverse NZ’s declining productivity</p><br><p><br></p><p>Holly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyknill/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Holly Knill is a product development, commercial and customer value specialist with a recently completed Master's in AI for productivity improvement from academy EX.</p><br><p>She’s worked with corporates and start-ups seeking growth and sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, product, policy, sales and technology.</p><br><p>Specifically, she’s been Chief Consumer Officer at 2Degrees, Group Director of IP &amp; Content Products at Foxtel, Director of Product, Audience &amp; Tech at Seven West Media, and Product Development Director at Sky UK.</p><br><p>Holly also has a postgraduate degree in multimedia, animation and UX, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Directors, is currently Facilitator for Springboard Trust and a local school Board member.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>·&nbsp;The appalling statistics about productivity in New Zealand</p><br><p>·&nbsp;The barriers to AI adoption in New Zealand and opportunities for growth</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Strategies to lift performance and identifying solutions to reverse NZ’s declining productivity</p><br><p><br></p><p>Holly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyknill/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Masterchef, Mental Health Apps & Prions  | The Loop Back]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Masterchef, Mental Health Apps & Prions  | The Loop Back]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:07:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Fäviken Sweden https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A4viken</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Deborah Ann Woll Teaches Jon Bernthal Dungeons and Dragons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpVJZrabMQE</p><br><p>·&nbsp;About prion diseases https://www.cdc.gov/prions/about/index.html&nbsp;</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Mental Health apps in NZ https://healthify.nz/apps/m/mental-health-and-wellbeing-apps</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Fäviken Sweden https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A4viken</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Deborah Ann Woll Teaches Jon Bernthal Dungeons and Dragons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpVJZrabMQE</p><br><p>·&nbsp;About prion diseases https://www.cdc.gov/prions/about/index.html&nbsp;</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Mental Health apps in NZ https://healthify.nz/apps/m/mental-health-and-wellbeing-apps</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Building Resilience in High-Pressure Teams with Tim Read  | Episode 28 | Human In The Loop</title>
			<itunes:title>Building Resilience in High-Pressure Teams with Tim Read  | Episode 28 | Human In The Loop</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This episode includes discussion of mental health struggles, depression and suicide. Please take care while listening.</p><br><p>Tim Read works at the intersection of hospitality, mental health and operational excellence. He’s been a physiotherapist, a Masterchef New Zealand winner, a book writer, a head chef, tech entrepreneur and a mental health advocate… all different facets of nurturing humanness and connection.</p><p>After leading kitchens around the world, he now focuses on improving and enhancing processes - with technology and AI where necessary - to not only ensure world class delivery of service but also to protect the development of kitchen staff resilience and psychological safety.</p><br><p>Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-read-8bba79121/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>If you are struggling with depressive or suicidal thoughts, help is available. In Aotearoa New Zealand, here is where to go:</p><br><p>Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)</p><br><p>Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)</p><br><p>Youth services: (06) 3555 906</p><br><p>Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234</p><br><p>What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)</p><br><p>Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)</p><br><p>Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737</p><br><p>Aoake te Rā (Bereaved by Suicide Service): Call 0800 000 053</p><br><p>If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This episode includes discussion of mental health struggles, depression and suicide. Please take care while listening.</p><br><p>Tim Read works at the intersection of hospitality, mental health and operational excellence. He’s been a physiotherapist, a Masterchef New Zealand winner, a book writer, a head chef, tech entrepreneur and a mental health advocate… all different facets of nurturing humanness and connection.</p><p>After leading kitchens around the world, he now focuses on improving and enhancing processes - with technology and AI where necessary - to not only ensure world class delivery of service but also to protect the development of kitchen staff resilience and psychological safety.</p><br><p>Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-read-8bba79121/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>If you are struggling with depressive or suicidal thoughts, help is available. In Aotearoa New Zealand, here is where to go:</p><br><p>Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)</p><br><p>Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)</p><br><p>Youth services: (06) 3555 906</p><br><p>Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234</p><br><p>What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)</p><br><p>Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)</p><br><p>Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737</p><br><p>Aoake te Rā (Bereaved by Suicide Service): Call 0800 000 053</p><br><p>If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Flocks, Paradoxes & Proximal Development  | Episode 27 | The Loop Back]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Flocks, Paradoxes & Proximal Development  | Episode 27 | The Loop Back]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:43:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>ChatGPT has become Nickelback: https://scientistseessquirrel.wordpress.com/2024/11/05/chatgpt-has-become-nickelback/</p><br><p>Spurious Correlations: https://www.tylervigen.com/spurious-correlations</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>ChatGPT has become Nickelback: https://scientistseessquirrel.wordpress.com/2024/11/05/chatgpt-has-become-nickelback/</p><br><p>Spurious Correlations: https://www.tylervigen.com/spurious-correlations</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Copywriter Versus AI with Mark Easterbrook</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:59:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Mark Easterbrook is an independent Creative Director and Copywriter who works on brand and marketing projects for creative agencies and direct clients. He also dabbles in education, running occasional writing workshops and teaching part time at AUT; and volunteers with a couple of arts and social charities.</p><br><p>He's also a lifelong tech dabbler, teaching himself to use a range of different software tools since his teens. Over the last couple of years, he's been exploring the ways automation and generative AI can help—or hinder—a creative in their work.</p><br><p>Due to his broad client base and multiple hats, Mark has an eye on many different sectors and industries at any one time. And across all of them, he's seen that evolving technologies are throwing up new challenges, opportunities and questions at a dizzyingly fast pace.</p><br><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>·&nbsp;How copywriting has been affected (positively and negatively) by GenAI</p><br><p>·&nbsp;The tools, automations and AI workflows which make freelance life so much easier</p><br><p>·&nbsp;What the future might look like for assessing creative students</p><br><p><br></p><p>Website:&nbsp;https://www.easterbrook.co.nz/</p><br><p>Mark on LinkedIn:&nbsp;https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-easterbrook-89212691/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Mark Easterbrook is an independent Creative Director and Copywriter who works on brand and marketing projects for creative agencies and direct clients. He also dabbles in education, running occasional writing workshops and teaching part time at AUT; and volunteers with a couple of arts and social charities.</p><br><p>He's also a lifelong tech dabbler, teaching himself to use a range of different software tools since his teens. Over the last couple of years, he's been exploring the ways automation and generative AI can help—or hinder—a creative in their work.</p><br><p>Due to his broad client base and multiple hats, Mark has an eye on many different sectors and industries at any one time. And across all of them, he's seen that evolving technologies are throwing up new challenges, opportunities and questions at a dizzyingly fast pace.</p><br><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>·&nbsp;How copywriting has been affected (positively and negatively) by GenAI</p><br><p>·&nbsp;The tools, automations and AI workflows which make freelance life so much easier</p><br><p>·&nbsp;What the future might look like for assessing creative students</p><br><p><br></p><p>Website:&nbsp;https://www.easterbrook.co.nz/</p><br><p>Mark on LinkedIn:&nbsp;https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-easterbrook-89212691/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Elon on Rogan, Shameless Self Promotion | Episode 25 | The Loop Back</title>
			<itunes:title>Elon on Rogan, Shameless Self Promotion | Episode 25 | The Loop Back</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:59:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>3blue1brown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjZofJX0v4M</p><br><p>Please Subscribe! We would love that very much.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>3blue1brown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjZofJX0v4M</p><br><p>Please Subscribe! We would love that very much.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Digital Transformation Lessons with Andrea Scown</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:36:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Andrea Scown is the Chief Executive Officer of Mitre 10, recognised as the first female and first internal appointment to lead the iconic Kiwi home improvement retailer. With decades of experience across retail, private equity, and customer experience, Andrea has guided Mitre 10 through an ambitious transformation focused on digital innovation, operational excellence, and empowering its people.</p><br><p>An advocate of collaborative leadership and customer-centricity, Andrea draws on her background in managing teams at well-known companies such as EziBuy, Bendon, and Speciality Fashion Group. She is passionate about using technology to drive meaningful change in customer experience and is committed to advancing diversity in leadership roles in traditionally male-dominated industries.</p><br><p>A Chartered Accountant and Chartered Director, Andrea’s journey from rural sharemilker to CEO underscores her drive and vision for helping New Zealanders "love where they live, work and play". Known for her practical approach and ability to mobilise teams, Andrea’s insights make her a highly influential voice on business transformation and the future of retail.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>·&nbsp;The role of digital innovation in meeting changing consumer expectations</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Lessons in building resilience and agility as you move from legacy systems to innovation</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Using artificial intelligence and robotics to empower teams and improve CX</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Real-time data for empowering frontline teams and improving customer interactions</p><br><p><br></p><p>Mitre10: https://www.mitre10.co.nz/</p><br><p>Andrea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-scown-001b3338/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Andrea Scown is the Chief Executive Officer of Mitre 10, recognised as the first female and first internal appointment to lead the iconic Kiwi home improvement retailer. With decades of experience across retail, private equity, and customer experience, Andrea has guided Mitre 10 through an ambitious transformation focused on digital innovation, operational excellence, and empowering its people.</p><br><p>An advocate of collaborative leadership and customer-centricity, Andrea draws on her background in managing teams at well-known companies such as EziBuy, Bendon, and Speciality Fashion Group. She is passionate about using technology to drive meaningful change in customer experience and is committed to advancing diversity in leadership roles in traditionally male-dominated industries.</p><br><p>A Chartered Accountant and Chartered Director, Andrea’s journey from rural sharemilker to CEO underscores her drive and vision for helping New Zealanders "love where they live, work and play". Known for her practical approach and ability to mobilise teams, Andrea’s insights make her a highly influential voice on business transformation and the future of retail.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>·&nbsp;The role of digital innovation in meeting changing consumer expectations</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Lessons in building resilience and agility as you move from legacy systems to innovation</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Using artificial intelligence and robotics to empower teams and improve CX</p><br><p>·&nbsp;Real-time data for empowering frontline teams and improving customer interactions</p><br><p><br></p><p>Mitre10: https://www.mitre10.co.nz/</p><br><p>Andrea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-scown-001b3338/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Engineering Leadership in the AI Era with Vindhya Joseph</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Vindhya Joseph specialises in developing scalable technology solutions for large organisations, drawing on her academic foundation in information systems and technology management from Oregon State University.</p><p>Currently an enterprise architect at Foodstuffs, she brings a wealth of experience to engineering leadership drawing from time at JumpCloud, Unibuddy and Microsoft.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>- architecting future-ready systems within enterprise</p><p>- where to start with AI in a large organisation</p><p>- the need for everyone to look out for coming generations</p><br><p><br></p><p>Vindhya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vindhyaj/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Vindhya Joseph specialises in developing scalable technology solutions for large organisations, drawing on her academic foundation in information systems and technology management from Oregon State University.</p><p>Currently an enterprise architect at Foodstuffs, she brings a wealth of experience to engineering leadership drawing from time at JumpCloud, Unibuddy and Microsoft.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>- architecting future-ready systems within enterprise</p><p>- where to start with AI in a large organisation</p><p>- the need for everyone to look out for coming generations</p><br><p><br></p><p>Vindhya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vindhyaj/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[ADHD, Neurospicy Workplaces & Diagnosis Chat | Episode 22 | The Loop Back]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:46:21 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This Loop Back is a special episode where we focus (lol) on neurodivergence, in particular ADHD as October is ADHD Awareness month.</p><p>Fellow RUSH teamies Tej, Patricia and Sam share their experiences living with - or working alongside - ADHD brains.</p><br><p>For more info and resources check out:</p><br><p>ADHD NZ: https://www.adhd.org.nz/</p><br><p>Access Advisors: https://accessadvisors.nz/</p><br><p>Neurofusion: https://www.neurofusion.co.nz/</p><br><p>Ani Moller Coaching: https://www.animoller.com/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This Loop Back is a special episode where we focus (lol) on neurodivergence, in particular ADHD as October is ADHD Awareness month.</p><p>Fellow RUSH teamies Tej, Patricia and Sam share their experiences living with - or working alongside - ADHD brains.</p><br><p>For more info and resources check out:</p><br><p>ADHD NZ: https://www.adhd.org.nz/</p><br><p>Access Advisors: https://accessadvisors.nz/</p><br><p>Neurofusion: https://www.neurofusion.co.nz/</p><br><p>Ani Moller Coaching: https://www.animoller.com/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Defining Values in the AI Age with Camelia Petrus</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:44:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Camelia Petrus is an Organisational Psychologist and Ethical Workplace specialist, known for delivering science-backed keynotes on ethical leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and human behaviour. With a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology and certifications in coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Nonviolent Communication, and Positive Psychology, she equips executives and professionals with practical strategies for resilience and workplace transformation. Camelia has spoken at major conferences and forums, including CAANZ, the New Zealand Psychological Society, and corporate leadership events, where she empowers leaders and teams to navigate complexity and lead with integrity, empathy, and purpose.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>- how to make ethical leadership decisions in the AI age</p><p>- why defining your values is critical</p><p>- the importance of staying curious&nbsp;</p><br><p>Camelia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camelia-petrus-pgdip-io-psychology-9010394/</p><br><p>Core Purpose Leadership Development: https://www.corepurpose.co.nz/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Resources, sources and corrections:</p><br><p>GROK Cards: https://www.corepurpose.co.nz/resources-core-purpose-values</p><br><p>Neal Stephenson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neal_Stephenson</p><br><p>Things Will Work Out: https://www.peopleiveloved.com/products/things-will-work-out-print</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Camelia Petrus is an Organisational Psychologist and Ethical Workplace specialist, known for delivering science-backed keynotes on ethical leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and human behaviour. With a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology and certifications in coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Nonviolent Communication, and Positive Psychology, she equips executives and professionals with practical strategies for resilience and workplace transformation. Camelia has spoken at major conferences and forums, including CAANZ, the New Zealand Psychological Society, and corporate leadership events, where she empowers leaders and teams to navigate complexity and lead with integrity, empathy, and purpose.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>- how to make ethical leadership decisions in the AI age</p><p>- why defining your values is critical</p><p>- the importance of staying curious&nbsp;</p><br><p>Camelia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camelia-petrus-pgdip-io-psychology-9010394/</p><br><p>Core Purpose Leadership Development: https://www.corepurpose.co.nz/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Resources, sources and corrections:</p><br><p>GROK Cards: https://www.corepurpose.co.nz/resources-core-purpose-values</p><br><p>Neal Stephenson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neal_Stephenson</p><br><p>Things Will Work Out: https://www.peopleiveloved.com/products/things-will-work-out-print</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[AI Content vs Trends, How to Signal Trust & Productivity Problems  | The Loop Back]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[AI Content vs Trends, How to Signal Trust & Productivity Problems  | The Loop Back]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:57:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>Hidden AI Text: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/14/scientists-reportedly-hiding-ai-text-prompts-in-academic-papers-to-receive-positive-peer-reviews</p><br><p>Oura Ring CEO addresses backlash: https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/09/smart-ring-maker-ouras-ceo-addresses-recent-backlash-says-future-is-a-cloud-of-wearables/</p><br><p>Burger King Drive Through Assistant: https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360714143/burger-king-has-new-drive-thru-assistant-except-its-not-human</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>Hidden AI Text: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/14/scientists-reportedly-hiding-ai-text-prompts-in-academic-papers-to-receive-positive-peer-reviews</p><br><p>Oura Ring CEO addresses backlash: https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/09/smart-ring-maker-ouras-ceo-addresses-recent-backlash-says-future-is-a-cloud-of-wearables/</p><br><p>Burger King Drive Through Assistant: https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360714143/burger-king-has-new-drive-thru-assistant-except-its-not-human</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Future of Patient Care with Bindi Norwell</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:57:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Bindi Norwell is a highly accomplished New Zealand business leader, currently serving as the Group Chief Executive of ProCare, a major healthcare provider in New Zealand, and JV Health Accelerator co-chair. With over 25 years of experience across sectors such as health, property, professional services, and telecommunications, she is known for her commitment to health equity, technology-driven transformation in healthcare, and empowering teams.</p><p>In recent years, Bindi has been driving the adoption of AI and machine learning into primary care to improve efficiencies, relieve some of the administrative burden on GPs and nurses, improve patient experience, and help achieve more equitable health outcomes for the people of Aotearoa.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>- how AI is an enabler for tech</p><p>- the opportunities and hurdles in the healthtech prodcurement process</p><p>- what the future for primary care could look like</p><br><p><br></p><p>ProCare: www.procare.co.nz</p><br><p>Health Accelerator: www.healthaccelerator.co.nz</p><br><p>Bindi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bindi-norwell/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Bindi Norwell is a highly accomplished New Zealand business leader, currently serving as the Group Chief Executive of ProCare, a major healthcare provider in New Zealand, and JV Health Accelerator co-chair. With over 25 years of experience across sectors such as health, property, professional services, and telecommunications, she is known for her commitment to health equity, technology-driven transformation in healthcare, and empowering teams.</p><p>In recent years, Bindi has been driving the adoption of AI and machine learning into primary care to improve efficiencies, relieve some of the administrative burden on GPs and nurses, improve patient experience, and help achieve more equitable health outcomes for the people of Aotearoa.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>- how AI is an enabler for tech</p><p>- the opportunities and hurdles in the healthtech prodcurement process</p><p>- what the future for primary care could look like</p><br><p><br></p><p>ProCare: www.procare.co.nz</p><br><p>Health Accelerator: www.healthaccelerator.co.nz</p><br><p>Bindi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bindi-norwell/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[NPM Compromise, Cyber Crime & Image Cataloguing  | The Loop Back]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>NPM compromise: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/advocatemack_npm-supplychain-infosec-activity-7370963757939855360-mlir</p><br><p>Fei Fei Li: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fei-Fei_Li</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>NPM compromise: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/advocatemack_npm-supplychain-infosec-activity-7370963757939855360-mlir</p><br><p>Fei Fei Li: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fei-Fei_Li</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Extracting Meaningful Value from Data & AI with Ben Liebert]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Extracting Meaningful Value from Data & AI with Ben Liebert]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:37:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Ben Liebert is the founder and "Data Guy" behind SyncHub, a data-extraction tool which automates the process of pulling data from popular SaaS platforms like HubSpot, Pipedrive, Xero, and others into a relational database for easy query and reporting.</p><br><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>- why your AI output is only as good as the quality of the data you put in</p><p>- the dream state of being able to "talk to your data"</p><p>- the tension between cybersecurity &amp; data access</p><br><p><br></p><p>Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-liebert/</p><br><p>SyncHub: https://www.synchub.io/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Ben Liebert is the founder and "Data Guy" behind SyncHub, a data-extraction tool which automates the process of pulling data from popular SaaS platforms like HubSpot, Pipedrive, Xero, and others into a relational database for easy query and reporting.</p><br><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>- why your AI output is only as good as the quality of the data you put in</p><p>- the dream state of being able to "talk to your data"</p><p>- the tension between cybersecurity &amp; data access</p><br><p><br></p><p>Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-liebert/</p><br><p>SyncHub: https://www.synchub.io/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[MITs new AI Report, Cold LLMs, Boat drama & Halter for bees?]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[MITs new AI Report, Cold LLMs, Boat drama & Halter for bees?]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:58:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>MIT latest study: https://fortune.com/2025/08/18/mit-report-95-percent-generative-ai-pilots-at-companies-failing-cfo/</p><br><p>RLHF: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reinforcement_learning_from_human_feedback</p><br><p>Why so cold Chatgpt? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/business/chatgpt-gpt-5-backlash-openai.html</p><br><p>American Magic capsize 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBUTJG3Hf_s</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>MIT latest study: https://fortune.com/2025/08/18/mit-report-95-percent-generative-ai-pilots-at-companies-failing-cfo/</p><br><p>RLHF: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reinforcement_learning_from_human_feedback</p><br><p>Why so cold Chatgpt? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/business/chatgpt-gpt-5-backlash-openai.html</p><br><p>American Magic capsize 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBUTJG3Hf_s</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Architecting Networks Where Failure Isn’t an Option with Brad Terpstra</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Brad Terpstra is a backend systems and communications engineering leader with roots in high-performance sport and large-scale IoT. As an avid sailor, Brad architected resilient networks &amp; systems for American Magic’s America’s Cup campaign, and is now scaling Halter’s on-farm communications systems as part of the senior leadership team. He blends deep technical expertise with critical thinking and high-range leadership. Brad excels at building reliable, high-impact technology in dynamic, mission-critical environments — whether at sea or across thousands of connected hectares.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>- the complexity of technology in the America's Cup boats</p><p>- the pressure of being responsible for critical networks</p><p>- the impact of these networks and systems on the people who rely on them</p><br><p>Halter: https://www.halterhq.com/</p><br><p>Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradterpstra/</p><br><p>And if you're curious...</p><br><p>The old Kiwi anti-littering campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ys26hk5VM8</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Brad Terpstra is a backend systems and communications engineering leader with roots in high-performance sport and large-scale IoT. As an avid sailor, Brad architected resilient networks &amp; systems for American Magic’s America’s Cup campaign, and is now scaling Halter’s on-farm communications systems as part of the senior leadership team. He blends deep technical expertise with critical thinking and high-range leadership. Brad excels at building reliable, high-impact technology in dynamic, mission-critical environments — whether at sea or across thousands of connected hectares.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>- the complexity of technology in the America's Cup boats</p><p>- the pressure of being responsible for critical networks</p><p>- the impact of these networks and systems on the people who rely on them</p><br><p>Halter: https://www.halterhq.com/</p><br><p>Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradterpstra/</p><br><p>And if you're curious...</p><br><p>The old Kiwi anti-littering campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ys26hk5VM8</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Post-Grad Degrees, Privilege & Hiring | The Loop Back]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Post-Grad Degrees, Privilege & Hiring | The Loop Back]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 02:40:54 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>How to Navigate the Next 5 Years with Danu Abeysuriya</title>
			<itunes:title>How to Navigate the Next 5 Years with Danu Abeysuriya</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Hamish is away, so Alaina puts Danu on the spot with a thought experiment; how would you plan for the next 5 years if you were...</p><p>- a high schooler</p><p>- an undergrad</p><p>- employee 8 at a tech start up</p><p>- a hiring manager</p><p>- board member / in governance</p><p>- a person who doesn't use AI regularly</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Hamish is away, so Alaina puts Danu on the spot with a thought experiment; how would you plan for the next 5 years if you were...</p><p>- a high schooler</p><p>- an undergrad</p><p>- employee 8 at a tech start up</p><p>- a hiring manager</p><p>- board member / in governance</p><p>- a person who doesn't use AI regularly</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Population Decline, Wealth & AI Bias | The Loop Back]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Population Decline, Wealth & AI Bias | The Loop Back]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:21:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>Article about global declining birth rates: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clynq459wxg</p><p>Blog about the Great Wealth Transfer: https://www.alvarium.co.nz/ideas-insights/the-great-wealth-transfer</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>Article about global declining birth rates: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clynq459wxg</p><p>Blog about the Great Wealth Transfer: https://www.alvarium.co.nz/ideas-insights/the-great-wealth-transfer</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The AI Imperative with Frances Valintine</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Frances Valintine CNZM is a prominent futurist, technologist, author and entrepreneur, known for her contributions to education and technology in Aotearoa and beyond. She is best known as the founder and chair of The Mind Lab and Tech Futures Lab (now consolidated under academyEX), organisations dedicated to preparing students and professionals for the digital age by providing contemporary knowledge and practical skills. In addition to her executive roles, she serves on several boards and is a mentor and advocate for female leaders in technology.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>- the next step in humanity's evolution</p><p>- the risk for humanity in not having a shared reality</p><p>- the shared responsibility for bringing society up to speed on AI risks and opportunities</p><br><p>AcademyEX website: https://academyex.com/</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Frances Valintine CNZM is a prominent futurist, technologist, author and entrepreneur, known for her contributions to education and technology in Aotearoa and beyond. She is best known as the founder and chair of The Mind Lab and Tech Futures Lab (now consolidated under academyEX), organisations dedicated to preparing students and professionals for the digital age by providing contemporary knowledge and practical skills. In addition to her executive roles, she serves on several boards and is a mentor and advocate for female leaders in technology.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>- the next step in humanity's evolution</p><p>- the risk for humanity in not having a shared reality</p><p>- the shared responsibility for bringing society up to speed on AI risks and opportunities</p><br><p>AcademyEX website: https://academyex.com/</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Roy Kent, AI Art & Patronage | The Loop Back]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Roy Kent, AI Art & Patronage | The Loop Back]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 02:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>Facts and Stats on AI Photography: https://aestheticsofphotography.com/facts-and-stats-on-ai-photography-how-ai-is-reshaping-visual-creation/</p><br><p>French multi-media artist ORLAN: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlan</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>Facts and Stats on AI Photography: https://aestheticsofphotography.com/facts-and-stats-on-ai-photography-how-ai-is-reshaping-visual-creation/</p><br><p>French multi-media artist ORLAN: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlan</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Embracing Creative Disruption with Heath Waugh</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Heath Waugh is a creative producer and entrepreneur based in New Zealand, with over 20 years of experience in production, photography, and post-production. As GenAi started to disrupt the visual landscape, Heath was one of the first to embrace the change, pivoting from high-end photography studio Shadowlands into co-founding Matter Studio, a pioneering creative content studio that specialises in commercial photography enhanced by AI technology.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><p>- The Intersection of AI and Creativity</p><p>- Adapting Business Models for AI Adoption</p><p>- Overcoming Challenges, Embracing Change &amp; Upskilling</p><br><p>Matter Studio: https://www.matterstudio.ai/</p><br><p>Matter on Instagram: instagram.com/matterstudio.ai</p><br><p>Heath on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heath-waugh-5aa4a921/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Heath Waugh is a creative producer and entrepreneur based in New Zealand, with over 20 years of experience in production, photography, and post-production. As GenAi started to disrupt the visual landscape, Heath was one of the first to embrace the change, pivoting from high-end photography studio Shadowlands into co-founding Matter Studio, a pioneering creative content studio that specialises in commercial photography enhanced by AI technology.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><p>- The Intersection of AI and Creativity</p><p>- Adapting Business Models for AI Adoption</p><p>- Overcoming Challenges, Embracing Change &amp; Upskilling</p><br><p>Matter Studio: https://www.matterstudio.ai/</p><br><p>Matter on Instagram: instagram.com/matterstudio.ai</p><br><p>Heath on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heath-waugh-5aa4a921/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[AI Schooling, Cognitive Debt & Aphantasia | The Loop Back]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[AI Schooling, Cognitive Debt & Aphantasia | The Loop Back]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:34:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>Time article about the MIT Study: https://time.com/7295195/ai-chatgpt-google-learning-school/</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>Time article about the MIT Study: https://time.com/7295195/ai-chatgpt-google-learning-school/</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Education in a Tech-first World with Melissa Chan-Green</title>
			<itunes:title>Education in a Tech-first World with Melissa Chan-Green</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Melissa Chan-Green is an awarded broadcast journalist, TV presenter, writer, podcaster - and passionate public advocate. Her newest endeavour is School Shorts, a podcast which centres around global research and both experts' and parents’ approach to learning and children’s literacy.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>- The Role of AI in Personalising Learning for Children</p><p>- The Changing Role of Teachers and Parents</p><p>- Preparing Children for a Tech-Driven Future</p><br><p>School Shorts: https://www.schoolshorts.com/</p><br><p>Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-chan-green-97830a90/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter:<a href=" http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Melissa Chan-Green is an awarded broadcast journalist, TV presenter, writer, podcaster - and passionate public advocate. Her newest endeavour is School Shorts, a podcast which centres around global research and both experts' and parents’ approach to learning and children’s literacy.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><br><p>- The Role of AI in Personalising Learning for Children</p><p>- The Changing Role of Teachers and Parents</p><p>- Preparing Children for a Tech-Driven Future</p><br><p>School Shorts: https://www.schoolshorts.com/</p><br><p>Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-chan-green-97830a90/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter:<a href=" http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Shapeshift Chicago, Probablism & Democracy | The Loop Back]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Shapeshift Chicago, Probablism & Democracy | The Loop Back]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:29:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>Anthropic Paper on mapping the mind of an LLM: https://www.anthropic.com/research/mapping-mind-language-model</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p>Anthropic Paper on mapping the mind of an LLM: https://www.anthropic.com/research/mapping-mind-language-model</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Unmasking LLMs & Agentic AI with Derrick Edward]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Unmasking LLMs & Agentic AI with Derrick Edward]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:43:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Derrick Edward is a software-engineer-turned-tech-entrepreneur and co-founder of Harnex AI, bridging the gap between advanced artificial intelligence technologies and practical business transformation. Through his work with Harnex AI he focuses on making AI accessible and actionable for businesses through bespoke education, strategic guidance, and tailored services such as AI workshops and mentoring.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><p>∙System prompting and peeking behind the curtain of LLMs</p><p>∙Where expectations of human and AI diverge</p><p>∙The place for agentic AI in an organisation</p><br><p>Harnex AI website: https://www.harnex.ai/</p><br><p>Derrick Edward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-edward/</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Derrick Edward is a software-engineer-turned-tech-entrepreneur and co-founder of Harnex AI, bridging the gap between advanced artificial intelligence technologies and practical business transformation. Through his work with Harnex AI he focuses on making AI accessible and actionable for businesses through bespoke education, strategic guidance, and tailored services such as AI workshops and mentoring.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><p>∙System prompting and peeking behind the curtain of LLMs</p><p>∙Where expectations of human and AI diverge</p><p>∙The place for agentic AI in an organisation</p><br><p>Harnex AI website: https://www.harnex.ai/</p><br><p>Derrick Edward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-edward/</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Zoidberg, Dunbar's Number & Claude 4 | The Loop Back]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Zoidberg, Dunbar's Number & Claude 4 | The Loop Back]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:06:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Digital Boundaries for Youth with Malindi MacLean</title>
			<itunes:title>Digital Boundaries for Youth with Malindi MacLean</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Malindi Maclean is the CEO of Outward Bound and one of the founding members of advocacy group B416. She has a true passion and commitment for supporting young people to grow up resilient, confident and present in the real world.</p><br><p><strong>We discuss:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>What is the definition of social media?</li><li>Age-appropriate risks and the importance of letting children develop problem-solving and decision-making skills</li><li>The damning correlative evidence of social media harm</li><li>How to support parents in technology overwhelm</li><li>What solutions could be implemented by tech companies to protect children?&nbsp;</li><li>The undeniable benefits of screen-free time</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p>B416 website: <a href="https://b416.co.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://b416.co.nz/</a></p><br><p>B416 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/b416.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/b416.nz/</a></p><br><p>Sign the Petition: <a href="https://petitions.parliament.nz/605f6b8f-65f6-4afa-1c46-08dd8b53ae4b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://petitions.parliament.nz/605f6b8f-65f6-4afa-1c46-08dd8b53ae4b</a></p><br><p>Makes Sense Aotearoa: <a href="https://www.makessense.org.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.makessense.org.nz/</a></p><br><p>Outward Bound: <a href="https://www.outwardbound.co.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.outwardbound.co.nz/</a></p><br><p><strong>Resources, sources and corrections:</strong></p><br><p>Definition of social media</p><br><p>Dunbar’s Number: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191001-dunbars-number-why-we-can-only-maintain-150-relationships" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191001-dunbars-number-why-we-can-only-maintain-150-relationships</a></p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Malindi Maclean is the CEO of Outward Bound and one of the founding members of advocacy group B416. She has a true passion and commitment for supporting young people to grow up resilient, confident and present in the real world.</p><br><p><strong>We discuss:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>What is the definition of social media?</li><li>Age-appropriate risks and the importance of letting children develop problem-solving and decision-making skills</li><li>The damning correlative evidence of social media harm</li><li>How to support parents in technology overwhelm</li><li>What solutions could be implemented by tech companies to protect children?&nbsp;</li><li>The undeniable benefits of screen-free time</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p>B416 website: <a href="https://b416.co.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://b416.co.nz/</a></p><br><p>B416 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/b416.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/b416.nz/</a></p><br><p>Sign the Petition: <a href="https://petitions.parliament.nz/605f6b8f-65f6-4afa-1c46-08dd8b53ae4b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://petitions.parliament.nz/605f6b8f-65f6-4afa-1c46-08dd8b53ae4b</a></p><br><p>Makes Sense Aotearoa: <a href="https://www.makessense.org.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.makessense.org.nz/</a></p><br><p>Outward Bound: <a href="https://www.outwardbound.co.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.outwardbound.co.nz/</a></p><br><p><strong>Resources, sources and corrections:</strong></p><br><p>Definition of social media</p><br><p>Dunbar’s Number: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191001-dunbars-number-why-we-can-only-maintain-150-relationships" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191001-dunbars-number-why-we-can-only-maintain-150-relationships</a></p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Well actually, I think you'll find... | The Loop Back]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Well actually, I think you'll find... | The Loop Back]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 10:56:57 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast</p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</p><p>Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</p><p>Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Where's the Humanity in Digital Innovation?]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Where's the Humanity in Digital Innovation?]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 03:41:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this inaugural episode of "Human in the Loop," we dive into the transformative potential of AI through the expert perspectives of RUSH's technology leaders, Danu and Hamish, moderated by brand and marketing leader Alaina. The episode cuts through tech buzzwords and media hype to deliver an honest, accessible conversation about what AI realistically means for New Zealand businesses today and in the near future.</p><br><p>This episode examines the current capabilities and limitations of AI technologies, offering a pragmatic view of implementation challenges, and exploring how organisations can responsibly integrate AI into their operations. Listeners will gain insights into how AI is reshaping software engineering and what that means for their technology investments and team structures.</p><br><p>What makes this episode unique is its no-nonsense approach to complex technology concepts. Rather than presenting AI as either a magical solution or an existential threat, our experts bring grounded expertise and real-world experience to help business leaders make informed decisions. Hamish's candid assessment of AI's "jagged edge" capabilities and Danu's practical security insights create a balanced picture of both opportunities and challenges.</p><br><p><strong>Resources, sources and corrections:</strong></p><br><p>CADA stations AI host:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/thy-has-been-on-the-radio-for-six-months-turns-out-she-isn-t-real-20250424-p5ltxi.html</a></p><br><p>UAE Launches World’s First AI-Powered Regulatory Intelligence Ecosystem:</p><p><a href="https://babl.ai/uae-launches-worlds-first-ai-powered-regulatory-intelligence-ecosystem/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://babl.ai/uae-launches-worlds-first-ai-powered-regulatory-intelligence-ecosystem/</a></p><br><p>Microdeaths / Micromort: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micromort</a></p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this inaugural episode of "Human in the Loop," we dive into the transformative potential of AI through the expert perspectives of RUSH's technology leaders, Danu and Hamish, moderated by brand and marketing leader Alaina. The episode cuts through tech buzzwords and media hype to deliver an honest, accessible conversation about what AI realistically means for New Zealand businesses today and in the near future.</p><br><p>This episode examines the current capabilities and limitations of AI technologies, offering a pragmatic view of implementation challenges, and exploring how organisations can responsibly integrate AI into their operations. Listeners will gain insights into how AI is reshaping software engineering and what that means for their technology investments and team structures.</p><br><p>What makes this episode unique is its no-nonsense approach to complex technology concepts. Rather than presenting AI as either a magical solution or an existential threat, our experts bring grounded expertise and real-world experience to help business leaders make informed decisions. Hamish's candid assessment of AI's "jagged edge" capabilities and Danu's practical security insights create a balanced picture of both opportunities and challenges.</p><br><p><strong>Resources, sources and corrections:</strong></p><br><p>CADA stations AI host:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/thy-has-been-on-the-radio-for-six-months-turns-out-she-isn-t-real-20250424-p5ltxi.html</a></p><br><p>UAE Launches World’s First AI-Powered Regulatory Intelligence Ecosystem:</p><p><a href="https://babl.ai/uae-launches-worlds-first-ai-powered-regulatory-intelligence-ecosystem/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://babl.ai/uae-launches-worlds-first-ai-powered-regulatory-intelligence-ecosystem/</a></p><br><p>Microdeaths / Micromort: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micromort</a></p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Human in the Loop. The no-nonsense podcast cutting through AI hype to deliver practical insights for business leaders. Join RUSH experts as they translate digital innovation into real business value. Straight talk, practical guidance, and proven strategies to help your organisation make better happen. </p><br><p>Listen monthly wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Human in the Loop. The no-nonsense podcast cutting through AI hype to deliver practical insights for business leaders. Join RUSH experts as they translate digital innovation into real business value. Straight talk, practical guidance, and proven strategies to help your organisation make better happen. </p><br><p>Listen monthly wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humaninthelooppodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humaninthelooppodcast</a></p><br><p>Find us on LinkedIn:</p><br><p>Alaina: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/</a></p><br><p>Hamish: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/</a></p><br><p>Danu: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/</a></p><br><p>Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/hmARzL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/hmARzL</a></p><br><p>Email <strong>alaina@rushdigital.co.nz</strong> if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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