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There are moments that show us who we are.

Professor Linda Meyer shares a childhood memory that shaped her sense of justice and responsibility towards the vulnerable.

It's an incredible reflection on how early experiences can anchor a person’s values, and how those values can shape a lifetime of work.

Find the link to the full episode in our bio.

Short-form content is everywhere, but shorter doesn’t always mean better.

Pierre du Plessis discusses how the medium can shape the way we think, why deep attention is becoming harder, and how short writing can still carry real weight when it gives us something to chew on.

Find the link to the full episode in our bio.

Some values aren't optional.

Professor Linda Meyer speaks about activism, self-awareness, and the importance of knowing what you will and won't tolerate.

She reminds us that standing for what is right often starts with understanding your own moral compass and having the courage to act from that place.

Watch the full episode on The Incredible Machines podcast, link in the bio.

Prof Linda Meyer explains why large language models need to be built in local vernacular languages if they are going to help equalise access.

For students who didn't study in English, AI can become a language tutor, a support tool and a way to strengthen how they structure and communicate their own thinking.

The lesson: Use AI to support your thinking, not replace it.

Find the full episode on The Incredible Machines podcast, link in the bio.

The work of becoming yourself begins with belonging.

Pierre du Plessis reflects on the importance of knowing that you’re allowed to exist, to be seen and to choose what to do with your one wild and precious life.

It’s a reminder that self-knowledge isn’t just about direction but also about permission.

Discover his episode on our YouTube channel and your preferred podcast platforms.

A conversation about education, access, and the responsibility that comes with using AI. Professor Linda Meyer joins us to explore intellectual agency, tertiary education, first-generation students, and the future of learning across Africa.

This episode also explores how education can become more accessible, more relevant, and better equipped to create more meaningful opportunities for students across Africa.

💡 “Do not abdicate your intellectual agency.”
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Small talk becomes easier when you have a simple structure.

Helen Nicholson shares the OAR formula: observe, ask and reveal.

Observe something in the room.
Ask a question connected to the shared context.
Reveal something authentic about yourself.

That small reveal is often where the conversation starts to become more human.

Available now on The Incredible Machines podcast, link in bio.