Patterns in Practice Podcast: Cultures of AI

Published by , 17/1/2024

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Welcome to the Patterns in Practice Podcast: Cultures of AI. This mini-series will explore how our beliefs, values, and feelings interact to shape our engagement with artificial intelligence. You will hear stories from people working across a variety of industries, from drug discovery, to higher education to the creative sector, alongside insight from the Patterns in Practice research team.

Episode 1: Craig Scott

In episode one, we hear from Craig Scott – improvising musician, composer, and team member of Patterns in Practice – who offers his unique creative perspective on current issues surrounding machine learning technology. You can listen to this episode on the player below:

Or alternatively listen on Podbean or on Spotify.

Episode links:

Craig Scott’s website

Craig Scott’s Lunchtime Talk at the Pervasive Media Studio, Watershed

Transcript

Click below to download a full transcript for this episode, including headshots of all speakers:

Episode 1: Craig Scott, transcript

Photo gallery

Craig's guitar fretboard with additional component. The robotic component allows for a machine learning programme to fret notes whilst Craig plays
Craig Scott’s guitar – fretboard. Photo credit – Jack Offord (www.jackoffordfilm.com)
The guitar body. The electrics under the strings are exposed showing Craig's modifications.
Craig Scott’s guitar – body. Photo credit – Jack Offord (www.jackoffordfilm.com )
Craig's computer setup to play the guitar with a machine learning programme
Craig Scott – computer setup. Photo credit – Jack Offord (www.jackoffordfilm.com)
Craig playing the guitar as a demonstration at a 'show and tell event' in the Pervasive Media Studio, Watershed.
Craig Scott playing his guitar. Photo credit – Jack Offord (www.jackoffordfilm.com)

Credits and Contact

The Patterns in Practice Podcast: Cultures of AI series is produced and edited by Samborne Bush. All music in the podcast is original work from Craig Scott.

If you have any questions about the Patterns in Practice Podcast, please contact Samborne Bush via:

samborne.bush@uwe.ac.uk