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The Conversologist

The Conversologist

By Jam Mayer

Welcome to The Conversologist podcast.

Where we talk about the art and science of conversations in the digital space. We know that technology can be a powerful enabler in the customer journey, from marketing to customer service but communication and emotional connection still need to be at the core.
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S3 EP30: Human-AI Partnership. Unveiling Essential Skills

The ConversologistFeb 07, 2024

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S3 EP30: Human-AI Partnership. Unveiling Essential Skills
Feb 07, 202428:46
S3 EP29: Your Choice. Our Nerdgasm.
Jan 29, 202405:34
S2 EP28: Innovating Together: How to Enhance Collaboration with AI (ChatGPT)
Aug 19, 202327:36
S2 EP27: Is Conversational AI Making a Quantum Leap in Shaping the Future of Communication?
Jun 26, 202335:32
S2 EP26: Dialogue on AI Ethics: Balancing Science and Responsibility

S2 EP26: Dialogue on AI Ethics: Balancing Science and Responsibility

AI technology, while transformative, brings a host of ethical concerns. From AI bias and job displacement to privacy issues and a lack of transparency. Are we ready to navigate these challenges and ensure responsible AI development and usage?


In this episode, my guest is Natalie Rouse, General Manager of Eliiza, and co-host of the AI Australia podcast where we took a deep dive into the ethical implications of generative AI and responsible deployment. And there is a need for better education about the risks involved and how companies can take accountability for deploying these tools.


Listen in for a thought-provoking discussion on AI ethics and the importance of considering potential risks and outcomes.

Jun 16, 202335:40
S2 EP25: The Power of Conversation to Ignite Success in Social Selling

S2 EP25: The Power of Conversation to Ignite Success in Social Selling

Nope, it’s not about selling on social media. And it’s not about spamming your prospects on social either. So, what does it take to ‘Social Sell'? 

Our guest is Gunnar Habitz, whose mission is to help smart leaders to connect and engage with their network, both online and offline, beyond word-of-mouth referrals. In this episode, he shares his social selling framework through Lego bricks and some actionable tips that you can use immediately.

He recently published his book ‘Connect and Act’ - systematic social selling. 

Jun 03, 202335:10
S2 EP24: Pi and Me - What does a human and AI conversation sound like?

S2 EP24: Pi and Me - What does a human and AI conversation sound like?

What if an AI bot could talk like a human? Would you spend time conversing with it?

In this episode, I interview Pi, the latest AI chatbot by Inflection AI. It is designed to be your friendly chat companion. Listen in to my conversation with a machine. What do you think?

May 11, 202316:11
S2 EP23: What would Conversational Design Look Like in an AI Future?
Apr 24, 202339:56
S2 EP22: Going Live! Maximise your Creative Potential on the Stream
Feb 14, 202327:54
S2 EP21: Can AI Change an Entrepreneur's Mindset about Stress

S2 EP21: Can AI Change an Entrepreneur's Mindset about Stress

Do you see stress as a negative or use it to enhance your life instead? 

Dr. Dwain Allan talks about his recent research to see if a conversational AI agents can change an entrepreneur's mindset about stress. We chatted about stress mindset theory and how it ties into building the conversational agent, stress interventions, the friendship questionnaire and whether chatbots should be treated as 'friends' or not. Should it be habit-forming for it to stick? 

And of course, the results! 

Jan 09, 202332:33
S2 EP20: Will the Metaverse be a Bridge for Us to Talk to the Future?
Dec 03, 202227:17
S2 EP19: The Girl, the Lab and Nerdgasms

S2 EP19: The Girl, the Lab and Nerdgasms

Nerdgasms? Yup. An integral part of the Conversologist Lab. This episode is not about what it is or how it's done but the WHY. This is my story that led me to start it and how it can potentially make a difference in people's lives. 

Nov 28, 202213:44
S2 EP18: Workshops Are Not (always) Effective

S2 EP18: Workshops Are Not (always) Effective

Workshops are not (always) effective. It isn't collaborative. There is no community. You learn from a subject matter expert and end up disappointed because you don't retain most of the knowledge you thought you learned. Here's why and an introduction to my framework that can make it more effective.

Nov 05, 202218:25
S2 EP17: Drawing An Income from Online Courses with Carlo Vergara
Oct 14, 202227:34
S2 EP16: A Recap and Season 2

S2 EP16: A Recap and Season 2

With renewed energy, what better to time to revive the show with a new season. Here's a recap of my podcasting journey and I look forward to the new season with more 'no box' thinking.

Oct 08, 202205:32
EP15: How Does Tech Influence Who We Follow

EP15: How Does Tech Influence Who We Follow

We all know that our interactions on social media shape the content we see. It’s a fundamental of the algorithm, designed to maximise screen time and deliver an engaged, interested audience to the advertiser.

But what about the people we connect with? Is it really just the who-knows-who connectedness that I always assumed, or does the tech guide us, like the hand of fate ensuring that two people meet where and when they should?

In this episode, Jam answers the questions and might make you want to revisit the people you follow. 

Feb 12, 202124:48
EP14: The Clubhouse App: The Next Big Thing In Audiocasting

EP14: The Clubhouse App: The Next Big Thing In Audiocasting

Clubhouse is the new player in social media.

An invitation-only, audio-only app, where members address the room “live” from a virtual stage, Clubhouse sounds good, at least in theory. Forums, discussions groups, virtual talks and even concerts.

In this episode of The Conversologist, Jam Mayer and Rew Shearer chew the fat on audio’s pros and cons, the culture shift of social media, and first impressions of a new social media app.

This conversation was unscripted and spontaneous, top-level thoughts only - we’d love to get your thoughts, as we may revisit the Clubhouse app as a topic.

The Conversologist Show podcast website. 

Jan 24, 202126:05
EP13: A Guide to AI Chatbots

EP13: A Guide to AI Chatbots

How does AI even work? What is NLP? LUIS? Dialogflow? Watson? Lex? What is machine learning? What about IOT?

Once you get beyond the simple rule-based chatbot, things get interesting. And talented guys like Andy Dharmani of ako.ai get busy.

In this episode of The Conversologist Podcast, Jam Mayer talks to Conversologie’s tech partner Andy about chatbots, AI, NLP, intent, entities, digital humans and more. 

This conversation was lifted from a February 2019 webinar on AI chatbots. 99% of the conversation is self explanatory, but you may wish to view the webinar slides also. 

Slides from the webinar - downloadable pdf

Andy’s website ako.ai

TheConversologist.show website

Aug 16, 201934:39
EP12: A Chat With A Chatty Chatbot Chatpreneur
Aug 11, 201936:06
EP11: Now We're Talking! Voice Is The New Buzz
Aug 02, 201923:17
EP10: A Conversation With A Black Ops Chatbot Operative
Jul 20, 201948:01
EP9: Hacks For Designing a Chatbot Personality
Jul 17, 201920:24
EP8: The Conversologist Has Evolved
Jul 11, 201906:58
EP7: Why Do We Hate Chatbots?
Jun 15, 201917:18
EP6: An Interview with the Cortex Copywriter, From Neuroscience to Chatbots
Jun 07, 201927:37
EP5: The Personality in Chatbot Marketing, Why It’s More Than Just a Pretty Face
May 30, 201924:11
EP4: Questions from Hootsuite - Building a Social Organisation
May 22, 201918:33
EP3: The Move to Private Spaces in Social Media

EP3: The Move to Private Spaces in Social Media

Social Media is changing. (Again.) As users push back on privacy and the perceived invasion of their personal space, Facebook is leading the shift towards private spaces via messaging, groups and communities.
What does this mean for the big social networks? For the users? For the businesses and marketers?
Chief Conversologist Jam Mayer and Senior Content Conversologist Rew Shearer discuss the changing landscape and take a top-level look at some of the implications.
Your comment or discussion is invited.
May 14, 201918:52
EP2: The Ethics of Chatbots

EP2: The Ethics of Chatbots

Like many new technologies, the chatbot industry is in full growth mode. But what about the ethical considerations - what information should they gather? Should they declare themselves as chatbots or can they pretend to be human? How manipulative should they be allowed to get in the name of profits? Host Jam Mayer and Senior Content Conversologist Rew Shearer discuss some top level thoughts around the ethics of chatbots.
Blog post discussed in this episode: Does your chatbot need a personality?
May 05, 201918:20
EP1: The Conversologist Story

EP1: The Conversologist Story

Why a Conversologist? In this episode, I share my story that gave birth to the title.
Apr 25, 201909:16