Weapons of Mass Disruption
We live in a VUCA world – volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous – where the only constant is change, complexity is growing, and all the ambiguity this creates is making us feel anxious and uncertain. The world is being disrupted over and over again, and the risks previously categorized as “unknown unknowns” have become commonplace. Everywhere we turn, Mount VUCA is in various stages of volcanic eruption. Join IQ4U’s Dr. Tamara Schwartz and her invited guests in this new podcast exploring the intersection of globalization, technology, business, ethics, and social change as we learn to live with Weapons of Mass Disruption.
Podcasting since 2021 • 99 episodes
Weapons of Mass Disruption
Latest Episodes
Soldier Disrupted! Techno Thoughts: When Reality Gets Augmented
Augmented and virtual reality are no longer just for gaming—they’re shaping the future of military readiness. On this episode of WMD, Dr. Tamara Schwartz hands off the mic to YCP Cybersecurity Management major Thomas Burgess as he dives into ho...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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13:15
Defense Disrupted! AI, Robots & VR: Merging Minds and Machines
What happens when artificial intelligence learns to move—and virtual battlefields feel more real than the front lines? The convergence of AI, robotics, and virtual reality is rapidly transforming modern warfare, pushing the boundaries of how mi...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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13:42
Battlefield Disrupted! LAWS & the Future of Combat
When machines can choose to kill, what happens to the rules of war? Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems—known as LAWS—are no longer the stuff of science fiction. These AI-powered systems can identify, target, and engage enemies without direct hum...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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16:32
Wardrobe Disrupted! When AI Becomes Your Stylist
What happens when creativity meets code? From virtual fitting rooms to AI-generated clothing lines, technology is stitching itself into the fabric of fashion—changing not just how we shop, but how we define style itself. On this episode of WMD,...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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38:02
Healing Disrupted! When AI Makes the Call & Robots Scrub In
From robotic surgical assistants to AI that reads X-rays faster than doctors, intelligent machines are revolutionizing hospital care. These technologies aren’t just tools—they’re teammates, streamlining logistics, enhancing precision, and diagn...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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38:46