What is Ethics and Algorithms?
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You've stumbled upon Ethics and Algorithms, where timeless wisdom seamlessly integrates with the dynamic world of modern technology. I'm Kevin Baker, your navigator through this intricate landscape. I talk about the digital literacy, adaptability, lifelong learning, emotional intelligence, and change management needed to transition organisation and lives as technology changes the future of life and work.
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Meet Kevin Baker
Business executive. Academic AGSM at UNSW Business School. Business and social entrepreneur.
Hello there!
I'm Kevin Baker, diving deep into the synthesis of ethical wisdom and the tech frontier. I identify as a Wisdom Technologist ™. Raised in Buffalo, NY, my tech journey began with a Commodore Vic 20. I am a fervent tech enthusiast. I embraced the dawn of Web 1.0 and the PC revolution with zest. From assembling PCs and crafting websites to being on the frontline of adopting Mosaic browser, Compuserve, and AOL—I was there, immersed.
Today, my passion has evolved. As a business executive, author, adjunct academic, and host of "The Peak of Potential" podcast, my journey with technology continues. Beyond the boardroom, I dabble in Python and algorithms, CSS, and HTML, ensuring I'm hands-on. And yes, daily conversations with AIs? Just an ordinary part of my extraordinary day!
My professional timeline has been eclectic: I grew up the son of an entrepreneur in a family business, moved up through middle to senior management in the dealer-only wholesale auto auction industry, founded two non-profits, built a successful e-commerce business in 2005-2007, and held an executive role in the commercial food manaufacturing sector for ten years before moving to Sydney in an executive role.
My roots are deeply embedded in the world of timeless wisdom. My undergraduate studies delved into philosophy and divinity, embracing the teachings of luminaries spanning from the ageless musings of the ancient Greeks to the modern philosophical trailblazers. Today, I stand at the intersection of this vast ocean of thought and the rapidly advancing technological frontier applying wisdom and ethics calling for guardrails to keep engineers on track to benefit and not harm humanity. I'm committed to blending the finest facets of human ethics with the pinnacles of deep tech innovation, aiming to navigate an impending revolution that, in my eyes, dwarfs even the PC and web eras.
I am currently General Manager (the equivalent of the American COO) at Hardware and General in Australia’s vibrant building supply and hardware industry. In my portfolio is datya analuticsa and machine learning.
My academic strides began as Assistant Professor of Business (Adjunct) at Houghton University in New York. I am currently an adjunct lecturer at UNSW School of Business. I am viewed by my colleagiues as a bridge between industry and academia—a role I am honoured to fulfill.
My courses:
AGSM 9154 Managing with Digital Techonlogy—Australian Gradiuate School of Management
ZZBU 6601 General Analytics Capstone—School of Information Systems and Technology Management
ZZBU 6508 Analytics and Consulting--School of Information Systems and Technology Management
Having lived across continents, from the bustling streets of New York to the vibrant locales of Sydney, my global experiences uniquely inform Ethics and Algorithms. My endeavors in both the world of business and the timeless realm of philosophy and spirituality have shaped my insights, which I'm eager to share with you.
In this newsletter, you'll find reflections of a life of continuous evolution, growth, and an unwavering curiosity about the world's past, present, and future. Together, let's navigate the intricate dance between the best wisdom of humanity and tomorrow's technological promises.
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