A Beginner's Guide to AI

• Building Scalable AI Agents: Chirag Agrawal Reveals How

  Engineering the Future of AI with Chirag Agrawal: Context, Memory and CoordinationArtificial Intelligence isn’t just getting smarter—it’s learning to coordinate. In this episode, Chirag Agrawal joins Dietmar Fischer to unpack how modern AI agents handle context, memory, and decision-making inside complex multi-agent systems. Together they explore how engineering, orchestration, and memory-sharing shape the next generation of AI architecture.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes—don’t forget to ⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠: ⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠📧💌📧You’ll hear how Chirag’s fascination with search led him to build early prototypes of intelligent assistants, and how today’s LLM agents extend that idea far beyond simple queries. He explains why AI isn’t one giant super-brain but a constellation of specialized agents—each performing specific tasks with shared or isolated memory—and how this design mirrors human collaboration.🔑 Key TakeawaysWhy AI orchestration and context management are crucial for scalable systemsThe trade-offs between shared memory and independent agentsWhat engineers mean by the ReAct Loop—reasoning and acting in tandemHow multi-agent coordination is reshaping industries from healthcare to complianceWhy the “AI supercomputer” myth ignores practical limits of context windows💬 Quotes from the Episode“AI is just a higher form of search—it’s about finding the right action, not just information.”“Agents behave inhuman until you engineer context for them.”“Specialization in AI works the same way it does for people—each agent should do one thing really well.”“Coordination isn’t magic; it’s careful engineering.”“Context makes intelligence usable.”“A well-defined agent doesn’t need to do everything—it needs to do its one job perfectly.”⏱️ Podcast Chapters00:00 Welcome and Introduction01:45 Chirag Agrawal’s Early Fascination with Search and AI04:40 From Search Engines to “Find” Engines – How AI Takes Action07:10 The Rise of AI Agents and Multi-Agent Systems10:15 Why AI Agents Sometimes Behave “Inhuman”13:30 Context, Memory, and Coordination: The Core Engineering Challenges18:00 Shared vs. Isolated Memory – The Hive Mind Dilemma22:30 Why We Need Many Agents, Not One Super-Computer27:00 How the ReAct Loop Helps Agents Think and Act30:40 Industries Adopting AI Agents: Compliance, Medicine, and Law34:30 When AI Goes Off-Road – The Limits of Coordination37:15 Building Responsible, Constrained Agents40:10 The Future of AI and Why the Terminator Scenario Won’t Happen42:20 Where to Find Chirag Agrawal & Closing Thoughts🌐 Where to Find the Chirag AgrawalLinkedIn 🧑🏽‍🦱 linkedin.com/in/chirag-agrawalWebsite ➡️ ⁠chiraga.io⁠🎵 Music credit: “Modern Situations” by Unicorn Heads

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• This AI Can Read Your Brain in 20 Minutes: Katarina Maloney Tells You How

  The Future of Mental Health: AI Meets the Human Brain with Katarina MaloneyWhat if an AI could scan your brain and help eliminate depression in weeks? In this episode, Dietmar Fischer talks with Katarina Maloney, founder of IQMind.ai, about how AI in healthcare is changing the way we understand and treat the mind.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes—don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: ⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠📧💌📧Katarina reveals how AI diagnostics and non-invasive brain treatments are transforming mental health—from PTSD and ADHD to athlete performance optimization.✨ Highlights:The future of personalized brain healthHow AI diagnostics speed up treatment and accuracyWhy brain energy and electricity matter more than chemistryInsights into neurofeedback, biofeedback, and real-world healing🧠 Quotes from the Episode:“Our mission is to make brain health measurable, trackable, and fixable.”“AI is a tool—it saves lives because it diagnoses faster and more precisely.”“The old model of trial-and-error medicine is behind us.”🎧 Chapters:[00:00] Welcome & Introduction[02:15] What AI Does to the Human Brain[05:20] Diagnosing Depression and PTSD with AI[10:10] The Science Behind Brainwave Training[16:45] From Trial-and-Error Medicine to Personalized Brain Health[21:50] How IQMind.ai Uses AI for Diagnostics[28:00] Non-Invasive Treatments and Real-Life Results[33:40] Peak Performance and Brain Optimization for Athletes[38:20] Data Privacy and Ethical Concerns in Brain Tech[43:50] The Future of AI in Healthcare and Human Potential🌐 Where to find Katarina:Website: IQMind.aiLinkedIn: Katarina Maloney🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

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• Revealed: How Mohan Rao Built an AI That Reads Your Client's Mind Before They Even Know They're Unhappy

  In this electrifying episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we’re joined by Mohan Rao, co-founder of Knownwell and AI veteran since the ‘80s, who walks us through a rarely discussed frontier in AI: Predictive Communication Intelligence. Forget dashboards full of red-green traffic lights—Mohan's platform reads real-time conversations, detects shifts in client sentiment, and flags problems before they explode.--- --- ---A Message from John Munsell of Bizzuka, who pays the bills for this season: "The problem that I saw out there was that most of the books out there just talk about why it's important or what is important, but none of them really tell you how to make it happen."That's where John Munsell's book comes in: get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ingrain AI on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--- --- ---Together we unpack how AI can decode tone, track hidden client dissatisfaction, and highlight retention risks using natural language and large language models (LLMs). With examples from consulting, marketing, and tech services, Mohan reveals how AI is changing the way agencies stay human—at scale.If you’ve ever juggled 25 clients, struggled to keep your team aligned, or simply want AI that acts like a chief of staff (not a spreadsheet), this episode is a goldmine.---What more? Ah yes, please tune in to get my thoughts and never miss and episode, ⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠!---🔑 Highlights in this episode:Why traditional CRM data is “too little, too late”How AI analyzes unstructured data like Slack, Zoom, and emailThe barbell problem in consulting—and how AI fills the middleWhy one angry email doesn’t matter—but three in a row doesMohan’s take on the Terminator question (Spoiler: he’s not worried)The real impact of LLMs on internal operations at Knownwell💬 Quotes from the Episode:“The purpose of AI is to elevate the human—not to replace them. We want to do creative, high-value work. AI just gives us a leg up.” — Mohan Rao“When you're managing 25 clients, things fall apart. Our goal is to show the fire before it burns the house down.” — Mohan Rao⏱️ Podcast Chapters:00:00 Welcome & Introduction: Meet Mohan Rao03:47 Why AI Is Finally Working for Professional Services07:21 Predicting Client Risk Before It Happens10:50 One Angry Call Doesn’t Mean a Fire—But a Pattern Might14:18 AI, Empathy & Client Health Scores18:02 80% Right Beats 100% Too Late: Embracing Imperfection in AI21:34 From Spreadsheets to Signal Intelligence: Goodbye to “Yellow Clients”25:10 Losing a Team Member? AI Could’ve Warned You28:31 How the Knownwell Platform Actually Works32:01 AI for Personal Growth: Mohan’s Favourite Use Cases35:32 From Engineer to Idea Machine: LLMs as Coding Co-Pilots39:00 Sign-off & Gratitude🌐 Where to find Mohan Rao:You can connect to him on LinkedIn!And Knownwell, if you want to see his AI in action!What more? Ah yes, please tune in to get my thoughts and never miss and episode, subscribe to our Newsletter!Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

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• How Emotional AI Is Rewriting Loneliness

  Loneliness has become one of the world’s quietest epidemics—and artificial intelligence has started whispering back. In this deeply human episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, Professor Gephardt explores how machines are being designed to fill emotional voids, comfort the isolated, and even simulate empathy. But can a system trained on data truly understand you—or is it only reflecting your own emotions back at you in high definition?📧💌📧Ready to take your business to the next level? Subscribe for more AI strategies, share your questions in the comments, and visit our website for free resources. Don’t miss exclusive content in our newsletter—sign up today: ⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧From the soft-spoken ElliQ robot keeping seniors company in empty kitchens, to chatbots like Replika creating digital friendships for millions, this episode unpacks how AI companions, emotional AI, and artificial empathy are reshaping what connection means in the 21st century. Listeners will hear real-world examples, ethical debates, and psychological insights that blur the line between comfort and code.Professor Gephardt breaks down the mechanics of AI companions—how they listen, learn, and adapt to our moods. He discusses how chatbots and mental health tools offer temporary relief while posing long-term risks of dependence. The discussion also takes a hard look at AI in wellbeing, asking whether companionship should ever be designed as a product.If you’ve ever found yourself talking to a voice assistant a little too often—or wondered if technology can make us feel less alone—this episode is for you. Engaging, funny, and grounded in real science, it’s a reminder that while AI can imitate empathy, it can’t replace the messy, irreplaceable warmth of human connection.✨ Key HighlightsHow AI companions simulate emotional understanding through language models and sentiment detectionThe rise of social robots like ElliQ and their measurable impact on elderly wellbeingWhy emotional AI can comfort but not care — and the ethical red lines designers facePsychological insights on why humans bond with machinesThe balance between technological support and emotional dependenceA simple framework: Spot, Soothe, Stretch — how AI can help without replacing real relationships💡 Whether you’re an AI beginner or a seasoned technologist, this episode blends science, ethics, and storytelling in a way that makes complex ideas feel human. Because the future of empathy might just depend on how we use our machines—and how much we still need each other.🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

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• AI for Personal & Spiritual Development: Lisa Tells You Why // REPOST

  Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Lisa Turner of CETfreedom! In this episode, Lisa joins Dietmar Fischer to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, personal development, and spiritual growth. Lisa shares her unique journey from systems engineering to coaching, revealing how she’s leveraged her expertise to develop over 40 AI-powered tools designed to help coaches, leaders, and individuals unlock their potential.Discover Lisa’s early impressions of AI, how she overcame skepticism, and her playful “Doctor Who” philosophy—embracing the unknown and pushing boundaries in the world of AI. Dive into practical examples, from busting procrastination and imposter syndrome to creating custom hypnosis scripts and empowering journaling prompts. Whether you’re a coach, tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of personal growth, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world stories.Go to Lisa's website and get a free book (a real one!!!) there!Also, you can follow her on Tiktok, Insta, Facebook or LinkedIn!---Tune in to get my tips & tricks and never miss an episode: Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Want to get in contact? Write me an email: [email protected] credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

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