The IDEMS Podcast

308 – Introducing the IDEMS Games

Santiago and David introduce the IDEMS Games, a new initiative to make engaging logic puzzles freely available to everyone. Building on Simon Tatham's open-source puzzle

307 – Rethinking Excel to Shiny in the Age of AI

Lily and David revisit IDEMS' Excel to Shiny tool, which enables people to create interactive data dashboards using spreadsheets rather than writing code. With recent adv

306 – IDEMS and Palantir – Similar Problems, Different Visions

Michele and David explore how comparing IDEMS with Palantir can help explain IDEMS' technological vision. They discuss how both organisations seek to solve complex proble

305 – Why IDEMS Is a Community Interest Company

Santiago and David discuss why IDEMS was established as a Community Interest Company (CIC), rather than a charity or a conventional for-profit business. They explain how

304 – The Early Family Math App and Its Potential for Impact

Santiago and David discuss the Early Family Math app, a collaboration with Chris Wright that aims to help parents and caregivers introduce mathematical thinking into ever

303 – The Challenges of Measuring Profitability in Smallholder Farming

Continuing their reflections on 20 years of research methods support, Lily and David explore the challenges of measuring profitability in smallholder farming. Through an

302 – The Journey to Our First Patent

George and David reflect on the journey behind IDEMS’ first patent, from recognising the potential of their ideas to navigating the challenges of turning them into a pate

301 – Understanding Complex Systems Through Observational Studies

Continuing their reflections on 20 years of research methods support, Lily and David explore the value of observational studies in understanding complex systems. Through

300 – Our First Patent and the Future of Adaptable Technology

For the 300th episode of the IDEMS Podcast, David and Kate discuss IDEMS’ first patent and the ideas behind it. They explore how rethinking some of the foundations of how

299 – Fund IDEMS, Help Build an Alternative Digital Future

David and Kate make the case for funding IDEMS as it takes its technology and innovation to the next stage. They explain why building a different digital future requires

298 – AI for Experts and AI That Builds Expertise

Michele and David explore two different approaches to building AI systems: tools that enable experts to work faster and more effectively, and tools designed to help more

297 – Seeing Africa at Its True Size

Lily and David reflect on a new world map that reveals just how much larger Africa is than conventional maps make it appear. They explore why familiar maps distort the si

296 – Navier–Stokes and What AI Means for Mathematics

Prompted by the recent potential AI-generated proof related to the Navier–Stokes problem, George and David reflect on what this could mean for mathematics and mathematici

295 – Putting Climate Data Rescue into Practice

Following their reflections on climate data rescue, James and David explore how the challenges of making rescued data genuinely usable are playing out in Zambia and Zimba

294 – Reflections on Climate Data Rescue

James and David reflect on their experiences supporting climate data rescue across several countries. They discuss why preserving historical climate records is increasing

293 – The Problem of Zeros in Data

Continuing their reflections on 20 years of research methods support, Lily and Roger explore the often-overlooked problem of zeros in real data. Through examples from agr

292 – Integrating STACK Assessment into Open Statistics Textbooks

Santiago and David discuss recent progress towards integrating STACK assessment into IDEMS’ open statistics textbooks. They explore how AI is helping match existing quest

291 – Understanding Multilevel Data Through Context

Continuing their reflections on 20 years of research methods support, David and Lily explore multilevel data through examples from agricultural research in West Africa. T

290 – Understanding Statistical Interactions Through Context

Continuing their reflections on 20 years of research methods support, David and Lily explore statistical interactions through a striking example from agricultural researc

289 – The Story Behind Explore, Describe, Present

David and Lily reflect on how the Explore, Describe, Present framing emerged through years of research methods support with the West African Community of Practice. They d