Exploring Black History and Culture

This episode of 'In Conversation' explores black history and culture through interviews with National Geographic explorers and experts. Tara Roberts discusses her work in maritime archaeology, focusing on shipwrecks that carried enslaved Africans. Gloria Washington shares insights on emotional AI and the importance of diversity in technology. Ruddy Roye talks about his photography and the significance of capturing black narratives. The episode highlights the need to reframe black history and culture, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives in storytelling and technology.

Who are the three individuals featured in this special episode?

• Tara Roberts, Gloria Washington, Reddy Roy

• Gloria Washington, Susan Goldberg, Whitney Johnson

• Reddy Roy, Brian Gutierrez, Deborah Adam Simmons

• Tara Roberts, Amy Briggs, Peter Gwynn

What is the primary focus of Tara Roberts' work?

• Developing emotional AI technologies

• Documenting shipwrecks that carried enslaved people

• Exploring the history of black colleges

• Photographing modern African American culture

How does Tara Roberts view the history of Africa?

• As a diverse continent with many distinct cultures

• As irrelevant to her work

• As a single, unified culture

• As the starting point of slavery

What is Gloria Washington's area of expertise?

• Historical research

• Maritime archaeology

• Emotional artificial intelligence

• Photojournalism

Why is diversity important in AI, according to Gloria Washington?

• It helps in creating more efficient algorithms

• It is required by law

• It ensures a wider range of perspectives and problem-solving

• It reduces the cost of AI development

What kind of projects are black AI specialists focusing on?

• Space exploration AI

• Military AI technologies

• Community-specific applications

• General AI advancements

What is Reddy Roy known for in his photography?

• Architectural photography

• Wildlife photography

• Portraits with strong emotional gravity

• Landscape photography

What does Reddy Roy emphasize in his storytelling?

• Historical context and understanding

• Technical perfection

• Speed of capturing images

• Color accuracy

What was Reddy Roy's first assignment for National Geographic?

• Photographing African wildlife

• Documenting protests

• Photographing donations to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture

• Covering the Olympic Games

What is the main theme of the conclusion and credits section?

• Highlighting the importance of the featured work

• Discussing future episodes

• Providing technical details of the podcast

• Announcing a new host