Machine Learning isn’t science fiction anymore. It’s not locked away in research labs or reserved for Silicon Valley elites. It’s shaping the ads we see, the music we stream, the fraud alerts on our credit cards, and even the way billion-dollar companies make decisions. But here’s the question… do we really know how it works?
Welcome to the Data Voyagers Podcast: Navigating the Stories Behind the Numbers.
Presented by Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas, today's episode is about “Machine Learning.” No, it is the Rage Against the Machine… Learning, it is more The Rise for The Machine. Turn your volume up and join us in this journey.
Subscribe to the Data Voyagers Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and share the show with friends and colleagues.
Visit our website: https://www.datavoyagers.net/
Links Mentioned
You can buy Angelika Klidas book at: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Literacy-Practice-decisions-intelligent/dp/1803246758
Sponsorship
This episode is sponsored by IPC Global: https://ipc-global.com/
Credits:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
Angelika Kildas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/
Audio Editing:
Leo Oliveira: https://www.instagram.com/leooliveirabass/
Image and Production:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
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#12 - Critical Thinking: The Wisdom Beyond the Data
We live in a time where data is everywhere but wisdom is rare. A time where more data is available. But, with all this power, are we thinking better or just… faster? The real challenge of the information age isn’t access to data, it’s knowing how to think with data.
In today's Episode, Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas welcome Kevin Hanegan to discuss critical thinking. Critical thinking isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s the difference between blindly following numbers and truly understanding what they mean. Listen to this episode and check out how Critical Thinking can not only improve your business but make you a better citizen.
Subscribe to the Data Voyagers Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and share the show with friends and colleagues.
Visit our website: https://www.datavoyagers.net/
Links Mentioned
You can buy Angelika Klidas book at: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Literacy-Practice-decisions-intelligent/dp/1803246758
Book Turning data into wisdom: https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Data-into-Wisdom-Organizations/dp/0578639874
Sponsorship
This episode is sponsored by IPC Global: https://ipc-global.com/
Credits:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
Angelika Kildas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/
Kevin Hanegan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhanegan/
Audio Editing:
Leo Oliveira: https://www.instagram.com/leooliveirabass/
Image and Production:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
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#11 - The Science of Decision-Making and the Algorithm of Choice
We make an estimated 35,000 decisions every day. Most of them are small — what to eat, what to wear, whether to read the notification or ignore it. But others? They shape careers, relationships, businesses, the house we live in… our lives.
In today's Episode, Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas will talk about decision making. Some decisions are made in milliseconds. Others paralyze us for days. Some we make from the gut, others from a dashboard. But here’s the question: Can decision-making be taught, modeled, and optimized? Listen to this episode and find out.
Subscribe to the Data Voyagers Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and share the show with friends and colleagues.
Visit our website: https://www.datavoyagers.net/
Links Mentioned
You can buy Angelika Klidas book at: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Literacy-Practice-decisions-intelligent/dp/1803246758
Qlik AI Reality Tour: https://pages.qlik.com/AIRealityTour.html
Multi-Armed Bandits in Qlik: https://www.datavoyagers.net/post/multi-armed-bandits-applied-to-qlik
Article Judgment Under Uncertainty: https://www.jstor.org/stable/1738360
Article Prospect Theory: https://www.jstor.org/stable/1914185
Sponsorship
This episode is sponsored by IPC Global: https://ipc-global.com/
Credits:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
Angelika Kildas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/
Audio Editing:
Leo Oliveira: https://www.instagram.com/leooliveirabass/
Image and Production:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
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#10 - Game Theory: Mission Nash-Possible
What do dirty-dish standoffs, tariff negotiations, ride-share fee wars, marriage conflicts, and self-driving cars negotiating a four-way stop have in common? They’re all games, and the stakes are higher than you think. In this episode, Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas channel their inner secret agents to reveal how Game Theory turns everyday choices into strategic missions, and how a single tweak to the “rules” can flip winners and losers overnight.
You’ll learn why incentives rule the world, how reputation keeps price wars from turning nuclear, and why a dash of randomness is your best defense against being out-guessed. From roommate dish duty to multi-agent AIs, we unpack the moves, countermoves, and mixed strategies that shape business, tech, and your daily life.
Subscribe to the Data Voyagers Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and share the show with friends and colleagues.
Visit our website: https://www.datavoyagers.net/
Links Mentioned
You can buy Angelika Klidas book at: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Literacy-Practice-decisions-intelligent/dp/1803246758
Sponsorship
This episode is sponsored by IPC Global: https://ipc-global.com/
Credits:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
Angelika Kildas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/
Audio Editing:
Leo Oliveira: https://www.instagram.com/leooliveirabass/
Image and Production:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
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#09 - Qlik It Like a Woman
Welcome to a very special episode of Data Voyagers where we get to do something we are genuinely proud of. Let’s take a step back, listen more than talk, and learn from some of the most fearless voices in data. It’s not about stereotypes, not about soft stories, this is about leadership, vision, and bold moves in the world of data and analytics.
In this episode, Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas are joined by three incredible women from the Women in Qlik community. These are professionals who are also shaping the future of data, mentoring others, leading teams, and showing all of us, regardless of gender, what it means to lead with purpose and clarity.
Subscribe to Data Voyagers podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts and share our work with your friends and colleagues.
Visit our website at https://www.datavoyagers.net/
Links Mentioned
You can buy Angelika Klidas book at: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Literacy-Practice-decisions-intelligent/dp/1803246758
Join Women Who Qlik: https://community.qlik.com/t5/Women-Who-Qlik/gh-p/womenwhoqlik
Sponsorship
This episode is sponsored by IPC Global: https://ipc-global.com/
Credits:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
Angelika Kildas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/
Gwen Stamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwenstamp125/
Priscila Paolinelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pri-paolinelli/
Stephanie Robinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-robinson-34987717a/
Audio Editing:
Leo Oliveira: https://www.instagram.com/leooliveirabass/
Image and Production:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
Data Voyagers Podcast is a focused show on Data Literacy and Data Science Literacy, presented by Igor Alcantara and Angelika Kildas. The podcast delivers the latest news and trends in data while breaking down complex topics into clear, accessible insights. Navigating the Stories Behind the Numbers, the hosts provide an engaging and informative dialogue that empowers listeners to understand and leverage data in their everyday lives.
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