R&D Unplugged

R&D Unplugged

Learning Planet Institute

Episodes 21
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
31%
Hosting
rd-unplugged.lepodcast.fr

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About This Podcast

Welcome to "R&D Unplugged", a podcast from the Learning Planet Institute that delves into the real-world impact of research. Each episode features an insightful conversation with a leading researcher who shares their journey, key findings, and the practical implications of their work. Our aim is to make complex research accessible and relatable. How research addresses critical global challenges, providing concrete examples of its impact on society? Listen to us and gain valuable insights into how research bridges the gap between theory and practice, transforming lives and communities! Through engaging stories and clear explanations, "R&D Unplugged" demonstrates the vital role of research in solving real-world problems. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply curious about the world, our podcast offers a unique perspective on how research drives positive change. Join us and be inspired to see how research can make a difference!

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Recent Episodes

S1E20 #20 Modeling creativity for learning: from computational approaches to educational futures? with Chloé Mercier

Mar 30, 2026 20m

In this episode, we explore creativity not as a mysterious gift, but as a process that can be studied, modeled, and nurtured. At the crossroads of computer science, cognitive science, and the…

S1E19 #19 Learning to teach humans and neural networks, with Jean Vassoyan

Mar 04, 2026 23m

In this episode, Jean Vassoyan explores a fundamental question in machine learning: how can we design “teacher” algorithms that effectively guide “student” agents? Using a broad and abstract…

S1E18 #18 Empowering students: how to make digital transition an opportunity for inclusive education? with Muriel Epstein

Dec 18, 2025 18m

Empowering students: how to make digital transition an opportunity for inclusive education? Empowering students is the cornerstone of inclusive education. To do this, we look at inspiring situations…

S1E17 #17 Supporting Every Learner: Understanding Developmental Coordination Disorder with Caroline Huron

Nov 24, 2025 18m

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) affects roughly one child in every classroom. As common as dyslexia yet far less recognized, DCD can significantly impact a child’s daily school experience.…

S1E16 #16 Beyond Education: Building the Future of Learning, with Nathan Roberson

Nov 13, 2025 18m

The jobs of the future are uncertain, and education is evolving fast. As we move beyond the industrial model toward competency-based learning, how can we empower human-centered education? In this…

S1E15 #15 A New Paradigm: Healing Centered Engagement, with Shawn Ginwright

Sep 24, 2025 19m

In this episode of R&D Unplugged, we explore together with Prof. Shawn Ginwright how institutions can better support young people who have experienced harm. While trauma-informed care is a vital…

S1E14 #14 Why We Fear Ugly Fruit—And How to Unlearn It, with Carina Castagna

Jun 17, 2025 18m

Why do we reject fruits and vegetables just because they look imperfect? Let's explore the invisible biases in our brains that drive food waste—and how learning can help shift them.Drawing from six…

S1E13 #13 Bridging disciplines: process-oriented co-design approaches to complex challenges, Olga Kokshagina

Jun 10, 2025 19m

Tackling complex challenges—whether in healthcare, education, or climate change—demands breaking down disciplinary silos and actively collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Traditional approaches…

S1E12 #12 Online communities as model systems for collective self-determination, with Seth Frey

Apr 23, 2025 16m

In this episode, we welcome Seth Frey to explore how participating in small-scale democracies can shape better citizens for large-scale ones. The internet, with its countless online communities,…

S1E11 #11 Reinventing wisdom: mapping pathways to collective flourishing, with Marc Santolini

Mar 28, 2025 22m

In an era of climate instability, social fragmentation, and deep uncertainty, fostering collective intelligence is more crucial than ever. But how do we create the conditions for meaningful…

S1E10 #10 From Thought to Action: The Influence of Our Worldviews on Education with Maria Angelica Mejia Caceres

Mar 24, 2025 18m

How do educators' views on knowledge, science, and values shape the way they teach? In this episode, we welcome Maria Angelica Mejia Caceres to explore how these perspectives influence educational…

S1E9 #9 The 90-9-1 rules in citizen science and crowdsourced science, with Muki Haklay

Feb 12, 2025 24m

In scientific crowdsourcing and citizen science, a striking pattern often emerges: a very small group of participants contributes the majority of the data. This phenomenon, known as participation…

S1E8 #8 Empowering Inclusive Decisions with AI & Social Simulations for SDG acceleration with Serge Stinckwich

Jan 15, 2025 17m

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim for a better, more sustainable future, but progress is slow, and in some areas, we are regressing. Evaluating the impact of policy on…

S1E7 #7 The role of educators in building a caring and sustainable university - with Manon Sala

Dec 19, 2024 22m

In this episode, we sit down with Manon Sala, a second-year PhD student in Sociology and Learning Sciences at the FIRE Doctoral School at the Learning Planet Institute. Manon’s research delves into…

S1E6 #6 Teachers’ collective intelligence, is it possible? with Ignacio Atal

Nov 25, 2024 20m

Teachers play a critical role in ensuring high-quality education for all, but top-down recommendations on proven teaching practices often miss the mark. In reality, teachers rely on their own…

S1E5 #5 The missing piece of the AI research puzzle - with Jean-Marc Sevin

Oct 29, 2024 21m

Nearly two years after the public release of ChatGPT and the widespread adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs), what have we learned about their relevance in real-world applications? In this…

S1E4 #4 Childism - Do we really love children? - with Laelia Benoit

Sep 24, 2024 20m

Although we like to believe that we care about children and their future, studies on climate change and children's mental health reveal that their concerns about the planet and their actions are…

S1E3 #3 Filtering Fact from Fiction: Source Evaluation in the Age of Societal Transitions - with Mônica Macedo-Rouet

Aug 27, 2024 16m

Given the vast amount of information currently available on the internet and the spread of fake news and other types of disinformation, source evaluation has become a key competence for all users.…

S1E2 #2 Education beyond the Human - with Iveta Silova

Jun 24, 2024 20m

We live in a moment of epochal precarity, amidst irreversible environmental catastrophe that is impacting all life on Earth. Signaling the end of human exceptionalism, this era calls for an urgent…

S1E1 #1 Social Media, Algorithms and Politics: Lessons from Research and Challenges for Policy - with Pedro Ramaciotti-Morales

Jun 24, 2024 19m

In this first interview, we discuss with Pedro Ramaciotti-Morales about the ever-evolving landscape of social media, online politics, and algorithms. From elections to individual opinions, we've…

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