Join Mark Salisbury and producer Rikko for a lively dive into what happens when our virtual and physical worlds overlap. From the familiar realms of virtual and augmented reality to the emerging frontier of contextual reality—dynamic, adaptive information that changes with who you are and where you are—this episode explores how technology is reshaping daily life, work, and even future jobs. Guest expert Scott Moody, IoT Software Architect and former Boeing Technical Fellow, shares insights on how contextual reality could transform homes and workplaces. Expect humor, big ideas, a live poll, and maybe even a jab or two at Mark’s ongoing battle with smart devices.

In this episode of The Professor is Live! with Mark Salisbury, psychologist Foster Cole shares how small, everyday acts of kindness—like offering a compliment, lending a hand, or volunteering a few hours—can make us more altruistic. He calls it Everyday Altruism: a mindset that boosts well-being, builds connections, and helps us make our world better one simple act at a time.

Where are we on the curve of AI adoption? In this episode, Mark and producer Rikko dive into Everett Rogers’ classic Diffusion of Innovations theory—exploring how AI is spreading from innovators and early adopters into the mainstream.

Special guest Dr. Bob Grassberger joins to explain the Technology Adoption Lifecycle and what it tells us about AI’s explosive growth. From the “cool kids” testing the boundaries to families using AI for homework help and professionals relying on it daily, we explore why the genie is out of the bottle and how AI is augmenting—not replacing—our work.

Join us for insights, stories, and a little humor about where AI is today and where it’s headed.