Happy Friday, everyone! This week, we are going off the deep end with AI tools and research communications. Of course, both are long-running themes in History in Organisations, but this one is taking it to the next level (promise).
AI tools
AI and Peer Review: in which I shout at clouds over the current one-dimensional debate. Almost entirely free.
Is AI taking over Social Science? Part 1 and Part 2: Does what it says on the tin — more shouting at clouds. Almost entirely free.
A blog about AI transcription: Gemini is giving Transkribus a run for the money (tokens?)
How useful are AI tools for academics?: Part 1 of 2
NotebookLM for academics: Part 2 of 2
Research communications
How to think about your research outreach: Free guest post by the wonderful Paula de la Cruz-Fernandez.
The newly published researcher’s toolkit: Again, fairly self-explanatory? Also check out NotebookLM for academics above.
The Research Detective
Last week, I released the first AI-generated video in a series that will illustrate some key ideas that I have been working on with collaborators over the last few years: Adam Nix, David Kirsch and Omeghie Okoyomoh.
I should say they knew nothing about this.
This is the result:
The even better news? Our joint paper was accepted at Organization Studies last Sunday, and I hope to share the full advance online paper soon!
People don’t watch long content on YouTube, at least not in the informative/instructional space. So I wanted to do something that is bite-sized and digestible. Also, turns out that AI-generated video is one way to burn your tokens real fast.
So, for starters, and in contrast to other AI-generated research communications collateral I discussed before, beware: this will cost you.
This is not quick. Of course, it’s quick (and cheap) compared to actual video production. But the short video took me a few hours to make.
In fairness, I enjoyed those hours learning something new and being definitely entertained by the creative process.
I used ElevenLabs, which was incredibly easy and quick to figure out. If you are looking for a cheaper option, check out the AI Realist here on Substack — she has resources on using the cheaper Chinese AI models, including for video generation. (Do note that she runs this as a business, so detailed advice is not usually free.)
After the paywall, the explainer of how I went about creating the series and the first short video. As I said, it is not cheap, so if you want to know more, you will have to spend money one way or another… Also, now you know what I spend the subscription pocket money on — all reinvested in the service. ;-)
