Pint of View, Amsterdam

​Welcome to Pint of View, Amsterdam – a community where classroom-styled lectures meet drinks in pubs and bars in a fun and thought provoking way!

​Our second lecture is by Vikram Radhakrishnan, and Violetta Postma.

​What to Expect:

• ​An interactive lecture & group exercise

• ​Your ticket includes a complimentary alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink!

• ​The lecture slot will be from 19.30 - 20.30, but the venue is open from 19.00

• ​Open Q&A

• ​Social mixer and personal Q&As with the lecturer

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​About the lecture:

​Would you let AI choose your next partner?

​This lecture examines how AI algorithms attempt to understand humans, focusing on the complexities of attraction beyond mere preferences.

​It explores matchmaking through dating apps as a lens to question what it means to truly understand a person. Using live examples, and audience participation, the session investigates how large language models interpret profiles and suggest matches, highlighting their limitations in decoding human connection.

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​About our Lecturers:

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​Vikram Radhakrishnan

​Vikram is a lecturer in applied data science and AI at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. He has a strong passion for teaching across different levels - from school students to working professionals.

​His teaching spans applied data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, programming, and AI-related cybersecurity, along with a solid STEM foundation in physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics.

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​Violetta Postma

​Raised in a household of award-winning journalists & writers, she published her first book at fifteen, but don't expect a typical academic. She’s a former thrash metal vocalist, a radio DJ, and a fashion blogger who transitioned from the mosh pit to the boardroom as a tech-savvy entrepreneur and medical company CEO.

​From analyzing the latest "vibes" as an avid meme collector, to navigating the nuances of scent and fashion, or interpreting the silence between words, She doesn’t just study human interaction; she’s mastered it across continents and industries.