The Valley Current ®: Dr. Leonard Hayflick on the Role of Publication versus the Role of Patents in Stimulating the Production and Distribution of Scientific Knowledge Globally - Part 2
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Release Date: 06/25/2020
The Valley Current®: How Does Change Happen?
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has always been a bit of a rulebreaker. He did things the unconventional way. He served 25 years in the Air Force as the first Quaker chaplain – a strict no-no in the church. Since then, Jack has decided to spend his next chapter of life setting up programs where elders can share their wisdom with younger generations and the younger people can help older people better understand new technology in return. Today host Jack Russo asks Jack Williamson how change happens when the generations come together to learn from each other as equals.
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The Valley Current®: How Do Juries Get Selected in State Court?
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We’ve all gotten our summons in the mail before, but few of us have ever been selected for jury duty. Opposite to what Hollywood would have you believe, jury selection includes a thorough screening process to form an objective jury that both sides will present their cases to. Listen in as host Jack Russo asks Linyan Tian to share her experience of going through the states jury selection process for a criminal case.
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The Valley Current®: Can Anything (& Everything) Be Measured (& Will ChatGPT Help)? - Part 2
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When it comes to measuring risk, the average person assumes they either need a ton of data or they have not enough data. The truth is you often need less data than you think to improve upon your current judgement, and it’s probably been measured before. Unfortunately, recognizing that data and applying the math to it doesn’t come naturally to the average person and we will probably need some help from technology to access that data. Host Jack Russo asks quantitative analyst Douglas Hubbard if the future of AI includes analyzing data and producing recommendations for things like business...
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The Valley Current®: Is the Covid Pandemic Really Over?
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Hooray! !... but is it really? Politically and economically, yes, it is, but biologically . Just like the flu, covid has become part of everyday life and we may be getting annual covid shots alongside our annual flu shot. Today Jack Russo and Dr Leonard Hayflick celebrate the “end” of the covid pandemic.
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The Valley Current®: Can Anything (& Everything) Be Measured (& Will ChatGPT Help)?
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Can literally everything be measured? According to quantitative analyst Douglas Hubbard, yes it can – at least when it comes to risk management and decision-making sciences. Hubbard believes that anything that has any impact on your life has observable consequences and is sometimes judged based on flawed empirical data. Today host Jack Russo and Douglas Hubbard discuss measuring risk in areas where even the professionals once believed you could not.
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The Valley Current®: How to Adapt, Become Resilient, and Find MEAning?
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When Jeff Hamaoui came to the Bay Area 20+ years ago, his mission was simple: bring people together under a common, humanitarian effort. Focusing heavily on improving sustainability, innovation, and impact investing, Jeff brings supply chains together and figures out how to make things better and faster at a cheaper rate – something which doesn't always go well with ESG (environmental, social and governance) investors. It wasn’t until age 47 when Jeff hit the bottom of his u-curve of happiness, drove down to Mexico, met Chip Conley, and decided to help him form the . Today host Jack Russo...
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The Valley Current®: Is Automation Radically Changing Talent Acquisition?
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Years ago, it was not uncommon for an employee to spend 30+ years working at the same company. Today, talent is a revolving door with employees averaging under 4 years before moving on in their field. Succession planning has become a key aspect of today’s work environment and not only do businesses now constantly focus on attracting top notch talent, but they must also create a reputation for being a great place for future employees to spend a few years there. Host Jack Russo and discuss sourcing tools that aid companies in their hunt for talented individuals.
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The Valley Current®: Will ChatGPT Become A New "Employer" Due Diligence Tool?
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People go where the jobs go. Better employment opportunities have historically been the main draw for areas experiencing significant population growth and has been the key reason for Silicon Valley’s rapid expansion over the decades. Even though Silicon Valley’s housing market has begun to stagnate, nothing seems to be a bigger red flag than Google putting the brakes on its mega-campus in San Jose. It’s easy enough to point fingers at the work-from-home trend as the main reason for this pause, but AI moving into the workspace could be the biggest factor stunting Google’s growth. Jack...
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The Valley Current®: You Are Your Own Brand
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Resilience is one of the most important traits an entrepreneur can have. The ability to quickly pick yourself up and get back on your feet without feeling destroyed makes for a solid leader who will focus on finding solutions. If an entrepreneur can create a reputation for being that sort of leader, they become more than the owner of a startup – they become their own brand. Host Jack Russo chats with consultant Tom Casey about why it is important to be your own brand.
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The Valley Current®: How Does One Ignite (Business) Culture in an Age of Covid?
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Nothing kills a company faster than a toxic, destructive workplace. The ability to within a company enables businesses to promote a healthy work environment with employees who perform more effectively towards the company’s goal. Creating a solid business culture may sound obvious or even easy to do, but transitioning leadership, employee generational differences, and reshaped workplaces can make workplace harmony a seemingly unachievable goal. Today host Jack Russo and Margaret Graziano discuss Margaret’s own experiences with bad business culture and how she is helping others avoid...
info_outlineThere has been a big cultural shift since the 60’s, 70’s and even 80’s when scientists thought of publishing instead of patenting. Somewhere along the way, scientists have changed their goals from publishing knowledge and gaining recognition to assembling a portfolio of patents with the possibility of publishing purposely edited research that could lead to another patent. Being an esteemed scientist in his 90’s, Dr. Leonard Hayflick has witnessed this transformation firsthand along with the advantages and disadvantages it has brought with it. Listen in as Dr. Hayflick discusses the role of publication vs. patents in stimulating the production and distribution of scientific knowledge globally.