Future Cities with Kent Kresa, former Chairman of GM, Caltech, Northrop Grumman
MIND & MACHINE: Science & Tech of Maximizing Human Capability
Release Date: 10/04/2018
Notion & Software Creation by Everyone with Notion COO Akshay Kothari
MIND & MACHINE: Science & Tech of Maximizing Human Capability
My guest today is Akshay Kothari, the Chief Operating Officer at Notion. As COO, Akshay is one of the top people driving the ship at this next-generation software platform that's enabling everyday users to create their own software tools instead of settling for what's provided on the market.
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The Medical Futurist on Fighting Pandemics with Emerging Technologies, Now & In The Future
MIND & MACHINE: Science & Tech of Maximizing Human Capability
My guest today is Dr. Bertalan Mesko, also known as The Medical Futurist -- Director of The Medical Futurist Institute. With the Coronavirus pandemic underway, we get into the nature of pandemics and what we can expect with future pandemics. Then we discuss how emerging technologies are being used to fight the virus, and how we can better prepare to fight future pandemics by leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Genomics, 3D Printing, and other advanced technologies.
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The Psychology of Attention with Nir Eyal, Author of "Indistractable"
MIND & MACHINE: Science & Tech of Maximizing Human Capability
My guest today is Nir Eyal, who writes and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The MIT Technology Review dubbed Nir, "The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology." Nir has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Institute of Design at Stanford. He's the author of two bestselling books, "Hooked" and "Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life". We explore the the psychology of focus, and how to channel your mind to achieve more.
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Skill Mastery & Peak Performance through Deliberate Practice with Psychologist Anders Ericsson
MIND & MACHINE: Science & Tech of Maximizing Human Capability
Anders Ericsson, author of the book "Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise". He is among the world's leading authorities on how to new master skills. Anders conducted much of the research on expertise and peak performance that Malcolm Gladwell famously referenced to develop the 10,000 hour rule. Anders demonstrates that talent is overrated and peak achievement is dependent on a specific type of learning called "deliberate practice". We explore the science of learning and of skill mastery.
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Flow States for Ultimate Human Performance with Steven Kotler
MIND & MACHINE: Science & Tech of Maximizing Human Capability
My guest today is Steven Kotler. Steven is one of the world's leading experts on achieving Ultimate Human Performance through Flow States. "Flow" is the cognitive state of full immersion and focus in which brain activity changes to enable peak human capability across an intellectual or physical activity. Steven is the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, and a New York Times bestselling author.
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Team Human: Tech, Media, Culture with Douglas Rushkoff
MIND & MACHINE: Science & Tech of Maximizing Human Capability
August Bradley's guest today is Douglas Rushkoff, who has been named one of the “world’s ten most influential intellectuals” by MIT. He's an author and documentarian who studies human autonomy in the digital age. He has recently-published "Team Human", and he hosts a popular podcast, also called "Team Human", focusing on the economic, technological, and social programs that determine how we live, work, and interact. We explore modern life in the digital age, and how to come together as "Team Human".
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The Neuroscience of Consciousness with Christof Koch
MIND & MACHINE: Science & Tech of Maximizing Human Capability
My guest today is Dr. Christof Koch, one of the worlds foremost experts on neuroscience and consciousness. Dr. Koch is the Chief Scientist and President of the Allen Institute for Brain Science. He recently released his latest book, The Feeling of Life Itself – Why Consciousness is Everywhere But Can’t be Computed. We explore a wide range of issues surrounding consciousness, what it means, and theories on how it works.
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Clean Meat: Lab-Grown Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize the World with Paul Shapiro
MIND & MACHINE: Science & Tech of Maximizing Human Capability
My guest today is Paul Shapiro, author of the national bestseller "Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World". He's also the CEO and co-founder of The Better Meat Co.
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Human Enhancement & Personal Performance Hacking with Matt Ward of the Disruptors
MIND & MACHINE: Science & Tech of Maximizing Human Capability
We explore Human Enhancement and Personal Performance Hacking with Matt Ward (@mattwardio), the host The Disruptors podcast, startup investor, adviser and business innovation consultant.
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First Principles Thinking & Secret Mastermind of Brain Scientists - Donald Hoffman, Cognitive Scientist
MIND & MACHINE: Science & Tech of Maximizing Human Capability
In a follow-up to our previous episode, my guest today is again cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman, author of the book "The Case Against Reality".
info_outlineMy guest today is Kent Kresa, who has had an extraordinary career in advanced technology fields. Kent has been the Chairman of General Motors, the chairman of Caltech's board of directors, the chairman and chief executive of Northrop Grumman (the global aerospace and defense technology company), and Chairman of the biotech company MannKind Corporation. Earlier, he was with the top-secret defense research agency DARPA.
How's that for a resume!
We focus on the future of transportation and the future of smart cities driven by artificial intelligence. We get into what these technologies mean for daily life, governance, and warfare. We explore the incredible opportunities as well as the risks and vulnerabilities of the tech-driven world we're heading into — and in some regards is already in place.
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MIND & MACHINE features interviews by August Bradley with leaders in transformational technologies. More at: https://www.MindAndMachine.io