Ayush Prakash Podcast
The Ayush Prakash Podcast is the public channel of the Center for Innovating the Future, a strategy innovation lab based in Toronto. Since 2021 it has run for more than 150 episodes, featuring conversations with neuroscientists, philosophers, astrophysicists, psychologists and builders. The show examines what emerging technologies are actually doing to people, and which popular claims about them are made without evidence. More information is available at innovatingfuture.com.
Episodes
Nick Nadeau: The AI You’re Talking To Is a Bootleg of Human Expertise
Nicholas Nadeau argues that the AI most people use is a bootleg of human expertise: a confident statistical average built from scraped public data, without the judgment, consent, or unpublished knowledge that makes an expert worth consulting.Nicholas is the CTO and Co-Founder of Onix. He holds a PhD in human-robot interaction and previously served as CTO of humanoid-robotics company 1X and data co
Renée Sieber: We’re Forcing AI Into Schools Before We Know What It Does to Students
Renée Sieber explains why schools and public institutions are adopting generative AI before confronting its effects on learning, judgment, privacy, and civic life. Her central warning: when AI substitutes for the struggle involved in thinking and writing, students may become dependent on systems they were never given a meaningful choice to refuse.Renée is an associate professor at McGill Universit
Nidhi Hegde: AI Isn’t Democratized If You Have Access but No Agency
Nidhi Hegde explains why giving the public access to chatbots does not make AI democratic when users have no control over how the systems are built, trained, or deployed. Her central argument is that agency, representation, privacy, fairness, and technical robustness must be treated as connected design and governance problems.Nidhi is an associate professor of computing science at the University o
Fenwick McKelvey: Canada Helped Build Modern AI. Why Can’t It Control What Comes Next?
Fenwick McKelvey joins the podcast to explain why Canada’s AI problem runs deeper than research funding or regulation. Canada helped sustain the ideas behind modern AI and launched an early national strategy, yet it still struggles to turn that history into independent industry, enforceable public accountability, and a clear position between the United States, China, and the European Union.Fenwick
Matthew Guzdial: What Happens When Cheap AI Disappears?
What happens when the AI tools you rely on stop being cheap? Matthew Guzdial argues that becoming dependent on today’s generative AI could leave people and businesses exposed if prices rise or providers disappear.Matthew is an associate professor of Computing Science at the University of Alberta. We discuss AI’s role in game design, why players object to generative AI, and why synthetic data can’t
Nick Hunt: The Stories We Tell Ourselves Are Killing Us
What if the first honest response to ecological collapse is admitting that we may not know how to fix it? Writer and Dark Mountain Project co-director Nick Hunt explains why climate change, mass extinction and cultural alienation cannot be reduced to engineering problems, and why accepting loss does not have to mean giving up.We discuss the disappearance of the Aral Sea, the surprising life emergi
The Source Intelligence Beyond Your Mind - Adam Dickinson
Adam Dickinson joins the podcast to break down what intuition actually is, why logic alone is one of the most limiting and overlooked barriers to human potential, and what it means that most of us are operating from only a fraction of our true consciousness. We also get into the spiritual frameworks that can expand the way you think and feel, and what Adam believes it will take for humanity to evo
We Have Microplastics in Our Brains (And How We Remove Them) - David Roberts
David Roberts of Mara Labs joins the podcast to break down what microplastics are, why air is one of the biggest and most overlooked sources of exposure, and what it means that most of us are consuming the equivalent of a credit card's worth of plastic every week. We also get into concrete lifestyle changes you can make right now to reduce your intake, and what Mara Labs is building to tackle
Matthew E. Taylor: Who Controls AI After It Leaves the Lab?
Who decides how AI research gets used? Matthew E. Taylor says that despite helping develop the technology, he often feels powerless over its eventual applications. Companies and governments can shape outcomes that individual researchers have little ability to control.Matthew is a professor of Computing Science at the University of Alberta and directs the Intelligent Robot Learning Lab. We discuss
Rick Tumlinson: We Are the Last Generation That Will Only Know One World
For this episode, I'm joined by Rick Tumlinson, co-founder of the Space Frontier Foundation and one of the most influential figures in the commercial space industry. In this episode, we slice the conversation into four categories: the social history of the space movement and how we got here; the business of space and the astropolitics shaping who controls the final frontier; the genetics and ethic
Alex Hernández-García: What We Lose When AI Means ChatGPT
What gets overlooked when “AI” becomes another word for ChatGPT? Alex Hernández-García argues that the focus on chatbots draws attention and resources away from other research, including tools designed for specific scientific problems.Alex is an assistant professor at the Université de Montréal and a core academic member at Mila. He explains his work on machine learning for materials and antibioti
Alistair Alexander: What Happens When AI Runs Out of Power?
Can the infrastructure behind AI keep up with the promises being made for it? Alistair Alexander argues that the expansion of data centres faces limits in electricity, materials and financing, with consequences far beyond the technology industry.Alistair researches the social and ecological impacts of technology and writes Reclaimed Systems. We discuss his concerns about power demand, gas generati
David Alter: Uncertainty Is Essential to Being Human
What happens when a culture tries to eliminate uncertainty? Clinical health psychologist David Alter argues that doubt, humility and curiosity are necessary for perception, learning and meaningful change. Without them, identity hardens into certainty and chaos loses any connection to a better future.David has spent more than three decades working at the intersection of mind, brain, body and relati
Karl Friston: Why ChatGPT Is a Mirror With Nothing Behind It
What makes a chatbot seem intelligent, and what happens when a generation grows up treating digital systems as part of its social world? Karl Friston argues that generative AI holds up a convincing mirror to human expression, but lacks the embodied life behind the reflection.Karl Friston is Professor of Neuroscience at University College London and is known for the free energy principle and active
Zoltan Istvan: If AI Ends Work, What Comes Next?
What happens if AI and robotics eliminate most paid work? Futurist Zoltan Istvan argues that society will need a universal basic income, a new relationship with leisure and a serious debate about who benefits from automation.We discuss his campaign for California governor, why he expects AI to challenge both white-collar and physical work, and whether society will accept machine decisions when eve
Shashank Tiwari: Why AI Will Accelerate and Hit a Wall in 2026
Shashank Tiwari thinks AI will move faster in 2026 while facing a harder question: what is any of it actually for? The co-founder and CEO of Uno AI expects stronger models, more open-source competition and faster product cycles, followed by pressure to prove measurable value.We discuss what large enterprises are saying about AI away from the headlines. Shashank describes a more cautious picture th
Giles Crouch: How The Internet Really Changed Humanity
What happens when the internet makes culture instantly accessible while stripping away the context that gives it meaning? Digital anthropologist Giles Crouch argues that online exchange can spread ideas quickly, but it cannot reproduce the embodied experience through which people understand a culture.We discuss how the internet became an ambient part of everyday life, why platform incentives rewar
Alexandra Goldwell: A Clairvoyant Says That Technology Is Destroying Spirituality
What if clairvoyance is less about predicting the future and more about noticing what the rational mind misses? Alexandra Goldwell explains how meditation, yoga and counselling led her to trust intuitive impressions, why she describes that experience as accessing a pure self and what it took to develop those skills without losing her judgment.We discuss why language such as energy, intuition and s
Maya Ackerman: Why AI Hallucinations Are the Engine of Creativity
Can artificial intelligence be creative without being wrong? Maya Ackerman argues that hallucination and creativity share the same basic move: departing from the most likely answer to explore something new. That makes generative AI useful for art, but unreliable as an oracle of truth.Maya Ackerman is an AI researcher, Associate Professor at Santa Clara University, and CEO and Co-Founder of WaveAI.
Jamie Meyer: Why Society Has Lost Its Sense of Self
Modern life offers more freedom, information and choice than ever, but Jamie Meyer argues that many people never learned how to decide what they actually value. We discuss cultural emptiness, status, inherited beliefs and why technological progress has moved faster than psychological development.Jamie explains why critical thinking depends on context, how social media reshapes the way people see t
Ashleigh Rankin: People Trust ChatGPT More Than Each Other
Why do some people trust ChatGPT with problems they will not discuss with another person? Psychologist Ashleigh Rankin argues that vulnerability, isolation, fear of judgment and the search for confirmation can make an AI system feel safer and more authoritative than it is.Ashleigh holds a doctorate in psychology and works as a therapist. We discuss reports of AI-related delusion without assuming t
Jeff Burningham: As Machines Get Smarter, Humans Must Become Wiser
What remains uniquely human when machines can perform more of our intellectual work? Tech entrepreneur, investor and author Jeff Burningham argues that greater machine intelligence must be met with greater human wisdom.Jeff describes AI as a cosmic mirror that reflects our division, trauma and dependence on external validation. We discuss why embodiment, relationships, nature and emotion matter, h
Anxiety Expert: Why Our Minds Create Negative Thoughts (And How To Stop Them!)
Brian Sachetta is an author, anxiety recovery advocate, and someone who has personally navigated the debilitating cycles of panic and fear. He is the author of the book "Get Out of Your Head: Stop Letting Anxiety Run Your Life."In this episode, we cover:- Why millions of people suffer from anxiety and panic attacks by spending too much time trapped in their own heads trying to "solve" feelings tha
Are We Designed For Monogamy? How Polyamory and Sexual Fluidity Affect Relationships - Alex Rosalez
Alex Rosalez is an AI/ML product executive with over 25 years of experience in tech. He is the host of the incredible podcast, "Transformational Journeys," where he explores how to get people to their most authentic selves. In this episode, we cover: - Why society's rigid categories around sexual orientation and relationship structures are being challenged and redefined in the 21st century. - How
Have We Lost Masculinity In Modernity? - Salty Ginger
Joe is the host of the podcast Salty Ginger Talk. In this episode, we discuss: - Why the crisis of modern masculinity is creating widespread confusion and anxiety among men of all ages. - How masculinity and femininity are not opposing forces but complementary energies that exist within all people regardless of gender. - Why the old paradigms of dominance, stoicism, and emotional suppression are n
Have We Lost Human Touch? - Epiphany Jordan
Epiphany Jordan is a caregiver, and nurturer by nature and profession. She is the author of the book "Somebody Hold Me: The Single Person’s Guide to Nurturing Human Touch."In a world where isolation and disconnection have become epidemic, leaving countless individuals starving for genuine human connection and nurturing touch, how do we reclaim the fundamental healing power of compassionate physica
Why Your Mental Health Crisis Might Be A Spiritual Awakening - Alisa Gracheva
Alisa Gracheva is a licensed mental health counselor and spiritual integration specialist who has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between traditional therapy and ancient healing wisdom. In a world where mental health crises are reaching epidemic proportions and conventional treatments often fall short, how do we address the deeper spiritual disconnection that underlies many psychological
Dr. Ran Anbar: What Every Teen Needs to Know Before Adulthood
Teenagers need room to fail, but many parents are too anxious to let them. Dr. Ran Anbar explains why micromanaging and bulldozing can leave young people less prepared for adulthood, and why a parent’s job is to create the conditions for growth.We discuss his book The Life Guide for Teens, the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions of development, and why difficult behaviour often ha
Is Paid Intimacy the Future of Human Connection? - Arik Brueckner
Arik Brueckner is the CEO of Choice, a pioneering global online booking platform for paid companionship and intimacy.In a world grappling with what his company calls "the global pandemic of loneliness," how do we address the growing disconnect between technology's promise of connection and our deepest human needs? This conversation explores how one entrepreneur is attempting to de-st
How Do You Go On After Losing A Child To Suicide? - Sally Raymond
Sally Raymond is a mother, speaker, and the author of The Son I Knew Too Late, a raw and deeply personal account of losing her son to suicide.What happens when a parent realizes too late what their child was silently enduring? In a world where mental health is discussed more than ever, it’s still rare to hear such unfiltered truth from the inside of grief, regret, and love.Expect to learn what sig
Why Modern Society Is So Rude And How To Fix It - Dr. John O'Brien
This is episode 139 of the Ayush Prakash Podcast. John M. O’Brien, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, professional speaker, and executive coach.Find John: Rudeness Rehab book: https://www.amazon.com/Rudeness-Rehab-Reclaiming-Civility-Workplace/dp/1957651911Website: https://rudenessrehab.comTimestamps:0:00 Incivility and rudeness10:11 Is rudeness learned behaviour?14:05 Cultural relativism20:41 Rude
Dr. Zee: Why Adults Keep Getting Young People Wrong
Why are young people called fragile, entitled and narcissistic when they may be responding rationally to a world older generations created? Physician and youth advocate Dr. Zee argues that emotional honesty is being mistaken for weakness, healthy work boundaries for laziness and demands for accountability for overreaction.We discuss why adults have forgotten how to listen, what older generations c
Amy Love: The Glass Generation Is Growing Up on Screens and School Isn't Ready
What happens when children grow up fluent with devices but without the judgment to use them well? Amy Love calls them the Glass Generation and argues that parents need to stop treating screens as babysitters, learn alongside their children and make technology part of the family conversation.We discuss how personalized learning could change education, why schools may struggle to adapt and how famil
What Grief Teaches Us About Love – G. Scott Graham
This is episode 136 of the (rebranded) Ayush Prakash Podcast. G. Scott Graham works as an existential handyman — fixing what’s broken, realigning what’s off-kilter, and helping others rebuild their lives with meaning, purpose, and a bit of duct tape when needed. He’s also an author, a career coach, a business coach, and a psychedelic support coach in Boston, Massachusetts.Connect with Scott: Websi
Dr. Ran Anbar: The Hidden Mind That Controls Your Life
What if the thoughts you call your own are only a fraction of what your mind can access? Pediatrician and hypnosis specialist Dr. Ran Anbar explains how the subconscious shapes behaviour, why boredom can help us hear it and how young people can build a stronger relationship with themselves.We discuss experiences people call paranormal, the difference between an unusual perception and a hallucinati
“Breaking Porn Addiction” – What You Need to Know to Take Control
This is episode 134 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast. Joshua Shea is a certified pornography addiction and betrayal trauma coach, author, and speaker who specializes in helping individuals and couples affected by pornography addiction and related trauma.Connect with Joshua: Website: thatcorncoach.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatcorncoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-shea-7b99321
“From Sex Work to Self-Discovery” – Insights You Won’t Hear Elsewhere
This is episode 133 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast. Tiffany Zehara is the Founder and Owner of Humanitarian Entrepreneur®.Connect with Tiffany: Bento: https://bento.me/tiffanyzeharaTimestamps:0:00 Misunderstandings of sex work7:04 Drive and personality12:29 Emotional toll and legality19:27 Acting in sex work20:41 Sex worker community25:11 Mental health31:03 Ethical and unethical porn41:56 Magic wan
Mike Todasco: AI Could Replace Creative Work, Transform Medicine and Become Your Best Friend
What happens when a machine gives a writer a better idea than anything he could produce alone? Mike Todasco explains why that experience still unsettles his creative ego, how he uses AI without surrendering his voice and why a machine-generated image forced him to reconsider what counts as art.We discuss an experiment testing whether people judge the same story differently when they believe a huma
“Managing Gen Z Is Different” – Here’s What Leaders Need to Know
Why do Gen Z employees and their managers keep misunderstanding each other? Leadership consultant Nikhil Raval argues that stereotypes hide a more complicated reality shaped by geography, class, technology and the radically different conditions in which younger people grew up.We discuss what distinguishes Indian Gen Z, why an urban employee in Mumbai may have different expectations from someone ra
“Everything About Work Is Changing” – What You Need to Know Now
This is episode 130 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast. Henrik de Gyor is an active consultant, podcaster, and author. He often podcasts and writes about niche topics which he unpacks into essential elements.Timestamps: 0:00 AI for individuals3:05 Fear and curiosity10:11 Blurred lines17:01 AI in education24:54 Valuable businesses32:14 My AI Fluency38:40 AI agents41:03 Transitional automation44:10 Cyber
“Progress or Disaster?” – Where AI and Automation Are Really Taking Us
This is episode 129 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.Alex Rosalez is an AI/ML product executive with over 25 years of experience in tech.Connect with Alex: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TransformationalJourneysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_lexrosa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-rosalez-508a591/Need Advice? Book a 1:1 w/me @ https://intro.co/alexrosalezTimestamps:0:00 Is tec
“The West Got It Wrong” – Why Hinduism Still Matters
Ankur Barua is University Senior Lecturer in Hindu Studies in the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge. He holds a PhD in theology and religious studies from the University of Cambridge.Connect with Ankur: Faculty Website: https://www.divinity.cam.ac.uk/directory/ankur-barua-Info: Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.
Julien Belmont: Social Media Is Rewiring Us. Can We Build Something Better?
What happens when platforms profit from keeping us angry, addicted and endlessly scrolling? Julien Belmont, creator of the social network Life, argues that the advertising model has gradually turned people into products, rewarded outrage and weakened the human connections social media once promised to strengthen.We discuss Julien’s experience of online bullying, why groupthink makes cruelty spread
Chris Hood: AI Is Overhyped, Misunderstood and Changing How We Think
What if the biggest problem with artificial intelligence is the story being sold around it? Chris Hood argues that companies, investors and online commentators routinely exaggerate what AI can do, encouraging people to mistake fluent output and clever marketing for autonomy, emotion or understanding.We discuss what changed when ChatGPT became publicly accessible, why Chris believes the underlying
“We Forgot the Stars” – Mike Simmons on Why Astronomy Still Matters
This is episode of 125 the Gen Z Diplomat PodcastMike Simmons is the founder and former leader of Astronomers Without Borders.Connect with Mike: Website: https://astro4equity.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-simmons-astro/Timestamps: 0:00 Missed Opportunities5:35 Mike’s Story7:59 Risk15:37 60s Space Race12:46 Going to Space23:39 Mars27:11 Problems in Space30:30 Astronomy31:59 Connecti
“The Universe Is Teeming with Strangeness” – Why Life Might Be Beyond Imagination
This is episode 124 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast. Dr. Graham Lau is an astrobiologist and science communicator specializing in the search for life beyond Earth. He is the Director of Communications and Marketing for Blue Marble Space and the host of Ask an Astrobiologist, a NASA-sponsored show exploring the frontiers of astrobiology. He is also a Research Investigator at the Blue Marble Space Ins
Justice Is Broken” – Why Chris Daw Believes Prisons Are Making Things Worse
This is episode 123 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.Chris Daw KC is a leading criminal barrister who focuses on high-profile cases, justice reform, and the real stories behind the law.Connect with Chris: X: https://x.com/crimlawuk?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisDawQCLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-daw-kc-54b46542/-Info: Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uWApple Podcasts: https
“The Pyramids Weren’t Built Alone” – Dr. Mark Lehner on Egypt’s Lost City
This is episode 122 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast. Mark Lehner is an American archaeologist with more than 30 years of experience excavating in Egypt. He is the director of Ancient Egypt Research Associates and has appeared in numerous television documentaries. His approach is to conduct interdisciplinary archaeological investigation.Connect with Mark: Website: aereaweb.orgTimestamps: 0:00 Early C
“Freemasonry Isn’t What You Think” – Austin Shifrin on Its Hidden Influence
This is episode 121 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast. Austin R. Shifrin is heavily involved in the Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania, as a member in 2 regular (or “blue”) lodges, and 7 other Masonic bodies.His first book, "More Light: Collected Masonic Writings 2017 - 2021" has sold over 700 copies, and his second book "Black Ink, Farther Stars" is catalyzing Masonic discussion around the worl
“Debate Is Dead” – Thomas Moore on the Collapse of Political Conversation
This is episode 120 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast. Thomas Moore is a retired Infantryman turned startup founder who aims to change the way we engage in political discourse.Connect with Thomas:Politorium: https://www.politorium.comX: https://x.com/politoriumtomLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/politoriumtom/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/politoriumtom.bsky.socialSubstack: https://substack.co
Dr. Pamela Gay: How Technology Is Changing What It Means to Be Human
What happens when companies replace human judgment with systems that are cheaper and faster, even when they are wrong? Pamela Gay argues that generative AI is displacing creative work, spreading false confidence and teaching people to surrender their own expertise to algorithms.We discuss how the internet can liberate people while isolating them, why online connection should lead back to real-worl
Cole Wyeth: Why LLMs Aren't AGI and What AIXI Explains
What is intelligence, and why might next-token prediction fall short of it? Theoretical computer scientist Cole Wyeth explains why LLMs can display broad abilities without becoming general agents, and what the AIXI framework reveals about learning, planning and goals.Cole defines intelligence as the ability to achieve objectives across many circumstances. We discuss consciousness, qualia, narrow s
“The Canadian Dream Is Changing” – Should You Move in 2025?
This is episode 117 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.Max Medyk is the CEO of I’m Canada and ImmigrateAI Global, helping people thrive through accurate information and AI tech. He helps empower new Canadians and aspiring immigrants through simplifying complex information and various support systems.-Info: Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://
“He Built E! from Nothing” – Larry Namer on Risk, Media, and Success
This is episode 116 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.Larry Namer is an industry veteran with over 50 years of entertainment experience. He is best known as the founder of E! Entertainment Network, a network that continues to shape pop culture today and has launched the careers of many of today's pop culture superstars from Howard Stern to The Kardashians.-Info: Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uWApple Po
“Faith Doesn’t Have to Choose” – Dr. Francis X. Clooney on Living Between Two Religions
Francis Xavier Clooney is an American Jesuit priest and scholar in the teachings of Hinduism. He is currently a professor at Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.-Info: Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/notayushprakashBooks: AI
Karl Friston: Your Brain Invents Reality. AI Is Already Extending Your Mind
What if the reality you experience is a prediction produced inside a skull-bound brain? Karl Friston explains how the brain turns limited sensory signals into a working model of the world, why the self may be a hypothesis and how uncertainty drives curiosity, action and scientific discovery.We discuss the free energy principle, active inference and the brain’s extraordinary efficiency. Karl compar
“You’re Doing Dating Wrong” – Kezia Noble on How to Actually Find a Girlfriend
This is episode 113.Kezia Noble is the leading female pick-up coach and is well known in the seduction community for helping men to be successful with women in all areas. She has written for many magazines and newspapers as well as sharing her advice on major TV shows.Connect with Kezia:Website: https://www.kezia-noble.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kezia-noble-367b4186/Instagram: https:
“Modern Life Distracts Us from Joy” – Massimo Pigliucci on Stoicism and the Good Life
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“Psychedelics and the Birth of Christianity” – Dr. Richard Ascough on a Forgotten History
This is episode 111.Richard S. Ascough is Professor of Religion Queen?s University in Kingston, Canada.-Info: Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WFull episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCgU9D4fIV2pSPDElLqX0l4sxOi_l3e-2 Clips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCgU9D4fIV2r7cCBdKt0VKWlAn6xMz3E9 Connect: Website: https://ayushpr
“No One Wakes Up Wanting to Kill” – Amarnath Amarasingam on Why People Turn to Terror
This is episode 110.Amarnath Amarasingam is an Assistant Professor in the School of Religion, and is cross-appointed to the Department of Political Studies, at Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada. He is also a Senior Fellow with the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation. His research interests are in terrorism, radicalization and extremism, online communities, diaspora politics, p
Viviane Clay: Intelligence Needs Movement
What if intelligence begins with movement rather than language? Dr. Viviane Clay, Executive Director of the Thousand Brains Project, explains why brains learn through continuous interaction with the world and why that matters for building human-like AI.Viviane describes how grid cells and place cells create models of environments, how cortical columns may act as repeated general-purpose learning u
“It’s Not Just Harmless Smoke” – Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher on Vaping and Cannabis Risks
This is episode 108. Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, FSAHM is a professor of pediatrics and adolescent medicine and a developmental psychologist at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Halpern-Felsher is a world expert in adolescent decision-making and risk-taking behaviors. Connect with Dr. Bonnie: REACH Lab: https://stan.md/4aJvYsCTobacco Prevention Toolkit Resources: https://stan.md/3Q9
“Fear of Death Fuels Everything” – Dr. Solomon on Fascism, Faith, and the Human Mind
This is Episode 107. Sheldon Solomon is an American social psychologist. He is a professor of psychology at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York.Support this podcast by staying hydrated, consuming healthy, whole foods, taking time to get good exercise and sleep, and doing things that make you happy. :)-Info: Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WFull epis
“The Idea of America Is Evolving” – Dr. Suri on Where the Nation Goes Next
Jeremi Suri is the Mack Brown Distinguished Professor for Global Leadership, History, and Public Policy at the University of Texas at Austin.Connect with Dr. Suri: Website: https://www.jeremisuri.netPodcast: http://notevenpast.orgSubstack: https://substack.com/@jeremiandzacharysuri-Info: Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WFull episodes playlist: https://www.yout
“It’s Not Just Polarization” – Dr. Graeme Garrard on Why Politics Is Broken
Welcome to Episode 105. Graeme Garrard is a Canadian political theorist and writer. He is Professor of Politics at Cardiff University in the UK.Connect with Dr. Garrard:X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/GarrardGraemeAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Graeme-Garrard/author/B001HO9JVE/-Info: Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WFull episodes playlist: https://w
“Psychedelics Don’t Just Trip—They Heal” – How MDMA and Mushrooms Treat Trauma
This is episode 104 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast. Jill Sitnick has a Master of Science in Instructional Technology, a Bachelor of Science in English, and over 25 years of educational technology experience. She is the author of "Rescuing Jill: How MDMA with a Dash of Mushrooms Healed My Childhood Trauma-Induced PTSD." Connect with Jill: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillsitnick/Instagram:
“Quantum Computers Will Break Everything” – Dr. Scott Aaronson on the Future of Computation
This is episode 103 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.Scott Aaronson is an American theoretical computer scientist and Schlumberger Centennial Chair of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin. His primary areas of research are computational complexity theory and quantum computing.Connect with Scott:https://scottaaronson.blog-00:00: Regular podcast.33:16: Bitcoin for you scallywags.40:00:
“Why Communism Fails Every Time” – Dr. Yaron Brook on Its Ideological Flaws
This is episode 102 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.Yaron Brook is a objectivist philosopher, podcaster, and author. Dr. Brook authors works that inspire critical thinking. His most recent book, “In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance,” makes the case that few industries are more vital to our prosperity – and more maligned – than the financial industry. Brook and coauthor Don Watkins expla
Risto Miikkulainen: How Evolution Makes AI Creative
What can evolution teach us about building artificial intelligence? Professor Risto Miikkulainen explains how neuroevolution can discover strategies, neural networks and intelligent behaviours that human designers may never consider.Risto describes how computational simulations could test theories about convergent evolution, language, cooperation and the rapid expansion of the human brain. We disc
“What If We’ve Already Found Them?” – Avi Loeb on Alien Life and Scientific Arrogance
This is episode 100 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast. Dr. Avi Loeb is an astrophysicist at Harvard. He is now Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science, director of the Institute for Theory and Computation and former chair of the Astronomy department (2011-2020).He also holds a visiting professorship at the Weizmann Institute of Science and a Senior Professorship by special appointment in the School of
Personal Trainer: The Surprising Truth About Nutrition, Fitness & Sleep!
This is episode 99 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.
Rudy Leger is a trainer at X-Fit Saint Laurent, a personal training gym in Montreal. He has a BA in Athletic Therapy and 15+ years of experience with training clients.
To learn more about X-Fit and book your first session, visit https://x-fit.ca.
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Lawyer: Most Divorces Are Messy Because of This! The Shocking Truth Behind Your Privacy
This is Episode #98 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.
At Steele Fortress, Jonathan leverages his unique blend of legal and cybersecurity expertise to provide comprehensive cybersecurity and privacy consulting services. His deep understanding of both the legal and technical aspects of cybersecurity and privacy makes him a valuable asset to any organization looking to bolster their security posture an
Digital Will Expert: Your Digital Assets Are At Risk! Gen Z Aren't Thinking About This
This is Episode #97 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.
Tim has over 24 years of experience helping people to write their Will and other estate planning documents. He has been interviewed by many of the major news media outlets including CTV, Global News, The Toronto Star, and other leading Canadian publications. He has also contributed to a number of financial planning books. Throughout his career, T
Political Analyst: We're All Polarized Because Of This!
Paul Rader is a nonpartisan political analyst, researcher, writer/author, and speaker. Paul's passions include bridging political knowledge gaps, improving American civics, and making politics more accessible and fun to the public. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of South Florida and a master's degree in political science (with a certificate in po
Jamie Meyer: Technology Is Advancing. Humans Are Going Backwards.
Technology has transformed society, but has it made us wiser? Jamie Meyer argues that our tools have advanced while our ability to understand ourselves, apply values and relate to other people has weakened.We discuss why modern culture can feel empty, whether Gen Z is becoming “Homo Techno” and how social media changes the way people see themselves even after they put their phones down. Jamie expl
Neuroscientist: How Our Minds Shape AI, the Climate, and the Future | Gen Z Diplomat Podcast #94
Hosein Kouros-Mehr, MD, PhD is an author and physician-scientist who has spent over two decades in cancer research and drug development. He wrote Break Through: Master Your Default Mode and Thrive to help readers master the DMN and live happier, more fulfilling lives. This book was endorsed by Rick Doblin, Founder of MAPS.
Visit www.yourdefaultmode.com for more information.
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Rob Eleveld: Big Tech Took Your Data. Now It’s Training AI With It
What happens when technology companies train powerful AI systems on personal information, copyrighted work and vast amounts of online data without explaining what they used? Former technology CEO and submarine officer Rob Eleveld argues that the public is being asked to trust systems whose creators have resisted basic transparency and accountability.We discuss why policymakers failed to regulate s
How To Be A Leader In The 21st Century - Alan Lazaros | Gen Z Diplomat Podcast #92
Alan Lazaros is the Founder, CEO, and Co-Host of Next Level University. He leads a global team of 21 people, and is quickly approaching his 10,000 hours of speaking, podcasting, training, and coaching individuals from all walks of life.
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Mastering AI, Web3, and Quantum Computing - Mehmet Gonullu | Gen Z Diplomat Podcast #91
Leveraging over 20 years of experience in technology, Mehmet has built a career that intersects deep technical expertise with strategic business development and entrepreneurial mentorship. His foundation in technology has been the cornerstone of his journey, enabling him to
drive innovation and growth within startups and tech companies across the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey (META).
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How to Find a Job In 2024 - Christine Blanchette | Gen Z Diplomat Podcast #90
Christine is a nationally published health and fitness/lifestyle writer. She writes a weekly column in the Sherbrooke Record, Quebec’s second-largest English language newspaper. In addition, Christine is the creator, producer, and host of B.C.’s only Running, Fitness and Health show called Run With It airing on Novus (TELUS) and YouTube channel. She also hosts and produces The Closing Act, music a
