MIND & MACHINE: Science & Tech of Maximizing Human Capability

Weekly interview show with people at the forefront of transformational technologies, scientific research, and bold new thinking that enables humans to operate at higher levels — better able to achieve whatever each person values most in life. This could be in fields as diverse as neuroscience, computer science, psychology, bio-tech, augmented reality, nutrition & fitness and so many more areas of pioneering work.

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Social Personal Robots & Artificial Intelligence with Roboticist Ross Mead

In this episode we look at natural interfaces with robots , and what the future will be like when personal social robots join us in our homes. Our guest is Dr. Ross Mead, a robotics and artificial intelligence expert . While getting his PhD in Computer Science at USC, he focused on natural interfaces and spatial awareness with robots. Now Ross is the Founder and CEO of Semio, a company that creates software for social robots. Their development tools integrate speech and body language into smart ...

Sep 18, 2017•41 min•Ep. 8

Working Inside Virtual Space with Computer Scientist Steven Schkolne

While earning his PhD in computer science at Caltech, Steven Schkolne laid the foundations for popular Virtual Reality art programs like Tilt Brush and Quill -- 15 years ahead of the rest of the world. He is now building a VR-based tool for creating digital objects for video games such as Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto 5. His VR tool, called 3dSunshine, creates objects useable both inside and outside of VR, a new breed of VR software laying the groundwork that will enable the workforce of the fu...

Sep 12, 2017•43 min•Ep. 7

Our Augmented Reality Future: HoloLens & Beyond with Leading AR Developer Philippe Lewicki

Augmented Reality is the next computer interface, laying a 3D digital layer over the real world. The AR layer presents real-time, dynamic information and mixes realistic digital objects with the physical space in our line of sight. In this episode August speaks with Philippe Lewicki, founder of AfterNow — one of very few companies this stage dedicated exclusively to developing Augmented Reality content. Philippe and his team have created some of the most discussed and pioneering applications ava...

Sep 08, 2017•40 min•Ep. 6

NASA Explores Space via AR & VR, with JPL Ops Lab Lead Victor Luo

This week we look at how NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is using emerging media technology such as AR and VR to facilitate research and space exploration. Our guest is Victor Luo, NASA's Operations Lab Lead at JPL . Victor has been with NASA for nine years, developing cutting edge technology to facilitates the space organization's wide-ranging missions. Victor shares with us how NASA is using immersive media on missions today, and how he sees this technology further enhancing operations ...

Aug 28, 2017•37 min•Ep. 5

Future of Automotive Transportation with fmr. Head of Marketing for All GM Car Divisions

Today we explore the future of automobile transportation — from driverless vehicles to new consumer models where Uber-like apps serve up on-demand computer-operated vehicles custom tailored to our needs at any given moment... eliminating the need to own, park, or insure our own cars. Our guest is Mike Jackson . Mike knows the automotive industry inside and out. As the Vice President of Marketing & Advertising for General Motors, he was responsible for the marketing and media efforts for all ...

Aug 28, 2017•43 min•Ep. 4

Game World Simulations & Modeling Reality to Shape our Future

In this episode we explore what we can learn from video games and multi-player digital experiences as we move into an immersive media future — discussing game models as simulations to understand human behavior. Our guest today: Spencer Hunt has been the Senior Vice President of Gaming and Interactive Entertainment at Skydance , and prior to that VP of Digital Entertainment at Paramount Pictures. He has been deeply involved in video game development, and has had an insider’s view on a wide range ...

Aug 28, 2017•38 min•Ep. 3

Virtual Reality Characters & Future of VR with Limitless Founder Tom Sanocki

Pixar and Bungie veteran Tom Sanocki is the CEO and founder of Limitless Ltd, building extraordinary new tools for creating CG animated characters that come to life in VR — responding to voice and other stimuli, interacting in remarkably authentic ways. Having worked on character creation for years at Pixar and video game leader Bungie, Tom is uniquely suited to share insights on virtual character technology today and where it will go in the age of artificial intelligence. More on Tom at: http:/...

Aug 28, 2017•51 min•Ep. 2

Future of Virtual Realty with Felix & Paul Studios CCO Ryan Horrigan

Ryan Horrigan, Chief Content Officer of Felix & Paul Studios , talks about the current and future state of Virtual Reality and how it may ultimately impact our world. Ryan has a unique perspective as the head of content development for one of the most prominent VR studios. If there's an inner circle of VR creation, Ryan and Felix & Paul Studios are at the center. So we get an insightful look at where immersive media is heading. More on Ryan at: https://twitter.com/ryandhorrigan http://ww...

Aug 28, 2017•41 min•Ep. 1

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