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thinkfuture: technology, philosophy and the future

chris kalaboukisthinkfuture.com
Welcome to thinkfuture, where host Chris Kalaboukis explores the bold ideas shaping tomorrow. From AI-driven creativity and personal growth to leadership in remote work, this podcast delves into the intersection of innovation, technology, and human connection. With visionary guests and thought-provoking conversations, thinkfuture helps listeners unlock new possibilities, challenge the status quo, and create the future they want to see. Tune in for fresh insights, actionable strategies, and unexpected inspiration.

Episodes

995 THE ART OF OVERESTIMATION

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris dives into the common pitfall of underestimating time for tasks and the benefits of overestimating instead. Many people, in an effort to impress or meet expectations, often underestimate how long a task will take, leading to stress and subpar work. Chris draws parallels to project man...

Jun 24, 20246 min

994 CHALLENGES AND POTENTIAL OF GENERATIVE AI

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of generative AI and its widespread use across various fields. Chris shares insights on how 75-85% of people use generative AI in their work, regardless of company policies, and highlights its significant role in small businesses. He explains how AI aids i...

Jun 21, 20247 min

993 POMODORO FOR EXPANDING ATTENTION

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, we explore the Pomodoro Technique, a time management method that uses a 25-minute timer to help individuals focus on deep work. Chris discussed how this technique can break up long work sessions into manageable intervals, allowing for necessary breaks and preventing burnout. Originally insp...

Jun 20, 20247 min

992 REVOLUTIONIZING FINANCIAL ADVICE FOR YOUNG ADULTS

In this episode, Jack Boudreau shares his journey from a lucrative career at JP Morgan to founding his own company, Habits. Motivated by personal experiences and the challenges his peers faced in finding financial advisors, Jack created Habits to connect individuals with the right advisors based on their unique needs. Targeting 25-45 year olds navigating major life changes like buying a house or getting married, Habits uses an algorithm to match clients with vetted financial advisors. The compan...

Jun 19, 202433 min

991 THE POWER OF PATIENCE

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, we delve into the concept of patience and the crucial role time plays in achieving success. In a world obsessed with instant results, we often overlook the importance of allowing time for growth and development. From weight loss to building friendships and achieving business goals, time is ...

Jun 18, 20246 min

990 UNLOCKING CREATIVITY WITH AI

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, we explore the concept of computer-assisted creativity, where technology enhances our creative capabilities. Chris recounts his time at Yahoo, where early tools like Adobe Photoshop began to assist humans by refining their rough sketches into perfect shapes. Fast forward to today, Apple&#39...

Jun 17, 20249 min

989 National Future Day: Why We Need to Think Ahead

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris proposes the idea of a National Future Day, where everyone takes a moment to think about the long-term future—where we, our country, and the world will be in 10 years. He emphasizes the importance of not just focusing on the past or the immediate future but looking far ahead to shape ...

Jun 13, 202420 min

988 Revolutionizing Drive-Throughs

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Roy Baharav, CEO of Hi Auto, discusses how his company is transforming the drive-through experience with advanced voice AI technology. Hi Auto aims to automate order-taking at quick service restaurants (QSRs) using a combination of AI and human supervision to ensure high accuracy. During CO...

Jun 12, 202438 min

987 Looking Forward: How to Focus on the Future and Achieve Your Goals

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of focusing on the future rather than getting stuck in the past. Many people let their past experiences and regrets dictate their present and future actions, which limits their potential. We explore how our minds often dwell on past mistakes and failures, le...

Jun 11, 202420 min

986 REVOLUTIONIZING AUGMENTED REALITY

Visit Kelly's Site https://www.kura.tech Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- Kelly Peng dives into Kura's mission to create the ultimate augmented learning glasses, offering a wide 155-degree field of view, real-time AI assistance, and natural interaction. Unlike the Apple Vision Pro, Kura's glasses feature true see-through transp...

Jun 05, 202430 min

985 PULOMELLON: THE FUTURE OF SALES

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris explores the rapidly evolving world of sales and the potential demise of traditional search engines due to the rise of AI chatbots. He discusses the shift from search-based advertising to AI-driven interactions, questioning how businesses will adapt their models. With personal AIs poi...

May 30, 202421 min

984 REVOLUTIONIZING EDGE AI

Kurt's site: https://syntiant.com Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris sits down with Kurt Busch, co-founder and CEO of Syntiant Corp, to discuss the future of edge AI and its transformative potential. Kurt shares Syntiant's journey since its inception in 2017, aiming to bring AI to edge devices. They delve into ...

May 29, 202429 min

983 PROVLEPSI: ENVISIONING INTO HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, we explore the power of science fiction and its impact on our real-world technological advancements. As a lifelong futurist, I share my journey from reading sci-fi novels under the covers to envisioning and helping create future technologies. We dive into the recent controversy surrounding ...

May 28, 202420 min

982 REDISCOVERING THE P2P INTERNET

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris dives into the Internet's core issue—control by intermediaries—and its journey from a few broadcasters to a global communication tool. He reflects on the early promise of the Internet, where blogs, podcasts, and social media democratized voices, allowing anyone to communicate dire...

May 23, 202422 min

981 AI POTENTIAL AND HUMAN FUTURES

Connect with Alex https://skeptiko.com Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris and Alex get into an engaging discussion about the latest advancements in AI, the importance of optimism in the face of technological disruption, and the concept of ataraxia—a state of tranquility amidst chaos. They explore how AI, especially per...

May 22, 20241 hr 11 min

980 THE PROACTIVE AI FUTURE

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris dives into the latest groundbreaking AI announcements from OpenAI and Google, discussing their potential to revolutionize our interactions with technology. He explores the power of OpenAI's new ChatGPT-4O and Google's Gemini 1.5, emphasizing the need for AI to evolve into proa...

May 21, 202422 min

978 ANGEL AI: YOUR KIDS DIGITAL BUDDY

Featured in this video: Angel AI: https://angelkids.ai Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- Explore Tim Estes' revolutionary Angel AI—a conversational platform and browser crafted for children aged 5-12, designed to prioritize safety and guidance. Unlike traditional firewalls and filters, Angel AI offers a companion-like AI assistant, ensu...

May 17, 202433 min

979 OPTIMISM VS. PESSIMISM: EMBRACING FUTURE OF AI

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- Join Chris in exploring the themes of optimism and pessimism when it comes to AI and technological disruptions. The episode unpacks how being AI-positive can unlock the immense potential of this transformative tool, pushing beyond the negativity often amplified on social media. It highlights the importance ...

May 16, 202420 min

977 NAVIGATING THE GREAT RECALIBRATION

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this insightful episode, we get into the concept of the "Great Recalibration" and how the ongoing integration of AI is reshaping the workforce. Chris compares this shift to past technological disruptions, like the Industrial Revolution and the rise of the Internet. Despite fears of massive job ...

May 14, 202420 min

976 AI Driven Behavior Modification

Be A Better Human with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this podcast, Chris gets into the concept of personal AI and its potential to help us overcome the barriers to change. By creating personalized AI assistants solely dedicated to individual needs and goals, the author imagines a future where these AIs shape our environment and modify the systems around ...

May 09, 202421 min

975 Cracking the Cold Email Code

Featured on this show: https://coldemailhackers.com Be A Better Human with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Justin Chi, founder of Cold Email Hackers, shared his journey from a failed reselling business to becoming the top Sales Development Representative (SDR) at Zoominfo. Despite his initial business falling apart due to various challenges, ...

May 08, 202430 min

974 Unleashing the Superhuman Potential of AI

Be A Better Human with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this podcast episode, Chris explores the limitations of trying to make AI too human-like, arguing that such thinking constrains the transformative potential of this technology. Drawing from his experience with beam technology robots, he highlights the pitfalls of striving to create AI that merely mimic...

May 07, 202421 min

973 SECRETS OF MARKETING

In this episode of the THINKFUTURE podcast, Christian Farioli, a seasoned digital marketing agency founder based in Dubai, shares his journey from the early days of digital marketing in 2010 to the present. Starting when smartphones were just becoming prevalent and web-based interactions dominated, Christian faced significant challenges convincing major companies of the value of paid Google ads. He discusses his development of a robust, future-proof strategy centered around five key pillars that...

May 01, 202434 min

972 AI OUTPERFORMS HUMANS

Master your life with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode of the podcast, Chris delves into the complexities and quirks of AI-generated language, often referred to as "AIEse," characterized by the excessive use of words like "delve," "dive," "tapestry," and "testament." The discussion highlights th...

Apr 25, 20249 min

971 AI DIGITAL TWINS FOR ADULT CONTENT

Visit Nikki's site: https://nikkinight.com Master your life with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this podcast episode, Nikki Night introduces her company's innovative digital twin technology, which creates personalized AI assistants for adult content creators. These digital twins are designed to interact with fans, manage schedules, and assist with...

Apr 24, 202432 min

970 AI: LIBERATION OR CONTROL?

Master your life with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode of the podcast, Chris discusses the dualistic nature of artificial intelligence, highlighting its potential for both positive and negative impacts. With a libertarian perspective, he expresses concerns about the use of AI by states like New York to track down tax fugitives—individuals movin...

Apr 23, 20249 min

969 REPLACING HUMAN MODELS

Master your life with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In a thought-provoking podcast episode, Chris delves into the evolving landscape of the fashion and film industries, where AI is beginning to replace human models and actors. This shift is largely driven by the challenges of directing human talent, who often resist strict guidance and creative direction. T...

Apr 19, 202411 min

968 TIKTOK'S AI ADS AND AVATARS

Master your life with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- Chris dives into TikTok's latest venture: testing AI avatars for video ads. As explained, TikTok is leveraging AI technology akin to Sora's, where users can generate complete 30-second videos from a simple text prompt. This innovation aligns with TikTok’s visual and dynamic format, allowing adverti...

Apr 18, 20248 min

967 REVOLUTIONIZING PLM

Master your life with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us Contact Doug: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-heckmann/ --- Chris interviews Doug Heckmann, the Chief Solutions Officer at Surefront, a company tackling the inefficiencies in product lifecycle management. Doug highlights the challenges faced by brands due to outdated communication methods like emails and spre...

Apr 17, 202429 min

966 AI IN THE ER

Master your life with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- The episode dives into a recent trial where AI, specifically ChatGPT, was pitted against human doctors in diagnosing patients in an emergency room. Surprisingly, while human doctors achieved an accuracy of 86%, ChatGPT soared to a near-perfect 97.7%. This experiment raises profound questions about the futu...

Apr 16, 20249 min