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thinkfuture: technology, philosophy and the future

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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

1026 IS DEEP DOUBT OUR SUPERPOWER?

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us Read more here: https://thinkfuture.com --- In this episode, Chris dives into a fascinating concept called "deep doubt." With the rise of AI, deep fakes, and misinformation, people are increasingly skeptical about what they see, read, and hear online. While some view this as a troubling trend, the host argues that deep doubt can actually be a good thing. By questioning everyt...

Oct 08, 20249 min

1025 SURVEILLANCE PRICING: THE FUTURE OF COMMERCE?

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us Read more here: https://thinkfuture.com --- In this episode, the host dives deep into the concept of "surveillance pricing," an evolution of revenue management techniques used by airlines and hotels. Originally pioneered by companies like British Airways, revenue management involves dynamically adjusting prices for flights and hotel rooms based on various factors like demand,...

Oct 03, 202412 min

1024 MAKING PRIVACY COOL AGAIN

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us Read more here: https://thinkfuture.com --- In this episode, Colin dives into the world of network security and how his company, AtSign, is bringing privacy back to the forefront. Remember when everyone thought online privacy was dead? AtSign is flipping the script with a unique approach: they use a personalized "at-sign" handle that allows users to fully own their data and c...

Oct 02, 202433 min

1023 AI AND CRYPTO ARE BRINGING NUCLEAR ENERGY BACK

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us Read more here: https://thinkfuture.com --- In this episode, we dive into a fascinating and somewhat ironic topic: the resurgence of nuclear power, driven by the energy-hungry demands of AI and cryptocurrency. Despite the world's shift to renewable energy sources, nuclear power is re-emerging as a vital solution due to its ability to generate immense amounts of energy efficie...

Oct 01, 202410 min

1022 ARE HUMANS GOING EXTINCT?

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this thought-provoking episode, the host dives deep into a controversial topic that's been buzzing across social platforms—population growth, or rather, the lack of it. Drawing inspiration from discussions by Teal and Rogan, the episode questions whether humanity could face extinction if current depopulation trends continue. The host touches on historical perspecti...

Sep 26, 202411 min

1021 BLENDING AI AND HUMAN CREATIVITY

Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhetherington1/ Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, John and Chris dive into their personal journeys and experiences with entrepreneurship, including John's move from the UK to Canada and how his wife’s cancer diagnosis shifted his priorities toward pursuing his own business. The two discuss the growing impact of AI in the business world...

Sep 25, 202433 min

1020 WHEN DO WE CEASE TO BE HUMAN?

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this thought-provoking episode, the host dives into a deep conversation about the inevitable blending of humanity with artificial intelligence. Inspired by a discussion between Joe Rogan and Peter Thiel, the episode explores how AI is pushing the boundaries of what it means to be human. The host discusses how tools like Butterflies.ai, an AI-driven social network, allo...

Sep 24, 202410 min

1019 AI: OUR ULTIMATE TOOL OR ALIEN INTELLIGENCE?

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris dives into the ever-evolving world of AI, starting with a discussion about fear surrounding artificial intelligence. He emphasizes that AI in its current form is more like a sophisticated autocorrect system than the "alien intelligence" some may fear. The large language models behind AI aren't truly "thinking" or conscious—th...

Sep 19, 20249 min

1018 REVOLUTIONIZING WATER TREATMENT

Connect with Riggs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riggs/ Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris interviews Riggs Eckelberry, a 17-year "overnight success" with a unique career that spans from ship captain to tech CEO. Riggs discusses his company’s fascinating pivot from algae-based fuel production to wastewater treatment using electrolysis technology. When oil prices plummeted, t...

Sep 18, 202434 min

1017 SIRI, DO IT FOR ME!

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris digs deep into the limitations of current AI assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. He argues that despite all the advancements in AI technology, these assistants are still incredibly reactive rather than proactive. Imagine a world where your AI knows your schedule, predicts your needs, and helps you manage your day without being told wh...

Sep 17, 202410 min

1016 AI TALKS TO THE ANIMALS

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris explores the incredible future of AI and its potential to communicate with animals. He kicks off by discussing ChatGPT 4.0’s recent demonstration as a universal translator between human languages, effortlessly translating English to Spanish and vice versa. But here’s the mind-blowing part—AI researchers are now working on translating animal communic...

Sep 13, 20247 min

1015 EMPOWERING HUMANS WITH AI

Connect with JD: https://www.raiinmaker.com Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris and JD dive into the intersection of AI, Web3, and blockchain technology. JD, whose father was a founding member of the band Chicago, shares his unique background in the entertainment industry and how that led to his passion for creating positive change in the world. The duo discusses Rainmaker, a company ...

Sep 13, 202433 min

1014 THE POWER OF CONVERSATIONAL AI

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this podcast episode, Chris delves into the essence of conversational AI and why platforms like ChatGPT feel so intuitive and human. Chris explains that the brilliance of generative AI lies in its conversational interface, which mimics how humans naturally communicate. This interface taps into an innate skill that everyone possesses—the ability to hold a conversation. ...

Sep 13, 20249 min

1013 WHY WE STILL TURN TO PHILOSOPHY

In this episode of Think Future , Chris broadcasts from the ancient city of Evia in Greece, reflecting on the enduring relevance of ancient philosophy in our technologically advanced world. Standing in a theater dating back to the 5th century BC, Chris ponders why, despite living in an era filled with AI, electric vehicles, and autonomous technology, we continue to seek guidance from philosophies developed thousands of years ago, such as Stoicism and the teachings of Socrates. He explores the id...

Aug 29, 20248 min

1012 UNLOCKING THE POWER OF UNSTRUCTURED DATA

Connect with Kirk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkmarple/ Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Kirk Marple, CEO of GraphFlit, dives into the fascinating world of unstructured data and how his company uses knowledge graphs to make sense of it. Unstructured data isn't just about spreadsheets—it's the massive collection of text, audio, video, and geospatial data that traditional databa...

Aug 28, 202432 min

1011 WHY AI COMPANIONS? MAYBE HUMANS SUCK.

In this episode, Chris dives into the controversial and thought-provoking topic of AI companions—AI boyfriends, girlfriends, and friends—discussing the growing trend and public reactions surrounding them. He questions why AI companions are often seen as a terrible thing, drawing parallels to past phenomena, such as people forming emotional bonds with anime characters. Chris argues that the popularity of AI companions reflects a deeper issue within human society: the increasing difficulty of form...

Aug 27, 20248 min

1010 EXPLORING AI IN COMEDY: THE NEXT FRONTIER

In this episode of thinkfuture, Chris broadcasts from Greece and dives into the fascinating idea of AI-generated comedy. With AI increasingly being used in creative fields, Chris discusses why it might be surprising to some that AI could also take on comedy—a field traditionally seen as distinctly human. He explains that since AI is essentially built on vast databases of human-generated content, including humor, it has the potential to craft jokes and comedic pieces that are both unique and refl...

Aug 22, 20247 min

1009 AI IN TRAVEL PLANNING

In this episode, Chris interviews Michelle, the Chief Marketing Officer of MindTrip, a new AI-powered travel platform designed to transform the travel planning experience. Michelle shares her extensive background as a startup executive and advisor, as well as insights from her upcoming book, "Grow Up: Take Your Startup to the Next Level," which focuses on helping founders scale their businesses. Michelle explains that MindTrip was created to address the fragmentation and inefficiency i...

Aug 21, 202431 min

1008 SWAP FOMO FOR JOMO

In this episode of thinkfuture, Chris broadcasts from the heart of Evia, Greece, and dives into the concept of JOMO—Joy of Missing Out—as a counter to the pervasive fear of missing out (FOMO) that has gripped modern society. Surrounded by the birthplace of democracy and drama, Chris reflects on how our constant connection to devices and social media feeds has fueled a state of anxiety and dependence, leading many to feel uneasy when they are disconnected from the digital world. He shares his per...

Aug 20, 20246 min

1006 TECHNOLOGY FOR HUMAN BETTERMENT

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris delves into the core purpose of technology, which is to alleviate human burdens and enhance life quality. He laments how technology is often misused for profit rather than for the betterment of humanity, highlighting that the original intent behind technological advancements was to improve our lives. Chris discusses the accessibility of generative A...

Jul 22, 202411 min

1005 ATTENTION, PLEASE!!!

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In today's episode, Chris delves into the concept of the attention-based economy, highlighting how attention has become the primary currency in our digital age. He emphasizes that while attention is not the only value, it has become the initial value—essentially the "table stakes" for any engagement or relationship, whether personal or commercial. Chris disc...

Jul 18, 20249 min

1004 THE SCIENCE BEHIND FOOD PERCEPTION

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris interviews Carolyn Ross, a professor at Washington State University specializing in food science. With a background in food chemistry and sensory evaluation, Carolyn's work focuses on how people perceive food differently compared to instrumental measurements. Initially aiming to become a dietitian, she shifted her focus to food science, where sh...

Jul 17, 202435 min

1003 HOMONEXIS: THE EVOLUTION OF HUMAN JUDGMENT

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris introduces the concept of "Homonexis," or "connected man," drawing parallels to the Borg from Star Trek. He discusses how, unlike Homo sapiens who pride themselves on individual decision-making, Homonexis relies heavily on collective input from social networks for making decisions. This shift reflects our current reality where pe...

Jul 16, 202410 min

1002 H2M: MAN AND MACHINE

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In today's episode, Chris introduces the concept of H2M, which stands for Human-Human-Machine. Drawing a parallel to H2O (water), Chris explains that H2M is the combination of two "atoms" of humanity and one "atom" of machine. This represents the synergy between human creativity, the collective knowledge embedded in large language models, and the c...

Jul 11, 20248 min

1001 ENHANCING HEALTH WITH AI

Visit Sleep Cycle: https://www.sleepcycle.com Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris interviews Mikael Kågebäck, the CTO of Sleep Cycle, a company dedicated to improving global health by helping people manage their sleep. Mikael, with a background in machine learning and AI research, explains how Sleep Cycle leverages audio event detection to track users' sleep patterns, including mo...

Jul 10, 202432 min

1000 THINKING FUTURE

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris reflects on his time at Yahoo, where he founded the Yahoo Futurist Program during the company's 10th anniversary. This initiative encouraged employees to imagine the future 10 years ahead, inspired by a commemorative document highlighting Yahoo’s history and leaving a blank page for future visions. Chris shares insights on how envisioning the fu...

Jul 09, 202410 min

998 FROM GLITCHES TO GAME-CHANGERS

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 --- Chris shares a personal story about collaborating with his son, a video game designer, to revive a game he created decades ago on the Commodore 64 called "Robot Riot." The game, featuring robots and teleporters, originally seemed simplistic but offered deep, engaging gameplay. During development, ...

Jun 27, 20248 min

997 EXPLORING THE FUTURE WITH AWARD-WINNING SCI-FI AUTHOR MICHAEL BLAND

Visit Michaels Site: https://mcbland.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, Michael Bland introduces himself as an award-winning science fiction author who has published the first two books in a trilogy, with the third book on the way. Inspired by his father's love of astrophysics and his own passion for sci-fi, Bland&#3...

Jun 26, 202435 min

996 THE KEY TO RELIABLE 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 "Humans in the Loop" (HILT) and why it's crucial for ensuring the quality and reliability of AI-generated content. Chris discusses a recent article that introduced the acronym HILT, emphasizing the importance of having human oversight in AI processes....

Jun 25, 20246 min