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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

1057 CAN AI REALLY PLAN YOUR MEALS? EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF AI IN HEALTH AND NUTRITION

Chris dives into the role of AI in shaping our diets and health goals. With millions struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle, could AI be the ultimate solution to our dietary dilemmas? Chris explores how AI could serve as a personal nutritionist, analyzing personal data to craft customized meal plans, exercise routines, and lifestyle recommendations. Imagine an AI that knows what's in your fridge, suggests the perfect meal, and keeps you on track toward your health goals. Are we ready to ...

Jan 30, 20257 min

1056 NEVERMINED: THE FUTURE OF AI PAYMENTS AND VALUE EXCHANGE

In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis chats with Don about Nevermined, a groundbreaking platform dubbed the "PayPal of AI." Don shares his 20-year journey in machine learning and AI, explaining how persistence and timing have been critical in bringing his AI and crypto vision to life. They explore how AI tools like GPT-3 have democratized access to technology and how Nevermined is revolutionizing AI-to-AI payments, enabling seamless value exchange between intelligent ag...

Jan 29, 202539 min

1055 CAN AI CLONE HUMANS? EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL REPLICATION

In this thought-provoking episode Chris dives into the fascinating concept of humans as Large Language Models (LLMs). With AI evolving rapidly, Chris explores the idea of creating full-blown virtual human beings—whether by copying real individuals or crafting entirely fictional personas. He discusses the potential of using digital footprints, especially from the upcoming Generation Beta, to develop lifelike AI replicas. If we succeed, what ethical implications arise? Would these AI beings deserv...

Jan 28, 20256 min

1054 ARE STAR TREK REPLICATORS FINALLY HERE?

The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.us Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠ Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠ My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠ --- In this episode of Think Future, Chris Kalaboukis dives into the fascinating world of Star Trek-style replicators and how close we are to making them a reality. Inspired by his love for Star Trek: The Next Generation, Chris explores the concept of replicators—devices that c...

Jan 23, 20256 min

1053 AI MEETS PUBLISHING: REVOLUTIONIZING THE INDUSTRY

The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.us Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠ Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠ My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠ --- In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis sits down with Yehuda Niv, the founder of Spines, an AI-driven publishing platform that's changing the game for authors. Yehuda, who previously built Israel’s largest publishing house, saw the potential for AI to sim...

Jan 22, 202534 min

1052 AI VS HUMAN JOURNALISM: CAN MACHINES REPORT THE TRUTH?

The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.us Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠ Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠ My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠ --- In this episode of Think Future, host Chris Kalaboukis dives into the evolving world of journalism and asks the big question: Can AI replace human journalists? With media bias and truth distortion becoming major issues, Chris explores whether AI-driven reporting can offer a...

Jan 21, 20256 min

1051 ARE HUMANS JUST LIVING LLMS?

The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.us Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠ Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠ My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠ --- In this thought-provoking episode of ThinkFuture, host Chris Kalaboukis dives into the fascinating parallels between humans and large language models (LLMs). Chris explores how AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude generate responses that feel human-like, thanks to their foun...

Jan 16, 20256 min

1050 THE ART OF CLOSING DEALS IN A DIGITAL AGE

Visit Jacob here: https://jacobhickscoach.com The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.us Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠ Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠ My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠ --- In this episode of ThinkFuture, host Chris Kalaboukis sits down with Jacob Hicks, CEO and founder of Jacob Hicks Coaching, to unravel the secrets of sales mastery. Jacob shares his journey from passion to profession, emphasizing...

Jan 15, 202535 min

1049 IS AI REALLY TAKING OVER CODING?

The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.us Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠ Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠ My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠ --- In this episode of ThinkFuture, Chris Kalaboukis dives into the growing role of AI in software development, revealing that 25% of all code is now AI-generated. While some fear this shift could threaten jobs, Chris argues the opposite: AI is a powerful tool for coders, handl...

Jan 14, 20255 min

1048 COULD AI BE THE PERFECT PARENT?

The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.us Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠ Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠ My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠ --- Chris dives into the intriguing concept of AI parenting. Inspired by an article from AIDaily.us, Chris ponders whether artificial intelligence could outperform humans in raising children. Drawing parallels between generative AI's ability to aggregate knowledge and the chall...

Jan 09, 20255 min

1047 CHINA'S INNOVATION BOOM

The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.us Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠ Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠ My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠ --- Chris hosts Gus, a seasoned CEO and engineering technologist, to explore China's rapidly advancing technological and business landscape. Fresh from a whirlwind tour across eight Chinese cities, Gus dismantles common Western stereotypes, revealing a nation brimming with cutt...

Jan 08, 202538 min

1046 IS AI FIXING RECRUITMENT?

The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.us Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠ Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠ My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠ --- Chris dives into the evolving role of AI in recruitment. With 65% of job applicants now screened by AI, Chris unpacks whether this tech-driven shift is a breakthrough or a bust. He critiques the broken recruitment system, highlighting how traditional methods focus on resume...

Jan 07, 20255 min

1045 THE FUTURE OF AUTONOMOUS AGENTS

Visit David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidminarsch/ 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 of thinkfuture, Chris Kalaboukis dives into the world of autonomous AI agents with David from Valory. Unlike traditional language models that merely respond to prompts, Valory's "performance AI agents" take real-world actions, such as managing investment...

Dec 18, 202433 min

1044 MOTION, HUMAN COGNITION, AND AI

The short film: http://youtu.be/xeYHdxD8s98 The Metafictional book: https://nexumorphic.wixsite.com/nexumorphic/metaforma Branden on X: https://x.com/nexumorphic Branden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/branden-singletary/ --- 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 --- What drives motion in the universe? Is human cognition reducible to artificial intelligence? In thi...

Dec 11, 202456 min

1043 INNOVATION VS. CAPITALISM

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 of thinkfuture, Chris Kalaboukis dives into the fascinating tension between innovation and capitalism. Drawing from his decades in the innovation space, Chris shares how his childhood fascination with science fiction inspired his career in disruptive innovation. He explores the conflict between long-term visionary th...

Dec 05, 202413 min

1042 MASTERING VENTURE CAPITAL: JUDAH TAUB ON AI, TRENDS, AND THE FUTURE OF STARTUPS

Visit Judah at https://www.linkedin.com/in/judah-taub-3773247b/ 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 insightful thinkfuture episode, Chris Kalaboukis interviews Judah Taub, managing partner at Hetz Ventures, a leading VC firm. Judah dives into the evolving venture capital landscape, highlighting the cycles of hot and cold markets, the rise of massive VC conglom...

Dec 04, 202435 min

1041 H2M POETRY: HOW AI IS TRANSFORMING CREATIVITY

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 --- On this episode of ThinkFuture, Chris Kalaboukis dives into the world of AI-generated poetry, exploring how large language models (LLMs) create verses that rival—or even surpass—human poetry. Chris explains his concept of "H2M" (human-human-machine), where AI poetry emerges as a blend of human creativity, machine processing, and use...

Dec 03, 202410 min

1040 WHY THE WORLD NEEDS AN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF GRATITUDE

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 thinkfuture episode, Chris Kalaboukis dives into the idea of Thanksgiving as a universal concept, not just an American tradition. Reflecting on gratitude, Chris shares insights about how recognizing the people, moments, and opportunities that shape our lives can bring positivity and perspective. Could gratitude become a glob...

Nov 28, 202410 min

1039 A VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF AI

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 ThinkFuture episode, Chris Kalaboukis sits down with Daniel Wilson, the founder of Info Science AI and a lifelong pioneer in technology. Daniel shares his journey, from building radios as a child to leading cutting-edge AI innovations for top tech companies. He discusses the evolution of AI, highlighting its 1950s roots and ...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 4 min

1038 THE COMING OF AI JESUS

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 --- On this episode of thinkfuture, Chris Kalaboukis dives into the fascinating intersection of technology and tradition. From the creation of an AI-powered "Jesus" designed to take confessions, to a cherished Greek Orthodox Easter ritual of spreading candlelight, Chris explores how modern innovations can coexist with age-old practices....

Nov 26, 202410 min

1037 WILL ELON BE BOLD WITH AI?

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 thought-provoking episode of ThinkFuture, host Chris Kalaboukis dives into the philosophy of innovation with a look at two types of people: the "Do-Its," who push boundaries to see what’s possible, and the "Should-Wees," who question each step. Using Elon Musk’s cautious stance on AI as an example, Chris argues that humanity...

Nov 21, 202413 min

1036 BREAKING BARRIERS IN ACCESSIBILITY TECH

Visit Mike at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-paciello-1231741/ 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 of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis dives into the future of accessibility with Mike Paciello, a tech accessibility pioneer with over 40 years in the industry. From his early days at Digital Equipment Corporation to his role in launching the Web Acce...

Nov 20, 202434 min

1035 33% OF AI PROJECTS ARE AI THEATER

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 of "thinkfuture," Chris Kalaboukis dives into the surprising world of corporate AI projects, revealing a fascinating stat: over 33% of AI projects are created just for show! While that might sound discouraging, Chris explains how this mirrors the innovation cycle he’s seen across industries. Companies often invest in...

Nov 19, 202411 min

1034 UNLOCKING THE POWER OF AI AND HUMAN EMPATHY

Visit Adam at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-bai/ 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 of ThinkFuture, host Chris Kalaboukis dives deep with Adam Bai, co-founder of Glimpse, an AI-powered platform transforming market research and audience insights. Adam shares how Glimpse harnesses first-party data to create "digital twins" of audience segments, offe...

Nov 06, 202432 min

1032 ARE WE LOSING OUR HUMAN CONNECTIONS?

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 of "thinkfuture," Chris Kalaboukis dives deep into the idea that technology is causing us to lose touch with our physical selves. He traces humanity's evolution from close-knit tribes to a modern era dominated by virtual connections. While he acknowledges the incredible power of technology to bridge geographical gaps...

Oct 22, 202411 min

1031 WOULD YOU CREATE YOUR IMMORTAL DIGITAL TWIN?

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 of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis dives deep into the philosophical and technological concept of creating a digital twin—a virtual version of yourself that could potentially live on indefinitely. Chris explores the idea of whether we can achieve immortality through a digital simulacrum that closely mimics our beh...

Oct 17, 20249 min

1030 INNOVATION? THE STRUGGLE IS REAL

Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todasco/ 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 of "ThinkFuture," host Chris Kalaboukis chats with Mike Todasco, an innovation expert with a diverse background ranging from accounting at GE to leading innovation at PayPal. Mike shares his journey of shifting from traditional roles to exploring new technologie...

Oct 16, 202435 min

1029 WHY PROACTIVE AI SHOULD BE THE NEW NORMAL

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 of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis dives into the idea of proactive AI assistants and why we need them. With thousands of AI virtual assistants like Alexa, Siri, and ChatGPT around us, Chris points out that they all have one thing in common: they’re reactive, meaning they only act when prompted. He argues that tru...

Oct 15, 20248 min

1028 THE FUTURE OF MUSIC: PERSONALIZED AI-GENERATED TRACKS JUST FOR YOU!

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 of "ThinkFuture," Chris Kalaboukis dives into the fascinating world of AI-generated music and how it could revolutionize our listening experiences. He starts by discussing his own experience using AI-generated music for his podcast's new intro and outro, created with a service called Suno. Chris imagines a future whe...

Oct 10, 202410 min

1027 AI NOTETAKERS CONQUER MEETINGS

Connect with Richard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rrwhite/ 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 of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis chats with Richard White, founder and CEO of Fathom.video, an AI-powered meeting assistant. Richard shares his journey from engineering and product design to launching Fathom in 2020. The idea sparked from his personal st...

Oct 09, 202431 min