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Ep 106: Luca Turin On Decoding Smell
Smell is the most mysterious of our senses and we've been getting it wrong. Biophysicist Luca Turin joins Vasant Dhar to reveal why and how our noses detect vibrations and what that could mean for…
S1E105 Ep 105: Nicholas Christakis on The Impacts of Machines on Human Groups
Your networks shape you more than you know. Nicholas Christakis joins Vasant Dhar to reveal how machines inserted into human groups quietly rewire the way people cooperate, coordinate, and trust —…
S1E104 Ep 104: Leslie Kay on Smell, Memory and the Brain
Your nose knows more than you think. Professor Leslie M. Kay joins Vasant Dhar to reveal how smell is wired directly into the brain's emotional core — and how every breath you take is quietly…
S1E103 EP 103: Léon Bottou on Fiction Machines and the Limits of AI Alignment
What separates fluency from understanding? Léon Bottou joins Vasant Dhar in Episode 103, Brave New World, to explore the deep question at the heart of AI. Useful Resources: 1. Léon Bottou2. Léon…
Ep 103: Jayant Sinha on AI Governance In A Fragmented World
AI is reshaping national power and governance. Drawing on India's digital public infrastructure, Jayant Sinha and Vasant Dhar discuss innovation and sovereignty over compute, data consent and privacy…
S1E102 Ep 102 - Alex 'Sandy' Pentland on Humanizing Technology
Professor Alex 'Sandy' Pentland, one of the most renowned computational scientists in the world, joins Vasant Dhar in Episode 102 of Brave New World to discuss the state and development of…
Ep 101: Deepak Chopra On Consciousness and Reality
Useful Resources: 1. Deepak Chopra2. Donald D. Hoffman3. Awakening: The Path to Freedom and Enlightenment - Deepak Chopra4. Seymour Reichlin5. Digital Dharma: How AI Can Elevate Spiritual…
Ep 100: David Ko, From Panic to Purpose
Episode 100 of Brave New World features David Ko, CEO of Calm, a digital health company focused on mental wellness and mindfulness. From experiencing panic attacks as a teenager to being the driving…
Ep 99: Vasant Dhar on Thinking With Machines, Hosted by Joel Roberts
Joel Roberts, former host of a prime-time talk show on KABC Radio, Los Angeles, takes over hosting duties to talk Vasant Dhar about his upcoming book and Roberts' own scepticism regarding all things…
S1E98 Ep 98: There's no I in AI, Ben Shneiderman on The Evolution and State of Artificial Intelligence
Useful Resources: 1. Ben Shneiderman, Professor Emeritus, University Of Maryland. 2. Richard Hamming and Hamming Codes. 3. Human Centered AI - Ben Shneiderman. 4. Allen Newell and Herbert A. Simon.…
S1 Ep 97: Alex Wiltschko on Digitizing Scent
Alex Wiltschko, CEO and Founder of Osmo, returns to Brave New World on Episode 97 to discuss the developments in the field of mapping smell and what the future holds for olfactory AI. Useful…
S1E96 Ep 96: Deogratias Niyizonkiza, Healing a Nation, One Village at a Time
Episode 96 of Brave New World features Deogratias Niyizonkiza in conversation with Vasant Dhar. From surviving the genocide in Burundi to rebuilding lives through healthcare and education, Deo's…
S1E95 Ep 95: Peter Ward On The Evolution Of Life
In Episode 95 of Brave New World, Palaeontologist Peter Ward returns to explore life's evolutionary journey and examine compelling possibilities for its future direction. Useful Resources: 1. Peter…
S1E94 Ep 94: Anil Seth On The Science of Consciousness
Neuroscientist Anil Seth explores how the brain constructs our sense of self and reality in Episode 94 of Brave New World with Vasant Dhar, offering insights on the boundary between perception and…
S1E93 Ep 93: Uma Valeti on Cultivating Meat
How do we get meat that is more nutritious, sustainable, and less cruel to animals? Dr Uma Valeti, a cardiologist turned CEO of Upside Foods, joins Vasant Dhar in episode 93 of Brave New World to…
S1E92 Ep 92: Angela Hawken on Changing Government
All meaningful reform happens when there is one smooth pipeline from research to policy to execution. Angela Hawken joins Vasant Dhar in episode 92 of Brave New World to discuss her work as both a…
S1E91 Ep 91: Michael Levin on the New Frontiers of Biological Intelligence
Memory, consciousness and the self aren't what you think they are. Michael Levin joins Vasant Dhar in episode 91 of Brave New World to explain why the distinction between machines and organisms will…
S1E90 Ep 90: Sandeep Robert Datta on Smell and the Brain
We take it for granted -- but we shouldn't: smell is incredibly powerful and plays a critical role in our lives. Sandeep Robert Datta joins Vasant Dhar in episode 90 of Brave New World to discuss…
S1E89 Ep 89: Missy Cummings on Making AI Safe
There's always risk at the cutting edge of technology. Driverless cars are awesome -- but can we rely on the tech? Missy Cummings joins Vasant Dhar in episode 89 of Brave New World to share her…
S1E88 Ep 88: Raghu Sundaram on Building a Great University
He lifted The Stern School of Business up significantly in the rankings, and is now making NYU a major global player in higher education. Raghu Sundaram joins Vasant Dhar in episode 88 of Brave New…
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