In the season finale of The grftf Podcast, host Misha da Vinci reflects on her insightful discussions with a diverse set of guests including brilliant authors, genius technologists, neuroscientists, policy experts and other leading thinkers. This episode provides a recap of the most impactful moments, covering a wide range of topics from neurotechnology, the evolution of AI, the ethics of big tech, AI policy, and privacy rights, to dark matter and the multiverse, and much more. Misha's journey from a human potential coach to a tech thinker and influencer highlights the crucial relationship between humans and technology in shaping the future. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding and mastering our relationship with technology, aiming to make technology our servant, not our master. As the season concludes, Misha teases the next season's focus on solutions to current technological and societal problems and the potential of neuroscience in personal development.

00:00 Season Finale: Reflecting on a Journey of Discovery

01:09 Embracing Technology: The New Frontier of Human Potential

01:34 The grftf Podcast: A Beacon for the Future

02:06 Exploring the Neural Interface: The Future of Interaction with Nita Farahany

04:38 The Plurality of Futures: A Conversation with Tracey Follows

05:49 Containing Big Tech: Insights from Tom Kemp

08:19 The Allure of the Multiverse: A Dive into Physics with Paul Halpern

11:02 AI's Trajectory and Big Tech's Dominance: A Discussion with Amba Kak

14:22 Demanding Privacy Accountability: Daniel Solove's Perspective

19:43 The Optimistic Future: Rohit Bhargava's Vision

21:32 The Cognitive Age: John Nosta on AI and Human Thought

23:35 Smart Cities: Balancing Technology and Humanity with John Lorinc

25:48 Dr. Jennifer Sciubba on Demography in the 21st century, Preparing for an Aging Society & Workforce Resilience

28:00 The Impact of VR on Cultural Appreciation and Empathy with Alvin Wang Graylin

30:00 Navigating the Data-Driven World with Wendy Wong

32:19 The Rise of AI in the Workplace: An Investigative Look with Hilke Schellmann

35:34 Meditation and Creativity with Will Cady

41:56 The Neuroscience of You with Chantel Prat

44:46 Innovative Education with Ana Lorena Fabrega

46:03 Techno-Social Engineering and the Future with Brett Frischmann

48:26 Season Recap and Looking Ahead to Season Two

Misha da Vinci is a futurologist and founder of grftf, a tech & media brand that is focused on preparing humanity for the future.

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In this episode, Misha and Professor Brett Frischmann discuss how technology is re-engineering humanity. They cover a wide range of topics including the current techno-social landscape, how techno-social engineering works, the Human Focused Turing Test, how user interface design decisions shape what we want and what we think we want, why engineering the world for happiness is a bad idea, how to detect if you’re becoming a machine, and more.

“This episode will change everything you think you know about yourself.”

00:00 Rethinking the Turing Test: A New Perspective

02:51 Introducing Brett Frischmann

06:08 Brett's Diverse Academic Journey

20:19 The Human Impact of Techno-Social Engineering

25:05 Reverse Turing Test: Evaluating Human & Machine Similarities

28:11 The Dangers and Potentials of Techno-Social Engineering

37:18 Challenging the Notion of Engineered Happiness

47:53 The Role of Technology in Shaping Human Preferences

51:13 Understanding Nudging in the Digital Age

53:20 The Influence of Digital Environments on Behavior

54:22 The Pitfalls of E-Contracting and Digital Agreements

56:33 The Evolution of Contract Law in the Digital Age

59:03 The Power Dynamics of Digital Contracting

01:00:05 Reconfiguring Society Through Techno-Social Systems

01:00:32 Challenging the Dominance of Big Tech

01:02:43 The Role of Large Language Models in Shaping Humanity

01:09:19 The Importance of Commons in a Techno-Social World

01:25:38 Building a Future: Governance, Commons, and Technological Balance

01:40:02 Final Thoughts and Future Directions

Connect with Professor Brett Frischmann

The book: Re-Engineering Humanity Home | Re-Engineering Humanity (reengineeringhumanity.com)

TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/SgbC3hmhHAU?si=WyoneUU5zY8WgoKn

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrettFrischmann

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-frischmann-2592a616/

Misha da Vinci is a futurologist & tech writer. She is the founder of grftf, a tech & media brand that is focused on getting humanity ready for the future.

Connect with Misha

The grftf Newsletter (a free life-changing newsletter): https://mishadavinci.substack.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mishadavinci

Website: https://www.mishadavinci.com/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@mishadavinci

This is a super cool and thought-provoking episode about new approaches to education. Misha da Vinci and edupreneur Ana Lorena Fábrega explore ways to transform schools so that students cultivate real-world skills, learn resilience and how to embrace challenges, and are prepared for an unpredictable future. They discuss how adults can keep learning no matter their age, especially given the need to adapt to the fast-changing world. They advocate for becoming generalists, leveraging technology wisely, and prioritizing lifelong learning. Ana's experiences visiting alternative schools worldwide shed light on practical methods for encouraging individuality and original thought and aim to inspire a shift towards more adaptive and enriching learning environments.

00:43 Introducing the grftf Podcast with Misha da Vinci

01:11 Meet Ana Lorena Fábrega: A Journey from Traditional Educator to Edupreneur

12:57 The Synthesis School: Revolutionizing Education

22:44 The Future of Education: Blending Traditional and Innovative Approaches

33:53 Unlearning to Succeed: Lessons for Adults

39:31 The Power of Embracing Failure

40:31 Unlearning the Need to Fit In

42:36 Rethinking Instruction: Fostering Initiative and Curiosity

44:35 Navigating the Future: The Importance of Questioning and Adaptability

46:30 The Dangers of Social Media and Technology on Young Minds

57:11 Embracing Generalism in the Age of AI

01:07:38 The Journey of Lifelong Learning and Curiosity

01:08:53 Exploring Alternative Education Models

Connect with Ana

Website: https://afabrega.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnaLorenaFabregaMsFab

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/anafabrega11

Get Ana's book The Learning Game: https://tr.ee/hCnrT6YZ4g

Misha da Vinci is a futurologist & tech writer. She is the founder of grftf, a tech & media brand that is focused on getting humanity ready for the future.

Connect with Misha

The grftf Newsletter (a free life-changing newsletter): https://mishadavinci.substack.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mishadavinci

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mishadavinci

Website: https://www.mishadavinci.com/