Map Men | Jay Foreman & Mark Cooper-Jones

Map Men | Jay Foreman & Mark Cooper-Jones

Jay Foreman and Mark Cooper-Jones, better known as Map Men, are comedians, cartography enthusiasts, YouTube sensations, and educators. With over 100 million views across platforms, they have single-handedly cornered the "pop-geography" market, becoming the saviors of every geography teacher who has ever forgotten a Friday afternoon lesson plan. The Map Men join Google to discuss their debut book, "This Way Up: When Maps Go Wrong (and Why it Matters)." The book takes a deep dive into the world's most baffling and absurd map blunders, taking a funny and fascinating journey into the maps that messed up – big time. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMfw8OqroDs].

Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club

Buena Vista Social Club is a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Inspired by true events, the musical brings the Grammy award-winning album to life, recounting the story of the legends who lived it. Step into the heart of Cuba, beyond the glitz of the Tropicana, to a place where blazing trumpets and sizzling guitars set the dance floor on fire. A world-class Afro-Cuban band and a sensational cast unite in this unforgettable tale of survival, second chances, and the extraordinary power of music. On this episode, Mel Semé, Jainardo Batista Sterling, Isa Antonetti, Da'von T. Moody, and Wesley Wray perform and discuss the musical. Moderated by Patricia Hadden, here is the cast of Buena Vista Social Club. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwkEL0QAFFc].

Dr. Pria Anand | The Mind Electric

Dr. Pria Anand joins Google to discuss her book, "The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains." The book demonstrates the compelling paradox at the heart of neurology; that even the most peculiar symptoms can show us something universal about ourselves as humans. Dr. Anand is a neurologist at the Boston Medical Center and an Assistant Professor at the Boston University School of Medicine. She is a graduate of Yale University and Stanford Medical School, and she trained in neurology, neuro-infectious diseases, and neuroimmunology at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT-kLjXxn7A].

Patrick Mouratoglou | Champion Mindset: Coach Yourself to Win at Life

Patrick Mouratoglou is one of the world's most famous and respected tennis coaches, coaching players like Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, and Holger Rune. Under Patrick's guidance, his players have won ten Grand Slam titles, two Olympic gold medals, and over 40 singles championships. Mouratoglou Academy, based in the south of France and with satellites around the globe, is widely regarded as one of the world's premier tennis academies. Beyond coaching, he has been featured in The Playbook on Netflix, and is a regular TV consultant and social media sensation, with millions of followers on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube who eagerly engage with his tennis tips, match analysis, and insights shared with the tennis community. Patrick joins Google to discuss his new book, "Champion Mindset: Coach Yourself to Win at Life." Moderated by Zara Brownless. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWVSeLEcBm4].

The Co-Intelligence Revolution: How Humans and AI Co-Create New Value

A new industrial revolution is here – not one defined by automation and the substitution of human intelligence, but by co-intelligence, where human ingenuity and AI collaborate. Authors Venkat Ramaswamy & Krishnan Narayanan join Google to discuss their book, The Co-Intelligence Revolution: How Humans and AI Co-Create New Value. Venkat is a professor at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. He first introduced the idea of co-creation in 2004 in his bestselling book, "The Future of Competition." Fun fact: His scholarly work has over 40,000 Google Scholar citations. Krishnan is the Co-Founder and President of Itihaasa Research and Digital, where he studies emerging technologies and innovations. Previously, he was a member of the Infosys Labs Management Council. Their book is a practical guide for leaders to unpack and understand how AI and people can create value together. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz1dXcs8zMY].