What’s Next?

Bonus Episode- Human Flourishing Meets Mind-Blowing AI: Co-Hosting with Google’s Bots

Welcome to a special episode of What's Next?, where Tamara Lechner is joined by two AI co-hosts generated by Google's Notebook LM. In This Episode: * Tamara experiments with Google’s NotebookLM, an AI-powered research tool, uploading three unique sources: * Her team's AI for Human Flourishing framework [https://www.aiforhumanflourishing.com/], crafted with colleagues from the Harvard AI for Human Flourishing community. * A book by her friend Ali Khan and the SHAPE [https://www.shapepowered.com/]team, which delves into people and culture analytics connecting performance to flourishing * Tyler VanderWeele’s latest Global Flourishing Study, offering insights on worldwide wellbeing. Her AI co-hosts chose to spotlight:  * AI and Human Flourishing Framework: Exploring how AI can align with human values to enhance well-being and productivity. * AI in Healthcare and Work: From personalized health recommendations to boosting workplace creativity by automating repetitive tasks. * Community, Ethics, and Connection: The role of AI in building stronger communities and cultivating meaningful connections. * Spirituality and Purpose: Can AI help rekindle a sense of purpose, meaning, and connection in the digital age? Why Listen? This episode offers a unique experience  (learn more about Notebook LM here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A9o-MalN0k])  as 2 non-humans reflect (not really, they process through predictive analytics) on how AI can contribute positively to human lives.  Share your thoughts or feedback by emailing: aiforhf@gmail.com

The Empathy Algorithm: Can AI Make Us Better Humans with Blair Ryan

In this episode of What's Next?, we are joined by Blair Ryan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairjryan/], founder of Kindred.AI [https://kindredai.co/] and Waiting Room [https://waitingroomtherapy.co/], to explore the evolving role of AI in enhancing emotional intelligence and empathy. Together, we dive into how AI could revolutionize therapy, the ethical dilemmas it presents, and its impact on human relationships and collaboration. Tamara and Blair discuss how AI is being used to foster empathy and enhance emotional intelligence, the potential for AI to revolutionize therapy and mental health care,  ethical considerations in the intersection of AI and human emotion, and the impact of AI on human relationships. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the future of AI and its role in shaping a more empathetic world!

Neuroscience Meets Flourishing: Unlocking Human Connection with Paul Zak

In this episode of What's Next?, Tamara sits down with Dr. Paul Zak [https://pauljzak.com/about/], a trailblazer in the field of neuroscience, to explore the brain science behind human connection and why that is so important to flourishing. Paul shares insights from his extensive research and the cutting-edge neuroscience technology his companies are developing. We dive into the nuances between flourishing, happiness, and emotional fitness, and how they impact our lives. Paul introduces us to Immersion, a groundbreaking platform that uses real-time neuroscience to track emotional resonance and attention through wearable technology. He explains how positive connections can be measured—and why aiming for six each day is key to a thriving life. We also learn how the Immersion platform predicts the market impact of entertainment, training, and advertising with remarkable accuracy by tapping into the brain's valuation of experiences. This episode is about understanding neuroscience's power in shaping how we connect, engage, and remember.

AI + Human Flourishing: Elevating Wellbeing and Work

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the intersection of flourishing and AI. Tamara explores how AI can enhance personal relationships, support wellbeing, and foster personal growth in the workplace. She also dives into some groundbreaking work happening with the AI for Human Flourishing Working Group and Think Tank. From helping individuals feel good and function well to creating environments that empower people to reach their full potential, this episode unpacks the transformative role AI plays in both personal and professional realms.

AI’s Role in Shaping Tomorrow: Gathering, Democratizing and Reimagining the Future with Christopher Lafayette

In this episode, Christopher Lafayette [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherlafayette/], a visionary technologist and humanitarian, joins the conversation to discuss the evolving relationship between AI and society. The discussion delves into the tug-of-war between AI and art, highlighting how technology reshapes creativity while maintaining human expression's essence. Christopher provides insights into AI’s transformative role in healthcare, covering advancements from telemedicine to surgical training, and shares how his platform, GatherVerse, is one of the ways he works to democratize technology by amplifying diverse voices. Tamara and Christopher also explore his vision for the future impact of AI on society, advocating for a world where technology enhances human flourishing. Learn more about the AI Evolve Summit here. [https://gatherverse.org/aievolve/]