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The Man Who Sold AI to the World: On Why Ordinary People Win the Most.
Most people talk about AI like it's something happening to us. Zack Kass thinks that's exactly the wrong way to see it.
Zack spent years at OpenAI as one of the key architects of its go-to-market strategy, the person responsible for taking the most transformative technology in human history and bringing it to the world. Zack pulls back the curtain on what AI actually means for your job, your kids, your healthcare, your education, and why the people who lean in early are about to have an unfair advantage the rest of the world hasn't woken up to yet.
We Discuss:
Why AI will become infrastructure as fundamental as electricity or the internetHow AI could solve healthcare, education and housing where governments have failedWhat Gen Z actually needs to hear to thrive in an AI worldWhy AI safety has become the new religionConnect with Zack:
Website: https://zackkass.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackkass/
Newsletter: https://substack.com/@zackkass
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZackKassAI
Book: https://www.zackkass.com/books
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What happens when the technology powering today's AI gets left behind?We sat down with John Martinis, Nobel Prize-winning physicist, the man behind Google's quantum supremacy milestone, and co-founder of Qolab to find out what's actually coming next.
This isn't theoretical. Quantum computing is already threatening the encryption protecting your money, your data, and the internet as we know it.
We Discuss:
Why quantum computing could make today's AI look like a calculatorThe science behind quantum bits, tunneling, and superposition explainedHow quantum algorithms could transform medicine, security, and industryThe inside story of achieving quantum supremacy at Google and why he walked awayWhat winning the Nobel Prize in Physics actually means for the future of technologyWhy cryptocurrency and current encryption systems are sitting on a ticking clockAcademic papers:
John Martinis' Nobel Lecture:
https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2025/martinis/lecture/
Quantum Computing Paper by Google:
https://research.google/pubs/pub12345/
Michelle Simmons' Quantum Research at UNSW:
https://www.unsw.edu.au/about-us/our-story/our-people/michelle-simmons
Connect with John:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-martinis-5856911a6/
Official Website - https://qolab.ai/team/john-martinis
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Why are humans obsessed with serial killers, disasters, and true crime?
Dr. Coltan Scrivner is one of the world's leading researchers on morbid curiosity. We unpack the psychology behind our darkest fascinations: why millions binge true crime content, why women consume more of it than men, and whether our obsession with death and danger is a flaw or an evolutionary advantage.
If you've ever found yourself unable to stop watching a true crime documentary at midnight, this is why.
We cover:
What morbid curiosity actually is (and why you almost certainly have it)The evolutionary reason your brain is drawn to threat and uncertaintyWhy women consume more true crime than men — and what that tells usThe psychology of serial killers and mass disastersWhat your obsession with dark content reveals about who you areConnect with Coltan
https://www.coltanscrivner.com/
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What if the most important skill of your life is one nobody ever taught you?
Daniel Goleman is the psychologist and bestselling author who introduced emotional intelligence to the world. In this episode, he gets practical breaking down the four domains of EQ, why our kids are losing emotional skills to screens, and what it really takes to lead, connect, and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
We Discuss:
The hidden cost of screen time on children's emotional developmentHow self-awareness actually works The gut feeling debate: when instinct is data, and when it's noiseWhy empathy is the most underrated leadership skill right nowHow AI is reshaping trust, in the workplace and in everyday lifeWhat the Dalai Lama taught him about living with emotional intelligence🔗 Connect with Daniel GolemanWebsiteEI Courses
📚 Daniel's Books
Emotional Intelligence
Altered Traits
A Force for Good
Optimal
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What's really happening to sex, intimacy, and relationships in the age of smartphones, porn, and AI companions?
Dr. Nicole McNichols is a sex educator, researcher, and professor whose work focuses on helping people have more satisfying, fulfilling sex lives. In this episode, she breaks down what science actually says about desire, pleasure, and intimacy; and why so many people are struggling in silence.
We Discuss:
Why porn is giving young people (and adults) deeply unrealistic expectations about sexHow loneliness and lack of intimacy is becoming a modern mental health crisisWhy faking orgasms is quietly destroying communication in relationshipsThe truth about female anatomy and pleasure that most people were never taughtHow AI companions and digital relationships are changing human intimacyWhether penis size actually matters (she settles it once and for all)📚 Dr. Nicole's Book — You Could Be Having Better Sex:
🌐 Website
🔗 Instagram
🐦 Twitter/X
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Most relationships don't end because of one big betrayal. They die slowly through small moments of disconnection.
Drs. John and Julie Gottman are the world's leading relationship researchers, having studied couples for over 40 years, publishing more than 200 academic journal articles and 46 books. They are the co-founders of The Gottman Institute and the renowned Love Lab.
In this episode, they break down what decades of research on thousands of couples reveals about communication, trust, and what actually destroys love.
We Discuss:
Why small daily interactions matter more than grand romantic gesturesThe Four Horsemen of relationship destruction: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and StonewallingHow to build and update Love Maps for deeper emotional connectionWhy emotional neglect is more damaging than conflictHow smartphones are quietly eroding intimacyWhether relationships can truly recover after betrayal and infidelity📱 Gottman Card Decks App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gottman-card-decks/id1071747474
📚 The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553447718
📚 The Relationship Cure: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553384393
🔗 The Four Horsemen Explained: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen/
🌐 Visit the Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com/
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Most people believe they’re clear on what they want in a partner. Science says they’re not even close.Paul Eastwick, one of the world’s leading relationship scientists, breaks down what decades of research actually reveal about attraction, dating, and long-term compatibility.We Discuss:
Why your “type” is a poor predictor of real attractionThe disconnect between preference and behaviour in datingHow dating apps may be distorting who we chooseWhy love languages aren’t predictive of relationship success-Follow Dr Paul Eastwicks new Podcast here:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6D0q5uD...Everywhere: https://episodes.fm/1766543146Order his book Bonded by Evolution here
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AI isn’t coming it’s already here. And most people are completely unprepared.Conor Grennan Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern School of Business and founder of AI Mindset, breaks down what we are getting wrong about AI and why the biggest risk right now isn’t AI itself… it’s how slowly people are adapting to it. Conor works with Fortune 500 companies, training leaders to actually integrate AI into how they think and operate. His core message is blunt: people aren’t falling behind because they lack tools ,they’re behind because of behavior.We Discuss:
The mindset shift required to stay relevant in the next 3–5 yearsHow AI is changing the way we work, learn, and createThe biggest mistakes people make when using AIWhy we are prompting our AI chatbots all wrongConnect with Conor:🌍 https://www.ai-mindset.ai/https://www.youtube.com/c/ConorGrennan
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He predicted the 2008 crash, now Australia could be next.
Prof Steve Keen breaks down why Australia’s housing market, global energy systems, and food supply chains are far more fragile than they appear and how rising debt is quietly driving it all.From the truth about mortgage debt and skyrocketing house prices, to the real impact of climate change, energy shortages, and fertiliser dependence, this episode challenges the economic narratives we’ve all been taught.
We Discuss:
Why rising house prices are driven by debt, not demandThe hidden fragility of Australia’s economyEnergy shortages, food security & global supply risksThe future of work in an AI-driven worldClimate change and the economic shocks aheadConnect with Prof Steve Keen:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ProfSteveKeen
X: https://x.com/ProfSteveKeen
You can purchase Steve's book, 'The New Economics: A Manifesto', Here
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What if kids only needed 2 hours a day to learn everything they need?
MacKenzie Price co-founder of Alpha Schools breaks down the “2 Hour Learning” model, an AI-powered approach that’s challenging everything we thought we knew about education. If you’re a parent, educator, or just curious about where the future is heading this conversation will change how you think about school.
We Discuss:
How personalised learning is accelerating academic outcomesWhy traditional classrooms may be holding students backWhat happens when kids spend less time memorising… and more time building real-world skillsHow AI is being used to revolutionise the classroom -
What if the strategies the ultra-wealthy use to grow their money are more accessible than you think?
Jake Claver started out as an industrial sales rep. No inheritance. No head start. Today he manages nearly $1 billion in digital assets, advises high-net-worth families through his firm Digital Ascension Group, and is one of the most sought-after voices in crypto wealth management. Jake has made it his mission to bring the strategies of the elite to everyday investors.
We Discuss:
Why Bitcoin is still just getting started How XRP is quietly positioning itself to reshape global financeThe exact mistakes destroying beginners' portfoliosWhat a family office actually does and how to think like oneHow AI is changing the way smart money tradesHow to take your first step into cryptoConnect with Jake Claver:
🌐 jakeclaver.com
📚 Wealth in Numbers — available now
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What if building wealth didn't require a high salary, a finance degree, or perfect discipline?
David Bach — 10x New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's most trusted personal finance experts. With over 7 million books sold, David has spent 30 years teaching everyday people how to go from financial stress to genuine financial freedom using simple, automatic habits anyone can start today.
We Discuss:
Why "paying yourself first" is the single most powerful wealth habitHow to automate your savings so you never have to rely on willpowerHow to start building wealth TODAY, no matter your income levelDavid's personal story: from financial advisor to global bestselling authorConnect with David Bach:
🌐davidbach.com📚
The Automatic Millionaire: 20th Anniversary Edition — available now
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What if the future of aerospace engineering isn't more engineers… but smarter algorithms?
Josefine Lissner, Co-Founder of Leap71 the company using AI-driven algorithms and 3D printing to automate the way we design and build rocket engines.
From Formula One to the frontiers of aerospace, Josefine is rewriting what's possible when you remove the limits of traditional engineering and let computation take the wheel.
We Discuss:
Why the next generation of rockets won't be designed by humans — but by algorithmsHow 3D printing is unlocking complex engineering that was previously impossibleWhy Josefine left Formula One to build one of the world's most ambitious deep-tech startupsThe truth about being a woman at the forefront of engineering and aerospaceWhy Dubai — not Silicon Valley — is becoming the world's most exciting hub for innovationFor more details on Josefine's work head to https://leap71.com/
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What really happens in moments of chaos and why most people get it wrong.
Trevor Fortner (Everyday Spy), a former US Navy Special Operations professional breaks down how trained operators think under pressure and what civilians miss in critical moments like the Bondi attack.
This isn’t about fear. It’s about awareness, decision-making, and control.Trevor reveals the three mental pillars that separate trained operators from everyday reactions and how you can apply them immediately in your life, career, and high-pressure situations.
We Discuss:
What trained professionals actually see in events like BondiThe biggest mistake civilians make in high-stress situationsWhy “situational awareness” is simpler (and more powerful) than you thinkLeadership lessons from combat that apply to businessFind your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/4aXS3qi
Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/
Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast
Learn from a CIA Spy: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante
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What if the next Martin Scorsese isn’t coming out of film school… but YouTube?
Max Reisinger, CEO of Creator Camp and one of the leading voices shaping the future of the creator economy. He’s working at the forefront of a major shift in media where creators are no longer just making content, but building studios, owning audiences, and redefining what it means to be a storyteller in the digital age.
We Discuss:
Why the next generation of filmmakers won’t come from HollywoodHow Creator Camp is training the next wave of storytellersThe shift from content creation to full-scale media empiresWhy owning your audience is more powerful than any platformWhat traditional media is getting wrong about creatorsCheck out what Max is building with his community here: https://www.creatorcamp.com/
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Grief expert David Kessler reveals the truths about loss that most people never hear.
David is one of the world’s leading voices on loss and healing, having spent decades working with people facing death, trauma, and life-changing loss.
He co-authored the classic On Grief and Grieving with pioneering psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and later expanded the traditional five stages of grief by introducing a sixth stage, meaning, in his bestselling book 'Finding Meaning'.
We Discuss:
Why comparing grief doesn't helpHow to support someone without trying to fix themWhy grief lasts longer than people expectHow meaning helps us healThe connection between trauma and griefLearn more about David Kessler and resources for grief: https://grief.com/
Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdavidkessler/
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How do we know who are closest genetic relatives are and why is it important?
Dr. Debra Lieberman is an evolutionary psychologist, who explains how our brains are hardwired to prevent inbreeding a pattern seen across humans and the animal kingdom. She breaks down the science behind kin detection, how humans unconsciously calculate genetic relatedness, and why evolution has designed us to reject sexual attraction to family. We also explore the moral and ethical questions surrounding incest and what crying and tears communicate from an evolutionary perspective.
We Discuss:
How animals and humans detect who their relatives areWhy your brain automatically rejects forbidden attractionThe high-level reasoning behind incest taboosHow emotions like disgust and empathy shape our instincts -
Dopamine expert Dr. Anna Lembke reveals how addiction is hijacking your brain, why dopamine dependency is skyrocketing, the hidden dangers of social media, AI, porn, and the fast-track to regaining control.
Dr. Anna Lembke is Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. With over 25 years treating patients with substance and behavioral addictions, she’s also the bestselling author of Dopamine Nation.
We Discuss:
Why constant stimulation makes us feel empty, anxious, and burnt outHow digital rewards are rewiring your brain for distraction instead of disciplineThe hidden crash behind every dopamine spike- How over comfort and instant gratification quietly destroy motivation, drive, and resilienceActionable strategies to reset your brain, regain control, and perform at your peakYou can purchase Dr Anna’s book, Dopamine Nation: Why our Addiction to Pleasure is Causing us Pain, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dopamine-Nation-Finding-Balance-Indulgence-ebook/dp/B09GMCCLLX?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Follow Dr Anna
Website: https://www.annalembke.com/
Stanford Medicine: https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/anna-lembke
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Debbie Millman is one of the world’s most influential voiceson design, creativity, and personal growth. A renowned designer, author, educator, and host of the pioneering podcast Design Matters.
In this powerful conversation, she explains why a meaningfullife doesn’t happen by chance it’s designed. From overcoming self-doubt to embracing failure, Debbie shares the mindset shifts that separate people who drift from those who build a life with purpose.
We discuss:
How to design a life with intention The real role of failure in long-term successScarcity vs. abundance thinking (and why itmatters)Why “busy” is a decisionNavigating self-doubt and imposter syndrome - Laat meer zien
