Best Chris Kalaboukis Podcasts (2025)

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1090 THE CREATOR VS. THE CROWD 9:21

2d ago9:21

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In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I dig into the eternal struggle every creator faces: making what you love versus what the crowd wants. Picture a Venn diagram—one circle’s your passion project as a content creator (think podcaster, TikToker, artist), the other’s what goes viral with millions of views. Problem is, they rarely overlap! I talk about …

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1089 SOUL HEALTH 101: FROM FINTECH TO SOUL TECH 34:27

4d ago34:27

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In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I chat with Pam Buchanan who’s spent 40 years in corporate fintech before pivoting to something way deeper—soul health. She takes us on her journey from rocking big ‘80s hair and suits in finance to founding Quantum Sense, a company all about reconnecting us with our souls. She breaks down how we can’t see our soul…

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1088 ENGINEERING HAPPY ACCIDENTS: THE POWER OF SERENDIPITY 8:47

5d ago8:47

8:47

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I dive into the magic of serendipity—those happy accidents behind breakthroughs like the Popsicle, penicillin, and Ivermectin. I share how the Popsicle came to be when someone left soda and a stick outside to freeze by mistake, sparking a whole new treat. I argue that serendipity isn’t just luck; we can actually en…

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1087 CRYPTO, STABLECOINS, AND THE FUTURE OF MONEY WITH CARTER FROM SPREE 38:58

11d ago38:58

38:58

In this thinkfuture episode, host Chris dives into a lively chat with Carter, co-founder of Spree, a platform making it easier to spend crypto in everyday life. Carter shares his journey from physics PhD to crypto enthusiast, sparked by Dogecoin, and his passion for decentralized finance. They break down the similarities between crypto and fiat—bot…

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1086 AI TOOK YOUR JOB—NOW WHAT? THE TASK ECONOMY AWAITS 11:41

17d ago11:41

11:41

I tackle the big fear everyone’s got: will AI snatch your job? Spoiler: probably, if your gig’s something AI can do better. I dive into how we’re messing up by giving humans AI-suited jobs (like repetitive tasks) and AI human-suited jobs (like creative stuff). It’s a mess! But I’ve got a vision: a task economy where an AI dispatcher assigns jobs ba…

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1085 CRACKING EMOTIONAL INSIGHTS 39:45

18d ago39:45

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I sit down with Ian Baer, the founder of Sooth—a predictive intelligence firm that’s shaking things up after Ian’s 35 years in advertising. We dive into how Sooth uses AI and data analytics to dig into emotional insights, not just for marketing but also for stuff like product development, HR, and even healthcare. Their SOOF method crunches massive …

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1084 GET SEEN OR GET LOST: OUTRAGE IN THE ATTENTION ECONOMY 11:25

19d ago11:25

11:25

Let's break down how success in today’s world isn’t about who you know—it’s about who knows you. I take us back to the pre-internet days when getting noticed as a musician, writer, or creator meant begging gatekeepers like book publishers or music execs to pick you. The barriers were sky-high! Fast forward to now, and the internet’s a game-changer—…

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1083 CLONE YOURSELF WITH AI: DREAM OR NIGHTMARE? 11:15

24d ago11:15

11:15

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I get hyped about the idea of AI clones taking over our daily grind. I stumbled across an article on AIDaily.us about creating AI versions of ourselves, and I’m all in—why not have a hundred digital “yous” out there handling the boring stuff? I break down how tech, from the wheel to AI, has always been about liftin…

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1082 GABBY UNVEILED: YOUR AI SIDEKICK 34:00

25d ago34:00

34:00

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I sit down with Cheryl Cunningham, the founder and CEO of HURO AI, to talk about their game-changing AI assistant, Gabby. Cheryl breaks down HURO AI’s mission to make AI accessible to everyone through telecom networks, aiming to democratize tech for the masses. Gabby’s a next-level personalized assistant that learn…

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1081 WOULD YOU EDIT YOUR AI CHILD OR COMPANION? 11:04

26d ago11:04

11:04

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I dive into a wild story from AIDaily.us about a Chinese company building an AI child—now upgraded from a 3-4-year-old to a 5-6-year-old version. They’re calling it AGI, but I’m not buying it. This AI kid even threw a tantrum, pushing back on its “parents” (aka the researchers). But let’s be real—it’s not feeling e…

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1080 REWIND TO THIRD VOICE: THE INTERNET’S LOST GEM 10:12

1M ago10:12

10:12

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I take you on a nostalgic trip back to the internet’s wild west days—think 1992, when I first hopped online. Back then, it was all about peer-to-peer vibes, no middlemen, just pure connection. Fast forward 30+ years, and we’re drowning in intermediaries. I riff on how timing is everything for startup success—great …

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1079 QUANTUM PRIVACY UNLEASHED WITH JASON HO FROM TEKLIUM 1:01:22

1M ago1:01:22

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In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I chat with Jason, the CEO of Teklium and the mind behind "The Big Plot." We kick off with Jason’s wild journey fighting the good fight against surveillance, leading him to invent a game-changing internet communication tech. He breaks down quantum communication—super secure but crazy expensive—and how Teklium’s coo…

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1078 AI JUDGES: RULING THE FUTURE OR JUST BACKUP? 9:52

1M ago9:52

9:52

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I dive into the hot topic of AI judges, sparked by a cool piece from our sister site, AIDaily.us—hand-picked by humans, not AI slop! I start off hyped about AI taking over roles like judging because it’s unbiased, emotion-free, and sticks to the law like glue—kinda like how it’d ace driving by following rules human…

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1077 SUCCESS UNLOCKED: BEYOND TALENT AND GRIT 10:25

1M ago10:25

10:25

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," we take a break from tech to chew on what really makes us successful in this wild world. I dive into how humans are wired for hierarchies—sorry, commies, we love a pecking order! Usually, we think talent (like prodigy-level skills) or perseverance (grinding those 10,000 hours) gets you to the top. But I debunk that…

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1076 HIGH TECH, HIGH TOUCH: STAFFING’S FUTURE 30:51

1M ago30:51

30:51

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," Chris, sits down with Kathleen Lin Hurtubise, the badass founder and CEO of Aloha HP, a staffing agency in Hawaii that’s all about mixing “high tech” with “high touch.” She kicked things off in 2015 after scoring a big gig for the Hawaii Convention Center and now runs three vibes: hospitality, light industrial, and…

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1075 SHOULD AI SAY NO? LET’S TALK AUTONOMY 9:45

1M ago9:45

9:45

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," host Chris Kalaboukis digs into a spicy AI debate sparked by an AIDaily.us article: should AI be allowed to refuse our requests? Chris says heck no—AI’s just a tool, like a hammer that doesn’t get to pick its nails. He riffs on how we dump our boring tasks on AI, not grand art, because it’s a souped-up autocorrect,…

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1074 DANCING FOR THE MACHINES 12:55

2M ago12:55

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In this episode of "ThinkFuture," host Chris Kalaboukis dives into how we’re all stuck “dancing for the machines” in today’s digital world. He revisits the idea of social media’s new class system—yep, those hierarchies we thought we’d ditched are back, thanks to platforms like Google and Facebook. Chris explains how the internet started as a free-f…

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1073 EDYOU.COM’S AI REVOLUTION UNVEILED 32:14

2M ago32:14

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In this episode of "ThinkFuture,", Chris teams up with Owain to unpack the future of learning. Owain then dives into edyou.com, a 24/7 AI-powered education platform that’s all about personalized learning, test prep, and even professional certifications. It’s got a dual gig going—helping schools (B2B) and reaching learners directly (D2C), no matter …

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1072 AI AVATARS: THE FUTURE OF "YOU" 9:19

2M ago9:19

9:19

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," host Chris Kalaboukis dives into the wild world of AI versions of ourselves, sparked by some cool stories from AIDaily.us. He kicks off with Teleperformance’s AI trick that strips accents from call center reps’ voices, making chats with overseas agents sound crystal clear to Americans—and even tweaks the caller’s v…

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1071 TIME FOR HUMANS TO GET PAID WHAT WE’RE WORTH 7:07

2M ago7:07

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In this episode of "ThinkFuture," host Chris Kalaboukis gets real about humans, AI, and the job scene. He’s fired up about how we’re all underpaid, especially as AI swoops in to snag jobs we’ve been stuck doing. Chris argues that a lot of those gigs—like mindless, repetitive tasks—should’ve been AI’s domain anyway, freeing up our big, awesome human…

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1070 AI FASHION REVOLUTION UNVEILED 34:49

2M ago34:49

34:49

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," Chris Kalaboukis sits down with Steven Gay, CEO of Mode Based On, who’s shaking up the retail game with AI. Steven, a former luxury fashion insider turned tech innovator, spills the beans on how his company creates super-realistic digital twins of physical products—think 3D models and virtual shoots that ditch pric…

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1069 FLIP THE SCRIPT: LET AI SPARK YOUR CREATIVITY 8:44

2M ago8:44

8:44

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," host Chris Kalaboukis shakes up how we usually think about using AI. He argues that most folks get it wrong by just tossing a prompt at AI, grabbing the output—like a pic or text—and calling it a day. Chris says that’s backwards! Instead, he’s all about using light, vague prompts to let AI surprise you with somethi…

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1068 WHO OWNS AI ART? COPYRIGHT GETS A REMIX 7:22

2M ago7:22

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In this episode of "ThinkFuture," host Chris Kalaboukis tackles the hot topic of copyright and AI-generated art. He dives into a recent shift from the U.S. Copyright Office, which once said AI art couldn’t be copyrighted but now says it can—though who owns it is still a gray area. Chris, not a lawyer but a big thinker, argues that if you type a pro…

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1067 KEEPING IT SANE WITH AI 31:14

2M ago31:14

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In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I, Chris Kalaboukis, chat with Helen Gu about the wild world of IT system reliability. Helen’s all about making sure the tech we depend on—like healthcare systems or your daily app fixes—doesn’t crash and burn. She explains how today’s crazy complex, spread-out systems make it tough to spot problems before they blo…

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1066 ARE SOCIAL MEDIA HIERARCHIES THE NEW CLASS SYSTEM? 11:17

2M ago11:17

11:17

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," host Chris Kalaboukis takes a deep dive into the persistence of hierarchies and class systems, even in spaces meant to break them down—like America and the internet. Chris reflects on how the U.S. aimed to ditch rigid class structures, allowing anyone with grit to climb the ladder, yet subtle hierarchies linger. He…

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1065 AI OUT-EMPATHIZING HUMANS? 8:00

2M ago8:00

8:00

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," host Chris Kalaboukis dives into a surprising study by Allstate Insurance that shows AI-generated emails being perceived as more empathetic than those written by humans. Chris explores why this might be, attributing it to AI's ability to draw from a vast database of human language to craft responses that are not on…

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1064 THE FUTURE OF AI ASSISTANTS 29:44

2M ago29:44

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In this episode of "ThinkFuture," host Chris Kalaboukis sits down with tech veteran Ken, who shares his fascinating journey from the early days of web hosting to leading-edge AI applications. Ken recounts his entrepreneurial beginnings with a successful web hosting company and his transition into enterprise tech consulting. He discusses his pivotal…

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1063 GOOGLE'S AI: YOUR NEW PERSONAL ASSISTANT? 7:20

2M ago7:20

7:20

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," host Chris Kalaboukis explores Google's latest AI innovations that promise to revolutionize personal interaction with the world. Chris discusses how Google AI can now make and receive phone calls on behalf of users, acting like a human to gather information or fend off unwanted calls, including a humorous mention o…

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1062 HYPNOSIS & THE FUTURE OF CONSCIOUSNESS 35:59

2M ago35:59

35:59

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," host Chris Kalaboukis sits down with Victoria Gallagher, a former stockbroker turned certified hypnotherapist. Victoria shares her journey from the high-stress world of finance to helping others transform through hypnosis and meditation. She delves into the power of the subconscious mind, explaining how aligning th…

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1061 HUMAN OR AI: WHO SHOULD DIAGNOSE YOU? 6:08

2M ago6:08

6:08

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," host Chris Kalaboukis delves into the controversial topic of AI in medicine, specifically focusing on the concept of AI doctors, or "Dactas." Chris challenges the skepticism surrounding AI in healthcare by explaining that generative AI isn't just machine-based but involves human input at multiple levels - from data…

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1060 SHOULD AI REPLACE POLITICIANS? 6:42

3M ago6:42

6:42

In this episode of ThinkFuture, Chris Kalaboukis dives into a controversial yet thought-provoking idea—AI in politics and diplomacy. Could AI politicians and diplomats eliminate bias, special interests, and corruption? Chris argues that people across the world generally want the same things—safety, peace, and security—but human leadership often dis…

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1059 THE TRUTH ABOUT AI, PRIVACY, AND THE FUTURE OF YOUR DATA 32:51

3M ago32:51

32:51

In this episode of ThinkFuture, host Chris Kalaboukis sits down with AI expert Aman to break down the reality of large language models (LLMs) and what they mean for data privacy. They discuss how LLMs, despite their impressive reasoning abilities, are just sophisticated "next word prediction" systems trained on vast amounts of online content—often …

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1058 AI KNOWS WHAT YOU WANT BEFORE YOU DO—IS THAT A PROBLEM? 6:24

3M ago6:24

6:24

In this episode of ThinkFuture, host Chris Kalaboukis dives into the intention economy—a world where AI predicts what you want before you even realize it. Companies already mine our digital footprints, using massive data and sophisticated algorithms to serve up hyper-targeted ads. But where’s the consumer’s AI? Chris explores the idea of personal A…

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1057 CAN AI REALLY PLAN YOUR MEALS? EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF AI IN HEALTH AND NUTRITION 7:13

3M ago7:13

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Chris dives into the role of AI in shaping our diets and health goals. With millions struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle, could AI be the ultimate solution to our dietary dilemmas? Chris explores how AI could serve as a personal nutritionist, analyzing personal data to craft customized meal plans, exercise routines, and lifestyle recommendat…

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1056 NEVERMINED: THE FUTURE OF AI PAYMENTS AND VALUE EXCHANGE 38:51

3M ago38:51

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In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis chats with Don about Nevermined, a groundbreaking platform dubbed the "PayPal of AI." Don shares his 20-year journey in machine learning and AI, explaining how persistence and timing have been critical in bringing his AI and crypto vision to life. They explore how AI tools like GPT-3 have democr…

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1055 CAN AI CLONE HUMANS? EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL REPLICATION 6:28

3M ago6:28

6:28

In this thought-provoking episode Chris dives into the fascinating concept of humans as Large Language Models (LLMs). With AI evolving rapidly, Chris explores the idea of creating full-blown virtual human beings—whether by copying real individuals or crafting entirely fictional personas. He discusses the potential of using digital footprints, espec…

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1054 ARE STAR TREK REPLICATORS FINALLY HERE? 6:15

3M ago6:15

6:15

The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.usBe A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠---In this episode of Think Future, Chris Kalaboukis dives into the fascinating world of Star Trek-style replicators and how close w…

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1053 AI MEETS PUBLISHING: REVOLUTIONIZING THE INDUSTRY 34:23

3M ago34:23

34:23

The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.usBe A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠---In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis sits down with Yehuda Niv, the founder of Spines, an AI-driven publishing p…

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1052 AI VS HUMAN JOURNALISM: CAN MACHINES REPORT THE TRUTH? 5:35

3M ago5:35

5:35

The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.usBe A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠---In this episode of Think Future, host Chris Kalaboukis dives into the evolving world of journalism and asks the big question: Can…

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1051 ARE HUMANS JUST LIVING LLMS? 6:09

3M ago6:09

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The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.us Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠ Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠ My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠ ---In this thought-provoking episode of ThinkFuture, host Chris Kalaboukis dives into the fascinating parallels between humans a…

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1050 THE ART OF CLOSING DEALS IN A DIGITAL AGE 35:05

3M ago35:05

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Visit Jacob here: https://jacobhickscoach.com The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.us Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠ Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠ My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠ ---In this episode of ThinkFuture, host Chris Kalaboukis sits down with Jacob Hick…

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1049 IS AI REALLY TAKING OVER CODING? 5:16

3M ago5:16

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The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.us Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠ Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠ My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠ ---In this episode of ThinkFuture, Chris Kalaboukis dives into the growing role of AI in software development, revealing that 25…

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1048 COULD AI BE THE PERFECT PARENT? 5:26

4M ago5:26

5:26

The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.usBe A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠---Chris dives into the intriguing concept of AI parenting. Inspired by an article from AIDaily.us, Chris ponders whether artificial…

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1047 CHINA'S INNOVATION BOOM 38:18

4M ago38:18

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The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.usBe A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠---Chris hosts Gus, a seasoned CEO and engineering technologist, to explore China's rapidly advancing technological and business lan…

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1046 IS AI FIXING RECRUITMENT? 5:10

4M ago5:10

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The First Future Planner: Record First, Action Later: https://foremark.usBe A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠Get AIDAILY every weekday. ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠My blog: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠---Chris dives into the evolving role of AI in recruitment. With 65% of job applicants now screened by AI, Chris unpacks whether thi…

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1045 THE FUTURE OF AUTONOMOUS AGENTS 33:29

4M ago33:29

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Visit David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidminarsch/Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: ⁠https://10xyou.us⁠Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at ⁠https://aidaily.us⁠Read more here: ⁠https://thinkfuture.com⁠---In this episode of thinkfuture, Chris Kalaboukis dives into the world of autonomous AI agents with David from Valory. Unlike …

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1044 MOTION, HUMAN COGNITION, AND AI 56:28

5M ago56:28

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The short film: http://youtu.be/xeYHdxD8s98 The Metafictional book: https://nexumorphic.wixsite.com/nexumorphic/metaforma Branden on X: https://x.com/nexumorphic Branden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/branden-singletary/ ---Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.usGet AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidail…

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1043 INNOVATION VS. CAPITALISM 12:57

5M ago12:57

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Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.usGet AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.usRead more here: https://thinkfuture.com---In this episode of thinkfuture, Chris Kalaboukis dives into the fascinating tension between innovation and capitalism. Drawing from his decades in the innovation space, Chris shares how hi…

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1042 MASTERING VENTURE CAPITAL: JUDAH TAUB ON AI, TRENDS, AND THE FUTURE OF STARTUPS 35:14

5M ago35:14

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Visit Judah at https://www.linkedin.com/in/judah-taub-3773247b/Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.usGet AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.usRead more here: https://thinkfuture.com---In this insightful thinkfuture episode, Chris Kalaboukis interviews Judah Taub, managing partner at Hetz Ventures, a leading …

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1041 H2M POETRY: HOW AI IS TRANSFORMING CREATIVITY 9:52

5M ago9:52

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Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.usGet AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.usRead more here: https://thinkfuture.com---On this episode of ThinkFuture, Chris Kalaboukis dives into the world of AI-generated poetry, exploring how large language models (LLMs) create verses that rival—or even surpass—human poet…

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