Ep 91: Michael Levin on the New Frontiers of Biological Intelligence
Memory, consciousness and the self aren't what you think they are. Michael Levin joins Vasant Dhar in episode 91 of Brave New World to explain why the distinction between machines and organisms will s...
11 Jan 20251h 7min
Ep 90: Sandeep Robert Datta on Smell and the Brain
We take it for granted -- but we shouldn't: smell is incredibly powerful and plays a critical role in our lives. Sandeep Robert Datta joins Vasant Dhar in episode 90 of Brave New World to discuss wha...
13 Des 20241h 5min
Ep 89: Missy Cummings on Making AI Safe
There's always risk at the cutting edge of technology. Driverless cars are awesome -- but can we rely on the tech? Missy Cummings joins Vasant Dhar in episode 89 of Brave New World to share her insigh...
14 Nov 20241h 8min
Ep 88: Raghu Sundaram on Building a Great University
He lifted The Stern School of Business up significantly in the rankings, and is now making NYU a major global player in higher education. Raghu Sundaram joins Vasant Dhar in episode 88 of Brave New Wo...
10 Okt 20241h 11min
Ep 87: Andrew McAfee on the Geek Mindset
What does it mean to be geeky -- and how are geeks changing the world? Andrew McAfee joins Vasant Dhar in episode 87 of Brave New World to share his insights on how geeks have created a brave new inno...
12 Sep 20241h 12min
Ep 86: Natalie Foster on the Guarantee
Imagine an America where the government provides a floor for all our needs, from housing to health care to college to an income. Natalie Foster joins Vasant Dhar in episode 86 of Brave New World to ar...
8 Aug 20241h 3min
Ep 85: Seth Shostak on Extraterrestrial Life
Does life exist outside our planet? Are we alone in the universe? Seth Shostak joins Vasant Dhar in episode 85 of Brave New World to describe his search for the answers. Useful resources: 1. Seth Sho...
11 Jul 202458min
Ep 84: Vlad Barbalat on Immigration, Insurance and America
He came to America as a ten-year old, and became invested in both the country and its world of finance. Vlad Barbalat joins Vasant Dhar in episode 84 of Brave New World to discuss his life and learnin...
6 Jun 20241h 25min
