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Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIPhilip Rosedale | Virtual Worlds, AI, and the Illusion of SelfApple Podcast LinkSpotify Podcast LinkToday’s guest is a legend within spatial computing. We're speaking with Philip Rosedale, one of our spaces most renowned pioneers and the visionary founder of Second Life.Long before the 'metaverse' and 'web3' became buzz words, Second Life was the first, commercially successful, virtual world, with a self-sustaining, digital society where millions could create, trade, and become whoever they wanted to be.Philip does a lot of podcasts, so I tried to make this one unique. Call me biased, but mission ac...2025-07-311h 10
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIA Spatial Reckoning: Why One Industry Veteran Walked AwayApple Podcast LinkSpotify Podcast LinkIt’s time for some straight talk.No hype, no press release optimism, no corporate spin. Just two guys with some scar tissue—and a lot of history—talking about what’s really happening in the world of spatial computing/XR.In this episode, I sit down with Kharis O’Connell—former design leader at AR headset startup: Meta (the original Meta), Google, and Amazon. Kharis has been in the XR arena since before the game began. From early experiments with Nokia's Point & Find in 2007...2025-06-261h 38
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIIntroducing... Dream Machines [Audio]Medium Energy is now Dream Machines, narrowing the focus on the most powerful force in technology today: the convergence of spatial computing and AI.These tools are two sides of the same coin. Problem is... most people don't realize how and why. Nor do they realize what it means for their business, their careers, their children, their relationships, the list goes on.This newsletter/pod will change that.You see... Spatial computing has been misunderstood.It's far more than just AR/VR headsets and the 'metaverse'.Spatial computing is...2025-06-2105 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIThe Healing Power of Immersion w/ Dr. Walter GreenleafToday’s episode is an inspiring ride through the future of medicine, healing, and human potential.My guest is Dr. Walter Greenleaf, a legend in the world of virtual reality and healthcare. For nearly 40 years, Walter’s been building and studying how immersive tech can treat PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, addiction, and even rewire how we think and feel.Walter's primary role today is within Stanford Universty, where a Direector within Stanford Medical Mixed Reality center, and the resident AR/VR expert within ther Virtual Human Interaction Lab. His work sits at the cutting edge of n...2025-04-201h 08
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIThe Ultimate Trifecta | Digital Twins + Spatial Computing + AI* Apple Podcast Link* Spotify Podcast LinkI recently sat down with Ashley Crowder, CEO of VNTANA, on her podcast Connected in 3D. We discussed all things at the intersection of spatial computing, digital twins, and AI, and where this convergence is heading within the enterprise space.We covered…* Why spatial computing is more than just headsets—it’s any system that sees and simulates the world* The real reason most companies are stuck in pilot purgatory* What a “spatial data plane” is and why companies need one* How...2025-03-2738 min
Connected in 3D: Real-Time Solutions and Digital TwinsEpisode 19 - Unlocking the XR Universe: AWS, Digital Twins & the Future of 3DIn this episode of Connected in 3D: Real-Time Solutions & Digital Twins, host Ashley Crowder sits down with Evan Helda, Principal Specialist for Spatial Computing at AWS, to explore how cloud technology is transforming the future of AR, VR, and digital twins.With nearly a decade of experience in the XR industry—spanning AR hardware, game engines, large-scale simulations, and cloud infrastructure—Evan shares insights on how AWS is enabling real-time 3D at scale, tackling challenges like latency, AI-driven asset optimization, and digital twin integration.They discuss the evolution of spatial computing, the role of edge comp...2025-03-1937 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIFrom Spatial Computing to Contextual Computing w/ Nir DaubeHow much of your life is spent staring at a screen?Probably more than you care to admit.Now imagine, all that distraction and friction disappearing. No more scrolling, typing, tapping. No more barriers between you and the information you need. No more heads down moments, getting lost in an array button, menus, and icons, breaking the flow of conversation and connection.Instead, AI gets unleashed from tiny text boxes. It greets you as a companion in the real world, enhances your day without distracting from it, and moves us from a world...2025-03-041h 21
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIUpgrading Your Mind for the Digital Age w/ Todd KashdanWe’re closing out the year with a special one…As most of you know, part of the Medium Energy mission is to explore what it means to be human in the age of exponential technology.If that question interests you, this conversation absolutely delivers.We’re peeling back the layers of the human psyche and exploring the future of emotional and psychological well-being. At the heart of the conversation is the power of curiosity.We’ve all felt curiosity. But let’s be honest—how many of us truly know how to harne...2024-12-311h 06
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIQuarterly Market Update #2 w/ Hatem | Market theory, AI opportunities, and BitcoinApple Podcast LinkSpotify Podcast LinkWelcome to our quarterly market update for Q3 2024, with Hatem Dhiab, Managing Partner at renowned investing firm, Gerber Kawasaki. In this series, we share our observations & leanings from the most recent quarterly earnings calls. The goal of this series is to help you stay calibrated to the latest market & investing trends.This conversation kicks off with an exploration of modern investing strategies and psychology (hint: I think traditional market theory is erroding, and the traditional strategies are breaking down)We then focus on...2024-12-1049 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIFinding Focus, Meaning, and Purpose in the Digital Age w/ Tommy SobelAlright folks, we're taking a different tack with this episode.We’re diving into some more… soulful topics, while also getting rather personal and vulnerable.Part of our core thesis at Medium Energy is that exponential technologies like Spatial Computing and AI… these are democratizing tools. They’re going to help more people climb the proverbial ladder that is Maslow’s ‘Hierarchy of Needs’, all the way to that top rung, i.e. the mystical notion of self-actualization, or the idea of becoming who we're meant to be, finding our purpose, and fulfilling potential...Now I know so...2024-11-261h 21
Sky King's Mental Playground Evan Helda on Spatial Computing's Role In The Future Of HumanityListen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/Evan Helda has quickly become one of my favorite people to speak with. I had so much fun drinking sake and jamming on ideas with him. Evan writes about spatial computing, AI, and being human in the age of exponential technology. A topic that is near and dear to my heart. The episode highlights the potential of emerging technologies like VR, AI, and NFTs in transforming media and content creation while addressing the impact of technology on society and the importance of finding meaning in a...2024-11-2030 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIBrain Computer Interfaces + Spatial Computing | The final frontier?Today’s episode is as sci-fi as it gets.We're exploring the complete merging of man and machine via spatial computing and BCIs (brain computer interfaces); a combo that will give us the ability to control machines with our minds.And yes, this stuff is way more real and way more imminent than you think.To explore the topic, we're diving into a company at the cutting edge of this frontier.The company is called uCat (strange I know, but you’ll see why), and this conversation is with their Founder/CEO...2024-10-131h 26
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AISpatial Computing and the Human ExperienceFriends, been a little while! But we’re back in action with what I think is our best episode yet…Here are the podcast player links: * Apple Podcast* SpotifyThis conversation was an absolute blast, and if you're at all interested in the psychological and philosophical implications of spatial computing, you're going to love this one.Once again, I'm on the hot seat, this time being interviewed by Sky King on his podcast, Sky King's Mental Playground. We explore all kinds of fun topics related to this ongo...2024-09-201h 19
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIFelix Herbst: How to Build the Spatial WebApple Podcast LinkSpotify Podcast LinkIf you're interested in how to build a more immersive and experiential internet (aka the spatial web), than this is your episodeWe're interviewing an old friend and old colleague, Felix HerbstFelix the CEO and co-founder of Needle, which has the most impressive suite of tools I've seen to date for building web-native, spatial applications.For years now, the web has been highly sought after by the 3D and XR developers. But its been difficult to build web apps that are as...2024-08-041h 16
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIMarty Bent (Part II) | You Don't Own Enough Bitcoin: 7 Steps Towards Economic EnlightenmentThis is Part II of our mini-series with prominent bitcoin investor, thinker, and creator, Marty Bent in which we chart the necessary path towards ‘Bitcoin Enlightenment’, aka the phases of knowledge required to fully appreciate Bitcoin's purpose and potential. The goal of this series is to address Bitcoin's marketing problem as one of the most misunderstood yet important technologies in common parlance todayIf you've not listened to Part I, I'm going to refrain from shouting at you emphatically, and just say with complete patience and kindness... Press pause and go give Part I a list...2024-07-2059 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIMarty Bent (Part I) | You Don't Own Enough Bitcoin: 7 Steps Towards Economic EnlightenmentDespite being around for a while now, bitcoin remains woefully misunderstood.It’s alarming to me how many people still roll their eyes at the topic. Yet, more often than not, these same people haven’t made any effort to understand why Bitcoin exists, what problems it solves, and why its useful.This is especially alarming considering the current fiscal and economic environment we're in (as I discussed in this essay here: Why Bitcoin (Really) Matters)So, to tackle said marketing problem, there's few people in the world more qualified than our guest, Mart...2024-07-1854 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIMatthew Ball | Building the Spatial Internet, AI + The MetaverseThis episode was a huge milestone for the podcast and a major personal goal, which was to interview Matthew Ball, author of the renowned best-selling book, ‘The Metaverse’. If you want a quick and robust download on the latest/greatest in immersive tech + spatial computing, this is as good as it gets... Matthew is one of (if not the) world’s most esteemed experts on the metaverse and spatial computing (AR, VR, immersive 3D).In today’s show, we discuss the revised and updated version of Matthew’s book, coming out in mid-July. The new ti...2024-07-1153 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE14: Sven Brunner - Part II | AI + Spatial Computing, Meta vs. Apple, Impacts on HumanityWelcome back to our mini-series on spatial computing in the enterprise with Sven Brunner, CEO of Sphere: one of the top apps for enterprise grade collaboration/communication.If you missed Part I, highly suggest you back and take a listen. Lots of important context around the state of enterprise adoption today, along with where & how companies are having success with AR, VR, and 3D more broadly.Here in Part II, we cover:* The convergence of Spatial Computing and AI* How & why they're really a marriage made in heaven* Where...2024-06-1545 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE13: Sven Brunner - Part I | Enterprise Spatial Computing & The Future of CollaborationApple Podcast LinkSpotify Podcast LinkGood day friends! We have another great show for you all today… especially if you're interested in all things spatial computing in the enterprise, along with its intersections with AI.This interview is with Sven Brunner, the Founder & CEO of Sphere.Sphere is one of the leading spatial computing apps in the enterprise space today. I liken them to a spatial Swiss army knife, satisfying a variety of use cases centered around immersive collaboration, and really any moment of knowledge transfer that would benefit from im...2024-06-131h 00
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE12: Quarterly Market Update | May 2024Alright folks, we’re launching a new addition to the content lineup: ‘The Quarterly Market Update’Typically, we cover the more philosophical and practical sides of AI, Spatial Computing and Crypto.Today, we’re exploring how to make money and grow wealth from these innovations.Towards that end, this new segment will explore the most important things happening in financial markets and in the economy, with the goal of helping you better invest and plan for the future.The plan is to do this right on the tails of earnings season... after al...2024-05-2855 min
CoinDesk Podcast NetworkGEN C: Spatial Computing and the Convergence of AI, Blockchain, and Virtual Worlds with Evan Helda of AmazonEvan Helda, Principal Specialist in Spatial Computing at Amazon Web Services, joins this episode to discuss the future of spatial computing and its potential impacts.In this episode, Evan Helda, a leading expert in spatial computing at Amazon Web Services (AWS) sits down with Avery and Sam. Evan shares his insights on the recent release of Apple's Vision Pro and the challenges and opportunities in the development of immersive digital experiences. They delve into the convergence of spatial computing, AI and blockchain technology and how these advancements could revolutionize e-commerce, education, and entertainment.Links mentioned...2024-05-2151 min
Gen CSpatial Computing and the Convergence of AI, Blockchain, and Virtual Worlds with Evan Helda of AmazonEvan Helda, Principal Specialist in Spatial Computing at Amazon Web Services, joins this episode to discuss the future of spatial computing and its potential impacts.In this episode, Evan Helda, a leading expert in spatial computing at Amazon Web Services (AWS) sits down with Avery and Sam. Evan shares his insights on the recent release of Apple's Vision Pro and the challenges and opportunities in the development of immersive digital experiences. They delve into the convergence of spatial computing, AI and blockchain technology and how these advancements could revolutionize e-commerce, education, and entertainment.Links mentioned...2024-05-2151 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE11: Why Spatial Computing Matters | The past, present, and future of human computer interactionWelcome back friends to Medium Energy!This is another live panel recording from SXSW. It’s also one of my favorite panels to date…It was titled ‘Redefining Reality’, so as you probably guessed, it’s about all things spatial computing i.e. the full spectrum of immersive, interactive real-time 3D experiences… from 3D on the web, to headsets like the Vision Pro, to simulations on phones/tablets/laptops.If you’re in search of talk tracks to pitch friends, family, or colleagues on why spatial computing matters, and why its worth inve...2024-05-1255 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE11: Why Spatial Computing Matters | The past, present, and future of human computer interactionWelcome back friends to Medium Energy!This is another live panel recording from SXSW. It’s also one of my favorite panels to date…It was titled ‘Redefining Reality’, so as you probably guessed, it’s about all things spatial computing i.e. the full spectrum of immersive, interactive real-time 3D experiences… from 3D on the web, to headsets like the Vision Pro, to simulations on phones/tablets/laptops.If you’re in search of talk tracks to pitch friends, family, or colleagues on why spatial computing matters, and why its worth investing in, you're goi...2024-05-1255 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE10: The Front Lines of Spatial Computing + AI | Live PanelThis is a live recording of a panel with Artist & the Machine during a 'Spatial Computing Salon' in LA.Artist & The Machine is an awesome new event series put on by my friend Dani Van De Sande. She's pulling together an amazing community of builders, brands, and investors to connect in-real life to share ideas, co-create, and meld minds; all with a similar focus as Medium Energy: to champion the elements of tech that make us more human, not less.This panel featured a very diverse and awesome line up of entrepreneurs within spatial computing.2024-04-3047 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE10: The Front Lines of Spatial Computing + AI | Live PanelThis is a live recording of a panel we did with Artist & the Machine during a 'Spatial Computing Salon' in LA.Artist & The Machine is an awesome new event series put on by my friend Dani Van De Sande. She's pulling together an amazing community of builders, brands, and investors to connect in-real life to share ideas, co-create, and meld minds; all with a similar focus as Medium Energy: to champion the elements of tech that make us more human, not less.This panel featured a very diverse and awesome line up of...2024-04-3047 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE9: Vince Kadlubek - Part II | The Next Disney, Leadership, Love & DeathApple Podcast LinkSpotify Podcast LinkWelcome to Part II of our conversation with Vince Kadlubek, co-founder of Meow Wolf, aka the next-gen Disney, or what I like to call the ‘real-world metaverse’. If you haven't listened to Part I, trust me… Press pause and check out that episode via this link (or the Apple/Spotify links above).It’s garnered the best + most feedback of any piece of Medium Energy content to date. It also sets important context and provides ideas that underpin this conversation, such as…* The future of...2024-04-091h 05
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE9: Vince Kadlubek Part II | The Next Disney, Leadership, Love & DeathWelcome to Part II of our conversation with Vince Kadlubek, co-founder of Meow Wolf, aka the ‘next-gen’ Disney, or what I like to call the ‘real-world metaverse’.If you haven't listened to Part I, trust me… Press pause and check out that episode via this link here. It’s garnered the best + most feedback of any piece of Medium Energy content to date. It also sets important context and provides ideas that underpin this conversation, such as…The future of storytellingHow to tap into/harness imaginationBalancing spontaneity with controlPricesless lesson in entrepreneurshipHow to bring a dre...2024-04-091h 05
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE8: Vince Kadlubek - Part 1 | The Future of Imagination, Building Meow Wolf, the Real-World MetaverseThis was my favorite conversation of the past year, both on and outside of Medium Energy. It’s a chat with entrepreneur, dreamer, and dear friend: Vince Kadlubek.Vince is one of the most compelling thinkers I know. He's also the co-founder of Meow Wolf: one of the world's most original and exciting ventures within arts and entertainment.For those unfamiliar, Meow Wolf is akin to a next-generation Disney, but with a unique twist… catapulting visitors into a vortex of childlike wonder & awe.More concretely, they transform huge physical spaces into a kaleidoscope of i...2024-04-041h 01
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE8: Vince Kadlubek Part I | The Future of Imagination, Meow Wolf, and The Real-World MetaverseThis was my favorite conversation of the past year (both on and outside of Medium Energy). It’s a chat with entrepreneur, dreamer, and dear friend: Vince Kadlubek.Vince is one of the most compelling thinkers I know. He's also the co-founder of Meow Wolf: one of the world's most original and exciting ventures within arts and entertainment.For those unfamiliar, Meow Wolf is akin to a next-generation Disney, but with a unique twist… catapulting visitors into a vortex of childlike wonder & awe.More concretely, they transform huge physical spaces into a ka...2024-04-041h 01
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE7: Daniella Loftus | The future of luxury goods, self-expression, and creating utility with NFTsWelcome back to another episode of Medium Energy! We have a fun and enlightening episode for you all today: a chat with Dani Loftus, the founder and CEO of DRAUP.Draup is one of the leading platforms and marketplaces out there for digital fashion and accessories. Think of them as a blend between E-Bay and Etsy, but for digital luxury goods. You can also liken them to a ‘digital fashion house’ of sorts, designing their own items while cultivating discussion & community around the latest trends.This might seem like a rather esoteric topic, but think again… The...2024-03-161h 13
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE7: Daniella Loftus | The future of luxury goods, self-expression, and creating utility with NFTsApple Podcast LinkSpotify Podcast LinkWelcome back to another episode of Medium Energy! We have a fun and enlightening episode for you all today: a chat with Dani Loftus, the founder and CEO of DRAUP.Draup is one of the leading platforms and marketplaces out there for digital fashion and accessories. Think of them as a blend between E-Bay and Etsy, but for digital luxury goods. You can also liken them to a ‘digital fashion house’ of sorts, designing their own items while cultivating discussion & community around the latest trends. This...2024-03-151h 13
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE6: Nils Pihl | The Convergence of AI, Spatial Computing, and Crypto“We’re bringing digital things into our world for the first time. That’s going to be incredibly radical. And I think there are very few things you can work on as a technologist that are more meaningful than spatial computing. Because spatial computing is ultimately the eyes and ears and the proprioception, the physical understanding of the world, for AI. When you’re building spatial computing, you’re building the sensory apparatus of our future AI companions. And that’s a really meaningful thing to do.”- Nils Phil, CEO Auki LabsToday's episode is with Nils Pihl, the...2024-02-251h 00
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE5 : The Advent of Spatial Computing, Redefining the Metaverse, and the Impact of Humanoid RoboticsOn today’s episode, we’re flipping the script. This time I’m in the hot seat, interviewed by David Mattin on Real Vision’s new segment ‘The Exponential Age’.You can check out their show/channel via this link here. (I have a few other interviews with them coming down the pipe, so stay tuned!)We cover a range of topics under the spatial computing umbrella, including:* Why the metaverse needs a reckoning, and how it should be defined (per my essay: How to Defend the Metaverse)* The key unlocks for spatial...2024-02-061h 01
Real Vision: Finance & InvestingHow Blockchain and AI Can Lead an AR Revolution🔥 Get 10% OFF in NGRAVE's shop with the code "Realvision" http://realvision.com/ngrave Evan Helda, principal of strategy and GTM for spatial computing at Amazon Web Services and writer at MediumEnergy.io, hosts Nils Pihl, CEO of Auki Labs, to teach us about the transformative role spatial computing will have in our lives. Together they dive into this nascent tech and how it will be revolutionized by blockchain and AI.This episode is sponsored by NGRAVE, maker of ZERO, the world’s only crypto wallet with the highest security certification. of the coldest hardware wallet ZERO...2024-01-271h 04
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE4: Cam Mullen | Limitless Relationships & The Future of LoveToday’s guest is Cam Mullen, the CEO and co-founder of Nevermet, the #1 VR dating app in the world.This was a fun one. Think of Nevermet as the Hinge, Bumble, or Tinder of the metaverse, yet… quite different, and certainly more engaging. As you’ll hear in this interview, they’re enabling so much more than the mindless swiping and hollow chit chat plaguing dating apps today.If you're still on the fence about all things metaverse, you'll probably wince at the idea of finding love in virtual worlds. But hear Cam out. He’s a great...2024-01-121h 24Real Vision: Finance & InvestingThe Metaverse Needs a Reckoning ft. Evan Helda🔥 SuperAI Singapore: Get 𝟮𝟬% 𝗢𝗙𝗙 tickets w/ the code REALVISION www.realvision.com/superaiMany people have become disenchanted by the idea of the metaverse, and Evan Helda, principal of strategy and GTM for spatial computing at Amazon Web Services and writer at MediumEnergy.io joins David Mattin, founder of New World Same Humans, to rectify that. They drill into the metaverse's what, how, and why so that others can better understand and think through this evolution of technology.CHAPTERS1 Why the Metaverse Is in Need of a Reckoning 01:472 Defining the Metaverse 07:473 How Will the M...2024-01-071h 03
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE3: Nanea Reeves | The Future of Mental HealthToday's guest is Nanea Reeves, the CEO and co-founder of Tripp.Tripp is one of my favorite AR/VR applications. It’s also one of the most important use cases for spatial computing: leveraging the power of immersive experiences for mental health and emotional well-being.You can think of Tripp as the Calm or the Headspace of the 'metaverse'.Nanea has had an impressive business career, operating as a C-Suite executive across numerous media & gaming companies, including Electronic Arts as the SVP & COO of Global Online. But what I find most compelling is he...2023-12-291h 29
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE3: Nanea Reeves | The Future of Mental HealthToday's guest is Nanea Reeves, the CEO and co-founder of Tripp.Tripp is one of my favorite AR/VR applications. It’s also one of the most important use cases for spatial computing: leveraging the power of immersive experiences for mental health and emotional well-being.You can think of Tripp as the Calm or the Headspace of the 'metaverse'.Nanea has had an impressive business career, operating as a C-Suite executive across numerous media & gaming companies, including Electronic Arts as the SVP & COO of Global Online. But what I find most compelling is he...2023-12-281h 29
Future MoneySpatial Computing & VR with Evan HeldaThis week, Ayal and Hatem are joined by tech guru Evan Helda to discuss the future of spatial computing and VR. According to them, there’s a lot to be excited about in the near future. If you’re considering the Apple VisionPros, you don’t want to miss this episode!The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. You should consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.2023-12-1536 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE2: Tony Parisi | The Future of Art + Web3, Spatial Computing, the Metaverse EndgameToday's episode is with renowned ‘metaverse' + virtual reality OG, Tony Parisi.Tony is one the earliest pioneers in all thing immersive tech and he has the stories, wisdom, and scar tissue to prove it. Tony is also an author and a very talented musician, which is where we start the conversation, exploring how Tony is combining his technical prowess with his passion for music to create the first every play to be produced and funded by NFTs.I'm excited for you to listen one, its got a bit of everything... fr...2023-12-131h 15
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIE1: Intro to Medium Energy | How to thrive in the age of exponential techThis is the official 'launch episode' for the Medium Energy podcast. It summarizes the definition and thesis of Medium Energy, explores the keys to flourishing in the 'exponential age', and provides a glimpse into the content roadmap to come. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dreammachines.ai2023-12-1111 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIWTF is Medium Energy? | Essay RecordingThis is a recording of my essay: WTF is Medium Energy?It explains the philosophy of 'Medium Energy', and how its core ideas/themes will be critical to human flourishing during the age of exponential tech and exponential change. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dreammachines.ai2023-12-1116 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIFinding Solace in the Age of AI | Essay RecordingThis is an audio recording of my most popular essay on AI: "Finding Solace in the Age of AI"I wrote this after the initial explosion of ChatGPT, and the ensuing AI hysteria. It's even more poignant now, as AI continues to advance and creep into more area of human proficiency, e.g. creativity, reasoning, etc. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dreammachines.ai2023-12-1016 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIThe Fate of Apple's Vision Pro: Part II | Essay RecordingThis is a recording of my most popular essay series: The Fate of Apples Vision Pro. Here in Part II, we discuss why the skeptic/haters are wrong about the Apple Vision Pro, and why Apple's strategy is spot on. In the end, we wax poetic about where spatial computing is going, and what it means for society/being human. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dreammachines.ai2023-12-1027 min
Dream Machines: Spatial Computing + AIThe Fate of Apple's Vision Pro: Part I | Essay RecordingThis is a recording of Medium Energy's most popular essay to date: 'The Fate of Apple's Vision Pro: Part I'. Part I covers the past, present, and future of human computer interaction. We explore these topics through the lens of my experience working for an augmented reality startup called Meta (The OG Meta...Facebook took our name after the company shut down in 2019).Meta was trying to build something comparable to the AVP. We were close, yet so far... Hope you enjoy, and if so... please do...2023-12-1018 minReal Vision: Finance & InvestingThe Exponential Age Series Part 2: Why Apple May Have Finally Nailed Mixed Reality🚀 The Exponential Age is going to permanently change the world on every level, including your day-to-day life. Have it work in your favor - https://rvtv.io/3FAb8hjWith the Vision Pro, Apple refines mixed reality, paving ways forward in the metaverse and AI.David Mattin, founder of New World Same Humans, joins Evan Helda, principal of spatial engineering at Amazon Web Services and writer at MediumEnergy.io, to explore why the Apple Vision Pro may have perfected mixed reality and what opportunities that unlocks for the metaverse and AI. In the midst of all...2023-11-111h 00
Venly Expert Talks - Blockchain, NFTs, Metaverse and GamingEvan Helda: The Ultimate Promise of the Metaverse | Ep. 26Find Evan here: https://twitter.com/evanhelda https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-helda-a615b026/ Read his articles here: https://www.mediumenergy.io/p/the-ultimate-promise-of-the-metaverse?s=w + https://www.mediumenergy.io/p/a-conscious-approach-to-web3?s=w You can find more about Venly hereJoin our DiscordCheck out our socials: @Venly_io or LinkedIn2022-05-2647 min
XR-OMAMAZON WEB SERVICES - STRATEGY LEAD FOR SPATIAL COMPUTING - EVAN HELDA#nft #spatialweb #decentralization #extendedrealityEvan has been at the forefront of the immersive technology industry for the last 5 years, operating as business development and strategy leader at numerous layers of the XR tech stack; from headsets and apps, to middleware and game engines, to cloud and edge compute/5G. During his initial foray into XR, Evan lead sales and partnerships at AR headset pioneer Meta, where he built one of the industry's first ecosystems of AR developers and enterprise end-users. Evan then went on to lead business development in North America for Improbable, the creators of SpatialOS- a platform for...2021-05-1749 min