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Culture of InnovationCortney Harding: From Screens to Spatial Computing: How AI and Ambient Technology Will Change How We Work and Live | Ep. 36Join Nancy Ridge, Founder of Ridge Innovative, and Cortney Harding for an insightful conversation on how AI and ambient technology will change how we work and live.
Cortney Harding is an in-demand expert in helping businesses harness the power of smartglasses, artificial intelligence, spatial computing, and virtual reality. She has created AI-powered conversational avatars for companies like Amazon, Delta, and McDonalds, and virtual reality training scenarios around topics like child abuse, workplace exclusion, mental health, Black maternal mortality, and racial bias for companies like Lowe’s, Walmart, PWC, Target, and more. She routinely leads workshops for Fortune 100 companies and universities on...
2026-01-2741 min
TechMagic with Cathy HacklGreatest Hits: Love in the Age of AI: Cathy Hackl with Samantha G Wolfe on Dating, Ethics, and Cathy’s Tech Intimacy ScaleIn this Greatest Hits episode of TechMagic, host Cathy Hackl is joined by Samantha G Wolfe, founder of PitchFWD and NYU adjunct professor, to explore how AI and emerging tech are redefining relationships. From AI-generated love letters to dating in virtual environments, they examine the evolving boundaries between authentic connection and digital convenience. The duo discusses the ethics of emotional AI, the importance of human messiness, and the need for “non-AI pledges” in romance. Packed with Cathy’s real-world experiments and insightful commentary, this episode is essential for anyone navigating love, intimacy, and connection in a world increasingly shaped by tec...
2025-12-2454 minTechMagic with Cathy HacklLove in the Age of AI: Cathy Hackl with Samantha G Wolfe on Dating, Ethics, and Cathy’s Tech Intimacy ScaleIn this episode of TechMagic, host Cathy Hackl is joined by Samantha G Wolfe, founder of PitchFWD and NYU adjunct professor, to explore how AI and emerging tech are redefining relationships. From AI-generated love letters to dating in virtual environments, they examine the evolving boundaries between authentic connection and digital convenience. The duo discusses the ethics of emotional AI, the importance of human messiness, and the need for “non-AI pledges” in romance. Packed with Cathy’s real-world experiments and and insightful commentary, this episode is essential for anyone navigating love, intimacy, and connection in a world increasingly shaped by techno...
2025-05-1454 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe AI Gender Gap: Can AI help Women make better decisions?In this interview with spatial computing expert Cortney Harding, we explore the concerning AI gender gap and how women can leverage artificial intelligence to make better-informed career and caregiving decisions. Women are using AI significantly less than men, creating a potential disadvantage as these technologies reshape our future. Cortney explains how AI can provide unbiased financial information to help women make fully informed choices about staying in or leaving the workforce for caregiving responsibilities. Cortney Harding https://www.linkedin.com/in/cortneyharding/ is an in-demand expert in helping businesses harness the power of artificial intelligence...
2025-03-0515 min
Next Big Thing - with Lauren IngramWhat actually is reality? Metaverse professor Samantha G. Wolfe breaks down VR, AR, XR and how we construct realitySamantha G. Wolfe is one of the leading voices in the metaverse space - she is an adjunct professor at NYU's Steinhardt School teaching courses including ‘The Business of the Metaverse, and 'Avatars and Virtual Humans’, and she’s authored two books including ‘Metaversed: See Beyond The Hype’.
We cover AI-generated influencers, using tech for good or evil, and - in her position as a leading expert in emerging tech - what she sees as the next big thing.
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Samantha G. Wolfe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthawolfe/
Samantha’s...
2024-06-1125 min
MetaRick Podcast#25: Ethan Berg, Founder & CEO at Agora WorldSend us a textCofounder and CEO of Agora World. No code, student founder. Solving the very problem he faced: the complexity of creating 3D experiences. Building the solution he wishes he had as a student. He's also taught XR at UPenn and NYU.Follow Ethan!On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agoraworld-io/ On X: https://twitter.com/agoraworld_io On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agoraworld_io/Agora World: https://www.agoraworld.io/Digital twins / photorealistic experiences:https://youtu.be/n9zo9v-QqhQ?si=3NZL...
2024-04-2647 min
Marni on the Move343: Lori Mazor, CEO & Founder of Synthetivity and Author Temperature: Creativity in the Age Of AI, Talks Creativity and How You Can Discover Your Creative ClimateLori Mazor, CEO & Founder of Synthetivity and author of top selling new book, Temperature: Creativity in the Age of AI
Lori is my partner in life and all things. She is also a triathlete, runner and multitalented creator across many realms of art, entertainment and business. I am super proud of her as she just launched her first book and it is AMAZING! Lori is a leading voice in Generative AI executive education. Her expertise in technology and innovation makes her a sought-after speaker and thought leader. Trained as an Architect, with a 25-year career in Higher E...
2024-03-2300 min
Some Future DayExploring the Metaverse: The Future of Business, Creativity & Connections | with Marc Beckman and Roberto HernandezRoberto Hernandez is the Chief Innovation Officer at PwC's Customer Transformation Practice and PwC's Global Metaverse Leader. He has over twenty years of experience in financial services, customer experience and innovation. In this episode of 'Some Future Day', Roberto discusses technology, more specifically the rise of the metaverse and how it impacts different sectors such as business, creativity, gaming, and customer experiences. Roberto mentions the importance of immersive experiences for retention rates, particularly in training, education, and multinational projects. He suggests the metaverse can create a more delightful end-to-end journey for consumers and businesses alike. Furthermore, Roberto argues that...
2024-01-0950 minSome Future DayHow Walmart is Transforming Retail | with Justin BretonWhat does the future of retail look like?Justin Breton is the Director of Brand Experiences & Strategic Partnerships at Walmart. He is the visionary behind Walmart's innovative use of the Metaverse (Walmart Land), virtual experiences, live stream shopping, and more. In this episode, Justin shares how Walmart is attracting the next generation of consumers and how these emerging technologies are shaping Walmart's vision for the future. Key topics:How Walmart is using the Metaverse to engage with customers on platforms like RobloxThe impact of virtual experiences like live concerts and eventsThe risks of...
2023-10-171h 01
Unmissables with Ariba JahanHype vs. Momentum: Decoding Cultural Patterns w/ Matt Klein of Zine & Reddit | S01 E02How do you know when something is a trend or just hype? What trends should we even pay attention to right now? In this episode I sit down with Webby Award-winning writer Matt Klein, a digital anthropologist and quantitative futurist with a decade of experience in trend forecasting, communications and marketing to dig into these questions. We also go into how he recognized a gap in rigorous cultural analysis and began authoring articles on cultural observations, eventually writing for Forbes and starting his own newsletter. In our conversation we cover:(01:58) Matt's unconventional background spanning psychology...
2023-09-1954 min
CryptoMom2- Talk Show & Vodcast - Conversations With Jacqui & Others From Around The World.Dr Blockchain Speaks About FinanceGPT: The Use of AI-Powered Robo Advisors and ChatbotsJoin Jacqueline Cooper, host of CryptoMom2 Talk Show, in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Merav Ozair about the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the financial industry. Globally recognized as a leading expert on Web3 technologies, Dr. Ozair is a seasoned data scientist and quant strategist, offering a deep understanding of global financial markets and their microstructure.
Get connected with Dr. Blockchain at https://www.doctorblockchain.io/ and immerse yourself in her profound knowledge.
Dr. Ozair, a PhD holder from Stern Business School at NYU, also founded Emerging Technologies Mastery, a consultancy firm focusing on Web3 and the metaverse.
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2023-07-0331 min
The Ben Keady ShowEp 29 - Merav Ozair @ Doctor Blockchain & NYUDr. Merav Ozair is a leading expert on Emerging Technologies (Web3, AI, metaverse.) She has a consultancy focusing on the implementations of emerging technologies, and she is also a FinTech Professor at Wake Forest. Please visit her website: https://www.doctorblockchain.io/
2023-06-211h 01
The FuturistProfessor Mark Beckman discusses the Future of Metaverse RetailMarc Beckman founded DMA United with a modern vision: combining commercially oriented principles with branding and advertising.Today, DMA United executes communication campaigns and new business development for internationally acclaimed individuals and brands, such as Karl Lagerfeld, Barneys New York, Pepsi, NBA, Russell Westbrook, Major League Baseball, Council Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Wynton Marsalis, and Nelson Mandela Media. DMA United’s polycultural platform uniquely positions the Agency at the center of superior style and design, and extends into fashion, music, sports, technology, and the arts.Beckman’s deal flow surrounding DMA United’s individuals and br...
2023-06-1721 min
The Whole Metaverse#13: Is the Metaverse Dead? | with Ed Zitron & Marc BeckmanIs the Metaverse Dead?On this episode, we invited Ed Zitron, the author of the Business Insider article "RIP Metaverse", and Marc Beckman, a NYU Senior Research Fellow, to discuss Ed's article and the state of the Metaverse. Find out more about the NYU Metaverse Collaborative here: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/metaverse.htmlThe Whole Metaverse is presented by NYU SPS: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/And produced by Make More Media: https://makemore.media/
2023-06-0545 min
Last Week on Earth with GARIAI deep fakes - current & future impact with Henry AjderHenry Ajder, a globally recognised advisor, speaker, and broadcaster working at the frontier of the generative AI and synthetic media revolution. AI-generated deep fakes - their current and future impact, synthetic media How to do news sourcing and verifications and break breaking news as soon as possible? especially when Twitter has become the place for breaking newsAI generated fakes are being used to cause stock market manipulation or to target companies to artificially inflate or attack their stock prices Ethical AI development and use - are there realistic cohesive and multistakeholder dialogues and strategies taking place? Act...
2023-05-3029 minThe Whole Metaverse#12: Content Creation in the Metaverse | with Kimber CooperIn today's episode, we speak with Kimber Cooper, an Experiences & Destinations Metaverse Leader, Creator of the Portal Universe NFT Collection, Co-Founder of INTERVRSE, Founder of Spatialand (acquired by Walmart), Co-Founder of Prologue Immersive, and Co-Founder of Prologue. Kimber takes us on a fascinating journey through the ever-evolving metaverse, exploring the transition from film to the metaverse, bridging the gap between these two worlds, and providing valuable tips for navigating headset barriers to ensure a seamless user experience. We also dive into innovative metaverse landscapes like Prologue and Spatial Lands, embrace emerging trends and shifts in user behavior, and uncover...
2023-05-2918 min
Freedom MattersGenerative AI: Fact or Fake? – Henry AjderIn this episode we speak with Henry Ajder, a globally recognised advisor, speaker, and broadcaster working at the frontier of the generative AI and synthetic media revolution. Henry’s work has transformed society’s understanding of deepfakes and generative AI.
He has led pioneering research at organisations including MIT, WITNESS, and Sensity AI, influencing international legislation and corporate AI strategy.
A "deep fake cartographer", henry's work has mapped the emergence and evolution of generative technologies and the impact that they have on our lives.
In this episode we discuss:
the current fear arou...
2023-05-1935 minThe Whole Metaverse#11: AI Inside the Metaverse | with Dele AtandaIn this episode, Dele Atanda, the CEO of metaME, joins us to talk about the role of AI in the metaverse. Dele talks about how AI will impact the way we work, how it will affect the education system, and the impact AI and the metaverse will have on each other. This is a must-listen episode!Check out metaMe by going to their website: https://metame.com/Find out more about the NYU Metaverse Collaborative here: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/metaverse.htmlThe Whole Metaverse is presented by NYU SPS: https...
2023-05-1530 min
The AI XR PodcastThis Week In XR 5-12-23 ft. Joost van Dreunen, entrepreneur, NYU Professor, game industry expert and author of One Up.This week's top stories are Google I/O and the launch of PokemonGo maker Niantic's new mobile AR Game, Peridot. Our guest is entrepreneur and NYU Professor Joost van Dreunen, game industry expert and author of One Up. We discuss the Metaverse, AI in games, consolidation, Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, and the future of VR games. Thank you to our sponsor, Zappar!Don't forget to like, share, and follow for more! Follow us on all socials @ThisWeekInXR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at...
2023-05-1248 min
Replay by NYU SPSPierre Gervois - "Do What You Like to Do as Soon as Possible-- Don't Wait for Thirty Years Like Me"In our episode today, we welcome Pierre Gervois, a crypto-artist and film producer who teaches as an adjunct instructor here at NYU SPS. Pierre also serves as a member of the SPS Metaverse Collaborative, an initiative created in the past year to prepare students to succeed in the "metaverse." Tune in now to learn from an industry expert about owning your professional talents despite what others say, being an NFT artist, and adapting in a digital age with constantly-evolving technology.
2023-05-0244 minThe Whole Metaverse#10: Pushing the Boundaries of Digital Art & Protecting Artist's Rights | with Misha Libman & Matthew DunnerstickIn this episode, Misha Libman & Matthew Dunnerstick, the co-founders of ARSNL.art, join us to talk about pushing the boundaries of digital art in the metaverse and web3. Artist's rights and resale royalties are also major topics of discussion. They also share what they've been working on with their recent project with Frank Stella and their current project with Siebren Versteeg.Check out ARSNL by going to their website: https://arsnl.art/Find out more about the NYU Metaverse Collaborative here: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/metaverse.htmlThe Whole Metaverse is...
2023-05-0137 minThe Whole Metaverse#9: Addressing Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in the Metaverse | with Karen BakerIn this episode, Karen Baker, the Founder and President of Boathouse, joins us to talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the metaverse. She stresses that diversity is still an issue in the metaverse and we need to speak up and be having conversations about it.Find out more about the NYU Metaverse Collaborative here: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/metaverse.htmlThe Whole Metaverse is presented by NYU SPS: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/And produced by Make More Media: https://makemore.media/
2023-04-1729 minThe Whole Metaverse#8: The Human Element of Web3 | with Frederik GregaardIn this episode, Frederik Gregaard, the CEO of the Cardano Foundation, joins us to talk about the human element of web3. He shares his perspective on how blockchains can help provide identity, increase trust, and allow people to participate in their community.Find out more about the NYU Metaverse Collaborative here: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/metaverse.htmlThe Whole Metaverse is presented by NYU SPS: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/And produced by Make More Media: https://makemore.media/
2023-04-0337 minThe Whole Metaverse#7: Virtual Real Estate, Enhancing Reality & Empowering People to Build Worlds Together | with Hrish LotlikarHow can the Metaverse enhance people's physical reality? In this episode, Hrish Lotlikar, the CEO of Super World, joins us to talk about virtual real estate and Super World's mission to enhance peoples' realities and empower people to build worlds together that enhance their real lives. Find out more about the NYU Metaverse Collaborative here: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/metaverse.htmlThe Whole Metaverse is presented by NYU SPS: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/And produced by Make More Media: https://makemore.media/
2023-03-2029 minThe Whole MetaverseMaking the Blockchain More Accessible | with Dominic CarbonaroIn this episode, we have Dominic Carbonaro, who is the business development lead for NFT and Arts at Ava Labs and Avalanche Blockchain. He shares how Avalanche is making blockchain technology more accessible and affordable, what he believes are the best use cases for blockchain and NFTs currently, and so much more!
2023-03-0626 minThe Whole Metaverse#5: How the Metaverse & NFT's are Affecting the Art Community | with Wes HazardWes Hazard is a comedian, storyteller, 3x Jeopardy! champion, and an NFT Art collector. In this episode, he talks about how the metaverse will impact art and the art community, why crypto matters to the whole world, and much more! We hope you enjoy this episode with Wes Hazard!Find out more about the NYU Metaverse Collaborative here: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/metaverse.htmlThe Whole Metaverse is presented by NYU SPS: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/And produced by Make More Media: https://makemore.media/
2023-02-2023 minThe Whole Metaverse#4: From Volvo to Blockchain | with Lone Fønss SchrøderLone Fonns Schroder is the Vice Chair of Volvo, a board member for Ikea, and the CEO of Concordium (Blockchain). She shares why she wanted to get into the blockchain space, why she believes it's important for companies to understand upcoming technology, and Concordium's vision to disrupt the disruptors. Find out more about the NYU Metaverse Collaborative here: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/metaverse.html
2023-02-0633 minThe Whole Metaverse#3: How Blockchains Can Provide a Better Experience | with Brian TrunzoBrian Trunzo, Metaverse Lead at Polygon Studios, joins the show to talk about Polygon and how blockchains can improve customer and brand experiences.Find out more about the NYU Metaverse Collaborative here: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/metaverse.html
2023-01-2328 minThe Whole Metaverse#2: How the Metaverse Can Impact the Future of Local Communities | with Brock PierceBrock Pierce, CEO of Helios, was a first mover in digital markets, metaverses, and cryptocurrencies. Brock joins the podcast to share the evolution of his involvement in the metaverse and how the metaverse can bring people together and impact local communities.Find out more about the NYU Metaverse Collaborative here: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/metaverse.html
2023-01-0624 min
build3rs podcastep7 - Michael Gold, Former EIR of NYU AR & VR Lab on 3D graphics, generative art, web3 and the metaversebuild3rs podcast is a show about entrepreneurs, artists, creators, developers, brands, and investors building the next generation of the internet — the web3.
In this episode I had the pleasure to chat with Michael Gold who is a serial entrepreneur primarily focusing on 3D graphics and VR/AR. He is the co-founder of Shaderverse, a web3 startup helping artists and companies from various industries to utilize 3D technology and create truly remarkable metaverse experiences.
Michael is also part of JPEG Morgan and Meebits DAO communities.
We talked about Michael’s journey, how AI is r...
2023-01-0253 min
Holistic Investment w Constantin Kogan🔥 The Impact of Web 3.0 and Metaverse | #Crypto #Blockchain (w/ Winston Ma & Constantin Kogan)Enjoy the latest interview hosted by Constantin Kogan with Winston Ma. Mr. Ma is a trailblazer in the global digital economy, serving as Managing Partner at New York-based CloudTree Ventures and an Adjunct Professor of NYU. He has unparalleled experience bridging both Chinese and American cultures through his many roles - from being China Investment Corporation's (CIC) Head of North America Office for 10 years to representing clients in cross border investments with international capital markets law cases. As well as numerous other achievements during his career, Winston can also ad...
2022-12-2153 min
BullCaster | Talk Show by BullPerksNew Life for Art & Music in the Metaverse🎧Listen to the 16th episode of a crypto talk show by BullPerks - BullCaster.🙋♂️MEET OUR GUESTLarry Dvoskin - Entrepreneur, 4x Grammy-Nominated Producer, Songwriter, Tech Advisor, Strategic Projects Chief at NFT Oasis, #1 Amazon Author, NYU Professor🤵Hosted by BullPerks and GamesPad Co-Founder Constantin Kogan - a Thought Leader and Meta-Connector.
2022-12-1233 minThe Whole Metaverse#1: Building the Future of Digital Luxury | with Olivier MoingeonOlivier Moingeon the Co-founder and CCO of Exclusible joins the show to talk about building the future of digital luxury in web3 and the Metaverse.Find out more about the NYU Metaverse Collaborative here: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/metaverse.html
2022-11-2129 min
Into the MetaverseS2E31: Joost van Dreunen (Author & Entrepreneur) - Gaming’s Role in the Emerging MetaverseJoost van Dreunen is an entrepreneur and author. He teaches the business of video games at NYU Stern School of Business and wrote a book called ONE UP: Creativity, Competition, and the Global Business of Video Games. He spent the last two decades as an industry analyst working with all of the major firms on strategy. After selling SuperData Research, a games research firm he co-founded, to Nielsen in 2018, he’s now investing and advising data companies and game makers. We cover in detail the growing role of gaming in helping to realize the metaverse and why “video games” are a...
2022-11-1648 min
Crisis Meets OpportunityMidterm Results, FTX Meltdown, Meta's Layoffs, H1B1-Visa'sA huge week for everything. We just had to talk about the big stuff. We discuss the why the republicans didn't do as well as they thought in the Midterms [5:35] and our opinions on the FTX crypto crisis (I'm sure you've heard several) [17:20] We diagnose Meta's layoffs and some more insight on the metaverse [32:50] We dish out information about H1B1 visas and how to proactively protect yourself from a layoff [49:15] Adam Yee is a food scientist and entrepreneur who has raised a few million dollars. (who hasn't seen a cent)
2022-11-141h 01
The Power of Books with timosnotes#12: Chris Smith - The Conversion CodeStop Chasing Leads and Start Attracting Clients!
In today’s episode I have the pleasure to be joined by Chris Smith.
Chris is the co-founder of Curaytor (an Inc. 500 fastest-growing business) and he is one of the four best marketers under 40, according to the American Marketing Association. His book, The Conversion Code, is taught at colleges like Johns Hopkins University, and has been a guest lecturer at NYU.
From our conversation, you can expect to learn about Chris’ early beginnings in sales, his go-to lead generation channels, how Web3, NFTs, and the Metaverse will...
2022-11-081h 00Crisis Meets OpportunityDecentreland's Stunning Numbers, Rivian's PR Recovery, Liquid Death's Interesting Funding and Real Estate AnxietyAdam feels extra angry and brings up playing video games and watching the Try Guys. We discuss Decentreland, a metaverse company's poor userbase and Rivian's recall for their trucks. We diagnose Liquid Deaths' $70 million dollar raise We dish out advice on handling seeing your house value plummet Adam Yee is a food scientist and entrepreneur who has raised a few million dollars. (who hasn't seen a cent) Kai Wang is a product manager in tech, she's a NYU Stern grad, ex-Bain, ex-engineer (and also a forgetful mess who is...
2022-10-1759 min
Bits of Signum, Creator StoriesArt for Art(ist)’s Sake - Arthur and Kathleen Breitman on Tezos’ Grassroots GrowthArt for Art(ist)’s Sake with Arthur & Kathleen Breitman
Angela and Evan speak with Arthur and Kathleen Breitman, co-founders of the Tezos blockchain, on the organic growth of the proof-of-stake network and the importance of decentralization. This episode explores how and why artist communities have flourished on Tezos, illustrated by the saga of NFT platform Hic-Et-Nunc, which underwent a successful community takeover. It also explores Tezos as a whole, from its core goals to its branding partnerships. Stick around to the end to hear bonus content with Kathleen on the Tezos Permanent Collection and its curator, Mi...
2022-10-1251 min
CG Pro PodcastBuilding Immersive Experiences with Alex Coulombe Ep 30Designer, developer, and educator, Alex Coulombe is the CEO of Heavenue, a new high-fidelity cloud platform to connect performers with audiences across the metaverse. He also runs Agile Lens: Immersive Design, the award winning XR creative studio.
Alex has always had a passion for purposing emerging technology for creative visions. In 2010 he graduated from Syracuse University with a B. Arch (and Drama minor!) and after working for several architecture firms, when the Oculus DK1 hit the market, immersive tech became his focus. In 2013 while at the theatre planning consultancy Fisher Dachs Associates, he pioneered the world’s fi...
2022-09-131h 06
Just Another Mindset PodcastAnastasia Vlasova: Leaving an influencer life for designing healthy digital & physical environments | #033In this episode, you will learn about digital wellness and how to use technology to supplement your life instead of being taken away from it. Anastasia herself went through building a massive growing on Instagram, becoming addicted to social comparison and developing a heavy eating disorder. Today, she shares how her life has changed for the better after deleting social media and stopping social comparison for good. We discuss the power of self-reflection and living a curated life. We talk about benefits of limiting your daily intake of news and why there is an infinite number of supply of opportunity...
2022-08-301h 36
Philosophy For Our TimesChoosing virtual reality | David ChalmersAre we living in a simulation?Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesModern technology has ushered in a new era of augmented reality - one so sophisticated that some argue within a century we will be unable to distinguish the 'real' from the 'virtual'. Yet with increasing concerns that virtual reality is simply a flawed escapism, could we imagine ourselves living meaningful lives inside a virtual world? World-renowned philosopher and cognitive scientist David Chalmers outlines his highly original take on the matter.David Chalmers is an Australian ph...
2022-08-1625 minPhilosophy For Our TimesChoosing virtual reality | David ChalmersAre we living in a simulation?Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesModern technology has ushered in a new era of augmented reality - one so sophisticated that some argue within a century we will be unable to distinguish the 'real' from the 'virtual'. Yet with increasing concerns that virtual reality is simply a flawed escapism, could we imagine ourselves living meaningful lives inside a virtual world? World-renowned philosopher and cognitive scientist David Chalmers outlines his highly original take on the matter.David Chalmers is an Australian ph...
2022-08-1625 min
Ask an Investor PodcastWinston Ma - What Investors Need to Know: Web3 and the Future of MoneyHave an investment question for Winston Ma? Join the Paytech Investor Community on Quidroom with 330+ accredited and institutional investors! Interact with Winston and other payment tech experts in the room.https://www.quidroom.com/referral/QFMNQOr join the 'Weekly investor meetups' room with the Quidroom Founder, Pravin Raveendran to attend future investor meetups.https://www.quidroom.com/referral/73M10----In this episode, investment expert Winston Ma answers investor questions on blockchain and Web3.In preparation for the launch of his new book on Blockchain and...
2022-08-1634 min
Changing RealityFollowing Your Heart & Embracing The Process of Change ft. Rori DuBoff, Managing Director at Accenture Interactive.Have you ever wondered how VR and AR work in companies? Do you know that we can design scenarios and training using AR and VR!! This week on Changing Reality we are having Rori DuBoff, the Managing Director at Accenture Interactive. She has pioneering innovative experiences, new business models, products and services from Web 1.0 to the Metaverse! Rori holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. Her expertise also includes innovation planning and management, emerging technologies using Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) and many more!!!
2022-08-111h 01
HumanWorkz podcast with Anish LalchandaniS2E1: Anna Tavis - Humans at workSummary:
What does humanizing work and workplaces look like? Why do we need to focus on ‘worth’? I sit down with Anna Tavis to explore her latest book, ‘Humans at work’ and discuss various topics such as upskilling, coaching, and the metaverse.
The workforce behavior is changing drastically. Their expectation from organisations are changing. Have you ever imagined how much metaverse, AI, and data analytics can affect an organization? And how we can prepare to adopt this change? Anna has a refreshing take on these big questions and shares insights from her research and experiences.
Gu...
2022-06-2441 min
Global Investor PodcastS2 EP12: SXSW with Melanie SubinEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Melanie Subin, Director of Consulting at Future Today Institute, joined our host, Karim Nurani, to discuss the future. We dive deep into how Future Today Institute helps other organizations/companies build awareness and get familiar with new technologies, how pandemic has sped up the adoption of blockchain, metaverse & nfts, and what will be the next big thing. Join us to learn how to invest in the private market and get insights into possible investment opportunities in the latest trends? We help connect investors, entrepreneurs, and founders worldwide in blockchain, NFTs...
2022-06-0729 min
The VITALIZE Podcast: Venture Capital | Startups | Angel InvestingDesigning the Future of Human Connection in the Metaverse and Sourcing Web3 Talent, with NOWHERE Founder Jon MorrisJustin Gordon (@justingordon212) talks with Jon Morris (@yojonmorris), Founder and CEO of NOWHERE, an online metaverse platform that aims to revolutionize gathering with patent pending video presence technology that allows serendipitous social mingling between conversations with friends or colleagues at conferences, meetings, or parties all within dynamic web environments.Jon Morris is a conceptual artist who creates multilayered installations, performances, and experiences with the express intent of elevating his audience to a sublime state. Challenging the relationship between art and spectator, Morris’ work is typically equal parts technical, playful, inventive and rich with depth. From Le Louvre to...
2022-05-1229 min
TechBurst TalksAR/VR and the METAVERSE: What's REAL and What's HYPE?After a decade of struggling to live up to the hype, augmented reality and virtual reality are finally gaining traction in the B2C and B2B spaces. Today, we will sit down with Auggd's Matthias Krampe to discuss the 3 main reasons for this. First, the technologies and ecosystems that support AR & VR have evolved considerably. Second, B2B customers are starting to understand how these technologies can be leveraged to deliver tangible business value through a variety of use cases. And third, they are intrinsically linked to the Metaverse, which has to be approaching...
2022-05-0340 min
AR Show with Jason McDowallDana Chermesh (inCitu) on Visualizing and Engaging in the Future of Our CitiesDana Chermesh is the founder and CEO of inCitu, an Augmented-Reality-powered civic engagement app that democratizes city planning. Dana is an architect from Tel-Aviv, Israel, and an alumna of NYU Masters program in Urban Data Science (2018). During her career as an architect, she specialized in urban renewal and developed a passion for leveraging technology, data and innovation to form smarter, more resilient, and more just cities and city processes. In 2019 Dana co-founded *inCitu*, to bring together data and discourse with the aid of augmented reality helping citizens see the future of their cities. inCitu was...
2022-03-291h 02
In Camera PodcastIt's not you, it's GoogleSometimes the most difficult thing to acknowledge is that you are not to blame, especially when it comes to Google Ads-related problems. In this episode, we conclude Grace's Google Ads Performance Max story and the conclusion may surprise you.The conversation begins with Liel speaking on the first day of SXSW 2022 in Austin, Texas. Grace and Liel discuss the significance and worth of going to conferences outside of those targeted towards the legal industry.Liel shares some takeaways from sessions he attended earlier in the day by Jonathan Brill on how to future proof your...
2022-03-1430 min
The Simulated Universe with Riz VirkVirtual Reality, Simulation Hypothesis, and the Metaverse with David ChalmersIn this episode, Riz interviews well known NYU philosophy professor, David Chalmers, who has a new book out called "Reality+: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy '', which touches on most of the topics that Riz has been exploring on this podcast. Chalmers also wrote a famous essay, "The Matrix and Metaphysics" in 2003 and was one of the first philosophers to take the issue of virtual reality seriously. If you are interested in the metaverse, virtual reality, simulation theory, AI virtual humans, Digital afterlives and uploading, not to mention how all of these intersect with philosophy, you won't wa...
2022-01-2656 min
Two Nice Jewish Boys#270 - Sex, Gender, Perversions and Dating in the 21st Century (Prof. Danielle Knafo)*THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT CONTENT*
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Marriage and relationships have never been easy. Since the day Abraham told his beloved wife Sarah he wants to have an open relationship - millions of couples have had to navigate the stormy waters of intimacy.
And although throughout history, maintaining a relationship was never easy - doing so in the 21st century brings along its own unique set of challenges. In the age of the internet, with its metaverse, Hitech, TikTok and twitch - we're constantly facing temptations, jealousy and...
2021-12-301h 03
Remarkable Retail PodcastSeason Finale with Special Guest Scott GallowayWe wrap up Season 3 with the inimitable, irrepressible and always provocative Scott Galloway. For those who have yet to jump on the Big Dawg train, Scott is a Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern, author of 3 best-selling books, podcast host, and the founder of Section4, where he teaches Strategy and Brand Strategy Sprints. His new TV show will debut on CNN+ next year.In a wide-ranging interview, we get Scott's take on Twitter (and the challenges of digital marketing more broadly), the future of work and higher education, what's next for retail (including a bright future...
2021-12-2135 min
Coffey & CodeLet's Talk METAVERSE with Lisi LinaresEpisode #34: On today's episode, I will be talking with Lisi Linares about the METAVERSE! This discussion explores the question: what is the Metaverse & why should we care about it? Lisi also shares her journey into PR within the XR space, areas within the Metaverse that she's particularly excited about, thought leaders to follow who are driving the future of the Metaverse & more. This episode is an excellent primer if you're trying to figure out this new digital frontier. See you in the Metaverse!
About Lisi Linares:
Lisi Linares is a publicist for XR projects and...
2021-12-1543 min
PivotPivot Predictions Special: 2022Kara, Scott and a handful of Friends of Pivot make some predictions about what 2022 has in store for the Metaverse, China, Apple and more.In this episode, we hear predictions from Co-Anchor of CNBC’s Squawk Box Andrew Ross Sorkin, LightShed Partners’ Rich Greenfield, Senator Amy Klobuchar, author Cory Doctorow, WSJ Senior Personal Technology Columnist Joanna Stern, NBC News Senior Business correspondent Stephanie Ruhle, NYU Professor Aswath Damodaran, author Sheera Frenkel, and actor George Hahn.Send us your Listener Mail questions through our site, nymag.com/pivot and use Yappa to leave a video or audi...
2021-12-141h 05
ONE TAKE with JESS#45 Peg Samuel and Jess breakdown NFTs, the Metaverse, DeFi, and more for beginners on ONE TAKE WITH JESSEpisode #45. Peg Samuel has her finger on the pulse of tech innovation. As a former NYU Professor, she has a knack for translating new tech into understandable relatable terms. She and Jess are both seasoned professionals and together they shed light onto the Metaverse, NFTs, DeFi (Decentralized Finance), and more as they themselves continue to learn and grow in this space. Follow Peg on Twitter @socialdiva and Jess @konabenellie. Participate in the twitter 'spaces' - audio only community rooms that welcome people to listen, participate, and learn. Keep asking questions and get your feet wet in the many facets...
2021-11-181h 14
Tech Fusion By Citrix Ready26: GroupRoom Brings Digital Hybrid Workplaces to Citrix WorkspacesVideo chat doesn't work as well for large groups or social situations. By letting participants move around the space and collaborate with others, GroupRoom gives individuals their freedom back. Three people on one side of the room can have a group conversation with a whiteboard or google doc etc completely separate from a group of two people on the other side. Chris Matthieu, founder & CEO of XRPA.NET, and Chris Fleck, Vice President and Technical Fellow at Citrix Systems, join Neil C. Hughes in a conversation about digital hybrid workspaces. We also discuss how businesses can leverage...
2021-08-2532 min
SUPERTILT: the podcastEp 15 - A #socialdiva and her Punks: NFTs + digital trends with Peg SamuelPeg Samuel is a communications guru who has been a pioneer of digital and marketing since dotcom internet days, and is now focussed on the blockchain industry at the intersection of entertainment and content.In this episode we journey through Peg's pioneering career touching on:Why she became fascinated with digital and the emergence of email in the early 90sHer story of working at Weather.com and turning down joining Google in the 90sWhat went on behind the scenes of the 'SocialDiva' venture and her DJ careerHow she landed a teaching role at NYUHer current passions...
2021-04-1553 min