Best Revolutionary Optimism Podcasts (2025)

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Peacebuilding and Democracy to Overcome Information Chaos with Danielle M. Reiff 48:35

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We’re living in the first generation of a digital era that’s designed to divide us, and most of us don’t even realize it. In this episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz sits down with peacebuilder and diplomat Danielle M. Reiff, author and editor of Overcoming Information Chaos, to explore how our digital world is fueling division and how we can reclaim peace, co…

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293: Not Willpower, Your Roots - with Amber Romaniuk 53:13

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It is a staggering statistic that an estimated 90% of women and up to 50% of men in North America struggle with binge and emotional eating. For those caught in this exhausting cycle—marked by shame, frustration, and the feeling of being completely out of control—the common response is often another diet, followed by self-blame for lacking willpower…

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Support for Novel Models for Ahead of Time Compiled Edge AI Deployment 11:50

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The growing gap between rapidly evolving AI models and lagging deployment frameworks creates a significant challenge for edge AI developers. Maurice Sersiff, CEO and co-founder of Germany-based Roofline AI, presents a compelling solution to this problem through innovative compiler technology designed to make edge AI deployment simple and efficient.…

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292: The Key to Aging Strong - with Alan Rozanski 1:04:37

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We all want to age with vitality and independence. Yet, there's a stark statistic looming over Americans: 1 in 3 people over 65 will suffer a fall. This "overlooked aging crisis" isn't just about a broken bone; it's often the starting point for a decline in health, confidence, and independence. According to Dr. Alan Rozanski, a distinguished profes…

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Comparative Analysis of NPU Optimized Software Framework 13:32

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The future of AI isn't just in massive cloud servers—it's already sitting in your pocket. In this eye-opening presentation, Yeon-seok, CEO and co-founder of JTIC AI, reveals how his company is revolutionizing the AI landscape by tapping into the underutilized Mobile Processing Units (MPUs) that have been standard in smartphones since 2017. While te…

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Deliberative Polling® Can Save Democracy: Vision of James Fishkin 51:29

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Dr. Paul Zeitz sits down with Professor James S. Fishkin of Stanford University—the mind behind Deliberative Polling®—to explore whether informed dialogue can heal democracy’s divisions. Fishkin shares how a single “eureka” moment in 1988 led to a global movement transforming how citizens think, talk, and decide together. From Texas to Mongolia, an…

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291: Master Your Marriage, Health, Business - with Keith Yackey 1:02:33

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Keith Yackey is a 20-year veteran of high-performance philosophy and the founder of Married Game. His journey was forged in failure. "Jesse left 8 years ago. I messed up this relationship. I was selfish." When Yackey met his wife, he was "185 pounds of tiger meat wrapped in barbed wire." Five years later, he was 250 pounds. The man she married was …

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Powering Intelligence: Anaflash's Revolutionary AI Microcontroller with Embedded Flash Memory 15:21

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Memory bottlenecks, not computational limitations, are the true barrier holding back Edge AI. This revelation lies at the heart of Anaflash's revolutionary approach to intelligent edge computing – a breakthrough AI microcontroller with embedded flash memory that transforms how we think about power efficiency and cost in smart devices. The team has …

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Enhancing Field Oriented Control of Electric Drives with tiny Neural Network 16:59

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Ever wondered how the electric vehicles of tomorrow will squeeze every last drop of efficiency from their batteries? The answer lies at the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and motor control. The electrification revolution in automotive technology demands increasingly sophisticated control systems for permanent magnet synchronous…

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Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds as America’s First Congresswoman 51:01

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What can the first woman ever elected to Congress teach us about courage, peace, and the fight for democracy? In this episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz talks with historian and author Lorissa Rinehart about her book, Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become America’s First Congresswoman. Together, they explore how Rankin’s radic…

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Transforming Human-Computer Interaction with OpenVINO 43:26

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The gap between science fiction and reality is closing rapidly. Remember when talking to computers was just a fantasy in movies? Raymond Lo's presentation on building chatbots with OpenVINO reveals how Intel is transforming ordinary PCs into extraordinary AI companions. Imagine generating a photorealistic teddy bear image in just eight seconds on y…

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Building Community and Legacy after Loss with Veronica Gomez 41:13

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Welcome to The Joy Revolution Podcast—a space where we’re not just talking about joy as a feeling, but as a radical, contagious force for good. On today’s episode, I’m pumped to sit down with Vero Gomez. She’s a devoted mom, a fierce advocate, and the founder of the Louise Justin Foundation. Veronica is on a mission to stand up for Spanish-speaking…

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Energy Efficient and high throughput inference using compressed tsetlin machine 20:21

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Logic beats arithmetic in the machine learning revolution happening at Newcastle University. From a forgotten Soviet mathematician's work in the 1960s to modern embedded systems, Settle Machine represents a paradigm shift in how we approach artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional neural networks that rely on complex mathematical operations, Set…

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Vote with Your Phone: Bradley Tusk’s Bold Plan to Save Democracy 47:37

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Venture capitalist, political strategist, and philanthropist Bradley Tusk believes our democracy is running out of time—and that the solution fits in your pocket. In this episode, Bradley shares the story behind his new book, Vote With Your Phone, and how mobile voting could be the “final shot” at saving American democracy. From his early work in p…

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Applying GenAI to Mice Monitoring 17:23

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The AI revolution isn't just for tech giants with unlimited computing resources. Small and medium enterprises represent a crucial frontier for edge generative AI adoption, but they face unique challenges when implementing these technologies. This fascinating exploration takes us into an unexpected application: smart laboratory mouse cages enhanced …

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Simple Cost Effective Vision AI Solutions at the edge 18:39

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Low Code No Code Platform for Developing AI algorithms 20:07

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Revolutionizing edge computing just got easier. This eye-opening exploration of ST Microelectronics' ST-IoT Craft platform reveals how everyday developers can now harness the power of artificial general intelligence without writing a single line of code. The modern IoT landscape presents a paradox: billions of devices generate zettabytes of valuabl…

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Stochastic Training for Side-Channel Resilient AI 18:57

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Protecting valuable AI models from theft is becoming a critical concern as more computation moves to edge devices. This fascinating exploration reveals how sophisticated attackers can extract proprietary neural networks directly from hardware through side-channel attacks - not as theoretical possibilities, but as practical demonstrations on devices…

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Beyond TOPS: A Holistic Framework for Edge AI Metrics 12:14

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Beyond raw computational power lies the true measure of AI system effectiveness. Austin Lyons, founder of ChipStrat and analyst at Creative Strategies, challenges us to rethink how we evaluate Edge AI technologies in this thought-provoking talk on metrics that truly matter. For too long, the industry has obsessed over Trillion Operations Per Second…

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Healing Racism to Strengthen the U.S. Constitution with Susan Sturm 56:42

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What does it take to confront racism without falling into despair and instead transform our institutions for equity and justice? In this episode, Dr. Zeitz speaks with Professor Susan Sturm of Columbia Law School, a leading scholar and changemaker whose work bridges law, education, and community action. Drawing from her new book, What Might Be: Con…

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How AI Zip Is Shrinking Models for a Device-First Future 29:41

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What if we could put powerful AI anywhere—from underwater cameras monitoring fish to the phone in your pocket? That's the vision driving AI Zip, a company building ultra-efficient AI models that can run on virtually any device. During this fascinating conversation, we explore how AI Zip is pioneering a different path in artificial intelligence by f…

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How Innatera is Revolutionizing Low-Power AI with Neuromorphic Chips 16:28

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What happens when we redesign computing hardware to work more like the human brain? The results are transformative for edge AI. Sumit Kumar from Inatera takes us inside the world of neuromorphic computing – a revolutionary approach that's bringing brain-like intelligence directly to sensors. Born from research at Delft University of Technology, Ina…

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Action Alert: Join Emergency Mobilization to Renew Democracy 15:23

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Trust in our democracy is collapsing, but history shows that when ordinary people rise up, real change becomes inevitable. In this episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz issues a bold call to action: join a nationwide movement to refresh and renew American democracy before it’s too late. From the Freedom Charter to the vision of a National Citizens Assembly, Dr. …

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Reflections 48:49

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Hello everyone, I just want to say thank you to all of those who have listened to the podcast and supported me from the start. This will likely be the last episode of this show - BUT! It is not the end! You will hopefully see me elsewhere in other projects, interviewing on other shows, and maybe soon a program I can once again be proud of. Here are…

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How Edge Matrix is Transforming Video Monitoring Through AI 28:32

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Smart cities face an impossible challenge - monitoring countless security cameras 24/7 with human operators alone. Edge Matrix is solving this problem with innovative AI technology that transforms how urban environments approach security and monitoring. Founded in 2019 as a Cloudian spin-off, Edge Matrix has developed sophisticated video AI solutio…

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From Stanford Labs to Edge AI Pioneers: FemtoSense's Journey 20:11

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The quest to create artificial intelligence as efficient as the human brain is one of computing's most fascinating challenges. While today's AI systems consume megawatts of power in massive data centers, your brain accomplishes far more complex tasks on roughly 20 watts—about the same as a dim light bulb. This efficiency gap is what FemtoSense is d…

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The Right of the People: Is it Time for a Constitutional and Economic Revolution? with Osita Nwanevu 1:02:55

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Journalist and author Osita Nwanevu joins Dr. Paul Zeitz to unpack a hard truth: the United States was never designed to be an authentic democracy. Drawing from his book The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding, Osita explains why our system fails the tests of equality, responsiveness, and majority rule—and how we…

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290: How Wholeness Leads To Healing - with Udo Erasmus 1:18:56

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The Quest for Harmony Born amid the chaos of World War II, Udo Erasmus's journey began with trauma and survival. Fleeing Poland as a child, dodging bullets and bombs, he experienced fear, hunger, and deep mistrust in the world. By age six, he was already wondering, "There must be a way people can live in harmony." That question became the compass o…

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Smart Sampling Unlocks Edge AI Capabilities You Never Thought Possible 20:15

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What if everything we assumed about AI and data was wrong? In a world obsessed with collecting more and more sensor data, LightScline has discovered something remarkable: we might only need 10% of it. Drawing inspiration from the human brain's selective attention mechanism, LightScline co-founders Ankur and Ayush Goel have developed an approach tha…

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The future belongs to greasy machines that think for themselves - Anoop Balachandran of Tinkerblox 22:08

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From cloud dependency to edge autonomy – we explore the frontier of intelligent edge computing with TinkerBlocks co-founder Anoop. Imagine a world where your machines don't need to phone home to make decisions. That's the vision driving TinkerBlox, a startup founded by former Bosch Digital executives who saw firsthand how IoT implementations were h…

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289: Reclaiming Your Power In Perimenopause - with Chemaine Linnie 47:35

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Perimenopause is a significant transition for many women, bringing with it a series of hormonal and physical challenges, including often-unexplained weight gain, particularly around the midsection. Health expert Chemaine Linnie, a certified hormone specialist and fitness coach, offers valuable insights from her own 165-pound weight loss journey and…

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How embedUR is bridging the gap between embedded development and AI with Rajesh Subramanian 17:49

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The technological pendulum has swung dramatically over the last two decades. From desktop computing to cloud dominance and now back to the critical importance of edge devices, we're witnessing a renaissance in embedded systems. But this time, they're getting smart. Rajesh, founder of embedUR, takes us on a journey through this evolution, explaining…

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How Weeteq is Revolutionizing Microcontroller Technology for Industrial Automation 20:30

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What happens when you push AI to the absolute edge of networks? Meet Weeteq, a Scottish startup revolutionizing system optimization by bringing intelligence directly into microcontroller control loops. In this fascinating conversation with Martin from Weeteq, we explore the concept of "Ultra Edge" - technology that operates beyond what we typically…

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Immigrant Stories and Acting for Good: Lessons in Social Change with Annie Semenova 1:02:43

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From Cloud to Edge: NXP's AI Journey with Ali Ors 20:40

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The line between cloud and edge AI is blurring, and NXP Semiconductors stands at the forefront of this transformation. In this illuminating conversation, Ali Ors, Head of AI Strategy and Technologies at NXP, unveils how the semiconductor giant is embedding dedicated AI acceleration across their entire product portfolio—from basic microcontrollers t…

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The Art of Creating Joy: Clown College Wisdom and Lasting Social Change w/ Aaron Schettler 1:50:30

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Welcome to The Joy Revolution Podcast—where we don’t just talk about happiness, we throw pies at it, juggle with it, and invite it to come flourish with us under the brightest spotlights life has to offer. I’m Marc Cordon, and today I’m joined by Aaron Schettler—a guy who made the leap from the relentless grind of Wall Street to the utterly unpredi…

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From Arduino to AI: A 20-Year Journey with David Cuartielles 22:57

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Twenty years after its founding in a small Italian café, Arduino has transformed from a simple open-source project into a global technology enabler that's educated an entire generation of makers, developers, and engineers. In this fascinating conversation with Arduino co-founder David Cuartielles, we explore the evolution of this groundbreaking pla…

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From Sensors to Solutions: The Future of Edge AI with Chad Lucien of Ceva 17:06

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At the crossroads of cutting-edge technology and practical innovation stands Ceva, a semiconductor IP powerhouse with a remarkable two-decade legacy. Powering nearly 20 billion devices worldwide and shipping over 2 billion annually, SIVA has emerged as a crucial enabler in the burgeoning edge AI ecosystem. What distinguishes Ceva in this competitiv…

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288: Heal Fascia, Recharge Your Energy - with Cathy Goldstein 53:13

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In the wellness world, many chase surface-level fixes, like creams, cleanses, and crash diets, while ignoring the internal systems that actually drive energy, detoxification, and glow. Cathy Goldstein, a holistic practitioner with over 40 years of experience, sees the body differently. She believes the real fix lies in supporting two overlooked sys…

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EDGE AI Partner: David Aronchick of Expanso 21:51

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The digital landscape is rapidly evolving beyond centralized cloud computing. In this illuminating conversation with David Aronchik, co-founder of Expanso, we explore the growing necessity of processing data right where it's generated—at the edge. Drawing from his impressive background as the first non-founding PM for Kubernetes at Google and his l…

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287: Thyroid & Liver: Key to Health - with Sara Banta 58:12

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In today's world, many people struggle with weight gain, a slow metabolism, brain fog, and difficulty building muscle, despite healthy diets and exercise. Health expert Sarah Banta says the cause is often in thyroid and liver health. Her insights, shared on a podcast with Wade Lightheart, highlight how these organs regulate metabolism, fat burning,…

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Bringing Generative AI to Your Pocket: The Future of Edge Computing 27:10

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A technological revolution is quietly unfolding in your pocket. Imagine your phone creating stunning images, understanding what its camera sees, and responding to complex questions—all without sending a single byte of data to the cloud. This isn't science fiction; it's Generative EDGE AI, and it's already here. We dive deep into this transformative…

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286: Mindset: Key to Longevity? - with Tony Wrighton 1:10:41

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The high-tech world of biohacking often focuses on physical factors for longevity, like supplements and cold plunges. However, author and biohacker Tony Wrighton suggests that mindset plays a more significant role. Drawing from his experience in behavior change and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Tony reveals that our beliefs about aging may im…

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Audio AI on the Edge with Ceva 59:47

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Audio processing at the edge is undergoing a revolution as deep learning transforms what's possible on tiny, power-constrained devices. Daniel from SIVA takes us on a fascinating journey through the complete lifecycle of audio AI models—from initial development to real-world deployment on microcontrollers. We explore two groundbreaking applications…

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Garbage In, Garbage Out - High-Quality Datasets for Edge ML Research 21:17

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The EDGE AI FOUNDATION's Datasets & Benchmarks Working Group highlights the rapid progress in neural networks, particularly in cloud-based applications like image recognition and NLP, which benefited greatly from large, high-quality datasets. However, the constrained nature of edge AI devices necessitates smaller, more efficient models, yet a lack …

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S5 Ep. 15 | The Dr. Kris Podcast | Optimizing Men's Health In Your 40s & Beyond 33:01

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When it comes to age management, some men take a reactive rather than proactive approach to managing their health. Unfortunately, there are specific health issues men are at risk for over 40, many of which can be managed or prevented with non-invasive treatments. On this episode of The Dr. Kris Podcast, Dr. Kris and Steve discuss some of the best w…

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Edge AI Investing Essentials 56:00

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The path to successful investment in edge AI requires far more than technical brilliance. In this revealing panel discussion, venture capitalists and corporate investors share what truly matters when deciding where to place their bets in the evolving edge computing landscape. At the heart of every investment decision lies a deceptively simple quest…

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Roadmap for How We Can Reclaim Our Democracy 59:00

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In this episode, Dr. Zeitz is joined by Vinay Orekondy, an Australian-born attorney, mediator, and democracy innovator now working at the heart of America’s civic renewal movement. Vinay wears multiple hats as he serves as the Partnerships Director, Better Together America; Co-Chair, Braver Network (Braver Angels); and the Director of Programs and …

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285: Hair Restoration: Myths and Advances - with Dr. Alan J. Bauman 1:00:22

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Hair plays a crucial role in our identity, often symbolizing youth and confidence. Dr. Alan Bauman, with nearly 30 years in hair restoration, has seen the profound impact of hair loss and emphasizes dispelling misconceptions. Many hesitate to seek help, thinking their hair loss isn't severe or treatments are ineffective. However, early intervention…

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Beyond the Edge: Cloud and AI Convergence 13:47

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Beyond the Edge, from the EDGE AI FOUNDATION, explores the future of edge computing by advocating for a shift in perspective. It suggests moving beyond the limitations of traditional IoT deployments by integrating advancements in edge AI, semiconductors, and connectivity. The author argues that the cloud will serve as a crucial "binding agent," ena…