ContraMinds Recap 2024 - #Ultralearning, #Innovation, #Resilience, #Addiction, #Communication, #AI

Best of 2024 - Full episode links CM-Ep048 - Anton Howes - A historian studying how innovation spreads through society, particularly focusing on Britain's transformation during the Industrial Revolution. He examines how improvements and inventions actually developed through incremental changes rather than dramatic breakthroughs. CM-Ep049 - Khyati Bhatt - A body language expert trained by ex-FBI agent Joe Navarro, who helps professionals understand and leverage non-verbal communication. She emphasizes how body language reflects emotional comfort levels and impacts professional interactions. CM-Ep050 - Vasant Dhar - An AI researcher and professor at NYU who pioneered machine learning applications in finance and examines how AI impacts society. He discusses technology's transformation of humanity and the future of work in the age of AI. CM-Ep051 - Dr. Vignesh Devraj - A fourth-generation Ayurvedic healer who advocates for a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. He explains how Ayurveda views health as a balance between body, mind and lifestyle rather than just treating symptoms. Link: CM-Ep052 - Scott H Young - An author and learning expert who studies skill acquisition and mastery, advocating for deliberate practice and varied learning experiences. He emphasizes the importance of challenging projects and deep engagement over surface-level performance goals. CM-Ep053 - Brandon Hendrickson - A passionate advocate of Kieran Egan's educational philosophy who runs Science is Weird, making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging. He challenges traditional educational approaches by focusing on making learning matter emotionally to students. CM-Ep054 - David Nutt - A neuropsychopharmacologist studying drugs' effects on the brain, particularly focused on developing alternatives to alcohol and using psychedelics for mental health treatment. He advocates for evidence-based drug policies and challenges conventional approaches to treating depression and addiction. CM-Ep055 - Rajendran Dandapani - A technology leader at Zoho who revolutionized tech education through Zoho Schools of Learning, focusing on practical skills over academic credentials. He emphasizes the importance of learning through doing and building real-world capabilities. CM-Ep056 - Dr. Nigel Paine - An organizational learning expert who transformed learning at the BBC and advocates for collective rather than individual learning approaches. He emphasizes the importance of "knowing" over "knowledge" and creating systems that enable organizational wisdom to develop. CM-Ep057 - Elena Aniere - Elena Aniere, a 20-year veteran at Slow Food, shares profound insights into how the movement is revolutionizing food systems worldwide. Aniere explains how the movement connects local farmers with consumers, chefs, and communities, building sustainable alternatives to industrial food systems while preserving cultural food heritage and biodiversity. SCMO-Ep09 - Moses Gorrepati - Moses Gorrepati has over 15 years of experience championing inclusion and empowerment for people with disabilities. As a leader at Enable India, he heads programs transforming lives through digital literacy, livelihoods, and social platforms. A catalyst for change, his mission is to build an ecosystem that unlocks the potential of people with disabilities as active citizens and nation builders. SCMO-Ep13 - R Sridhar - In this candid conversation, advertising veteran R. Sridhar shares fascinating anecdotes from his journey working with industry giants like David Ogilvy and Mani Ayer, offering rare insights into Indian advertising's golden era and the creation of transformative campaigns. This episode was made possible by the great folks at www.goeffrortless.ai.