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#322 – Rana el Kaliouby: Emotion AI, Social Robots, and Self-Driving Cars

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Embracing Innovation and Self-Discovery

This chapter explores a researcher's journey from Cambridge to MIT, focusing on their awakening passion for emotion AI and robotics. Through personal anecdotes, the speaker reflects on cultural differences, the acceptance of failure in innovation, and the joy of robot interactions, particularly among children. The discussion also touches on overcoming self-doubt, the importance of affirmations in personal growth, and the impact of mentorship and shared values in the field of technology.

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