Dr Harvinder Power is a medical doctor and co-founder/CEO at Motics, enhancing physiotherapy with AI insights. Topics discussed include human identity in the age of AI, the intersection of AI and humanity, amusing aspects of new AI technology, the concept of truth, the resurgence of the Metaverse, and reassessing timelines in healthcare.
AI can build trust and communicate in a human way, but human interaction and empathy are essential in healthcare.
AI can enhance human abilities and free up time for more meaningful endeavors.
The rapid advancements in AI are reshaping the future of industries and creating new opportunities.
Deep dives
AI and the Question of Sentience
The podcast episode explores the question of whether AI can be considered sentient and what it means to be human in a world of AI. The host and guest discuss their personal experiences with AI and large language models and how they can exhibit human-like qualities. While AI can build trust and communicate in a human way, the speakers emphasize the importance of human interaction and the irreplaceable role of human empathy and understanding in healthcare and other fields.
The Role of AI in Healthcare and Beyond
The podcast delves into the role of AI in healthcare and technology. The guest, Harbinder Power, discusses his journey as a doctor and technologist and highlights his passion for integrating technology in healthcare. He shares his work on building a co-pilot for physiotherapy using AI and large language models. The conversation touches upon the potential of AI to scale healthcare and the importance of human oversight and engagement in AI systems.
The Philosophy of AI and its Implications
The podcast episode delves into the philosophical aspects of AI and its implications. The speakers explore questions about consciousness, sentience, and the definition of being human in the context of AI. They discuss the speed of innovation in AI, the potential impact on different industries, and the need for regulations and legal structures to ensure AI is used responsibly and to address concerns about job displacement.
The Liberation of Human Potential with AI
The podcast explores how AI can liberate human potential by automating repetitive tasks, freeing up time for more meaningful endeavors. The speakers discuss how AI can enhance human abilities and enable individuals to focus on innovation, exploration, and personal growth. They ponder the future of work, the emergence of new job prospects, and the opportunities for humanity to achieve new frontiers with the support of AI technology.
Looking Ahead: Accelerated Timelines and Radical Innovations
The podcast episode discusses the accelerated timelines in AI development and its impact on future planning. The guest shares insights on how the timelines of their company, Motix, have been reassessed due to the rapid advancements in AI. They reflect on the possibilities of achieving radical innovation in the healthcare sector and beyond, and the liberating potential of AI to create new opportunities and reshape the future of various industries.
Dr Harvinder Power is a medical doctor, and the co-founder and CEO at Motics. Born out of a frustration with the current state of physiotherapy, Harvinder and his co-founder developed the technology to enhance the physiotherapy experience, allowing users to transform their phone into a personal physiotherapy assistant, with AI-powered insights to track progress and optimise movements, and real-time feedback. Harvinder is also the founder of the CodeMD initiative, which improves access to coding skills in healthcare and brings technology experts and healthcare professionals together.
