This episode of The grftf Podcast, hosted by Misha da Vinci, compiles thought-provoking clips from previous episodes. You’ll learn about: Gen Z's willingness to trust technology more than themselves, the evil of Big Tech, workplace surveillance, smart cities, human relationships & technology, and the impact of AI & XR on education and healthcare.

Experts across various fields share their insights on how technology affects society, the economy, and individual privacy, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges posed by rapid technological advancements.

The episode emphasizes the importance of embracing future technologies responsibly while advocating for data literacy and active participation in shaping a tech-enabled future.

01:30 GenZ's Surrender to Technology – Tracey Follows

03:12 The Dark Side of Big Tech's Dominance – Tom Kemp

06:37 The Data Surveillance/Data Collection We Face – Daniel Solove

12:18 Workplace Surveillance of Your Brain – Nita Farahany

18:07 The Need for Data Literacy in a Data-Driven World – Wendy H. Wong

22:03 How Big Tech Dominates AI – Amba Kak

25:36 Smart Cities & Hundreds of Millions of Hidden Sensors – John Lorinc

30:49 Gender Preferences, Tech & the Future of Human Relationships – Jennifer Sciubba

39:40 Education & Healthcare Innovations: The Promise of AI and XR – Alvin W. Graylin

42:03 The Transformative Power of Large Language Models – John Nosta

46:29 Embracing the Future: Advice for the Next Generation & Everyone Else – Rohit Bhargava

These are the full episode titles in clip order:

Ep 2 | Who Will You Be in the Future — Tracey Follows

Ep 3 | Controlling Our Toxic Relationship with Big Tech — Tom Kemp

Ep 6 | AI, Digital Dossiers, & Our Lost Right to Privacy — Daniel Solove

Ep 1 | Neurotechnology, Brain Transparency, & the Fight for Cognitive Freedom — Nita Farahany

Ep 12 | AI & the Datafication of Our Everyday Lives — Wendy Wong

Ep 5 | Whoever Owns AI Controls the Future — Amba Kak

Ep 9 | The Rise of Smart Cities and How to Get Ready — John Lorinc

Ep 10 | Population Changes & What the World Looks Like in the Future — Jennifer Sciubba

Ep 11 | AI, the Metaverse, & Our Next Reality – Alvin Graylin

Ep 8 | AI, Super Reality, & the Cognitive Age —John Nosta

Ep 7 | The Future Normal: AI, Innovations, & Trends — Rohit Bhargava

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Misha da Vinci is a futurologist, tech thinker, and writer.

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