Leadership Blueprints Why Intellectual Curiosity Matters More Today Than Ever Before with John Abraham
If education is executed correctly, it can be one of the best ways to inspire people to change the world!
Today’s guest on Leadership Blueprints, John Abraham, is a professor of thermal sciences at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about John’s career, what led him to academia, how he connects with this generation of students, and so much more!
We delve into his focus on ocean warming before discussing his work on sustainable energy through his company LEMA. John even removes the political side of global warming and climate change and talks about what is causing it and how to solve it.
Finally, our guest answers our rapid-fire questions, talks about the unimaginable power of AI, shares his advice for younger generations entering his industry, and gives us his take on the future of humankind and simulation theory.
Thanks for listening in!
Key Points From This Episode:
• What drew John to academia and what motivates him inside the classroom.
• Insight into his work on ocean warming and sustainable energy.
• His company, LEMA, and what his involvement in it is.
• What’s driving global warming and climate change and how to deal with it.
• The wind energy debate and what John’s take on it is.
Quotes:
“When you can save lives and save jobs at the same time, man, that’s a win-win situation.” — John Abraham
“How do we deal with climate change? – Reduce our energy use; just use energy more wisely!” — John Abraham
“AI is going to absolutely change our world!” — John Abraham
“We’re in an environment where future jobs are up in the air. If you are dealing in a job that has information transfer and processing as your primary job description, your job is at risk for AI.” — John Abraham
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