Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin Nicole Shanahan
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Mar 27, 2024 
Nicole Shanahan, an entrepreneur and Stanford Codex fellow, discusses her work on AI for law and government, focusing on healthier reproductive longevity and childhood wellness. She shares her background and insights on the intersection of technology and ethics, advocating for a holistic understanding of health and the role of environment. Nicole’s narrative includes her family's immigration journey, the impact of personal struggles, and her passion for integrating innovation into legal frameworks, highlighting the responsibilities that come with technological advancements.
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Huxley and Psychedelics
- Seven years ago, Nicole Shanahan became interested in Aldous Huxley's writings due to discussions about psychedelics in Silicon Valley.
- Instead of experimenting with psychedelics herself, she chose to explore Huxley's philosophical perspective.
Information Consumption Preferences
- Nicole Shanahan prefers to process information in complete pictures, which makes Twitter and TikTok less appealing.
- However, she enjoys using Instagram privately and highly values the in-depth articles found on Medium.
Encountering Bobby Kennedy Jr.
- Nicole Shanahan, a lifelong Democrat, encountered negative press about Bobby Kennedy Jr. but was urged by a fellow mom to listen to him directly.
- After hearing his podcast, Shanahan found discrepancies between his views and media portrayals, sparking curiosity.
