Why Chasing Happiness Won’t Fulfill You: Insights from AI, Law, and Philosophy

Brian Beckcom is a Computer Scientist, Philosopher, & Trial Lawyer based in Houston, Texas.

He has been voted a Texas Super Lawyer 14 consecutive times—every single year he has been eligible. Brian’s law firm, VB Attorneys, is one of the best law firms in the United States, and has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars for the firm’s clients, including many record-breaking results.

‌Brian also hosts Lessons from Leaders with Brian Beckcom, a popular podcast featuring military leaders, sports stars, New York Times best selling authors, scientists, and more.

‌Brian is a former Division I athlete at Texas A&M (basketball). He is currently a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a single-digit golfer, and an accomplished fly fisherman.

‌Brian graduated from Texas A&M University with degrees in Computer Science & Philosophy. He was a member of the Texas A&M basketball team and one of the leaders of the Corps of Cadets, the oldest military organization in the State of Texas.

‌Brian then attended the University of Texas School of Law, where he was one of the top students. He graduated with honors, served as an Officer on the Texas Law Review, & was the starting free safety for the Legal Eagles.

‌Brian is consistently viewed by his peers as one of the best lawyers of his generation. Brian has also published hundreds of articles and 6 books about success, happiness, leadership, and other important topics.

What you will learn

• Learn about the intersection of computer science, philosophy, and law.
• Discover why purpose and meaning are more important than pursuing happiness directly.
• Understand the limitations of artificial intelligence compared to human intelligence.
• Discover the potential impact of large language models on industries like law.
• Understand the potential dangers of leaving AI development solely to tech companies.
• Explore the importance of having leaders who are well-versed in ethics, especially when it comes to the development and regulation of artificial intelligence.