AI for Founders with Ryan Estes Extended reality will unlock the next era of innovation
Jun 11, 2025
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AI for Founders – Jody Medich InterviewAI for Founders: Jody Medich on Designing AI That Makes Us Superhuman
Guest: Jody Medich, Designer, Futurist, Cognitive Ergonomics Expert
Host: Ryan Estes
Podcast: AI for Founders
In this episode, Ryan Estes talks with Jody Medich about the future of AI, XR (Extended Reality), and the design of human-first interfaces. Jody’s work reimagines how we interact with machines—not by replacing human intelligence, but by augmenting it.
Key Takeaways- AI needs better interfaces to become tools of amplification rather than automation.
- Cognitive ergonomics centers technology design around human mental and sensory models.
- XR acts as a new interface layer between humans and intelligent systems.
- Immersive tech can unlock neuroplasticity and expand our cognitive abilities.
- The path to AI superpowers lies in co-thinking, not just prompt engineering.
- Cognitive Ergonomics: Aligning tech design with human thinking and behavior.
- Speed of Thought Interfaces: Real-time interaction without bottlenecks.
- Embodied Cognition: Using movement and environment to process information.
- XR as Visualization Layer: Making AI capabilities tangible through spatial tools.