Gavin Leech

Gavin Leech, cofounder of Arb Research and a PhD candidate in AI, dives into the fascinating nature of identity and personal transformation. He discusses whether we can truly choose who we are and shares insights on grit and growth mindsets in education. Leech highlights the replication crisis in psychology and critiques academic publishing processes for their flaws. The conversation also touches on the challenges of leveraging forecasting in policy-making, especially amid the rise of deepfakes and AI technologies, raising important ethical questions.