The Rhys Show

Join us on The Rhys Show as we delve into the captivating realm of spatial cognition with renowned psychologist Barbara Tversky. In her groundbreaking book "Mind in Motion: How Action Shapes Thought," Barbara challenges conventional wisdom by revealing the profound influence of movement on human cognition. Discover the intricate relationship between our physical surroundings, actions, and the way we think, create, and communicate. Explore the power of gestures, diagrams, and non-verbal communication in shaping our understanding and creativity. Uncover the implications of spatial cognition for design, collaboration, and effective reasoning. Don't miss this enlightening episode that will expand your perspective and deepen your understanding of the world. Don't forget to support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhyslindmark Full show notes at: www.roote.co/episodes/visual-thinking-and-spatial-cognition-with-barbara-tversky

In this episode, Jennifer Pahlka, a businesswoman and political advisor, joins us to delve into the failures of government in the digital age and how we can drive meaningful change. Her book "Recoding America" provides valuable insights into why government struggles with technology and offers solutions for improvement. Discover the complexities of government computer systems, the gap between policy intentions and outcomes, and strategies for enhancing service delivery. Join us as we explore the need for fundamental changes in the American government. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation with Jennifer Pahlka! Don't forget to support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhyslindmark Full show notes at: https://www.roote.co/episodes/recoding-america-understanding-government-failure-in-the-digital-age-with-jennifer-pahlka

Join renowned economist Dr. Daron Acemoglu as he explores the intricate relationship between technology, power, and prosperity in this eye-opening episode. Discover why technological progress is not translating into widespread gains, delve into the history of technological advancements, and uncover the potential impact of AI on shared prosperity. Gain valuable insights on innovative approaches to create a more equitable distribution of benefits and learn about the key role of incentives, regulations, and government in shaping a brighter future. Don't miss this engaging conversation that will challenge your perspective on technology's impact on society. Don't forget to support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhyslindmark Full show notes at: www.roote.co/episodes/power-and-progress-with-daron-acemoglu

Join renowned astrophysicist and bestselling author Avi Loeb as he takes us on a mind-bending journey through the cosmos in this captivating episode. Discover the fascinating possibilities of advanced technology created by distant alien civilizations and its potential impact on our growth as a species. Delve into the Galileo project, an ambitious endeavor to track mysterious objects in our solar system, and unravel the profound questions surrounding the existence of aliens and their relationship to concepts like God. Prepare to expand your horizons and explore the frontiers of our universe in this thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Avi Loeb. Full show notes and resources at: www.roote.co/episodes/unraveling-the-mysteries-of-alien-technology-and-objects-in-space-with-avi-loeb Connect with Rhys: https://twitter.com/RhysLindmark https://twitter.com/roote_ https://twitter.com/RhysShow

In this thought-provoking episode, moral philosopher Peter Singer discusses the state of the modern animal rights movement, the urgent need to oppose factory farming, and the ethical obligations we have towards animals and the planet. Join the conversation as we delve into the harsh realities of factory farming, the environmental impact, the power of education, and exciting advancements in cell-based alternatives. Don't miss this eye-opening discussion on creating a more compassionate world. If you want to join an exclusive and enlightening series of live shows featuring Peter Singer on Animal Liberation Now, pls go to: https://thinkinc.org.au/pages/an-evening-with-peter-singer Don't forget to support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhyslindmark Full show notes at: www.roote.co/episodes/animal-liberation-now-exploring-the-ethics-of-animal-rights-with-peter-singer

In this episode, Claire Hughes Johnson, the corporate officer and advisor at Stripe, shares invaluable insights from her latest book "Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building." Join the conversation as Claire talks about her four operating principles, how to respond to inbound demands and manage hypergrowth, and advice for founders focusing on trusting instincts and moving faster. Learn the importance of building self-awareness, improving internal communications, and the difference between management and leadership. Discover how to replicate success, why vulnerability is key, and how to say things that are hard to say, like saying no. Tune in for a deep dive into company building and scaling, led by one of the tech industry's most experienced leaders. GET CLAIRE’S BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-People-Tactics-Management-Building/dp/1953953212 Don't forget to support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhyslindmark Full show notes at: www.roote.co/episodes/scaling-people-with-claire-hughes-johnson

In this episode, Freada Kapor Klein shares her expertise on investing in seed-stage tech startups that aim to close gaps of access, opportunity, and outcome for low-income communities and communities of color. As a venture capitalist, philanthropist, and author of "Closing the Equity Gap," Freada offers a comprehensive approach to making the tech industry more diverse and inclusive. She also discusses how investing in these gap-closing startups can lead to a more equitable future while generating profits. Tune in to learn about dispelling myths around investing and marginalized groups and the importance of "distance traveled" entrepreneurs. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation on how to make money by doing good. Full show notes at: www.roote.co/episodes/how-can-you-actually-make-money-while-closing-the-tech-gap-with-freada-kapor-klein Support the podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/rhyslindmark. The Rhys Show - Insights from The Frontier https://twitter.com/RhysLindmark helps you become a live player building our solarpunk future. Join our fellowship https://twitter.com/roote_

In this episode, Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Wired and acclaimed author, joins us to discuss his latest book, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier. Kelly shares his insights on how to become better ancestors and create a better world for ourselves and future generations. His pocket-book with 450 mantras is filled with wisdom snippets he began to write down for his young adult children. Kelly offers guidance on living life the right way, setting ambitious goals, optimizing generosity, cultivating empathy, and creating family traditions and rites of passage. He also talks about memetic refactoring and AI, encouraging listeners to become experts in the field. Join us for this insightful conversation on how to live a better life by incorporating Kelly's snippets of wisdom into your mind. Full show notes at: https://www.roote.co/episodes/becoming-better-ancestors-wisdom-for-progressing-in-life-with-kevin-kelly Connect with Kevin Kelly: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevin2kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevin2kelly/?hl=en Web: https://kk.org/ Wired Web: https://www.wired.com/author/kevin-kelly/ The Rhys Show - Insights from The Frontier https://twitter.com/RhysLindmark helps you become a live player building our solarpunk future. Join our fellowship https://twitter.com/roote_

In this episode, Saffron Huang, technologist and researcher, discusses how to leverage collective intelligence to govern and benefit from transformative technologies such as AI. As the Co-Director at Collective Intelligence Project, Saffron explains how their organization is developing decision-making technologies and processes that expand a group’s capacity to construct and cooperate towards shared goals. She shares insights on value elicitation, how to aggregate conflicting values of groups, and how AI can help represent diverse groups. Join us as we explore the transformative technology trilemma and how collective intelligence can help build new institutions that keep up with rapidly evolving technologies. Full show notes at: https://www.roote.co/episodes/how-to-leverage-collective-intelligence-for-transformative-tech-governance-with-saffron-huang The Rhys Show - Insights from The Frontier https://twitter.com/RhysLindmark helps you become a live player building our solarpunk future. Join our fellowship https://twitter.com/roote_

In this episode, Elizabeth Weil, investor, advisor, entrepreneur, super-connector, ultra-marathon runner, and mother of three, talks about her more than two decade experience in the venture capital business and technology companies. We dive deep into her early stages in Twitter as it grew from 50 to 3000 employees, the importance of human elements to scale a business, and her path to venture capital. Elizabeth also discusses her own firm, Scribble Ventures, and how she started it during the tough times of Covid. Listeners can expect to learn how to grow technology startups and venture capital firms, connect startups with fortune 500 companies, the importance of the human component when scaling a business, how founders stand out, and much more. Resources and more at: https://www.roote.co/episodes/how-hypergrowth-startups-are-built-by-human-connection-with-elizabeth-weil The Rhys Show - Insights from The Frontier https://twitter.com/RhysLindmark helps you become a live player building our solarpunk future. Join our fellowship https://twitter.com/roote_