Dream Machines: Physical AI, Robotics, Being Human

Apple Podcast LinkSpotify Podcast LinkWelcome to our quarterly market update for Q3 2024, with Hatem Dhiab, Managing Partner at renowned investing firm, Gerber Kawasaki. In this series, we share our observations & leanings from the most recent quarterly earnings calls. The goal of this series is to help you stay calibrated to the latest market & investing trends.This conversation kicks off with an exploration of modern investing strategies and psychology (hint: I think traditional market theory is erroding, and the traditional strategies are breaking down)We then focus on where value might accrue next in the AI stack, and cap off with a debate around Bitcoin’s resurgence and role in the financial system. As always, this is not investing advice. DYOR! (Do Your Own Research). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dreammachines.ai

Alright folks, we're taking a different tack with this episode.We’re diving into some more… soulful topics, while also getting rather personal and vulnerable.Part of our core thesis at Medium Energy is that exponential technologies like Spatial Computing and AI… these are democratizing tools. They’re going to help more people climb the proverbial ladder that is Maslow’s ‘Hierarchy of Needs’, all the way to that top rung, i.e. the mystical notion of self-actualization, or the idea of becoming who we're meant to be, finding our purpose, and fulfilling potential...Now I know sometimes the pursuit of these things can get a bit woo woo. But in this episode, we keep it practical and tactical.To do so, we're talking to Tommy Sobel, an impressive entrepreneur with a business and a coaching practice focused on digital wellness, digital habits, and most recently personal & career development.Tommy’s created a great formula for uncovering what many people call their 'zone of genius’, and upon hearing about it, we went a bit off script. I couldn’t help but ask Tommy do a live coaching session with me right there on the spot, just like he does for his clients. So you're welcome, you're effectively getting a free session here of immense value yourself ;-)So perk up and get ready to take some notes. This one is full of all kinds of golden nuggets that I'm going to certainly put into practice, and that I think you will find useful as well.So without further adieu, I bring you Tommy Sobel. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dreammachines.ai

Today’s episode is as sci-fi as it gets.We're exploring the complete merging of man and machine via spatial computing and BCIs (brain computer interfaces); a combo that will give us the ability to control machines with our minds.And yes, this stuff is way more real and way more imminent than you think.To explore the topic, we're diving into a company at the cutting edge of this frontier.The company is called uCat (strange I know, but you’ll see why), and this conversation is with their Founder/CEO, Sam Hosovsky.Sam has an incredible vision, and believe it or not, its very human centric and altruistic. Upon listening, I think you’ll see that this future doesn’t have to be as dystopian/Black Mirror’ish as some think…To explore how and why, we start by exploring all the new innovations that need to exist, including:* New types of AI to interpret neural signals* New types of software to translate those neural signals* New forms of avatar technology to map neural signals to a virtual body, such that we can have complete agency in virtual space.We also discuss who this will be for, how they will benefit, and of course (in classic Medium Energy fashion) we get philosophical, exploring what this means for the human experience and what daily life might look like when it is real.So buckle up. This one is mind expanding in the most literal way.Without further adieu, I bring you Sam, aka ‘Saborg’, Hosovsky. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dreammachines.ai

Apple Podcast LinkSpotify Podcast LinkIf you're interested in how to build a more immersive and experiential internet (aka the spatial web), than this is your episodeWe're interviewing an old friend and old colleague, Felix HerbstFelix the CEO and co-founder of Needle, which has the most impressive suite of tools I've seen to date for building web-native, spatial applications.For years now, the web has been highly sought after by the 3D and XR developers. But its been difficult to build web apps that are as compelling as their client side counterparts, which are built with powerful game engines like Unity and Unreal. These game engines have historically produced much better levels of animation, rendering, simulation, and interaction.But with Needle, that's starting to change...Felix and I know each other from the OG Meta days (the AR startup, not Facebook 2.0). When he left, I told myself, that’s a guy I need to stay in touch with. He’s going to go on and do something special.I failed to stay in touch, but lo and behold, I recently bumped into Felix at aconference. And to no surprise, he’s on to something big… attacking one of the most important problem spaces within our domain; making it easy to build compelling 3D & spatial websites. The long term vision? The Squarespace or Wix for 3D.In my opinion, until something like this exists, this notion of the metaverse will remain hypothetical.With all that said… whether you’re a business leader looking to build a more engaging website, or a 3D developer looking for better ways to build for the web, I think you're gonna really enjoy this oneSo strap in, get ready to take some notes, and enjoy this episode with Felix Herbst. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dreammachines.ai

This is Part II of our mini-series with prominent bitcoin investor, thinker, and creator, Marty Bent in which we chart the necessary path towards ‘Bitcoin Enlightenment’, aka the phases of knowledge required to fully appreciate Bitcoin's purpose and potential. The goal of this series is to address Bitcoin's marketing problem as one of the most misunderstood yet important technologies in common parlance todayIf you've not listened to Part I, I'm going to refrain from shouting at you emphatically, and just say with complete patience and kindness... Press pause and go give Part I a listen. It was truly an awesome convo. We discuss the first 5 phases out of 7 and cover off on the 'what & why' of bitcoinHere in Part II, we focus more on the 'how' and hit some of the more technical aspects that Bitcoin special & unique. We also discuss:- Marty's views on the Future of Media & Podcasting- How he's going to run his media company on a Bitcoin standard- His experience and foresight in running the largest bitcoin only investment firm, and the type of bets they are making. So strap in, put on your slightly more technical hat, and enjoy this episode with Marty Bent This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dreammachines.ai

Despite being around for a while now, bitcoin remains woefully misunderstood.It’s alarming to me how many people still roll their eyes at the topic. Yet, more often than not, these same people haven’t made any effort to understand why Bitcoin exists, what problems it solves, and why its useful.This is especially alarming considering the current fiscal and economic environment we're in (as I discussed in this essay here: Why Bitcoin (Really) Matters)So, to tackle said marketing problem, there's few people in the world more qualified than our guest, Marty Bent. He's one the most renowned thinkers, investors, and creators in the Bitcoin space, and he has quite the pedigree...Throughout this conversation, we package up all this knowledge into what we believe are the necessary steps, or ‘phases of knowledge’, required to fully appreciate Bitcoin's purpose and potential. Perhaps I’ll call these phases the path, or at least a path, to ‘Bitcoin Enlightenment’.We broke this convo into a two-parter. Here in Part I, we cover steps 1-5 (out of 7) towards enlightenment. This includes:1/ Understanding the Problem (aka the water we swim in, which I cover in depth in this essay here)2/ Recognizing that we're being deceived3/ Grasping what sound money is and isn’t4/ Seeing the financial incentive & game theory at play, and5/ Understanding the role of energy in both bitcoin and the wider energy gridSo if you're new bitcoin, prepare to expand your mind and start thinking a bit different. And if you're a bitcoin veteran, sit back and enjoy the unique musings of no other than Marty Bent. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dreammachines.ai

Matthew Ball, renowned expert on the metaverse, discusses updates to his book, the intersection of AI and Blockchain, digital twins, and the future of identity in the evolving spatial computing world.

Welcome back to our mini-series on spatial computing in the enterprise with Sven Brunner, CEO of Sphere: one of the top apps for enterprise grade collaboration/communication.If you missed Part I, highly suggest you back and take a listen. Lots of important context around the state of enterprise adoption today, along with where & how companies are having success with AR, VR, and 3D more broadly.Here in Part II, we cover:* The convergence of Spatial Computing and AI* How & why they're really a marriage made in heaven* Where there's some real utility now, where this combo is heading.We also hit on the impact of the Apple Vision Pro, and of course, in classic Medium Energy fashion, we end on a philosophical note, exploring why this future will be a good thing for humanityPer usual, let know what you think of this one, and if you have 30 seconds to spare, would greatly appreciate a share with one friend, and if feeling generous, perhaps review on your favorite podcast player! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dreammachines.ai

Apple Podcast LinkSpotify Podcast LinkGood day friends! We have another great show for you all today… especially if you're interested in all things spatial computing in the enterprise, along with its intersections with AI.This interview is with Sven Brunner, the Founder & CEO of Sphere.Sphere is one of the leading spatial computing apps in the enterprise space today. I liken them to a spatial Swiss army knife, satisfying a variety of use cases centered around immersive collaboration, and really any moment of knowledge transfer that would benefit from immersive, 3D visualization or ‘just in time’ information. This recording went longer than expected, so we're breaking this episode into a two part mini-series. Here in Part I we focus on the current state of enterprise adoption and hitting on a range of topics, including:* What the future of work & collaboration is going to look like* The challenges holding the back main stream adoption today* Where & how customers are finding success and utility* What conditions need exist for meaningful scaleIn Part II, we’ll do a deep dive on the convergence of AI and Spatial.Let me know what you think of this one. And if you enjoy, please consider sharing with a friend or three! (Oh, and toss a rating if you get a moment :-)Alright, enough from me. Put on your business cap and enjoy this episode with Sven Brunner. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dreammachines.ai

Alright folks, we’re launching a new addition to the content lineup: ‘The Quarterly Market Update’Typically, we cover the more philosophical and practical sides of AI, Spatial Computing and Crypto.Today, we’re exploring how to make money and grow wealth from these innovations.Towards that end, this new segment will explore the most important things happening in financial markets and in the economy, with the goal of helping you better invest and plan for the future.The plan is to do this right on the tails of earnings season... after all the most important companies show their financial cards.To kick off this new series, we're leaning on a good friend and my go-to person for navigating the complexity of today’s market... and that's Hatem Dhiab.Hatem is a Managing Partner at Gerber Kawasaki: one of the more renowned wealth management firms here in LA area.Gerber Kawasaki well known for being more on the cutting edge of investing, particularly for being early bulls on Tesla and NVIDIA, placing heavy bets before the consensus rush. They've also trail blazed in giving clients early access to crypto.So put on your money making cap, and enjoy this wide ranging chat on all things investing & current market conditions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dreammachines.ai