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🎙️Why The Best Leaders Choose Curiosity Over Control | Brandon Fong . If control feels powerful, why do the best leaders keep surrendering it, and how does curiosity become their secret weapon? What if the secret to transforming fear, burnout, and disconnection isn't control, but curiosity? In this episode, Brandon Fong; entrepreneur, strategist, and founder of 7-Figure Millennials; shares how curiosity became the tool that rewired his life, leadership, and relationships. . From a childhood shaped by scarcity and learning challenges to building a global movement that's redefining success, Brandon shows us that curiosity isn't just a mindset; it's a mastery practice. . Together, we explore how fear dissolves when leaders replace judgment with curiosity, and how this single shift can rewire everything from decision-making to belonging. This isn't "soft leadership," it's what separates those who manage results from those who transform people. What You'll Learn Why curiosity, not control, defines the world's most adaptable leaders. The three levels of curiosity—personal, relational, and systemic—and how to apply them to your leadership. How Brandon turned early insecurity into an engine for empathy and insight. The neuroscience behind curiosity and how it overrides judgment and fear. Why uncertainty is not weakness but a gateway to influence and innovation. The difference between informational curiosity and transformational curiosity. How to create cultures that turn questions into breakthroughs. Why curiosity dismantles ego and builds psychological safety faster than any incentive plan. About Brandon Fong Brandon Fong is the founder of 7-Figure Millennials and host of the Beyond Curious podcast, where he interviews visionary thinkers exploring how curiosity shapes purpose, connection, and high performance. Through his programs and community, Brandon helps high performers design lives and businesses built on happiness, health, and impact—not hustle. His "Applied Curiosity" framework is redefining how leaders and creators sustain meaning in a world addicted to control. Connect with Brandon Fong 🔗 Website: https://BrandonFong.com🎧 Podcast: Beyond Curious 🌐 Community: https://7FigureMillennials.com 📱 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brandon-fong 📸 Instagram: @brandonfong The Big Questions We Tackle Why do leaders abandon curiosity the moment they gain power? Can curiosity coexist with authority—or does power kill it? What happens when achievement becomes a wall against connection? How do you lead when your old answers no longer fit your new reality? Are you brave enough to be curious about your own fear before demanding innovation from others? Why It Matters for Leaders In a world that glorifies control, curiosity is a form of rebellion. It's the trait that keeps leaders relevant, creative, and human. Brandon's journey proves that control builds compliance, but curiosity builds commitment. When you lead with curiosity, you don't lose authority; you expand it. Call to Action If this conversation challenged your assumptions: Follow the show to catch Part 2, where we dive deeper into operationalizing curiosity in life, love, and leadership. Rate & Review with one insight that shifted your perspective—it helps other leaders find the show. Share this episode with someone brilliant who's forgotten how to stay curious. Apple's algorithm rewards saves, completions, and reviews. If you listen all the way through, you'll know why the leaders who trade control for curiosity always win. #Leadership #Curiosity #FindYourFour #EmotionalIntelligence #BrandonFong #DovBaron #HighPerformance #7FigureMillennials #BeyondCurious #PersonalDevelopment #Neuroscience #TransformationalLeadership #ConsciousLeadership #SelfAwareness #MindsetShift

Part 2 of 2 "Ego, Errors, and the Truth About Just Culture" | Mandy Hickson  If fighter pilots can admit mistakes under missile fire, why do business leaders still hide their errors behind ego and politics? Episode Summary What does it take to lead with radical honesty when lives are on the line? In Part 2 of my conversation with Mandy Hickson, one of the first female fast-jet pilots in the RAF, we go deeper into the psychology of Just Culture, emotional maturity, and decision-making under extreme pressure. From life-or-death choices in combat to creating psychological safety in the boardroom, Mandy shows how leadership collapses without trust, accountability, and the courage to say, "I don't know." Her insights dismantle the illusion of ego-driven authority and challenge leaders to build cultures where truth and responsibility aren't optional—they are non-negotiable.  What You'll Learn How emotional maturity can make or break culture—even more than technical brilliance.  Why "Just Culture" isn't about avoiding blame, but about embracing accountability without fear.  The exact decision-making framework fighter pilots use when missiles are inbound—and how leaders can apply it in crises.  Why healthy conflict builds stronger teams, while fake harmony destroys them.  How to spot when ego is killing leadership—and what courage looks like when you admit you're not the most qualified in the room.  Why building psychological safety means expecting people to challenge authority, not stay silent.  About Mandy Hickson Mandy Hickson became the first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line, flying 45 combat missions over Iraq. She is now a bestselling author (An Officer, Not a Gentleman), aviation ambassador, and internationally recognized speaker, teaching organizations how to translate cockpit-tested lessons of trust and resilience into real-world leadership cultures.  🔗 Links Mandy Hickson: MandyHickson.com | An Officer, Not a Gentleman Dov Baron: https://DovBaron.com The Big Questions We Tackle Can you truly build psychological safety without lowering standards? Why do most companies confuse "no blame" with "no accountability"? What happens when leaders cling to ego instead of creating trust? How do you lead a team that not only tolerates challenge but demands it? What would change if you treated errors as fuel for growth, not shame?   Why It Matters for Leaders In aviation, "Just Culture" prevents disasters. In business, it prevents cultures of fear and silence. Mandy's story proves that leadership is not about being flawless—it's about creating environments where mistakes are surfaced, lessons are shared, and growth is inevitable. This is the difference between teams that survive and teams that thrive.  Call to Action If Part 2 of this conversation shook your assumptions: Follow the show for more conversations that push leaders to the edge of truth. Rate & Review with the insight you'll act on this week, it helps others find the show. Share this episode with the leader in your circle who thinks accountability is optional. Apple rewards completions, shares, and fresh reviews. Listen all the way through, then prove you're not just a consumer of insight, you're a catalyst for change.  

"From Fighter Jet to Just Culture: What Business Leaders Still Don't Get" | Mandy Hickson  If fighter pilots can build a culture where mistakes are openly shared to save lives, why do so many business leaders still hide errors and destroy trust? Episode Summary What does it take to lead when the stakes are life or death? In this candid conversation, I sit down with Mandy Hickson, the first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line, a veteran of 45 combat missions over Iraq, and the bestselling author of An Officer, Not a Gentleman. . We explore how she defied impossible odds, became a role model in a world where women weren't allowed to be pilots, and turned cockpit lessons into frameworks for organizational culture. From resilience under fire to the birth of "Just Culture" in aviation, Mandy shows leaders how to build teams where trust and accountability are not buzzwords, but survival skills. What You'll Learn Why "success" for Mandy isn't rank or medals, but creating impact and inspiring others.  How a single cadet saying "I want to be a pilot like you" shifted her entire career path.  What it means to chase an "impossible dream" when women weren't even allowed to be pilots.  The brutal truth of failing the aptitude tests—twice—and what real leadership looks like when a middle manager challenges the system.  Why resilience sometimes means taking sideways steps, not straight lines.  How cognitive diversity (her course mates teaching her battle turns on bicycles) saved her career.  Why trust is built when teammates act selflessly, even at personal cost. How aviation moved from blame culture, to no-blame, to "Just Culture"—and why your business needs the same maturity.    About Mandy Hickson Mandy Hickson joined the RAF in 1994, became the first woman on the frontline to fly the Tornado GR4, and served on three tours of duty. Today she is a sought-after speaker, aviation ambassador, and author of An Officer, Not a Gentleman and An Officer and Her Gentleman. She translates lessons from combat and cockpit into frameworks for trust, culture, and leadership that elite organizations worldwide rely on.  🔗 Links Mandy Hickson: MandyHickson.com | An Officer, Not a Gentleman Dov Baron: DovBaron.com The Big Questions We Tackle Are you learning in the way that works for you—or just the way you've been told?  How much trust have you really built in your team? Would they sacrifice their own advancement for you?  What happens to organizations that confuse "no blame" with "no accountability"?  Can business leaders build the same level of trust as fighter pilots who go to war together?  Why This Matters for Leaders Every organization says they want trust and accountability. Very few know how to build it. Mandy's journey proves that "Just Culture" is not theory—it's life or death in aviation, and it's the missing link in your boardroom.  Call to Action If this conversation forces you to rethink leadership: Follow the show for part two of this powerful dialogue. Rate & review with the single insight that hit you hardest. Share this episode with a leader who still thinks "culture" is HR's job. Apple's algorithm rewards completions, shares, and fresh reviews. If you listen all the way through, you'll understand why this episode deserves to be shared. #MandyHickson #JustCulture #LeadershipLessons #FighterPilot #DovBaron  

"Self-Aware or Self-Deceived? The Values Test That Reveals All" . What if the values you say you lead by are just a story you've rehearsed, and not the truth you actually live? 🎁 Bonus Resource: Take the 6-question values diagnostic from Bob's book: 👉 https://robertglazer.com/six . Official book page: https://robertglazer.com/compass/ . 🧠 In this searing second half of our two-part conversation, Robert Glazer returns to challenge the very foundation most leaders build their reputations on: values. . Bob challenges us to confront a deeply uncomfortable truth: that we may not actually know what your values are. Not because you're dishonest, but because you've never stress-tested them. And neither has your organization. . We break apart the modern performance culture, dissect how compensation can destroy candor, and ask the question no company wants to answer: . Do we reward alignment with our stated values, or just performance metrics that protect the bottom line? This episode pulls no punches. Bob and I get radically honest about: Why stated company website "values" are mostly meaningless (and how to prove it) How to build a Values Dashboard that forces accountability to the things you say matter most The self-delusion test every leader should take, but probably won't. What happens when your team is A+ on paper but hollow in purpose How Bob learned to fire top performers who didn't match the values, and never regretted it . This is about more than leadership. It's about the gap between who you believe you are and how you actually lead. And it's only when that gap gets closed that real performance, loyalty, and integrity can scale. . 🎙 About Bob Glazer: Robert Glazer is the founder of Acceleration Partners, host of the Elevate Podcast, a multiple-time best-selling author, and the voice behind the Friday Forward newsletter—read by over 200,000 people in 100+ countries. . A Glassdoor Top CEO known for actually living the culture he writes about, Bob's latest book, The Compass Within, delivers a radical path to clarity, alignment, and unshakable leadership integrity. . Register here order to get the free course: https://robertglazer.com/compass-dov/ 🎯 Connect with Bob Glazer: Robert Glazer, #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, is back with a powerful new book, The Compass Within: A Little Story of The Values That Guide Us. . This engaging fable reveals how identifying and living by your personal core values can transform the way you lead, parent, and find fulfillment in life. Built on the framework Glazer has taught to thousands of leaders, and endorsed by Patrick Lencioni, Annie Duke, Bill George, and more—The Compass Within is the guidebook for anyone seeking clarity and purpose. Don't miss your chance to start living a values-driven life. Get your copy today. . Newsletter: Friday Forward  Website: https://www.robertglazer.com LinkedIn: Bob Glazer Books: Elevate, Friday Forward, How to Thrive in the Virtual Workplace 🎁 Bonus Resource: Take the 6-question values diagnostic from Bob's book: 👉 https://robertglazer.com/six . You'll uncover the values you thought you had, and the ones actually running your life. 🎙 About Bob Glazer: Robert Glazer is the founder of Acceleration Partners, host of the Elevate Podcast, a multiple-time best-selling author, and the voice behind the Friday Forward newsletter—read by over 200,000 people in 100+ countries. . A Glassdoor Top CEO known for actually living the culture he writes about, Bob's latest book, The Compass Within, delivers a radical path to clarity, alignment, and unshakable leadership integrity. . Register here order to get the free course: https://robertglazer.com/compass-dov/ 🎯 Connect with Bob Glazer: Robert Glazer, #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, is back with a powerful new book, The Compass Within: A Little Story of The Values That Guide Us. . This engaging fable reveals how identifying and living by your personal core values can transform the way you lead, parent, and find fulfillment in life. Built on the framework Glazer has taught to thousands of leaders, and endorsed by Patrick Lencioni, Annie Duke, Bill George, and more, The Compass Within is the guidebook for anyone seeking clarity and purpose. Don't miss your chance to start living a values-driven life. Get your copy today. . Newsletter: Friday Forward  Website: https://www.robertglazer.com LinkedIn: Bob Glazer Books: Elevate, Friday Forward, How to Thrive in the Virtual Workplace 🎁 Bonus Resource: Take the 6-question values diagnostic from Bob's book: 👉 https://robertglazer.com/six . You'll uncover the values you thought you had, and the ones actually running your life. 🔥 WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR: Elite leaders seeking self-mastery, not just performance Founders, CEOs, and execs building value-aligned organizations Culture designers, HR strategists, and conscious capitalists Anyone brave enough to ask, "Am I who I say I am?" 🧰 RESOURCES & LINKS: Learn more about Robert Glazer and his frameworks: https://www.robertglazer.com Grab a copy of "Elevate Your Team": [Book link] Discover your own Emotional Source Code™: https://dovbaron.com 💥 CALL TO ACTION: If this episode punches you in the gut—in the best way—share it with the leader, you most respect. Then take 15 minutes to answer this: . Where are my stated values at odds with my lived behavior? Because until you face it, you can't fix it.   🧠 #EmotionalSourceCode #RadicalSelfHonesty #LeadershipValues #ExecutiveLeadership #CultureDesign #FounderWisdom #SelfAwarenessInLeadership #ElitePerformance #BeyondCoreValues #LeadershipGap

Part 1:  📢 "The 'Values' Lie Most Leaders Don't Know They're Living" 🤯 What if everything you claim to stand for… is a lie you never meant to tell? 🎁 Bonus Resource: Take the 6-question values diagnostic from Bob's book: 👉 https://robertglazer.com/six . Official book page: https://robertglazer.com/compass/ . You say you're values-driven. You've probably even got them printed on a wall or a slide deck. But what if those values—the ones you repeat to your team, your board, and yourself—aren't actually yours? . What if they're inherited, performative, or built to impress… not to guide? . In this bold, unflinching conversation, Dov Baron sits down with best-selling author and leadership visionary Bob Glazer to uncover the silent self-deception baked into most leadership identities. . Because here's the hard truth: You don't rise to the level of your stated values. You regress to your real ones—especially under pressure. 🔥 In This Episode: The "values lie" silently sabotaging your leadership How to know if your compass is pointing to true north or magnetic delusion Why emotional pain, not aspiration, shapes your fundamental values The single test that reveals if your values are negotiable under fire Shocking: Why "integrity" and "family" are often weaponized, not lived The reason your culture values might be gaslighting your employees How to name, own, and live your non-negotiables with clarity   🎙 About Bob Glazer: Robert Glazer is the founder of Acceleration Partners, host of the Elevate Podcast, a multiple-time best-selling author, and the voice behind the Friday Forward newsletter—read by over 200,000 people in 100+ countries. . A Glassdoor Top CEO known for actually living the culture he writes about, Bob's latest book, The Compass Within, delivers a radical path to clarity, alignment, and unshakable leadership integrity. . Register here order to get the free course: https://robertglazer.com/compass-dov/ 🎯 Connect with Bob Glazer: Robert Glazer, #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, is back with a powerful new book, The Compass Within: A Little Story of The Values That Guide Us. . This engaging fable reveals how identifying and living by your personal core values can transform the way you lead, parent, and find fulfillment in life. Built on the framework Glazer has taught to thousands of leaders, and endorsed by Patrick Lencioni, Annie Duke, Bill George, and more—The Compass Within is the guidebook for anyone seeking clarity and purpose. Don't miss your chance to start living a values-driven life. Get your copy today. . Newsletter: Friday Forward  Website: https://www.robertglazer.com LinkedIn: Bob Glazer Books: Elevate, Friday Forward, How to Thrive in the Virtual Workplace 🎁 Bonus Resource: Take the 6-question values diagnostic from Bob's book: 👉 https://robertglazer.com/six . You'll uncover the values you thought you had, and the ones actually running your life. 🧠 Who This Episode Is For: Leaders with a nagging sense that something is "off" High performers who can't explain their own burnout Founders, executives, and culture architects ready to stop faking it Anyone who suspects that emotional alignment might be the missing piece . 📣 Action Step: 🎧 Loved this episode? Text it to the most intelligent person you know. Then ask them: "What lie might I be living… without realizing it?" 💥 Post your answer on LinkedIn or X and tag @TheDovBaron and @RobertGlazer. . #TheDovBaronShow #LeadershipPodcast #BobGlazer #TheCompassWithin #ExecutiveLeadership #CoreValues #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfDeception #AuthenticLeadership #HighPerformanceCulture #FridayForward #EmotionalSourceCode

🔥 If you're so smart, so successful, and so in control… why do your relationships keep blowing up? 📘 Episode Description In Part 2 of this belief rattling conversation, Tim Ash, bestselling author of Unleash Your Primal Brain, rips the curtain back on the uncomfortable truth that most elite leaders refuse to face: . Your rational mind is not in control—your primal brain is. Especially when it comes to love, lust, and long-term relationships. . You'll learn why: Most dating behavior is a neural con—driven by ancient evolutionary imperatives, not conscious choice The same brain that makes you a business killer may be the reason you keep wrecking intimacy Oxytocin, trust, and mate selection are part of a primal system that doesn't care about your rational goals Monogamy is a biological outlier, and acknowledging that could save your marriage The deeper reason self-control fails, even for high performers Why the illusion of "free will" in love is both liberating and terrifying . Tim and Dov dive into how modern relationships are wired to fail unless we reprogram our understanding of human nature. This episode isn't relationship advice, it's a long hard look in the mirror. If you're bold enough to confront the primal forces that shape who and how you love… press play. 🎯 Who This Episode Is For: Visionary leaders, founders, and CEOs who have succeeded in business but struggle in love Anyone brave enough to ask, "Is it really them—or is it my wiring?" High performers willing to rethink everything they've been told about dating, marriage, and monogamy 🧠 Episode Aways: The biological truth behind trust and betrayal Why intelligent people make unintelligent romantic choices A neuroscience-backed lens for decoding your own relationship patterns How to stop blaming your partner and start understanding your brain 🎙 Guest Bio: Tim Ash International keynote speaker, digital marketing pioneer, and author of Unleash Your Primal Brain Expert in evolutionary psychology, behavioral science, and persuasion Helps leaders decode how ancient biology drives modern dysfunction   🎧 Listen now and confront the side of yourself your intellect has been trying to hide.

🎙️ Primal Dating: The Truth About Evolution, Power, and Why Leaders Fail at Love |Tim Ash 🔥 If elite leaders can close billion-dollar deals before lunch, why are so many failing at the most primal negotiation of all, lasting love? 🧠 Episode Summary  Modern dating isn't broken because people are lazy; it's broken because our primal operating system is colliding with an unnatural environment. In this unsparing conversation, evolutionary psychology expert Tim Ash dismantles the myths about gender, power, and purpose. . We confront population collapse, the "sexual marketplace," shadow purpose, and why denying biological asymmetry is wrecking not just relationships, but also leadership and culture! 🧨  What You'll Learn Why evolutionary psychology is the hidden operating system of every decision you make. How denying male/female asymmetries fuels gender wars and broken partnerships. The "sexual marketplace" explained: why most men are invisible and the top 10% dominate. Why population collapse and inverted age pyramids threaten every economic model. How Tim uses positive and shadow purposes to make life-and-leadership decisions. Why testosterone decline, risk aversion, and cultural overlays cripple modern men. The direct parallel between dating dynamics and executive leadership cultures. 🧬 The Big Questions We Tackle Is civilization sleepwalking into collapse by ignoring biology? Can culture override evolutionary asymmetry, or does denial always backfire? What's your shadow purpose—and how is it steering your leadership? If most men are invisible, what does that say about competence, risk, and responsibility? Why do middle-aged leaders often fail at relationships just as their careers peak? Why It Matters for Leaders Your primal wiring doesn't clock out when you walk into the boardroom. Risk, status, provisioning, and belonging drive decisions from mergers to marriages. Understanding this is not optional; it's a matter of survival. Ignore it, and you'll continue to lose trust, culture, and loyalty.  🎙 Guest Bio: Tim Ash Tim Ash is the author of Unleash Your Primal Brain and Primal Dating. He is a leading authority on evolutionary psychology, digital behavior, and neuro-marketing. He's helped brands like Google, Expedia, and Nestlé understand how the brain really works, and now he's turning that lens onto the most crucial domain of all: leadership. International keynote speaker, digital marketing pioneer, and author of Primal Dating and Unleash Your Primal Brain Expert in evolutionary psychology, behavioral science, and persuasion Helps leaders decode how ancient biology drives modern dysfunction More from Tim Ash: PrimalBrain.com PrimalDating.comCall to Action (algorithm-optimized) If this conversation punched through your assumptions: Follow the show now. Rate & Review—just one sharp sentence on what hit you hardest. Share this with a leader you respect who's quietly failing at love. Apple boosts shows with saves, reviews, and completions. If this made you think, don't keep it to yourself. 💥 Action Step: ✅ Subscribe to The Dov Baron Show ✅ Rate and review this episode to help more leaders uncover the truth ✅ Share with one high-level leader who still thinks "being rational" is a personality trait 📚 Learn More: YouTube Video Podcast https://DovBaron.com

Few adults on the planet have not been touched, either directly or indirectly, by cancer. It's one of the things many people see as an inevitable part of life that they hope and pray does not visit directly onto their own life.   But what about the oncologists who work with cancer patients every day? Dr. Azra Raza is a cancer specialist who has dedicated her life to pioneering the understanding of cancer and, most importantly, its earliest detection. Despite the weight of her work, Dr. Raza has never lost sight of her clear intention: to cure cancer. She immigrated to the U.S. from Karachi, Pakistan, and has since been featured in high-profile outlets like The New York Times, The Guardian, The Times, The Smithsonian, and more. She was even invited to the dining room of President Joe Biden's home at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., with a handful of other cancer specialists to offer their perspectives on the current cancer landscape, which contributed to shaping what is now known as the "Cancer Moonshot." Dr. Raza's latest bestselling book, "THE FIRST CELL," is a searing account of how medicine and our society (mis)treat cancer, how we can do better, and why we must. Her life is devoted to early detection and prevention of cancer. Imagine the grief of being an oncologist, working with people 70% of whom you will walk to their death. Dr. Raza has not only watched people die but has also discovered that the love of her life, another oncologist, was diagnosed with untreatable cancer, and she had to walk them through to the end. This would make most of us want to crawl into a hole and never return, but not Dr. Raza. She is a true inspiration to us all and a reminder that one person can make a difference in the fight against cancer. Website https://azraraza.com Azra.rasa@columbia.edu  Social Media https://twitter.com/AzraRazaMD     https://www.linkedin.com/in/azra-raza-2a34a922 Part 2: The Hope and Drive to Cure Cancer The Chronic Inflammation and Cancer Connection Patients, Not Test Rats and Mice Continually Tracking One Patience at a Time The Largest Tissue Repository in The World 60,000 stories Lying Next to a Man Dying of His Specialty Meeting Grief and Walking with It Every Day Pearls or Tears, which are Worth More? The Inspiring, Nobel Courage of a 22-Year-Old Life's Yearning to Know Itself Why Some Doctors Become A-holes The Importance of Skeptical Science A Lesson in Compassion from an Eight-Year-Old When Cancer Comes Back Bankrupt by The Second Year of Diagnosis Treating Problems Rather Than Symptoms Consciousness, Cancer, and Quantum Fields.   Dov Baron's brand new course has just been released on coursifyx.com/belonging ------------- Titled: "CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING." The course is separated into eight sections that will take you by the hand and walk you through exactly how to create a culture of belonging. Because: CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING MAXIMIZES PERSONAL AND CORPORATE SUCCESS. Get Ready to strap on the tanks and Dive Deep into, What it Takes to Create a Culture of Belonging in your organization! Curious to know more? coursifyx.com/belonging    "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose

Dr. Azra Raza, an oncologist and professor at Columbia University, dives deep into the complexities of cancer, drawing from her extensive experience and personal stories. She passionately advocates for early detection, emphasizing how traditional treatments often fall short. Raza critiques the stagnant progress in cancer research and highlights the need to shift focus from eliminating every cancer cell to early intervention strategies. She discusses the elusive 'first cell' in cancer development and the importance of continuous monitoring to catch it early.

Is AI Becoming Conscious? The Hidden Evolution No One is Talking About | Prof. De Kai  (Part 2) 🔊 Listen Now: . 🧠 AI isn't just learning from us—it's becoming something we never expected. . In part two of this mind-opening conversation with Prof De Kai... We've all heard the AI doomsday predictions and the utopian promises. But what if the real story of AI is far more nuanced—and far more human? . In this electrifying conclusion of our two-part series, Professor De Kai, AI pioneer and author of Raising AI, returns to shatter the biggest misconceptions about artificial intelligence, consciousness, and the very nature of reality itself. . Professor De Kai is a founding fellow of Computational Linguistics, a creator of the first global-scale online translator (precursor to Google & Microsoft Translate), and a former member of Google's AI Ethics Council. With over 40 years at the cutting edge of AI, his insights are both revolutionary—and deeply unsettling. . 🔥 In this episode, we explore: . ✔️ AI vs. Human Intelligence: The shocking ways AI is already surpassing human cognitive capabilities . ✔️ The Consciousness Question: Will AI ever become self-aware—or has it already begun? . ✔️ The Algorithmic Censorship Nobody Talks About: How AI is shaping not just what we see—but what we don't see . ✔️ The "Neg-Information" Crisis: Why the real AI threat isn't misinformation—it's selective omission . ✔️ Why Emotion & Creativity Aren't Exclusive to Humans: The myth of AI's "cold logic" is about to be shattered . ✔️ The Quantum Leap: How AI and quantum computing could lead to feeling machines . ✔️ The U.S. vs. China AI War: The real battle isn't what you think—and it may already be lost . 🚨 WARNING: This episode WILL challenge your assumptions about AI, society, and even your own biases. . 🎧 If you're ready to move beyond the clickbait AI debates and into the real conversation that no one else is having—hit play now. . 👉 Tap "Follow" so you never miss an episode! . 📢 Join the conversation: . 📩 What did this episode make you rethink? Send in your thoughts at: [INSERT CONTACT] 📲 Tag Dov on LinkedIn/Twitter with your insights! 🔗 If you Missed it Here's Part 1:  👉 Hit "Follow" to never miss an episode! . 📢 Join the conversation: 📩 Send in your thoughts & questions at: dov@dovbaron.com . 📲 Tag Dov on LinkedIn/Twitter with your insights! . https://x.com/TheDovBaron LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dovbaron/ . 🎧 Ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about AI? Press play now. More on De Kai: Website https://dek.ai/home/ Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/dekai/     https://twitter.com/dekai123     https://www.instagram.com/dekai1