What’s Next? – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to a special episode of What's Next?, where Tamara Lechner is joined by two AI co-hosts generated by Google's Notebook LM.

In This Episode:

• Tamara experiments with Google’s NotebookLM, an AI-powered research tool, uploading three unique sources:
  • Her team's AI for Human Flourishing framework, crafted with colleagues from the Harvard AI for Human Flourishing community.
  • A book by her friend Ali Khan and the SHAPE team, which delves into people and culture analytics connecting performance to flourishing
  • Tyler VanderWeele’s latest Global Flourishing Study, offering insights on worldwide wellbeing.

Her AI co-hosts chose to spotlight: 

• AI and Human Flourishing Framework: Exploring how AI can align with human values to enhance well-being and productivity.
• AI in Healthcare and Work: From personalized health recommendations to boosting workplace creativity by automating repetitive tasks.
• Community, Ethics, and Connection: The role of AI in building stronger communities and cultivating meaningful connections.
• Spirituality and Purpose: Can AI help rekindle a sense of purpose, meaning, and connection in the digital age?

Why Listen? This episode offers a unique experience  (learn more about Notebook LM here)  as 2 non-humans reflect (not really, they process through predictive analytics) on how AI can contribute positively to human lives. 

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In this episode of What's Next?, we are joined by Blair Ryan, founder of Kindred.AI and Waiting Room, to explore the evolving role of AI in enhancing emotional intelligence and empathy. Together, we dive into how AI could revolutionize therapy, the ethical dilemmas it presents, and its impact on human relationships and collaboration. Tamara and Blair discuss how AI is being used to foster empathy and enhance emotional intelligence, the potential for AI to revolutionize therapy and mental health care,  ethical considerations in the intersection of AI and human emotion, and the impact of AI on human relationships.

Don't miss this insightful conversation on the future of AI and its role in shaping a more empathetic world!

In this mini-episode, Tamara talks about her own What's Next? (because it's unfolding in real-time). She'll share how a fortuitous favor turned into an opportunity. Why what you think you want might not show up in the way you expect and she'll share why "I did it my way" seems to be a lifelong theme. 

In this empowering episode of What's Next, special guest, Vimala Thangaveloo,  corporate counsel turned executive coach joins Tamara to share her wealth of knowledge and experience in guiding traditionally underrepresented women to find their voice and strength in the professional realm. As we explore topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, leveraging support networks during job transitions, and strategies to quiet the "itty bitty shitty committee," Vimala shares invaluable insights that resonate with anyone looking to redefine their career paths. Recorded on the eve of International Women's Day, this episode is a tribute to the progress and collective power of women supporting women in their quest for belonging and success in diverse fields. Join us for a celebration of courage, change, and empowerment.

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