24: Mo Gawdat on Loss, Happiness & How We Can Teach AI To Be Kind

We all know that the rise of technology isn't going anywhere. We also know that there is a spike in mental health concerns worldwide and in this provocative interview, former Google executive and author, Mo Gawdat shares his view on how we can shape the future of technology and AI by simply being better, kinder humans.  In this podcast, you will learn:  How Mo's younger years growing up in in the Middle East influenced his worldview on religion, gender and problem solving. Mo's love for science and math growing up and how this helped shape his confidence and capacity to do meaningful work.   What motivated Mo to bring happiness to millions of people  How science and spirituality merge and compliment each other  How resisting life never equates to peace and happiness  The influence of Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor on Mo's worldview and growth  How the left and right hemispheres work together in synergy  Why computers and technology are already smarter than humans  The 3 tenets that make humans human featured in "Scary Smart" How a moment of alive connection with a stranger is intimate and full of life. What role neuroplasticity plays in our capacity to influence technology and how it shapes us What Mo is unlearning and how he thinks of it as a "coming home"  Follow Mo on Instagram at @mogawdat and his podcast on Apple, "Slo Mo". About Elisa:  I am a Conscious Leadership Coach and host of The School of Unlearning Podcast. I coach leaders/executives and teams all over the world to shift their mindset. Together we move from serious to curious and  from fear to love.  Forget what you learned, work is a medium for connection, play and yes, love. Click here to work with me. Become a Patron! This podcast is and always will be a labor of love and community. Thank you for contributing to keep The School of Unlearning ad free. Our learning and unlearning never ends, so let's do this together. Become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/thesoulpodcast/membership