39. Would You Trust A Digital You? With Dr. Andy Walshe

Would you trust a digital version of yourself to make decisions on your behalf? In this episode of Decisions That Count, we sit down with elite human performance expert Dr. Andy Walshe to explore the future of decision-making at the edge of neuroscience, AI, and human potential.From cognitive twins and biomechanical twins to brain implants and AI agents making decisions for us, this conversation dives into what happens when our mental models are replicated, optimized, and scaled by machines. We unpack both the promise and the risk: reduced decision fatigue and cognitive overload on one hand, and ethical questions around manipulation, autonomy, and who really owns “digital you” on the other.Dr. Andy Walshe has spent over two decades working with world-class performers in sport, military, culture, and business, on a mission to “de-mystify talent.” Together with hosts Dr. Shawn Watson, neuroscientist and decision fatigue expert, and Michelle O’Brien, Biotech CMO, mum, and marathon runner, we explore how technology might transform our brains, our choices, and what it means to be human.In this episode, we explore: • What a cognitive twin is – and how it builds on digital and biomechanical twins • How AI and neuro-tech could one day proxy your decisions, from everyday choices to high-stakes calls • The real-world use cases already here: early detection of disease, personalized drug testing, and precision health models • Why AI’s confidence can be misleading – and how to protect your critical thinking in an AI-saturated world • The ethics of digital twins: ownership, privacy, and how “a cohort of one” could supercharge targeted persuasion • The human–machine paradox: as technology accelerates, why traits like courage, compassion, intuition, and creativity become our greatest advantage • What brain augmentation and implants might mean for conditions like ADHD, processing speed, and performance • Why Dr. Walshe believes AI can actually help us unlock new levels of human potential—if we stay intentional about how we use itWho this episode is for • Leaders, founders, and high-stakes decision-makers navigating AI disruption • Athletes, creatives, and performers pushing the limits of human capability • Anyone curious (or concerned) about AI, neuroscience, decision fatigue, and cognitive overload • Listeners who want tools to reduce mental load without surrendering their agencyConnect with Dr. Andy WalsheWebsite: https://andywalshe.com/Deep AI & Human Performance Work: https://www.liminalcollective.com/team/andy-walshe-phdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-walshe-b418968/Hosts Dr. Shawn Watson – Neuroscientist & Founder Michelle O’Brien – Marketer, Mum, Marathon Runner👇 Let’s Continue the Conversation What resonated most with you? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know how you manage high-pressure choices. 🎧 Subscribe and Listen to Decisions That Count ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@DecisionsThatCount ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decisions-that-count/id1796794128 📱 Follow us on Social Media👇👇 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @DecisionsThatCount ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @DecisionsThatCount ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Decisions That Count Podcast 💡 If you found this episode helpful, like, comment, and subscribe. Share it with someone who could use a reset on how they make decisions. Let’s build better brains together—one choice at a time. Your decisions shape your life. Make every decision count.