Co-Pilots of Progress: Rethinking AI’s Role in Our Future with Ravi Bapna – Episode 356

From personalized learning tutors to real-time health insights, AI is revolutionizing how we live, work, and connect—not as a dystopian threat, but as a co-pilot for human progress. In this episode, Sharlee Dixonis joined by Ravi Bapna, chair of Business Analytics and Information Systems at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and author of “Thrive: Maximizing Well-Being in the Age of AI”. An award-winning scholar, Ravi’s groundbreaking research delves into the transformative impact of AI and machine learning on areas such as online dating, social media, and workforce development. As the founder of the Analytics for Good Institute, he has spent over two decades guiding leaders to leverage digital transformation for societal benefit. Together, we explore how AI is reshaping our daily lives, dispelling common myths, navigating ethical challenges like data privacy, and unlocking its potential to enhance wellness, relationships, and mental health. For more information about “Thrive: Maximizing Well-Begin in the Age of AI” by Ravi Bapna and Anindya Ghose, please visit: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262049313/thrive/ For more articles and research by Ravi, please visit: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=s420FPYAAAAJ&hl=en To connect with Ravi, please visit: https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/faculty/ravi-bapna For more information about the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota and their programs, please visit: https://carlsonschool.umn.edu Connect with Ravi on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-bapna-1249241