Episode 07: Redefining Human Tasks: Cognitive Enhancement and Emotional Intelligence

Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation where Lukas N.P. Egger and our guest Valeria Sadovykh talk about the intersection of AI and human cognition, exploring the impact on our decision-making, memory, emotional intelligence. They also dicsuss the potential of emotional AI and the ethical considerations that come with it. This episode will challenge your perceptions and inspire you to think critically about the AI revolution. Let’s dive right in!Guest: Valeria Sadovykh, Ph.D.  AI Thought Leader @ Microsoft | Driving Sales, Transforming Tech | University of Auckland 40 under 40 As a Technology Strategist at Microsoft, she consults US High Tech Enterprises and direct technology transformation projects with MSFT AI and Cloud solutions. With more than a decade of experience in emerging technology and digital transformation, she has shaped the business decisions of various multinational corporations across a range of industries. She has also established thought leadership and driven sales, adoption, and successful deployment of Microsoft AI products and service offerings.  She is passionate about solving societal challenges with innovative and responsible AI. As a scholar, speaker, and author, she has researched and educated on socially responsive AI, decision-making and decision intelligence, using AI for good and social innovation. She has been conferred the status of an “Individual with Extraordinary Ability” by the US Government for her work and achievements. She thrives on meeting people and engaging in discussions that challenge norms and foster diverse perspectives.  She considers herself to be a “Pracademic,” as she is both an active practitioner and an academic within her subject area. She offers this piece of advice: “Do your job well and love what you do. Being diverse is an advantage, [and] good leaders understand and nurture it.” Host: Lukas N. P. EggerHead of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP SignavioLukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.If you want to learn more about:Our guest: Valeria Sadovykh | LinkedIn, Valeria Sadovykh | Twitter, Valeria Sadovykh | Medium Our host: Lukas N.P.Egger | LinkedInSAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com If you have questions or comments: email [email protected] downloads:Download transcript as PDF file