He Builds The Future At Google. His Book Asks Whether That Future Is Worth Living In

Summary:In this episode, Blaski shares his unique perspective on how technology, art, and philosophy intertwine, particularly through his debut novel United Worlds. We dive into the nature of human consciousness, the potential of virtual reality, and the philosophical implications of living in a simulated or virtual universe.What You’ll Learn:Blaski’s personal journey from Argentina to Silicon Valley, driven by passions for art and technologyThe influence of cultural background and travel experiences on his worldviewHow obsession and passion drive creativity in art and techThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his writing process and worldviewThe concept of expanding human capabilities through technologyThe philosophical debate around consciousness, artificial intelligence, and virtual realityThe creation of the Screenplay Novel, blending cinematic and literary storytellingThe potential for and ethical implications of living in virtual worlds or simulationsThe debate over AI’s role in creative industries like publishingFuture projects and the possibility of film adaptations of his workTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:05 Blaski The Man Behind United Worlds03:17 Where Does Blaski's Obsessive Personality Come From05:41 What Was Growing Up in Argentina Like?10:31 Journey to the U.S.: Education and Career Aspirations12:01 What's It Like Working At Google14:26 Where Did This Passion For Tech Come From?16:13 The Impact of the Pandemic On Blaski's Life20:16 Virtual Reality Stories And Why It Had An Impact During The Pandemic22:15 Why United Worlds Became A Book Instead Of Something Else?25:22 What Are People Getting With United Worlds28:21 Did Blaski Have Beliefs That Were Challenged When He Came To The States32:18 Why Was Self-Publishing A Big Deal For Blaski36:27 Is The World Ready To Question Digital Consciousness IRL40:38 Would Blaski Jump At The Opportunity To Become Digital?42:53 Blaski's POV On What Is Technology45:29 Does Blaski Believe We Live In A Simulation47:19 Blaski's Thoughts On The Fast Paced Tech Landscape50:29 The Good & The Bad; The Dual Nature Of VR?54:13 Does Blaski Have Future Projects Planned?55:40 How Did Blaski Find Time To Write United Worlds58:02 Did Blaski Ever Feel Burnout?01:00:03 Blaski's Personal Stance On AI In Book Writing01:04:08 What Are Screenplay Novels?01:06:43 What If United Worlds Got A Film Adaption?01:10:26 What's The One Thing People Should Know About Blaski01:14:20 Closing ThoughtsAbout The Podcast:Authors By Us is a podcast focused on bridging the gap between readers and authors - going beyond the book to explore the real stories, experiences, and perspectives behind the pages.Each episode is designed to help you understand the author on a deeper level so by the end, it feels like you’ve just had a conversation with them yourself.Call To Action:If you enjoy conversations like this, make sure to subscribe for weekly episodes with authors sharing the real story behind their work.#authorinterview #authorpodcast #bookpodcast #writingpodcast #podcast #storytelling #behindthebook #authorsbyus #writerlife #authorlife #amwriting #booklovers #readersofyoutube #bookcommunity #writingcommunity #readers #writers #books #authorsofyoutube #podcastshowauthor interview podcast, book podcast for readers, storytelling podcast, behind the book podcast, author conversation podcast, writing podcast for authorsmeet the author podcast