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Future-Focused with Christopher Lind

Christopher Lind

Join Christopher as he navigates the diverse intersection of business, technology, and the human experience. And, to be clear, the purpose isn’t just to explore technologies but to unravel the profound ways these tech advancements are reshaping our lives, work, and interactions. We dive into the heart of digital transformation, the human side of tech evolution, and the synchronization that drives innovation and business success. Also, be sure to check out my Substack for weekly, digestible

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00:53:50

Weekly Update | Google Humanoid Robots | Federal...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2025/03/21

Another week, another wave of breakthroughs, controversies, and questions that demand deeper thinking. From Google's latest play in humanoid robotics to Meta's new wearables, there's no shortage of things to unpack. But it's not just about the tech, leadership (or the lack of it) is once again at the center of the conversation. With that, let’s break it down.Google's Leap in Humanoid Robotics – Google’s latest advancements in AI-powered robots aren’t just hype. They have made some seriously

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00:51:39

Weekly Update | Manus AI Agents | Biological Computer...

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2025/03/14

AI is coming for jobs, CEOs are making tone-deaf demands, and we’re merging human brain cells with computers, but it's just another typical week, right? From Manus AI’s rise to a biological computing breakthrough, a lot is happening in tech, business, and beyond. So, let’s break some of the things at the top of my chart.Manus AI & the Rise of Autonomous AI Agents - AI agents are quickly moving from hype to reality, and Manus' AI surprised everyone and appears to be leading the charge

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00:54:04

Weekly Update | Oval Office Clash | Microsoft Quantum...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2025/03/07

Another week, another wave of chaos, some of it real, some of it manufactured. From political standoffs to quantum computing breakthroughs and an AI-driven “Black Swan” moment that could change everything, here are my thoughts on some of the biggest things at the intersection of business, tech, and people. With that, let’s get into it.Trump & Zelensky Clash – The internet went wild over Trump and Zelensky’s heated exchange, but the real lessons have nothing to do with what the headlines are

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00:44:58

Weekly Update | Claude 3.7 Drops | Reckless Layoffs...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2025/02/28

Congrats on making it through another week. As a reward, let’s run through another round of headlines that make you wonder, “what is actually going on right now?”AI is moving at breakneck speed, gutting workforces with zero strategy, universities making some of the worst tech decisions I’ve ever seen, and AI creating its own secret language.With that, let’s break it all down.Claude 3.7 is Here—But Should You Care? - Anthropic’s Claude 3.7, just dropped, and the benchmarks are impressive. But, should

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00:52:21

Weekly Update | Grok 3 Hyped? | Google Kills Quantum...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2025/02/21

Another week, another round of insanity at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience. From overhyped tech to massive blunders, it seems like the hits keep coming. If you thought last week was wild, buckle up because this week, we’ve got Musk making headlines (again), Google and Microsoft with opposing Quantum Strategies, and an AI lawyer proving why we’re not quite ready for robot attorneys. With that, let’s get into it.Grok 3: Another Overhyped AI or the Real Deal? - Musk has been

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00:54:04

Weekly Update | Musk's OpenAI Takeover | Google...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2025/02/14

It's that time of week where I'll take you through a rundown on some of the latest happenings at the critical intersection of business, tech, and human experience. While love is supposed to be in the air given it's Valentine's Day, I'm not sure the headlines got the memo.With that, let's get started.Elon's $97B OpenAI Takeover Stunt - Musk made a shock bid to buy OpenAI for $97 billion, raising questions about his true motives. Given his history with OpenAI and his own AI

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00:48:50

Weekly Update | EU AI Crackdown | Musk’s...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2025/02/07

Another week, another whirlwind of AI chaos, hype, and industry shifts. If you thought things were settling down, well, think again because this week, I'm tackling everything from AI regulations shaking up the industry to OpenAI’s latest leap that isn’t quite the leap it seems to be. Buckle up because there's a lot to unpack.With that, here's the rundown. EU AI Crackdown – The European Commission just laid down a massive framework for AI governance, setting rules around transparency,

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00:47:47

Weekly Update | DeepSeek R1 | Doomsday Clock Update |...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2025/01/31

Just when you think things couldn't possibly get any crazier… they do. The world feels like it’s speeding toward something inevitable, and the doomsday clock is ticking, which apparently is a literal thing. From AI breakthroughs to corporate hypocrisy and government control, this week's update touches on some stories that might have you questioning everything. However, hopefully, by the end, you feel a little bit better about navigating it. With that, let's get to it. DeepSeek-R1 - DeepSeek-R1 is

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00:51:13

Weekly Update | Elon Seig-Heil | Federal RTO & DEI...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2025/01/24

Buckle up! This week's update is a whirlwind. As you know, I like digging into tough topics, so there is no shortage of emotions tied to this week's rundown. Consider this your listener warning: slow down, take a breath, and don’t let your emotions hijack your ability to process thoughtfully. I'll be diving into some polarizing issues, and it’s more important than ever for us all to approach things with an objective eye and level head.Elon Seig-Heil - Elon Musk’s recent appearance at a rally has

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00:49:49

Weekly Update | TikTok Ban | AI Job Assistant | META...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2025/01/17

Happy Friday Everyone! This week is back to another thoughtful rundown of the latest happenings. This week in particular, the intersection of business, tech, and human experience feels like a wild ride through chaos. From TikTok bans to AI taking over the hiring process (but not how you’d think), there’s a lot to unpack.With that, let’s break it all down: TikTok Ban – TikTok finds itself under fire yet again with a blackout looming, but is this really about national security, or is it just

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00:55:58

10 (Realistic) Predictions for 2025: AI, Purpose, and...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2025/01/10

I’ll admit, I debated whether to even do a “predictions for 2025” episode. The world doesn’t need another list of bold, sweeping claims. We’ve got more than enough of that out there. However, as I reflected on the trajectory of everything I’m watching—and after a lot of conversations over the holidays—I felt there was value in cutting through the noise with realistic, grounded predictions that matter to everyone.In this episode, I walk through 10 things I firmly believe we’ll all be navigating in

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00:57:42

AI, Ethics, and Philosophy: Why We Need to Be Asking...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2025/01/03

Welcome to 2025 and the first episode of the year! If you’ve been following along through 2024, you know I’ve intentionally pulled back from regular guest interviews. Instead, I’ve primarily focused on weekly updates and reflections on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. However, dialogues aren’t completely off the table. However, they’ll only make the cut when they’re with people and on topics I genuinely want to engage with, people I feel bring

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00:53:26

Weekly Update | Amazon RTO Hiccups | AI Tips for...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/12/20

There are eleven days left in 2024, and depending on how your year has gone, you might be celebrating, mourning, or perhaps a mix of them all. Either way, we’re all about to step through the holiday season and embark on 2025. Given the flurry of activity, this will likely be my last update for 2024. While possible, out of a desperate need to release the pressure of my pent-up thoughts, I’ll record another update; I’m really going to try and take a digital respite.But before I do, here are my updates

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00:49:28

Weekly Update | Google Quantum Computing | Anthropic...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/12/13

Happy Friday Everyone. I hope you've had a fantastic weekend and are coming into the home stretch as we wrap up the year. A lot happening at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. And, if you enjoy thriller flicks, you'll definitely enjoy this week's update. Just don't watch or listen right before bed.With that, let's get to it. Google Willow - Pop quiz. How many zeros are in a septillion? Who cares, you might ask? Well, you should care because Google's quantum processor,

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01:19:07

Weekly Update | Response - Diary of a CEO - Steven...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/12/06

This week, I’m deviating from the usual path if running through some of this week’s highlights at the intersection of business, technology, and the human experience. Here's why. Steven Bartlett’s recent interview with Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, on The Diary of a CEO and it caught my attention in a way few conversations do. It was too important not to address.In this episode, I’m breaking down key moments from the interview through the lens of business strategy, technological evolution,

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00:36:07

Weekly Update | Unorthodox Gratitude Practices | AI...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/11/29

To my US audience, I hope you had a phenomenal Thanksgiving and found some loose-fitting pants to navigate the weekend. However, before you go too far off the grid, I’ve got an abbreviated Weekly Update to keep your mind sharp while you fight the shopping lines.With that, let’s get to it. Unorthodox Gratitude - It’s that time of year when there’s overwhelming pressure to slap on a holiday smile and pretend everything is cheery. And, while there are lots of good reasons to celebrate, that doesn’t

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00:51:46

Weekly Update | Rise of Robotheism | AI Physicians |...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/11/22

Welcome to another Weekly Update as we come into the end of November! Let's get straight into it!Rise of Robotheism - Is AI becoming a new religion? While I don’t anticipate many people will sign up to worship at the altar of OpenAI, there’s a growing trend in tech leaders and people looking for AI to save us. It gained enough popularity it even had a label. AI Physician Replacement - Elon Musk recently went on record saying it won’t be long before AI replaces doctors and lawyers, and some recent

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00:48:19

Weekly Update | Kindness Revolution | The AI...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/11/15

We are smack dab in the middle of November, and what a November it has been. As usual, there has been no shortage of turbulence and upheaval, which always makes it challenging to prioritize. However, a few notable topics made the top of my list. With that, let’s get to it. Kindness Revolution - In the wake of the 2024 election, tension remains high as people wrestle with the uncertainty of what’s ahead. Unfortunately, uncertainty doesn’t typically bring out the best in people, and we see that

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00:53:32

Weekly Update | Russia Fines Google | AI Compute...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/11/08

Happy Friday Everyone! And, what a week it has been. Whether your candidate of choice won or lost, I think we can mutually agree we'd all benefit from a collective sigh, even if for different reasons, and stiff drink as we slide into the weekend. While the election dominated many headlines, there was no shortage of things happening at the intersection of business, technology, and the human experience. With that, let's get into it.Russia Fines Google - When you see a country fining a company for a

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00:58:47

Weekly Update | OpenAI Safety Dismantled | Meta...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/11/01

DescriptionHappy Friday, everyone, and congratulations on making it through another week. What better way to kick off November 2024 than a rundown on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience? As usual, I picked five of my favorites. With that, let’s get into it. OpenAI Safety Team Disbands, Again - OpenAI is making headlines as their safety team falls apart yet again after losing executive Miles Brundage. While some of the noise around it is likely

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