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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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00:52:55

Weekly Update | Copilot Wave 2 | LinkedIn AI | WFH...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/09/27

It's that time of week for another rundown on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. As a favor, if you find these updates helpful, comment, like, and share it with a friend.With that, let's get to it. Copilot Wave 2 - Will Copilot 2.0 be the end of large swaths of professional jobs, as many advertisements subtly imply? I have concerns some leaders will fall for it, but it'd be a big mistake. A deeper reflection on how work is really performed

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01:11:59

The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media: Shaping...

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2024/09/24

Is social media a force for good or a ticking time bomb? And, given it's not going anywhere, what can we do about it?This week I'm exploring those questions and more with Matthew Krayton, Founder & Principal at Publitics as we seek to wield the double-edged sword that is social media and explore its profound impact on society. We'll unpack the evolution of social media from its humble beginnings to the algorithm-driven powerhouse it is today, examining how these platforms have

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00:51:16

Weekly Update | OpenAI Strawberry | Instagram Teen |...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/09/20

While last week's update was a slight deviation, this week I'm back to the usual rundown of the latest happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience. And, what a rundown it is. With that, let's get to it. OpenAI Strawberry - OpenAI isn't getting into the healthy living space, but they are trying to make their LLMs think more critically. Is it working? You'll have to listen for my honest opinion, but let's just say it's more of something

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01:01:33

{Special Episode} | Reactions to Steven Bartlett’s...

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2024/09/13

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you’ve had a phenomenal week.So, this Weekly Update is a deviation from my usual format. I’ll be back to usual next week, so if this is your first listen, you’re welcome to check out previous updates to familiarize yourself to the style. However, this week, I felt compelled to respond to a recent episode of Diary of a CEO (DOAC) between host Steven Bartlett and guest Yuval Noah Harari on the state of society and the role AI is playing on it. What I appreciate most about

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01:06:25

Decoding Diseases In Our DNA: How AI and Advanced DNA...

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2024/09/10

What if we could accurately predict diseases years before symptoms appear without invasive procedures? How would that transform the troubled landscape of modern healthcare?That's the topic of conversation this week when I chat with Dr. Jonathan Hill, Associate Professor of Cell Biology at BYU and VP of Science and Technology at Wasatch. Together, we're exploring the cutting-edge intersection of AI and DNA sequencing. We unpack AI's hidden potential to decode the complex patterns hidden

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00:50:13

Weekly Update | New Beginnings | Canva Price Gouging...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/09/06

If you're stateside, I hope you had a phenomenal Labor Day weekend and enjoyed the abbreviated week. It's been a wild one here on the personal front and the intersection of business, tech, and human experience.With that, let's get to it. New Beginnings - I've been hinting that I had some personal news coming for the past couple of weeks, and the secret is out. My wife and I recently gave birth to baby #8, and it's been a fantastic new beginning on the heels of the end of my

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00:47:05

Weekly Update | Layoff Influencers | Starbucks CEO...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/08/30

Happy Friday! We have officially made it to the end of summer 20204. Can you believe it?! While temperatures may be cooling down, tech and workplace changes continue heating up. So, let's get to it. Layoff Influencers - I hadn't heard of the term layoff influencer until this past week, and no, it's not people helping influence companies toward layoffs. Read any headlines, and you'll know they don't need help being pushed in that direction. We're talking about the rising

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01:05:13

Digitally Mirroring an Analog World: How Digital Twin...

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2024/08/27

In a world where technology constantly pushes boundaries, the idea of creating a digital replica of our physical environment might sound like science fiction. However, it’s definitely not.This week I'm sitting down with Boaz Goldschmidt, VP of Business Development at Treedis, to explore the transformative world of digital twin technology where the analog world is cloned into the digital space. From its unexpected origins it's coming to market with a surprising number of practical

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00:51:51

Weekly Update | Grok 2 Mayhem | Undressing Lawsuit |...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/08/23

Happy Friday everyone, and congratulations on making it to the end of another week. While summer has been filled with changes and is almost in the rearview mirror, things aren't slowing down. This week, I've got another rundown of the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience.With that, let's get to it. Grok 2 Mayem - Elon's Grok 2 made positive headlines for its latest AI benchmarks and image generation capability, which lasted for about

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00:48:53

Weekly Update | Chatbot Dependence Risk | AI Voice...

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2024/08/16

Congratulations on making it through another week, and what a week it has been. While it's been a whirlwind on the personal front, I've still got a rundown for you on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and the human experience. With that, let's get to it. Chatbot Dependence - I wonder if we'll soon reach a point where you'll be presented with a warning label whenever you attempt to use AI. Based on OpenAI's safety card, perhaps we should be. One

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01:01:36

The Scent of Technology: The AI Revolution of...

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2024/08/13

Have you ever wondered how the sense of smell could revolutionize healthcare? This week, I sit down with Kordel France, a visionary in AI and olfactory science, to explore this fascinating frontier. Imagine diagnosing diseases not by sight or sound but by scent. It's not science fiction—it's happening now. We explore Kordel’s journey from a tech-savvy farm to the forefront of AI innovation that ultimately led him to discover the remarkable potential of AI to replicate and enhance our sense

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00:41:44

Weekly Update | My Layoff Experience | AI &...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/08/09

Growing up, my biological mom was heavily involved in theater, so the phrase, "The show must go on," was said on many occasions. This week is no exception. Despite the disruption and chaos, one thing that seems to help most is putting one foot in front of the other, with the Weekly Update being one of them.So, with that, here's some of the latest happenings. Layoff Experience - Layoffs are tough to talk about. They're even more brutal to experience. This week, I had the

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00:50:34

Weekly Update | SearchGPT | Kamala Harris Deepfake |...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/08/02

With another week coming to a close, I'm bringing you another rundown on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. From deep fakes to AI burnout, there's a lot going on.With that, let's get to it. SearchGPT - OpenAI has Google in its sights with its latest AI solution, which isn't quite ready for public consumption. Whether they've learned from the AI-search blunders the other big players experienced has yet to be seen. However,

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01:06:29

Harnessing AI to Enhance Skills and Human Connection...

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2024/07/30

Will AI be the key to unlocking unparalleled human potential in the workplace or a threat to our very existence? This week, I'm digging into this, one of the most pressing questions of our time, with with Arjun Nagendran, founder of Relative AI. However, our conversation goes even deeper, tackling the nuanced ways AI can transform how we develop skills, enhance communication, and foster genuine human relationships. Arjun brought it with his dynamic experience at the intersection of robotics and

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00:47:13

Weekly Update | CrowdStrike Chaos | Intuit Layoff...

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2024/07/26

What better way to celebrate another trip around the sun than a rundown on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience. And, let me tell you, there have been some major events and developments, so hunker down and let's get to it.Crowdstrike Debacle - You'd think you'd learn your lesson after taking down the digital world in 2010, but apparently not. George Kurtz did it again last week when Crowdstrike brought Windows machines and the companies

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00:43:42

{Special Episode} The Secrets to Navigating the Risks...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/07/22

What if I told you that the answers to successfully navigating our advanced technological age are plainly written in the pages of a 6,000-year-old manuscript? Sounds counterintuitive, right? In this special episode, I'm deviating slightly from my usual lineup to discuss the intersection of ancient scripture and modern technology. My goal is to highlight how the Bible holds timeless wisdom that can guide us through the chaos and uncertainty of today’s digital world. Reality is, we live in

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00:48:38

Weekly Update | ATT Data Breach | Child-Safe AI |...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/07/19

There's the headline, and then there's the truth and story underneath that headline. It's interesting how much variance there often is between the two, and this week is no exception. In this weekly update, I cover five happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience in a way that helps you make sense of what's happening and what you can do to navigate it.With that, let's get to it. ATT Data Breach - Anybody else noticed a recent surge of junk texts or

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01:00:39

Driving Human-Centered Leadership Transformation: The...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/07/16

Can technology truly enhance human-centered leadership, or is it a competitor for the center? This week, I'm digging into that and more with with Will Guillaume Foussier, CEO and Founder of AceUp. Will’s journey from Harvard’s Innovation Lab to leading a company at the forefront of leadership transformation has given him a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and human-centered development. Together, we'll explore the core principles of human-centered leadership and the

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00:47:58

Weekly Update | Insta AI Influencers | AI Music...

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2024/07/12

John C. Maxwell said it well when he said, "Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." This week, I've got a rundown of the latest updates at the interesection of business, tech, and human experience that offer a glimpse into the truth of that statement. And, if you're wondering whether change will at least slow its pace, I wouldn't hold your breath. With that, let's get to it. Instagram AI Influencers - "So, I was talking with my favorite AInfluencer the other

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01:00:51

Keeping Pace with Game-Based Skill Development: AI's...

Future-Focused with Christopher Lind ·

2024/07/09

What will it take to finally put to rest legacy methods of learning? This week, I'll be challenging conventional skill development methods by diving into the world of AI-powered, game-based learning with Huw Newton-Hill, Managing Director of North America at Attensi. Still, believe gamification is just another trendy buzzword? Prepare to be surprised. We'll be doing a deep dive into how game-based learning can dramatically reduce training times while simultaneously closing knowledge gaps

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