Ja-Nae Duane Show

Lakshmi Pratury shares her fascinating journey from gold medalist in applied mathematics to founder and CEO of InkTalks, revealing how embracing curiosity across multiple domains can lead to a more fulfilling life than specializing in just one area. • Growing up in Hyderabad, India without gender boundaries shaped Lakshmi's independent thinking and courage to challenge norms • The concept of "horizontality" - being good at many things rather than exceptional at just one - offers an alternati...

Steve Fisher invites us into the fascinating world of futures thinking, sharing how his teenage encounter with Alvin Toffler's "Future Shock" sparked a lifelong passion for anticipating what's next. As he reveals his journey from accidental technologist to respected futurist, Fisher offers a refreshing "protopian" perspective – neither blindly optimistic nor darkly dystopian, but grounded in human resilience and potential. What makes this conversation particularly valuable is Fisher's practi...

What happens when we build technology without addressing our own shadows? In this profound conversation with transformation expert Barry Brown, we explore how the ego-driven culture of Silicon Valley affects everything from product design to workplace dynamics. Drawing from his background in divinity and leadership development, Barry offers a refreshing perspective on why technology's fixation with "fixing problems" often misses deeper opportunities for genuine healing and transformation. He...

What if the key to solving Earth's greatest challenges lies in preparing for life beyond our planet? Dr. Tiffany Vora, molecular biologist turned space advocate, joins us to explore the unexpected connections between biology, technology, sustainability, and space exploration. Her journey from washing laboratory glassware as a child to becoming a Singularity Fellow in Biotechnology and VP of Innovation Partnerships at Explore Mars reveals a profound truth: the boundaries between scientific di...

A conversation with Dr. David Bray, a digital diplomat and innovator focused on technology and human behavior. We explore the systems that shape our lives and how we can engage with them positively. • Examination of technology's impact on society • Discussion on servant leadership and fostering curiosity • Insights into the role of change agents and decision elasticity • Personal reflections on imposter syndrome and overcoming doubts • Ideas for community engagement a...

Welcome to the Ja-Nae Duane Show. My name is well, Ja-Nae Duane. This is a trailer introducing the show. In this show, we will explore the systems that shape human behavior in society through the eyes of technologists, scientists, executives, and leaders, from the algorithms that govern our digital lives to the future of work. We'll be taking a closer look at how these systems function and their implications on our lives.