Ep 7 | The Future Normal: AI, Innovations, & Trends — Rohit Bhargava

Misha takes an in-depth look at the book 'The Future Normal' with its best-selling author, Rohit Bhargava. They delve into future trends ranging from multiversal identities and immersive entertainment to new collectivism. Rohit elucidates his concept of 'stealth learning' and 'virtual companionship' arguing for the positive impact of technology on our lives. The discussion also covers other thought-provoking topics like 'ambient health', 'green prescriptions', and 'augmented creativity'. Towards the end, they discuss the necessity of embracing and adapting to technological advancements rather than being wary of them. Bonus: Rohit hints about his upcoming book intended to guide readers on 'how to become non-obvious thinkers'.   00:00 Introduction and Host's Thoughts on the Future 00:42 Meet the Guest: Rohit Bhargava 07:35 Rohit's Journey and Career Background 14:51 Rohit's Daily Life and Work Routine 22:50 Discussion on AI and Copyright Issues 25:18 Exploring Rohit's Latest Book: The Future Normal 32:19 The Era of Untrustworthy Online Content 32:40 Emerging Solutions for Authenticating Media 34:04 Stealth Learning: Education through Entertainment 35:27 The Future of Education: Virtual Reality 38:49 Virtual Companionship: Relationships with AI 46:53 Augmented Creativity: AI Enhancing Human Creativity 58:57 New Collectivism: Rethinking Startup Culture 01:00:12 Making Weather: Controlling Climate Change Connect with Rohit Bhargava: Non-Obvious Newsletter: https://rohitbhargava.com/subscribe/ Books: https://rohitbhargava.com/books/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitbhargava Listen, subscribe, and follow on our YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts. Let's get ready for the future! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Misha da Vinci is a futurologist, tech thinker, and writer. Connect with Misha: Newsletter: https://mishadavinci.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mishadavinci Website: https://www.mishadavinci.com/