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Ep. 132: The Intersection of Love, AI, and Health - Alex Cahana (Venture Partner @ Impact Rooms)
Dr. Alex Cahana is a pain medicine physician and expert in ethical AI. Dr. Cahana reflects on changes since his last appearance in 2019, including the rise in Bitcoin prices, Purdue Pharma's settlement, and emerging interest in decentralized technologies. The conversation touches on the challenges of building trust in society, the ethical principles that should guide AI use, and the implications of personal data ownership. Dr. Cahana emphasizes the importance of transparency, minimizing data collection, and ensuring distributed benefits. He also delves into the philosophical aspects of love and creativity in AI, the need for innovative approaches to health crises like the opioid epidemic, and the vision for a post-labor, post-monetary world. The interview concludes with Dr. Cahana's belief in preparing for future societal changes and the importance of viewing technology as a tool for fostering interconnected and supportive communities.
Note: This episode was recorded in April of 2025 which may be reflected in the conversation. However, Alex shares insights that remain relevant for decades and it is in your best interest to listen and connect. Hope you enjoy! Let us know what you think!
Guest Resources
NY Times 2010 article featuring Dr. Alex Cahana
Dr. Alex Cahana LinkedIn
Email: alex.cahana@impactrooms.com
00:00 Welcome to Health Unchained
01:18 Introducing Dr. Alex Cahana
03:24 Ethical AI and Data Ownership
06:25 AI and Social Engineering
12:35 The Concept of Love in AI
16:56 Creativity and Human Stupidity
20:28 Tokenizing Interactions and Value
21:17 Money as a Game and Future Economy
24:54 The Value of Currency and Alternatives
25:22 Human History and Relationships
27:16 Choices in Business and AI
28:30 The Importance of Time and Energy
30:18 Community and Connection
32:11 Engaging with Blockchain and Enterprises
36:00 Innovative Ideas and Resistance
39:59 Addressing the Opioid Crisis
44:22 Contemplating Life and Future Possibilities
47:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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2 Jun 2025
Ep. 131: Rebuilding Trust in Healthcare - Gianluca De Novi, PhD (CEO Circular Protocol)
CEO Gianluca De Novi, PhD, discusses Circular Protocol's blockchain solution for healthcare innovation with host Ray Dogum, emphasizing decentralized data integrity and secure infrastructure in this interview.
12 May 2025
Ep. 130: Vital Signs Below the Belt - Dr. Elliot Justin (CEO MyFirmTech)
Host [Host Name] interviews Dr. Elliot Justin, CEO of MyFirmTech, about smart wearables for sexual health and using data to destigmatize erectile dysfunction.
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