The Innovation Show

From 1990 to 1995 our guest conducted DEA-approved clinical research at the University of New Mexico in which he injected sixty volunteers with DMT, one of the most powerful psychedelics known. His detailed account of those sessions is an extraordinarily riveting inquiry into the nature of the human mind and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. DMT, a plant-derived chemical that is also manufactured by the human brain, consistently produced near-death and mystical experiences. Many volunteers reported convincing encounters with intelligent nonhuman presences. Nearly all felt that the sessions were among the most profound experiences of their lives. Our guests' research connects DMT with the pineal gland, considered by Hindus to be the site of the seventh chakra and by René Descartes to be the seat of the soul. His book "DMT: The Spirit Molecule" makes the bold case that DMT, naturally released by the pineal gland, facilitates the soul's movement in and out of the body and is an integral part of the birth and death experiences, as well as the highest states of meditation and even sexual transcendence. Our guest also believes that alien abduction experiences are brought on by accidental releases of DMT. If used wisely, DMT could trigger a period of remarkable progress in the scientific exploration of the most mystical regions of the human mind and soul. We welcome: Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and author of "DMT: The Spirit Molecule" Dr Rick Strassman welcome to the show.

"The new normal is perpetual change" - Scott D. Anthony Innovation may be the hottest discipline around today - in business circles and beyond. And for good reason. Innovation transforms companies and markets. It's the key to solving vexing social problems. And it makes or breaks professional careers. For all the enthusiasm the topic inspires, however, the practice of innovation remains stubbornly impenetrable. In The Little Black Book of Innovation, long-time innovation expert Scott D. Anthony draws on stories from his research and field work with companies like P&G to demystify innovation. In his trademark conversational and lively style, Anthony presents a simple definition of innovation, breaks down the essential differences between types of innovation, and illuminates innovation's vital role in organisational success and personal growth. We talk: Why Innovation is so hard The definition of Innovation Innovation in the eye of the beholder Living at the Intersections Heroes of Innovation Innovation Mindsets Customer-First Mindset The 7 Deadly Sins of Innovation Sustaining Innovation Psychological Safety Bridging the gap between the established business and the emergent concept The language innovators should use The Innovators Pledge More about Scott here: https://www.innosight.com/

"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear."—Mark Twain For the past few years todays guest has been talking to people about what scares them and helping them to work through their fears. His book brings together what he has found. Maybe it is about time that we looked at fear differently and asked why it is still such a problem for us. Hacking fear involves looking at fear from another angle. Rather than being afraid of our fears, our guest shows us a way of befriending our fears. our fears. Hilary shows us how. Fear Hacking is a way of turning our experience from a monster story into a love story. We welcome author of "Fear Hack", Hilary Gallo to the show We talk: How we develop fear The formative years How fear can be reframed How we can embrace fear How hierarchy controls us How we can play the victim How we justify our position Strategies to break free More about Hilary here: http://www.hilarygallo.com/

The world created in Last Tango is based very closely on our world about five years from now, and all technology in the book either exists in labs or is rumoured to exist. With its electrifying sentences, subtle humour, and an intriguing main character, readers are sure to find something that resonates with them in this groundbreaking cyberpunk science fiction thriller. We welcome award-winning journalist, executive director of the flow research collective, world-leading expert on high performance, multiple New York Times bestselling author, and author of "Last Tango in Cyberspace" Steven Kotler We talk: The future of our culture The fracturing of society Innovation Flow Peak Performance Purpose and Vision Habits and Attention Evolutionary Biology The origins of Empathy Autism Reinvention and regeneration Walking logic bombs with hyper logical minds, the Mentat Species die-off rates More about Steven here: www.stevenkotler.com Steven mentioned this Forbes article during the show: https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenkotler/2015/03/27/the-passion-recipe-four-steps-to-total-fulfillment/#74d9b2f86bb4

Did you know learning is a skill? Did you know that learning to learn stuff better is much easier once you know how? Did you know there are dozens of ways to improve your ability to learn more stuff in less time that you can apply immediately? It doesn't require brain surgery, hormone injections, getting tattooed in unmentionable places or paying for extra tuition. In fact, beyond the (extremely modest) cost of this book, applying them is virtually free. Avoid wasting any more study time and start getting the most out of your education by picking out your favourite top study tips and start learning stuff better right now. We welcome the author of "23 Tips to Learn Stuff Better: so you can spend less time studying and more time enjoying yourself", Ian Gibbs.

The fast-moving up-and-down economy we live in makes keeping our companies afloat increasingly difficult. Just as we handle one crisis, another appears. Digital, millennials, new regulations, new competition, political turmoil, Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, Blockchain, sharing economy, circular economy, substitute products, you name it – the waves of disruption come crashing faster and faster, fundamentally changing the way we work, profit, and compete. For nearly 20 years, our guest has worked in the field of survival and sustainability – researching and developing ways for businesses to stay afloat, no matter what the disruption. To understand the mechanics of survival, it helps to look at the successes and failures of the past. We talk: Embracing Change and Transformation Personal Transformation A definition of Titanic Syndrome The 3 markers of Titanic Syndrome: Arrogance Excessive Attachment to Past Successes An Inability to Recognise the new and Emerging Reality The reasons the Titanic Sank The definition of Reinvention The ingredients of Reinvention Personal Reinvention Reinvention versus Innovation Solutions for Reinvention More about Nadya: https://chiefreinventionofficer.com/ http://Chief Reinvention Officer Nadya Ted Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VJjD8JnAYQ

Stunning new scientific discoveries about your brain's functioning show that all the cells of your body are affected by your thoughts. Our guest is a renowned cell biologist and describes the precise molecular pathways through which this occurs. Using simple language, humour, and everyday examples, he explains how the new science of epigenetics is revolutionising our understanding of the link between mind and matter, and the profound effects it has on our personal lives and the collective life of our species. We talk: How stem cells work Telomeres How we could increase the length of our lives How we should encourage children The subconscious versus the conscious mind How we download negative programming as childen How we self sabotage How we mostly end up like our parents How changing your consciousness changes the character of your life The Placebo Effect The Nocebo Effect Why Love is important 95% of the day we are self critical How we sabotage our relationships Solutions for how to reprogramme our subconscious More about Bruce here: https://www.brucelipton.com/about

America has gone from an open, competitive marketplace to an economy where a few very powerful companies dominate key industries that affect our daily lives. Digital monopolies like Google, Facebook and Amazon act as gatekeepers to the digital world. Amazon is capturing almost all online shopping dollars. We have the illusion of choice, but for most critical decisions, we have only one or two companies, when it comes to high-speed Internet, health insurance, medical care, mortgage title insurance, social networks, Internet searches, or even consumer goods like toothpaste. Every day, the average American transfers a little of their paycheck to monopolists and oligopolists. The solution is vigorous anti-trust enforcement to return America to a period where competition created higher economic growth, more jobs, higher wages and a level playing field for all. Today's show is the story of industrial concentration, but it matters to everyone because the stakes could not be higher. It tackles the big questions of: why is the US becoming a more unequal society, why is economic growth anaemic despite trillions of dollars of federal debt and money printing, why the number of start-ups has declined, and why are workers losing out. We welcome the author of "The Myth of Capitalism: Monopolies and the Death of Competition" Jonathan Tepper We talk: Monopolies Duopolies Oligopolies Competition Monopsonies Capitalism Antitrust Regulation The worker being squeezes The concentration of power The Rural v Urban Divide The Robber Barons The Origin of the Problem How concentration kills innovations IPOS Mergers and Acquisitions Some possible solutions More about Jonathan here: http://jonathan-tepper.com/

The questions we will grapple with in today's show are not about transistors and neurons and algorithms and such. They are about the nature of reality, humanity, and mind. The confusion happens when we begin with "What jobs will robots take from humans?" instead of "What are humans?" Until we answer that second question, we can't meaningfully address the first. We welcome serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO, of GigaOM and author of "The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity" Byron Reese. We talk: The evolution of our brains Fire as the first technology Language development Storytelling Digital Dementia Distribution of Labour The Beginning of Wealth The Beginning of ownership The shift to agriculture The age of computation Moore's law Exponential change Artificial Intelligence Artificial General Intelligence Robotics The limitation of Robotics Computer Consciousness Our human potential We mention digital dementia during the show, here is a piece I wrote on it: https://medium.com/thethursdaythought/planet-of-the-ai-pes-digital-dementia-and-digital-zombies-f4f3454ca664 More about Byron here: www.byronreese.com More shows on Artificial Intelligence: http://www.theinnovationshow.io/2019/02/18/ep-146-artificial-intelligence-and-the-two-singularities-with-calum-chace/ http://www.theinnovationshow.io/2018/05/03/ep-99-rise-robots-technology-threat-jobless-future-%E2%80%95-martin-ford/ http://www.theinnovationshow.io/2017/09/27/uploading-ep-56-pioneer-machine-learning-breakthroughs-ai-education-future-humanity/ http://www.theinnovationshow.io/2019/02/12/ep-145-the-beginning-of-infinity-explanations-that-transform-the-world-with-author-david-deutsch/

Our guest's goal was to create a book and guide that allows us to redirect our thoughts in a positive, focused manner. This book is the culmination, it presents easy ways to learn a few simple changes you can make in our lives, and why these will help us enjoy life more. After many years of hands-on research and collaboration with top professors, Our guest has put together a 90-day guide book and journal, written for the everyday person to help get their head in the game and see results instantly. Train our heads, and our bodies will follow. This is a combination of a love and passion for fitness, food, science, spirituality, positive psychology, and people, all rolled into one. All our habits, everything we want, is because we believe we'll feel better once we have it. We welcome the author of "Train Your Head & Your Body Will Follow: Reach Any Goal in 3 Minutes a Day", Sandy Joy Weston. We talk: The importance of mind, body and spirit in fitness Motivation to change: How our Why needs to be bigger than our Try Mirror work The influence of people around us Changing habits Self-talk and storytelling Loving yourself Overcoming criticism G.A.M.E. plan Journalling 7 deadly reasons we don't work out The various approaches to fitness Changing our relationship towards food Guilt-free eating The H30 programme More about Sandy here: http://www.sandyjoyweston.com/