Ep 67: AI and delusions of beauty, with Gretchen Andrew
Normally on this amazing podcast I cover AI systems that can help with medical treatment. Today we are discussing an angle on the harms of AI on healthWith me to discuss is doyen of the art world and AI provocateuse, the amazing and wonderful Gretchen Andrew In particular, we look at whether are AI tools are providing aparticualrly perniciuos and powerful way in which our perceptions of beauty are becoming distorted. And whether those distorted perceptions are setting us up for anxiety,depression and even Body dysmorphia.For professional and life coaching for health execs, see https://coolcoaching.co.uk/The Medical AI Podcast is the world's number one podcast on medical AI on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (according to Podseo, FeedSpot and Millionpodcasts).For other related podcasts see https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_ai_podcasts/https://www.millionpodcasts.com/digital-health-podcasts/
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Ep 66: Plummeting Fertility - can AI help? With Kirsten Karchmer, CEO of Conceivable
Scary fact: fertility rates across the West have plummeted to alarmingly low levels, marking a significant demographic shift. Most Western countries now have a Total Fertility Rate (TFR) well below the 'replacement level' of approximately 2.1 children per woman—the rate needed to maintain a population size without migration. For instance, the European Union's TFR hit a historical low of just 1.38 live births per woman in 2023, with countries like Spain and Italy seeing rates as low as 1.12 and 1.2 respectively. This downward trend is a major societal change, driven by the rising cost of living, delayed parenthood, and economic uncertainty.The long-term impact of these plummeting rates presents profound challenges for Western societies. The most immediate concern is a rapidly ageing population and a resulting shrinking workforce. This demographic imbalance places immense strain on public finances, as fewer working-age people are left to fund the increasing costs of pensions and healthcare for a growing number of elderly citizens. A smaller, older population can also lead to slower economic growth due to labour shortages, forcing Western nations to fundamentally reorganise their societies and policy approaches.With Kirsten Karchmer, CEO of ConceivableFor professional and life coaching for health execs, see https://coolcoaching.co.uk/The Medical AI Podcast is the world's number one podcast on medical AI on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (according to Podseo, FeedSpot and Millionpodcasts).For other related podcasts see https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_ai_podcasts/https://www.millionpodcasts.com/digital-health-podcasts/
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Ep 65: Could AI help you be a sexual superhero? (And reduce cardiovascular risk) With Elliot Justin MD
Could AI help you be a sexual superhero? (And reduce your cardiovascular risk) Use the coupon code: FELIX15 for a 15% discount when they make a purchase through our website. You can log in to your affiliate account and check all assigned coupons on Dashboard here: https://af.uppromote.com/myfirmtech/loginErectile dysfunction may not be life-threatening but it is no doubt life-worsening. Does AI have a role in helping here?And beyond simply treating dysfunction, can AI help gentlemen rise above the merely average … and help them perform like a rampant sexual superhero?With Elliot Justin MD, CEO of Firm Tech.
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Ep 64: AI and Psychedelics ✌With Cedric Chenefront, Founder of Well Wired.
Have you ever been dropped into the divine realm, the ultimate substrate of all reality? Have you ever given birth to yourself infinite times? Or felt connected to the entire universe in a way which is spiritually life-changing? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you've probably been on mind-altering drugs, or psychedelics, like LSD or psilocibin.Remarkably, there is growing evidence that psychedelics can be used to treat a range of psychological disorders,including depression, PTSD, and addiction.But what happens when the clinical use of psychedelics meets AI?With Cedric Chenefront, Founder of Well Wired.For professional and life coaching for healthtech execs, see https://coolcoaching.co.uk/The Medical AI Podcast is the world's number one podcast on medical AI on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (according to Podseo, FeedSpot and Millionpodcasts).For other related podcasts see https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_ai_podcasts/https://www.millionpodcasts.com/digital-health-podcasts/
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Ep 63: Brain-computer interfaces - coming miracles or technodehumanisation? With Dr Robyn Waller
Brain-computer interfaces are for some, medical technology bordering on the miraculous. Elon Musk’s neuralink is, for example, promising to cure some cases of blindness and paralysis. It has even been suggested that brain-computer interfaces could help humans become "superhuman": theycould dramatically boost human cognition and even help people become telepathic. On the other hand, science fiction is full of dire warnings about the merging of brain and machine.So where are we currently with brain-computer interfaces? What are the promises? What are the risks? And how could brain-computer interfaces affect our sense of self?Could they enhance it dramatically?Or could they be a terrifying path to techno-dehumanisation.With Dr Robyn Waller of Sussex University*****************For professional and life coaching for health execs, see https://coolcoaching.co.uk/The Medical AI Podcast is the world's number one podcast on medical AI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify (according to Podseo, FeedSpot and Millionpodcasts).For other related podcasts see https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_ai_podcasts/https://www.millionpodcasts.com/digital-health-podcasts/
The Medical AI Podcast is a 30 minute thrill ride of big ideas, hosted by Dr. Felix Beacher. The latest innovations are covered on everything from medical imaging to large language models to regulatory strategy to ethics and more. AI is revolutionizing healthcare. The Medical AI Podcast will keep you up to date on this exciting and rapidly changing field.