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#68–Mindstock: An Apocalyptic View of Our AI Future: with Richard Yonck

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“We are living in a science fiction world.”–George Takei

Writing a book is not easy. And transitioning to an impactful Sci-Fi novel after decades of writing only non-fiction–who would do that? The first name that comes to mind is Carl Sagan . After years of writing non-fiction he wrote his amazing only novel, Contact. But here is another name to think of, and you will know the name if your are a longtime listener to Seeking Delphi: Richard Yonck.

Richard has previously visited with me to discuss his two non-fiction titles, Heart of the Machine, and Future Minds. Now he has taken his years of experience as a futurist, and his research for those previous books to create, in Mindstock, a vision of a post cyber-apocalyptic world set 35 years in the future. The attention to detail and the believability of this world make for a work worthy of a seasoned and successful writer of the genre. It is also eerily plausible based on where we find the world going today. It’s the first of a 4-book series. I’m eagerly anticipating book #2.

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Episode #68–Mindstock: An Apocalyptic View of our AI Future, with Richard Yonck

Mindstock on Amazon

Seeking Delphi #12: Emotional AI with Richard Yonck (May 2017)

Seeking Delphi #50: Future Minds with Richard Yonck (August 2020)

Richard Yonck

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#68–Mindstock: A Sci-Fi View of Our AI Future: with Richard Yonck

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“We are living in a science fiction world.”–George Takei

Writing a book is not easy. I’ve felt like the guy in this cartoon every time I’ve even contemplated the possibility of writing one. And transitioning to an impactful Sci-Fi novel after decades of writing only non-fiction–who would do that? The first name that comes to mind is Carl Sagan . After years of writing non-fiction he wrote his amazing only novel, Contact. But here is another name to think of, and you will know the name if your are a longtime listener to Seeking Delphi: Richard Yonck.

Richard has previously visited with me to discuss his two non-fiction titles, Heart of the Machine, and Future Minds. Now he has taken his years of experience as a futurist, and his research for those previous books to create, in Mindstock, a vision of a post cyber-apocalyptic world set 35 years in the future. The attention to detail and the believability of this world make for a work worthy of a seasoned and successful writer of the genre. It is also eerily plausible based on where we find the world going today. It’s the first of a 4-book series. I’m eagerly anticipating book #2.

You can subscribe to Seeking Delphi on Apple Podcasts, I Heart Radio, Podchaser and many other podcast outlets, and follow us on  Facebook. Now available from TuneIn!

Episode #68–Mindstock: A Si-Fi View of our AI Future, with Richard Yonck

Mindstock on Amazon

Seeking Delphi #12: Emotional AI with Richard Yonck (May 2017)

Seeking Delphi #50: Future Minds with Richard Yonck (August 2020)

Richard Yonck

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#67–Manufacturing the Future: Insights on Talent, Tech, and Trade, with Paul Lavoie

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“The only place automation comes before education is the dictionary.”–Paul Lavoie

Paul Lavoie is Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer—the only state-appointed role of its kind in the United States.  In this episode we go far beyond the buzzwords of artificial intelligence and automation to explore the broader landscape of challenges and opportunities shaping industry. From workforce development and the pressing need for skilled talent, to the critical roles of cybersecurity and technological adaptation, this episode examines the intricate web of factors that will define manufacturing’s future.

As Paul highlights, the future of manufacturing is about more than just technology; it’s about navigating a complex global environment. Geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and tariff policies all play significant roles in determining the trajectory of the industry. In this episode, Lavoie shares his insights on how these issues are impacting manufacturers in Connecticut, across the United States, and around the world. Whether you’re an industry professional, a policymaker, futurist, or simply curious about the forces shaping our economic future, this conversation is a must-listen for understanding the challenges—and opportunities—that lie ahead.

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Episode #67–AI, Automation, and the Future of Manufacturing, with Paul Lavoie

Paul Lavoie

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What are Industry 4.0 and the 4th Industrial Revolution?

Digital Twins: the key to smart product development

Getting Gen Z into the manufacturing workforce

(Relevant link credits: McKinsey & Company)

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#67–Manufacturing the Future: Insights on Talent, Tech, and Trade, with Paul Lavoie

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“The only place automation comes before education is the dictionary.”–Paul Lavoie

Paul Lavoie is Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer—the only state-appointed role of its kind in the United States.  In this episode we go far beyond the buzzwords of artificial intelligence and automation to explore the broader landscape of challenges and opportunities shaping industry. From workforce development and the pressing need for skilled talent, to the critical roles of cybersecurity and technological adaptation, this episode examines the intricate web of factors that will define manufacturing’s future.

As Paul highlights, the future of manufacturing is about more than just technology; it’s about navigating a complex global environment. Geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and tariff policies all play significant roles in determining the trajectory of the industry. In this episode, Lavoie shares his insights on how these issues are impacting manufacturers in Connecticut, across the United States, and around the world. Whether you’re an industry professional, a policymaker, futurist, or simply curious about the forces shaping our economic future, this conversation is a must-listen for understanding the challenges—and opportunities—that lie ahead.

You can subscribe to Seeking Delphi on Apple Podcasts, I Heart Radio, Podchaser and many other podcast outlets, and follow us on  Facebook.

Episode #67–AI, Automation, and the Future of Manufacturing, with Paul Lavoie

Paul Lavoie

Relevant links

What are Industry 4.0 and the 4th Industrial Revolution?

Digital Twins: the key to smart product development

Getting Gen Z into the manufacturing workforce

(Relevant link credits: McKinsey & Company)

Subscribe to Seeking Delphi on Apple Podcasts, I Heart Radio, Podchaser and many other podcast outlets

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#56: Space Mining with Daniel Sax

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“Mining asteroids will ultimately benefit humanity on and off the Earth in a multitude of ways.”- Peter Diamandis

Peter Diamandis might be right, but asteroid mining is probably not imminent–at least not in the way that lunar mining is.

With both the NASA and the Chinese National Space Agency having designs on establishing permanent lunar bases within the next 5 to 10 years, mining on the moon will be a necessity. It’s just too expensive to supply all the needed resources to maintain the outposts from earth.

Daniel Sax is the cofounder and CEO of the Canadian Space Mining Corporation. His route to that post is, in itself, a fascinating tale. In this episode of Seeking Delphi,™ he explains both his personal journey and that of the company.

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#56: Space Mining, with Daniel Sax

Glossary

LEO–Low Earth Orbit

GEO–Geostationary (or Geosynchronous) orbit.

Lunar Gateway–A planned NASA project: a lunar orbiting space station to support future lunar landings and other deep space missions.

Artemis–The program name for the planned NASA missions to return to the moon in the 2020s and beyond.

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#55: The Longevity Dialogs Part 3, The Science and Technology of Growing Young with Sergey Young

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“We have created science and technology to extend our life, but we haven’t created life we want to extend.”–Sergey Young, Seeking Delphi™ episode #55, explaining why he believes more people do not support radical life extension.

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Few individuals have done more, from an advocacy standpoint, to promote breakthroughs in human longevity, than Sergey Young. Seeking Delphi™ returns with a fascinating interview with Sergey on the occasion of the release of his new book, The Science and Technology of Growing Young. The book provides a comprehensive overview of where longevity research is now, where it could be going in the future, and what you can do, in the meantime, to get the most health and vigor out of your own life. We also discuss the current state of the soon to be announced longevity XPrize. You can subscribe to Seeking Delphi™ on Apple podcasts , PlayerFM, MyTuner,  Listen Notes, and YouTube.    You can also follow us on twitter @Seeking_Delphi and Facebook.

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#55: The Science and Technology of Growing Young, with Sergey Young
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