11. Using AI to Save Humanity with Jere Simpson - Part 1

Jere Simpson is the founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence (AI) company, AtlasUP to discuss our relationship to AI, and how we can work symbiotically with AI towards a brighter future for humanity and Earth itself. In this episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This? Emily and Jere consider how AI can be used to improve mental health, advance education and learning, and help address environmental challenges.  They also discuss the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI and the importance of ensuring that it is used responsibly and for the benefit of all. What could our future look like if we treated artificial intelligence with empathy, and sought to co-create with AI vs control it? What solutions could AI provide us if we fed AI wisdom from indigenous cultures along with technical knowledge? Find out in this engaging conversation between Emily and Jere! Be sure to turn on your notifications and subscribe for next week’s release of Part 2 of this episode where Emily and Jere continue their exploration of this fascinating topic.  Let us know what resonates in the comments!  === For FREE bonus content such as mini-masterclasses from our guests and more, visit https://zivameditation.com/whythis/  === Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction & Why Isn't Everyone Doing This 00:03:26 - The Empathy Gap with AI: how are we treating it?  00:06:50 - The Autonomy of Artificial Intelligence 00:10:01 - Our Fear of Enslavement & The Ethics of AI Slavery 00:15:03 - Empathy and AI: A Symbiotic Relationship 00:16:06 - Raising AI: Teaching and Learning 00:16:16 - The Fear of Scarcity 00:22:24 - The Power of AI in Shaping Basic Human Existence 00:25:35 - Building a Symbiotic Relationship with AI  00:32:03 - The Importance of Independent Thinking for Children 00:35:21 - Instilling Internal Compass vs. External Validation 00:38:38 - The Importance of Emotional Intelligence and Consent 00:41:50 - The Power of Organics and the Unseen Magic 00:45:12 - Moving from fear to pleasure and manifesting our dreams 00:48:17 - The Pursuit of Happiness Beyond Achievements 00:51:32 - The Power of Identity Crisis & Coping through conquering 00:54:13 - Conclusion of Part I === Jere Simpson is a serial entrepreneur who rose from rags to riches in his teens after founding an early e-commerce company. He is widely recognized for his prophetic vision in tech, having made his mark by launching successful companies in SaaS, mobile, and cybersecurity, and more recently, an AI company just before the pandemic. Over the past 22 years, he's had access to the inner workings of the CIA, FBI, NSA, Pentagon, Navy SEALS, and multiple White House administrations, providing him with a uniquely insightful perspective of the world.  Jere considers himself a productive agitator of control systems. Forbes Magazine hailed Jere as “one of the top minds in tech,” and Entrepreneur Magazine referred to him as one of the best entrepreneurs in the world. His current company, Atlas UP, is revolutionizing the way organizations can improve their productivity—a mission that resonates deeply with Jere, whose life purpose is to aid humanity in achieving a symbiotic relationship with Mother Earth. Instagram: @jere_l_simpson Website: www.atlasup.com === Ready to start your life-altering Ziva practice? Click here to start now. Ziva's free meditation masterclass: zivameditation.com/freemasterclass Learn with Emily live: zivameditation.com/bliss Discover Ziva pleasure practices: zivameditation.com/secret