Eirik Norman Hansen
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March 23, 2024
Merging Man with Machine to Shape The Future of Health

Meet the A.I. researcher who isn't just exploring the frontiers of technology - he's becoming technology itself! Blurring the lines between human and machine, futurist and self-described “technology optimist”, Eirik Norman Hansen, becomes a living laboratory. In this episode of Metamind, he takes us on his pioneering journey with microchipping and artificial intelligence – the next era of digitalization that is revolutionizing our health industry.

The Guest

Real-Life Cyborg: The fusion of man and machine has a new face – Eirik Norman Hansen. He’s a literal biohacker, taking “wearable tech” to a whole new level as part of a research project that explores the uses of implanted microchips for health monitoring purposes. He currently has 4 microchips embedded beneath his skin, including one that connects directly with his smartphone.

A.I. Researcher: Straddling the worlds of business, economics and law, Eirik is charting the course for how advanced artificial intelligence can be leveraged as a force for good. As a self-described "technology optimist," his work explores the positive potential of A.I. while grappling with the ethical challenges it presents.

Podcast Host & Co-Author: Eirik opens a window into the future with his Norwegian podcast, "30 Minutes Into The Future," inviting listeners to explore the societal impacts of emerging technologies from an optimistic yet grounded perspective. His co-authored book "When Law Meets A.I." serves as a guiding light for evolving legal frameworks, addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence and how our legal and ethical responsibilities must adapt.

The Interview
  • Merging Man with Machine: Eirik Norman Hansen’s extraordinary journey to become a living, breathing Human-A.I. laboratory. With 4 microchips implanted under his skin, Eirik shares his experience in becoming a cyborg.
  • A.I.'s Transformative Touch: Explore how artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize our daily lives and reshape every industry in the coming decade.
  • Navigating the Ethical Minefield: Confront the complex ethical challenges surrounding the rapid advancement of A.I. and other emerging technologies, blurring the lines between what's possible and what's responsible.
  • Leadership in the Age of A.I.: Uncover the essential qualities leaders must possess to thrive in an age where artificial intelligence is redefining the rules of the game.
  • Raising Kids for an Unknown Future: How we can equip the next generation of innovators with the skills needed for the problems that don’t exist yet, and the mindset they’ll need to face the foreseeable challenges that lie ahead.
  • Minding Our (Artificial) Manners: Understand why instilling a sense of ethics and etiquette in our intelligent machines is paramount to shaping a harmonious future with these “smart” emerging technologies.
  • The Power of Technological Optimism: Get inspired by Eirik's infectious optimism about technology's capacity to improve human life, and find out why he’s eagerly anticipating “what's next”.
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The Show Notes

0:00 - Introducing Eirik Norman Hansen 

0:49 - What Eirik Decided to Become A “Cyborg”

5:17 - Explaining “Digitalization” and His Favorite Example of It

8:12 - What Is Generative Intelligence?

9:33 - How Generative Intelligence Makes Knowledge More Accessible 

11:13 - What Is A Technology Optimist? 

13:40 - What Are People Surprised by What ChatGPT Can NOT Do? 

15:10 - 2 Funny Examples of ChatGPT’s Biggest Shortcoming

16:52 - How A.I. Will Affect Us in The Next 3 to 5 Years (We Can’t Stop This!)

21:16 - How A.I. Is Impacting the Law

23:29 - What New Laws and Regulations Are Coming? 

25:43 - Can A.I. Help Us with The Polycrisis? 

27:22 - Controlling A.I. (Is It Possible?)

31:01 - Being Polite with A.I.

33:56 - The Skills Leaders Need for The Future

36:20 - How to Prepare Our Children for The Future That’s Coming

38:01 - What Is Intelligence? 

39:24 - Will A.I. “Wake Up” and Become Self-Aware? 

40:16 - The Key Message Eirik Wants to Leave You With

41:35 - His Favorite Prompting Techniques

The Links
Website: 
https://eiriknorman.no/english/
Linked In: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eirik/
Spotify: 
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/metamindai/episodes/Merging-Man-with-Machine-to-Shape-The-Future-of-Health--Eirik-Norman-Hansen-e2hfjgs
Apple Podcasts: 

"I think it's important that we kind of look at technology and try to figure out how we can use this in a responsible and useful way that benefits everyone." - Eirik Norman Hansen

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