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Harshdeep Anand

Welcome to HD cast—where innovation meets insight. Each episode dives deep into the latest breakthroughs in technology and business, offering you a front-row seat to the future. From AI advancements to cutting-edge startups, we unpack the trends shaping tomorrow. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a business leader, or simply curious about the future, HD cast is your gateway to staying informed, educated, and ahead in a rapidly evolving world.

  1. E59: Rewriting the Mind’s Story - How Empaithy Uses Narrative to Heal

    24/08/2025

    E59: Rewriting the Mind’s Story - How Empaithy Uses Narrative to Heal

    Why do facts alone rarely change minds, while a single story can transform how we see the world? In this episode, we dive into the neuroscience of narrative, the placebo effect, why beliefs resist evidence, and how therapy rewrites personal stories. Discover why the human mind needs narrative to shift perspective, and how tools like CBT and narrative therapy, now built into Empaithy 2.0, can help you reframe your own story. Visit Empaithy.com to explore more.

    12 min
  2. E58: Unpacking the Nature of Creativity

    26/05/2025

    E58: Unpacking the Nature of Creativity

    This episode explores the concept of creativity as a process of recombination, where new ideas emerge from existing knowledge and experiences. I delve into neuroscience, AI, and historical perspectives to illustrate how creativity is not about creating from nothing but rather about remixing and reinterpreting what we already know. The discussion highlights the importance of constraints in fostering creativity, the role of AI in creative processes, and the implications of these insights for understanding human ingenuity and originality. Can Memory Be Related to Creative Cognition? | Harvard Magazine https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2025/01/harvard-study-memory-creative-thinking Measuring creativity, one word at a time | ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/210727111921.htm The Green Eggs and Ham Hypothesis of Creativity -- Science of Us https://www.thecut.com/2016/04/introducing-the-green-eggs-and-ham-hypothesis-of-creativity.html Network Neuroscience of Creative Cognition: Mapping Cognitive Mechanisms and Individual Differences in the Creative Brain https://sites.harvard.edu/schacter-memory/files/2022/06/nihms-988543.pdf The Illusion of Machine Creativity: Recombination versus Understanding in the Age of AI | by Adnan Masood, PhD. | Apr, 2025 | Medium https://medium.com/@adnanmasood/the-illusion-of-machine-creativity-recombination-versus-understanding-in-the-age-of-ai-15ace83e055a Something New Under the Sun | Open Book https://open-book.ca/Writer-in-Residence/Archives/Mark-David-Smith/Something-New-Under-the-Sun William Shakespeare's Life and Times: Sources | SparkNotes https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/life-and-times/historical-context/literary/sources/ Atypical combinations and scientific impact - PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24159044/ The Adjacent Possible: Expanding Your Creativity, Career, and Life https://becomingbetter.org/the-adjacent-possible-expanding-your-creativity-career-and-life/

    50 min
  3. E57: Yen on the Edge: Japan’s Currency Crisis

    19/05/2025

    E57: Yen on the Edge: Japan’s Currency Crisis

    Japan’s economy is at a crossroads, and we unpack why. From a decades-long deflation hangover to today’s yen free-fall, soaring import bills, demographic headwinds, and a record defense build-up, this HD/Cast episode traces how all those threads intertwine—and why what happens in Tokyo could preview the future for the rest of the developed world.

    16 min
  4. E56: Rise of the Agentic Economy: How AI Agents Are Taking Over IP Deals

    21/12/2024

    E56: Rise of the Agentic Economy: How AI Agents Are Taking Over IP Deals

    Join us on HD/cast for a deep dive into the future of AI-driven economies. In this episode, we unpack the Agent Transaction Control Protocol for Intellectual Property (ATCP/IP)—a revolutionary framework empowering autonomous agents to negotiate, license, and trade valuable data without human oversight. Discover how these on-chain, legally binding agreements could reshape innovation, enable trustless collaboration, and unlock a new era of agent-to-agent IP exchange. Don’t miss this mind-expanding conversation!

    22 min
  5. E55: The AI Mirror - How Language Models Reflect Their Creators' Beliefs

    30/10/2024

    E55: The AI Mirror - How Language Models Reflect Their Creators' Beliefs

    Join us on this episode of HD/CAST as we delve into the hidden ideologies embedded within AI language models. We explore Meta's recent research, revealing how these models often mirror the worldviews of their creators, leading to biases in the information they provide. By analyzing how different LLMs describe political figures in English and Chinese, the study uncovers significant ideological differences influenced by language and regional development. We discuss the implications for users and developers, the challenges in achieving neutrality, and the importance of embracing ideological diversity in AI systems.

    19 min
  6. E54: Why AI Masters Shakespeare but Fails at Simple Math

    22/10/2024

    E54: Why AI Masters Shakespeare but Fails at Simple Math

    In this episode of HD/Cast, we delve into the surprising challenges that advanced AI models face with basic grade-school math. Despite their prowess in complex tasks like writing sonnets and real-time translations, these models often stumble over simple word problems. A recent study from Apple reveals why: AI models excel at pattern matching but struggle with true logical reasoning. We explore the GSM-Symbolic benchmark and the profound limitations it exposes, discussing why AI falls short when faced with varied and unexpected math challenges. Join us as we uncover what this means for the future of AI reasoning. Source: GSM-Symbolic: Understanding the Limitations of Mathematical Reasoning in Large Language Models

    18 min
  7. E53: The Power of Open-Source AI with Llama 3

    31/07/2024

    E53: The Power of Open-Source AI with Llama 3

    In this episode of "We're Gonna Make It," we delve deep into the groundbreaking developments in the world of AI with a special focus on the open-source Llama 3 model. We explore its innovative integration of multimodal capabilities—spanning text, images, video, and speech—and discuss the technological marvels like pipeline parallelism and FP8 quantization that make it possible. We also highlight real-world impacts, from democratizing AI through community-driven projects like Hugging Face to empowering local solutions in developing countries. The episode emphasizes the importance of transparency and ethical considerations in AI, advocating for a collaborative approach to technology development. Tune in to understand how open-source models like Llama 3 are shaping the future of AI, bridging academia and industry, and ensuring inclusive and democratic innovation. Don't miss this in-depth discussion on the transformative power of open-source LLMs and what it means for the future of technology.

    30 min
  8. E52: Superintelligence: racing the clock to control the future

    22/06/2024

    E52: Superintelligence: racing the clock to control the future

    In this gripping episode of WGMI, we dive into the imminent reality of superintelligence and its profound implications. With unparalleled insights, we explore the razor-thin edge between technological triumph and potential catastrophe. Will the free world prevail, or will the rise of superintelligent AI spell our undoing? Join us as we navigate through the race against authoritarian powers, the urgent call for American leadership, and the chilling possibility of a new world order forged in the crucible of unprecedented technological advancements. The future is unfolding faster than we can imagine—are we ready?

    21 min
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Welcome to HD cast—where innovation meets insight. Each episode dives deep into the latest breakthroughs in technology and business, offering you a front-row seat to the future. From AI advancements to cutting-edge startups, we unpack the trends shaping tomorrow. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a business leader, or simply curious about the future, HD cast is your gateway to staying informed, educated, and ahead in a rapidly evolving world.

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  • Creator
    Harshdeep Anand
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Harshdeep Anand
  • Show Website
    HD cast