Feminine Intelligence: Transcending the Binary for AI's Interconnected Future with Bob Thurman

Bob Thurman is a renowned Buddhist scholar, author, and professor at Columbia University. As the first Westerner ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist monk by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, Thurman has dedicated his life to bridging Eastern and Western philosophies. Thurman's work explores the intersection of spirituality, consciousness, and emerging technologies, making him a respected voice in ethics, education, and the future of artificial intelligence.

Join us in this special episode with Professor Thurman as he discusses the intersection of spirituality, psychology, and technology in exploring the nature of consciousness and spirituality. JP and Professor Thurman also cover The Dalai Lama's teachings on the importance of developing a "good heart" alongside a "clever brain" in education, the fears of AI domination, the importance of participatory awareness in the development of artificial intelligence, how we can transcend binary thinking to build AI systems that see themselves as part of the greater whole, and the role of “Feminine Intelligence” in addressing ethical issues surrounding AI. 

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Episode Highlights:

03:31 Spirituality and Enlightenment

10:09 Unity and Interconnectedness 

20:03 The Limits of Explanation

29:22 “No Issues” 

39:14 The Importance of Wealth and Giving It Away

43:10 The “Grown-Up” Culture

52:04 Legacy: A Humane Curriculum 

01:00:12 The Importance of Female Intelligence in AI Development