Episode #75: AI and Flourishing with Dr. Michael Mannino

Michael Mannino, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist, AI expert, educator, and philosopher, whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, neuroscience, and optimal human performance. He holds a Ph.D. in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience, an M.A. in Philosophy, and a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Science. He is an adjunct professor, and has taught AI ethics, cognitive psychology, critical thinking, and applied neuroscience.

Michael has led multiple initiatives focused on the responsible development, education, and application of AI, including serving as the Director of AI Center at Miami Dade College, and the Director of Programs at the Institute for Data Science and Computing at University of Miami. He also served as the Chief Science Officer at the Flow Research Collective, founded by Steven Kotler, where he researched the science that underscores ultimate human performance, flow, and well-being.

Michael’s current work integrates brain science, technology, and systems thinking to optimize team performance. What drives his work is a belief in human potential and consciousness – particularly how science and technology can be used to expand it responsibly.

Learn more and subscribe at flourishfmpodcast.com

Follow us:

YouTube @flourishfmcast

Instagram @flourishfmpodcast

LinkedIn @flourishfmpodcast

Twitter @flourishfmcast

Facebook @flourishfmcast

Timestamps:

[00:01:15] AI and human flourishing.

[00:05:06] Definition of human flourishing.

[00:09:01] AI in mental health therapy.

[00:14:45] AI as a therapeutic tool.

[00:18:34] AI's impact on parenting.

[00:21:38] Human flourishing and AI impact.

[00:28:37] Cognitive offloading.

[00:32:11] Impact of AI on learning.

[00:35:25] AI-assisted personal flourishing plan.

[00:41:52] AI ethics and responsibility.