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Music City Audible
How Cam Ward is Using Virtual Reality to Prepare for the NFL (with Easton Freeze)

Music City Audible

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 32:30


Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Easton Freeze to dive into the background and potential impacts of Cam Ward and the Titans adopting the same virtual reality technology used by Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels en route to his Rookie of the Year season. 0:00 Intro 2:56 Easton Freeze joins 4:11 Uncovering the story 9:39 The company behind the simulator 10:19 The benefits of using VR 14:54 How Brian Callahan and Cam Ward discovered the technology 16:56 Using VR for game-planning 20:34 The VR experience 23:25 Potential drawbacks of relying on VR 28:00 Why it matters more for rookies 30:19 Wrap Up ------------ Check out Easton's article referenced in the episode: https://atozsports.com/nfl/tennessee-titans-news/titans-are-following-game-changing-vr-trend-in-order-to-ensure-cam-ward-is-prepped-as-possible-for-his-rookie-season-and-beyond/ ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Pre-order the new edition of Justin Melo's "Titans of the South" here: https://www.titansofthesouth.com ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

UNHIRED
Episode 29: How Heather Jackson Is Using VR to Change the Way We Recruit

UNHIRED

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 49:54


In this episode, we're joined by Heather Jackson, founder and CEO of iXplore—a company that creates immersive VR experiences that help employers recruit their next generation of talent. Heather shares how she went from teaching high school English to leading a tech startup, and why she believes the future of recruiting lies in storytelling, empathy, and immersive technologies. We talk about what it's like to build a business from the ground up, and how her background in education has shaped not only how she sells, but how she leads, hires, and builds systems that serve both clients and end users. 

Radio Health Journal
Medical Notes: The Hidden Message Behind Your Tears, Why Vacation Is Necessary For Your Health, And Using Vr To Fight Anxiety

Radio Health Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 2:56


Can more screen time ease anxiety? Is crying a sign of more than just sadness? Have you been feeling out of sorts? Yes, vacation is necessary for your health. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-hidden-message-behind-your-tears-why-vacation-is-necessary-for-your-health-and-using-vr-to-fight-anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant and Danny
Todd Jacob On Jayden Daniels Using VR To Help Him With Studying

Grant and Danny

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 26:25


1:00- Todd Jacob joins G&D to discuss Jayden Daniels preparation for games, and gives us a good look at how VR has helped him become a better QB.

Library Leadership Podcast
165. Using VR to Highlight Library Collections with Beryl White-Bing & Trina McCowan

Library Leadership Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 31:24


Do you have hidden gems in your library collections that you would like to highlight by developing immersive VR experiences? On this show Beryl White-Bing, Virtual Learning Librarian at the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at the University of North Florida, and Trina McCowan, Director of Library Services for the Proctor Library at Flagler College, share valuable information about how they went about featuring the life and work of Eartha M.M. White through an immersive online experience. It's an inspiring story that can help us all bring to life treasured stories from our collections.

Ron and Don Radio
Episode 791 - Pro Athletes are using VR Tech to win games!

Ron and Don Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 24:50


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The Business Savvy Therapist
How Virtual Reality Can Grow Your Practice

The Business Savvy Therapist

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 21:11


Sign up for the FREE Masterclass- How to Build a 7-Figure Group Practice → https://mccancemethod.com/webinar-free-masterclass-from-solo-to-superteam/ In this episode, therapist Amity Cooper explores the exciting possibilities of virtual reality in therapy, from treating anxiety and phobias to enhancing mindfulness practices. She explains why embracing this cutting-edge technology can transform your practice and improve client outcomes.Make sure to bring your paper and pen because this episode is full of actionable tips!Here are some key points in this episode: [6:20] The benefits of using a VR system in your practice[9:04] Using VR for enhancing therapy between sessions[10:04] VR's effectiveness in improving client experiences[13:57] Ethical considerations when using VR[17:45] Integrating tech into your practice[19:38] Why offering VR will set your practice apart from the restLinks From the Episode:Do This First 7-Day Bootcamp: https://clinicalcareercollective.com/do-this-first-bootcamp/ More about Amity:Amity Cooper is a seasoned entrepreneur, trained mental health professional, and entrepreneurial coach.For over 20 years, Amity has run a variety of businesses, from designing handbags to making and manufacturing gourmet chocolates, which has given her the knowledge and experience to help others start and run their own businesses. Now, as a trained therapist, equine-assisted psychotherapist, and Lifebook facilitator, she is focused on empowering other mental and behavioral health professionals to serve their clients without burning themselves out by becoming what she calls “therapreneurs.”She does this through her professional development company Clinical Career Collective (C3) and her Do This First 7-Day Bootcamp by not only teaching therapreneurs how to run their own businesses, but also how to embrace new, emerging technology in this post-pandemic world so they can better help the people they serve.Amity hosted the virtual event Virtually Unlimited… The Healing Entrepreneurship Summit (with Mike Michalowicz as the keynote speaker) where she and other professionals spoke about the advantages of adapting new technologies for a modern mental health practice.A lover of travel, Amity splits her time between Denver, Colorado and San Diego, California with her husband, two kids, two horses, and their English Shepherd, Beau.Websites:  Clinical Career Collective:  https://clinicalcareercollective.com/ Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalcareercollective LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitycooper/Let's Get Connected…Follow me oFollow me on Instagram, @nicole.mccanncemethod. If this episode provided you with value and inspiration, please leave a review and DM to let me know. Click here: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.mccancemethod Join the FREE private community for therapists: Expand your Psychotherapy Practice → https://www.facebook.com/groups/947689352498639 Sign up for the FREE Masterclass- How to Build a 7-Figure Group Practice→ https://mccancemethod.com/webinar-free-masterclass-from-solo-to-superteam/

Construction Disruption
Emerging Technology in Construction with Michael Zeppieri

Construction Disruption

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 65:35 Transcription Available


Join Ryan Bell and Ethan Young from Isaiah Industries in this engaging episode of the Construction Disruption podcast as they sit down with Mike Zeppieri, Vice President of Emerging Technology at Skanska. From his rich background at MIT and West Point to his passion for emerging technology in construction, Mike offers a deep dive into the innovative technologies shaping the future of the industry. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a construction professional, this episode is a blend of humor, tech talk, and invaluable career advice that's not to be missed!Timestamps00:20 Guest Introduction: Mike Zeppieri of Skanska00:48 Mike's Background and Career Journey01:04 The Intersection of Engineering and Art08:16 Skanska's Impact on the Construction Industry13:44 Embracing AI in Construction21:04 AI's Role in Safety and Risk Management23:14 Emerging Technologies and Innovation at Skanska33:21 The Reality of Implementing Robotics in Construction33:50 Exploring VR and AR in Construction Projects34:25 The Challenges and Benefits of AR and VR37:33 Using VR for Design and Fit-Out Processes42:14 Addressing the Skills Gap and Labor Shortage46:38 Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Construction52:06 The Impact of Technology on Personal and Professional Life57:06 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing RemarksConnect with Mike OnlineLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelzeppieri/Email: michael.zeppieri@skanska.comWebsite: https://www.skanska.com/For more Construction Disruption, listen on Apple Podcasts or YouTubeConnect with us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedInThis episode was produced by Isaiah Industries, Inc.Construction Disruption was recently featured in this 15 Best Podcasts for Contractors list!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

FOX on Tech
FOX On Games: IL Police Using VR For Training

FOX on Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 3:14


we take a closer look at how the Woodridge, Illinois Police Department is stepping into the future with cutting-edge Virtual Reality training. Partnering with the Australia-based Operator XR system, the department aims to enhance officer training using advanced VR technology. Woodridge Police Chief Tom Stefanson shares insights on this $110,000 investment. Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends. #WoodridgePolice #VRTraining #VirtualReality #OperatorXR #LawEnforcement #PoliceTechnology #PoliceTraining #InnovationInPolicing #TechInLawEnforcement #FoxNews #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pajama Gramma Podcast
Using VR For Legal Simulations To Supersize Your Business?

Pajama Gramma Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 6:41


Using VR For Legal Simulations To Supersize Your Business? Drop in here every day for a dose of different business building perspective: https://facebook.com/supersizebusiness #supersizeyourbusiness #supersizebusinesstopics #vrsimulationstrategies

Pajama Gramma Podcast
What's SHE Up To Now Day 2382? Confidence Growth Area To SOAP And Using VR For Simulations!

Pajama Gramma Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 4:19


What's SHE Up To Now Day 2382? Confidence Growth Area To SOAP And Using VR For Simulations! Drop in to get the real scoop--the good, the bad, the ugly, the truth (well my truth anyway). https://facebook.com/beme2thrive #confidencegrowth #VRsimulationstrategies #confidenceareatoSOAP

Supersize Your Business For Female Entrepreneurs
Using VR For Legal Simulations To Supersize Your Business?

Supersize Your Business For Female Entrepreneurs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 6:40


Using VR For Legal Simulations To Supersize Your Business? Drop in here every day for a dose of different business building perspective: https://facebook.com/supersizebusiness #supersizeyourbusiness #supersizebusinesstopics #vrsimulationstrategies

Voices of VR Podcast – Designing for Virtual Reality
#1402: Using VR to Pursue a Career in Filmmaking & Overcome Social Anxiety with Ariel Emerald

Voices of VR Podcast – Designing for Virtual Reality

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 113:48


Ariel Emerald is a VR filmmaker who has had a short film titled Ulterior Motives and music video screen titled Like Crazy at Raindance Immersive for the past two years. Before getting into social VR, she suffered from social anxiety and isolation, and didn't have the resources to pursue a career in film. But getting into virtual reality via VRChat allowed her to overcome social anxiety, discover the virtual clubbing scene, cultivate a friendship network, develop her cinematography and color grading skills, write and direct a range of different fiction and non-fiction pieces shot within VR, and and bring the community of VR filmmakers together with the Filmmakers of VRChat Discord. I had a chance to catch up Ariel to talk about her journey into VR by overcoming social anxiety, and the latest in her pursuit of a career in filmmaking via VR. We also cover some of the history of filmmaking in VR starting with VRChat user hirabiki's VRCLens that had a VRCLens Sample world that first launched on August 25, 2020 and was initially available on Booth, but now is exclusively available on Gumroad. We cover other turning points like Metacosm Studios, Joe Hunting's on “We Met in Virtual Reality" premiere at Sundance on January 21, 2022, VRCon Film Fest 2022 on December 17, 2022, Phia Bunny's The Virtual Reality Show Film Fest on February 25, 2023, the founding of the Filmmakers of VRChat community and Discord soon afterwards, and then a selection of films shot in VR at both Raindance Immersive 2023 and Raindance Immersive 2024. Filmmaking in VR is still in it's very early phases in exploring non-fiction and documentary forms, replicating existing fiction genres, and then eventually pushing forward new genres of storytelling that will be made possible by the affordances of VR, breaking down geographic access to performers around the world, and having thousands and eventually millions of easily accessible virtual film sets on social VR platforms like VRChat. It's very exciting to see where it'll all go. Ariel Emerald's gives me a glimpse of what's possible when all of these virtual and human resources come together within VR to push at these edges of genre, cultivation of moods and feelings with virtual architecture, and explore new possibilities in storytelling. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

The Kevin Sheehan Show
Jack Marucci on using VR with Jayden Daniels

The Kevin Sheehan Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 30:13


5.31.24 Jack Marucci, LSU Director of Performance Innovation, describes how LSU and Jayden Daniels used VR to improve his play and processing. 

Social Work Me
Virtual Reality for Anxiety & Phobias w/ Dr. Elizabeth McMahon

Social Work Me

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 58:39


On Episode 36 Matt is joined by Clinical Psychologist- Dr. Elizabeth McMahon Ph.D. who has been practicing for over 40 years and is a pioneer in the use of Virtual Reality (VR) for treating Anxiety, Fears and Phobias. Elizabeth worked for Kaiser Permanente Medical Group for 32 years and has since worked in private practice in San Francisco while also writing two treatment workbooks:For Clients: Overcoming Anxiety and Panic- Interactive Guide For Therapists: Virtual Reality Therapy for Anxiety- A Guide for TherapistsElizabeth helps both clients and therapists utilize VR as a tool to overcome anxiety, fear and phobias. She has a BLOG on Psychology Today and is an advisor, consultant, trainer and author. She is currently offering a 6 hour training on PESI.com titled- Virtual Reality (VR) for Anxiety and Phobia Treatment: A How To Guide to Using VR for More Practical, Rapid and Effective Exposure Therapy On this episode we discuss:The evolution and future of VR for treating anxiety and phobiasPreparation and setup when using VR for anxietyBreaking the cycle of anxietyTech and VR appsCase examples and treating anxiety and phobias with VRFear of flying, public speaking and common fears and phobiasTips for new therapistsTo find out more about Elizabeth or to connect with her visit her WEBSITE If you like the show- let us know, subscribe, give us a rating and check us out on INSTAGRAM

VR in Education
Episode 121- Using VR for Medical Literacy with HouseCall VR

VR in Education

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 30:00


Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning.  HouseCall VR, founded by Delaware podiatrist Dr. Linda Ciavarelli, is a leading immersive hub for sharing information in VR.  Linda is here today to talk more about her groundbreaking approach to patient medical literacy and engagement. 

The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast
Episode 34 - Using Virtual Reality for Well-Being, Behavior Change & High-Performance - with Sanya Rajpal from AdagioVR

The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 27:38


In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by Sanya Rajpal, the CEO and Co-Founder of AdagioVR, a scientifically based, self-led, and scalable solution for well-being delivered through virtual reality, to talk about the potential impact of virtual reality on mental health, behavioral change, and trauma-focused approaches.Sanya Rajpal is a lawyer holding a Master's in Education and International Development from UCL and an MBA from the University of Oxford.AdagioVR provides mental well-being products that use Virtual Reality as a platform to deliver video programs based on techniques of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for at-home management of a variety of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, and mild trauma.In a wide-ranging conversation, Seth and Sanya discuss:☑️ A unique approach to interventions in mental health and well-being using virtual reality (VR) technology.☑️ Barriers to widespread adoption of VR in the healthcare space.☑️ Making VR interventions more accessible to communities with limited resources.☑️ The importance of offering tangible, meaningful mental health and well-being interventions.☑️ Using VR technology to educate and engage individuals in understanding their own health journey, including mental, behavioral, and physical aspects.☑️ And much more.About the Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast from EdLogicsImproving health literacy — the ability to understand and act on health information — is key to improving health outcomes and lowering costs.Together with business and community leaders, we'll explore effective, behavior-changing solutions that can improve health literacy — and drive engagement in corporate and public health and wellness programs.Learn about EdLogicsWant to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives? Visit the main EdLogics website: www.edlogics.com.Links:Sanya Rajpal's LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/sanya-rajpal-90298512aAdagio VR: www.adagiovr.com

Rena Malik, MD Podcast
How your Brain can be the Life-Changing Thing for Sexual Desire in Men and Women, Ft. Dr Lori Brotto

Rena Malik, MD Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 63:35


In episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD and guest expert Dr. Lori Brotto explore the complexities of sexual desire, the benefits of mindfulness in sexual health, and the intricacies of psychological aspects affecting sexuality. They present enlightening discussions on cultural impacts on sexual education, debunk myths regarding arousal and desire, and illuminate groundbreaking research on asexuality and sexual orientation. This episode promises to offer insightful perspectives and practical advice for enhancing sexual well-being and understanding the nuances of sexual health. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 04:22 Chronic stress affects cortisol levels in women. 09:55 Reevaluate sex's purpose, explore intentional fulfillment. 11:32 Mindfulness practice impacts brain and sexual experiences. 16:33 Limited options for improving low desire rates. 17:24 Measurement of desire and distress in women. 21:00 Support for prostate cancer survivors enhances pleasure. 25:42 Mindfulness backed by strong scientific evidence. Limited time. 30:25 Virtual reality helps overcome anxiety and phobias. 31:59 Using VR to treat vaginismus in clinical setting. 38:29 Maternal immune hypothesis explains link between brothers. 40:18 Desire and arousal are related but different. 43:01 Measuring sexual arousal in a psychophysiology lab. 46:05 Sexual response studies may have bias. 49:52 Research gaps in gender diversity and racism. 54:32 Powerful psychological aspects of sex research. Bias recognition. 58:49 Recognize systemic racism, let go of power. 01:00:00 Support Rena Malik's podcast and take care. Don't forget to check out Dr. Lori Brotto: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drloribrotto/ Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/DrLoriBrotto Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Crackin' Backs Podcast
Using VR to expand and heal your Brain, with Amir Bozorgzadeh

The Crackin' Backs Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 60:31 Transcription Available


Step into the future of cognitive health with this enlightening episode of the Crackin Backs Podcast, featuring visionary Amir Bozorgzadeh, co-founder of Virtuleap. We sat down with this visionary to discuss the intersection of virtual reality (VR) and cognitive development.  Mr. Bozorgzadeh shares how Virtuleap's cutting-edge VR technology is not just playing games but revolutionizing cognitive training and therapy. Discover how these immersive experiences go beyond traditional methods to enhance cognitive skills, offering a new horizon for healthcare, education, and overcoming personal challenges.In this show you will learn about Virtuleap's ambitious plans to harness VR for medical training, potentially transforming how doctors are educated. Explore the science behind the scenes, including the use of machine learning to detect early signs of cognitive illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer's, and find out how partnerships with prestigious organizations like the AARP are propelling forward research and application in this exciting field.This episode is not just a peek into the future; it's a doorway to understanding how VR technology can reshape our approach to cognitive health and training, making it more effective, engaging, and accessible. Tune in to get inspired by the possibilities that Virtuleap and VR technology hold for changing lives and advancing healthcare.We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

What the Edtech?!
45. Using VR to tackle the gender disparity in STEM education

What the Edtech?!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 20:28


In this episode of the Beyond the Technology podcast, Fiona Steel, graduate teaching assistant at Leeds Beckett University, joins Heidi Fraser-Krauss, Jisc's CEO, to discuss using virtual reality (VR) to tackle the gender disparity in STEM education. Fiona is delivering a lightning talk session on this topic at Digifest. So, if you enjoy this conversation, be sure to attend her talk at 11:30 on Wednesday 13 March at the Digifest event, taking place in Birmingham and online. Fiona begins by looking at the complex issue of gender disparity in STEM education and careers and why they still remain male-dominated. She tells us about her hopes for encouraging more women, girls and non-binary learners to engage in STEM subjects, without alienating anyone else, to move society forwards. Fiona explains how VR can be used in the classroom to tackle gender disparity by making learning content more inclusive, accessible and engaging, showcasing diverse role models and perspectives and challenging stereotypes. Listen to the full episode now, and if you enjoy this episode, look out for Fiona's lightning talk at Digifest on 13 March.   Show notes Find out more about Digifest 2024 and imagine the future of education and research Subscribe to Headlines - our newsletter which has all the latest edtech news, guidance and events tailored to you Get in touch with us at podcast@jisc.ac.uk if you'd like to come on the show or know someone who might suit the series

MovieMaker Interviews
Using VR to Embrace Life, Not Escape It

MovieMaker Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 58:54


Some people think of virtual reality as an escape from actual reality. But helping you escape reality is the opposite of what Felix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël hope to do through their immersive virtual reality company, Felix & Paul Studios.The Emmy-winning Montreal-based studio takes audiences to places they might otherwise never go — to the International Space Station, inside the Oval Office, even back in time.You can watch Inside Felix & Paul Studios here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nina’s Notes Podcast

2024 is shaping up to be a groundbreaking year in the world of mental health and technology. We may see the first psychedelic-assisted therapy to receive FDA approval in the USA. This will mark a historic shift in psychedelic research and a transformation of mental health treatment. The future focus will shift to adoption and scalability. Innovative approaches, like integrating VR into therapy, are emerging. This could allow at-home, VR-assisted sessions, broadening access and enhancing the therapy experience.Check out how companies like Enosis Therapeutics and anuma are leveraging VR for psychedelic-assisted therapy experiences and as a digital therapeutic in my latest newsletter! Sign up to try anuma and join their waitlist.Join my Longevity Wednesday Community by filling out this form.Thanks for listening to Nina's Notes #67. If you like this newsletter, click the share button and send it to a friend. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.notes.ninapatrick.xyz

Wicked Energy with JG
WE075 - Shaping Workflows Using VR with Miranda Palmisano

Wicked Energy with JG

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 57:13


In this electrifying episode, we dive into the transformative world of Extended Reality (XR) with special guest Miranda Palmisano, CEO of MadXR. Exploring the groundbreaking impact of virtual reality on industries like oil and gas, Miranda reveals how XR is reshaping training and design processes with remarkable efficiency and cost-saving benefits. The pair discuss the intricacies of custom XR solutions, from their rapid development to the hurdles of hardware constraints. They also touch on the potential of XR for virtual events, marketing, and recruitment, as well as how Miranda's own experiences have fueled her startup's success in this niche market. Delving into personal stories, they share their Louisiana roots and a mutual love for physical activity as a means of maintaining well-being amidst the rigors of entrepreneurship. Don't miss the insights on the present and future of XR technology, and learn how Miranda's journey is shaping a brave new world of digital interaction. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miranda-palmisano/ Website: https://www.madxr.io/ Show Sponsors InflowControl InflowControl is a tech firm specializing in enhancing oil production efficiency and minimizing environmental harm through their Autonomous Inflow Control Valve (AICV®). The technology boosts profitability in mature oil fields by filtering out undesired gas and water, allowing previously overlooked zones to contribute to production. This results in both higher profitability and Lower Carbon Oil for stakeholders. For more information, visit the links below: Website: www.inflowcontrol.no LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inflowcontrol-as/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdgIooQhYtUBo-auUlYw-Q Wicked Energy For more info on Wicked Energy, please visit www.wickedenergy.io. For the video version, please visit the Wicked Energy YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5PSzLBnSb7u1HD1xmLOJg If you or your company are interested in starting a podcast, visit https://www.wickedenergy.io/free-guide for a free guide on creating a successful podcast. Lastly, if you have any topics or guests you'd like to hear on the show, please email me at justin@wickedenergy.io or send me a message on LinkedIn. The Oil Patch The Oil Patch is the way to get "Your energy news fix in 5 minutes or less, delivered straight to your inbox." Subscribe today. The Oil Patch is a bunch of energy enthusiasts who are passionate about the oil and gas industry, no matter the market conditions. We started out as a small newsletter in January 2023, and we're aiming to be one of the most sought-after sources of information in the oil and gas industry. From the latest breakthroughs to the most bizarre stories, we're the go-to source for all things energy, and we're having a blast doing it! Keep an eye out – hit subscribe now! www.theoilpatch.co The Wicked Energy with JG podcast is opening up sponsorship opportunities with companies looking to increase reach and awareness with Wicked Energy's audience. Please visit https://www.wickedenergy.io/sponsor for more info.

The E-Spot With Camille
Multi Grammy-Winning Producer, UCLA Music Professor, & Creator of Moshpit.Live on The E-Spot

The E-Spot With Camille

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 53:10


Darryl Swann was born and raised in the Cleveland, Ohio suburb of Shaker Heights. Darryl's fascination with music production began at age 9 upon reading the book Modern Recording Techniques. He played lead guitar in the garage band "The Lab Rats" and mixed live sound for many Cleveland area bands throughout his teenage years. After graduating from Shaker Heights High School in 1983, Swann acquired his Liberal Arts degree from UCLA in Westwood, Los Angeles, California. In 1984, Darryl and his new rock band "Haven" relocated to Los Angeles and played with Poison and Warrant at The Troubadour." -Wikipedia Co-Managing Member Darryl Swann is a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning music Producer with over thirty-five years of experience in the music business. As a record producer and audio engineer, he has worked with such artists as Macy Gray, producer Rick Rubin, Mos-Def, John Frichante of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Erykah Badu, and the Black Eyed Peas. Darryl has also done substantial work for Atlantic Records, Sony Records, and Universal Records. Darryl also recorded, produced, and mixed the first Linkin Park record that got them signed to Warner Brothers Records. As a music publisher with Sony Music Publishing and Universal Music. Darryl is also an Audio, Music Production, Mixing, and Mastering Instructor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is a music consultant and recurring lecturer of Music-Technology at NYU, the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, and a voting member of the Reco. Darryl Swann, founder of Moshpit, introduces a groundbreaking platform for musicians and concertgoers. Using VR, Smartphones, or any cloud-connecting device you can create on Moshpit. It allows artists to create custom concerts in various popular venues. The user-friendly interface lets creators fully design immersive with pyrotechnics, and lighting, all making you the director for your dream concert experiences. Patrons enjoy concerts at home, supporting artists through tips, subscriptions, and virtual merchandise. Moshpit accommodates up to 50 viewers per concert so invite your best concert buds to join you. Just like a real video game, they can fully enjoy the experience just like a real concert with a few extras to give your audience a unique experience. Swann discusses how he built his team to create Moshpit and offers tips for audience engagement. Moshpit emerges as an exciting platform for creators to connect with fans and generate income. Moshpit doesn't go live until 2024, I am thrilled to be the first to share about Moshpit.Live! Learn More about MOSHPIT.LIVE Coming Soon Eminem on Fortnite: The Big Bang Event! Travis Scott virtual concert on Fortnite Ariana Grande on Fortnite "Camille Kauer is a dynamic powerhouse! She hosts, produces, and directs her own show/podcast, "The E-Spot with Camille”. She focuses on connecting beauty, entertainment, and the interior design industry. Camille has a unique perspective and a way of personalizing her guests' individual stories which touch her audiences. " Learn more about The E-Spot and host, Camille Kauer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camillekauer/message

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Using VR to prevent bystander effect

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 10:00


We all like to think we'll be the one to step up in an emergency, Fanni Fazakas has created an award winning narrative experience using extended reality to educate people.

There Are No Girls on the Internet
Instagram suppresses Palestinians; Don't use AI to write your closing argument in court!; Elon Musk gets fined; Using VR to help people who hoard — NEWS ROUNDUP

There Are No Girls on the Internet

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 59:25 Transcription Available


Last week, we looked at how Twitter is creating more chaos in the Israel / Palestine conflict. Now, a look into how things are going on Instagram (not great!): https://www.404media.co/instagram-palestinian-arabic-bio-translation/ Why I'm not expecting my friends to make social media posts about Israel: https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/israel-hamas-conflict-social-media-pressure-rcna119596 A far-right Twitter troll was sentenced to seven months in prison for his 2016 election tweets: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/19/23923733/douglass-mackey-twitter-troll-2016-election-voting-conspiracy Former Fugees rapper Pras is in a whole lot of very serious legal trouble. So why did his legal team use his trial to boost their AI platform? https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/convicted-fugees-rapper-pras-michels-lawyer-used-ai-draft-bungled-clos-rcna120992 Elon Musk talked a big game on keeping child exploitation off Twitter...now he's being fined for doing such a bad job of it: https://apnews.com/article/twitter-esafety-fine-child-sexual-exploitation-feb129047a29eca1f950e815484f08b2 VR might help people with hoarding disorder: https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2023/10/vr-hoarding-disorder.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VR in Education
Episode 105-Using VR to Tackle Rigorous Curriculum

VR in Education

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 38:23


Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into the world of virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Nathan O'Grady.  Nathan is the Virtual Reality Lead at King's InterHigh.  In a world where many teachers are still delivering lessons in a traditional model of lecture, worksheet, and test, Nathan has committed to providing greater variety in lesson delivery at his school.

AI in Action Podcast
ServiceNow Series E102: Andy Ho, VP of Learning Experience and Innovation at ServiceNow

AI in Action Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 18:21


In today's show, we're delighted to welcome back Andy Ho, VP of Learning Experience and Innovation at ServiceNow. Based in San Diego, California, Andy is a senior executive of a Training and Certification team with 25 years of training experience in the enterprise software industry. He has directed, developed and delivered classes in a variety of formats including instructor-led, virtual, and cloud-based platforms. Andy is currently leading a team focused on learning experiences and innovation, including exploring ways to reimagine how people learn by implementing new technologies into the classroom including AI, ML, AR, and even VR and the metaverse. His role includes forging partnerships with Fortune 100 companies and top professional social media sites to provide training pathways that will lead to job opportunities and he also accelerates learning journeys for workforce development initiatives. In this episode, Andy talks about: What makes ServiceNow RiseUp so special, The goals and ambitions of RiseUp, How they are making content accessible for learners, Using VR for the learning experience, What he's looking forward to at Knowledge 2023, Why you should attend Knowledge 2023

ParentingAces - The Junior Tennis and College Tennis Podcast
VR Comes to Tennis Training ft. Yannick Yoshizawa & Nick Monroe

ParentingAces - The Junior Tennis and College Tennis Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 46:11


Welcome to Season 12 Episode 14 of the ParentingAces Podcast, a proud member of the Tennis Channel Podcast Network. This week's episode is all about using virtual reality to enhance tennis training and recovery. Yannick Yoshizawa and Nick Monroe are tennis veterans. From playing junior and college tennis to coaching, they have seen the sport change and develop over the years. One thing was missing, though - finding a way to use virtual reality (VR) technology effectively to help tennis athletes reach their full potential. So Yannick and his team of developers created Sense Arena, enlisting the expertise and guidance of coaches like Nick and players like Jennifer Brady to ensure a positive and beneficial user experience. Sense Arena's groundbreaking technology provides tennis players of all ages and abilities with enhanced visualization, allowing them to improve the mental aspects of their game such as anticipation and decision-making skills. Using VR goggles and a haptic racquet, players can train their body and brain in a small space (12'x12' or larger), giving them more opportunities to get in their reps even when court costs, weather, or injury hamper traditional on-court play. Juniors can even customize their virtual environment and train in different weather conditions including bright sun and wind. They can choose Hard Court, Grass, or Clay as the training surface to mimic the various bounces and help their eyes track the ball more effectively. The price of this amazing tech is very reasonable. After a 10-day free trial, you can choose a monthly or annual (discounted) plan that won't bust the family tennis budget. For more information, be sure to visit the Sense Arena website at https://tennis.sensearena.com/. If you have questions, you can reach out to the support department at support@sensearena.com. Be sure to follow them on socials as well: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensearenatennis/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sensearena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensearenatennis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SenseArena If you're so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your tennis community. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or via your favorite podcast app. If you haven't already, be sure to become a Member of ParentingAces by visiting https://parentingaces.com/membership-join. And check out our logo'd merch as well as our a la carte personal consultations in our online shop (Premium Members received FREE SHIPPING every day!). To support ParentingAces' work with a financial donation of any size via PayPal, click here. CREDITS Intro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNE Audio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This One Time On Psychedelics
Episode 105: Finding Harmony Within Technology & Psychedelic Medicines (feat. Agnieszka Sekula & Dr. Prash Puspanathan)

This One Time On Psychedelics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 63:31


When we stop to think for a second about just how far psychedelic medicines have come with regards to research, application & popularity, it would be easy to ask ourselves how much farther this realm can expand into, however, as our guests today on the show will open your mind to, we've only just begun seeing the possibilities of what this industry is going to expand into. Stopping by to share their time & wisdom with us today on the show are individuals who are leading way the way when it comes to innovation in the psychedelic space. Within their project Enosis Therapeutics, which is a medical technology & psychedelic research company, they have found a way to be the first to leverage virtual reality to contextually modulate psychedelic therapy to improve treatment outcomes. In addition, they have also created the worlds first in clinic application of augmented psychedelic assisted psychotherapy & in todays episode, we will be diving into how they got into the work they are doing today, what they believe the future of this type of work could look like & much, much more. Show Notes:(2:24) How did Agnieszka and Prash first get into psychedelics?(7:47) How did the idea of using VR in the psychedelic space come to be?(11:49) The first time using psychedlics and VR therapy.(25:30) Using VR therapy with other medicines. (33:03) Making the experience immersive. (44:35) Using new technology and its impact on the psychedelic community. (50:23) What are the goals with VR therapy going forward?(54:53) Where you can reach Agnieszka and Dr. Puspanathan!(57:05) One final question…Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Mitchell Levy Presents AHA Moments
Mark Bowser, Scott Messer & David Polinchock on Thought Leader Life Credibility Specials (MLP 193)

Mitchell Levy Presents AHA Moments

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 23:19


Get to know these successful thought leaders and find out how they present themselves and their crafts as experts in their fields. Mark Bowser is a sales advice maven. He is the author of “Sales Success” with Zig Ziglar and “Nehemiah on Leadership”. He takes pride in providing training seminars and consultations to some mega-corporations such as Southwest Airlines, General Electric, FedEx Logistics, NFL's Baltimore Ravens, United States Marine Corp, Princeton University, Dell Computers, and Ford Motor Company. If you have an ineffective sales team, it is best to reach out to Mark Bowser by logging on to https://markbowser.com/ and by connecting with him via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbowser. Scott Messer is the founder of Sales Evolution, LLC. He has been a business development professional and serial entrepreneur for over 25 years. Before starting Sales Evolution, LLC, he held different sales, sales management, and executive positions at Union Carbide, American Chemsol Corporation, Griff Machine Products Company, Ultimate Software Group, Data Flow Information Systems, Compuware Corporation, and Growth Dynamics. If you're the CEO, or you sit on the board of a company, and the sales organization is kind of shattering either quarter over quarter, you might want to reach out to Scott Messer by going to his website at https://www.salesevolution.com/ or visiting his profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmesser/.  David Polinchock is the Co-Founder of A New Space for Future of Retail, VR/AR & OOH, a Pioneer in Using VR for Advertising, and Co-Founder of Unified Brand Experience Lab. He is passionate about looking for innovative ways to create compelling, authentic, and relevant brand experiences. He is an early pioneer of Experiential Advertising and the use of VR in advertising and marketing. His track record includes creating the first advertising programs that use VR and helping generate $10 million + in revenue for AT&T AdWorks by designing and running an innovative and engaging media lab experience. If you're in a number of different areas in the retail side merchandising stores, and you want to make sure that you don't disappear tomorrow, you may want to reach out to David Polinchock by going to https://www.linkedin.com/in/polinchock/.  Global Credibility Expert, Mitchell Levy is a TEDx speaker and international bestselling author of over 60 books. As The AHA Guy at AHAthat (https://ahathat.com), he helps to extract the genius from your head in a two-three hour interview so that his team can ghostwrite your book, publish it, distribute it, and make you an Amazon bestselling author in four months or less. He is an accomplished Entrepreneur who has created twenty businesses in Silicon Valley including four publishing companies that have published over 800 books. He's provided strategic consulting to over one hundred companies and has been chairman of the board of a NASDAQ-listed company. Mitchell has been happily married for thirty years and regularly spends four weeks in Europe with family and friends. Visit https://mitchelllevy.com/mitchelllevypresents/ for an archive of all the podcast episodes. Connect to Mitchell Levy on: Credibility Nation YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3kGA1LI Credibility Nation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/credibilitynation/ Mitchell Levy Present AHA Moments: https://mitchelllevy.com/mitchelllevypresents/ Thought Leader Life: https://thoughtleaderlife.com Twitter: @Credtabulous Instagram: @credibilitynation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KFI Featured Segments
@BillHandelShow - LAPD using VR to help handle mental health calls

KFI Featured Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 14:54


KFI News Reporter Steve Gregory LAPD using VR to help handle mental health calls

Hey Fightin' Podcast
Cutting Edge: Using VR to Train QBs + Sloan Sports Analytics Conference Recap

Hey Fightin' Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 25:00


On this edition of the Cutting Edge, Jack Marucci and Mario Macaluso recap the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference and talk spring football as the Tigers return to the practice field. This is a shorter version of a full interview that you can watch on LSU GOLD. Sign up for a free seven-day trial today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heyfightinpodcast/message

Round Table China
Using VR to learn how to drive

Round Table China

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 52:10


We all know virtual reality (or VR) is being used for gaming, and VR will shape our future in so many more ways than gaming. VR is now being used to train people to drive! We discuss the feasibility of VR Driving Lessons in 2023 (01:01)! / Photos for resumes, is it a good idea(25:57)? / Motivational Monday (40:05)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan, Li Yi & Yushun

Plant Medicine Podcast with Dr. Lynn Marie Morski
Applications of Virtual Reality in Psychedelic Therapy with Agnieszka Sekula, MSc

Plant Medicine Podcast with Dr. Lynn Marie Morski

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 55:28


In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Agnieszka Sekula joins to discuss her research into the applications of virtual reality in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Agnieszka is a researcher at Swinburne University and co-founder of Enosis Therapeutics. Her research focuses on investigating therapeutic mechanisms in psychedelic treatment that can be strengthened through experience design and translating findings of this research into real-life applications by developing virtual reality scenarios. Additionally, she has recently conducted the first ever case study of VR and psychedelics. In her research, Agnieszka considers many possible uses of virtual reality in the context of psychedelic therapy, as well as potential dangers. The first application she discusses is using VR to promote relaxation prior to a psychedelic journey. Similar to the synergy between psychedelics and meditation, Agnieszka suggests that the immersive experience of VR could be useful in promoting states of calmness which are ideal for a person about to enter into a psychedelic experience. Additionally, she suggests that the otherworldly imagery and soundscapes possible with VR technology can help prime a client for the shifts and intensifications of perception caused by psychedelics. Having the opportunity to explore these states prior to the experience helps the patient to feel more prepared for the experiences, especially since with VR these explorations occur in a context where one maintains a connection with sober consciousness and can easily opt out if things become overstimulating.  Next Agnieszka discusses the potential of augmenting peak psychedelic experiences with VR. Considering both psychedelics and virtual reality have the potential to occasion dramatic shifts in consciousness and affect, pairing these together is likely to be synergistic in promoting mystical experiences in the therapeutic process—something which appears to be closely tied to the efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Though little research currently exists in this area, Agnieszka believes that VR may have the potential to more reliably facilitate experiences of ego dissolution and deep awe during the psychedelic journey. Perhaps one of the most novel proposals in Agnieszka's research is using VR to facilitate greater recollection of the psychedelic journey in order to promote more effective integration. She proposes that by building models of the psychedelic experience in the VR space, a patient can more readily return to the experience in sober consciousness by encountering these same stimuli again in virtual reality. The immersive experience of virtual reality may help facilitate access to feelings, memories, and intuitions which arose during the psychedelic session, leading to an easier process of integration.  However, Agnieszka's research also considers potential dangers in combining VR and psychedelics. These include the risk of overstimulation and the potential of a trauma being triggered by certain imagery or auditory input. More mundanely, there is also the possibility of “cyber-sickness” and physical discomfort caused by the VR headset. Despite these potential drawbacks, however, Agnieszka is confident there are powerful applications of VR in psychedelic therapy, particularly in allowing for a more holistic and integrated approach to the altered states of consciousness theorized to be at the center of the efficacy of these new treatments.    In this episode: Using VR to induce relaxation in preparation for psychedelic journeys Augmenting peak psychedelic experiences with VR VR as a technology which may promote therapeutic alliance Using VR to store memories of psychedelic experiences to facilitate integration Transitioning between normal consciousness and altered states with the help of VR VR as a “digital diazepam” for decreasing the intensity of a psychedelic experience without pharmacological intervention The potential dangers of overstimulation or triggering traumas with VR and psychedelics   Quotes: “VR in itself is just a tool—it's a method of delivery—but in itself it's not the active ingredient. So whenever we speak of VR we think about the way of delivering the content, and the content is that active ingredient.” [2:22] “The best way to prepare someone for what an altered state experience feels like is by actually experiencing an altered state, and here again VR can be very helpful in approximating… what that psychedelic experience might feel like.” [18:51] “VR is used as a multi-sensory canvas where the patient is building the model of their psychedelic experience so that they can store it for themselves and return to it later.” [28:17] “Using VR just as beautiful content, or… contextual design for the entire experience might not be beneficial because it might work more as a distraction than as something that supports the journey.” [49:15] “For me the most important thing is to start looking at psychedelic treatment as an experience in its totality and to look a little bit more deeply into design principles that could be used to maximize that experience of the patient, of the client.”  [53:46]   Links: “Virtual Reality as a Moderator of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy” Enosis Therapeutics website Agnieszka on LinkedIn Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

Voice of FinTech
SportsTech Special: Helping tennis players to get an edge using VR technology with Bob Tetiva, CEO of SenseArena and Yannick Yoshizawa, VP for tennis

Voice of FinTech

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 27:32


Bob Tetiva, CEO of SenseArena, Prague, Czech Republic, headquartered Sportstech start-up, and Yannick Yoshizawa, VP for tennis, spoke to  Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about their VR training tool for tennis and ice-hockey and how it helps professionals and amateurs to get an additional edge. Here is what they talked about: Bob, Yannick – what are your backgrounds? How did you get to be at a juncture of sports and technology?  SenseArena started with VR tools for ice hockey and now tennis. What's the problem you are solving? How does it work? Is the focus on physical, technical, or mental improvement?  Many sports, including tennis, are increasingly competitive, and players are looking for an additional edge to boost their chances of success. Even though it's an individual sport, tennis players now travel with teams, often including psychologists or mental coaches. How does your tool differ from what human coaches or team members can offer?  How do you differ from other analytical tools (racket sensors, video tracking)?  While digital transformation and VR or metaverse received a boost during the pandemic, wouldn't you be afraid that enthusiasm for VR can fade as the restrictions are being relaxed and people can practice on the court?  Is your solution meant for professionals or amateurs, or both? I understand that a US pro, Jennifer Brady, tried your tool and explained that it's not a game. Conversely, could an amateur use it in a game like virtual tennis on Meta / Oculus? VR headsets are getting better but are still quite heavy. How long can you train with Sense Arena's tool?  Tennis coaches sometimes widely disagree about how their players should play – for example, Richard Williams advocated for an open stance with his daughter's coaches. Can you customize your approach using your tool, or do you drive towards a single viewpoint?  The prize money has been steadily rising in tennis and endorsements. Still, even as prize money distribution has improved a little to benefit lower-ranked players, it's a costly sport. What is your business model – how do you make money?  What is the best way to reach out and learn about SenseArena? Website: SenseArena, and LinkedIn: Bob Tetiva and Yannick Yoshizawa

NeurologyLive Mind Moments
78: A Virtual Reality Platform for Parkison Disease

NeurologyLive Mind Moments

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 27:17


Welcome to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. Tune in to hear leaders in neurology sound off on topics that impact your clinical practice. In this episode, we spoke with Jay Alberts, PhD, the Edward F. and Barbara A. Bell Endowed Chair at Cleveland Clinic. He joined the show to discuss the complexities that come with understanding early signs of PD, and how the newly designed Cleveland Clinic Virtual Reality Shopping (also known as CC-VRS) platform works towards improving that, among other topics. Looking for more Parkinson disease discussion? Check out the NeurologyLive® movement disorders clinical focus page: neurologylive.com/clinical/movement-disorders Episode Breakdown: 1:20 – An overview of the state of virtual reality in medicine 2:20 – The Cleveland Clinic Virtual Reality Shopping platform 6:45 – The importance of mimicking the details of reality 8:05 – Misconceptions and surprises with VR for Parkinson disease 11:45 – Neurology News Minute 15:05 – How VR can be used in prodromal Parkinson disease  19:00 – Biomarkers for Parkinson disease 21:15 – Using VR as a targeted therapy 23:20 – The opportunity in medicine with VR systems This episode is brought to you by the Medical World News streaming service. Check out new content and shows every day, only at medicalworldnews.com The stories featured in this week's Neurology News Minute, which will give you quick updates on the following developments in neurology, are further detailed here: International Committee Proposes MS Disease Progression Framework Driven by Pathophysiological Mechanisms, Not Clinical Phenotype Anti-Amyloid-ß Oligomer Antibody ACU193 Gains FDA Fast Track Designation Duchenne Gene Therapy SRP-9001 Wins Priority Review Lecanemab Represents Promising Therapy for Alzheimer Disease, Posts Positive Phase 3 Secondary Analyses Donanemab Shows Greater Ability to Clear Amyloid Plaque Than Aducanumab Thanks for listening to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. To support the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. For more neurology news and expert-driven content, visit neurologylive.com.

Inside Scoop
Introduction to the Metaverse (Super Series)

Inside Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 254:16


What is the Metaverse? At Avory, we put together a super series to deconstruct the metaverse. We wanted to better understand the future by understanding the problems being solved. Segments: 0:00 Guest Intros 2:04 Opening Keynote 9:05 Amal Durai @ Anorak Ventures | Investment Opportunities 32:50 QuHarrison Terry | Metaverse Handbook 1:05:28 Designing Buildings in Metaverse w/  @Arkio   1:24:57 VR Fund Tipatat Discussing Metaverse Investment Landscape 1:46:50 Lori Mazor on How Creativity is Being Unlocked via the Metaverse 2:07:30  @TechRadar  Content Director Jeremy Kpaln Shares View Metaverse Views 2:29:30 Edu Transformation in the Metaverse with  @VictoryXR  Founder Steve Grubbs 2:48:14 State of Metaverse w/   @FReality - VR Podcast  Host  @Zimtok5   3:04:01 Using VR to Unlock Productivity w/  @Noda  Founder Brian Eppert 3:22:30 Metaverse Impact on Edu, Tourism, Culture w/ @Arome Ibrahim 3:37:25 How Marketing in Metaverse is Changing the Landscape w/ ChatBot Founder 3:53:17 Why Architecture is Better in VR and Metaverse w/ Andreaa Founder @NUMEA Learn more about Avory https://www.avory.xyz/ _______ Disclaimer  Avory & Co. is a Registered Investment Adviser. This platform is solely for informational purposes. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Avory & Co. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. No advice may be rendered by Avory & Co. unless a client service agreement is in place. Listeners and viewers are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation.  Past performance is not indicative of future performance. “Likes” are not intended to be endorsements of our firm, our advisors or our services. Please be aware that while we monitor comments and “likes” left on this page, we do not endorse or necessarily share the same opinions expressed by site users. While we appreciate your comments and feedback, please be aware that any form of testimony from current or past clients about their experience with our firm is strictly forbidden under current securities laws. Please honor our request to limit your posts to industry-related educational information and comments.  Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client's evaluation. Please reach out to Houston Hess our head of Compliance and Operations for any further details.  Find more here https://www.avory.xyz/disclaimer-page #InsideScoop #Podcast #Metaverse #VR

GA Baptist Discipleship
VR Discipleship: Relationships Matter for Every Reality

GA Baptist Discipleship

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 52:16


Join our panel discussion on ways Virtual Reality (VR) can drive discipleship. Our team will introduce churches to meaningful applications of VR in the local church and online. Joining us on this broadcast are: • Dr. PJ Dunn: Not so closet nerd and NW and NE GA Baptist Discipleship Consultant • Carl Johnson: WC Discipleship consultant and discipleship pastor at Peace Baptist Church • Mike Wynn: Adults pastor at North Star Church in Kennesaw and started VR outreach over 2 years ago • Cole Ragsdale: Reach pastor at North Star Church in Kennesaw and lead on VR outreach and discipleship • Tim Steele: Cross Waves Church founding pastor a home church model church, and VR explorer • Justin Nava: Cross Waves Church communications director and navigating VR relationships In this conversation, we will address: • Justin talks about how the Metaverse is the new Corinth • In disciple-making, relationships always matter, and VR is no different • PJ highlights some common pushbacks regarding VR/Online engagement • Culture has to drive acceptance of a VR strategy, not the strategy • Mike & Cole share that North Star's interest in VR in evangelism • Cole breaks down how gatherings in VR can be worship, discipleship, and prayer • Using VR as a training tool to share the Gospel! • Tim & Justin share a one-to-one conversation approach to Cross Wave's focus on VR • The conversation first focuses on meeting people and connecting (walking the streets) • Justin discusses moving conversations on the "street" into spiritual life change • Tim demonstrates how Avatars create space for people to open up and be themselves and that there is no difference between the VR realm or our in-person relationships • Carl breaks down the theological challenges VR presents to the church • All guest share one way to have relational engagement online to focus on discipleship • PJ's reminder that relationships always matter regardless of what realm or reality you are in • We all have different cultures and know your people well enough to understand how to apply this type of technology to advance the Gospel

The Spiritually Sassy Show
Ep 89: The Drugs of the Future Will Be Computers - with Lyle Maxson

The Spiritually Sassy Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 79:51


This week, Sah welcomes Lyle Maxson, a pioneer of Transformative Entertainment whose immersive design agency, The Courtiers, and passion for biohacking led to co-founding Andromeda Entertainment, a VR publisher bringing to market "Games for Good."Lyle's next horizon is GeniusX, a VR education platform for creating a metaverse that "upgrades the real world avatar that is you" with a goal to better humanity's relationship with technology along the way. In addition, he is addressing the world's mental health crisis with the creation of Entheo Digital - a digital therapeutics company pursuing FDA clearance and the creation of a wellness technology marketplace at the intersection of psychedelic therapy and experiential medicine.In this episode, Sah and Lyle discuss...The concept of benevolent technology, and Lyle's efforts to promote it to the worldPsychedelics as a complex tool for religious, spiritual, and personal liberationLyle's vision for virtual reality (VR) and the future of technology in wellnessThe potential in video games to serve as therapeutic alternatives to pharmaceuticals, or as Lyle calls them, "benevolent drugs."Using VR responsibly as a tool to connect us, rather than foster isolationThe power of community, both online and offlineLyle's mystical experiences with alien beingsand more...✨✨✨This podcast was brought to you by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, where Sah began his own career in wellness as a certified Health Coach! IIN pioneered the field of health coaching with the Health Coach Training Program, and created a movement to change the health and happiness of the world.Discover how to nourish, heal, and thrive in all aspects of your life and career.Payment plans start as low as $199/month, AND as a member of our community, you'll save $2,500 off tuition if you mention Sah D'Simone at registration.✨✨✨Win a shirt from our collection with Self Care is For EveryoneRate and review our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and send a screenshot to operations@sahdsimone.com for a chance to spiritualize your wardrobe, for free!✨✨✨Get more Sah in your life:

Modern Mantra Podcast
How Might We Redesign Sex Education For Male Adolescents?

Modern Mantra Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 65:42


In this episode, Nick and Elijah look at the roots of toxic masculinity and explore how we could redesign sex education for male adolescents. Join us for 1 hour as we share our own experiences of sex education as kids, unpack how our current approach to sex education is harming us, and conceptualize a new digital-first sexual education grounded in spiritual alignment.In this episode we discuss: 01:34 — "What is it that we weren't taught as kids?" about sex11:36 — First sexual experiences and the lack of guidance on how to navigate them13:57 — The value of a safe space to talk about sex16:40 — Over-viewership of pornography, excess masturbation and testosterone dropping 50% in the last 3 decades in the US21:18 — 3 pillars of a newly designed sex education experience24:47 — How sexual energy is creative energy (root chakra) that can be channeled in constructive ways28:49 — Highest impact areas for a newly designed sex education system to focus on30:58 — Teaching bodily intuition so kids can develop emotional intelligence and control over their sexual energy35:35 — Providing safe support for adolescents through digital interfaces43:44 — How Tantric coaching can be leveraged for kids46:27 — Gamified approach to teaching sex fundamentals and healthier behavior48:01 — Using VR to simulate real life situations and teaching kids how to navigate them50:21 — Education on consent, physical touch boundaries and power dynamics to create safe intimacy and platonic relationships57:25 — Summary of ideas and principles for solving our flawed sex education system Who is Modern Mantra?We're a venture design studio operating at the intersection of spirituality and technology. Working together with visionary founders and conscious change makers, our mission is to design and create technology that brings the world back into spiritual balance.October 2022: Being A Good AncestorOur design theme for this month is “Being A Good Ancestor”, where our focus is on exploring design solutions that create a more harmonious and trauma-free earth for tomorrow. Topics this month include education, corporate responsibility, environment, and workplace equality.Monthly Design ThemesEach month we dive into one of our core design themes, looking at the roots of our modern spiritual imbalance and conceptualizing new ways to use technology to help the world heal. We publish 4x podcasts per month related to each theme: 2x How Might We episodes unpacking a specific design question and 2x Guest episodes with conscious creators from our community.Talent NetworkWe are a collective of heart-centered designers, developers, thinkers, and creators building technology products for a brighter future. Join our mailing list for future collaboration opportunities or reach out directly.Website: https://www.modernmantra.co/Podcast: modernmantra.buzzsprout.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOWSMBnzTfVt25AVSmx1qpgMailing list: www.modernmantra.co#mailing-listInstagram: www.instagram.com/modernmantra.co/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@modernmantraLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mantra/

Trending In Education
Using VR to Transform Math Education with Anurupa Ganguly

Trending In Education

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 22:41


Anurupa Ganguly, the Founder and CEO of Prisms VR, returns to Trending in Ed to catch us up on her journey as Prisms begins to implement VR Math interventions at scale. We hear what it's been like since February of 2021 when we first spoke with her. We hear how Anurapa and the team at Prisms are designing rich narrative-based simulations couched in real-world examples of simulations that require math for problem-solving. We learn where Prisms is headed next and get an expert's take on how virtual reality simulations can allow a deeper foundational understanding of mathematical concepts. This aids greatly in improving performance and accelerating comprehension. It's a forward-looking examination of an emerging space that you won't want to miss. Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more sharp takes on the future of education.

The HR L&D Podcast
Immersive Learning and the role of VR in L&D with Rose Robertson #65

The HR L&D Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 40:15


Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Rose Robertson, Director of Learning Solutions at Roundtable Learning a company which delivers Immersive Learning Solutions that drive measurable business results through technology-enhanced, blended learning solutions ranging from, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, eLearning, Virtual Instructor-Led Training, Instructor-Led Training, and Video Learning.As Director of Learning Solutions, Rose leads the content development team of instructional designers, graphic designers, and project managers.Rose possesses over 15 years in learning and development experience and has supported Fortune 500 companies to develop training programs that address business challenges through comprehensive training programs.In this “Immersive Learning and the role of VR in L&D” episode with Rose Robertson on The HR L&D Podcast, questions asked include:What do the words Human Resources mean to you?Who are Roundtable Learning?Can you tell me more about why the business is so focused and such an advocate for utilizing innovate technology to support learning and development journeys?Why are more businesses not utilizing these learning technologies more?How have you seen virtual reality used in learning and development?How can an organization integrate virtual reality into their training program?How can organizations develop learning strategies that drive strategic change?How is instructional design in VR different from instructional design in a traditional environment?What L&D trends are you seeing and do you see them continuing?Links highlighted in this episode are included below:Website: https://roundtablelearning.com/Get the Book – The Speed of TrustLinkedIn Profile: Rose RobertsonHow To Reboard Employees After Covid-19Diversity Training: How To Make It Meaningful & ImpactfulHR L&D Podcast Episode referred to during the show: Using VR for Good: Reducing Bias & Improving DEI with Dr. Robin Rosenberg #44The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick DayLeading HR Recruiters: JGA HR RecruitmentOf course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader...

Voices of VR Podcast – Designing for Virtual Reality
#1081: Using VR to Capture Memories of Home with Sunghwan Lee’s “Ihyangjeong: Carving with Memories”

Voices of VR Podcast – Designing for Virtual Reality

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022


Ihyangjeong: Carving with Memories is by Korean 2D animator Sunghwan Lee of Studio Shelter, who used Quill to tell a spatial story about the connections

Inside Outside
Ep. 288 - Alex Young, Founder of Virti on using VR & AI in the Training and Human Performance Space

Inside Outside

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 18:54


On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Dr. Alex Young founder of Virti. Alex, and I talk about the impact of new technologies like virtual reality and artificial intelligence on the training and human performance space, and some of the challenges and opportunities facing companies in the changing world of work. Let's get, started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help the new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat into what it takes to learn, grow, and thrive in today's world of accelerating change and uncertainty. Join us as we explore, engage and experiment with the best and the brightest innovators, entrepreneurs, and pioneering businesses. It's time to get started.Interview Transcript with Dr. Alex Young founder of VirtiBrian Ardinger: Welcome to another episode of Inside Outside Innovation. I'm your host Brian Ardinger. And as always, we have another amazing guest. Today, we have Dr. Alex Young. He is the founder of Virti. Virti helps HR teams and organizations using things like artificial intelligence and augmented reality to improve and measure training. So welcome to the show, Alex. Alex Young: Thanks so much, Brian. It's great to be here. Brian Ardinger: I'm excited to have you because you come from a different background. You were a trauma and orthopedic surgeon before you became a entrepreneur founder. So how did you go from being a surgeon to being a founder of a virtual reality training type of company?Alex Young: Yeah, so it's been a really interesting journey. I mean, my interests have always been around how to improve learning and the performance of people really in any sector. And my original degree, as you mentioned, was in medicine. And then I specialized in orthopedic surgery, working in the UK and also in the US for a little while.And I've always, always been a bit of a tech nerd as well. So had a couple of companies when I was actually training to be a doctor. And taught myself how to code. Pretty terrible coding skills but managed to build a few companies around that. And then really with Virti, what I wanted to do was build a deep technology company, which tackled one of the major problems I was seeing. Both in healthcare, but also in every other sector, really on the planet which was how do we democratize and scale soft skills type of training for the workforce of the future. And when I trained as a doctor and a surgeon, often we do communication role-plays and things to train people really how to be more empathetic. How to be better communicators. How to do things in health care, like break bad news to patients, or explain a diagnosis. And in the operating room about how to make decisions under pressure and lead teams. And often those sort of training sessions, were not very scalable. They weren't hugely engaging, and they were quite biased and not that data driven. So, as you mentioned with Virti, what we do is we use AI and tools like virtual reality to put people into these very scalable, very measurable scenarios, where they can fail in a safe environment and run through lots of soft skills trainings senarios whether that's on a sales team training. Whether it's for managers or leaders, to understand how to deliver feedback. Or it's on your hiring or HR side, where we can actually find if people have some innate biases in the questions they ask during interviews. Or how they deliver team performance. So really, really interesting journey and lots and lots of parallels between healthcare and being an entrepreneur. Brian Ardinger: Absolutely. The whole concept of this metaverse and some of the new things that are coming in when it comes to augmented reality and virtual reality, what are some of the things that you're seeing in that space? How has it changed and evolved since you've started the company? And what are you seeing? Alex Young: I think the whole VR space has been on a bit of a rollercoaster. Really, you know, going back all the way to the 1980s when NASA first started using VR tech for some of the training that they were doing. And in the healthcare sector there's always been lots of, kind of, sort of use cases of virtual reality for things like surgical training. But it's never really seen mass adoption. And I think now with some of the newer headsets coming out and with companies like Meta, which of course rebranded from Facebook. Putting kind of billions behind the type of technology. We're seeing some of these PR teams like the Metaverse really galvanizing businesses and people behind this idea of a shared space. Where people can go, communicate with others. Practice in safe environment. Or just go and relax. And, you know, play games with each other. And I think on the back of the pandemic where everyone was very isolated and teams still work remotely, it's really, really interesting having that projection in a shared space where you can build rapport a little bit easier than perhaps that of over Zoom, looking at your camera. And you get a bit more inclusivity with team communication.And I think, you know, for us as a training company, we were founded back in 2018. Really under that premise of how can we scale role play or in-person training. And make it more affordable, more scalable and more data driven. And for us, it's just been a great time to sort of execute on that vision and help lots of companies to upskill their people. Brian Ardinger: You mentioned you started the company before COVID and that. But obviously we've seen a massive shift when it comes to this change with COVID. And the fact that everybody's now trying to up-skill cross sell, figure out new ways to do work and that. Are you finding particular industries or jobs settings that are more conducive to this virtual reality environment? Alex Young: I think it's really interesting, just the diverse views of kind of sectors and categories. Kind of find, you know, helpfulness from immersive technology. It can be used throughout absolutely everything. For us specialization, which is obviously soft skills, I think, you know, we're seeing a big uptake by people like sales teams. Particularly in industries like franchises, where they got to upskill new franchisees from a playbook and have a certain way of doing things.The traditional method there obviously was doing in-person meetings or in-person webinars and, you know, live webinars and things like that. And it just wasn't either that engaging or that scalable. We've seen big uptakes there. Other industries outside of healthcare, where we've seen big uptake, things like aviation, which again, anything that kind of has infrequent, but very impactful hazardous outcomes. We found that putting people into virtual reality scenarios to be really, really helpful.So, things like how to communicate with a passenger on an airline who might be rude to the staff. Or, you know, disruptive to other passengers. Being able to deescalate them. It doesn't happen too usually often, but, but it can be incredibly disruptive and cause flights to be landed in places other than their destination. That kind of thing is just great for running people through that talk of repeatable training, Brian Ardinger: The trend of VR, seems to be just on the early stages of that. What's holding this back from companies being more focused on using this type of environment? Alex Young: So, although virtual reality and the concept of virtual reality and the Metaverse has been around for a while. I think the technology now is only really sort of on that precipice of kind of mass adoption. As you mentioned, I think with anything new in the hardware space, whether it's an iPhone, whether it's a new type of computer, in this case, it's the VR headsets. There is going to be a lot of speculation and a lot of blockers and barriers to adoption just because the hardware itself is expensive and people need to understand how it fits naturally into their workplace. I think what we're seeing now is some of the usefulness of the content. And the apps that sit on these pieces of hardware, really the things that are driving adoption. And as they become more and more impactful, the quality of those becomes better. We're seeing people, you know, much more eager to adopt. And, you know, again, the technology as a whole, it's gone through a huge amount of technological change. Even just they've the last sort of two and a half years in terms of what the tech can do. So, we've now got things like eye tracking. The headsets they need wires, that attach headsets to computers. You know, the chips and power of the actual headsets themselves is much faster. What we're now saying is we're still on that adoption curve. It's still very early. But we're seeing real impactful business outcomes being seen by people who are actually using them. Say we've done a lot of research around how the tech works. We've seen people's learning retention increased by upwards of 200%. It's in confidence and employee's ability to action some of the training they've practiced in VR. Outperform in-person training in some cases. And we've seen the time for training reduced when you combine virtual reality with in-person training. So, lots of cost savings. Lots of better impact. Lots of better engagement. Some of the data coming out of it. Brian Ardinger: What are some of the surprises that you've seen over the years of how your original assumptions were about how to build a company, or the features and solutions you were going to build out there? What are some of the assumptions that have changed? Or some of the surprises that you've seen?Alex Young: We've been very lucky in that, you know, we spend a lot of time researching things back in 2018 when the company was founded. And we spoke to E learning development professionals and spoke to people in HR. We spoke to end users (employees) and really got a good understanding of what they were using at the moment in terms of either e-learning or in-person training. And then tried to pull out the critical elements of that into what we built.I think in terms of what we have built at Virti, one of the big complaints that people made, which I've got to say I didn't realize until I sort of truly spoke to a wide variety of HR and learning development professionals was that if you deliver off the shelf content to, we as a company have our own scenarios, soft skills training, and other types of training, and that's great. And people can pick up and plug those, you know, straight into that training workflows. But actually, people want the ability to create their own content and they want a system that's easy to use in order to do that. And for things like virtual reality and soft skills training, where a lot of it is conversational scripts, people aren't that intimidated by doing that themselves. And, you know, they've got their own experiences and their own ways of doing that. The big things that we did quite early on, on the back of that feedback was build out this No Code creation set of tools across both video and computer-generated scenarios so that people can actually create their own.And that then throws out a whole host of, you know, real creativity, back to us as a company. And it's really exciting for me as the founder to look at what people create. Whether it's, you know, very immersive diversity inclusivity scenarios, based on people's previous experiences. Whether it's video training or onboarding training for that company. That's really, really exciting.Brian Ardinger: I'm glad you brought that up because this idea, and we talk a lot about it on the show about no-code and low-code and democratization of some of these tools that makes it easier for people to spin things up, test things, try things. It's interesting to see that you're seeing that evolve in the virtual reality space as well.Alex Young: We talk about soft skills. Or power skills as I like to call them, in terms of leadership training or helping managers deliver feedback. But there are lots of different ways to do that. And there are lots of different learning points. And I think the types of scenarios that you can put people through are almost limitless in some ways, in terms of the demographics of the people that you're communicating with. The actual setting. The types of conversation. People's emotions. And even just from one scenario, you can tweak things behind the scenes and create a whole host of slightly different, slightly more difficult or easier scenarios that you can then run your employees through.And that's where it becomes really interesting because the data of the system can then pick out some subtle changes and improvements. And it can also start to grade who your best performers are in the leadership space. In the sales space. And in the communication space. And actually, give people a gold standard or a ball that they can hit if they're looking to improve their soft skills, which is a really, really cool and really gamified. Brian Ardinger: And that's an interesting point as well. When you talk about soft skills, I think one of the challenges is it's very difficult to measure that. And you're saying with technology and that, and you have an opportunity to collect data that you might not have been able to collect in the past and use that in different ways to really put some metrics or some insight into what's going on.Alex Young: A hundred percent. And I think that the simplest way that I think about things is if I do an in-person role play like I did when I was a doctor or like I did, when I was, you know, practicing my own sales skills as the founder of a technology company. You will do a role play and then a third person, the coach will feed back to you. And they might say something like you started the conversation off well. Or give you some technical feedback on the content of what you're saying. Or they might give you some feedback on your eye contact or your body language.But it's very subjective based on what they're seeing at the time and the assessors own personal experiences and their own abilities. And what the technology can do is it can actually track entire conversations. It can look at people's cadence of that tone. It can look at what conversational items, you know, that they're actually talking about.And with some of the new hardware, you can also look at things like eye tracking. Physiological data. So, you can see if people are getting a little bit scared during parts of the conversation as well. And then you can feed that back to the user who might not know some of these subtle things, especially in the eye contact area. So, there's loads and loads of really interesting things that we can do. And the most important thing is then feeding that back and helping people be able to learn and improve in really kind of objective ways. Brian Ardinger: Any type of technology adoption, there's this focus on innovation. And how do you get folks to adopt new technologies and things like that. So, you've obviously had an opportunity to see how companies take new technologies and the culture that's required. So, I wanted to dig a little bit into what you've seen when it comes to the culture of innovation. And how have you seen better companies adapt to this kind of new innovations. And what are some of the things that you've seen when it comes to the culture of innovation?Alex Young: It's a great question. And I think we, the gamble operating in health care, is our sort of immediate or near target market. And that is something that is quite slow to adopt. Any type of technology because of any kind of patient safety concerns and things like that. And you've got to go through lots of rigorous procurement processes and so forth. But even there, one of the key things that I always look for is who's going to sponsor, you know, the adoption of this technology entirely in the new company. Who is that going to be?Is it someone in the C Suite? Is it a champion in the L & D or HR Department? Who's going to really come on board and align with someone from our team who's typically on the customer successful or learning development side. And look at what the real goals and the outcome of introducing this tech is, both in the near term or say, you know, a year or two years.And I think that's where we, as a company, forget a little bit about the technology and we say, okay, how can we help and align to your business goals? Whether that is just getting to payback of the platform as quickly as possible. You know if we can show we can make you money or we can show you that we are driving things like sales revenues or improving customer satisfaction and things like that through better training. Or just by, you know, retaining your staff because we do a lot of onboarding training and, you know, there's some craziest statistics from places like Gallup or, you know, LinkedIn's workplace Survey, which shows that, you know, that people don't engage with our onboarding or if the onboarding isn't good enough, they will leave your company in like the first 45 days. Which is terrifying us as a business owner myself. And I think it's those things that we really obsessed over. And then I think the next part is making sure everyone within that organization, that's adopting the software is basically understanding what their role is. That the users are incentivized to use it. And it's meaningful and it's going to be helpful to them. Rather than being a hindrance or just another password that they need to remember. And most importantly you know, for us, it's in providing value to our customers and what they're doing. And collecting feedback and iterating on that. So, it's always an interesting journey. Every company is slightly different. Some people love adopting new technology and wants to be at the forefront of any innovation. Some people want to wait until they've seen some use cases come out. And some people are just super cynical. And it's just human nature and different folks you know, different industries. But it's always fun working with lots of different types of companies and people.Brian Ardinger: You have a podcast out called the human performance podcast. So, whenever I have a podcast host, I always like to get your take on what's going on in that particular space. Some of the things you've learned in this space of human performance. What are some of the best guests or some of the insights that you've learned from your podcast and the guests that you've had on it?Alex Young: It's been absolutely fascinating actually. I mean, the podcast began really as a way to provide some stories to our users and our customers that sort of inspired them in their day-to-day lives. And some of the things that I was really, really interested in was how people's mindsets or how their own performance made them do, you know, extraordinary things. On that podcast, some highlights, but for me personally have been, we've had a couple of astronauts who've been on, who've done, you know, multiple space walks and have to fix shuttle antennas, literally in the middle of the space. That for emergency situations, or sports people who've come back from injury and done amazing things.But I think, you know throughout, the thing that fascinates me is always how people deal with some of these just enormous achievements. And by that, I mean a lot of people who do really, really well are actually the most humble and nicest people on the planet. And will bend over backwards to help out folks.And I think a lot of that is about their mindset and it's about them really seeing themselves as a servant to the training and to what they're doing and being very, very coachable. And one great story is that from Scott Parazynski. He's one of the astronauts we've had on the podcast. He not only has done, I think over 40 space walks, but he's someone who is just always learning. And always wanting to challenge himself.And has that in him. Which he's kind of learned over time. And he's also been to the top of Everest. He's been into a volcano in extreme temperatures. And he's just done some crazy, crazy stuff. And the thing that keeps him going is always that want and need to learn new things. To challenge himself. And to really sort of improve himself as an individual. And it's just amazing hearing stories like that every single week. So, I always think, you know, whatever podcast it's not about the host, it's always about the guests. Which really make it for everybody. For More InformationBrian Ardinger: Absolutely. Thank you for coming on Inside Outside Innovation, to talk about your learnings and what you're seeing in the world. Both as a founder, as a, as a technology person and as a person who's focused on human performance. So, Alex, thank you for coming on the show. If people want to find out more about yourself or about Virti, what's the best way to do that? Alex Young: You can follow Virti at @Virtilabs on all social media. And the website is Virti.com. And then I'm Alexander F. Young on all social media. And by all means, follow me. I talk about soft skills and human performance across every channel. Brian Ardinger: Excellent. Well, Alex, thanks again for coming on the show and appreciate the time. Looking forward to continuing the conversation in the years to come.Alex Young: Thank you so much, Brian. Really enjoyed it.Brian Ardinger: That's it for another episode of Inside Outside Innovation. If you want to learn more about our team, our content, our services, check out InsideOutside.io or follow us on Twitter @theIOpodcast or @Ardinger. Until next time, go out and innovate.FREE INNOVATION NEWSLETTER & TOOLSGet the latest episodes of the Inside Outside Innovation podcast, in addition to thought leadership in the form of blogs, innovation resources, videos, and invitations to exclusive events. SUBSCRIBE HEREYou can also search every Inside Outside Innovation Podcast by Topic and Company.  For more innovations resources, check out IO's Innovation Article Database, Innovation Tools Database, Innovation Book Database, and Innovation Video Database.  We use Amazon Affiliate links for books and Descript Affiliate for transcripts.  

Voices of VR Podcast – Designing for Virtual Reality
#1070: How Princeton & Games for Change are Using VR Storytelling to Start Conversations on Nuclear Non-Proliferation with “On the Morning You Wake (To the End of the World)”

Voices of VR Podcast – Designing for Virtual Reality

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022


On the Morning You Wake (To the End of the World) is now available for free on Oculus, and it’s a must-watch immersive story that

Voices of VR Podcast – Designing for Virtual Reality
#1060: Using VR to Tell Native American Stories with OurWorlds & “Choctaw Code Talkers 1918″

Voices of VR Podcast – Designing for Virtual Reality

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022


I talk with the creators of Choctaw Code Talkers 1918, Kilma Lattin, Founder & CEO of OurWorlds as well as Catherine Eng, Co-founder & CTO

Voices of VR Podcast – Designing for Virtual Reality
#1024: Using VR for Non-Profit Outreach & Fundraising with Hope for Haiti

Voices of VR Podcast – Designing for Virtual Reality

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021


Hope for Haiti is a Haitian-based, non-profit with the goal to improve the quality of life for Haitian people through education, medical, clean water initiatives,