Misha takes an in-depth look at the book 'The Future Normal' with its best-selling author, Rohit Bhargava.

They delve into future trends ranging from multiversal identities and immersive entertainment to new collectivism.

Rohit elucidates his concept of 'stealth learning' and 'virtual companionship' arguing for the positive impact of technology on our lives.

The discussion also covers other thought-provoking topics like 'ambient health', 'green prescriptions', and 'augmented creativity'.

Towards the end, they discuss the necessity of embracing and adapting to technological advancements rather than being wary of them.

Bonus: Rohit hints about his upcoming book intended to guide readers on 'how to become non-obvious thinkers'.

00:00 Introduction and Host's Thoughts on the Future

00:42 Meet the Guest: Rohit Bhargava

07:35 Rohit's Journey and Career Background

14:51 Rohit's Daily Life and Work Routine

22:50 Discussion on AI and Copyright Issues

25:18 Exploring Rohit's Latest Book: The Future Normal

32:19 The Era of Untrustworthy Online Content

32:40 Emerging Solutions for Authenticating Media

34:04 Stealth Learning: Education through Entertainment

35:27 The Future of Education: Virtual Reality

38:49 Virtual Companionship: Relationships with AI

46:53 Augmented Creativity: AI Enhancing Human Creativity

58:57 New Collectivism: Rethinking Startup Culture

01:00:12 Making Weather: Controlling Climate Change

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Books: https://rohitbhargava.com/books/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitbhargava

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Misha da Vinci is a futurologist, tech thinker, and writer.

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