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Psychedelic Medicine, Value-Based Care & Why Medical School Is Broken with Sebastian Caliri

Psychedelic Medicine, Value-Based Care & Why Medical School Is Broken with Sebastian Caliri

Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist
Duration: 31:41:00
August 9, 2022

  • Psychedelic medicine is emerging as a revolutionary treatment modality for mental health disorders, showing promising results for conditions like treatment-resistant depression and PTSD through therapies involving substances like ketamine and MDMA.

  • The traditional fee-for-service healthcare model is incentivizing unnecessary procedures rather than promoting holistic patient care, leading to a decline in overall healthcare productivity and outcomes.

  • Value-based care models are being developed to focus on improving patient health outcomes, allowing innovative companies like Cityblock Health to address the needs of underserved populations effectively and economically.

The Secrets to Building Great Products with Tony Fadell, Creator of the iPod, iPhone, & Nest Thermostat

The Secrets to Building Great Products with Tony Fadell, Creator of the iPod, iPhone, & Nest Thermostat

Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist
Duration: 38:47:00
May 20, 2022
  • The evolution of the Nest thermostat reflects significant innovations in installation processes, making it accessible for homeowners to easily set it up without professional assistance.
  • Key features of the original design, including self-configuring wiring connectors, were pivotal in creating an intuitive user experience and simplifying installation.
  • Fadell's book, Build, Build, Build, serves as a mentorship guide, sharing lessons from his experiences to help others innovate and tackle challenges in technology and sustainability.
Zach Latta: Building Hack Club & Inspiring the Next Generation of Coders

Zach Latta: Building Hack Club & Inspiring the Next Generation of Coders

Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist
Duration: 31:10:00
April 27, 2022
  • Hack Club empowers teenagers by providing a supportive community and resources to explore programming and building skills, fostering a new generation of creators and leaders.
  • Zach Lotta emphasizes the importance of motivation over access in education, advocating for individualized learning opportunities that inspire students to pursue their interests and become builders.
  • The conversation highlights a cultural shift where builders and programmers are increasingly valued, with potential for significant societal impact as more young people engage in solving local problems through technology.
Gene Berdichevsky and Sila’s Game-Changing Battery Technology

Gene Berdichevsky and Sila’s Game-Changing Battery Technology

Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist
Duration: 30:55:00
April 21, 2022
  • The transition to electric vehicles is anticipated to reshape transportation, including the emergence of electric planes for regional travel and urban air mobility solutions.
  • The development of electric vertical takeoff and landing machines requires advancements in battery technology, which remains a key limiting factor for their widespread adoption.
  • A future with abundant clean energy will enable significant investments in innovative solutions to various challenges, revolutionizing how we address problems.