Episode 7 – Swapping Chemicals and Reading the Room with Dr Fiona Kerr of The NeuroTech Institute

01/11/2023 31 min Episodio 7

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Episode Synopsis

For this episode, Dr Fiona Kerr, Founder of The NeuroTech Institute, and FocusNTI Consulting, joins Sarah Bartholomeusz to delve into inter-brain synchrony and the electrochemical fuel connecting humans. Combining qualifications in systems engineering, cognitive science, psychology and anthropology with nearly 40 years in industry, Dr Kerr is globally recognised for her work on the cognitive science of both human-human and human-technology interaction, and how this informs practice. Of particular relevance to this audience this includes work with medical practitioners; technology companies, governments and policy makers on creating sustainable, human-centric healthcare and ageing solutions. Other areas include robotic / bionics; AI design & ethics, and Defence, with ministerial advisory roles in Australia (health) and Finland (AI). Dr Kerr holds honorary academic positions with SAHMRI and Adelaide University.
In this episode we cover:

Swapping chemicals in proximity and its impact on problem solving;
Understanding the neurophysiology of the human;
Medical technologisation and AI; And much more! Check out the full episode.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

“do you make different decisions if you’re proximal to another human being… yes you do” 
“The human-to-human interface… is so rich in terms of what it does” 
“In the end, it is the question that makes the difference” 

Mentioned in the Episode: 
Catalyst – Becoming Superhuman Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO3TNTno9fs  
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