In this episode of The Wisdom Of... Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Dr. Isaac Balbin, a technologist, entrepreneur, and educational visionary who holds a PhD in electrical engineering and has expertise across 15+ technology domains, including blockchain, AI, quantum computing, and cannabis science. As founder of GLIDE (Generating Lifelong Interest in Deeper Education) and Executive Director of Green Gold Trading, Isaac bridges the gap between brilliant technology and solutions that actually serve people. Discover why collective intelligence matters more than individual genius, how learning while moving transforms education, why decentralising trust through technology serves humanity, and how to teach critical thinking in a post-truth world.Ready to master the systematic approach to extracting and applying educational and technology wisdom? Join Simon's exclusive Masterclass on The Models Method: https://thesimonbowen.com/masterclassEpisode Breakdown00:00 Introduction and "It's never been a better time to be alive" 02:26 The biggest issues in education: restrictiveness and disincentives to innovate 12:55 Living in a post-truth world: when nothing is true, everything is true 15:24 Technology's rhythm and cadence throughout human history 16:38 Educating people in scientific domains to enable intelligent discussions 17:58 Collective intelligence as humanity's most powerful tool 19:27 Teaching the scientific method through the "How do you know?" question 20:34 Decentralising trust through blockchain and distributed systems 23:28 The GLIDE Method: decentralising education and letting teachers innovate 24:49 Learning while moving: why Confucius and ancient Greeks walked while teaching34:20 Generating Lifelong Interest in Deeper Education (GLIDE acronym explained) 43:04 Healthcare advocacy and the role of technology in patient outcomes51:13 AI enabling entrepreneurs: testing billion-dollar ideas with AI tech teams1:00:51 Using technology while leaving people with their personal agency 1:02:05 Three quick questions: time travel, Einstein's mind, and lessons from setbacksAbout Dr. Isaac BalbinDr. Isaac Balbin is a technologist, entrepreneur, thought leader, and speaker with a vision for how technology can shape our future. He holds a PhD in electrical engineering, where he published articles, won awards, and published patents.  The setback of seeing his academic technology stall before commercialisation became a catalyst. As he moved into entrepreneurship, he encountered blockchain technology, recognising its potential long before it entered the mainstream conversation.Isaac has become a thought leader and expert across 15+ domains, including blockchain, AI, cannabis science, RFID, IoT, quantum technologies, and many more. He is the founder and CEO of GLIDE, a revolutionary educational paradigm that combines "learning while moving" with practical, real-life information, student self-awareness, and societal consciousness. He serves as Executive Director of Green Gold Trading, applying science and technology to advance evidence-based healthcare through cannabinoid therapeutics.Isaac's mission is to share what he knows and envisions with the world, so that no one is left behind as technology accelerates.Connect with Dr. Isaac Balbin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-isaac-balbin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbalbin11/ GLIDE:

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