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Oct 2024
41m 35s

Why AI is Your Super Assistant, Not a Re...

Kevin St.Clergy | MedPB
About this episode

Many hearing care professionals find themselves drowning in paperwork. Even though AI can help lighten the load, many practitioners are still reluctant to embrace the technology. James Altucher, who once helped develop an AI program to beat a chess grandmaster, has a deep understanding of healthcare AI. In this episode, James and Kevin discuss the enormous potential of AI in healthcare, highlighting how it can reduce burnout, improve practice efficiency, and help healthcare professionals deliver maximum value to their patients.


James Altucher is an author, venture capitalist, investor, and expert in emerging technologies like crypto and AI. He has written over 20 books and hosts The James Altucher Show, a popular business podcast.


In this episode, Kevin and James will discuss:

[00:00:00] Introduction 

[00:01:24] Building a Web Empire in the Early Internet Days

[00:02:35] Losing Everything and Starting Over

[00:06:14] The ‘10 Ideas a Day’ Habit That Changed His Life 

[00:10:25] AI and the Chess Grandmaster

[00:13:21] Understanding the Pessimism Around AI

[00:16:44] AI as a Doctor’s Super Assistant

[00:20:11] How AI Changed Kevin’s Life

[00:26:01] Reducing Burnout with AI

[00:27:30] AI Won’t Destroy the World


James Altucher is a bestselling author, investor, venture capitalist, and expert in emerging technologies like crypto and AI. He hosts The James Altucher Show, a popular business podcast where he interviews the world's leading peak performers. James has founded 20 businesses, 17 of which have failed, but continues to actively advise or invest in more than 30 companies across sectors such as technology, energy, healthcare, and biotech. He has also authored over 20 books. His writing has been featured in The Financial Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post.


Connect with James:

James’s Website: https://jamesaltucher.com/ 

James’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesaltucher/ 


Resources Mentioned:

Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath and Dan Heath: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Stick-Ideas-Survive-Others/dp/1400064287 


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