Ep. 132: The Intersection of Love, AI, and Health - Alex Cahana (Venture Partner @ Impact Rooms)

Dr. Alex Cahana is a pain medicine physician and expert in ethical AI. Dr. Cahana reflects on changes since his last appearance in 2019, including the rise in Bitcoin prices, Purdue Pharma's settlement, and emerging interest in decentralized technologies. The conversation touches on the challenges of building trust in society, the ethical principles that should guide AI use, and the implications of personal data ownership. Dr. Cahana emphasizes the importance of transparency, minimizing data collection, and ensuring distributed benefits. He also delves into the philosophical aspects of love and creativity in AI, the need for innovative approaches to health crises like the opioid epidemic, and the vision for a post-labor, post-monetary world. The interview concludes with Dr. Cahana's belief in preparing for future societal changes and the importance of viewing technology as a tool for fostering interconnected and supportive communities. Note: This episode was recorded in April of 2025 which may be reflected in the conversation. However, Alex shares insights that remain relevant for decades and it is in your best interest to listen and connect. Hope you enjoy! Let us know what you think! Guest Resources NY Times 2010 article featuring Dr. Alex Cahana Dr. Alex Cahana LinkedIn Email: [e-mail] 00:00 Welcome to Health Unchained 01:18 Introducing Dr. Alex Cahana 03:24 Ethical AI and Data Ownership 06:25 AI and Social Engineering 12:35 The Concept of Love in AI 16:56 Creativity and Human Stupidity 20:28 Tokenizing Interactions and Value 21:17 Money as a Game and Future Economy 24:54 The Value of Currency and Alternatives 25:22 Human History and Relationships 27:16 Choices in Business and AI 28:30 The Importance of Time and Energy 30:18 Community and Connection 32:11 Engaging with Blockchain and Enterprises 36:00 Innovative Ideas and Resistance 39:59 Addressing the Opioid Crisis 44:22 Contemplating Life and Future Possibilities 47:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Health Unchained Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠Supercast⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Sign up for early access to unedited video interviews and exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Telegram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️Health Unchained is a leading Healthcare Technology Podcast on the web - Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Feedspot --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to stay up-to-date on the latest in early-stage biotech research and discovery? Subscribe to Drug Discovery Online where you'll find tons of valuable, deep insights directly from life sciences experts!