Master Consciousness to Win in the Age of AI | Yugen Omer Korat

My Guest: Yugen (Omer Korat) — AI Expert, Stanford PhD, Cognitive Scientist

Episode Summary:

In this eye-opening episode, Raju Panjwani sits down with Yugen -- an AI expert, product designer, and entrepreneur — to explore the intersection of AI, consciousness, and human evolution. From Stanford research labs to Tel Aviv startups, Yugen’s journey dives deep into why our inner awareness and external technological progress are more connected than we think.

Yugen shares why consciousness isn’t magical, how AI changes our daily existence, and why education needs a revolutionary shift if humanity is to thrive alongside technology.

Key Takeaways:

Self without Self:

Yugen explains how his identity reflects the Japanese concept of “Yugen” — profound awareness beyond words.

AI as Extension of Mind:

How AI now acts as a secondary channel for human thought and productivity.

Jobs of the Future:

Coding, content creation, and customer support are evolving; new AI-driven roles are emerging.

Education Reimagined:

Why teaching reasoning and self-reflection — not rote learning — is crucial for the next generation.

Inner Awareness vs. Productivity:

How understanding “nothingness” paradoxically fuels meaningful action.

Evolutionary Complexity:

Why building stable, scalable complexity (in thought and society) is our next quantum leap.

Scientific Thinking for Emotions:

Applying the scientific method not just to tech — but to our own emotional lives.

Notable Quotes:

🎤 We are a symphony of waves dancing between nothings.

🎤 AI hasn’t made me lonelier. It has evolved me.

🎤 The scientific method must be applied not just to technology, but to our own emotions and beliefs.

🎤 Evolutionary complexity, not human-centric morality, should guide our next leap.

🕒 Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

01:00 - Who is Yugen?

04:00 - Consciousness as a global phenomenon

06:00 - The Future of AI: Code, Images, and Business Automation

10:00 - How AI changed Yugen’s daily life

14:00 - Meaning in a Post-AI World

18:00 - Resistance to AI Adoption in Business

22:00 - Consciousness, Inner Awareness, and Bold Action

30:00 - Rethinking Education and Expanding Human Potential

38:00 - Rapid Fire: Desert vs Ocean, Lab vs Meditation

43:00 - Reflections: Meaning, Paradoxes, and the Future.

How to reach Yugen:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yugen-omer-korat/

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