Amata World Podcast

• Breaking into XR: Antonio Macedo's Journey and Advice for Newcomers

  In this episode of the Amata World Podcast, hosts Ana and Bryan interview Antonio Macedo, the founder and CEO of TotemXR. Antonio shares his journey into XR, starting from his childhood fascination with gaming and technology to his current work in augmented and virtual reality. He discusses his experiences creating AR and VR applications for tourism, museums, and education, highlighting the unique benefits of each technology. Antonio also touches on the potential of XR for empathy-building and raising awareness about social issues. He expresses his excitement about the future of XR, particularly the advancements in hardware and the integration of AI, and offers advice to those interested in entering the XR industry.Key takeaways:XR technology, particularly AR, is highly effective for educational purposes, especially in museums and tourism, as it enhances engagement and provides context to historical sites and artefacts.VR is a powerful tool for building empathy and raising awareness about social issues by allowing users to experience situations from different perspectives.The XR industry is still in its early stages, offering opportunities for newcomers to learn and contribute, with resources like Unity, Unreal Engine, and online tutorials readily available.AI is becoming increasingly integrated into XR experiences, enabling more interactive and personalised content, such as virtual historical figures that can answer questions.Hardware advancements are making XR technology more accessible and comfortable, with smaller, more powerful headsets and AR glasses on the horizon, potentially leading to widespread adoption.You can connect to Antonio on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-macedo-aa8761112/To find out more about TotemXR:Website: https://totemxr.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totemvrLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/totem-xr/Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amata-world-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amataworldpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amataworldpodcastKey takeawaysX: https://x.com/amataworldpod

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• Incentivising Innovation: The Future of Algorithms with Dr. John Fletcher

  In this episode of the Amata World podcast, Ana and Bryan interview Dr. John Fletcher, Chief Scientist at the Innovation Game. He discusses his background in mathematics and physics, inspired by an early encounter with Isaac Newton's work. He explains how Bitcoin inspired the Innovation Game, a protocol designed to incentivize the development of more efficient algorithms for science and technology. The conversation covers the impact of AI on algorithm development, including Google DeepMind's Alpha Evolve, and the potential for AI to improve itself through mathematical methods. Dr. Fletcher also addresses the geopolitical implications of AI development, particularly the competition between China and the US, and the importance of open-source collaboration to prevent monopolies. He details how the Innovation Game works, presenting challenges that participants solve to earn rewards, and emphasizes the need for algorithms to be made public to foster innovation. Dr. Fletcher shares his hopes for the future of AI, predicting a shift towards self-improving AI and advising businesses to adopt AI while considering its ethical implications.Key takeaways:The Innovation Game is a protocol inspired by Bitcoin, designed to incentivise the development of more efficient algorithms for science and technology.AI has the potential to autonomously develop better algorithms, leading to significant advancements in various fields.The geopolitical competition in AI development poses risks of monopolies and undue dominance, highlighting the need for open-source collaboration.The Innovation Game requires algorithms to be made public to foster innovation and prevent compounding advantages.Businesses should adopt AI to stay competitive while also considering its ethical implications.You can connect to John on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-john-fletcher-9572b9257/X: https://x.com/dr_johnfletcherTo find out more about The Innovation Game:Website: https://tig.foundation/TIG Forum: https://forum.tig.foundation/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theinnovationgame/X: https://x.com/tigfoundationDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/tigfoundationMedium: https://medium.com/@tigfoundationFollow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amata-world-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amataworldpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amataworldpodcastKey takeawaysX: https://x.com/amataworldpod

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• EP123 Building Community and Investing Wisely in the Crypto Space with Daniel Simon

  In this episode of the Amata World Podcast, hosts Ana and Bryan interview Daniel Simon, founder of OffChain London, about his journey in crypto space. Daniel shares his early experiences with Bitcoin, his investment strategies, and his insights on the future of Web3. He discusses the importance of community, the challenges of investing in crypto projects, and his predictions for the market, including the rise of decentralized exchanges and privacy coins. Daniel also touches on the regulatory landscape and the potential impact of government policies on the crypto industry. Key takeaways:Community is crucial for the success of crypto projects, but a strong team and execution are equally important.Investing in crypto is highly risky, with the potential for both significant gains and losses.Decentralised exchanges (DEXs) and privacy coins like Monero are poised to become increasingly important as regulations tighten on centralised exchanges.Government policies and regulations can significantly impact the crypto industry, influencing investment decisions and market trends.Tokenisation, especially in the lending world, holds promise for making assets more liquid and creating new financial opportunities.You can connect to Daniel:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-simon-86534a1a5/X: https://x.com/SpiritualCrypt1To find out more about OffChain Global:Website: https://offchain.social/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/offchain/Global Telegram group: https://t.me/+nPwJg9ZKKUhiNmU1X: https://twitter.com/offchainglobalOC Podcast: https://anchor.fm/offchaininsidersinsightFollow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amata-world-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amataworldpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amataworldpodcastX: https://x.com/amataworldpod

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• EP122 Level Up Your Game: AI, VR, and the Evolving Indian Market with Ashutosh Singh

  In this episode of the Amata World Podcast, Ana and Bryan interview Ashutosh Singh, the founder and CEO of HapzSoft, a gaming and VR development studio. Ashutosh shares his journey from being a developer and project manager to starting his own company out of a passion for gaming. They discuss the types of games HapzSoft works on, the impact of AI on game development, and the potential of VR and mixed reality for training and immersive experiences. Ashutosh also touches on the evolving gaming industry in India and his vision for the future of gaming and coding.Key takeawaysAI is being used in game development to accelerate processes like planning, ideation, and debugging, but it is not expected to replace developers entirely.The future of coding involves AI as an assistant, helping developers build projects faster and more efficiently.The gaming industry in India is rapidly evolving, with a growing demand for PC and console games alongside mobile games.VR and mixed reality have significant potential for training simulations, allowing people to learn skills in a safe and immersive environment.Each week we are releasing an episode in the field of either Metaverse/Gaming, Web3/Crypto/Blockchain, AI, XR and sometimes the Creative industries. Tune in, there are more amazing guests and stories to come up in the future.You can connect to Ashutosh on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashutosh1308/To find out more about HapzSoft:Website: https://www.hapzsoft.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hapzsoft/X: https://x.com/HapzStudioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hapzsoft/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hapzgames1009Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amata-world-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amataworldpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amataworldpodcastX: https://x.com/amataworldpod

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• EP121 XR for Social Impact: A Social Scientist's Perspective on XR with Maruša Levstek

  In this episode of the Amata World podcast for the XR week, we speak with Dr Maruša Levstek, a social scientist working at the intersection of the creative industries, technologies, and impact. She was an audience researcher at StoryFutures, where she focused on researching XR. She is currently a UX researcher at CoSTAR Network National Lab / StoryFutures, a Story Associate at AKO Storytelling Institute at UAL, and also a member of the Environmental Sustainability Working Group, part of Innovate UK Immersive Tech Network. Her research primarily focuses on storytelling and XR, and how the two intersect and lead to social impact. Here she shares her experience of working with prominent XR projects, such as the BBC/Factory42 Green Planet AR Experience and the Keeper of Paintings with the National Gallery and Arcade, and the key lessons she’s learned to create meaningful XR experiences. We also hear what her outlook is for the XR industry, as well as advice for people getting into the field.Each week we are releasing an episode in the field of either Metaverse/Gaming, Web3/Crypto/Blockchain, AI or XR. In case we have an extra Tuesday in a month, we have a guest from the Creative industries. Tune in, there are more amazing guests and stories to come up in the future.You can connect to Maruša on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marusalevstek/Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amata-world-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amataworldpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amataworldpodcastX: https://x.com/amataworldpod

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