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Health Unchained Podcast

Health Unchained Podcast

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 Health Unchained dives into healthcare projects enabled by blockchain technology. Listen to healthcare leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, researchers, and medical professionals who share their insights and experience.All rights reserved Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Politics & Government
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  • Ep. 132: The Intersection of Love, AI, and Health - Alex Cahana (Venture Partner @ Impact Rooms)

    Ep. 132: The Intersection of Love, AI, and Health - Alex Cahana (Venture Partner @ Impact Rooms)
    Sep 7 2025
    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: alex.cahana@impactrooms.com 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!
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    49 mins
  • Ep. 131: Rebuilding Trust in Healthcare - Gianluca De Novi, PhD (CEO Circular Protocol)

    Ep. 131: Rebuilding Trust in Healthcare - Gianluca De Novi, PhD (CEO Circular Protocol)
    Jun 2 2025
    Gianluca De Novi, founder and CEO of Circular Protocol, a Massachusetts-based layer one blockchain built on a proof of reputation consensus mechanism joins host, Ray Dogum. Circular is designed to help partners accelerate innovation in healthcare and decentralized science (DeSci) through secure, reputation-driven infrastructure.Gianluca is a hands-on engineering executive and educator with a background in medical simulation research at Harvard, where he led groundbreaking work at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and virtual reality. Originally from Italy, he shares his personal journey to the U.S. and how a life-changing experience shifted his focus to healthcare innovation.In the conversation, we explore the creation and purpose of Circular Protocol, its alignment with regulatory frameworks, and its potential for collaboration with government agencies. Gianluca unpacks key concepts like decentralized data integrity, ownership, and governance, and offers his perspective on blockchain as a social revolution. We also touch on the convergence of AI and blockchain, the implications of decentralized tech in healthcare, and his reflections on the singularity and future of innovation.Guest Resources Gianluca De Novi, PhD LinkedIn Circular Labs Website Circular Protocol Website Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Meet Gianluca De Novi, PhD 01:56 Journey into Healthcare and Technology 04:09 Blockchain and Healthcare: A New Paradigm 05:58 Circular Protocol: Structure and Vision 07:22 Decentralization and Social Innovation 12:19 Technical Aspects of Circular Protocol 17:24 Proof of Reputation Consensus Mechanism 22:19 The Role of Education in Healthcare Innovation 25:26 The Importance of Data Auditing in AI Systems 25:59 Blockchain as a Solution for Data Certification 27:34 Real-World Applications of Blockchain in Healthcare 28:44 Developer Onboarding 29:28 Data Privacy and Decentralization 33:04 Challenges in Blockchain Adoption 34:22 Circular's Protocol Roadmap 36:14 Personal Insights and Influences 40:37 Philosophical Thoughts on AI Singularity 45:04 Future Outlook 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
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    47 mins
  • Ep. 130: Vital Signs Below the Belt - Dr. Elliot Justin (CEO MyFirmTech)

    Ep. 130: Vital Signs Below the Belt - Dr. Elliot Justin (CEO MyFirmTech)
    May 12 2025
    Dr. Elliot Justin, founder and CEO of MyFirmTech, discusses the pioneering work his company is doing in the realm of smart wearables designed for sexual health. With a background in emergency medicine, Dr. Justin aims to eliminate the stigma around erectile dysfunction by using real data and insights. He explores the company's innovative technology embedded in cock rings (or penile/scrotal constriction devices), which measures erection firmness and frequency to provide valuable health insights, specifically for measuring nocturnal erections. Dr. Justin emphasizes the importance of responsibly handling personal health data, the potential of blockchain technology for data security, and the future of personalized medical care. Affiliate Promotion:If you are interested in improving your sexual and cardiovascular health - Use promo code HEALTHUNCHAINED for 15% off (You can use your HSA/FSA card to pay for it) https://myfirmtech.com/healthunchained Guest Resources Dr. Elliot Justin LinkedInMyFirmTech Website Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:44 Meet Dr. Elliot Justin: Background and Mission 02:50 The Journey to Neuromodulation and FirmTech 06:37 The Importance of Nocturnal Erections 09:18 Developing the FirmTech Ring 11:30 Data Collection and the Dick Database 16:03 The Role of Data in Sexual Health 22:11 Privacy Concerns and Blockchain Technology 23:40 Data Collection and Privacy 25:10 Future of Decentralized Data 25:31 Blockchain Integration Patent and Market Growth 27:15 Clinical Feedback and Applications 28:04 Testosterone Replacement Therapy Insights 30:23 Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction 32:50 Understanding Erectile Dysfunction 38:41 Advice for Health Tech Founders 41:03 Inspirational Read - The Earthbreakers by Ernest Haycox 43:04 Final Thoughts and Call to Action 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
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    45 mins
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