Summary
In a recent episode of Robot Brains, the host takes a break from discussing AI and conducts a Q&A session with the guest, Amit Prakash, an electrical engineer from ThoughtSpot. The engaging hour-long discussion reveals candid details about Prakash's personal life, values, and aspirations.
The conversation starts with some fun and personal questions that shed light on the guest's favorite book, best present received, and an interesting choice of dinner guest, either Richard Feynman or Claude Shannon. Prakash admits that his admiration for Shannon's attitude towards learning and playful nature influenced his own approach to life.
Prakash also talks about his desire to serve something greater than himself and provides a thought-provoking response when asked to give robots and machines a single human value. He emphasizes the importance of being in service to something larger than oneself, an admirable quality that would benefit robots as well. His optimistic outlook on the world and belief in its gradual progression towards more peace and prosperity is refreshing and uplifting, especially in a time marked by global crises.
The guest's passion for teaching, equal opportunities, and aspirations to complete three major goals in his life - write a book, make a successful movie, and build a thriving company - reveal a compassionate and ambitious individual willing to work hard to create a better world.
The session ends on a heartwarming note, with Prakash's recounting of the best present he ever received, a puzzle made by his daughter. Prakash's view on humility as being overrated, and the importance of promoting one's work is a valuable lesson for anyone trying to make an impact. Overall, this episode is a refreshing and enjoyable change from the technical nuances of discussing AI and provides an insight into the personal values of one of the most respected electrical engineers in the industry.
