Bio-Cultural Technology

how biological and cultural factors influence human behavior and technology

Paul Mwangi Gichia Paul Mwangi Gichia

The Empathy Engine: How Virtual Reality Simulations Cultivate Inclusive Mindsets

Welcome to a new episode of the @MAGICademy Podcast! In S5E2 we are joined by Evan Sitler-Bates who drops by to have a great conversation about VR. Evan is the CEO and co-founder of XpertVR, a consulting firm that specializes in e-learning and virtual reality solutions, providing companies and skill development initiatives with new ways to deliver their content innovatively and interestingly. 

In this episode, we go through the founding and establishment of XpertVR from a passion project to a viable business; what motivates people to learn through VR and the advances in the industry; some pros, cons, and room for improvement in VR-aided skill development techniques; and much more.

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Paul Mwangi Gichia Paul Mwangi Gichia

The Quiet Powerhouses: Building Inclusive Organizational Structures

Dive into the world of organizational dynamics and talent management with @MAGICademy S3E9 featuring @Alex Furman, CEO of @performica as we discuss a range of topics from organizational psychology, the need to move away from traditional hierarchical models to focus on mapping collaboration networks within companies to the potential impact of AI and emerging technologies on work.

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