He Could Be Golfing. Instead, He's Upgrading Your Brain.
From Big Questions with Cal Fussman by Curiosity Media
April 28, 2026 · 38 min · Season 4 · Episode 174
About this episode
Dr. David Bach discusses how AI can enhance human capabilities rather than replace them.
What if AI didn't replace you — it made you a better you? Dr. David Bach, Harvard-trained neuroscientist and founder of Optios, is using artificial intelligence to help people think faster, learn better, retain more, and perform at their peak. He's stepping into what is his most consequential work yet while others his age are out on the golf course. From walking on fire to unlocking the science of "the zone" this conversation offers something rare in the age of AI: genuine hope. Cal says: If you know someone who feels unsettled by artificial intelligence, send them this episode.
People in this episode
Host: Cal Fussman
Guest: Dr. David Bach
Topics covered
- artificial intelligence
- neuroscience
- personal development
- learning
- performance
- hope
Keywords
- AI
- neuroscience
- learning
- performance
- Cal Fussman
- David Bach
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Harvard, Optios
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