1119: Global Passion Projects #3: Brainwaves, Big Ideas, and Impact
Dr. Ramses Alcaide, Jason Bateman, Dr. Jerome Corsi, Dr. Raj, Josh Rubin & Mike Druckman
What if you could know the true age of your brain—and start reversing it today?
On this electrifying episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, recorded live at the Global Passion Project in Southampton, you'll get an insider's look at the breakthrough technologies—and bold thinkers—reshaping our future of health, longevity, and social impact.
Lou sits down with a stellar lineup, including Dr. Ramses Alcaide, CEO of Neurable, who unveils how wearable brain-sensing headphones could soon make brain health measurements as common as step counters. Hear firsthand accounts from athletes concerned about cognitive decline, how new brain tech works for real users, and why investors like Peter Thiel, Chris Sacca, and Merck are betting big on brain longevity.
Then, XPRIZE's Jason Bateman joins to pull back the curtain on the world’s most audacious innovation prizes—from a $101M longevity award to wild carbon-capture ideas like artificial whale poop. Jason argues the biggest problems—like tribalism and the digital divide—need both competitive fire and courageous community to solve.
The conversation turns to a dynamic panel with Dr. Jerome Corsi, Dr. Raj Kumar, Josh Rubin, and FDA legal expert Mike Druckman, who reveal how the pandemic, personal experience, and the hunger for systemic change are fueling a revolution in healthcare, data, and investment.
Key highlights include:
How next-gen headphones are tracking brain health and detecting neurodegenerative disease risk (and what it feels like to try them)
Secrets behind running life-changing technology and medical XPRIZE competitions
Inside stories from frontline doctors, lawyers, and investors fighting to fix healthcare for good
Candid, urgent calls to action—straight from personal journeys of struggle, innovation, and hope
If you're ready to meet the visionaries and game-changers shaping tomorrow—and learn what YOU can do about it—this is an episode you can't miss.
Timestamped Overview:
00:00 – Introduction Setting the scene for the Global Passion Project episodes
01:01 – Dr. Ramses Alcaide shares how Neurable’s brain-sensing technology is set to change healthcare (and everyday wearables)
03:35 – Addressing privacy, safety, and real-world impact of brain data
04:45 – Use case: Early detection of neurodegenerative conditions for athletes & those with family risks
05:16 – Investors backing brain longevity and the growth of wearable brain tech
06:15 – Partnering with the Department of Defense to protect soldiers’ brain health
07:27 – Scaling to military and commercial markets; 14 years of research brought to market
08:22 – What Dr. Ramses takes away from the Global Passion Project: Purpose, passion, and legacy
09:09 – Where to find Neurable and connect with Dr. Ramses online
09:50 – Jason Bateman of XPRIZE: Solving billion-scale challenges with multimillion-dollar prizes
10:43 – Longevity, AI-driven education, space innovation, climate action, and wild ideas like artificial whale poop for carbon capture
12:29 – The surprising origins of XPRIZE and how competition fuels innovation
14:05 – Insights from the event: Harnessing capital, competition, and visionary philanthropy
17:07 – Jason’s biggest issue to solve: The digital divide and loss of empathy online
18:50 – XPRIZE’s next moonshots—like decoding the ovary’s health signals 21:49 – Jason’s dream location: Bondi Beach, Australia
22:30 – Panel intros: Dr. Jerome Corsi, Dr. Raj Kumar, Josh Rubin, and Mike Druckman reveal their personal missions and expertise
26:43 – What’s resonating at the event: Investment optimism and diverse passion for impact
27:21 – Panel insights: Fusing expertise, diverse backgrounds, and hunger for change in healthcare
28:20 – Dr. Raj’s call to action: We need a little more anger and drive to change healthcare for all
30:07 – Dr. Corsi: The role of global partnerships and funding to transform care
30:56 – Panel contact details and their organizations for listeners and would-be collaborators
34:27 – One-word summaries of the event: Inflection, Transformation, Loyalty, Spectacular
34:41 – Closing notes and where to connect with Thrive LouD and Lou Diamond
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