Positive Outlier
Positive Outlier
Podcast Description
Positive Outlier is a platform dedicated to illuminating the minds and stories of individuals who defy convention and reimagine what’s possible at the frontier of science, technology, and human progress. At its core, Positive Outlier is more than a podcast or media project—it is a curated space for bold ideas, interdisciplinary thinking, and deep inquiry into the forces shaping our future. We spotlight founders, researchers, artists, engineers, and visionaries whose work stands at the intersection of innovation and impact. By capturing conversations that range from artificial intelligence and robotics to space exploration, biotech, and transformative entrepreneurship, we seek to document not just what’s being built, but why it matters. In an era often defined by noise and superficial trends, Positive Outlier is a counter-current—an intentional dialogue with those who think critically, act courageously, and dare to build differently. Through interviews, essays, and curated insights, we aim to inspire a new generation of game changers to not only imagine better futures, but to take the intellectual and practical risks required to bring them into being.
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Positive Outlier focuses on topics such as artificial intelligence, robotics, space exploration, biotech, and transformative entrepreneurship, exemplified by episodes like the inaugural discussion with Jesus Lares about the future of intelligence and the mindset for innovation. Each episode unpacks the significance behind groundbreaking work and aims to inspire critical thinking and courage in pursuing new frontiers.
Positive Outlier is a platform dedicated to illuminating the minds and stories of individuals who defy convention and reimagine what’s possible at the frontier of science, technology, and human progress. At its core, Positive Outlier is more than a podcast or media project—it is a curated space for bold ideas, interdisciplinary thinking, and deep inquiry into the forces shaping our future. We spotlight founders, researchers, artists, engineers, and visionaries whose work stands at the intersection of innovation and impact. By capturing conversations that range from artificial intelligence and robotics to space exploration, biotech, and transformative entrepreneurship, we seek to document not just what’s being built, but why it matters. In an era often defined by noise and superficial trends, Positive Outlier is a counter-current—an intentional dialogue with those who think critically, act courageously, and dare to build differently. Through interviews, essays, and curated insights, we aim to inspire a new generation of game changers to not only imagine better futures, but to take the intellectual and practical risks required to bring them into being.
In the inaugural episode of Positive Outlier, we sit down with Jesus Lares—computer scientist, physicist, and founder of Maura AI—for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of intelligence, the intersection of scientific curiosity and entrepreneurship, and the mindset required to build at the edge of what’s possible. A graduate of MIT with deep roots in both AI research and applied physics, Jesus reflects on his journey from tutoring to fund flight school in high school, to conducting research at MIT, to founding his own startup. We explore his views on robotics, space, and the evolving role of human intuition in an increasingly algorithmic world. This episode sets the tone for Positive Outlier—a platform dedicated to spotlighting the boldest builders, thinkers, and technologists shaping tomorrow.
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