Joining Doug this week is Vijay Gupta, violinist and speaker. As a live performer it's not about being perfect—that's what practice is for. Live performance art is authentic. It's about being present and connecting with the audience. Vijay doesn't want to preach, he wants to connect and understand his audience's values and stories. Through this music and conversations, Vijay aims to facilitate the creation of something bigger than himself.

So, how does he do this? He values curiosity, openness, reading, and integrating diverse inspirations into his learning. He values continuous learning as a verb, not just fixed achievements in time. All of this inspires Vijay to "give away his gifts" with one of his most important values being generosity. Vijay believes we find purpose by giving the gifts we didn't know we had.

This conversation also touches a bit on AI. Vijay's take on AI is refreshing—he suggests we focus on how technology can amplify human values and intentions, rather than replace them for the sake of efficiency. AI can help people appreciate life's beauty, while still accomplishing tasks in a human way.

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