CHM Live

What could your computer or phone do if it knew how you were feeling? Through a combination of psychology, technology, and cognitive science, Affectiva is bringing emotional intelligence to the digital world. Dr. Rana el Kaliouby, Affectiva CEO and cofounder, sits down with former Computer History Museum CEO John Hollar to share how the company’s technology was invented, the creative ways the software is being used, and her vision for the future of emotion-aware computing. Recorded on June 1, 2017.

Your Facebook likes may have played a crucial role in Donald Trump’s victory and the UK’s vote to leave the European Union. Stanford University’s Dr. Michal Kosinski joins us to share how the study of personality and application of big data are affecting politics and fields you never expected. Moderated by David C. Brock, Director of the Museum’s Software History Center. Recorded on May 19, 2017.

Square started in 2009 with a tiny, white card reader you could plug into your phone to accept payments from anyone, but hasn’t stopped there. After a $3.4 billion IPO in 2015, the company is now a cohesive commerce ecosystem that helps sellers start, run, and grow businesses. Square CEO Jack Dorsey shares why and how he started the company, his approach to innovation in financial services, and his vision for the future of commerce. Moderated by the Verge’s Senior Technology Editor Lauren Goode. Recorded on August 8, 2017.