# AI, Brain Health & Human Performance The Future Of Optimization With Thoryn Stephens

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Podcast: [Finding Genius Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/finding-genius-podcast-53533)
Published: 2026-03-21T12:00:00+00:00
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Join us in this episode as Thoryn Stephens, an expert in Adaptive AI, human behavior, and biology, unpacks the evolving science of brain health and human performance. As Founder & CEO of BRAIN.ONE , he focuses on turning cutting-edge research into practical protocols designed to sharpen cognition, support longevity, and elevate day-to-day performance. With a 20-year career spanning data science, digital innovation, and consumer behavior, Thoryn has held key roles at Cytokinetics , Unilever Prestige , and Fox Networks . His work centers on applying predictive modeling and personalized technologies to drive meaningful outcomes — an approach he now brings to the world of human optimization… In this conversation, we cover: Where AI and health optimization intersect. The ways AI and behavioral design are transforming how we think, focus, and age. Why there was such a large technological breakthrough in 2023. What we can expect in the future. What does it mean to live at the intersection of humans and intelligent machines? Press play to find out! Follow Thoryn on Instagram @ragearea and connect with him on LinkedIn . 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C 🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode 📖 The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values – A deep dive into the challenges of aligning AI systems with human ethics and values — essential reading for understanding how AI impacts society and decision‑making. 👉 Get it here 📘 Human Compatible: Artificial Intelligence and the Problem of Control – A thoughtful exploration of the future of AI, focusing on how to build systems that are beneficial, safe, and aligned with human intentions. 👉 Check it out 📙 The Age of AI: And Our Human Future – An engaging look at how AI is reshaping industry, culture, labor,…

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