Join us as David Fogel reveals a revolutionary approach to reinvigorating symphonic music with his innovative “Symphonina” concept, while diving deep into the fascinating intersections of AI, creativity, and human ingenuity. Discover how a virtual orchestra brought global musicians together and the surprising way AI is reshaping the arts.

David Fogel is a trailblazer in artificial intelligence with over 40 years of experience in machine learning and evolutionary computation. Co-founder of Natural Selection, he has made significant strides in AI across defense, industry, and sports. Fogel also pioneered the “Symphonina” concept, revitalizing classical music with shorter symphonies through his nonprofit organization. A musician for over five decades, Fogel’s efforts have led to Billboard-charting albums and global collaborations. His renowned work includes the influential “Blondie 24,” exploring neural networks and checkers.

Below are the key takeaways from this episode:

Symphonina Concept: David Fogel’s nonprofit introduced “Symphonina,” short symphonies to engage modern audiences, with their album “Advent of the Symphonina” topping Billboard classical charts.

AI Expertise: Fogel has a distinguished career in AI and machine learning, co-founding Natural Selection Incorporated, and significantly contributing to various fields, including defense and sports analytics.

Neural Network Innovations: His “Blondie 24” project showcased AI’s ability to learn games like checkers from scratch, challenging traditional pre-programmed approaches.

Balancing Creativity and AI: Both Scott Turman and David Fogel expressed concerns about AI’s impact on creativity, emphasizing the need to preserve human artistry.

Global Musical Collaboration: Fogel’s nonprofit has fostered global collaboration among musicians, enabling young artists to work alongside international professionals through virtual orchestras.

Today’s guest, David Fogel, can be found online at:
Website: http://www.effectcheck.com/
Website: https://www.natural-selection.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fogel-2b5322/

Your host, Scott Turman, can be found online at:
BrightRay Publishing: https://brightray.com/
Entrepreneur Website: https://scottturman.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottturman/