Badass Engineers S2 E9 - Malak Trabelsi Loeb
Summary
Host Shruka Lata interviews Malik Trabelsi-Loi, CEO of Vurnal Academy, about his niche career in space law and quantum entrepreneurship. They discuss overcoming age and nationality barriers, the critical issue of space debris, and ensuring equitable access to technology. Malik also addresses AI ethics, emphasizing the need for diverse teams to mitigate unconscious biases in software development.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Badass Engineers and guest Malik Trabelsi-Loi
Malik's background in space law and quantum entrepreneurship
Overcoming age discrimination and online mockery in the industry
Navigating nationality barriers and national security in space
Equity in technology and mitigating space debris risks
The dangers of space debris, from paint flecks to Kessler syndrome
Accessibility of space slots and studying economics in Arabic
AI ethics, unconscious bias, and the need for diverse developers
Workplace dynamics, gender bias, and closing remarks
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