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  1. Milken Institute57 min

    Beyond Crypto's Wild Ride

    Staci Warden, Meltem Demirors, Kathryn Haun, Elizabeth Rossiello, Elizabeth Stark, Katie Couric, Yamiche Alcindor, Amna Nawaz, Tamara Keith, Elizabeth Choe

    A panel of industry leaders and investors from Andreessen Horowitz outlines the evolution of digital assets from speculative instruments into a foundational computing platform and a mechanism for solving global coordination problems. The discussion details how innovations like the Lightning Network are addressing Bitcoin's throughput limitations while emerging use cases ranging from unbanked financial inclusion to machine-to-machine economies drive institutional adoption by entities such as Fidelity and JP Morgan. Despite regulatory hurdles regarding taxation and security risks posed by bad actors, the consensus points toward a 2025 future characterized by mature infrastructure, interoperable systems, and a transformed "internet of value."

  2. Milken Institute1h 2m

    Workshop: Using Meditation to Expand Your Capacity for Compassion

    Suze Yalof Schwartz, James Doty, Bob Roth, Sharon Salzberg, Jeffrey Walker, Deepak Chopra, Jerry Seinfeld, Victor Frankl, Bobby Kennedy, Dan Ardee, Mark Bertolini, Silly, Jaren Smartano, Elizabeth Choe, Spencer, Bhagavad Gita, Tish Jennings, Mark Greenberg, Robert Kaplan, Lieutenant Difty, Amishi Jai, Glenn Beck, Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Alma, Pope, Glenn Hubbard Jr.

    Driven by evidence that meditation shifts the brain from sympathetic stress to parasympathetic restoration, major corporations, educational systems, and healthcare institutions are integrating these practices to reduce burnout and improve operational efficiency. Key figures like neurosurgeon James Doty and investor Jeffrey Kaufmann champion data-backed programs that have demonstrated tangible benefits, including significant cost savings for Aetna and reduced violence in Chicago schools. This global movement reframes compassion as a trainable skill for resilience, establishing a new standard for preventative mental health care across military, corporate, and academic sectors.