Community and Connection:

The event is framed as a gathering for the global community. ("First Friday with the Thought Leader events are for our global community members.")

Emphasis on the importance of connection permeates the discussion, both in music and technology

The internet, even in its early stages, was seen as a means for profound human connection.

Hidary emphasizes how his music provides opportunities for listeners to connect with themselves and others.

Purpose (Individual & Collective):

The core topic of the discussion is purpose, spanning individual aspirations, team collaboration, and even humanity's larger role.

Hidary shares his journey of finding purpose through music after an initial foray into the tech world. ("And eventually I knew I wanted to go back to my music. I didn't know what that would look like, but finally I just drew a line in the sand and, and, and decided to to just bring it, bring my private practice out into the world.")

Team purpose is explored: the idea that team members should share a common vision and feel the mission resonates with their personal goals. ("...the vision is held fully by each of the team members. So it becomes an expression for them as well.")

Hidary introduces "moment to moment purpose" - finding purpose in everyday actions and interactions, not just in work or grand schemes. ("The purpose of that moment for me is to help that person across the street. That's the moment purpose that arises and that's available to everyone.").

Hidary alludes to the Japanese concept of Ikigai, a "multidimensional Venn diagram" where one's passions, skills, the needs of the world, and ability to earn income overlap.

Technology and Humanity:

Hidary discusses the potential for technology (including AI) to be a "Liberator, equalizer, and conveyance of abundance".

He acknowledges the potential challenges and casualties as society adapts to technological changes, urging mitigation of the pain.

He believes some human roles, particularly those involving emotional expression and authentic connection, are irreplaceable by AI. ("I think people want to see another human being expressing themselves. And I don't, I think that is just by definition irreplaceable.")

He believes that AI may take on roles that humans "shouldn't be doing anyway", but will never replace human feeling, appreciation for music and art, and soul.

Music and Art as Transformative Tools:

Hidary's music is presented as a tool for healing, introspection, and connection.

The "Mind Travel" experience blends music, visuals, and mindfulness to create an immersive journey.

His performances are designed to create "spaces for connection" that are "provocative, healing and transcendent".

The “Distanced Together” experience at Mass Mocha shows how art can facilitate healing and connection in a time of pandemic.

Teamwork and Shared Vision:

Hidary highlights the importance of a cohesive team with a shared vision and mission that resonates with individual members’ aspirations. ("...do they want to be there and do they actually feel the mission is, is our mission also aligned with their mission in life?")

He emphasizes that each team member is not only helpful and of service but they are also emotionally partaking in the experience.

He gives an example of an "adventurer" who mobilized everyone to move his piano to a better location.