DJ Patil

Maya Shankar: The Other Side of Change Change can come from out of nowhere. A relationship ends, a doctor gives an unwelcome diagnosis, a business closes, a loved one passes away. At times like those, it can feel as if we’re in free-fall i...

Just finished Maya Shankar's book — the most powerful I've read in a long time. Each chapter makes you stop and breathe.
Bay Area? Come meet us both April 8 at the @cwclub.bsky.social

Tix: commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-04-08/maya-shankar-other-side-change

Kanwal Rekhi: Entrepreneurship, the American Dream, and the Rise of Modern India Called the “Godfather of the Silicon Valley’s Indian Mafia” by Fortune magazine, Kanwal Rekhi’s successful journey through the top ranks of the tech world in many ways mirrors the rise of modern India...

Come hang out with the OGs of Silicon Valley! Thurs March 5 in SF! @cwclub.bsky.social + reception after to hang out with all of us!
www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-...

The biggest ask I get when visiting universities is to set aside more time for office hours. So here it goes! This month coming to Penn, OSU, & Penn State.

Let me know if you'd like to join or just stop by.

Have a couple of other slots this Wed morning to meet faculty too. Drop a line!

One week away! I've been reading @bobwachter.bsky.social book & I'm convinced if you want to work on healthcare + AI this is a **MUST READ*** Get your tix @cwclub.bsky.social here: www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-...

Dr. Bob Wachter: How AI Is Transforming Health Care and What That Means for Our Future Artificial intelligence can now match and sometimes surpass physicians in areas such as diagnosis to empathy. What does that mean for doctors, patients, and the future of our health care? Join us for ...

On Feb 9, I'll be interviewing @bobwachter.bsky.social wachter.bsky.social on his new book which is *the* most comprehensive look at AI & healthcare.
@cwclub.bsky.social

Going to sell out so get tickets now! www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-...

YouTube video by Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel: Eat Your Ice Cream

Dry January? Protein? Fiber? Got questions? We've got answers. Here's my interview w/ @zekeemanuel.bsky.social on his best selling new book Always Eat Your Ice Cream. This was super fun to do & we cover lots of ground. Hope you'll give it a watch. @cwclub.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxDU...

Well said

These are basic civic rights and they need to be respected.

Treat others as you’d want to be treated. 🇺🇸

Thank you to the first responders,l ocal police, and national guard who are stepping up to help their local community. To the people protesting, may you be safe and be safe. To the Federal law enforcement being put in this tenable situation, be the light and do what’s right.

The demonizing of a mother of 3 & an ICU nurse for veterans is despicable & vile.

I have so many thoughts about the many points of hypocrisy. But one thing I know for sure is that I wouldn’t feel ok with this happening in a neighborhood where my kids or loved ones were walking around.

I can’t stop thinking about what is happening in Minneapolis & the rest of the country. No one should be killed. It doesn’t matter if you are a protestor or law enforcement. No parent or child should ever have to go through the pain that we’ve seen. Personally, I’m hurting seeing what is happening.

Dr. Bob Wachter: How AI Is Transforming Health Care and What That Means for Our Future Artificial intelligence can now match and sometimes surpass physicians in areas such as diagnosis to empathy. What does that mean for doctors, patients, and the future of our health care? Join us for ...

What's real in AI+healthcare? This one is is going to be 🔥 🔥 🔥! @bobwachter.bsky.social's new book is THE overview on AI's potential (and risks) for healthcare. Monday Feb 9 @ @cwclub.bsky.social! Hope you'll join us in person!

Get your tix now! www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-...

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel: Eat Your Ice Cream Americans are confronted with a wealth of sources of often questionable information about how to live better and longer. From the “Wellness Industrial Complex” to weak health reporting to faddish infl...

Already a NYT best seller! We've got a few tickets left with @zekeemanuel.bsky.social

Hear directly from one of the key architects of the ACA & best thinkers on how to take control of your own health! This is going to be 🌶️ 🧨 🔥
@cwclub.bsky.social

www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-...

Dr. Bob Wachter: How AI Is Transforming Health Care and What That Means for Our Future Artificial intelligence can now match and sometimes surpass physicians in areas such as diagnosis to empathy. What does that mean for doctors, patients, and the future of our health care? Join us for ...

This is one you're going to want to be at! @bobwachter.bsky.social has a new book coming out on AI & Healthcare.

He interviewed the best thinkers across the country and we're going to dive in.

This one will be best IN PERSON! @cwclub.bsky.social
www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-...

Dan Wang: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future Join us for Dan Wang’s talk about the issues raised in his new book Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future, which has been called a riveting, firsthand investigation of China’s seismic progre...

Come hang out with Dan and me in just over a week! www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-...

I posted this in 2022 about the trans community. Some things just need to be said. I hope you'll take a moment to read the full message. Share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Dan Wang: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future Join us for Dan Wang’s talk about the issues raised in his new book Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future, which has been called a riveting, firsthand investigation of China’s seismic progre...

Here's your chance to hear directly from Dan Wang on his breakout book BREAKNECK. It's really changed the way I think about China. Lots of cover from AI, healthcare, & much more! And we want to hear from you! Tickets are going fast! @cwclub.bsky.social www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-...

DJ Patil: AI's Steering Wheel Challenge Podcast Episode · The Road to Accountable AI · 09/04/2025 · 43m

New podcast episode up thanks to Kevin Werbach on AI + healthcare and much more. Here are a bunch of my lessons learned from building products + getting things done (that work) in gov podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

Want to know something? Join us in-person or online to hear Steven Pinker in conversation with @djpatil.bsky.social: "When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows . . . "

October 8 in Silicon Valley.

Event details & tickets: www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-...

Going to sell out! Hope you can join us!

IYKYK

YouTube video by Commonwealth Club World Affairs (CCWA) General Stanley McChrystal | Choices That Define a Life

So much wisdom that Gen. McChrystal shares in our interview. Lessons he's learned the hard way. What character & patriotism means, being on the front lines as your enemy uses new technology, how that tech is going to impact all of us. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACGa... @cwclub.bsky.social

Deep breaths...

Suicide counselors for LGBTQ+ youth removed from hotline by Trump admin "Suicide prevention is about people, not politics," Trevor Project CEO Jaymes Black said.

It is irresponsible to play politics with the support of suicide counselors. People who are in a mental health crisis need support and we know how to support them www.axios.com/2025/06/18/t...

General Stanley McChrystal: Choices That Define a Life “When I die, how will I be measured?” For Stanley McChrystal, the answer could be obvious. As a retired four-star general, McChrystal might be measured by his stars (four), commands held, wars fought,...

Given recent event in the world and politics, you're going to want to hear from General McChrystal. We have just a few seats left-- this Friday! @cwclub.bsky.social www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-...

This is why @djpatil.bsky.social pushed for an agenda of moving purposefully and fixing things.

General Stanley McChrystal: Choices That Define a Life “When I die, how will I be measured?” For Stanley McChrystal, the answer could be obvious. As a retired four-star general, McChrystal might be measured by his stars (four), commands held, wars fought,...

On Friday June 27th, I'll be interviewing General Stanley McChrystal on his new book for @cwclub.bsky.social. Lots to cover given all the things happening in the world. Get your tickets NOW - b4 they sell out! www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-....

For those that made the ultimate sacrifice, we remember and honor them. I think about how soundly my family sleeps at night thanks to them. #MemorialDay

Tomorrow!