an interview
series
Intimate interviews that explore how AI is shaping our imagination, and impacting our authenticity, and creative edge... three questions at a time.
The Warning from IBM's CEO in the 1970s, AI Decision-Making
A look back at a decades-old warning about machine decision-making and how that concern echoes today as AI becomes deeply embedded in our cognitive lives.
Shorts
Gaining Freedom Through Automation with AI
Frustrated by repetitive factory tasks, Johnny envisions a future where AI frees humans from mundane jobs, unlocking greater potential.
What Kind of World Do You Hope AI Helps Us Build?
Will AI help humans to focus on meaningful work that creates things that they are uniquely positioned to do, that gives them joy and that gives other people joy?
The Danger of Over-Reliance on AI: Keeping Your Creativity Intact
We discuss the potential pitfalls of relying too heavily on AI models for feedback and idea validation.
Romantic Getaways with AI Partners?
We reflect on a Wired article where a journalist observed a romantic retreat involving couples with AI partners.
The Dark Side of AI: Misinformation and Quality Decline
We explore the dual impact of AI: its ability to empower individuals to express themselves and lower entry barriers, contrasted with the rise of low-quality, misleading content on social media.
I Would Like AI to Meditate
If you could train AI on one aspect of your inner life, what would it be and why?
AI as A Model of the Mind
Join Jonathan Heppner, a philosopher of psychology, as he delves into how AI serves as a key model of the mind and explore its future potential.
Is AI What Photography Once was for Painters
Right now, a lot of people feel intimidated by the tools because AI seems to be able to compete,
The Reality of AI in Rural Settings
Join us as we envision a future where AI makes life better for everyone, regardless of their tech proficiency.
Teaching AI the Philosophy of German Idealism
Join us in exploring how a philosophically enlightened AI could make better choices beyond human ego identification.
Merging with Machines: Brain-Computer Interfaces
We discuss concerns about AI taking over decisions and the merging of humans with machines.
The Risk of Losing Curiosity and Cognitive Engagement with AI
Learn how AI can be a tool for enhancing human understanding and creativity without making us cognitively lazy.
Steve Jobs' "Bicycle for the Mind", How AI Enhances Creativity
We explore how AI can enhance human creativity and capabilities, inspired by Steve Jobs' vision of computers as bicycles for the mind.
The Limits of AI: Why Empathy and Intuition Matter
Being empathetic is about truly hearing what's behind someone's words and knowing when to stay silent—something AI models can't do.