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AI & The Future of Humanity: Artificial Intelligence, Technology, VR, Algorithm, Automation, ChatBPT, Robotics, Augmented Re

The Creative Process Original Series: Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Innovation, Engineering, Robotics & Internet of Things
Artificial Intelligence
Education
Climate Change
Creativity
Misinformation
Social Media
Capitalism
Democracy
Technology
Cognition
Complex Systems
Sustainable Development Goals
Art
Sustainability
Mental Health
Design Innovation
Cognitive Science
Consciousness
Public Engagement
Extremism

What are the dangers, risks, and opportunities of AI? What role can we play in designing the future we want to live in? With the rise of automation, what is the future of work? We talk to experts about the roles government, organizations, and individuals can play to make sure powerful technologies truly make the world a better place–for everyone.

Conversations with futurists, philosophers, AI exp... more

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“ I'm a believer in this technology. I believe that the cheaper it is, the more people will use it. So, even if we assume that models will get smaller for the same level of intelligence, the demand to actually have more compute is going to be enormou... more

Today, we have a conversation about time, memory, and the bittersweet geography of human sorrow. Georgi Gospodinovis widely considered one of the most daring voices in contemporary European literature. His acclaimed novel, The Physics of Sorrow, won ... more

For over a decade, technology has promised to make life easier. Social media was meant to connect us, we were told smartphones would simplify our lives, and now artificial intelligence promises to lift even more daily burdens. Yet these advances also... more

Salwa and Selma Mikou are the founders of Paris-based Mikou Architecture. Born in Fez, Morocco and educated in Paris, they have spent the last two decades reimagining the relationship between the built environment and the cultural landscape.After hon... more

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Ignacio de Gregorio Nobilias
Author of The White Box and AI analyst
Medium, AI analyst
Episode: Surviving the AI Hype Cycle Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Job) w/ NACHO DE GREGORIO - Highlights
Georgi Gospodinov
Contemporary Bulgarian writer, author of The Physics of Sorrow and Time Shelter
Author
Episode: AI, Algorithms & Preserving the Human Core of Memory with GEORGI GOSPODINOV & ANGELA RODEL - Highlights
Angela Rodel
Linguist, musician and translator
Translator/Scholar
Episode: AI, Algorithms & Preserving the Human Core of Memory with GEORGI GOSPODINOV & ANGELA RODEL - Highlights
Ignacio de Gregorio
AI analyst and author, TheWhiteBox
TheWhiteBox (author)
Episode: The $7.5 Trillion Gamble on AI Domination & The Future of Humanity w/ NACHO DE GREGORIO
Salwa Mikou
Co-founder of Mikou Architecture
Mikou Architecture
Episode: Architecture, AI & Preserving the Human Core of Expression with SALWA & SELMA MIKOU
Selma Mikou
Co-founder of Mikou Architecture
Mikou Architecture
Episode: Architecture, AI & Preserving the Human Core of Expression with SALWA & SELMA MIKOU
Tom Chi
Physicist, inventor, founding partner of At One Ventures
At One Ventures
Episode: Why Do We Listen to the Talkers More Than the Builders Saving the Planet? - TOM CHI - Highlights
Eliza Disbrow
Recent graduate featured in the episode; guest introducing and discussion participant
University of Washington (as introduced in transcript)
Episode: Climate Capital with TOM CHI - Google X Co-founder, Founding Partner At One Ventures
David George Haskell
Biologist, Pulitzer Prize finalist
Biology/Academia
Episode: AI, Escaping the Screen & Listening to the Living World: DAVID HASKELL on the Songs of Nature - Highlights

Host

Mia Funk
Host of The Creative Process Podcast; host of AI & The Future of Humanity discussions; broad expertise in technology, education, and shaping conversations with experts

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Very relevant podcast for the modern age of technology, especially since the topic surrounding AI technology is very relevant as of right now. Also provides some diverse sub-topics about the direction that humanity is heading in.

    Podchaser
    5
    tahirano
    a year ago
  • Great show!

    Love listening in! Always expecting a great episode and dive from both subjects and interviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kashima yuu
    United States2 years ago
  • No better time to listen

    The Creative Process team consistently puts out really intelligent and important work, especially so now that the AI arms race is in full swing. We need to be informed for our future. Overall, one of the most consistently interesting podcasts I’ve found.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lukewcollins9
    United States2 years ago
  • Highly recommended

    Enjoyed this podcast so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greg Carlson
    France2 years ago
  • A solid choice for curious minds

    Fantastic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bertrandren
    France2 years ago

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The $7.5 Trillion Gamble on AI Domination & The Future of Humanity w/ NACHO DE GREGORIO
Q: How do you see the balance between open research and proprietary development affecting AI's future and Europe's role?
Open research accelerates progress and benefits the global ecosystem, but there are tensions with competition and national security. Europe should push for responsible openness and invest in local compute and education to stay competitive, rather than relying solely on regulation.
The $7.5 Trillion Gamble on AI Domination & The Future of Humanity w/ NACHO DE GREGORIO
Q: What is the single biggest misconception about AI that has gotten worse, and what matters most that people ignore?
The belief that AI will instantly eliminate jobs is overstated; the technology is not yet reliable or cost-effective enough at scale to displace labor broadly, and the real focus should be on how AI complements and augments human work while acknowledging practical constraints.
AI & The Future of Life with RISTO UUK, Head of EU Policy & Research, FUTURE OF LIFE INSTITUTE
Q: What are the long-term hopes and risks you see for Europe in regulating AI?
Europe seeks to steer AI toward beneficial outcomes by creating safeguards, ensuring human oversight, and promoting uptake of safe AI practices, while avoiding existential and societal harms.
The Score: How to Stop Playing Somebody Else's Game with C. THI NGUYEN
Q: So, how do we maintain spontaneity and play when social structures and scoring systems are all around us?
By recognizing when scores are useful scaffolds and when they threaten to colonize our aims, and by deliberately designing spaces—like classrooms, teams, and creative projects—that encourage exploration, collaboration, and intrinsic motivation rather than just producing measurable outcomes.
Climate Capital with TOM CHI - Google X Co-founder, Founding Partner At One Ventures
Q: As you write about education, how would you design a curriculum that truly prepares people for the future rather than focusing on memorization?
Shift from superficial memorization to experiential, multidisciplinary learning that connects hands-on projects (like building a market stall or local infrastructure) with core skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and problem‑solving; learn-by-doing across disciplines creates depth and lasting impact.

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A thoughtful exploration of how artificial intelligence, technology, and related systems shape society, work, ethics, and creativity. Episodes span practical problem-solving, design thinking, and governance in an era of rapid automation, with guests ranging from climate technologists and philosophers to artists and educators. The show leans into interdisciplinary dialogue—bridging science, humanities, and policy—to examine how to build, regulate, and live with powerful technologies in ways that benefit broad society. Noteworthy strengths include a consistent focus on actionable insights, diverse guest perspectives, and a holistic view of AI's future that emphasizes human values, democracy, and democratic resilience.

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