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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
Sustainable Development Goals
Complex Systems
Art
Sustainability
Mental Health
Consciousness
Cognitive Science
Design Innovation
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.

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Recent Guests

Tom Chi
Physicist, designer, inventor, and investor; founding partner at One Ventures
One Ventures
Episode: Climate Capital with TOM CHI - Google X Co-founder, Founding Partner At One Ventures
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
C. Thi Nguyen
Philosopher and author of The Score
Episode: The Score: How to Stop Playing Somebody Else's Game with C. THI NGUYEN
AL Kennedy
Writer, activist, stand-up comedian
Author of Alive in the Merciful Country and Other Books
Episode: Beyond the Plagiarism Machine: Reclaiming Imagination from AI Slurry w/ AL KENNEDY
Siri Hustvedt
Writer and memoirist discussing Ghost Stories and related themes
Episode: SIRI HUSTVEDT on Love, Grief, AI, Creativity & the Future of Humanity
Daisy Fancourt
Professor, researcher at the intersection of arts, health, and science; author of ArtCure
Episode: ART CURE: How the Arts Can Transform Our Health with DAISY FANCOURT
Dr. Adeel Khan
Pioneer in regenerative medicine
CEO and founder of Eterna Health
Episode: AI, Muse Cells & The Future of Health: Why Stars like Chris Hemsworth & Tony Robbins Turn to Regenerative Medicine
David Palumbo-Liu
Professor and author of Speaking Out of Place
Stanford University
Episode: Speaking Out of Place - DAVID PALUMBO-LIU on Reclaiming Our Political Voices - 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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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Guests are diverse across disciplines, offering broad perspectives on complex topics.
Listeners praise accessible yet rigorous discussions on AI and its societal impacts.
The host is described as knowledgeable and capable of guiding deep, thoughtful conversations.

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Apple Podcasts
#221
France/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#185
New Zealand/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#234
Argentina/Technology

Talking Points

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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.
The Ethics of AI w/ SVEN NYHOLM, Author & Lead Researcher, Munich Centre for Machine Learning
Q: What is the role of education and universities in shaping AI-enabled futures?
Nyholm emphasizes preserving human inquiry, critical thinking, and creativity in education, arguing that universities should foster dialogue, curiosity, and these human capacities rather than reducing learning to mere signals processed by machines.
The Ethics of AI w/ SVEN NYHOLM, Author & Lead Researcher, Munich Centre for Machine Learning
Q: How should we think about accountability when AI systems influence outcomes?
The guest argues that accountability remains complex when AI contributions are involved; people may still be blameworthy for unsafe or careless use, but attributing responsibility to the user or designer depends on context, transparency, and the ability to mitigate risk.

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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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1. Tom Chi
2. Eliza Disbrow
3. David George Haskell
4. C. Thi Nguyen
5. AL Kennedy
6. Siri Hustvedt
7. Daisy Fancourt
8. Dr. Adeel Khan

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