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Poets & Thinkers

Benedikt Lehnert
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Human Agency
Superintelligence
Digital Technology
Art and Design
Social Media
Human Connection
Predictive AI
Ethics In AI
Innovation
Mindfulness
Meditation
Discrimination
Education
Greatness
Business Ethics
Korean Heritage
Cultural Fragmentation
AI and Organizational Change

Poets & Thinkers explores the humanistic future of business leadership through deep, unscripted conversations with visionary minds – from best-selling authors and inspiring artists to leading academic experts and seasoned executives.

Hosted by tech executive, advisor, and Princeton entrepreneurship & design fellow Ben Lehnert, this podcast challenges conventional MBA wisdom, blending creative lea... more

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What if our desperate need for certainty, predictability, and control is not making us safer but actually making us psychologically ill? In this episode of Poets & Thinkers, we explore the hidden pathology of modern life with João Sevilhano, a psycho... more

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What if the race toward “superintelligence” is misguided and what does a more humanistic vision for AI adoption actually look like? In this episode of Poets & Thinkers, we dive deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence, culture, and human... more

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What if the biggest regret we’ll have in 10 years isn’t over-regulating AI, but failing to educate people about it? In this episode of Poets & Thinkers, we explore the intersection of AI policy, national sovereignty, and digital literacy with Jaxson ... more

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What if the people building AI are so caught up in the rush to market that they’ve forgotten to ask the most important question: what does this mean for humanity? In this refreshingly honest episode, we explore the human side of artificial intelligen... more

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Arvind Narayanan
Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University and Director of the Center for Information Technology Policy
Princeton University
Episode: AI as Normal Technology: On superintelligence delusion, bogus claims and a humanistic AI future with Prof. Arvind Narayanan
Jaxson Khan
CEO of Aperture AI and former Senior Policy Advisor to Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
Aperture AI
Episode: AI Sovereignty & the Literacy Gap: Policy lessons from the frontlines with Jaxson Khan
Danielle McClune
A writer embedded in the frontier of AI development at Microsoft, offering perspectives on AI from both a technical and literary background.
Microsoft
Episode: The Model Can’t Relate: A poet’s rebellion inside the AI machine with Danielle McClune
Matthew Bennett
Composer, sound artist, and former chief sound designer at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Multisensory Beings: How neuroaesthetics shapes the future human-machine interaction and art – with Matthew Bennett
Pascal Unger
Managing partner at early stage venture capital firm Focal with a focus on AI startups and strong technical founders.
Focal
Episode: “Liftoff” rounds, data moats, and trust barriers: How AI is rewriting the venture capital rules with Pascal Unger
Michael Ventura
Accomplished entrepreneur, leader, practitioner, and educator focusing on applied empathy in leadership.
Consolidated Eggs
Episode: The Dark Side of Empathy: On AI “Soul Gaps”, emotional commons, and the responsibility to develop humane technologies with Michael Ventura
Meg Bear
Former president of SAP SuccessFactors and expert in large-scale organizational management and HR.
SAP SuccessFactors
Episode: Rewriting All Layers Of The Stack – Leading with agency when everyone is uncomfortable with Meg Bear
Nando Costa
Brazilian-American artist and designer with over 25 years of experience in leading design at major tech companies.
ServiceNow, formerly at Microsoft and Google
Episode: Slot Machine Creativity: On the value of friction to create meaningful works of art with Nando Costa
Markus Albers
Journalist, author, and entrepreneur based in Berlin, Germany.
Episode: The Optimization Lie: Will AI finally give us the freedom “new work” promised us? – with journalist and author Markus Albers

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Ben Lehnert
Host of deep, unscripted conversations exploring humanistic leadership and the future of business.

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The Bullshit Economy: How our obsession with control is making us sick with João Sevilhano
Q: What advice do you give young people on skills they need to build for the future?
João acknowledges the challenge in advising young people, emphasizing the need to balance easiness and hardship for true growth.
The Bullshit Economy: How our obsession with control is making us sick with João Sevilhano
Q: How do you view the relationship between education and corporate culture?
João suggests that education is primarily designed to prepare individuals for the workforce, rather than fostering holistic human development.
The Bullshit Economy: How our obsession with control is making us sick with João Sevilhano
Q: What led you to writing the article The Certainty Syndrome?
João discusses how he aims to condense ideas he's been developing over years, focusing on underlying forces that drive individuals and society.
“Liftoff” rounds, data moats, and trust barriers: How AI is rewriting the venture capital rules with Pascal Unger
Q: How do you think companies need to navigate trust in their systems?
It's critical for startups to invest in trust-building measures, ensuring human oversight initially, especially in high-risk use cases.
“Liftoff” rounds, data moats, and trust barriers: How AI is rewriting the venture capital rules with Pascal Unger
Q: What does it mean specifically for the world that you invest in and how does the AI shift impact it?
AI creates an opportunity for systems of intelligence to automate outcomes, fundamentally changing software's value and how venture capital approaches investments.

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Exploring the intricate relationship between humanism and business leadership, a series of conversations presents insights from a diverse array of guests, including authors, artists, and academic experts. The discourse emphasizes a shift in leadership paradigms, advocating for a human-first approach that considers ethical implications amidst the rise of AI technology. Episodes delve into topics such as digital inclusion, embracing failure, and the importance of mindfulness in the digital age, encouraging leaders to foster environments that promote creativity, inclusivity, and ethical considerations as integral aspects of their leadership styles. This focus on innovative thinking sets it apart as a resource for those seeking a more conscient... more

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2. Jaxson Khan
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5. Pascal Unger
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