Humans + AI

Ross Dawson

Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI

Creativity

Innovation

Decision Making

Diversity

Future Of Work

Scientific Discovery

Technology Sovereignty

Community Empowerment

Entrepreneurship

Network Activation

Large Language Models (llms)

Multi-Agent Systems

Analogical Reasoning

Innovation In Africa

Mobile Technology

Healthcare Access

AI Impact On Media and Marketing

Collective Intelligence

Exploring and unlocking the potential of AI for individuals, organizations, and humanity

36 ratings

Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	178	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	TechnologyBusinessManagement

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Latest Episodes

Joel Pearson on putting human first, 5 rules for intuition, AI for mental imagery, and cognitive upsizing (AC Ep25)

“If you’re highly emotional, positive or negative, then you shouldn’t trust your intuition. You shouldn’t use it, because these subtle feelings we have in our gut, chest, or palms—that’s how we pick up on this intuitive feeling.”

–Joel Pearson

Abou... more

Yesterday • 37 min

Diyi Yang on augmenting capabilities and wellbeing, levels of human agency, AI in the scientific process, and the ideation-execution gap (AC Ep24)

“Our vision is that for well-being, we really want to prioritize human connection and human touch. We need to think about how to augment human capabilities.”

–Diyi Yang

About Diyi Yang

Diyi Yang is Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Stanfo... more

26 Nov 2025 • 39 min

Ganna Pogrebna on behavioural data science, machine bias, digital twins vs digital shadows, and stakeholder simulations (AC Ep23)

“It’s very important to understand that human data is part of the training data for the algorithm, and it carries all the issues that we have with human data.”

–Ganna Pogrebna

About Ganna Pogrebna

Ganna Pogrebna is a Research Professor of Behaviou... more

19 Nov 2025 • 40 min

Sue Keay on prioritizing experimentation, new governance styles, sovereign AI, and the treasure of national data sets (AC Ep22)

“Our Great Barrier Reef is the size of Italy. We don’t have enough people to really go out there and dive and do the work that needs to be done to help protect it.”

–Sue Keay

About Sue Keay

Dr Sue Keay is Director of UNSW AI Institute and Founder ... more

12 Nov 2025 • 39 min

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Recent Guests

Diyi Yang

Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University, focused on how LLMs can augment human capabilities across research, work, and well-being.

Stanford University

Episode: Diyi Yang on augmenting capabilities and wellbeing, levels of human agency, AI in the scientific process, and the ideation-execution gap (AC Ep24)

Ganna Pogrebna

Research professor of behavioral business analytics at University of Sydney and behavioral data scientist at the Alan Turing Institute.

University of Sydney

Episode: Ganna Pogrebna on behavioural data science, machine bias, digital twins vs digital shadows, and stakeholder simulations (AC Ep23)

Dr. Sue Keay

Director of ULSW AI Institute and Founder and Chair of Robotics Australia Group

ULSW AI Institute

Episode: Sue Keay on prioritizing experimentation, new governance styles, sovereign AI, and the treasure of national data sets (AC Ep22)

Dominique Turcq

Founder of the Bousson Institute and expert in strategy and AI

Bousson Institute

Episode: Dominique Turcq on strategy stakeholders, AI for board critical thinking, ecology of mind, and amplifying cognition (AC Ep21)

Brian Kropp

President of Growth at World 50 Group, with previous roles including MD at Accenture and Chief of HR research at Gartner

World 50 Group

Episode: Brian Kropp on AI adoption, intrinsic incentives, identifying pain points, and organizational redesign (AC Ep17)

Michael I. Jordan

Pihong Chen Distinguished Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Professor in Statistics at UC Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley

Episode: Michael I. Jordan on a collectivist perspective on AI, humble genius, design for social welfare, and the missing middle kingdom (AC Ep15)

Vivienne Ming

Theoretical neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and author focused on maximizing human potential.

Chief Science Officer at Socos Labs and Dionysus Health

Episode: Vivienne Ming on hybrid collective intelligence, building cyborgs, meta-uncertainty, and the unknown infinite (AC Ep13)

Matt Beane

Assistant Professor at University of California, Santa Barbara and Digital Fellow at Stanford's Digital Economy Lab and MIT's Institute for the Digital Economy

University of California, Santa Barbara

Episode: Matt Beane on the 3 Cs of skill development, AI augmentation design templates, inverted apprenticeships, and AI for skill enhancement (AC Ep12)

Tim O'Reilly

Founder, CEO, and chairman of O'Reilly Media and partner at O'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures

O'Reilly Media

Episode: Tim O’Reilly on AI native organizations, architectures of participation, creating value for users, and learning by exploring (AC Ep11)

Host

Ross Dawson

Host of the series, Ross Dawson is a noted futurist and thought leader focused on the convergence of technology and humanity, engaging experts to explore the transformative potential of AI.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings

Fascinating and Thought-provoking
A wide collection of smart people having really interesting conversations about the cutting edge of cognition
Apple Podcasts
5
wheresthebeef?
United Statesa year ago
Learn from the experts
Great way of keeping up with developments in the field of AI and how they can be applied to augment human efforts - and what issues to look out for in this rapidly changing field.
Apple Podcasts
5
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Australiaa year ago
Diverse perspectives on AI development
The speakers in this show and the prompts by Ross Dawson have helped me think about AI from different perspectives. I’m particularly interested in how humans and AI can collaborate to make impactful and positive change, appreciate the quality content!
Apple Podcasts
5
SarahKaur
Australiaa year ago
Opening up new ideas
Thoroughly enjoying these conversations. If you’re interested in exploring new ideas and opinions in AI, I recommend diving into them.
Apple Podcasts
5
S.Cha
Australiaa year ago
Insightful
Critical information about how AI will evolve to complement humanity.
Apple Podcasts
5
Chuck5564
United Kingdoma year ago

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Audience members highlight the show's ability to keep them informed about the latest developments in AI and its practical applications across various sectors.

Many listeners appreciate the thoughtful and diverse conversations that spark new ideas about the relationship between humans and AI.

Lists of guests provide exciting insights, with listeners finding exactly the kind of expert opinions that stimulate critical thinking about technology's role in society.

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Apple Podcasts	#152	Colombia/Business/Management
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Talking Points

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Dominique Turcq on strategy stakeholders, AI for board critical thinking, ecology of mind, and amplifying cognition (AC Ep21)

Q: How can we help them really amplify their cognition, their critical mind, etc. instead of atrophying it?

We need to design AI so that it improves our capabilities even after we stop using the tools, ensuring cognitive engagement and development.

Dominique Turcq on strategy stakeholders, AI for board critical thinking, ecology of mind, and amplifying cognition (AC Ep21)

Q: How do you see particularly the rise of generative AI impacting the practice of strategy?

Generative AI is changing the relationship between management, executive teams, and the board by elevating technological issues to board-level concerns.

Beth Kanter on AI to augment nonprofits, Socratic dialogue, AI team charters, and using Taylor Swift’s pens (AC Ep20)

Q: How can AI be useful in nonprofit fundraising?

AI can help fundraisers customize communication to different donors, treating everyone like a million-dollar donor through more personalized engagement.

Paula Goldman on trust patterns, intentional orchestration, enhancing human connection, and humans at the helm (AC Ep14)

Q: How do we architect that humans remain at the helm?

By ensuring humans maintain oversight and control over AI processes, allowing them to make decisions based on AI recommendations.

Paula Goldman on trust patterns, intentional orchestration, enhancing human connection, and humans at the helm (AC Ep14)

Q: What is humane use of technology and AI?

Humane use involves designing technology that considers its intended outcomes, avoids unintended harm, and integrates stakeholder views.

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Exploring the interface between artificial intelligence and human endeavor, this series highlights the transformative potential of AI across various sectors. It focuses on fostering collaboration between humans and AI to unlock new possibilities, emphasizing ethical considerations, human-centric design, and innovative approaches in organizational settings. Noteworthy themes include the evolving roles of leadership in the context of AI adoption, the societal impacts of intelligent systems, and the significance of nurturing creativity and mental well-being through technology. Engaging conversations with experts offer actionable insights, making it a compelling resource for those interested in the future of work and the intersection of technol... more

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2. Ganna Pogrebna
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5. Brian Kropp
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7. Vivienne Ming
8. Matt Beane

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