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Andrew welcomes Michelle back to the show for a candid conversation that bridges the gap between personal growth and technological philosophy. Michelle updates listeners on her shift away from the travel industry and how she discovered a new passion for improv comedy. She explains how the “yes, and” mindset of improv forces people to put down their phones, stop self-censoring, and actually listen to one another—skills that are becoming increasingly rare.
The discussion takes a philosophical turn as Andrew analyzes the current state of AI and society. Drawing comparisons between 1984 and Brave New World, he argues that our biggest threat isn’t government oppression, but rather a self-imposed apathy and a reliance on comfort. The duo discusses the “black box” nature of AI models, questioning the ethics of the invisible guardrails that shape the answers we receive.
Key themes discussed in this episode:
- The Value of Improv: How performance art combats the distraction of the digital age.
- AI Ethics: The concern regarding transparency, bias, and the “happiness filters” placed on Large Language Models.
- Productivity Paradox: Why we are using AI to do more work instead of creating more time for life.
- Critical Thinking: The risk of raising a generation that cannot sit with discomfort or solve problems without a digital assistant.
Join us for a thought-provoking session on how to maintain your humanity when the technology around you is trying to simulate it.
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Chapters:
(00:00) Hello!
(01:05) Transitioning from corporate life to travel.
(02:16) Creating alcohol-free travel experiences for women.
(04:25) Burnout and reigniting passion through AI.
(06:07) Competing in a Midwest Rant Championship.
(08:10) How improv forces you to be present.
(12:14) Comparing Brave New World to 1984.
(14:30) Using AI productivity to gain free time.
(17:48) The hidden bias within AI models.
(21:28) When AI gives bad relationship advice.
(28:40) The danger of avoiding human discomfort.
