You're Not Competing With AI—We're Merging With It - With AI Educator Matt Konwiser

In this conversation AI Designer, Educator, Futurist and Educator Matt Konwiser discusses the complexities and implications of Artificial Intelligence, particularly generative AI, with a focus on its impact on creativity, technology, and society. 

 

Konwiser emphasizes the importance of understanding the potential risks and benefits of AI integration into daily life, and the philosophical questions surrounding AI's evolution and its relationship with humanity.

 

In this conversation, host Jay Alders & Konwiser explore the evolving subjective nature of art, the implications of AI on creativity and human interaction, and the ethical considerations surrounding technology.

 

The dialogue also touches on the importance of instilling values in children, the future of work in an AI-driven world, and the balance between technology and humanity. Konwiser and Alders talk about the relationship between art and technology, particularly the influence of AI on creativity and inspiration.

 

Alders reflects on how his artistic identity has shifted over time, especially after becoming a parent, and expresses concerns about the implications of AI in art and music.

 

Also covered is the importance of guiding children through the complexities of AI, privacy concerns related to AI and technology are addressed, highlighting the balance between leveraging these tools and maintaining personal security.

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Chapter Time Stamps

• 00:00Reconnecting and Introduction to AI
• 05:59Generative AI vs Traditional AI
• 11:59The Future of AI and Human Interaction
• 18:02The Balance of AI in Society
• 23:46The Environmental Cost of AI
• 29:50The Philosophical Implications of AI
• 32:59Navigating the Future with AI
• 41:08The Evolution of Art an