AI panic is everywhere, but here’s a refreshing take: Jay Schwedelson sits down with Jeff Burningham to unpack why AI might actually make us more human. Jeff sees AI as a mirror that pushes us toward wisdom, deeper relationships, and more intentional living. If you’re tired of doom talk and want a practical, hopeful lens, this convo will hit different.
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Pick up The Last Book Written by a Human on Amazon, connect with Jeff on LinkedIn, visit jeffburningham.com, and follow @jeffburningham on Substack and TikTok.
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Best Moments:
(01:35) Jay calls out Jeff’s rare optimism on AI and sets the tone for a human-first conversation
(02:45) Jeff’s journey from founder and investor to a reflective pivot that began on the Ganges
(05:18) AI as a cosmic mirror and crucible that can catalyze real human transformation
(10:30) Counterintuitive advice to step away from AI, do inner work, then return with clarity
(13:15) The thesis lands hard as machines get smarter, humans must become more wise
(19:36) A hopeful future where AI frees time for art, creativity, and new industries
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