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Before ChatGPT, Sheldon Fernandez knew what it was to wrestle with a sentence until it worked. As an AI ethics speaker, former AI CEO, and theologian, he’s seen what’s gained, and what’s lost, when the work of critical thinking is just a click away.
Now, as his children grow up in a world where AI can answer every question and affirm every feeling, he’s asking what that means for how we learn, relate, and make decisions. Sheldon brings a rare mix of technical expertise and philosophical insight to questions at the heart of AI and humanity.
In this episode, Daniel and Sheldon talk about the pace of AI’s progress, why the temptation to outsource thinking is so strong, and how to keep hold of what is uniquely human in a time when that’s harder to define. They explore AI’s role in education, decision-making, and the skills we need to thri ...
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Artificial Insights podcastAI ethicsSheldon FernandezCritical thinking and AIAI and human relationshipsGrowing up before AIAI and parentingOutsourcing thinking to AI