Conversations with Zena, my AI Colleague
In Conversations with Zena, the host David Espindola, as his co-host Zena, an AI colleague, talk about Human-AI collaboration, among other themes. The podcast covers a wide range of topics about how humans can best collaborate with AI, from the practical to the profound.
Discussions include the specific human and AI attributes that can be brought to the collaborative table, as well as profound questions such as how humans are mortal and AI is not. This opens the conversation to adjacent topics such as the human search for longevity and for spiritual growth.
Together with Zena, David explores the frontiers of intelligence where mind meets machine, science meets longevity, and ancient wisdom meets modern breakthroughs.
Conversations with Zena, my AI Colleague
AI and the Human Identity
In this episode of Conversations with Zena, my AI Colleague, we delve into one of the most profound questions of our time: as artificial intelligence grows in capability, what becomes of human identity? Together, we explore how AI’s rise compels us to look inward—inviting a renewed appreciation for the soulful aspects of being human that no machine can replicate.
Through a rich dialogue, we reflect on the unique depth of our emotional lives, the nuances of our moral compass, and the mysterious spark of creativity and empathy that define us. Rather than viewing AI as a threat to our essence, we consider how it might serve as a mirror—helping us see more clearly who we are and what we most cherish.
This conversation offers an invitation to think beyond productivity and efficiency. It’s a call to nurture the distinctly human capacities that give our lives meaning and bind us together in community. As we stand at the threshold of an AI-augmented future, how might we ensure that our technological progress also deepens our humanity? Join us as we explore these vital questions, and imagine a future where wisdom, compassion, and soulful connection guide the path forward.
