Human 2121: Reimagining the Future of Humans

This is an interdisciplinary brainstorm of the future of humans in 2121. Existing in a world with artificially intelligent beings, what is the role of humans one hundred years from now? Featured Speakers: Abran Maldonado, Entrepreneur, scholar and music industry veteran. CEO & Founder of the tech startup NuSkool https://createlabs.io/ Kishau Rogers, Technology Entrepreneur using computer science, systems thinking, and common sense to create intelligent human-centered solutions. Founder & CEO of Time Study. https://www.timestudy.co/ Anatola Araba, Storyteller, content creator, and futurist. Creator of Afro Algorithms, a 3D animated short film about AI and bias, and journalist at Hearst Magazines. http://www.anatolaaraba.com/ Tawanda Chabikwa, Interdisciplinary artist-scholar who’s work revolve around Black and Africana dance practices, practice-based research, and creative collaboration. https://www.embodiology.com/ What we discuss in this episode: 00:00 - Intro 6:36 - In what ways will roles formerly held by humans, be replaced by AI? 18:08 - In what ways will humans be strengthened by AI? 27:00 - Is there anything that should be off-limits to AI? 35:00 - Is it moral to bring back humans who have passed through AI? 38:00 - How data can recreate humans living and non-living. 59:00 - Is it dangerous to re-incarnate people through AI? 1:06:00 - How bringing back historical figures can lead to a breakthrough in education 1:07 - How can AI make us more human?