Technology for Good: Can We Redefine Success with Ethics & Empathy? - Khang Nguyen-Trieu
Technology already touches every aspect of our lives, but are we using it to tackle our biggest challenges? And when millions of people have boring, repetitive jobs (that puts food on the family table), what's the collateral damage of AI and automation? On Victory in Europe Day, veteran technologist Khang Nguyen-Trieu (25 years building and advising large-scale systems across Europe, Asia, and the U.S.) shares down-to-earth examples and simple strategies to: measure what truly matters, talk to real people, turn CSRD rules into an edge, set ethical AI limits, blend global mindsets, and free your team from routine tasks.▶️ Press play to start using the tech you already have for genuine social impact. 🔗 Join our community: www.thinkingonpaper.xyz--Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Technology for Good (02:01) The Impact of Technology on Society (04:07) Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword (05:35) AI and Human Relationships (09:57) Shifting the Focus: Profit vs. Purpose (12:10) Rethinking Technology's Role (16:22) The Need for Ethical Considerations (20:52) Cultural Perspectives on Society and Individualism (22:45) Empathy in Technology and Human Interaction (24:45) The Role of Technology in Hospitality (28:38) Balancing Automation and Human Connection (34:16) Philosophical Reflections on Humanity and Wisdom
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Natural Intelligence: Kevin Kelly on AI & Life
On this special episode of Thinking On Paper, Kevin Kelly reveals how AI mirrors the architecture of life. From mycelium’s hidden networks to self-organizing algorithms and why these living technologies are remapping culture, work, and society. In this teaser, Wired’s co-founder shows you how decentralized AI systems outmaneuver rigid hierarchies, how a single algorithmic nudge can trigger collective creativity, and what this means for your organization’s culture and the evolving human-AI relationship. Press play to hear the full Thinking On Paper episode on Spotify and discover the ideas reshaping innovation, culture, and life itself.
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Today’s Enterprise AI Strategies: Forecast, Automate & Scale Your Business - Ajay Malik, CEO Studio-X
Shopify, Duolingo, Box, Hubspot, Fiverr, Meta, Google...Leading technology companies have issued formal AI-first mandates. Before the give a task or job to a human, they now ask: can AI do this. It's scary if you're on the wrong end, and signals a fundamental shift in corporate strategy and workplace expectations. So what can your business do today to not get left behind? In this episode we speak with Ajay Malik - founder and CEO of Studio-X - to give you the starting framework to incorporate AI into your business. You'll learn:• Forecast capacity like Google’s data centers • Build a “co-pilot” on Confluence, SharePoint & email • Automate email triage & supercharge support • Monitor operations with computer vision • Scale your workforce without layoffsPress play and start using the same AI playbook fueling enterprise value.Join the movement: www.thinkingonpaper.xyz--Timestamps (0:00) Disruptors and curious minds (00:45) Introduction to AI and Its Impact (03:47) Ajay Malik's Journey with AI (06:59) Core Capabilities of AI (09:58) AI as a Partner in Decision Making (14:20) Trusting AI in Business (15:32) Practical Applications of AI in Business (18:47) The Role of AI in Enhancing Productivity (21:49) Creative Potential and AI Hallucinations (24:35) Engaging with AI for Business Growth (29:27) The Emotional Aspect of AI Communication (30:06) Studio X: No Code AI Solutions(31:49) Connecting Knowledge for AI Utilization (34:48) Integrating AI into Daily Workflows (36:05) Managing AI Agents Like Interns (40:09) The Responsibility of AI Management (43:17) AI Applications in Business Operations (45:37) Navigating IT Concerns with AI Implementation (48:56) Maximizing Impact with AI Tools (51:39) Knowledge Transfer and Employee Concerns (54:49) Preparing Future Generations for AI
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AI Vs Humanity And The Never-ending Journey to Consciousness
AI, consciousness and the clash between living matter and synthetic code power Irreducible Chapter 6. You’ll grasp why “live information” layers matter, energy and data into self-sustaining organisms while rigid circuitry stays trapped in digital bits.The Thinking on Paper book club arms you with a clear framework to judge every claim about machine awareness and life’s essential spark—challenging you: is AI conscious, can machines ever be conscious and is consciousness woven into the universe itself? Join the discussion and test your assumptions with cutting-edge thought experiments and real-world examples. Press play to think for yourself and never take AI claims at face value.--Join the book club: www.thinkingonpaper.xyz-- Chapters(00:00) Introduction to Irreducible (02:54) Exploring the Nature of Life(05:54) Biology Vs Information(09:04) Consciousness and Free Will(12:10) The Hard Problem of Consciousness(15:12) The Future of AI and Consciousness(18:03) Science Fiction and Human Experience(20:52) Differences Between Cells and Computers(27:01) Conclusion and Reflections on Consciousness
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The Essential KEVIN KELLY: Your Optimistic Guide to AI, Technology & Cultivating Wonder
Kevin Kelly, tech optimist, founder of Wired magazine and author of "What Technology Wants," sees technology as a vibrant "seventh kingdom" intertwined with nature. He says Aliens are already among us and AI is creative. In this very special Thinking on Paper episode, Kevin Kelly joins Mark and Jeremy to unpack the links between technology and nature, tackle the paradox of decentralized systems, and confront the real-world challenges facing DAOs.In a far-reaching conversation, Kelly explains AI's surprising creativity, forecasts our inevitable emotional bonds with AI, and grapples with the nature of AI consciousness.Then we get personal. Kelly champions writing as a vital tool for understanding, addresses the crucial balance between leveraging technology and retaining our human elements, and shares practical strategies for cultivating wonder.Listen as Kelly reveals AI's "alien" nature and the emotional dependencies ahead. Explore the tension between bottom-up emergence and guiding hierarchy, and understand why DAOs often fail in practice.Hear about Kelly's unique methods for staying curious, including adopting a "Martian" perspective and the power of noticing.This conversation ultimately investigates how our tools shape us, extend our minds, and why grasping their true nature is key to navigating the future.Listen to the full conversation with Kevin Kelly now and share these vital insights with a fellow curious mind.--Chapters(00:00) Kevin Kelly On Nature And Technology(02:59) Why Decentralized Systems Still Need Some Hierarchy(09:03) Why DAOs Failed: Immutability Was a Bug(16:46) Is AI Creative? (Yes) & The Coming Emotional Bonds(21:39) AI Consciousness: A Spectrum of Artificial Aliens(29:16) "Write to Discover What You Think"(32:48) Balancing AI Tools & Human Thinking(33:50) AI as a Skill & Powerful Thinking Partner(37:50) Hot Buttons: Future, Bitcoin, Jurassic Park, Aliens?(41:10) How to Cultivate Wonder (Hint: Be a Martian)(49:10) The Power of Saying "I Don't Know"(53:54) Kevin Kelly's Question: What Do We Want Humans To Be?
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