The rapid technological evolution brings rapid progress in our daily lives. At the same time, it also results in eco-anxiety. Where are we actually going? How much damage are we doing with our digital advancement? Can humans and the entire planet keep up with these changes? Lee Schneider aims to address this feeling of dread in his novel, Surrender. Joining Corinna Bellizzi, he explains how telling a story about a dystopian future can shed light on the double-edge sword of collective progress. Lee talks about using AI bots with extreme cautiousness and why they can never replace actual human jobs. He also delves into how technology could be causing social anxiety issues and tech bro companies turning people into mere fuels for the engine of commerce.
About Guest:
Lee Schneider is the author of screenplays, teleplays, stage plays, short stories, and audio drama podcasts. He has been a writer, producer, and director for television networks and movie studios. He is the founder of Red Cup Agency, an award-winning podcast production agency, and he is the Artistic Director of FutureX, a platform for futurist projects. His first published novel is titled Surrender, a science fiction story that takes place in 2050. He lives in Santa Monica, CA with his family.
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Additional Resources Mentioned: https://bookshop.org/p/books/surrender/19597535
Show Notes: - Edited Audio
0:00 Introduction
1:15 Surrender
5:48 Facing the consequences of our actions
11:06 The rise of AI bots
20:43 How technology leads to social anxiety
26:10 Understanding futurist projects
29:59 Addressing our carbon footprint
36:32 Less technology and more power of connection
47:48 The problem with tech bro companies
49:46 Wrapping up and closing thoughts
53:11 Conclusion
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