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49. The Human Cost of "Artificial Intelligence": What Are We Trading Away?

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49. The Human Cost of "Artificial Intelligence": What Are We Trading Away?
Jun 24, 2025 Season 2 Episode 23
Matthew O'Brien, Alex Carter

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We dive deep into the seductive promise and hidden costs of AI technology and the question that haunts every creative: what are we trading away for convenience? Through our exploration, we examine how tools shape not just what we make, but who we become in the process.

We also wrestle with the tension between efficiency and authenticity, discussing everything from DV tape workflows to AI-generated content and the race to the bottom that threatens meaningful creation. This conversation challenges us to consider whether the magic intelligence in the cloud will free us to focus on what matters most, or whether we're surrendering the very friction and deliberateness that gives our work its soul. -Ai

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