Byron’s latest book, The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity, is one of the most thought-provoking books I’ve read this year, so I brought him on the show to discuss it.

I think pessimism is the thing that will get us all killed.” – Byron Reese

Some of the things we discuss include

• How artificial intelligence affects our lives
• The difference between narrow AI and general AI
• Whether being human is something more than a machine
• Challenges and philosophical questions raised by advancements in AI
• Why optimism matters and can make all the difference
• How AI might redefine creative work

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Related Episodes

For more on how technology influences creativity, check out this interview with Brian Solis, who also spoke at SXSW.

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For more on the power of optimism, check out this interview with Golden Globe-winning producer Lindsay Doran.

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Related Things

• The Fourth Age
• Byron Reese
  • Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
• Voice in AI podcast

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Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow.

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Books Mentioned

• The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity
• Harry Potter
• “I, Pencil” (essay)
• The Lord of the Rings

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Shows Mentioned

• The Animatrix
• Game of Thrones
• The Jetsons
• Star Trek
• The Twilight Zone

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I met Brian at SXSW 2019, during his book launch event for Lifescale: How to Live a More Creative, Productive, and Happy Life. As Brian explains in our interview, the book developed out of a conversation he had after speaking at SXSW 2018: He was challenged to provide an answer to the questions he had raised about the dark side of social media.

Lifescale became his answer. Writing the book made him rethink his priorities and pursue deeper, more meaningful connections with the people in his life. The book had a similar effect on me and helped me prepare for new creative possibilities, so I brought Brian on the show to discuss it.

Some of the things Brian and I discuss in this episode include

• How social media can rewire people and societies
• When the personal approach can be right approach
• Using design principles to create a more reading experience
• The life-changing impact of Walt Disney a certain animated short
• How to develop deeper, more meaningful connections with others
• Practical things we can do to rekindle our creativity

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Todd Henry, founder and CEO of Accidental Creative, came on the show to discuss how to get past writer’s block, live with purpose, and discover our life’s work.

The post How to Rekindle Creativity and Find Purpose in a Distracted Age: Brian Solis appeared first on NICKSAV Film & Music SHOW.

Learn more about Todd by visiting http://www.toddhenry.com. Details about ‘Die Empty’ can be found at http://dieempty.com.

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