The best sci-fi stories explore the question, “What exactly does it mean to be human in the face of evolving technology?” As we dive headfirst into the era of generative AI, this philosophical question has taken on a new, more practical dimension. As GenAI begins to upend the ways we work, live and do business, where do humans fit in? How will it change the ways we think about ourselves?  In this episode, host Aaron Brooks explores the influences of AI on the evolution of human society with Prof. Alexander Manu of OCAD University and Mario Bourgoin, AI Specialist at AWS. The discussion ranges from the intersection of AI with art, creativity and more with practical advice as to how we ordinary humans can get ready for the changes to come.  Featuring: Prof. Alexander Manu, acclaimed author and philosopher and Mario Bourgoin, AI Specialist from Amazon Web Services The Catalyst by Softchoice is the podcast shining light on the human side of technology. Support our sponsor: This episode was sponsored by AWS and Softchoice’s Lift and Shift cloud migration solution. Take full advantage of the cloud– and leave no opportunity untapped – with our seamless, guided services. Visit softchoice.com/awsmigration to get started today.  See the images: Watch this conversation in video and see Prof. Manu’s AI-generate images on the blog: softchoice.com/blogs Books referenced in the episode: Mechanization Takes Command by Siegfried Giedion  Technics and Civilization by Lewis Mumford   The Philosophy of Disruption by Alexander Manu