Can AI Make Work More Human?

Season 3

Oct 15

Written by Erin Davis

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CAN AI MAKE WORK MORE HUMAN?

WITH SHAWN KANUNGO

ABOUT THE EPISODE

As artificial intelligence becomes more capable, what happens to the parts of work that make us human?

In this episode, Erin Davis is joined by innovation strategist, best-selling author and speaker, Shawn Kanungo, for an energetic conversation about AI, disruption and the future of work.

Shawn makes a provocative case: AI may not make work less human—it could finally free us from repetitive tasks and create more space for creativity, collaboration, imagination and connection. But that possibility also raises bigger questions. Who gets to shape these new systems? How do we keep existing biases from being carried forward? And when everyone has access to the same technology, what will truly differentiate organizations and leaders?

Erin and Shawn challenge one another’s thinking as they explore the role of diverse perspectives, what sport can—and cannot—teach us about business, and why tangible experiences may become even more valuable in an increasingly digital world.

They also enter more complicated territory, examining where history, identity, community and brand value collide—and what responsible leadership asks of us when there is no simple answer.

It is a candid conversation about innovation, inclusion and the distinctly human qualities that technology cannot replace.

MEET THE GUEST

Shawn Kanungo — Shawn Kanungo is a globally recognized innovation strategist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of The Bold Ones. With more than 20 years of experience, including 12 years at Deloitte, he helps organizations navigate disruption and rethink what's possible through innovation, emerging technologies, and artificial intelligence.

Website: https://shawnkanungo.com/

Connect with Shawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnkanungo