To live in an AI world, knowing is half the battle

Ryan welcomes Marcus Fontoura, technical fellow at Microsoft and author of Human Agency in the Digital World, to discuss the intersection of technology, society, and human dignity in a digital-first world. They chat about the non-determinism of social media algorithms, the need for balance between efficiency and human dignity in technology, and the role that trust plays in AI.
Episode notes:
Human Agency in the Digital World (digitalagencybook.org) is an “AI-era self-help book” about reclaiming our role as pilots—not passengers—in the technology revolution. It’s available now on Amazon (amazon.com/Human-Agency-Digital-World-Understa…) and everywhere books are sold.
Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/marcusfontoura) and learn more about his work at his website (fontoura.org).
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