How Story Merges AI with Humanity
We’ve all seen, read, or at least heard of stories about artificially intelligent life conquering humanity in sci-fi horror. Even though we doubt those fictional stories will actually come to pass, AI technology does affect our everyday lives, for better or worse.
Tyson McDowell has spent the majority of his career focusing on artificial intelligence. He started as a serial tech entrepreneur. Now, he’s a venture capitalist focused on positively merging humanity with AI-driven technology.
What is AI and what does it have to do with storytelling, from the engineer and layperson perspectives? Why do software startups and early-stage companies not have to follow current data privacy security standard levels? What role does storytelling play in both personal and professional pursuits?
In this episode, Tyson and I cover all those questions and more including, how social media affects our communication with each other and what the ideal changes are that can come to fruition in the world and affect the story we will tell. Plus, on this episode you’ll hear examples of the kind of unbeknown impact software companies can have on you as well as the effect the documentary drama The Social Dilemma had on Tyson’s TEDx talk about AI and Humanity.
What you will learn in this episode:
- Why artificial intelligence can be both helpful and harmful
- How story influences personal and professional pursuits
- What changes are essential to merge humanity with AI
Who is Tyson?
Tyson McDowell is a keynote speaker, advisor, and consultant to established companies deploying artificial intelligence. He spent 20 years founding and running companies and watching as the world changed drastically due to the permeation of high-scale technology into everyday life. Inspired to increase his efforts toward impacting humanity with tech, he launched Greatscale Ventures in 2017. Through it, he’s helped accelerate early-stage tech companies serving the next generation of humanity.
But while Tyson focuses on business and technology, he also has a passion for aviation. He’s a certified private pilot with various type ratings including instrument, multi-engine, and helicopter, and serves as Vice Chairman of the San Diego Air and Space Museum. He’s even built his own commuter airplane and manages a portfolio of public and private actively flying historic aircraft. Currently, Tyson resides in San Diego, CA with his wife and daughter.
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