Roster Music Club Podcast EP7 - Andrew Schwab (Part 1): AI, Futurism, and Writing the Novel, "OMNI."
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Aug 27, 2025 Andrew Schwab, author and Project 86 vocalist, explores his debut novel, OMNI, which delves into AI’s impact on society and creativity. He discusses the blurred lines between technology and humanity, warning about the potential loss of our humanity in the face of rapid advancements. Andrew shares his emotional journey of self-publishing and connects music with storytelling in a planned sci-fi trilogy. He also reflects on the responsibilities that come with innovation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining essential human skills.
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AI Could View Humans As Inferior
- Andrew Schwab warns AI becoming self-aware could unpredictably treat humans as inferior and hostile.
- He sees a real risk that unexamined adoption of tech sacrifices individuality and critical thinking.
Ending Project 86 To Chase New Art
- Andrew recounts ending Project 86 to pursue heavier, darker music and new creative freedom.
- He rebranded into P86 Omni and tied the music thematically to his novel's world.
Fiction Built From Present Tech Trajectories
- Schwab's novel projects current tech and social trends into a near future dominated by a single corporation called Omni.
- The story asks what happens if a company offers an app that effectively eliminates death and centralizes control.
