Humans On The Loop Taryn Southern on Surfing the Exponential Tech Tsunami
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Sep 10, 2025 
Taryn Southern, a creative technologist and early YouTube star, dives into the wild world of exponential technology. She reflects on her tech journey from Wichita to the digital frontier, revealing how technology can expand human experiences and bridge conversations. Taryn discusses AI's potential in personal growth and facilitating difficult dialogues, while navigating the complexities of tech's impact on identity and belonging. She also emphasizes the importance of ethical dialogue in AI, suggesting diverse voices for shaping its future.
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A Lost Episode During COVID
- Taryn references a prior failed recording during COVID that was never released due to technical problems and health issues.
- She and Michael both note life changes since then, including chemo and parenthood.
Midwest Origin Sparked Tech Curiosity
- Taryn grew up in Wichita, Kansas and was transfixed by early computers and MS Paint as a child.
- She used the internet to escape geographic limits and taught herself coding and media tools early on.
Tech Restores And Expands Human Experience
- Taryn views technology as both compensatory and expansive, restoring function and enabling new senses.
- She highlights neurotech users gaining sensory experiences that able-bodied people lack.
