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Humans On The Loop

Ep 06 – New Selves of Neural Media & AI as 'The Poison Path' with K Allado-McDowell

Jan 30, 2025
In this engaging conversation, K Allado-McDowell, an artist and musician who co-founded the Artists & Machine Intelligence program at Google, dives deep into the intersections of technology, consciousness, and identity. They discuss how AI can transform selfhood, likening its impact to psychedelics. The conversation highlights the role of community in ethical tech and creativity, while examining how neural media shapes our identity and storytelling. K reflects on their esoteric journey, urging a holistic understanding of existence in our increasingly technological world.
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Quick takeaways

  • Mindful attention is crucial for shaping our identities and experiences amidst media saturation, urging us to focus on what truly flourishes.
  • The concept of co-arising identities emphasizes technology and nature as interconnected, enriching human experience through thoughtful integration of AI.

Deep dives

The Importance of Attention

Attention plays a crucial role in shaping our experiences and identities in a media-saturated environment. By consciously directing our focus, we can determine what flourishes in our lives, whether that be wisdom from nature or distractions from digital media. This conscious attention is not just about personal habits but extends to societal systems and institutions, highlighting the need to examine what we are optimizing for and the products that emerge from our collective focus. Practicing mindful attention can lead to a more intentional existence and enable us to become better stewards of our own well-being.

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