Thinking On Paper Tech Optimism: What Should Humans Be in a World of Machines?
In early 2025, Kevin Kelly, one of the great technological philosophers of our time, joined Mark & Jeremy to Think on Paper. Before he left, he asked a question. A question about the future and technology: What should humans be?
At the end of every show, we ask every guest this question. And the answers always resonate on an emotional, human level. They land on something universal. The same words, the same ideas, the same wants for humanity come up again and again. Creativity, curiosity, kindness, empathy, discovery, adventure, ambition.
This is the first part of our series compiling the answers. A reminder, in the dark days that technology is built by us, for us, and most people are nice, kind and want the best for us all. As you'll see. Yes, it maybe a simple message at times, but we're OK with that. Because on simple ideas are civilizations born.
Please enjoy this special compilation of thoughts and ideas. And tell someone to come Think on Paper with us.
We'd appreciate that.
Be curious, stay disruptive, keep thinking on paper.
Cheers,
Mark and Jeremy.
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Timestamps
(00:00) The Story
(00:58) Kindness (& Books)
(01:55) Meaning
(02:32) Connection
(03:03) Discovery
(03:36) Curiosity
(04:30) Consciousness
(05:00) Ambition
(05:31) Creativity
(06:07) Wisdom
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Guests in this video
Mark Boggett: https://youtu.be/PExunxFL71E?si=XrpkRRmFCjR1VxC7
Rajeev Kapur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWEuQmPcqJ8&t=193s
Rob Locascio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaM8lITXx6Y&t=428s
Andrew Hill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk4BXeXS9wE&t=50s
Will Alpine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obs2vxp-SP0&t=44s
Katia Moskovitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPwM0dCEYkI&t=185s
Robby Yung: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHiSkSEQy-c&t=2010s
Khang Nguyen-Trieu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbnVirwbGBc&t=85s
Martin Soltau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl-z1d6d_as&t=572s
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