Behind The Human with Marc Champagne The Last Invention & The Future of Humanity (Ft Andy Mills)
Nov 23, 2025
Andy Mills, an award-winning journalist and storyteller, dives deep into themes of meaning, curiosity, and culture's role in shaping our future. He reflects on his transition from ministry to journalism and the power of storytelling in navigating complex human experiences. Mills emphasizes the need for curiosity amidst societal polarization and discusses his transformative reporting in South Sudan. He also explores his groundbreaking AI series, The Last Invention, advocating for a long-term narrative on technology's impact and the importance of cultural change in addressing global issues.
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Search For Meaning Guides Work
- Andy Mills says he is always in search of meaning and now finds it mostly terrestrial rather than transcendent.
- He values forgiveness and graciousness as core guiding principles from his religious past.
Ask How Someone Got Here
- Tell me the story of how you got here is Andy Mills' reporter's guide to interviewing with curiosity.
- Use suspension of judgment to unpack beliefs rather than preach or convert people.
Keep Surprise And Edit With Grace
- Preserve surprise when reporting by asking, "What am I missing?" and looking to be surprised in interviews.
- Edit with grace by asking if you'd be ashamed sitting next to the person you're quoting before publishing.
