Iskander Smit

Iskander Smit, founder of the Cities of Things Foundation, dives into the evolving landscape of human-AI relationships in physical environments. He emphasizes the importance of designing friction into AI interactions to enhance engagement and intentionality. The conversation explores collaborative intelligence, where human and AI co-performance boosts creativity. Smit also discusses the shifting role of designers in creating adaptive systems and how deliberate interruptions can foster deeper connections with technology, paving the way for richer, more meaningful interactions.