#14 - Guts Matter

Hello and welcome to the spaghetti juntion in my Brain. Today I am reading through the third and final part of my most recent essay, I-AI-Woman-Womb.I discuss the Albanian government’s introduction of a digital AI minister, Diella, who is “pregnant” with 83 parliamentary assistants, reflecting our increasingly dystopian reality. I reflect on how AI systems, optimised for efficiency, exclude human reproductive and care demands, potentially exacerbating gender inequality. It raises concerns for me about the future of human embodiment in the face of AI advancements, including synthetic wombs and the lack of ethical considerations in AI development. I share my concerns, hopes, and the reasons I still believe in creativity, in human connection, and in leading with love. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurasheeran.substack.com/subscribe