#3: Dr. Mike Brooks — Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) Save Humanity or Turn Us Into Paperclips?

In this episode fellow Austinite, Dr. Mike Brooks is live in the studio. Dr. Mike and Pete met at the local gym while Pete was pretending to stretch and at the same time eavesdropping on Dr. Mike’s conversation about the work he’s doing with the One Unity Project. Pete and Dr. Mike go back and forth on whether artificial intelligence (AI) is the solution or the problem.Dr. Mike, is a licensed psychologist, author, and speaker, with a focus on the intersections of psychology, technology, spirituality, and well-being. Dr. Mike has been studying the effects of technology on humanity for over a decade and is an expert on the subject, guided by his lifelong fascination with the existential questions that define our human experience. He is the co-author of Tech Generation: Raising Balanced Kids in a Hyper-Connected World. Published in 2018 by Oxford University Press, the host of the podcast Talking with Tomorrow on YouTube, and the founder of the One Unity Project. You can learn more, follow, and subscribe to his work at www.oneunityproject.orgTrailer:dumbphonepete.com/podcast/trailerThe project:Check out our website dumbphonepete.com for new episodes, upcoming live shows, speaking events, personal and group coaching packages, and our helpful resources page. If you’re able to support the show with your dollars, visit dumbphonepete.com/give to make a secure donation to the project.Get the Wisephone II from Techless and enjoy $25 off with code DUMBPHONEPETE at checkout. https://wisephone.com/products/wisephone-iiReference links:E.O. Wilson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._O._WilsonAlbert Bartlett: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Allen_BartlettNick Bostrom: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_BostromQuinn, Daniel. (1992). Ishmael.Bantam.Quinn, Daniel. (1996). The Story of B. Bantam.Tolle, Eckhart. (2005). A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose.Penguin Life.Rowling, J.K. (1999). Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Scholastic.Maieutic MirrorSycophanticThe Dumbphone Pete podcast is a production of Symbol & Story.Don’t be stupid, stay dumb people!