Human Connection in the Age of AI

Michelle Culver, founder of The Rithm Project and former leader of Teach For America’s Reinvention Lab, is focused on rebuilding human connection in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Drawing from her work with young people, she describes how AI is already influencing human relationships. Michelle centers the need for intentional design that prioritizes human connection alongside technological advancement. Through immersive experiences and cross-generational dialogue, Culver is creating spaces where people can actively engage with possible futures and clarify what they want to preserve. Her work challenges the assumption that human connection will naturally (and healthily) endure in the age of AI, instead positioning it as something that must be consciously cultivated. Stay ConnectedFollow the Institute for Humane Education for updates, episode releases, and resources:Website: https://www.humaneeducation.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe.weilLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/zoeweilFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/zoeweilauthorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zoeweilStay Connected with Michelle CulverWebsite: https://www.therithmproject.org/Michelle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-culverThe Rithm Project's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rithm-project/posts/?feedView=allThe Rithm Project's Substack: https://therithmproject.substack.com/About the Podcast Solutionary Voices is a podcast hosted by Zoe Weil and produced by the Institute for Humane Education. Each episode highlights individuals who are working on the forefront of building a more humane, just, and healthy world for all people, animals, and the ecosystems that sustain life.Episodes:• Bring solutionary thinkers to a wide audience• Offer ideas for solving the problems we face in a range of arenas• Provide actionable ideas• Turn values into measurable impact