Intro to Forever Human Voices: The Value of the Human Voice & What to Expect in This Show

Forever Human Voices: Why the Human Voice Still Matters in an AI WorldCohosts Molly Secours (filmmaker, writer, audiobook narrator) and Téa Chura (art consultant and musician) introduce “Forever Human Voices,” a series of 30-minute conversations exploring the value of the human voice amid AI voices and the growing difficulty of reaching real people by phone. They emphasize the show is not about bashing or fearing AI—both use technology—but about examining emotional, spiritual, relational, and psychological impacts and what, if anything, might be lost. They preview early guests: London neuroscientist and comedian Sophie Scott, who studies the voice and its lifelong influence; actor Steven Weber (Wings, Chicago Med); Nashville’s Khalil Ekulona; and voice actor Roy Samuelson, whose company creates audio description for films for sight-challenged audiences. The series raises open-ended questions about integrating technology without losing humanity or livelihoods.00:00 Why Human Voice Matters01:03 Not Anti AI01:26 Guest Sophie Scott02:05 Guest Steven Weber02:36 Guests Khalil and Roy03:34 Art AI and Balance04:39 How Episodes Work05:22 Big Questions Ahead05:45 Start Episode One