Prof. Daniel Graff: Something Different

Professor Daniel Graff leads design and AI research at Tongji University’s College of Design and Innovation. He is a Distinguished Research Fellow, educator, and co-author of the 2026 book “Design Thinking with Artificial Intelligence”. With a background spanning design innovation, business, and emerging technology, his work explores how humans design, collaborate, and create alongside artificial intelligence. Today we talk about creativity, critical thinking and the tension between technology and human input. 0:00 Intro 3:34 Good Design and Subjectivity 23:01 Phases of AI Adoption 27:37 Work, Jobs, and Disruption 39:10 Efficiency and Creative Risk 54:35 Cultural Responses to AI 1:13:57 Trust, Hallucinations, and Standards 1:22:34 Critical Thinking in the AI Era 1:31:37 Phones, Friction, and Relationships 1:39:30 Education’s Changing Value 1:43:45 Looking Ahead Together Don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe! 节目文字版 (Transcript)加微信: THD_Official Add us on WeChat: THD_Official 小红书: THD The Honest Drink Email: [email protected] IG: thehonestdrink_ Find us on: YouTube, Apple, Spotify, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, 喜马拉雅, 小红书, Bilibili.