Tay Guan Hin - Why AI Can’t Replace Human Flaws

What do a NASA engineer, a knuckle duster, and a trip to Uzbekistan have in common?We sat down with creative legend Tay Guan Hin to find out. In this episode, recorded fresh from the historic Silk Road, Tay reveals why playing it safe is officially boring.His new book, Collide, argues that the best ideas don’t come from peace and quiet; they come from smashing things together. Tune in to discover how a failed heat pump accidentally became the Super Soaker, why "imperfect" humans are still cooler than AI, and how to turn a little conflict into a lot of magic.

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