EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 2H 25M
What Happens Next? The Future of Everything
from MidMen · host Paul Shirey, Sean Coyle
What does the future actually look like—and are we ready for it?In this episode of MidMen, Paul and Sean dive deep into the rapidly changing world around us, from AI-generated entertainment and synthetic actors to automation, robotics, social media, attention spans, and what future generations may gain—or lose—as technology continues to evolve.Will people still read books in 20 years? Will driving become obsolete? Is AI a creative tool, a replacement, or something far bigger? And when everything becomes easier and more automated, what remains uniquely human?The guys also get personal during “Curveballs,” sharing unexpected moments that changed the course of their lives, followed by an Accountability Check-In on health goals, creative projects, and whether they’re actually doing the things they say they want to do.Finally, the episode closes with a round of “Do You Believe In…?” covering aliens, ghosts, simulation theory, fate, ancient civilizations, and more!It’s reflective, funny, existential, and classic MidMen.
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What does the future actually look like—and are we ready for it?In this episode of MidMen, Paul and Sean dive deep into the rapidly changing world around us, from AI-generated entertainment and synthetic actors to automation, robotics, social media, attention spans, and what future generations may gain—or lose—as technology continues to evolve.Will people still read books in 20 years? Will driving become obsolete? Is AI a creative tool, a replacement, or something far bigger? And when everything becomes easier and more automated, what remains uniquely human?The guys also get personal during “Curveballs,” sharing unexpected moments that changed the course of their lives, followed by an Accountability Check-In on health goals, creative projects, and whether they’re actually doing the things they say they want to do.Finally, the episode closes with a round of “Do You Believe In…?” covering aliens, ghosts, simulation theory, fate, ancient civilizations, and more!It’s reflective, funny, existential, and classic MidMen.
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