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Can AI Be Built in Service of Life? A Conversation with Krista Tippett

Jul 16, 2026 ยท 53m

Topics discussed

Introduction and context of the Wisdom in Action Forum The film 'Apocalypse Optimist' and the challenge of collective problems Lessons from 'The Day After' and shifting from zero-sum to shared fear AI as an existential crisis and the need for wise governance AI agency, the Alibaba incident, and the infinite game The paradox of discussing AI risks and the danger of inevitability Global coordination, Taiwan's civic tech, and humane design Post-tragic optimism, grief, and becoming 'umbra-philic' Collective agency, good ancestorship, and closing thoughts
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