Beyond the Hero’s Journey: AI, Protopia & the Future of Film with Taryn O’Neill
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Beyond the Hero’s Journey: AI, Protopia & the Future of Film with Taryn O’Neill
In this lively, idea‑packed episode of Modem Futura, Sean and Andrew sit down with Taryn O’Neill—filmmaker, futurist, and impact storyteller—whose work bridges entertainment, emerging technology, and climate action. From the Modem Futura podcast.
Electronic Vehicles and the Future of Transportation with Jamey Wetmore
In this episode, Sean and Andrew navigate the complex landscape of generative AI image tools, using the new OpenAI image generator and its Studio Ghibli–style outputs as a springboard for broader ethical questions. From the Modem Futura podcast.
Vibecasting: Studio Ghibli and AI Redefining Creativity and Intellectual Property
In this episode, Sean and Andrew navigate the complex landscape of generative AI image tools, using the new OpenAI image generator and its Studio Ghibli–style outputs as a springboard for broader ethical questions. From the Modem Futura podcast.
What does responsible innovation mean in an age of accelerating AI?
Reflections and provocations from a keynote given at the 2025 Yidan Prize Conference. From the Future of Being Human Substack.
When AI Takes the Wheel: Rethinking Education for a Post-Scarcity World
In this episode Sean and Andrew embark on a deep dive on the state of AI-innovation by navigating the complexities of AI literacy, cultural responsiveness, and educational reform. From the Modem Futura podcast.
Reimagining learning and education in an age of AI
Reflections and provocations from a keynote given at the 2025 Yidan Prize Conference. From the Future of Being Human Substack.
Tech Trends 2025: Exploring Futures of Living Intelligence
Grab your flip flops and beach gear and join is us on this laid-back spring break episode, Sean and Andrew cover Apple’s latest hardware announcements and dive into some of the big tech trends for 2025. From the Modem Futura podcast.
Can agentic AI build your entire online course?
I asked the “general AI agent” Manus to design and create an online course. There were some glitches, but the result shows what advanced AI could be capable of in the very near future. From the Future of Being Human Substack.
When Agentic AI Takes Charge – First impressions of Manus
Having just got my hands on the new general AI agent from Manus I was excited to see what it could do. So I asked it to design, conduct and write up a human subjects research study – with no humans! From the Future of Being Human Substack.
AI and the Natural Impulses for Learning
Sean Leahy and Andrew Maynard explore the impact of technology on everyday life and education, including the potential consequences of overpromising on AI capabilities, emphasizing the need to strike a healthy balance between innovation and practical usefulness. From the Modem Futura podcast.