00:01:17 - Intro 
00:02:17 - Defining Open AI & Open Source in AI 
00:03:17 - Importance of Open Data for AI Models 
00:05:14 - Techno-Optimism & Its Role in Society 
00:06:53 - Military Origins of Technology 
00:08:39 - How War Drives Technological Progress 
00:10:50 - Human Aggression vs. Technology 
00:14:19 - Comparing Past & Present Quality of Life 
00:19:04 - The Abundance of Resources & Technology’s Role 
00:21:18 - Space Exploration & The Kardashev Scale 
00:26:34 - The Future of Designers in an AI World 
00:35:28 - Education, AI, & The Future of Learning 
00:40:31 - Entrepreneurship & Learning by Doing 
00:47:33 - Skills Needed for Success in the 21st Century 
00:50:54 - Learning Through Failure & Resilience 
00:57:35 - The High-Performance Culture & Its Flaws

1:24 welcome Cian

2:26 Cian's personal journey

08:26 are there still companies that don't use modern tech?

10:50 why new tech is hard to adopt

18:59 people love systems they built however not perfect

22:18 the most exciting trend in HR now

26:30 where is Cian on the scale from AI optimist to a doomer

29:48 how GPT models evolved

33:02 hot take on DeepSeek

36:07 what is an ethical AI

38:34 AI making decisions that affect people?

41:08 at least AI gives you detailed feedback

43:33 a pitch for AI agent pre-screening candidates

46:34 preparing for change

We met with Vlad Zely, VP of Design at Zoe, to talk about remote work, modern leadership, and the three ways AI will shape the future of jobs. Vlad shared why creativity doesn’t need an office, how remote teams can thrive, and what dating taught him about building stronger teams.