The Tech Humanist Show

What if the secret to solving your organization’s toughest problems was thinking like a 10-year-old? Discover how childlike creativity and fun can reframe complex business challenges, spark innovation, and drive real results. Topics Covered: Childlike thinking for organizational problem-solvingPlayful penalties to boost accountabilityStorytelling and translating complex issues for kidsChange management through unbiased perspectivesDementia care and […]

What if the future of work means being present without actually “being” there? In this episode, Kate O’Neill and Cortney Harding dig into how AI, spatial computing, and XR are quietly reshaping both our work and our very definition of human value, beyond the headlines and hype. Topics covered:The transformative power of spatial computing and […]

What’s stopping legacy companies from becoming the next Airbnb or Amazon—and how can they unlock platform thinking to transform their assets into thriving ecosystems? Dive into how established organizations can use the “Digital Phoenix” effect to fuel innovation, leverage their existing advantages, and reshape value creation with cutting-edge insights from the world of platforms. Topics […]

How can AI and innovation transform not just the business side of sports, but create truly human-centered fan experiences? In this episode, Christa Stout, the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer for the Portland Trailblazers, talks with Kate O’Neill about building people-first strategies in professional sports, using AI to impact real human experiences, and lessons in […]

What does it really take for organizations to thrive in an era of constant disruption and rapid technological change? In this insightful episode of the Tech Humanist Show, host Kate O’Neill sits down with innovation strategist Greg Verdino to explore the critical role of adaptability in modern business. Drawing from their experiences with digital transformation […]

What truly separates successful AI adoption from mere “execution theater”? In this episode host Kate O’Neill sits down with AI transformation leader Deepika Chopra to explore the critical—and often overlooked—dimension of human readiness in AI adoption. Drawing from her experience leading major AI and digital initiatives at Fortune 500 companies and startups alike, Deepika Chopra […]

How can technology and indigenous wisdom come together to help humanity solve the climate crisis? In this episode, Kate O’Neill sits down with Tullio Andrade, chief strategist for COP30, as Brazil prepares to host the first UN climate conference in the Amazon. Dive into a dynamic conversation about the intersection of digital innovation, indigenous knowledge, […]

What’s at stake when our personal data becomes a tool of power? In this episode, Dr. Carissa Véliz explores how privacy shapes democracy, technology, and our day-to-day lives—asking what ethical guardrails are needed as AI and digital surveillance expand. Topics Covered: The primal importance of privacyPersonal data as a toxic asset Privacy as a collective […]

What if one of the world’s most game-changing tech products—Amazon Alexa—started with a plan so ambitious, it nearly involved building a real-life Star Trek holodeck? In this episode of the Tech Humanist Show, host Kate O’Neill dives deep with Edward Crump, the cofounder and co-inventor of Amazon Alexa, to uncover the untold origin story behind […]

What if the words we use to describe AI are misleading us—and even shaping how we regulate, trust, and collaborate with technology itself? In this revelatory episode of the Tech Humanist Show, host Kate O’Neill sits down with Anna Mills and Nate Angell, co-authors of a provocative new paper arguing that the term “AI hallucination” […]