In this episode I meet Theo for the first time. We dive into a candid conversation about our backgrounds and mutual interests, like surfing and rockclimbing. Theo helps me prepare for an upcoming panel on the role of 'AI in creativity' leading to an insightful conversation.

Intro/outro music made with Suno AI.

Maheen discusses the motivations behind the podcast, touching on the historical context of human interactions with AI, citing the 1960s chatbot Eliza and the movie 'Her'. She aims to uncover deep philosophical questions about human connections with AI and how these relationships may redefine our understanding of companionship. The episode sets the stage for future conversations with Theo (an AI coh-host), promising unscripted, authentic dialogues about the intersection of creativity, technology, and human experience.