I've Got Questions with Sinead Bovell

In this episode, I explore what the data is revealing about the future of work in an AI-driven economy and why the “learn, work, retire” era is ending.

I discuss how the unbundling of jobs impacts each of us and what it will take to move through this transition in a way that is participatory without leaving people behind.

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In this episode, I explore the idea of a “post-reality era,” a world where the information we consume, the content we engage with, and even the relationships we form are increasingly shaped or generated by AI.

I break down the early signals already happening around us, from AI-generated music that people emotionally connect with, to the growing trust in AI systems as companions, advisors, and even sources of truth.

A post-reality era could have profound implications for democracy and societal cohesion, but if we can see it coming, there’s a lot we can do to get ahead of it.

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In our first ever IGQ live, I break down two of the biggest stories in AI right now, and take live questions from the audience.

The episode starts with the growing standoff between Anthropic and the United States Department of War, and the pressure government is placing on the AI company to leverage its technology in ways that violate the company’s ethics, and what this moment means for all of us.

I also unpack the viral Great Intelligence Crisis scenario from Citrini Teport.

A scenario that explores a near future where AI rapidly automates white-collar jobs and has a cascading impact on the economy. I breakdown what it gets right, what it gets wrong, and the real risk we need to be paying attention to.

I also take questions directly from the I’ve Got Questions audience, before closing with my perspective on what all of this means for us today, and how individuals and leaders should be thinking about the moment we’re in.

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In this episode, Sinead takes the stage at SXSW EDU 2025 in conversation with moderator and tech entrepreneur Natalie Monbiot for a thought-provoking discussion on AI and the path forward for education. Together, they explore why simply banning AI isn’t a solution and what it really means to design learning for an AI-first world.

The conversation examines how education systems must adapt, from rethinking curriculum and grading to creating environments where critical thinking, judgment, and intellectual independence remain central to learning. They unpack both the promise and the limits of AI in the classroom, emphasizing that technology should amplify human potential, not replace it.

Finally, the discussion turns to the skills needed to thrive in a future shaped by emerging technologies, and why most of the capabilities that matter most aren’t technical at all

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Gary Vaynerchuk is an entrepreneur, investor, and one of the earliest pioneers of the social media economy. His career has been defined by his ability to spot major shifts in technology and culture long before they become obvious.

In this conversation, Gary and I debate whether we may be at the beginning of the end of the social media era as we know it, and how artificial intelligence is already cracking the current value proposition of today’s platforms.

We explore the contrast between the emerging data showing that specifically Gen Alpha are spending more time offline and then what the future looks like with AI-generated content, voice-first technology, and the rise of augmented reality.

We also dive into what this means for creators and brands and how people can start positioning themselves now for the massive shifts ahead.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Are We at the Beginning of the End of Social Media?
02:40 – How AI Changes the Psychology of Posting and Attention
07:30 – Voice Technology, Smart Glasses, and the Next Distribution Shift
11:50 – Why New Technologies Always Start Clumsy Before Transforming Everything
14:40 – Data on People Spending Less Time Online and Gen Alpha’s Changing Habits
18:30 – Authenticity in the Age of AI and Technology
26:00 – A Future Where AI Agents Handle Everyday Decisions
30:40 – How Brands and Creators Break Through in an AI-Driven Economy
38:30 – Tech Incumbents, Consolidation, and Signals of Change
41:30 – The Future of Entertainment and Immersive Experiences
42:10 – What Creators Should Be Doing Right Now to Prepare

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