Rethinking the Role of AI in the 21st Century

Dr Christopher Appiah-Thompson
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We look at the role of AI in the 21st century in all areas of human life.

  1. Glass Nebula Oracle: City of a Thousand Doors – Fund the Dreamscape

    JAN 26

    Glass Nebula Oracle: City of a Thousand Doors – Fund the Dreamscape

    This episode aims to hook curious, weird‑fiction lovers with irresistible visuals and lines like “teach destruction how to dance.” • Turn casual scrollers into backers who proudly say, “I funded this universe before it blew up.” • Spark fan‑energy: screenshots, reactions, cosplay ideas, and wild theories shared across socials. • Attract collaborators, reviewers, and influencers who champion experimental, AI‑boosted comics. • Build a cult‑level following hungry for Volume 2: Doorbreakers and beyond

    9 min
  2. Unregulated AI and Inequality: Who Wins, Who Loses?

    JAN 10

    Unregulated AI and Inequality: Who Wins, Who Loses?

    The episode aims to demystify how unregulated AI deepens social inequality. First, it will explain how automating routine tasks erodes worker bargaining power and concentrates wealth. Second, it highlights the risks to dementia care services if AI-driven policies prioritize efficiency over human-centric support. Third, the goal is to present actionable policy solutions, such as labor standards and retraining programs, to ensure technological gains benefit the wider Newcastle community.

    8 min
  3. AI and the Future of Democracy

    JAN 10

    AI and the Future of Democracy

    By the end of this episode, you’ll: Understand how AI is reshaping elections, political communication, and governance. • Recognize the risks of algorithmic manipulation, misinformation, and surveillance for democratic life. • Explore practical ways to safeguard democratic values in an AI‑driven world.”

    8 min
  4. The AI Agent Revolution: Your New Digital Workforce is Here

    JAN 3

    The AI Agent Revolution: Your New Digital Workforce is Here

    This episode aims to educate listeners about what AI agents are and how they differ from traditional automation Demonstrate practical business applications of AI agents across multiple departments Inspire business leaders and professionals to consider AI agent adoption Provide actionable insights for getting started with AI agent technology

    9 min
  5. The AI Gold Rush: Who’s Really Winning?

    JAN 2

    The AI Gold Rush: Who’s Really Winning?

    This episode aims to explore how a small group of “AI companies to know” (model builders, chip makers, and cloud giants) are shaping power, money, and influence in the new AI economy, and what this concentration means for ordinary workers and citizens.

    6 min
  6. The Mind Battleground: Understanding Cognitive Warfare in the Digital Age

    12/31/2025

    The Mind Battleground: Understanding Cognitive Warfare in the Digital Age

    This episode aims to educate listeners about the emerging threat of cognitive warfare and its impact on democratic societies. Explain NATO’s strategic response to cognitive attacks targeting military personnel and civilian populations. Highlight the intersection of technology, human cognition, and national security in modern warfare. Raise awareness about the importance of resilience and critical thinking in defending against cognitive manipulation.

    10 min
  7. Global AI Governance in 10 Minutes: How the World Is Writing the Rules of AI

    12/31/2025

    Global AI Governance in 10 Minutes: How the World Is Writing the Rules of AI

    This episode aims to explain what “global AI governance” means in simple, engaging language. • Highlight how a few key jurisdictions (Australia, EU, US, India, Japan, Canada) are taking different paths to regulating AI. • Introduce recurring themes: risk-based regulation, innovation vs protection, trust, and the rise of agentic AI. • Leave listeners with 2–3 reflective questions about what kind of AI future they want.

    7 min
  8. General-Purpose AI Under the EU AI Act: What Providers Need to Know

    12/30/2025

    General-Purpose AI Under the EU AI Act: What Providers Need to Know

    Welcome to the podcast. Today’s episode unpacks how the EU Artificial Intelligence Act regulates General-Purpose AI models—those powerful, flexible systems that sit underneath many of today’s AI applications. By the end, you will understand what qualifies as a GPAI model, who the law treats as a provider, what “systemic risk” really means, and the practical steps organizations should be taking right now.

    7 min
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