I've Got Questions with Sinead Bovell
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I've Got Questions is your front-row seat to understanding how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping our world and your life. Hosted by futurist Sinead Bovell, the show cuts through the noise to explore what’s happening beneath the surface of today’s biggest tech shifts, and what they signal about tomorrow. Each week, Sinead sits down with the people building the tools, setting the policies, and shaping the ideas that will define the next chapter of human life. These are conversations designed to help you understand what’s changing, anticipate where things are heading, and steer toward the futures you wa...
Episodes
- How AI is Creating A New World Order with Ian Bremmer
Ian Bremmer joins Sinead Bovell to discuss the potential of AI to reshape global power dynamics, moving beyond traditional nation-state influence and necessitating a rethinking of governance structures.
- The Hidden Biases Built Into Every AI System | Dr. Joy Buolamwini
Dr. Joy Buolamwini explains how AI systems embed human biases, leading to inequality. The discussion covers AI's subtle impact on daily life and the risks of long-term, systemic harm rather than immediate threats.
- The Job Market Is Going Away (Here’s What’s Replacing It)
This episode explores data on the future of work in an AI economy, noting the end of the traditional 'learn, work, retire' model. It discusses the impact of job unbundling and how to navigate this transition inclusively.
- AI is Building a Reality Just For You. Here's Why That Should Concern You.
This episode explores the emerging "post-reality era," where AI influences or generates our information, content, and relationships. Host Sinead Bovell discusses early signs and the potential profound implications for society, while sugges…
- The AI Fight You Need To Be Watching.. (& What Everyone Is Missing) | IGQ Live
In this IGQ Live episode, Sinead Bovell discusses the conflict between Anthropic and the US Department of War, and the potential economic impacts of AI-driven automation. The episode also addresses the Great Intelligence Crisis scenario an…
- AI Gave Every Student a Supercomputer — Education Has to Catch Up
At SXSW EDU 2025, Sinead Bovell and Natalie Monbiot explored AI's role in education. They discussed adapting learning for an AI-first world, focusing on curriculum changes, grading, and fostering critical thinking, emphasizing AI as a tool…
- AI is Ending the Social Media Era and What Comes Next | Gary Vee
Gary Vaynerchuk joins Sinead Bovell to discuss if artificial intelligence is signaling the end of the social media era. They examine AI's impact on platform value propositions, Gen Alpha's changing online habits, and the future for creator…
- How Social Media Was Designed To Manipulate You | Renée DiResta
This episode features researcher Renée DiResta discussing how social media platforms are designed to manipulate users through algorithms and engagement incentives, leading to polarization and the spread of disinformation.
- If AI Takes All the Jobs, What Happens to Our Purpose? (Existential Psychologist Weighs In)
This episode features existential psychologist Clay Routledge discussing the human need for purpose and the potential crisis of meaning in the modern world. The conversation explores how social media, technological change, and AI are promp…
- AI in 2026 | 8 Predictions About What's Coming
Sinead Bovell outlines eight predictions for 2026, exploring how AI will impact daily life, culture, and politics. The episode discusses trends including voice-first technology, the use of AI glasses, and the potential for increased politi…
- 7 Skills You Need to Stay Employed in the Age of AI
Sinead Bovell outlines 7 crucial skills for the age of AI, explaining how AI will change hiring practices and job titles. She emphasizes that it's not too late to develop these non-negotiable skills for future employment.
- AI Could Disrupt Media… or Reinvent It | The Atlantic CEO, Nicholas Thompson
Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, shares insights on how AI could disrupt or reinvent the media industry, exploring its role as both a tool and a threat to journalism. The discussion also touches upon the economics of AI partnerships…
- Brain Scientist On AI: You Aren’t Ready For What’s About To Happen | Dr. Alysson Muotri
Dr. Alysson Muotri, a neuroscientist, explains his research on brain organoids and biocomputing, also known as "organoid intelligence." This work explores the potential for biological tissue to power AI and reshape the future of computatio…
- The AI Bubble Debate: What’s Really Going On
Sinead Bovell explores the AI bubble debate, differentiating between financial and technological cycles. She explains that while a bubble may burst, current AI technology is already transformative and society needs to prepare for its impac…
- Tech Companies Want Your Brain To Be The Next Smartphone | Professor Nita Farahany
Professor Nita Farahany discusses how tech companies are developing devices to interface with neural signals, potentially replacing smartphones. The conversation covers the implications of brain data, privacy concerns, and the debate aroun…
- AI Can’t Do Your Job. So Why Are Companies Laying Off Employees?
Sinead Bovell explores the recent rise in mass layoffs and company restructuring, clarifying that AI is not directly replacing jobs as commonly believed. The episode delves into the actual reasons behind these workforce changes, how compan…
- AI Is Moving Faster Than Governments Can Think | Anna Makanju (OpenAI's VP of Global Affairs)
Sinead Bovell interviews Anna Makanju, VP of Global Affairs at OpenAI, discussing the global race to understand AI's implications, geopolitical influences on regulation, and the challenge of ensuring equitable AI access and benefits for al…
- A Once In A Lifetime Career Reset Is Coming | Alexander Manu
Futurist Alexander Manu joins Sinead Bovell to discuss how AI is redefining work, creativity, and identity. He suggests AI is a catalyst for human expression and personal evolution, urging listeners to consider their potential beyond their…
- Leading AI Professor: We Must Address AI's Climate Impact Before It’s Too Late | Kate Crawford
Sinead Bovell interviews AI scholar Kate Crawford about the significant environmental, social, and ethical costs of artificial intelligence. They discuss AI's reliance on Earth's resources like electricity, water, and minerals, and how the…
- The Microbiologist: The Science That Could End Disease (And Create Life) | Andrew Hessel
Microbiologist Andrew Hessel explains how programmable biology and genetic editing could revolutionize medicine by treating diseases and infertility, while also raising significant ethical questions.
- The AI Economist: The Skill You Need to Stay Employed in the Age of AI | Ajay Agrawal
In this episode, Ajay Agrawal joins Sinead Bovell to discuss the economic impact of AI, comparing it to historical technological shifts. They explore the potential for an AI bubble, its effect on the labor market, and the crucial skills ne…
- Microsoft AI CEO on AI Consciousness & Artificial Companionship | Mustafa Suleyman
In this episode, Sinead Bovell interviews Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman about the potential for AI consciousness, the future of AI companions, and the risks of AI psychosis. They also discuss how streaming intelligence may transform va…
- Welcome To I’ve Got Questions with Sinead Bovell
Futurist Sinead Bovell hosts 'I've Got Questions,' exploring AI and emerging technologies' impact on our world. The show features conversations with experts shaping the future of human life.