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Tristan Sternson, Global Co-lead, NEXT
Greg Wood, Practice Lead, User Experience, NCS
Episode Description
In this captivating episode, Tristan Sternson engages with Greg Wood, Head of Digital Experience, NEXT at NCS, in a compelling dialogue about "Making Tomorrow Human". This conversation traverses the landscape of technology, humanity, and the points where they intersect, merge, and sometimes clash.
Greg offers a unique perspective, blending philosophical musings with practical examples like augmented reality-enhanced pop-up books, to demonstrate how technology can augment the human experience rather than replace it. The duo delves into the evolving role of AI, debating its potential to both elevate and challenge our humanity. They ponder questions like: Can AI enhance our creativity? How might robots integrate into our daily lives, and what ethical considerations does this raise?
This episode goes beyond the surface, celebrating innovations in human-centered design that not only make technology more accessible but also enrich our lives in meaningful ways. Greg and Tristan explore how these designs can bring us closer to technology, making it an extension of our human capacities rather than a distant, impersonal tool.