A conversation between Dan Morrison and Thomas Petersen exploring the evolution of artificial intelligence, from academia to real-world products and industry transformation.

Together, they will discuss what AI actually is, what it isn’t, where the current breakthroughs are coming from, and how AI is already changing the way we work, build, and make decisions. They will also explore the limitations, misconceptions, and the future possibilities of increasingly capable systems.

Part technical, part philosophical, and part practical, the conversation aims to bridge the gap between academia, industry, and the broader questions AI raises for society.

The conversation will be open and interactive, and guests are warmly encouraged to share their own experiences, examples, and questions along the way.

Speakers:

Dan Morrison
Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins, Founder and Managing Partner - StoryVenture LLC, and Techstars mentor/advisor working at nexus of business, geo-politics, strategic comms, narrative combat, AI and tech. Novelist and screenwriter. Ex- Bloomberg, IBM, State Department, OECD, Pew Research.

Thomas Petersen
Principal Designer and AI Whisperer at Block, investor, and VC focused on the future of AI, design, and human-centered technology.

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