Welcome to Who Is in Charge?—a podcast exploring the evolving dynamics between humanity and technology, along with other challenges like climate change, education shifts, and negative population growth.
I’m Beth Weesner, joined by Tony Finn, as we dive into whether we’re still in control or guided by the very tech we created. Each episode blends expert insights with humor to examine if these changes bring solutions—or more problems. So, who’s truly in charge? Tune in to find out!
AI Twins - Training ChatGPT in Our Own Image - S1 : E9
In this mind-bending episode of Who’s in Charge?, Tony and Beth take a bold leap into the AI frontier by training their own versions of ChatGPT—each infused with their personal style, beliefs, data, and thought patterns.
The result? Two eerily insightful, wildly different digital reflections of themselves.
Join them as they put their AI counterparts to the test, asking each the same questions and unpacking the fascinating—and sometimes unsettling—differences in their responses.
Are these custom AIs amplifying their biases or offering a mirror to their minds? What does this mean for the future of truth, leadership, and identity in the age of machine learning?
This episode is part experiment, part existential exploration— and 100% Who’s in Charge?
31 Mar 2025
The Boring Bits: Tech Transformation For AI - S1 : E8
In this episode of Who’s in Charge?, Beth and Tony shine a light on the so-called boring bits—the 'unsexy but essential' foundation of any responsible AI future: technology transformation.
From outdated infrastructure and siloed data to the slow pace of digital change in public and private sectors, they explore why transforming these under-the-hood systems is no longer optional.
If we want AI to serve humanity—ethically, intelligently, and sustainably—we need to start with the basics.
Beth draws on her almost 30 years of experience in tech transformation and change management to lead the discussion into some compelling content.
Tune in as they discuss why the path to powerful, trustworthy AI starts with the messy, necessary work of systems change—and how getting the fundamentals right might just be the most radical move of all.
27 Feb 2025
AI - The End of Free Will As We Know It? - S1 : E7
In this episode, co-hosts Beth Weesner and Antony Finn dive into one of the most unsettling questions of our time: Is the AI era the end of free will as we know it?
With algorithms predicting our choices before we even make them, AI-generated content shaping what we see, and machine learning models optimizing our behaviors, are we still the architects of our own decisions? Or are we unknowingly surrendering control to artificial intelligence that subtly nudges us in directions we never consciously chose?
Beth and Antony explore the philosophical, ethical, and psychological implications of living in a world where AI not only assists but influences. They break down how data-driven systems manipulate preferences, whether our choices are truly our own, and if free will is becoming an illusion in an age of automation.
Are we still in charge, or is AI quietly rewriting the rules of autonomy? Tune in as we uncover the unseen forces shaping our reality in this thought-provoking episode.
This episode features the AI First Date simulation that Antony and Beth play with using the power of AI suggestion.
4 Feb 2025
AI - Love and the Future of Relationships - S1 : E6
As AI advances, it's not just transforming industries—it’s reshaping human relationships. From AI-powered virtual companions to emotionally intelligent chatbots and even robotic partners, technology is redefining intimacy, connection, and companionship. But what does this mean for the future of human relationships?
In this episode, Beth and Tony debate the fascinating and sometimes unsettling world of AI in love, exploring how artificial intelligence is being designed to fulfill emotional needs, provide companionship, and even simulate romantic connections.
They tackle the big ethical and psychological questions: Can AI truly replicate love? Will AI relationships help or hinder human intimacy? And what happens when people form deep emotional bonds with machines?
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of AI, companionship, and the human heart. Are we on the brink of a new kind of relationship revolution—or are we opening Pandora’s box?
Tune in now.
13 Jan 2025
Education and the AI Era - S1 : E5
In this thought-provoking episode, co-hosts Beth Weesner and Antony Finn take a look at the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on education.
They explore how AI is reshaping traditional learning, the skills students need to thrive in an AI-driven world, and whether our current education system is prepared for these changes.
From ethical considerations to the role of teachers in an AI-rich future, Beth and Tony challenge the status quo and offer insights into how we can prepare society—and our children—for the challenges and opportunities of the AI era.
23 Dec 2024
Subservience The 'WIC' Movie Review - S1 : E4
Curious about the future of humanoid robots and where humanity fits into the picture?
In this special “film club” episode of Who’s in Charge?, hosts Beth Weesner and Antony Finn go deep on Netflix’s dystopian thriller, Subservience, exploring its vision of advanced AI becoming humanity’s new apex predator.
With real-world parallels to cutting-edge developments at Furhat Robotics, Boston Dynamics, and Tesla, they examine the film’s moral dilemmas, ethical minefields, and what happens when we push robots toward emotional intelligence.
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just intrigued by sci-fi’s creeping influence on reality, this conversation sheds light on the very real steps we’re taking toward a future that might not be as far away as we think. Tune in, and ask yourself:
Who’s really in charge?
26 Nov 2024
The Ripple Effect: 200 Years of Tech, Jobs, and Learns for the AI Era - S1 : E3
Welcome to Who’s in Charge?, the podcast where we tackle the big questions about humanity’s rapid evolution alongside technology.
Join your hosts Beth Weesner and Tony Finn as they take you on a journey through time in this episode, exploring the past 200 years of the big technological revolutions.
From the Industrial Revolution's steam-powered transformations to the dawn of the digital age, they’ll examine how innovation has created opportunities, extinguished old ways of working, and reshaped societies.
With lessons learned from history, Beth and Tony will bring a balanced perspective to today’s AI revolution, offering crucial insights on what we need to embrace—and what we must avoid—to shape a future where humans and machines thrive together.
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a skeptic, or simply curious about the future, this episode promises to connect the dots between the past, present, and what lies ahead.
Let’s dive in!
14 Nov 2024
What are we gonna do with all the people? - S1 : E2
Welcome to Episode 2 of Who’s in Charge? with your hosts, Beth Weesner and Tony Finn.
In this episode, Beth and Tony delve into one of the biggest questions looming over our fast-evolving world: What are we going to do with all the people?
As advancements in AI, robotics, and automation reshape jobs and redefine economies, Beth and Tony explore the implications for society.
What role will humans play in an increasingly automated future?
Will these technological leaps lead to a loss of purpose, or will they open doors to new opportunities?
Join us as we tackle the future of work, community, and identity in a world that seems to be moving faster than ever.
14 Nov 2024
Introduction to Who's in Charge - S1 : E1
Welcome to the debut episode of Who’s in Charge?, the podcast where co-hosts Beth Weesner and Tony Finn take a candid look at the pressing questions of our time.
In this first episode, Beth and Tony set the stage for a series that will explore humanity’s rapid acceleration in AI and robotics, the future of education for society and our children and our apathy toward climate change
They ask: Who’s really at the wheel, guiding our future?
Join them as they break down the critical issues, share fresh perspectives, and bring in experts to shed light on the ways we can collectively steer towards a more intentional, sustainable path forward.
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