I've Got Questions with Sinead Bovell
Sinead Bovell
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 want to live in.
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 want to live in.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 20min
AI is Building a Reality Just For You. Here's Why That Should Concern You.
A deep dive into a future where AI shapes the music we love, the relationships we form, and the information we trust. Short scenes explore AI-created songs that spark real emotion and AI companions that become confidants. The conversation highlights how personalized AI filters could erase shared facts and what design, literacy, and transparency might do to push back.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 10min
The AI Fight You Need To Be Watching.. (& What Everyone Is Missing) | IGQ Live
A live breakdown of the Pentagon pressuring an AI firm over ethical limits and the risk of government leverage on suppliers. A deep look at how defense demands could reshape global AI strategy, talent flows, and commercialization. A critique of a viral scenario about rapid white-collar automation and why the speed of transition matters for policy and jobs.
Feb 19, 2026 • 55min
AI Gave Every Student a Supercomputer — Education Has to Catch Up
A lively SXSW EDU talk on how AI changes classrooms, curriculum and assessment. They debate safe, evidence-based pilots versus blanket bans. Topics include AI tutors, flipping homework into class, ethics and data risks for children. The conversation spotlights non-technical skills like reading, play, metacognition and emotional learning as essential in an AI-first world.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 50min
AI is Ending the Social Media Era and What Comes Next | Gary Vee
Gary Vaynerchuk, entrepreneur and early social media pioneer, reflects on whether AI is reshaping attention and ending social media as we know it. He discusses AI-generated content, voice and AR changing distribution, Gen Alpha spending less time online, and how creators and brands should position for a future of agents, immersive formats, and new discovery pathways.
Jan 22, 2026 • 1h 30min
How Social Media Was Designed To Manipulate You | Renée DiResta
Renée DiResta, a leading researcher on social media and disinformation, unpacks how platform design and algorithms steer attention and amplify outrage. She explains how rumors, memes, and influencer dynamics turn fringe ideas into mainstream narratives. The conversation covers moral language driving virality, the majority illusion, political influencers, AI deepfakes, and ways to rebuild shared reality.
Jan 8, 2026 • 1h 8min
If AI Takes All the Jobs, What Happens to Our Purpose? (Existential Psychologist Weighs In)
Clay Routledge, an existential psychologist and author, delves into the modern crisis of meaning amid rapid technological change and AI. He discusses how social media influences our identity and feeling of purpose, often leading to disillusionment despite success. Nostalgia emerges as a guiding force, helping us navigate change and connect with meaningful experiences. Routledge emphasizes the importance of action and community in finding fulfillment, urging listeners to redefine purpose beyond job titles and contribute positively to society.
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Dec 18, 2025 • 18min
AI in 2026 | 8 Predictions About What's Coming
Discover eight fascinating predictions about AI's impact by 2026! Expectations include a rise in offline lifestyles as social media wanes. Voice technology will become the norm, reducing our need for screens. AI smart glasses may redefine interaction and spark privacy debates. Political campaigns are likely to focus on AI policies, while cultural divides emerge over AI-generated entertainment. Plus, brace for AI-driven medical breakthroughs that could reshape healthcare and provoke critical discussions about technology's role in society.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 16min
7 Skills You Need to Stay Employed in the Age of AI
Discover the transformative skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven workforce. Unpack the importance of AI literacy and the critical need for understanding AI's limits and biases. Learn how to maintain human judgment while leveraging AI tools. Communication skills are highlighted for team alignment and decision-making. Adaptability and interpersonal reliability become crucial as work dynamics change rapidly. This insightful discussion reassures you that it's not too late to develop these essential skills.
Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 2min
AI Could Disrupt Media… or Reinvent It | The Atlantic CEO, Nicholas Thompson
Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor of Wired, dives into the complex relationship between AI and journalism. He explains how AI poses both threats and opportunities for media companies, and discusses The Atlantic's growth in a turbulent landscape. Thompson shares insights on experimenting with AI partnerships, the necessity of maintaining journalistic integrity, and the essential skills future journalists will need. He also touches on his new book, The Running Ground, exploring resilience and creativity through the lens of running.
Nov 27, 2025 • 1h 12min
Brain Scientist On AI: You Aren’t Ready For What’s About To Happen | Dr. Alysson Muotri
Dr. Alysson Muotri, a leading geneticist and neuroscientist, dives into the groundbreaking world of brain organoids. He shares insights on how these mini-brains could revolutionize our understanding of neurological diseases and even influence AI development. Topics include organoids as personalized disease avatars, the ethical ramifications of merging biology with computation, and the potential for organoid intelligence to navigate complex tasks. Muotri’s work opens fascinating doors to the future of medicine and artificial intelligence.
