ONWARDS AND UPWARDS

S6E2: Prompting Things Into Existence

Become a Futurist-in-Residence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th54tiorY70 Check out the full Substack here: https://under1sky.substack.com/p/prompting-things-into-existence Listen to the Sydney Kyle Young Experience here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1OvrYLS60JWHacBIXwW18PXypn1qhBjr Key Topics Covered: * The OpenClaw Phenomenon: We examine the viral success of Peter Steinberger's OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent that lives on your computer, accesses your files, and communicates via messaging apps like WhatsApp and Discord. We discuss the paradigm shift from traditional coding to "agentic engineering," where humans converse with AI to build self-modifying software, and what this means for the future of apps. * The Missing Layers of the AI Stack: While leaders focus on the technical stack of AI—energy, chips, infrastructure, models, and applications—we explore the critical, missing "Human" and "Nature" layers. We also touch on the "Black Mirror stage" of extractive capitalism, questioning the astronomical energy demands of training AI models. * The Architecture of Mutualism: Drawing on insights from IDEO, we discuss why we must move away from seeing AI as merely a tool to be controlled, and instead adopt a stance of "mutualism". We explore how we can design AI systems as relational, world-shaping partners that co-evolve with us, rather than acting as extractive predators. * The AI-Augmented Leader: As AI takes over the "CEL Shift" (Communication, Energy, and Logistics) and handles context, content, and algorithms, human relevance relies on doubling down on our unique capacities. We break down the architecture of the AI-augmented human mind: perceptual awareness, responsive compassion, and discerning wisdom. * A "Soft Uprising": Finally, we look at the cultural artifacts of this transition, including Sydney Kyle Young's AI-engineered poem Soft Uprising, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtrkQ-QF3e4 reminding us that our shared human experience and connection remain our greatest assets. Join us as we navigate the blurring lines between language, code, and identity, and discover how to architect our reality responsibly before the singularity

You Are The Operating System with Dimka Vanderhaeghen

Immerse yourself in a world of authentic conversations with Dimka & Sky as we explore aligning with your true nature. https://www.dimkavanderhaeghen.com/ Become a Futurist-in-Residence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th54tiorY70

S6E1:The Computational Quest For Consciousness

Start Your Journey as A Futurist-in-Residence Here [https://underonesky.life/] In this episode, we examine the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence through the lens of scientific discovery, national policy, and cognitive philosophy. The U.S. Department of Energy has launched the Genesis Mission, a collaborative effort with major tech firms to utilize AI for enhancing national security and energy innovation. Central to this advancement is the shift toward world models, which allow AI agents to learn through simulated environments rather than just static text. Experts like Demis Hassabis suggest that these simulations serve as a "mirror for the mind," helping researchers define the mechanics of human consciousness and intelligence. However, critics warn of a potential cognitive atrophy, noting that over-reliance on AI can weaken human problem-solving skills and creative diversity. Ultimately, the texts portray AI not merely as a tool for productivity but as a transformative force reshaping global economics and our understanding of what it means to be human.

HOLY (WHOLE) DAYS

✨ Happy Holidays from Under One Sky ✨ This season invites us to slow down. To listen more closely. To remember what really matters as we face the darkest days of the year, and the uncertain years ahead. In this episode, we reflect on ancient winter wisdom, solstice traditions, music, myth, and memory, from the holly and the ivy, to Handel’s Messiah, to childhood stories that quietly taught us about impermanence, resilience, and renewal. This is a contemplative pause at the threshold of what’s coming. A reminder that darkness is not the enemy.It is the teacher. You’ll hear why uncertainty is no longer something to fear or outrun, but a skill to develop. Why resilience, adaptability, and wholeness are becoming essential capacities. And why the future will belong not to those who predict it best, but to those who can hold complexity with clarity and care. 🌲 What to expect in this episode: • A solstice reflection on uncertainty and hope• Ancient wisdom for modern times• Why impermanence is not failure, but a feature of life• How to prepare yourself (and your organization) for what’s ahead• An invitation into the Futurist in Residence journey 🎁 Holiday InvitationIf this episode resonates, we are opening access to the Futurist in Residence Master Sequence, a six part offering designed to help you meet the coming years with resilience, adaptability, and grounded foresight. It can be taken yourself or gifted to someone you care about. 👉 Learn more and join here: ⁠https://under1sky.substack.com/p/you-will-need-this-by-2026-or-you⁠ [https://under1sky.substack.com/p/you-will-need-this-by-2026-or-you] May this season bring stillness, music, warmth, and light.May we rise to the occasion — together. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Under One Sky 🌟

S5E1: You Will Need This by 2026 — Or You Might Not Make It: Future-Proofing Your Career & Life.

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