Hosts: Dr. Simba Tirima & Gitari Tirima Episode Overview Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction. it’s reshaping how we live, work, and even imagine what it means to be human. In this episode, father-and-son duo Simba and Tari grapple with the promise and perils of AI: from breathtaking innovations in medicine, education, and agriculture, to unsettling questions about bias, job loss, disinformation, loneliness, and control. Along the way, they share stories of lived experience from Tari’s days as a “human prompter” while they  wrestle with what remains uniquely human in an age of intelligent machines. This is not a panic or a pep talk, it’s an honest, hopeful invitation to reflect on how we can shape the AI revolution rather than simply survive it.   Key Themes & Highlights Intelligence Redefined: AI as IA “intelligence augmentation” rather than a distant villain. Why language, mindset, and empathy still matter. The Promise: How we augment and transform healthcare, education, agriculture, climate response, and creativity.  How AI can help Kenya (and Africa) leapfrog. The Peril: Risks of bias, disinformation, loneliness, job loss, and unregulated power. Asking why agency and values are urgent. The Human Factor: Empower what only humans can do, love, forgive, worship, and mourn among others. Ask why mindset is our greatest power. African Solutions: Showing examples of AI rooted in African realities. Local innovation in Kenyan languages, mobile money fraud detection, agri-tech, and transport.   Resources & Mentions Book: Scary Smart by Mo Gawdat Research Paper: Genesis Physics Engine — rapid AI learning breakthroughs   Join the Conversation What excites or worries you most about AI in your daily life? Send your voice notes and messages to genconpodcast@gmail.com. Connect with us: Links   Next Episode Preview Next time, Simba and Tari turn to Work, Purpose, and the Machines Among Us—asking what dignity and meaning look like in a world where intelligent systems are rewriting the script of work itself.