Flynn Coleman Wants to Shift The Focus From Distraction to Meaningful Action

Stories of Transformation

In a world growing increasingly dependent upon technology and deliberate distractions, Flynn Coleman wants to bring a more grounded, human perspective back into focus. But her human-centered approach doesn’t mean that she overlooks the myriad of other Earthly ecosystems; in fact, Coleman’s work emphasizes the importance of paying attention to the interwoven threads which tie everything together.

In her book, “The Human Algorithm: How Artificial Intelligence is Redefining Who We Are”, Coleman explores — in equal parts — both cutting-edge technology and the age-old question of what it means to be human. She tackles the impact that technology, AI, and algorithms are having on human rights. Coleman’s work points to evidence which suggests that many of these effects are actually detrimental, and insidiously infecting our society with discriminatory biases.

But it’s not all bad; Coleman also believes that building a better, more inclusive world for all has never been more possible than it is today. So what we can we do? Use the powerful technologies of today and tomorrow to empower the marginalized and close the digital divide. Additionally, we can choose to channel our frustration and grief over global injustice into meaningful action.

And on an even simpler level, Flynn says that striving everyday to do your best in treating everyone with kindness, empathy, and compassion can and will make a world of difference.

In this episode of Stories of Transformation, we discuss the interconnectedness of Earth’s many living systems — humanity and beyond; the nature of artificial intelligence, including its benefits and detriments; and the complex intersection between technology and human rights.

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"Quieting The Mind"
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