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March 17, 2026
A Technology-for-Good Dialogue: AI and the Art of Being Human
November 4, 2025
Walton Center for Planetary Health Auditorium (WCPH 107)
777 E. University Drive Tempe AZ 85287
Who are we who use AI to construct our futures?
What it means to be human is fundamentally wrapped up in our relationships with the technologies we develop and use to design and build economies and societies and reshape the Earth's environment. Today, artificial intelligence is at the heart of that project. Global futures are rapidly being rewritten at the intersection of engineering, innovation, venture capital, and what each of us chooses to do as we put AI to work in our lives.Join us for a fascinating conversation with two of today's leading thinkers about how we can make the future of AI work to our collective benefit as stewards of the human future and our planetary home. Their new book, AI and the Art of Being Human, is essential reading as we grapple, individually and collectively as a species, with how to rediscover our humanity through our interactions with a technology that is designed to mimic what we've always thought most clearly separated us from nature and machines.As Claude says to open the book:"Go be human. Not because you must, but because the universe would be diminished without your particular way of stumbling toward beauty."Panelists:
Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, professor of advanced technology transitions in ASU's School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and founder of the Future of Being Human community. He studies the future and how our actions influence it.Jeffrey Abbot is a Founding Partner at Blitzscaling Ventures and Founder and AI Community Builder at AI Salon. An expert in strategy, entrepreneurship, and business development, he co-founded Blitzscaling Academy, showcasing his expertise in building communities and accelerating startups through strategic planning and leadership.Moderator:
Clark A. Miller is a theorist and designer of techno-human futures and an expert in how we use technology and weave it into our societies, economies, and environments. He is a professor in ASU's School for the Future of Innovation in Society, director of the Center for Energy & Society, and convener of the Technology for Good initiative.Additional information
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School for the Future of Innovation in Societysfis@asu.eduFacebookTwitterLinkedInSnapchatPinterestEmailShareDateTuesday, November 4, 2025
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2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Time2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (MST)
LocationWalton Center for Planetary Health Auditorium (WCPH 107)
777 E. University Drive Tempe AZ 85287CostFree
AI Salon Osaka: Keynote by Jeff Abbott
February 5, 2026
Yuzusanmairitoji Temple, 1-6 Ikutamacho, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, 543-0071, Japan
Where Ancient Tradition Meets Artificial Intelligence.
AI Salon Osaka is reborn. For our inaugural event, we are not just gathering—we are creating a pilgrimage to the heart of innovation, hosted within the sacred grounds of one of Osaka's oldest temples, Tōji.
This is more than a tech event. It is a statement. A vision for a future where advanced AI respects and integrates with millennial culture. We believe the next wave of innovation will not come from sterile labs, but from the fusion of deep technology and deep humanity.
AI and the Art of Being Human: Soft Launch at AI Salon Phoenix
October 1, 2025
Institute for the Future of Being Human, 800 Cady Mall, Suite 102, Tempe, AZ 85281
Andrew Maynard and Jeffrey Abbott hosted a curated group of nearly 40 members of the AI Salon Phoenix community at the installations of the ASU Institute for the Future of Being Human for a "soft launch" of AI and the Art of Being Human, previewing some of its core ideas in an intimate and informal setting.
AI and the Art of Being Human: Official Book Launch Event
October 13, 2025
AESE Business School, Calçada de Palma de Baixo 12, 1600-177 Lisboa, Portugal
On October 13th, co-authors Jeffrey Abbott and Andrew Maynard officially launched the book before an audience of over 100 people at AESE, Portugal’s leading school of management. The audience included senior executives, AI researchers, educators, startups, investors and government leaders.
Andrew Maynard made introductory remarks and presented the thesis of the book, and was then joined on stage by co-author Jeff Abbott for a panel moderated by AESE professor of commercial and marketing policy, AI Francesco Costigliola.
A book signing event was held after the event.
AI Salon Lisbon
October 14, 2025
AI Hub, Unicorn Factory,R. João Saraiva 38, 1700-051 Lisboa, Portugal
The AI Salon chapter in Lisbon, Portugal, organized by Nancy Brito and Paulo Pinho of Ground Capital, held its launch event at the AI Hub inside the Unicorn Factory.
After opening remarks by Jeff Abbott, founder of AI Salon Global Community, AI and the Art of Being Human co-author Andrew Maynard was welcomed as the featured keynote spealer.
Andrew delivered a compelling presentation on the most impactful next wave of coming technology transitions and their impact on society, based on his work as a Professor in the Rob Walton College of Global Futures at Arizona State University (ASU).
After laying the groundwork for an understanding of the social impact of advancing new technologies, in particular artificial intelligence, Andrew presented the core ideas contained in AI and the Art of Being Human as a set of attitude and practices, combined with a powerful , designed to guide human beings towards developing and continuing to iterate on a personal roadmap to thriving with AI.
After the event, both and Andrew and Jeff were on hand to engage with guests and held a book sale and signing.
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