Are We Human? Or Are We Augmented?
Wednesday 10 June 2026
Founders Stage
People & Culture
What does it mean to be human in an age of augmentation? Nearly a quarter of people report feeling lonely, raising urgent questions about the future of connection and wellbeing. This session explores how AI, relationships and culture are reshaping human experience.
- How can society rebuild connection during a shift toward AI mediated relationships?
- What are the psychological and cultural implications of AI companionship?
- How can we stay ‘human’ in an increasingly automated world?
- How can society rebuild connection during a shift toward AI mediated relationships?
- What are the psychological and cultural implications of AI companionship?
- How can we stay ‘human’ in an increasingly automated world?
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