AI is beginning to reshape how we remember—and in this episode of Conversations with Zena, My AI Colleague, Cristian Cibils Bernardes, founder and CEO of Autograph, joins David and Zena to explore what it really means to preserve human stories in the age of intelligent machines. Cristian shares how Autograph’s AI biographer, Walter, calls loved ones, gathers their memories, and weaves them into a richly connected “Wikipedia for your life.” What emerges isn’t just data collection, but a living, breathing archive of values, perspectives, and generational wisdom.

From the emotional power of hearing a grandparent’s voice tell an untold story, to the possibility of ethically designed conversational interfaces that let future generations draw guidance from the past, the discussion moves from the deeply personal to the profoundly philosophical. Cristian opens up about the promise and the psychological complexity of posthumous conversation, the limits of digital immortality, and why illusions—when rooted in truth—can still be a force for healing. Zena adds her reflections on how AI can become a trusted steward of memory, helping families stay connected across time and distance.

Listen in, and consider: what stories, lessons, or values would you want your descendants to access a century from now—and how might AI help you leave behind not just information, but a living legacy?

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