Kunal Gupta on AI Literacy, Burnout, and the Digital Aristocracy
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Episode Summary
Kunal Gupta, founder, investor, and author of 2034: How AI Changed Humanity Forever, joins Georgie Healy for a deep dive into the intersection of AI, self-awareness, and responsible innovation. From his base in sunny Lisbon, and with a live cameo from his AI clone, Kunal shares how meditation, writing, and intentional living helped him navigate burnout and build resilience in the fast-paced world of AI.
This episode unpacks the rise of the “digital aristocracy,” explores the untapped potential of AI literacy as the next great equaliser, and reveals Kunal’s personal hacks for balancing the demands of a hyper-connected world. He also gives listeners an inside look at his acclaimed AI newsletter, Pivot Five, and why consistency, and curiosity, are key to building authentic communities in the AI era.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, AI enthusiast, or just trying to find balance in an AI-driven world, Kunal’s insights will inspire you to ask the right questions, and stay human at the heart of it all.
Time Stamps
03:06 — How Meditation Helped Kunal Conquer Burnout
07:49 — From Burnout to Introspection: The Power of Knowing Yourself
11:13 — Kunal’s First Ever Blog Post: A Time Audit That Changed Everything
15:17 — AI Hack of the Week: Summarising PDFs with ChatGPT
17:44 — The Value of Prompting ChatGPT to Learn About Yourself
20:20 — Why Kunal Wrote 2034, And What’s Already Coming True
22:24 — The Rise of the Digital Aristocracy and AI’s Social Divide
29:21 — Designing AI for Seniors: A Huge Untapped Opportunity
31:19 — Why AI Literacy is the Next Big Equalizer
35:00 — Experimenting with Kunal’s AI Clone—Live on Air
38:57 — The Ethics of AI: Enhancing Humanity vs. Diminishing It
42:03 — How Education Must Adapt for AI Literacy
46:41 — Building Communities & Movements in the AI Era
48:15 — Staying True to Yourself: Consistency, Expectation, and Trust
50:16 — Rapid Fire: AI Dinner Guests, AI Music, and Tech’s Next Big Bets
53:13 — The Great Humbling of Humanity: The Future of Work & Skills
Resources
👨💻 Kunal Gupta on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/bykunal/
📚 Pivot Five AI Newsletter – https://pivot5.beehiiv.com/
📝 How to Live Weekly Journal – https://www.howto.live/
📘 2034: How AI Changed Humanity Forever (Book) – https://www.amazon.com/2034-How-Changed-Humanity-Forever/dp/B0D8VB32NJ
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