SMP LeaderTalks

#153 | What are the limits of AI?

SMP LeaderTalks

8. July 2026

Georgiy Michailov meets Carmen Hentschel

On connections, self-development, and the future of our society.

1h 03 Min

“What does a good life actually mean to us?”

AI is rapidly transforming the economy, society, and our daily lives. But the crucial question isn’t what becomes technologically possible, but rather how we use artificial intelligence wisely. Amid the focus on efficiency and automation, self-reflection, ethics, and human connection are increasingly taking a back seat. That’s exactly where this episode begins: with the question of what role humans will play in the age of AI.

Carmen Hentschel, a host and speaker specializing in digitalization, AI, and future-oriented topics—as well as the founder of Future:Project—talks with Georgiy Michailov about AI, personal development, and the future of work. Together, they discuss why genuine connection cannot be replaced by algorithms, why AI literacy goes far beyond simply using new tools, and why we need to talk about responsibility, education, and shaping our future right now.

“I believe in the decision-making and creative abilities of a real human being.”

This perspective shapes the entire episode, whether Carmen Hentschel and Georgiy Michailov are discussing New Work, agent-based systems, humanoid robots, or the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence. The focus is on how we can shape technological developments so that they serve humanity—and not the other way around.

*Video only in German

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