FTI: Fireside Chat: The Power of Words in the Age of Human–Machine Futures

Join the Free Thinker Institute for a thought-provoking fireside chat exploring how language shapes our shared future at the intersection of humanity and technology. Words carry immense power: they can either accelerate division, fear, and collapse—or spark trust, creativity, and breakthroughs that uplift society.

In this dialogue, we’ll explore:

Why now is the critical moment for rethinking how we communicate with each other and with machines

How narratives, framing, and collective meaning influence the direction of AI and human collaboration

The dual possibilities ahead: technology as a catalyst for crisis—or as the foundation of a more connected, thriving world

This session invites deep reflection and open conversation on how we can use words intentionally to guide the blended future of humans and machines toward unity and prosperity.

A little about our host:
Garrett is a programmer turned award-winning software inventor turned entrepreneur ([[PlateRate.com](http://platerate.com/)](http://platerate.com/) is his company). His hobby is writing and discussing practical philosophy, and he does life coaching on request to help people live happy, moral lives. He is also the executive director of The Free Thinker Institute ([[FreeThinkerInstitute.org](http://freethinkerinstitute.org/)](http://freethinkerinstitute.org/)), which aims to create a community that helps members increase happiness and decrease harm for themselves and those they can influence.

Format: Lecture and discussion

Note: social time for our community 15 minutes before the presentation.

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