An Exploration of Human Expression and Its Future

What makes us human, and what do we risk losing when AI begin to mirror our most intimate forms of expression?

As AI becomes woven into our everyday workflows, from vibe coding to documentation, it's easy to focus on efficiency. But what about the rest of our lives? This session invites you to slow down and turn your attention toward something deeper: the arts. Dancing, singing, drawing, making, not as hobbies, but as expressions of something fundamental about who we are and where we come from.

Whether you're excited about what AI can create, cautious about what it might erode, or somewhere in between, this conversation is for you. We're not here to reach consensus. We're here to share our views and think together.

What we'll explore
Inspired by the Centre for Humane Technology's report Preserving What Makes Us Deeply Human in the Age of AI, we'll use five pillars of our humanity as a lens for reflection:

I. Our Human Relationships II. Our Cognitive Capacities III. Our Inner Worlds IV. Our Identities V. Our Work and Contributions

We'll explore questions around why we create. What role does art play in our lives, not just aesthetically, but psychologically, socially, and spiritually? And as AI enters these spaces, what questions should we be asking ourselves?

From reflection to practice
We won't leave it abstract. Towards the end of the session, we'll bring the conversation back to our work as UX Designers and Researchers, exploring how these reflections can meaningfully shape the way we design, research, and lead.

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🎓 A moment of celebration
We'll close the evening by celebrating the nine fellows who have completed the third Responsible Design for Change Fellowship cohort. Their dedication to advancing social impact at the East London Waterworks Park, while deepening their practice in regenerative design and leadership, is worth sharing with our UX for Change community.

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🎟️ Free spots available
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