Aflevering The Real Ai Threat According To Harvard Phd Candidate Shae | Kasa Connect Ep: 12

What does it really mean to stay human in a world dominated by AI? In this powerful episode of Kasa Connect, we sit down with Shae O. — Harvard PhD candidate, historian, and founder of Analog Social. From her unconventional journey through law, politics, and ballet to founding a startup incubated at Harvard’s Innovation Lab, Shae unpacks what it means to build human-first systems in a tech-saturated age. We talk about AI ethics, community building, redefining productivity, and how to stay grounded in your own rhythm while navigating the digital noise. If you’re an entrepreneur, student, or just overwhelmed by tech — this episode will reframe your thinking. 00:00 – Staying Human in an AI World 00:48 – From Historian to Entrepreneur 02:06 – Discovering Entrepreneurship and Harvard Innovation Labs 02:54 – Nontraditional Founders in Tech 04:08 – Founding Analog Social 05:39 – Phone Stacking and First Events 06:37 – Dinner Salons and Defining Love 08:02 – Diversity and Community at Analog Social 08:44 – Childhood Influences and Love for History 11:05 – Daydreaming, Deep Thinking, and Digital Distraction 12:03 – Balancing Technology and Human Connection 13:22 – Supporting Founders with Social Media Balance 13:58 – AI Industry Curiosity and the Renaissance Manifesto 15:10 – Nontraditional Founders and the Startup Ecosystem 16:57 – The AI Bubble and Gold Rush Analogy 18:21 – AI Tools and Generative Agents 19:22 – Potential and Risks of AI Agents 19:55 – Legal and Ethical Questions for AI Agents 21:08 – Need for Human-Centric AI Ethics 22:30 – The Human Kill Switch Concept 24:53 – US vs. UK/EU AI Regulation 26:22 – AI and Children: Regulation and Education 28:42 – Critical Thinking in the Age of AI 32:13 – Educating on AI’s Limits and Nuanced Messaging 33:54 – Personal Approach: Solutions First 35:21 – Defining What It Means to Be Human 36:30 – Life in Seasons and Human Operating System 38:21 – Call to Educate Yourself on AI 39:45 – Favorite Café Drink 40:19 – Advice: Make the Most of Every Season