Faisal Hoque, author of Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI

As someone who works at the intersection of AI, media psychology, and leadership, I’m not just interested in tech—I’m interested in the human behind the tech, and those who think similar.

My guest is Faisal Hoque, a three-time founder, Deloitte Technology Fast 500 winner, and author of the deeply timely and thoughtful book Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI. We explore what it really means—not just to be human, but to stay human—as artificial intelligence reshapes our decisions, our creativity, and our society.

This episode blends deep reflection with practical insight: from AI as mirror and partner, to frameworks for responsible experimentation, to what we must protect—and reclaim—in a world of machine intelligence.

• Why Faisal wrote Transcend and what “transcendence” really means in the AI era

• How AI subtly rewires our language, habits, and emotional lives

• What autocomplete and generative tools are teaching us about ourselves

• The danger of outsourcing too much—and the power of asking better questions

• The OPEN and CARE frameworks for individuals, organizations, and governments

• How to “catastrophize” with wisdom, not fear

• Why creativity and authenticity are making a comeback

• The moral imperative of AI kill switches, regulation, and restraint

• A hopeful closing: how we can lead with both care and courage

Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI Available wherever books are sold → https://amzn.to/432sWwK