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In this episode, we explore the future of work, trust, and the "Human-Positive" potential of tech and innovation with Katherine von Jan, aka KVJ. Previously, she served as the Chief Strategy Officer for Salesforce, where she led future-hacking teams to anticipate emerging trends. Her insights on technology, teams, and trust have been featured in CNBC, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. From her background in ethical tech to her work at Tough Day www.tough.day - where AI helps build resilience rather than replace agency, Katherine breaks down why the future of labor isn't about robots taking over, but about humans getting their "courage" back. We discuss the dangers of sycophantic AI, the evolution of "labor" from ice harvesting to prompt engineering, and why we need curiosity more than ever.

A true visionary, KVJ challenges us to look beyond the code and ask: How do we design technology that actually likes humans?

Timestamps
[00:00] Intro: Welcome to Anthropology of AI & Guest Introduction
[02:18] Theme 1: What is "Human-Positive" AI? (Outcomes vs. Design)
[05:32] The "Worst Person" Test: Designing for bad instincts vs. good outcomes
[08:26] Sycophancy in AI: Why we shouldn't teach AI to be a "Yes Man"
[11:05] The Evolution of Labor: From Ice Harvesting to AI
[13:58] Defining Tough Day: Resilience, Agency, and the "Aloha Spirit" in AI [18:22] "Emotional Behavioral Organizational Structure": Listening when stressed
[21:45] Theme 2: Trust & Ethics (Lessons from Salesforce & Oasis Consortium)
[24:12] Diversity in AI: Why homogeneous teams = risk
[25:55] The Future of Social Fabric: Individual agency vs. Social isolation
[29:40] Theme 3: Innovation & Future Skills (Curiosity, Ingenuity, Courage) [31:15] Arts & AI: How music education prepares us for the future
[32:38] Conclusion: The "Avengers" Future

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