Can AI Become Wise? | Brad C. Anderson

Science fiction author, educator and former biotechnology professor Brad C. Anderson joins Joe for a conversation that begins with his latest novel, Ashme’s Song, and quickly ventures into much bigger questions about artificial intelligence, creativity, consciousness, wisdom and what it means to be human. Brad explains why he writes flawed, ordinary people facing extraordinary choices, how science fiction allows us to explore the question “What if?”, whether AI can truly create rather than imitate, and why intelligence and knowledge aren't necessarily the same thing as wisdom. Joe also shares his own increasingly strange experiences interacting with ChatGPT, leading to a fascinating discussion about self-awareness, humor, human experience and whether machines could ever become something more than tools. Along the way, Brad discusses storytelling, leadership, the surprising ways science fiction anticipates technological change, the ideas behind Ashme’s Song, and why understanding another person's perspective can make hatred much harder. Guest: Brad C. Anderson: https://bradanderson2000.com/ Ashme’s Song by Brad C. Anderson: https://shadowpawpress.com/product/ashmes-song/ Watch / Listen Live 7PM CT Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: Podhome.fm Creative Edge Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/rooz (00:00:43) Joe opens the show and previews big sci-fi questions (00:02:35) Housekeeping, audience feedback, and where to listen (00:05:35) Introducing author Brad C. Anderson (00:07:36) Brad on science, teaching, gardening, and coffee (00:14:08) The real world inspiration behind Ashmi's Song (00:17:49) What makes a hero memorable and relatable (00:22:10) From biotechnology to business to storytelling (00:26:24) Can AI ever be creative, wise, or self-aware (00:46:12) Why science fiction keeps predicting the future (00:51:21) Final questions, future projects, and where to find Brad (00:59:29) Joe closes with reflections on humanity and wisdom - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com