Welcome to The Next Renaissance: an AI Newsletter Reimagining Human Potential
We are on the verge of the most significant technological event in human history — an AI revolution that will usher in the next renaissance.
In 1440, Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, a technological innovation that democratized learning. Its introduction sparked a surge in literacy, made knowledge widely accessible, and fueled the rapid spread of revolutionary ideas. The printing press was a multiplier, one that elevated the Renaissance from an era dominated by elite art patronage into a cultural and intellectual movement that reshaped history.
Just as the printing press catalyzed the Renaissance at the end of the Middle Ages, AI will usher in the 21st-century Renaissance on an even larger scale, yielding incredible advancements at unprecedented rates.
For over a decade, I have worked to understand how to convert AI’s profound possibilities into real, positive impact that expands human potential. As the former Head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI, I have been at the forefront of AI’s global transformation. Today my efforts include researching, advising, speaking, and writing on the subject.
With the launch of The Next Renaissance, I aim to share insights drawn from my experiences, conversations with industry experts at the cusp of immense breakthroughs, and evolving research to answer the following questions:
How can we harness AI to help humans reach their fullest potential?
What will it take to turn innovation into real-world impact?
Each edition will explore a specific area where AI is transforming human achievement – from work and wellness to creativity and performance. Together, we’ll uncover how this revolutionary technology can lead us into an era of unprecedented possibility.
As you read, I challenge you to think beyond today’s changing landscape and imagine a world 100 years from now. Consider the opportunities AI creates for your own life and work, but think hardest about the transformative changes your children and grandchildren will one day take for granted. What stories will history books tell about this renaissance?
If you too are curious about how AI can shape the future of human potential, I invite you to subscribe and join the conversation. Share your thoughts, questions, or concerns below. What excites or concerns you about AI’s accelerating impact on society? We’ll respond directly or explore your ideas in an upcoming post.
Thank you for imagining The Next Renaissance with us. Our first edition will be available next week.