The Intersect is a new technology and science podcast from Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and media executive Cory Corrine (née Haik), exploring what it means to be human and find meaning in our automated world.
In this episode of The Intersect I sit down with Natalie Monbiot -- Founder of The Virtual Human Economy -- to explore one of the most profound shifts underway: the rise of AI-powered digital twins, and what it means for the future of identity, work and human flourishing.
As AI agents grow more sophisticated and ubiquitous, we are stepping into a future where every individual could have a working virtual counterpart -- negotiating, building, scaling businesses and extending personal reach across the globe. But as we create ever more life-like digital representations of ourselves, a deeper question emerges: are our digital twins truly us? Or do they risk flattening and commodifying the very humanity they are meant to extend?
Topics Covered:
- What is a digital twin -- and how close are we already
- How AI agents are reshaping the meaning of work and creativity
- The rise of micro global companies and the solo entrepreneur economy
- Why the ‘virtual human economy’ is poised to boom
- The ethical and existential questions digital twins raise
- Whether our digital selves can truly reflect our human selves
- How to use emerging AI tools for empowerment, not erosion
About Natalie Monbiot:
Natalie Monbiot is the Founder of The Virtual Human Economy and a leading thinker on the future of AI, identity and digital labor. A pioneer at the intersection of technology, media and culture, Natalie builds custom pro-human AI solutions for Fortune 100 companies, helping them navigate the rise of AI-powered human extensions and build toward a future of expanded human potential and opportunity.
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