Before ChatGPT, Sheldon Fernandez knew the long pause of a sentence that won’t come. He’s seen what’s gained, and what’s lost, when the work of thinking is always a click away.

Now, as his children grow up in a world where AI can answer every question and affirm every feeling, he’s asking what that means for how we learn, relate, and decide. A former CEO in AI, a writer, and a theologian, Sheldon brings a rare mix of technical and philosophical perspective to the conversation.

In this episode, Daniel and Sheldon talk about the pace of AI’s progress, why the temptation to outsource thinking is so strong, and how to keep hold of what is uniquely human in a time when that’s harder to define.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• ✅ How growing up before AI changes the way you use it
• ✅ Why constant validation from AI can get in the way of honest feedback
• ✅ How AI "shifts" where we do our critical thinking
• ✅ The risks of replacing human relationships with AI conversations
• ✅ How theology and technology meet in questions of consciousness and the sacred

🔗 Resources & Links:

• 🤝 Connect with Sheldon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheldonfernandez/
• 📩 Subscribe to the Artificial Insights newsletter for summaries and takeaways: https://manary.haus/podcast/#haus

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