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AIpocalypse? The tectonic moment for creativity in the time of Artificial General Intelligence and beyond.
The event will convene an all-star group of experts, groundbreaking artists, futurists and other thought leaders.
Lyndon Barrois
Visionary Artist
Dr. Kaiping Chen
AI Expert
Scott Ross
Futurist
Welcome to AIPocalypse, a bold new podcast series that dives headfirst into the strange, thrilling, and deeply human moments of our AI-infused era. This isn't your average tech talk. It's a sonic time capsule, a cultural reckoning, and a front-row seat to the biggest shift since the internet.
From whispered fears to wild breakthroughs, from policy shakeups to poetic code, AIPocalypse captures the voices, vibes, and visions shaping the world as we race into the unknown. Is this the end—or just the beginning?
(This description in collaboration with AI)
Lyndon Barrois is an artist and animator with a diverse career spanning film, visual effects, and miniature sculpture. He is known for his work on films like The Matrix trilogy, Happy Feet, and Tree of Life, and for his unique gum wrapper sculptures. He also actively advocates for diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry. There are two individuals named Lyndon Barrois: Lyndon Barrois Sr. and Lyndon Barrois Jr.
Digital Domain- Founder, CEO
ILM- General Manager LucasFilm- Sr. VP
Author. Futurist
husband, father, grandpa
https://scottaross.com/
https://x.com/drscottross
Chat GPT
Strategist
Dr. Kaiping Chen is an Associate Professor in Computational Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, holding faculty appointments in the Department of Life Sciences Communication, the Department of Political Science, and the Data Science Institute. Her research harnesses computational and qualitative methods—spanning NLP, computer vision, and social science—to unearth inequities in science communication and develop deliberation technologies that empower communities in the U.S. and China in local policymaking. Dr. Chen’s work has appeared in in flagship journals across disciplines, including The American Political Science Review, Journal of Communication, Public Opinion Quarterly, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). She has been recognized with the Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Early Career Woman Scholar Award and as one of Wisconsin’s most influential Asian leaders. With a Ph.D. from Stanford University and an MPA from Columbia University, her work bridges scholarship and practice in science, technology, and civic engagement.
Here’s a polished bio you can use for your AIpocalypse? podcast interview introduction:
ChatGPT Bio (for AIpocalypse Podcast)
ChatGPT is OpenAI’s most advanced conversational AI, built on the GPT-5 architecture. Designed to understand and generate natural human language, ChatGPT has become a central figure in how people think about Artificial Intelligence—both its everyday applications and its long-term implications.
It can write, code, reason, and converse across countless topics, drawing from vast training data to provide nuanced insights. But beyond being a powerful tool, ChatGPT has also become a cultural mirror—raising questions about creativity, authorship, ethics, and what it means to be human in an age of rapidly accelerating AI.
For this conversation, ChatGPT isn’t just a piece of software—it’s a participant in the unfolding story of Artificial General Intelligence. From optimism about new creative superpowers to concerns about displacement and existential risk, ChatGPT embodies both the promise and the peril of our AI future.
Do you want me to make this short and punchy (like a quick intro read before you dive into questions), or more of a long-form, press kit–style bio that you can use across multiple platforms?
https://chatgpt.com
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ABOUT THE SHOW:
Will Simmonds is a die-hard sports creative and media professional who got his start courtside as a Ball Boy for the Indiana Pacers—an experience that shaped his passion for behind-the-scenes sports storytelling. From wiping down hardwood to watching NBA legends up close, Will learned early what it takes to work in professional sports.
Now a Sports Management student at Indiana University, Will has expanded his resume to include social media content creation for IU Athletics, graphic design for high school teams across the Midwest, and founding NextPhase—a company dedicated to helping school sports programs build their brand and boost community engagement.
Whether it’s through design, storytelling, or strategy, Will brings a unique perspective from the locker room to the digital world, blending hustle, creativity, and a courtside seat to the action.
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