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Soul-Tech: AI, Legacy, and the Future of Human Wisdom
Ep. 60
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What if technology didn’t try to replace humans — but instead helped us remember who we are?
In this episode of Common-X, we talk with Miles Spencer, founder of Reflekta, about a new kind of AI designed to preserve human stories, wisdom, and identity — not as static archives, but as interactive memories future generations can engage with.
This conversation goes far beyond “AI tools” and productivity hype. We explore:
What it means when memory becomes conversational
Whether preserving wisdom matters more than living forever
The ethical line between honoring legacy and digital overreach
How human-centered AI could change grief, culture, and society itself
Along the way, we touch on science-fiction ideas that may be arriving sooner than we think — not as dystopia, but as a test of how responsibly humanity can evolve alongside intelligent machines.
This episode isn’t about fear.
It’s about what we choose to remember — and why it matters.
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The CommonX Podcast features long-form conversations with musicians, cultural voices, veterans, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers who bring lived experience to the table. Hosted by Jared Mayzak and Ian Primmer, CommonX explores music, culture, work, identity, resilience, and the systems that shape everyday life—without talking points or manufactured outrage.
From iconic artists and creative pioneers to everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode prioritizes honesty, curiosity, and meaningful dialogue. This is a Gen-X–driven show for listeners who value depth over noise and conversation over clicks.
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