Tea and Tech Season 5 ~ Episode 7

Tea and Tech Season 5 ~ Episode 7

From Tea and Tech Podcast by Technology and society talks in the time it takes to have a cup of tea

May 28, 2026 · 9 min · Episode 46

About this episode

The episode explores the emotional complexities of the 'messy middle' in technology, particularly regarding AI's impact on identity and work.

We’ve talked about the messy middle - that space where technology is advancing faster than the structures around it. But the messy middle isn’t just technical. It’s emotional. People are trying to understand what AI means for their work…their identity… their place in the world. And when those questions don’t have clear answers… people don’t reach for frameworks first. They reach for a feeling. They want to feel… safe. They want to feel… held. And maybe most importantly… They want to feel like things are… enough.

Topics covered

  • AI
  • emotional impact of technology
  • identity
  • work
  • safety
  • human experience

Keywords

  • AI
  • technology
  • emotions
  • identity
  • workplace
  • safety
  • human experience

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