AfterNow: Why the AI Revolution Is a Human Revolution

On July 23, 2025, Andus Labs hosted AfterNow, a one-day gathering exploring the AI era’s profound impact on human agency and leadership. Founders Chris Perry and Jennifer McTiernan open the conversation by challenging the idea that AI is only a technological breakthrough, reframing it as a human revolution focused on how we build, lead, and collaborate with intelligent systems.
Jennifer discusses how AI unsettles our understanding of human strengths and why this moment offers a unique opportunity to shape human-AI partnerships. Chris suggests that AI is more than a tool—it’s a force multiplier driving systemic transformation across organizations and society. While fear and resistance are natural, the true challenge lies in choosing a path grounded in human capability, thoughtful leadership, and deliberate practice.
This segment asks not just what we can build with AI, but what we should build—and who will step up to lead in this new era of opportunity and responsibility.