In Part 1 of a two-part conversation on The Handshake podcast, its host, Organisational Psychologist, Teresa Hand-Campbell of THC Consultancy Ltd., engages in a disturbingly thought-provoking conversation with Daithí Ó Murchú, a renowned international consultant and Honorary Consul for Côte d’Ivoire to Ireland, about the intersection of AI, technology, and humanity. The episode delves into the concept of technological singularity—the point where AI surpasses human intelligence—and its profound implications for education, human evolution, and society at large. Daithí Ó Murchú explores how AI is already reshaping education through adaptive learning platforms and data-driven decision-making, while also posing critical questions about who controls this revolution and the potential threats to democracy, human identity, and the soul. The conversation challenges listeners to consider the risks of unchecked technological advancement, the loss of human uniqueness, and the ethical dilemmas arising from AI’s rapid growth.