AI: A Human Revolution — first time in English
I took my keynote “AI: A Human Revolution” to The Lyinc—my first time delivering it in English. We shape tech; it shapes us. Curious? Join the conversation.
That's a wrap! I’ve delivered my keynote “AI: A Human Revolution” many times over the past year—and I never get tired of the stage, the stories, the sparks.
I love the stage. I love sharing stories, sparking debates, connecting ideas.
This time was different
This week at The Lyinc — The International Club of Lyon — I delivered it in English for the first time. Not my native language. Not my comfort zone. But the adrenaline kicked in, and I found my way.
A different rhythm. Shorter sentences. Clearer pauses. I listened harder, connected faster, and let the room shape the flow. The message stayed the same; the path to it evolved.
We shape technology. It shapes us back.
That’s the heart of the talk. We build tools; they rebuild our habits, our language, our expectations. From the way we draft emails to how teams brainstorm, AI is both mirror and catalyst. And sometimes it pushes us to grow in ways we didn’t expect — like stepping on stage, out of comfort, and into a new voice.
Thanks to The Lyinc - The International Club of Lyon!
Q: How do you deliver a keynote in a non-native language?
R: Start by simplifying: shorter sentences, clean slides, one idea per breath. Rehearse out loud and record yourself to catch pacing and pronunciation. Use stories you know by heart—they carry you when words wobble. Slow down, land your pauses, and keep eye contact. If a word slips, rephrase and move on. The point isn’t perfect grammar; it’s connection.
Q: Why call AI a “human revolution”?
R: Because the biggest shift isn’t the model—it’s us. We shape technology. It shapes us back. AI rewires how we think, create, and collaborate: from drafting first passes to exploring new options at speed. It forces choices about ethics, trust, and what “good work” looks like. Tools change fast; habits change slower, then lock in. That’s the revolution: human skills, values, and systems adapting in real time.
Q: How do you keep the conversation going after a talk?
R: Make it easy to respond. Offer a prompt, a link, or a single question. Share a short recap and invite reactions. Continue in the hallway, online, or with a small follow-up session. Name the tensions you heard and ask for counter-examples. The goal isn’t to close the topic; it’s to widen it with people who care.
The conversation continues.