The Sustainble Human : how to thrive through the coming AI revolution
Be the human AI cannot replace.
AI is already shaping what we see, believe, and value — from algorithms to deepfakes. The Sustainable Human is a one-day London gathering bringing friends together to reclaim control, strengthen our connections, and shape the future we want to live in.
Expect fresh ideas, practical tools, and powerful conversations in an intimate setting designed to empower your world view.
🙋 Who Is This For?
People curious about how AI is changing work, culture, and relationships
Anyone who wants to take back control of their phone and attention
Those looking to sharpen their thinking and see through manipulation
People hungry for deeper human connection in a digital-first age
Anyone ready to shape a future where humans, not machines, set the agenda
🙋 What Will We Cover?
🌍 Part One: The World We Live In Today
Explore how technology is shaping your daily life — from phones and the attention economy to loneliness and digital dependency. Discover what really drives human happiness and why AI struggles to meet those needs.
🤖 Part Two: The Challenge Ahead
Look ahead at what’s coming — the risks, the possibilities, and what’s at stake. Through group activities, thought experiments, and live examples, you’ll explore how AI could transform culture, relationships, and work.
💡 Part Three: The Human Advantage
Build the skills AI can’t replace: critical thinking, intellectual self-defence, and the ability to connect deeply. Expect active exercises that help you master your tech, spot manipulation, and strengthen your human connections.
🏔️ Part Four: A Brighter Tomorrow
End with clarity and action. Define what matters most to you, map your connection ecosystem, and create your own AI manifesto — leaving with commitments you can act on straight away.
🙋 Who Is Delivering the Event?
Nick Smallman is the Founder and CEO of Working Voices, an international professional skills consultancy and author of Engaging Teams. He’s delivered and designed over 100 courses on human communication and social wellbeing, lectured at London and Columbia Business Schools, and worked with global companies including JP Morgan, Google, Sony Music, and Burberry, as well as advising politicians in the UK and US. Since 2020, he has focused on understanding modern dissatisfaction and the impact of technology and AI, sharing practical tools and insights to help people adapt and thrive.
Karl Brown is an expert in culture and behavioural change, helping people navigate the human challenges of an AI-driven world. A former actor who performed at the National Theatre under Sam Mendes, he has worked in gang prevention with the Metropolitan Police and delivered global training programmes for organisations including The New York Times, PwC, and London Business School. Known for his energy, warmth, and practical approach, Karl focuses on strengthening what makes us human and creating meaningful connection in a digital age.
💥 How do I sign up?
Simply RSVP above — there are only 30 spaces and we’d love you in the room.
This is a preview experience, designed to test and shape the format before rolling it out more widely. That’s why tickets are heavily discounted at just £35 (future events will be £599 including VAT).
📅 Date: Friday, 21st November
📍 Location: The School of Philosophy and Economic Science, Central London
🕤 Time: 09:30 – 17:00
Step into a day of powerful conversations, practical tools, and new connections. Help shape the future of what it means to be human in the age of AI.
Please note: we’ll capture highlights and takeaways of the day on film to promote future events, and will ask for your feedback to help us make future events even more valuable.