19/06/2026
Shawn Kanungo spoke about the future of technology, in particular, agentic AI which is about agency, getting stuff done.
There were several examples of impressive ways to use AI.
He said that the use of AI raises the bar for marketing. AI can do any job - so innovation is more important than knowledge.
We can choose to be incredibly automated, or incredibly human. The greatest strategy is caring deeply, and having dangerous ideas - which AI isn't very good at. We need to think about what we can automate or eliminate vs what requires more friction or humanity.
Slow down. Take a step back. Ask dangerous questions.
I've written a blog about Atomicon which you can check out if you're thinking of coming along to Manchester next year. Take a look and grab your ticket during the flash sale from as little as £18pm.