Episode 2: Lori Kirkland

As creative professionals, it is nearly impossible to escape the current cultural anxiety surrounding Artificial Intelligence. For years, I’ve personally heard the refrain that my work as an editor, a stylist, and a brand strategist will eventually be made obsolete by an algorithm.

But while delivery systems and creative tools will always change, I believe there is still a need for work that originates from an intelligent, informed, and unique point of view.

In the latest episode of Catching the Editor’s Eye, I sat down with futurist and AI strategist Lori Kirkland, co-founder of DeepHumanX to look past the media hype. We dive deep into the big picture—from creative design to trend forecasting—and discuss why human emotional intelligence is actually the ultimate competitive edge in a machine-driven market.

Rather than viewing technology as a threat, our conversation reframes AI as an accelerator.

Listen to the full episode here or on Apple Podcasts.

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