WaiWai CEO Mik Wiseman spoke at the "Philosophy in Response" conference. The event was dedicated to dialogue between philosophers, entrepreneurs, corporate representatives, and everyone seeking new ways to think and act in a complex world.
The discussion centered on applying philosophical thinking in technology business: why corporations need philosophy, how philosophical ideas help entrepreneurs in moments of uncertainty, and whether a philosopher is needed on a product team.
Questions of AI ethics, system autonomy, and human-machine interaction require deep reflection. Participating in such discussions helps us create more conscious and responsible solutions.
The conference gathered business representatives — SBER, Skillbox, Skolkovo, philosophers from MSU and the "Logos" journal, as well as cultural figures including Yuri Saprykin and Alina Kryukova from the a-s-t-r-a gallery.
Following the presentation, Mik wrote a column for "Moscow News" about the gap between hype and real AI effectiveness. The text addresses why classic junior positions will change significantly, and value will be gained by those who can connect technology, context, and questions of meaning.