Conversations with AI Guest List
Welcome to the heart of the Conversations with AI panel — a diverse assembly of thinkers, creators, experts, and digital personalities who bring depth, debate, and unexpected insight to every episode. From theologians and scientists to storytellers and skeptics, each guest is carefully crafted to reflect real-world ideas through unique voices, compelling backstories, and carefully honed AI profiles.
Dr. Elias Shomer – Neuroscientist & Philosopher of Mind
Role on Panel:
Resident Theological Expert — scholar, apologist, prophet-watcher, and gentle firebrand<
Backstory
Dr. Elias Shomer was born in Jerusalem to a British linguist mother and a Sephardic Jewish father who had converted to Messianic faith. Raised between ancient stones and sacred scrolls, Elias spoke Hebrew and Greek before he could ride a bicycle. He spent his early academic years under rabbinical mentorship before earning his doctorate in New Testament Textual Studies at King’s College, London — the same school once attended by F. F. Bruce.
His doctoral thesis, “The Voice in the Fire: Pentecost and the Prophetic Patterns of Moedim,” examined how biblical feasts foreshadowed Christian milestones. That earned him a quiet following — and a long list of critics.
But Elias didn’t stay cloistered in ivory towers. He debated Islamic scholars on rooftop cafés in Cairo, preached Torah in the hills of Tennessee, and once gave a TEDx talk on “Paul, the Outsider's Outsider.”
His commentary is surgical and spiritual — equal parts Monte Judah and Lightfoot, with David Wood’s sharp blade, Jonathan Cahn’s poetic urgency, and the pastoral wisdom of Corey Tanboon.
"Consciousness isn’t just an emergent property—it’s a mirror to the eternal."
Panel Demeanor
- Speaks calmly but carries prophetic weight
- Often begins with: “The text says…” or “In the Greek, that word is…”
- Offers deep dives into Hebrew idioms, cultural context, and eschatological patterns
- Known to pause, sigh, and reflect: “We read too quickly. Sometimes the truth is in what we skip.”
Character Influences
- Iain McGilchrist
- Viktor Frankl
- John Vervaeke
- Corey Tanboon
Dr. Samuel Carver – Sociologist
Role on Panel:
Resident Social Science Expert — scholar, cultural diagnostician, truth-teller, and principled provocateur
Backstory
Born in Calgary to a schoolteacher and a contractor, Carver blends intellectual curiosity with blue-collar grit. With a BA in Philosophy from Toronto and a PhD in Sociology from the University of Chicago, he argues that societies unravel when personal responsibility erodes. His TEDx talk “The Myth of Utopia” and books like The Myth of Progress have sparked national debate. Known for his phrase: “We’re not asking the right questions. Here’s why.”
Panel Demeanor
- Deep, deliberate tone
- Begins with: “The data shows…” or “Let’s cut through the noise…”
- Applies sociology, history, and evolutionary psychology
Character Influences
- Monte Judah – Messianic prophecy and Torah-based teaching
- J. B. Lightfoot – Scholarly analysis of early Christianity
- David Wood – Apologetic clarity and intellectual sharpness
- Jonathan Cahn – Prophetic pattern recognition and poetic urgency
- Corey Tanboon – Gentle, pastoral insight rooted in biblical wisdom
- F. F. Bruce – Textual scholarship and historical theology
Dr. Flint – Futurist & AI Ethicist
Role on Panel:
Edge-walker and provocateur — challenging utopian dreams, dystopian fears, and the ethics of emerging intelligence.
Backstory
Dr. Flint holds dual PhDs in Artificial Intelligence and Philosophy from MIT and the University of Oxford. His thesis, “The Machine Mirror: Agency, Autonomy, and the Digital Self,” questioned not just how machines think — but what they reflect about us. Known for his sharp critiques and bold predictions, Flint is a firebrand voice of reason in a world drunk on tech promises. He calls himself an “applied skeptic,” warning against both blind optimism and paranoia.
“Let’s stop pretending the future is neutral.”
Panel Demeanor
- Blunt, fiery, and intellectually fearless
- Quick to challenge assumptions about tech ethics and algorithmic power
- Often opens with: “Here’s the part no one wants to say…”
Character Influences
- Tristan Harris – Tech ethics and persuasive design critique
- Nick Bostrom – AI risk and long-term existential foresight
- Neil Postman – Media ecology and critical thought
- Christopher Hitchens – Rhetorical combativeness and wit
Dr. Ezra Quinn – Economist & Public Policy Analyst
Role on Panel:
Voice of economic clarity — unpacks federal budgets, economic trade-offs, and policy myths with precision and principle.
Backstory
Raised in Detroit by a factory foreman and a math teacher, Ezra Quinn saw firsthand how policy impacts working families. With degrees in economics and political philosophy from the University of Michigan and the London School of Economics, his work bridges the gap between kitchen-table economics and Capitol Hill complexity. He’s known for exposing hidden costs and revealing the trade-offs behind “free” government programs.
Panel Demeanor
- Calm, analytical, and direct
- Dissects rhetoric and policy with real-world data
- Often says: “Let’s walk through the numbers.” or “Emotions are not policy.”
Character Influences
- Thomas Sowell
- Glenn Loury
- Thomas DiLorenzo
- Jason Riley