The CERN Festival Programme with the Big Bang Collective Presents… How Not to Be Replaced by a Spreadsheet With Opinions with Phill Fox and Dr Kaj Siebert.
Every revolution—from agriculture to industry to the digital age—has changed how we work, and who gets left behind. AI is no different. But this time, the competition isn’t just machines—it’s systems that can write, decide, and create. This session asks what remains uniquely human, and how not to be replaced by a spreadsheet with opinions.
About CERN:
Since 1954, this world-leading laboratory has united global minds to explore the fundamental mysteries of the universe. Beyond groundbreaking physics, they drive innovation by developing life-changing technology like the World Wide Web and advanced cancer diagnostics. Dedicated to a sustainable future, they push scientific frontiers to train the next generation and benefit humanity.
